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No. 26 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 28 JUNE 2020

Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Parish St Bernadette’s Church

89 Bond St, Ivanhoe

Mother of God Church

56 Wilfred Rd, Ivanhoe East

Mary Immaculate Church

4 Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe

St Bernadette’s Primary School Principal: Kathryn Lowe 53 Stanley St, Ivanhoe West 3079 Phone: 9499 3914

I V A N H O E P A R I S H P R I M A R Y S C H O O L S

Mary Immaculate Primary School Principal: Veronica Antrim 9 Rockbeare Grove, Ivanhoe 3079 Phone: 9497 1827

Update on Reopening Our Churches For Mass - Please Note! A reminder that with numbers allowed to gather for Mass re-

maining at only 20 people it is important that you understand the options available for those wishing to come to Mass:

FOR MASS ON SATURDAY EVENING OR SUNDAY MORNING you must ring the Parish Office and book a seat

FOR WEEKDAY MASSES: You do not need to book Those who are rostered as readers, ushers, altar servers, multi-

media presenters do not need to book Please arrive early so that the procedures required under Gov-

ernment regulations can be completed before Mass starts

Patience, Responsibility & a good dose of Self Discipline This weekend was supposed to see restrictions on movement in Victoria eased and numbers at Mass lifted to 50. Unfortunately, an increase in Covid-19 cases has meant restrictions not only re-main in place but possibly could increase in an effort to halt com-munity transmission.

Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on lives and livelihoods, but it has also administered a number of life lessons. One of these is the need for patience. While some understand patience more than others – farmers know they cannot hurry the growing of crops or change the weather – it is not something many of us have time for. We expect our computer programs to run instantaneous-ly, we are addicted to fast foods, we're not good at waiting for transport, we are impatient on the roads, we want X, Y and Z and we want it now! So while we're bored with the coronavirus, it's not done with us. We need to learn patience, responsibility and a good dose of self-discipline.

As a Catholic Community we respect the Wurrundjeri people, traditional custodians of the land upon which our parish resides, and commit ourselves to reconciliation and justice for all in our community and nation.

Inclusiveness Hospitality Service Mission

Parish Website Stay up to date with our Parish News. On the homepage of our Parish Website you will find my Weekly Update and all the links you have become used to using: our Online Mass, News-letter, Homily, Family Prayer etc.. Go to: www.ivanhoecatholics.com

Please remember that our Online Sunday Par-ish Mass is not uploaded to the website till noon each Saturday.

Prayer to St. Joseph St. Joseph, you were receptive to God working in your life. Help us by your prayers at this time of trial. You kept Jesus and Mary under your watchful care: may your prayers assist our local Church to respond to those in need. You taught the Christ Child your trade and prayers: help us to follow his example of love. You were part of God’s plan for all humanity: assist us to be vigilant and responsible this day. You spent your life in service: may we be mind-ful of others, particularly the elderly and vul-nerable, caring for them in these difficult days. You trusted in the clear primacy of God over all history and every situation: help us to grow in faith and pray to the Father, Thy will be done. Amen.

Parish Office: 4 Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe 3079 Phone: 9499 1515 Fax: 9499 9959 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ivanhoecatholics.com

Parish Priest: Fr. Bill Edebohls Residence: 63 Wilfred Rd, Ivanhoe East Phone: 0427 879 733 Email: [email protected]

Priest in Residence: Fr. Ki Seun (Joseph) Youn, Korean Catholic Community Residence: 89 Bond St, Ivanhoe Phone: 9440 9515 Email: [email protected]

Parish Secretary: Mrs Ruth Villani Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm.

Bookings: Please contact Parish Office: 9499 1515 for Sacramental enrolments or appointments for Marriage We are a Child Safe Parish committed to the safety, wellbeing & dignity of all children. If you have any concerns or wish to report any issues contact our Child Safety Officers: Clare Bellio (0417 369 264); Lucy Dal Pozzo (0402 192 889)

PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR Our Parish Office is open

from 9.00am - 1.00pm Monday to Friday

Saturday 27 June (Feria) 6.00pm Mass at St Bernadette’s

Sunday 28 June (Ordinary Sunday 13) 9.00am Mass at Mary Immaculate 10.30am Mass at Mother of God

Monday 29 June (Ss. Peter & Paul, Apostles)

Tuesday 30 June (1st Martyrs of the Rome) 9.15am Mass at Mother of God 4.00pm Meditation Group

Wednesday 1 July (Feria) 9.15am Mass at Mary Immaculate 8.00pm Parish Pastoral Council and Finance

Committee meet on Zoom

Thursday 2 July (Feria) 9.15am Mass at Mary Immaculate

Friday 3 July (St. Thomas, Apostle) 9.15am Mass at St Bernadette’s followed by

Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday 4 July (Feria) 6.00pm Mass at St Bernadette’s

Sunday 5 June (Ordinary Sunday 14 - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday))

9.00am Mass at Mary Immaculate 10.30am Mass at Mother of God

LOOKING AHEAD Please note that under the current Covid-19 restrictions our Men’s Group (or other social functions) cannot be held in parish buildings

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION After any Mass (except Sundays) or ring Fr. Bill (0427 879 733) for the arrangement of an appro-priate place and time.

