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Christ the KIng - Year A Feast of Christ the King: Many churches celebrate our rich multicultural identity at the Feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi represent the light of Jesus streaming out to all nations. But most of us are on holidays then! This Feast of Christ the King offers another opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ Kingship over all nations, cultures, colours, ages of the human family, and indeed over all creation. Through our procession of flags at the 10:00am Mass, and our gathering afterward for a real “agape” to share our food together, let us embrace all the differences that make our parish, our Church, our nation and our world one family of God. We are all equal in dignity and value, and loved alike by the one God who is Abba, Allah, one Lord and Father of all. Marsden Appeal: This annual appeal for residents at the Marsden Homes at Westmead has been a wonderful tradition in our parish over many years. Recently we’ve added the two nursing homes within our parish: Merrylands in Cumberland Road and Genista in Old Prospect Road. I’m sure we will respond generously again this year by selecting a gift card after Mass today. Could I appeal again this year that we bring our gift up during the Offertory Procession during each Advent Sunday Mass? This will highlight that our Marsden gift is truly part of the offering we make with Jesus in the Eucharist. Year Six Recommitment: We made a good start last Friday with our Year Six children preparing to refresh their Confirmation commitment next Sunday evening. It’s not too late to join them – next Friday afternoon after school, 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Youth Room. Renewing our Commitment to Ministry: With a new Church year beginning next Sunday, this is an ideal time to invite all those involved in ministry in the parish, especially those with regular rosters, to renew their commitment for the coming year. There will be a simple ceremony of recommitment during all Masses next weekend. Please pray beforehand to discern what ministry God may be calling you to. Check out the variety of ministry brochures at the rear of the church. Thank you to all who have been so generous with their time and energy during this past year. Advance notice: our annual Thanksgiving Party will be held as usual late in January, Sunday the 25th, at Darmenia House. Advent Music: A special appeal for as many as possible of our regular cantors to join this Monday’s choir practice at 7:45pm. It is important that all cantors learn the special Advent music well enough to be able to lead the congregation with confidence. Keep Christ in Christmas: Forms are now at the front door of the church for nominating the most Christian Christmas decorations in Greystanes homes this year. Reconciliation during Advent: Our special Second Rite Advent celebration of Penance will be on Wednesday week, 3rd December, with enough priests present to ensure the celebration is not unduly protracted. Mark the date in your diaries now. This sacrament is also available in the First Rite each Saturday morning, after the 9:15am Mass through to 10:30am. Please note however that on Saturday, 20th December the 9:45am celebration will be in the Second Rite with several priests assisting. Church Cleaners: What more can we do to seek volunteers to clean the church for one hour each month? Maybe we priests should go on strike on Monday mornings and clean the church ourselves instead of saying Mass! That will be our fallback situation if all else fails! It comes down to a sense of ownership of our church. If we really believe it is our church, a place where we feel at home for prayer and worship, then shouldn’t we be prepared to clean it ourselves? There are twenty three generous parishioners who are currently rostered for monthly cleaning. If they can do it, is there any reason why YOU can’t join them? Diocesan Works Fund Collection: Our DWF total now stands at $9,300, leaving us $5,449 short of our levy of $14,749. If you can help bridge that gap please use one of the envelopes at the doors. Thank you to all who once again have given generously to this appeal. Looking Ahead – Dates for your Calendar:
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