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July 25 & 26, 2015 - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME- Year B Issue Number 648
The Massabielle The Weekly Newsletter of St Bernadette’s
Parish Community, Castle Hill, NSW
Today’s Readings
First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44. By multiplying the loaves, Elisha shows that he is a prophet like Moses, through whom God fed the people in the desert.
Second Reading: Ephesians 4: 1-6. Paul stresses that the gifts that unite us in Christ are to be activated in love for one another.
Gospel: Mark John 6:1-15. In his account of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes John alludes symbolically to the Eucharist.
Next Week: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B Exodus 16:2-4,12-15; Ephesians 4:17,20-24; John 6:24-35.
PUBLIC FORUM ON LAUDATO SI - 15 August: A forum on the new encyclical from Pope Francis will be hosted by the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) and Holy Family Parish, Mt Druitt. Speakers: Fr Gregory Jacobs SJ, Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish; Prof Neil Ormerod, Professor of Theology at ACU; Dr Hamish Clarke, Senior Climate & Atmospheric Scientist and Thea Ormerod, ARRCC President. From 10am-4.30pm at Loyola Senior High Hall, 91 North Pde, Mt Druitt. RSVP Thea: 0405 293 466 or [email protected].
VINNIES DOORKNOCK: The annual doorknock appeal is being held again this year on the weekend of August 22/23. All money collected will be used locally to help the poor and needy in our
diocese. We need volunteers to give a few hours of their time on the Saturday or Sunday, morning or afternoon. Please help if you can. To register, please call Margaret on 0413 013 390. MADE FOR EACH OTHER YOUTH DAY: On August 15 the diocesan Family & Life Office is hosting a day for youth and young adults aged 16 to 35 centred on the complementarity of man and woman. Based on six short films that unpack the different dimensions of the complementarity between man & woman. The day will include: group discussion and sharing, Q and A, Mass for the Assumption, panel discussion. Rego at 8.30am, starts 9am, ends 4pm. Cost: $10 students, $20 non-students (incl morning tea and lunch). Diocesan Assembly Centre, 1-5 Marion St, Blacktown. RSVP 7 August at www.trybooking.com/IIMF (credit card required) or [email protected] (cash payment at event). Inquiries: Family & Life Office 8838 3440 or [email protected].
Feast Days this Week
Wednesday 29 July St Martha
Friday 31 July St Ignatius of Loyola
Saturday 1 August St Alphonsus Liguori
LITURGY CORNER
For the next five weeks we will follow the story of the
multiplication miracle and the long discourse which
follows it in John’s gospel. The ‘bread of life’
discourse provides important teaching on the
Eucharist. It is significant that the setting is shortly
before the Passover, which was the Jewish feast
recalling the escape of the people from slavery in
Egypt and their being fed by God with bread (manna)
from heaven in the desert. One of the expected signs
of the coming of the Messiah was another, even
greater, feeding with manna. The people have been
attracted to Jesus because of his cures of the sick
and now they come looking for more. The Summit
Each year, thousands of children across
Madagascar die from preventable diseases like
diarrhoea due to a lack of clean water and
proper sanitation. By supporting the Catholic
Mission Church Appeal today or by partnering
with us through your monthly gift, you are
helping missionaries, like Sister Rose
Rasoavololona, provide life-saving physical
water as well as spiritual support, which
together makes up the Living Water the country
so urgently needs.
Freecall: 1800 257 296 catholicmission.org.au/water
DO YOU SHOP AT WOOLWORTHS? St Bernadette's Primary School is participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. If you would like to help support them to collect Earn and Learn stickers when you shop at Woolworths you
can place completed sticker sheets in the collection box in the foyer of the church. At the end of the promotion they will be able to get some great new equipment for the children using these stickers! Thank you for your support. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME 2014-2015: Congratulations to all our parish children once again on receiving the Sacraments for the very first time. Families who were unable to attend our Closing Ceremony on Friday can pick up their child’s presentation folder from the Parish Office (during office hours). Please do this as soon as possible.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION – PREPARATION PROGRAMME 2015: The programme will commence this Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 July at 7.30pm in the church for parents. For more information contact Alice Bradshaw on 9634 2622 (Mon & Tue) or [email protected]. SAVE THE DATE: St Bernadette’s Netball Club 40th Anniversary Dinner Date: Saturday 22 August. Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Venue: The Madison Function Centre, 632 Old Northern Road, Dural. Table bookings of 10 can be made or smaller bookings welcome. Enquiries: Kym Holden, Club Secretary email: [email protected]. HOLY HOUR this Thursday evening from 8.00 to 9.00pm including Rosary, prayers, hymns and scripture reading. All welcome.
