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PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Fr Joseph Figurado Presbytery: 4957 5949 Parish Mobile: 0452 280 687 Email: Joseph.Figurado@mn.catholic.org.au ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH Lockyer Street ADAMSTOWN ST KEVIN’S CHURCH 226 Main Road CARDIFF ST PHILIP’S CHURCH/PRESBYTERY 31 Vista Parade KOTARA PARISH OFFICE 230 Main Road Cardiff PO Box 233 CARDIFF 2285 P: 4954 0977 Fax: 4956 7168 E: asbsparish@mn.catholic.org.au Secretaries Louise Byron, Anna Bojkowski Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9.00am-3.00pm (May vary) Closed 12 noon - 1.00pm PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOLS St Columba’s Adamstown St Kevin’s Cardiff St James’ Kotara PARISH HIGH SCHOOLS St Pius X Adamstown St Paul’s Booragul Links are on our Website

All Saints Blackbutt South Parish

ALL SAINTS PARISH BLACKBUTT SOUTHALL SAINTS PARISH BLACKBUTT SOUTHALL SAINTS PARISH BLACKBUTT SOUTH Faith Communities of Adamstown, Cardiff, KotaraFaith Communities of Adamstown, Cardiff, KotaraFaith Communities of Adamstown, Cardiff, Kotara

9th August 20209th August 20209th August 2020

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SUNDAY MASSES - KOTARA

Saturday Vigil 5.30pm; Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am WEEKDAY MASSES

Tuesday 9.30am Adamstown; Wednesday 7.00am Kotara; 9.30am Adamstown; Thursday Cardiff 9.30am; Friday 9.15am Kotara

SCRIPTURE COMMENTARY by Dianne Bergant CSA Elijah’s experience occurred on the mountain of God. Though in one tradition this mountain is Sinai (see Ex 19:1-6), this tradition identifies it as Horeb (see Dt 4:10-15a). Such a theophany was accompanied by spectacular phenomena. Perhaps the Israelites described it in this way to show that their God, not the god of the Canaanites, governed the powers of nature. Elijah witnessed the phenomena, but did not experience God within it. It was only when he heard a tiny whispering voice that he was gripped with the realisation of God’s presence. No divine words were delivered. The voice itself was the experience. This suggests that the insignificant events of life can be the stage upon which God is revealed. The psalm presumes a community waiting for a prophetic oracle that will announce peace (v.9). The people’s confidence in God rests in the conviction that they are God's own people. There is great expectancy here. The people have done what they can to get God's attention. The next move is God's. Lovingkindness, truth, justice and peace (v.11) are characteristics of the covenantal relationship. When they meet and embrace each other, salvation is complete, truth springs up from the earth, and justice comes down from heaven. All of creation, from earth to sky, shares in the benefits of the salvation by God. Paul speaks of his ardent attachment to his Jewish compatriots. Though he devoted himself to the conversion of the Gentiles, he never ceased loving the people from whom he came. Distressed that they did not accept Jesus as messiah, he is willing to be considered cursed (anáthema) and cut off from Christ for their sake. Paul was not the first leader to be willing to forfeit his future with God for the sake of his own people. Moses made the same offer (see Ex 32:32). Paul lists seven prerogatives that his people enjoy as the chosen people of God. Interestingly, the greatest boast is that the Christ, the anointed one of God, came from their line. In the gospel account, Jesus addresses the terror that the disciples experienced in seeing him walking toward them on the water with a typical divine response: Do not be afraid! To this he adds the theophanic exclamation: It is I; I am (ego eimi)! By walking on water, Jesus assumes the role of the creator-god who alone governs chaotic waters. Peter’s faith is not strong enough to overcome his fear of such waters, and so he sinks. Thus he is a model of both faith and lack of faith. Ultimately, it was faith that won out, for Peter is saved when he cries out to Jesus. Those in the boat then pay Jesus homage, identifying him as the Son of God. The entire event was a manifestation of the extraordinary power that resided in Jesus. © Dianne Bergant CSA– Creative Ministry Resources Pty Ltd.

Parish News

Invitation to all our parishioners to the forthcoming parish gathering and the discussion day, on Saturday August 22 at Kotara. According to the present directives from the Diocese, this meeting is convened when a new priest is assigned to a parish, listening to each and every parishioner in a common forum. This is a wonderful opportunity to express, explain and have many queries clarified. I would humbly like to encourage everyone to take active participation in this, where we shall come to clear pathways and march forward together as Faith Families of Blackbutt South Parish. Sign up sheets are at the back of our churches. Timetable 9.30 am Cuppa 10.00-10.15 The new continuous development program for clergy. Its impact on parishioners and clergy. 10.15-10.30 Parish leadership models 10.30-11.30 SWOT 11.30-12.30 Where will our parish be in 6 and 12 years? 12.30 Lunch

