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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
EIGHTEENTH ORDINARY (Year C) 1 August 2010
“Be on your guard against all kinds of greed.” Luke 12: 15
Children
“ Do I take more than my share…and still feel right towards others?”
Young Adult
“Do I make up my mind about my needs and desires or do others control me?”
Adults
“In what ways does greed lead me away from being ‘rich toward God’? “
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Rome Raffle
in aid of the Sudanese Catholic Community
Proceeds of the raffle are going towards the purchase of a bus for Sudanese women and children.
An order from can be downloaded from CWF website.
http://www.cwf.org.au/rome_raffle.shtml
Raffle closes 30 Auguast 2010
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Annual CCD Mass for North Shore & Hornsby Deaneries
Dear Catechists & Clergy,
We would like to remind you of the Annual CCD Mass for the North Shore Deanery and Hornsby Deanery, being celebrated by Fr Brian Moloney at St Agatha’s Parish, Pennant Hills on Wednesday 1 September at 7:30pm.
More information will be provided in next week’s bulletin.
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For Parishes in Northern Sdyney:
Episcopal Dialogue
Bishop David Walker and Glen Davies (Assistant Anglican Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, with responsibility for northern Sydney) will engage in this year’s Episcopal Dialogue on the topic ‘Is Christianity the True Faith?’ in St John’s Anglican Church Hall, cnr St Johns Avenue, Pacific Highway, Gordon on Thursday 12th August at 7:30pm. Please come along.
For Parishes on the Central Coast:
Episcopal Dialogue
Bishop David Walker and Bishop Peter Stuart (Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle) will engage in this year’s Episcopal Dialogue on the topic ‘Is Christianity the True Faith?’ at Christ Church, Anglican Church, 3 Mann Street, Gosford on Thursday 19th August at 7:30pm. Please come along.
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Item added 26 July 2010
Director, Catholic Renewal & Evangelisation
Diocesan Office (CREDO)
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking applications for the role of Director, CREDO.
This is a full time position based in the Polding Centre, Sydney.
Applications to Anthony Spata, Polding Centre, Level 5, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 or anthony.spata@sydneycatholic.org.
Applications close 15 August 2010.
Enquiries: 02 9390 5317.
Please download for mor information
Job Advertisement - Director, CREDO.pdf
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Volunteers Needed
Matthew Talbot Homeless services is looking for volunteers to work in our recreation area Saturdays.
The role would involve moving amongst the homeless men, perhaps playing some table tennis, board games or cards. The computers will be operational so some clients may want help on the internet.
The positions would suite those volunteers that are able to engage with the men on a casual basis, strike up conversations and provide interaction, rather than being task orientated.
Shifts would last for 2 hours. An interview and training are required.
For further information please contact MTHS Volunteer Manager Marty Nezval on 93588142 martyn@talbot.org.au.
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COMPETITION - YOUTH DELEGATION: CANONISATION OF MARY MacKillop IN ROME
An opportunity to participate in celebrations for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop in Rome has become available for a young person in the Diocese. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and the Sisters of St Joseph are organising a Canonisation Youth Pilgrimage, where a delegation of young people from Australian dioceses will attend canonisation events in Rome.
Bishop David has agreed to send one young person to join the pilgrimage. There will be a competition held to choose the delegate.
The competition closes on Monday 2 August.
Further details and an application form are available from your parish office or the diocesan website:
100720_MaryMac_Comp_ jh.pdf
http://www.dbb.org.au/ourdiocese/Pages/MaryMacKillopCanonisation.aspx
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Administrative Assistant
The Parish Support Unit (PSU) is seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to work in the Diocesan office located at the Caroline Chisholm Centre in Pennant Hills.
For more information please download
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 30 July 2010
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Diocesan Liturgy Coordinator
The Diocese is seeking to appoint a Diocesan Liturgy Coordinator who will be part of the Parish Support Unit based at the Diocesan Offices, Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills, NSW.
For more information please download
Closing date for applications: Friday 13 August 2010
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An Abrahamic Faiths Conference:
“Contribution to Society and Relevance Today”
When: Sunday, 1 August 2010
Where: Isobel Menton Theatre, Mary McKillop Place, North Sydney.
Speakers: Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence, Prof Neil Ormerod, Dr Salih Yucel
Time: 4 – 7 pm.
Price: $10 - $20
All welcome.
