Bridgeside Bulletin

The weekly bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church 33 Lake Street, Forster St Mary, Star of the Sea Church
Cnr Kent & Peel Streets, Tuncurry

Proclaiming Christ to the communities of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts

Sunday 4th May, 2014 Third Sunday of Easter, Year A

Parish
Fr Andrew Doohan (Parish Priest) Mr Greg Byrne (Pastoral Associate) Mrs Sharon Fowle (Administration Associate) Sr Kathryn McCabe (Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

Celebrating the Sacraments

Reconciliation is available on Saturday mornings at Tuncurry from 8am until the beginning of the 9am Mass, on Saturday afternoons at Forster from 4:15pm until 5:15pm, or other times by contacting Fr Andrew. Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays, either during any of our Sunday Masses or after the 9am Mass. The next Baptismal Preparation meeting will take place in the Parish Halls meeting rooms on Monday 12th May commencing at 7pm. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website. Weddings are celebrated by arrangement and with at least three (and preferably more) months notice. Please contact Fr Andrew for more details, or visit the Parish website. A Sacramental Preparation process runs each year in the Parish for children wishing to complete the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation as part of the Parish community. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website. The Parish hosts the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process for those adults wishing to be baptised or be received into the communion of the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more details, or visit the Parish website. The Parish can also be found online: Search for us on Facebook as Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

The Parish Office is at the rear of the Parish Hall and is staffed on Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm. Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bulletin should be received by midday on Thursday. 33 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 67, Forster NSW 2428 P: F: E: W: (02) 6554 6304 (02) 6554 6425 forstertuncurryparish@gmail.com www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Fr Andrew can be emailed directly using the address: fr.andrew.doohan@gmail.com.

Holy Name Parish School (K-6)

Ms Brooke Schumann (Acting Principal) 41 Lake Street, Forster NSW 2428 PO Box 243, Forster NSW 2428 P: F: E: W: (02) 6554 6504 (02) 6554 8895 admin@forster.catholic.edu.au www.forster.catholic.edu.au

The Parish is also served by

St Clares High School, Taree (7-12)

Mr Peter Nicholls (Principal) Davis Street, Taree NSW 2430 P: F: E: W: (02) 6552 3300 (02) 6552 3656 admin@tareesc.catholic.edu.au www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au

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The Parish Diary(for the week ahead)

Third Week of Easter Today4th May 5:30pm Evening Prayer & Benediction @ Tuncurry Monday5th May Tuesday6th May 9am Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914) 10:30am Anointing Mass @ Beaumont Terrace Nursing Home 3:30pm Holy Hour @ Tuncurry 4:30pm Family Ministry Committee meeting @ Forster 4:30pm Mass @ Tuncurry 5:30pm Christian Meditation (Bob 6555 5914) Wednesday7th April 9am Mass @ Forster 9:30am Secular Franciscans meeting @ Forster 11:15am Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ Forster 2pm Anointing Mass @ Kularoo Gardens 4:30pm Parish Pastoral Team meeting @ Forster 7pm Sacramental Program (Confirmation) Parents Information Session @ Forster Thursday8th May 9am Mass @ Forster Friday9th May 9:30am Anointing Mass @ Forster Saturday10th May 8:30am Reconciliation @ Tuncurry 9am Mass @ Tuncurry 4:45pm Reconciliation @ Forster (until 5:15pm) 6pm Mass @ Tuncurry (including Confirmation Enrolment Ceremony) Sunday11th May 7am Mass @ Tuncurry 9am Mass @ Forster (including Confirmation Enrolment Ceremony)

