EVENTS
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World Mission Sunday
Today we are invited to reflect anew on the mission at the heart of the Christian faith, conscious of the urgent need to make the Good News of Jesus resound in our time. Catholic Ladies Friendship Group Come along on Wednesday 25 October to the Parish Centre after 9am Mass for a nice cuppa, morning tea and chat. Newcomers welcome! The Rise of Secularism and the Decline of Religious Liberty Religious liberty is an important freedom that is increasingly under threat. What is the fundamental importance of religious liberty, and why does it need to be protected? Come along for an engaging exploration of the topic with Rocco Mimmo of the Ambrose Centre for Religious Liberty and Rabbi Gad Krebs of the Kehillat Masada Synagogue. 7-8:30pm Tuesday 31 October Corpus Christi Catholic Parish Hall 263 Mona Vale Road St Ives. RSVP: david.patterson@dbb.org.au by 30 October. Secular Franciscans We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 1pm in the Muldoon Room. All welcome! Enquiries: Mareah 4976 1117. Christian Meditation Group We meet every Friday 10:30am - 11:30am in the Muldoon Room. Come and share the gift of meditation. We look forward to seeing you. Divine Will Seminar John R Brown will be presenting and discussing his new book at St Patrick’s Church East Gosford on 4/5 November commencing after 9am Mass, concluding Sunday 5pm. If attending please phone Wendy on 4367 6673, 0449 755 595 or stringr@gmail.com Pro-Life Pregnancy Help Do you have a phone? Do you want to help those worried by pregnancy issues? Can you work from home? Contact Pregnancy Help Sydney now to find out about their free training course you can do by mail from your own home and 2 in-service weekends in Sydney. You can make a difference. Phone Carmel Jeffreys on 9730 0258 for more info. Alpha for Young Adults Alpha is an opportunity to share a meal, watch a film about how to know and follow Jesus, and have a conversation with friends about how to follow Jesus in daily life. Join local young people from central coast parishes at St Patrick’s 76 York Street East Gosford Friday nights 7-9pm. For info call David 0401 337 127 or Dana 0401 413 746. SmartLoving Marriage Seminars Enrich and empower your marriage with our seminars. Go to www.smartloving.org or 9319 6280. Sara’s Place Do you have questions about pegnancy and need a sympathetic ear? Sara’s Place in Gosford is now open and welcomes any enquiries. You can confidentially talk to them on 1300 851 592 or www.sarasplace.org.au Billings LIFE The Billings Ovulation Method can assist you to understand your fertility and health naturally. For more information call 1800 335 860 or www.billings.life Palms Australia Volunteering Opportunity Experienced professional, business or trades people are invited to change your life volunteering in communities in Asia, the Pacific and Africa. Contact 9560 5333 or palms@palms.org.au Could You Be a Friend to Someone? Compeer, a special work of St Vinnies, matches volunteers in friendships with someone who is lonely and in the recovery process of a mental health challenge. Training is provided. Contact 0436 111 102 or 4341 0432 or www.compeer.org.au Going to Hospital? When you or a relative need to go to hospital remember to register as a Catholic on your admission form. This will help your Church community to serve you while you are sick. If you, on the other hand, would like to help serving the sick in hospital please contact the parish office for details. New Parishioners Please contact the parish office on 4332 2216 so we can send you a welcome pack! Offertory Procession Any parishioner, and especially families, is invited to take part in the Offertory Procession. If you would like to participate please inform the Acolytes prior to Mass. Supporting God's Work in My Parish Financial support to the parish may be made through Planned Giving weekly envelopes, Credit Card, Direct Debit or Special Bequest. Drop in to the office with your details and we will make arrangements for you. Have you ever considered a bequest to your parish in your will? Your generosity and your final gift to your Church can have a huge impact on your parish's future. Speak with Fr Stevens or the parish office staff on 4332 2216. LabOra Marriage Are you getting married? Have a look at LabOra Marriage for your wedding preparations. A fantastic electronic resource for couples preparing their wedding liturgy. Go to www.liturgybrisbane.net.au Marriage Preparation Programme Catholic Engaged Encounter offers a preparation weekend for couples contemplating marriage. It is held at Mt Saint Benedict Centre Pennant Hills. Contact 4329 1223. Pregnancy Problems? Sara’s Place is now operating at Gosford. Here you can find personal non-judgmental expert advice. It is free and confidential. Call 1300 851 592. Free e-book Reflections Son of God: the Daily Gospel Year A-1 This e-book may be downloaded free to a computer, e-reader, tablet or iphone, offering the Gospel together with a reflection for each day: www.catholic-thoughts.info/ebook/ Step Up Loan A low interest loan for people on low incomes who have difficulty assessing credit from a bank. A not-for-profit initiative between Good Shepherd Microfinance and NAB. Go to www.stepuploan.org.au or call 02 4032 5281 Anglican Connections Are you a former Anglican? Has your family Anglican connections? You may be interested in the Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross. This part of the Catholic Church provides the Church’s sacraments following the Anglican tradition of worship, spirituality, hymns and music. Our group meets each Wednesday 7:30pm at St Mary MacKillop Church Sparks Road Warnervale. Enquiries: Fr Ken Hagan 4399 3523. Niches Available With the building of our new Memorial Walls we have more niches available for $660. (Engraving at the time of inurnment extra.) For more information contact the office on 02 4332 2216. |
Community Fair this Sunday
Join OLR Primary School for a wonderful day of celebrating community with over 35 rides, games activities, BBQ, pony rides, face painting, food and market stalls, petting zoo, free entertainment and lots of fun. Bring all the family and friends. The Fair starts at 9:30am till 2:30pm at the school grounds Shelly Beach Road Shelly Beach.
