The weekly Bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

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

Sunday 16th August, 2015 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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REFLECTION from Fr Greg

Dear parish family,

August
Please note:
Fr. Greg will be away for 3 weeks
on holidays in the US
There will be no weekday or aged care
st
Masses until week beginning 1 Sep

19, 20, 21, 22 Morning Prayer

In place of usual Mass times

19 Pastoral Council
Forster 5:30pm

19 RCIA Enquiry Evening

Forster 7pm

19 Sacramental Prep Meeting

Forster 7pm

25 Funeral Mass for

Neville Lonergan
Tuncurry 1pm

27, 28, 29 Morning Prayer

In place of usual Mass times

26 Social Justice Meeting

Forster 5:30pm

30 Holy Name School Fete

Holy Name of Jesus School

September
1

Mass at Beaumont Gardens

Pastoral Team Meeting

Forster 4:30pm

It was a wonderful privilege attending Mass last Sunday in St Patrick's Cathedral,

New York. The cathedral is massive and was packed to standing room only. The
crowd! I think every nationality was represented. Even though there were large
crowds it was extremely intimate and parish church felt liturgy. There was no huge
choir, just one lone cantor leading us. The pipe organ though to be honest was
pretty spectacular. The one defining feature for me in the midst of the multitude
was 'that we though many are one body'. Our one focus was the Eucharist and it was
amazing. It must have been what the feeding of the five thousand was like. All those
people, all fed for the journey home with bread, bread given by Christ, having heard
His words and been fed in spirit. The homily was amazing. I gained a new insight in
to Elijah's story. I was really sorry this time that I hadn't organized a Celi Brit from
the bishop before I left Australia: I would have liked to have concelebrated that
Mass. I sat about 20 meters from the Altar and yet it was like I was right beside it,
part of it, included, welcome. It's how of course we should feel regardless of the
parish community we belong too.
The homily focussed on the food for the journey and what sustains us. How the
Eucharist feeds us both body and soul. And as with Elijah the importance is that this
food, like his comes from God, calling us, transforming us to be more God like. And
can you believe it, Father gave us homework! LOL you know I like liturgical
homework! This sustenance is real food for the challenges and difficulties of what
lies ahead. Just like Elijah we have to be nourished and given sustenance for what
lies ahead. So he suggested two things: firstly if you are facing 'challenges' come to
the Eucharist more often as a source of support and wisdom; and secondly, share
the sustenance you have received with others. Even when they are not with us
physically they are with us none-the-less because of our love for them. So let the
sustenance I have been given in the Word and at the Altar feed them too. In coming
to the Eucharist more often we get more clues for life, more witness for faith, more
food for the task so that each difficulty faced is done in a more God like manner.
Father used the example of the challenges facing Christian men and women in big
business who are called to be decision makers in a cut-throat world and yet to be
practicing people of faith. In the world but not of the world. The challenge of course
is how we are all called to be people of God regardless of where we are called to be.
It's not always easy but in faith we have the answer.
Best wishes,

Greg

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Catholic Youth Festival

Family Day at the Fowles
A winter warming, Parish Family Day
will be held at Sharon Fowles home
nd
on Saturday 22 August. If you are
interested in coming along, please
RSVP to 0407 006 666 to receive
further details.

In Fr. Gregs Absence

Bob Cashman has kindly offered to
lead us in The Liturgy of the Hours
prayer again this coming week at the
usual Mass times. Therefore, morning
prayer will take place on:
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Wednesday 19 at 9am in Forster
th
Thursday 20 at 9am in Forster
th
Friday 21 at 9:30am in Forster
nd
Saturday 22 at 9am in Tuncurry
The Liturgy of the Hours is not a
private function, but pertains to the
whole body of the Church. It
manifests the Church and has an
effect upon itWherever possible the
more important hours could be
celebrated in common at parish
churches. If the faithful come
together and unity their hearts and
voices in the Liturgy of the Hours,
they manifest the Church Celebrating
the mystery of Christ. (GILH 20-22)
As the daily prayer of the Church,
Morning or Evening Prayer would
normally be the formal parish liturgy
when Mass cannot be celebrated on a
weekday.

RCIA Enquiry Nights

If you know of anyone wishing to
learn more about the Catholic Faith
through the RCIA process, there will
be an enquiry night next Wednesday
th
night 19 August in the meeting
room, Forster Parish Hall at 7pm.
Please extend an invitation (and give
a brochure) to a friend or family
member who may be interested.
Brochures explaining the RCIA
process are on the table at the back
of the church. For more information
contact Anne Moloney 6555 8918.

