LITURGY TIMETABLE Mass Times Next Weekend 2627 August Vigil 5pm Cathedral Fr Peter Vigil 530pm Queen of Peace Fr Vincent T Vigil 730pm Queen of Peace-Korean Fr Thomas 7am Queen of Peace Fr Peter 8am Cathedral Fr Vincent T 900am Queen of Peace Fr Peter 930am Cathedral Bishop Peter 11am Queen of Peace-Korean Fr Thomas 330pm Cathedral-Filipino Mass 10th Sept 5pm Queen of Peace-Korean Fr Thomas 6pm Cathedral Fr Robert

EXPOSITION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT

Cathedral following 930am Mass Saturday Cathedral First Friday 24-hour Adoration after 930am Mass Queen of Peace First Friday after 845am Mass

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE - FIRST RITE

Cathedral Saturday 10am-1030am

Queen of Peace Saturday 445pm-515pm

BAPTISM and WEDDINGS

Contact Cathedral Parish Office on 9483 2300

CHILDRENrsquoS LITURGY OF THE WORD

Weekly during school term 930am Sunday Mass

NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome Please take a Welcome Pack from the back of the Churches

WEEKDAY MASSES Cathedral English Mon-Sat 930am (Rosary daily after 930am Mass)

Queen of Peace English Tue Thu Fri 845am

Wed (Rosary 715pm) Wed Mass 730pm Sat 730am

Queen of Peace Korean Tue Thu Fri 730pm Wed 930am

20 August 2017 mdash 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (YEAR A)

O God let all the nations praise you

Monday 21 August St Pius X pope Tuesday 22 August The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Judges 211-19 Mt 1916-22 Judges 611-24 Mt 1923-30

Wednesday 23 August Weekday Ordinary Time 20 Thursday 24 August St Batholomew apostle Judges 96-15 Mt 201-16 Apoc 219-14 Jn 145-51

Friday 25 August Weekday Ordinary Time 20 Saturday 26 August Weekday Ordinary Time 20 Ruth 113-614-1622 Mt 2234-40 Ruth 21-3 8-11 413-17 Mt 231-12

Readings Next Weekend 2627 August Is 2219-23 Rom 1133-36 Mt 1613-20

HORNSBY CATHEDRAL PARISH

DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY On the land of the Guringai people

Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral 23 Yardley Avenue Waitara 2077 Queen of Peace Church 18 Stuart Avenue Normanhurst 2076

26th ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY CATHEDRAL FRIDAY 25th AUGUST 930am Mass with Bishop Peter Comensoli OLOR

Primary School students also attending 730pm Mass followed by supper A special THANK YOU Mass for all our many volunteers who give so much of their time supporting our parish We greatly appreciate you Some nominated volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation All welcome Please come and show your appreciation to our many volunteers

AFRICAN ORPHAN APPEAL Come and buy your Fatherrsquos Day goodies and support the orphans When After all Masses on 2627 August 2017 Where Waitara and Normanhurst There will be lovely jams cakes cookies and other treats as well as craft on sale Raffle tickets for a lsquoBe a Well Beingrsquo hamper will be on sale at $2 a ticket The hamper is packed full of Blackmore products for the wellbeing of the whole family BRING YOUR PENNIES AND SUPPORT THE ORPHANS

CHARITABLE WORKS FUND (CWF) Last weekend we held our first CWF Appeal for this financial year These donations combined with the donations from other Parishes in the Diocese are given to five charities which directly support the people of our Diocese If you missed out last week and would still like to make a donation please use CWF envelopes and return them to collections bags or drop them into the parish office Our focus of the CWF August Appeal will be on the catechists in the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine We acknowledge the work of the catechists in our Parish and support them with our donations to the Charitable Works Fund Please give generously and support these incredible people who minister to 21000 Catholic students in public schools in our Diocese

Donations to CWF are 100 Tax Deductible

PLAYGROUP IS ON AGAIN Tuesday 22 August from 930-11am in Queen of Peace church hall Come join us for a cuppa while the children play Teacoffee provided please bring morning tea for your child

