Sunday 24th May, 2015 Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday, Year B

Bridgeside Bulletin The weekly Bulletin of the

Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church 33 Lake Street, Forster

St Mary, Star of the Sea Church Cnr Kent & Peel Streets, Tuncurry

Proclaiming Christ to the communities of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts

Parish Fr Greg Barker (Parish Priest) Mr Greg Byrne (Pastoral Associate) Mrs Sharon Fowle (Administration Associate/Bulletin) Sr Kathryn McCabe (Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

The Parish Office is at the rear of the Parish Hall and is normally staffed on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bulletin should be received by midday on Thursday.

33 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 67, Forster NSW 2428

P: (02) 6554 6304 F: (02) 6554 6425 W: Forster-Tuncurry.Parish@mn.catholic.org.au

www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Celebrating the Sacraments

Reconciliation is available on Saturday mornings at Tuncurry from 8:30am until the beginning of the 9am Mass, on Saturday afternoons at Forster from 4:45pm until 5:15pm.

Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays, either during any of our Sunday Masses or after the 9am Mass. The next Baptismal Preparation meeting will take place in the Parish Halls meeting rooms on Monday 8th June commencing at 7pm. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website.

Weddings are celebrated by arrangement and with at least three (and preferably more) months notice. Please contact Fr Greg for more details, or visit the Parish website.

A Sacramental Preparation process runs each year in the Parish for children wishing to complete the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation as part of the Parish community. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website.

The Parish hosts the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process for those adults wishing to be baptised or be received into the communion of the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website.

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Holy Name Parish School (K-6) Mr Chris Waters (Principal)

41 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 243, Forster NSW 2428

P: (02) 6554 6504 F: (02) 6554 8895 E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au W: www.forster.catholic.edu.au

St Clares High School, Taree (7-12) Mr Peter Nicholls (Principal)

Davis Street, Taree NSW 2430

P: (02) 6552 3300 F: (02) 6552 3656 E: admin@tareesc.catholic.edu.au W: www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au

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The Parish Diary(for the week ahead)

Monday25th May Solemnity of Our Lady, Help of Christians

Tuesday26th May Memorial of St Philip Neri 9am Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914) 3:30pm Holy Hour @ Tuncurry 4:30pm No Mass @ Tuncurry 5:30pm Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914) 7pm Sacrament of Confirmation Liturgy @

Forster Wednesday27th May 9am No Mass @ Forster 11am Requiem Funeral Mass for Joan Savage @

Forster 11:15am Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help @

Forster 5.30pm Social Justice Group @ Forster Thursday28th May 9am Mass @ Forster 7pm Womens Prayer Group (Natasha 0407 589 935)

Friday29th May 9:30am Mass @ Forster 6pm Parish Dinner @ Slipway Restaurant

Saturday30th May 8.30am Reconciliation @ Tuncurry 9am Mass at Tuncurry 4.45pm Reconciliation @ Forster 6pm Vigil @ Tuncurry

Sunday31st May Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity 7am Mass @ Tuncurry 9am Mass @ Forster

Regular Activities in the Parish

Christian Meditation Our Parish hosts opportunities for the practice of Christian meditation on Tuesdays at two distinct times, 9am and 5:30pm. Phone Bob on 6555 5914 for further information.

Womens Bible Study Group Our Parish hosts a Womens Bible Study Group that meets every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8pm. For more information contact Natasha on 0407 589 935.

Holy Hour The Parish community observes a Holy Hour each Tuesday afternoon in the Tuncurry Church from 3:30pm until the beginning of Mass at 4:30pm.

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help The Novena is prayed every Wednesday in the Forster church commencing at 11:15am and is followed by a cuppa in the Parish Hall. For more information contact Shioney on 6554 9468.

Singing Practice Singing group will resume practise at Tuncurry on Tuesday 2nd June at 5:30pm.

The menALIVE Groups Our Parish currently hosts two menALIVE groups. The daytime group will next meet on Wednesday 27th May after the 9am Mass and the evening group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

Secular Franciscan Fraternity The Secular Franciscans Fraternity will next meet on Wednesday 3rd June 2015, coming together for Mass at 9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then the meeting 10am to 12pm.

Maintenance & Gardening Group The gardening team will have their next working bee on Thursday 18th June. Contact Howard 6557 6826 for more information.

Evening Prayer & Benediction The Parish community celebrates on the first Sunday of each month at 5:30pm in the Tuncurry church. It will celebrated on Sunday 7th June 2015. All welcome.

