YEAR C - FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT - 2ND DECEMBER, 2012
ROSTERS
WEEK ENDING 9thDecember, 2012
CLEANING TEAM: Saturday, 8thDecember, 2012
Group D– Liz Adams, Mary Thoms, Leellen Lewis
READERS:
8th/9thDecember – 2ndSunday in Advent– Year C
Sat 5.30pm Mary Bourke Brendan Donohue
Sun. 8.00am Sheridane Kumanidis Zita Conti
Sun 10.00am Altar Servers
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:8th/9thDecember,2012
Sat 5.30pm Aileen BoonJosie Mangion
Sun8.00am Bernice FaheyElvie Arrogante
Sun 10.00am Leellen Lewis
PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Tony Melza, Ann Kerr, Jack & Jean O’Brien, Joanne Rhind,
Paul Bridges, George Mir
LORD WELCOME OUR DEAD HOME,ESPECIALLY-
Recently deceased:Alan Dunn.
Anniversaries:Patrick & Ann & Margaret Sheehy,
Giuseppe & Clementina Giugno,Frank Saviour Borg,
Nubar Husseinjian, Stella Mossop, Jack & Patricia Maddox, Hannah May & Cedric Russell, the Pulham, Donohoue, Evans, McAleer, Ryan, McGrath, Madden, Togher, Fahey & Bounds Families.
In keeping with the Privacy Act names cannot be published in our Parish Bulletin without the permission of the persons themselves or their next of kin. Please specify on your Mass Envelope your intention to include the person’s name in this Bulletin or contact the Parish Office on 9587 5444.
LEGION OF MARY
“Mary Help of Christian Praesidium”St. Patrick’s, Kogarah
Meeting is on every Thursday after the 9.15am Mass.
PATIENTS AT ST. GEORGE PUBLIC
& PRIVATE HOSPITALS
If you or your loved ones will be Patients in the St. George Hospitals at any time, would you please make sure your Catholic Religion is noted by the Admitting Staff, so that your name is included on the list of Catholic Patients.
If you would like to have the Sacrament of the Sick or Reconciliation, ask a nurse to page the Catholic Priest on Pager 710. Alternatively, if you are aware that you are to be hospitalised, you may like to ask your Parish Priest to give you the Sacrament of the Sick before you go to Hospital. However, it is important that you have your Catholic Religion noted, so that we may visit you and offer you Holy Communion while in Hospital.
PLANNED GIVING PROGRAMME
If you are a new parishioner to St. Patrick’s, you may not be aware that we have a Planned Giving Programme. You receive a box of envelopes to be used each week at Mass, for your contribution to this Parish. Not only is your giving made more discreet, but there is an annual tax receipt issued, of which 20% is tax deductible. Please contact the Parish Office on 9587 5444 if you are interested in joining this Program. Credit card facilities are available for your convenience.
Toilets are now located at the end of the Parish Hall,
facing Princes Highway.
The Parish Morning Tea will be held this Sunday
after the 10.00am Mass in the outdoor area beside the hall.
Free coffee/tea will be served and everyone is welcome.
ANNUAL ADVENT RETREAT
Spiritual preparation to celebrate the nativity of Jesus Christ will run for three days from Friday, 21st December, 22nd December and 23rd December.
Advent Reconciliation will be on Friday, 21st December at 7.00pm.
Fr. Hugh Thomas (Redemptorist Community) will be assisting at the Reconciliation.
THE GREAT ST AUGUSTINE SAID
"SINGING IS PRAYING. WHEN ONE SINGS ONE PRAYS TWICE".
This year the Patrician Voice Choir
will be singing at both the
"Midnight Mass" on 24th Dec &
10am Mass on 25th December.
Because of that, we need more new members to join the choir, so we can have a great choir at both masses.
You don't need to have an extremely good voice. As long as you can sing to a tune, you are more than welcome to join us.
If you are interested, please come and join us during choir practice which is held every Friday at 7.00pm in the choir loft.
BAPTISMS – DECEMBER
We welcome into the Catholic Church
community this month:
9th – Angelina Dorothy Violakis
15th – Olivier Markowski
MARRIAGES – DECEMBER
1st – Amanda Russell & Adrian Player
“The two shall become one”
ST PATRICK’S PRIMARY
SCHOOL, KOGARAH
150TH ANNIVERSARY
Please join us for the
celebration Mass and BBQ
Principal Celebrant: Bishop Terry Brady
All past and present students, families, parishioners welcome.
THIS Sunday, 2nd December, 2012
3pm in the School/Parish hall
There will be a history walk, tours of the school and anniversary merchandise for sale.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
“Keep Christ in Christmas”
The St Vincent de Paul Society has Christmas cards available at the Papertable in the Church foyer.
Still only $5.00 for a packet of 10 cards.
