St Anthony’s Parish Picton Bargo – Balmoral – Buxton – Couridjah – Douglas Park – Lakesland – Menangle – Picton – Pheasants Nest – Tahmoor – Thirlmere – Wilton – Yanderra Fr Peter Tien Administrator FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT—YEAR C Parish Bulletin Sunday 2 December 2018 WEEKEND MASS TIMES: St Anthony’s Church - Tahmoor Saturday Vigil - 6.00 pm Sunday - 7.30 am & 9.30 am WEEKDAY MASS TIMES: Tuesday - 5.00 pm—Adoraon, Tahmoor 5.30 pm—Tahmoor Wednesday - 8.30 am—Tahmoor Thursday - 8.30 am—Tahmoor Friday - 9.30 am—Picton St Ambrose, bishop, doctor Reconciliaon (Confession) Saturday 5.00 pm—5.40 pm Adoraon: Tuesday: 5.00 pm St Patricks Church—Menangle 6.00 pm mass on the First Sunday of the month Douglas Park Sunday 9.00 am mass ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame. FIRST READING: Jeremiah 33:14-16 A reading from the prophet Jeremiah I will cause a good seed to spring forth from David. RESPONSORIAL PSALM: To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. SECOND READING: Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians When Christ comes may he strengthen your hearts in holiness. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke Your redemption I near at hand. COMMUNION ANTIPHON: The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our earth shall yield its increase. Next Weeks Readings: Second Sunday of Advent—Year C Baruch 5:1-9; Phil 1:3-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 OFFICE HOURS Tuesday & Thursday 9.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. Parish Phone 4683 2230 Parish Fax: 4683 2248 Email: [email protected]Website: www.stanthonyspicton.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pictonparish Come, Holy Spirit of Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit of the great South Land. O God, bless and unite all your people in Australia and guide us on the pilgrim way of the Plenary Coun- cil Give us the grace to see your face in one another and to recognise Jesus, our companion on the road. Give us the courage to tell our stories and to speak boldly of your truth. Give us ears to listen humble to each other and a discerning heart to hear what you are saying. Lead your Church into a hope-filled future, that we may live the joy of the Gospel. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, bread for the journey from age to age. Amen Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us. St Mary MacKillop, pray us. Plenary Council Prayer
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St Anthony’s Parish Picton
Bargo – Balmoral – Buxton – Couridjah –
Douglas Park – Lakesland – Menangle –
Picton – Pheasants Nest – Tahmoor –
Thirlmere – Wilton – Yanderra
Fr Peter Tien Administrator
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT—YEAR C Parish Bulletin Sunday 2 December 2018
WEEKEND MASS TIMES:
St Anthony’s Church - Tahmoor Saturday Vigil - 6.00 pm Sunday - 7.30 am & 9.30 am
St Patricks Church—Menangle 6.00 pm mass on the First Sunday of the month
Douglas Park Sunday 9.00 am mass
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.
FIRST READING: Jeremiah 33:14-16 A reading from the prophet Jeremiah I will cause a good seed to spring forth from David. RESPONSORIAL PSALM: To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. SECOND READING: Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians When Christ comes may he strengthen your hearts in holiness. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke Your redemption I near at hand. COMMUNION ANTIPHON: The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our earth shall yield its increase.
Next Weeks Readings: Second Sunday of Advent—Year C Baruch 5:1-9; Phil 1:3-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
Lord grant them eternal peace & joy and to their fam-
ilies and friends strength and comfort
RECENTLY DECEASED: Patrick Woods, Sr Agnes,ocd
ANNIVERSARY:
PRAY FOR THE SICK Janelle Clifton, Peter Wood,
Graeme Menser, Adrian Buckley, Sylvia Persson, Gar-
ry Siutz, Ross Spirou, Lesley Thompson, Mauro
Mariano, Mary McMahon, John Debono, Melony Cox,
Joanne McMahon, Daniel Clarke, Margaret Brown,
Yasmin Remynse, John Prey, Lesley Gardiner, Janine
Tiller, James McNeil, Ian Macnamara, Stephanie Mac-
namara, Jim Matthews, Elizabeth Linsell
GREETERS: THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK
Vigil: Lisa McSweeney Gaynor Mason
7.30 am Sandy Porter Jenny Coughlan
9.30 am TBA Ingrey Family
READERS: THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK
Vigil: Beth Nolan Trish Lindner
Gail Hanger Audrey Ferrara
7.30 am Charlie Dunn John Maher
9.30 am Karina Boustani Margret Foldes
Monica van Gend Jeff Brown
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER
THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK
Vigil: Michael Chaumont John Ryan
Frances Micallef Beth Nolan
Gaynor Mason Sandra Ryan
7.30 am John McGarry Stan Cichocki
Jenny Coughlan Anne Cordingley
9.30 am Adrian Vannan Kevin Devine
Allan Cox Paul Wyatt
Paul Wyatt Sue Spiteri
CLEANERS
WEEK COMMENCE: 2.12.18 WEEK COMMENCE: 9.12.18
Colin Dunn & Monica van Gend
Anifa Chinyani
FLOWERS
THIS WEEK 1.12 18 NEXT WEEK 8.12.18
NO FLOWERS DURING ADVENT
SACRISTY
WEEK COMMENCE: 2.12.18 WEEK COMMENCE 9.12.18
Gillian Dobson Mary Gilbert
MORNING TEA:7.30 am next week: Anne Connell
9.30 am next week: Kerry Mackrill
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: This week: Pam Di Domizio &
Kate Gill
Next week: Olga Upton
DIARY DATES:
Monday 3 December, Vinnies Meeting, 4pm
in the demountable
Tuesday 4 & 11 December, Baptism Course,
7.30pm in the demountable
Tuesday 4 December, Development Com-
mittee Meeting, 7.30pm in the presbytery
Friday 7 December, Parishioners & friends
social lunch, 12 noon in the Shack
“None of us can survive without mercy. We all have need for forgiveness.” Pope Francis
YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US: St Antho-
ny’s Parish respects and values the personal in-
formation that is entrusted to us. A copy of the
Parish Privacy Policy is available to read on the
parish website: www.stanthonyspicton.org.au
SAVIOUR—ADVENT & CHRISTMAS DAILY REFLEC-
TIONS 2018— Now available to be picked up and
paid for at the Piety Stall, or those that ordered a
copy. Price is $3.00
Thinking about Church past, present and future?
