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BridgesideBulletinThe weekly bulle n 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 communi es of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts

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

The Parish Office is at the rear of the Parish Hall and is normally staffed on Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm. However will be closed from 30th July to 8th August.

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bulle n 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 W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Fr Andrew can be emailed directly using the address: fr.andrew.doohan@gmail.com.

Holy Name Parish School (K‐6)

Ms Brooke Schumann (Ac ng 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 is also served by

St Clare’s High School, Taree (7‐12)

Mr Peter Nicholls (Principal)

Davis Street, Taree NSW 2430

P: (02) 6552 3300 F: (02) 6552 3656

Celebra ng the Sacraments Reconcilia on is available on Saturday mornings at Tuncurry from 8:30am un l the beginning of the 9am Mass, on Saturday a ernoons at Forster from 4:45pm un l 5:15pm, or other mes by contac ng Fr Andrew.

Bap sms are celebrated on Sundays, either during any of our Sunday Masses or a er the 9am Mass. The next Bap smal Prepara on mee ng will take place in the Parish Hall’s mee ng rooms on Monday 11th August 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 no ce. Please contact Fr Andrew for more details, or visit the Parish website.

A Sacramental Prepara on process runs each year in the Parish for children wishing to complete the celebra on of the Sacraments of Ini a on as part of the Parish community. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website.

The Parish hosts the Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults process for those adults wishing to be bap sed or be received into the communion of the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website.

The Parish can also be found online:

Search for us on Facebook as ‘Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry’

Follow us on Twi er: @ catholic

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T P D …(fortheweekahead)Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Today—3rd August 5:30pm Evening Prayer & Benedic on @ Tuncurry

Monday—4th August Memorial of St John Vianney

Tuesday—5th August 9am Chris an Medita on (Bob 6555 5914) 10:30am Mass @ Beaumont Terrace Nursing Home 3:30pm Holy Hour @ Tuncurry 4:30pm Mass @ Tuncurry 5:30pm No Chris an Medita on this evening 5:30pm Singing Group prac ce @ Tuncurry

Wednesday—6th August Feast of the Transfigura on of the Lord Fr Andrew to Newcastle for College of Consultors and Council of Priests—no Mass or Morning Prayer today. 9:30am Secular Franciscans mee ng @ Forster 11:15am Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help @

Forster

Thursday—7th August 9am Mass @ Forster 10am Seasons for Growth Seminar @ Forster

Friday—8th August Solemnity of St Mary of the Cross 9:30am Mass @ Forster

Saturday—9th August 8:30am Reconcilia on @ Forster 9am Mass @ Forster 9:30pm Parish Franciscan Retreat @ Forster 3pm Women’s Prayer Group mee ng 4:45pm Reconcilia on @ Forster (un l 5:15pm) 6pm Mass @ Tuncurry

Sunday—10th August 7am Mass @ Tuncurry 9am Mass @ Forster

R A P Secular Franciscan Fraternity The Secular Franciscans Fraternity will next meet on Wednesday 6th August, coming together for Mass at 9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then the mee ng 10am to 12pm.

The menALIVE Groups Our Parish currently hosts two menALIVE groups. The morning group will next meet on Wednesday 13th August a er the 9am Mass, while the evening group will next meet on Thursday 4th September 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. Our next reunion will be on Thursday 21st August. Contact Howard 6557 6826 for more informa on.

Singing Prac ce The Singing Group will be mee ng again on Tuesday 5th August at 5:30pm at Tuncurry. All welcome.

Collec on of Foodstuffs for Homebase On the first Sunday of each month we undertake a collec on in order to support Homebase. The next collec on will next take place on Sunday 3rd August.

Holy Hour The Parish community observes a Holy Hour each Tuesday a ernoon in the Tuncurry Church from 3:30pm un l the beginning of Mass at 4:30pm.

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help The Novena 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 informa on.

Evening Prayer & Benedic on The Parish community celebrates on the first Sunday of each month at 5:30pm in the Tuncurry church. It will next be celebrated on Sunday 3rd August. All welcome. C N A

Both The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and The Catholic Weekly (Sydney) newspapers are available at a cost of $2 each from our churches.

V V Jesus mul plies the gi s we give to him. Share your talents with him and many blessings will surface. For more informa on regarding Voca ons contact Fr Brian Mascord on 4979 1112 or by email to voca ons@mn.catholic.org.au.

