FnoM 1ur Pns1ons Drsk

There was, apparently, a football match of some

signicanceduringtheweekthatsjustgone.Infact,it
was hard to miss the event given the way the
AustralianmediainNSWandQueenslandbombarded
thepublicsquarewithminutedetailsoftheprematch
dramas, the match itself, and the postmatch post
mortemsthathavebecomealmostobligatory.

Although I can enjoy a good athlec compeon as

muchasthenextperson,Iamconstantlybemusedby
the way in which professional sport is portrayed in
Australiansociety.Therearemeswhen,uponseeing
the coverage in the media, the conspiratorial part of
my brain begins to wonder if its all some great
aempt to distract the Australian populace from the
reallyimportantissuesthatarefacingoursociety.

As Chrisans, as followers of Jesus, we all have a

responsibility to engage with the really important
issues, and to do so from a specic Chrisan
perspecve. We are not called to isolate ourselves
from the world but rather to enter into dialogue with
the world, boldly and condently, in order to show
society that there is the possibility of another way of
acng.

Nowthatdoesntmeanweneedtoignoreoursports.
In fact, enjoying our sporng pasmes, whether as
parcipant or spectator, is a good thing. Perhaps,
however, the challenge for those of us who claim the
tle of Chrisan is to not allow ourselves to become
soengrossedinthereporngofsportsthatweforget
that there are more signicant and important issues
thatarealsoworthyofouraenonandenergy.

And somemes those more important issues need to

takepriorityoverthefootball.

Unlnextweek
Fr Andrew
Parish
FrAndrewDoohan(Parish Priest)
MrGregByrne(Pastoral Associate)
MrsSharonFowle(Administraon)
SrKathrynMcCabe(Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

TheParish OceisattherearoftheParishHallandis
staedonWednesdayandFridayfrom10amto4pm.

33LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox67,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546304
F: (02)65546425
E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.comor
fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com(Fr Andrew)
W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Holy Name Parish School (K6)

MrMarkMowbray(Principal)

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

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bullen can be sent

totheParishOceorFrAndrew,preferablybyemail
orwriennote,bymiddayonThursday.

Bapsms are celebrated on Sundays, either during

any of our Sunday Masses or aer the 9am Mass.
Bapsmal Preparaon meengs are held on the
secondMondayofeachmonthat7pmintheMeeng
RoomsoftheParishHallatForster.Pleasecontactthe
Parish Oce for more details, or visit the Parish
website.

Weddingsarecelebratedbyarrangementandwithat
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
PleasecontactFrAndrewformoredetails,orvisitthe
Parishwebsite.
Sunday 9th June, 2013
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
The weekly bullen of the
Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry
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Tur Pnnisu Dinnv(for the week ahead)

Mon(10/6) 7pm BapsmPreparaon
Meeng@Forster

Tue(11/6) 9am ChrisanMeditaon

(Bob 6555 5914)
11am Mass@GLAICAHouse
3:30pm HolyHour@Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass@Tuncurry
5:30pm ChrisanMeditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)

Wed(12/6) AM Fr Andrew aending
Clergy Brieng in
NewcastleNo Mass
11:15am NovenatoOurLadyof
PerpetualHelp@Forster
2pm LiturgyoftheWord@
BeaumontGardens
5:30pm FinanceCommiee
Meeng@Forster

Thu(13/6) All Day Fr Andrew to Newcastle

for Council of Priests &
Liturgy CouncilNo Mass

Fri(14/6) AM Fr Andrew to Newcastle
for School Principal
Interview Panel for St
ClaresNo Mass

Sat(15/6) 8:30am Reconciliaon@

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

Sun(16/6) 7am Mass@Tuncurry

9am Mass@Forster
Rrcutnn Pnnisu Ac1ivi1irs

Reconciliaon
The Sacrament of Reconciliaon is available every
SaturdaymorningintheTuncurrychurchfrom8:30am
unl the beginning of the 9am Mass, and Saturday
aernoon in the Forster church from 4:45pm unl
5:15pm.TheSacramentisalsoavailableatothermes
bycontacngFrAndrew.

