FnoM 1ur Pns1ons Drsk

During the week I aended another workshop

connected with the new Work Health and Safety
regime that is now in eect in New South Wales. The
workshop specically looked at the dues and
responsibiliesthatIhaveasanoceroftheenty
thatisconducnganundertaking.

As the Parish aends to the new WHS regime there

mayneedtobeafewadjustmentsastothewaysome
acvies are carried out or performed. There may
need to be some changes or alteraons to our
physicalplant(whichwewilltrytominimisependinga
nal decision on the future of our church buildings).
These changes are not simply changes for changes
sake; they are part of the Parish fullling our legal
obligaonsand, more importantly, fullling our
moralobligaontoprovidesafeworkplace.

WhiletherequirementsofthenewWHSregimemight
at rst glance seem rather onerous, it became clear
(at least to me) that the most signicant outcome of
the new regime is the emphasis on making sure that
everyone who enters the Parish workplacebe they
employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors, or
parishionersare able to do so in a safe and secure
manner.

Bringing that into reality is not just about going

through the moons, lling out the forms and
checklists,andxingissuesthatwebecomeawareof.
At a more fundamental level its about a change of
atude and culturea culture where safety is
somethingthatweallcareabout,andaculturewhere
weallhavearoletoplay.

Allofushaveanobligaontodoallthatisreasonably
possible to ensure our own safety, to not create a
situaon that impacts on the safety of others, and to
(Connued on page 5)
Parish
FrAndrewDoohan(Parish Priest)
MrGregByrne(Pastoral Associate)
MrsSharonFowle(Administraon)
SrKathrynMcCabe(Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

TheParish OceisattherearoftheParishHallandis
staedonWednesdayandFridayfrom10amto4pm.

33LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox67,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546304
F: (02)65546425
E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.comor
fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com(Fr Andrew)
W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Holy Name Parish School (K6)

MrMarkMowbray(Principal)

41LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox243,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546504
F: (02)65548895
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bullen can be sent

totheParishOceorFrAndrew,preferablybyemail
orwriennote,bymiddayonThursday.

Bapsms are celebrated on Sundays, either during

any of our Sunday Masses or aer the 9am Mass.
Bapsmal Preparaon meengs are held on the
secondMondayofeachmonthat7pmintheMeeng
RoomsoftheParishHallatForster.Pleasecontactthe
Parish Oce for more details, or visit the Parish
website.

Weddingsarecelebratedbyarrangementandwithat
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
PleasecontactFrAndrewformoredetails,orvisitthe
Parishwebsite.
Sunday 23rd June, 2013
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
The weekly bullen of the
Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry
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Tur Pnnisu Dinnv(for the week ahead)

Tue(25/6) 9am ChrisanMeditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)
3:30pm HolyHour@Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass@Tuncurry
5:30pm ChrisanMeditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)

Wed(26/6) 9am Mass@Forster
9:30am menALIVEmeeng@
Forster
11:15am NovenatoOurLadyof
PerpetualHelp@Forster

Thu(27/6) Morning Fr Andrew to Newcastle

for Clergy Fund
Commiee meengNo
morning Mass
7:30pm menALIVEmeeng@
Forster

Fri(28/6) 10pm SchoolLeaders
InvestureMass@
Forster

Sat(29/6) 8:30am Reconciliaon@

Tuncurry
9am Mass@Tuncurry
4:45pm Reconciliaon@Forster
(unl5:15pm)
6pm Mass@Tuncurry

Sun(30/6) 7am Mass@Tuncurry

9am Mass@Forster
Rrcutnn Pnnisu Ac1ivi1irs

Reconciliaon
The Sacrament of Reconciliaon is available every
SaturdaymorningintheTuncurrychurchfrom8:30am
unl the beginning of the 9am Mass, and Saturday
aernoon in the Forster church from 4:45pm unl
5:15pm.TheSacramentisalsoavailableatothermes
bycontacngFrAndrew.

Holy Hour
A Holy Hour is observed each Tuesday aernoon in
theTuncurryfrom3:30pm,withMassat4:30pm.

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

TheNovenaisprayedeveryWednesdayintheForster
church commencing at 11:15am, and is followed at
12pmbyalightlunchintheParishHall.

Chrisan Meditaon Group

TheChrisanMeditaonGroupmeetsinthemorning
and aernoon each Tuesday. For more informaon,
pleasecontactBobon65555914.

