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20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHURCH
To mark this anniversary of Cardinal Clancy blessing our new Church on 10 June 1990, you are invited to attend a lunch at Caruso’s Restaurant, corner Kingsway and Gymea Bay Road starting at 12:30pm on Sunday 13 June. There will be
availability for seventy people @ $25 per person (SEE MENU BELOW).
The Last Cuppa will contribute to the cost to reduce it to only $25. You may form your own table with either 6, 8 or 10 people or just join in with other parishioners. Apart from the Anniversary, it is a good excuse to get together. Please give your names to Liz at the Office (9525.1138) to book ASAP. Also, BYOG is ok.
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MENU:
Italian & Herb Bread.
Insalata Misto salt & pepper calamari
Tropical, supreme & vegetarian pizzas
Penne Verdure, Tortellini Boscaiola, & Fettuccini Romano Pastas
Tea and/or coffee
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BEQUEST: On you behalf, I wish to acknowledge a most generous donation form the Estate of the Late Adriana Brinsek who died in December. She enjoyed being a parishioner here, travelling from Como, and attended the Vigil Mass.
May she rest in Peace.
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Would parishioners please consider a bequest to our parish.
Please consult your solicitor, and direct such consideration to:
“The Roman Catholic Parish of St Catherine Labouré at Gymea.”
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PARISH ENVELOPE COLLECTION: This is 100% tax deductible and I
encourage all parishioners to contribute via the envelopes or a more secure system is by monthly direct debit (Credit Cards). At the end of March we are $2,418 below budget, but I am very grateful of your continuing support. You are really great, considering the pressures ion you all these days.
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THANKS to Bruce Paton (our parish accountant), Peter Quinnell, Bob
Bransgrove & Bruce McGill who every week prepare the collections for banking. The hours these men put in are consistent and most generous, and it is such quiet and unassuming volunteers who make this parish work.
Mons
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CHANGE OF TIME FOR VIGIL MASS
As at 17 April, Vigil Mass will be at 5pm.
Reconciliation: 4.30-4.45pm.
Vigil Mass and Reconciliation times will remain as such until Daylight Savings resumes in October.
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Mass Times |
| Saturday Vigil |
5pm |
| Sunday |
7.30am, 9.30am, 6pm |
| Monday - Saturday |
9am |
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Confirmation - children of year 6 and older who attend schools other than Saint Catherine's, Gymea and who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact Anne Iffland on 9525 4650 to receive information on the preparation masses and classes that need to be undertaken.
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CATECHISTS: Term 1 Newsletter is now available from the CATECHIST BOX at the rear of the Church.
Acolytes & Ministers - new temporary Rosters for May & June are now available. Readers please collect your new Rosters; May to August from the Sacristy
His Grace, Archbishop Petero Mataca - Archbishop of Suva & Rotuma Fiji, has asked Monsignor to stay in our Parish for a few weeks in May and we are certainly happy to have him here.
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PARKING IN SCHOOL GROUNDS: Parishioners are asked NOT to leave their cars in the car park after the Saturday Vigil and Sunday Evening Masses to do their shopping, buy their dinner or go out for dinner as the GATES will be locked immediately after these evening Masses.
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| GIVE LORDE ETERNAL REST TO ALL OUR LOVED ONES
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Gerry Cutcliffe, Jim O’Neill, Stephen DeSouza, Christopher Hutchens, John O’Brien, Rosemary Taylor, Lydia Huon, Marjorie Hodgson,
Angelo Casamento, Maree Endean, & deceased family and friends of the Parishioners of St Catherine Labouré.
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+ We remember those whose Anniversaries we Commemorate at this time: +
Mary Baz, Tracey de Lyall, John Greenaway, Joe Natoli.
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| WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH
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Especially: Pat Harlow, Barbara Hayes, all of whom are seriously ill. And also:
Marianne Abel, Mario Balzan, Pina, Linda & Michael Conte, Barry Edwards,
Peg Fisk, William Godfrey, David Ham, Nona Hayes, Norman Hayes, Marie Irvine, Ruth Jaggard, John Kane, Jo McCarthy, Maureen Morrison, Geoffrey O’Brien,
Julia Sinncrbrink, Moya Townsend, Cath Ward: All Parishioners and Family members of the Parish Community of Saint Catherine Labouré who are ill and for all those who are in need of our prayers and for all those who have no one to pray for them.