OLMC PARRAMATTA OPEN MORNING TOUR: Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta invites you to attend an Open Morning Tour on Monday August 3 followed by morning tea. The College is now enrolling for 2017 with limited places in 2016. Visit www.olmc.nsw.edu.au or phone 8838 1222 to reserve your place or obtain further information.
CHRISTMAS IN THE HILLS SPONSORSHIP: Carols at Bella Vista Farm is happening again this year on December 16. The committee involved is
looking for corporate sponsors for this event. If you are interested please contact Stephen Giacomelli via email on [email protected]. Packages for sponsorship start at $1000. REPARATION PRAYER GROUP meets Tuesdays in the Parish Basement from 8.00 to 9.00pm including Rosary and a cuppa. All welcome.
The Annual Mission Appeal will be held in this parish TODAY.
CANCELLED
SAME-SEX ‘MARRIAGE’ LEGISLATION INFORMATION EVENINGS: What is the issue about and what action can I take? An information evening will be held on the issue of the Catholic response to ‘same-sex marriage’ as outlined in the Australian Bishops’ Pastoral Letter: Don’t Mess with Marriage. Ben Smith, the Director of the diocesan Family & Life Office will be on hand to explain the issues and to answer any questions. Ben will also provide information on what people can do practically in the face of the upcoming debate on this issue in the Federal Parliament. All welcome.
Wednesday 29 July, 7.30pm at Our Lady of the Angels old church, 1 Wellgate Ave, cnr Withers Rd, Rouse Hill.
Thursday 30 July, 7.30pm at Holy Name of Mary Church, 2 Myrtle St, Rydalmere.
Thursday 6 August, 7.30pm at St Paul the Apostle Parish Hall, 40 Buckleys Rd, Winston Hills
Wednesday 12 August, 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta. .
The Miracle and the Message become the Sharing
On a day trip to Corinth in Greece, the tour leader seated me for lunch with two mature Greek women. They didn’t speak English, but that did not deter them from telling me through gestures to eat the bitter lettuce I was setting aside in the salad. So, I did. Then the women proceeded to open big purses and offer large, carefully wrapped squares of moussaka. It looked a lot like lasagne. They were carrying their own cold casseroles. Their generous offer suggests one popular interpretation of Sunday’s gospel, the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Some interpreters assume the crowd in the gospel includes a good many moussaka-carrying
mamas ready for anything. They assume that after Jesus blesses the five loaves and two fish, the people in the crowd break open their stashes and share the food they have. The miracle and the message become the sharing together. The story, however, does not include these details. We have to add them. The story never mentions people with pockets and bundles full of stashed food. Explaining the feeding in this concrete way closes off interpretation; it doesn’t open our minds to the mystery of who Jesus is and what he reveals In John’s gospel Jesus’ healing and feeding actions are called signs. A sign points to more than is visible. In chapter six, John’s gospel
reflects theologically for another 49 verses on what the feeding sign points to about Jesus. In the end the sign separates believers from unbelievers. For five Sundays these verses invite us to reflect our eucharistic faith today.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS AND DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW: Entertainment books are available from the Parish Office during office hours or from the Bookshop in the Church foyer. Sydney/ Sydney North still $70 and Sydney Greater West edition $65. Digital membership is also available and can be ordered online at http://www.entbook.com.au/21y5021. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS: Parishioners who have not yet been confirmed will be able to receive this sacrament as part of a diocesan-wide celebration held at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday 1st September at 7.30pm. Please contact Alice Bradshaw at the parish office on 9634 2622 (Mon/Tues) or [email protected] for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS to Adam D’Souza who received the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time at the Vigil Mass this weekend.
