TheParishOceisattherearoftheParishHallandis

openonTuesdaysandFridaysfrom10amto4pm.

ItemsforinclusionintheBridgeside Bullenshouldbe
sent to the Parish Oce or Fr Andrew, preferably by
emailorwriennote,bymiddayonThursday.

BapsmsarecelebratedonSundays,eitherduring any
of our Sunday Masses or aer the 9am Mass.
Bapsmal Preparaon meengs are held on the
secondMondayofeachmonthat7pmintheMeeng
RoomsoftheParishHallatForster.Pleasecontactthe
ParishOcefordetails.

Weddingsarecelebratedbyarrangementandwithat
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
PleasecontactFrAndrewtoarrangeanappointment.
FnoM 1ur Pns1ons Drsk
In our Gospel this weekend we meet (againbut for
therstmethisliturgicalyear)thegureofJohnthe
Bapst, the cousin of Jesus, the son of Zechariah and
Elizabeth.Johnsthevoicethatcriedinthewilderness,
preparing the way for Jesus incarnaon and ministry
onthisearth.Aercenturiesofprophecsilence,the
People of God were called to expect that which God
hadpromisedtheMessiahwhowouldsaveIsrael.
Sunday 9th December, 2012
Second Sunday of Advent, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
The weekly bullen of the Catholic community of
Forster and Tuncurry
Parish
FrAndrewDoohan(Parish Priest)
MrGregByrne(Pastoral Associate)
MrsSharonFowle(Administraon)
SrKathrynMcCabe(Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

33LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox67,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546304
F: (02)65546425
E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.comor
fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com(Fr Andrew)
W: www.forstertuncurryparish.catholicau.com
ParishSchool
HolyNameParishSchool(K6)
MrMarkMowbray(Principal)

41LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox243,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546504
F: (02)65548895
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au
W: www.forster.catholic.edu.au

HolyNameofJesusParishChurch
33LakeStreet,Forster
StMary,StaroftheSeaChurch
CnrKent&PeelStreets,Tuncurry
Proclaiming Christ to the communies of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts
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I menon this because our Advent Season, coming at
the end of the calendar year as it does, can oen be
overcomeor taken over evenby all the fesvies
and funcons that make the end of the year. Now,
dont get me wrongI like a good party as much as
the next person, but I wonder whether we can lose
Advent in the process of celebrang the end of the
year.

The four Sundays of Advent are quite liturgically

disnct from the Christmas Season that follows on
from them, and while they are a me of preparaon
for, and hope in, the coming of Jesus, we arent
liming that coming to the incarnaon that we will
celebrateduringChristmas:wearealsopreparingfor,
andhopingin,thecomingofJesusattheendofme.

EverymeImeetthegureofJohntheBapstduring
Advent I nd myself asking myself a very dicult
queson, one that always makes me just a lile
uncomfortable:duringthisAdventSeason,andacross
the rest of the year, how am I a voice crying in the
wildernesspreparingthewayfortheLord?

Unlnextweek Fr Andrew
Come, O Lord, visit us in peace,
that we may rejoice before you with a blameless heart
Tur Pnnisu Dinnv(for the week ahead)
Today(9/12) 5pm TaizeService@Forster
AnglicanChurch

Mon(10/12) 12pm ParishChristmasLunch

@ParishHall
7pm BapsmPreparaon@
ParishOce

Tue(11/12) 9am ChrisanMeditaon(Bob

6555 5914)
11am Mass@GLAICAHouse
3:30pm HolyHour@Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass@Tuncurry
5.30pm ChrisanMeditaon(Bob
6555 5914)

Wed(12/12) 9am Mass@Forster

11am FuneralLiturgyfor
ThelmaGilbey@Forster
11:15am NovenatoOurLadyof
PerpetualHelp@Forster
5:30pm FinanceCommiee
Meeng@Forster

Thu(13/12) AM Fr Andrew to Newcastle

for meeng of College of
Consultors & Council of
PriestsNo Mass
6pm SchoolPresentaon
Evening@HNSchool

Fri(14/12) All Day Fr Andrew facilitang

retreat day for St Clares
High School staNo
Mass

Sat(15/12) 8:30am Reconciliaon@

Tuncurry
9am Mass@Tuncurry
4:45pm Reconciliaon@Forster
(unl5.15pm)
6pm VigilMass@Tuncurry

Sun(16/12) 7am Mass@Tuncurry

9am Mass@Forsterfollowed
by new parishioners
Morning Tea.
Tnizr S1vtr Srnvicr
The next Ecumenical Taize Service will be celebrated
on Sunday 9th December at 5pm in St Albans
AnglicanChurch,Forster.
IN voun cunni1v, rtrnsr rnnv ron:

