本堂神父每週話語
二零零九年六月二十一日
 
     
各位教友:

上主日我曾提到主教府就人類豬流感發出的指引細則,本主日再次提醒各位教友,在嚴寒中注意保暖,並常常為身患流感的人祈禱,希望他們早日康復。

附上主教府發出的指引如下:

莫靖龍神父
(此乃莫神父致教友書信之意譯,書信內容以英文為準)

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有關:H1N1流感(人類豬流感 )對禮儀行止的影響

你將察覺到 H1N1 流感(人類豬流感)已經漫延到我們的社區﹐並且已被宣布為全球性流行病。

目前確診的 H1N1 流感﹐表現的是溫和的病徵﹐與典型的季節性流感相似。我的建議是保持冷靜﹐並考慮人類豬流感對你堂區和團體的影響﹐同時跟進疫情的最新發展。

如果教友身體不適﹐他們應尋求治療﹐聽取醫護人員的建議﹐避免公共場所和與其他人的親密接觸。

我要提醒各位司鐸﹐執事和非常務送聖體員要特別注重衛生。送聖體員應在彌撒前洗手﹐並在送聖體前及送聖體後以酒精殺菌液洗手。

互祝平安時﹐以簡單的點頭﹐代替握手、親吻或擁抱﹐以避免身體接觸。

唸天主經時﹐以伸出雙手或合十﹐代替手牽手。

在這時期應只派送聖體﹐停止派送聖血﹐以限制細菌的傳播。

從謹慎著眼﹐建議以手領聖體﹐但仍尊重符合教廷指引的其它領聖體方式。

基督臨現於感恩(聖體)聖事的餅酒形下﹐其方式是獨一無二的。我們的主耶穌基督的身體和血﹐連同祂的靈魂和天主性﹐是真實地蘊藏於至聖的感恩(聖體)聖事之內。(天主教教理1374)基督是整個地、完全地臨在於餅形及酒形內。
(天主教教理 1377年)。

因此﹐領受基督餅形聖體﹐就是領受基督的體和血。,?/> 請倒空所有聖水池。

我鼓勵你和你的堂區教友為所人類豬流感影響的人祈禱﹐並和我一起盡我們的責任﹐以防止其蔓延。我們應該接受衛生當局的建議﹐常洗手﹐而如果我們生病﹐打噴嚏或咳嗽﹐我們應留在家中。任何有關 H1N1流感其他疑問﹐可聯絡:
人類豬流感熱線 - 電話: 180 2007

Nurse-on-Call -電話 1300 606 024 - 提供專業的健康資訊和諮詢(7天24小 時)

你的醫生( GP)

以上指引會按情況調整。

此致在基督

萬寧主教
巴拉馬打教區主教
(此乃中文翻譯﹐一切以英文原稿為準)
 
Dear Parishioners:

Last week, during the homily, I mentioned something about some guidelines that come from the Bishop's office regarding the Swine Flu that is affecting not only this country but different parts of the World. I want to stress the idea of looking after yourselves in this cold weather and keep praying to God for the victims of this illness. This week I want to publish the whole letter. Please read it carefully.

Peace in Jesus
Fernando Montano MG

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Re: Impact of H1N1 Influenza (Human Swine Flu) on Liturgical Practices

You will be aware that the H1N1 Influenza (Human Swine Flu) has extended into our community and Swine Flu has now been declared a global pandemic.

My advice at this time is that currently confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza are exhibiting mild symptoms of illness, typical of the usual seasonal influenza virus. My advice is not to be alarmed but to consider the implications of swine flu in your parish and communities and to keep up to date with the latest information on the outbreak.

If parishioners are unwell they should seek medical attention for the best possible advice and avoid public places and close contact with others.

I remind priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to practice good hygiene. Ministers of Holy Communion should be encouraged to wash their hands before Mass begins and to use an alcohol-based antibacterial solution before and after distributing Holy Communion.

During the Sign of Peace instead of shaking hands, kissing or embracing, as is practiced in some parishes, it would be best to simply nod your head and avoid bodily contact.

When praying the Our Father do not hold hands, as may be practiced in some parishes, but simply extend hands toward heaven or fold your hands. Holy Communion should only be distributed under the species of the Consecrated Host and not the Chalice to limit the spread of germs during the H1N1 epidemic.

Prudence suggests that the reception of Holy Communion be only on the hand but with respect for the freedom which the Holy See provides in this matter.

The manner of Christ's presence in the Eucharist is unique. The body and blood of Christ, along with His soul and divinity are truly present. (CCC n.1374) Christ is present whole and entire in each of the species. (CCC 1377)

Therefore, to receive Christ present in the host is truly to receive the body and blood of Christ.

Please empty all holy water from the fonts.

I encourage you and your parish community to pray for all those affected by Swine Flu and to join with me in doing our part to prevent its spread. We should accept the advice of the health authorities and wash our hands often and if we are sick, sneezing, or coughing, we should stay home. Any other queries regarding H1N1 Influenza can be directed to:

The Swine Influenza Hotline – Phone: 180 2007

Nurse-on-Call – Phone 1300 606 024 – For expert health information and advice (24 hours, 7 days)

Your doctor (GP)

The situation will be kept under review and these guidelines revoked when the situation improves.

Yours sincerely in Christ

Bishop Kevin Manning
Bishop of Parramatta