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Reflection 

Dear All

‘Women at the altar. Yes, you have read correctly.

Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio called Spiritus Domini allows women to be invested with the ministries of lector and acolyte.

Symbolically, it affirms that women have a rightful place at the altar.

In many countries priests and they alone, distribute Holy Communion. And in other places there are parishes where priests do not allow girls to be altar servers or women to give communion. Spiritus Domini is a small step forward in the right direction.

Although he does not suggest it, Francis does not exclude the possibility of women being ordained deacons or lay people (including women) being allowed to preach at Mass. Only the future will tell whether such steps can be taken. Let us welcome the promptings of the Spirit to renew our Church. [Adapted from, La Croix international].


Father Anthony Xavier OSM 


 

Notices 

Formed.org.

The parish subscription to formed.org has been renewed. Please make use of this Catholic site to learn more of our faith.

 

Mass details 

Attendance registration (or QR scanning), hand sanitisation, extra spacing and only having collection baskets at the entry to the church are currently required for all church attendance.Please use the SafeWA smartphone app for fast registration or fill out the register in the foyer of the church.

Details at the bottom of this newsletter for online offerings.

Please remember to clean up and disinfect your immediate area in each pew as you leave. 


Sunday Mass details 
Sunday Mass times: 
        Saturday:  6:30 pm 
        Sunday  :  7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 6:00 pm  


Weekday Mass details 
Weekday Mass times are: 
        Mon - Fri:  8:00 am 
        Saturday:  8:30 am 


Sunday Readings (16/17 January 2021)

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading
                 1 Samuel 3:3-10,19
Responsorial Psalm      Psalm 39(40):2,4,7-10
                                         Response Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will
Second Reading            1 Corinthians 6:13-15,17-20
Gospel                            John 1:35-42

Readers                          Vigil: St Elizabeth
                                        7:30 : - Volunteer needed - 
                                        9:00 : Britto Singarayar
                                        6:00 : Rosemary Barker


Sunday Readings (23/24 January 2021)

3nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading
                 Jonah 3:1-5,10
Responsorial Psalm      Psalm 24(25):4-6,7b-9
Second Reading            1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Gospel                            Mark 1:14-20

Readers                          Vigil: Lorraine Lockyer
                                        7:30 : Maria Gaglia
                                        9:00 : Penny Carroll
                                        6:00 : Arlyne Sony

 

Prayers of the Faithful 

For Pope Francis, for our Bishops and clergy, and all members of the Church who are anointed in Baptism, that they live their lives knowing that they are called to be witnesses to the world of Christ’s presence among us.
 
For our national leaders and those who work for peace and justice to make a better world, that they show leadership in the reconstruction of lives and economies in countries affected by natural disasters and civil unrest.
 
For unity among all Christians in seeking God’s will, and harmony among all people that we may strive to respect each other’s gifts while working as servants of God’s Kingdom.
 
For our parish community, called in Baptism to proclaim God’s praise, that each one of us may grow more prayerful, seeking a deeper relationship with God.
 
For the spiritual and physical well-being of all parishioners, that they may show the presence of God to all those they meet in their domestic world, places of learning, or places of work.
 
For all the people around the world who have been impacted in any way by Covid 19 and other natural disasters that they will receive the help and ongoing support they need to rebuild lives, homes and communities.


 

Funnies Submitted (names withheld to protect Sr Elizabeth)





 

 

 

 

St Denis Parish COVID-19 Guidelines  


GATHERING SPACES
Due to the Government regulations and the need for cleaning and sanitising
  • All gatherings/meetings are to occur in the body of the church utilising the pews in the church.
    • The Marian Chapel is closed to the public at this time;
    • The foyer of the church is not available for meetings and for other programs e.g. line dancing;
    • The Parish Centre including the Nolan Room and the outdoor courtyard are not available for use.
    • The out-door toilets are closed.
  • Social distancing to be observed at all times.  1.5 metres between people; 2 square metres per person at meetings/prayer gatherings within the body of the church.
  • No social gatherings involving the sharing of food and drinks are permitted indoors or outdoors on St Denis property.  In line with the government requirements of ‘Safety First’ the sharing of food, serving utensils, serviettes etc is strongly discouraged.  For example the parish kitchen is only big enough for 1 person at a time.
 
Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Every person entering the church is required to sanitize their hands or to wash their hands with soap and water which is provided in the bathroom area.
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing of the church after each gathering (prayer groups, mass, etc.) is to be completed by the people who have gathered using the sanitiser and cloths provided in the church. Cloths to be put in buckets provided at the doors of the church
 
Signing in - is back! 
  • Every person coming into the church is required to register their name and phone number in our sign in books provided in the foyer of the church or scan the QR code using the SafeWA smartphone app. This is to enable contact tracing in case of an outbreak of Covid-19 and is a government requirement.  

Seating arrangements
  • The maximum number at this stage is 200.
if families/couples/people from one household come to mass they can sit beside each other without having to observe the 1.5 metre social distancing rule. This will allow up to 200 people in the church. Please move into the centre of the seat so that people who come later won’t have to ‘climb over you’.
 
 
At present, due to social distancing, sanitising etc. -
  • Acolytes, altar servers, sacristan and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are not required. 
  • The Lector is invited to sit in the body of the church and to move to the sanctuary when required.
  • We will not be having entrance/recessional processions or Offertory processions.
  • No communion from the Chalice.
  • No communion on the tongue.  Please receive communion in the hand, and remain standing – kneeling makes it far to difficult for Father to remain socially distanced from the communicant.
  • Hymn books, loose prayer sheets, etc are not to be used.
 
At present we are unable to -
  • Distribute hard copies of our parish bulletin – if you would like to receive a copy of our bulletin via email please sign up using the links at the bottom of this newsletter or email newsletter@stdenis.com.au 
  • Have our book of intentions or mass intentions envelopes out.  If you wish to have a mass offered please contact the parish office on 92422812 or email admin@stdenis.com.au  or place an envelope in the offering basket in the foyer of the church.
  • Take up collections during Mass.  There are baskets in the foyer of the church for planned giving envelopes/offerings or you may contribute on line – banking details are provided on the newsletter.
  
 Sacraments
  • The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
The communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sick is to be temporarily suspended.
       
  • Confessions
Priests can provide opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, according to the First Rite.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is to occur in a well-ventilated space and with appropriate social distancing being maintained at all times, including the absolution. The Sacrament can be celebrated in the sanctuary but provision for anonymity should be made.
The contact details (name, phone number, address and/or email address) of each person entering the church for Confession must be recorded and retained. No record should be kept of the reason for the person’s presence in the church.
 
 
Please contact Fr Anthony
Groups who use the Parish Facilities and are preparing to recommence are advised to contact Fr Anthony with their Covid–19 safety plan which needs to meet the guidelines set by St Denis Parish.
Contact the parish office on 9242 2812 or
email admin@stdenis.com.au
 
The Day with Our Lady, St Peregrine devotional groups and any other large groups are advised to wait until the Government implements Phase 4 of the Roadmap.
 
Your health is important as is the health and wellbeing of each of our parishioners, please take heed of government regulations and the directives from our Archdiocesan Church leadership.
 
Stay safe and healthy!
 
Fr Anthony
Maria Gaglia, Jan Smartt, Sr Elizabeth
(Covid-19 implementation team)

 

Online Resources details

St Vincent de Paul and other local resources to help people in need are available on https://www.erconnect.org.au/



The Parish and Parish priest can accept direct bank transfers to:

St Denis Parish
BSB  086006   Account  528184936

Fr Anthony
BSB   066140  Account  10313613


St Vincent de Paul organisation (not our local chapter)
https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-wa/

Caritas (Project Compassion) can take online contributions https://lent.caritas.org.au/donate/  

St Denis Parish website http://www.stdenis.com.au/ 
 
Parish Facebook group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1302786806404916/.

http://www.perthcatholic.org.au/  – Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, including Cathedral mass online

Catholic Mission   https://www.catholicmission.org.au/


Plenary Council Newsletter (PlenaryPost) https://mailchi.mp/89790a462ff6/plenary-post-edition-15-march-8-2649645
 





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