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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus

Monday

The Holy Guardian Angels Tuesday

St Francis of Assisi

Thursday

WEEKEND’S READINGS

Numbers11:25-29; James 5:1-6;

Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48

PSALM RESPONSE

The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia, alleluia!

Your word, O Lord, is truth: make us holy in the truth.

Alleluia!

Respecting a traditional people of this land, the Bundjalung people

St Francis Xavier Church, Ballina Holy Family Church, Lennox Head

30th September, 2018

Swim against the tide

PRESBYTERY: Phone: 6686 2042 Parish Priest: Fr Michael Nilon Deacon: Rev Wilber Tobe, Email [email protected] Pastoral Associate: Sr Kathryn Sweeney rsj, Email: [email protected] PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Email: [email protected]

PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTRE: Phone: 6681 1048; Fax: 6686 8774; Email: [email protected] Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm - 53-57 Cherry Street - Postal Address: PO Box 46 Ballina 2478 \

PARISH LIBRARY: Library available to parishioners Mon to Fri 9 am - 4 pm;

SCHOOLS: St Francis Xavier Primary: 6686 3370 - Swift St, Ballina Holy Family Primary: 6687 5311- 40 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head Xavier Catholic College: 6687 6484 - 2 Redford Drive, Skennars Head St Anne’s Long Day Care Centre: 6687 5961- 42 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head

AGED CARE: Crowley Care Services: 1300 139 099 - 154 Cherry St, Ballina Independent Living Village, Residential Aged Care, Home Care Services

www.sfxballina.org.au

Twitter @BallinaCatholic

Some images are memorable and not easily forgotten. A recent television program featured Sir David Attenborough holding a baby leather-back turtle between his thumb and forefinger, its front flippers thrashing the air as it instinctively tried to make its way to the safety of the ocean. Sir David has 32 honorary degrees from British universities, including an honorary Doctor of Science from Cambridge, but what inspires most admira-tion is his undeniable com-mitment to preserve the world’s flora and fauna. The little turtle was never in any danger and Sir David was only imparting an im-portant message about the perils faced by the species. His is a voice for the voice-less, a voice of concern and reason about the prolifera-tion of plastic in our oceans that is killing seals, alba-tross and other sea creatures and the coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef caused by global warming. …….. But we too, as Christians, are called to do God’s work. Moses, the great Jewish prophet (Deut:10), longed that all God’s people be prophets anointed by the Spirit (Num 11:29). Today, the psalmist has some special things to say about this divine Word; it is of infi-nite value, sweeter than honey, worth more than gold. (19:10-12) But how many Chris-

tians facilitate God’s Word in their every-day deeds and actions? Being a prophet is no easy task. It takes courage. It is often the poor and humble “little ones” who show by example; and Jesus warns that pity help us if we cause them to stumble (Mk 9:35-48). Do we have family or friends who fit the bill of “little ones”? If so, do we support and encourage them in their mission or do we take a back

seat? Despite the competition for wealth and power and the horrors of war in our world today, we know God is about love and care, not competition and violence. God is also about kindness and gener-osity, not cruelty and meanness. As for the leather-back turtle, there will be times when we are afraid or confused by a

particular circumstance and our first reac-tion may be to retaliate or retreat to a posi-tion of safety. Like the psalmist, aware of our human fail-ings and understanding the power of our “helper”, the Holy Spirit, (Jn 14:16) when we falter may we ask for God’s forgive-ness. ……... Do we have the courage to swim against the tide and be prophets for God? Bet Green

© Redemptorists 2018

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED: John Connellan, Leonard White,

THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT

THIS TIME: Patricia Howell

AND ALSO FOR: Ab & Clare Mitchell, Rina, Charlie & James Volpatti, Armando Bordin, Cath Waddell, James & Mary Rogers, C & S Hosie, Mick & Gwynne Waugh, Bill & Jean Shay, Cecilia & Bill Condon Snr, Stan & Thama Walker, Mary McKeough, Members of the SVdP Conference & Auxiliary & for all faithful departed.

AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE SERIOUSLY ILL: Bill Duffy, Fay Kerslake, Dympna Sheehy, Paul Rix, Margaret Bermingham, Virginia Paden, Mary & Frank Ray, Greg Shore, Darcy Martin, Carolina Bordin, Lawrie Ianna, Peter Mergan, Margaret Pyne, John McNamara, Yvonne & Peter Thurtell, Glenice Garrity, Joe Paolino, Tracy Ryall, Maddy Pride, Noeleen Gillies, Mal Gillies, Len Allison, Cecelia Waldron, Noel Warr, Reba Smidt, Alie Hogan, John Heaton, Yvonne Doherty, Andrew Charteris, Helen Johnston, Rebecca & Francis Raikadroka, Louise Wilson, Michael O’Connor, Moore, Smith, McCowan-Dann, Webber Families, Layton family, Max Crosswell, Maria Hosking, Kaley Nobbs, Len Rix, Mick O’Brien, Mark Harris, Graham Robertson, Marie Williams, Justin Connellan, Neville Johnston, Rose Norris, Gregory Thomas, Gloria Greguric, Joy Hepworth, Ruth Anderson, Leo Lane, Debbie Fraser, Mary Topham, Bob Grant, Leisa Wotton, Aunty Julia Paden, Michael Everson, Pat Evans, Virginia, Sarah and Peter Kolhbach, Samantha Anderson, Jonothan Paden, Tony Lannan, Kim del-Signore, Crowley Village, St Andrew’s Nursing Home, RSL Life Care, Bupa Aged Care. (Due to privacy laws, names are only placed on this list when requested, for six weeks)

DIF PAYS 2.15% PER ANNUM AT CALL BALLINA AGENTS: Michael Shay, L J Hooker 87-89 River St Ballina 6686 2711 - Crowley Admin Office Cherry St Ballina 1300 139 099

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$500.00

$1,000.00

$1,500.00

$2,000.00

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Collections

THIS WEEK’S COLLECTIONS

First Collection Support of our Diocese Priests

$ 1,295.20

Second Collection Support of the Parish &

Ministries & School Building & Maintenance Fund

Loose Plate $ 583.10

Planned Giving Envelopes Collected

$ 1,592.70

Planned Giving Envelopes Weekly Target $ 2,009.00

ROSTER: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: 6th/7th October, 2018 Readings: Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 127; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16

6.00 pm Vigil Ballina

7.30 am Lennox Head

9.00 am Ballina

Offertory Procession

9.00 am ~ Ballina Readers Bryan Marriott

Yvonne Head Kristie Coster Paul Wilson

Mary Steenson Denise Miller

Ext. Ministers Holy

Communion

Pauline Fingleton Pauline Shay Michael Shay Phil Chapman

Mark McDonald

Mark Biddle Leanne Robbins

Margaret Tay Cathy Campbell

Margaret & Len

Moore

Sacristan

Phil Chapman

Jeannie Savage

Monica Anderson

Altar Servers

Ari Slattery Ruby Slattery

Zayneb

Hetherington

Thomas Robbins Charlotte Kennedy

Clayton Pereira

HOLY FAMILY CHURCH LENNOX HEAD

‘SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY MORNING TEA’ This Sunday 30th September following the

7.30 am Mass. You are most welcome.

Come and join THE GREAT ADVENTURE

An 8 session overview of Scripture from a Catholic perspective follows the story that ties the Bible together. The DVDs present the 12 periods of the timeline of salvation

history including the key people, places and events. Begins Friday 12th October Saint Teresa Room, Parish Admin Centre 1.30 - 3.00 pm. Phone Maxine 0429 669 029 for all enquires.

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH BALLINA  ‐ PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM:  If you are a new parishioner to Ballina or an existing one and you would like to participate in the Planned Giving Program, cards are available for completion in the foyer of the Church. Please complete your details and place on the collection plate  in the envelope provided, or contact SFX Parish Admin office on 6681 1048 Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. For your convenience we have the option of Direct Debit and/or Envelope contribution.  

Feast of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus

This Monday 1st October, there will be a special Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 10.00 am. The ‘Friends of Carmel’ Auxiliary will be holding a stall after the Mass. All welcome!

FAREWELL TO FATHER PAUL PIDCOCK SM St John’s College, Woodlawn

Sunday 25th November Mass 11.00 am— College Chapel.