Please download for more information
AbrahamicFaithsEmailing[1].pdf
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Worldwide marriage encounter
When: 30 July - 1 August 2010
&
22 -24 October 2010
Where: Winbourne - Edmund Rice Retreat Centre
MULGOA (outer Western Sydney) NSW
For more information please download WWME Weekend 2010 flyer.doc
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MARY MACKILLOP
To celebrate the coming canonization of Mary MacKillop, the Catholic Parish of Epping and Carlingford is conducting a series of talks to which all are invited. The talks will explore
Mary MacKillop’s spirituality, her work in education and for the poor, as well as give an insight into her ecumenical and interfaith relationships.
Tuesday mornings: 10th and 17th August - 10.00 am - 12 noon.
Held in the St Gerard’s Meeting Room, Carlingford.
Tuesday evenings: 10th and 17th August – 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm.
Held in Our Lady Help of Christians’ Meeting Room, Epping.
Presenter: Pauline Wicks rsj
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A Special Invitation to the Rome Canonisation of Mary MacKillop
Sr. Maria Casey RSJ, who is the Postulator for the Cause of Canonisation of Mary MacKillop is encouraging Australian Catholics to join, wherever possible, in celebrating the canonisation as a recognition of the holiness of Mary MacKillop’s life. It is hoped that many will seriously consider travelling to Rome to be a part of this significant moment in history. Parishioners are encouraged to contact the Official tour operator (Harvest) at www.canonisationtravel.com or 1300 467 663 to request an official tour brochure.
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DIOCESE OF BROOME
KIMBERLEY CATHOLIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE
The Diocese of Broome, Western Australia, urgently requires volunteers to assist with the work of the local Church on Aboriginal Missions. There are various important voluntary tasks: administration, building maintenance, gardening and landscaping. Placements are preferred for a period of 6 months to 2 years, with the possibility of an extension.
For further details and an application form please contact:
Mrs Vicki Baudry: Phone: 08 9192 1060 or email: admin@broomediocese.org
PO Box 76, BROOME WA 6725
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LOTWEM Retreat - Lower North Shore
The Lower North Shore Parish is having a LOTWEM retreat at Naremburn on:
Friday 22 October 6pm – 9pm supper included.
Saturday 23 October 8am -4pm
Sunday 24 October 8.30am – 4pm Mass included.
Enrolment on arrival cost $30.00 per person.
For enrolments please ring the parish office on: 9438 1011.
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Central Coast Regional Catechist Mass
The Central Coast Regional Catechist Mass will be held on Wednesday 1st September 2010 at the Holy Cross Church, Kincumber. The Mass will commence at 7pm and a light supper will be held after the Mass. This Mass is a celebration for the wonderful catechists of the Central Coast and the work that they do. We would like to extend this invitation to anyone wishing to join us on the evening to support and acknowledge this wonderful ministry. For further information please contact The Parish Support Unit, Gosford Region Ph: 4323 7090 or Wyong Region Ph: 4334 3367
CCD Basic Accreditation Course (BAC) for Catechists
The Basic Accreditation Course (BAC) will be run over three consecutive Tuesday evenings. The first session will commence at 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 17th August 2010 at the Parish Support Unit Office, 58 Victoria Ave, East Gosford. The following 2 sessions will be held 7pm Tuesday 24th August and 7pm Tuesday 31st August. Please register by Friday 13th August 2010. This course is for the authorisation of all Catechists. If you would like to register or find out more information regarding the Basic Accreditation Course (BAC) please contact The Parish Support Unit, Gosford Region Ph:4323 7090 or Wyong Region Ph:4334 3367
(See attached flyer CC BAC Level 1 East Gosford)
CCD Level 1 Certificate Course for Catechists
The Level 1Certificate Course is made up of 9 sessions. These sessions will be offered to catechists on Tuesday evenings 7pm - 9pm at the Parish Support Unit office, 58 Victoria St, East Gosford commencing 7pm Tuesday 7th September. The following dates are Tues 21 Sept, 28th Sept, 19th Oct, 26th Oct, 9th Nov, 16th Nov, 23rd Nov & 30th Nov. The Level One Course is aimed at providing the catechist with teaching skills for the classroom. Please register before Friday 3rd September. If you would like to register or find out more information regarding the Level 1 Certificate Course please contact The Parish Support Unit, Gosford Region Ph:4323 7090 or Wyong Region Ph:4334 3367
(See attached flyer CC Level 1 East Gosford)
CCD Level 3 Diploma – Faith In Ministry
The Level 3 Diploma course will commence 9:30am – 2:30pm Friday 30th July 2010 at the Parish Support Unit Office, 12 Ashton Ave, The Entrance. Following sessions will be held Fridays 6th Aug, 13th Aug, 20th Aug, 27th Aug & 10th Sept. All catechists, parish ministry groups, parishioners and their friends are welcome to attend. Please register before Wednesday 28th July. Participants will need to BYO lunch, morning tea will be provided. If you would like to register or find out more information regarding the Level 3 Diploma course please contact The Parish Support Unit, Gosford Region Ph:4323 7090 or Wyong Region Ph:4334 3367
(See attached flyer Level 3 The Ent)
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Lay Ministry Program Semester 2, 2010
Established in 2008, the Lay Ministry Program offers formation for parishioners involved in or whishing to become involved in parish ministries.
