Bridgeside Bulletin

The weekly bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church 33 Lake Street, Forster St Mary, Star of the Sea Church
Cnr Kent & Peel Streets, Tuncurry

Proclaiming Christ to the communities of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts

Sunday 9th February, 2014 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Parish
Fr Andrew Doohan (Parish Priest) Mr Greg Byrne (Pastoral Associate) Mrs Sharon Fowle (Administration) Sr Kathryn McCabe (Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

Parish Information
Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays, either during any of our Sunday Masses or after the 9am Mass. The next Baptismal Preparation meeting will take place in the Parish Halls meeting rooms on Monday 10th February commencing at 7pm. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website. Weddings are celebrated by arrangement and with at least three (and preferably more) months notice. Please contact Fr Andrew for more details, or visit the Parish website. Reconciliation is available on Saturday mornings at Tuncurry from 8:30am until the beginning of the 9am Mass, on Saturday afternoons at Forster from 4:45pm until 5:15pm, or other times by contacting Fr Andrew. Holy Hour is observed each Tuesday afternoon in the Tuncurry Church from 3:30pm until the beginning of Mass at 4:30pm. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed every Wednesday in the Forster church commencing at 11:15am and is followed by a cuppa in the Parish Hall. Contact Shioney (6554 9468) for more information. Evening Prayer & Benediction is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at 5:30pm in the Tuncurry church. It will next be celebrated on Sunday 2nd March. All welcome.

The Parish Office is at the rear of the Parish Hall and is staffed on Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm. Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bulletin should be received by midday on Thursday. 33 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 67, Forster NSW 2428 P: (02) 6554 6304 F: (02) 6554 6425 E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.com fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com ( Fr Andrew) W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Holy Name Parish School (K-6)

Ms Brooke Schumann (Acting Principal) 41 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 243, Forster NSW 2428 P: (02) 6554 6504 F: (02) 6554 8895 E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au W: www.forster.catholic.edu.au The Parish can be found online on: Search for us on Facebook as Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

In your charity, please pray for:

Those recently deceased. Follow us on Twitter: @ftcatholic Those whose anniversaries occur about now. George Hooker All those in our community who are sick.

The Parish Diary(for the week ahead)

Ordinary Time unless noted otherwise. Monday10th February Memorial of St Scholastica 7pm Baptism Preparation Meeting @ Forster Tuesday11th February 9am Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914) 11am Mass @ GLAICA House 3:30pm Holy Hour @ Tuncurry 4:30pm Mass @ Tuncurry 5:30pm Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914) 7pm Singing Practice @ Tuncurry Wednesday12th February 9am Mass @ Forster 9:30am menALIVE morning group @ Forster 11:15am Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ Forster 2pm Mass @ Kularoo Gardens Nursing Home 5:30pm Finance Committee meeting @ Forster Thursday13th February Fr Andrew to Newcastle for meetings of Council of Priests and Diocesan Liturgy Council. 9am Morning Prayer @ Forster Friday14th February Memorial of Sts Cyril and Methodius 9:30am Anointing Mass @ Forster Saturday15th February 8:30am Reconciliation @ Tuncurry 9am Mass @ Tuncurry 4:45pm Reconciliation @ Forster (until 5:15 pm) 6pm Mass @ Tuncurry Sunday16th February 7am Mass @ Tuncurry 9am Mass @ Forster

Copyright Workshop
Taree Parish will be hosting a Copyright Workshop, to be presented by Sr Jeannine French rsj, on Saturday 15th February 2014 in the Resource Centre next to the Taree church. The workshop will run from 10am to 12pm. If anyone would like to attend the workshop, please phone the Taree Parish Office on 6552 1084 (between 9am-3pm each day) or by email administration@tareeparish.org so that sufficient resources can be prepared for participants (if necessary).

Catholic Newspapers Available

Both The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and The Catholic Weekly (Sydney) newspapers feature a wide range of news and stories from the Catholic world or perspstive. The papers are available at a cost of $2 each from our churches.