CHILDRENrsquoS LITURGY takes

place 930am each Sunday (school term only) in CatholicCare playgroup building (located behind Cathedral House)

WORKING IN A CHILD-RELATED MINISTRY IN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY Paid

and volunteer workers who have direct face to face contact with children (under 18 years) are required by law to obtain a Working with Children Check number Please note though exemptions may apply in some cases The Parish is the employer of the paid or volunteer worker and therefore is required by law to verify the Working with Children Check number All paid or volunteer workers engaged in a child-related role must have a cleared Working with Children Check to work in a child-related ministry This disclosure references the legislation Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

WE WELCOME NEWLY BAPTISED H McRoberts

We pray for those who have died in the hope of the Resurrection RECENTLY DECEASED M Sherley D Ioffrida M Palawan L Green R M Ronquillo J Nguyen Am D Wood H Cuevas Sr E Pooley Rsm (Celestine) G Tong Lay V Gonzales K H (Joe) Cheng R Maiolo M Hannon M Zbrozek E M van den Berg B Welling M Clarke R Kelynack D Habermann

ANNIVERSARIESOTHER E Doyle C Vivien I Linssen

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK L Chee B Walker A Towner D Borg M Manjon B amp P Dighton P Cummins J Loau M McMahon C Ling Chow T Rose Santos E Johnson D Jones B Solomon J Muir A Crowley C Azocar A White C Cardozo K Gascoigne A M Garrido G Small A Kilby A Petitfils R Ronquillo M Blanco E White M Bolster S Proctor J Post R amp G Henderson C Metcher J OrsquoBrien A Ford B Kirby M Carroll T Antony A Chu E Balino S Stewart E Manlangit B Evio L Sharada M Fleming R Butterell S Fernandes

Due to privacy laws names of the sick amp deceased can only be put in the bulletin with the permission of the immediate family

Thank you for your financial contribution to the support of our Parish Community and its priests - it is very much appreciated The 1st Collection taken up at Mass goes to the Clergy Remuneration and Retirement Fund for the financial support of the priests The 2nd Collection taken up at Mass is for the upkeep of the Parish You are invited to help our Parish by committing to a Planned Giving Program Please contact the

Cathedral Parish Office for the way you can participate in this

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY seeking new members please attend our next meeting

All Welcome Queen of Peace Conference meets every Wednesday at 8pm in the Church meeting room Cathedral Conference meets every Monday at 630pm in the Fr Baulman Room Waitara Cathedral Conference Red Poor Box Appeal takes place 1st weekend of each month

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED on THURSDAY 24TH AUGUST DUE TO ALL CLERGY AND STAFF

ATTENDING WORKSHOP

PARISH PRECINCT TRAFFIC There have

been a few near misses Please observe traffic rules

STOP sign (on driveway exit next to CatholicCare office) All drivers have to STOP before the footpath and look out for pedestrians and only then move forward to look out for traffic on Yardley Avenue

Drivers are also to observe the direction of traffic not enter driveway through ldquoexit onlyrdquo signs or leave driveway via ldquono exitrdquo signs at all times

MONTHLY MORNING TEA AT QUEEN OF PEACE NORMANHURST An invitation is

extended to all parishioners to join us for morning tea to be held on Sunday 27

th

August after the 900am Mass at Queen of Peace Normanhurst (held monthly ndash 4

th

Sunday of each month except December and January) If you are able to assist with teacoffee pouring etc please contact Moira Email fhutchi1bigpondnetau Looking forward to seeing many of you there

FR ROBERT BORG ANNUAL LEAVE Fr Robert will be on annual leave from Monday 24 July to 23 August Wishing him a well-deserved break and safe travels God bless

FR ROBERT BORG will be celebrating his 34th

Anniversary of Priestly Ordination on 20th August We thank him for his Ministry and please keep him in your prayers

