The 2nd Sunday of Lent YR C 21st February 2016
St Thomas Aquinas Parish Bulletin
168 Hawkesbury Road SPRINGWOOD NSW 2777
PO Box 4410, WINMALEE NSW 2777
Phone: 4754 1052 Email: [email protected]
www.stachurchspringwood.org.au
Parish Priest Fr Paul Slyney - 4754 1052
Emergency calls only - 0418 461316
Parish Office Hours : Mon, Tue, Wed, 8.30am-3.30pm &
Fri 8.30am -12.30pm.
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 6pm, Sunday 9.45am & Youth & Family Mass 5pm.
Weekday Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am
Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sundays 11am by appointment.
Rosary & Devotions: Saturday 8.30am
Adoration: 2nd & 4th Wed 7.30pm. All welcome.
Intercession & Adoration: 1st Friday 7.30pm
Reconciliation: -By Appointment
Weddings: - By Appointment
Reflection
Some of us know our life’s mission early on: We’re committed to a career, family, using our talents in a particular kind of service.
Others may take many years to find their path in life. Lent is a time when we reaffirm our Christian mission, no matter what our
individual vocations may be. We hear stories this Sunday about mission. Abram is given his role as father of his people. On the
mountain of the transfiguration, Jesus appears with two great figures from Hebrew religious history, and Luke tells us Jesus spoke with
them of his “passage,” his “exodus” which was to come in Jerusalem. Luke undoubtedly wanted his Christian audience to reflect on
their mission as well--to undergo the same “passage” from death to new life.
In our Christian communities this season, we’re preparing with those who will be baptized at Easter. Let’s reaffirm our own Christian
commitment as we pray and fast with them. We take heart from God’s presence with us in the covenant relationship of that
baptismal commitment.
Stations of the Cross
During Lent we will have Stations of The Cross on Fridays at 7:30 PM and they will be led by
Fr Shane from 26th February.
Today: Gen 15:5-12,17-18; Phil 3:17, 4:1; Luke 9:28-36.
Entrance Antiphon: Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek;
hide not your face from me.
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, let your mercy be on us as we place our trust in you.
Gospel Acclamation: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining cloud the Father ’s
voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Communion Antiphon: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.
Next Week: Ex 3:1-8,13-15; 1Cor 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9.
Diary Dates
Saturday: 8.30am Rosary
Monday: 10am Exercise Group
7.30 pm Choir practice
Tuesday: 10am Exercise Training
2nd Tuesday: 1.15pm Life ascending
Wednesday: 10am Craft Group
Thursday: 7.30pm Centering Prayer
1st Friday: 9.30am Anointing Mass
3rd Friday: 10am CWL
Schools in our Parish
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
Principal - Mr Serge Rosato 4754 2554
St Columba’s Catholic College
Principal - Mr Paul Ryan 4754 1022
The 2nd Sunday Lent YR C 21st February 2016
Recently Deceased:
Sick:
Julie O’Carrigan, Mary Ellen Schell, Danielle Munn, Sue Downes, Joan Eastwood, Jim & Gwen Daly, Jennifer Piggot,
Stephen & Kerry Aitken, Anthony O’Connell, Trish, Wal & Anne Knoke, Angela Brown, Lea Dardenne, John O’Connell,
Matthew Christie, Nathan Duffy, Francisco Robles, Teresita Robles, Susie Ziino, Patricia Duffy,
Sarah Walke, Maree-Therese Pepper, Elizabeth Pepper, John Vaughan, Matthew Vaughan, Jackie
Davies, Mary-Anne Bratovic, Kimberly Cusack, Carole & Brian Proops, Margaret Healy, Colleen
Lusty, Lorna Lyons, Christopher Coombs, Lucinda Goodwin, Maria Thurston, Rowena Cook, Angela
Coombs, Leila Baker, Mary Coombs, Slawcia Pisarska, Luca Hurley (child), Kerry Kime, Joan
Lohrey, Sarah & Thomas McGoram, Matthew McHarry, Frances Hinder, John Taylor, Shirley
Anderson, Peter Doherty, Val Hardy.
All Private Intentions.
