Bridgeside Bulletin

The weekly bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church 33 Lake Street, Forster St Mary, Star of the Sea Church
Cnr Kent & Peel Streets, Tuncurry

Proclaiming Christ to the communities of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts

Sunday 6th October, 2013 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Parish
Fr Andrew Doohan (Parish Priest) Mr Greg Byrne (Pastoral Associate) Mrs Sharon Fowle (Administration) Sr Kathryn McCabe (Aboriginal Catholic Ministry) The Parish Office is at the rear of the Parish Hall and is staffed on Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm. 33 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 67, Forster NSW 2428 P: (02) 6554 6304 F: (02) 6554 6425 E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.com or fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com (Fr Andrew) W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au Weddings are celebrated by arrangement and with at least three (and preferably more) months notice. Please contact Fr Andrew for more details, or visit the Parish website. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed every Wednesday in the Forster church commencing at 11:15am, and is followed at 12pm by a light lunch in the Parish Hall. Evening Prayer & Benediction will next be celebrated on Sunday 6th October in the Tuncurry church commencing at 5:30pm. All welcome. Collection of Foodstuffs for Homebase will next take place on Sunday 6th October. Items can be placed in the baskets in the churches on that day. Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bulletin can be sent to the Parish Office or Fr Andrew, preferably by email or written note, by midday on Thursday. Find the Parish on Facebook

Holy Name Parish School (K-6)

Mr Mark Mowbray (Principal) 41 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 243, Forster NSW 2428 P: (02) 6554 6504 F: (02) 6554 8895 E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au

THE BLESSING OF THE FISHING FLEET

This year marks the 50th ANNIVERSARY of our Blessing of the Fleet festivities. After 9am Mass today we will process down to the Lake where Fr Andrew will bless all boats. This will immediately be followed by a BBQ in John Wright Park to which everyone is welcome. BYO chairs, blankets and drinks. Fish, sausages and bread all provided and lovingly cooked.

Reconciliation is available on Saturday mornings at Tuncurry from 8:30am until the beginning of the 9am Mass, on Saturday afternoons at Forster from 4:45pm until 5:15pm, or other times by contacting Fr Andrew. Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays, either during any of our Sunday Masses or after the 9am Mass. The next Baptismal Preparation meeting will take place in the Parish Halls meeting rooms on Monday 14th October commencing at 7pm. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website. Holy Hour is observed each Tuesday afternoon in the Tuncurry Church from 3:30pm until the beginning of Mass at 4:30pm.

IN YOUR CHARITY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Those recently deceased: Margaret Wilkes Those whose anniversaries occur about now: Albert Noonan, Sean DArcy, Alan Rodriquez, Peter Craig. All those in our community who are sick.

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

With just five weeks remaining until the 2013 Parish Pastoral Assembly, it is perhaps timely to revisit the purpose of these Assemblies in the life of the Parish. Over the coming weeks, in the lead up to the Assembly, I will include a little more commentary on the Assembly and its processes in Bridgeside Bulletin. The Role of the Parish Pastoral Assembly The first things to be acknowledged is the relationship between the Parish Pastoral Assembly and the Parish Pastoral Council. The role of the Parish Pastoral Assembly in the pastoral planning process is simply to receive the draft Parish Pastoral Plan that has been prepared by the Parish Pastoral Council, and then to accept, reject or modify that draft Pastoral Plan. It is not the role of the Assembly to draft a Pastoral Plan, nor to propose items for inclusion in the Pastoral Plan (which is why proposals from the floor of the Assembly are not permitted). The Assembly has the ability to approve (or reject) a Pastoral Plan, but not to formulate a Pastoral Plan. The Parish Pastoral Assembly is also the forum that elects the membership of the Parish Pastoral Council, the body that has primary responsibility for preparing and overseeing the implementation of a Parish Pastoral Plan. The Role of the Parish Pastoral Council The Parish Pastoral Council is one of the consultative and advisory bodies that assist me in my role as the Parish Priest of Forster Tuncurry. In particular, the Pastoral Council has a lead role in the ongoing pastoral planning process that helps the Parish maintain a focus on the important issues that it faces, and will continue to face into the future. The Pastoral Council is, therefore, the visionary body that consults, explores and discerns the priorities that the Parish should embrace, and then formulates those priorities into the formal Parish Pastoral Plan which is to be considered at the Parish Pastoral Assembly. Next week I will explore the reason why the significance of a Parish Pastoral Plan, and why it is important for the Parish to engage in the process of developing such a Plan. If anyone has a specific question about the Parish Pastoral Assembly, and associated, please do not hesitate to contact me. Until next week Fr Andrew