‘WE PRAY AS ONE’
Daily Prayer Readings for 2012 - $20 each
(includes a brief history for each Saint throughout the year)
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BIBLES
Catholic Pastoral Edition
These Bibles are available for purchase
from the Parish Office at a cost of $40 - large print (hard cover)
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COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Catholic Beliefs) –
$15 each (paperback)
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ST. PAULS WEEKDAY MISSAL
New – leatherbound - $85.00 each
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GOD’S WORD 2013 - Daily Reflections
$20 each
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YOUTH MASS AND ACTIVITIES
We welcome all young people to attend Mass every Sunday at
6.00 pm. We also welcome our youth to be involved in the special youth group activities, and in the Liturgy of Sunday Mass, i.e. Readings, Singing, Ushering. We look forward to seeing you there.
FATHER MAC’S HEAVENLY PUDDINGS
800GR – 1.6 Family size – 800gr gluten free
Phone for delivery to be arranged
0419 243 285 or 02 9349 3066
MONTESANT ANGELO
‘Class of 1983’ 30 YearREUNION
Save the Date:
Saturday 23rd March 2013
Tour the school at 4.30pm – Join friends for a drink 5.00-7.30pm
For further details please contact:
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, 2ndDecember, 2012 at 2.00pm
Our Lady of Fatima Church
389 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah
Cost: Adults $22; Students over 12 $11
Children under 12 free
Tickets can be bought at the door.
Discounts for group bookings.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS SERVICE
AND READINGS
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
Friday, 21st December, at 7.30pm
The Cathedral’s spectacular and renowned Christmas Carols Service and Readings with the St Mary’s Choir. The evening will consist of a rich selection of traditional carols and liturgical Christmas music.
HELP REQUIRED FOR
THE JOHN FRANKLIN CHRISTMAS LUNCH
24th December, 2012 from 9.00am
Volunteers are needed to assist on Christmas Eve to help prepare the venue for guests on Christmas Day at Sutherland Entertainment Centre, Eton Street, Sutherland. Donations are always welcome. Donations of the following items are always appreciated and needed:
- New gifts for male & female of all ages
- Tinned foods such as asparagus, pineapple, beetroot, biscuits, cakes and other Christmas Fare
- Cash donations (100% tax deductible over $2)
Contact: 9545 0498 for more information, to find out how you can volunteer your time on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, or where you can donate items.
THE CHRISTMAS STORY –
CATHOLIC STUDENTS ART EXHIBITION
Over 90 inspired artwork pieces showcasing the creative talent of young Catholic studentsin Years 5 and 6 will be presented in an exhibition - The Christmas Story. One artwork will win the Cardinal's trophy. Open to the public from 03 December in the Crypt of St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.Monday to Thursdays - 10am to 4pm.
ST ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE –
A JESUIT SCHOOL FOR BOYS-FOUNDED 1879
Ad Majora Natus –
‘Born for Greater Things’
St Aloysius’ College is an independent Catholic School for boys in Years 3 to 12 conducted by the Jesuits (Society of Jesus).
APPLICATIONS - 2014 and 2015
Parents who have not yet made application for their sons for Years 3 and 5 in 2014 and for Year 7 in 2015 are invited to do so now.
BURSARIES - 2014 and 2015
A number of means tested Bursaries will be offered to boys entering the College in Year 7 2014 or 2015 and Year 11 in 2014. All applicants sit an entrance examination which will be held in February 2013. Closing date for applications is Friday 1 February 2013. Further information may be obtained from our website: or by contacting The Registrar, 47 Upper Pitt Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061. Phone: 02 9936 5535 or email:
CLEANER, SEMINARY OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking applications for the role of Cleaner, Seminary of the Good Shepherd. Working hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.This role is based at the Homebush South. Further detail about this position is available at toAnthony Spata by email at by 6 December 2012. Enquiries: 02 9390 5317.
HOLY HUMOUR
A man and his wife, now in their 60's, were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. On their special day a good fairy came to them and said that because they had been so good that each one of them could have one wish.
The wife wished for a trip around the world with her husband. Whoosh! Immediately she had airline/cruise tickets in her hands.
The man wished for a female companion 30 years younger... Whoosh...immediately he turned ninety!!!
Gotta love that fairy!
YEAR C - FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT - 2ND DECEMBER, 2012
RESPONSES TO THE MASS
Entrance Antiphon: The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive strength and divinity,
wisdom and power an honour: to him be glory and power for ever.
Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our Father;
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Alleluia!
Communion Antiphon:
The Lord will reign for ever and will give his people the gift of peace.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
First Reading: Daniel 7: 13-14
His sovereignty is eternal.
I gazed into the visions of the night. And I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man. He came to the one of great age and was led into his presence. On him was conferred sovereignty, glory and kingship, and men of all peoples, nations and languages became his servants.
His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty which shall never pass away, nor will his empire ever be destroyed.