Holy Hour
A Holy Hour is observed each Tuesday aernoon in
theTuncurryfrom3:30pm,withMassat4:30pm.

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

TheNovenaisprayedeveryWednesdayintheForster
church commencing at 11:15am, and is followed at
12pmbyalightlunchintheParishHall.

Chrisan Meditaon Group

TheChrisanMeditaonGroupmeetsinthemorning
and aernoon each Tuesday. For more informaon,
pleasecontactBobon65555914.

Bapsm Preparaon Meeng

The next Bapsm Preparaon Meeng will take place
in the Parish Halls meeng rooms on Monday 10th
Junecommencingat7pm.

Evening Prayer & Benedicon

Our monthly celebraon of Solemn Evening Prayer
(from the Divine Oce) & Benedicon will be
celebrated on Sunday 7th July in the Tuncurry church
commencingat5:30pm.Allwelcome.

Collecon of Foodstus for Homebase

The next monthly collecon of nonperishable food
items for use by Homebase to assist young people in
need in our community will take place on Sunday 7th
July. Your donaon of items can be placed in the
basketavailableatallMassesthatweekend.

Secular Franciscan Fraternity

TheSecularFranciscanswillnextmeetonWednesday
3rd July,comingtogetherforthe9amMass,followed
byacuppaat9:30amandthenthemeeng.

The menALIVE Groups

ThemorninggroupwillnextmeetonWednesday 19th
June aer 9am Mass, while the evening group will
nextmeetonThursday 27th June at 7:30pm.

Maintenance & Gardening Group

ThenextmaintenancedaywilltakeplaceonThursday
20th June, starng at Tuncurry at 8am and then
moving on to Forster, where the day will conclude
with a cuppa. More volunteers are always most
welcome. For more informaon, contact Howard on
65576826.
IN voun cunni1v, rtrnsr rnnv ron:

Those recently deceased
PatriciaFox

Those whose anniversaries occur about now

All those in our community who are sick

ANNivrnsnnv or Eriscornt OnoiNn1ioN
Next Saturday, 15th June, marks the second
anniversary of the episcopal ordinaon of Bishop Bill
as the eighth Bishop of MaitlandNewcastle. Please
rememberhiminyourprayersoverthecomingweek.

A Cnrro To Livr Bv: Fni1u PnoctniMro,

Sunnro, Crtrnnn1ro, Livro.
Our Parish will be hosng a three hour reecve
workshop, facilitated by Virginia Bourke rsj, to
contemplatethefaceofChristthroughthelensofour
Creed.

TheworkshopwillbeheldonSaturday 27th Julyfrom

10amto1pmintheHolyNameSchoolHall.

RSVPs are encouraged but not essenal, and can be

madewithTWEC(twec@ssjl.org.auor49309601).
WrtcoMr!
WewelcometoourcommunityoffaithBeau Brennan,
son of Lisa, who is to be bapsed with water and the
HolySpiritthisweekend.
TniDiocrsnN CovrNnN1 Li1uncv
This years Ecumenical Service of Worship to renew
the TriDiocesan Covenant will take place on
Wednesday 19th JuneatStJohntheBapstCatholic
Church,54VictoriaRoad,WoyWoy.

The service will be jointly lead by Bishops David

Walker,PeterStuartandBillWright.Allarewelcome!
PtnNNro GiviNc
Afriendlyreminderthatthenancialyeariscomingto
aclose,andwesincerelythankyouforyourconnued
support of our Parish. If you would like to join the
Planned Giving Program, please contact Greg at the
parishoce65546304.

