The Catholic Community of North Harbour

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 2ND February

2 King Street, Manly Vale NSW 2093 Phone: 99494455 Fax: 9949 3413

Email: parishoffice@northharbourcatholic.org.au Parish Websites: www.northharbourcatholic.org.au

GOSPEL SYMBOLS AND IMAGES Go in peace prepare a way

IN THE CARE OF THE AUGUSTINIANS

Readings for next week 9th February: Isaiah 58:7-10 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

St Kieran’s, Manly Vale

Farewell Mass for Fr Tony Banks

St Kieran’s 9.30

This weekend

we are privileged to have

Fr Tony celebrate a mass

with us, in recognition of

his contribution to our

parish and the local

church, as he assumes his

appointment as Augustinian

Assistant General in Rome

shortly.

Bon Voyage!.

PARISH STATE SCHOOL CATECHETICS

PROGRAM

CAN YOU HELP OUR CHILDREN?

In recent times two factors have impacted upon our catechetical program that brings the message of Jesus to children in

our area who do not attend our parish schools.

Our own schools are full and the number of young children has increased beyond anticipation.

Secondly, a number of our own catechists who have served for many years are no longer able to continue in the role. If you could spare an hour a week to assist to go to a classroom on a weekday to assist it would be of great benefit and help us. Please contact Ricki Hayes through the parish office.

Our First Anointing Mass for 2014 will be this Wednesday Feb 5th

10.00am at St Kieran’s Church

followed by morning tea in the parish centre.

Please notify us should anyone require assistance.

While Mary and Joseph are unfailingly presented as pious, practising Jews by Luke, this text takes the promise of salvation far

beyond the Jewish nation. Jesus is destined to be the bringer of salvation to all the nations and a light to the pagans, as well as the

glory of Israel.

A Candlemas Prayer O God, true light, who create light eternal,

spreading it far and wide,

pour, we pray, into the hearts of the

faithful the brilliance of perpetual light,

so that all who are brightened in your holy

temple by the splendour of these candles

may happily reach the light of your glory.

Through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

From St. Augustine: Lord, I am poor and needy. I am better only when with hearfelt

sorrow I renounce myself and seek Your mercy so that my deficiencies are overcome and transformed.

Confessions 10,38

The Francis Effect A new online book, The Francis Effect: “Living the Joy

of the Gospel.” Jointly published by Catholic Mission

and Catholic Religious Australia. Search for the title

online to read it!

One Body, Many Parts, One Mission Presented by Fr David Couturier, OFM. Cap.

Pope Francis has called us to evangelise with joy!

What are the implications we face for ourselves and our parishes, as today’s leaders of

tomorrow’s Church? Tuesday 25 Feb, 7-9pm Fr Harry Davis Room, Caroline Chisholm

Centre, 423 Pennant Hills Rd. RSVP by 19th Feb on 9847 0488 or registrations@dbb.org.au

QUESTION OF THE WEEK ‘For my eyes have seen your salvation.’ Luke 2:30

At school: Can I find time to read a story from the bible?

At work or study: When I look around at the world, what leads me to faith in

God’s love?

In my family life What is a good screensaver to remind us to look to Jesus? Discipleship this week!

Download a copy of the Nunc Dimittis and say it as a night prayer. (Canticle of Simeon)

FR ABEL VAN DER VEER OSA — CELEBRATES

50 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD

A former parishioner and later Augustinian priest in the parish, Fr

Abel van der Veer is to celebrate a Mass on the occasion of his

Golden Anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Together with

family members and friends we extend a warm welcome to a

JUBILEE MASS SUNDAY 23RD FEBRUARY at 9.30 ST KIERAN’S MANLY VALE

followed by a reception in the Parish Centre. Anyone willing to assist with the

preparations and hospitality on the day are invited to contact the office.

The Fr Colin McKay Institute of Counselling offers a two-year course

which provides an opportunity to develop skills in counselling

personal growth and communication techniques studied within a

Christian ethos.

The course is held on each Tuesday evening from 7.30pm – 9.45pm during the school term at

The Library, Holy Cross College Ryde, 517 Victoria Rd, Ryde 2112, commencing on the first

Tuesday in February.