MIGRANT AND REFUGEE SUNDAY 27 AUGUSTmdash930AM MASS Bishop Peter will be celebrating Mass with us for this special celebration at the 930am Mass on 27 August As a way of marking this day we ask that parishioners wear their National or Traditional Dress if they have one As the theme is centred on Child Migrants it would be especially great if CHILDREN came in their costumes too Did you know that there are 49 Nationalities represented in our Parish and School communities There will also be stalls raising funds for our African Orphan Fund supporting AIDS orphans in Dundee South Africa So we ask you to be generous in helping to support these children who are often left as head of families

PLAYGROUP IS ON AGAIN Tuesday 22 August from 930-11am in Queen of Peace church hall Come join us for a cuppa while the children play Teacoffee provided please bring morning tea for your child

CHILDRENrsquoS LITURGY takes

place 930am each Sunday (school term only) in CatholicCare playgroup building (located behind Cathedral House)

WORKING IN A CHILD-RELATED MINISTRY IN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY Paid

and volunteer workers who have direct face to face contact with children (under 18 years) are required by law to obtain a Working with Children Check number Please note though exemptions may apply in some cases The Parish is the employer of the paid or volunteer worker and therefore is required by law to verify the Working with Children Check number All paid or volunteer workers engaged in a child-related role must have a cleared Working with Children Check to work in a child-related ministry This disclosure references the legislation Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

WE WELCOME NEWLY BAPTISED H McRoberts

We pray for those who have died in the hope of the Resurrection RECENTLY DECEASED M Sherley D Ioffrida M Palawan L Green R M Ronquillo J Nguyen Am D Wood H Cuevas Sr E Pooley Rsm (Celestine) G Tong Lay V Gonzales K H (Joe) Cheng R Maiolo M Hannon M Zbrozek E M van den Berg B Welling M Clarke R Kelynack D Habermann

ANNIVERSARIESOTHER E Doyle C Vivien I Linssen

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK L Chee B Walker A Towner D Borg M Manjon B amp P Dighton P Cummins J Loau M McMahon C Ling Chow T Rose Santos E Johnson D Jones B Solomon J Muir A Crowley C Azocar A White C Cardozo K Gascoigne A M Garrido G Small A Kilby A Petitfils R Ronquillo M Blanco E White M Bolster S Proctor J Post R amp G Henderson C Metcher J OrsquoBrien A Ford B Kirby M Carroll T Antony A Chu E Balino S Stewart E Manlangit B Evio L Sharada M Fleming R Butterell S Fernandes

Due to privacy laws names of the sick amp deceased can only be put in the bulletin with the permission of the immediate family

Thank you for your financial contribution to the support of our Parish Community and its priests - it is very much appreciated The 1st Collection taken up at Mass goes to the Clergy Remuneration and Retirement Fund for the financial support of the priests The 2nd Collection taken up at Mass is for the upkeep of the Parish You are invited to help our Parish by committing to a Planned Giving Program Please contact the

Cathedral Parish Office for the way you can participate in this

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY seeking new members please attend our next meeting

All Welcome Queen of Peace Conference meets every Wednesday at 8pm in the Church meeting room Cathedral Conference meets every Monday at 630pm in the Fr Baulman Room Waitara Cathedral Conference Red Poor Box Appeal takes place 1st weekend of each month

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED on THURSDAY 24TH AUGUST DUE TO ALL CLERGY AND STAFF

ATTENDING WORKSHOP

PARISH PRECINCT TRAFFIC There have

been a few near misses Please observe traffic rules

STOP sign (on driveway exit next to CatholicCare office) All drivers have to STOP before the footpath and look out for pedestrians and only then move forward to look out for traffic on Yardley Avenue

Drivers are also to observe the direction of traffic not enter driveway through ldquoexit onlyrdquo signs or leave driveway via ldquono exitrdquo signs at all times

MONTHLY MORNING TEA AT QUEEN OF PEACE NORMANHURST An invitation is

extended to all parishioners to join us for morning tea to be held on Sunday 27

th

August after the 900am Mass at Queen of Peace Normanhurst (held monthly ndash 4

th

Sunday of each month except December and January) If you are able to assist with teacoffee pouring etc please contact Moira Email fhutchi1bigpondnetau Looking forward to seeing many of you there