THE PARISH DIARY(for the week ahead)

Today (6/10) AM Celebrations in John Wright Park after the 9am Mass for the Blessing of the Fleet Solemn Evening Prayer & Benediction @ Tuncurry Morning Prayer @ Forster Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914) Anointing Mass @ GLAICA House Holy Hour @ Tuncurry Mass @ Tuncurry No Evening Meditation Mass @ Forster menALIVE Morning Group @ Forster Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ Forster Finance Committee meeting @ Forster Mass @ Forster Fr Andrew to Newcastle for meeting of Diocesan Liturgy Council Mass @ Forster Reconciliation @ Tuncurry Mass @ Tuncurry Praying as Jesus Taught Us seminar @ Forster Reconciliation @ Forster (until 5:15pm) Mass @ Tuncurry Mass @ Tuncurry Mass @ Tuncurry

5:30pm

Mon (7/10)

9am

Tue (8/10)

9am 11am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm

Wed (9/10)

9am 9:30am 11:15am 5:30pm

Thu (10/10)

9am PM

Fri (11/10) Sat (12/10)

9:30am 8:30am 9am 10am 4:45pm 6pm

Sun (13/10)

7am 9am

PRAYING AS JESUS TAUGHT US

A seminar exploring The Lords Prayer in more depth will be held on Saturday 12th October from 10am in the Parish Office Meeting Room. All welcome.

ECONFERENCE ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

FURNITURE REQUIRED
Sr Kathryn needs a single bed, chest of drawer, wardrobe, table and chairs. If you can assist please call 6554 6470.

The 9th National eConference will be held on Wednesday 16th October dealing with the Gospel of St John. Speakers are Fr Francis Moloney and Rev. Dorothy Lee. These Conferences are always well presented, very informative and enriching for our faith. The Conference may be attended in our Hall from 10:15am till 2:30pm. BYO Lunch; Tea & Coffee provided. Please RSVP to the Parish Office.

OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU

St Vincent de Paul Society invites you to join us in service to the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community by giving just a few hours of your time per week as a Volunteer/Conference Member. Please speak to Fr. Andrew or call Central Council on (02) 4967 6277 and join us in making a difference.

EXPLORING THE SEASONS OF GRIEF

Seasons for Growth is a small group program for Adults wishing to explore personal grief issues. Using the metaphor of the changing seasons, participants in this 4 week program will explore the impact of change & loss on the Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social & Spiritual dimensions of their lives. This program will be offered in the Parish Hall on Thursday 31st October, and 7th, 14th & 21st November from 10am1pm. Bookings are essential and can be made by telephoning 4979 1355.

RCIA INSERVICE DAY

RCIA Inservice Day will be held on Saturday 12th October 2013 at Corcoran Centre Morpeth. The day is for all RCIA parish teams. If RCIA is not happening in your parish please consider organising for some parishioners to attend the day. There is no cost involved, just bring your own lunch! The day will begin with registration at 9:30am and will be concluded by 3pm. RSVP is Wednesday 9 October; please phone Loretto on 4933 7425 for more information.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN THE PARISH

Secular Franciscan Fraternity The Secular Franciscans will next meet on Wednesday 6th November October, coming together for Mass at 9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then the meeting 10am to 12pm. The menALIVE Groups The morning group will next meet on Wednesday 9th October after the 9am Mass, while the evening group will next meet on Thursday 31st October at 7:30pm. Maintenance & Gardening Group The next mow will be on Thursday 17th October, starting at Tuncurry at 8am and then on to Forster, followed by a cuppa. Contact Howard 6557 6826. Singing Practice The Singing Group is currently enjoying a well earned break, and will resume on Tuesday 8th October.