For enquiries email: counselling1969@gmail.com or phone 9639 0096

Mount St Benedict

Centre -

449d Pennant Hills

Road, Pennant Hills

Six Day Directed

Retreat - April 2014

The opportunity for a directed

retreat during Lent is open to

all Christian women and men

who seek a richer connection

with God in their lives -

including their prayer and

their relationships. A team of

four experienced Good

Samaritan Sisters will be the

directors for this retreat.

Saturday 5th April - Saturday

11th April 2014.

$600.00 per person all meals

and accommodation

Bookings by Friday 7th

March 2014—9484 6208

or email

mtstbenedict@bigpond.com

Our website: http://

www.goodsams.org.au/msb/

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

(Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life) Australia Day this year fell on a Sunday allowing us to highlight it in our Sunday worship. So too does the Feast of

the Presentation of the Lord this week which again allows us to focus on another aspect of the day, namely, the Consecrated Life, or Religious Life in the Church. The Day for Consecrated Life was inaugurated in the time of Pope John Paul II as a way of acknowledging the vocation to the religious life lived out in vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, otherwise known as the ‘evangelical counsels’ (Gospel admonitions). Communities of men and women live in diverse circumstances around the world serving the People of God in a variety of ways from primary evangelisation, to education, to medical and welfare services, retreats and spiritual direction. The days when our Australian catholic schools and hospitals were run by religious men and women are now gone but the legacy of their dedication, from our pioneering days and challenging times in the 20th century remains the inspiration of those who serve in those roles today. The weaknesses and failures of those institutions are today also acknowledged but that should not deny the benefits they afforded to many in the country. Unbeknown to many, such religious men and women continue to be ‘yeast’ in the church and society of our time, albeit with a different profile and in fewer numbers. On this day we pray in particular for our own Augustinian religious men and women, both here and abroad, especially those in our own formation community at Brookvale.

From Fr. Brian

Welcome to another year. I hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful break.

As we get back into full swing the planning of the renovations for St Kieran’s church has progressed quickly since we received council approval prior to Christmas. We are hoping we will be able to begin the renewal of our worshipping space in 3 or 4 months time. There may be some disruption to the midweek running of the

church but we are endeavouring to have it available for weekend Masses while the work is being done. You may have noticed a couple of the altar spotlights high up in the church are not working. As these lights require specialist equipment to replace them we have been holding off hoping to do the work in conjunction with the renovations. As we get closer to the renovations we will, of course, keep you up to date with what is happening around St Kieran’s.

POSITION VACANT – Internal Auditor Diocese of Broken Bay

The Diocesan Head of Internal Audit is seeking to recruit a full-time Internal Auditor to assist with conducting internal audits

across all agencies. Details of the role can be found on the Diocesan website (http://www.dbb.org.au). For further information and position description, please contact Susan Guest on (02) 9847 0224 or susan.guest@dbb.org.au. The position is based in Pennant Hills and applications close 24 Feb 2014.

You Say God Says

It’s impossible All things are possible—Luke 18:27

I’m too tired I will give you rest—Matthew 11:28-30

Nobody loves me I love you—John 3:16

I can’t go on My grace is sufficient—2 Corinthians 12:9

I can’t figure it out I will direct your steps—Proverb 3: 5-6

I can’t do it You can do all things—Philippians 4:13

I am not able I am able—2 Corinthians 9:8

It’s not worth it It will be worth it—Romans 8:1

I can’t forgive myself I forgive you - Romans 8:1

I’m afraid I have not given you fear—2 Timothy 1:7

I’m always worried Cast all your cares on me—1 Peter 5:7

I’m not smart enough I will give you wisdom—1 Corinthians 1:30

I feel all alone I will never leave you—Hebrews—13:5

I can’t manage I will supply all your needs—Philippians

2013 PARISH CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS

We extend a sincere thank you to all for your generosity this

Christmas last. Proceeds from the various collections were

distributed in the following way:

Parish $4,000 approx.

Priory (clergy) $4,000 approx.