Regular Activities in the Parish

Secular Franciscan Fraternity The Secular Franciscans Fraternity will next meet on Wednesday 5th March, coming together for Mass at 9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then the meeting 10am to 12pm. The menALIVE Groups Our Parish currently hosts two menALIVE groups. The morning group will next meet on Wednesday 12th February 2014 after the 9am Mass, while the evening group will next meet on Thursday 27th February 2014 at 7:30pm. Maintenance & Gardening Group The Parish is lucky to be served by a very dedicated band of volunteers who tend to the upkeep of the grounds and gardens of our two church sites. They do a fabulous job, and are always ready to welcome new members to the group. The next date is Thursday 20th February, starting at Tuncurry at 8am and then on to Forster. Contact Howard 6557 6826 for more information. Singing Practice The Singing Group will next gather in the Tuncurry church on Tuesday 11th February 2014 for a 7pm start. All are welcome as we gather to practice hymns for our Sunday Masses. Collection of Foodstuffs for Homebase On the first Sunday of each month we undertake a collection in order to support Homebase. The next collection will next take place on Sunday 2nd March 2014.

From the Pastors Desk

The middle of February is rapidly approachingI could have sworn Christmas was only celebrated yesterday!and with the approach of Lent theres very little date that things are back to normal. As I mentioned last week, our task as a community is to give our attention to both the normal things of Parish life and to fostering the development of those things we have identified as the priorities of our Parish Pastoral Plan. In that vein, a number of things for your consideration: Family Ministry Committee As part of the Parish Pastoral Plan adopted last year, it is now time to make progress with the establishment of the proposed Family Ministry Committee. This is the Committee that will explore and develop our Parish response to the need of children, youth and their families. An initial public meeting for anyone interested in this issue will be held on Wednesday 26th February at 7pm in the Parish Hall. This initial meeting will have the purpose of formally establishing the Committee and discussing the broader issues that will be a focus of the Committees work going forward. Scripture Study Group Ive been approached as to the possibility of offering a regular Scripture Study group in the Parish, and this is certainly something I am open to. I have access to a program called Journey from the United States which provides a very good means of engaging in studying the Scriptures from a distinctively Catholic perspective. Im going to suggest that a monthly meeting following this program might be a good way to proceed with this endeavour. If there is sufficient interest for a monthly Scripture Study group we will offer this program in the Parish. So that we can determine whether this program should proceed could I ask you to let the Parish Office know of your interest (including a preferred day and time for the study group to gather). Until next week Fr Andrew

Lenten Groups in 2014

The Season of Lent is a little over a month away. Once again the Parish will be hosting Lenten Groups to assist parishioners with their Lenten reflection and preparation. This years program, entitled Encounter, is sourced from the Diocese of Wollongong, and its author, Fr Greg Homeming ocd, says: I hope that as you accompany Jesus and look into his eyes with the eyes of our soul you will see a man who is more than a great man; this man is God with us As you experience betrayal, disappointment, fear or abandonment, remember that this, amongst other things, is what you have in common with Jesus. Anyone who would like to host a group in their home should contact Greg at the Parish Office (6554 6304). Lists of groups will appear in the churches in the coming weeks.

Parish Intercessory Prayer Group

Our Parish is blessed to have an Intercessory Prayer Apostolate. This group is comprised of a loose knit group of parishioners who simply pray during their normal daily prayers for people on a list updated and distributed each month. There are no meetings and no cost whatsoever and each member may remain anonymous if desired. Because there are no meetings this group is very suitable for all parishioners, especially some of our housebound or incapacitated folk to enable them to play an important role within the parish community, so allowing them to play an important and active role within the life of the parish community. If you are interested in joining this group, just ring Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 or leave your name and phone number with the Parish Office. To request prayers for someone in need of prayer please contact Bob on 6555 5914 leaving your name and contact details.

Flower Roster
Thank you to the ladies who arrange the flowers in the Tuncurry Church. Judy Tyler and Julie Drinkwater have joined the team of Elle Cairns-Cowan, Gwynne Jones and Denise Maddocks. Our thanks also go to Kath Copas and Pat Schiavi who have retired from the team. Copies of the new roster are available from the rear of Tuncurry church.

Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills with good things.

Bishops Pastoral Care Appeal

During the week, the parishes of the Diocese received a letter from Bishop Bill concerning the current situation facing South Sudan, and the impact on those Sudanese who are living in our diocese. The letter reads, in part: One of our young students from St Pius X [Adamstown] has been caught up in the horrors of the current bloody situation in South Sudan while on school holidays visiting her grandmother and cousins. She has displayed great bravery, skill and audacity in rescuing members of her family out of the carnage of the city of Juba. At the same time this news reached me of her rescue of family members, Sr Betty Brown rsj and Sr Diana Santleben op brought to my attention the overwhelming requests for financial assistance from Sudanese families recently settled in Newcastle, wanting to rescue elderly parents and young children from South Sudan. They do not want to bring them to Australia. Families simply want to buy bus fares and pay for visas for family members to enter Kampala in Uganda, or Nairobi in Kenya. I have given permission for a special appeal to run this weekend to assist these families. It can take the form of an extra collection or a leaving collection after Mass. This is an opportunity for the diocesan community to show further support and solidarity for the refugee families we have welcomed into our community. The money will be distributed to the families through Penola House. We will ensure that you receive feedback on the plight of these family members, the numbers assisted and especially any news about our brave young student from St Pius X. [Some people] may be aware of the identity of this student and her family. In the briefing note [see the church noticeboardsEd.] we have named her Subin the second most popular name for girls in the Sudan. It is important at times such as this that the identity, whereabouts and circumstances of the person and their family be protected as much as possible. As mentioned last weekend, our Parish will hold continue its exit collection this weekend in support of the Bishops Pastoral Appeal before sending donations via the Diocesan Offices. If you would like to make an individual tax deductible donation to this Appeal, please contact Mark Lees in the Diocesan Fundraising Office on 4979 1124 or by email on mark.lees@mn.catholic.org.au Fr Andrew

Parish Social Functions for 2014

Our Parish will hold four social functions across the year. They are:

PANCAKE TUESDAY which falls on Tuesday 4th March. PARISH DINNER to be held on Friday 16th May. INTERNATIONAL LUNCH to be held on Saturday 2nd August. BLESSING OF THE FLEET/PARISH BBQ will be held this year on Sunday 5th October. Please note these dates in your calendars now further details will be provided closer to each event.

Upcoming Diocesan Events

There are a number of Diocesan Events coming up that people may be interested in attending. They are:

CSO Called To Serve Mass on Tuesday 18th February at 6:30pm in the Cathedral. All are welcome. Diocesan Mass for Catechists on Friday 21st February in the Cathedral. This Annual Mass is a great opportunity for priests, parishioners, family and friends, and prayer partners to celebrate the ministry of Special Religious Education, Sacraments of Initiation and Childrens Liturgy of the Word. Please note these dates in your diaries if you wish to attend.

Advance NoticePancake Tuesday

As is our Parish custom we will celebrate Pancake Tuesday on Tuesday 4th March from 5:30pm in the grounds of Holy Name School. Pancakes, fun and games, and entertainment are promised! Come along and join members of the Parish and School communities to celebrate before we enter into the Season of Lent.

Vocation View
I resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. In the Cross is our salvation, our lives need to proclaim that salvation is all you do! (1 Cor 2:2) For more information regarding Vocations contact Fr Brian Mascord on 4979 1112 or by email to vocations@mn.catholic.org.au.

Communion to Sick & Housebound

We are in need of Ministers of Communion of the Blessed Sacrament to housebound people in our outlying areas (Pacific Palms/Hallidays Point). If you live in this area and are able to assist in this way please contact Greg Byrne at the office 6554 6304.

Updated Communion Procession

2014 Papal Lenten Message

The 2014 Lenten Message from Pope Francis has now been released. Copies of this short but powerful message can be found on the Parish Website. If you do not have access to the Internet and would like a copy of the Popes message, please contact the Parish Office who will print a copy for you.