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL

The Australian Catholic Youth Festival hopes to be the largest gathering of Australian Catholic Youth since Sydney World Youth Day in 2008. Our diocese is sending a contingent of young people to this event to take place from 5th to 7th December, and invites all interested young people from year 9 to the age of 25 to share in this amazing experience. For more information, mn.catholic.org.au contact youthministry@

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

An election for ordinary members of the Parish Pastoral Council will occur on Sunday 10th November. Nominations, in writing, should be received by the Parish Office not later than Friday 18th October.

MULTI-CULTURAL LUNCH
The Parish Team are in the initial stages of planning a multi-cultural lunch. Tables would display national food from various countries and parishioners would be invited to sample such food. The Team are looking for interested parishioners who might like to be involved in this event. A representative from Parish Team will speak at Sunday Masses next week.

FLOWER ROSTER
We are in urgent need of helpers for the flower decorations in Tuncurry Church. Please phone the Parish Office on 6554 6304 if you are available to assist.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES ROSTERS

New rosters for October and November are available from the rear of the churches.

RELATIONSHIPS CONFERENCE
Is your family important to you? Is your marriage important to you? How can you be happy, contented, fulfilled and successful in your relationship? The Combined Churches Mens Breakfast Committee is hosting this one day conference on Saturday 19th October at Club Forster with a men only session from 3pm to 5pm, and a 7pm to 8:30pm session open to couples. The cost of the full conference is $40, with a pensioner or student concession at $30 (cost includes a partner for the evening session). The evening session is $15 per person. Tickets are available from the Parish Office, Radio Rhema, Words and Wares Bookstore, and the Club Forster reception desk. Tickets are also available at the door on the day. For more information contact Geff Bishell (0412 681 700) or Graeme Bingham (6553 8272).

VOLUNTEERS WANTED OLYMPICS IN NEWCASTLE

FOR

THE

SPECIAL

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is proud to be a Gold Member Business Club partner for the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games to be held in Newcastle between 30th November and 7th December, 2013. The Games are a special project that can only exist due the commitment, enthusiasm and energy of people who choose to take a little time from their busy lives to make the world a better place. Volunteers are still being sought to help with the organisation of these Special Olympics and you can learn more on the Games website specialolympicsasia pacgames2013.com

MASS OF ST FRANCIS
Holy, Holy, Holy The introduction of this new musical setting, entitled the Mass of St Francis, is going well, and provides not only a second option for our Parish celebrations, but will make us familiar with the setting that is often used at Diocesan celebrations. The new setting will be introduced bit by bit over the coming weeks, and I would ask for your forbearance as we introduce this to our Parish celebrations. Fr Andrew

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

Lamb of God

Text: Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal 2010, ICEL; Music: 2010, Paul Taylor. All rights reserved. Used with permission Australian Agent Word of Life International. Licence No. 195E.

OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE PARISH

Theology on Tap The next Theology on Tap session will be held on Monday 7th October at the Kent Hotel in Hamilton commencing at 6:30pm. The guest speaker will be Steph Unger, a singer/songwriter and teacher from Brisbane with a passion for engaging youth in their faith and liturgy. Visit the Theology on Tap page on the Diocesan website for more information. Expo for Carers Hunter New England Local Health District Hunter Carer Support Service invites carers, families, health professionals, service providers, teachers/assistants and the general public to the FREE "2013 Expo for Carers". Expo starts at 9:30am on Thursday 10th October at Newcastle Panthers. The expo provides a variety of resources and information to aid and support family carers in their caring role. For more information contact Hunter Carer Support Service by phone (4921 4895) or email (educare-admin@ hnehealth.nsw.gov.au). Mental Health Week Forum CatholicCare, along with the Social Justice Council, is holding a Mental Health Week Forum on Thursday 10th October at 9:30am. The Forum will take place in the Victor Peters Suite, 843 Hunter Street, Newcastle West. The speakers on the day are Roger Peters PhD, Liz Newton, Owen Craigie and Tanya Russell. All are welcome. For more information contact Lorrain Checketts by phone (4979 1290) or email (lchecketts@ catholiccare.org.au). Silent Weekend Retreat Grace: Gods self-giving is a silent weekend retreat to be held at St Josephs Convent, Lochinvar on the weekend commencing Friday 11th October. The cost is $175 which covers full residential accommodation and meals. Single-room accommodation, linen supplied and share bathrooms. For more information contact Carmel Moore 0412 122 297 or carmel.moore@ssjl. org.au Riverlights Multicultural Festival The festival, an iconic and vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, will be held at Maitland Heritage Mall and Riverwalk on Saturday 12th October at 4pm. Volunteers are also being sought to work at the festival. Please call (4934 9835) or email (riverlight @maitland.nsw.gov.au) to help make this fantastic community festival happen. Artes Christi presents The Wiz! Dont miss this fantastic Jazz/Soul musical based on The Wizard of Oz which will be staged at the Semour

