2 King St, Manly Vale 2093 phone 9949 4455 Email : [email protected]Website: www.northharbourcatholic.org.au 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Yr C 10 February 2019 IN THE CARE OF THE AUGUSTINIANS The Catholic Community of North Harbour Readings this Sunday Isaiah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Responsorial Psalm “In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.” Readings next Sunday Jeremiah 17:5-8 1 Corinthians 15:12. 16-20 Luke 16:17. 20-26 Today’s readings attest to the fact that God’s call list is littered with seemingly unworthy people. And God’s call has come — and still comes — in countless ways, including in lofty visions, among crowds of people, and in the midst of unabashedly simple work. The presence of the so-called “Hound of Heaven” is everywhere. Thinking “I am not worthy” didn’t work for others, and it won’t work for us. We may as well put our energy into watching and listening. PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – ‘Educating the Heart!’ Dear Friends, Last week, I reflected on our call to be the ‘face of Jesus’ for one another and especially for our children as parents, teachers in our Catholic schools and catechists in State schools. As our young people return to school, we affirm parents as the first and best of teachers of their children, with the primary responsibility of passing on the Faith as best they can, in many cases in partnership with our Parish and School Communities. We need to be passionate about education and support our children’s schools, whether Catholic, State or private. Our schools can and do make a difference in the lives of our children and their families, and Catholic schools in particular have a special responsibility in forming our children in the Faith. I am always very moved at the sight of children returning to school, the careful preparation by parents, the often new uniform, and the backpack which at times seems bigger than the wearer! This past Friday, both Parish schools gathered for their Opening School Masses, a reminder that the Eucharist both forms us in Faith and expresses who we are. Family participation in the Sunday Eucharist is an important statement to our children and strengthens us all on our Faith journey. We face a massive challenge in sharing our Catholic tradition, that sense of Catholic identity or belonging, which comes from Christian family life (the domestic church) and being part of the wider Church community. Being Catholic won’t mean much if we don’t feel at home in the Church. For some, the Catholic school may provide the only experience of ‘church’ that a child or family has and so it needs to make a difference. St Augustine was a student, parent and teacher who described a spirituality in education which, he tells us, is about educating the heart. Christ the Teacher lives in our hearts and those who teach must be life-long learners themselves and help children discover what is in their hearts – insights you won’t find on any My School website! Parents and schools face so many challenges when forming children in faith and I am profoundly aware of the ‘gaps’ that are evident when children leave school. I suspect that we have entertained unrealistic expectations, particularly of our Catholic schools, over the years. Let’s be honest! Which of us was ‘fully formed’ as a Catholic Christian when we finished school? As a Parish Community, let us pray for our children and their families, for our teachers and catechists, and extend a warm welcome to all, especially when we gather for Eucharist. Health Matter – I need to inform you about a personal health matter that has arisen recently. Following some routine medical tests, I underwent an angiogram at the SAN Hospital in Wahroonga a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately the results were not good. Three of the heart's arteries are blocked and so I will now undergo triple bypass surgery on 1 March. Recovery period is expected to be around 8 weeks. Be assured that the pastoral care of the Parish will be in good hands during my absence. Thank you for your support and genuine concern. Fr Dave.
Readings this Sunday Isaiah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Responsorial Psalm “In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.” Readings next Sunday Jeremiah 17:5-8 1 Corinthians 15:12. 16-20 Luke 16:17. 20-26
Today’s readings attest to the fact that God’s call list is littered with seemingly unworthy people. And God’s call has come — and still comes — in countless ways, including in lofty visions, among crowds of people, and in the midst of unabashedly simple work. The presence of the so-called “Hound of Heaven” is everywhere. Thinking “I am not worthy” didn’t work for others, and it won’t work for us. We may as well put our energy into watching and listening.
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – ‘Educating the Heart!’
Dear Friends, Last week, I reflected on our call to be the ‘face of Jesus’ for one another and especially for our children as parents, teachers in our Catholic schools and catechists in State schools. As our young people return to school, we affirm parents as the first and best of teachers of their children, with the primary responsibility of passing on the Faith as best they can, in many cases in partnership with our Parish and School Communities. We need to be passionate about education and support our children’s schools, whether Catholic, State or private. Our schools can and do make a difference in the lives of our children and their families, and Catholic schools in particular have a special
responsibility in forming our children in the Faith. I am always very moved at the sight of children returning to school, the careful preparation by parents,
the often new uniform, and the backpack which at times seems bigger than the wearer! This past Friday, both Parish schools gathered for their Opening School Masses, a reminder that the Eucharist both forms us in Faith and expresses who we are. Family participation in the Sunday Eucharist is an important statement to our children and strengthens us all on our Faith journey.