Childrens Liturgy of the Word The next Liturgy of the Word for children aged 4-12 will be on Sunday 7th June 2015 at the 9am Mass. A morning tea will follow Mass.

Collection of Foodstuffs for Homebase The next collection of foodstuffs in support of Homebase is Sunday 7th June 2015.

SRE Meeting An SRE Catechist meeting will take place on 28th May at 10am in the Parish meeting room.

Parish community members who are interested in the Ministry to children in state schools are more than welcome to attend. Please contact Loretta 0408 895 951.

Double Bed Blankets Sr Kathryn would like to thank those who contacted her about previous items in her bulletin message.

Second hand double bed blankets are now required for another family in need. Please phone 6554 6470 if you can assist.

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From the Pastors Desk Dear Parish Family, As you read this I will be sitting at a wedding reception in Hobart (Saturday evening) celebrating in joy the joining of John and Theresa in matrimony or getting ready to baptise (Sunday morning) a little miracle, in Layla Louise. I am excited about both although I have been keeping tabs on the weather in Hobart and I am probably not looking forward as much to that experience. I have very carefully gone through my wardrobe to pick out my thickest jumper and warmest coat!

In November 2013 the dad of the little miracle, Brendan fell from a moving car: thankfully the car was only travelling at 60kms and along a dirt road. Brendan hit the road and suffered some very serious damage to the back of his head. It was noted that it could have been worse, at the time however it was hard to see how that was possible. He was not expected to live. He did live and as each milestone was passed the doctors, not wanting to give false hope, would rattle of the chances of recovery: 5% chance of living, 5% chance of waking from his coma, 5% chance of not being in a vegetative state, 5% chance of no residual damage, 5% chance of going back to work and a normal life. He has defied the odds!

Brendans Grandmother was present at the Beatification of Mary MacKillop in Rome and returned from that event with a miraculous medal celebrating the Beatification but also blessed by the Pope. That medal sat on Brendans chest throughout the most critical part of his recovery. The doctors and nurses were very careful to remove the medal during medical procedures but equally careful to replace it when they had finished. A nurse would always stand to one side holding the medal so that it didnt get lost. Jenna too has had her medical issues and was told that it was unlikely that she would become a mum. Much prayer later Brendan has made a full recovery and together with his partner Jenna have now welcomed Layla Louise who will be baptised this coming Sunday. You might in your generosity pray for them as a family in faith during your Mass time this weekend.

As I move around our community I hear so many of your miraculous events, some as dramatic as Brendans but all of equal importance in your family and your faith life. Sometimes our most important miracle is our ability to simply live, to get up in the morning and to brush our teeth. I love hearing the stories of families reunited after a long separation, of forgiveness and reconciliation. I love hearing the if it hadnt been for stories, the split second decision that

Rosters Rosters for June and July are now available from the rear of the Church.

Soup Kitchen Thank you to all our generous parishioners who provided soup and other items for our Soup Kitchen.

We are in need of care packs and non-perishable foods and would be most grateful if you could provide them to us over the coming months. Items can be left in the church or brought to the Parish office.

The Soup Kitchen will remain a weekly commitment by our Church for the foreseeable future. Please notify those you know who may be in need. Many thanks.

Ministers of Communion (Special Ministers) Extra-ordinary Ministers of Communion (Special Ministers) are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 2nd June in Forster Church at 7pm.

Readers Readers are invited to a meeting on Thursday 11th June to be held in Forster Church at 7pm.

Both meetings will be followed by light refreshments in the Parish Hall. It will be an opportunity to chat through any issues or difficulties with these ministries and to talk with Fr Greg in an informal way.

New ministers and readers, or those thinking they might like to join the Roster are welcome to attend.

changed a life. I love hearing those moments a life was changed because of prayers answered and faith restored. These are the miracle stories as miraculous as any and they are all life-saving as well as life giving just because we welcomed Christ to our stories and events and he sat at our table.

Have a great week,

Fr Greg

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Christ be our Light 1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, Light for the world to see.

Chorus: Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your Church Gathered today.

2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has power to save us Make us your living voice. (Chorus)

3. Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst. Make us your bread, broken for others, Shared until all are fed. (Chorus)

4. Longing for shelter people are homeless. Longing for warmth, many are cold. Make us your building, sheltering others, Walls made of living stone. (Chorus)

5. Many the gifts, many the people, Many the hearts that yearn to belong. Let us be servants to one another, Making your kingdom come. (Chorus)

Music from OCP by Bernadette Farrell. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Australian AgentLicenSing Online Lic No. 624844.

