EVENTS
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Feast Days This Week:
St Anthony of Padua 13 June Men’s Group Join us for lunch and a yarn. Wednesday 22 June 12 noon at Diggers @ the entrance Club. We look forward to seeing you there. Enq: Lui 4388 9510. Secular Franciscans We meet on the third Thursday of the month (16 June) at 2pm in the Muldoon Room. All welcome! Enq: Sandrea Petith 0499 811 177. First Eucharist Enrichment Day We welcome the children preparing to receive their First Eucharist who will spend an Enrichment Day here at the parish next Friday 17 June from 9:30am to 2:30pm, before their Communions next weekend. The children are to wear mufti, bring morning tea and lunch, drinks, pens and pencils. During the day they will attend the 11:45am Mass with us. Please take care when driving into the carpark on this day - it will be sectioned off for the children’s safety. Thank You to our Priest ‘Minders’ We thank Fr John Hill and Fr John McSweeney for celebrating our weekday Masses with us and Fr John Sullivan OSB for celebrating the Sunday Masses in Fr Brian’s much needed absence. Fr Brian will return to his role of Parish Priest on Friday 17 June. Deacon Paul will also return from the Clergy Conference on Friday. We wish them both a relaxing and enjoyable week away. Farewell for Fr Shaju Fr Shaju (previous Assistant Priest here) is returning to India to take up the position of Vicar General of the Oblates of the Sacred Heart. We are invited to his farewell Mass on Sunday 10 July 10am at St Patrick’s Church Asquith. A parish brunch will follow. There will also be farewell dinner on Friday 15 July 6:30pm in the Fr Denis Callaghan Hall Berowra Heights. $25 per person. Please RSVP to 9456 2450 by 30 June. 10th World Meeting of Families Celebration Save the date!!! All families are invited to join with Bishop Anthony Randazzo on Sunday 26 June 2pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral Waitara in celebrating the 10th World Meeting of Families. This will be followed by food, formation, and fun games for kids. More details to come! Did you Know we have our own Social Services agency in the Diocese? It’s true! CatholicCare is 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. Feel free to visit www.catholiccaredbb.org.au or call 1800 324 924 for more information. Sesquicentenary of Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart in NSW Invitation Join us for Mass on Saturday 16 July at 10.30 am in the Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst with celebrant Bishop Michael McKenna. Following the Mass there will be a light lunch in the Cathedral Hall. Everyone is very welcome - parishioners, friends, companions and all those with a connection to the Sisters of Saint Joseph. RSVP by 13 June - needed for catering purposes to Sr Berenice Cornish rsj: Berenice.cornish@sosj.org.au or 0418 681 949. Offertory Procession Children are encouraged to take part in the Offertory Procession. Come to the Offertory Table when invited by the Acolytes. ‘How do we know Christ now?’ CTC Conference Free online conference (via zoom) This conference will focus and explore how we know the same Christ more authentically and powerfully today. It will be led by the staff of CTC from across the disciplines and use a dialogical approach with opportunities for discussion and experiential engagement. Friday 17 June 9.30am-12.30pm. Contact Dr Christopher Morris for more information: christopher.morris@ctc.edu.au or 9412 3333. Saturday Sessions with Katie This is an opportunity for anyone curious about the FertilityCare System to find out more. Presented via zoom, these sessions are a convenient way for people to gain an understanding of their fertility, all from the comfort of their home. The next session is on Saturday 28 May at 10.30am. Please RSVP katie.fullilove@bbcatholic.org.au for more details. Domestic Church Domestic Church is a movement for married Catholic couples and families who want to grow in mutual love and pursue sanctity together. The Movement provides lifelong formation in personal, marital and family spirituality. The first meeting of an initial six meetings of the Domestic Church is on Sunday 22 May at 9.30am at St Patrick’s parish, Gosford. Please email maria.and777@gmail.com if you are interested. In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop The Sisters of Saint Joseph have prepared an Australian Pilgrimage, “In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop” commencing 18 October, journeying through Victoria and South Australia, and ending at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney on 29 October. Enq: national.pilgrimage@mmp.org.au or 8912 4818. Campion College Winter Programme Registration for the Campion College Winter Programme is now open! If you know a 16–20 year old with an interest in history, literature, philosophy and theology, encourage them to sign up for our immersive four-day program from 5-8 July 2022. https://www.campion.edu.au/event/winter-program/ Engaged Encounter How prepared are you for marriage? Engaged Encounter provides you with deeper insights into each other and into married life to enrich your relationship. For further information visit our web site: www.engagedencounter.org.au New Singers & Organist Wanted The Church choirs would welcome any new members to their groups. If you would like to sing along with them at the Masses on a roster basis please contact the parish office on 4332 2216. Driveway Access You might notice we are opening the front driveway gates for weekend Masses to allow drop off for people on walkers. Pedestrians be aware it is now a shared pathway. 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 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. After the Honeymoon A program for Newlyweds. Subscribe free at www.smartloving.org/newlywed St Vincent de Paul Help Available Vinnies Support Centres are available to assist with food vouchers and other items. Call: 4322 5861 or 4353 5614. The Catholic Weekly Online Go to www.catholicweekly.com.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 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 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 |
Thank You Fr Kelly!