Regular Activities in the Parish

Secular Franciscan Fraternity The Secular Franciscans Fraternity will next meet on Wednesday 7th May, coming together for Mass at 9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then the meeting 10am to 12pm. The menALIVE Groups Our Parish currently hosts two menALIVE groups. The morning group will next meet on Wednesday 14th May after the 9am Mass, while the evening group will next meet on Thursday 29th May at 7:30pm. Maintenance & Gardening Group The Parish is lucky to be served by a very dedicated band of volunteers who tend to the upkeep of the grounds and gardens of our two church sites. They do a fabulous job, and are always ready to welcome new members to the group. The next date is Thursday 15th May starting at Tuncurry at 8am and then on to Forster. Contact Howard 6557 6826 for more information. Singing Practice The Singing Group will be having a well deserved break over the next few weeks and will resume on a date to be advised. Collection of Foodstuffs for Homebase On the first Sunday of each month we undertake a collection in order to support Homebase. The next collection will next take place on Sunday 4th May. Holy Hour The Parish community observes a Holy Hour each Tuesday afternoon in the Tuncurry Church from 3:30pm until the beginning of Mass at 4:30pm. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help The Novena is prayed every Wednesday in the Forster church commencing at 11:15am and is followed by a cuppa in the Parish Hall. Contact Shioney (6554 9468) for more information. Evening Prayer & Benediction The Parish community celebrates on the first Sunday of each month at 5:30pm in the Tuncurry church. It will next be celebrated on Sunday 4th May. All welcome.

Sacramental Preparation Programme

The Preparation Programme for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation kicks off on Wednesday 9th May with a Parent Information Session in the Parish Hall commencing at 7pm. Parents wishing to prepare and present their children for Confirmation are invited to attend this meeting. For more information please see the Parish Website, or contact the Parish Office. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Friday 13th June with Bishop Bill.
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From The Pastors Desk...

As I write this Im attending the Clergy Conference at the St Josephs Spirituality Centre, Kincumber, the now annual live-in inservice for the clergy of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The focus of the week has been exploring the Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, and its significance for us as clergy, and for the Diocese, and for the parishes of the Diocese. We have been blessed to have with us Frs Elio Capra sdb and Noel Connolly ssc as presenters and facilitators. Over the course of the week we have explored the major themes to be found in the Exhortation, and alsoperhaps more importantlyhad a chance to look at how what Pope Francis has had to say in this document might challenge usthe Churchto focus on the joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to make it known to the world. It is very clear that there are no easy solutions presented in the Exhortation, but there is most definitely a new approach to be had, an approach that focuses not on the difficulties the Church might face but rather the great gift we have been given in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The challenge to all of us laity, religious and clergyis to recognise what we have received and then to live in response to that gift. As I mentioned in my homily last weekend, Christians can sometimes be too serious, too dour, in our outlook, as if the Gospel is a burden that we have to endure. The reality is quite the opposite. As Pope Francis says quite clearly in Evangelii Gaudium the Gospel is not a burden, it is a joy, and a joy that comes because in the Gospel we have hope even in the face of difficulties that might confront us and the world. This joy and hope is also something Pope Francis witnesses to in the way he lives his life and his actions as Bishop of Rome. We could do worse than to emulate that joy and hope in our daily lives and in our living and proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you havent had a chance to read the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium then I would strongly encourage you to do so. Its a long document, but a very readable document from a Pope who clearly has taken the joy and hope brought by the Good News of Jesus Christ into his very self, and allowed it to show forth in his person and in his actions. See page five for more details on how you might get hold of a copy of this document. Until next week Fr Andrew
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Parish Dinner
This years event will be held at the Reef Bar & Grill on Wharf Street, Forster at 6pm on Friday 16th May. Our guest speaker is Brendan Guiney from Mid Coast Water who will talk about Twinning and Water Aid in Samoa. Tickets are $30 and include a 2 course meal. They are available for purchase today and over the next few weeks outside the churches after Mass, or, alternatively, you can contact the Parish Office.

Parish Hall Kitchen

The Kitchen in the Parish Hall is currently being renovated (with some new stainless steel benches) and will not be accessible until this is completed. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Friendship Group (Seniors)

The friendship group will be meeting at Forster Parish hall next Tuesday 6th May at 12.00pm. To celebrate our 18th birthday. This is always a wonderful day and this year we will be having delicious homemade soup and lovely salads followed by dessert. All are welcome so come and celebrate friendship with us. Contact Lorraine 65547056 Stella 65559380, Marie 65553889 For catering and transport purposes.

About Friendship Group (Seniors)

This group was formed 18 years ago go allow those in our parish who had lost a spouse, been divorced or never married to meet frequently for lunch, sometimes this could be out of town for which we car pool. We go on bus trips, cruises on our lake and river, also cruises on the Manning and Hastings Rivers. At Christmas we have a wonderful get together with lots of Christmas cheer. At present we meet every 3 weeks and over the years we have embraced members and friends from other faith religions. We now also invite married couples to join us. We pick up residents from Glaica and Golden Ponds and anyone who needs transport. We ask for a small donation of $4.00 per year to assist with running costs. We send birthday cards to our members also thinking of you cards when sick and sympathy cards to families of lost loved ones. We are a very happy group and many friendships have been formed over the years. Sadly last year we lost our much loved friend Letty Bartlett who was a driving force in our group and we miss her dearly. Co-ordinators For the group are Lorraine Jessop 6554 7056, Stella Speer 6555 9380, Marie Sweeney 6555 3889. Come and join us we will make you very welcome.