Last Weekend’s Collections [please note: During the COVID-19 Shutdown you are encouraged to use direct debit or credit card - contact the parish office for details - or hoard your collection at home till we return to normal]

PARISH Collection Envelopes: $1,093 PRESBYTERY Collection Envelopes: $690

Loose: $131 Loose $201

Direct Debit & Credit Cards: $873 Direct Debit & Credit Cards: $255 CDF Web Portal: $0 CDF Web Portal: $40

Total (Parish Account) $2,097 Total (Presbytery Account) $1,186

Thank you for your generosity Parishioners and families from our two schools have responded with great generosity to last week’s plea for groceries so that Vinnies could continue their care for those in our com-munity most in

need. Di Dixon and Michael Rocco are pictured surround-ed by what they could fit on the tables - there’s more stacked around the St. Bernadette’s Community Centre. As well as groceries cash and supermarket vouchers have been donated. For those wishing to help we still need tea, coffee, sugar, dishwashing detergent and hand liquid soap – donations can be left in the boxes at the MOG Presby-tery, the Parish Office, or brought to church if you are coming to Mass.

Parish Secretary After 16 years of service our Parish Secretary, Ruth Villani, retires on Friday. There will be a tribute to Ruth after she completes her long service leave in November. Our new Parish Secretary, Teana McIntosh, joins us on 1st July. Please make her welcome and keep Ruth and Teana in your prayers as they both make this transition.

This Weekend

Sun 9.00am MI

Sun 10.30am MOG

Sat 6.00pm SB

Usher 1 Usher 2

Reader 1 Reader 2

Multimedia

D. Dixon J. Gray T. Gleeson - - - G. Shamieh

A. Rizzo S. Kelly E. Ballao E. Craven J. Bothia

R. Beltrame C. Bellio I. Chiera - - - J. Chiera

Next Weekend

Sat 6.00pm SB

Sun 9.00am MI

Sun 10.30am MOG

Usher 1 Usher 2

Reader 1 Reader 2

Multimedia

E. Ballao P. Benton L. dal Pozzo M. McIntosh J. Costa

B. Janus S. Janus C. Bellio - - - J. Chiera

C. Dixon J. Gray J. Gray - - - F. Callinan

PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY Sick & In Need: Rebecca Bolden, Jillian Champness, Mar-tin Stenhouse, Maree Nunan, Joseph Lau, Silvana De Iulio, Carmel Garonzi, Margaret Canty Deaths: Frank Robb RIP Anniversaries: Steve & Oswald Berthelot, Carl Ow-ings, Geoff McLean, Jean Squires, Des Higgins, Frank & Addie Callinan, Silvia & Piero Campana, Mary & Len Omiz-zolo, Don Huntley, Esther Robb Names on sick list remain for nine weeks (a Novena) un-less otherwise advised. For privacy reasons people must give their permission before their names can be included.

WEEKEND PRAYER @ HOME

each week fr. bill is streaming our weekend parish mass

online go to our Parish Website www.ivanhoecatholics.com

Introductory Reflection Today’s Gospel includes a number of so-called ‘hard sayings’ of Jesus. They identify the basic paradox of our Christian faith: it is only by emptying ourselves in imitation of Jesus that we can receive the full-ness of life which is his gift. There can be no real growth in the Spirit if self-interest prevails.

Introductory Rites + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord Jesus, you came to heal the wounds of sin and division: Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, you came to help us see one another, not as strangers, but as sisters and brothers in God’s family: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you help us make room in our hearts for the lost, the lone-ly and the outcast: Lord, have mer-cy.

