The edition of Bridgeside Bulletin, Sunday 16th August 2015. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.
The weekly Bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry
Proclaiming Christ to the communities of Forster, Tuncurry and the
surrounding districts Sunday 16th August, 2015 Twentieth Sunday in
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August Please note: Fr. Greg will be away for 3 weeks on holidays
in the US There will be no weekday or aged care Masses until week
beginning 1st Sep 19, 20, 21, 22 Morning Prayer In place of usual
Mass times 19Pastoral Council Forster 5:30pm 19RCIA Enquiry Evening
Forster 7pm 19Sacramental Prep Meeting Forster 7pm 25Funeral Mass
forNeville Lonergan Tuncurry 1pm 27, 28, 29 Morning Prayer In place
of usual Mass times 26Social Justice Meeting Forster 5:30pm 30Holy
Name School Fete Holy Name of Jesus School September 1Mass at
Beaumont Gardens 2Pastoral Team Meeting Forster 4:30pm REFLECTION
from Fr Greg Dear parish family, It was a wonderful privilege
attending Mass last Sunday in St Patrick's Cathedral, New York. The
cathedral is massive and was packed to standing room only. The
crowd! I think every nationality was represented. Even though there
were large crowds it was extremely intimate and parish church felt
liturgy. There was no huge choir, just one lone cantor leading us.
The pipe organ though to be honest was pretty spectacular. The one
defining feature for me in the midst of the multitude was 'that we
though many are one body'. Our one focus was the Eucharist and it
was amazing. It must have been what the feeding of the five
thousand was like. All those people, all fed for the journey home
with bread, bread given by Christ, having heard His words and been
fed in spirit. The homily was amazing. I gained a new insight in to
Elijah's story. I was really sorry this time that I hadn't
organized a Celi Brit from the bishop before I left Australia: I
would have liked to have concelebrated that Mass. I sat about 20
meters from the Altar and yet it was like I was right beside it,
part of it, included, welcome. It's how of course we should feel
regardless of the parish community we belong too. The homily
focussed on the food for the journey and what sustains us. How the
Eucharist feeds us both body and soul. And as with Elijah the
importance is that this food, like his comes from God, calling us,
transforming us to be more God like. And can you believe it, Father
gave us homework! LOL you know I like liturgical homework! This
sustenance is real food for the challenges and difficulties of what
lies ahead. Just like Elijah we have to be nourished and given
sustenance for what lies ahead. So he suggested two things: firstly
if you are facing 'challenges' come to the Eucharist more often as
a source of support and wisdom; and secondly, share the sustenance
you have received with others. Even when they are not with us
physically they are with us none-the-less because of our love for
them. So let the sustenance I have been given in the Word and at
the Altar feed them too. In coming to the Eucharist more often we
get more clues for life, more witness for faith, more food for the
task so that each difficulty faced is done in a more God like
manner. Father used the example of the challenges facing Christian
men and women in big business who are called to be decision makers
in a cut-throat world and yet to be practicing people of faith. In
the world but not of the world. The challenge of course is how we
are all called to be people of God regardless of where we are
called to be. It's not always easy but in faith we have the answer.
Best wishes, Greg Page2Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Family Day at the Fowles A winter warming, Parish Family Day will
be held at Sharon Fowles home on Saturday 22nd August. If you are
interested in coming along, please RSVP to 0407 006 666 to receive
further details. In Fr. Gregs Absence Bob Cashman has kindly
offered to lead us in The Liturgy of the Hours prayer again this
coming week at the usual Mass times. Therefore, morning prayer will
take place on:Wednesday 19th at 9am in Forster Thursday 20th at 9am
in Forster Friday 21th at 9:30am in Forster Saturday 22nd at 9am in
Tuncurry The Liturgy of the Hours is not a private function, but
pertains to the whole body of the Church. It manifests the Church
and has an effect upon itWherever possible the more important hours
could be celebrated in common at parish churches. If the faithful
come together and unity their hearts and voices in the Liturgy of
the Hours, they manifest the Church Celebrating the mystery of
Christ. (GILH 20-22) As the daily prayer of the Church, Morning or
Evening Prayer would normally be the formal parish liturgy when
Mass cannot be celebrated on a weekday. RCIA Enquiry NightsIf you
know of anyone wishing to learn more about the Catholic Faith
through the RCIA process, there will be an enquiry night next
Wednesday night 19th August in the meeting room, Forster Parish
Hall at 7pm. Please extend an invitation (and give a brochure) to a
friend or family member who may be interested. Brochures explaining
the RCIA process are on the table at the back of the church. For
more information contact Anne Moloney 6555 8918. Recently Deceased
Lorna French, Neville Lonergan, Antonia Gauci. Anniversaries Monica
Meighan, John Anderson, George Bourke, Peter Hartman, Paul Hartman.
