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FrAndrewDoohan(ParishPriest)
MrGregByrne(PastoralAssociate)
MrsSharonFowle(Administraon)
SrKathrynMcCabe(AboriginalCatholicMinistry)
TheParish OceisattherearoftheParishHallandis
staedonWednesdayandFridayfrom10amto4pm.
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
41LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox243,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546504
F: (02)65548895
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au
Weddingsarecelebratedbyarrangementandwithat
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
PleasecontactFrAndrewformoredetails,orvisitthe
Parishwebsite.
Sunday 1st September, 2013
Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
Theweeklybullenofthe
CatholicParishofForsterTuncurry
HolyNameofJesusParishChurch
33LakeStreet,Forster
StMary,StaroftheSeaChurch
CnrKent&PeelStreets,Tuncurry
ProclaimingChristtothecommuniesofForster,Tuncurryandthesurroundingdistricts
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FnoM 1ur Pns1onnt Associn1rs 1nntr
In our Parish Bullen some months ago, Fr. Andrew
wroteofhisneedfora holidaybecauseofredness;
physically and mentally. He wrote; the reason I am
redisfairlysimple;Iaminministry.
Although my emoonal work load as a Pastoral
Associate is minimal compared to the Parish Priest, I
thought I might share a reecon on a few hours in
my life some years ago and the physical and
emoonalchallengesitbrought.
IhadanearlymorningmeengatourlocalCouncil.
ItwasameengoftheEmployeeAssistanceProgram
Commiee. I helped establish the Program 25 years
ago and it is heartening that it is sll going strong. It
deals with employees who may have a problem in
their personal lives that is aecng their work
performance. The group are a friendly, caring group
and the meengs are always light hearted as we
banterwitheachother.However,thereisobviouslya
serious side to the meeng as we discuss employees
withproblemsandhowbesttohelpthesepeople.
My mood at this me was light and jovial and I was
a lile excited because I had some success with
people I was assisng and I was keen to tell the
group about it.
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Reconciliaon
TheSacramentofReconciliaonisonlyavailableevery
Saturday aernoon in the Tuncurry church from 5pm
unl5:30pmduringFrAndrewsannualleave.
Holy Hour
A Holy Hour is observed each Tues aernoon in the
TuncurryChurchfrom3:30pm,withMassat4:30pm.
Singing Pracce
ThenextpracceforoursingerswillbeonTuesday 3
SeptemberintheTuncurryChurchfora7pmstart.
InthemeanmeyoumightliketolettheParishOce
knowofyourinterest.
Fr Andrew
People of Faith & Hope
AmeengwasheldlastSaturdayintheChurchHallto
discuss the migrant and refugee dilemma, giving us
the opportunity to examine some of our atudes
toward these people in light of the ethics of the
situaon and, just as important for us, to measure
their treatment against Chrisan values. As Chrisans
we must always uphold the worth and the dignity of
everyhumanpersonandwearefurtherchallengedto
sharewhatwehavewiththoselessfortunate.
We were hopeful of having a worker from the
Detenon Centre in Nauru to speak to us but, in his
absence,hesentaheartrenderingleeroutliningthe
situaoninNauru.
Part of his leer describes his rst day at Nauru; I
assisted with an intake of new arrivals. The men had
arrivedfromChristmasIsland.Someofthemhadbeen
told they would be moving rooms, and then found
themselves deported to Nauru. Some were taken in
handcus. When the reality of the situaon hit them
they broke down and cried. It was one of the hardest
things Ive ever had to witness. Grown men losing
hopetearbytear.
Can we feel these peoples pain? Commenng on
public apathy Pope Francis recently said; The other
is no longer a sister orbrother to be loved, but simply
someone who disturbsmy life and my comfort. In this
globalised world, we have fallen into globalised
indierence.Wehavebecomeusedtothesueringof
others: it doesnt concern me; its none of my
business.
Copies of the leer are available at the rear of the
church.
Spring Fashion Parade
The women of the Uning Church are holding a
FashionParadeon14thSeptemberfrom2pmintheir
Forster Church, cnr. Lake & Macintosh Sts. All very
welcome. Cost $10 include prizes & aernoon tea.
Ph.Lorna65546080
Mnss or S1 FnnNcis
Memorial Acclamaon
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Text:ExcerptsfromtheEnglishtranslaonofTheRomanMissal2010,ICEL;Music:2010,PaulTaylor.Allrightsreserved.Usedwith
permissionAustralianAgentWordofLifeInternaonal.LicenceNo.195E.
Over the coming weeks our musicians will be
assisng the Parish community to introduce a
newmusicalsengforuseatourcelebraonsof
Mass. The introducon of this new seng will
also provide a second opon for our Parish
celebraons.
