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 22nd March, 2015

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B
Parish
Fr Greg Barker (Parish Priest)
Mr Greg Byrne (Pastoral Associate)
Mrs Sharon Fowle (Administration Associate/Bulletin)
Sr Kathryn McCabe (Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

The Parish Office is at the rear of the Parish Hall and is

normally staffed on Monday, Thursday and Friday
from 10am to 4pm.
Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bulletin should be
received by midday on Thursday.
33 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428
PO Box 67, Forster NSW 2428
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Celebrating the Sacraments

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.
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 13th April
commencing at 7pm. Please contact the Parish Office
for more details, or visit the Parish website.
Weddings are celebrated by arrangement and with at
least three (and preferably more) months notice.
Please contact Fr Greg for more details, or visit the
Parish website.
A Sacramental Preparation process runs each year in
the Parish for children wishing to complete the
celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation as part of
the Parish community. Please contact the Parish Office
for more details, or visit the Parish website.
The Parish hosts the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults process for those adults wishing to be baptised
or be received into the communion of the Catholic
Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more
details, or visit the Parish website.

Holy Name Parish School (K-6)

St Clares High School, Taree (7-12)

Mr Chris Waters (Principal)

Mr Peter Nicholls (Principal)

41 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428

PO Box 243, Forster NSW 2428

Davis Street, Taree NSW 2430

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(02) 6554 6504

(02) 6554 8895
admin@forster.catholic.edu.au
www.forster.catholic.edu.au

The Parish Diary(for the week ahead)

Regular Activities in the Parish

Fifth Week of Lent

Christian Meditation
Our Parish hosts opportunities for the practice of
Christian meditation on Tuesdays at two distinct
times, 9am and 5:30pm. Phone Bob on 6555 5914 for
further information.

Monday23rd March
Tuesday24th March
9am
Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914)
3:30pm Holy Hour @ Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass @ Tuncurry
5:30pm Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914)
5:30pm Singing Practice @ Tuncurry

Womens Bible Study Group

Our Parish hosts a Womens Bible Study Group that
meets every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8pm. For
more information contact Natasha on 0407 589 935.

Wednesday25th March
Annunciation of the Lord
9am
Mass @ Forster
9:30am menALIVE Morning Group @ Forster
11:15am Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help @
Forster
5:30pm Social Justice Group @ Forster

Holy Hour
The Parish community observes a Holy Hour each
Tuesday afternoon in the Tuncurry Church from
3:30pm until the beginning of Mass at 4:30pm.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
The Novena is prayed every Wednesday in the Forster
church commencing at 11:15am and is followed by a
cuppa in the Parish Hall. For more information contact
Shioney on 6554 9468.

Thursday26th March
8am
Ecumenical Prayer Meeting @ The Tanks
9am
Mass @ Forster
7pm
Womens Bible Study Group (Natasha
0407 589 935)

Singing Practice
Singing group will meet at Tuncurry Church on
Tuesday 24th March at 5:30pm.

Friday27th March
9:30am Mass @ Forster

The menALIVE Groups

Our Parish currently hosts two menALIVE groups. The
daytime group will next meet on Wednesday 25th
March after the 9am Mass and the evening group
meets on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

Saturday21th March
8:30am Reconciliation @ Tuncurry
9am
Mass @ Tuncurry
4:45pm Reconciliation @ Forster (until 5:15pm)
6pm
Mass @ Tuncurry

Secular Franciscan Fraternity

The Secular Franciscans Fraternity will next meet on
next Wednesday 1st April 2015, coming together for
Mass at 9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then
the meeting 10am to 12pm.

Sunday28th March
Sixth Sunday of Lent
7am
Mass @ Tuncurry
9am
Mass @ Forster

Maintenance & Gardening Group

Need some therapy and a little exercise? Then you
should consider joining the Gardening Group. They
are not only fun to be around but always have the
most delicious cake available to share at morning tea,
following their endeavours. Please consider getting
involved. Their next reunion will be on Thursday 16th
April. Contact Howard 6557 6826 for more
information.

Ladies High TeaThank you!

Thank you to all those who attended the Ladies High
Tea last Saturday in the Church Hall, in support of
housing for Aids Orphans in Tzaneen, South Africa.
What a phenomenal success! The feedback has been
exceptionally positive. The hall looked amazing thanks
to our wonderful band of helpers. The food was a
delight and there were plenty of
opportunities to grab a bargain.
Our guest speaker Linda Norris,
gave a heartfelt talk about her
experience in Tzaneen and
Uganda which brought a tear to
many. What was truly amazing
was the financial outpouring of
support. Raised funds totalled
$5,420. A fantastic effort by
everyone involved.

