WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday 9.00am

Tuesday 7.30am and 9.00am

Wednesday 9.00am

Thursday 9.00am;End of Year School Liturgy and Prize-Giving Ceremony 10.00am

Friday 9.00am and 6.00pm St Andrew

Saturday 8.30am

BREAKFAST: Cathie & Neville Arbon, Vladge Kurovec

Next Week: Parish Council Team

COUNTING: Chris Bourke & Odette Pearson

Next Week: Monica & Grant Woods

CLEANING: Sharon Rodriguez, Connie Surfield & Melona Cabuenas

Next Week: Lisa Frazer, Marie Ness & Nicole Henderson

FLOWERS: Gayle Santic

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SATURDAY: Saturday 1st December, Wednesday Ladies

FRED’S VAN: Marys Team Next Week: Tom's Team

NEXT WEEKEND: 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C

1st Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Gospel: : Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

NEXT WEEKEND

WELCOMERS

MUSICIANS

COMMENTATOR

LECTOR 1

LECTOR 2

SPECIAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY 6.00PM

L Grove-Jones

P Harders

C Goodwin

R Morgan

M Mangabat

S Zollo, L Frazer, E Page

SUNDAY 9.00AM

M Carr

J Butters

L Adamson

M Barry

M Barry

M Stanley, G Jelinek, A Pluker

Patriotic Catholic or Catholic Patriot?

Dorothy Day was a twentieth-century Catholic hero. During the Great Depression in the United States, she founded the

Catholic Worker movement to help poor people and those living on the margins, and to challenge the nation to adopt laws

that reflected Catholic values. She opposed war as a solution to world problems. She also fought for laws that protected

workers. She went to jail several times for non-violently protesting policies that she thought violated the Gospel.

Dorothy loved her nation. But Jesus was her king. Like him, she “testified to the truth” even when it put her in conflict with

her country and a majority of its citizens. We’re called to be like her.

Jesus tells Pilate in this week’s Gospel that he has no earthly kingdom. Jesus wasn’t a politician, but he hoped to reshape

society – government and religion – to reflect God’s Kingdom. That’s the work we carry on as his followers. For disciples the

cross always rises above the flag. We’re called to be Catholic patriots, people whose faith shapes our patriotism; not patriotic

Catholics, people who place national policies above Gospel values. Patriotism for Christians means using our political

system to shape a more compassionate, peaceful nation – being a seed of Jesus’ Kingdom. That might cause conflict with

other people at times. Our nation separates church and state. That means the state can’t tell you what religion to follow. It

doesn’t mean that Christian values should be separated from our political life. Christ calls us as disciples to trace each of our

political opinions back to the Gospel.

Here’s a question to ask when we make decisions about whether to support a politician’s proposal: If Jesus was our king,

would he enact this? GPBS eNews

SAINT MARY OF THE ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

25th NOVEMBER, 2018-YEAR B

PARISH PRIEST: FR STEPHEN ARDILL

PRIEST-IN-RESIDENCE:FR ADRIAN HEAD

(Phone: 0428 922 528 e-mail: agh1112@bigpond.com)

PARISH SECRETARY: GAYLE SANTIC

Phone: 86823725 Address: 14 Mortlock Terrace PO Box 144

E-mail: smoa@bigpond.net.au

ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: DR. SANDRA HEWSON

‘The St. Mary of the Angels’ Parish acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands

we worship upon today and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging

for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander peoples’.

OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm

COFFIN BAY MASS First Sunday of the Month, 6.00pm

HOLY HOUR First Sunday of the Month, 3.00pm

ANOINTING OF THE SICK First Friday of the Month, 9.00am and 6.00pm Mass

ROSARY PRAYER Every Friday, 9.45 am after Mass

YOUTH GROUP February 2019 Phone Dana 0427609698

CWL Tuesday 13th November 10.00am

MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday 15th December, 7.30am

FILM AFTERNOON Sunday 18th November, 1.00pm

PARISH MARKET Sunday 25Th November

HOSPITAL VISITING

If you have family in hospital who would like to be visited, please inform Fr Steve or the Parish Office so we can respond to their need

UPCOMING MEETINGS/GATHERINGS

PARISH LITURGY PLANNING TEAM: Thursday 29th November, 2.00pm

PRISON MINISTRY: Saturday 1st December, 10.30am

PARISH FINANCE TEAM: Thursday 6th December, 7.00pm

PARISH PASTORAL CARE TEAM: Tuesday 11th December, 4.00pm

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Tuesday 5th February 2019

ABUSE REPORT LINE:

Prison Sunday to focus on youth justice

Prison Sunday began in 2016 as an initiative from Pope Francis in the Year of Mercy to

raise awareness about prisoners and their families... “We need to nourish the roots

of our hope so that they can bear fruit … despite whatever evil we have done.