Adele Brotherton and Emily Fowle will

be speaking briefly at the Vigil and 9am
Mass this weekend. The girls are
excited about the opportunity of going
to Adelaide for the Catholic Youth
Festival. The Parish are keen to
encourage more young people to
attend this spiritually transforming
event. If there is someone you know
who may be interested in this trip
please contact the Parish Office.
Fundraisers will take place over the
coming weeks to help support this
endeavour. To those who have already
supported sending youth to the
festival, our sincerest thanks for your
generosity.

Holy Name School Fete

Its that time of year again! The Holy
Name School Fete is always a great
event enjoyed by many. Make sure to
th
include Sunday 30 August in your
diaries. Donations of pre-loved toys,
books, clothes, white elephant and
craft items are being accepted by the
school. Volunteers also required.
Contact Sally Grehan on 0417 132 670.

Recently Deceased
Lorna French, Neville Lonergan, Antonia Gauci.

Anniversaries
Monica Meighan, John Anderson, George
Bourke, Peter Hartman, Paul Hartman.

Sick in the Parish

Mary French, Lauranne Byrne, Jake Siddle, Freda
Younan.

This weekend we witness the baptism of:

Hannah Murphy, daughter of Matthew and
Danielle and;
Alexis and Cooper Murphy, children of
Michelle.
May the gift of baptism they receive strengthen
them for the journey of life and faith they will
share with us. Please remember the Murphy
families in your prayers.

Parish Badges Now Available

Badges ordered 2 weeks ago are now
available to be picked up from the
Parish Office @ $8 each.

O God, who,
looking on
the lowliness
of the
Blessed
Virgin Mary,
raised her to
this grace,
that she was
crowned this
day with
surpassing glory, grant through her
prayers, that, saved by the mystery of
your redemption, we may merit to be
exalted by you on high. Through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Thanks to Carolyn Olliffe for sending us this

photo of a few familiar faces from the parish
celebrating at the Evans home last Christmas.

Refrigerator Needed
A refrigerator is required for someone in need.
Please contact Sr Kathryn if you can assist. 6554
6470.

Johns Gospel reveals Gods promise of the

Word made flesh. This is revealed through the
sacrifice made by Christ: I am the living bread,
come down from heaving the bread I give is
my flesh for the life of the world . Do this in
memory of Him.
For more information regarding Vocations
contact Fr Brian Mascord on 4979 1112.

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

.of the Word

of Communion

6pm

A: Kay Hall

Tuncurry

B: Frank Hayman

Carolyn Olliffe, Kathryn McCabe, Margaret Smith,

Maureen Pye, Ruth Pearson.

7am

A: Lorraine Clark

Tuncurry

B: Cecile Malone

9am

A: Adele Brotherton

Forster

B: Anne Hartman

Anne Moloney, Coral McCarthy, Maureen Nicholls,

Robert Moran, Shiony Neal.

.of the Word

of Communion

6pm

A: Frank Hayman

Tuncurry

B: Kay Hall

Lou Hope, Maureen Stevens, Michael Siddle,

Tony Stevens, Kathryn McCabe.

7am

A: Patricia Cornish

Tuncurry

B: Cushla Drake

9am

A: Natasha Brotherton

Forster

B: Greg Byrne

Cushla Drake, Edna Tucker, Kay Griffiths, Maria

Armitage, Mary Greig.

Genevieve Williamson, Graham Griffiths,

Lorraine Clark, Mark Mowbray, Norm Chapman.
Anne Hartman, Lee Sullivan, Rhiannon
Temesvary, Rob Temesvary, Robyn Ryan.

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 Agent
LicenSing Online Lic No. 624844.

Children's Liturgy Roster

16/8/15 Rob and Rhiannon Temesvary

First Reading

Proverbs 9:1-6
Wisdom teaches understanding.

Responsorial Psalm
Response: Taste and see
the goodness of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
All who eat my flesh
and drink my blood
live in me and I in them,
says the Lord.
Alleluia!

Second Reading

Ephesians 5:15-20
Sing praise to God, avoid that
which is evil.
Gospel

John 6:51-58
Whoever eats and drinks of the body
and blood of Christ has eternal life.