Sick in the Parish Mary French, Lauranne Byrne, Jake Siddle, Freda
Younan. Johns Gospel reveals Gods promise of the Word made flesh.
This is revealed through the sacrifice made by Christ: I am the
living bread, come down from heaving the bread I give is my flesh
for the life of the world . Do this in memory of Him. For more
information regarding Vocations contact Fr Brian Mascord on 4979
1112. O God, who, looking on the lowliness of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, raised her to this grace, that she was crowned this day with
This weekend we witness the baptism of: Hannah Murphy, daughter of
Matthew and Danielle and; Alexis and Cooper Murphy, children of
Michelle. May the gift of baptism they receive strengthen them for
the journey of life and faith they will share with us. Please
remember the Murphy families in your prayers. Refrigerator Needed A
refrigerator is required for someone in need. Please contact Sr
Kathryn if you can assist. 6554 6470. Catholic Youth Festival Adele
Brotherton and Emily Fowle will be speaking briefly at the Vigil
and 9am Mass this weekend. The girls are excited about the
opportunity of going to Adelaide for the Catholic Youth Festival.
The Parish are keen to encourage more young people to attend this
spiritually transforming event. If there is someone you know who
may be interested in this trip please contact the Parish Office.
Fundraisers will take place over the coming weeks to help support
this endeavour. To those who have already supported sending youth
to the festival, our sincerest thanks for your generosity. Holy
Name School Fete Its that time of year again! The Holy Name School
Fete is always a great event enjoyed by many. Make sure to include
Sunday 30th August in your diaries. Donations of pre-loved toys,
books, clothes, white elephant and craft items are being accepted
by the school. Volunteers also required. Contact Sally Grehan on
0417 132 670. Parish Badges Now Available Badges ordered 2 weeks
ago are now available to be picked up from the Parish Office @ $8
each. Thanks to Carolyn Olliffe for sending us this photo of a few
familiar faces from the parish celebrating at the Evans home last
Christmas. surpassing glory, grant through her prayers, that, saved
by the mystery of your redemption, we may merit to be exalted by
you on high. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and
reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Page3Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Gospel
John 6:51-58 Whoever eats and drinks of the body and blood of
Christ has eternal life. First Reading Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Second
Reading Ephesians 5:21-32 Gospel Reading John 6:60-69 .of the Word
of Communion6pm A: Kay HallTuncurry B: Frank Hayman7am A: Lorraine
ClarkTuncurry B: Cecile Malone9am A: Adele BrothertonForster B:
Anne HartmanCarolyn Olliffe, Kathryn McCabe, Margaret Smith,
Maureen Pye, Ruth Pearson.Cushla Drake, Edna Tucker, Kay Griffiths,
Maria Armitage, Mary Greig.Anne Moloney, Coral McCarthy, Maureen
Nicholls, Robert Moran, Shiony Neal. .of the Word of Communion6pm
A: Frank HaymanTuncurry B: Kay Hall7am A: Patricia CornishTuncurry
B: Cushla Drake9am A: Natasha BrothertonForster B: Greg ByrneLou
Hope, Maureen Stevens, Michael Siddle, Tony Stevens, Kathryn
McCabe.Genevieve Williamson, Graham Griffiths, Lorraine Clark, Mark
Mowbray, Norm Chapman.Anne Hartman, Lee Sullivan, Rhiannon
Temesvary, Rob Temesvary, Robyn Ryan. Text: Excerpts from the
English Translation of the Roman Missal 2010, International
Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL); Music: From the Mass
of St Francis 2010, Paul Taylor. All rights reserved. Used with
permission. Australian Agent LicenSing Online Lic No. 624844.
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! All who eat my fleshand
drink my blood live in me and I in them, says the Lord. Alleluia!
First Reading Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom teaches understanding.