The new envelopes will be available in a couple of

weeks. Would you please write FORSTER or
TUNCURRYonyourenvelopesothatwecanhave
thenewenvelopesintherightchurchforyou.
Anyone wanng a tax receipt, would you please
writeTAX onyourenvelope.Thankyou.
Pnnisu Rnrrtr
TicketsarenowavailableaerSundayMassesatboth
ForsterandTuncurryinaraetosupporttheongoing
maintenance of both our church buildings. A range of
great prizes are on oer. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for
$5. For more informaon or to arrange ckets please
contactValRosson65557263.
UncrN1 Cuuncu CtrnNrns Nrroro
Weareindesperateneedofmorechurchcleanersas
ourvoluntaryworkersnearrerement.Ifyouareable
to help once every three weeks please contact the
church oce on 6554 6304. If no volunteers are
available we will need to consider hiring cleaning
services.
VotuN1rrn Scnir1unr (SRE) Trncurns
nNo Assis1nN1s Nrroro
Do you enjoy working with children and having the
opportunity to share your faith? Are you willing to do
some training that is useful and enjoyable? Are you
willing to volunteer for an hour a week? Are you
willing to be mentored? We are currently looking for
peopletoassistwiththeMinistryineithertheroleof
SRE Teacher (Catechist) or Assistant. SRE is held each
Friday of the school term at Forster, Tuncurry and
PacicPalmsPublicSchools.Youarewelcometocome
alongtoobserveaclassifyouareunsure.

For informaon please contact either Lorea

Heernan0408895951orFatherAndrew.

Please note: This is a Childrelated employment

posion and all requirements of the Working With
Children Check apply.
AN Ar1rnNooN or Cunis1inN Music
The Sydney Fesval Male Voice Choir will be
presenng a concert on Saturday 22nd June
beginningat2:30pm intheForsterBapstChurch.

Donaons will be invited to support our local High

School Chaplaincy through Great Lakes Educaon
ChrisanCareAssociaon(GLECCA).
Hotv NnMr Scuoot Fr1r
Donaons for the school fete are being collected at
theschool.Theyincludeprelovedtoys,books,clothes
and items for the white elephant stall. Various cra
items to include knied coat hangers, scarves, cakes
and plants can be dropped o closer to me of the
event, which is scheduled to be held on Sunday 25th
August.Theschoolisalsocallingonanyonewhocan
assistontheday.PleasecontactKristyRagnoon6555
5173or0479135133.
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.

Ros1rns ron JuNr nNo Jutv

NewrostersareavailablefromtherearoftheChurch.
Flower rosters fortheyeararealsoavailable.Weare
usinganewsowareprogramtodeveloptherosters.
It can automacally send reminders to those who
have an email address. If you would like to receive
thesenocaons,pleasecontactSharonattheoce
atforstertuncurryparish1@gmail.com.au
CunNcrs 1o 1ur Fnnc1ioN Ri1rA
RrMiNorn
As menoned recently in the Bridgeside Bullen we
will be changing the way the Fracon Rite is
celebrated during our Parish Masses between now and
the end of July. A summary of the changes can be
found below:

Essenally the changes are about when the Fracon
Ritebegins,andwhathappensthereaer.

TheFraconRitedoesnotbeginunlaertheSignof
Peaceiscompleted,thatisunlalevelofsllnesshas
returned amid the assembly. Only aer the presider
determinedthatitistherightdoeshethenbreakthe
consecrated bread in preparaon for communion,
whichaconsignalsthebeginningoftheFraconRite.

Only aer the presider has begun to break the

consecrated bread do the musicians (or, in the
absence of musicians, the assembly) begin to sing or
say The Lamb of God. It is important to not begin
this chant unl the appropriate moment. This is
parcularly important on those occasions (such as at
weekday Masses) when there is no music. We should
not preempt this acon simply because we have
nished giving the Sign of Peace to others around us.
The ming of the beginning of the Fracon Rite
belongstothepresider.

Ministers of Communion are asked to either move

into the sanctuary of the church during the Sign of
Peace or wait unl The Lamb of God has nished
beforedoingso.Inorderthatthischangeinmingnot
unduly delay our celebraon of Mass, it has been
suggested that Ministers of Communion might like to
considersingclosertothefrontofthechurchwhen
theyarerosteredon.

