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March 26 & 27, 2016 - EASTER SUNDAY - Year C Issue Number 683 The Massabielle The Weekly Newsletter of St Bernadette’s Parish Community, Castle Hill, NSW
March 26 & 27, 2016 - EASTER SUNDAY - Year C Issue Number 683
The Massabielle The Weekly Newsletter of St Bernadette’s
Parish Community, Castle Hill, NSW
Next Week: 2nd Sunday of Easter - Year C Acts 5:12-16; Apocalypse 1:9-13,17-19; John 20:19-31
HOLY HOUR with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this Thursday evening from 8.00 to 9.00pm including Rosary, silent meditation and scripture reading. All welcome.
FIRST FRIDAY MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK will take place this Friday, 1st April at 12 noon followed by a light lunch in the Marian Centre. All welcome. If you can help with transport or by providing sandwiches it would be greatly appreciated. Contact Maureen Fearnside on 9634 3329.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION this Friday following 6.45am Mass until 9.15 and following 9.15 Mass until 11.45am.
REPARATION PRAYER GROUP meets Tuesdays in the Parish Basement from 8.00 to 9.00pm including Rosary and a cuppa. All welcome.
WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMAGE DETAILS: Full travel details, including pricing, of World Youth Day 2016 Diocese of Parramatta pilgrimages to Poland are now available online. Young people (16 – 35) are invited to register their interest via the web page: http://parrawyd.org/the-pilgrimage/. For more information contact Mark Tuffy on [email protected] or James Camden on [email protected].
FOOD & FUN FIESTA - Pentecost Sunday 15 May We are in need of Western/European food and Cake/Sweet stalls for this event in order to supplement the response already received from coordinators for Aussie BBQ, Chinese, Ice Cream, Indian, Indonesian, Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Lithuanian, Filipino and Sri Lankan. Please join the next meetings on Thursday 14 April and 6 May at 7pm in the parish office. We look forward to a great response! Further details contact Sr Judy at the parish or Campion on [email protected] or 0409 040 760.
BEYOND 60 Cards/ Mahjong every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 7pm in the Marian Centre. The next games night is Friday 8th April. All welcome. For information phone Carmen on 9680 8782. CELEBRATING THE EARLY YEARS OF MARRIAGE: All Couples who were married between 1996 and 2016 are invited to celebrate the early years of their marriage with their family during a special Diocesan Mass at: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish, Parramatta on Sunday 1st May, at 11am. Very Rev Peter Williams will be celebrating the Mass and guests are invited to lunch at the Cathedral hall following Mass. Please contact the Parish Office to register by Monday, 22nd April or email: [email protected].
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY- 3 April at Kellyville: Including Eucharistic procession through the streets at 1pm, rosary in five languages, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Novena, Divine Mercy chaplet, benediction, Confession and Mass at 3pm followed by veneration of a relic of St Faustina. Religious items and refreshments on sale. Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 8 Diana Avenue, Kellyville. 100 YEARS OF FATIMA: To celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, Fr Eugene will be chaplain on a 22 Day pilgrimage of sites including Fatima, Avila, Lourdes, Garabandal, Mont-Saint-Michel and Paris leaving on 9th May 2017. Please phone Fr Eugene on 9624 8404 for details.
DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS NEXT WEEKEND. DON’T FORGET TO ADJUST YOUR CLOCK.
STEPPING BEYOND: SUPPORT FOR THOSE SEPARATED OR DIVORCED: CCSS Solo Parent Services “Stepping Beyond” Support Group is held on the last Tuesday of each month for those going through a separation or divorce. The next Gathering is 29th March at CCSS, 38 Prince St, Blacktown from 7.30 – 9.30. Cost: $5.00. Registration: Rita on 8822 2222 or [email protected].
Reflection
The discovery of the empty tomb, although so simply told, is an astounding event that completes the Paschal Mystery: the passion, death AND resurrection of Jesus. Whilst Christ’s willingness to go to his death on the cross was an extraordinary statement of God’s love for humankind, it is his rising again from death that offers all Christian people hope. It is the second disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, who is the first to grasp the meaning of what has happened inside the tomb. The gospel tells us that upon entering the tomb and seeing Jesus’ burial cloths lying there, ‘he saw and he believed’. Unlike the later encounters with the risen Lord, this disciple recognised the truth and significance of what he saw in the empty tomb. He didn’t need to see the risen Lord to believe. Perhaps it is he that we today can best identify with. Not in a position to physically encounter the risen Christ, we are capable of seeing the signs of his resurrection and continuing presence in the world and choose to believe
Greg Sunter
PARISH CATECHIST DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND Catechists will be available next weekend, 2nd & 3rd April in the Marian Centre to answer your questions about this vital ministry.