FR ROBERT BORG ANNUAL LEAVE Fr Robert will be on annual leave from Monday 24 July to 23 August Wishing him a well-deserved break and safe travels God bless

FR ROBERT BORG will be celebrating his 34th

Anniversary of Priestly Ordination on 20th August We thank him for his Ministry and please keep him in your prayers

MIGRANT AND REFUGEE SUNDAY 27 AUGUSTmdash930AM MASS Bishop Peter will be celebrating Mass with us for this special celebration at the 930am Mass on 27 August As a way of marking this day we ask that parishioners wear their National or Traditional Dress if they have one As the theme is centred on Child Migrants it would be especially great if CHILDREN came in their costumes too Did you know that there are 49 Nationalities represented in our Parish and School communities There will also be stalls raising funds for our African Orphan Fund supporting AIDS orphans in Dundee South Africa So we ask you to be generous in helping to support these children who are often left as head of families

PARISH ACTIVITIES SERVICES

STUDY SACRED SCRIPTURE Meeting in

Queen of Peace Hall on Thursdays at 700pm The program at present is the Psalms by Jeff Cavins Sarah Chrystmeyer and Tim Gray The Psalms are the foundation of the Churchrsquos Liturgy of the Hours fulfilling the command of the Lord to pray without ceasing and while giving praise to God the Father at the same time she intercedes for the salvation of the world

CENACLES OF PRAYER mdash all welcome

QUEEN OF PEACE Thursdays after 845am Mass Our Lady invites us all to pray the Cenacle (upper room) with Her as she did in the First Cenacle with the Apostles in Jerusalem

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY Wednesdays amp Fridays after 930am Mass Includes Rosary (which we pray daily) a reading of a message from Fr Gobbirsquos book ldquoTo the priests Our Ladyrsquos Beloved Sonsrdquo and an act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

MARANATHA CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP meets every Thursday night 8-930pm in the Fr

Nulty Room Waitara to praise and worship God to grow in our faith and knowledge of God and His word ALL WELCOME

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Sundays at 445pm-

545pm Fr Farrell Room (18 years and over)

PARISH LIBRARY The Library is open on the first

weekend of the month after each Mass in the Fr Nulty Room Waitara Please return library books on the last Sunday of the month (unless you want to renew the loan) so books will be available for borrowing the following week An excellent Catholic ELibrary can be found at httpsharingthewordintersearchcomau

CATHEDRAL PIETY STALL Stall is open after all Masses on the second weekend of each month Memento books for sale at $10 (or 2 for $15) NOTE No credit card facility at the stall During weekdays please contact the parish office if you need assistance

PARISH CRAFT amp FRIENDSHIP GROUP ALL WELCOME Should you be interested in joining us or just seeing what we are about come along one Thursday morning to the Queen of Peace Hall (under the Church) between 10am amp 2pm There is no cost or obligation If you wish to do craft learn new skills or just enjoy a cuppa you are most welcome

COMMUNITY DINNER Every

Wednesday from 6pm in the Fr Nulty Room Waitara All welcome MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - to volunteer or for more information contact the Cathedral Parish Office

YOUTH amp YOUNG ADULTS

CATECHISTS MORE HELPERS NEEDED We now need more Class Helpers to observe and assist with the classes Only 30-40 minutes a week during school term Classes are on-going Please contact Deacon Roberto if you can help or would like more information We can also provide information on how to obtain a Working with Children Check Phone 9483 2300 or email hornsbyparishdbborgau

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION to take Holy Communion to nursing

homes We need 1 more Extraordinary Minister to complete the rosters Please contact the Parish Office on 9483 2300 or hornsbyparishdbborgau

PIETY STALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We

are looking for volunteers for the 5pm Vigil and 8am Sunday masses Please contact the parish office if you are able to help We would like to thank Emily Z for the years of support at the stall

LIFT NEEDED TO SATURDAY VIGIL MASS One of our parishioners would like a lift to one of our Vigil Masses on a regular basis She lives near Hornsby Westfield Shops If you can help please contact the parish office