Bapsm Preparaon Meeng

The next Bapsm Preparaon Meeng will take place
intheParishHallsmeengroomsonMonday 8th July
commencingat7pm.

Evening Prayer & Benedicon

Our monthly celebraon of Solemn Evening Prayer
(from the Divine Oce) & Benedicon will be
celebrated on Sunday 7th July in the Tuncurry church
commencingat5:30pm.Allwelcome.

Collecon of Foodstus for Homebase

The next monthly collecon of nonperishable food
items for use by Homebase to assist young people in
need in our community will take place on Sunday 7th
July. Your donaon of items can be placed in the
basketavailableatallMassesthatweekend.

Secular Franciscan Fraternity

TheSecularFranciscanswillnextmeetonWednesday
3rd July,comingtogetherforthe9amMass,followed
byacuppaat9:30amandthenthemeeng.

The menALIVE Groups

ThemorninggroupwillnextmeetonWednesday 26th
June aer 9am Mass, while the evening group will
nextmeetonThursday 27th June at 7:30pm.

Maintenance & Gardening Group

A small group of gardeners worked through the cold
weather last week to keep our grounds looking
prisne. The next maintenance day will be on
Thursday 18th July, starng at Tuncurry at 8am and
then on to Forster, followed by a cuppa. More
volunteerswelcome.ContactHoward65576826.
IN voun cunni1v, rtrnsr rnnv ron:

Those recently deceased
JimCurs,NormRoberts

Those whose anniversaries occur about now
BrianArthur,GeoGarth

All those in our community who are sick

INvrs1i1unr or Scuoot Lrnorns
NextFriday 28th JunetheSchoolLeadersforSemester
2 at Holy Name Primary School will be invested with
theirbadgesduringaMassbeginningat10pm.

AllmembersoftheParishcommunityarewelcometo
join in this celebraon with the students and sta of
our Parish school, and pray for those who will be
leading the school for the remainder of the School
year.

NB: There will be NO 9:30am Mass celebrated on this

day.

CnttiNc Att SiNcrns

Singers (old & new) are invited to come along next
Tuesday 25th JunetotheTuncurryChurchfora7pm
start to pracse hymns. This will be followed by a
breakfortheschoolholidays.
A Cnrro To Livr Bv: Fni1u PnoctniMro,
Sunnro, Crtrnnn1ro, Livro.
Our Parish will be hosng a three hour reecve
workshop, facilitated by Virginia Bourke rsj, to
contemplatethefaceofChristthroughthelensofour
Creed.

TheworkshopwillbeheldonSaturday 27th Julyfrom

10amto1pmintheHolyNameSchoolHall.

RSVPs are encouraged but not essenal, and can be

madewithTWEC(twec@ssjl.org.auor49309601).
Pnnisu Rnrrtr
TicketsarenowavailableaerSundayMassesatboth
ForsterandTuncurryinaraetosupporttheongoing
maintenance of both our church buildings. A range of
great prizes are on oer. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for
$5. For more informaon or to arrange ckets please
contactValRosson65557263.
UncrN1 Cuuncu CtrnNrns Nrroro
Weareindesperateneedofmorechurchcleanersas
ourvoluntaryworkersnearrerement.Ifyouareable
to help once every three weeks please contact the
church oce on 6554 6304. If no volunteers are
available we will need to consider hiring cleaning
services.
VotuN1rrn Scnir1unr (SRE) Trncurns
nNo Assis1nN1s Nrroro
Do you enjoy working with children and having the
opportunity to share your faith? Are you willing to do
some training that is useful and enjoyable? Are you
willing to volunteer for an hour a week? Are you
willing to be mentored? We are currently looking for
peopletoassistwiththeMinistryineithertheroleof
SRE Teacher (Catechist) or Assistant. SRE is held each
Friday of the school term at Forster, Tuncurry and
PacicPalmsPublicSchools.Youarewelcometocome
alongtoobserveaclassifyouareunsure.

For informaon please contact either Lorea

Heernan0408895951orFatherAndrew.