Project Compassion 2014

Each year Caritas Australia invites the people of Australia to participate in the Lenten fundraising event called Project Compassion. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of our Catholic Church in Australia, working to end poverty, promote justice and uphold the dignity of people who are experiencing poverty and injustice. Project Compassion 2013 raised over $11 million, and our Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle contributed $224, 160.00 (thank you!). The theme for Project Compassion 2014 is Have life and have it to the full (John 10:10). This idea was affirmed when Pope Francis said, Men and women of all times and all places desire a full and beautiful life a life that is not threatened by death but that can mature and grow to its fullness. Dont we all wish for a life filled with certainty; a life free from the burden of poverty with equal access to food, water, education, healthcare and shelter; a life of dignity and a life of peace within our hearts and minds? Project Compassion stories for 2014 are about our desires for this full and beautiful life within the surroundings of home. Not just a house in which to live, but of truly being at home and feeling content. Your support for Caritas Australia is invaluable. Please give generously.

Sanctuary
Please note that the diagram is nor accurate to scale or layoutbut you get the idea. Thank you for the way in which you have been prepared to embrace the new arrangements.

Changes to the Liturgy of the Word

Please note the changes to the Parishs celebration of the Liturgy of the Word during Mass. RESPONSORIAL PSALM During the Seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, and on other Solemnities during the year: the Psalm will be sung in it entirety wherever possible, with a psalmist/cantor singing the verses and the assembly joining in the response. At all other times: whenever possible the response will be sung by the assembly, and a psalmist/cantor will read the verses of the Psalm. When no musicians are available: the Responsorial Psalm will be spoken in its entirety, with a reader reading the verses, and the assembly joining in the response. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Wherever possible: the Gospel Acclamation will be sung in it entirety, with a psalmist/cantor singing the verse and the assembly joining in the response, i.e. the Alleluia or Lenten equivalent. When no psalmist/cantor is available: the response of the Gospel Acclamation, i.e. the Alleluia or Lenten equivalent, will be sung, with the verse being spoken by the assembly. When the above options are not available: the entire Gospel Acclamation will be omitted. THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER (or Prayer of the Faithful) It is the practice of the Parish for the intentions of the Universal Prayer to be announced from the ambo by one of the rostered readers.

The Diocesan launch of Project Compassion 2014 will take place in the Roger Kennedy Centre, St Marys High School, Pacific Highway, Gateshead on Tuesday 4th March commencing at 11am. Please contact Sharon Murphy on 4979 1111 or caritas@mn.catholic.org.au. Project Compassion resources will be made available in the Parish over the coming weeks in the lead up to Ash Wednesday.

Have life and have it to

the full
(John 10:10)

Opportunities Outside The Parish

World Day of Prayer for the Sick Bishop Bill will celebrate Mass in the Chapel of St Josephs Nursing Home, Sandgate on Tuesday 11th February at 10:30am to mark the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. The Mass will be followed by morning tea in the Recreation Hall. All are most welcome. Please RSVP by 6th February to Beth Beveridge on 4967 0656 or by email to beth. beveridge@calvarycare.org.au Mission and Discipleship Presentation Internationally respected theologian, Anthony Gittins CSSp, will present a Mission and Discipleship workshop at Souths League Club, Merewether on Wednesday 12th February 2014 between 10am and 3:30pm. The cost is $20 with morning tea and lunch provided. Please RSVP to the TWEC Secretary on 4930 9601 or twec@ssjl.org.au. Remaining Faithful: Formation for Sunday Celebrations in Anticipation of Eucharist Parts I and II This formation program is bring run for Toronto and Morisset Parishes, and individuals and groups from other parishes are welcome, including those who might be looking for a refresher. Part I begins on Saturday 15th February 2014 (later dates include Saturdays 22nd February, 1st March, and 8th March). Part II begins on Saturday 3rd May 2014 (later dates include 10th May, 17th May, 24th May, 31st May, 14th June). All sessions will be held at St Josephs Parish Hall, Toronto between 9am and 1pm. For more information email TWEC at twec@ssjl.org.au. Understanding Change, Loss and Grief A seminar looking at change, loss and grief will be held on Thursday 20th February from 9:30am at Paterson Parish Hall or Therry Centre, East Maitland (depending on location of majority of respondents). The cost is $12.50 (concession available on request) and you are asked to bring a plate to share for lunch. RSVP by 13th February by phone to Seasons for Growth (4979 1355 or to seasonsforgrowth@mn.catholic.org.au). International Womens Day 2014 International Womens Day 2014 will be celebrated on Sunday 9th March with Mass at 9:30am in the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newcastle West. The Council for Australian Catholic Women Contact Group in the Diocese cordially invite you to attend Mass, followed by Morning Tea in the Toohey Room next door. A panel of local Catholic women will share aspects of their lives followed by a Q&A sesson. Please RSVP to Patricia by phone 4932 5601 or email pabanister@dodo.com.au.

