Parish Team Fr Paul Devitt VG Administrator E: dean.cathedral@cdob.org.au T: 6331 3066 Fr Joshy Kaithakulangara cmi Assistant Priest E: ap.cathedral@cdob.org.au T: 6331 3066 Fr Ephrem Thadathil cmi Assistant Priest E: ap2.cathedral@cdob.org.au T: 6331 3066 Deacon Josh Clayton Assistant E: ministries@bathurst.catholic.org.au M: 0458 261 513 Melissa Sullivan Office Manager E: office.cathedral@cdob.catholic.org.au T: 6331 3066 Cathy Brien Assistant Secretary E: cathy.brien@cdob.org.au T: 6331 3066 Mrs Kerrie Basha Principal, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School T:6368 2243 Mrs Jill May Chair, Parish Pastoral Council: E: jill.bill4@bigpond.com T:6365 5375 Mr Peter Gibbs Chair, Parish Finance Committee M: 0407 458 388

CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. JAMES, Blayney (est. 1931) Incorporating the former parish of Immaculate Conception, Carcoar (est.1847) and including the communities of St Laurence’s

(Mandurama), St Canice’s (Millthorpe) and the villages of Lyndhurst, Barry, Neville and Newbridge.

First Sunday of Lent - Year B 21st February 2021

MASS TIMES

SATURDAY VIGIL Carcoar - 2nd & 4th Saturday

5.00pm 6.00pm (Daylight Saving time)

SUNDAY Blayney 9.00am

Millthorpe 11.00am (1st & 3rd)

WEEKDAY MASS Thursday 9.30am St James

PUBLIC HOLIDAYSBlayney - 9.00am

RECONCILIATIONPrior to Mass or by appointment

ROSARY

Wednesday 9.30am - Immaculate Conception Church

Carcoar

BLAYNEY KIDS CLUB (Kinder - Year 6)

Every Thursday: 4.30pm - 6.30pm @ Anglican Church Hall

PARISH LUNCH3rd Thursday of the month

12.00pm - Royal Hotel

PARISH BULLETIN If you know of anyone who would like to receive the Parish Bulletin either by email or post please contact the

Presbytery on 6331 3066 or email: office.cathedral@cdob.org.au

LENT2021

Dear Friends in Christ,

At thebeginningofLent last year,wehadno ideawhat theyearaheadwould bring. By the end of that penitential season, our churches wereclosed:andwehadto;indnewwaysofproclaimingtheResurrection.Asalways,wedid the bestwe couldwithwhatwehad available: and the power of theSpiritenabledustocelebrateEasterindifferentways.Formanypeople,itwasjustasdeepand,inthemidstofdeprivation,forsomeevendeeper.A few years ago, the ;irst word of advice that Pope Francis gave to a group of newbishopswas:“Becomeholy!”Itechoedthewordsofhispredecessor,StJohnPaulII,toallCatholicsat thebeginningof the thirdmillennium: “SinceBaptism is a trueentryinto the holiness of God through incorporation into Christ and the indwelling of hisSpirit, it would be a contradiction to settle for a life of mediocrity, marked by aminimalistethicandashallowreligiosity.Toaskcatechumens‘doyouwishtoreceiveBaptism?’meansatthesametimetoaskthem‘doyouwishtobecomeholy?’”Itisajourneyof‘becoming’whichwillnotbeachievedfullyuntilweseeGodfaceto face. It is notmere super;icial piety, but awillingness to let theLord into the‘privateroom’ofmyheart,tobeginfreeingmetogooutfromthereanddiscoverhispresence inpractising love, forgivenessandservice forandwitheveryonehebringsintomylife.

YoursinChrist,

+MichaelMcKennaBishopofBathurst

We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of our land, Australia. We acknowledge the Wiradyuri Nation as the traditional custodians of these lands we now call Blayney, and we pay our respect to their Elders.

THE RE-OPENING OF THE CATHEDRAL OF ST MICHAEL & ST JOHN Tuesday 23 March 2021

It is with joy and gratitude that we can announce that the restoration of the Cathedral of St Michael and St John will be complete in time for Easter. A Mass and dedication of the Altar will be celebrated on Tuesday 23 March at 6pm. Other Masses and liturgies will be held throughout the week to mark this special occasion, and details of these events will be shared in the coming weeks.

WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS: Recently Deceased: Sick: Peter Happ, Judy Gibbs, Michelle Geshwend, Barry Furner, Merle Sherlock, Charmaine Randall, Peter Sutton, Marion Rapley, Cec Stonestreet, Leanne Fuller, Josh Farr, Alan & Esma Quinn, Special intention, Marnie Mason, Adam Beuzeville, Tom Todd, Fr James Kane, Barbara Evans, Sedric Furner, Marie Shea, Michelle Furner (Janet & Lyle’s daughter-in-law), Kevin Buesnel, Terry & Anne Kable, Luke Bingham Commended to our Prayers: Mary O’Brien, Mikhael family, Panfilo, Lace, Alicia, Norma Sherlock, Don Goode, Ronda Sutton, Dorothy Lynch, Mary Kervin, Dale Beuzeville, Isabel Lewis, Priscilla Richardson, Thelma & Arthur Wilkins, Laura & Lloyd Wilkins, Jack & Phyllis Wilkins, Wenda Wilkins, Faith Eason, Merrill McKellar, Dorothy & Tom Lynch, Jan Davies, Patricia Sherlock, Alan Sherlock, Barry & Robyn Bell, Holy souls, John Joseph Dodds, Brian Miskell, Justin Roe Lamph, Sandi Lea Marie Lamph, Scott Connolly, Athol & Kath Smith, Cec Burrell, Marie Nelson, Betty & Ernie Roach, Denis Baker, Keith & Barbara Ryan, Michael Ryan, Bradley Wallace, Rita & Kevin Hanrahan, Tom & Marion Stapleton, Marie Hoolahan, Robert White, Cecil Wilds, Patricia Chapman, Joan Stonestreet, John Reynders, Marie Reynders, John Pollard, Sonny Abbott, Jacqueline Anderson, Rita & Jim Newman, Chris Pelly

Due to strict privacy laws, names of the sick can only be put on the bulletin with the permission of the immediate family.

This week’s Readings: Gen 9:8-15 1 Pet 3: 18-22 Mk 1: 12-15 Next week’s Reading: Gen 22: 1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Rom 8: 31-34 Mk 9: 2-10

Responsorial Psalm

(R) Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.

THEWORLDDAYOFPRAYERWill be held on Friday 12th March 2021 at10.30amatSt Canice’s Catholic Church, Millthorpe. We willhave a cuppa after the service. Everyone verywelcome.

Yes, RISEN is back for 2021! 13-14 March 10am Saturday until after lunch on Sunday Yes, it's in person! - St Joseph's House Perthville Yes, there will be more music than last year! (but singing depends on COVID restrictions at the time) Do you know someone in Year 10- Year 12 who might like to come? Send them this invite!! (or check our risebathurstyouth Instagram and Facebook page.We will be:

• Welcoming you into times of meditation and prayer throughout the weekend

• Give you the opportunity to give back to the community through a practical service activity 

• Linking into Laudato Si through practical activity of decorating and potting a plant

• Participating in a Mass and Reconciliation evening

• Embarking on a pilgrimage up the Mount Panorama walking track

The cost for the time is $110 and if this is an issue, as usual, please speak to your school or p a r i s h . S o p l e a s e c o n s i d e r t h i s d a t e claimed!!!...We would love to have you there. Subscribe to our email list via this link http://eepurl.com/hpJGbf   and that will send you an email with a link to the registration page. (If you’re under 18 your parents also need to subscribe to the email list).See you there! From your 2021 Youth Ministers Lillian, Jack, Tina, Lisa, Winston and Bec

SACRAMENTS OF RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST 2021

This year we will prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist as we did in 2020.The process will be:

1. Completion of the Preparation Course for the Sacrament.

2. Completion of the 2021 Sacrament Request Forms (available from the Parish Office) with supporting documentation attached:

1. For Reconciliation:1. 2021 Request Form.2. Birth Certificate.3. Baptism Certificate.

2. For First Eucharist:1. 2021 Request Form.2. Baptism Certificate.

3. Note that both parent(s)/Guardian(s) have to sign the Request Forms (In cases where that is not possible contact Fr Paul and let him know).

3. Arranging for reception of the Sacrament by contacting Cathy at the Parish Office – 6331 3066.1. For Reconciliation: 

1. arranging a suitable place and time to meet with one of the Priests.

2. For First Eucharist: 1. ar rang ing fo r recept ion o f the

Sacrament at a weekday or weekend Mass of the family’s choice.

Note well:1. We will keep to a maximum of 5 families at any one weekday or

weekend Mass so that we can adhere to the 2 sq metre rule.2. Whatever Covid restrictions apply to our Churches at the time

of the celebration will determine the numbers able to attend.  Be alert to sudden changes of these restrictions.

SAFE CHURCH PROGRAMDate: 6th March 2021 Time: 9.00am- 1.00pm$20 per person (for members of Catholic parishes this cost has been covered by the Parish and DioceseRSVP: Pre-registration is required via https://forms.gle/S5QGxbnmPoThh3tZ9 or to your parish office.Enquiries: 6334 6400 or admin@bathurst.catholic.org.au