OVER 50rsquoS GROUP Next outing

will be on Wednesday 6th September We will meet on the concourse of HORNSBY STATION at 940am to catch the next train to Strathfield and then a train to Burwood Bus from there to Mortlake for lunch at cafeacute ldquoAll things Italianrdquo

Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) Young people from Year 9 (2017) to young adults 30 years of age are invited to be part to join about 15000 other young people as Festival participants and get the chance they choose and build their own experience through large youth gatherings concerts entertainment as well as dive into inspiring workshops talks receive the Sacraments and pray together When amp Where 7-9 Dec Sydney Olympic Park Cost Early Bird - $250 (Closing 18 August - $280 thereafter) Register wwwtrybookingcompqkw

YOUTH amp YOUNG ADULTS 1 (Yr9 -Young Adults aged 25 targeted) ALL high school age students welcome Fridays during school term 7-930pm $5 food option 2 (Age 18-35) Young adults up to the age of 35 gatherings on 2

nd Sundays of the month after the 6pm Mass

Small connect groups available during the week to gather catch-up discuss share in a smaller more personal atmosphere Contact us to get plugged-in Music Ministry Youth amp young adults are invited to join the youth community music ministry for the 6pm Mass at the cathedral Waitara (1

st 3

rd amp 5

th Sundays of the month

Rehearsals from 4pm-6pm before Mass) For more information contact the youth minister PJ Almendras 0422 000 521 email pjalmendrasdbborgau

PRAYERBIBLE STUDY GROUPS

SUNDAYS

Meditation 445pm-545pm Fr Farrell Room

10th Sept Filipino Mass 330pm Cathedral

4th Sunday Morning tea after QOP 9am Mass MONDAYS

Waitara SVDP meeting 630pm Fr Baulman Rm TUESDAYS

5th September Seniors amp Anointing Mass 845am QOP followed by morning tea (First Tuesday of the month except January)

SRE (Scripture) Hornsby South Public School

12 September Social Justice meeting 730pm Fr Hawe Room Waitara (No meeting in Jan)

22nd August Playgroup QOP Hall WEDNESDAYS

Rosary amp Cenacles of Prayer 10am Cathedral (after 930am Mass)

SRE (Scripture) Waitara Public School Normanhurst PS Thornleigh West PS

Community dinner 6pm Fr Nulty Room

Rosary at QOP 715pm (before 730pm Mass)

St Vincent de Paul meeting 8pm QOP Hall THURSDAYS

Cenacles of Prayer group 915am QOP

SRE (Scripture) Thornleigh West Public School Normanhurst West Public School

21 Sept Anointing Mass 930am Cathedral followed by morning tea in Fr Nulty Room

Craft Friendship group 10am-2pm QOP Hall

Drop-in-cafeacute 10-11am Fr Nulty Rm (school term)

Sacred Scripture 7pm QOP Hall resumes Feb

Maranatha Prayer Group 8-930pm Fr Nulty Rm FRIDAYS

1st Friday 24-hour Adoration Cathedral (not Jan)

Cenacles of Prayer 10am Cathedral

Youth groups (school term only)

Youth Group 7-930pm The Light of Christ Centre SATURDAYS

Morning Prayer 915am Cathedral Adoration following 930am Mass Benediction 1030am

Reconciliation 10am-1030am Cathedral

Reconciliation 445pm-515pm QOP

PARISH CALENDAR

BISHOPrsquoS CALENDAR

Tue 22 August - Attends ACBC Life Council meeting Fri 25 August - Celebrates Mass Anniversary of the Dedication of OLOR Cathedral Waitara Celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation North Harbour Catholic Parish Sat 26 August - Celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation The Lakes Catholic Parish Mon 28 August - Attends Child Protection Workshop Brisbane Tue 29 August - Attends Council of Priests meeting Diocese of Broken Bay Wed 30 August - Attends Farewell Dinner Catholic Education Commission Thu 31 August - Attends Manly Union Triennial Reunion Manly Principal Celebrant Liturgy of Compassion and Commitment OLOR Cathedral

