FnoM 1ur Pns1ons Drsk

Today, this Second Sunday of Easteror what used to

be known as Low Sundaybrings to an end our
celebraon of Easter Day, but the Season of Easter
stretches right through to the great Solemnity of
Pentecost (this year celebrated on the 19th May).

I menon this because its all too easy to surrender to
the secular expectaon that Easter is now over and we
should be looking forward to the next big thing.
Instead, perhaps we could luxuriate in the great
Season of Easter for the next six weeks, being clearly
countercultural in the way we appreciate the full
meaning of Easter as being more than just one day.

Of course, by denion, we are an Easter people, and
we celebrate the death and resurrecon of Jesus each
me we gather, as a community, to celebrate
Eucharist (or any of the other sacraments), and we
should never be afraid to live in the light of the
Paschal Mystery that we celebrate so oen and so
well. The challenge for this community of faith,
however, is to live out our Easter identy out there,
beyond when we are assembled to celebrate and
worship.

How we live out our lives and idenes as an Easter
people is as varied as we are. There are innumerable
ways and opportunies that we might embrace as
part of our Easter observances, many of which might
encourage us to carry on even once the Easter Season
is over.

Is it easy? No. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. But for
the next six weeks, we have the perfect excuse to
pracce living as an Easter people, because for us, if
not for the world, Easter is sll here. And since Easter
is sll with us, lets live it to the best of our ability.

Unl next week
Fr Andrew
Parish
Fr Andrew Doohan (Parish Priest)
Mr Greg Byrne (Pastoral Associate)
Mrs Sharon Fowle (Administraon)
Sr Kathryn McCabe (Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

The Parish Oce is at the rear of the Parish Hall and is
staed on Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm.

33 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428
PO Box 67, Forster NSW 2428
P: (02) 6554 6304
F: (02) 6554 6425
E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.com or
fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com (Fr Andrew)
W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Holy Name Parish School (K6)
Mr Mark Mowbray (Principal)

41 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428
PO Box 243, Forster NSW 2428
P: (02) 6554 6504
F: (02) 6554 8895
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bullen can be sent
to the Parish Oce or Fr Andrew, preferably by email
or wrien note, by midday on Thursday.

Bapsms are celebrated on Sundays, either during
any of our Sunday Masses or aer the 9am Mass.
Bapsmal Preparaon meengs are held on the
second Monday of each month at 7pm in the Meeng
Rooms of the Parish Hall at Forster. Please contact the
Parish Oce for more details, or visit the Parish
website.

Weddings are celebrated by arrangement and with at
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
Please contact Fr Andrew for more details, or visit the
Parish website.
Sunday 7th April, 2013
Second Sunday of Easter, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
The weekly bullen of the Catholic community of
Forster and 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 communies of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts
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Tur Pnnisu Dinnv(for the week ahead)
Today (7/4) 5pm Evening Prayer &
Benedicon @ Tuncurry

Mon (8/4) 7pm Bapsm Preparaon @
Forster

Tue (9/4) 9am Chrisan Meditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)
11am Anoinng Mass @
GLAICA House
3:30pm Holy Hour @ Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass @ Tuncurry
5:30pm Chrisan Meditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)

Wed (10/4) All Day Fr Andrew to Sydney for
meengsNo Mass
today.
11:15 Novena to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help @ Forster
5:30pm Finance Commiee
meeng @ Forster

Thu (11/4) All Day Fr Andrew to Newcastle
for Council of Priests &
Liturgy Council meengs
No Mass today

Fri (12/4) 9:30am Mass @ Forster

Sat (13/4) 8:30am Reconciliaon @
Tuncurry
9am Mass @ Tuncurry
4:45pm Reconciliaon @ Forster
(unl 5:15pm)
6pm Mass @ Tuncurry

Sun (14/4) 7am Mass @ Tuncurry
9am Mass @ Forster
IN voun cunni1v, rtrnsr rnnv ron:

Recently Deceased: Tom Woolhead, David Campbell,
Carmel Cowan.

Anniversaries: Les Gapps, Barry Lantry, Bill and Jean
Craig.