Please note: This is a Childrelated employment

posion and all requirements of the Working With
Children Check apply.
Hotv NnMr Scuoot Fr1r
Donaons for the school fete are being collected at
theschool.Theyincludeprelovedtoys,books,clothes
and items for the white elephant stall. Various cra
items to include knied coat hangers, scarves, cakes
and plants can be dropped o closer to me of the
event, which is scheduled to be held on Sunday 25th
August.Theschoolisalsocallingonanyonewhocan
assistontheday.PleasecontactKristyRagnoon6555
5173or0479135133.
Nrw CDF Wrnsi1r LnuNcuro
The Catholic Development Fund of the Diocese of
MaitlandNewcastleispleasedtoannouncethelaunch
of its brand new, redesigned public website. The
updated CDF site expands on new designs for the
Catholic Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle and the
CatholicSchoolsOcewebsites,whichwerelaunched
latelastyear.

The website highlights some of the projects the CDF

assistsinfundingormanaging,servingasanimportant
reminder of how the Fund furthers the pastoral and
socialworksofthediocese.

Visitthesiteatwww.cdfmn.com.au
S1 ViNcrN1 or Pnut WiN1rn Arrrnt
Envelopes for donaons to the St Vincent de Paul
Winter Appeal are available in the Church again this
weekend.

Please consider making a contribuon to this Appeal

by returning the envelopes on any of the collecons
thisweekendornext.
Pnnisu DiNNrn
Photographs from the recent Parish Dinner are on
displayonthenoceboardattherearoftheChurch.
PtnNNro GiviNc
Afriendlyreminderthatthenancialyeariscomingto
aclose,andwesincerelythankyouforyourconnued
support of our Parish. If you would like to join the
Planned Giving Program, please contact Greg at the
parishoce65546304.

Please collect your new envelopes which are

availablefromtherearofthechurch.

If you require a tax receipt, please ensure to write

TAX onyourplannedgivingenvelope.
RrNrwnt or Mnnnincr Vows
On the weekend of 13th/14th July there will be an
opportunity for married couples to renew their
weddingvows.Moredetailstofollow.

CunNcrs 1o 1ur Fnnc1ioN Ri1rA

RrMiNorn
As menoned recently in the Bridgeside Bullen we
will be changing the way the Fracon Rite is
celebrated during our Parish Masses between now and
the end of July. A summary of the changes can be
found below:

Only aer the presider has begun to break the
consecrated bread do the musicians (or, in the
absence of musicians, the assembly) begin to sing or
say The Lamb of God. It is important to not begin
this chant unl the appropriate moment. This is
parcularly important on those occasions (such as at
weekday Masses) when there is no music. We should
not preempt this acon simply because we have
nished giving the Sign of Peace to others around us.
The ming of the beginning of the Fracon Rite
belongstothepresider.

Ministers of Communion are asked to either move

into the sanctuary of the church during the Sign of
Peace or wait unl The Lamb of God has nished
beforedoingso.Inorderthatthischangeinmingnot
unduly delay our celebraon of Mass, it has been
suggested that Ministers of Communion might like to
considersingclosertothefrontofthechurchwhen
theyarerosteredon.
Wonksuors ron MiNis1rns or 1ur Wono
nNo MiNis1rns or CoMMuNioN
Its that me of year again and we will be holding
workshops for our Ministers of the Word (Readers)
andourMinistersofCommunion.

Theworkshopswillbeoeredatthreedierentmes,
though since they will all have the same content you
areonlyaskedtoaendone.

Theworkshopswillbeheldon:
Friday2ndAugust(Tuncurry)
MinistersoftheWordat2pm
MinistersofCommunionat3pm
Saturday3rdAugust(Forster)
MinistersoftheWordat10am
MinistersofCommunionat11am
Saturday10thAugust(Tuncurry)
MinistersoftheWordat10am
MinistersofCommunionat11am

All currentministers are asked to aend one of these

workshops, while those who are interested in being
part of this ministry are invited to come along to one
oftheworkshops.
WiN1rn Sour LuNcuroNs
OurnextsoupluncheonthisWinterwillbeonMonday
8th July at12 noon intheParishHall.DuringJulyand
August our soup luncheons will be held on 2nd and
4th Mondays ofeachmonth.Pleasecomealongand
catchupwithfriendsandparishioners.

To assist with catering please indicate your intenon

to aend by placing your name on the list at the rear
of the Church in the weeks before each soup
luncheon.

Any further informaon or to assist with catering

pleasephoneAngelaon65555825.
JoiNiNc Goo iN MissioN






On Saturday 20th July the Diocesan Cursillo
movement will be holding a reecon day in the
ForsterParishHall.

All Parishioners are invited to join us as we reect

uponJoiningGodinMission.