Postal Plebiscite Update
Australians are being asked to vote in the Marriage Law Postal Survey (plebiscite) to determine whether the legal definition of marriage should be changed to include same-sex unions. Ballot papers have been sent out and all votes must be received back by Tuesday 7 November. Please consider voting to keep marriage as a unique relationship between a woman and a man. Only a little over half of those registered to vote have returned their ballot papers so far. We have good information that could be passed on to friends and family to help them realise what is at stake available on the tables at the church doors and near the confessionals. Much more information about why it is so imperative that the ‘No’ vote is strong can be found on:
the Diocese of Broken Bay website www.dbb.org.au and the ‘Coalition for Marriage’ website www.coalitionformarriage.com.au Update Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
The 'Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017' has officially been introduced into the NSW parliament. Please contact the NSW members of parliament to voice your concern at the introduction of this Bill which places the most frail and vulnerable members of our society at extreme risk. For letter writing resources or for more information on how to get involved locally, please call Steven Buhagiar 0415 600 290/ 9847 0502 or email
steven.buhagiar@dbb.org.au Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Join us each first Saturday of the month for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is held in the Prayer Room following 9am Mass and continuing through the day until Benediction at 5:30pm.
‘Indeed, this is the will of my heavenly Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son, and believes in him, shall have eternal life. They I will raise up on the last day.’ Adoration is also held on all Saturdays of Lent, June, September and Advent. Youth of OLR
Join us one Saturday each month 7-9pm in the Muldoon Room (behind the Church) for faith, friendship and food. (Next date to be announced shortly.) Info: 4332 2216.
Bible Cafe
Emmanuel - the Divinity of Jesus with Fr Robert Spitzer Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am and 7-8pm in the Muldoon Room. All Welcome!
The Pope's Prayer Intentions
For October
Rights of workers and the unemployed: That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Pope Francis may add a further prayer request each month as current events or urgent needs transpire. They will be published on the Apostleship of Prayer website as soon as they are received by the Vatican. Go to www.apostleshipofprayer.org Samuel Group Discernment Program
Samuel Group is for young adults 18-35 who meet together once a month to pray and discover their individual vocations. Participants learn to make decisions according to God’s will through prayer and spiritual guidance. Dinner provided. Last Wednesdays of the month 7pm St Agatha’s Parish Pennant Hills. Contact Sr Margaret 0418 522 449 or vocations.ministry@dbb.org.au
Year of Youth
The Catholic Bishops of Australia invite all Catholics to celebrate a Year of Youth where we will seek to open new horizons for spreading joy for the young Church and our communities. All the people of God are invited on this journey, a journey for the entire Body of Christ. Information is available at www.youth.catholic.org.au and www.dbb.org.au and youtube/-TloGCRa7HI
The Call Vocations Ministry
For information about vocations in our diocese call Fr Paul Durkin 9847 1427 or email paul.durkin@dbb.org.au or go to www.dbb.org.au/vocations or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/Broken
BayVocationsMinistry/ Truth, Justice & Healing Council
Coordinating the Catholic Church's response to the Royal Commission with full disclosure and a commitment to justice for victims and survivors.
