The Catholic Community of North Harbour

26th Sunday in ordinary time 27 September 2015

Readings for next week: Gen 2:18-24 Heb 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

St Kieran’s, Manly Vale

GOSPEL SYMBOLS AND IMAGES Belong to Christ spirit came on them

Hell should not be understood literally as a place of fire. This is the symbolic language of separation through sin from God who is the source of life. The modern Church understands ‘hell’ as a state rather than a place. ‘Hell’ really speaks of the pain and anguish caused by deliberately separating ourselves from God and choosing death rather than eternal life. Choosing fullness of life with God is the ultimate destiny of all people.

2 King Street, Manly Vale NSW 2093 Phone: 99494455 Fax: 9949 3413

Email: parishoffice@northharbourcatholic.org.au Parish Websites: www.northharbourcatholic.org.au

St Kieran’s Manly Vale

IN THE CARE OF THE AUGUSTINIANS

RCIC Enquiry for RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) to be held on Sunday October 18 at 10.45am in the St Kieran’s Parish Centre, Manly Vale. The RCIC is a program for children who have reached the age of 8 or beyond and wish to be Baptised or Confirmed and receive Communion. Families interested are invited to attend the enquiry session on the 18th and register their child. The program will begin in mid November 2015 then break for December & January. It will resume in February 2016 and conclude just after Easter. For further information please ring the parish office on 9949 4455.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on this Sunday 27 September. This year’s Social Justice Statement is titled:

‘For Those Who’ve Come Across the Seas: Justice for refugees and asylum seekers’.

The Statement addresses the divisive national debate over asylum seekers, especially those who arrive by boat. It reminds all Australians of the need to welcome and comfort those who have fled here from terror and danger, and to live out the example of Jesus, who never turned his back on those who were lost or suffering. For further details about the Social Justice Statement, visit the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council website (www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au) or call (02) 8306 3499

GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION

Fr Paul Maloney osa and Fr Laurie Mooney osa

Everyone is invited to a celebration in the parish centre following 6pm mass on

Sunday 1st November 7pm—9pm

Please RSVP to the parish office by Wednesday 28 October for an idea of numbers.

Marriage Enrichment World Wide Marriage Encounter(www.wwme.org.au) residential weekends at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville, NSW: 20 – 22 November SmartLoving Marriage Seminars and Workshops

SmartLoving Engaged is a dynamic multimedia course for engaged and committed dating couples designed to empower them to build a relationship that will joyfully endure. Over three consecutive afternoons through activities and talks, couples will learn liberating insights and proven practical strategies grounded in Theology of the Body—Five Dock Saturdays 3, 10 & 17 October, 1-4pm More information about all our programs, including testimonials from participants, can be found at www.SmartLoving.org

AUGUSTINIAN FORMATON ASSOCIATION DINNER SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2015

PLEASE CAN YOU HELP??? We are asking for donations large and small for raffle prizes. If you are able to help in any way please contact Adriana Bowyer 0402 099 746 or Lyn Martin 0425 302 501 or email kezsam2003@yahoo.com.au or the Parish Office on 9949 4455. All monies raised from the raffle will go to supporting our Seminarians. Many thanks from the AFA Committee Members

We will be running a Eucharistic Minister training session/refresher course in the near future for both

experienced and new volunteers. Anyone interested can leave their name

at the parish office 9949 4455.

The lesson from this week’s Gospel is this: We have to break some habits, even though that can hurt, because they keep us from the life God promised us. Our lives

can be wasted if we aren’t willing to make tough choices and let go of some things we think we need that conflict with the Gospel. Where do you start? Look at how you live daily. How do you party, date, study, treat family and friends, spend money? When you take a hard look, do you see any habits that conflict with the Gospel? If you’re not sure, ask a friend, parent, teacher, pastor, or someone who will be honest with you. If you find a sinful habit, then ask for God’s strength to “cut it off.” It will be hard at first. But you’ll be thankful in the long run.

Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

www.gpbs.com.au Faith, Liturgy and Life

CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE ANNUAL REGIONAL MASSES

CCD Annual Regional Mass Manly Warringah Peninsula Regional Mass

Tuesday 20 October 2015 @ 7pm St Kevin’s Catholic Church Dee Why

CCD Annual Diocesan Mass Saturday 31 October 2015 @11.30am Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral

23 Yardley Ave, Waitara

NOTE: PRIOR TO MASS, CAN ALL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS PLEASE SIGN ON THE SHEET IN THE FOYER OF THE CHURCH

Dear Fellow Parishioners, September 27th 2015

to mark Social Justice Sunday 2015, the Australian Bishop’s call to each of us is that ‘Justice for Refugees and Asylum Seekers’ should become a priority in our country. It is a stark document that describes the global movement of peoples in terms of the hardship endured and the huge number involved as over 60 million individuals are displaced because of persecution, conflict, famine or civil war.

“Australia’s response to asylum seekers and refugees has been marked by vitriolic political debate at every federal election campaign since 2001. As ever tougher deterrence measures have been introduced, our nation has retreated from its obligation to protect the fundamental right of those in fear of their lives to seek asylum. Australia is forgetting its proud tradition of welcoming the stranger. As a nation we are at risk of becoming indifferent”. [p.15]

The Bishop’s statement is available in the foyer of both our churches and more can be provided by contacting the Office during working hours. It inspires admiration at the efforts of so many who attempt to make a start in a new country in the face of such insurmountable odds. Their courage and dignity in demanding that they be recognised as equal to all the rest of the human race who walk this earth provides a real challenge to our comfortable suburban existence.

“People who come to Australia claiming protection are not aliens, but our brothers and sisters. If they cannot find protection in their own countries, they are entitled to claim it from other nations, including ours”. [p.7]

The document offers some practical steps that can be taken by individuals (and our parish community at large) in response to this crisis. Our diocese and the Vatican itself have opened its doors to welcome families into properties that are generously being made available. While this may not be possible at North Harbour – though perhaps you might convince me otherwise? – we can make sure that we educate ourselves on the issues as we take seriously our shared responsibilities.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

‘Anyone who is an obstacle to those who have faith….’ Mark 9:42

At school: Do I encourage my friends to be kind to others or do I bully too? At work or study: The temptation to laugh at Christians or people who do good is…? In my family life: Do we allow time to build each other’s faith or do we rubbish it?

Prayer this week? God, why would we want to deny you and make

it difficult for others to hope in you. Are we really that shallow or can we love like

you? Increase our faith, God of joy. Amen‘

From St. Augustine Be a protecting God for me. I will not be saved unless it is in You. Unless You were my rest, my

sickness would not be healed. Commentary on Psalm 70(1), 5

Network Heaven (Frenchs Forest) (Charity for Sri Lankan Orphans)

Community Service opportunities packing gifts Monday 29th Sept - Fri Oct 2nd

(any day of the week) Contact Anne Salvador: Email: anne.salvador@yahoo.com

Sunday 11 October St Kieran’s 6pm Mass for HSC Students

All students and families are invited for a

special blessing at this important time in their lives.

We pray for clarity of thought and tranquility of heart.

Manly Vale CWL will hold its monthly meeting on Monday 28

th September

from 10.30 am in the Parish Centre. A short documentary titled “North Sydney Before the Harbour Bridge Was Built” will be screened. Tea & Coffee is provided. BYO lunch. Enquiries Maria 9948 3218

AFA FUNDRAISING MOVIE & LUNCH DAY OUT

YES, due to popular demand it's another movie fundraiser! Come along for an enjoyable day and support our Augustinian students. The Movie is 'The Dressmaker' on Wednesday, 11th November at 11am at the Hayden Orpheum at Cremorne. The cost is $20.00 per person and we will be having our usual raffle. Please book through the parish office on 9949 4455 and leave your payment (cash) there before 3rd November. Any enquiries please contact Adriana Bowyer on 0402 099 746 or Lyn Martin on 0425 302 501. Thanks from the AFA Committee

WE PRAY Come to me! I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Recent Prayer Requests: Jack Spencer, Mary Nixon, Daniel Collins, Angela & Giovanni De Luca, Denis Sonnerman, Bill Rein, Dave Miles, Michael Armstrong, Parvin Saddedi, Eric McKinnon, Sr Joan Sexton, Genevieve Espurgin, Kath Zenetic, Joe Rocca, Dylan Burke,Joe Zarb, Brendan Cleary, Roger O’Sullivan, Veronica Laverty, Martha Lois, Pat Leeder, Irene Hurrell, Maria Kogovsek, Lou Baker, Margaret Styles, Lindsay Benaud, Helen Anglicas, Robyn Bailey, Louis Hilton, Rita Chiu, Barry Connell, Grahame Wilson, Stephen Ward, Michelle Ritossi, Jim Smyth, Kevin Smith, Eddie Sharp, Jack Homan, Louise Allara, Sean Bellenger, Henry and Flavio Cataldo, Kathleen Bunting, Dorothy Smith, Simone Young, Leo Sensink, Thrisr Oliverra, Jarryd Timm, Chris McAuliffe.

