EVENTS
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Happy Anniversary
Congratulations Caesar & Tina Cescon on the occasion of your 61st Wedding Anniversary! Feast Days This Week St John Bosco 31 January The Presentation of the Lord 2 February St Agatha 5 February Readers and Commentators Needed We need more Readers and Commentators for the Masses, especially the 8am and 9:30am Masses. If you can read with a clear voice and project it well, we would love to hear from you. Call the parish office on 4332 2216. Divine Retreat Centre The Divine Retreat Centre offers a variety of programmes each month including One-Day Pilgrimages, Divine Mercy Fridays, Inner Healing Weekend Retreats and Divine Youth Ministry. Located at 160 Hensons Road Somersby. For more information and bookings contact 4372 1598, drcsydney@gmail.com or www.divineretreatcentre.org Cana Marriage Formation A program for married Catholic couples that integrates spiritual formation and individual counselling to help spouses fulfill their call to holiness through the sacrament of marriage. Contact: St Joseph's Baulkham Hills 33 Barina Downs Drive Norwest, 0401 743 089, houda.jilwan@gmail.com or canamarriageformation.com.au CatholicCare Family Connect & Support Service 1800 066 757 For help to maintain a positive family environment. Do Not Leave Your Car in the Carpark The car park gates are locked after Saturday/Sunday services until next morning. Theft Warning There have been two occasions of theft in past years. Please keep your bags in front of you and take them to Communion with you. Shop Locally Please support the shops in the Carnival Hall building in the shopping precinct. These shops support our parish. CatholicCare Psychologist now available. Call 1800 324 924 or visit www.catholiccaredbb.org.au. Catholic Engaged Encounter Got your Wedding plans under control? How prepared are you for marriage? Go to: www.engagedencounter.org.au After the Honeymoon A program for Newlyweds. Subscribe free at www.smartloving.org/newlywed St Vincent de Paul Help Available Vinnies Support Centres are still available to assist with food vouchers and other items. We are still taking calls: 4322 5861 or 4353 5614. The Catholic Weekly Online Go to www.catholicweekly.com.au Divine Retreat Centre For Retreats, Youth Ministry, Couples Growth Weekends, Divine Mercy Fridays, Pilgrimages and more see www.divineretreatcentre.org.au New BBNews Newsletter BBNews is a fortnightly newsletter with stories from across the Diocese. Complementing the quarterly Broken Bay News magazine, BBNews will highlight the activity and stories of the Church in Broken Bay and beyond. Subscribe on the website https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/news-events/bbnews/bbnews-subscription Welcome New Parishioners If you are new to our parish please contact us at the office so we can send you a welcome pack with all our parish information! 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. SMARTLoving Engaged Online Catholic Marriage Preparation available anywhere, anytime. Www.SmartLoving.org/Engaged Natural Fertility Awareness Are you wondering how you can find out more about your reproductive health during these times of isolation and social distancing? Billings LIFE has the answer!! Why not learn how to track your fertility using Fertility Pinpoint™- it’s more than an App! It is an online service that provides you with your own personal accredited Billings Ovulation Method® tutor who can help you learn how to track your unique cycles and recognise your fertility and infertility on a daily basis – all remotely and safely. It’s the healthy alternative. For more information go to: www.fertilitypinpoint.com A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence The Broken Bay Domestic Violence Booklet: A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence has been refreshed including a message from Bishop Anthony Randazzo who reminds us that “Through this, may we together become better educated so as to work against the various personal and social factors that contribute to all forms of abuse within our homes.” View and download the booklet from: https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/parish-community/catholic-life-faith-formation/social-justice/domestic-violence Memory Innovations Centre Programs focus on having fun, connecting with others and stimulating your brain. Cooking, exercise, dance, art and mind exercise programs available. Visit us for a free trial session in Waitara or join our online programs – open to all in the Diocese! Call Jessica on (02) 9481 2659 or visit www.catholiccaredbb.org.au/mic Offertory Procession - SUSPENDED Children are encouraged to take part in the Offertory Procession. Come to the Offertory Table when invited by the Commentator. Natural Fertility Awareness Did you know a woman’s health is often reflected in her fertility? Learn The Billings Ovulation Method® to manage your fertility naturally and monitor your reproductive health. Accredited Billing Teachers are available to assist you throughout Australia. For further information ring Billings LIFE on 1800 335 860 or visit www.billings.life Catholic Engaged Encounter Engaged Encounter marriage preparation programme provides you with deeper insights into each other and into married life. Go to www.engagedencounter.org.au Be a Volunteer Out There Palms Australia volunteers immerse themselves in overseas communities. Contact Palms on 02 9560 5333 or go to www.palms.org.au/volunteer Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends Relationship enrichment for married couples at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre Varroville NSW. Bookings online at www.wwme.org.au or Adrian and Janet Sullivan on 0490 774 419 or adrian.janet1@bigpond.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 for more info. 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 |
Apartments & Villa for Rent
We have 2 bedroom apartments and a 3 bedroom villa for rent at Lakesea Apartments Copnor Avenue The Entrance. Contact George Brand Real Estate 4333 4333.
More Help! - the Altar Society
The Altar Society is always in need of able-bodied persons (male or female) to help with Church cleaning on Friday mornings for an hour or less. It’s on a roster basis of teams of four, so not a huge commitment. No vacuuming, just sanitising of pews, dusting and cleaning of Altar and sweeping up of leaves around entry doors to the Church. Please leave your name and number at the parish office. Many thanks.