Evening Prayer & Benediction

The Parish community celebrates on the first Sunday
of each month at 5:30pm in the Tuncurry church. It
will celebrated on Sunday 3rd May 2015. All welcome.
(Not celebrated in AprilEaster Sunday)
Childrens Liturgy of the Word
The next Liturgy of the Word for children aged 4-12
will be on Sunday 3rd May 2015 at the 9am Mass. A
morning tea will follow Mass.
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From the Pastors Desk

people we want to hear our message are with us I

suspect we are simply preaching to the choir!!! And to
speak without love, I am simply a gong booming or a
cymbal clashing (1Cor 12:32)

Dear Parish Friends,

I wish to thank you all for the lovely and generous way
that you have welcomed me here to Forster-Tuncurry.
I hope over the next little bit that I will get to know all
your names and something of your story as you will
get to know something of mine. You might have to
remind me a few times what your Christian name is. It
will take me a little while to find my way around and
to get to know you all.

As a result of some letters and concerns contained

therein I did watch the Gay Mardi Gras and apart from
a couple of floats on the most part each float or
participant seemed to simply call for some form of
acceptance, understanding or tolerance: in some ways
quite ironic. It was interesting to see the large number
of Serving men and women, Fire personnel and SES
members as well as members of our Police Force
marching. Thankfully dressed and in uniform, all
supporting the broader issue of inclusion and
acceptance. Arent they our Gospel values?

I have been asked by a couple of people to make

comment regarding Gregs article in the newsletter
last week. I appreciate that on the most part you were
all very respectful in the way that you rang or wrote to
either offer support and thanks to Greg, or make
complaint and raise issue with what was said to me.
Thank you very much for the way that this has
occurred it is really good to note that we can have
issue with each other as a community and be
respectful and sensitive.

Mostly too it reminded me that we are dealing with a

sensitive issue that involves individuals and families
who have been hurt or are hurting, real people who
would love to know, I believe, that they are loved by
God and in some way supported by Gods Holy
people.

Firstly I should say that nothing was printed in the

newsletter last week without my say so: Gregs article
included. As someone pointed out quite eloquently
the buck stops with me; that will be true for each
and every newsletter into the future and I take that
role very seriously.

As I voted recently (I always vote early) I wondered

how many of my actions inadvertently support one
sinful act or another. My confession to you is that I
voted Green in the upper house and Labour in the
lower house. I dont like the Liberals policy on
refugees amongst a number of other policies which
seem not to support the poor and marginalised.
However in voting for these two parties I am in one
way or another supporting Euthanasia and Abortion
and same sex marriage - arent I? Jesus ate with
prostitutes and tax collectors he didnt become one or
encourage them to be one.

I hope we all know that homosexuality of itself is not a

sin and neither is the homosexual person; at least no
more of themselves than any heterosexual person.
The catechism and the teaching of the church does
make this very clear (catechism 2357 homosexual
acts). Its what we do with our sexuality that sets up
the dynamic for sin. What some gay people will do
with their sexuality will be sinful as it will be for some
heterosexual people. We know that, right? Even in
that the Church sets up a process which allows us to
differentiate between love of the sinner and disdain
for the sin. Of course we all know that. So when we
make comment it is really important that we too
differentiate between homosexuality and homosexual
acts. What I liked about Gregs article is that it sets
that dynamic; love the sinner without supporting
necessarily the sin (catechism 2358: They must be
accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity.)

To finish the debate can I leave you with the words of

our Pontiff Pope Francis: 'If a person is gay and seeks
God and has good will, who am I to judge?' And for
now I would like this to be the last word.
Thanks everyone for your comments and of course
your very kind welcome.
Fr Greg

Pacific Emergency Appeal

By now you are well aware of the devastating cyclone
to hit Vanuatu. Caritas has opened a Pacific
Emergency Appeal to respond to the urgent and
immediate needs such as food, shelter and clean
water to support the devastation.

The other part of Gregs article I liked is that it offered

a challenge: if we want Gay men and women to hear
our message of chastity or indeed any of our
messages on the values and morals of our Church we
have to be where they are. Isnt that what Jesus
instructed his disciples to do? Isnt that what Jesus
did? As we know we can preach it in our Churches till
the proverbial cows come home but unless the

We will be accepting contributions over the coming

weekends after Mass. Please give generously.
Alternatively, donations can be made directly at the
Caritas website www.caritas.org.au
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Homily by Fr Michael Tate

breath down over them, handing over the breath of

God, the Holy Spirit to them.

