Kempsey Saturday, 29th June

6.00pm Mass Sunday, 30th June

9.30am Mass

Ministers of Eucharist Mick Eller

Betty Green Judy Brady Adam Clay

Reader Mick Eller Parish Children’s Choir

Offertory Procession Diane Stephen Parish Children’s Choir

Hospitality Frances Dykes Parish Children’s Choir

Tech / Commentator Help Needed Parish Children’s Choir

Children’s Liturgy Sunday only

Louise Daley & Casey Micallef

Music Pete Fletcher Parish Children’s Choir

Cleaning Bruce Caldwell - Rosemary Fisher - Tony Curtin

FOLLOWING THIS

SUNDAY’S MISSAl

The Solemnity of the Most Holy

Body and Blood of Christ - Year C

First Reading: Genesis 14:18-20

Responsorial Psalm: You are a priest for

ever, in the line of Melchizedek.

Second Reading: Corinthians 11:23-26

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from

heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats

this bread will live for ever. Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 9:11-17

Preface II of The Solemnity of

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Eucharistic Prayer III

Memorial Acclamation II

I have found the paradox that

if I love until it hurts,

then there is no hurt,

but only more love.

- Mother Teresa -

THE Parrot’S parable:

South West Rocks

Sunday, 30th June

7.30am Mass

Reader 1st Michelle Whitehead

Reader 2nd Margaret Franklin

Reader 3rd John Passmore

Offertory Procession

V Borg & A Kennedy

Minister of Eucharist

Rose Good

Cleaning P & N Reilly

CRESCENT HEAD - 11th July 2019 Reading: N Moore

Cleaning: R Eller Offertory: The Moore Family

Flowers: R Western Linen: S Kyle

ROSTERS

Location Date Time

Willawarrin Thursday, 27th June 6.00pm

Crescent Head Thursday, 11th July 6.00pm

Macleay Valley House Wednesday, 7th August 10.30am

SWR Nursing Home Wednesday, 18th September 10.30am

OTHER MASS LOCATIONS

MASS & DEVOTIONS : 24th June to 30th June 2019

Monday 24th No Mass The Nativity of St John the Baptist

Kempsey

Tuesday 25th 5.30pm: Mass

Before Mass: Rosary for our Priests After Mass: Exposition & Benediction

Kempsey

Wednesday 26th 8.00am: Mass Before Mass: Devotions

Smithtown

Thursday 27th

9.30am: Mass - St Paul’s College

Celebrating St Paul’s Feast Day

4.00pm: Rosary Cenacle - Mercy Chapel

6.00pm: Mass Willawarrin St Cyril of Alexandria

St Paul’s

College

Kempsey

Willawarrin

Friday 28th

9.30am: Mass After Mass: Rosary for Country

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Kempsey

Saturday 29th 6.00pm: Vigil Mass St Peter & St Paul, Apostles

Kempsey

Sunday 30th 7.30am: Mass Before Mass: Rosary

9.30am: Mass Parish Children’s Choir Before Mass: Rosary for Life

SWR

Kempsey

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday 5.00 pm to 5.45 pm Kempsey

Sunday Before Mass South West Rocks

Tuesday 5.50pm to 6.20pm Kempsey

Wednesday Before Mass Smithtown

St Joseph’s Primary Kemp Street Kinder to Year 6 After School Care Vacation Care Ph: 6562 5501

St Paul’s College Sea Street Kempsey Years 7 to 12 Ph: 6562 7200

Vincent Court Care of the Aged Leith Street Kempsey Ph: 6562 6062

All Saints, Kempsey St. John’s, Willawarrin Star of the Sea, Crescent Head St Patrick’s, Smithtown Our Lady Star of the Sea, South West Rocks

52-58 Marsh St (P.O. Box 3007) West Kempsey NSW 2440 Phone: 6562 5182 Fax: 6562 5716 Email: pastoraloffice@mvcp.org.au Website: www.mvcp.org.au

Welcome to the Catholic Communities of the Macleay Valley Fr James Foster

23rd June 2019 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year C

REFLECTION: TASTING THE FUTURE

The feeding of the five thousand in today’s Gospel is one of those anticipatory sharings in the heavenly banquet of the age to come.

We say this feeding is miraculous, and it was. A major part of the miracle is in the transformation of the Twelve. Our Lord did not personally feed the five thousand. He required his followers to get involved in alleviating hunger: ‘You give them something to eat,’ rather than leaving the crowd to fend for themselves, or resort to market economics. When they shared the food he had blessed, the miracle of the hospitality of God was multiplied throughout the crowd – extravagantly.

And so Our Lord gave his followers and the crowd a real taste of the future generosity of God in the heavenly banquet. But, it would not have happened had the inner groups of disciples not shared Jesus’ vision and got involved in what seemed to be an impossible task.

The Last Supper was the greatest anticipatory meal which Our Lord shared with his disciples. And, at Mass, we are eating and drinking the glorified humanity of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ: the life of the future.

We could pause for a moment to identify the myriad of hungers in this world and resolve to fulfil Our Lord's Command: ‘You give them something to eat’! so that Divine Generosity might transform human history.

© Fr Michael Tate @ Liturgy Help

ATTENTION: CHANGE TO MASS LOCATION

THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE 9.30am Mass will be held at

St Paul’s College Hall

POSITION VACANT - PARISH COORDINATOR -

MACLEAY VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH

A Parish Coordinator is required for a position of up to 65 hours a fortnight (negotiable) to provide administrative and associated support for the Parish, including the efficient management of the Parish Office. This exciting new role will be an essential support to the Parish Priest and Parishioners in a dynamic parish community on the beautiful NSW Mid North Coast.