If you would like more informaon about these

changes, you can either speak with Fr Andrew (email
or telephone) or you can download the original
Pracce Note from the Liturgy Resources secon of
the Diocesan website (www.mn.catholic.org.au/
catholicfaith/liturgy/liturgyresources).
Eucunnis1ic Fns1
Thosewhoreceiveholycommunionaretoabstainfor
onehourbeforehandfromallfoodanddrinkwiththe
excepon of water and medicine. This does not apply
to the elderly, the sick and those who care for them,
or to priests celebrang a second or third Mass on a
givenday.

It is most strongly recommended that the faithful

receiveholycommunioninthecourseofaEucharisc
celebraon. (CCL 918919)
WiN1rn Sour LuNcuroNs nnr Bnck
OurrstsoupluncheonthisWinterwillbeonMonday
17th June at 12 noon in the church hall at Forster.
To assist with catering please indicate your intenon
to aend by placing your name on the list at the rear
of the Church. During July and August our soup
luncheons will be held on 2nd and 4th Mondays of
each month. Please come along and catch
up with friends and parishioners. Any further
informaon or to assist with catering please phone
Angelaon65555825.
JoiNiNc Goo iN MissioN
On Saturday 20th July the Diocesan Cursillo
movement will be holding a reecon day in the
ForsterParishHall.

All Parishioners are invited to join us as we reect

uponJoiningGodinMission.

Thedaywillbeginat9.30amandconcludeat4.30pm.
BYO lunch. Tea and Coee provided. Contact Anne
Moloneyforfurtherinformaonon65558918.

A GREAT PROPHET HAS APPEARED
AMONG US; GOD HAS VISITED
HIS PEOPLE

CoMMuNioN: Pnn1icirn1ioN iN Sncniricr

on n CoMMooi1v?
The following arcle, wrien by Elizabeth Harrington,
was published in The Catholic Leader last weekend,
and I reproduce it here...

I had a call recently from someone checking if there

was anything in the Missal or the General Instrucon
of the Roman Missal that gives permission for the
faithful to stand with arms raised and palms turned
upwards during the Lords Prayer at Mass. If not, my
caller said, she intended to demand that the parish
prieststopthepracceimmediately.

I replied that, despite historical evidence concerning

theoransposion,nothingwassetdownintheocial
liturgical books. I then asked my enquirer if
Communion was ever distributed from the tabernacle
at Mass in her parish and when she replied in the
armave, I suggested that she might start with
eortstoeliminatethatabnormalpraccewhichalso
is not ocially sanconed but has far more serious
theologicalimplicaons.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the General

Instrucon of the Roman Missal (GIRM), the drivers
manual as it were for the Roman Missal, a revised
version of which was implemented in Australia in
2008. As explained then, while the overall content of
the GIRM has not changed, there are several key
aspects which are yet to be fully implemented.
Communion from the altar only at Mass is one of
thoseaspects.

Nowhere in the General Instrucon or other

documents regulang eucharisc pracce is
permission given to distribute hosts from the
tabernacleduringMass.

The presupposion is that hosts in the tabernacle are

usedforCommuniontothehouseboundandthatthe
normal pracce during Mass is to distribute to those
presentwhathasbeenconsecratedatthatMass.

The GIRM spells it out quite clearly: It is most

desirable that the faithful, just as the priest himself is
bound to do, receive the Lords body from hosts
consecrated at the same Mass so that even by
means of the signs Communion will stand out more
clearlyasaparcipaoninthesacriceactuallybeing
celebrated.(#85)

Despite this, it is not uncommon to see a minister go

tothetabernacleduringtheLambofGodandplace
on the altar a ciborium of hosts which are distributed
duringCommunion.

The dynamic of the Eucharist is one connuous

movement. In the procession of gis, the faithful
present the bread and wine for the sacrice, along
with the gi of their lives, to be blessed by God and
then received back as the Body and Blood of Christ
when they come forward in procession for Holy
Communion.

TobefedwiththeBodyofChristfromthetabernacle
andnotfromwhatwasconsecratedattheMassbeing
celebrated breaks the connecon between sacrice
andCommunion.

There can be no Communion without sacrice, and

this is symbolised most clearly when we receive
Communionfromwhatweourselveshaveoered.

