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Parochial Administrator: Rev Fr Mikaele Marisi SM

Parish Office Number : 3300348

Email address: admin@hep.org.fj

THE SUNDAY BULLETIN

Year A – 31st Sunday In Ordinary Time
Themes for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

The readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A are a call to humility and holiness. The first
reading demands that we listen to God and love one another. The psalm reminds us to find our peace and
rest in God. The second reading tells us that we work to proclaim the Good News. And in the gospel, Jesus
calls out those who lay heavy laws on others but do not practice what they preach.

Practice vs. Preach: Jesus criticizes the religious leaders for not practicing what they preach. This theme
highlights the importance of congruency between one’s words and actions in religious life.

Heavy Burdens: The religious authorities are blamed for laying heavy burdens on others while not lifting
a finger themselves. This theme centers on the unjust imposition of religious obligations without personal
commitment.

Humility over Titles: Jesus advises against using honorific titles like “Rabbi” and emphasizes the value of
humility. This theme promotes a down-to-earth approach over seeking social or religious status.

(Source: youngcatholics website)

I/ PASTORAL

1/ Constitution Review Group: Your meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th November, 6.30pm in the
Presbytery.

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II/ LITURGY COMMISSION

I/ Pope Francis’s November Intention

For the Pope
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to
him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

A/ SATURDAY CLEANING OF THE CHURCH, HALL & EXTERNAL AREAS

Thank you to St John Bosco for Saturday the 4th of November.
November Roster:
(i) Youth : 11th November 2023
(ii)St Patrick: 18th November 2023
(iii)St Cecelia: 25th November 2023

B/ LITURGY PREPARATION
1/ Thank you to St John Bosco Community 1 for liturgically leading the Sunday Masses.
2/ November Roster :
• Youth: 12th November 2023
• St Patrick: 19th November 2023
• St Cecelia including her confirmandis : 26th November 2023 – Feast of Christ the
King

3/ Adoration & Confessions:

(a) Will be at 6am and at 8am every Sunday morning so please take this opportunity
to come in and spend time with the Blessed Sacrament.
Confessions will also be heard during this time and any other time if required.

(b)Will also be on Thursdays from 6-7pm. Youth including our confirmandis are encouraged to
be at the Adoration before their choir practice. Confessions will also be heard during this time
if required.

© Confessions will no longer be available on Saturdays at the usual time – 5pm onwards as
attendance is next to nil. However, if required the Sacrament of Reconciliation will always be
available.

C/ LITURGICAL GROUPS:
(i) Altar Servers:
Meeting is on Saturdays at 4pm. Children who have received Holy Communion are welcome to
join up and be part of the Guild of St Steven group. Only those who attend the Saturday meeting
may serve if rostered for the Sunday Masses. Thank you for your service to the Guild.

(ii) Music Ministry, Guitarists & Community Reps: Ruru, Mrs Ah Jack, Ana Bale, Gaby
Bingwor, Gus Bale, Louise R, Joanna D, Sala, Mrs Wojcik, Ilaisa T, Sisters Tina & Adela SOLN,
SMSM sisters, Kikira, Mr & Mrs Daniel Fatiaki, confirmandis parents and sponsors for your
presence and support to the ministry over the past four weeks and to the choir proper for the lively
liturgical Confirmation Mass on 29th October 2023. Thank you so much.

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(iii) Choir Practice: is held on every Thursday evenings at 7pm after Adoration.
Thank you Music Ministry for your weekly presence at the practices. Communities and the Youth are
encouraged to turn up in numbers when it is your turn for the week to help make work easy for the
Music Ministry.

D/ USP MASSES:
1/ Every Wednesday of the week beginning at 1.10pm in the Orange Lounge on campus.
2/ Sunday Masses at 9am will be held on the first and the last Sunday of every month.

E/ NORMAL WEEKDAY MASSES AT THE PARISH:

1/ Monday to Friday : 6.30am
2/ Saturday: 7.00am
3/ Public Holidays : 7.00am

F/ Holy Souls Box: This has been placed at the foot of the altar and please place your names
of departed loved ones in the box during this month of the Holy Souls.

III/ FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION

1/ Sincere Appreciation:
To Father Mika, Father Sowane, all parents, sponsors, Mr & Mrs Koroi and Alex Ravu who have journeyed
with our 27 plus 3 adults confirmandis throughout the two years and also the week for the adults and finally
in helping them receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Congratulations to all of our 30 confirmandis and
thank you for your commitment, loyalty, unified spirit and being in tune with the Holy Spirit enjoying and
making use of His gifts to assist others in your peer group, at home, at school, in your community and
moreso in the Parish.

