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Last Friday the Church marked the Feast of the

ConversaonofStPaul.Weallknowthestoryofthat
fateful trip along the road to Damascus, and the
resultsofthatdirectandpersonalintervenonbythe
Lord in Pauls life. We hear the fruits of that event
mostSundaysinoursecondreadingsasStPaulspeaks
to us from across the years. We truly are the
beneciariesofPaulsjourneytoDamascus.

Inreecngonthenatureofconversionhoweveritis
cleartomethatnotverymanypeoplehavethatsame
kind of gracelled occurrence. For the most part,
conversion is a slow, neverendingand at mes
painfulprocess. It is a process that embraces the
death and resurrecon that is at the heart of the
Chrisan life in all maer of things as we seek to be
evermorefaithfultoChrist.

Of course, the task of conversion is not something

that we can undertake by ourselves: we are totally
reliant on Gods grace to draw us into the journey of
conversion, to sustain us day by day along that
journey, and to welcome us when that journey is
complete and we are with God for eternity. Yet I am
constantly surprised by how oen people (and I
include myself in this) think that we need to work at
ourconversionrstbeforeGodwillloveus.

Nothing could be further from the truth. We are

completely helpless to walk that journey without rst
surrendering to God, and opening ourselves to his
presenceandaconinourlives.Ourrst,secondand
last step along the journey of conversion is enrely
Godslovinggiofgracetous.

Itisanincrediblegitousandwewoulddowellto
constantly give thanks for that gi, and embrace its
presenceinourlives.

Unlnextweek FrAndrew
Parish
FrAndrewDoohan(ParishPriest)
MrGregByrne(PastoralAssociate)
MrsSharonFowle(Administraon)
SrKathrynMcCabe(AboriginalCatholicMinistry)

TheParishOceisattherearoftheParishHallandis
staedonTuesdaysandFridaysfrom10amto4pm.

33LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox67,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546304
F: (02)65546425
E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.comor
fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com(FrAndrew)
W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

HolyNameParishSchool(K6)
MrMarkMowbray(Principal)

41LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox243,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546504
F: (02)65548895
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bullen can be sent

totheParishOceorFrAndrew,preferablybyemail
orwriennote,bymiddayonThursday.

Bapsms are celebrated on Sundays, either during

any of our Sunday Masses or aer the 9am Mass.
Bapsmal Preparaon meengs are held on the
secondMondayofeachmonthat7pmintheMeeng
RoomsoftheParishHallatForster.Pleasecontactthe
Parish Oce for more details, or visit the Parish
website.

Weddingsarecelebratedbyarrangementandwithat
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
PleasecontactFrAndrewformoredetails,orvisitthe
Parishwebsite.
Sunday 27th January, 2013
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
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TheSecularFranciscanswillnextmeetonWednesday
6th February, coming together for the 9am Mass,
followedbyacuppaat9:30amandthenthemeeng.
EvrNiNc Pnnvrn & BrNroic1ioN
Our monthly celebraon of Solemn Evening Prayer
(Vespers from the Divine Oce) & Benedicon will
take place next Sunday 3rd February in the Tuncurry
churchcommencingat5:30pm.Allwelcome.
Tur Pnnisu Dinnv(for the week ahead)
Tue(29/1) 9am ChrisanMeditaon(Bob
65555914)
3:30pm HolyHour@Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass@Tuncurry
5:30pm ChrisanMeditaon(Bob
65555914)

Wed(30/1) 9am Mass@Forster
11:15 NovenatoOurLadyof
PerpetualHelp@Forster
PM FrAndrewtoNewcastle
forCouncilofPriests
meeng.
4pm PastoralTeamMeeng
@Forster

Thu(31/1) 9am Mass@Forster

Fri(1/2) 9:30am Mass@Forster

Sat(2/2) 8:30am Reconciliaon@

Tuncurry
9am Mass@Tuncurry
4:45pm Reconciliaon@Forster
(unl5.15pm)
6pm VigilMass@Tuncurry

Sun(3/2) 7am Mass@Tuncurry

9am Mass@Forster
5:30pm EveningPrayer&
Benedicon@Tuncurry
Wrrkonv Missnts
The new versions of the Weekday Missal have now
been published, and it may be possible for the parish
to place a bulk order (depending on demand). At this
stage the cost is the region of $80.00 each. Please
leaveyournameonsheetprovidedifinterested.
IN voun cunni1v, rtrnsr rnnv ron:

RecentlyDeceased:PaulGleeson.