SICK/SPECIAL NEEDS: We remember in prayer … Leonie Pickett, Veronica Hipwell, Karen Curran, Bernadette Milne, Algi & Geraldine Bajelis, Mick King, Margaret McLellan, Jan Hobson, Lewis Peel (Purcell), Rita Martin, Emma Pacifico, Lorraine Caldwell, Emilinda Peralta, Michael Wood, Loris Jackson, Linda McDonald, Dean Hart, Barry Moore, Leigh Hooper, Chris Patsan, Catherine Horner, Albert Erzetich, Catherine Hobbs, Bernadette Coffey, Dorota Bakowska, Margaret Byron, Carlo Rossi RECENTLY DECEASED: Patricia Maddison ANNIVERSARIES: Nancy Hopkins

KOTARA COMMENTATOR LECTORS COUNTING

8/8/2020

5.30pm

Emma South

Marilyn Thomson

Christine Sheppard

9/8/2020

8.30am

Dot Reynolds Diana Hannigan

Paul Smith

9/8/2020

10.30am

Anne Lamotte John Caruana

Susanna Caruana

Narelle Robb, Patricia Hines,

Paul Crosbie

15/8/2020

5.30pm

Giavanna Angeli

Emma South

Ben Lerch

16/8/2020

8.30am

Barry Bourke Paula O’Neill

Dot Reynolds

16/8/2020

10.30am

Sr Carmel Moore Majella Maher

Basia Wedesweiler

Pope Benedict XVI

In our Prayers …….

oosgtraining@mn.catholic.org.au.This training will be delivered in a COVID-safe way. See the church noticeboards for dates & venues.

Kotara Church Verandah - for safety

reasons, I ask parishioners and visitors to

refrain from parking on the church verandah at

Kotara. Thank you. Fr Joseph

Parish Property Manager - the Parish is seeking to engage a person with contractor management and WHS experience to manage the repairs and maintenance of our parish buildings. If you have experience, or know someone who maybe interested, please contact the Parish Office. Registration for Sunday Mass (including Vigil) - If you have not yet registered and wish to attend Sunday Mass please contact the Parish Office. As all three Masses are now typically over-subscribed (limit is currently 50 people), anyone who has previously registered but has then been unavailable on any given weekend will need to re-register and may be placed on a stand-by list. Successful applicants are advised via email (or phone call if necessary) on Thursdays. If you are unable to attend any Mass for which you have registered, please contact the Parish office by 3.00pm on Wednesdays or let Fr Joseph know, so that we can make your seat available to others who may wish to attend. Thank you. Parish Office is now closed until further notice. We will now be working from home and can be contacted during our normal office hours on the Parish Office No. 024954 0977 or Email: asbsparish@mn.catholic.org.au Anna & Louise. Live stream Mass every Sunday at 9.30am at https://www.mn.catholic.org.au/places/live-stream/

Parish News

Parish Ministries: Fr Joseph invites all ministers to meet with him in the respective churches at 4.00pm on the following Thursdays during August: Thursday, 13 August - Adamstown Thursday, 20 August - Cardiff Thursday, 27 August - Kotara The purpose of these gatherings will be to initiate a casual conversation around planning for the future of parish ministry. Registration for Weekday Mass - to comply with the public health order, all attendees MUST clearly print their Name and phone number or email address before entering the church on the registration sheets supplied. The health department will require these registration sheets if there is an outbreak. Safeguarding Training in Parishes - Who is this for: If you are a paid or unpaid worker (volunteer) of the parish and have never attended any Safeguarding training (formerly Child Protection training) or last attended more than 6 years ago, this is for you. If you have attended child protection training a few years ago and want a refresher, you are also welcome to attend. How do I register: Registrations are made via Rebecca Mahony, Learning & Development Officer, Human Resources on 4979 1322 or email HR-Training@mn.catholic.org.au. If I have a question: For any further information about the course or questions in relation to your participation, or to check on your attendance history, please call the Office of Safeguarding directly on 4979 1390 or email at

Thank you for the cards, messages and prayers after the death, on 14 July, of my dear husband and your dear friend, Warren Sheppard. They were very much appreciated. Christine Sheppard

HUNTER NEW ENGLAND HEALTH

ALERT:

St Pius X High School at Adamstown was closed during this week after a student tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday. If anyone from our parish has had close

contact whatsoever you must self isolate

immediately and get tested if you have

any minor symptoms.

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Responsorial Psalm We will continue to recite the Psalm as normal.

Gloria Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace to people of good will We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father Lord Jesus Christ, Only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father You take away the sins of the word, have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the most high Jesus Christ, With the Holy Spirit, In the glory of God the Father. Amen

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

© The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co Inc., and used by permission of the publishers. The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Summaries, and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. © Gospel Images used with permission Liturgy Help