Catholic Newspapers Available

Both The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and The Catholic Weekly (Sydney) newspapers are available at a cost of $2 each from our churches.

Monastic Experience Weekend

Tarrawarra Abbey will host a Monastic Experience Weekend on 13-15 June this year.

Welcome!
We welcome to our community of faith Aiva Bolt, the daughter of Jake and Hannah who will be baptised with water and the Holy Spirit this weekend.

Do you wonder whether you might be called by God to monastic life? Would you like to know more about the Cistercian life? If so, and you are a single Catholic male (Tarrawarra is a community of monks), consider yourself invited. You can obtain more information and/or book by contacting Fr Joseph Chua ocso, Vocations Director, Tarrawarra Abbey, Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775. Alternatively, email Fr Joseph on vocations @cistercian.org.au or phone him on 03 9730 1306. We would love to have you come and see.

Vocation View
Conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning. Now that Christ is raised from the dead, our actions must be changed to reveal this great gift to the world (1 Peter 1:17). For more information regarding Vocations contact Fr Brian Mascord on 4979 1112 or by email to vocations@mn.catholic.org.au.

Parish Social Functions for 2014

The dates for the remaining Parish Social Functions for 2014 are:

10th National eConference

The 10th National eConference hosted by Broken Bay Institute will be held on Wednesday 11th June from 10am to 3pm. Once again the Parish will hosting participation in the eConference, which has the title Pope Francis: Modelling the Ministry of St Peter, and featuring as presenters Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, Sr Monica Cavanagh rsj, Fr Gerard Kelly, Ms Selina Hasham, and Fr Noel Connolly ssc. You are invited to bring along a small plate of food to share or your own lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. Registrations for the eConference to the Parish Office or by email to Loretta Heffernan at loretta.heffernan@ mn.catholic.org.au

INTERNATIONAL LUNCH to be held on Saturday 2nd August. BLESSING OF THE FLEET/PARISH BBQ will be held this year on Sunday 5th October. Please claim these dates and watch for further details.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Office Opening

The official opening of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden at Holy Name Primary School will take place on Thursday 22nd May from 5pm. Holy Name Primary School has been building an organic garden since mid 2013, and the opening is an opportunity for the wider community to learn about and experience the Kitchen Garden Program for themselves. The evening will feature special guest appearance by Carly and Tresne from My Kitchen Rules, along with musical performances by Holy Name students. Please RSVP to Kellie Spinks on 6554 6504 or by email to kellie.spinks@mn.catholic.edu.au.

Good Friday Holy Places Collection

The Parishs contribution to the annual Holy Places collection from Good Friday totalled $1,055.20. Thank you for your generous contribution.

Aurora out next week!

Aurora hits the newsstands again next week. As always you are encouraged to support our diocesan magazine and buy a copy of your local paper to receive your April edition of Aurora. The April edition of Aurora will appear in The Newcastle Herald and The Maitland Mercury on Tuesday 6th May, in The Scone Advocate on Thursday 8th May and in The Muswellbrook Chronicle, The Manning River Times and The Singleton Argus on Friday 9th May.
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Change of Email for Fr Andrew

Please note that Fr Andrew has changed his email address at which he can be contacted directly. The new address is fr.andrew.doohan@gmail.com and is effective immediately. The older address will redirect emails for the next few months before becoming inoperative.

