Face of the Catholic Church Regional Gathering
INTRODUCTION:
The risen Jesus revealed himself to his disciples again. This time Peter was his focus. Peter is asked to express his sincere love for Jesus and his willingness to serve and follow Jesus.
FIRST READING: Acts 5: 27-32, 40-41
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
YEAR OF MERCY
Response: I will praise you, Lord,for you have rescued me.
I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me
and have not let my enemies rejoice over me.
O Lord, you have raised my soul from the dead,
restored me to life from those who sink into the grave.
Sing psalms to the Lord, you who love him,
give thanks to his holy name.
His anger lasts but a moment; his favour through life.
At night there are tears, but joy comes with dawn.
The Lord listened and had pity.
The Lord came to my help.
For me you have changed my mourning into dancing;
O Lord my God, I will thank you for ever.
Response: I will praise you Lord, for you have rescued me.
SECOND READING: Revelations 5: 11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
Alleluia, alleluia!
C Christ is risen, the Lord of all creation;
H he has shown pity on all people.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL: John 21: 1-19
REFLECTION on the GOSPEL
Do you love me?
The disciples gather to fish, but without success. Only when summoned by the Risen Lord, whom they do not recognise, and only in obedience to him are they successful in their mission of being fishermen. In many ways, this section of the story fulfils something that Jesus said to his disciples in his last discourse: ‘Without me, you can do nothing.’
Peter, in recognising the Lord, rushes to him, thus showing that his later profession of love is based on fact and not only in word. The fish number 153 varieties … with the Lord, they are not only successful in their task, but that their mission… reaches out to all peoples and all nations. The Church is called by the Lord, nourished by the Lord and sent by the Lord, to the whole world.
… Who is to lead this tiny Christian community? Peter has always been the leader, but has denied Jesus three times, and so three times Jesus tests his love. Through this test of love, Jesus also appoints him as pastor of his flock. The ‘feeding’ which Jesus has done by the side of the lake must now be done by Peter and his successors wherever the Church may find itself. Peter’s past is now his past. His commitment to Jesus in love will lead him into God’s future… full of many surprises and unexpected suffering…
The central character in this story is Peter, but it has been written, received and handed down through the history of the Church as a blueprint for all who claim to be serving the Lord in love. Jesus’ thrice repeated questioning of Peter’s love has brought him to a total commitment to the man he once denied. But it does more than that. Having obtained a confession of love, Jesus teaches all who love and serve in the Church that true Christian service calls for the need always to be open to the ways of God. As in the case of Peter, such openness can sometimes cause pain; it may mean that we will be broken open.
From: Francis J Moloney, This is the Word of the Lord. Year C
Whom do you love? In what ways does loving them break you open? / Due to strict privacy laws, names of the sick can only be put in the Bulletin ...with the permission of the immediate family. Thank you.
Names for the sick or anniversary list can be added by emailing details to or by ringing 4997 1822.
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
The sick and deceased members of our families and our parishespecially Recently Deceased: Greta Bourne, Chrissy Kenny and Peter Willing.
Sick List: Todd Penson, Matthew Carter, Harry Sharpe, John Jones, Carmel Bentley, Belinda Cale, David Houlahan, Kevin Boland, Marlene Goodall, Paul Buesel, Judi Coates, Kevin Weir, Frank Lantry, TJ Welsh, Annette Rhodes, Marion Cooper, Tony Knight, Frank Screpis, Pam Skewes, Noelene Casey, Quade Watson, Shirley Moran, Betty Dudley, Luke Spalding, Sophie Jordan, Mollie Collins, Monica and Peter Buckley, Gloria Beale, Nigel Tristram, Margaret Germon, Geoff True.