HORNSBY CATHEDRAL PARISH Private Bag 3000 Hornsby 1630 Cathedral Parish Office 27 Yardley Ave Waitara Phone (02) 9483 2300 Fax (02) 9483 2301

After Hours Emergency Number 0458 351 843

Cathedral 23 Yardley Ave Waitara Queen of Peace Church 18 Stuart Ave Normanhurst

Email hornsbyparishdbborgau Homepage wwwhornsbydbborgau Facebook wwwfacebookcomHornsbyCathedralParish

Clergy (Most Rev) Bishop Peter A Comensoli Parish Priest (Very Rev) Robert Borg Dean amp Administrator Assistant Priests (Rev) Peter De Souza (Rev) Vincent Trung Nguyen (Rev) Vincent Chirackalmanavalan Varghese

(Rev) Thomas Kyung Il Lee Assistant Priest with responsibility for Korean Community

Deacon Roberto Corpuz

ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL A reminder for parishioners who

are ever admitted to hospital to write down their religion as Catholic on admission so that they can receive Catholic services during their stay

WE ARE ON FACEBOOK Please LIKE our

Facebook Page to get Parish updates wwwfacebookcomHornsbyCathedralParish

HAVE YOU TOLD US Please inform the Cathedral Parish

Office if you have recently changed your address phone number or email For parishioners who give via credit card please let us know if you have received a new credit card andor new expiry date

CONTRIBUTION PAYMENT METHOD Payments or contributions to the parish by Visa or MasterCard can be made through the parish web site wwwhornsbydbborgau Select Our Parish gt BPoint payments and then click on the logo to complete the details This secure system is provided by CBA Please select the correct biller-code from the drop box eg Charitable Works Fund (CWF) donations use Biller code ldquoCWFrdquo Thank you for your contributions

PARISH BULLETIN Please note that the cut-off day for any notices in our bulletin is Tuesdays 12noon

E-BULLETIN If you would like to have the bulletin emailed to you please send an email with ldquoe-bulletinrdquo as the subject to hornsbyparishdbborgau

Liturgy of Compassion and Commitment Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral Waitara 730pm Thursday 31 August 2017 This liturgy will mark the beginning of Safeguarding Month in our Diocese Just as the pain and hurt for survivors continues daily we too need to come together regularly as community to acknowledge suffering to give public expression to our sorrow to seek forgiveness to make a public commitments to change and to draw hope from the encounter with our merciful God Invite friends and neighbours to this important Diocesan gathering

SAFEGUARDING

IMPORTANT NOTICES FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE Know the facts - Assisted Suicide and Same Sex Marriage There are key issues at the forefront of the state and national agenda at present about which it is vitally important that we are all briefed Whilst these matters are in the political arena and have high media attention they also touch central aspects of our faith especially around the sacramentality and gift of life and marriage Please note the following important dates

24 August Bill to Redefine the Definition of Marriage As early as 7 November a Bill to change the definition of Marriage by Law could be decided by Federal Parliament In the lead-up to this decision a postal survey will be undertaken across Australia to garner public views This postal survey (which is not a vote but an opinion poll) will reach your letterboxes from 12 September It is important that every eligible voter is accurately registered with the Australian Electoral Commission Registration can occur no later than Thursday 24 August and can be done via wwwaecgovau A Letter from Bishop Peter A Comensoli is available this weekend in parishes around this issue

7 September Bill to Legalise Voluntary Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in NSW The true mark of our humanity is witnessed in the steadfast care we give to those we love as they are dying The New South Wales Parliament is looking to introduce on 14 September 2017 a private memberrsquos Bill that will legalise voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide If this is accepted it would radically abandon our deep human commitment not to take someonersquos life deliberately It will have far reaching implications on many aspects of how we live safely and respectfully within our society Please make your voice of opposition heard by the Legislative Council by signing a Petition at the back of the church Petitions must be returned by Thursday 7 September so please do not delay There is much at stake for the future of our society in these two developments It is vital that we all make our voices heard and to exercise our right and power as citizens to shape the society we live in Regularly updated information resources and links for both issues can be found on the Diocesan website wwwdbborgau

