EVENTS
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Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations Peter & Anne Drinan on the occasion of your 50th Wedding Anniversary 28 February 2020! Stations of the Cross are held throughout Lent after the 11:45am Mass on Fridays. Reconciliation Programme The new Reconciliation Programme begins this week with classes on Thursdays and Saturdays at 3:30pm. Walking Aids We have 2 walking frames, 1 travellator and 1 wheelchair available to anyone who has the need. Call the office on 4332 2216. Bus Conductors for Lone Drivers We are looking for volunteers to assist drivers who don’t have an offsider to assist with passengers getting on and off the bus. Minute Secretary Needed The Parish Pastoral Council is in need of a minute secretary. Can you help? Men’s Group Join us for lunch and a yarn. Third Wednesday of the month 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 at 2pm in the Muldoon Room. All welcome! Enq: Rove Varman 0411 988 394. Praisefest with Catholic Youth Broken Bay Our first Praisefest of the year will be held at MacKillop Catholic College Warnervale Friday 20 March 6-9pm. Contact youth@bbcatholic.org.au for more information. 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. Offertory Procession Children are encouraged to take part in the Offertory Procession. Come to the Offertory Table when invited by the Commentator. Car Park Warning The car park gates close half hour after Saturday/Sunday services. Be aware if locked in -the carpark reopens next morning. Giving the Gift of Faith The love you have for Our Lady of the Rosary Parish continues when you make a gift o the Church through your Will. Like the generous gifts of other parishioners, you can continue to propagate the faith with a considered bequest. Once you have provided for your family, you may like to support our church family by leaving a percentage of your estate in your Will. For more information on Wills and the Gift of Faith, please contact the parish office on 4332 2216. Thank you for your consideration. Son of God: The Daily Gospel Year A-2 Free e-book (with imprimatur) for your computer/ tablet/phone. This e-book, which may be downloaded free of charge offers the Gospel for every day of the coming Liturgical Year A-2, beginning with Advent, together with a reflection on each daily Gospel. Son of God: The Daily Gospel may be accessed at: www.catholic-thoughts.info/ebook/ 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 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 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. 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 |
Project Compassion Sunday
The readings today anticipate the coming Lenten period. Lent invites us to reflect, pray, fast and give alms. In today’s Gospel, Jesus redefines who is our “neighbour,” to include not only those with whom we are comfortable, but all of humanity - our global community.
Jesus offers a radical approach to be with others - he invites us to go further, to go above and beyond what is required; to go two miles if asked to go one mile, to give your tunic as well as your cloak. In Australia, Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign has become part of the Church's Lenten practice, offering us an opportunity to go above and beyond in our almsgiving to bring joy and hope to others. In the coming weeks we will hear stories of people who participate in Caritas Australia supported programmes. We will be inspired by the resilience of our sisters and brothers in these programmes as they face the challenges of injustice, living in extreme poverty and impacted by climate change. Through our support of Project Compassion, we seek to stand in solidarity with our neighbours as a global community. As the season of Lent approaches, we might consider, where in our own lives do we need to go further in love and compassion? The Light is On
Again this year our parish is taking part in “The Light is On,” where every Friday evening during Lent, Churches will be open for quiet time and prayer, with the Sacrament of Reconciliation available.
Our Church will be open on Fridays from 7-8pm, and you are invited to make a space to spend this time with God and to allow God’s light to enter the circumstances of your life in a new way this Lent. You are very welcome! Please take some invitation cards from the information tables and invite others also. www.thelightisonforyou.org.au Deacon Paul Simmons Here
Deacon Paul Simmons has been appointed to our Parish ministry. His expertise will further enhance our spiritual journey here in The Entrance. Deacon Paul is well-known to many as he has served in several parishes on the Central Coast. Deacon Paul will be with us from 4 March.
Children's Liturgy is Back!
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.) OLR Kids Club is Back!
Join us on Saturday 15 February for Kid’s Club as we prepare for Lent. Make new friends, play games, eat yummy snacks, learn more about Jesus and have fun! We meet in the Muldoon Room from 4-6pm, then stay on for the Children's Choir at 6pm Mass. Get Mum/ Dad or another Carer to bring you. No need to RSVP, just come along. Parent/Carer must remain present with children under 5 years. All are welcome to stay.
Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on each first Saturday of the month in the Prayer Room, from 9:30am to Benediction at 5:30pm. All welcome!
Adoration is also held on all Saturdays of Lent, June, September and Advent. Keep our Bus Going
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 Parish Bus is available for transport to the 6pm Saturday & 9:30am Sunday Masses. Contact the Parish Office on 4332 2216 to book. 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
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 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. |
Ash Wednesday & Lent
Lent begins this week from Ash Wednesday 26 February. Abstinence from meat and fasting are to be observed on this day and Good Friday. Fasting means taking only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary according to one’s needs, but solid foods between meals is not permitted. On all Fridays of Lent the law of common practice of penance is fulfilled by performing: Prayer - eg Mass, family prayer, a visit to a Church, reading the bible; Self-Denial - eg no eating sweets or dessert, giving up entertainment; helping others - eg special attention to the poor, sick, lonely.
It is to be a joyful fast of anticipation as we look forward to the celebration of Easter, so that the joys of the Resurrection may be attained with uplifted and clear minds. Each of the faithful is obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday. All of the faithful are obliged to confess their grave sins at least once a year. Masses on Ash Wednesday will be celebrated at 9am and 7pm here in our Church. Also on offer during Lent are ‘The Light is On’ for quiet time, prayer and reconciliation on Friday evenings from 7-8pm, Stations of the Cross after Masses on Fridays, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, each Saturday following 9am Mass and continuing until Benediction at 5:30pm. The Relics are Coming!
Save the date! The National Pilgrimage of the Relics of St Therese of Lisieux and her parents, Ss Zelie & Louis Martin, will be here in our Church:
Sunday 8 March 8pm to Monday 9 March at 5pm. Veneration of the Relics and devotions will take place during an overnight vigil and throughout following day. More information to follow in the coming weeks. Be sure to take advantage of this special privilege of a once in a lifetime opportunity. More 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.
Gift Centre
The Gift Centre has many gifts and devotional goods for all occasions, including Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings, First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. We also have many Bibles available including Children’s Picture Bibles, as well as Scripture study materials and educational books.
Open: Before and after the Masses Saturdays (Mass 6pm) & Sundays (Masses 8am & 9:30am) & during the week by appointment 4332 2216. Located in the Church foyer. Beauty, Truth, Goodness
Beauty Truth Goodness The Fundamentals of Catholicism is back this week. Join Father Robert Altier for his clear explanations and insights into our Catholic Faith. Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am or 7pm-8pm. All Welcome!
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. Bible Study is now on holidays. We will resume in February. Blessings Everyone! 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 Safeguarding
We the people of the Diocese of Broken Bay The Entrance Parish are committed to fostering communities of safety and care for all people, especially for children and others in the community who are vulnerable. Our commitment is underscored by our faith in Jesus Christ. National Catholic Safeguarding Standards: Leadership, monitoring & improvement Standard 1 – Committed leadership, governance and culture. The Key Elements of Standard 1:
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.
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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