Anniversaries: Nancy Donoghue, Jason Younan, Ken
Smillie,AnthonyHolstein,EllaCorrigan.

andallthosewhoaresickinourparish.
Fnnrwrtt ron Rrvo Jrssicn GnnN1
A farewell for Revd Jess Grant will take place at St
Albans Anglican Church, Forster today Sunday 27th
Januaryat4pm.Allwelcome.
Hosri1nt & HoMr Visi1s
We rely on family and friends to inform us about
those who are unwell in our community. If you know
ofanyoneneedingavisitorCommunioninhospitalor
homepleasecontacttheParishOce.
MrN Ativr Gnour
The Men Alive Group will next meet on Wednesday
6th February meeng aer the 9am Mass to discuss
theScriptures.Newmembersalwayswelcome.
Fnnrwrtt
Longme parishioner, Fay Kearns, is leaving us for a
villa in Narrabeen, where she can be closer to her
family. We thank Fay for her involvement in our
community and wish her good health and enjoyment
inhernewhome.
A11rN1ioN SiNcrns nNo MusicinNs
We have a need to learn a new hymn for the Lenten
LiturgywithBishopBillon15thFebruary(seepage3).
Lets gather together at the Tuncurry Church at 7pm
next Thursday 31st January (as we did for the Carols
latelastyear).Wecanalsobegintoplanforthemusic
forEaster.
PaulGeraghty
LrN1rN Rrrtrc1ioN Gnours
Our Lenten groups will be in operaon during lent
givingparishionerstheopportunitytocometogether,
pray, reect on the gospels and share their life
journey. Anyone wishing to host a group in their
home should call Greg Byrne 6554 6304 or 0427 918
568.AlistofgroupswillappearinbothChurchesnext
weekend.
Wontowior Mnnnincr ENcouN1rn
Aweekendformarriedcouples.Takemeoutofyour
busy schedule to invest in your most precious asset:
Your Marriage! This is a unique opportunity to
recharge your relaonship baeries, refocus on each
otherandfallinlovealloveragain!Theweekendwill
take place from 15th17th March at Mt Carmel
Retreat Centre, Varroville, NSW. For more
informaon, visit the website www.wwme.org.au; for
bookingscontactArdell&BillSharpeon0242833435
orwsharpe@bigpond.net.au.
PntMs ENcouN1rn JounNrv
Palms Australia is a Catholic organisaon that has
been placing skilled Australian volunteers on mission
in communies across Africa, Asia and the Pacic for
over 50 years. This year, join Palms on an Encounter
journey to visit volunteers in the eld, and learn how
Australians can work in solidarity with overseas
communies to reduce poverty. Four trips are
available: Kiriba 1325 April; TimorLeste 30 June13
July;TimorLeste22Sept5Oct;Kiriba1225Nov.As
you will travel with a small group, spaces are limited.
For more informaon contact Sarah on 02 9518 9551
orsarah@palms.org.auorvisitwww.palms.org.au.
AovnNcr No1icr
Giventherelavelyshortperiodofmebetweenthe
endoftheChristmasSeasonandthebeginningofthe
Season of Lent, there are a number of Diocesan
celebraonswhichyoumaywishtobeawareof:

As has become the custom in recent years, Bishop

Bill will be travelling around the Diocese on the
Fridays of Lent to preside over a series of Lenten
Prayer for Hope and Healing. Our Parish will be
hosng the rst of these on Friday 15th February
intheSchoolHallbeginningat7pm.Allareinvited
to join with Bishop Bill as we pray for healing and
hopeduringtheSeasonofLent.
The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday 26th March in the Cathedral Church
beginning at 7pm. Again, all are welcome to join
with the Bishop to celebrate this important event
intheyearlylifeofourDiocese.
A Nrw BrciNNiNc
Beginning Experience is a personal encounter
weekend for those who are grieving the loss of a
partner through death, separaon or divorce. Closing
the door on the past gently by geng in touch and
dealing with the feeling resulng from the end of the
relaonship is an important part of making a new
beginning. The next Beginning Experience weekend is
on 13 March 2013. For informaon and an
applicaon form please contact: Lee (02) 9449 5317,
Lynne(02)46272084,orKevin(02)49810626.
HvMNJus1 Likr You PnoMisro