Responsorial Psalm Response: Taste and see the goodness of the
Lord. Second Reading Ephesians 5:15-20 Sing praise to God, avoid
that which is evil. Children's Liturgy Roster16/8/15 Rob and Rhi
annon Temesvary6/9/15 Amanda and Gary Col l i ns20/9/15 Judy Tyl
er4/10/15 Maureen Ni chol l s18/10/15 Natasha Brotherton Text:
Excerpts from the English Translation of the Roman Missal 2010,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL); Music:
From the Mass of St Francis 2010, Paul Taylor. All rights reserved.
Used with permission. Australian Agent LicenSing Online Lic No.
624844. Page4Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B PARISH
CONTACTS Fr Greg BarkerParish Priest
[email protected] Emergency Contact 0417 321 209 Mr
Greg ByrnePastoral Associate [email protected] Mrs
Sharon Fowle (Administration Associate/Bulletin) Bridgeside
Bulletin Items for inclusion should be received by midday on
Thursday. [email protected] Sr Kathryn
McCabe Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Loretta HeffernanSRE
Co-Ordinator Office Hours Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:30am to 1pm Fri10am to
4pm Parish Office Located at the rear of the Parish Hall Forster:
33 Lake Street, ForsterNSW 2428 PO Box 67P: (02) 6554 6304 F: (02)
6554 6425 CHURCH LOCATIONS Mary Star of the Sea 15 Peel Street,
Tuncurry Holy Name of Jesus 33 Lake Street, Forster
BaptismsCelebrated most Sundays. Baptismal Preparation on 2nd
Monday of each month @ 7pm in Forster Church Hall. Parish Office
6555 6304 MarriageCelebrated by arrangementand with at least three
months notice. Fr Greg 6554 6304 Sacramental PreparationGreg Byrne
6554 6304 Rite of ChristianInitiation of Adults (RCIA) Parish
Office 6554 6304 PARISH PASTORAL GROUPS AND CONTACTS Christian
Meditation Every Tues, 9am and 5:30pm.Bob 6555 5914. Womens Bible
Study GroupEvery Thurs, 7pm to 8pm.Natasha 0407 589 935. menALIVE
Groups Day group meet second and fourth Wed after 9am Mass
atForster. Evening group meets last Thurs of the month at 7:30pm at
Forster. Michael Amato 6554 5284 Social JusticeLast Wed, 5:30pm at
Forster. Tim Prescott 6555 8517. Singing PracticeEvery Tues. Ken
Heffernan 6557 6569. Secular Franciscan FraternityFirst Wednesday
of the monthafter 9am Mass at Forster. Maintenance & Gardening
GroupThird Thursday of the month. Howard 6557 6826. Childrens
Liturgy of the Word First and third Sunday at 9am Mass. Natasha
0407 589 935. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual HelpEvery Wed,
11:14am at Forster. Shiony 6554 9468. Pastoral Team First Wed,
4:30pm at Forster. Greg Byrne 6554 6304 Finance Council Second Wed,
5pm at Forster.Greg Byrne 6554 6304 Pastoral CouncilThird Wed,
5:30pm at Forster. Greg Byrne 6554 6304 Holy HourEvery Tues, 3:30pm
at Tuncurry CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Holy Name Parish School (K-6) Mr Chris
Waters (Principal) 41 Lake St, Forster PO Box 243 P: (02) 6554 6504
E: [email protected] W: www.forster.catholic.edu.au St
Clares High School Mr Peter Nicholls (Principal) Davis Street,
Taree P: (02) 6552 3300 E: [email protected] W:
www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au SUNDAY MASS TIMESWEEKDAY EUCHARIST
(subject to change) Mary Star of the Sea, TuncurryMary Star of the
Sea, Tuncurry Sat 6pm, Sun 7amNo weekday Mass until 1st Sept Holy
Name of Jesus, ForsterHoly Name of Jesus, ForsterSun 9amNo weekday
Mass until 1st Sept NO WEEKDAY or AGED CARE MASES UNTIL 1ST
SEPTEMBER (Fr Greg Away)*** Morning prayer will be available:
ForsterWed 9am, Thurs 9am, Fri 9:30am Tuncurry Sat 9am
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RECONCILIATIONNo Reconciliation until Saturday 5th September Mary
Star of the Sea, TuncurryHoly Name of Jesus, Forster AGED CARE MASS
TIMES (subject to change) Beaumont Gardens- 1st TuesKularoo Gardens
1st Wed GLACIA House 2nd Tues