May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glo-ry, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Fa-ther, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Prayer for this Week All-powerful God, your incarnate Word commands our obedience and offers us true life. Make our

ears attentive to the voice of your Son and our hearts generous in answering his call, that we may take up the cross with trust in his promises. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

1st Reading 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16

A reading from the second book of Kings

One day Elisha was passing through Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to have a meal. So whenever he passed that way, he would stop there for a meal. She said to her husband, "Look, I am sure that this man who regularly passes our way is a holy man of God. Let us make a small roof chamber with walls, and put there for him a bed, a ta-ble, a chair, and a lamp, so that he can stay there whenever he comes to us." One day when Elisha came there, he went up to the chamber and lay down there. He said to his servant Gehazi, "What then may be done for the woman?" Gehazi answered, "Well, she has no son, and her husband is old." Elisha said, "Call her." When the servant had called her, she stood at the door. Elisha said, "At this season, in due time, you shall embrace a son."

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord

I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord; through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth. Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever, that your truth is firmly es-tablished as the heavens. R.

Happy the people who acclaim such a king, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, who find their joy every day in your name, who make your justice the source of their bliss. R.

For it is you, O Lord, who are the glory of their strength; it is by

your favour that our might is ex-alted: for our ruler is in the keep-ing of the Lord; our king in the keeping of the Holy One of Israel. R.

2nd Reading Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans

My brothers and sisters: Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.

But if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has do-minion over him. The death he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people. Praise God who called you out of dark-ness and into his marvellous light. Alleluia!

The Gospel Matthew 10:37-42 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. + Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus called the twelve to him and sent them out with the following instructions: "Whoever loves fa-ther or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and who-ever does not take up the cross and follow is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.

"Whoever welcomes you wel-

comes me, and whoever wel-comes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward; and whoever welcomes a right-eous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and who-ever gives even a cup of cold wa-ter to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple - truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward."

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflection Spend some time in silent reflection and/or read the homily attached this newsletter.

Prayers of the Faithful Whether at home or in church, we remain honoured guests of God. As members of God’s household, let us pray with the confidence of children.

For Pope Francis and the whole college of bishops, that like the apostles Peter and Paul they will serve the people of God with deep humility and never cease to proclaim the gospel boldly. Lord hear us: R/ Lord, hear our prayer.

We give thanks for the ministry of Ruth Villani who has served this parish as its secretary for almost 16 years: May retirement bring opportunities for new horizons, re-creation and the grace of renew-al. Lord hear us: R/

For artists and performers, for work-ers in hospitality and tourism, and for all in unsupported industries, that fresh initiatives in the new fi-nancial year may ease their hard-ship. Lord hear us: R/

For our Prime Minister, State Prem-iers and their health advisors: may they continue to lead our nation with wisdom, compassion and cour-age through this time of crisis and may we and all Australians act re-sponsibly to protect the lives of oth-ers. Lord hear us: R/

For all who are suffering physical-ly, mentally or economically through this pandemic, especially

those in third world countries and those living under political leader-ship that is devoid of wisdom, un-derstanding, integrity or compas-sion. Lord hear us: R/

For healing mercies for the sick and those in need especially, Re-becca Bolden, Jillian Champness, Martin Stenhouse, Maree Nunan, Joseph Lau, Silvana De Iulio, Car-mel Garonzi, Margaret Canty and for all who are suffering from the coronavirus or whose lives are severely impacted by it. Lord hear us: R/

For all who have died recently, those whose anniversary occurs at this time and departed family and friends, especially Steve & Oswald Berthelot, Carl Owings, Geoff McLean, Jean Squires, Des Hig-gins, Frank & Addie Callinan, Silvia & Piero Campana, Mary & Len Omizzolo, Don Huntley, Frank and Esther Robb: May they be raised with Christ to the glory of the Fa-ther. Lord hear us: R/

Holy God, you have called us out of darkness into your marvelous light. Help us reflect that light brightly to all around us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father…..

Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacra-ment. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my life today. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramental-ly at Mass, come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and remain with me forever. Amen.

Concluding Prayers Almighty and eternal God, our ref-uge in every danger, to whom we turn in our distress; in faith we pray look with compassion on the afflicted, grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners, heal-ing to the sick, peace to the dying, strength to healthcare workers, wisdom to our leaders and the courage to reach out to all in love, so that together we may give glory

to your holy name. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

May the Lord be with us to protect us. May he guide us and give us strength. May he watch over us, keep us in his care, and + bless us with his peace. Amen.

The Angelus The Angel of the Lord de-clared unto Mary; And she con-ceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, etc...

Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to your word.

Hail Mary, etc...

And the Word was made flesh: And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary, etc...

