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Bridgeside Bulletin
We acknowledge the Worimi people - the traditional custodians of this place
Sunday 16 June 2019 The Most Holy Trinity Year C
The weekly Bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry
Holy Name of Jesus Church 33 Lake Street, Forster 2428 NSW
Ph: 6554 6401 E: [email protected] W:www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au
Dear Parish Family,
My first night in Dubbo my mate Fr Greg Kennedy and I went out for dinner. What are the chances that I would know someone where we went? We sat down in the restaurant next to Pat Keady’s parents. Pat was a director of Ignite Youth and is currently the moderator of the Emman-uel Community in Brisbane. I booked Pat last year for the Parish Leaders conference in Kincum-ber. So that was an unexpected connection and surprise. You won’t be surprised that I got talking to them. However, there were two other groups in the restaurant that I knew from their holidays in Forster Tuncurry. We live in an amazingly small world don’t you think – the Catholic part so well connected. I wonder what the other guests at dinner thought as chatter went from table to table.
One of the benefits of a few days leave is the opportunity to catch up on those ‘must see’ movies. ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ is on the list, although I have to travel north to Brisbane to my little nieces to see that one. I did see this week though ‘Rocketman’, the life story of Elton John. As a movie it is not for the faint hearted as the language is somewhat colourful. When he was off the rails, he was right off the rails – so keep that in mind should you go. What a sad childhood he had though. His mum says to him at one point ‘you’ll never be loved properly’. It was a very confronting part of the movie. No one deserves to hear such words. Sometimes we say things in simple ways (jokes, humour, judgements, for the best and worst of intentions) that exclude, demean, hurt, de-flate, undermine and we shouldn’t.
I also had the opportunity to attend a ‘Spirituality in the Pub’ here in Dubbo. Here it is simply a Parish event that is held 3 times a year with guest speakers, a Q & A session and quite a bit of conviviality between members of the Parish. This one had a small response apparently – only 45 people. The two people who presented were inspirational in the work and lives they have. One has been a professional basketballer whose life has been guided by faith, and the other a young person, donating holidays to supporting refugees across the world, whose faith has informed his outreach. I was impressed with the process! The topic ‘Life Choices’ was perfect. My question to you is: could that work here in Forster Tuncurry? We would need a small committee and a pub.
Tonight (Thursday) I have been invited to the 2nd Thursday of the month Parish dinner: ‘chicken and champagne’ with about 90 people signed up for dinner. Normally 130 attend, so it was a bit light on tonight. It is a very simple format with good conversation etc and goes for about 2 hours. The night costs $10 ahead and that includes drinks. I think our hall would lend itself to this initi-ative as well. What do you think? Any thoughts or volunteers who might to lead it?
I love checking out other parishes. We have so much happening in our community and we know so much happens right across the church. It is great checking out the initiatives of others and ‘borrowing’ their ideas! I love it. So many wonderful and simple ways for us to come together as a community. If you are away and at Mass could you pick up the parish newsletter and bring it back for me. They are so full of ideas.
Yours in Christ,
Greg
Parish Priest
_______________________________________________________________________ PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Anniversary: Therese Fitzgerald
We remember and pray for those who are ill at home and in hospital at this time, may they know the healing pres-ence of Christ:
Lydia Fazio, Malcolm Keys, Jenna Shaw, John Yeo, Megan Snow, Roseanne Telfer, Michael O’Hara, Marion Prescott, Roger Curry, Agnus Rutledge, Dulcie Goldsmith, Barry Bolton, Doreen Gander, Leonnie Martyn, Carol Coleman, Jayden Tekely, Joseph Berzi, Kevin Malone, Norman Read, Bernard Barrett, Susan Hull, Rolana Moss, Mary Camilleri, Josephine Born, Elizabeth Thomas, Ray Vidler, Kevin Weiley, John Avery, Rufino Soliano, Charles King, Ken Vote, Raelene Verlin, Cheryl Worldon, Warren Brown, Kim Salt-er, Anne McGowan, Ross Williamson, Rachal, Faye Dobson, Mary McCarthy, Bette Williamson, Lindsay Dale, Robert Greig, Valerie D’Arcy, Mervyn Jones, Ja-net Bezdek, Kathleen Murphy, Trevor Godbolt, Aileen Spooner, Denis Ryan Please ring the parish office if you wish to add your loved ones to the sick list and also to be taken off the list once they are well. Thank you. _______________________________________________________________________
LITURGY ROSTER W/E 22/23 JUNE
Vigil Mass
Sacristan: Pat Hooker
Readers: Neville Cheetham, Clau-
dette Cheetham & Michael Siddle
Ministers of Communion: Owen Carroll, Max Dunn, Lou Hope,
Maureen & Tony Stevens
7am Mass
Sacristan: Anthony Fazio
Readers: Cecile Malone, Fred Liack-
man & Cushla Drake
Ministers of Communion: Mary Greig, Lorraine Clark, Maria Armitage,
Norm Chapman & Mark Mowbray
9am Mass
Sacristan: Desiree Bennett
Readers: Lois McPherson, Kris Koch
& Maria Keep
Ministers of Communion: Theresa Avery, Susan Gonzalez, Lorraine
Thomas, Alan & Coral McCarthy
5.30pm Mass
Sacristan: Gene Garth
Readers: Clare Moulder & Shanty
Alexander
Ministers of Communion:
Thomas Alexander
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READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK 22/23 JUNE
First Reading
Gen 14:18-20
Melchizedek blesses Abram.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 109:1-4. R. v.4
You are a priest for ever,
in the line of Melchizedek.