Thedaywillbeginat9:30amandconcludeat4:30pm.
BYO lunch. Tea and Coee provided. Contact Anne
Moloneyforfurtherinformaonon65558918.
S1uov iN1o 1ur PnovisioN or SrcoNonnv
Eoucn1ioN iN 1ur Diocrsr
In 2013, the Catholic Schools Oce will undertake a
studyintotheprovisionofsecondaryeducaoninthe
Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle to ensure that the
dioceseisabletomeetthefutureneedsofstudentsin
Catholicsecondaryschools.

This is a posive step for the diocese and has the full
supportandacveengagementofBishopBillWright.

Please keep an eye on the CSO website for more

informaon andthechanceforparentsandmembers
of the community to comment. The page for this
iniavewillbelocatedintheSchoolsseconofthe
site.
A No1r or cnn1i1uor
It has been a great gi and a privilege to be in the
worshipping communies of Forster and Tuncurry for
the last two years. Your deep prayer, visible faith,
warmwelcomeandbeaufulliturgieshavenourished,
encouraged and strengthened me. Please accept my
thanks,loveandconnuedprayer.EulalieOKeefe.

Hrtr Rrquinro A1 Mnss

Haveyoueverconsideredbecomingmoreinvolvedin
ourMass?IfyouareavailabletoproclaimtheWordof
God, be a Commentator, a Sacristan or a Minister of
Communion please contact the Parish Oce as soon
aspossible.Wereallyneedyourhelp.

Ifyouareunsureofwhatisinvolvedandwouldliketo
knowmore,pleasespeakwithFrAndrew.
cooperatewiththeParishseortstocomplywiththe
requirements of the WHS legislaon. But dont panic
thatisnotnearlyasbadasitmightsound.

If we work together, each doing our lile bit and

playing a role in the process, the task of creang a
Parish that is safe for all those who become part of
our communityeven for a short mewill be one
thatiseasilyachieved.

And so I make a plea for your cooperaon and

assistance in doing exactly that. Much of what we
have to do is simply being aware of what we are
doing,howwearedoingit,andwherewearedoingit.
Approaching the implementaon of the new WHS
regimefromawholeofparishperspecvewillmean
thatweallbenetfromwhatwedotogether.

Some me ago I invited expressions of interest from

members of the Parish community who might like to
join a small team to help in the implementaon of
WorkHealthandSafetyrequirementsintheParish.In
response to that call I received one expression of
interest. So again I invite anyone who is interested in
assisngtheParishcommunitytodevelopacultureof
safety, to help the Parish community to meet its
obligaons under the WHS legislaon, to make
contactwithme.

ItwouldbemyhopethatwecanhavetheParishWHS
Team in operaon prior to my departure on Annual
LeaveinmidAugust.

Unlnextweek...
Fr Andrew
(Connued from page 1)
Wuv Do Wr Do Wun1 Wr Do?

Holy Communionhasafullerformasasignwhenitis
distributedunder both kinds.Forinthisformthesign
oftheEuchariscbanquetismoreclearlyevidentand
clearexpressionisgiventothedivinewillbywhichthe
new and eternal Covenant is raed in the Blood of
the Lord, as also the relaonship between the
Euchariscbanquetandtheeschatologicalbanquetin
theFathersKingdom.

General Instrucon of the Roman Missal, 281

BtrssiNc or 1ur Ftrr1
The Blessing of the Fishing Fleet is an important
community funcon which is held each year over the
October long weekend. This year will mark the 50th
anniversary of this event. The Parish will be
cooperang with the Blessing of the Fleet Commiee
to ensure this event is a connuing successful
celebraonofourtownshistory.
A Mrssncr rnoM Trnrsn Bnirntrv
Each Tuesday, the Vice Chancellor of Pastoral
Ministries for the Catholic Diocese of Maitland
Newcastle, Teresa Brierley, publishes some thoughts
viatheDiocesanUpdate.

Last week I shared with you our experiences of

lament, and it seems that our readings this week
engage us inmately in the lament of David who has
behaved badly, by desiring what he cannot have and
feelingtheshameandmiseryofhisacons.However,
Nathan announces the Lords forgiveness of David,
and David on his part recognises divine mercy. In the
secondreadingfromSt.PaultotheGalaans(2:16,19
21) we are reminded that what makes a person
righteous is not obedience to the law, but faith in
Jesus Christ. And then in the Gospel of Luke (7:36
8:3),wehavethatbeaufulpieceofscriptureinwhich
a woman enters the home of Simon, the Pharisee,
washes Jesus' feet with her tears, then kisses and
anointsthem.Jesusrespondstothedeepneedwithin
this woman to be healed of her lament. Jesus broke
the societal taboo of becoming unclean by this
outsiderandinsteadrespondedtoherwithgentleness
and love. The law demanded that he reject her but
Jesusturnsthelawonitsheadandusestheexchange
between him and the woman as a lesson for his me
andforours.