We want to see Jesus

In recent months, there have been a couple of young
mothers with their newly born infants at Mass.

This was the beginning of the new family of God.

Animated by that Holy Spirit, it immediately erupted
into the Roman Empire and Jews and non Jews in
large numbers were attracted, drawn to, the One
lifted up on the cross. Why?

I see the baby, observe that it is there, watch it

somewhat, but the mothers (and the fathers) see the
baby very differently. They gaze with total fascination,
trying to perceive what this little bundle of flesh is
really all about, trying to get an insight into that
nascent personality, visualising a possible future,
hoping for a response.

Because it showed the length to which Jesus of

Nazareth was prepared to go, the suffering he was
prepared to endure in order to persevere in his
mission. That mission was to proclaim and live out the
message that his Heavenly Father was full of mercy
and compassion and wanted all people to share in
Divine Life.

This Gospel passage begins with a request from some

Greeks, i.e. non Jews, to see Jesus, surely in all the
senses I outlined concerning those new parents, not
simply to observe him.

Sticking to that mission led to Jesus being lifted up on

the cross, being buried in the ground like a grain of
wheat, only to rise to new life, an abundantly fruitful
life, fruitful for you, me, and potentially for the whole
of humanity.

They were trying to perceive what this Jesus of

Nazareth was really all about, trying to get an insight
into his personality, imagining a possible future
hoping for a response.

That is what we will shortly see with the eyes of faith

in the unfolding of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and
Easter Day.

And there was a response, a response full of allusions

to the future.
An insight into who he was and what he must endure
and the purpose of it all.

Let us look forward to joining in those rituals and

ceremonies.

Amen, Amen, I say to you; Unless a grain of wheat

falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it
dies it will bear much fruit.

Let us allow ourselves to be drawn to the One lifted

up, buried, the fruitful source of our life: Jesus of
Nazareth, our Saviour and the Lord who draws all
humanity to himself.

Jesus is that grain of wheat. He died and was buried in

the earth and that death was fruitful for the whole of
humankind.

Fr Michael Tate

But, Jesus faces this dying with some apprehension,

some anxiety: Now is my soul troubled. Why?
Because Jesus can see the awful prelude to his being
buried in the ground: And when I am lifted up I will
draw all people to myself.

Parish Social Justice Group

The permanent principles of the Church's social
doctrine . . . are: the dignity of the human person, the
common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. These
principles, the expression of the whole truth about the
human person known by reason and faith, are born of
"the encounter of the Gospel message and of its
demands summarised in the supreme commandment
of love of God and neighbour in justice with the
problems
emanating
from
the
life
of
society" (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the
Church par.160).
The local Social Justice Discussion Group creates
opportunities for interested people to share ideas and
respond to the social justice challenges of our
time. The Parish Social Justice Group is open to the
community and all are invited to attend the next
meeting on Wednesday 25th March at 5:30pm in the
Parish Hall Meeting Room, Forster.

What was the lifting up? He was laid on the cross

beams and nailed to them in the cruellest manner by
the soldiers of the Roman occupying army, and then
the cross was lifted up and dropped upright into a
hole in the ground. Imagine the agony. No wonder his
soul was troubled at the prospect.
And yet, our Lord says of that scene: When I am lifted
up I will draw all people to myself.
He didnt appear to on the day! According to this
Gospel, all but one of the male disciples had fled. This
disciple, along with some women including Mary, the
mother of Jesus, stood huddled at the foot of the
cross.
And yet, this was the beginning of the Christian
church. Jesus bowed his head and breathed his last

New Parish Formation Program

A Formation Program for Parish and other ministries is
running again in 2015.

TODAY !!

The Ministry of Adult Faith Formation, supported by

Maitland-Newcastle Diocese and the Tenison Woods
Education Centre, is offering the Formation Program
in two locations this year: Muswellbrook from
February to April and Broadmeadow from August to
October.

5:30pm

We invite young people and their families to ignite

their faith, inspiring a deeper understanding of being
in relationship with God by attending an Ignite
Praise and Worship evening. The event will take place
on Sunday 22nd March at 5:30pm at the Catholic
Church in Forster and will feature a young, local
Christian band. Under 12s must be accompanied by
an adult. The event will be followed by a BBQ. For
more information contact Sharon at the Parish Office
on 6554 6304/0407 006 666.