WEEKDAY TIMETABLE
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS AND DEVOTIONS
Monday: 11 April, John 6: 22-29
Tuesday: 12 April, John 6: 30-35
Tea Gardens – No Mass due toClergy Conference
Wednesday: 13 April, John 6: 35-40
Thursday: 14 April, John 6: 44-51
Bulahdelah – No Mass due to Clergy Conference
Friday: 15 April, John 6: 52-59
Tea Gardens - 7.40 am Rosary followed by Liturgy of the Word and Communion
NEXT WEEKEND TIMETABLE ThirdSunday of the Month
Saturday: 16 April, Karuah 5.15pm Mass
Bulahdelah 7.00pm Mass
Sunday: 17 April, Tea Gardens 8.30am Mass
THANK YOU
A Certificate of Appreciation has been received from CatholicCare Refugee Service, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle for a donation of $150 sent to them for the support of refugees from the Myall Coast Parish.
BINGO
Bingo will be held at the Hawks Nest Golf Club during the school holidays (Tuesday April 12, Thursday 14, Tuesday April 19, Thursday 21). Sales of Bingo cards will commence at 5 pm and then play will commence at 5.30 pm. All proceeds will go to the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please support his venture if yu can.
ST BRIGID’S– BULAHDELAH16/4/16
Church Cleaning: Noelene Levey & Betty Kitchen; Reading: Barbara Mason; Prayers of the Faithful: Gwen Smyth; Presentation of the Gifts: Rosie Newton & Beryl Barry; Alter Server: Brendan; Ministers of Communion: Ian & Mike.
ST STEPHEN’S – TEA GARDENS 17/4/16
Church Cleaning: Group 1; Welcome: Leon Bobako; Readers: Paul Carter & Rhonda Bobako: Ministers of Communion: Peter McK, Jo Trotter & Jan Bartier; AV: Lidia Izquierdo; Organist: Michael Harvey; Flowers: Mary.
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY – KARUAH16/4/16
Church Cleaning: Aireen & Julie-Gai; Greeters: Sarah & Tammy; Reader: Brooke; Presentation of the Gifts: Marcia & Tammy; Minister of Communion: Lyn.
ST JOSEPH’S PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Our final week of school before our Autumn break and all of the children seem ready for a well- earned rest. Last week five of our children attended the Polding Swimming Carnival which was held down at the Olympic stadium at Homebush. Monica Moore competed in the SWD fifty metre freestyle race while the other four children Tom Wylie, Connor Baker, Ella Howarth and Kaleb Lonergan Palmer competed in the small schools relay competition. The school is very proud of their achievements. Our school swimming lessons finish this Friday with all of the children gaining in confidence and competence. Our chickens have been laying every day so today is egg and lettuce sandwich day at the school canteen. Yum!
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH? ↙
Monday 11 Sharing the Journey at 9.30am
Tuesday 12 Women’s Shed at Karuah 9.30am
Tuesday 12 Bingo Hawks Nest Golf Club from 5pm
Wednesday 13 Wrap with Love at 1.00pm
Wednesday 13 Catholic Church Service at Peter Sinclair Gardens at 10am
Thursday 14 Bingo Hawks Nest Golf Club from 5pm
Sunday 17 St Stephens AGM & Elections
WHAT’S IN A WORD: MERCY
The Year of Mercy is about our attitudes of being as well as the works of service we have done.Bill Huebsch writes:
… we have also withheld Mercy. We burned at the stake thousands judges harshly as heretics. We treated non-Catholics as less than ourselves, even suggesting they could not go to heaven. We failed to stand up for the poor… we allowed ourselves to become part of the status quo in the West, earning more money and wielding more power, but we did not always use that power to end poverty, fight discrimination… reduce environmental degradation, or support immigrants and refugees.
