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Welcome to

St Joan of Arc Parish Haberfield

Ministers Clergy Parish Secretary Parish School Principal

Every baptised Fr Frank Furfaro Office Phone: 9798 6657 Mr Bernard Carey

and confirmed Tuesday, Wednesday Office Phone: 9798 9780

member of the 9.30am - 2.30pm

Parish Community St Joan of Arc Villa

Gerry Renouf

Phone: 9799 8753

GO FORTH….

• Telling the Good News

• Sharing in the breaking of Bread

• Enriching the community through our

talents, treasure and time

• Transforming the community by

prayer and action

NEW PARISHIONERS are invited to register in person at the Presbytery after Sunday Masses.

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU.

1909 - 2009

Catholic Presbytery

97 Dalhousie Street

Haberfield NSW 2045

Phone: 9798 6657

Fax: 9799 4275

Email:

admin@stjoanofarc.org.au

Web:

stjoanofarc.org.au

We invite you to share in the Sacraments of:

EUCHARIST:

Saturday Vigil: …………………………………………………………..5.00pm

Sunday Mass: ..……………………………………………..9.00am & 6.00pm

Tuesday (Preferred day and time for 1 month & 1 year of

anniversary of death Masses - must be booked)……………… 7.00pm

Wednesday, Thursday …………………………………………………….9.00am

Friday ………………………………………………………………...9.15am

RECONCILIATION

Saturday 4:30pm

BAPTISM

Celebrated on the SECOND Saturday and the FOURTH Sunday of the month at

11.00am MARRIAGE Arrangements for a wedding must be made at least four months in advance. Attendance at

a Pre-Marriage Course is encouraged. ANOINTING OF THE SICK We are pleased to administer the Sacrament of the Sick to those in need. The Eucharist

will also be brought to those who are ill or housebound upon request. Please notify the

Presbytery if members of your family or other parishioners are in need of the Eucharist.

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NEW PARISHIONERS

We extend a warm welcome to new Parishioners at St Joan of Arc.

If you would like to be listed on the Parish Roll, or be a part of the

Planned Giving Program, please complete the following:

PARISH ROLL AND PLANNED GIVING

Please complete this form and place it in the collection basket.

Please indicate:

I wish to contribute to the Parish on a regular basis

I wish to be listed on the Parish Roll

Please circle your choice:

Automatic Payment (credit card/ direct debit)

Weekly Envelopes

Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

_____________________________ PCode: ________________

Phone: ____________________ Mob: ______________________

Fax: _________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________

ALL PLANNED GIVING IS NOW 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE

MINISTERS ALWAYS NEEDED

Readers, Ministers of Eucharist, Acolytes, Altar Servers and Church

Wardens are always needed for Sunday Mass. Training and

information will be provided and you will be rostered at a mutually

agreed time. If you would like to be part of our Ministry here at St

Joan of Arc, Haberfield call into the Sacristy after Mass and ask for a

Ministry sheet.

THE MASS

At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, Jesus instituted the

Eucharist, or the Mass, to perpetuate the sacrifice of the Cross

throughout the ages until he should come again.

The Mass is an act of thanksgiving to God for his saving work; it is a

sacred meal which nourishes us spiritually and anticipates the

heavenly banquet, and it is a holy sacrifice, making present the one

true sacrifice of Christ our Saviour. Catholics believe that Jesus

Christ is truly present at the Mass; in the assembly gathered as the

Body of Christ, through his Word made present in the scripture, but

supremely under the appearance of bread and wine.

In the Eucharist the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ

is wholly and entirely present. Strengthened by this sacred food, we

go forth to build up the Body of Christ in this world, and to bring his

healing and salvation to all peoples.

Please give generously to

EACH COLLECTION AT SUNDAY MASS

Many people are giving today the same amount

as they gave five or ten years ago.

THE SECOND COLLECTION (LOOSE MONEY)

* Insurance, garden and general maintenance, electricity and

telephone, computor and printing charges, teaching aids and general

Church needs.

Has my offering to each Collection

kept pace with the rate of inflation?

PLEASE BE AS GENEROUS AS POSSIBLE

You may put the SVDP 2015 Winter Appeal envelopes with your

donation into the second collection basket, or hand in to a SVDP

representative. Please remember that when you support Vinnes you are

not only giving money, you’re giving hope that can rebuild lives. Thank

you for your generosity.