Justlikeyoupromised,youvecome
Justlikeyoutoldus,yourehere
Andourdesireisthatyouknow
Weloveyou,weworshipyou,
Wewelcomeyouhere.
Ros1rns
NewrostersareavailablefromtherearoftheChurch.
Weareusinganewsowareprogramtodevelopthe
rosters. It is able to automacally send reminders to
thosewhohaveanemailaddress.Ifyouwouldliketo
receive these nocaons, please contact Sharon at
theoceatforstertuncurryparish1@gmail.com.
SvMnots Anr Ptncrs To Livr
Despitecommonopiniontothecontrary,symbolsare
neither nostalgic remembrances of the past nor
familiar reminders of things we already know.
Symbols are not things people invent and interpret,
butrealiesthatmakeandinterpretapeople.What
weneedtodayisnotsomuchbeersymbols,buta
willingness to let ourselves be grasped and explored
by them. For a symbol is not an object to be
manipulated through mime and memory, but an
environment to be inhabited. Symbols are places to
live, breathing spaces that help us discover what
possibilieslifeoers.

To put the maer succinctly: every symbol deals with

a new discovery and every symbol is an openended
acon, not a closedo object. By engaging in
symbols, by inhabing their environment, people
discover new horizons for life, new values and
movaons.Because they are openended acons
symbols can expand, grow and deepen. To think of
symbols as changeless reminders of irreformable
truthsisnonsense.

Symbols are supple, exible, pliant. Their relaon to

people is reciprocal: Symbols disclose new potenals
for human life, but they are also shaped and rened
by the changing circumstances of that life. We might
call this the principle of symbolic reciprocity:
symbolsbothinuenceandareinuencedbythevery
interaconsthatevokethem.

NathanMitchell
Oun Li1uncv Toonv

Responsorial Psalm
Response: Yourwords,Lord,arespiritandlife.

ThelawoftheLordisperfect,
itrevivesthesoul.
TheruleoftheLordistobetrusted,
itgiveswisdomtothesimple.

ThepreceptsoftheLordareright,
theygladdentheheart.
ThecommandoftheLordisclear,
itgiveslighttotheeyes.

ThefearoftheLordisholy,
abidingforever.
ThedecreesoftheLordaretruth
andallofthemjust.

Maythespokenwordsofmymouth,
thethoughtsofmyheart,
winfavourinyoursight,OLord,
myrescuer,myrock!

Gospel Acclamaon
Alleluia,alleluia!
TheLordsentmetobringGoodNewstothepoor
andfreedomtoprisoners.
Alleluia!
IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn Gnour
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please contact Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving
yournameandcontactdetails.
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Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs

Today Nehemiah8:26,810
1Corinthians12:1230
Luke1:14,4:1421
Monday Hebrews9:15,2428
Mark3:2230
Tuesday Hebrews10:110
Mark3:3135
Wednesday Hebrews10:1118
Mark4:120
Thursday Hebrews10:1925
Mark4:2125
Friday Hebrews10:3239
Mark4:2634
Saturday Malachi3:14
Hebrews2:1418
Luke2:2240
Next Sunday Jeremiah1:45,1719
1Corinthians12:3113:13
Luke4:2130
SitrNcr iN 1ur Li1uncv
Weobservesilenceduringourliturgy(onSundaysand
weekdays)atthefollowingmes:

1. DuringthePenitenalAct,aerthePresiderinvites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteries,inordertorecollectourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
PresidertoLetuspray,againinordertorecollect
ourselves;and
3. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
therst&secondreadingandthehomily,inorder
thatwemightmeditateonwhatwehaveheard.
Oun Pnnisu Cottrc1ioNs
a) The Parish Collecon, providing for the needs of
the parish and its ministry, is taken up during the
presentaon and preparaon of the gis (the
oertory).Thisistheenvelopecollecon.

b) The Diocesan Clergy Collecon, providing for the

remuneraon and support of the clergy of the
diocese,willbetakenupaercommunion(duringthe
ThanksgivingHymnorasimilarme).
RrcriviNc CoMMuNioN
So that we might receive Communion in a t and
properway,pleasebeawareofthefollowing:

When we process forward to receive Communion,

we are asked by the Australian Bishops to adopt a
common and unied gesture of reverence before
doing so. In Australia that gesture is a bow of the
headandshoulders(GIRM,160).Anyotherformof
reverence,suchasagenuecon,istobeavoided,
both because of the Bishops request for a
common gesture, and because it is contrary to the
natureoftheCommunionprocessionitself.
Communion by selfinncon is never permied,
sincewenevertakeCommunionbutratherreceive
Communion.Pleaserefrainfromdoingso.
We do not have the physical facilies to oer
communion while kneeling, and kneeling while
processingforwardisinappropriateasitiscontrary
tothenatureoftheCommunionprocession.Please
refrain from the pracce kneeling to receive
Communioninourchurches.
Look toward the Lord and be radiant;
let your faces not be abashed.