This Week :
02/03 Jan 2016
Week 1
Ministry
Sat 5pm
Sun 8am
Sacred Heart
Music Groups
Sun 10am
Congregation
Sun 5pm Sts Joachim & Anne
Sacred Heart
Readers
Mick G / Joy
Fred B / Ruby
Mary Abdul / Lina
Maria B / Mabel A
Ministers of Holy Communion
Tea / Mick M
Katerina / Lil
Bernadette / Lynh
Teresa A / Alda
John
Peter / Victor
Yuve
Norman
Jessica / Samantha
Gabriel / Alexander
Ariel / Shirley / Thomas
My-Anh / Nicole
Acolytes Altar Servers
Next Week:
09/10 Jan 2016
Week 2
Ministry
Sat 5pm
Sun 8am
Sun 10am
Sun 5pm
David & Co
Congregation
St Augustine
CFC Singles for Christ
Readers
Louella / Diane
Edna / Pat B
Bronko / Cory
Krystle / Thea Modina
Ministers of Holy Communion
Mick G / Jolanta
Anne H / Petronella
Latu / Ivy
Joy / Erick M
John
Victor
Vincent/ Carolyn
Norman
Jessica / My-Anh
Gabriel / Alexander
Natasha / Alison/ Patrick / Philip
Sophie / Thashalia
Music Groups
Acolytes Altar Servers
Children’s Liturgy 2015
Possums
29 Nov
NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY—Until next year.
Koalas
Kangas
Rosters
02/03 Jan 2016
09/10 Jan 2016
Altar Society
Joy / Bernadette
Joy / Bernadette
Church Cleaners
ARC
ARC
Morning Tea
NO MORNING TEA
NO MORNING TEA
MASS INTENTIONS: Recently Returned to the Father : Mary Jacobs, Ofelia Reyes, Allan Cowan, Adorascion Fernandez, Eileen Jessop Death Anniversary: Wiliam Cuddy, Monsignor John Meaney, Jesus Ronan, Jimmy Acton (23rd) & Winnie Acton (1st), Antonino Giovenco ( ann:7/01), Bartolomew Beninati (ann:3/01) In Loving Memory of: Dominic Wang, Maria Huang, Vic Jenkins, Antonia & Imelda Ronan, Grace Detera, Hans Muller, Rocco & Rosancela Maiolo NB: Please let the Parish Office know when circumstances change
Sick & Infirmed: Josephine, Cathleen Stoner, Lourdes Tee, Selin Mirzak, Ann Elizabeth Batkin, Virgie Leyba, Elisa Caladia, Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, John & Leanne Breeuwsma, Lawrie Matthews, Charles & Peter Maljevac, George Switala, Bernadette Ulbrich, Fr Graham Kings Wellbeing: Jayatillake family
TAI CHI AND QIGONG exercises - resumes on Wednesday 20th January at 1.30 pm in St Joachim’s Parish Hall. This activity is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. For further information please contact the instructor, Cyril Loa on 0432 639 053. Las Lajas Sanctuary in Colombia - Built at a height of 100m inside the canyon of the Guáitara River, this church became a pilgrimage site after the Virgin Mary appeared in front of a woman and her deaf-mute daughter caught in a violent storm here in the 18th century. The present Gothic-style church was built between 1916 and 1949; a bridge connects it to the opposite side of the canyon. This place of worship is another reminder of the will, effort and money put into the construction of churches and chapels. Whether seen as the culmination of a pilgrimage or as a more casual visit, this religious building is among the world's greatest.
Invitations for our Parish Way Forward 2016 and Beyond: We are now moving on the implementation of our Parish Project in the coming months RE: Parish Way Forward. This is a project in lieu of the celebration of our 130 Parish Anniversary (1885-2015). You can become a member of the Way Forward Committee. There are different areas or aspects in our parish life and ministry where you can engage your God-given talents, skills and capabilities. In the Eucharist you take one or more liturgical ministries. Please consider the following: Readers, Altar Servers, Communion Ministers, Church Cleaners, Choir Members or Musicians ( you can either start your own choir group in the parish). We are organizing a Training Day from the Liturgical Office sometime midway this year. One thing that we really wish is creating a group in charge of the Liturgical Environment; that is, help setting up for innovative liturgical environ in the church, both on special and ordinary occasions. We have a beautiful church, and we want to make it a lovelier and more prayer-filled set-up for everyone. It you think you are capable of doing this, please email us or approach the Parish Priest. Holy Rosary– Will restart on 12th January. Please call Margaret on 0450 490 768 if you would like to host the Rosary in 2016. Son of God: The Daily Gospel Year C-2 (E-book) - By Fr Ted Tyler Offers the Gospel for every day of this Liturgical Year C-2 (Sundays Year C, weekdays Year 2), together with a reflection of some 750 words on each daily Gospel. The e-book contains the Gospel passages not only for this present but for any C-2 Liturgical Year in the future, together with their reflections. It may be passed on to friends or acquaintances as desired. It carries the Imprimatur of Archbishop Anthony Fisher, the Archbishop of Sydney. Download free of charge via www.catholic-thoughts.info/ebook/ John Cassian 4th-5th Century Monk whose writings have significantly influenced Western Christian Spirituality. He lived at a time of great spiritual flowering in the Church and passed on to succeeding generations his spiritual insights. Presented by Bishop David Walker DD on Wednesdays 20, 27 January & 3 February from 7pm—8:30pm at the Centre for Christian Spirituality, 14 Frances St., Randwick. Cost $30. Enquiries to 9398 2211.
