St Nicholas of Myra

Catholic Parish 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

23 February 2020

* Tel: (02) 4721 2509 * Website: www.stnicholasofmyra.org.au * P O Box 1868, Penrith 2751

MASS & LITURGY TIMES Saturday Mass 9.00am Healing Mass 9.00am (1st Sat of the month) Reconciliation 9.30am-10.30am & 5pm-5.45pm Adoration After Saturday Morning Mass Filipino Mass 11.00am (1st Sat of the month) Vigil Mass 6.00pm Sunday Mass 7.00am, 8.30am 10.00am (Children’s Liturgy during School term) 6.00pm Weekday Monday 9.30am Tuesday 6.45am 9.30am Wednesday 9.30 am 7.00pm (followed by Adoration) Thursday 9.30am Friday 6.45am 12.10pm

Baptisms & Marriages by appointment only. Please contact the Parish Office .

PARISH OFFICE Office Hours 9am - 5 pm

Lunch 1pm – 1.30pm (Office closed) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PARISH STAFF Parish Priest: Fr Joe Manjaly joe@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Asst Priest: Fr Jobi Payyappilly joby@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Office Manager: Jacinta Paulo enquiries@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Admin Assistant: Mary Goh reception@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Sacramental Coordinator: sacramental@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Mary Gale Monday & Wednesday only Catechists: Fred Keuneman catechist@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Volunteer Admin Support: Margaret Cobden & Ursula Gomez bulletin@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

PARISH EMERGENCY NUMBER: 4732 3039

Nepean Hospital Chaplain: Fr Porathur Joy (PJ) Deacon: Wilfredo (Willy) Limjap RCIA Coordinators: Ina & Norm Heffernan inanorm@optusnet.com.au Ph: 4732 1751 PARISH SCHOOLS St Nicholas Primary Principal : Ms Anita Knezevic Ph; 4752 3300 St Mary Mackillop Primary Principal : Mr Scott Buchan Ph; 4724 3200

PARISH PRIEST’S CORNER

Dear friends in Jesus Christ, This weekend is the 7th Sunday in ordinary times in the liturgical calendar, we are entering into the season of Lent. This Wednesday, we celebrate Ash Wednesday and we are asked to devote ourselves to seek the Lord in prayer, to service by giving alms and to practice self- control through fasting. This way, we become closer to God and one another and grow as a faith community. Prayer: prayer is rising on one’s mind and heart to God. The three expressions of prayer are: vocal prayer, meditation and contemplative prayer. Vocal prayer may be spoken/sung; mental prayer can be either meditation/contemplation. The basic forms of prayer are praise, petition, intercession and thanksgiving. Fasting and Abstinence: The purpose of fasting and abstinence is spiritual focus, self- discipline, imitation of Christ and renewal. Through our fasting and abstinence, we incorpo-rate our small suffering and sacrifices to the Lord’s own suffer-ing and sacrifices and thus get renewed in our spiritual life. Almsgiving: Jesus presented almsgiving as a necessary part of Christian life: “ when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the Hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” (Mt 6:2-3) I hope, we can try to be generous during this season of Lent from our Sacrifices to support our diocesan charitable works fund done through the Catholic foundation

appeal and project compassion boxes from Caritas of Australia to help less fortunate in our country and abroad. One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his good deed.(Proverbs 19:17) As a parish community, during this season of Lent, let us all try what is required of us to grow in love of God and neighbour. Our parish community is offering during this Lent, various programs for us to get closer to God and one another. Apart from our daily Mass, we have Lenten reflection prayer meetings every Tuesday at 7pm in PMR1, every second Friday we have Divine Mercy after 12.10 Mass and Stations of the Cross on the evenings of Fridays at 7pm in our Church. So please use some of these spiritual activities to grow in love of God and neighbour. Wishing you all a season of Holy Lent! Sincerely, Fr Joe Manjaly, MS

PARISH OUTREACH / DIOCEAN OUTREACH

Please pray for Phyllis Simmons (Fred Keuneman’s mother), John Tracey, Emmanuel (Bill) Hili, Fausta Da Costa, Christine Colin-Thome & Agnes See who died recently and for Georgy Henrisson, George Attard, Jaime Tuite, Milanovich Yuzefa and Arcadi whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Please pray for Joe & Mary Pace, Minunni & Stella Mintoff, Bernard & Norah Wilding, Tania Felice, John Nettar, Elsa Galon, Lino Mapa, Jose Artchuro, U. Mapa, Nancy Galon, Tess Verbesey, Hoel & Evelyn Haddad, Claire Murphy, Peter Bernard Mills and Quan Tran and all deceased and Holy souls in Purga-tory.