I agree with what liturgical scholar, Kevin Seasoltz,

said in his 2007 book, Gods Gi Giving: In Christ and
ThroughtheSpirit:

Unfortunately, many Chrisans, perhaps especially

Roman Catholics, give the impression that the
Eucharistissimplyacommoditytobeconsumed,one
that is readily available in Communion services or in
the Tabernacle, but without any responsibility of
involvement in the whole Eucharisc acon and in
livingoutthedemandsoftheEucharistindailylife.

The reason I include this arcle in this weeks

BridgesideBullen is quite simple: the point Elizabeth
Harrington makes very much applies to our own
Parish.

The purpose of reserving the Blessed Sacrament is
twofold: the enable communion to be taken to the sick
and dying, and for personal prayer and adoraon. That
we use the Reserved Sacrament regularly to distribute
communion during our celebraon of the Eucharist
seems to be at odds with what we do during the
celebraon of Mass.

I would like our Parish to move, at some point in the
not too distant future, to a situaon where when our
community gathers to celebrate Eucharist all those
who gather receive Communion from the hosts that
are consecrated at that celebraon of the Eucharist.

Before doing so, I would welcome feedback from the
Parish community as to your thoughts on the maer,
in parcular any advantages or disadvantages you
might see in such a proposal, along with any concerns
you may have.

As in the past, I would ask you to communicate your
thoughts either in wrien form or by email so that I
can consider all submissions before proceeding to
make a decision about our Parishs future pracce. My
email address can be found on the front page of the
BridgesideBullen.

Orron1uNi1irs Ou1sior Tur Pnnisu

Diocesan Schools Music Fesval

The Diocesan schools music fesval, DioSounds, is
being held on Thursday 13th June at 6:30pm at the
Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Enjoy a night featuring
musical performances by students from our Diocesan
secondary schools. A unique and extraordinary
experiencenottobemissed.BookattheCivicTheatre
or online via Ticketek (search DioSounds). Tickets
are$28foradults,and$15forstudents.

NSW State RCIA Conference

TheDioceseofMaitlandNewcastleishosngthe2013
Rite of Chrisan Iniaon of Adults NSW State
Conference between Friday 14th June and Sunday
16th June. Topics for discussion included Mahews
Gospel: An Introducon, Guiding Meditaon, and
Breaking Open the Word. The venue is the Diocesan
Centre, 841 Hunter St, Newcastle West. For more
informaoncontactLoreoLynchon49334725orby
emailatloreo.lynch@exemail.com.au.

Alive in the Spirit Presentaons

Catholic Charismac Renewal NSW invites you to
thesepresentaonbyFrKenBarkermgl&MGLSisters
on Saturday 15th June between 2pm and 5pm at St
Josephs Parish Hall, cnr Victoria Road & Gordon St,
Rozelle.PleaseRSVPtojennysco25372@gmail.com.

This Time In The Church

TheDiocesanSocialJusceCouncilishosngavisitby
Fr Michael Kelly sj, who will present an address This
me in the Church. The conversaon will look at the
crisis of organisaonal leadership in the Church and
how the Church can face the hard facts of the NSW
Special Inquiry and Royal Commission. The date is
Tuesday 18th June at the Victor Peters Suite,
Hamilton. For further informaon and to RSVP please
emailalyson.segro@mn.catholic.org.au.

Day of Reecon and Prayer with Bishop Bill

A day of reecon and prayer with Bishop Bill will be
heldonFriday 21st Junefrom10amto2:30pmatTea
Gardens.Thisyearsreeconwillfocusonthetheme
Faith Filled. For more informaon contact Jenny
Harris49791328orjenny.harris@mn.catholic.org.au.

Public Presentaon by Bishop Pat Power

BishopPatPower,reredAuxiliaryBishopofCanberra
Goulburn will speak on What I see as the most
urgentissuesfacingtheChurchtoday.Comeandjoin
us in an animated discussion over a twocourse meal
on Friday 21st June at 7pm at Villa Maria Parish Hall,
cnr Mary St and Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill.
Reservaons are essenalplease phone 9990 7003
oremailcatalystforrenewal@tpg.com.au.

