EVENTS
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Blessings!
Congratulations & Blessings to Mary Evans & Lui Bruni on receiving a Papal Blessing for 20 Years Service as Catechists! Congratulations! Congratulations Year 6 Students who are celebrating their End of Primary School Years with a Graduation Mass here on Thursday 12 December at 6pm! Parish Morning Tea The Simply the Best Family Group is hosting our Parish Morning Tea next Sunday 15 December 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 Bupa Nursing Home Bateau Bay on Monday 9 December at 11am. 2nd Rite of Reconciliation Friday 20 December 6pm. Many visiting Priests will be assisting with Confessions. Christmas Ministry Roster Availability Please advise the office of your availability for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses. Divine Retreat Centre December Events Advent Retreat Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 December with Fr. Roni George VC & Fr. Joby George VC. Live-in, accommodation and food provided. One Day Worship Pilgrimage Sunday 29 December with praise and worship, preaching of the Word, Eucharistic Adoration, Way of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Holy Mass. For bookings: 0468 486 782, drcretreatrego@gmail.com 160 Hensons Road Somersby. www.divineretreatcentre.org.au www.facebook.com/divineretreatcentersomersby The Kingdom of God is Within You Retreat Catholic Charismatic Renewal is offering this Retreat 18/19 January 2020 at St Agatha’s Primary School Hall 7 Trebor St Pennant Hills. $50 includes morning/afternoon teas and lunch. Enquiries: 9810 2499 ccrnsw.org.au email@ccrnsw.org.au Walk the Camino! Two Catholic Mission Pilgrimages 2020. Small group led by an experienced guide. Ph: Sr Veronica Rosier OP 0451 387 906 or www.catholicmission.org.au/camino2020 Parol-Making & Traditional Filipino Dessert Competitions Parol is a Filipino word for Christmas Star Lantern. You are invited to share your creative talents and join the Parol-Making Contest and the Traditional Filipino Dessert Competition at the Launch of Christmas Novena Masses in Waitara on Saturday 14 December. Starts with a 7pm Mass at Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, with Bishop Anthony Randazzo as main celebrant, followed by a program at the Light of Christ Centre, 23 Yardley Avenue Waitara. Men’s Group Join us for lunch and a yarn. Third Wednesday of the month 12 noon at Shelly Beach Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you there. Enquiries: Lui 4388 9510. 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. 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/ 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. 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. 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 |
Adoration - All Saturdays of Advent
Seeking peace and quiet during the hustle and bustle of Advent? Adoration is a good way to prepare for Christ’s return. The act of coming to adore the Lord in the Eucharist echoes preparation of coming to adore the Lord at the nativity and his second coming. It gives us a chance to prepare and be at peace, which is the whole focus of Advent itself. Adoration is held on each Saturday of Advent in the Prayer Room, from 9:30am to Benediction at 5:30pm. All welcome!
Rosa Mystica Hour of Grace
The Hour of Grace will be held on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception this Monday 9 December from 12-1pm with Rosary, Exposition and Benediction.
The Blessed Virgin promised that whatever a person asked her for during this Hour of Grace (even in impossible cases) it would be granted to them, if it were in accordance with the will of the eternal Father. “With this exercise one will receive numerous spiritual and bodily graces. Our Lord, my Divine Son Jesus, will be abundantly merciful so long as good men go on praying for their fellow men.” Christmas Mass & Confession Times
Second Rite of Reconciliation Friday 20 December 6pm
Reconciliations Saturday 21 December 9:30am-10am and 5pm-5:30pm Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December Carols 4:30pm, Children’s Mass 5pm, Christmas Vigil Mass 7pm, Carols 11:30pm, followed by Midnight Mass Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December Midnight Mass 12am, Morning Masses 8am and 9:30am. (No Mass Christmas Night) Gift Centre
The Gift Centre is located in the original Piety Stall in the Church foyer. We have lovely gifts and devotional materials for sale. (Please Note: EFTPOS is no longer available due to high bank fees.)
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 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
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.
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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St Vincent de Paul Appeal Thanks
Thank you for your donations to the Vinnies Appeal. Any further envelopes may be added to this week’s collections. The Christmas Tree is decorated with food donation cards and baskets are at the doors of the Church for your donations. As in previous years a donation box is in front of the Christmas Tree for a special collection towards a gift card for the children of families assisted by The Entrance Conference of St Vinnies. These donations will need to be in by next Sunday 15 December. We thank you sincerely for your support.
OLR Kids Club Christmas Party
You’re invited! We’re having a party to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday! Saturday 7 December 4-6pm in the Muldoon Room. Come along to join in the fun! At this Kids Club meeting, we’ll be listening to the Christmas story, decorating & eating cookies, enjoying birthday cake, making Christmas cards and more! No need to RSVP, just come along. *Children under the age of 5 must have a parent/carer remain present. All children MUST be signed in and out. All parents/carers are welcome to stay. For more info, call the Parish Office on 4332 2216.
Keep our Bus Going - URGENT!
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. 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. 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.) Beauty, Truth, Goodness
This will be our last week until 15 January. A Merry and Holy Christmas to All!
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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