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The Catholic Community of North Harbour
7th Sunday in ordinary time 23rd February
2 King Street, Manly Vale NSW 2093 Phone: 99494455 Fax: 9949 3413
Email: [email protected] Parish Websites: www.northharbourcatholic.org.au
IN THE CARE OF THE AUGUSTINIANS
Readings for next week 2nd March Isaiah 49:14-15 Corinthians 4:1-5 Matthew 6:24-34
St Kieran’s, Manly Vale
GOSPEL SYMBOLS AND IMAGES Love your enemies Be holy
Today’s Gospel is a continuation of the teaching read last week. Followers of Christ must go
beyond minimal requirements and strive for the perfection witnessed in Christ, the perfection of the Father.
Following 9.30am Mass, there will be a reception in the parish centre
and all are invited to join us for the occasion.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Ash Wednesday occurs Wednesday week on March 5th. Catechesis for parents of children to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be
conducted this coming week. Next weekend our parish RCIC program for children commences at 10.30 in the Parish Centre.
Lenten Reflection— Saturday 29th March 2014
Mount St Benedict Centre, 449D Pennant Hills Road,
Pennant Hills
“Darkness to light, death to resurrection: Transformation in Christ.
Come and journey through the Lenten Sundays of 2014 with
Catherine McCahill sgs
Time: 9.30-3.30pm Cost: $25.00pp—morning tea provided, BYO lunch
Bookings by Monday 24th March to [email protected] or 9484 6208
Here Am I, Send Me (Isaiah 6:8)
Broken Bay Youth Ministry Conference—7-8 March 2014,
Friday 10am - 5pm, Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills and full day Saturday,
St Agatha's Catholic Parish Hall, Pennant Hills
To register and pay go to: www.trybooking.com.au/EFWX
Calling all Young Adults....
The invitation is now open for
young adults (12yrs +) to join the
Parish's Young Adult reading team.
The team covers the 9am St Cecilia's
and 6pm St Kieran's 4th Sunday Youth
Masses each month.
Remain involved with your Parish and serve the
community, while your life expands into
Secondary School and beyond!
Gain invaluable experience in public speaking
and presentation.
Please email Ben Marshall at
[email protected] with your interest, and
come to the Scripture, Self and Sound workshop,
4.00pm, Sunday 2nd March in St Kieran's church.
Meet the team, learn about the role of reader, how
to understand Scripture and get some tips on voice
projection and presentation.
How to know that you are dying spiritually
The story of the cross no longer moves you You have abandoned your love for Jesus (Rev 2:4) The church services bore you (Rom 10:17) You have no interest in saving souls (Prov 11:30 Worldly things attract you more than spiritual things (Rom 8:5-7) You are fooling yourself (1Cor:3:18) By failing to do what you know you should do (James 1:22) Frequent absences at the church (Hebrews 10:25) No participation in the work of the church (Rom 10:1-3)
Happy Birthday to Cath and Ricki in the parish office who recently celebrated a big birthday each.
Congratulations Ladies!!
RETREAT DAY FOR FATHERS: All fathers are warmly invited to attend a
day of spiritual reflection on their roles as husbands and fathers. The
retreat will be led by Bishop Terry Brady and will feature guest speaker Mr
Robert Falzon (menALIVE). The day begins with Mass, includes a BBQ
lunch, and confession and spiritual guidance will be available.
WHEN: Sat 15 March, from 8:45am till 3:00pm
WHERE: Marymount Mercy Centre, 36 David Road, Castle Hill.
COST: $10. All RSVPs and inquiries to
or phone (02) 9390 5290
5 THURSDAYS IN LENT –
ST. TERESA OF AVILA:
To mark the forthcoming 5th
centenary of the birth of St Teresa
of Avila, this year’s Lenten
reflections will focus on the
wisdom of St. Teresa, arguably
the greatest of the Church’s
spiritual teachers, and on how to
apply this wisdom in a secular
society. The talks will be given
by Fr. Greg Homeming OCD in
the Corpus Christi Parish Hall,
263 Mona Vale Rd.,
St. Ives, from 7.30 –
9.00pm. on
Thursdays 13, 20 &
27 March and 3 &
10 April.
From St. Augustine:
Are there any persons, Lord, who do not at times let themselves go beyond
the strict limits of necessity? I am not one of
them, for I am a sinner
Confessions 10, 31
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.”(Mt 13:44)
This weekend we welcome Fr Abel van der Veer back to the parish on the occasion of his 50th Anniversary of
Ordination to the Priesthood. The gospel reading chosen for the day by Fr Abel reflects his own understanding of the nature of that calling and what it has meant in his life.
It might well be said that many of the commitments we take on in life bring with them both unexpected joys as well as unanticipated challenges. There are lessons to be learnt from our experiences of the past along the way and the surprises of what lies around the corner up ahead. As Fr Abel’s chosen Gospel again reminds us,
“Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” (Mt 13: 52)
The celebration of a half-century of service in the Lord’s vineyard is a significant moment. In the same way celebrations of 50 years of marriage are a time for thanksgiving for the many blessings received as well as moments of struggle. May Fr Abel continue to be rewarded in his ministry as a disciple of the Kingdom. Ad multos annos!
From Fr. Brian
SERRA VOCATIONS MASS AND DINNER
“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” (Matt. 9:37- 38)
Father Paul Finucane Parish Priest of Chatswood Parish will be celebrating Mass for Serra at Sacred Heart Church, 2 Richard Porter Way Pymble on Thursday 27th February 2014.