Followed by presentation and light refreshments. Concludes at 2.00 pm

RSVP’s are essential for catering purposes. RSVP by Monday 5th November:

via internet: https://goo.gl/forms/ON1dxCOrb4xcfXm2

or phone the College 6626 2600

OUR LADY OF FATIMA 1st Saturday Devotions

Rosary at Holy Family Church Lennox Head.

Saturday 6th October, at 8.00 am .

Everyone welcome.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY: This weekend we are celebrating the annual Social Justice Sunday. Many of us in the parish will really notice the relevance of this year’s message from the Bishops of Australia. It’s called “A Place to Call Home – making a home for everyone in our land”. The document begins with the gospel story of the Good Samaritan. It goes on to cover the growing problem of homelessness and insecure housing in Australian society. Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen of Parramatta writes in his forward: “We pray that Australia will hear the challenges that this Statement offers: to confront an economy that has allowed housing to become out of the reach of so many; to reach out, like the Samaritan, to the wounded and helpless; and to call on our governments to make hard decisions that will allow everyone in our communities to find secure accommodation.” Download a copy of the pdf from the parish website and read it as a family. We have a limited number of printed copies for those who do not have access to the internet.

CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12: Our Year 12 students at Xavier Catholic College graduated on Thursday 27th, with a school Mass and then a Presentation event at the Magis Centre at Xavier. They now begin their final preparations for the H.S.C. and we will accompany them in prayer.

CONGRATULATIONS ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY MEMBERS: Society members work quietly in the spirit of the founder, Frederic Ozanam and under the inspiration of St Vincent de Paul. They care for the less well off in our society at a time when mental illnesses are increasing and addictions are prevalent. Most of us just don’t notice the people in our streets who are suffering in these ways, and in many other ways as well. This week we congratulate the society on the 88th anniversary of its presence in Ballina parish. We should always keep society members in our prayers as they are parishioners at the same time as they are Vincentians 

Parish Notices

From the Parish Priest

Father Michael Nilon, Parish Priest [email protected]

WOMEN'S BREAKFAST with BISHOP GREGORY HOMEMING

TUESDAY 16th OCTOBER, Activity Centre, Crowley Village, Ballina.

Price: $20.00 buffet breakfast— Time: 7.30 am – 9.00 am Payment will be taken at the door.

Please advise if you have dietary requirements when you make your booking. Bookings to Parish Administration Office 6681 1048

Email [email protected] ~ RSVP 8th October CATECHISTS MEETING

Mother Teresa Room

Tuesday 23rd October - 10.00 am.

All Catechists and helpers are encouraged to attend. Morning Tea provided.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY: MONDAY 1st OCTOBER Due to the public holiday

Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion will be at 9.00 am, not 8.00 am.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins NEXT Sunday 7th October. Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY 2018

Today is Social Justice Sunday. The Australian Catholic Bishops have published a Social Justice Statement, titled:

A Place to call Home. Making a home for every-one in our land.

Australia’s growing homelessness and housing insecurity, affirms that secure housing is a human right and a public good, and draws inspiration from the life and teaching of Jesus and our Christian tradition Copies of the Social Justice statement, pamphlets and prayer cards are at the back of our churches, or a download of the Statement can be found on the website for the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au and on the parish website: www.sfxballina.org.au

St Vincent de Paul Society. An Invitation to discover more. Our St Vincent de Paul Conference is looking to recruit additional members to join us in this most satisfying work and engage in a grass roots and practical demonstration of faith in action. Jesus gave all Christians the command to “Love one another”; what better way to show both your Christian Love and your Aussie Spirit by offering a helping hand to those who are struggling with day to day social and economic issues in their lives? You don’t need a PhD in Counselling! ALL you need is a compassionate heart and a generous spirit! …Is this you? Speak to Father or to one of our members after Mass for more information. Brochures are available at the back of the church.

CATHOLIC LEADER SUBSCRIPTION: The Catholic Leader is offering a introductory 6 month subscription offer for only $29.00. All enquiries regarding this offer phone 07 3324 3555.

