The Catholic Community of North Harbour

5th Sunday of Lent 17 March, 2013

2 King Street, Manly Vale NSW 2093 Phone: 99494455 Fax: 9949 3413

Email: parishoffice@northharbourcatholic.org.au Parish Websites: www.northharbourcatholic.org.au

GOSPEL SYMBOLS AND IMAGES

DEATH BY STONING MY CHOSEN PEOPLE

IN THE CARE OF THE AUGUSTINIANS

The question posed to Jesus by the Pharisees was meant to trick him. If he condoned her stoning, the act would break Roman law; if he refused to condone it, he would be holding religious law in

contempt. In his response, God, in Jesus, is offering a new way. He does not condemn the sinner but invited her to leave her past behind and begin again. This imagery of forgiveness is consistent throughout the Lenten Readings.

Readings for next week 24 March Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56

♦ Preparations are underway for Holy Week and Easter.

♦ VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED—Sign on sheets have been placed in

both churches asking for volunteers for Holy Week and the Passover Meal on Holy

Thursday evening in the parish centre.

♦ We also need olive branch and pre-cut palm donations for Palm Sunday, which can be

dropped into the parish centre by Friday morning at the latest.

St Patrick’s Day this year is celebrated on Monday 18th as it falls this year on a Sunday in Lent.

The following day, Tuesday 19th March, Feast of St Joseph, universal Patron of the Church and the probable day of the inauguration of the new Pope.

“ Cardinals went to the end of world to find me” Pope Francis addressed his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the world” to find the new Bishop of Rome. The Pope then called on the crowd of tens of thousands to pray for “our Bishop Emeritus Benedict.” “This path that the Church commences,” he said, is one of “evangelization in this beautiful city.” Before he closed his remarks, Pope Francis asked the crowd to pray for him in silence before he gave his blessing.

In his first homily as Pope he concluded: “I would like for us all, after these days of grace, to have courage, precisely the courage, to walk in the Lord’s presence, with the cross of the Lord; to build the Church upon the blood of the Lord, which was poured out on the cross; and to confess the only glory there is: Christ crucified. And in this way the Church will go forward.”

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. On Dec. 13, 1969, he was ordained a priest of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. He was ordained a bishop on June 27, 1992 and took over the archdiocese of Buenos Aires on Feb. 28, 1998. On Feb. 21, 2001, he was elevated to cardinal.

1. Compassion for human frailty combined with a gentle challenge to a better life marked the response of Jesus. From whom have you experienced a compassionate challenge? What was that like for you? To whom have you given such a challenge?

John Byrne osa John 8:1-11

3. ‘What do you say?’ can be an embarrassing question. Jesus had the courage to voice an opinion, even though it was against the party line of the day. When have you seen that courage shown – by yourself or by another? What was the result?

Pardon, that you may be pardoned. In doing this, nothing is required of the body. It is the will that acts. You will experience no physical pain; you will have nothing less in your home. Now in truth, my brothers and sisters, you see what an evil it is that those who have been

commanded to love even their enemy do not pardon a penitent brother or sister. Sermon 210, 10

2. The Pharisees and scribes self-righteously condemned the woman until Jesus brought them in touch with their own sinfulness. This was a conversion moment for them and they turned away from their quest for the death of

2nd Rite of Reconciliation Tuesday night 7.30 SK church

Before Easter is celebrated, with the assistance of additional priests, we invite you to avail yourself of this opportunity to make your preparations for Easter.

RCIC candidates with Bishop David last weekend.

Next OPEN MIC night will be Friday

12th April. Theme TBC as well as many

more things, but would love to have you

there!

Ben Marshall

Parish Website If anyone is still experiencing difficulties accessing the parish website, try clearing your history beforehand. Do this by logging onto the internet, then pressing “control H” simultaneously. Then right click on each item to delete. After that, you should find no further difficulties.

WANTED! Adult volunteers to assist with car parking at St Augustine’s college during Sea Eagles football games. This activity raises vital funds for our parish St Vincent de Paul activities. Details available from Tim Irwin 9400 6661. Your involvement will have a big impact on our support for the needy in our local area.

the woman. Have there been times when your awareness of your own fragility and sinfulness has helped you to be less judgemental of others?