Centre this October in support of the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Its great fun for all the family and features a cast/orchestra of 100+ people, including Les Miserables star Kelly Hoskin as Dorothy, Catholic singer-songwriter Gary Pinto as The Wizard, footballer/entertainer Jason Stevens as The Lion & The Voice singer Carmen Smith as Glinda. Performances will be staged on 12th October (3pm & 8pm), 17th October (8pm), 18th October (8pm), 19th October (1pm & 5pm). Tickets from $35: phone 9351 7940 or www.theword.org.au. Catalyst for Renewal Dinner All are invited to attend a dinner with Peter Joseph AM on Friday 25th October at 7pm at Villa Maria Parish Hall, cnr Mary St and Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill. Peter Joseph is a merchant banker and has had a long and successful business career. His talk is titled Moral courage? Or more of the same? The cost is $50 per person for a delicious two course meal. RSVP or more information by email (catalyst-for-renewal @tpg.com.au) Mater Graduate Nurses Annual Reunion The Sixty Seventh Annual Reunion for Mater Graduate Nurses will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton on Sunday 10th November. Mass is at 9:30am followed by lunch. Please notify Christine Brown (4991 1879) or Colleen Canny (4932 7611) for luncheon bookings at the Victor Peters Suite. Cursillo VII World Encounter The World Body of Cursillos in Christianity (OMCC) will be hosting this event here in Australia for the first time. For more local Cursillistas, this will be a once in a lifetime event between Wednesday 20th November and Sunday 24th November at St Leos University College, Brisbane. Registration for the Encounter is essential and forms are available in this diocese from the local secretariat or John Andrews via email (john.andrews7p@bigpond.com) or phone (4945 3428). The New Evangelisation What is it and what difference does it make? Fathers Maurice Nutt and John Fahey-Guerra, from the United States, will be conducting a Summer School at St Clements Retreat Centre, Galong, NSW, from 17th 24th January 2014. Maurice and John bring their enthusiasm and expertise to these questions and we can bring our questions and understanding. Phone 02 6380 5222 or email info@stclement.com.au for details.

Ministers this Weekend... 6pm Tuncurry

...of the Word Geraldine Mullin Valarie Ross Elizabeth Sciacca Tony Knight Chris Matuszny Mary Greig Margaret Clack Judith Shand Anne Hartman

...of Communion Jeanette Goodacre, Frank Hayman, Lou Hope, Kathryn McCabe, Robyn Milligan, Carolyn Olliffe, Margaret Smith, Maureen Stevens, Glen Strong Cushla Drake, Graham Griffiths, Cecile Malone, Alex Matuszny, Mark Mowbray, Edna Tucker Josi Beech, Greg Byrne, Lauranne Byrne, Robert Moran, Michael Power, Afra van Boxtel, Maureen Visser, Tony Visser, Genevieve WIlliamson

7am Tuncurry

9am Tuncurry (this week only)

Please note: The above information reflects the rosters as originally issued, and doesnt take account of any swaps that may have been organised between individuals.

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS AVAILABLE

The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and Catholic Weekly (Sydney) newspapers are available at the rear of the churches at a cost of $2 each.

PARISH INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP

To request prayers for someone in need of prayer please contact Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving your name and contact details. Bob can also help you if youre interested in becoming part of this important ministry within the Parish.

HOSPITAL & HOME VISITS

Because of the restrictions imposed by Australias Privacy Laws, the Parish relies on family and friends to inform us about those who are unwell in our community. If you know of anyone needing a visit or Communion in hospital or at home please contact Fr Andrew or the Parish Office.

COMMUNION TO SICK & HOUSEBOUND

We are in need of Ministers of Communion of the Blessed Sacrament to housebound people in our outlying areas (Pacific Palms/Hallidays Point). If you live in this area and are able to assist in this way please contact Greg Byrne at the office 6554 6304.