Recently Deceased: Sr Anne Maria OConnor rsj,

Thelma Gilbey, Insp. Bryson Anderson (NSW Police,
sonofRex&SheilaAnderson)

Anniversaries:BenGodfrey,BradleyPaulMetcalfe

andallthosewhoaresickinourparish.
GnnorNiNc
Ourgardenershavedoneawonderfuljobonceagain.
ThenextoungwillbeThursday13thDecemberfrom
8am at Tuncurry Church, to prepare the grounds for
Christmas.Newvolunteersarealwayswelcometojoin
our happy lile band. A Christmas sausage sizzle will
followthegardening.RingHoward65576826.
RrcoNcitin1ioN ron AovrN1
As we prepare for Christmas with the Season of
Advent, there will be two celebraons of the Second
RiteofReconciliaoninthearea:

Tuesday 18th December at7pmatOurLadyofthe

RosaryChurch,Taree;and
Thursday 20th December at 7pm at Holy Name of
JesusChurch,Forster.

The usual opportunies for Reconciliaon on

Saturdays will also be available in the lead up to
Advent.
Wrrkonv Missnts
The new versions of the Weekday Missal have now
been published, and it may be possible for the parish
to place a bulk order (depending on demand). At this
stage the cost is the region of $80.00 each. Please
leaveyournameonsheetprovidedifinterested.
Cunis1Mns Pnnisu LuNcuroN
Christmas Parish Luncheon is on this Monday 10th
December 2012 at 12 noon. Come along and pick up
where we le o from the last Soup Day in August.
Owing to the eorts of our faithful cooks and helpers
it was agreed, we must have a Christmas Party. Even
Santa Claus will be there again. Bring along a gi to
approximate value of $5. Come and join in the fun.
Place your name on the board at the back of each
Church to indicate your aendance. Bring along your
good singing voice to join in our Christmas Carols.
Hopingtoseeyouthere.
WrtcoMr 1o Nrw PnnisuioNrns
Aerthe9am Mass on16th December wewillholda
Welcome Cuppa in the Church hall for new
parishioners to our Parish in the last 12 months. All
parishioners are encouraged to aend to meet &
greetthenewermembersofourfaithfamily.
Wun1 1ur Cuuncu iN Aus1nntin is SnviNc
Forthosewithaccesstotheinternetitiseasytostay
in touch with what the Catholic Church is saying on
issues of public importance in Australiasimply visit
the Churchs website (www.catholic.org.au) and go to
the Media Centre for the latest media releases and
publicstatements.
A Nrw HvMN Tur Fncr or Cunis1
FortheYearofGrace,andotherquitemesofprayer.
Music:FinlandiaJSibelious,Text:MichaelHerry

Jesus,inprayeryourpeoplecomebeforeyou,
Weseekyourface,
yourhealinghandtohold.
Hereatyourfeet,
wewaitinquietsllness,
Youknowourneed,
thesighofevryheart.
Herenowinprayer,
yourSpiritgentlydrawsus;
MaywebecomeforallthefaceofChrist.
Hosri1nt & HoMr Visi1s
We rely on family and friends to inform us about
those who are unwell in our community. If you know
ofanyoneneedingavisitorCommunioninhospitalor
homepleasecontacttheParishoce.
SitrNcr iN 1ur Li1uncv
Weobservesilenceduringourliturgy(onSundaysand
weekdays)atthefollowingmes:

1. DuringthePenitenalAct,aerthePresiderinvites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteries,inordertorecollectourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
PresidertoLetuspray,againinordertorecollect
ourselves;and
3. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
a reading or the homily, in order that we might
meditateonwhatwehaveheard.
Mnssrs ron Cunis1Mns nNo JnNunnv

ForChristmas:

Monday24th 6:30pm Vigil Mass @ Holy Name

School
Tuesday25th 12am MidnightMass@Forster
7am Mass@Tuncurry
9am Mass@Tuncurry
9am Mass@Forster

FortheWeekendsofJanuary:

Saturday 6pm Mass@Tuncurry

6pm Mass@Forster
Sunday 7am Mass@Tuncurry
9am Mass@Tuncurry
9am Mass@Forster
WrtcoMr 1o Nrw PnnisuioNrns
Aerthe9am Mass on16th December wewillholda
Welcome Cuppa in the Church hall for new
parishioners to our Parish in the last 12 months. All
parishioners are encouraged to aend to meet &
greetthenewermembersofourfaithfamily.
A Mrssncr rnoM 1ur BuckMnNs
Maureen and Keith Buckman wish to thank everyone
for their prayers, cards and owers. Maureen is
undergoing chemotherapy at the moment, and is
hoping someone(s) with musical skills will come
forwardtotakeherplace.
IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn Gnour
To request prayers for someone please contact Bob
Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving your name and
contactdetails.
Cn1uotic Lrnorn & Cn1uotic Wrrktv
The Catholic Leader (Sydney) and Catholic Weekly
(Brisbane)newspapersareavailableattherearofthe
churchesatacostof$2each.
MissiNc Gtnssrs
Apairofgoldaviatorstylesunglassesweremisplaced
insidetheTuncurryChurchlastSaturdaynightsMass.
If you picked them by accident, or placed them
somewhere,pleasecontactFrAndrew.
FnirNosuir Gnour (SrNions)
Meeng for lunch at Club Forster Tuesday 18th
Decemberat12noon.ContactLey65549670.
Vicit ron INsr BnvsoN ANornsoN
Following the recent death of Inspector Bryson
Anderson of the NSW Police Service, a half hour vigil
will be held at the Peace Pole on the south side of
John Wright Park in Tuncurry from 7.30pm this
evening,Sunday9thDecember.
ChurchCleaners(fortheweekahead)
Tuncurry Group4
Forster Group2
ColleconCount
ThisSunday Team1
NextSunday Team2
RrsroNsonint PsntM
Response: TheLordhasdonegreatthingsforus;
wearelledwithjoy.

WhentheLorddeliveredZionfrombondage,
itseemedlikeadream.
Thenwasourmouthlledwithlaughter,
onourlipsthereweresongs.

Theheathensthemselvessaid:
WhatmarvelstheLordworkedforthem!
WhatmarvelstheLordworkedforus!
Indeedwewereglad.

Deliverus,OLord,fromourbondage
asstreamsindryland.
Thosewhoaresowingintears
willsingwhentheyreap.

Theygoout,theygoout,fulloftears
carryingseedforthesowing:
theycomeback,theycomeback,fullofsong,
carryingtheirsheaves.
Oun Pnnisu Cottrc1ioNs
a) The Parish Collecon, providing for the needs of
the parish and its ministry, is taken up during the
presentaon and preparaon of the gis (the
oertory).Thisistheenvelopecollecon.

b) The Diocesan Clergy Collecon, providing for the

remuneraon and support of the clergy of the
diocese,willbetakenupaercommunion(duringthe
ThanksgivingHymnorasimilarme).
Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs

ThisWeek Baruch5:19
Philippians1:46,811
Luke3:16
NextWeek Zephaniah3:1418
Philippians4:47
Luke3:1018
Readers This Weekend Next Weekend
6pmTuncurry ElizabethSciacca
AnneWilson
MaureenStevens
NeilPye
MichaelSiddle
TonyStevens
7amTuncurry MaryGreig
JohnHahn
EdnaTucker
TonyKnight
MaryGreig
LeyBartle
9amForster

RobynRyan
MarionONeill
TrevorTurner
RhiannaAllen
AfravanBoxtel
JohnSimpson
MinistersofCommunion This Weekend Next Weekend
6pmTuncurry RuthPearson,MoniquePiscopo,Neil
Pye,MaureenPye,MichaelSiddle,
MargaretSmith,TonyStevens,Maureen
Stevens,GlenStrong
OwenCarroll,JeaneeGoodacre,
BurnessGoodlet,FrankHayman,Pat
Hooker,LouHope,MonicaHunt,Robyn
Milligan,KathrynMcCabe
7amTuncurry LeyBartle,KathCopas,Bernadee
Daczko,CushlaDrake,MaryGreig,Tony
Knight
Kay&GrahamGriths,CecileMalone,
AlexMatuszny,RobertMoran,
BernadeeDaczko
9amForster JosiBeech,BarbaraDolahenty,Shioney
Neal,MichaelPower,AfravanBoxtel,
Viv&MichaelAllen,MichaelAmato,
SharonFowle
JosiBeech,BarbaraDolahenty,Shioney
Neal,MichaelPower,AfravanBoxtel,
Viv&MichaelAllen,MichaelAmato,
SharonFowle
Gosrrt AcctnMn1ioN
Alleluia,alleluia!
Lord,showusyourmercyandlove,
andgrantusyoursalvaon.
Alleluia!
Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights,
and behold the joy which comes to you from God.