Ecumenical Pentecost Service - Today A Pentecost service will be held today, May 24th at 6pm at the Salvation Army Church in Tuncurry. Come and celebrate the person and work of the Holy Spirit among the people of the Kingdom of God -followers of Jesus. It will also be an opportunity to meet the new High School Chaplains. All parishioners are invited to bring a plate to share on the supper table.

Parish Social Justice Group Activities The Dignity of the Human Person - God has imprinted his own image and likeness on human beings (cf. Gen 1:26), conferring on them an incomparable dignity ... In effect beyond the rights which one acquires by one's own work, there exist rights which do not correspond to any work performed, but which flow from one's essential dignity as a person. John Paul II, Centesimus Annus, 1991, #11

The Church sees in men and women, in every person, the living image of God himself. This image finds, and must always find anew, an ever deeper and fuller unfolding of itself in the mystery of Christ, the Perfect Image of God, the One who reveals God to the human person ... The whole of the Church's social doctrine, in fact, develops from the principle that affirms the inviolable dignity of the human person. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church par. 105, 107

Human Dignity:- Recognises the sacredness of life and the dignity of

each individual human person as inviolable Ensures that every person, especially the most

disadvantaged and marginalised, has reasonable

access to more than just the basic necessities of life Promotes the human rights especially of those who

lack access to services, or who may not have the opportunity to participate in significant community activities and discussions

Brings with it natural rights and duties.

The Churchs social teaching touches upon almost every area of our collective contemporary life. Every human person needs to have their rights protected and be given the opportunity to grow in freedom, dignity and love. The Parish Social Justice Group has recently supported the following activities and encourages all people to seek opportunities to embrace the message of the gospel in the local community:-

On Palm Sunday 24 people of all faiths gathered at the Peace Pole beside Wallis Lake in Lone Pine Memorial Park, Tuncurry, for a twilight vigil. Hosted by Great Lakes Rural Australians for Refugees, this community event was an opportunity to remember all asylum seekers still held in detention by the Australian Government and reflect on a more humane policy for people suffering persecution and exclusion.

On Saturday 11 April Great Lakes Rural Australians for Refugees hosted a Community Shared Dinner in the Parish Hall to welcome four Burmese Rohynga men, who were staying with a local family. These men, from one of the most persecuted minorities in the world, enjoyed sharing the meal and also spent time learning skills at the Wallis Lake Mens Shed. In the Gospel message, Matthew 25:35, I was a stranger and you welcomed me... we learn that Christ will consider done to himself the kind of treatment that is reserved to any human person, in particular, to the least among them, the stranger.

The local social justice discussion group creates opportunities for interested people to share ideas and respond to the social justice challenges of our time. The Parish Social Justice Group is open to the community and all are invited to attend the next meeting on Wednesday 27th May at 5:30pm to 6:45pm in the Parish Hall Meeting Room, Forster. Come along and bring a friend.

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Bake for Jesus?

If you are able to assist, please bring something along on the day. Please also include ingredients on the cover. Thank you!

Calling all the wonderful bakers in the Parish. Nothing compares to a freshly baked cake or biscuit! We would be most grateful for your help to provide morning tea to our parishioners following 9am Mass on the first Sunday of each month.

Mark Allan Zoe Allen

Leteesha Amato Joel Bartolo Izaac Boag

Georgia Daley Ruby Daley

Madison Darcy Rhyan Dodds

Rory Falk Alice Fowle Peter Ghosn

Ashleigh Harris Keegan Herb Kade Hickson Ella Hobson Lily Hodges

Bayley Joughin Amelia Joughin

Olivia Keen Brooke Kilmurray

Harrison Le Rougetel Bridan McNamara Savannah Murray

Cooper Payne Mitchell Provost

Mauro Ragno Joseph Reardon

Amelia Robertson Amy Rowell

Clare Rozario Clary Russell Rory Russell Larissa Ryan Logan Smith

Olivia Van Haren Genevieve Wayte

Grace Wicks

Sacrament of Confirmation The Sacramental children had a wonderful trip to Newcastle and met with Bishop Bill, Vicar General Brian Mascord and Elizabeth Doyle, Secretary to the Bishop.

Bishop Bill will be here to confirm the children this coming Tuesday 26th May at 7pm in Forster. We welcome all Parishioners to join us for this momentous occasion.