HYMN FOR THE BLESSING OF THE FLEET

The Star of the Sea You never crossed waters or slept in a boat but sailors who struggled to keep ships afloat, turned to you Mary and asked you to be a light on their journeys the Star of the sea. Ref: Ave Maria, Star of the sea, guide me to Jesus, show him to me. Ave Maria, Star of the sea, guide me to Jesus show him to me. The church like the boat of St Peter goes forth to bring the good news to the south or the north, some times we worry way out on the deep is Jesus still with us, is Jesus asleep? Mary, we go on our journey of life, its highs and its lows and its joys and its strife, all that we ask when our journeys are done is to share in the glory of your blessed Son. Words and music by our own Paul Geraghty, and was written to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Blessing of the Fleet.

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers (i.e. employee, contractor or subcontractor, employee of contractor or subcontractor, employee of labour hire company, outworker, apprentice or trainee work experience student and volunteer), visitors and the public in workplaces and also the health and safety of those who may be affected by its operations. In securing workplace health and safety, the Diocese promises to pursue best practice in Work Health and Safety (WHS), fulfil its statutory duties with regard to WHS and through continual improvement strive to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace. If you become aware of any hazard on parish property, or suffer an incident or injury while on parish property, you are asked to let Fr Andrew or the Parish Office know as soon as possible in order that the appropriate steps can be taken. If there is any matter concerning Work Health & Safety that you wish to raise or have considered by the Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate person.

OUR LITURGY TODAY

Responsorial Psalm Response: Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting. Some sailed to the sea in ships to trade on the mighty waters. These men have seen the Lords deeds, the wonders he does in the deep. For he spoke; he summoned the gale, tossing the waves of the sea up to heaven and back into the deep; their soul melted away in their distress. Then they cried to the Lord in their need and he rescued them from their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper: all the waves of the sea were hushed. They rejoiced because of the calm and he led them to the haven they desired. Let them thank the Lord for his love, the wonders he does for men. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! A star shall come out of Jacob, and a sceptre shall rise out of Israel Alleluia! Today

SCRIPTURE READINGS
Wisdom 14:1-7 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 1:26-38 Jonah 1:12:1, 11 Luke 10:25-37 Jonah 3:1-10 Luke 10:38-42 Jonah 4:1-11 Luke 11:1-4 Malachi 3:13-20 Luke 11:5-13 Joel 1:13-15, 2:1-2 Luke 11:15-26 Joel 4:12-21 Luke 11:27-28 2 Kings 5:14-17 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

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RECEIVING COMMUNION
So that we might receive Communion in a fit and proper way, please be aware of the following: When we process forward to receive Communion, we have been asked by the Australian Bishops to adopt a common and unified gesture of reverence before doing so. In Australia that gesture is a bow of the head and shoulders (GIRM, 160). Any other form of reverence, including a genuflection, should therefore be avoided. Communion by self-intinction (self-dipping) is never permitted, since we receive Communion and never take Communion. Please refrain from this inappropriate action. We regret that we do not have the physical facilities to offer communion while kneeling, and respectfully ask you to refrain from kneeling to receive Communion while part of the procession, since this is contrary to the nature of the Communion procession itself. Your cooperation in honouring this request is very much appreciated, and we thank you for your consideration.

The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.
SILENCE IN THE LITURGY
We observe silence during our liturgy (on Sundays and weekdays) at the following times: 1. During the Penitential Act, after the Presider invites us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries in order to recollect ourselves; 2. During the Collect, after the invitation of the Presider to Let us pray again in order to recollect ourselves; 3. During the Liturgy of the Word, at the conclusion of the first reading in order that we might meditate on what we have heard; 4. During the Liturgy of the Word, at the conclusion of the second reading in order that we might meditate on what we have heard; and 5. During the Liturgy of the Word, at the conclusion of the homily in order that we might meditate on what we have heard.

OUR PARISH COLLECTIONS

a) The Parish Collection, providing for the needs of the parish and its ministry, is taken up during the presentation and preparation of the gifts (the offertory). This is the envelope collection. b) The Diocesan Clergy Collection, providing for the remuneration and support of the clergy of the diocese, will be taken up after communion (during the Thanksgiving Hymn or a similar time).