The Catholic Community of North Harbour

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Australia Day - 26th January 2014

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

Repent Follow Me

IN THE CARE OF THE AUGUSTINIANS

Readings for next week 2nd February: Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

One of the common ways for God to communicate with human beings, as related in the Hebrew Scriptures, is through

dreams—Abraham, Jacob, Joseph and Hannah are famous examples. In this text, God communicates to Joseph the

importance of this child and the integrity of his mother, Mary, using God’s favoured method. Being intuitive to the

voice of God is an important aspect of faith.

Australia Day falls on a Sunday this year which allows us to celebrate it liturgically this weekend at all our masses. As we celebrate our national day with pride we also pray for our country, its leaders and citizens as we begin a new year together under the skies of the Southern Cross.

PRAYER FOR AUSTRALIA DAY

May the fire of the Spirit be in our thoughts

Making them true, good and just. May it

protect us from the evil one.

May the fire be in our eyes. May it open our

eyes to share what is good in life may the fire

be on our lips, so that we may speak the truth

in kindness. May the fire be in our ears. We

pray that we may hear with a deep listening so

that we may hear the flow of water and of all

creation. Amen.

St Kieran’s, Manly Vale

FR DIPI’S MEDITATION

RECOMMENCES JAN 28 Weekly meditation begins again starting

on Tuesday mornings at 9.15am and

Thursday evenings at 6.30 at St.

Kieran’s. All are welcome to join the

group. An opportunity to give a

prayerful focus to your weekly schedule!

Farewell Mass for Fr Tony Banks

Next Sunday February 2nd

St Kieran’s 9.30am Followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre.

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.

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 on

Wednesday February 5th 10.00am at

St Kieran’s Church followed by morning tea in the parish centre. Please pass on the word to those

who may wish to attend.

HOSPITAL VISITS

If anyone would like to be visited at home or in hospital, please contact the parish office on 9949 4455 to let us know.

From St. Augustine: You come, O Christ,

humble in appearance! Filled

with Your love, your followers preached in

praise of Your humility throughout

the world of the nations.

Commentary on Psalm 53,4

Sisters of St. Joseph urgently require UNCUT-

USED STAMPS. These stamps are trimmed,

sorted and sold—the proceeds going to Sisters

Mission in Peru. If anyone has a business or

access to large numbers of stamps please contact

Carmel 9938 1103 to arrange for collection.

Meditation with Fr. Dipi.

Recommences this Tuesday at 9.15am & Thursday 6.30pm.

Sessions will be held in the chapel or church at St Kieran’s, Manly

Vale. Everyone is welcome.

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!

Public Lecture with Brother Peter Bray FSC

Br Bray FSC, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Palestine Occupied Territories will

give an update on changes happening at Bethlehem University and the question of religious

freedom in Palestine

Date: Thursday 6th Feb 6-7.30pm at Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills.

Registration call Nina Elliott on 9847 0030 or email bbi@bbi.catholic.edu.au

QUESTION OF THE WEEK Third Sunday of the Year (A ) 26-01-2014

‘Immediately they left their nets and followed him.’ Matthew 4:20

At school: Am I eager to talk to Jesus even when I’m busy?

At work or study: What net entangles me, keeping me from following the way of Jesus?

In my family life Are we as keen to follow Jesus as we follow our favourite Football team?

Discipleship this week! String up a net near a door. As you go by, pray to follow Jesus!

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.

MASS ONLINE

Do you know someone that can't get to church for mass but has access to

a computer....follow the link below for 9.30am daily mass from the

Cathedral at Waitara. .

www.dbb.org.au

The year has begun in earnest with holidays now a memory and school bags being dusted off for another new term. While there has been sadness with a number of recent bereavements in our community there is also cause for thanskgiving with the farewell for Fr Tony Banks next

weekend, February 2nd and the celebration of Fr Abel van der Veer’s Golden Jubilee later in the month on the weekend of February 22/23rd. As parish groups and committees resume their meetings and activities hopefully refreshed and enthused it is a good time to take stock of a number of important issues that impact upon us. Our parish State School Catechetical Program while not in crisis is a real concern. Despite the generous ongoing efforts of our dedicated team of catechists, the increased number of children in our local schools and a number of retirees from our catechist ranks is placing a severe strain on all concerned. The simple story is that many children of catholic families will not receive religious instruction unless we have more volunteers to help share the burden. Jesus’ words, “My yoke is easy, my burden light” should bring some comfort. The next few months will see the renovations at St Kieran’s also realised after a protracted length of time again interrupted by the festive period. In conjunction with this work we will also conduct a Mini Planned Giving Campaign as it is now apparent our income is again dropping significantly since the Thanksgiving Program of two years ago. All in all, much to engage our interest in the coming few months.

From Fr. Brian

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

PRAYER FOR OUR NATION

Father God. Sovereign Lord who rules over all. We thank you for this land in which we live its awesome beauty and its

rich resources. Give us wisdom so that we might be good stewards of what you have entrusted to us. Help us to

respect and care for our environment. We believe you are the creator and sustainer of our land, so we ask you to

bless it. In particular, we pray for rain in those areas that have been affected by drought. Creator God, give us a

fruitful land, we pray. We pray too for those affected by floods comfort and keep them in your love.

Father, bless our land and its people; guide our leaders; enable us, your church, to walk across this land and among its

people in the spirit of Jesus giving grace, doing justice, bringing peace and honouring You. Amen.

(Rowland Croucher and others )

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: 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 : Bill Ward, Margaret Fleming, Marcia Rush, Meg Brewis, Terry Harnett

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

JANUARY 28: St Thomas Aquinas 31 St John Bosco FEBRUARY 2: Farewell Mass for Fr Tony Banks St Kieran’s 9.30am 5: Anointing Mass and morning tea St Kieran’s 10am St Agatha 6 St Paul Miki and companions

7 Bl Anselmo Polanco OSA

23: Golden Jubilee for Fr Abel van der Veer 9.30am

MARCH 5 Ash Wednesday 9: Planned Giving Renewal

Next Week’s Liturgy Roster 1st Sunday Please swap with someone else if you can’t make it

Mass Readers Senior Server

Co-ordinators

Hosp

6.00 P Darcy

V Miller

D Brown

7.30 M Goldspring M McMahon

A Tierney

9.00

9.30 M Hansen K Lewis P Seddon

P Pearson

6.00 F Osborne L Wyatt D Lee

M McMah-on

Mass Children’s Liturgy

Laptop Music Welcome

6.00 n/a SK Choir

7.30 n/a No music C. Bariol

9.00 No children’s Liturgy

Families Come Gath-er

9.30 No children’s Liturgy

Harvest

6.00 n/a Cian Ryan Youth Band T Carey

Travel Assistance—can you help?

Does anyone in the Balgowlah area need

assistance getting to Mass

on Sundays

Contact the office 9949 4455

Need a Priest urgently

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

24-hour service

LOW-GLUTEN COMMUNION HOSTS

If you are gluten intolerant, low gluten hosts are

available at the church. Let the priest know prior to

Mass to receive one at Communion.