Please also pray for the sick: Miri Galich, Alessandro Gutierrez, Arlene Sucaldito, Amado Mendoza, Daniel Varlow, Jane McCann, Felicity Godbrie, Catherine Kirk, Arly Vitello & Daphne Paris.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

First Reconciliation 2020 Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation at St

Nicholas of Myra Parish is this term.

To be eligible for First Reconciliation, children must be in year 3 or above and must be baptised.

Parents wishing to enrol their children in the program must attend an information meeting, which will be at St Nicholas of

Myra Church on

Tuesday 25th February 2020 at 7.00pm.

Further information regarding the program will be given at this meeting. If your child has not been baptised, and you wish to enrol them in the pro-

gram, please contact our Sacramental Coordinator,

Hospital & Nursing Home Masses

Governor Phillip Manor 1st Wednesday of each month at 2p.m.

Mountain View Village 1st Friday of each month at 10a.m.

Nepean Hospital every Friday at Midday

Summit Care (Jamison Gardens) 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10.30a.m.

Newmarch Nursing Home 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10.30a.m.

Edinglassie Lodge 10.30 a.m. 1st Tuesday in March, May, July, Sept, November

Lemongrove Gardens 10.30 a.m. 1st Tuesday in Feb, April, June, August, October, December

Prayer Groups Divine Mercy Holy Hour see Church Notice Board for dates and times 4733 4274 (John & Helen). Legion of Mary Meeting is every Saturday at 10.30 am in PMR1 & on 3rd Saturdays in the Hall.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM

Our Parish community has many expenses which are taken

care of through our Stewardship. Many are very faithful in

supporting our parish community. Your support and stew-

ardship are crucial for evangelisation. You can be a part of

this through our Planned Giving Envelopes, Direct Debit or

credit card and giving through the Collection plate during the

Holy Masses. Our weekly collections have been decreasing

over the past few months, so I urge you to please consider

supporting our Parish Planned Giving Program.

If you are interested, please contact Jacinta on en-

quiries@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

Fr Joe & Finance Council

MEET CHERYL CLARK

On 26/3/2016 I participated in taking

my final Sacraments to become part of

the Catholic Faith. My initiation

through the RCIA Programme with Ina

& Norm Heffernan & the RCIA Team

was one if the most rewarding & in-

formative introduction to the Catholic

Faith. I am fortunate to now be part of the RCIA Team. I con-

tinually learn more about forming my Relationship with God.

I highly recommend the RCIA Programme to all Parishioners.

During the last three plus years I have wanted to learn more

about God the Father, God the Son & God the The Holy Spirit

and also how I could be part of the Ministries of the Church.

To do this I enquired as to what courses I could do.

Courses:- Reflection Ministry , Themes of Faith & one night

Faith Nourishment session. These are all conducted by IFM.

Minister of the Word, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Com-

munion & Minister for Sick & Dying. These are conducted by

the Office of Worship.

I am privileged to have been nominated and accepted on the

PPL Council & look forward to assisting Father Joe & Father

Jobi in improving the Parish where it is required. Please if

you see me at Mass and would like to know more, I would

look forward to getting to know you.

PARISH OUTREACH

ASH WEDNESDAY ROSTER

Ash Wednesday Masses are at 6.45am, 9.30am & 7.00pm. There is no 12.10pm Mass.

[6.45A.M] Acolytes : A. Ruzgas Reader : K. Smith

Eucharist Ministers: Please volunteer x 2

[9.30 A.M] Acolytes : D. Welfare Comm.Rep : Volunteer needed Reader: M. Prendeville

Eucharist Ministers: Please Volunteer x 2 Music: CD AV: J. Paulo

[7.00P.M] Acolytes : R. Howard, P.Wheller Comm. Rep : S. Paterson Reader : P. Nematalla

Eucharist Ministers : I. Bentham

Music: CFC AV: S. Clarke

LENTEN DEVOTIONS

‘’Be Opened’ Lenten Reflection Groups: All are welcome to join our ‘Be Opened’ Lenten Reflection Group, which will be held on Tuesday

evenings during Lent. The groups will start this Tuesday the 25th of February at 7.00pm in PMR1. The Reflection will go for an hour and

the Resource can be purchased on the evening – please bring $10 in an envelope.