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R F S The Forster Secular Franciscans will be hos ng a day long retreat with Brother Louis Schmid ofm on Saturday 9th August at Forster. The retreat is en tled “How Franciscans are called to advance the Kingdom of Christ”.

All parishioners and community members are invited to share in this retreat day.

The day will start with Mass at 9am, followed by morning tea at 9:30am, with the retreat beginning at 10am. Please BYO lunch, or a plate to share. NB: Mass on this Saturday morning will be at Forster.

F P ’ D On Thursday I a ended the annual Priests/Principals Gathering which brings together, not surprisingly, the priests of our Diocese together with the principals of our Schools for a day of reflec on.

This year’s Gathering looked at the rela onships between Parishes and Schools in the light and a ermath of the Special Commission of Inquiry that has recently reported, and the ongoing Royal Commission. It was, as you might expect, a confron ng day.

One of the presenta ons on the day was given by Fr Ian McGinnity, from the Diocese of Parrama a and the Chairman of the Na onal Council of Priests in Australia, and was en tled “Living with Ambiguity”.

Drawing upon the Gospel that was heard a fortnight ago—the parable of the weeds among the wheat—the part of the presenta on that I found both confron ng and comfor ng, par cularly in the light of issue of abuse in the Diocese of Maitland‐Newcastle, was the twin call to remember firstly that only God is holy, and, secondly, humanity is sinful.

In that light, members of the Church are confronted with the presence of both good and evil in the Church, the lack of black or white and the presence only of grey in most aspects of life, and the need to live with the innate tension that comes from the presence of ambiguity in ourselves, in life, and in the Church.

As I said, a very sobering thought and yet, strangely enough, comfor ng at the same me.

The Church, from top to bo om, will need to con nue to do all with its means to ensure that children and other vulnerable people are protected from abuse and harm. On the flip side, the Church needs to recognise that there will always be shades of evil present in society, and the Church cannot reasonably expect to avoid that presence just because the Church is the Church.

The call to live with ambiguity is not an easy one, and there will ups and downs along the journey. Together however, and reliant on God’s grace, we will navigate through the shades of grey that are found everywhere and in everyone.

Un l next week…. Fr Andrew

P S L The next Parish Soup lunch will be on Tuesday 12th August at 12pm. Please add your name to the list at the back of the church if you are a ending.

Anyone able to make soup for the next luncheon please phone Angela Hope on 6555 5825.

P O C The Parish office will be una ended from 30th July to 8th August.

During this me of closure Fr Andrew can be contacted by the usual phone numbers and email (fr.andrew .doohan@gmail.com) and Sharon Fowle is contactable by email (sharon@biggreenleaf.com.au).

E B C Maybe you have friends or family who:

have wondered about becoming a Catholic; are engaged or married to a Catholic and have

Catholic children; are searching for answers to the big ques ons

about life and death; are looking for a Chris an community to which

they feel they could really belong; are maybe just interested.

Enquiry nights for anyone wishing to learn more about the Catholic Faith through the Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults process will be held on Wednesday 13th and 20th August in the Parish Mee ng Room (located at the rear of the Parish Hall in Forster) at 7pm.

Please extend an invita on (and give a brochure) to a friend or family member who may be interested. Brochures explaining the Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults are on the table at the back of the churches. For more informa on contact Anne Moloney 65558918.

Restore, O Lord, what you have

created, and keep safe what you

have restored.

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S G The Seasons for Growth educa onal program uses the seasons as a metaphor for change, loss and grief in our lives.

The three hour “Understanding change, loss and grief” seminar for adults will provide you with the opportunity to examine the meaning of grief, review the range of changes and losses experienced in life and reflect on the rela onship between change, loss and grief.

The seminar will take place on Thursday 7th August from 10am to 1pm in the Forster Parish Hall. The cost is $15 and will cover your workbook and morning tea (concessions are available). Please RSVP by 31st July to Zoe or Jenny by phone on 4979 1355 or by email to seasonsforgrowth@mn.catholic.org.au.

If a er the Seminar you would like to explore further “The Seasons of Grief” a further educa onal program will be offered in the Parish on Thursdays 28th August, 4th, 11th, and 18th September. Each session will run from 10am to 12:30pm. The cost for CSO and Parish Par cipants is $30 and for general par cipants $50 (concessions available). Please RSVP by 21st August to Zoe or Jenny by phone on 4979 1355 or by email to seasonsforgrowth@mn.catholic.org.au.

P S F 2014The dates for the remaining Parish Social Func ons for 2014 are:‐

BLESSING OF THE FLEET/PARISH BBQ will be held this year on Sunday 5th October.