You may also wish to help our local conference financially throughout

the year, donations large or small can be put into the Church wall safes

marked SVDP or Mathew Talbot at any time. The money will be used

to provide help to those families in need in our local area.

You can also assist by purchasing the Catholic Weekly which provides

interesting informative reading for all -$2 per copy.

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY

Everyone has a part to play to ensure the health & safety of others

– if you are concerned about anything you see around the Church,

you can discuss this with Fr Frank after Mass, or complete a hazard

report form available from the Piety Stall in the Work Health &

Safety booklet as soon as possible.

BAPTISMS - June, 2015 We welcome these children into God’s family

and our parish community

Anthony Mediati, Elijah Hawkins

WEDDINGS - June, 2015 And the two shall become one

Joseph Valkovic & Katia Fezzuoglio

RESPONSES TO THE MASS

21st June, 2015

Entrance Antiphon: The Lord is the strength of his people, a

saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord,

and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever. Responsorial Psalm: Give thanks to the Lord, his love is

everlasting. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! A great prophet has

appeared among us; God has visited his people. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: I am the Good Shepherd, and I lay down

my life for my sheep, says the Lord.

Scripture Readings for next week: Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24,

2 Corinthians 8:7-9, 13-15, Mark 5:21-43

Scripture Readers for next week:

Saturday Vigil: Enrica Bova, Judith Moloy

Sunday 9.00am: Paul Gabrielli, Carmel McKeough

Sunday 6.00pm: Maria Greenaway Ministers of Communion for next week:

Saturday Vigil: Maria Del Vecchio, Julie Garrard

Sunday 9.00am: Pina Furlan, Imelda Bottero

Sunday 6.00pm: Cathy Carrozza, Rita Raco Children’s Liturgy for next week:

Sunday 9.00am Kate Kenniff

LORD, WE PRAY WELCOME HOME THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Recently Deceased: Bartolo Maiorana, Calogero Amata, Osvaldo

Ragusi, Francesco Mangione, Vincenzo Constantino, Kevin

Johnson, Gaetano De Ceglie, Kathleen Huie, Valeria Dennis, Ethel

Nobles, Rina Martinello, John McCabe, Kathleen Yeomans, Joan

Griffiths, Giuseppe Nardo, Berardino Lucchitto, Niccolina Pirto

Rest in Peace: Mario Bastone, Michael & Mary Kayrooz, Sr Mary

John Kayrooz, Mary Blake, Peter Tolhurst, Dante De Grazia, Maria

Strangio, Sergio Volpato, Victtoria Zuccarini, Niccolina Pirto,

Giuseppe Romeo, Eric Caruana, Charles Crolls, Carmelo Patane,

Bruna Prevedello, Jack McEnally, Lattari & Aversa families,

deceased members of the Pace family, Mons White, John Huie,

Pietrina & Francesco Natoli, Carmel Natoli-Aiello, Maria Pia Natoli-

Perez, John Phillips, Mons Dino Fragiacomo In your love and concern please pray for the following ill members of our community: Ian Jones, Pat Rankine, Malcom

Allen, J Robilliard, Jerry Andre, Mark Ingham, Tony Attard, Donna

Neeley, Adeline Ashing, Anne Simington, Rina Martinello, Annelise

Buda, Giovanni Luci, Pasquale Ramirra, Stephan Ferenc, Giancarlo

Budda, Mario Bianco, Tony Sulfaro Special Intentions: Huie & Ashing Families, The Marist Sisters

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 9798 6657

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion

and Confirmation for St Joan of Arc Parish young people:

Children attending St Joan of Arc School

First Reconciliation: Wednesday, 28th October, 2015 at 7pm

First Communion: Sunday, 23rd & 30th August, 2015 at 10.30am.

Confirmation: Saturday, 20th June, 2015 at 5pm Confirmation Information Night: Wednesday, 20th May 2015 at 7pm

Children attending Schools other than St Joan of Arc School

First Reconciliation: Wednesday, 9th September, 2015 at 7pm

First Communion: Sunday, 22nd November, 2015 at 10.30am.

Confirmation: Saturday, 20th June, 2015 at 5pm Confirmation Information Night : Wednesday, 20th May 2015 at 7pm

Reflection

“Why are you so frightened?”

We often forget how difficult it was as a child to learn certain

skills; for example, riding a bicycle. After years of cycling there

may seem to be nothing to it. Yet if we develop a problem with

our balance, cycling can become an impossible task. The same is

true for life in general. A period of illness reminds us that even

the most basic things we take for granted are not easy to achieve,

and we wonder how we ever managed to do them.