We pray for all the sick of our Parish Community and their carers.
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| CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
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Please pray for all our newly Baptised
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| CATHOLIC WEEKLY
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Anzac Day supplement
‘Refugee treatment is Australia’s shame’
Nuns’ ordeal in jungle prison
‘Ethics’ trial at odds with law: Bishops’ statement
Cardinal ‘joins’ police in awareness course
Sleeping rough to aid homeless
Gabrielle home from LA to ‘defend Satan’
w ww.catholicweekly.com.au
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The Life Ascending Movement is for Catholics and all Christians in their
middle and later years. (Christians of all denominations are most welcome) Groups usually meet in parishes to support each other through THREE CORE VALUES:
Spirituality to deepen awareness of God in their lives.
Friendship to create and enjoy close and lasting friendships
Loving Service to share their wisdom and concern for all those in need
You are invited to “come and see” to meetings at the Parish Conference Room on the 1st Wednesday of the month, after the morning 9am Mass & Rosary.
CONTACT: Kay on 9521.4728
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PRAYER FOR RAIN:
Lord God, creator of the world with
all its seasons, we ask that you would
hear our urgent prayer for life-giving rains for our country. Amen.
Australian Episcopal Conference.
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LONELY/ALONE/LOST/NEEDY???????
Are you feeling alone or needing some care from your fellow parishioners? I am aware that some parishioners are feeling down as they do not know anyone in the parish. Some are lonely, some cannot get to Mass but would like to be on a Communion List, others have personal or family worries. Please arrange a chat with Brother Chharles, Sister Monika or me. There are various groups that may assist you or Church agencies that are professionally set up to provide counseling, care or assistance. Please feel free to approach the Priests of the parish. St Catherine’s should aim to a caring, Catholic community in action and not just word.
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| GYMEA YOUTH GROUP
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YOUTH MASS IS HELD EVERY 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY AT THE 6PM EVENING MASS
Check out the website for the Youth Group at
www.gymeayouth.org.au
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| ARCHDIOCESAN MASS TIMES
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A service for travellers and every parish in the Archdiocese is listed on it.
www.Masstimes.org
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| ASK WEBSITE
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The ASK website – ask.catholic.org.au - is sponsored by the Catholic Enquiry Centre and looks at some key ‘life-questions’ commonly raised by people dealing with the meaning of life and the possibility of the spiritual. ASK seeks to address such questions from a Catholic perspective. ASK also welcomes questions. The ASK website now also has a new service entitled “Talk with a Priest”.
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| EXPLAIN MASS TO THE KIDS
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The Resources for Families section of the website of St Christopher's parish in Eastern Melbourne hosts a useful guide to help parents to explain the Mass to their children.
http://www.syndalcatholic.org.au/for_families.htm#famresou
courtesy of Mission & Spirituality News: April 2006
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| CATHOLIC AUSTRALIA WEBSITE CASTS A WIDE NET
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AT www.catholicaustralia.com.au.
Almost everything you ever wanted to know about the Catholic Church in Australia is now online. The site offers news, articles, thought provoking essays and accessible information of interest to any Australian wanting to know about anything Catholic.
Key areas of the site include:
Who is Jesus?
Daily Catholic News Headlines
Questions and Answers on Baptism, Marriage and Funerals
Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Mission and Spirituality News
Daily Prayer and Scriptural Reflections
The Saints
Year of the Eucharist including a web-cast of the daily Mass
Links to Australian Dioceses, Church Organisations and other Internet sources
The Catholic Australia Website is now on-line at www.catholicaustralia.com.au.
CATHNEWS – STORIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE DAILY!
CathNews is a daily digest of news about the Catholic Church. It is sourced from more than 100 news sites and other electronic sources. It includes developments from the Vatican and other international locations, as well as news from the Church in Australia. Each day there is a feature, editorial and review of a Catholic website. Over five years, CathNews has established a loyal following, with 11,000 email subscribers and 10,000 daily visitors to the website, which is one of the most popular Church websites in Australia. To subscribe to this great service visit www.cathnews.com
FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO CHRISTIAN NEWS ONLINE!
