First Communion. Congratulations to the children who received Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time last Sunday: Mollie Thomas, Ruby Wilson, Dusty Norman, Harry Norman, Nate Jones, Alegra Parish and Will Forrest. Thank you to Miss Gabi Browne for preparing the children and organizing the special celebration for the children and their families after Mass. The cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ; and the bread that we break is a communion with the body of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 10:16)

. Charity, patience and tenderness are very beautiful gifts. If you have them you want to share them with others. Pope Francis

Parish Diary St Vincent de Paul Conference. Meeting on Monday 21st at 5pm in the parish hall.

. ***Who is my neighbour? WIMN. Our parish contacts are Brendan and Meredith Christy 60333169 and Judy McNamara 0408665777. The October meeting-20th at 7.30 in St John’s Hall CARE meeting this coming Tuesday evening at 7.30. The CARE committee have employed Jono Wright to teach scripture at Corowa High school Wearing of masks. The Premier-Gladys and Bishop Mark recommend wearing of masks in places of worship when we are unable to spatially distance (not a problem in St Mary’s). The special minister and myself will wear a mask when distributing Holy Communion. Protocols for the church: We need to be aware of the protocols for distancing in the church Please note there is space in the front half of the church. The plates will not be passed around- provision is made for your church

contribution at the entries to the church. Parish finances: Corowa parish BSB: 066-789 Presbytery A/c (1st collection)-6110489 Church A/c (2nd collection)-6110290 The history of the Wagga Diocese-“Consider the Crows” written by Fr Justin Darlow is now available for $25. The ordered copies are available in the sacristy.

Mass intentions Please place name(s) in envelopes and place on collection plate. Thank you. Remember in prayer: Recently deceased: Elaine Abley Anniversaries: Iris Drum (31/8) Alan Whitty, Gerald Naughtin (21/9) Annie Carroll (23/8) Doris Robinson, Bett Griffin We pray for those who are ill: Peter Dowling, Ellen Green, John Knight, Mary Browne (Ireland) Ellen Burnside Parish Rosaries. Nora Kingston’s -24 Alfred St, Wed 4.30 Janet McLean’s-5a Lindsay St, Wed 5pm

Ken King’s- 40 Birdwood St, Tues 5pm Mass on Demand from Nth Sydney www.northsydneycatholics.com There is a Mass on TV on Sundays at 6am on Channel 10 or Aurora –Foxtel..

The Federal Government requires each parish to collect contact details for anyone attending our church. Please tick against your name on the list provided on the table at the back of the church.. If you haven’t attended Mass in this church since our re-opening, please complete the form at the back of the church. Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday 8th November during the 9am Mass. The candidates will attend a commitment Mass on the weekends 19th /20th - 26th /27th of September.

Mass times Mon 21st Mass at 9am Tues 22nd Mass at 9am Wed 23rd Mass at 9am Thur 24th Novena at 11.40-Mass at 12 noon Fri 25th Mass at 9am Sat 26th Mass at 6pm Sun 27th Mass at 9am

Liturgy roster September 19th -20th Gifts: Suspended due to Covid-19 Lectors 6pm S Drum 9am M Milthorpe Special Ministers 6pm I Brooks 9am R Taylor Welcomers 6pm Volunteer 9am C O’Shea/B O’Shea Counters Kevin and Trish Clissold Liturgy roster September 26th -27th Gifts; Suspended due to Covid-19 Lectors 6pm J Lowden 9am S Evans Special Ministers 6pm A Norman 9am P Lemmon Welcomers 6pm Sandral Fm 9am C Sutcliffe/J Taylor Counters: Robert Packer & Ian Brooks

ST MARY’S PARISH, 23 Parade Pl., P.O. Box 69, Corowa 2646 Phone: 02 6033 1927. Email: smpcph@bigpond.com Website: http://www.stmaryscorowa.com Fr John McGrath Administrator Office Hours: 9.00am to 11am on Mondays Nicole Smith (Parish Sec) Bookings for St Mary’s Hall-Parish Office-60331927

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