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Our Parishes incorporate suburbs located on the tradi onal country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. We acknowledge their cultural heritage, beliefs and con nuing rela onship with the land, pay respect to their Elders past and present,

and commit ourselves to work together for reconcilia on and jus ce.

Clergy in the Region Fr Andrew Doohan Fr Ma hew Muller Fr Joseph Figurado Fr James Odoh Fr Peter Street Deacon Lawrence Caelli

Regional Office—St Benedict’s Centre 25 Farquhar Street, The Junc on PO Box 6, The Junc on 2291 P: (02) 4979 1101 F: (02) 4962 4644 E: newcparish@mn.catholic.org.au W: www.newcastlecatholic.org.au

Regional Office Staff Chris Cootes (Regional Business Manager) Margaret Cox (Recep on & Administra on) Anne Warren (Administra on) Dr Anne Millard (Director of Music, Liturgy & Sacramental Program)

Office Hours The Regional Office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.

Other Contacts Lingard Hospital Team Contact the Regional Office Mercy Pastoral Team Sr Patricia Whi en rsm (02) 4979 1116 St Joseph’s Pastoral Team Contact the Regional Centre

Regional Bulle n The Bulle n is published weekly.

Prayer requests and items for the Bulle n should be received at the Regional Office by 5pm on Wednesdays.

IncorporatingtheParishesofStBenedict’s,InnerNewcastle,StColumban’s,May ield,andStPeter‐in‐Chains,Stockton,ourmissionistoproclaimChristin

theinnersuburbsoftheCityofNewcastle.

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton

St Joseph’s, The Junc on

St Mary, Star of the Sea, Newcastle

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Tighes Hill

St Laurence O’Toole’s, Broadmeadow

Christ the King, Mayfield West

St Peter‐in‐Chains’, Stockton

T P D …(fortheweekahead)20th Week in Ordinary Time Monday 19 August 8.30am Liturgy with Communion @ Stockton 8.15am Mass @ The Cathedral Tuesday 20 August Memorial of St Bernard, abbot, doctor 7.30am Mass @ The Junc on 8.15am Mass @ The Cathedral 9.15am Mass @ Broadmeadow 11am Anoin ng Mass @ Wesco Wednesday 21 August Memorial of St Pius X, pope 7.30am Mass @ The Junc on 8am Mass @ Mayfield West 8:15am Mass @ The Cathedral 9.15am Mass @ Tighes Hill Thursday 22 August Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7.30am Mass @ The Junc on 8am Mass @ Stockton 8.15am Mass @ The Cathedral 9am Marian Prayer Group @ Mayfield West 9.15am Mass @ Broadmeadow 5.30pm Mass @ Seafarers’ Centre, Wickham Friday 23 August 8.30am Liturgy with Communion @ Stockton 9.15am Mass @ Mayfield West 9.15am Mass @ Tighes Hill 10.15am Mass @ The Junc on 10.30am Anoin ng Mass @ Charles O’Neill Hostel 11am Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament &

Reconcilia on @ The Cathedral 12.05pm Mass @ The Cathedral Saturday 24 August Feast of St Bartholomew, apostle 9.15am Mass & Novena @ The Cathedral 5.30pm Vigil Mass @ Broadmeadow 5.30pm Vigil Mass @ The Cathedral 5.30pm Rosary @ Mayfield West 6pm Vigil Mass @ Mayfield West

The Cathedral and St Joseph’s are served by a hearing loop—use the setting marked “T”.

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!A further reminder about changes to Mass mes that have recently taken effect. On an ongoing basis, the Tuesday 8am Mass at Mayfield West has moved to Wednesday at 8am.