Parish Dinner This years speaker is Alan Tickle. Alan is currently managing the Uniting Church in Hallidays point in the absence of a Pastor. Alan will be speaking with us on ethical conduct, peoples best interest and empathy. It will be referenced to key teachings such as the various gospels around love thy neighbour, walking in faith, godliness, the challenges of Christian expectation of behaviours as a disciple of Christ and the Christian faith.

The event takes place at The Slipway Restaurant in Tuncurry on 29th May 2015, 5.45pm for 6pm start.

Tickets $30, available for purchase after Mass from this weekend. Also available from the Parish Office.

Menu Roast chicken breast on garlic roast potatoes with

bacon and braised onion Jus alternate serving

Pan Seared Salmon on a green pea risotto with asparagus and shellfish sauce

Dessert Warm banana pudding with butterscotch sauce and

vanilla ice cream alternate serving

Apple and rhubarb crumble served with fresh cream

Espresso coffee and tea

Additionally we will be hosting morning tea for new parishioners on Sunday 31st May after 9am Mass.

Welcome to New Parishioners We will be hosting a welcome morning tea on Sunday 31st May after 9am Mass for new parishioners. Everyone welcome to attend, especially new parishioners. Hope to see you there.

Planned Giving The Financial Year will soon come to end, and the Parish would like to thank all those who continue to generously support the life of the Parish. If you would like to join the Planned Giving

Programme, please contact the Parish Office. Direct debit options available.

If you are seeking a Tax Receipt for this current financial year, would you please write TAX on your envelope.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Kids Corner The disciples received the Holy Spirit Jn 20:19-23

Watch out this week! Some words are diagonal.

Try to find these words:

Afraid Holy Spirit

Appeared leader

evening locked

Forgive middle

hand receive

Happy Sunday

Q O W W P B W S M D N A H O B E P

T I Q Q W L Q J I C V T X S V V D

E J G V L F H F D Z C M L O V S G

V M Q L Z B A L D C K E F R V V F

E K B H I P V D L E I V P B K D O

N Z V J H P R G E N O I C H X E B

I G U H L I B J I R N E Z D W K S

N U Q F K G K E W P A C H J M C F

G C V B A W H A V A M E G M F O M

L H R Y K I T K H I O R P P W L J

D M K R P H A P P Y G M U P U P M

X J D T S D W N Y U L R X Q A N L

T I R I P S Y L O H J R O N E E A

N Y L J L Y V S U N D A Y F A L E

B M W X Z A W I C K H P J D V H Q

J R O A F R A I D C I P E Z L I B

V R A N A Y H U R N E R Q V A H Y

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Opportunities Outside The Parish

The Vast Supper Asylum Seeker Solidarity Dinner will be held on Monday 25th May at 6pm at Love Tree Cafe, down the lane 79 Beaumont St, Hamilton. A culinary journey connecting vast distances in a night of sumptuous solidarity with asylum seekers. Cost is $30, concession $20. RSVP Niko P 0406 296 141 E lekaniko@gmail.com

Australian Catholic Youth Festival Diocesan Info Night will be held on Tuesday 26th May beginning at 7pm at Toohey Room, 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, 2302. The Diocesan co-ordinators will be holding an information night for the upcoming Youth Festival. This night is for students, teachers, clergy, parents and anyone thinking about attending the festival. To RSVP P Sam Hill 0414 278 069 or E sam.hill@mn.catholic.org.au P Baden Ellis 0423 663 985 or E baden.ellis@mn.catholic.org.au

Tri Diocesan Covenant Service of Worship Covenant Service of Worship will be held on Wednesday 27th May beginning at 7:45pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West.

Taize Celebration of Taize will be held on Saturday 30th May beginning at 7pm at 23 Yardley Avenue, Waitara. The event marks the commemoration of the Taize Community's 75th Year of Foundation, Brother Roger's 100th Year of Birth and 10th Year Anniversary of his Death. Will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Hornsby Catholic Cathedral Parish. For further details, contact Ms Carmen Beard by email on carmbear@yahoo.com or P Ros 0449 160 710 or Raj 0414 681 233.

Newcastle City Choir Newcastle City Choir with Callum Close will be held on Sunday 31st May beginning at 2pm at All Saints Church, High St, Singleton. Tickets will be available at the door - adults $20, concession $15 and children $10. Afternoon tea will be served after the performance.