SRE MASS AND PRESENTATION will be concelebrated by priests of the Diocese on Friday 21st August at 11am in St Paul the Apostle Parish, 40 Buckleys Rd, Winston Hills. A light lunch will be served. RSVP by 10th August to Maree Collis on 9890 4731 or [email protected]. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION DAY: 16 August This Christian Meditation Introduction & Renewal Day at St Benedict's Monastery includes presentations, Introduction to Christian Meditation, meditation, Eucharistic Celebration and information exchange. BYO picnic lunch. Tea & coffee provided. All welcome. The Monastery is at 121 Arcadia Rd, Arcadia. For information phone 9653 1159. ST PHILOMENA ASSOCATION HOLY MASS: 8th August at noon with Confession from 11.30am. St John Vianney's Church, 17 Cameron St, Doonside Please bring a snack to share. RSVP Elizabeth on 0423 15 44 63 or [email protected]. ‘DYING TO KNOW DAY’: Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria will be participating in this annual event which assists in bringing death and bereavement to life by talking about death. The event is at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery in the Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel and Condolence Lounge on Saturday 8 August from 11.00am – 1.00pm. There will be behind the scenes tours of the Crematorium, information on burial options, funeral directors talk about their experiences and a discussion on what to expect when grieving the death of a loved one. Any enquiries or to register contact John Sweeting on 8713 5700 or [email protected] SCHOOLS OF THE PARED FOUNDATION OPEN DAY: You are invited to an Open Day from 10am -1.30pm on Wednesday 29 July at these schools: Tangara School for Girls, 77-97 Franklin Rd, Cherrybrook, www.tangara.nsw.edu.au or 9680 4844. Redfield College, 855 Old Northern Rd, Dural, www.redfield.nsw.edu.au or 9651 4066.
Into LIFE Friday 7pm-8.30 for years 7 to 8: What
happened during pentecost? Don't forget your $2
donation!
Life NIGHT Sunday 7-8.45 for years 9 to12: To Know Jesus Christ! What does Christ's Passion mean
for us? Don't forget your $2 donation!
Have ideas for new works and ministries? Please
contact James Hay.
More information? Please contact James Hay on 0403 933 732, Twitter: @StBernadettesYM, Instagram:
StBernadetteYouth or [email protected]. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL INFORMATION NIGHT: 27 July Join Catholic Youth Parramatta for an information
evening regarding the proposed logistical, physical and
spiritual support they hope to provide young people,
their parishes and their leaders in attending the 2nd
Australian Catholic Youth Festival as the Catholic
Diocese of Parramatta in Adelaide from 3-5 December.
Monday 27 July at 7pm at the Institute for Mission,
1-5 Marion St, Blacktown. Details: James Camden –
Director, Catholic Youth Parramatta, 8838 3428 or
THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PARRAMATTA WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU: If you or someone close to you has suffered ANY abuse by a representative of the Catholic Church (school, parish, other Catholic group) in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains we invite you to contact the Diocese. Their professional staff will listen to your experience, respect your confidentiality and discuss all available options. You can contact them on [email protected] or 9933 0233 or write to Safeguarding Response, PO Box 3066, North Parramatta, NSW, 1750. For more information please visit: www.safeguarding.org.au For any complaints that may relate to criminal conduct we encourage you to contact NSW Police on 1800 333 000.
POSITION VACANT: Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer – Social Care: CatholicCare, Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking applications for two senior appointments: Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer – Social Care. For a confidential discussion and copy of the Information Pack please contact Anthony Spata, REACH Human Resources on 0402 210 055. Applications close Friday 31 July.
Youth & Young Adults Ministry
Have you considered leaving a gift to the parish in your will? If you would like further information please phone the Parish Office on 9634 2622 for a confidential discussion.
St Bernadette’s Parish Community
Parish House, 367 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Telephone 9634 2622 Fax 9899 3511 Email: [email protected]
Web page: http://www.stbernadette.org.au
Parish Staff Mass Times for this Week Monsignor John Boyle, Parish Priest Sunday Sat 6.00pm
Fr Eugene Szondi, Assistant Priest Sun 7.30am, 9.00am, 10.30am & Fr Michael Gathuku, Assistant Priest 6.00pm Parish LIFE TEEN Youth Mass
Sr Judy McLeod, rsm, Pastoral Associate Weekdays Mon 6.45am Mrs Alice Bradshaw, Sacramental Co-ordinator Tue 6.45am
Mr James Hay, Youth Minister Wed 6.45am, 9.15am
Mrs Frances Gallagher, Office Manager Thurs 6.45am, 9.15am
Mrs Monica Rubic, Parish Secretary (Finance: Mon-Thu) Fri 6.45am, 9.15am
Mr Darren Edwards, Maintenance Sat 8.00am
Reconciliation Sat 8.30am - 9.00am, 4.30pm - 5.30pm Mass on Public Holidays at 8.00am
Baptisms and Marriages: By appointment only. Contact the Parish Office. Please note the Church law: Parents are obliged to take care that infants are baptised in the first few weeks. As soon as possible after the birth or even before it, they are to go to the pastor to request the sacrament for their child and to be prepared properly for it. [Can. 867 §1]
St Bernadette’s Parish School: Mrs Leanne Nettleton (Principal) 9634 2898
Acting Parish Council Administrator: Peter Grace 9659 5350.