First Reading
Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18
Second Reading
Ephesians 5:21-32
Gospel Reading
John 6:60-69

6/9/15 Amanda and Gary Collins

20/9/15 Judy Tyler
4/10/15 Maureen Nicholls
18/10/15 Natasha Brotherton

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Baptisms
Celebrated most Sundays.

PARISH CONTACTS
Fr Greg BarkerParish Priest
gregory.barker@mn.catholic.org.au

Emergency Contact 0417 321 209

Mr Greg ByrnePastoral Associate
greg.byrne@mn.catholic.org.au
Mrs Sharon Fowle
(Administration
Associate/Bulletin)
Bridgeside Bulletin
Items for inclusion should be
received by midday on
Thursday.

Marriage
Celebrated by arrangement
and with at least three months
notice. Fr Greg 6554 6304
Sacramental Preparation
Greg Byrne 6554 6304

Forster-tuncurry.parish@mn.catholic.org.au

Sr Kathryn McCabe
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
Loretta Heffernan
SRE Co-Ordinator

Baptismal Preparation
on 2nd Monday of each
month @ 7pm in Forster
Church Hall. Parish Office
6555 6304

Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) Parish Office 6554 6304

PARISH PASTORAL
GROUPS AND CONTACTS

Office Hours

Christian Meditation
Every Tues, 9am and 5:30pm.
Bob 6555 5914.

Tues, Wed, Thurs

9:30am to 1pm
Fri
10am to 4pm

Womens Bible Study Group

Every Thurs, 7pm to 8pm.
Natasha 0407 589 935.

Parish Office
Located at the rear of
the Parish Hall Forster:
33 Lake Street, Forster
NSW 2428
PO Box 67
P: (02) 6554 6304
F: (02) 6554 6425

menALIVE Groups
Day group meet second and
fourth Wed after 9am Mass at
Forster. Evening group meets last
Thurs of the month at 7:30pm at
Forster. Michael Amato 6554 5284
Social Justice
Last Wed, 5:30pm at Forster.
Tim Prescott 6555 8517.

CHURCH
LOCATIONS
Mary Star of the Sea
15 Peel Street, Tuncurry
Holy Name of Jesus
33 Lake Street, Forster

Singing Practice
Every Tues. Ken Heffernan
6557 6569.

SUNDAY MASS TIMES

Mary Star of the Sea, Tuncurry

WEEKDAY EUCHARIST (subject to change)

Mary Star of the Sea, Tuncurry

Sat 6pm, Sun 7am

No weekday Mass until 1st Sept

Holy Name of Jesus, Forster

Holy Name of Jesus, Forster

Sun 9am

No weekday Mass until 1st Sept

Secular Franciscan Fraternity

First Wednesday of the month
after 9am Mass at Forster.
Maintenance & Gardening Group
Third Thursday of the month.
Howard 6557 6826.
Childrens Liturgy of the Word
First and third
Sunday at 9am Mass.
Natasha 0407 589 935.
Novena to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help
Every Wed, 11:14am at Forster.
Shiony 6554 9468.
Pastoral Team
First Wed, 4:30pm at Forster.
Greg Byrne 6554 6304
Finance Council
Second Wed, 5pm at Forster.
Greg Byrne 6554 6304
Pastoral Council
Third Wed, 5:30pm at Forster.
Greg Byrne 6554 6304
Holy Hour
Every Tues, 3:30pm at Tuncurry

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Holy Name Parish School (K-6)
Mr Chris Waters (Principal)
41 Lake St, Forster
PO Box 243
P: (02) 6554 6504
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au
W: www.forster.catholic.edu.au
St Clares High School
Mr Peter Nicholls (Principal)
Davis Street, Taree
P: (02) 6552 3300
E: admin@tareesc.catholic.edu.au
W: www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au

AGED CARE MASS TIMES

(subject to change)
Beaumont Gardens - 1st Tues
Kularoo Gardens 1st Wed
GLACIA House 2nd Tues

NO WEEKDAY or AGED CARE MASES UNTIL 1ST SEPTEMBER (Fr Greg Away)***
Morning prayer will be available:
Forster Wed 9am, Thurs 9am, Fri 9:30am
Tuncurry Sat 9am

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RECONCILIATION

No Reconciliation until Saturday 5th September

Mary Star of the Sea, Tuncurry
Holy Name of Jesus, Forster