EASTER MONDAY MASS IS AT 8.00AM ONLY
The photo on the front page shows a mosaic Resurrection scene on the tympanum on the west façade of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood Church, Griboyedov Canal Embankment, St Petersburg, Russia.
Youth Group is back!! Into LIFE Friday 7pm-8.30 for years 7-8: Narnia. The Resurrection! What could it possibly mean for us now? Don’t forget to bring your $2 donation!
Life NIGHT Sunday 7-8:45 for years 9-12: Jesus was a CRIMINAL?!? Don’t forget to bring your $2 donation!
Rob Galea In Concert: Friday April 8, 7.30 at the Riverside Theatre. This will be a magnificent worship time by a leading Catholic musician! Tickets $30 at www.riversideparramatta.com.au.
Testimonial of the Week: “The food, the people and general experience of LIFE Nights brings us closer to each other and God” Jeremy, 14
More information? Please contact James Hay on 0403 933 732, Twitter: @StBernadettesYM, Instagram: StBernadetteYouth or [email protected].
POSITIONS VACANT:
Coordinator of Liturgical and Pastoral Life: The parish of St Anthony of Padua, Toongabbie invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Liturgical and Pastoral Life. This is a part-time position (15 hours per week). For more information contact the parish office Tues-Fri on 9631 3316. Applications must include names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your parish priest. Applications close 7 April.
Executive Assistant – Congregation of the Presentation Sisters. Applications are being considered for the position of Executive Assistant to the Congregational Leader and Leadership Team. Part time, 4 days per week (or 5 days with reduced hours). Further information visit www.catholicjobsonline.com.au or contact Anthony Spata, REACH Human Resources, on 0402 210 055. Applications close 7 April.
THE ANNUAL DAY OF THE UNBORN CHILD PROCESSION is on Divine Mercy Sunday, 3rd April at 12 noon after 10.30am Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney and ends at 1.30pm with Benediction at the Cathedral. The procession will be led by the Maronite bishop, His Excellency Antoine-Charbel Tarabay. For information contact Family Life International on 9519 9111 or www.fli.org.au.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS AND DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP COMING SOON: Forms are available in the foyer for you to pre-order your 2016/ 2017 Entertainment Book or Digital Membership. Now you can have all your Entertainment offers with you wherever you go on your phone or tablet. Sydney/ Sydney North still $70 and Sydney Greater West edition just $65. To order online visit https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/21y5021.
PROJECT COMPASSION: Thank you to all who have returned their Project Compassion boxes. If you have not done so, please return your box to the Church next weekend or drop it into the Parish Office during office hours. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME 2015-2016 Our preparation process will continue with the next session on Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd April at 7.30pm in the Church. This session will be for parents only.
PASTORAL CARE COURSE: Catholic Pastoral Care volunteers and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist visit hospitals throughout the Diocese of Parramatta, providing comfort and care to Catholic patients and others. If you love practical learning, gathering with like-minded people and meeting new friends, this Pastoral Care Course is for you. This is the only 40-hour course officially endorsed by the Diocese of Parramatta. The course runs over five Tuesdays: 4, 11 and 18 April; 2 and 9 May from 7pm-9.30pm at St Nicholas of Myra Parish 326 High St, Penrith. Cost: $50. Further details: Ms Joy Bowen, Hospital Liaison Manager on 0448 822 625 or [email protected].
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION: CCSS Solo Parent Services is commencing a Bereavement Support Program for men or women who have suffered the death of their spouse or partner. It will be held every second week commencing with an Information session and Overview of the Program on Tuesday 5th April. until Tuesday 12th July. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Venue: CCSS 38 Prince St, Blacktown. Cost: $5.00 per session. For further information or Registration contact Rita on 8822 2222 or [email protected].
Have you considered leaving a gift to the parish in your will? For further information please phone the Parish Office for a confidential discussion.