For more information and the latest updates from the Council go to www.tjhcouncil.org.au |
Great One-Day Retreat
Dr John Frauenfelder and Virginia Ryan will conduct our Retreat Day here in the parish centre on Thursday 23 November. A great opportunity to share and deepen our faith in Mary and the Eucharist. Bring lunch to share. Please register at the Parish Office and mark the date on your calendars.
Charitable Works Fund Appeal
The Charitable Works Fund Appeal supports five agencies that make a difference in the lives of children and families. Through your donation, you support: Catechists, Hospital Chaplaincy, and the special schools of St Lucy's, St Edmund's and the Ephpheta Centre. The Appeal will be held on the weekend of 4/5 November.
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
It’s that time of the year again. Book through the Parish Office for the Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Fashions in the Field held in the Parish Centre on 7 November 11.30am. Cost $15 each includes lunch, sweets, wine, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Single or table entries welcome. Prizes for best dressed ladies and men, sweeps on sale. Large screen to watch all the action from Flemington Race Course.
Broken Bay Annual Charity Race Day
The Diocese is supporting Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy at this year’s Annual Charity Race Day on Thursday 2 November at the Entertainment Grounds, Racecourse Road Gosford from 12 noon. $80 includes entry to the race track, buffet luncheon and all day beverages for a good cause! Bookings 9847 0726 or communications@dbb.org.au
St Vincent de Paul Needs You
The Saint Vincent de Paul Conference is looking for new members who are prepared “to live their faith loving and committing themselves to their neighbour in need.” The society makes no distinction regarding gender, wealth, occupation, social status or ethnic origin. To indicate your interest, please leave your details with the Parish Office on 4332 2216 or any member of The Entrance Conference, or speak to Micheline Yardin as soon as you can.
Safeguarding
It is the responsibility and commitment of Church bodies and communities to provide an environment for children and vulnerable adults that is welcoming, nurturing and safe.
Working in a Child-Related Ministry
Paid and volunteer workers who have direct face to face contact with children (under 18 years) are required by law to obtain a Working with Children Check number. Please note though exemptions may apply in some cases. The Parish is the employer of the paid or volunteer worker and therefore is required by law to verify the Working with Children Check number. All paid or volunteer workers engaged in a child-related role must have a cleared Working with Children Check to work in a child-related ministry. This disclosure references the legislation, Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
Serra Mass, Morning Tea & Meeting
Central Coast Serra Club-In-Formation meets monthly with Mass, followed by morning tea (provided by Serra) and a short meeting. Please come and see and consider making a contribution to the encouragement and support of new and existing vocations on the Central Coast. The next meeting will be held after the 9:15am Mass celebrated by Fr Vince Casey at
St Mary MacKillop Parish 91 Sparks Road Woongarrah on 25 August. Enquiries John Smith 4384 1946. Australian Catholic Youth Festival
The ACYF is a national gathering of Catholic young people. It provides an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus, be empowered to be disciples in the world
today and encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church in Australia. This 3 day event will be held 7-9 December at Sydney Olympic Park, Showgrounds and Domain. For registrations: www.trybooking.com/PQKW For info: youthfestival.catholic.org.au Nursing Home Masses
Each month Mass and Anointing of the Sick is celebrated at our Nursing Homes by Fr Stephen Hamilton. This is in addition to the regular Communion brought to the sick by our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
(Times below may vary so check with the parish office to confirm) Bupa Nursing Home Bateau Bay is visited on the first Monday of the month at 10am. Nareen Gardens Nursing Home Bateau Bay is visited on the second Monday of the month at 10:30am. Opal Nursing Home Killarney Vale is visited on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Live Daily Mass
Mass is streamed live from our Cathedral in Waitara each day at 9:30am. Check the Diocese of Broken Bay website for details: www.dbb.org.au
Mass is also streamed each day, live, from St Mary's North Sydney through the Cathnews YouTube channel.! Australia's Premier Catholic Radio
There are three ways to listen.
Weekly email subscription at www.jcr.org.au Itunes Podcast App www.itunes.jcr.org.au Radio rhema.CC 94.9 Sundays 1pm Weekly Catholic Radio featuring Australian Bishops and Clergy; Jude Hennessy (Weekly Host); Sr Hilda Scott OSB; Bruce Downes - The Catholic Guy; Trish McCarthy; Dr Byron and Francine Pirola; Fr Dave Callaghan MGL; Peter Gilmore; Samuel Clear and Marilyn Rodriguez. |