Challenges to Inculturating the Faith

The Christian substratum of certain peoplesmost of all in the Westis a living reality. Here we find, especially among the most needy, a moral resource which preserves the values of an authentic Christian humanism. Seeing reality with the eyes of faith, we cannot fail to acknowledge what the Holy Spirit is sowing. It would show a lack of trust in his free and unstinting activity to think that authentic Christian values are absent where great numbers of people have received baptism and express their faith and solidarity with others in a variety of ways. This means more than acknowledging occasional seeds of the word, since it has to do with an authentic Christian faith which has its own expressions and means of showing its relationship to the Church. The immense importance of a culture marked by faith cannot be overlooked; before the onslaught of contemporary secularism an evangelized culture, for all its limits, has many more resources than the mere sum total of believers. An evangelized popular culture contains values of faith and solidarity capable of encouraging the development of a more just and believing society, and possesses a particular wisdom which ought to be gratefully acknowledged. It is imperative to evangelize cultures in order to inculturate the Gospel. In countries of Catholic tradition, this means encouraging, fostering and reinforcing a richness which already exists. In countries of other religious traditions, or profoundly secularized countries, it will mean sparking new processes for evangelizing culture, even though these will demand long-term planning. We must keep in mind, however, that we are constantly being called to grow. Each culture and social group needs purification and growth. In the case of the popular cultures of Catholic peoples, we can see deficiencies which need to be healed by the Gospel: machismo, alcoholism, domestic violence, low Mass attendance, fatalistic or superstitious notions which lead to sorcery, and the like. Popular piety itself can be the starting point for healing and liberation from these deficiencies. It is also true that at times greater emphasis is placed on the outward expressions and traditions of some groups, or on alleged private revelations which would replace all else, than on the impulse of Christian piety. There is a kind of Christianity made up of devotions reflecting an individual and sentimental faith life which does not in fact correspond to authentic popular piety. Some people promote these expressions while not being in the least concerned with the advancement of society or the
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formation of the laity, and in certain cases they do so in order to obtain economic benefits or some power over others. Nor can we overlook the fact that in recent decades there has been a breakdown in the way Catholics pass down the Catholic faith to the young. It is undeniable that many people feel disillusioned and no longer identify with the Catholic tradition. Growing numbers of parents do not bring their children for baptism or teach them how to pray. There is also a certain exodus towards other faith communities. The causes of this breakdown include: a lack of opportunity for dialogue in families, the influence of the communications media, a relativistic subjectivism, unbridled consumerism which feeds the market, lack of pastoral care among the poor, the failure of our institutions to be welcoming, and our difficulty in restoring a mystical adherence to the faith in a pluralistic religious landscape. Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 68-70. If you would like to read more of Evangelii Gaudium, copies are available for purchase ($10) or borrowing from the Parish Office. The Exhortation is also available for downloading from the Vatican website by visiting http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/ apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_ esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html.

Work Health & Safety Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers (i.e. employee, contractor or subcontractor, employee of contractor or subcontractor, employee of labour hire company, outworker, apprentice or trainee work experience student and volunteer), visitors and the public in workplaces and also the health and safety of those who may be affected by its operations. In securing workplace health and safety, the Diocese promises to pursue best practice in Work Health and Safety (WHS), fulfil its statutory duties with regard to WHS and through continual improvement strive to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace. If you become aware of any hazard on parish property, or suffer an incident or injury while on parish property, you are asked to let Fr Andrew or the Parish Office know as soon as possible in order that the appropriate steps can be taken. If there is any matter concerning Work Health & Safety that you wish to raise or have considered by the Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate person.

Social Justice and Human Rights

You are invited to a free public talk by Mark Isaacs about the Nauru Detention Centre to be held on Sunday 4th May 2014 at 2pm in the Holy Name School Hall, Lake Street, Forster. "How long will we be here?" one man asked. Nobody could answer him. Nobody knew. The intention was clear: this was the No Advantage policy. Take them to a distant island, lock them away, punish them, forget about them. Criminals were given a sentence to serve, these men were not even given that. Lost hope ebbed out of the men in uncontrollable sobs and tears. Queue jumpers, boat people, illegals........... Asylum seekers are contentious front page news, but obtaining information about Australia's regional processing centres is increasingly difficult. We only learn what the government wants us to know. Mark Isaacs worked for the Salvation Army inside Nauru Detention Centre soon after it re-opened in 2012. He provided humanitarian aid to the men interned in the camp. What he saw there moved him to speak out. Mark's confronting book, entitled The Undesirables, chronicles his time in Nauru, detailing daily life and the stories of the men held there; the self-harm, suicide attempts and riots; the rare moments of joy; the moments of despair. Mark's eyewitness account humanises a political debate usually ruled by misleading rhetoric. "I was a stranger and you welcomed me" - Matthew 25:35. Now more than ever, it is vitally important for faith communities to foster a culture of hospitality, encounter and acceptance. How do we nurture the spirit of justice within us? How are we moved to act for peace and justice? Learn more about the social justice teachings of Christ and follow the commandment to welcome the stranger. The Great Lakes Rural Australians for Refugees invites local communities to Forster on Sunday 4 May to hear a compelling account of the human reality of Australia's Pacific Solution.