The Priests and Parish Staff wish all
parishioners a holy and joyous Easter
St Bernadette’s Parish Community
Parish House, 367 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Telephone 9634 2622 Fax 9899 3511 Email: [email protected]
Web page: http://www.stbernadette.org.au
Parish Staff Mass Times for this Week Monsignor John Boyle, Parish Priest Sunday Sat 6.00pm Fr Michael Gathuku, Assistant Priest Sun 7.30am, 9.00am, 10.30am & Fr Alfons Nahak, SVD, Assistant Priest 6.00pm Parish LIFE TEEN Youth Mass Sr Judy McLeod, rsm, Pastoral Associate Weekdays Mon 8.00am Mrs Alice Bradshaw (maternity leave) Tue 6.45am Mr James Hay, Youth Minister Wed 6.45am, 9.15am Mrs Frances Gallagher, Office Manager Thurs 6.45am, 9.15am
Mrs Monica Rubic, Parish Secretary (Finance: Mon-Thu) Fri 6.45am, 9.15am, 12 noon Mr Darren Edwards, Maintenance Sat 8.00am
Reconciliation Sat 8.30am - 9.00am, 4.30pm - 5.30pm Mass on Public Holidays at 8.00am
Baptisms and Marriages: By appointment only. Contact the Parish Office. Please note the Church law: Parents are obliged to take care that infants are baptised in the first few weeks. As soon as possible after the birth or even before it, they are to go to the pastor to request the sacrament for their child and to be prepared properly for it. [Can. 867 §1]
St Bernadette’s Parish School: Mrs Leanne Nettleton (Principal) 9634 2898
Acting Parish Council Administrator: Peter Grace 9659 5350.
Confirmation Programme 2016 Information Nights - 21st & 22nd June, 2016 Sacramental Programme 2017 Information Nights - 10th & 11th October, 2016
Please pray for Kevin Figg who has died recently and for the anniversaries of Clinton Ingold, Michelle Flick, Jennifer Collings and Maria Avedillo and in remembrance of Jean Ingold and Norman Gatt.
Prayers for the Sick: Matthew Caruana, Elaine Rowe, Robin Reyden, John Reynolds, Anthony Coorey, Ronald Tabila, Myra Turner, Ramon Preller, Robert Waddell, Caroline Smyth and Adrienne Higgins.
ROSTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND - 2 & 3 April, 2016
ACOLYTES/ SERVERS LECTORS MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
VIGIL Zeno Hong, Dennis Frketic
S5
Caroline Dumapit Michelle Monteiro John Abernethy
Felicity Carvalho, Susan Concon, Carvalho Family, Phyllis Lopez, Laurie Burridge, Susan Cejka, Lynne Myers, Joan Quinn, Mary McMahon
7.30AM Budi Kawiadji, Joseph Frketic
S6
Martin Collins Jo Wickens
Joe Menezes
Patrick Bowie, Alfred & Gladys Tsang, Colleen & Eric Woodhead, Jo Wickens
9.00AM Edy Kesuma, Michael Lopez
S7
Karin Abrams Tim Abrams
Marianne Fidel
Brian & Jenny Blacklock, Neil Bone, Angela Crowe, Brian D’Arcy, Ingrid Akkari/Jana Fizely,
Jocelyn Donovan, Jack Garcia, Rosalie Sampath
10.30AM John Maker, Reg Sinha
S8
Sylvia Rego Gemma Saccasan
Peter Saccasan
Anita Christy, Helen Wintle, Dorothy Finucane, Narelle Cartwright, Bernadette Boulos, Elizabeth Fogolin,
Margaret Hawkes, Winnie & Henry Li
6.00PM PARISH LIFE TEEN YOUTH MASS MINISTRY ROSTER - 3 April, 2016
Servers Aleksei Gracias Flor
S9
Welcoming James Hay
Simon Jones
Lectors Simon Jones
Paul Fam Pamela Golamco
Offertory Brendan Hassan
Anne Younis Joseph Mathias
Dom Boudib Projectionist Josh Becker
Communion Ben Mules
Zara Boudib Raphael De Leon
Nat Mathias Matt Ashton
Adam Chioatto Darren Edwards
Lorena Perez
Singers Cassie Knezevic
Nic Holden Jamie Irawan Jason Irawan
Patricia Wibisono Rachel Chua
Kristen Mathias
Lauren Fernandez
CHILDREN’S LITURGY Minna Koo
Karen Grace
FLOWER ROSTER Margaret Jones
CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING Cathy Teh, Jenny Donoghoe,
Alicia Maunsell
COUNTING (1st Collection) John Faehrmann & Len Goldsworthy
COUNTING (2nd Collection) Matthew Troy, Catherine Low, Julie Hooper
BOOKSHOP Laurie Burridge / Catherine Seddon / Jane Beard /
Crystal Good / Ingrid Vergano
Piano Joelene Chua
Bass Erich Gracias Flor
Guitar Martin Abeleda Anthony Healey
Drums Justin Abeleda