RCIA Rite of Election & Presentation The Rite of Election of Catechumens and Presentation of Candidates for Full Communion will be held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sunday 9th March 2014. Afternoon tea will be served afterwards and all are welcome. For more information about becoming a Catholic (RCIA) visit the Parish or Diocesan website (www.mn.catholic.org.au). Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a Marriage Enrichment experience for married couples set in peaceful, picturesque surroundings, away from the distractions of everyday life. During the weekend, couples have a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh their relationship. Take time out of your busy schedule to invest in your most precious asset...your Marriage! The next weekend will take place on 21st-23rd March at the Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville, NSW. For bookings contact Ardell & Bill Sharpe02 4283 3435, wsharpe@bigpond.net.au, www.wwme.org.au, or www.facebook.com/WWM EasternUnit. 2014 TWEC Dinner The 2014 TWEC Dinner will be held on Wednesday 4th June 2014 at The Therry Centre, East Maitland. The special guest speaker will be Mr Tim Fischer, former Deputy Prime Minister and more recently the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, well known train enthusiast, writer and much more! For more information email twec@ssjl.org.au. Chisholm Region RCIA Anniversary On Pentecost Sunday 2014 the Chisholm Region will celebrate 21 years of RCIA ministry. If you have had any experience of RCIA in the parishes of the Chisholm Region, especially in the parishes of East Maitland, Morpeth, Maitland, Rutherford or Lochinvar, we hope you will bring a picnic lunch on Sunday 8th June 2014 to the Corcoran Centre, George St, Morpeth and celebrate with us. For more information please contact Loretto Lynch on 4933 7425 or loretto.lynch@ exemail.com.au.

Dio Update E-Newsletter

Each Tuesday, the Diocese publishes an e-newsletter, entitled Dio Update, featuring stories from across the Diocese, updating subscribers on events coming up, photos and feedback from events already held, press releases, topics of interest and dates to remember. If you would like to subscribe to this weekly e newsletter, please visit the Dio Update page on the Diocesan website: www.mn.catholic.org.au/newsevents/diocesan-updates.

Pastoral Team News

The Parish Pastoral Team met for the first time in 2014 last Wednesday (5th February). Below is a summary of the meeting:

Changes at Holy Name School

Late last year, the Catholic Schools Office approached the Principal of our School, Mr Mark Mowbray, to take up a secondment as Principal of St Josephs Primary School, Taree for the 2014 school year. As a result of Marks temporary move to Taree, there are some changes in the Holy Name School Leadership Team for the 2014 school year, with a number of acting positions. The Leadership Team for 2014 is:

Established a coordinating group for the World Day of Prayer which the Parish is hosting on Friday 7th December. Continued with arrangements and planning for the Parishs annual Pancake Tuesday celebrations. Continued with plans to allow the Parish to mark significant wedding anniversaries of parishioners. Discussed planning for the 2014 Lenten Program groups, which will use the resource published by the Diocese of Wollongong. Continued with planning for the remaining 2014 Parish social functions, particularly the Parish Dinner in May. And other pieces of miscellaneous and general business.

Brooke Schumann, Acting Principal Kyla Loring, Acting Assistant Principal Genevieve Williamson, Acting Religious Education Coordinator Simone Maloney, Acting Primary Coordinator Please support the Leadership Team, and the whole faculty and staff of the Parish School, with your prayers over the course of 2014.