(The families of those above thank parishioners for their prayers)

For our recently deceased: Frank Richardson, Edna Potts, Odilia Driessen Anniversaries Denny Fogarty , Marshal Francis Douglas, Kevin McMahon

Next Week’s Liturgy Roster 1st Sunday Please swap with someone else if you can’t make it

Mass Readers Senior Server

Co-ordinators

Hosp

6.00 B Burton

J Heike

P Darcy

7.30 M Goldspring M McMahon

A Tierney

9.00 L/D Mallon

A Merrigan

F Dwyer

Res: J Plauoust

C Yeung P Burns P Chiswell

Chiswell, Harding/Burns Families L Mallon

9.30 M Hansen K Lewis P Seddon

P Pearson U Halloway

6.00 F Osborne L Wyatt D Lee

M Lai Kwon

Mass Children’s Liturgy

Laptop Music Welcome

6.00 SK Choir

7.30 C Bariol

9.00 No children’s liturgy

Ben, Luella & Choir

F Dwyer

9.30 No children’s liturgy

Harvest

6.00 Pun Intend-ed

T Carey CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF NORTH HARBOUR

Office (Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm) 9949 4455 Clergy: Fr Paul Maloney OSA Parish Priest Fr Senan Ward OSA Assistant Priest Fr. Minh-Tan Hoang OSA Assistant Priest Fr. David Austin OSA In Residence

Pastoral Ministers (contacted through Parish Office 9949 4455) Ricki Hayes Sacramental Coordinator Adriana Bowyer Family Ministry Rosemary McKinnon Counsellor 0400 495 076 Victoria Loughland Youth Ministry—0421 780 957 Ben Marshall Music Ministry 0411809072

Administration: Chris Burrows Parish Manager Anne Ross Parish Secretary Jane Filacuridi Parish Secretary Tony Cipri WHS & WWC Compliance

Officer

Parish Mass TimesParish Mass Times

mass time mass time St Cecilia St Kieran Saturday vigil 6.00pm sunday 9.00am 7.30am 9.30am 6.00pm

weekday mass St Kieran 8.30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat St Cecilia 9.00am Wednesday St Augustine’s 8.15am Wednesday

Reconciliation St Kieran 5 – 6pm Saturday (or by appointment)

Baptisms Bookings essential and Preparation course required. St Cecilia 10.30am Sun or 9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month St Kieran 11.30am Sun or 9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month marriages Require 6 months notice and includes Catholic Care course as part of the preparation.

SEPTEMBER 28 CWL Meeting 10.30am OCTOBER 04 Daylight Saving 05 Labour Day 06 Meditation 9.15 SK Chapel AFA Meeting 7pm parish centre oval office 07 Our Lady of the Rosary 10 Thomas of Villanova 11 HSC Blessing Mass SK 6pm 13 Catechist Meeting 1pm 14 PPC St Cecilia’s 15 Theresa of Jesus 18 Mission Sunday 19 SK Yr 4 Mass 9.30am 20 CCD Annual Regional Mass St Kevin’s DY 7pm 31 CCD Annual Diocesan Mass Our Lady of the

Rosary Cathedral, Waitara 11.30am NOVEMBER 01 Diocesan Disability Mass 9.30am SK 50th Jubilee celebration Frs Paul Maloney & Laurie Mooney SK Parish Centre 7pm

Website of Note Internet Safe Families - Internet safety and Cyberbullying Resources for Parents and Carers www.internetsafefamilies.com A community where parents, carers andall those interested in the health, safetyand well-being of children in an onlineenvironment can access the most credible, up to date, time effective and achievable resources available worldwide.

The Fr Chris Riley Van will be at 19 Lovett Street,

Manly Vale on Monday

Monday 12 October 2015 Cash donations, all new or good condition second-hand

items including crockery (no books please) Thank you for your donations

MEDITATION IN ST KIERAN’S CHAPEL Resumes on Tuesday 6th October at 9.15am