Fr Joseph The Mass preceding the Novena at the Cathedral on Saturdays now starts at 9.15am and the rosary preceding the Mass starts at 8.50am. At the Cathedral, the weekday morning Masses now start at 8.15am. An 8.15am Mass has been added on Mondays and the 8.20am Mass on Fridays has been discon nued. There is no change to the 12.05pm Mass on Fridays. ie. The Cathedral weekday Mass

mes are: Monday 8.15am Tuesday 8.15am Wednesday 8.15am Thursday 8.15am Friday 12.05pm

Fr Andrew Doohan, Rector SHC

Addi onal Masses are now offered at Broadmeadow and Tighes Hill. There is a 9.15am Mass at Broadmeadow on Tuesday and Thursday each week and a 9.15am Mass at Tighes Hill on Wednesday and Friday each week. Please note these changes are ongoing, but are also subject to Clergy availability and leave. Any future altera ons will be communicated in advance.

God Bless from Fr James The Wurlitzer Organ in St Laurence O’Toole Broadmeadow Church is no longer needed. Anyone interested in it please see Sr Carol or ph. 0423 700 523.

Sunday 25 August 7.30am Mass @ Newcastle 8am Mass @ Tighes Hill 9am Mass @ The Junc on 9am Mass @ Stockton 9.30am Mass @ The Cathedral 10.30am Italian Mass @ Broadmeadow 11.30am Polish Mass @ The Cathedral 3pm Divine Mercy Group @ Mayfield West 5pm Mass @ The Cathedral

C S Reconcilia on is available at Sacred Heart Cathedral: Usually Fridays from 11am un l 11.55am and on Saturdays from about 10.30am un l 11am. Other

mes available by appointment.

Bap sms are celebrated on Sundays, either during or a er any of our Sunday Masses. A monthly Bap sm Prepara on mee ng takes place on the first Wednesday of each month. The next mee ng will take place in the Regional Office on Wednesday, 4th September, commencing at 5.30pm. Please contact the Regional Office for more details, or visit the website.

A Sacramental Prepara on process runs each year in the parishes for children wishing to complete the celebra on of the Sacraments of Ini a on as part of the community of the parishes of the Region. Please contact the Regional Office for more details, or visit the website.

For adults who wish to become part of the Church, the Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults for those who have not been bap sed, and the process of Recep on into Full Communion for those who have been bap sed in other churches. Please contact the Regional Office for more details, or visit the website.

Weddings are celebrated by arrangement with at least three (and preferably more) months no ce. Please contact the Regional Office for more details, or visit the website.

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First Reading Jer 38:4‐6, 8‐10 King Zedekiah saves Jeremiah from the cistern.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 39:2‐4. 18. R. v. 14 Lord, come to my aid!

Second Reading Heb 12:1‐4 Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Gospel Acclama on Jn 10:27 Alleluia, alleluia! My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Alleluia!

Gospel Lk 12:49‐53 Jesus tells his disciples he has come for division.

N W ’ R First Reading Is 66:18‐21

Second Reading Heb 12:5‐7, 11‐13

Gospel Lk 13:22‐30

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R D : Moira Thomas, Winifred Frost, Des O’Hearn, Shirley Hun ngton, Elda Martelli A : Mary Loscocco, Bill Wooden, Sr Norah Creigh rsj, Marie O’Callaghan, Audrey Gilholme, Margaret Walker, Mary Louise Hiles , George Russell, John O’Neill, Sr Mary de Chantal S : Be y Sto , Warren Shepherd, Geraldine Bound, Ignacio Umali, Mercedes Umali, Shane Walsh, Kate Newsome, Phil Milman, Ken Jeary, Finn Fitzpatrick, Jean Curry, Sebas an Rossi, Graeme Burrage, Brian Swi

Names may be placed here by contac ng the Regional Office. Please refer to the Policy Document on the Regional website—

visit www.newcastlecatholic.org.au/downloads.