Second Reading
1 Cor 11:23-26
When you eat the bread and drink of the
cup you proclaim the death of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the living bread from heaven, says
the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live for ever.
Alleluia!
Gospel
Lk 9:11-17
Jesus feeds the five thousand.
THIS WEEK’S SCRIPTURE ZONE
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 8:4-9. R. v.2
O Lord, our God, how wonderful your
name in all the earth!
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was,
and who is to come. Alleluia!
Memorial Acclamation Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
Weekday Masses
Jun 17 - Jun 22
Tuesday: 4.30pm
Wednesday: 9.00am
Friday: 9.30am
Saturday: 9.00am
WEEKEND ROSTER
The weekend roster is due in the next few weeks. If you are a reader, sacristan or minister of communion at any of the weekend masses and there is a chance you might be away during the next 10 week period (6 Jul– 7 Sep) please contact the par-ish office by phone or email. If you are interested in becoming part of the Liturgical team please contact
the office.
Parish Timetable
Tues
18 Jun
9.30am Christian
Meditation– Church
3.30pm Holy Hour
Wed
19 Jun
11am Novena Our Lady of
Perpetual Help
Sat
22 Jun
8.30am & 4.45pm
Reconciliation
No Singing Practice until further
notice.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES
Don’t forget to pick up your new
sets of envelopes for 2019/20.
Please don’t use the envelopes
until the next financial year starts in
July
Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of the Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL); Music: From the Mass of St Francis © 2010, Paul Taylor. © The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co Inc, and used by permission of the publishers. The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Summaries, and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.
OFFICE CLOSURE: the parish office will be closed 9am– 2pm on Wed 19th June due to staff train-
ing in Newcastle
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
PARISH AND SURROUNDS
Thank You to all those that helped
us get the church clean in preparation
for the weekend Masses.
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Des Breen has a wall unit in good con-dition that he would like to pass onto a family in need. Please contact the par-ish office if you or someone you know
could use this item.
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Feast of Corpus Christi
Procession of the Eucharist around the block After 9.30am Mass on Sunday 23rd June at Our Lady of the Rosary Taree. Following the procession morn-ing tea will be held in the Resource
Centre. Please bring a plate to share.
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Refugee Week – Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 June 2019
Global migration is a major challenge for much of today’s world and a priority for the Catholic Church. In words and deeds, Pope Francis repeatedly shows his deep compassion for all who are displaced. Witness his encounters with migrants and refugees on the Islands of Lampedusa and Lesbos. Witness his call for their full embrace: to wel-come, to protect, to promote, and to integrate migrants, refugees and vic-
tims of human trafficking.
The theme for Refugee Week is A World of Stories and World Refugee Day is on Thursday 20 June 2019. In a spirit of social justice the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Of-fice and Great Lakes Rural Australians for Refugees invite members of the community to think about their own story and the stories of others who have experienced the challenges of d i s p l a c e m e n t a n d m i g r a -tion. Awareness of peace, justice and human rights inspires change in com-
munities and hope for refugees.
Communion Rite at Mass
Pastoral guidance for the celebration of Communion Rite at Mass: explora-tion and conversation. This invitation is for all concerned with the prepara-tion and celebration of liturgy from
schools and parishes.