All who are sick in our parish.
Ros1rns ron Arnit nNo Mnv
New rosters are available from the rear of the Church.
We are using a new soware program to develop the
rosters. It is able to automacally send reminders to
those who have an email address. If you would like to
receive these nocaons, please contact Sharon at
the oce at forstertuncurryparish1@gmail.com.au
Pno1rc1ivr Covrns ron Dnitv Missnts
Mary Grieg has produced some vinyl covers for the
new Daily Missals. They may be purchased from the
oce for $5.
DiviNr Mrncv Drvo1ioNs Toonv
Devoons to Divine Mercy including the praying of the
Chaplet, Adoraon, etc., will be held today Sunday 7th
April commencing at 10:30am in the Tuncurry
church. The praying of the devoon on this day carries
a Plenary Indulgence with the usual condions.
Pnojrc1 CoMrnssioN
We would be grateful if you could return any
remaining Project Compassion boxes or envelopes to
the Parish Oce as soon as possible so the parish can
forward the contribuons to Caritas. Thank you.
Pnnisu Ac1ivi1irs Dn1r CtniMrns
There are a few events planned for the month of May
that you might like to add to your calendars:

Parish Expo
Would you like to know which groups are operang
within our Parish? Are you looking to get involved in
Parish life but are not sure how? All the groups
currently operang in the Parish will be on display at
the 2013 Parish Expo, which will take place in the
Parish Hall on Sunday 5th May aer the 9am Mass.
Come along and see whats happening, and perhaps
you might like to get involved in something you see
there.

Parish Dinner
The Parish Dinner will be held on Friday 17th May at
6pm for 7pm at the Box Fish Restaurant. Tickets are
$30 per head, and will be available aer Masses next
weekend. Ticket numbers are strictly limited, so early
purchase is advised.

Further detailsincluding the name of our guest
speakerwill be coming soonso watch this space!
TWEC DiNNrn
The annual TWEC Dinner will be held Wednesday,
15th May at the Therry Centre, East Maitland,
6.30pm for 7.00pm. Guest speaker will be Wayne
Benne, inuenal Rugby League coach and proud
Father of two children with disabilies. Cost for hor
doeuvres, main meal and dessert is $55 per person.
Book for individuals or a table of ten. Contact
Maureen or Margaret on 4930 9601 or
twec@ssjl.org.au.
EvrNiNc Pnnvrn & BrNroic1ioN
Our monthly celebraon of Solemn Evening Prayer
(Vespers from the Divine Oce) & Benedicon will
take place today 7th April in the Tuncurry church
commencing at 5:30pm. All welcome.
DrrrrNiNc Oun Fni1u Vioro Srnirs
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have
produced the Deepening Our Faith video series as an
introducon to the Compendium of the Catechism of
the Catholic Church. The remaining morning sessions
will be held on:

18th April Life in Christ
2nd May Prayer

Each session will commence aer the 9am Mass, and
will run for about an hour. They will be held in the
Meeng Room of the Parish Oce.

Evening SessionsAdvanced Noce
These sessions will be repeated over four weeks
commencing on Thursday 2nd May at 7pm in the
Meeng Room of the Parish Oce. For more
informaon contact the Parish Oce.
Tur MrN Ativr Gnour
There are two Men Alive groups meeng in our Parish:

the morning group will next meet on Wednesday
17th April aer 9am Mass; and
the evening group will next meet on Wednesday
24th April at 7:30pm.

New members always welcome. Enquiries at the
Oce.
Cn1uotic Scuoot ENnotMrN1s
The annual enrolment period for Catholic schools.
Enrolments for the school year 2014 are now open,
and the enrolment period will close at the end of May,
2013. For more informaon about enrolments at Holy
Name Parish School, please contact the School Oce
on 6554 6504.
VotuN1rrns ron MissioNnnv Wonk
Annono
PALMS Australia is seeking volunteers willing to
parcipate in an authenc crosscultural experience in
countries across Asia, Africa or the Pacic. Posions
exist in educaon, health, administraon, agriculture/
farming, trades and other skilled areas. For more
informaon please contact Sarah on 9518 9551, visit
their website www.palms.org.au or email
sarah@palms.org.au.
CrN1rNnnv Mnss
Centenary Mass for Our Ladys Nurses for the Poor at
St Marys Cathedral at 10am Saturday 13th April.
Founded in 1913 by Eileen OConnor and Fr Edward
McGrath, the community has performed a unique
ministry of healthcare, advocacy and friendship for
the poor and disadvantaged throughout Sydney,
Brisbane, Newcastle and Wollongong.
Monr TunN Wonos
The Diocesan Liturgy Council, the CSO RE and
Spirituality Department and East Maitland Parish
invite you to a Year of Grace and Year of Faith twilight
gathering on Monday 13 May at 4.45pm in the Toohey
Room at the Diocesan Oces.