In today’s Gospel the disciples are caught in a boat by a storm.

As the boat is thrown around we can imagine them wondering

what gave them the confidence to go out on the lake. At first

everything seemed easy, effortless, but in the midst of the storm

their confidence was shattered. What did they trust in, what gave

them confidence, when they set out that evening in their boat?

The disciples had forgotten that each time we set out on a journey

it is an act of trust. When the journey is potentially hazardous, we

need to trust that we will overcome the hazards to reach our

destination. Were the disciples really thinking about the risks as

they set out that evening in the small boat? Perhaps the presence

of Jesus made them believe that nothing could harm them. Jesus

sleeps through the storm, and we may be inclined, like the

disciples, to ask if he did not care about the danger. Yet it would

be wrong to think of Jesus here as removed from ordinary human

cares and fears. Rather, Jesus is able to see the storm in a

different light. He lives his life as one of constant trust in his

heavenly Father, and when the storm blows up he places his trust

completely in his Father. This is why he asks the disciples why

they have no faith. The trust Jesus has in his Father does not

mean he has no cares or fears, but he knows that no matter what

happens to him in this life his Father will raise him to eternal life.

We might think that the disciples would have learned their

lessons: to see the need to live each moment of life placing their

trust in God, particularly when things are most desperate. Later in

the Gospel of Mark, at the time when Jesus is suffering his agony

in the garden, it is the disciples who sleep whilst Jesus is assailed

with fears. Here we see a reversal of today’s Gospel. So are we to

conclude that now it is the disciples who trust, whilst Jesus

struggles? There is one crucial difference between the two

accounts. Jesus sleeps because he trusts in his Father; however,

the disciples sleep because they are oblivious to what is about to

happen. If we lack trust in God, then either we live our lives in

constant terror, or we find ways to blot out our fears. In most

cases we swing between these two states: one minute overcome

with fear, the next oblivious to the dangers around us. The

disciples will awake from their sleep to the terrors of the

crucifixion. But this will not be the end, for through his cross and

resurrection Jesus will restore us to a relationship of trust with his

Father.

In his death on the cross Jesus Christ takes all our fears upon

himself, and restores us to a relationship of trust in his Father.

This does not mean we have no more fears, but it does enable us

to live our lives with the assurance that the Father will raise up

with his Son those who trust him.

We can be like the disciples setting out in the boat. We can

become oblivious to the fragility of life, to the risks that surround

us. When something happens that throws us off balance we can

become overwhelmed by fears. All we took for granted seems to

be threatened, like a boat in a storm. At such times we are called

to place our trust in God, but we cannot do this ourselves. It is

Jesus Christ who enables us to trust in his Father. He takes our

fears on himself, and brings us the hope of new life. This does

not mean that our problems will be solved; rather, we know that

no matter how desperate things become for us, Christ is with us

and will never leave us.

The Living Word

We are delighted to welcome Father Gerry Gleeson VG who

will celebrate Confirmation with, and for 66 of our young

people during the 5pm Vigil Mass this weekend.

Many thanks to all who have prepared them for this great

sacrament: Greg Hill and fellow Catechists for the Sunday

preparation classes, and thanks also to teachers from St Joan of

Arc School.

Blessings!

CONFIRMATION 2015

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016

World Youth Day

26-31 July 2016

You are invited to join Pope Francis and the young people of the

world, in the homeland of St John Paul II, as we celebrate World

Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland.

The Archdiocese of Sydney is preparing to be part of World

Youth Day 2016 which will take place under the theme

‘BLESSED are the MERCIFUL for they shall HAVE MERCY

shown to them’ Matthew 5:7.

A range of pilgrimage experiences will be on offer.

Register your interest. Keep updated and find out more at

www.catholicyouth servies.org/wyd

PARISH SCHOOL BUILDING FUND ACCOUNT

Your new series of Planned Giving Weekly Offering envelopes

for the 2015/2016 Financial year is ready to be picked up from

the Church foyer. Thank you for your ongoing support of this

programme.

If you would like to join the Parish Planned Giving Programme

please complete the form found on page 2 of the Bulletin and

place in the collection basket. (If you are already a giver and do

not wish to continue contributing to the Planned Giving

Programme please notify the Parish Secretary on 9798 6657

during office hours.) Direct debiting by credit card or nominated

account is available for contributing to all the collections.