Kids Corner

Project Compassion 2014

To date the total of the Parishs contributions to the 2014 Project Compassion appeal stands at $6,483.40. Thank you for your generosity. It would be gratefully appreciated if you could return any outstanding contributions at your earliest convenience so they can be finalised and forwarded.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

On Pentecost Sunday 8 June 2014 the Chisholm Region will hold a reunion to celebrate over 20 years of RCIA ministry! If you have experienced RCIA in the parishes of the Chisholm Region - East Maitland, Morpeth, Maitland, Rutherford, Lochinvar, Beresfield, Dungog and Gresford, we hope you will bring along your family and join us for a Reunion Mass at 11.00am in the Immaculate Conception Church George St Morpeth. We will then enjoy a BYO picnic lunch in the Corcoran Centre and church grounds after Mass. If you have been a sponsor you might like to make contact with the person you sponsored. Contact: Loretto Lynch Ph: 49337425 or Email: loretto.lynch@exemail.com.au
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Association of Catholic Professionals

The next Assembly of Catholic Professionals Luncheon with guest speaker Phil Glendenning will be held on Thursday 29th May beginning at 12pm at The Newcastle Club, 40 Newcomen St, Newcastle. There is no cost for ACP members; guests (plus GST). For bookings please contact the Fundraising Office by phone (4979 1124), (acp@mn.catholic.org.au), or by visiting webpage (www.mn.catholic.org.au/acp). cost $99 Diocesan by email the ACP

Opportunities Outside The Parish

Easter Journeys Half-Day Retreat Living Waters "Easter Journeys" Half-Day Retreat will be held on Monday 5th May beginning at 9:30am at 34 Kenrick Street, The Junction. Enjoy some silence, reflection and prayer. For more information contact Carmel Moore by email (carmel.moore@ssjl.org.au) or by phone (0412 122 297). Pints with a Purpose 'Pints with a Purpose' featuring Kathleen Evans will be held on Monday 5th May beginning at 6:30pm at Kent Hotel, Beaumont St, Hamilton. Come along to Pints with a Purpose to listen to Kathleen Evans share her part in the Mary MacKillop story. Dinner 6:30pm, talk begins at 7:30pm. SRE Encouragement Day A SRE Encouragement Day will be held on Friday 9th May beginning at 10am at Newcastle City. The theme is "Positive Correction". Please RSVP by phone (4979 1328) or email mandysuessmeiersre@mn.catholic.org. au. TWEC Mums Night Out TWEC "Mum's Night Out" will be held on Wednesday 14th May beginning at 5:30pm at Holmesville Hotel, 21 George St, Holmesville, and will be hosted by Sally Lavis & Benita Tait (Mums and Seasons for Growth facilitators). Please RSVP by 9th May to the TWEC Secretary by phone (4930 9601) or by email (twec@ssjl.org.au). A donation is appreciated. An Evening with Dr John Irvine Dr John Irvine is one of Australias most prominent child psychologists, and will be presenting a public lecture entitled Anxiety K-12: Red flags & what parents can do to support their children on Wednesday 14th May from 6:30pm at The Factory, St Pius X High School, Park Avenue, Adamstown. Please RSVP to Cath Garrett-Jones, Parent Liaison and Resource Office by phone to 4979 1303 or by email to cath.garrett-jones@mn.catholic.org.au. CatholicCare Masquerade Ball The 2014 CatholicCare Masquerade Ball will be hold on Saturday 17th May beginning at 7pm at Wests Leagues Club, New Lambton. The event is a fundraiser for CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Mannings Child & Family Services, and coincides with National Families Week (15th-21st May). The Ball is a great way to celebrate the vital role families play in our community. Tickets are $140ea (plus booking fee) and are available from www.stickytickets. com.au/14972 or by phoning 4979 1120.
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Charismatic Renewal Weekend Newcastle Catholic Charismatic Renewal Healing Weekend will be held on Saturday 24th May at St John Parish Hall, Dickson St, Lambton. Newcastle Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites all people who are interested to a Healing Weekend with Sr. Margaret Scully. Both days start at 9am and finish at 4pm. This will include Mass. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided, please BYO lunch. Cost is a donation. Contact Margaret Abdoo 0425260925 or Wayne Caruana 0466 631394 for more information. 2014 TWEC Dinner The 2014 TWEC Dinner will be held on Friday 13th June 2014 at The Therry Centre, East Maitland, 6:30pm for 7pm. The special guest speaker will be Mr Tim Fischer, former Deputy Prime Minister and more recently the first resident Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, well known train enthusiast, writer and much more! The cost for hors doeuvres, drinks, main meal and dessert is $60 per person For more information call 4930 9601 or email twec@ssjl.org.au. 2014 Diocesan Youth Retreat Be, Grow, Show is the title of the 2014 Diocesan Youth Retreat which will be held from Friday 27th June to Sunday 29th June at Camp Elim, The Lakes Way, Forster. Save the date! For more information email youth.ministry@mn.catholic.org.au. Chisholm Region RCIA Anniversary On Pentecost Sunday 2014 the Chisholm Region will celebrate 21 years of RCIA ministry. If you have had any experience of RCIA in the parishes of the Chisholm Region, especially in the parishes of East Maitland, Morpeth, Maitland, Rutherford or Lochinvar, we hope you will bring a picnic lunch on Sunday 8th June 2014 to the Corcoran Centre, George St, Morpeth and celebrate with us. For more information please contact Loretto Lynch on 4933 7425 or loretto.lynch@ exemail.com.au. Marriage Encounter Weekend A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held beginning Friday 13th June at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville. The weekend offers married couples a special kind of time out, a different kind of weekend getaway. Contact Ardell or Bill Sharpe on 4283 3435 or wsharpe@bigpond.net.au for more information.