“HABEMUS PAPAM”

The wait was not as long as some might have anticipated and a general sense of surprise and speechlessness seemed to overwhelm many commentators. An Argentinian of Italian heritage, a Vatican outsider, a Jesuit and a first-time papal

title, Francis the First. At the age of 76, a few months shy of John XXIII at his election, and not resilient in health, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio presents a somewhat unlikely choice. Few could claim to have predicted such an outcome.

Just as the choice of the name Benedict by his immediate predecessor suggested his agenda of evangeliser through discipline and unity, so too the name of the poor man of Jesus from Assisi might suggest a gentler approach – back to basics, a concern for the struggling and pressing social issues and a humility before the admonition of the Lord to “rebuild my church’. For the moment across the planet people are catching their collective breath as they contemplate the consequences of this decoupling, albeit in a partial way, of the Chair of Peter from a Euro-centralism of the past 1000 years and the acknowledgement of the realities of world church demographics and profile.

The simplest of greetings, “Buona sera!” (good evening) his first words to the awaiting crowds in the Piazza di San Pietro, and his appeal for a prayer for his predecessor and himself before reciting the Our fFther and Hail Mary and imparting his first blessing as Pontiff might well be a presage of a different approach, a fresh face on an institution much in need of revitalisation. All the symbols are there, what will follow will demand every ounce of his energy and imagination. We give thanks for his election. We pray for his health. We look forward to the ‘camino’ (journey) we will undertake with him as our new leader and companion. Fr. Brian

From Fr. Brian

QUESTION OF THE WEEK “Has no one condemned you?” John 8:10

At school: Are my opinions of others always fair or kind? At work or study: How often do I judge unfairly, or belittle others? In my family life: As a family do we give people a chance or do we condemn them?

Words for this week. Repeat frequently with love. “Jesus, giver of hope and forgiveness”

During Lent, Stations of

the Cross will be held at

7.30pm at St Kieran’s on

Wednesday evenings.

Friends of St. Augustine will be holding their 5th National Congress from 11th-14th April this year. We are delighted to announce that our two keynote speakers are Bishop Eugene Hurley, Bishop of Darwin and Lorraine Testa (asjm). More information will be found on our promotional poster in the church. Don't miss this great opportunity to hear the Augustinian message at first hand. For application forms and further information please contact your local leader. Sue Mackey 0409 392 662

Youth After the “Bounce” retreat this weekend and with ‘beyond these days’ starting next Sunday there will be NO youth night next Sunday 24th March. The next event will be something during the school holidays so keep checking this space for updates!!

50 year reunion Stella Maris College, Manly

Calling all Stella girls from the Leaving Class of 1963, Intermediate 1961. Let’s get

together to celebrate this significant milestone with a tour of the College Campus at 11.30am, followed by lunch at the Aqua Bar and Dining at DY RSL Club on Tuesday 18th June, 2013. For further details please contact Robyn Wynen (Corkill) on 02 9971 5627 ir jnr@optusnet.com.au

Catholic Women’s League—Manly Vale

Manly Vale CWL’s monthly meeting will be held on Monday 25 March in the Parish Centre from 10.30am. Visitors warmly welcomed. BYO lunch. Tea & coffee will be provided. A DVD of the centenary celebration of CWL in the Sydney diocese will be shown. Enquiries: Maureen 9939 6350 or Norma 9905 4401.

MASSMASS TIMETIME St Cecilia St Kieran SATURDAY VIGIL 6.00pm SUNDAY 9.00am 7.30am 9.30am 6.00pm WEEKDAY MASS St Kieran 8.30am except Wednesday - 10am There will be no weekday mass at St. Cecilia’s until February

RECONCILIATION St Kieran 5 – 6pm Saturday or by appointment.

BAPTISMS St Cecilia 10.30am Sun. by appointment 9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month

St Kieran 11.30am Sun. by appointment 9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month Baptism preparation required. Contact parish office MARRIAGES Require 6 months notice and include Centacare course as part of the preparation.