St Joachim’s Catholic Parish 2 Mills Street, Lidcombe 2141 NSW, Australia
Phone: 9649 7030 Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Eduardo P. Orilla priest@stjoachimsparish.org Parish Secretary : Catherine Chia office@stjoachimsparish.org Bookkeeper / Accounts : Esther Esber eesber@tpg.com.au Youth Co-ordinator : Erick Manrique youth@stjoachimsparish.org Liturgy Co-ordinator: John Fenech Sacramental Co-ordinator: Sr Nory Ordiz, CM RCIA Co-ordinator: Anne Hay Children’s Liturgy : Patricia Balatbat
( 1885-2015 )
School Principal: Ms Carolyn Parsell Phone: 9646 1310 Fax: 9646 2139 email: info@stjlidcombe.catholic.edu.au Family Educator: Dominique Sherley RE Co-ordinator: Parish Pastoral Council : Geoff Barrett Finance Committee : Vladimir Lesic
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
CCD Co-ordinator: Lidcombe - Cory Cruz Newington - Eileen Gallagher
WE COME TOGETHER TO ENCOUNTER GOD, WELCOMING ONE ANOTHER JOYFULLY IN ACTIVE SERVICE OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY only 09:30am to 03:30pm PLEASE RING or EMAIL the Parish Office for anything … Mass Intentions—drop in the mailbox or collection baskets. Weddings: minimum 6 months notice. Baptisms: held only on 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Canberra Nursing Home - 4th Friday @ 10:30am, Berala on the Park 3rd Friday 11am The Epiphany of the Lord (Year C)
Mass Schedule at St Joachim 3—9 Jan 2016 8:00am 10:00am 11:30am 5:00pm
Sunday
03/01
Monday
04/01 9:15am Liturgy of the Word & Communion
Tuesday
05/01 9:15am Mass & Rosary
Wednesday06/01 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm Thursday 07/01
03 January 2016
THEME: Jesus came for all, for every nation, for everyone
Mass Mass Lithuanian Mass Mass
Rosary Novena Mass Legion of Mary
9:15am Mass & Rosary
Friday
08/01 9:15am Mass & Rosary 1:00pm Wedding
Saturday
09/01 11:00am NUSPAS Mass 4:00pm Confession 5:00pm Vigil Mass
Dawn Masses Collections— Monies collected during the 9-day Dawn Masses totalled $ 3172.15 This collection will be used for general maintenance and upkeep of the church, presbytery and parish property. Your generosity in supporting the works of the Church is gratefully acknowledged. Thank you. Perpetual Adoration Chapel - Lidcombe 60 minutes 24 hours a day 7 days a week, our Lord Jesus and our great and faithful Friend is waiting for us in the Blessed Sacrament exposed perpetually in our newly opened Adoration Chapel. Do visit him and find rest for your weary soul. Should you wish to sign up for a specific hour in a day or in a week please write your name in the paper provided and be faithful. You will be amazed in God’s presence! You’ll love it! Pope Francis in the Year of Mercy said: “the house where everyone is welcomed and no-one is rejected. Her doors remain wide open, so that those who are touched by grace may find the assurance of forgiveness.”
130 Years of Pastoral Care
Fax: 9646 1125
Heartbeats from your priest
Fr Eduardo
Happy New Year to all! We are now on the 3rd day of the new year, and we began the New Year with a great solemnity in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The honour that we give the Blessed Mother on this special day is the so-called “Theotokos,” or “Mother of God or “Mother bearer.” The question once again baffles many: How can God have a mother? Well, it seems like an obvious error to call anyone the mother of God, since God is eternal: he has no beginning or end. The Incarnation introduced an amazing change: ―When the designated time had come, God sent forth his son, born of a woman…‖ The designated time for the Child to be born was at Christmas morning. There might be a simpler explanation; it is this: that Jesus is God, the Word of the Father, and Mary is his Mother, therefore, Mary is truly Mother of God. This Sunday we are celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord, that is, the “manifestation” of the Lord. This feast is tied to the biblical narrative of the coming of the Magi from the East to Bethlehem to pay homage to the King of the Jews. Thus, the Epiphany brings to the fore the universal opening of salvation brought by Jesus. This core message reverberates today in the acclamation: ―Lord, every nation on earth will adore you,‖ because Jesus came for all, for every nation, for everyone. Amen!
In this New Year, let us bless one another especially our family members, instead of just saying “good luck!” which is really nothing to do with the new year. I believe in God’s amazing grace and generosity. Let us entrust our life and our future to a God who is infinitely loving and merciful. Let us not surrender ourselves to the blind forces of luck that benefit only a very few people and leave so many condemned to misfortune. I also believe in the fruitfulness of honesty, patience and hard work. I wish you all a happy and grace-filled New Year! Your Parish Priest, Fr Eduardo NB: Fr Eduardo will be leading a group to the Holy Land on the 10th of January to the 21st. Do remember them in your prayers. Supply priests have been allocated for Fr Eduardo in the parish.
Visit our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel; you can come and pray anytime of day and night. Our Lord is waiting for you!
St Joachim’s Youth Ministry would like to thank everyone who has supported their Fund-raising events (BBQs, sale of Catholic Weekly and donations) during 2015. Your support is greatly appreciated as every little bit helps in our effort to raise funds for attendance at the World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. We hope that you have had a wonderful Christmas with your nearest and dearest and we pray that the New Year brings you happiness, peace, joy and good tidings for you and your family. Happy New Year 2016