CATHOLIC WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION: The Catholic Weekly is offering the following subscription 3 months for $55.00 ~ 6 months for $85.00 ~ 12 months for $150.00 (most economical). Orders preferred online https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/shop/ phone 9390 5400 or write to them at Polding Centre, Level 8, 133 Liverpool St., Sydney N.S.W. 2000

MASS TIMES

St Francis Xavier Church Ballina

Holy Family Church

Lennox Head

SATURDAY 6.00 pm

SUNDAY 9.00 am

7.30 am

MONDAY Public Holiday

9.00 am Liturgy of the Word with

Holy Communion

TUESDAY 5.20 pm

WEDNESDAY

10.00 am SMoC Chapel

Crowley

THURSDAY

8.00 am

FRIDAY

12.00 noon

OTHER CEREMONIES THIS WEEK

FRIDAY 11.00 to 11.45 am Exposition

SATURDAY 8.15 am

Prayer of the Church and Rosary

RECONCILIATION

SATURDAY 9.00—10.00 am

Also on request

Christian Meditation Group is held every Saturday at 9.30 am in Anawim Room.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday morn-ings from 11.00 to 11.45 am at SFX Church Ballina (except when there is a funeral that day)

Ballina CCR Intercession Monday from 10.45 am to 11.45 am to in Anawim Room. Prayer meeting: Monday 2.15 pm to 4.00 pm Anawim Room.

Cenacle Marian Movement of Priests: Monday 11.00 am—12.15 pm at 3/21 Swift Street, Ballina.

Prayer of the Church and Rosary Saturday at 8.15 am SFX Ballina.

Parish Youth Group: Saturday 6.00 pm - Mass then to St Francis Xavier School Hall, Crane Street.

Sisterhood: Monday at 10.00 am in Saint Teresa Room, Parish Admin. Everyone Welcome!

YEAR OF YOUTH

Come Holy Spirit of this Great South-land. Inspire the entire Church as we discern new horizons for spreading joy in the lives and communities of the People of God.

Come Holy Spirit of Youth. Fill the hearts of young people with the hope and love of Jesus Christ; enliven our community with the creativity, energy and joy of youth. Come Holy Spirit of Faith. Walk with us, as we blaze new trails of discipleship; accompanying young people as we renew the Church together. Come Holy Spirit of Vocation. Stir within young people an awareness of the Father’s call. Guide us all in finding our place and raising our voices to build a civilisation of love and justice.

CLAIM THE DATE: PUBLIC ROSARY

Saturday 13th October, 10.00 am

Beachfront park—opposite Holy Family Catholic Church,

Lennox Head. Followed by morning tea in the grounds of the Church. All Welcome.

WHATSOEVER YOU DO

Refrain Whatsoever you do To the least of my

people That you do unto me.

1. When I was hungry you gave me to eat

When I was thirsty you gave me to drink

Now enter into the home of my Father. /R

2. When I was homeless you opened your door

When I was naked you gave me your coat

Now enter into the home of my Father. /R

3. When I was weary you helped me find rest

When I was anxious you calmed all my fears

Now enter into the home of my Father. /R

4. When in a prison you came to my cell

When on a sick bed you cared for my needs

Now enter into the home of my Father. /R

5. Hurt in a battle you bound up my wounds

Searching for kindness you held out your hands

Now enter into the home of my Father. /R

EMMAUS SONG By Monica Brown Used with permission ONELICENCE #A-621003.

Come journey with us walk with us, listen to our story

Our hopes, our dreams, our struggles, our joys, our story of life

We share with you as we journey, Jesus our God

Refrain May our hearts be warmed

And strengthened by your presence here In your holy word

And bread of life in the love we share May we go forth on our journey with you

Come journey with us, talk with us, tell us of your story

Open our minds to understand, the mystery of Your life with us Your risen life, Jesus our God. /R

Come journey with us, stay with us, make us

one with you In the blessing of bread, the breaking of bread,

may we truly know Your life in us your love for us, Jesus our God. /R

END OF LIFE CARE– a session for all. 10.30 am, Monday 8th October

McCarthy Hall, (adjacent Catholic Church), Alstonville, preceded by morning tea at 10.00 am.

Facilitated by Kylie Greensill, Nurse Unit Manager of the Palliative Care Unit, St Vincent’s Hospital, Lismore.

The end of life deserves as much respect, care and beauty as the beginning of life.