Marriage Encounter
TheWorldwideMarriageEncounterWeekendisbeing
heldFriday 6 September Sunday 9 SeptemberatMt
Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville. A weekend for
married couples to take me out and invest in one of
your most important assets your marriage. For
further informaon call Ardell & Bill Sharpe on 4283
3435orEwsharpe@bigpond.net.au
The World Body of Cursillos in Chrisanity (OMCC)is
holding its VII World Encounter here in Australia for
the rst me. For most local Cursillistas this will be a
once in a lifeme event. Dates are between
Wednesday 20 November Sunday 24 November.
Venue is St Leos University College, Brisbane.
Registraon for the Encounter is essenal and forms
are available in this diocese from the local secretariat
or John Andrews E john.andrews7p@bigpond.com or
P49453428.
Ifyoubecomeawareofanyhazardonparishproperty,
or suer an incident or injury while on parish
property,youareaskedtoletFrAndrewortheParish
Oce know as soon as possible in order that the
appropriatestepscanbetaken.
IfthereisanymaerconcerningWorkHealth&Safety
that you wish to raise or have considered by the
Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the
maertotheaenonoftheappropriateperson.
Pnnisu IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn Gnour
To request prayers for someone in need of prayer
please contact Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving
yournameandcontactdetails.
Bobcanalsohelpyouifyoureinterestedinbecoming
partofthisimportantministrywithintheParish.
Cn1uotic Nrwsrnrrns Avnitnntr
The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and Catholic Weekly
(Sydney) newspapers are available at the rear of the
churchesatacostof$2each.
Ministers this Weekend... ...oftheWord ...ofCommunion
6pmTuncurry FrankHayman
MonicaHunt
MaureenStevens
JeaneeGoodacre,KathrynMcCabe,
PaulMcFadden,RuthPearson,Maureen
Pye,NeilPye,MargaretSmith,Tony
Stevens,GlenStrong
7amTuncurry ChrisMatuszny
EdnaTucker
CushlaDrake
NormChapman,KayGriths,Tony
Knight,CecileMalone,AlexMatuszny,
MarkMowbray
9amForster MarionONeill
RobynRyan,
SharonFowle
MichaelAllen,VivianAllen,Anne
Hartman,JimHunt,AnneMoloney,
ShioneyNeal,MaureenVisser,Tony
Visser,GenevieveWilliamson
Please note: Theaboveinformaonreectstherostersasoriginallyissued,
anddoesnttakeaccountofanyswapsthatmayhavebeenorganisedbetweenindividuals.
Bisuors Etrc1ioN S1n1rMrN1
A reminder that the Australian Bishops have released
aneleconstatementVotefortheCommonGood.
Responsorial Psalm
Response: God, in your goodness, you have made a
homeforthepoor.
ThejustshallrejoiceatthepresenceofGod,
Theyshallexultanddanceforjoy.
OsingtotheLord,makemusictohisname;
RejoiceintheLord,exultathispresence.
Fatheroftheorphan,defenderofthewidow,
SuchisGodinhisholyplace.
Godgivesthelonelyahometolivein;
Heleadstheprisonersforthinfofreedom.
Youpoureddown,OGod,agenerousrain:
Whenyoupeoplewerestarved
yougavethemnewlife.
Itwastherethatyourpeoplefoundahome,
Preparedinyourgoodness,OGod,forthepoor.
Gospel Acclamaon
Alleluia,alleluia!
Takemyyokeuponyou;
Learnfromme,forIamgentleandlowlyinheart.
Alleluia!
Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs
Today Sirach3:1720,2829
Hebrews12:1819
Luke14:1,714
Monday 1Thessalonians4:1318
Luke4:1630
Tuesday 1Thessalonians5:16
Luke4:3137
Wednesday Colossians1:18
Luke4:3844
Thursday Colossians1:914
Luke5:111
Friday Colossians1:1520
Luke:5:3339
Saturday Colossians1:2123
Luke:6:15
Next Sunday Wisdom9:1318
Philemon910,1217
Luke14:2533
Oun Pnnisu Cottrc1ioNs
a)TheParish Collecon,providingfortheneedsofthe
parish and its ministry, is taken up during the
presentaon and preparaon of the gis (the
oertory).Thisistheenvelopecollecon.
1. DuringthePenitenalAct,aerthePresiderinvites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteriesinordertorecollectourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
PresidertoLetusprayagaininordertorecollect
ourselves;
3. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the rst reading in order that we might meditate
onwhatwehaveheard;
4. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the second reading in order that we might
meditateonwhatwehaveheard;and
5. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the homily in order that we might meditate on
whatwehaveheard.
CoMMuNioN 1o Sick & HousrnouNo
We are in need of Ministers of Communion of the
Blessed Sacrament to housebound people in our
outlying areas (Pacic Palms/Hallidays Point). If you
live in this area and are able to assist in this way
pleasecontactGregByrneattheoce65546304.