Plenary Council 2020 The Catholic Bishops of Australia have asked us to respond to three questions about the future of the church. 1. What do you think god is asking of us in Australia at this time? 2. What questions do you have about the future of the church for the plenary council to
consider in 2020? 3. Do you have a story of your experience of faith, or the church you would like to share? You are invited to: • Join a small group discussion; • Provide written feedback; or • Make a submission on line. The local animator/s for this parish are: Sandra Ryan, Don Turvey & Paul Wyatt
PlenaryCouncil2020 Listen to what the Spirit is saying ...
PLEASE NOTE: The parish office will be closed on
Tuesday 4 December
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE:
Dear Parishioners as from this weekend, 24-25
November the Jessy Tree will once again be in the
foyer. We hope you can help us like you have be-
fore in helping the less fortunate families in our
area. This year we have had a very generous do-
nation of gifts for the young so we are asking your
help for children age 12-16 years and adults.
Please take a tag from the tree, you can also do-
nate money towards a hamper, limit of $50 or
some non-perishable food items which can go in
the hamper. Many thanks and God Bless.
PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS SOCIAL LUNCH:
Dear Parishioners, there will be a social lunch on
7th December, in the Shack at 12 noon.
You are invited to come along, and please feel
free to bring a friend or neighbour with you. The
aim is to bring together people who would like
some company, interaction and good old fash-
ioned conversation, there ware no minutes, agen-
da or fees, we just ask that you bring a plate of
food to share, and enjoy each others company.
If you require transport, please ring Ray,
46843345, and we will do our best to accommo-
date you.
CALLIGRAPHIST REQUIRED— if you are able to as-
sist in the updating the Book of Perpetual Re-
membrance, a few times a year, please contact
Sr Cathy Dulhunty 4681 8168
THE BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL – IN SUPPORT OF
THE RETIREMENT AND HEALTH OF CLERGY: Thank
you for your generous support of this Appeal. Sup-
porters throughout the Diocese gifted $68,360.
This gift will help Bishop Brian fund programs in our
Diocese that support and care for the retirement
and health our clergy. This year’s appeal video can
be viewed, and donations can still be made, online
via the Diocese of Wollongong’s website
www.dow.org.au “I am very grateful for your sup-
port in helping me ensure that we can provide the
right care for the retirement and health of our dioc-
esan clergy. God bless you.” Bishop Brian Mascord.
PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 The Catholic Bishops of Australia
have asked us to respond to three questions about the
future of the church.
1. What do you think god is asking of us in Australia at
this time?
2. What questions do you have about the future of the
church for the plenary council to consider in 2020?
3. Do you have a story of your experience of faith, or
the church you would like to share?
You are invited to: • Join a small group discussion; • Pro-
vide written feedback; or • Make a submission on line.
The local animator/s for this parish are: Sandra Ryan, Don
Turvey & Paul Wyatt
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
TAHMOOR: Christmas Vigil 24 December at 7 pm Christmas Day 25 December at 9 am DOUGLAS PARK: Christmas Day 25 December at 9 am MENANGLE: Christmas Vigil 24 December at 6 pm OAKDALE: Christmas Vigil 24 December at 6 pm THE OAKS: Christmas 25 December Midnight Christmas Day 25 December at 9 am
2ND RITE OF RECONCILIATION TAHMOOR: Friday 14 December at 7 pm THE OAKS: Thursday 13 December at 7.30 pm
PARISH FETE – WOW DIDN’T WE DO WELL!!
Still not quite final figures but we made about $20,000 – a really big help towards buying blinds, chairs and other furnishings for our New Parish Building. But not only that but we, a medium sized par-ish and school managed to create a sparkling day full of fun, entertainment, exciting things to do, good things to eat, bargains to buy, competitions to win, and time to sit and enjoy it all and talk with new and old friends. So a big thankyou to St Anthony and the Holy Spirit, plus all our other sponsors big and small. All the parishioners who patiently lis-tened to requests for different donations and gave most generously, all the School families who also donated in so many ways. And eve-ryone who gave their time in preparation, set-up on Saturday and on the day and the clear-up afterwards, including, of course, Kerry and her team. But most of all, everyone who came along on the day with smiles and some money. Between us we pulled off the event to be at on Sunday 11th November