Christian Meditation Introduction & Renewal Day: 21 February
This Christian Meditation Introduction & Renewal Day at St Benedict's Monastery includes presentations, Introduction to Chris-tian Meditation, two periods of meditation, Eucharistic Celebration and information exchange. BYO picnic lunch. Tea & coffee provided. Books & CDs for sale. All welcome. Arrive 10am for 10.30am, concludes about 3pm. Monastery is at 121 Arcadia Rd, Arcadia, tel (02) 9653 1159. Self-catering accommodation may be available in the monastery guest house. Contact Br Terry 0438 282 318. Inquiries: Ann Bergman (02) 9498 2625, [email protected] or Ann Lomas (02) 9456 4775, [email protected]
St Paul’s World Pilgrimage Information Evening: 28 February
You are invited to an information evening with Fr Wim Hoekstra, Parish Priest of St Michael’s Parish at Baulkham Hills, who will be escorting this pilgrimage to Greece, Malta and Rome. Leaving 24 September and returning 14 October. The information session will be at 2pm for 2.30pm start in St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta. . For more information con-tact Fr Wim: [email protected]
Holy Spirit Mission: 19-21 February
Annual mission of Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Parramatta Diocese. ‘The Father of Mercy’ presented by Rev Fr Hugh Thomas CSsR, Maria Hyson, Gerry Galam & Dr Nidarshi Fernando. Program: Friday 7pm-9.30pm Stations of Cross followed by Mass at 7.30pm led by CCR Youth Team; Saturday 9am-4pm Holy Spirit Mission; Sunday 11am-5pm Holy Spirit Mission, clos-ing Mass at 5pm. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 7 Grantham Rd, Seven Hills. Everyone most welcome. Free entry, donations accepted. Reconciliation (1pm-2pm) and children’s ministry on Saturday & Sunday. Lunch available for purchase – coffee and tea provided. Inquiries: CCR tel 0404 093 118, (02) 9896 3711, www.ccrparramatta.org
DWF Appeal in February: Faith at Work
The Diocesan Works Fund Appeal with the theme Faith at Work is being held in February. This appeal gives us the opportunity to act together as a diocesan family to support ministries and services that no single individual or parish can offer. For exam-ple, it supports catechists who teach the faith in state schools, adult faith formation at the Institute for Mission, young adults working in youth ministry, and a range of programs and services provided by CatholicCare Social Services. Donation enve-lopes are available from your parish or donate online at: http://www.faithatwork.org.au/donate
FIRST RECONCILIATION.
The Sacramental program for First Reconciliation has commenced in our Parish. Please keep the children and their
families In your prayers as their journey in Faith continues.
The 2nd Sunday in Lent YR C 21st February 2016
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER WILL BE HELD AT ST.THOMAS AQUINAS ON FRIDAY 4th MARCH 11 a.m.
All PARISHIONERS, Men & Women are warmly invited to attend the World Day of Prayer Service which will be held this year in our Parish Church St Thomas Aquinas at 11 am. The Service takes approximately 1 hour& will be followed by refreshments in the Pastoral Centre. All combined local Churches participate in this special Service which has been prepared this year by the people of Cu-ba with the Theme, Jesus said to them “Receive children, Receive me”
Weekend Family Conference: 8-10 April
The National Association of Catholic Families is hosting a family conference at Merroo Christian Centre, Kurrajong, with talks and activities for all ages. Speakers include Bishop Peter Comensoli. Program features family catechesis and prayer, evening social entertainment and the company of other Catholic families. Registration closes 11 March. For further details email [email protected] or phone Mary (02) 9875 3664 or Karen 0413 539 378. Registration and bookings: www.trybooking.com/159690
Rachel's Vineyard Healing Retreat: 2-4 March
This weekend retreat in Sydney is designed to bring psychological and spiritual healing to anyone who has been affected by an abortion experience including women, men, couples and grandparents. Rachel's Vineyard Ministries Australia is supported by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. Confidential inquiries: tel or SMS 0400 092 555, [email protected] For more information visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org.au
End of Summer Pool Party! Any youth or young adults (15-25) are invited to celebrate the end of summer with a pool party. Meet outside the church after 5pm Mass on 28th Feb. BBQ dinner, BYO snacks & drinks. Bring a friend. For more info call or text Marty on 0410 730 071 or Kate-Michelle 0400 310 021.
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MINISTRIES 6.00 pm 9.45 am 5.00 pm
Welcome Team Sheila Skinner Josephine Mackenzie
Jean O’Brien
Acolyte Roshan Rupesinghe
Richard Merchant John Belfanti
Commentator
Anne Maureen Scarff
Maureen Osmetti Pat Macarthur
Musicians & Choir Chris Wilson Sergio Rosato
Children’s Liturgy Vicky Walker, Liz Moore Ann Gippel
First Reading John Tomczyk
Ingrid Merchant Anne Ellis
Second Reading Lynette Boyd Matt Aldous Elizabeth Farrar
Universal Prayers Anne Maureen Scarff
Maureen Osmetti Pat Macarthur
Collectors Thank you to our generous volunteers
Presentation of Gifts Mary Green Ernest Green
Children’s Liturgical Group
Janaka Rupesinghe
Extraordinary Ministers
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Margaret Sibbald Vicky Walker Irene Barr Maria Ljubic
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