EVENTS
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Grandparents Blessing
All Grandparents will receive a special blessing and acknowledgement for all they do at the 9:30am Mass this Sunday 20 October. Parish Morning Tea The Pastoral Council is hosting our Parish Morning Tea in celebration of Grandparents this Sunday 20 October after 9:30am Mass. Come along to the canteen for a cuppa and a chat. Nursing Home Mass Mass and Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at Nareen Gardens Nursing Home Bateau Bay at 11am Monday 21 October. Ladies’ Friendship & Craft Day Cancelled The Friendship Day is cancelled for Monday 28 October. Will catch up with everyone in November. Men’s Group Join us for lunch and a yarn. Wednesday 30 October 12 noon at Shelly Beach Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you there. Enquiries: Lui 4388 9510. Hospitality Help If anyone could assist with hospitality at the Parish Safeguarding Presentation on Wednesday 23 October 11-1pm, please let staff know at the office. It will simply be setting up plates of food and tidying up afterwards. Secular Franciscans We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 1pm in the Muldoon Room. All welcome! Enq: Rove Varman 0411 988 394. St Mary’s Toukley Celebrates 50 Years Save the date! This wonderful milestone will be celebrated on Saturday 30 November with Mass at 11am, followed by lunch in the Fr Fitzgerald Hall. If you have any memorabilia or stories connected with St Mary’s we’d love to hear from you 4396 4455. 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. Australian Catholic Youth Festival Join Catholic Youth Broken Bay on a pilgrimage to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in December in Perth. The ACYF is a national gathering of Catholic young people, providing opportunities to deepen relationships with Jesus, be empowered to be disciples in the world today and encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church in Australia. Go to www.bbcatholic.org.au and click on the Parish Community tab or email kelly.paget@bbcatholic.org.au The Catholic Weekly On sale now on the Church tables. $2 to the poor box please. 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 Catechist Helpers Needed! Catechist helpers are urgently needed. Please contact Leanne in the Parish Office if you may be available 4332 2216. 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 Bus Drivers Needed! If you would like to join our friendly team of parish Bus Drivers on a volunteer roster basis please call the Parish Office. (MR license required.) Leaving a Legacy Are you wondering how you can make a lasting gift to our parish? Once you have provided for your loved ones in your Will, you may like to consider leaving a meaningful and profound gift to our parish. There are many ways to leave a legacy to the Church and your Parish community by including a specific gift or a percentage of your estate in your Will. To learn more please contact our office on 4332 2216. Volunteers Needed To keep our Gift Centre running as a real service to our people we need a few more volunteers to man the shop in the church foyer, especially on Saturdays at the Vigil Mass. You can be in teams of two - husband and wife, two friends, or individuals. If you enjoy interacting with people in their journey of faith, you might consider being a volunteer. Please contact the office. Helpers Needed We need some new helpers to assist with Church cleaning on Friday mornings for a couple of hours. If you can help see Joy Delandre or office staff. Thankyou! Extraordinary Ministers Needed Extraordinary Ministers are needed to take Communion to parishioners in Killarney Court Hostel one or two Sundays a month preferably, or on weekdays. Contact the parish office on 4332 2216. 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. 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. Shop Locally! Please support the shops in the Carnival Hall building in the shopping centre. These shops support our Parish. 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 Catholic Bushwalking Club Did we meet you at the ACYF? We are waiting to hear from you. Come bushwalking and camping, on canyon and skiing trips. Apply via our website www.cbcnsw.org.au 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 |
Liturgical Reception & Solemn Mass
Bishop Anthony Randazzo will be installed as the fourth Bishop of Broken Bay on Monday 4 November at 6.45pm at The Light of Christ Centre Waitara at a special Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass. All are invited.
During the year there are three special appeals for charitable works. The next Appeal is on 2/3 November. Funds from these appeals are used to support the charitable activities of the Diocese. However, not many may be aware of the extent of these activities. They include: Confraternity for Christian Doctrine (CCD), St Lucy's School (for children with a disability), St Edmund’s School (for children with special needs), Ephpheta Centre (reaches out to deaf and hearing impaired communities).
All parishes within the Diocese need to raise money to support these works. Our assessment for this year is $36,898 which amounts to $12,299 per Appeal. Over past years our parish quota has not been met. Please help us reach it this year and support these great community activities. Remember every contribution, however small helps. Adoration
Join us each first Saturday 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.
Adoration is also held on all Saturdays of Advent, Lent, June and September. Gift Centre
The Gift Centre is now in the original Piety Stall in the Church foyer. You are now able to buy all the lovely gifts and devotional materials, in a more convenient setting. Drop by soon!
Opening Hours: Before and after the Masses Saturdays (Mass 6pm) & Sundays (Masses 8am & 9:30am) & during the week by appointment 4332 2216. Plenary Council
The National Centre for Pastoral Research has just published ‘Listen to what the Spirit is saying’, the final report of the Listening and Dialogue stage of the Plenary Council. The report captures the voices of the more than 222,000 people who shared their submissions, questions and stories of faith during the 10-month process. Access the report at: www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/resources/reports
Teach our Children about Jesus
There is always a need for more Catechists and Helpers. We teach Scripture in our four local public primary schools on a Thursday morning during school terms. If you could spare a couple of hours a week you could make all the difference in a child's life! The classes are small and very manageable. The lessons are planned for you, the children have a great workbook, and you are backed by resources and training. If you are interested in this wonderful ministry please give us a call at the parish office on 4332 2216.