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Catholic Care’s Community Kitchens provide hot, nutri ous meals to vulnerable people in local communi es across the Diocese of Maitland‐Newcastle. The success of Catholic Care’s Community Kitchens is underpinned by the generous support of local volunteers who cook and serve meals each week. It also relies on the generosity of local businesses, which donate groceries and the produce needed to provide the meals. Catholic Care is partnering with City Pastoral Region to establish a Community Kitchen. It will operate from the St Benedict’s Regional Centre at The Junc on (25 Farquhar St), providing an evening meal one night a week. We are currently looking for people from the three parishes of the City Pastoral Region who might be interested in volunteering and who would like to a end an informa on session to learn more. Please RSVP your interest to Rebecca Swan at rswan@catholiccare.org.au The ini al ‘interest mee ng’ will be held from 11am to 12 noon on Wednesday, 28 August, at the St Benedict’s Regional Centre, 25 Farquhar Street, The Junc on.

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Regional Luncheon this coming Monday, 19 August at 12.30pm. Share great company and a delicious meal with dessert. Cost $15. The venue is the Victor Peters Suite (841 Hunter St, Newcastle West). Contact Maureen on 4961 6254 or Kay on 0407 676973.

Walking together: LGBTIQ Catholics, their families and friends and their sisters and brothers in faith discuss the LGBTIQ perspec ve and crea ng a Church for all. Meet this Sunday, 18 August at the Toohey Room, 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, 1pm to 3.30pm. For further informa on contact Lawrie on 0419 447 217 or email lah.yallourn@gmail.com

View, Chew & Chat meets in the Regional Centre each third Wednesday of the month from 6pm. The next get‐together is on 21 August. This year we are studying the meaning and origin of the sacraments and the August meeting will focus on the Eucharist. We begin with a glass of wine and nibbles, view a video lesson, then discuss the lesson over a light meal. All are welcome to join the program!

Bookclub meets at 6.30pm on the first Sunday of each month at the St Benedict’s Regional Centre, 25 Farquhar Street, The Junc on. All are welcome to join Bookclub for one book or for them all. We bring along a light snack to share. The next mee ng is on Sunday, 1 September, to share our thoughts on The Murder at Myall Creek by Mark Tedeschi.

Holy Hours for Voca ons will be held on the last Wednesday of each month, commencing in September. More details to follow.

Hamilton Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society: Many thanks to parishioners from the Cathedral, Tighes Hill and Broadmeadow parishes for your generous support of our recent Winter Appeal. The total amount donated was $6,669. This will assist us to supply local needy people with food and warm clothing during the present cold weather.

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Now that we have moved into the Moderator Model and have had the Regional Forum, it is me to cons tute a Regional Pastoral Council. As such, I invite each Mass me community within the City Pastoral Region to choose a member from among their own community to be on the council. Each community is to decide for itself how that process will be run. I ask that the name of the person chosen be forwarded to me by 5th September. Once chosen it is hoped that the first mee ng of the new council will take place in September. A new Finance Council will also be appointed with membership based on experience and skills in financial ma ers. Statutes for each council are being finalised at this present me. There will be more informa on about these new councils in the coming weeks.

Fr Peter, Moderator

From Father Joseph: I would like to thank the parishioners of Stockton and Mayfield for your wonderful support ‐ your many generous gi s and the warmth of love you always show me. As men oned in an earlier bulle n, I will be on leave from 20 August to 20 September. I will con nue to pray for you and look forward to seeing you on my return. Please remember that inquires rela ng to administra ve issues, prayer requests and sacramental ma ers should be directed to the Regional Office at 25 Farquhar St, The Junc on. Ph. 4979 1101 or email: newcparish@mn.catholic.org. God Bless from Fr Joseph.

St Columban’s Pie Day will be held in St Columban’s Hall (Church St, Mayfield) on Thursday, 29 August, commencing at 11.30am. $5 Donation. All welcome!

From St Joseph’s Primary School Many thanks to all who voted for our proposed playground project in the ‘NSW My Community Project’ compe on. We are proud to be a finalist and much

appreciate your support. The winner will be of the compe on will be announced in mid‐September.

