29th Sunday Ordinary
With the coin used to pay the poll tax bore Caesar’s image and name, Jesus says give to Caesar what is owed Caesar. In saying that Jesus also reminds us of the One whose image we bear. We owe God: everything we have, and all that we are. We always carry God’s image with us for we have been created in the image and likeness of God himself (Gen.1:27). Often people live as if they don't owe anybody anything. As if they were self-made men and women. But in today's gospel, out of a snippet of political crossfire comes the reminder of just how much we owe and to whom. Caesar was owed that which bears his name and his image, a coin. God is owed that which bears his name and his image, our very selves.
1st Eucharist (Communion) Celebration
Congratulations to fourteen of our parish children who will join us at the Lord’s table for the first time this weekend.
World Mission Day
The celebration of World Mission Sunday today reminds us of our shared responsibility to proclaim the gospel. Our generosity of sprit and sharing of resources is part of a world-wide action which places Jesus at the centre of our concern for others. As today marks World Mission Day, our parish will take up a special collection to help build a better world contributes to God God’s reign being more and more present among us.
Join in the spirit of World Mission Day this weekend and help build ‘One World, One Family, One Mission of Love’ . Continue in the spirit of World Youth Day and unite with our brothers and sisters throughout the world who are struggling to feed their children, suffering from AIDS, are socially oppressed and fight poverty on a daily basis. Be a source of love and hope with your donation today. Become a supporter of our Friends in Faith monthly giving program and build strong communities throughout the world.
Thanksgiving Envelopes
Just a reminder that the new thanksgiving envelops are available for collection after Mass today If your neighbours’ envelops are there, please take them home for them also, so we can save some money on postage. Once again, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our parish.
Bi-monthly Food Stall
A parish fundraising initiative. Available after 9.00am and 11.00am Mass this week.
As the Columban Fathers celebrate 90 years of mission they have given us some bookmarks to mark the occasion, please feel free to take one from the foyer after mass….. There Free.
ROTARY CLUB OF BROADMEADOWS RAFFLE TICKETS Thank you so very much for your support so far. Every ticket we sell goes towards our Parish fundraising. Could you please ensure all money & ticket butts must be returned to the parish office by 31st October 2008. (Cám on quí ông bà anh ch? dã tham gia trong vi?c bán nh?ng vé s?. Xin vui lòng hòan tr? l?i cùi vé tru?c ngày 31 tháng 10.)
Annual Parish Fundraising Dinner A night of much merriment, which includes a beautiful Vietnamese 6 course dinner. 2nd November Holy Family Centre, Meadow Heights.
Tickets $30 Ring parish office for further details.
Over 50’s Bus Trip to Kilmore — Thursday 30th October, leaving Holy Child Church at 9.30am $15 bus fare. Hidden Valley morning tea, Garden Tour $3; if you wish, lunch at McNamara’s Irish Pub - $13.50 - 2 course seniors meal with Tea & Coffee or you can bring your own lunch with you, there is also other places that you may wish to purchase your lunch the choice is yours.
For bookings & payment of bus fare to confirm your seat call Shirley Martin 9302 1817.