To sign up for Diocesan updates or to see further

messages by Teresa please visit: hp://www.mn.
catholic.org.au/
INFORM
Copiescanbefoundattherearofthechurch.

Orron1uNi1irs Ou1sior Tur Pnnisu

Reecon Day with Bishop Bill

ADayofReeconandPrayerwithBishopBillwillbe
held on Friday 28th June from 9:15am to 2pm at St
Philips Parish Hall, Vista Parade, Kotara. This years
reecon will focus on the theme Faith Filled. For
more informaon contact Jenny Harris on 4979 1328
orjenny.harris@mn.catholic.org.au

ACTiv8 Bale of the Bands

The Chisholm Regions Youth TeamACTiv8is
hosngamusiceventforyoungpeople.ThisChisholm
BaleoftheBandswillbeheldonFriday 28th June
from 7pm at East Maitland Bowling Club. Tickets are
$10 or $15 at the door. Contact Melissa Fenech by
emailonmelissa.fenech@mn.catholic.org.auorphone
0422500429forbandregistraonsandckets.

Winter Reecon DayBack to Simplicity

Tenison Woods Educaon Centre invites you to a
Winter Reecon Day with Carmel Moore rsj from
LivingWatersMeditaonCentre.ThedateisSaturday
29th June between 10am and 3pm at TWEC, St
Josephs Convent, New England Highway, Lochinvar.
The cost is $20 (concession $10) and morning tea &
lunch is provided. Please RSVP by 25th June by
phoning49309601oremailingtwec@ssjl.org.au.

2013 Tradions Conference

The University of Notre Dame Australia will host
Australian and internaonal speakers exploring the
Churchs role in a world of conicng tradions. The
ConferencewillbeheldbetweenTuesday 2nd Julyand
Friday 5th JulyatvariousSydneylocaons.Formore
informaonvisitwww.tradion2013.nd.edu.au.

Strangers, Migrants and Refugees in the Bible

The Broken Bay Instute presents this course will
allow parcipants to integrate a crical interpretaon
of various biblical passages with theology, spirituality,
and pastoral concerns confronng migraon issues
today. This will take place on Wednesday 3rd July to
Saturday 6th July at Caroline Chisholm Centre, 432
PennantHillsRoad,PennantHills.

One Mind, One Heart Without Barriers

The One Mind, One Heart Without Barriers
Symposium will take place Friday 5th JulySunday
7th July at St Augusnes College, Alfred Road,
Brookvale featuring internaonal speaker Fr Van
ThanhNguyen.Formoreinformaonsendanemailto
paul.wilson@augusnians.org.au

Chrisan Meditaon Workshop

The Chrisan Meditaon Community invites you to
share a morning coming to silence and sllness with
the Chrisan myscs on Saturday 6th July from
9:30am to 12pm in the Toohey Room, Diocesan
Oces, 841 Hunter St, Newcastle West. For more
informaoncontactAnneCuskellyon0407436808or
annecuskelly@hotmail.com

An Ecumenical Future?
The Centre for Ecumenical Studies presents An
EcumenicalFuture?onFriday 5th JulyattheCatholic
Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East
Melbourne. Please RSVP by 27th June to Ray
Williamson by telephone on 02 6272 6213 or email
raywilliamson@csu.edu.au.

Public Lecture & Weekend Retreat

Pace e Bene Australia invites you to a public lecture
with Wes HowardBrook on Thursday 11th July from
7pmto9pmatthePiStreetUningChurch,Sydney.
AweekendretreatwithWesHowardJohnsonandSue
FergusonJohnsonwillbeheldfromFriday 26th Julyto
Sunday 28th JulyatTheHermitageinMiagong.For
moreinformaonabouttheseeventsvisitthewebsite
www.paceebene.org.au/sydney

Bringing Baby Home Program

CatholicCare Social Services is facilitang a new
programcalledBringing Baby Homewhichisaimedat
parents who are expecng their rst or second child.
CatholicCareiscurrentlylookingforaround10couples
to parcipate in the rst program being facilitated on
July 20th and 27th in Newcastle. If you are
interested, please contact Robyn Donnelly on 4979
1172orrdonelly@catholiccare.org.au.