Tri-Diocesan Covenant Service

The Tri-Diocesan Covenant Ecumenical Service will be held on Thursday 29th May beginning at 7:45pm at St Peter's Anglican Church, East Maitland. All are very welcome to attend this joyful and popular service.

Ministers this Weekend... 6pm Tuncurry 7am Tuncurry 9am Forster Ministers next Weekend... 6pm Tuncurry 7am Tuncurry 9am Forster

...of the Word A: Monica Hunt B: Neil Pye A: Maree Gapps B: Bronwyn Morse A: Greg Byrne B: Sharon Fowle ...of the Word A: Valarie Ross B: Monica Hunt A: Kay Griffiths B: Maree Gapps

...of Communion Jeanette Goodacre, Pat Hooker, Kathryn McCabe, Carolyn Olliffe, Margaret Smith. Lorraine Clark, Patricia Cornish, Cushla Drake, Graham Griffiths, Mark Mowbray. Greg Byrne, Lauranne Byrne, Alan McCarthy, Coral McCarthy, Trevor Turner. ...of Communion Lou Hope, Ruth Pearson, Maureen Pye, Neil Pye, Valarie Ross. Maria Armitage, Lorraine Clark, Patricia Cornish, Cushla Drake, Kay Griffiths.

A: Kris Koch Josi Beech, Elle Cairns-Cowan, Anne Moloney, Robert B: Genevieve Williamson Moran, Robyn Ryan.

Please note: The above information reflects the rosters as originally published, and doesnt take account of any swaps that may have been organised between individuals.

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of the Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL); Music: From the Mass of St Francis 2010, Paul Taylor. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Australian AgentWord of Life International Licence no 195E.

Scripture Readings This Week

Today Acts 2:14, 22-33 1 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Acts 6:8-15 John 6:22-29 Acts 7:518:1 John 6:30-35 Acts 8:1-8 John 6:35-40 Acts 8:26-40 John 6:44-51 Acts 9:1-20 John 6:52-59 Acts 9:31-42 John 6:60-69 Acts 2:14, 36-41 1 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10
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Todays Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm Response: Lord, you will show us the path of life. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us. make our hearts burn with love when you speak. Alleluia!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

In your charity, please pray for:

Those recently deceased: Kevin Chaffen, Dal Shannon. Those whose anniversaries occur about now: Letty Bartlett, Noel Fogarty. All those in our community who are sick.