Thank you to all Communities for your contribution towards the Confirmandis dinner with the Archbishop
who showed the parents, sponsors and Father Mika how proud he was of their spiritual maturity when they
shared about their experiences of having grown throughout the two years. Parishioners at the 9am Mass
would have heard Damien, Angelina and Halima’s sharing at the Confirmation Mass on Sunday 29 October
2023.

2/First Holy Communicants:

You are all asked to join the Post Communion/Pre Confirmation class which happens after the 7am
Mass.

3/ Post Communion/Pre Confirmation children:

Please attend your classes after the 7am Mass as your Formation does not end with receiving Holy
Communion last year but continues thereafter.
4/ Baptism:
Please contact the Office for a baptismal data form to complete before your referral to a RCIA person
(Mrs J Dutta) for Instructions before the baptism occurs.

5/ Marriage:
Please consult with Father Mika if you would like to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony.
The Pre-Nuptial form will be filled together with Father Mika.
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IV/ EVANGELISATION COMMISSION

1/Divine Mercy
Is on Sundays at 3pm.

2/ Pioneer

6.30pm Mass every First Friday of the month.

1st Friday Mass for the year:

(i)1st of December
Liturgy will be prepared by the Pioneer group unless otherwise advised.

3/ Holy Name Society

Vinaka vakalevu Rev Fr Sowane for delivering to the gentlemen on their 30/30
Programme on Monday 30 October. Vinaka Saka vakalevu and also to the gentlemen who turned
up for the session.

4/ Charismatic Renewal Group

All are welcome to join the Group on Wednesday at 7pm in the Hall.

5/ Catholic Womens League

Your meeting with Father Mika is after the 9am Mass on Sunday 5 November in the Presbytery.

V/ SOCIAL JUSTICE, ECOLOGICAL/ENVIRONMENT & CARITAS

1/ St Vincent De Paul
St Vincent De Paul Conference meeting is on every Wednesdays at 5.30pm in the Presbytery.
Boxes will be at the doors of the church and hall after each Sunday Mass. Thank you to those who have
contributed in any small/big way towards our families in need via the boxes.

VI/ YOUTH COMMISSION

Calling all older youth (18 yrs plus) to come forward as soon as to meet up with Father to discuss
details relating to your AGM to be held before the end of 2023. A report on the Fiji Youth Festival
is expected to be presented to Father.

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VII/ JUBILEE COMMITTEE

Jubilee meeting is planned for Monday 6th of November, 6.30pm in the Presbytery.

JUBILEE PRAYER

Grant, we pray, O Lord, That we who rejoice in the title of the Holy Eucharist Parish,
may recall in Faith, your presence among us. Accompany us and all the members of our parish
on our journey through life.

May we truly believe in your presence under the appearance of Bread and Wine which make
possible your closeness to each one of us.

May our frequent reception of your Body and Blood accustom us to live in your presence as
members of your Mystical Body and prepare us to share fully in your Risen life;

"in that place which no eye has seen nor ear heard nor has it entered into the heart of people,
the things that God has prepared for those who love Him". Amen

FINANCE COMMISSION

SUMMARY OF SUNDAY COLLECTIONS:

Sunday 29 October 2023 – 7.00am Mass
Community 1st Amount 2nd Amount
Collection: Collection:
No. of No. of
envelopes envelopes
St John
Bosco
St Patrick 8 112

St Cecelia 1 50 1 10

St John 1 10
Vianney
St Theresa 2 120

Immaculate 9 230 2 110

Conception

Total 21 522 3 120.00

Cheque 500

Loose 242.10 78.95

TOTAL 1264.10 198.95

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Sunday 29 October 2023 – 9.00am Mass

Community 1st Amount 2nd Amount
Collection: Collection:
No. of No. of
envelopes envelopes
St John 3 95
Bosco
St Patrick 2 10

St Cecelia 1 50

St John 6 116
Vianney
St Theresa
Immaculate 2 105
Conception
Unmarked

TOTAL 14 376 0 0.00

Loose 297.75 218.95

TOTAL 673.75 218.95

SUMMARY
Particulars 1stCollection 2ndCollection AMOUNT
Including Including
Loose Loose
Sunday 7.00am Mass: 1264.10 198.95 1463.05
29/10/2023
673.75 218.95 892.70
Sunday 9.00am Mass:
29/10/2023

TOTAL 1937.85 417.90 2355.75

*DEPOSITED ON 1 November 2023: $2355.75

*DEPOSITED ON 2 November 2023 (All Saints – 7pm Mass) : $154.55