We face a massive challenge in sharing our Catholic tradition, that sense of Catholic identity or belonging, which comes from Christian family life (the domestic church) and being part of the wider Church community. Being Catholic won’t mean much if we don’t feel at home in the Church. For some, the Catholic school may provide the only experience of ‘church’ that a child or family has and so it needs to make a difference.
St Augustine was a student, parent and teacher who described a spirituality in education which, he tells us, is about educating the heart. Christ the Teacher lives in our hearts and those who teach must be life-long learners themselves and help children discover what is in their hearts – insights you won’t find on any My School website! Parents and schools face so many challenges when forming children in faith and I am profoundly aware of the ‘gaps’ that are evident when children leave school. I suspect that we have entertained unrealistic expectations, particularly of our Catholic schools, over the years. Let’s be honest! Which of us was ‘fully formed’ as a Catholic Christian when we finished school? As a Parish Community, let us pray for our children and their families, for our teachers and catechists, and extend a warm welcome to all, especially when we gather for Eucharist.
Health Matter – I need to inform you about a personal health matter that has arisen recently. Following some routine medical tests, I underwent an angiogram at the SAN Hospital in Wahroonga a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately the results were not good. Three of the heart's arteries are blocked and so I will now undergo triple bypass surgery on 1 March. Recovery period is expected to be around 8 weeks. Be assured that the pastoral care of the Parish will be in good hands during my absence. Thank you for your support and genuine concern. Fr Dave.
World Day of the Sick – Monday 11 February 2019 The theme for this year’s World Day of the Sick is: “You received without payment; give without payment” (Mt 10:8) In his message for World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis calls for a culture of generosity, and reminds us that generous gestures, like that of the Good Samaritan, are credible means of evangelisation. He highlights that life is a gift, and says that “amid today’s culture of waste and indifference, I would point out that ‘gift’ is the category best suited to challenging today’s individualism and social fragmentation.”
The full message can be accessed at http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/sick/documents/papa-francesco_20181125_giornata-malato.html
Choir members needed! Singers and Musicians from across the Diocese are warmly invited to lead the congregation in prayerful song at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Cathedral 23 Yardley Ave WAITARA, NSW for the following diocesan events:
Rite of Election 10 March 2019 (Sunday) Rehearsal on the day in the Cathedral from 12:45 PM for 2:00 PM ceremony start.
Chrism Mass 2019 16 April 2019 (Tuesday) Rehearsal on the day in the Cathedral from 6:00 PM for 7:30 PM Mass start. (Supper provided)
Run Sheet will be sent out closer to the date.
RSVP To ensure we have enough seats and music/hymn books for everyone please RSVP ASAP to [email protected] and on the subject line type “CHOIR RSVP”
Sacramental Program News
Parents of children in Year 3 and older (who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation last year) are reminded that the First Reconciliation Program commences this term with the Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday 19 February at 9.30am OR Wednesday 20 February at 7.00pm in St Kieran’s Church;
Group Facilitator Meetings will follow the Parent Information Meetings at 10.30am (Tuesday) OR 8.00pm (Wednesday) in St Kieran’s Church;
Practice for First Reconciliation Tuesday 19 March at 4pm in SK Church OR Wednesday 20 March at 7pm in SC Church;
The next Baptism of Young Children Program (for children aged 7 – 11 years) will commence in March 2019, prior to the beginning of the 2019 – 2020 Children’s Sacramental Program;
Advance notice - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday 17 August 2019 at 10.00am, 12 noon and 3.00pm.
For further information please contact Janette on 0408 866 521 or at [email protected]
Sat/Sun 16/17 Catechist Recruitment Drive following masses
Tues 19 1st Reconciliation Info meeting 9.30am SK church OR
Wed 20 1st Reconciliation Info meeting 7.00pm SK church
Sat/Sun 23/24 Catechist Recruitment Drive following masses
Sun 24 Bake stall St Cecilia’s following 9.00am mass
MARCH
Fri 01 World Day of Prayer
Sat/Sun 2/3 Catechist Recruitment Drive following masses
Wed 06 Ash Wednesday
Tues 19 1st Reconciliation Practice 4pm SK
Wed 20 1st Reconciliation Practice 7pm SC
St Augustine
Lord, You love
us with a love
that is true.