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Communion Rite Pastoral Guidance document: This came into effect in December 2018. Gatherings at var‐ious loca ons offer the opportunity to engage in ex‐plora on and conversa on about the guidelines, for all concerned with the prepara on and celebra on of liturgy in schools and parishes. The Newcastle gather‐ing will be in the Toohey Room, 841 Hunter St, New‐castle West, on Saturday, 31 August, from 10am to 12pm. Morning tea will be served at 9.30am, preced‐ing the mee ng. RSVP for catering purposes to sha‐ron.murphy@mn.catholic.org.au or ph. 4979 1134.

Special Needs Mass: Bishop Bill Wright and the community of St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield ‐ together with The Federa on of P & F Associa ons and The Special Needs Working Party ‐ warmly welcome all to join with clergy, students, principals, teachers, school staff, families and parishioners for this special celebra on. Celebra ng diverse learning, the 22nd annual Special Needs Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Cathedral at 2.30pm on Sunday, 8 September. This will be followed by a ernoon tea and ac vi es in The Murray Room. No RSVP is required, but for more informa on please contact Cath Garre ‐Jones on 4979 1303, or email cath.garre ‐jones@mn.catholic.edu.au Kincoppal‐Rose Bay Catholic School is offering scholarships and bursaries to students in country NSW, for entry in 2020 in Year 10 or Year 11. These cover full tui on and boarding fees. The boarding school comprises a majority of girls from country NSW, many of whom live on proper es ravaged by drought. If you know of any family in a country area whose daughter would be interested in finding out more, they can contact admissions@krb.nsw.edu.au. Applica ons close on Friday, 30 August.

Aid to the Church in Need is an interna onal Catholic Charity that supports suffering and persecuted Chris ans. Currently over 200 million Chris ans worldwide cannot freely exercise their faith; Chris ans are persecuted, discriminated against or oppressed in more than 40 countries. The primary work of Aid to the Church in Need is focused on providing spiritual and pastoral support to keep the Catholic faith alive. We support projects at the request of bishops and religious superiors who have nowhere else to turn. We invite you to stay informed by receiving news from the suffering Church. Visit www.aidtochurch.org and click ‘subscribe’. If you prefer to receive our newsle er via post, call 1800 101 201 during business hours to arrange. Volunteer Overseas: The Cagliero Project, Salesians of Don Bosco, is seeking volunteers for January 2020 departure, working with disadvantaged young people in Salesian communi es throughout Cambodia, Samoa, East Timor and the Solomon Islands. Applica ons close on 15 October 2019. For further informa on, go to www.cagliero.org.au.

Diocesan Reflec on Day: Share a day of Prayer and Reflec on with Bishop Bill at Toronto on Thursday, 29 August, 9.30am to 3pm. Please bring a plate to share. Informa on and registra on to par cipate ‐ please RSVP by phone on 4979 1111 or email events@mn.catholic.org.au

Community Day: The Desert Mothers and Fathers in the fourth and fi h centuries revealed a spirituality that resonates strongly with aspects of the modern spiritual search. For example: ‘How can we discover the truth about ourselves?’ At St James School Hall, Vista Parade, Kotara, Saturday, September 14, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Cost: $10. Morning tea will be provided but please bring your own lunch. RSVP: annecuskelly@hotmail.com or 0407 436 808.

Australian Pastoral Musicians Network, 4th Na onal Conference: ‘Listen to the Spirit and Sing’ on 1‐3 October 2019 in Melbourne. Features three keynote presenta ons, two plenary workshops, over 40 breakout workshops, exhibi ons, showcases, conference Mass and conference dinner. Celebra ng liturgical, cateche cal and religious music for parishes, schools and beyond. Of interest to all musicians, cantors, conductors, composers, choristers, teachers, catechists, campus ministers, clergy, liturgy teams ‐and all who love sung prayer. Go to h ps://listen‐to‐the‐spirit‐and‐sing.treepl.co/home for program, breakout op ons and registra on.