Sacred Spaces Fine Music Concert Series

TheseriesconnuesonSunday 21st Julyat2pmatthe
Sisters of Mercy Convent, 30 Queen Street, Singleton.
This concert will feature Sydneys premier female a
capella ensemble, Endeavour Harmony Chorus. For
ckets or further informaon contact Sacred Spaces
on 6572 2395 (MonThu mornings) or email
sacredspaces@singmercy.org.au

Blessing of Port of Newcastle and Seafarers Centre

All are welcome to aend with Bishop Bill on Sunday
21st Julyat6:30pm.Theaddressis96HannellStreet,
Wickham. Please RSVP by Friday 12th July via
newcastle@mts.org.au.

Where the Hell is God?

YouarewarmlyinvitedtoapresentaonbyFrRichard
Leonard based on his book, Where the Hell is God?
onMonday 12th AugustatStMaryMackillopChurch,
Warnervale. Please RSVP by Friday 9th August 2013,
via www.trybooking.com/49218 or by phone on 9847
0448or43329825.

Wonk Hrnt1u & Snrr1v INronMn1ioN

The Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle is commied to
ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers
(i.e.employee,contractororsubcontractor,employee
of contractor or subcontractor, employee of labour
hire company, outworker, apprence or trainee work
experience student and volunteer), visitors and the
publicinworkplacesandalsothehealthandsafetyof
those who may be aected by its operaons. In
securing workplace health and safety, the Diocese
promises to pursue best pracce in Work Health and
Safety (WHS), full its statutory dues with regard to
WHS and through connual improvement strive to
preventinjuriesandillnessesintheworkplace.

Ifyoubecomeawareofanyhazardonparishproperty,
or suer an incident or injury while on parish
property,youareaskedtoletFrAndrewortheParish
Oce know as soon as possible in order that the
appropriatestepscanbetaken.

IfthereisanymaerconcerningWorkHealth&Safety
that you wish to raise or have considered by the
Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the
maertotheaenonoftheappropriateperson.
IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn
Torequestprayersforsomeone,ortojointheGroup,
please contact Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving
yournameandcontactdetails.
Housruoto I1rMs Nrroro
Sr Kathryn is seeking a working washing machine and
various other household items. Please phone
65546470.
Cn1uotic Lrnorn & Cn1uotic Wrrktv
The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and Catholic Weekly
(Sydney) newspapers are available at the rear of the
churchesatacostof$2each.
Aus1nntinN Cn1uotic You1u Frs1ivnt
TheinauguralAustralianCatholicYouthFesvalwillbe
held in Melbourne from 5th7th December. It is
open to all young people from Year 9 through to 25
years.

Informaon sessions for young people interested in

aendingtheFesvalwillbeheldaroundthediocese:
St James Church, Muswellbrook aer 10am Mass on
Sunday 23rd June; St Peters High School library, 9
Free Church St, Maitland on Tuesday 25th June;
Toohey Room, Diocesan Oces, 841 Hunter St,
Newcastle West on Thursday 27th June; and in Taree
(withdateandvenuetobeconrmed).
Posi1ioN VncnN1Pnn11iMr Pns1onnt
Assis1nN1, TonoN1o Pnnisu.
Applicaon are invited from suitably experienced,
qualied persons with imaginaon and energy to
assistinthemissionofStJosephsParish,Torontoasa
partmePastoralAssistant.

Your role will be to provide support to the Parish

Pastoral Leader working in collaboraon with the
Parish groups supporng Identy and Community,
Worship and Prayer, Formaon and Educaon, and
MissionandOutreach.

The Pastoral Assistant will be integral in facilitang a

successful transion to ensure that the emoonal,
spiritual and religious care needs of families,
parishioners and volunteers are met within this
holiscmodel.

Remuneraonisinaccordancewithexperience,study
and/orqualicaons.