……………

Catechetical Program $1,500

SVDP (Manly Vale) $1,500

SVDP (Balgowlah) $1,500

MASSMASS TIMETIME St Cecilia St Kieran SATURDAY VIGIL 6.00pm

SUNDAY 9.00am 7.30am

9.30am 6.00pm

WEEKDAY MASS St Kieran 8.30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat

10.00am Wednesday St Cecilia 9.00am Wednesday

RECONCILIATION St Kieran 5 – 6pm Saturday (or by appointment)

BAPTISMS Bookings essential and Preparation course required.

St Cecilia 10.30am Sun or

9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month St Kieran 11.30am Sun or

9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month

MARRIAGES Require 6 months notice and includes Catholic Care course

as part of the preparation.

WE PRAY Come to me! I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Recent Prayer Requests: Louis Hilton, Rita Chiu, Marion Milne, John Colwell Jnr., Barry Connell, Keith Kettell, Grahame Wilson, Stephen Ward, John Morrisey, Maria Kogovsek, Colin Rowntree, Michelle Ritossi, W. John Kupczyk, Jim Smyth, Kevin Smith, Eddie Sharp, Jack Homan, Louise Allara, Sean Bellenger, Henry and Flavio Cataldo, Kathleen Bunting, Phil Ristuccia, Dorothy Smith, Simone Young, Leo Sensink, Thrisr Oliverra, Ian Houston, Jarryd Timm, Arthur Murphy, Eddie Robinson, Chris McAuliffe (The families of those above thank parishioners for their prayers)

For our recently deceased: : Mary Pyne, John Francis Donan, Vincent Formosa, Paul Aquilina, Edmond O’Reilly, Betty Bowen Smith On their anniversaries for : Frank Towner, Barbara Chua, Tom Cooper, Maureen Keogh, William Jewell, Ken Murphy, Mary Rattos.

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF NORTH HARBOUR PERSONNEL Office (Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm) 9949 4455

PASTORS Fr Brian Buckley, OSA Parish Priest

Fr Senan Ward OSA Assistant Priest

Fr. Dipi Kattathara OSA Assistant Priest

Fr Pat Fahey OSA (retired)

Pastoral Ministers (contacted through Parish Office 9949 4455)

Ricki Hayes Sacraments of Initiation and

Pastoral Associate

Rosemary McKinnon Counsellor 0400 495 076

Ben Marshall Youth Music Ministry 0411809072

School Principals: Suellen Garey 9948 3069 St Cecilia’s

Terri Paterson 9949 3523 St Kieran’s

Tim Cleary 9938 8200 St. Augustine’s

Administration: Chris Burrows Parish Manager

Anne Ross Parish Secretary

Cath Hillier Parish Secretary

FEBRUARY 02 Farewell Mass for Fr Tony Banks St Kieran’s 9.30am Baptism Preparation Session at St Kieran’s 11.00am 05 Anointing Mass and morning tea St Kieran’s 10am St Agatha 06 St Paul Miki and companions 07 Bl Anselmo Polanco OSA 09 Baptism Prep Session at St Cecilia 10.30am 23 Golden Jubilee for Fr Abel van der Veer 9.30am 25 Parent Catechesis Reconciliation 9.30am 26 Parent Catechesis Reconciliation 7.00pm MARCH 05 Ash Wednesday 09 Planned Giving Renewal Program

Next Week’s Liturgy Roster 2nd Sunday Please swap with someone else if you can’t make it

Mass Readers Senior Server

Co-ordinators

Hosp

6.00 B Burton

M Mangraviti

J Heike

D Brown

7.30 NEED HELP J D’Elmaine

A Tierney

9.00

9.30 T Kennedy M Mete L McKittrick

M Kenne-dy

J Worthing-ton

K Beaman F Grima

6.00 J Ryan D Regan

M McMah-on

Mass Children’s Liturgy

Laptop Music Welcome

6.00 n/a SK Choir

7.30 n/a No music

9.00 No children’s Liturgy

9.30 No children’s Liturgy

Ben Marshall

6.00 n/a Youth Band

Meditation with Fr. Dipi.

Tuesdays at 9.15am &Thursdays

6.30pm.

Sessions will be held in the chapel or

church at St Kieran’s, Manly Vale.

Everyone is welcome.

Need a Priest urgently

and don’t know who to call? Call 1300 PRIEST (1300 774378)

24-hour service