We would like to say a big thank you to Fr Kelly for his generous donation to our Church which has enabled us to buy four 12 foot ceiling fans. These fans will be installed shortly and be greatly appreciated in the summers to come. The sound
system upgrade will also benefit from Fr Kelly’s donation. Kids Club is Back!
Come along for fun, friends, food and faith. We are having a Movie Night! Bring your favourite pillow to lie on. All kids welcome - children 5-12 years (or younger if accompanied by a parent/
carer.) Saturday 11 June 3-5pm in the Muldoon Room. Children need to be signed in at the door. Families welcome to stay for the 5pm Mass. Please RSVP to the parish office 4332 2216 for catering purposes. 100 Club is Back!
Our first winners are:
1st Prize No 28 2nd Prize No 20 Congratulations! Parish Celebration in November
This year marks the 75th Anniversary (1947) of the founding of our parish and the 60th Anniversary (1962) of the opening of our parish church (on the same site as the original church).
To mark these two milestones, we will have a special celebration on the feast of Christ the King at the 9.30am Mass, 20th November. I will organise a committee shortly to ensure that this is a fitting celebration for our parish community. Fr Brian Apartment for Rent
We have a 2 bedroom apartment for rent at Lakesea Apartments Copnor Avenue The Entrance. Contact George Brand Real Estate 4333 4333.
More Men's Group
Join us for lunch and a yarn. Third Wednesday of the month at Diggers @ the entrance Club. We look forward to seeing you. Enquiries: Lui 4388 9510.
Secular Franciscans
We meet on the third Thursday of the month (19 May) at 2pm in the Muldoon Room. All welcome! Enq: Sandrea Petith 0499 811 177.
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
CatholicCare are seeking families to provide essential support, care and stability for children and young people affected by family breakdown, to enable them to recover and thrive. With foster carers, we can transform their lives. Please contact us on (02) 4320 7777 or visit www.catholiccaredbb.org.au/can-you-help/
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 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.
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. |
Family Group Mass & Morning Tea
All parishioners are invited to join us to celebrate our 28th Anniversary of Family Groups in the parish. Come along to our combined Morning Tea after 9:30am Mass this Sunday 12 June in the parish centre. Family Group members please bring a plate and leave it at the parish centre prior to Mass. Group Leaders are to renew their annual commitment at the Mass. If you would like to get involved in a Family Group you can talk to a Group Leader on the day or speak to the Coordinators, Anne and Des Little on 4334 1642.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in the Church from 9:30am-10:30am on all First Saturdays of the month.
Yes - You Can!
You can become a Catechist or Helper! Delight in a spiritually fulfilling mission. Our Parish children are hungry to hear the story of Jesus and the hope and joy he brings. We can give you effective training and simple lesson plans. You can start as a Helper and it will be fun! To find out more contact your Parish Coordinator Leanne on 4332 2216 at the parish office.
Morning Teas are Back!
Parish Morning Teas are hosted by the Family Groups on the second Sunday of the month after 9:30am Mass, at the canteen. All welcome!
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. 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.
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 Meditation Group
Come and share the gift of meditation. Join us Fridays from 10:30-11:30am in the Muldoon Room.
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.
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 |