2017 Diocesan Childrens Choir Games Sunday 17 September St Patricks Church Asquith Open to any young singer from Year 2 to Year 12 the afternoon begins at 1230pm when all singers gather for rehearsal with this years Choir Games director Patricia Smith music coordinator and choir director at Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Parish Singers will then be randomly divided into three choirs and assigned a young director to work with them Workshops and rehearsals will follow with a break for socialising and snacks

At 3pm the Games begin Parents families parishioners and guests are invited to come along and join the audience to cheer on the choirs The choirs compete in three categories Action Songs Spirituals and Part-Singing and then compete in a special unprepared Skills Challenge Three official adjudicators award points to each choir in each of the categories but audience acclaim will also be taken into consideration in determining the winning choir

This is a fun afternoon where young people involved in parish music ministry or who may be interested in becoming involved can meet and socialise learn new skills and new music perform and work together and enjoy themselves and join their families and friends in celebrating the power and place of young people in the living Church Registration $500 per singer Places are limited - please RSVP to parishkccpdbborgau

BROKEN BAY BIBLE CONFERENCE Registrations are now open for the 2017 Bible Conference As we explore the Jewish-Christian tapestry of Matthewrsquos Gospel we discover again for ourselves who we are really called to be Why are we called To whom are we sent Matthew will be the guide on our journey into discipleship Presented by Rev Dr Chris Monaghan CP (Lecturer in Biblical Studies and President Yarra Theological Union) and Dr Debra Snoddy (Lecturer in Biblical Studies Catholic Institute of Sydney) with participation by Bishop David Walker and Bishop Peter A Comensoli Date Friday Saturday 6 - 7 October 2017 Venue Caroline Chisholm Centre Building 2 423 Pennant Hills Road Pennant Hills Cost $66 for 2-day Conference or $33 per day RSVP wwwtrybookingcomQDGZ by 3 October enquiries faithformationdbborgau Further information wwwdbborgaubible

Charitable Works Fund Appeal August What is a catechist A catechist teaches the Catholic faith to Catholic students in public schools in the Diocese ldquoAnd this is the job of the catechist constantly to go forth to others out of love to bear witness and to talk about Jesus to proclaim Jesus This is important because the Lord does it it is the Lord who impels us to go forthrdquo (Pope Francis) Did you know The name Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) was created by the Catholic Church at the time of the reformation 500 years ago This was an association of lay Catholics devoted to the work of Catholic religious education Their focus was children not attending Catholic schools so that those baptised Catholic children should be educated in their faith In 1905 Pope Pius X decreed that the CCD should be undertaken in every Parish across the world

[1]

Your donations to the CWF extend beyond the Parish to support Catholic public school students in our Diocese including funding for the training of catechists and the production and printing of quality curriculum resources including a student workbook for every child and catechist materials which include a teacherrsquos manual a music CD and a multi-media digital resource This week we acknowledge the work of the catechists in our Parish and support them to share our faith with Catholic children with our donations to the Charitable Works Fund Please give generously and support these incredible people who minister to 21000 Catholic students in public schools in our Diocese [1] The CCD Movement in Public Schools A New Light In The East A history of the Diocese of Broken Bay 1986 ndash

2001 John Lutrell 2005 Diocese of Broken Bay pp 80 ndash 86

Every Story Has a Family Telling the Christian Story of Family Life What story does the Christian family have to tell amidst the challenges and opportunities of todayrsquos living Our Christian belief tells us we are not alone and these stories reflect the nature of being alive as human beings as Pope Francisrsquo encyclical on the family Amoris Laetitia tells us ldquoThe Bible is full of families births love stories and family crises This is true from its very first pagehelliprdquo Come and reflect with Bishop Peter on the Christian story of family life

