The weekly Bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

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

Sunday 23rd August, 2015 Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
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REFLECTION from Fr Greg

Dear parish family,

August
25 Funeral Mass for
Neville Lonergan
Tuncurry 1pm

25 Holy Communion at
GLACIA
Tuncurry 11am

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

Forster 11am

Mass at GLACIA

Look forward to seeing you all next week.

Pastoral Team Meeting

5/6 First Holy Communion

Tuncurry 11am

Last Sunday, another Body and Blood event. For the Jewish people; incredibly
shocking. As we know blood for the Jews was a difficult concept to grasp as
something good and life giving rather than something that made them unclean,
ritually dirty, excluded from the temple. So when Jesus offers his blood as life for the
world it becomes so anathema for the chosen people, so startling and 'gross' as to
be a barrier for many of them. Ultimately it will be, what will see Jesus go on the
cross and the penultimate moment of his blood for the world. We have to eat and
we have to drink.

Tuncurry 6pm/Forster 9am

Mass at Kularoo

Forster 4:30pm

As Ive moved around the city, I've been really struck by just how much poverty
exists here, and how much dignity is stripped away from the poor. There is nothing
pretty about being homeless and poor. Almost, every street corner has someone
with a hand written sign asking for help. The age range is surprising, with so many in
the under 30 bracket. It has an overwhelming feel to it with many walking past
without offering anything. However, in a city the size of New York, I have been
impressed with just how many people do throw a few spare coins into their
outstretched hands and cups.

Even without knowing it perhaps, all those people who are so moved enough to put
a few coins in a homeless persons cup are drinking and eating. A simple gesture of
kindness that is offered without judgement, and the generosity unmissed. They can't
change the situation of each and every one of them, big time, but for one moment
the hungry are fed, they have change for a shelter, and might have a few moments
to reflect on human kindness; someone drinks and eats of the flesh that is given as
life for the world. It's in the simple gestures that our world somehow becomes a
better place.

Forster

As you read this I will be packing up my bag and heading home. I've had a great
time. I am grateful to both Fr Bill and Fr Des for making themselves available for
supply. Without the generosity of the retired clergy, parish priests would have a
hard time getting away. So I am grateful.

Finance Committee Meet

Forster 5:30pm

12/13 First Holy Communion

Tuncurry 6pm/Forster 9am

14 Baptismal Prep
Forster 7pm

Regards,

Greg

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In Fr. Gregs Absence

Bob Cashman has kindly offered to
lead us again in The Liturgy of the
Hours prayer this coming week in
place of some of the usual Mass
times. Therefore, morning prayer will
take place on:
th
Thursday 27 at 9am in Forster
th
Friday 28 at 9:30am in Forster
th
Saturday 29 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.

Unity in Diversity Sing to the

Rainbow
On Tuesday evening the 11 August,
Catholic schools of the Manning: Holy
Name Forster, St Josephs and St
Clares Taree, St Josephs Wingham,
St Josephs Gloucester and St
Josephs Bulahdelah hosted the 18th
Diocesan Special Needs Mass in Holy
Name Forster Church. Bishop Bill led
this Mass with Fr George and Deacon
Vince Ryan of Taree. Guests that

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

joined us from our Diocese included the
Director of Education Mr Ray Collins,
representatives from the Catholic Schools
Office, other Principals, teachers and
students outside the Manning Region.
The mass highlighted that in the diversity
of students learning, we come together in
unity because we are one communion of
people in Christ. It was an evening where
all schools combined their gifts and
talents. Just as the rainbow is made up of
many beautiful colours individually, when
combined, is a whole spectrum of
amazing colour. The community were
welcomed into the hall for supper and
enjoyed some delicious marble cake and
scones made by Cushla Drakes, Bakers
Choice Taree. Thank you to the many
parishioners who joined us to celebrate
with our schools.

Company of Voices 23rd Aug

Songs of War and Peace A varied program
of exciting choral music with musical guests.
rd
Sunday 23 August at 2pm at Tuncurry
Memorial Hall. Tickets $15 on sale at the
Forster Neighbourhood Centre. Contact Leigh
Vaughan 0417 289 077.

Parish Badges Now Available

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

Catholic Youth Festival

Following on from last weeks talks by Adele
Brotherton and Emily Fowle, fundraising
events for those attending the Australian
Catholic Youth Festival include a Sausage
th
th
Sizzle on 12 /13 Sept after the Vigil and
9am Mass. A great opportunity to fast before
Church!

Recently Deceased
Peppina Ruspandini.

Anniversaries
John Favero, Snr.

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 include
th
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.
Available from the rear of the church is
this months Australian Catholics
Magazine and the Catholic Leader.

Sick in the Parish

Mary French, Lauranne Byrne, Jake Siddle,
Peter Wicks and Michael Currey.

This weekend we witness the baptism of Edie

Loy, daughter of Ross and Katie. Kaitlyn New,
daughter of Christopher and Kerry will also be
presented and will be Baptised next weekend.
May the gift of baptism they receive strengthen
them for the journey of life and faith they will
share with us. Please remember the Loy and
New families in your prayers.

Fulfilling International Mission for Skilled Volunteers

Communities in East Timor, PNG, Kenya, Kiribati, Samoa and
Next Wednesday 26th August at
elsewhere are asking for volunteers to assist mentor local
5:30pm, the Social Justice Committee
workers and so assist poverty reduction.
meeting will include a special
They believe this approach promotes self-reliant, sustainable
presentation, highlighting the plight
development and have asked Palms Australia to recruit,
of Aborigines in WA. All welcome.
prepare and support those who volunteer. Want to know more?
Information Session will be held on Saturday 12th September at 11am,
at Aquinas Academy, 141 Harrington Street, The Rocks. RSVP to leanne@palms.org.au or call 02 9518 9551.

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

.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 Anne Hartman, Sharon Fowle, Rhiannon Temesvary,

Rob Temesvary, Robyn Ryan.
B: Greg Byrne

Forster

Genevieve Williamson, Graham Griffiths, Lorraine

Clark, Mark Mowbray, Norm Chapman.

.of the Word

of Communion

6pm

A: Lou Hope

Tuncurry

B: Monica Hunt

Frank Haymen, Jeanette Goodacre, Kay Hall,

Owen Carroll, Pat Hooker.

7am

A: Cushla Drake

Tuncurry

B: Marie Gapps

9am

A: Elizabeth Sciacca

Forster

B: Barbara Dolahenty

First Reading

Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18

The tribes of Israel choose the
Lord above all other gods.

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

Cecile Malone, Kay Griffiths, Maria Armitage,

Mary Greig, Peter Wicks.
Lorna Vidler, Greg Byrne, Maureen Visser, Sharon
Fowle, Trevor Turner.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Your words, Lord, are
spirit and life:
you have the words of
everlasting life.
Alleluia!

Second Reading

Gospel

Ephesians 5:21-32

John 6:60-69

Family members in Christ must

defer to one another.

Many disciples desert Jesus.

Children's Liturgy Roster

6/9/15 Amanda and Gary Collins
20/9/15 Judy Tyler
4/10/15 Maureen Nicholls
18/10/15 Natasha Brotherton

First Reading
Deuteronomy 4:1-2. 6-8
Second Reading
James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27
Gospel Reading
Mark 7:1-8. 14-15. 21-23
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.

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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