WE PRAY

Come to me! I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Recent Prayer Requests: Flabio Catraldo, Joan Killick, Kathleen Bunting, Fiona Graham-Coffey, Phil Risticcia, Finn Maher, Dorothy Smith, Jim Flattery, Simone Young, Leo Sensink, Thrisr Oliverra, Ian Houston, Jarryd Timm, Arthur Murphy, Eddie Robinson, Chris McAuliffe, Ray Kirby, Mavis Spencer, Allen Legge, Elaine Newman, Mary Powe, Rosslyn Bott, Barry Leeder, Kevin Smith, Helen Newham, William McManus, John Kupczyk, Frank Jensen, Abigail Gielis, Jim Higgins, Natividad Castillo, Mary Korunic, Steve Rota And we continue to pray for all the sick of our community . (please contact the office for a name to be included in the list)

for our recently deceased: : Mary Kelly, , Frank Cimino, , Mary O’Sullivan, Marea Robinson

On their anniversaries for: Rosaria Costa, John & Edna Evans, Gina Grupelli, Maria Antonia Amato

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF NORTH HARBOUR PERSONNEL Office (Mon – Fri : 9am – 4pm) 9949 4455

PASTORS Fr Brian Buckley, OSA Parish Priest Fr Senan Ward OSA Associate Pastor Fr. Dipi Kattathara OSA Assistant Pastor Fr Pat Fahey OSA (retired)

Pastoral Ministers (contacted through Parish Office 9949 4455) Ricki Hayes Sacraments of Initiation and

Pastoral Associate Rosemary McKinnon Counsellor 0400 495 076 Ben Marshall Youth Music Ministry 0411809072

Nic Osborne Youth Ministry Co-ordinator School Principals:

Suellen Garey 9948 3069 St Cecilia’s Terri Paterson 9949 3523 St Kieran’s Tim Cleary 9938 8200 St. Augustine’s

Administration: Chris Burrows Parish Manager Anne Ross Parish Secretary

Cath Hillier Parish Secretary

March 18 St Patrick’s Day Cyril of Jerusalem 19 Feast of St Joseph Rec prac SC 30.30 & 7.30pm Parish 2nd Rite of Rec SK 7.30pm 20 Fr Pat Reflection Chapel 9-10pm 1st Rec SC 7.30pm 21 1st Rec SC 7.30pm 22 Reconciliation St Cecilia’s School 24 Palm Sunday Passion of the Lord RCIC Session 6 9.30am SK Kindy Mass, 9.00am SC Yr 5 Mass 25 CWL Meeting 10.30am Parish Centre 27 Toastmasters 7-10pm Parish Centre April 09 Social Justice Meeting 7.30pm Parish Centre 10 Parish Council Meeting 7.30 SC

Next Week’s Liturgy Roster Please swap with someone else if you can’t make it

Mass Readers S.Srvr Co-ord Hosp 6.00 R Arnold

R Bergin P Darcy

7.30 J McCarney M Romeo

9.00 TBA D Van de Velde

9.30 K Coates A Walker I Press

E Rigato A Bowyer Kindy parents to organise

6.00 D Regan J Osborne A Irwin

J Candido

Mass Ch. Lit. Laptop Music Welcome

6.00 SK Choir

7.30

9.00 No children’s liturgy

Families Come Gather

9.30 No children’s liturgy

Sonic Spirit

6.00 Youth Band

Travel Assistance—can you help? If you can assist with or need transport to and from Mass, please contact the parish office on 9949 4455.

The van will be at 19 Lovett Street, Manly Vale on 8th April 2013. Cash donations, all new or good condition second-hand items. but no books or crockery, thank you.

Beyond These Days Sunday 24th March to the 27th March! This will be

your only chance to see Jesse Manibusan so get in now to secure a spot! The price has been dropped for a limited time to get in quick and join us for what will be an awesome few days. Following this on the Wednesday night 27th March is the Walk New youth concert for all youth year 10 and above! Register now for a great night with Jesse and the North Harbour Youth Band (pun intended!)! Nic Osborne