This twilight gathering will feature a presentaon by
Helen Kearney, Ministry Coordinator at All Saints
College, St Marys Campus and a member of the
Diocesan Liturgy Council reecng on our use of
symbol and ritual to enable children, Gen Y, Gen Z and
all people of faith to contemplate the face of Christ,
will be followed by some me for reecon and
discussion. Helen gave this presentaon at the
Australian Academy of Liturgy Conference in Hobart
earlier this year.

For further informaon contact Jenny Harris, P: 4979
1328 E: jenny.harris@mn.catholic.org.au
2013 Nn1ioNnt rCoNrrnrNcr
The 8
th
Naonal eConference will be held on Thursday
16 May from 10.30am 2.30pm, focusing on the
Gospel of St Mark: A Crucied and Risen Messiah with
keynote educators Fr Francis Moloney sdb and Sr
Michele Connolly rsj.

Our Parish is hoping to be one of the venues hosng
the eConference, so put the date in your diary now
and look for more informaon in coming weeks.
Bros Nrroro
A queen size bed and a single bed needed. Please
contact Sr Kathryn on 6554 6470 if you can assist.
FnirNosuir Gnour (SrNions)
Next oung is on Tuesday 16th April and is a bus trip
and cruise on the Hasngs with lunch at Port
Macquarie. The cost is $55.00 inclusive. The bus
departs Forster Church at 8:15am and Tuncurry
Church at 8:30am. New members and friends
welcome to join us. For bookings contact Lorraine
6554 7056 or Ley 6554 9670.
Oun Li1uncv Toonv

Responsorial Psalm
Response: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,
his love is everlasng.

Let the sons of Israel say:
His love has no end.
Let the sons of Aaron say:
His love has no end.
Let those who fear the Lord say:
His love has no end.

The stone which the builders rejected
has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord,
a marvel in our eyes.
This day was made by the Lord;
we rejoice and are glad.

O Lord, grant us salvaon;
O Lord, grant success.
Blessed in the name of the Lord
is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord;
the Lord God is our light.

Gospel Acclamaon
Alleluia, alleluia!
You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen
me;
happy those who have not seen me, but sll believe!
Alleluia!
Cn1uotic Lrnorn & Cn1uotic Wrrktv
The Catholic Leader and Catholic Weekly newspapers
are available in the churches at a cost of $2 each.
Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs

Today Acts 5:1216
Apocalypse 1:913; 1719
John 20:1931
Monday Isaiah 7:1014, 8:10; Hebrews 10:4
10; Luke 1:2638.
Tuesday Acts 4:3237
John 3:715
Wednesday Acts 5:1726
John 3:1621
Thursday Acts 5:2733
John 3:3136
Friday Acts 5:3442
John 6:115
Saturday Acts 6:17
John 6:1621
Next Sunday Acts 5:2732, 4041
Apocalypse 5:1114
John 21:119
SitrNcr iN 1ur Li1uncv
We observe silence during our liturgy (on Sundays and
weekdays) at the following mes:

1. During the Penitenal Act, aer the Presider invites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteries, in order to recollect ourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
Presider to Let us pray, again in order to recollect
ourselves; and
3. During the Liturgy of the Word, at the conclusion of
the rst & second reading and the homily, in order
that we might meditate on what we have heard.
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). This is the envelope collecon.

b) The Diocesan Clergy Collecon, providing for the
remuneraon and support of the clergy of the
diocese, will be taken up aer communion (during the
Thanksgiving Hymn or a similar me).
RrcriviNc CoMMuNioN
So that we might receive Communion in a t and
proper way, please be aware of the following:

When we process forward to receive Communion,
we have been 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 head and shoulders (GIRM, 160). Any other
form of reverence, including a genuecon, should
therefore be avoided.
Communion by selfinncon (selfdipping) is
never permied, since we receive Communion and
never take Communion. Please refrain from this
inappropriate acon.
We regret that we do not have the physical
facilies to oer communion while kneeling, and
respecully ask you to refrain from kneeling to
receive Communion while part of the procession,
since this is contrary to the nature of the
Communion procession itself. Your cooperaon
with this request is very much appreciated.
IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn Gnour
To request prayers for someone, or to join the Group,
please contact Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving
your name and contact details.