Please claim these dates in your diary now and watch for further details as they are released closer to each event.

C S :N F Have you ever wanted to know why we do something during the various liturgical celebra ons that are part of Parish life? Ever said to yourself “I wonder why that happens…”?

A new feature coming soon to Bridgeside Bulle n will enable you to ask those ques ons and sa sfy your curiosity. To be en tled “Why We Do What We Do” this feature will answer ques ons from you about our liturgy.

If you have a ques on that you’ve always wanted an answer to, now is your chance to ask. Ques ons can be submi ed for Fr Andrew either by email or by wri en note.

This new feature will be trialled for a couple of months and will con nue if there is sufficient ques ons asked.

S “H R ”Home Run follows the life of Baseball all‐star Cory Brand who knows what it takes to win in the big leagues. But off the field, with memories of his past haun ng him, his life is spiralling out of control. Home Run is a powerful reminder that with God, it’s never too late. The movie will be screened on Saturday 9th August at 4.30pm at the Salva on Army, 7 South Street, Tuncurry. Popcorn, lollies and drinks will be available for purchase on site during the a ernoon. No cost for entry.

L R Liturgical rosters for the months of August and September are now available from the rear of the churches.

If you would like to volunteer for inclusion on these ministries, please contact Fr Andrew or the Parish Office.

C M S On Monday 18th August at 7pm, Great Lakes Cinema is holding a special fundraising event for the Des ny Rescue Organisa on: the screening of Freedom ‐ John Newton's Amazing Grace.

This movie is about two men separated by 100 years who are united in their search for freedom. Watch the movie’s trailer at h p://youtu.be/Upf5DGJOzdE.

Money made from ckets sold on the night will go towards Des ny Rescue and help them in their courageous efforts to save children from child trafficking and sexual exploita on.

Purchase ckets at www.des nyrescue.org or phone 1300 738 761.

Together we can make a difference! Hope to have a massive crowd there!

Enquiries to Natasha Brotherton (0407 589 935) or Helen Lyness (0403 297 400).

A !Aurora hits the newsstands again next week. As always you are encouraged to support our diocesan magazine and buy a copy of your local paper to receive your July edi on of Aurora. The July edi on of Aurora will appear in The Newcastle Herald and The Maitland Mercury on Tuesday 5th August, in The Scone Advocate on Thursday 7th August and in The Muswellbrook Chronicle, The Manning River Times and The Singleton Argus on Friday 8th August.

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Pints with a Purpose: Finding God in the Ordinary The next Pints with a Purpose gathering will be held on Monday 4th August beginning at 6:30pm at Kent Hotel, Beaumont St, Hamilton. Come along as they explore “Finding God in the Ordinary”, with James Ellio , Sam Hill and Alyson Segro forming the panel. Dinner at 6:30pm, talk begins at 7:30pm.

Trivia Night for Harry’s House A Trivia Night for Harry’s House will be held on Saturday 9th August at 6:30pm at Maitland Basketball Stadium, 10 Bent St, Maitland. Harry’s House is a retreat for families with children living with cancer or for families grieving the loss of a child to cancer within the past 2 years. Please RSVP by phone to 4934 8558 or by email to Jordan@clubmaitland. com.au.

Assembly of Catholic Professionals Luncheon The next ACP Luncheon with guest speaker Liz Newton will be held on Thursday 14th August at 12pm at Noah's on the Beach, Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East. The cost is $99. Liz Newton has an honours degree in English Literature from the University of Warwick, England, and has worked in the field of Mental Health for more than 10 years ‐ masterminding a con nuing professional development calendar for mental health clinicians for nine years and as a Consumer Consultant with HNE Local Health District. All are welcome to register: for details phone 4979 1124 or email acp@mn.catholic.org.au.

SRE Day of Reflec on A day of reflec on with Bishop Bill will be held on Friday 15th August beginning at 9:30am at Corcoran Centre, George St, Morpeth. For informa on and registra on contact Zoe Crosbie, Children,s Ministries on 4979 1328 or sre@mn.catholic.org.au.

Proclaim Conference 2014 The 2014 Proclaim Conference on the New Evangelisa on will be held from Thursday 21st August at The Concourse, Chatswood. The theme of the Conference is “Living the Joy of the Gospel in Parishes” drawing on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhorta on Evangelii Gaudium. For more informa on, please visit www.proclaimconference.com.au.