Selection Criteria: The ability to work within the mission, values

and principles of the Catholic Church. Highly motivated with initiative and capacity to

work with minimum supervision. Ability to maintain Parish registers, draft

correspondence, produce rosters and publications.

Deal with all enquires sensitively, especially with people seeking assistance.

Proficiency in using the full complement of Microsoft Office applications and possess excellent data entry skills.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Sound time management, planning and organisational skills to meet priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Entry level bookkeeping and website updating

skills. Prior experience and/or appropriate

qualifications related to this or a similar role.

Please submit resumé and covering letter addressing the above selection criteria to: Fr James Foster, Parish Priest, PO Box 3007 West Kempsey NSW 2440 or Email: admin@mvcp.org.au. The position description is available through the Parish Office. Applications close 4pm, Monday 15 July 2019. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo employment screening.

PLANNED GIVING

The new envelopes are available at the back of the Church this weekend. Please do not

commence using these envelopes until 7th July. Some parishioners will find that the envelope

numbers have changed so it is very important that you do not use the new envelopes until this date. It is

also important not to use the old envelopes after 30th June. Parishioners who need a Tax receipt will be able to pick them up from the Parish Office from

10th July. The 2019/2020 Envelopes are now available for collection at the back of the Church.

Thank you all for your support.

Re-kindle the Flame for

Family Group

Come to a day of sharing, exploring, learning and rejuvenating our own

spirit and the spirit in our Family Groups.

When: Saturday, 3rd August 2019 Where: Passionist Retreat Centre

219 Fort Road, Oxley Qld 4075 Time: 9am - 5pm (including Mass) 5pm - 8pm Happy Hour & Dinner

Facilitators: Ray Sanchez CP, Jeanelle & Denis Bergin, Gwen & Russell Winterscheidt.

Dinner $5 PP for Pizza, BYO refreshments. RSVP: Friday 27th July

gwen.winterscheidt@gmail.com Phone: 0407 175508

Dear Parishioners,

As I shared with you on Pentecost Sunday, it is my hope to re-establish a Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). Over the last two weeks we have had the opportunity for a time of prayer and discernment in the lead-up to this important initiative which will assist in the pastoral care and ministries of the parish. This team of active parishioners will play an essential role in ensuring collaboration in the life of the parish, serving the entire parish of the Macleay Valley as together we continue to discern God’s will for our parish family in the years ahead.

I invite those who are interested in being part of the PPC to join me on Tuesday 2nd July for 5.30pm Mass and devotions, followed by a meeting in the Kempsey hall, so we can discuss the process moving forward.

May we all continue to experience Jesus’ unconditional love for us and our families,

Fr James

Recently Deceased

John Bolster

Jan Lamb

John Hand

Milton Caldwell

Ann Gackle

Cecilia Flanders

Nello Mayer

Robert Donovan

Leonard Boney

Rosemary Kennedy

Allan Hudson

Colette (Hassett) Hayes

Anniversaries

Varghese Devaffy

Keyna (Bishton) Campbell

Noeline Brenton

Bill Bowen

Robin Sweet

Fr Patrick Ahern

Fr Edward Galavan

Special Intention

Peter Clarke

Collin Clarke

Magennis Family Group

Wednesday, 26th June West Kempsey Hotel

(opposite the Council Chambers)

Arrive 12 noon - Lunch 12.30pm

For those attending in need of transport contact Rob and Doug on 6562 5245.

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr C

First Reading: I Kings 19:16, 19-21

Responsorial Psalm: You are my inheritance,

O Lord.

Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-18

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia!

Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening;

you have the words of everlasting life.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 9:51-62

Moore Family Group

Dinner at Kempsey Chinese Restaurant

54 Smith Street

Saturday 29th June – 7.30pm

Please phone Tony Corley (H) 6562 4330 or Margaret Corley (M) 0429 486942

to confirm attendance.

I would like to express my appreciation to Fr James and all parishioners for your friendship

and wonderful support I’ve received during my time working within the Macleay Valley Parish.

I felt welcomed from the very beginning. This isn’t goodbye but I’ll see you soon.

SOUTH WEST ROCKS

Catholic Women’s Social Group First Wednesday of each month, SWR Church Hall from 10.30am.

Please bring a plate.

Next meeting will be 3rd July 2019

Help Palms Achieve a World Free of Poverty

Share your skills with a community organisation in Asia or the Pacific to contribute to sustainable solutions to poverty. Our community partners have requested teachers, nurses, tradies and more to work alongside a local counterpart in 2020.

We welcome all those who envision volunteering their skills overseas in the next few years to join our next training course, starting in Sydney on July 6th. Visit palms.org.au or call Palms now on 02 9560 5333 for more details.

Men’s Charismatic Retreat

for Lismore Diocese

Join us to Discover who I Am in Christ starting at 9.00 am on 13-14 July at Kyogle Catholic

Church and stay at the local Pub. Cost $150 plus the pubs evening meal. Retreat

Facilitator is Martin Costigan ( B Applied Sc. Grad Dip in Religious Ed. Author and Natural Health

Practitioner ) Contact Paul Murphy on 0400752072. Email paul@winsome.org.au