Saturday Sessions with Katie
Fertility Awareness Education open to all, these sessions are ideal for single women or couples who would like to learn to chart their fertility. This free course is a wonderful way to learn in a safe and healthy environment. 1st Saturday of each month, Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills 10:30am-11:30am. Enquiries: katie.fulilove@bbcatholic.org.au
Vocations Ministry
Holy Hour for Vocations
Join our gathering for an hour of adoration, reflection, prayer and music at St Agatha’s Parish Pennant Hills on the first Friday of each month from 7-8pm. Discernment Evenings Join us once a month in order to pray, reflect and discover individual vocations or a lifetime call from God. Last Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm. For more information: 0418 522 449 or vocations.ministry@ dbb.org.au Transport to Mass
The Parish Bus is available for transport to the 6pm Saturday & 9:30am Sunday Masses. Contact the Parish Office on 4332 2216 to book.
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. Supporting God's Work
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. Safeguarding
Message
A culture of Safeguarding values compassion. ”Finally all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart and a humble mind.” (1 Peter 3:8) 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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Parish Safeguarding Presentation
The diocese seeks to ensure children and vulnerable people are provided with the fundamental right to be kept safe and respected. This right is held sacred in our Gospel, international and local laws, and within our Church policy and practice. All volunteers and those interested in learning more about Safeguarding are invited to attend. The final presentation is on Wednesday 23 October 11-1pm, in the Parish
Centre. As hosts of this presentation we are asking for a good turn out from parishioners. Please register via email safeguarding@bbcatholic.org.au or contact 02 8379 1605. Memorial Mass
All are invited to the Memorial Mass on Friday 8 November at 11:45am. During the Mass we will have the Lighting of Candles ceremony, which is an offering of prayer for our deceased relatives and friends. Enquiries to the parish office.
OLR Kids Club Night of Light
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish The Entrance
invites families to celebrate the Night of Light Thursday 31 October 5.30-7.30pm in the Muldoon Room. Celebrate the true meaning of All Hallows Eve! The feast in which we celebrate the glory of God in His Saints. Jesus is the ‘Light of the world’. * Treats and Fun * * Activities and Games * * Music, Prayers and a Candle ceremony * * Sausage sizzle, salads & refreshments for all * Dress: Wear a white item of clothing OR dress as your favourite saint. Cost: A gold coin donation per family. Please RSVP by 28th October by calling the Parish Office on 4332 2216. OLR Kids Club
Kids Club will meet again this Saturday 19 October from 4-6pm in the Muldoon Room. Our theme this month is the Rosary! Come along for Fun, Friends, Food and Faith! For children aged 5-12 years. Younger children are welcome but a parent or carer must remain present. Afternoon tea is provided. Then come along to the Parish Mass with the Children’s Choir at 6pm. (Please remember to sign your child in.)
Children's Liturgy
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. If you would like to help with Children’s Liturgy contact Alicia Klein on 0412 677 964.
(N.B. Not on during school holidays.) Beauty, Truth, Goodness
This wonderful series is on Wednesdays at 10:30am-11:30am or 7-8pm in the Muldoon Room. It is suitable for all so bring a friend! Refreshments provided.
Bible Study
Come along to our Bible Study Group. Fr Kevin conducts a short study of the next Sunday’s Gospel. We meet Tuesdays after Mass in the Muldoon Room. All are welcome! Enquiries 4332 2216.
Can You Handprint Legibly?
Can you give us an hour a week for a few weeks? Our Sacramental Registers now need to be written up by hand. A few people who can print legibly would enable us to update our registers that have been computer printed. As computer prints can be changed, we are now required to update these by hand to protect their legitimacy. With a few people this can be completed over a few weeks. Time at your convenience. Please call the office on 4332 2216.
SVDP Youth Conference
Wyong Region SVdP Youth Conference is an exciting new Youth Initiative. Our youth representatives Teaghan and Kealey Pugsley are the President and Secretary of the newly established SVdP Youth Conference for our region, meeting in The Entrance. Any young person interested in joining the SVdP Youth Conference please contact the parish office on 4332 2216 and one of our representatives will be in touch. The Youth Conference members will seek to live their faith loving and committing themselves to those in need in our neighbourhood.
St Joseph's Workshop
St Joseph’s Workshop is at 18 Dignity Crescent off Mann’s Road West Gosford. Hours are 7am to 12 noon Monday to Friday. We are always looking for help with our projects. For example, making wooden items to sell and generate funds to help St Vincent de Paul in the vital work they do. If you feel moved to join our happy and productive team, we will welcome you aboard. If you have skills great, if not, we would love to teach you. Work done willingly is service, work done lovingly is Christlike. Come and see. For details ring Charles on 0451 445 886.
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.
No woman should ever feel that she is cornered, or that there are no options left for her except to terminate her pregnancy. Lack of support and education, alongside continual bombardment by the media, instils fear - that an unexpected pregnancy is ‘the end’. But we believe everyone is entitled to support, respect and compassionate care. 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 Help a Child feel Safe, Happy & Secure
There are children in our community who have been through experiences few of us could begin to fathom and who, without our help, will go through a childhood without the love and support of a family. CatholicCare Broken Bay is looking for everyday families who might consider taking a child or young person into their home - to love and support them, whether for one or two nights, a few weeks, months, or long term. This just might be you. If you have room in your heart and space in your home contact one of our team at CatholicCare Foster Care 4320 7700, catholicarefostercare@dbb.org.au or www.catholiccaredbb.org.au or come to an Information Evening Wednesday 28 February 6pm 1/32 Central Coast Highway West Gosford.
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