In the past, you may have attended a Safe

Ministry course, picked up a few units of
the Formation Program or maybe shown an interest in
doing the program at a later date. If so, you might be
interested in continuing with the program this year.
Dont delay, register now at: Maitland-Newcastle
Diocese at sharon.murphy@mn.catholic.org.au/02
4979 1134 or Tenison Woods Education Centre
at twec@ssjl.org.au/02 4930 9601.
Program details are as follows:
Integrity in Ministry:
Saturday 28th March (Mr Ray Moos/Mrs Teresa Brierley)
9:30am12:30pm Workplace Safety
1pm-4pm Integrity in Service of the Church
Formation for Leadership:
Saturday 11th April (Sr Patricia Egan)
9:30am12:30pm Leadership as Ministry
1pm-4pm Leadership Style and Dynamics
Saturday 18th April (Mr Sean Scanlon/Mrs Teresa Brierley)
9:30am12:30pm Management Skills
1pm-4pm Leadership of Foundation Areas

Attention All Readers !

If you are a reader and will be present for our Easter
celebrations, please place your name on the list at the
rear of both Churches, under the Mass you will be
attending.

Vocation View
Unless a seed first dries out and dies, it cannot be
planted in the earth to grow. Unless we first dry out
and die to our selfish ways, we can never expect to be
people who will lay down their lives for their
friends. For more information regarding Vocations
contact Fr Brian Mascord on 02 4979 1112 or
vocations@mn.catholic.org.au

Double Bed Required

Sr Kathryn is in need of a double bed, if anyone can
assist please phone 6554 6470.

Easter Glory
The beautiful season of Easter is fast approaching and
being the custom over the past 4 years, the Manning
Valley Christian Choir has designed a programme
to renew our wonder and thankfulness of Christ's
death and resurrection.

Guiding Childrens Faith Journey

Are you interested in guiding children on part of their
faith journey? Catholic Special Religious Education
(SRE) / Scripture classes continue in this Parish
community
at
Forster
9.30

11.00am,
Tuncurry 11.20am 12.30pm and Pacific Palms PS.
Currently, because of family, health and work the
current SRE teachers require enthusiastic, caring,
supportive volunteers to help with classes on Fridays
of the school Term. All support will be offered to assist
the volunteer. Mentoring is offered to new recruits
also.
For
more
information
contact
loretta.heffernan@mn.catholic.org.au / 0408 895 951
or parish office 65546304.

Entitled 'Easter Glory', the reflection conveys the

indescribable sacrifice and glorious resurrection and
hope we have in our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
To be performed at St John's Anglican Church,
Taree today, Sunday 22nd March at 2pm, 'Easter
Glory' will encourage and remind you of the gift of
Easter through its spoken word, song and music. The
presentation is free, but a retiring offering will be
available for those wishing to donate to the
continuing work of LinC Manning Valley.
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The grain that dies gives much wheat

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Opportunities Outside The Parish

April 7-8:30 PM, all at Sacred Heart Cathedral. For

more information P Vino Fernando 0412 060 990.

Ecumenical Accompaniment Program

Australian volunteer Ms Val Edwards from the
Anglican Church in West Wangaratta, Victoria is
currently serving as a volunteer with the World
Council of Churches EAPPI in the Palestinian West
Bank. She will describe her experience as an
Ecumenical Accompanier, talk about the struggles of
the Palestinian people and the movement for a just
peace in Palestine and Israel. No RSVP necessary. The
event will be held on Monday 23rd March beginning
at 7pm at Toohey Room, Cathedral House, 841 Hunter
St.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Remembrance Service

Service of Remembrance for Dietrich Bonhoeffer will
be held on Thursday 9th April beginning at 6pm at
Christ Church Cathedral, Church St, Newcastle to mark
the death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 70 years ago. Fr Erich
von Dietz, a former chaplain at UoN and a relative of
one of those who plotted with Bonhoeffer in the failed
1944 assassination plot against Hitler, is preaching on
Romans 5:5 and the Anglican Bishop of Newcastle, the
Rt Revd Greg Thompson, will deliver the blessing.
Further
details:
Fr.
Stephen
Moore
E
gresfordparish@bigpond.com P 0411 406 522.

Ecumenical Way of the Cross

All are welcome to attend the annual Ecumenical Way
of the Cross at Kilaben Bay on Sunday 29th March
from 3pm at St Joseph's Church, 140 Wangi Rd,
Kilaben Bay. Picnic facilities are available from 1pm.
will be held will be held on Sunday 29th March from
3pm at St Joseph's Church, 140 Wangi Rd, Kilaben Bay.