Interfaith Dialogue with Bishop Bill Interfaith Dialogue with Bishop Bill will be held on Tuesday 2nd June beginning at 6pm at St Pius X High School, Adamstown. An opportunity to join together with our Muslim and Christian communities to explore the common good that each of our religions share. Each of us can learn and appreciate what we have in common and our love for our God. Bishop Bill Wright (Catholic), Bishop Greg Thompson (Anglican), Sheikh Mohamed

Khamis (Imam: Newcastle Mosque) and Farooq Ahmed (Newcastle Muslim Association), will form a panel for a Q&A dialogue. To RSVP or for further details please contact Brooke Robinson at the Diocesan Chancery Offices P 4979 1111 or E events@mn.catholic.org.au

Transitioning to Renewable Energy Public Forum: Transitioning to Renewable Energy will be held on Wednesday 10th June beginning at 5:30pm at St Pius X High School, Adamstown. A public forum arranged by the Social Justice Council of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. Featuring guest speakers Dr Mark Diesendorf, Daniel Wallace, Dr Alan Rai and Prof. Peter Sainsbury. Enquiries John Hayes E jlhayes@bigpond.com P 0400 171 602.

Catholic Newspapers Available Both The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and The Catholic Weekly (Sydney) newspapers are available at a cost of $2 each from our churches.

Cursillo Weekend Come journey with us as we share our faith stories - a weekend of meditations, prayers, songs and talks at Myuna Sport and Recreation centre, Wangi Rd, Myuna Bay on Friday evening 5th June to Monday 8th June, 2015. For details ring Rick McCosker on 4043 2861 or Anne Moloney on 6555 8918.

Under One Sky The African Childrens Choir Australian Tour 2015 includes a performance at the Manning Entertainment Centre on Monday 1st June, at 7.30pm. The St. Josephs Primary and St. Clares High Schools Combined Choir will also be performing. Adults $25, Children/Concession $15. Tickets available from the Manning Entertainment Centre on 6592 5466.

There will also be a public workshop on Tuesday 2nd June at 7pm. Adult $15, Child/Concession $10. Tickets available from St. Josephs in Taree on 6557 7031.

Further information is available at the rear of the church.

Name Tags To assist Fr Greg (and one another) with remembering names of our parishioners, we are providing plastic covers for name tags. They are available from the rear of the church. Please write your name on a card and place inside the plastic badge. If you can manage to remember, please leave them in the box provided on your way out so it can be used again on your return to church next time.

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Scripture Readings This Week

Today Acts 2:1-11 Galatians 5:16-25 John 15:26-27, 16:12-15 Monday Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 James 3:13-18 Luke 1:39-56 Tuesday Sirach 35:1-12 Mark 10:28-31 Wednesday Sirach 36:1, 4-5, 10-17 Mark 10:32-45 Thursday Sirach 42:15-25 Mark 10:46-52 Friday Sirach 44:1, 9-13 Mark 11:11-26 Saturday Sirach 51:12-20 Mark 11:27-33 Sunday Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

Todays Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm Response: Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia!

In your charity, please pray for:

Those recently deceased. Joan Savage.

Those whose anniversaries occur about now. James Ferry, Bill Milligan.

All those in our community who are sick. Ashley Hatton.

Ministers this Weekend... ...of the Word ...of Communion

6pm Tuncurry

A: Michael Siddle B: Neil Pye

Carolyn Olliffe, Margaret Smith, Maureen Pye, Neil Pye, Ruth Pearson.

7am Tuncurry A: Cecile Malone B: Lorraine Clark

Cecile Malone, Fred Liackman, Genevieve Williamson, Maria Armitage, Patricia Cornish.

9am Forster A: Natasha Brotherton B: Sharon Fowle

Anne Moloney, Elle Cairns-Cowan, Robert Moran, Sharon Fowle, Trevor Turner.

Ministers next Weekend... ...of the Word ...of Communion

6pm Tuncurry A: Maureen Stevens B: Michael Siddle

Jeanette Goodacre, Maureen Pye, Michael Amato, Neil Pye, Owen Carroll.

7am Tuncurry A: Cushla Drake B: Norm Chapman

Cushla Drake, Edna Tucker, Fred Liackman, Kay Griffiths, Norm Chapman.

9am Forster A: Barbara Dolahenty B: Kyla Loring

Anne Hartman, Barbara Dolahenty, Rhiannon Temesvary, Rob Temesvary, Robyn Ryan.

Please note: The above information reflects the rosters as originally published, and doesnt take account of any swaps that may have been organised between individuals.

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 AgentLicenSing Online Lic No. 624844.