Broken Bay Bible Conference 2014 The 2014 Broken Bay Bible Conference will be held on Friday 12th September at Caroline Chisholm Centre, 423 Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills. Join us for a remarkable two days of uncovering fresh insights into John’s Gospel with prominent Australian Johannine scholars Fr Frank Moloney sdb and Dr Mary Coloe

H —“G T ”Text: Henry Smith

Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks ‐ because he’s given Jesus Christ, his Son. (x 2)

And now, let the weak say, ‘I am strong’, let the poor say, ‘I am rich’, because of what the Lord has done for us. (x 2)

(Last me) Give thanks, give thanks, give thanks.

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C C S As we approach the colder months and occurrences of colds and flu, a reminder to everyone to consider the wellbeing of your fellow parishioners.

If you are not feeling well, we would respec ully ask you to please refrain from receiving Communion from the Chalice during Mass.

ibvm, with the par cipa on of Bishop David Walker. For further enquiries, please call 9847 0448 or email registra ons@dbb.org.au.

2014 Na onal Pilgrimage In the Footsteps of Saint Mary pilgrimage commences in Melbourne on 22nd October and ends in Sydney. The cost per person, twin share is $2,740 (ex Sydney). Contact Therese Leydon rsj by phone to 8912 4818, or by email to mmp.ministries@sosj.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Marriage Encounter Weekend is a Marriage Enrichment experience for married couples – set in peaceful, picturesque surroundings, away from the distrac ons of everyday life. During the weekend, couples have a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh their rela onship. Take me out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset, your Marriage! Weekend dates: 12 – 14 September & 7 – 9 November at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville, NSW. Bookings can be made to Ardell & Bill Sharpe on 02 4283 3435 or email wsharpe@bigpond.net.au.

You have given us, O Lord, bread

from heaven, endowed with all

delights and sweetness in every taste.

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Ministers this Weekend... ...of the Word ...of Communion

6pm Tuncurry A: Maureen Stevens B: Michael Siddle

Margaret Smith, Maureen Stevens, Michael Amato, Owen Carroll, Ruth Pearson.

7am Tuncurry A: Maree Gapps B: Bronwyn Morse

Cushla Drake, Graham Griffiths, Maria Armitage, Mark Mowbray, Patricia Cornish.

9am Forster A: Marion O’Neill B: Marie Keep

Alan McCarthy, Anne Moloney, Barbara Dolahenty, Coral McCarthy, Elle Cairns‐Cowan.

Ministers next Weekend... ...of the Word ...of Communion

6pm Tuncurry A: Geraldine Mullins B: Maureen Stevens

Carolyn Olliffe, Jeane e Goodacre, Sr Kathryn McCabe, Pat Hooker, Valarie Ross.

7am Tuncurry A: Anne‐Marie Greene B: Kay Griffiths

Cecile Malone, Edna Tucker, Kay Griffiths, Norm Chapman, Patricia Cornish.

9am Forster A: Kyla Loring B: Barbara Dolahenty

Genevieve Williamson, Josi Beech, Robert Moran, Sharon Fowle, Trevor Turner.

Please note: The above informa on reflects the rosters as originally published, and doesn’t take account of any ‘swaps’ that may have been organised between individuals.

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Today Isaiah 55:1‐3 Romans 8:35, 37‐39 Ma hew 14:13‐21 Monday Jeremiah 28:1‐17 Ma hew 14:22‐36 Tuesday Jeremiah 30:1‐2, 12‐15, 18‐22 Ma hew 15:1‐2, 10‐14 Wednesday Daniel 7:9‐10, 13‐14 Ma hew 17:1‐9 Thursday Jeremiah 31:31‐34 Ma hew 16:13‐23 Friday 1 Kings 17:8‐16; Colossians 3:12‐17 Ma hew 6:25‐34 Saturday Habakkuk 1:12—2:4 Ma hew 17:14‐20 Sunday 1 Kings 19:9, 11‐13 Romans 9:1‐5 Ma hew 14:22‐33

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Responsorial Psalm Response: The hand of the Lord feeds us, he answers all our needs.

Gospel Acclama on Alleluia, alleluia! No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Alleluia!

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Those recently deceased. Graham Herring.

Those whose anniversaries occur about now. Tanzini Natalina, John Favero.

All those in our community who are sick.

Text: Excerpts from the English Transla on of the Roman Missal © 2010, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL); Music: From the Mass of St Francis © 2010, Paul Taylor. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Australian Agent—Word of Life Interna onal Licence no 195E.