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made known by the message of an an-gel, may by his passion and + cross be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Conclude with the Prayer to St. Joseph (see front page) ____________________________

CDFpay for parishes – Online Payment Portal This new online portal enables you to make quick and easy online thanks-giving payments to both the Parish & the Presbytery – you can set-up monthly recurring payments, or you can choose a one-off offering. It’s a very simple process. Just click on the Portal complete the details for your offering to the Parish and then re-peat the process to make your offer-ing to the Presbytery. To enter the Portal please go to our website www.ivanhoecatholics.com

28 June 2020 Homily for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Bill Edebohls

Modern travellers, at least before Covid-19 closed down our travels, have become reliant on the easy availability of roadside cafes, service stations, motels, B & Bs, pubs and restaurants.

Back in Old Testament times, in the days of Elisha the prophet, there were no guest houses or fast-food stops. Those who travelled beyond the territory of their own family or tribe had to depend on the hospitality of strangers to survive. As we see from today’s first reading, Elisha is lucky in his travels: he meets a woman of means who invites him to break his journey and eat at her house. The hospitality must have been pretty good because Elisha makes a habit of stopping there on his travels.

In the tradition of ancient tribes who move from place to place to find new grazing lands for their cattle, hospitality from strangers becomes a matter of life and death. Their modern equivalent might be the migrant workers who leave home to find jobs in different areas and countries, international students currently stranded in Australia without support, asylum seekers seeking refuge and safety in a foreign land.

All these people depend on welcome if they are to thrive. In the sacred tradition of our own scriptures hospitality is regarded as one of the chief responsibilities of a caring people. The stranger, the outsider, the wayfarer, anyone outside home territory – all were regarded as people who needed welcome, special care and hospitality.

The reason for this was enshrined in Biblical Law: “If a stranger lives with you in your land, do not molest them. You must count them as one of your own and love them as yourself – for you were once strangers yourselves in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 19:33-34).

One of the important values of the tribe is the fact that its social security is the tribe itself: everyone can look to the tribe for help. But when the tribe becomes settled, people’s security moves away from the tribe to their own work and their own land. They can no longer look to the tribe because everyone is looking after his or her own property! Turning inward – becom-ing self-centred. By the time Jesus is born, the people of Israel have long settled into the land of Palestine. They are no longer nomadic; they are landed. And their values have changed.

As soon as Jesus is born Matthew portrays him in the Gospel as the one who is born into a place where he is not accepted: he has no security, and must be taken to Egypt for safety and shelter. At the beginning of his life Jesus is marked as the one who must depend on the hospi-tality of others. As an adult, Jesus learns that he cannot depend on the acceptance of his own family when he begins his ministry as a prophet. He takes to the road with his own band of itinerant supporters. As they leave their own region of Galilee behind them, they become a travelling people who have to depend on others’ hospitality to receive them and welcome their message.

When Jesus is welcomed into towns and villages by people who see him as a holy messenger from God, the people receive a holy prophet’s reward: the poor hear Good News, the sick are healed, sinners come to know the forgiveness of God. The people receive their own reward

for the hospitality of a faith that welcomes Jesus. Their hospitality is not a matter of bed and breakfast and goodbye; it is the act of opening their heart to the visit of God who comes in the person of Jesus. Jesus’ presence rubs off on them: they catch something of his goodness and values; they are changed because of his visit.

When Jesus and his disciples face closed doors and closed hearts in other towns, all that the people receive is a cloud of dust.

In our spiritual tradition, we learn that Jesus often comes to us in the shape of a stranger, a foreigner, someone seeking refuge and hospitality.

If we refuse hospitality, if we close our hearts and minds to the wandering stranger, then we too can expect little but dust and ashes.

But if we see the face of Christ in the stranger, opening our hearts and minds, opening our arms in welcome, then we can also expect a prophet’s reward. We will sit at table with Christ, break bread together, share a glass of wine, hear the Good News and be changed forever – a glimpse into eternity – a glimpse into the life of God.

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Climate Action Group “Who turned the wonderworld of the seas into under-water cemeteries bereft of colour and life?” Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines quoted in Laudato Si

Two programmes on TV in the past week show the frightening problem of plastic waste in our oceans and describe how the health of the oceans determine the health and habitability of our earth-home. (Drowning in Plastic – SBS and Australia’s Ocean Odyssey - ABC)

Corona Virus is adding to the problem: “Reports are flooding in from people around Australia, with shocking footage of more plastic washing up on our beaches than they have ever seen before….

We must respond today – the lives of our vulnerable turtles, dolphins and seabirds are at stake” Shane Cucow, Australian Marine Conservation Society.

So many plastic items are visibly littering our streets. Short of picking up some of the rubbish, can you help with even a small sacrifice to lessen the plastic e.g. by limiting the plastic on your shopping lists, from glad wrap to plastic rubbish bags to products in plastic containers?

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