Sacramental Programme 2016 Information Nights - 12th & 13th October, 2015
Please pray for George Hayunga, Doreen Camroux, Ulrich Pragst, Christine Hayler, Bernice Bouffler and James Mahony who have died recently and for the anniversaries of Maximilian Eberhaut, Lawrence de Souza and Tony Pronk.
Prayers for the Sick: Kalem Dempsey, Elaine Rowe, Robin Reyden, Peter Yao, Archer Kemmis, Carol Ho-Elder, John Reynolds, Kay Taylor, Ramon Preller, Elaine Francis, Joyce Wrightson, Anthony Coorey, , Mary Lazar, Ronald Tabila, Vicki Mizzi & Alfred Tchang.
ROSTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND - 1 & 2 August, 2015
ACOLYTES/ SERVERS LECTORS MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
VIGIL John Maker, Michael Lopez
S5
Dominic Parsons Ray Scully
Cheryl Braisby
Felicity Carvalho, Susan Concon, John Leach, Phyllis Lopez, Laura Burridge, Susan Cejka, Lynne Myers, Joan Quinn, Mary MacMahon
7.30AM Zeno Hong, Roque Dias
S6
Catherine Seddon Paul Hennessey Sue Pinkerton
Patrick Bowie, Alfred & Gladys Tsang, Colleen & Eric Woodhead, Jo Wickens
9.00AM Budi Kawiadji, Dennis Frketic
S7
Mila Mina Aida Pereira
Hubert Jenneke
Brian & Jenny Blacklock, Neil Bone, Angela Crowe, Brian D’Arcy, Ingrid Akkari/Jana Fizely,
Jocelyn Donovan, Jack Garcia, Rosalie Sampath
10.30AM Edy Kesuma, Joseph Frketic
S8
Michael Abrahams Kerry Myers
Anthea Hannan
Anita Christy, Pauline Camilleri, Dorothy Finucane, Narelle Cartwright, Bernadette Boulos, Elizabeth Fogolin,
Margaret Hawkes, Winnie & Henry Li
6.00PM PARISH LIFE TEEN YOUTH MASS MINISTRY ROSTER - 2 August, 2015
Servers Aleksei Gracias Flor
S9
Welcoming James Hay
Simon Jones
Lectors Simon Jones
Paul Fam Pamela Golamco
Offertory Brendan Hassan
Anne Younis Joseph Mathias
Dom Boudib Projectionist Josh Becker
Communion Ben Mules
Zara Boudib Raphael de Leon
Nat Mathias Matt Ashton
Adam Chioatto Darren Edwards
Lorena Perez
Singers Cassie Knezevic
Nic Holden Jamie Irawan Jason Irawan
Patricia Wibisono Rachel Chua
Kristen Mathias
Lauren Fernandez
CHILDREN’S LITURGY Minna Koo
Lisa Biasucci
FLOWER ROSTER Bernadette Logue
CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING Jeannette Leach, Jenny Donoghoe, Alicia
Maunsell, Cathy Teh, Maureen Gain
COUNTING (1st Collection) Howard & Marie Woodward
COUNTING (2nd Collection) Bernie Good, Debbie Fang, John McAuley,
Douglas Carvalho, Eugenia Fidel
BOOKSHOP Maureen Fearnside / Catherine Seddon /
Jane Beard / Crystal Good / Ingrid Vergano
Piano Joelene Chua
Bass Erich Gracias Flor
Guitar Martin Abeleda Anthony Healey
Drums Justin Abeleda