Christian News Online (CNO) is a weekly selection of news from the Christian Churches. Our editor scans major church and religious websites each week to produce summaries and links to the original stories. The selection includes news stories, a feature, and an editorial. In addition, there is a featured book and website each week, as well as a cartoon prayer. CNO commenced in February 2004, and is sent to a growing list of almost 2500 readers. To receive Christian News Online subscribe FREE at www.christiannewsonline.com
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| Daily Verse SMS
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TAKE THE WORD OF GOD WITH YOU, WHEREVER YOU ARE!
Daily Verse SMS delivers a verse from the bible every day right to your mobile handset!
Available exclusively to the Telstra mobile network. To subscribe, simply SMS the phrase "ON.BIB" to 176. It's only 30 cents per verse received!
Visit our website at www.dailyverse.com.au
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| CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
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is a Eucharistic community of women within the Catholic church. They work across all levels of society- local, state, national and international- and provide a voice fo Catholic Women in the Church and society. for further information contact:- Catholic Women's League Sydney, Polding Centre, Level 8 133 Liverpool St Sydney or phone 9390 5153, fax 9267 9417, email cwlsydney@optusnet.com.au or visit the website www.cwlsydney.org.au
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| BECOME A MISSION PARTNER
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| AQUINAS ACADEMY
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The Aquinas Academy, a work of the Marist Fathers was established in 1945. It is committed to high quality Catholic Adult Education, especially for lay people. The Academy offers a wide variety of studies in Religion, Theology, Christian Spirituality, Religious Education and Interfaith Dialogue. For more information and all enquiries: Registrar, Religious Studies Programme, Aquinas Academy. 141 Harrington St sydney. Phone: 9247-4651, Fax: 9252-2467, email: aquinasa@tpg.com.au or web: http\\www.aquinas-academy.com
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| ST CATHERINE'S OWN SCOUT GROUP
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is welcoming new members, male and female, to all of its Sections. Cubs ages 8-11, Scouts ages 11-15, Venturers ages 15-18. We will soon be reopening our Rover unit for ages 18-25. More information on that soon. for further details contact Kay Rae 9548-1139
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| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
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Needs new members (ladies and men) for its work in the Parish. If you think you could help please speak to the church Wardens or phone Jim Gothard on 9522.9519.
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| A FRIEND IN NEED.....
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Compeer is St Vincent de Paul's companioning program that uses the power of friendship to help ease the lonliness of adults who are receiving mental health treatment and who are socially isolated. Volunteers spend an hour each week getting to know their 'Compeer friend' and sharing activities that they both enjoy. Such a small contribution of time and care can make a world of difference to someone who has lost flexible and enjoyable! Volunteer opportunities exist for friendly, accepting mature men and women aged 25+. Please contact Julie, Carmel or Mirjana on 9560-8666 for further information.
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| CATHOLIC ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE: Courses
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All courses held at The Catholic Centre, 3 Keating St, Lidcombe. Phone: 9643-3660.
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| YOUTHSPEAX
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www.ccdsydney.catholic.edu.au/youthspeax.htm . The sessions in series Two explore the meaning of Lent for young people in Yrs 7 & 8
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| CLUB 20
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A social group for young adults in their 20s and 30s.
Meetings: 1st Sunday of the month (except January), St Declan's Parish Penshurst meeting room at 7.30pm.
More details: Helen 9774 1987
Julian 0414 920 512
Email: club20penshurst@hotmail.com
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- It's free!
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Produced by Caritas Australia and Church Resource, OzSpirit contains a wealth of material about issues of spirituality, justice and global education:
- News
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- Reflection
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EACH WEEK A DIFFERENT THEME!
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| DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO BE A BROTHER OF ST JOHN OF GOD?
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Like their founder, the St John of God brothers dedicate themselves to a life of Hospitable Love for all; especially the most abandoned. If you feel called to promote healing of body and soul, advocacy and reconciliation amongst those who have little, you may wish to explore the vocation of a Brother John of god. If you think you are called by God to share our vocation please contact:-
Brother John clegg OH, Vocations Director. PO Box BN 1055 Burwood North NSW 2134. Phone: 9747-1699. Fax: 9744-3262. Email: jclegg@stjohnofgod.org.au
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| MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS
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Economy Affects Marriages! It takes much effort just to make ends meet in our world today. Do you wish you could talk about something besides all the stresses in your life? A Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriaage. Phone Cavell Farley 9774 2032 or http://avoca.vicnet.net.au/~marriage
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