This mixed history is typical of us humans. We’ve always been a resistant lot when it comes to following the teachings of Jesus. From the disciple Peter onward, we have not understood him. Or… we have denied him… when we see him in the poor and suffering of the world… in our homes, neighbourhoods, towns and parishes. How does your experience of seeing so many people in need shape your response to them? / Readings for next week:
4th Sunday of Easter (Year C)
1st Reading:Acts 13:14,43-52
2nd Reading:Apocalypse 7:9,14-17
Gospel:John 10:27-30
PARISH ACTIVITIES
APRIL
Tuesday 19 St Stephens Morning Tea at 10.30am
Wednesday 27 Y4M at 9.00am
Wednesday 27 St Vincent de Paul meeting at 3.00pm
Wednesday 27 Wrap with Love at 1.00pm
MAY
Tuesday 3 Anointing Mass at the Manor at 10.00am
Wednesday 4 Men’s Talk at 4.00pm
Monday 9 Sharing the Journey at 9.30am
Tuesday 10 Women’s Shed at Karuah at 9.30am
Wednesday 11 Y4M at 9.00am
Wednesday 11 Catholic Church Service at Peter Sinclair Gardens at 10.00am
Wednesday 11 Wrap with Love at 1.00pm
Tuesday 17 St Stephens Morning Tea at 10.30am
Wednesday 18 Y4M at 9.00am
Wednesday 25 Y4M at 9.00am
Wednesday 25 St Vincent de Paul meeting at 3.00pm
Wednesday 25 Wrap with Love at 1.00pm
ST STEPHEN’S TONTINE
First Prize: Lorie Parker
Second Prize:Barry Collins
VISITING AROUND THE PARISH
If you would like a visit or know others
who may be house bound and would
like someone to call in from time to
time, please let me know. Sr Libbey
SAMARITAN CHRISTMAS BOXES
For the next two weeks, can you donateItems for School: Lead pencils, rubbers, pencil sharpeners, coloured pencils, crayons, notebooks etc.
Contributions for postage of the boxes would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
CUPPA This weekend
at Bulahdelah
FOR THE DIARY
FACE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH REGIONAL GATHERING
Encompassing the parishes of Forster – Tuncurry, Gloucester, Krambach, Taree Wingham and Myall Coast.
Saturday 28th May, 2016. 8.30am for 9.00am start to 2.00pm. (Includes shared BYO lunch) at Holy Name Parish Hall, 33 Lake St, Forster.
The Diocesan Pastoral Council welcomes all to the gathering, it will be an opportunity for conversations and information sharing about the Northern and Port Stephens (Myall Coast) Regions. Outline for the day includes: Information Presentation; What is working well in the Region; What is God saying to you? Discovering the outcomes, opportunities and creative responses; Discuss where to next. Sr. Libbey has more information if you are interested.
Michael Harvey – in Concert for Mother’s day: “For Mother with Love”.
Friday May 6th, 2.30 for 3.00pm – Tickets $15.00 - Champagne on Arrival.
Venue: St Stephen’s Parish Centre
Tickets at Altitude Travel – Donna Howarth – Shop 10A Myall Keys Shopping Centre
MENS HEALTH TALK
Dr John Goswellis returning for another talk on Men's Health (for men only) on Saturday June 4th at 4pm. The presentation, with question time, will be approximately one hour with a glass of wine to follow.The previous talk given by Dr John in 2014 was very well received and we look forward to another fun and informative afternoon.More details to follow
Parish Men’s “Happy Hour” – Father Phil Guest Speaker
At 4.00pm on Wednesday May 4th, Father Phil has agreed to join our men in fellowship, and talk with us on the subject: “In the Right Spirit”. Following Father’s talk on “Where do we find God?” late last year, many were anxious for a follow up talk, this time on demystifying the Holy Spirit for us men. All Parish men are invited; drinks available after Father’s Talk; gold coin entry to cover the cost of refreshments. Enquiries and bookings via Peter McKay or Brian Lourey.
JOKE
Our daughters don't seem to share the same need to iron that we do. Staying recently with our daughter, I asked for her iron and ironing board – which she retrieved from the far reaches of her storage room.
I was about to plug the iron in when my grandson walked by and asked, ‘Gramma, is that going to be noisy?