Date: Sat 3 August
Time: 10.30am– 12.30pm
Location: Holy Name Parish Hall, 33
Lake St
RSVP: 4979 1134
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‘Listen to the Spirit and Sing’
Australian Pastoral Musicians Net-work 4th National Conference ‘Listen to the Spirit and Sing’ on 1-3 October
2019 in Melbourne. Features:
Three keynote presentations
Two plenary workshops
Over 40 breakout workshops
Exhibitions
Showcases
Conference Mass
Conference dinner
Go to https://listen-to-the-spirit-and-sing.treepl.co/home for program, breakout options and registration. Early bird ticket discounts available
until 30 June.
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PLENARY COUNCIL 2020: National
Theme for Discernment #1
How is God calling us to be a
Christ-centred Church that is Mis-
sionary and Evangelising?
This National Theme for Discernment is
inspired by the voices of the People of
God who shared a passion for participat-
ing in the missionary nature of the
Church and desire stronger support,
involvement and formation among all the
baptised who make up the Church. Find
out more at
www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
SRE Training Module 7: Duty of Care in SRE
For current & prospective SRE
Teachers and helpers.
Date: Thursday 27 June
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Place: 6 St Alban’s Place, Forster
Cost: Donation for morning tea
RSVP by Friday 21 June to Loretta
Heffernan on 0408 895 951
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Film Première
Great Lakes Education Christian Care Association in association with Great Lakes Cinema 3 invites you to a Film
Première: The Least of These on Sunday 30th June 2019 at 2.00pm. Afternoon tea will be served following the movie. All proceeds will support the Great Lakes College Chaplaincy program. Tickets are $20.00. Contact Jan Long on 0409 070 311 or Anne Moloney 0416 202 106. “The Least of These is a must-see portrait of Christian missionary
work.”
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A Day of Prayer and
Reflection with Bishop Bill
Arise, shine out, for your light has come, the glory of the Lord is rising on you, though night still covers the earth and darkness the peoples. Above you the Lord now rises and above you his glory appears. The na-tions come to your light and kings to your dawning brightness. – ISAIAH
60:1-3
Location: St Mary’s Hall, Our Lady of
Rosary, Albert St, Taree.
Date: Tues 16 July
Time: 9.30-3.00pm
B o o k i n g s : 0 2 4 9 7 9 1 1 1 1
Please bring a plate to share.
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Sat. 6.00pm
Sun. 7.00am, 9.00am & 5.30pm
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 8.30am & 4.45pm
YOUTH MASS
3rd Sunday of the month.
AGED CARE MASSES
(Subject to change)
Glaica House:
2nd Thurs 10.30am
Estia Forster: 3rd Tues
10.30am
Thank you to all our dedicated volun-
teers. Your hard work and commit-
ment keeps our parish
thriving!
Christian Meditation Forster Tues 9.30am
Monica 6555 7038
Hallidays Point Wed 10am
John 0417 249 466
Social Justice Group Last Wed 5.30pm Meeting Room
Tim Prescott 6555 8517
Maintenance and Gardening
Group 3rd Thursday of the month, 8am Church grounds. Howard 6557
6826
Family and Friends Group Meets monthly, contact Carol and
Terry Pearson on 0408768729.
Singing Practice Ken Heffernan 6554 6304
(see parish timetable)
Holy Hour Tues 3.30pm in the Church
Finance Council 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5pm
Meeting Room
Pastoral Council 2nd Wednesday of the month,
5.30pm Meeting Room
Novena to our Lady of
Perpetual Help and Rosary Wed 11.00am in the Church
Shiony 0411 493 086
Secular Franciscan
Fraternity 4th Sunday of the month after the
9.00am Mass
menALIVE Group 2nd & 4th Wed after 9am Mass in the meeting room. Michael Amato
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Holy Name Catholic School K-6
41 Lake Street, Forster
Ph: 6554 6504
W: www.forster.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Brooke Schumann
St Clare’s High School 7-12
Davis Street, Taree
P: 6552 3300
W: www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Peter Nicholls
PARISH TEAM
Fr Greg Barker - Parish Priest
Emergency Contact 0417 321 209
Ms Danielle Kingdom
Admin Assistant
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 9.00am—5.00pm
Phone: 6554 6401
Website:
www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au
PARISH GROUPS Baptisms
Celebrated most Sundays.
Bookings via the Parish website
Marriage
Celebrated by arrangement with at least 3 months notice. Bookings via the parish website
Sacramental Process
Enrolment via the Parish Website
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) Parish Office 6554 6304
Catholic Care
Phone: 6539 5900 for services
provided in Forster
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