There is no corner of our heart that cannot be touched by God’s love,” Pope

Francis said at the time...Much support is needed for prisoners when they are re-

leased into the community and parishes throughout Australia can make a difference,

especially through the service of prison chaplains...Prison Sunday provides a time for

all Catholics to think about the conditions in our prisons and what we as Catho-

lics – in our schools, parishes and welfare organisations – can do to make a

difference...We thank those working in prison chaplaincy for their tireless, diffi-

cult and dedicated work, serving those unseen members of our community and

supporting prisoners’ families through trying times...We pray also at this time

for those innocent people impacted by crime and the affect that crime has had

on their lives...We remember the words in our Prayer for Prisoners, that God

has great love for us all and that he is a ‘God of Mercy and forgiveness’.

(quoted from the media release for the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference October 12, 2018)

We thank Father Khalid for his tireless work as Prison Chaplain in our Diocese and the support he gives our Parish Ministry Team comprised of 12 members (writers, prison visitor/chaplain, mentor & supporters). We are most grateful also for Peter Ryan’s important ministry at the Port Lincoln Prison.

This weekend we are fundraising at the Parish Market to raise funds to support the work of the prison ministry. Our team will be cooking up savoury items for sale at the market stall to raise funds for the "BLUE BAGS” project which assists prisoners during the first 2-3 days of their release. These bags can be used for their personal items and contain toiletry items, $10 phone card & $20 food vouchers.

A Special Leaving Collection will take place TODAY to support Prison Min-istry in our Diocese.

PARISH MARKET TODAY

Please support Prison Ministry and Henry Price’s trip to Fiji.

Sacrament

of Reconciliation

Friday: 9.45 am and

5.30pm

Saturday: 9.00am or

any time by request

Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament

Monday 6.00 – 9.00 pm

ALL NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL

7.00pm Friday 7th December to

8.00am Saturday 8th December

Let us pray for THOSE WHO ARE ILL, IN HOSPITAL OR AT HOME: Fr Adrian Noonan,

Fr. Chris O’Neil, Fr Chris Warnock, Elisabeth Harvey, Alf Crotty, Rosemary

Morgan, Jillian Stockham (Heron), Terry O’Reilly, Harry Boast, Pat Brown,

Kath Carr, James Coburn, Leo Smits, Isaac Giblin, Marj Gigney, Steven

Fenton, Verna Bagnell, Adrian Holmes, Ky McKinnty, Aaron Mattner,

Debbie Lawless, Andrew Castleman, Mary Connell, Debbie Wilson, Emily

Robb, Tony Richardson, Jack Kemp, Ben Maxwell, Bob Taylor, Peg Ardill,

Sue and John Mulholland, Gervasio Mercuri, Shirley Samuel.

PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES: Fr Laurie Quinn, Joe Byrne,

Lorraine Harris, Pat Symons, Therese Conley, Bill Holland, Jean Clarke,

June Liddle, Judith Noll, Margaret Kenny, Pat Nolan, Maisie McGeever, Pat

Vincent.

MASSES OFFERED: Lynn Crooks

RECENTLY DECEASED: Noel Hamden, Douglas Fowles (Karen Browne’s father), Vivonne Rusden, Mary O’Neil, Darrell Gillings.

MEMORIALS: Benadetta Zollo, Lynn Crooks

UPDATE ON PEG ARDILL

Mum has been hospitalized now for 9 ½ weeks. I spent time with her this past week and she is in good spirits. Her leg is now in plaster in an effort to help her straighten her leg. This is critical for her to walk unaided. She will be transferred from Flinders to Griffith Private Hospital in the next few days to continue her rehabilitation. She has been approved for 12 more weeks of rehab. The process is a slow and at times draining one for mum. She doesn’t recommend a knee replacement for anyone over 87 years of age! She is deeply appreciative of all your prayers.

ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE MASS

Parishioners are advised that the annual Remembrance Mass to pray for parishioners of St. Mary of the Angels and others in your families and amongst your friends who have died in 2018 will be celebrated on Thursday 6th December at 7.30p.m.

AN IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL OUR PARISH VOLUNTEERS

The Child Protection Unit has flagged its intention to audit Parishes in the Diocese in 2019 to ensure they are compliant with all their Child-Safeguarding protocols. In preparation for this Parishes are required to submit their Volunteer Rosters for all Parish Ministries and Activities to enable checks to be made to ensure all our volunteers have a current Police Check and have undertaken the Child-Safe Environment and Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Inductions within the last three years. Some exemptions apply in relation to Police Checks. Those under 18 years of age, those over eighty years of age who have had a Police Check in the past and volunteers who undertake some ministry or volunteering role in the Parish less than seven times a year are exempt.