A posion descripon for this role is available on the

diocesan website (www.mn.catholic.org.au/about/
employment/posionsvacant). Applicaons close at
5pmonFriday12thJuly2013.
Hotvonkr PnocnnM
The Holyoake Day/Night Changing Focus Program
for family members aected by another persons
drinking, drugging, gambling or other addicve issues
is available by appointment through Mercy Services,
32 Union Street, Tighes Hill. To nd our more phone
49612686.
JoiN1 Mrr1iNc
Thisweekat5.30pmthePastoralCouncil,ParishTeam
& Finance Council will meet to share informaon
about Parish acvies. These joint meengs are
essenal to assist Fr Andrew to coordinate Parish
Funcons.
CoMniNro Cuuncurs MrNs Bnrnkrns1
Gentlemenareinvitedtoaendamensbreakfaston
Saturday July 13th at 7.30am at Ormsby House,
CommerceSt,Taree.GuestspeakerisKerryMedway
Author, Preacher, Teacher, Church Planter, Family
man.Kerryisacolourfulcharacterwithalifemeof
stories to tell. Tickets $10. For bookings ring Ge
Bishell on 0412 681 700 or Peter Wrigley on
0418299665.

Oun Li1uncv Toonv

Responsorial Psalm
Response: My soul is thirsng for you, O Lord my God.

OGod,youaremyGod,foryouIlong;
foryoumysoulisthirsng.
Mybodypinesforyou
likeadry,wearylandwithoutwater.

SoIgazeonyouinthesanctuary
toseeyourstrengthandyourglory.
Foryourloveisbeerthanlife,
mylipswillspeakyourpraise.

SoIwillblessyouallmylife,
inyournameIwillliupmyhands.
Mysoulshallbelledaswithabanquet,
mymouthshallpraiseyouwithjoy.

Foryouhavebeenmyhelp;
intheshadowofyourwingsIrejoice.
Mysoulclingstoyou;
yourrighthandholdsmefast.

Gospel Acclamaon
Alleluia,alleluia!
Mysheeplistentomyvoice,saystheLord;
Iknowthem,andtheyfollowme.
Alleluia!
Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs

Today Zechariah12:1011,13:1
Galaans3:2629
Luke9:1824
Monday Isaiah49:16;Acts13:2226
Luke1:5766,80
Tuesday Genesis13:2,518
Mahew7:6,1214
Wednesday Genesis15:112,1718
Mahew7:1520
Thursday Judith13:1730;Acts1:1214
Mahew12:4650
Friday Genesis17:1,910,1522
Mahew8:14
Saturday Acts12:111;2Timothy4:68,1718
Mahew16:1319
Next Sunday 1Kings19:16,1921
Galaans5:1,1318
Luke9:5162
Oun Pnnisu Cottrc1ioNs
a)TheParish Collecon,providingfortheneedsofthe
parish and its ministry, is taken up during the
presentaon and preparaon of the gis (the
oertory).Thisistheenvelopecollecon.

b) The Diocesan Clergy Collecon, providing for the

remuneraon and support of the clergy of the
diocese,willbetakenupaercommunion(duringthe
ThanksgivingHymnorasimilarme).
RrcriviNc CoMMuNioN
So that we might receive Communion in a t and
properway,pleasebeawareofthefollowing:

When we process forward to receive Communion,

we have been asked by the Australian Bishops to
adopt a common and unied gesture of reverence
before doing so. In Australia that gesture is a bow
of the head and shoulders (GIRM, 160). Any other
formofreverence,includingagenuecon,should
thereforebeavoided.
Communion by selfinncon (selfdipping) is
neverpermied,sincewereceiveCommunionand
never take Communion. Please refrain from this
inappropriateacon.
We regret that we do not have the physical
facilies to oer communion while kneeling, and
respecully ask you to refrain from kneeling to
receive Communion while part of the procession,
since this is contrary to the nature of the
Communion procession itself. Your cooperaon in
honouring this request is very much appreciated,
andwethankyouforyourconsideraon.
SitrNcr iN 1ur Li1uncv
Weobservesilenceduringourliturgy(onSundaysand
weekdays)atthefollowingmes:

1. DuringthePenitenalAct,aerthePresiderinvites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteriesinordertorecollectourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
PresidertoLetusprayagaininordertorecollect
ourselves;
3. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the rst reading in order that we might meditate
onwhatwehaveheard;
4. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the second reading in order that we might
meditateonwhatwehaveheard;and
5. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the homily in order that we might meditate on
whatwehaveheard.
Hosri1nt & HoMr Visi1s
Because of the restricons imposed by Privacy Laws,
werelyonfamilyandfriendstoinformusaboutthose
who are unwell in our community. If you know of
anyone needing a visit or Communion in hospital or
homepleasecontacttheParishOce.