Stations of the Cross will be held on Friday’s during Lent starting this Friday the 28th of February at 7pm in the Church. We are seeking

groups to lead each week. If your group is interested, please contact the Parish Office.

PRAY FOR OUR HOLY LAND PILGRIMS

On Saturday we farewelled 42 pilgrims from our Parish who started their journey to the Holy Land with Fr Joe. They will return on the

2nd of March. Please keep them in your prayers.

PLEASE PRAY FOR CRAIG WALSH OUR CHAPLAIN As he undertakes his last Mission trip to India.. He will be away from

the 19/02—20/03.

COME JOIN OUR SENIORS CHOIR

We now have a Seniors Choir! Please come join us on the 4th Sun-day of every month at the 10am Mass. Praise God in Song! Our

next engagement is on the 22nd of March at 10am.—Br David

COME JOIN OUR YOUTH CHOIR St Nic’s Youth Choir is seeking any children or teens from Year 4

upward to join us every First Sunday of the month at 9am in the Hall for Choir practices before we sing at the 10am Mass. If your

child or teen is interested, please contact the Parish Office for more information.

NIC’S FLICK’s

Our monthly Friday Movie Night’s are not held during Lent due to

the Stations of the Cross devotions.

YOUNG AT HEART MORNING TEAS Will resume on Wednesday 4th of March after the 9.30am Mass.

Please bring a plate to share.

PARKING DURING WEEKDAY & WEEKEND MASSES For the safety of our parishioners, please ensure that you park in

the marked bays only. Please do not double park cars in, Catholic Care will now have 3 car spaces reserved for their staff and

clients from Mon-Fri, 8am—5pm. Please follow the car park signs.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 6th March at 10am, at the Uniting Church in Jamisontown (3

Stuart St, Jamisontown 2750). All are invited to attend this ecumen-

ical service.

PARISH ROSTER 29 FEB & 1 MAR 2020 Only four (4) people are required to distribute the Precious Host for each Mass, this includes any; Priest/s, Deacon and

Acolyte/s present on the day. Please be mindful of this when preparing for Mass. Please sanitize your hands before and

after Communion.

[VIGIL] Acolytes : H. McCann, D. Welfare

Altar Servers : L. & R. Smee Comm. Rep : J. Hogan Reader : M. Prendeville Eucharist Ministers: Please see the above note. Music: AMDG Youth Choir AV: J. Linga

[7.00 A.M] Acolytes : D. Wiggins

Altar Server : G. Grady Comm.Rep : A. Johnson Reader: H. Ryan Eucharist Ministers: Please see the above note. AV : N. Davie

[8.30 A.M] Acolytes : J. Jordan, R. Wood

Altar Servers : P. & M. Lufe, B. Payyappilly Comm. Rep : O. Plucinski Reader : J. Muso Eucharist Ministers : Please see the above note. Music: J. Mizzi AV: V. Rodrigues

[10.00 A.M] Acolytes : J. Tabone, M. Tolentino

Altar Servers : A. Byju, D. Dawson, A. Joseph Comm. Rep : L. Gal Reader : D. Dawson Eucharist Ministers : Please see the above note. Music: St Nic’s Youth Choir AV: S. Clarke

[6.00 P.M] Acolytes : S. Aish

Altar Servers : A. Aish, E. Moniz Comm. Rep : C. Clark Reader: F. Jackson Eucharist Minsters : Please see the above note. Music : BNP Youth AV : Donnie

MEET PARRY SEQUEIRA

Parry Sequeira is the Parish Council mem-

ber in-service of our parishioners, at the

Catholic Church of St Nicholas of Myra,

Penrith.

Parry has one passion, that is to introduce

an individual to Jesus Christ, to make Jesus

truly ALIVE in the life of everyone he meets.

Prayer and study of the Holy Bible and Catholic tradition is

important part of his everyday life. Parry started proclaiming

the Word of God in the Holy Mass from the age of 15.

Parry is married to Steffi and they have four young children.

Parry and his wife Steffi love to proclaim the Word of God.

They strongly believe and promote a committed sacramental

life and teachings of Catholic Church.

They are involved in the church prayer group that meets

monthly to welcome everyone, to support and build, to pray

and fellowship through Rosary, Divine Mercy and Scripture to

grow strong in faith.

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SUPPLIED.

Challenge. Look

for Parry and

introduce your-

self.

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