Those volunteers not covered by these exemptions who do not have a current Police Check are asked to contact Gayle in the Parish Office and obtain an Application Form. Those volunteers who did not participate in the most recent Induction are required to do so. Regrettably, if these requirements are not met, you will not be able to continue in your volunteering roles in 2019. The protection, safety and well-being of the young and vulnerable in our Parish demands that we are compliant with all our legal and moral obligations. Thank you in anticipation of your understanding and support of this matter.

NOVEMBER MASS LIST

The following will be prayed for and have Mass offered for the repose of their souls: Relatives and Friends of: Agars, Lovegrove, Cheyne, Burke, Story and Smale families, Ryan, Kelxh, Roberts families, Eddie Warburton, Martin Resnais, Thomas McGeever, Mary McGeever, Patrick McGeever, Bepo Bozanic, Joeseph Santic, Mollie and Leslie Wilson, Bill Sellen, Phyl Chester, Martin Finn, deceased priests and religious of the Diocese of Port Pirie, Wilkinson, Brewer, Whitehead, Lang and Gillings families, deceased members and friends of Sellen and Chester families.

Thought for the Week

The sad stories we read in the newspapers each day are signs of problems deep down in people’s hearts.

(Fr. Bill Edwards sdb)

VISITING OUR LOCAL CEMETERIES IN

NOVEMBER

Sunday 25th November:

Happy Valley Cemetery at

3.00p.m.

Please bring a container to

collect Holy Water for

sprinkling of graves.

Everyone is welcome!

PLENARY COUNCIL: A CHANCE TO LISTEN, LEARN AND CONTRIBUTE

One of the decisions of Tuesday evening’s Parish Pastoral Council meeting was to provide some opportunities for our Parish Family to come together to learn about the Plenary Council and to formulate a Parish submission to the Council.

Two sessions to be held in the church which will be facilitated by members of the Parish Pastoral Council:

Tuesday 27th November 10.00a.m.-11.30a.m. OR

Thursday 29th November 7.00p.m.-8.30p.m.

Copies of the Plenary Council Agenda Process we will utilize at these gatherings are available on Tom’s Table. Parishioners intending to participate in one of the Plenary Council gatherings are asked to come with some ideas to share in response to the key Plenary Council question: What is God asking of the Church in Australia at this time?

CAROLS ON THE FORESHORE-HOT POTATO STALL

Volunteers are needed to set up and sell hot potatoes at the Community Carols

on the Foreshore on Friday 7th December. Contact John on: 0428 318 100.

SENIOR PARISHIONERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH

NOT MANY SLEEPS TO GO NOW.

Our SENIOR PARISHIONERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH is only 14 sleeps away on SUNDAY 9th DECEMBER. It will be in the Parish Hall and commences at 12 noon. Parishioners will be contacted over the next week and if you have not been asked by Tuesday 4th December and WANT TO COME along, ring Jeff Browne on 0477199066. Visitors and Hospitality Group will meet on Wednesday 5th December to confirm numbers and plan the many bits and pieces that make it all happen. God Bless.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Next week will be the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and envelopes will be available to use for donations on your pews.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Over recent years the Parish has provided an opportunity for those not of the Catholic faith to participate in an affirming journey which explores through Scripture, prayer and personal testimony the history, sacraments, teachings and richness of our faith. The Program may culminate in a person choosing to embrace and be fully welcomed into our faith community through Baptism or for those already baptised being received into Full Communion with the Catholic faith.

The Parish is intending to commence a Program in February 2019.

An Information Session for those who would like to know more is being held on Wednesday 5th December in the Presbytery commencing at 7.00p.m. (for one hour). All welcome!

PIETY STALL

The Piety Stall has some new stock for sale, including statues, nativities, Christmas cards, St. Christopher key rings and more. Kathy Whitehead will be happy to assist with your needs. G’Day Cobber: Dare to be a Saint (authored by Fr. Steve) and the Perpetual Calendar: Pause and Ponder: Spiritual Treasures from the Pen of Fr. Bill Edwards SDB would make great spiritual gifts for Christmas.

COMBINED CHURCHES CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON

Wednesday, 5th December at 2.00 pm, Anglican Parish Supper Room. Please take a small plate of afternoon tea to share.

RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED

A 3 or 4 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms is required from 19th December for a

family with two children. Please contact St Joseph's school: 08 8683 2400.

The program ‘Ponder, Paradox, Presence and Prayer’ featuring writings of Fr Bill Edwards

will again help guide us through Advent. Two sessions will be presented at 2.00pm and

7.00pm. Begins this week, Wednesday 28th November in St Mary of the Angels Church.