Commencing in August, there will be another round of training. Formation will be offered in six areas - Minister for Liturgy, Minister for Music, Minister for the Word, Minister for Youth and Young Adults, Minister for Catechesis and Minister for Loss and Bereavement.
All ministries involve participation in an initial formation program, leadership in the local Parish community and a commitment to ongoing formation for a period of three years and a commissioning.
For further inforamtion and an application form, contact the Parish office. Applications must be endorsed by the Parish Priest.
Please download form Lay Ministries _2010_Sem2_jh.pdf
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For Sale: Green padded stackable chairs, very good condition.
Price: $50.00 each.
Contact: The office of Holy Cross Parish Kincumber Ph 43691211.
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Cathedral Concert
Hear the talented Sarah Kim play on the Allen L321 organ in a special concert taking place at Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Catheral, Waitara.
For more information on Sarah please download her bioSarah Kim CV.doc
When: Thursday, 5 August 2010 at 7.00pm
Cost: Adults $20, Seniors, Pensioners and university students $15, School students $10
To make your booking please go through http://www.trybooking.com/FYV or http://www.trybooking.com/4025
Proudly supported by The Hornsby Arts Council
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Social justice in action II
- Hear Jenni Downes "Let's get serious about global poverty," and Dr Andy Marks "The St Vincent de Paul Society and social justice"
- Join workshops
- View parish and agency displays
- Join the 'Make poverty history forum'
When: Saturday, 14 August 2010. 9.00am - 4.00pm
Where: Terrigal Parish Centre, 165 Serpentine Rd TERRIGAL
ALL WELCOME!
For more information please download flyer Social Justice Day 14 August 2010 Flyer v3.doc
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As One Voice
National Music Conference
24 – 26 September 2010
Don’t miss this exciting music event for singers, instrumentalists, choirs, liturgists, teachers and all who are involved in music within our parish and school community.
A wide variety of workshops, concerts and music events will be offered by some of Australia’s best loved singers and composers including Monica Brown, Fr Kevin Bates, Br James Maher, Amanda McKenna, John Burland, Trisha Watts, Michael Mangan, Peter Kearney and more!
For more information and to register online visit: www.asonevoice.com.au
Please download
AOV BROCH JUNE.pdfAOV-Conf-email-banner3-1.pdf
Early bird registration is available til June 30.
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Welcoming the
ROMAN
MISSAL
THIRD EDITION
The Roman Missal is the large book used at Mass and contains the prayers of the Mass
On 25 March 2010, a new English translation of the Roman Missal was approved in Rome. The Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference will select a date, probably in 2011, for parishes to commence using the new text.
Different words! Same Mass!
The way the Mass is celebrated will not change. There will be some changes to the responses and prayers which we use at Mass. For example, when the priest greets the people saying, 'The Lord be with you', the people will respond, 'And with your spirit'.
There will also be changes to the words of the Gloria and the Creed. Many of the prayers said by the priest will follow more literally the original Latin from which our English prayers are translated. Revised music will be used for the parts of the Mass
This year, in June, the priests of the Diocese will begin studying the new texts, growing in understanding of the best way of leading the assembly as we worship at Mass.
The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will be making resources available to help parishes learn about the new translation and deepen their understanding and experience of Sunday Eucharist.
Keep informed by following notices in Parish bulletins.
…..deepening...nurturing...celebrating…..
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Notices for forthcoming Episcopal Dialogiues in Northern Sydney and the Central Coast:
Is Christianity the True Faith?
This is the question being put to Bishop David Walker and Bishop Glenn Davies, Anglican Bishop for North Sydney in the next Episcopal Dialogue. These dialogues can extend our knowledge and understanding of each other’s traditions. Earlier dialogues have been at times challenging, even humorous but always informative and stimulating, this topic promises to be the same. So please come along and hear their response - 7.30 pm at St John’s Anglican Church, Gordon on Thursday, 12 August.
Question of True Faith at Gosford
“Is Christianity the True Faith?” is the topic for this year’s Episcopal Dialogue to be held in Gosford between Bishop David Walker and Bishop Peter Stuart, Assistant Bishop in Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. These dialogues can extend our knowledge and understanding of each other’s traditions. The question for this topic is one we might pose to ourselves so come along at 7.30pm to Christ Church Anglican Church, Gosford on Thursday 19 August and hear what the Bishops have to say.