If you have any questions about the activities of the meeting, please contact the Team via the Parish Office. The next meeting of the Pastoral Team will take place on Wednesday 26th February. Anyone interested in membership of the Parish Pastoral Team should speak with Fr Andrew or Greg Byrne.

Kids Corner - Matthew 5:13-16

Work Health & Safety Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers (i.e. employee, contractor or subcontractor, employee of contractor or subcontractor, employee of labour hire company, outworker, apprentice or trainee work experience student and volunteer), visitors and the public in workplaces and also the health and safety of those who may be affected by its operations. In securing workplace health and safety, the Diocese promises to pursue best practice in Work Health and Safety (WHS), fulfil its statutory duties with regard to WHS and through continual improvement strive to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace. If you become aware of any hazard on parish property, or suffer an incident or injury while on parish property, you are asked to let Fr Andrew or the Parish Office know as soon as possible in order that the appropriate steps can be taken. If there is any matter concerning Work Health & Safety that you wish to raise or have considered by the Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate person.

Ministers this Weekend... 6pm Tuncurry 7am Tuncurry 9am Forster Ministers next Weekend... 6pm Tuncurry 7am Tuncurry 9am Forster

...of the Word A: Frank Hayman B: Monica Hunt A: Kay Griffiths B: Maria Armitage A: Greg Byrne B: Lauranne Byrne ...of the Word A: Bob Cashman B: Colleen Cashman A: Anne-Marie Greene B: Chris Matuszny A: Kris Koch B: Greg Byrne

...of Communion Frank Hayman, Jeanette Goodacre, Lou Hope, Margaret Smith, Ruth Pearson. Cecile Malone, Graham Griffiths, Kay Griffiths, Mark Mowbray, Tony Knight. Barbara Dolahenty, Greg Byrne, Robert Moran, Robyn Ryan, Trevor Turner. ...of Communion Maureen Pye, Maureen Stevens, Neil Pye, Tony Stevens, Valarie Ross. Alex Matuszny, Cecile Malone, Edna Tucker, Kay Griffiths, Maria Armitage. Alan McCarthy, Barbara Kermode, Coral McCarthy, Genevieve Williamson, Lauranne Byrne.

Please note: The above information reflects the rosters as originally published, and doesnt take account of any swaps that may have been organised between individuals. Pastoral ministry in a missionary style is not obsessed with the disjointed transmission of a multitude of doctrines to be insistently imposed. When we adopt a pastoral goal and a missionary style which would actually reach everyone without exception or exclusion, the message has to concentrate on the essentials, on what is most beautiful, most grand, most appealing and at the same time most necessary. The message is simplified, while losing none of its depth and truth, and thus becomes all the more forceful and convincing. Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 35.

Friendship Group (Seniors)

The friendship group is meeting at Forster church on Tuesday 11th Feb at 11.30 for lunch at Ripples on the lake at Tiona. Please notify Lorraine on 6554 7056 to make booking and arrange transport. For our March outing we are planning lunch at the RSL club at 12.00 and attending the 2pm Seniors Concert on the 4th March. All welcome but seniors must collect their free tickets as soon as possible from the club as I believe they are fast running out.. Lunch is optional. Once again please contact Lorraine on 65547056 if you need more information.

Scripture Readings This Week

Today Isaiah 58:7-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 Mark 6:53-56 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 Mark 7:1-13 1 Kings 10:1-10 Mark 7:14-23 1 Kings 11:4-13 Mark 7:24-30 1 Kings 11:29-32, 12:19 Mark 7:31-37 1 Kings 12:26-32, 13:33-34 Mark 8:1-10 Sirach 15:15-20 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Todays Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm Response: A light rises in the darkness for the upright. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord: the man who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday

Hospital & Home Visits

Because of the restrictions imposed by Australias Privacy Laws, the Parish relies on family and friends to inform us about those who are unwell in our community. If you know of anyone needing a visit or Communion in hospital or at home please contact Fr Andrew or the Parish Office.