CatholicCare - Supporting Parishioners
We are here to help and offer many services for people in need including emergency relief financial supports, homelessness and housing assistance, domestic violence support, counselling including financial counselling, disability and seniors supports and more. Call 1800 324 924 or visit www.catholiccaredbb.org.au for more information.
Foster Care Campaign
Children and young people are suffering. Do you have a spare bedroom and time to help? To see if you may be eligible to Foster Care go to ww.fostering.org.au
Kids Club CANCELLED
Kids Club has had to be cancelled this month due to the lockdown extension. We hope to be able to see you all for our get-together (not too close) in August. For more info call the Parish Office on 4332 2216.
Children's Liturgy SUSPENDED
Our Children’s Liturgy is held during Sunday 9.30am Mass, with lots of kids coming along to hear the Gospel at their level and have fun doing activities. We’d love to meet you too, so come along next time and make some new friends. All children aged 3-12 are welcome. Parents welcome too! If you would like to help with Children’s Liturgy contact Alicia Klein on
0412 677 964. (N.B. Not on during school holidays.) The Parish Bus is Back!
The Parish Bus is available for transport to the 5pm Saturday & 9:30am Sunday Masses. Contact the Parish Office on 4332 2216 to book.
Our bus plays an important role in our Parish life - but we cant’ keep it going without several more drivers. Please consider joining our roster of drivers to enable this service to continue and keep the bus rolling. (Light Rigid license required.) The Catholic Weekly
The Weekly is a quality Catholic newspaper. Please support the St Vincent de Paul Society by buying your copy of The Catholic Weekly and placing $2 in the poor boxes. Please also support Vinnies by your donations to the poor as well. All donations are very much appreciated.
Diamond Women's Support
Diamond Women's Support is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to provide help and support to women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy.
If you are pregnant, or think you might be and want to talk, give us a call. We can give you and your family support and help for free. Call us on 4399 7099. www.diamondpregnancy.com Accessibility to our Church
We are pleased to provide wheelchair access to parishioners and visitors to our Church, Parish Centre and toilets, as well as designated disabled parking spots in our carpark.
The Church and Parish Centre are equipped with a Hearing Loop for those with hearing aids. The Church also has a big screen with large print of the hymns and responses, for those unable to read small print. St Joseph's Workshop
St Joseph’s Workshop Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers 7am to 12noon one or more days per week, making timber furniture for welfare and sale. Training given. Contact Bob Monday to Friday on 4323 9013 to arrange a visit to the workshop at 18 Dignity Crescent West Gosford. |
Be a Witness in 2022!
If you have ever thought about becoming involved in Special Religious Education (SRE) then now is the time to make a move. We are gearing up for the beginning of the new school year and we need more volunteers. The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) office is taking enrolments for new people to be trained for this dynamic ministry. An induction course is on offer which will equip you with the basics of teaching our Catholic children in the state schools. The course will be held on Mondays from 14 February, 10-12:30pm, on subjects such as lesson planning and classroom management, with handouts emailed to you in advance. You will receive lots of support and will not be expected to run a class on your own. For enquiries contact Alison Newell on 0424 737 911 or your Parish Catechist Coordinator Leanne, via the Parish Office on 4332 2216.
Marriage Tribunal
Marriage breakdown is a traumatic experience for all those concerned. The Church reaches out in support of those who are divorced, while upholding the permanence of a true Christian marriage. The Broken Bay Office of the Tribunal
extends an invitation to any divorced person who would like to talk about the annulment process. You can be assured that your privacy will be respected. Should you choose to apply for an annulment, you will be guided and supported through the process. For further information please phone the Tribunal Office on 02 9307 8309 or email tribunal@bbcatholic.org.au Check-In Methods
Please use the QR Code to check in with your phones or present your personal QR Code for scanning by staff or marshalls upon entering. If you do not have either of these we will take your details electronically. A mask must be worn. If you have cold or flu symptoms do not enter the premises and contact your doctor. (Public Health orders.)
Gift Centre
The Gift Centre is open each weekend before and after the 5pm Saturday and 9:30am Sunday Masses. You will find us in the foyer of the Church. For any enquiries or purchases during the week please call the parish office on 4332 2216.
If you could help in the Gift Centre, please let us know at the office. Supporting God's Work in my Parish
We thank you for your support of regular Giving, which can be made via the collection boxes at the doors, in person at the parish office, monthly on credit card, electronic funds transfer, or through direct debit arrangement. Electronically, there are several ways in which you can contribute but some incur higher fees than others. Transfer directly into our accounts incurs no fees and saves the parish. You may also like to consider a bequest to the parish in your will. Your generosity can have a huge impact on our parish’s future.
Enquiries to the parish office 4332 2216. Mass at Home
If unable to attend Mass in person you may like to watch Mass livestreamed from our Cathedral on Sunday mornings at 9:30am, as well as weekdays at 7am. Go to www.youtube.com/user/cathnews
Mass For You at Home is broadcast on Channel 10 at 6am on Sundays and is available at www.youtube.com/c/MassforYouatHome Joseph House
Are you a young man seeking to hear God’s voice and discover his plan for your life? Do you know any young men who might benefit from living in Joseph House? The responsibility of nurturing strong vocations lies with each and every one of us. Bishop Anthony looks to all members of the community of the Church of Broken Bay to be the ambassadors of Joseph House, to inspire young men you may know to consider seriously reflecting on God’s call for their life. He looks to each one of us to be partners in the mission of the Church to build a vocational culture, so that our young people might discover the divine purpose of their lives.
For more information about Joseph House, a newly established house of discernment for young men, visit bbcatholic.org.au/josephhouse 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.
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