Confessions 1, 4
Can You Help?
READER NEEDED 7.30am Mass 3rd Sunday
of the month at St Kieran’s
Please contact the parish office if you are able to assist.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 1st MARCH 2019
The theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer is: “
Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action”.
World Day of Prayer, established in 1927, is celebrated annually on the first Friday of March. This global ecumenical movement is led by Christian women who come together in prayer and action for justice and peace. The movement aims to bring together people of all races, cultures and traditions in a common day of prayer.
REGULAR PARISH mass times REGULAR PARISH mass times St Cecilia’s, Balgowlah SUNDAY 9.00AM WEDNESDAY 9.00AM St Kieran’s, Manly Vale Saturday vigil 5.30pm SUNDAY 7.30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm Weekdays 8.30am except Wednesdays St Augustine’s Chapel, Brookvale Wednesdays 8.15am during term time
reconciliation St Kieran 5 – 5.30pm Saturday or by appointment.
Baptisms St Cecilia 10.30am Sun. by appointment 9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month St Kieran 11.30am Sun. by appointment 9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month
Baptism preparation is required for 1st baptisms. Contact parish office 9949 4455 marriages Require 6 months notice and include Pre-marriage Course as part of the preparation
ANNIVERSARIES
Mary Rattos Beth Wookey
Santand de Souza Michael Murphy
William Jewell Anne Santarosa
Corinne Jackson
RECENTLY DECEASED
Pat Hickey Judith Brown
PRAYER REQUESTS
“Come to me! I will give you rest.” (Matt 11:28)
For those with ILLNESS Anne & Phill Harris Helen Richardson Louise Allara Rosemary McKinnon Audrey Murphy Irene Hurrell Lyn Wagland Sean Bellenger
Beryl Duncan James Gallagher Margaret Anderberg Simone Young
Catherine Saltwell Joe Corroto Maria Kogovesk Stella Brown Catherine Smith John Killick Maria Teresita Stephanie Harding
Chris McAuliffe John Ziegler Maureen White Stephen Ward
Daniel Lister John Francis Zarb Nicholas O’Bryen Vandhna Deep Dave Miles Kath Ivor Collins Norma Hayman Veronica Laverty
Don Jackson Kath Zenetic Olga Buggy Warwick Jones Dorothy Smith Kathleen Bunting Pam Lynch Yvonne Hickey Elaine Smith Kevin Smith Pat Reen
Elsa Wunder Louis Hilton Rafael Stachon
NEED A PRIEST URGENTLY? Please call 0490 898 464
If the matter is not urgent, please contact Priests via the Parish Office 9949 4455.
Friends of Catenians—Looking for motivation or company on your morning walk?
Why not join our group at 7am every Tuesday and Thursday as we walk from Queenscliff Surf Club to Shelley Beach and back, it’s 5km and takes an hour.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF NORTH HARBOUR PERSONNEL
Office (Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm) 9949 4455
Clergy:
Fr David Austin OSA Parish Administrator Fr Paul Maloney OSA Assistant Priest and Prior Fr John Sullivan OSA Assistant Priest Fr Senan Ward OSA Chaplain – St Augustine’s College Fr Abel van der Veer OSA Retired Fr Peter Jones OSA Provincial—In Residence Pastoral Ministers (contacted through Parish Office 9949 4455) Janette Davidson Sacramental Co-ordinator Ursula Halloway Catechist Co-ordinator Rosemary McKinnon Counsellor 0400 495 076
Marianne Deveza Music Ministry 0411809072
Administration:
Jacky Worthington Parish Manager
Anne Ross Parish Secretary
Jane Filacuridi Parish Secretary
DID YOU ORDER WINE?
There has been a paperwork error at Tamburlaine Wines and we may be missing out on the $50 donation per dozen (which goes to the parish) if you ordered wine by phone.
Please contact the parish office with your details if you ordered by phone.
If you would like to reorder any wine or you forgot to order last year it is not too late! Copies of the order form are available from the parish office or from the back of both Churches. If you order by phone please mention the order is for the North Harbour Parish Anniversary Fundraiser