The evening will commence with Mass at 6.30PM followed by a light meal, a short meeting and talk by Father Paul about his recent sabbatical in Ireland. Everyone is welcome to come and see.
Please telephone: Terry Scanlan on 0438 887 295 or email [email protected] if you would like to join us for the evening.
As many of you will be aware new Working with Children regulations in NSW have commenced.
Every adult working or volunteering in a position identified as working with children is required to
obtain a Working with Children clearance letter. You only need to obtain one clearance letter and
it is supplied in all instances where you are involved in paid or volunteer work involving children.
To enable us to comply with the legislation we will need clearance letters from all adults identified
as working with children. If you have been asked by us or you are a volunteer with the youth
group, music ministry, children’s liturgy or a senior server and have not supplied your clearance letter on to us we
need a copy of the letter as soon as possible. If you require any further information please contact the office.
If you would like to receive your end of year receipt electronically and don’t currently receive In Touch via email, we
don’t have your email address. If this is the case please contact the office with your email address.
LOST PROPERTY
We have several pairs of reading glasses, a car and house key, and other items in our lost property box at the parish office. If you
have mislaid an item, please come and check—we may be able to help.
Do you follow the Sea Eagles? Can you help Vinnies with football parking?
Our St Vincent de Paul Society manages car parking in St Augustines during matches at Brookvale Oval. We are seeking several
people, perhaps from our Parish youth (although ideally over 18), to help in parking cars or collecting fees before
the games. Parking is usually completed before the main game starts. Parking duties will be shared and there is
no commitment to every game. If interested, leave name at Parish Office or call Tim 9400 6661.
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 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
10.00am Wednesday St Cecilia 9.00am Wednesday
RECONCILIATION St Kieran 5 – 6pm Saturday (or by appointment)
BAPTISMS Bookings essential and Preparation course required.
St Cecilia 10.30am Sun or
9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month St Kieran 11.30am Sun or
9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month
MARRIAGES Require 6 months notice and includes Catholic Care course
as part of the preparation.
WE PRAY Come to me! I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Recent Prayer Requests: Louis Hilton, Rita Chiu, Marion Milne,, Barry Connell, Keith Kettell, Grahame Wilson, Stephen Ward, John Morrisey, Maria Kogovsek, Colin Rowntree, Michelle Ritossi, W. John Kupczyk, Jim Smyth, Kevin Smith, Eddie Sharp, Jack Homan, Louise Allara, Sean Bellenger, Henry and Flavio Cataldo, Kathleen Bunting, Phil Ristuccia, Dorothy Smith, Simone Young, Leo Sensink, Thrisr Oliverra, Ian Houston, Jarryd Timm, Arthur Murphy, Eddie Robinson, Chris McAuliffe (The families of those above thank parishioners for their prayers)
For our recently deceased: : Tony O’Shea, , Thea Howarth, Christian Thompson, , Pino Il Grande, Loredana Flaminio, , On their anniversaries for : Jessamine Wilson, Vera Giuliani Cruzeiro, Lorena Giuliana, Marie Reen, Millie McAuley, Marina Stapleton, Thomas Treston, Michael Santarosa, Corrine Jackson, Marie Grogan, David Blues, Terry Harnett, Angela Taranto
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF NORTH HARBOUR PERSONNEL Office (Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm) 9949 4455
PASTORS Fr Brian Buckley, OSA Parish Priest
Fr Senan Ward OSA Assistant Priest
Fr. Dipi Kattathara OSA Assistant Priest
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
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
FEBRUARY 23 Golden Jubilee for Fr Abel van der Veer 9.30am 25 Parent Catechesis Reconciliation 9.30am 26 Parent Catechesis Reconciliation 7.00pm MARCH 02 RCIC 10.30am SK 05 Ash Wednesday 09 Planned Giving Renewal Program 23 Spaghetti Night
Next Week’s Liturgy Roster 1st Sunday Please swap with someone else if you can’t make it
Mass Readers Senior Server
Co-ordinators
Hosp
6.00 P Darcy
V Miller
D Brown
7.30 M Goldspring M McMahon
A Tierney
9.00 M Hade
M Collins
P Burns
C Yeung P Burns/ P Chiswell
Chiswell, Harding/Burns families
9.30 M Hansen K Lewis P Seddon
P Pearson C Dopper L Hains J Zavaglia
6.00 F Osborne L Wyatt
M McMahon
Mass Children’s Liturgy
Laptop Music Wel-come
6.00 SK Choir
7.30 No music C Bariol
9.00 N/A Harding/Chiswell families
Families Come Gather
P Burns
9.30 P Chang L Richard
Harvest
6.00 C Ryan Youth Band
T Carey
Need a Priest urgently and don’t know who to call? Call 1300 PRIEST (1300 774378)
24-hour service
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
‘Do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.’
Matthew 5:42
At school: Can I gladly lend something to a classmate?
At work or study: What is so important that I couldn’t
lend it to someone in need?
In my family life Do our neighbours know we can be
relied on for help?
Discipleship this week!
Someone asks Jesus for a loan of……. Imagine what he said and how?
PLAYGROUP/KIDSTIME is a
fantastic way for mothers, fathers, grandparents, carers and children (aged 0-5 years) to interact and get to know others in your community and for your child to meet other children who will eventually attend the local primary schools. Kidstime meets weekly during school term on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Parish Centre, 2 King Street, Manly Vale from 9.30am to 11.30am.
Everyone is most welcome to come along.