ACTiv8 Bale of the Bands

The Chisholm Regions Youth TeamACTiv8is
hosngamusiceventforyoungpeople.ThisChisholm
BaleoftheBandswillbeheldonFriday 28th June
from 7pm at East Maitland Bowling Club. Tickets are
$10 or $15 at the door. Contact Melissa Fenech by
emailonmelissa.fenech@mn.catholic.org.auorphone
0422500429forbandregistraonsandckets.

Winter Reecon DayBack to Simplicity

Tenison Woods Educaon Centre invites you to a
Winter Reecon Day with Carmel Moore rsj from
LivingWatersMeditaonCentre.ThedateisSaturday
29th June between 10am and 3pm at TWEC, St
Josephs Convent, New England Highway, Lochinvar.
The cost is $20 (concession $10) and morning tea &
lunch is provided. Please RSVP by 25th June by
phoning49309601oremailingtwec@ssjl.org.au.

2013 Tradions Conference

The University of Notre Dame Australia will host
Australian and internaonal speakers exploring the
Churchs role in a world of conicng tradions. The
ConferencewillbeheldbetweenTuesday 2nd Julyand
Friday 5th JulyatvariousSydneylocaons.Formore
informaonvisitwww.tradion2013.nd.edu.au.

An Ecumenical Future?
The Centre for Ecumenical Studies presents An
EcumenicalFuture?onFriday 5th JulyattheCatholic
Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East
Melbourne. Please RSVP by 27th June to Ray
Williamson by telephone on 02 6272 6213 or email
raywilliamson@csu.edu.au.

Bringing Baby Home Program

CatholicCare Social Services is facilitang a new
programcalledBringing Baby Homewhichisaimedat
parents who are expecng their rst or second child.
CatholicCareiscurrentlylookingforaround10couples
to parcipate in the rst program being facilitated on
July 20th and 27thinNewcastle.

If you are interested, are expecng, or have your rst

orsecondchildandwanttoworkonyourrelaonship
to help enhance family life and ease the stressors in
transiontoparenng,pleasecontactRobynDonnelly
on49791172orrdonelly@catholiccare.org.au.

Where the Hell is God?

YouarewarmlyinvitedtoapresentaonbyFrRichard
Leonard based on his book, Where the Hell is God?
onMonday 12th AugustatStMaryMackillopChurch,
Warnervale. Please RSVP by Friday 9th August 2013,
via www.trybooking.com/49218 or by telephone on
98470448or43329825.

HvMN Tur Fncr or Cunis1

FortheYearofGrace,andotherquitemesofprayer.
Music: Finlandia J Sibelious, Text: Michael Herry

Jesus,inprayeryourpeoplecomebeforeyou,
Weseekyourface,
yourhealinghandtohold.
Hereatyourfeet,
wewaitinquietsllness,
Youknowourneed,
thesighofevryheart.
Herenowinprayer,
yourSpiritgentlydrawsus;
MaywebecomeforallthefaceofChrist.
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
theChurchswebsite(www.catholic.org.au)andgoto
the Media Centre for the latest media releases and
publicstatements.
Wonk Hrnt1u & Snrr1v INronMn1ioN
The Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle is commied to
ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers
(i.e.employee,contractororsubcontractor,employee
of contractor or subcontractor, employee of labour
hire company, outworker, apprence or trainee work
experience student and volunteer), visitors and the
publicinworkplacesandalsothehealthandsafetyof
those who may be aected by its operaons. In
securing workplace health and safety, the Diocese
promises to pursue best pracce in Work Health and
Safety (WHS), full its statutory dues with regard to
WHS and through connual improvement strive to
preventinjuriesandillnessesintheworkplace.

Ifyoubecomeawareofanyhazardonparishproperty,
or suer an incident or injury while on parish
property,youareaskedtoletFrAndrewortheParish
Oce know as soon as possible in order that the
appropriatestepscanbetaken.