Presenter Most Rev Dr Peter A Comensoli Bishop of Broken Bay Date Thursday 12 October 2017 (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) Time 1030am ndash 1200pm Venue The Parish Centre The Entrance Parish 239 The Entrance Rd The Entrance RSVP By Tuesday 10 October 2017 to registrationsdbborgau

GLADYS COLLINGRIDGE MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL CONCERT This yearrsquos concert will be held on SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Commencing at 7pm At The Light of Christ Centre Yardley Ave Waitara A special concert featuring professional guest artists scholarship winners and other Parish musicians A varied programme featuring singers instrumentalists and more

Tickets ADULT $20 CONCESSION $10 (SeniorFull-time student) CHILD $5 (12 years and under) FAMILY $35 (2 adults amp 2 children) Please give this well-loved annual concert your generous support to also help raise funds for scholarships for music tuition for our music ministers Hear Opera House standard performers at a reasonable price All enquiries amp tickets please contact Winsome or Edith by phone 9477 1942 Email wmcollingridgebigpondcom (Purchase of tickets to be by cash or cheque) TICKETS ALSO ON SALE AT ALL MASSES 2nd3rd SEPTEMBER and 9th10th SEPTEMBER TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON THE NIGHT

Timor Leste Time to Draw the Line Petition A big thank you from Sr Susan Connolly for all the signatures collected requesting a fair deal for Timor Lestes maritime border To date she will be able to present 16201 signatures to Parliament in September - she needed 10000 so shes very grateful for all the support Our parish contributed nearly 400 signatures last May - great response thank you

lsquoJAMESrsquo DISCERNING Conducted by Catholic School of Evangelisation 26-27 August 2017 St Joseprsquos Parish Hall Cnr Gordon St amp Victoria Rd Rozelle NSW Time Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-4pm (Mass included) Cost $30 Bookings essential Email lucygrassooptusnetcomau For more information contact 0423 931 881 lsquoDiscerningrsquo is the art of communication between God and man Objective The objective of the ldquoJamesrdquo Course is to rake a journey through the Letter of James learning how to discern our own lived in the light of the Word of God It is not a comprehensive course on discernment but rather an introduction with some criteria in approaching the art of discerning

Natural Fertility Awareness Week 21

st ndash 27

th August 2017

Did you know a womanrsquos health is often reflected in her fertility Learning The Billings Ovulation Methodreg can alert a woman to underlying health problems If you would like to be able to manage your fertility naturally and to monitor your reproductive health accredited Billing Teachers are available to assist you throughout Australia For further information ring Billings LIFE on 1800 335 860 or visit wwwbillingslife

CANDELA TALK AND STALL On the weekend of October 14

th and 15

th

Mary Rajca will speak briefly about the work of the Sisters of Mercy in the shanty town of Candela in Lima Peru Conditions in Candela are very difficult with many families living without basic necessities The mothers are determined to provide a better life for their children After Masses at both churches there will be a sale of the goods that the women have made This is the womens only source of income All money raised from the sale of the goods goes straight back to the women so they can buy food medicines blankets and provide schooling for their children You support will be greatly appreciated

ST LEOrsquoS SCHOOL REUNION Ex-students from the 1977 HSC Class at St Leos Wahroonga are invited to a 40 Years Reunion on Sat 18 November

Contact Jeff Saul 0418 662 912 or jsaulbigpondnetau) for details

MOUNT ST BENEDICT CENTRE Your Journey Your Song This day of reflection is an invitation to explore and celebrate the power of music and song in engaging us with our God This day offers an opportunity to look at how we use music as a means of prayer and of reflecting on our spiritual journey and our relationship with God others and all of creation Through listening singing and conversation you are invited to reflect on the music of your own life acknowledging that our God is indeed a musical God who summons us to the universal song All are welcome ndash no previous singing or musical experience is required Date Saturday 9 September 1000am-330pm Facilitator Beth Riolo and Marianne Patton Cost $3000 Morning Tea provided BYO lunch Bookings byMonday 4 September email mtstbenedictgoodsamsorgau Phone 9484 6208 Where 449D Pennant Hills Rd Entrance off Hull Road

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