Broken Bay Bible Conference 2019: From the very first pages of Scripture, through to the life of Jesus, the Early Church, and into our own mes, the Holy Spirit is ac ve, boldly empowering and gi ing God’s people. Journey with us as we discover who the Holy Spirit is, and how the Spirit guides, enlivens and encourages our lives and the Church today. Presented by Dr Debra Snoddy, Biblical lecturer at the Catholic Ins tute of Sydney and Reverend Associate Professor Ormond Rush, one of Australia’s top theologians and a lecturer at the Australian Catholic University. The conference will be held on Friday & Saturday, 11 ‐ 12 October 2019, at the Caroline Chisholm Centre, Building 2, 423 Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills. The cost is $88 for the two day conference, or $44 per day. Lunch and morning/a ernoon tea are included. RSVP: www.trybooking.com/BCKBE by 4 October, or make inquiries by contac ng Tania Rimac faith.forma on@bbcatholic.org.au or 8379 1629 Further informa on at www.bbcatholic.org.au/bible.

already begun in Rome. Faith is not always comfor ng or comfortable, par cularly if that faith is at odds with the surrounding culture. Faith calls for real choices about how we live, what we buy, where we shop, whom we vote for, and such choices will cause conflicts with those who think differently. For example, when preparing for an elec on it is worth considering if, in our pondering about who we might vote for, do we give any considera on to the Gospels and the many moral challenges that Jesus puts to those who want to be his followers? Jesus had lots to say about the poor, and the accumula on of wealth for one’s own needs; Jesus spoke about care of the neighbour, the outsider, the stranger; he spoke of generosity and jus ce, of forgiveness and making hard choices. Chris an faith is not simply a ma er of private pious prac ces but demands a public living out of the values of God’s reign. Our faith should offer some insight into the candidates we choose. If we do look seriously at the Gospel values we may be faced with some hard choices about our lifestyle and our personal comfort. Can we do with less so that others might be simply able to live? Such disconcer ng ques ons can be like ‘the fire’ that purifies. Like the metal in the hands of a master cra s‐person, we need to be purified constantly un l we ‘ring true’.

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NEWTESTAMENTCOMMENTARYbyMaryColoePBVM Truth without compromise Hebrews 12:1‐4; Luke 12:49‐53 ‘Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses.’ Last week’s reading leads into this astounding affirma on. The story of Israel was meant to be a great sign of God’s fidelity so that this community, struggling at the end of the first century, could be assured that God was with them. We are at the beginning of a third millennium, and if we recall the many centuries of Chris an faith, we too have a great crowd of witnesses suppor ng, encouraging and assuring us. Look around the Church today; everyone who is here celebra ng this Eucharist is part of this cloud of witnesses. One Church I visited where this is beau fully displayed is the Cathedral in Los Angeles. Along both sides of the Church are tapestries depic ng past and present people of faith: St Francis, St Joan, Mother Teresa, Oscar Romero, John XXIII. As one enters the Church he or she is enfolded into this community of faith. The Le er reminds us, ‘Let us not lose sight of Jesus.’ No ma er how much we struggle, no ma er how dark the mes are, our faith is focused on Jesus, risen and alive with God. The harsh words of today’s Gospel are in keeping with Jesus’ message that the reign of God is breaking into the world. The imagery of fire comes from the trade of a metalworker who uses fire to burn away the impuri es. In the context of this Gospel ‘fire’ refers to the future gi of the Spirit (Luke 3:16) which will be poured out on believers but only a er Jesus’ death and Resurrec on. For this reason, Jesus speaks with great urgency of the future events that await him in Jerusalem and he calls these events a ‘bap sm’. As one who goes down into swirling waters, Jesus will be engulfed by events beyond his control when he reaches Jerusalem. Jesus’ words about conflict and division speak of the reality experienced by Luke’s community. Some within Judaism did become followers of Jesus; others saw him as a false Messiah. By the late 80’s, when Luke is wri ng, Chris anity and Judaism were beginning to separate and it is quite likely that households were split as parents and children took different paths. The community is also nego a ng life within the Roman Empire where persecu ons have

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