IfthereisanymaerconcerningWorkHealth&Safety
that you wish to raise or have considered by the
Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the
maertotheaenonoftheappropriateperson.
WnsuiNc MncuiNr Nrroro
Sr Kathryn is seeking a working washing machine.
Pleasephone65546470.
Those who have more come to the aid of
those who lack, and we are constantly
together. Over all that we receive we
bless the Maker of all things through his
Son Jesus Christ and through the Holy
Spirit. And on the day called Sunday
there is a meeting in one place of those
who live in cities or the country, and the
memoirs of the apostles or the writing of
the prophets are read as long as time
permits. Then we all stand up together
and offer prayers. And, as said before,
when we have finished the prayer, bread
is brought, and wine and water, and the
president similarly sends up prayers and
thanksgivings to the best of his ability,
and the congregation assents, saying the
Amen; the distribution and reception of
the consecrated [elements] by each one
takes place and they are sent to the
absent by the deacons. Those who
prosper, and who so wish, contribute,
each one as much as each chooses to.
What is collected is deposited with the
president, and he takes care of orphans
and widows, and those who are in want
on account of sickness or any other cause,
and those who are in bonds, and the
strangers who are sojourners among [us],
and, briefly, he is the protector of all
those in need. We all hold this common
gathering on Sunday, since it is the first
day, on which God transforming darkness
and matter made the universe, and Jesus
Christ our Saviour rose from the dead on
the same day.
Jusn (second century)

Oun Li1uncv Toonv

Responsorial Psalm
Response: I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.

Iwillpraiseyou,Lord,youhaverescuedme
andhavenotletmyenemiesrejoiceoverme.
OLord,youhaveraisedmysoulfromthedead,
restored me to life from those who sink into the
grave.

SingpsalmstotheLord,youwholovehim,
givethankstohisholyname.
Hisangerlastsamoment;hisfavourthroughlife.
Atnighttherearetears,butjoycomeswithdawn.

TheLordlistenedandhadpity.
TheLordcametomyhelp.
Foryouhavechangedmymourningintodancing;
OLordmyGod,Iwillthankyouforever.

Gospel Acclamaon
Alleluia,alleluia!
Agreatprophethasappearedamongus;
Godhasvisitedhispeople.
Alleluia!
Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs

Today 1Kings17:1724
Galaans1:1119
Luke7:1117
Monday 2Corinthians1:17
Mahew5:112
Tuesday Acts11:2126
Mahew10:713
Wednesday 2Corinthians3:411
Mahew5:1719
Thursday 2Corinthians3:154:1,36
Mahew5:226
Friday 2Corinthians4:715
Mahew5:2732
Saturday 2Corinthians5:1421
Mahew5:3337
Next Sunday 2Samuel12:710,13
Galaans2:16,1920
Luke7:368:3
Oun Pnnisu Cottrc1ioNs
a)TheParish Collecon,providingfortheneedsofthe
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).
RrcriviNc CoMMuNioN
So that we might receive Communion in a t and
properway,pleasebeawareofthefollowing:

When we process forward to receive Communion,

we have been asked by the Australian Bishops to
adopt a common and unied gesture of reverence
before doing so. In Australia that gesture is a bow
of the head and shoulders (GIRM, 160). Any other
formofreverence,includingagenuecon,should
thereforebeavoided.
Communion by selfinncon (selfdipping) is
neverpermied,sincewereceiveCommunionand
never take Communion. Please refrain from this
inappropriateacon.
We regret that we do not have the physical
facilies to oer communion while kneeling, and
respecully ask you to refrain from kneeling to
receive Communion while part of the procession,
since this is contrary to the nature of the
Communion procession itself. Your cooperaon in
honouring this request is very much appreciated,
andwethankyouforyourconsideraon.
SitrNcr iN 1ur Li1uncv
Weobservesilenceduringourliturgy(onSundaysand
weekdays)atthefollowingmes:

1. DuringthePenitenalAct,aerthePresiderinvites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteriesinordertorecollectourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
PresidertoLetusprayagaininordertorecollect
ourselves;
3. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the rst reading in order that we might meditate
onwhatwehaveheard;
4. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the second reading in order that we might
meditateonwhatwehaveheard;and
5. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the homily in order that we might meditate on
whatwehaveheard.
IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn Gnour
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