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St Leo’s College Wahroonga
30 Year Reunion (for ex-students and staff)
Year 12 1980, Year 10 1978
Saturday 21 August, 7.00pm
Greengate Hotel (function centre)
$70 (includes finger food and drinks)
Contacts:
Paul Fitzgerald: paul@fbcc.com.au / 0400614408
Peter Brown: petetbrown@yahoo.com.au / 0421427538
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2010 Diocese of Broken Bay Choral Festival: calling all choirs!
The BBMMF are calling for expressions of interest from all choir/singing groups interested in performing in the 2010 Broken Bay Choral Festival: Sunday 19 September, 2010 at St John the Baptist Church, Woy Woy. 3pm festival start (with 1.30pm arrival/rehearsal for choirs). Selected choirs will be invited to perform a set of songs of approx. 7-10 minutes, and then join the massed choir for this event. For more details, or to register your choir/singing group's interest, please contact Sarah Webster: sarah@dekko.com.au or 0414 806 939
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Handel's Messiah 2010
Where: Hornsby's Cathedral Church, Our Lady of the Rosary.
23 Yardley Ave, WAITARA
When: Thursday, 16 December 2010
8.00pm
Calling all interested choristers! Please contact Barb Angell on
Ph 02 9935 7207
Fax 02 9985 7175
Email biz@angellpro.com.au
For more information please download attachments below
Calling All Choristers2010.doc
MEDIA RELEASE No2 Handels Messiah.doc
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NARRABEEN CYO
The 60th Anniversary of the Narrabeen CYO occurs in 2010 and a reunion of all past members, dating back to the inception in 1950, is being considered with a Celebration Mass and Lunch held at:
Where: St Josephs
When: 3rd October 2010, the Sunday of the Labour Day holiday weekend.
Please contact Bob Moore by
Phone: 02 9982 2748
or
E-Mail: bobtmoore@optusnet.com.au
to express your interest.
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“One hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was or the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove… but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child”
Centacare Broken Bay Foster Care Program offers children and young people a safe and secure place to live.
We are looking for people who are prepared to open their homes and their hearts to a young person, aged between 10 years and 18 years who, because of varying circumstances, are no longer able to live with their birth families.
Centacare Broken Bay Foster Carers receive a carer allowance, caseworker support, 24 hour on call support, professional support, regular respite, and regular training.
If you have space in your home and heart, have no young children living with you, and you would like to know more about becoming a foster carer, please contact the Adolescent Foster Care Team on 4340 1030
Download Centacare Broken Bay logo
here
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Restoration of Communion from the Cup.
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Recently, the Department of Health has given a rating level of “protect” to the status of the H1N1 Influenza Virus pandemic. In this situation, major concerns are to protect those who are susceptible because of age or health. Furthermore over recent weeks a vaccine has been made available and will be part of a public health program of inoculation.
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In view of these developments, Bishop David has advised that the distribution of Communion with the Sacred Blood be restored as common practice in the Diocese as from the First Sunday in Advent, 29 November.
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Please take appropriate measures such as inoculation. Please note that isolation of infected persons is a key method of control. Clean hands and clean surfaces are major safeguards against the spread of flu-type infections.
Advice for distribution of Communion.
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Ministers should use an anti-bacterial hand sanitizer.
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All communion vessels are to be purified and then washed in warm soapy water.
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All are encouraged to receive the sacred host on the hand.
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Parish practice should endeavour to distribute hosts consecrated at that Mass.
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Recognize that intinction (dipping) by the person receiving the host is not acceptable either as an approved practice or as hygiene practice
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The General Instruction indicated that each communicant should “drink a little”. Receiving the Sacred Blood therefore should involve drinking rather than just touching the wine with the lips.
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Ministers are to wipe the rim (both sides) with the purifier, using fresh section of the purifier, and turning the cup before offering it to the next communicant.
From the Liturgy Office,
Parish Support Unit.
Diocese of Broken Bay
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Knowing our liturgy!
Holy Communion has a fuller form as a sign when it is distributed under both kinds” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal 281)
Why is this so?
1. By eating and drinking we acknowledge the Eucharistic banquet.
“in this form the sign of the Eucharistic banquet is more clearly evident.”
2. We follow the direction of the Lord to “take and drink.” “clear expression is given to the divine
will by which the new and eternal Covenant is ratified in the Blood of the Lord.”
3. It reflects the relationship between Mass and the banquet of eternal life. By drinking of His cup
“heaven and earth are one”.
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