Easter Services 2015

Holy Thursday 2 April:
7pm Forster - Mass of the Lords Supper
10pm Forster Parish Hall Night Prayer

Harrys Challenge
Charity Event will be held on Saturday 21st March
beginning at 12pm at Stockton. Harry's Challenge is a
unique event which has the potential to become one
of the region's leading charity events promoting
outdoor family fitness and healthy lifestyle. Events
include Harry's Paddle or Harry's Fun Run. Visit
www.harryshouse.com.au for more information.

Good Friday 3 April:

10am Forster Station of the Cross
3pm Tuncurry The Lords Passion
Holy Saturday 4 April:
10am Forster Morning Prayer
6.30pm Tuncurry Easter Vigil

Fine Music Concert

Sacred Spaces Fine Music Concert Series will be held
on Sunday 29th March at 2pm at Sisters of Mercy
Convent, 30 Queen Street, Singleton. Tickets for each
concert include afternoon tea and are $25 (adult) and
$5 (school student). Reservations are always
recommended to guarantee seating. Tickets are also
available at the door from 1.30pm on the day of each
concert (cash only). For tickets and information,
Sacred Spaces Office (open Mon-Thurs mornings) P
6572 2398.

Easter Sunday 5 April:

8am Tuncurry Easter Mass
10am Forster Easter Mass
Catholic Newspapers Available
Both The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and The Catholic
Weekly (Sydney) newspapers are available at a cost of
$2 each from our churches.

Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass will be held on Tuesday 31st March
beginning at 7pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral, followed
by refreshments in the Davis Courtyard. All welcome
to this joyous celebration.

Rosters
Rosters for April and May are now available from the
rear of the Church.

Mini-Retreat and Healing Prayer

Mini-retreat will be held on Thursday 9th April
beginning at 10am at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 841
Hunter Street, Newcastle West. Mini-Retreat and
Healing Prayer with Fr Terrence Kithsiri Perara
Thursday 9th April 10-11:30 AM & 7-8:30 PM,
Wednesday 15th April 10-11:30 AM, Thursday 16th

Mini Lunch
A lunch will be held every second Wednesday in each
month at the Anglican Parish, St. Albans Church Hall,
Forster at 12pm, cost $7. All welcome to attend. A
delicious meal and a warm and friendly greeting await
you. Includes lucky door prize and raffles. For further
information contact Helen Barber on 6554 5920.
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Ministers this Weekend...

...of the Word

...of Communion

6pm Tuncurry

A: Maureen Stevens
B: Michael Siddle

Jeanette Goodacre, Kathryn McCabe, Maureen Stevens,

Michael Amato, Michael Siddle.

7am Tuncurry

A: Mary Greig
B: Patricia Cornish

Alex Matuszny, Graham Griffiths, Lorraine Clark, Mary

Greig, Peter Wicks.

9am Forster

A: Marie Keep
B: Anne Hartman

Anne Hartman, Josie Beech, Natasha Brotherton,

Robert Moran, Shioney Neal.

Ministers next Weekend...

...of the Word

...of Communion

6pm Tuncurry

A: Colleen Cashman
B: Bob Cashman

Carolyn Olliffe, Kylie Hall, Margaret Smith, Owen

Carroll, Ruther Pearson.

7am Tuncurry

A: Patricia Cornish
B: Mary Greig

Cecile Malone, Mark Mowbray, Mary Greig, Patricia

Cornish, Peter Wicks.

9am Forster

A: Anne Hartman
B: Barbara Kermode

Alan McCarthy, Barbara Dolahenty, Barbara Kermode,

Coral McCarthy, Elle Cairns-Cowan.

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

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of the Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL); Music: From the Mass of St Francis
2010, Paul Taylor. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Australian AgentLicenSing Online Lic No. 624844.

Scripture Readings This Week

Today

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Todays Liturgy of the Word

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Hebrews 5:7-9
John 12:20-33
Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62
John 8:1-11
Numbers 21:4-9
John 8:21-30
Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10
Hebrews 10:4-10
Luke 1:26-38
Genesis 17:3-9
John 8:51-59
Jeremiah 20:10-13
John 10:31-42
Ezekiel 37:21-28
John 11:45-56
Isaiah 50:4-7
Philippians 2:6-11
Mark 14:115:47

Responsorial Psalm
Response: Create a clean heart in me, O God.
Gospel Acclamation
Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!
If you serve me, follow me, says the Lord;
and where I am, my servant will also be.
Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ.

In your charity, please pray for:

Those recently deceased.
Jill Reid.
Those whose anniversaries occur about now.
William and Molly Dutfield, Annie Bourke.
All those in our community who are sick.
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