Second Reading: Apocalypse 1: 5-8
The ruler of the kings of the earth . . .
made us a line of kings, priests to serve his God.
Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the First-born from the dead, the Ruler of the kings of the earth. He loves us and has washed away our sins with his blood, and made us a line of kings, priests to serve his God and Father; to him, then, be glory and power for ever and ever. Amen. It is he who is coming on the clouds; everyone will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the races of the earth will mourn over him. This is the truth. Amen. ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’ says the Lord God, who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
GOSPEL: John 18: 33-37
You say that I am a king.
‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ Pilate asked. Jesus replied, ‘Do you ask this of your own accord, or have others spoken to you about me?’ Pilate answered, ‘Am I a Jew? It is your own people and the chief priests who have handed you over to me: what have you done?’ Jesus replied, ‘Mine is not a kingdom of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, my men would have fought to prevent my being surrendered to the Jews. But my kingdom is not of this kind.’ ‘So you are a king then?’ said Pilate. ‘It is you who say it’ answered Jesus. ‘Yes, I am a king. I was born for this, I came into the world for this: to bear witness to the truth; and all who are on the side of truth listen to my voice.’
Readings for 2.12.12: 1st Sunday of Advent - Year C
First Reading: Jeremiah 33: 14-16 Second Reading: Thessalonians 3: 12 - 4: 2
Gospel: Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36
LOST PROPERTY All lost property is kept in the Sacristy.
Would parishioners please check to see if anything belongs to them.
ST PATRICK’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Patrick’s School is
still accepting Catholic
enrolments for
Kindergarten 2013.
If your child is ready to start school
and you are looking for a Catholic
Education for them in a community
that is nurturing and welcoming, we would love to hear from you.
Catholic Education does require parents to pay fees, however families experiencing genuine financial hardship can apply to the Principal for a fee reduction. Families of Kindergarten students in 2013 can also apply to the Catholic Education Foundation for an educational bursary for financial support.
(Children in Australia on certain visas are required to pay full fees)
Please contact the school on 9587 8998 or email We look forward to welcoming you to the St Patrick’s school community.
Palms Australia is a Catholic organisation that has been sending volunteers to developing countries for 50+years. Palms’ partner communities in PNG, Tanzania, Samoa, Timor-Leste and Kiribati are in urgent need of skilled volunteers
PATIENTS AT ST. GEORGE PUBLIC
& PRIVATE HOSPITALS
If you or your loved ones will be Patients in the St. George Hospitals at any time, would you please make sure your Catholic Religion is noted by the Admitting Staff, so that your name is included on the list of Catholic Patients.
If you would like to have the Sacrament of the Sick or Reconciliation, ask a nurse to page the Catholic Priest on Pager 710. Alternatively, if you are aware that you are to be hospitalised, you may like to ask your Parish Priest to give you the Sacrament of the Sick before you go to Hospital. However, it is important that you have your Catholic Religion noted, so that we may visit you and offer you Holy Communion while in Hospital.
PATRICIAN CHOIR PRACTICE
Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month
at 7pm in the church. New members welcome.
Next date: 7th December, 2012
CAEC LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Do you have a couple of spare hours every month or so? Would you like to help our team of friendly volunteers? The Catholic Adult Education Centre for the Archdiocese of Sydney would like to hear from you. For more information and to be involved please ring John Gresser on 9646 9010 or email .
1.FOOD FESTIVAL – HOSTED BY THE CATHEDRAL’S YOUTH GROUP ‘EMBRACE’. A Food Festival,hosted by the Embrace Youth Group, will follow the Blessing of the Nativity Scene on 02 December in the grounds of the Cathedral. All welcome.
LOST PROPERTY All lost property is kept in the Sacristy.
Would parishioners please check to see if anything belongs to them.
THE GREGORIAN SCHOLA OF SYDNEY has a new venue and skilled musical director. They welcome singers, amateur and professional, to join them on Thursday evenings 6.30pm at St Bede’s Church, 43 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont in preparing for the next liturgy. See
CATECHISTS
Our Catechist Group needs a volunteer
for Year 2 at Ramsgate Public School
on Tuesdays, 12.45pm-1.15pm.
Please consider this now, as you can assist the present teacher, so that you will know what to do when you take the class next year. Contact the Parish Office on 9587 5444.
THIS SUNDAY everyone is welcomeafter the 10am Mass, in the Parish Hall, to purchase coffee, tea, hot dogs, pies, etc. The money raised will go towards World Youth Day, to be held in Brazil in 2013. Some of our youth in the Parish have been properly trained to make coffee and will be only too pleased to try out their new skills. All youth are encouraged to participate, and make new friendships.
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The Parish Morning Tea, that is held on the first Sunday of each month, after the 10.00am Mass, will serve coffee/tea for free and everyone is welcome. The next date: 2nd December.