Cared for by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

at a glance

In a nutshell John points out to two of his disciples that Jesus is passing by, and they follow Jesus. It is late afternoon, and by evening they are sure they have found the Messiah. Andrew tells his brother, Simon, and takes him to meet Jesus. Just being with Jesus confirms their desire to stay with him. We too can stay with Jesus, and our love and our faith will be strengthened.

Acts 13:14.43-52 Rejection is opportunity

Apocalypse 7:9.14-17 The Lamb their shepherd John 10:27-30 Mine forever

Raise your voices Entrance antiphon: May all the earth give you worship and praise, and break into song to your name, O God, Most High. Response to the psalm: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace. Alleluia!

Second Sunday

Year B

14th January

2018

“Come and See” Everybody knew Josh. He was an elderly man. Always ready to do a good turn for anyone. He had a son who was a Priest, and he was widely respected in the parish. One day a group of parishioners were talking about what they would like to do in life, if they had their time again. When it came to Josh’s turn, he took everyone by surprise: “What I’d want to be is what I’ve always wanted to be; a good plumber!”. Everyone knew that Josh was a plumber. Plumbing was his job, his vocation, though Josh would never have called it that because in those days the word “vocation” was pretty well restricted– at least in Catholic circles– to priests and nuns. Bit in fact “vocation” simply means a calling. And all of us share in that first, most basic and most wonderful calling, the one we received at baptism– that of being a follower of Christ. But within that vocation the Lord calls us to serve him in a variety of other ways– as married or single, priest or religious, teacher, police officer or plumber

The Living Word 2018

1 Samuel 3:3-10.19 The Lord called

1 Corinthians 6:13-15.17-20 Body of Christ John 1:35-42 Come and see

Today’s Readings

Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Caroline Doherty Pastoral Associate: Anne-Marie Snelling 135 Brook St Coogee 2034

Phone: 9315 7562 Website: www.mscparishes.org Emails: stbparish_coogee@yahoo.com.au philhicks@misacor.org.au

St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Mr Leigh Murto 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326

Next Week

The time has come

Jonah 3:1-5.10; Psalm 24

1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20

Mass Offerings: Your prayers are requested for the following:

Recently Deceased: Sean Gallagher, Wendy Pryer, John Stark, Mark Donnan, Charles Donnellan, Eris Fleming, Victor Liew, Other Deceased: John Vonwiller, Bonnie Nichol, Tony Bailey, Kit & Bill Sanders, Fitzpatrick Family, Molly & George Green, Irene Smith, Doreen and Cyril Fletcher, Bill Jack, Jack & Alma Saidey, Negus and Ferguson families, Joe Bopping, Roy & Ella McDonald, Tom, Nell & Ken Lynch, Anniversaries: Barbara Joy McCormack, William Knight, Heather Scott, Mick Cleary. Sick: Mary-Jane Saunders, Thelma Shepherd, Enid Hampshire, Amanda Mimfflin, Anne Hampshire, Ron Newman, Neil Thornton, Barry du Bois, Alistair Ross, Lyn Taylor, John Miller, Maureen O’Connor, Esteban Ovelar, Trish Chadwick, Patrick Herlihy, Alma Reid, Steve Elias, Win Wallace, Dillon Lynch (Dawson Family), Fr John Rate msc, Fr Frank Perry msc, Fr Thoi Tran msc (Vietnam), Roslyn Hutton, Sr Kath Conlan.

St Brigid’s Parish Information

Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5.00 pm, Sunday 7.00 am, 9.30 am and 6.00 pm

Morning Tea Most Sundays after the 9.30 am Mass Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 am Reconciliation 20 Minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass Sacrament of Anointing During 9.30 Mass, 2nd Thursday of each Month Baptisms By appointment on the first and third Sundays of the month Marriages By appointment arranged at least six months in advance

Parish Office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm (9315 7562)

Readers

Saturday Vigil Janet Neenan (Coordinator) January: Due to holidays, volunteers needed

Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator) January: Carol Miller

Sunday 9.30 am Adele Cornale (Coordinator) Due to holidays, volunteers needed each Sunday

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) Due to holidays, volunteers needed each Sunday

Church Cleaners

January: Volunteers needed during January.

Money Counters- Parish Office

January 14th: Group 4 January 21st: Group 1 January 28th: Group 2 January 28th: Group 3

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Sr Gabriel (Coordinator) Jan: Anne Wright, Sr Gabriel Sunday 7.00 am Jan:/Feb: Charlie Robinson, Gary Keating, Peter Frost Sunday 9.30 am Paula Hudson (Coordinator) Jan 2018: Paula Hudson, Adele Cornale, Erin Docherty Volunteers needed each week

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) Jan/Feb: Paula O’Connor, Michael O’Sullivan, Therese Compton, Denise Haylen

Gardeners Susan & Kevin Bradley

If rostered and unavailable PLEASE advise your coordinator

Offertory Gifts— Sat 5.00 pm Vigil Mass 13 Jan: Dianne Shalhoub & Family

Offertory Gifts— Sun 7.00 am Mass 14 Jan Volunteers needed

The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Position Available Full-time Secretary / Personal Assistant for the Provincial Team (next to St Brigid’s Church), to provide high level assistance and administrative support to the Provincial Superior and Leadership Team. To be considered for this role, ideally you will have: at least three years experience in a similar role, solid secretarial and administrative skills, display maturity and initiative, self motivated with meticulous organisational skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills . A full job description can be obtained from: manager@misacor.org.au, or ring 9665 8999. Applications close at 5pm on January 19th, 2018

St Brigid’s Parish this week:

This weekend, we farewell and thank Fr Peter Wood msc for replacing Fr Phil while he was on holidays and we also welcome Fr Peter Turuchai msc—who will be Assistant Priest in St Brigid’s Parish for the next twelve months.

Saint Of The Week

As a young man, Saint Anthony sold all his land and possessions and gave the proceeds to the poor. He lived by himself in the Egyptian desert for 20 years, before being sought out by admirers. He encouraged his followers to base their lives on the Gospel and in the early fourth century he established a monastery.

Sacramental Program at St Brigid’s in 2018

(Pastoral Associate & Sacramental Co-ordinator: Anne–Marie Snelling)

First Reconciliation (Year 3 children & older)

Tuesday 20th March 2018 @ 7pm at St Brigid’s Church.

Sacrament of Confirmation (Year 6 children & older) Sunday 17th June 2018 @ 12.30pm at St Mary’s Cathedral.

First Communions (Year 3 children & older)

Saturday 15th September 2018 @ 5pm Vigil Mass at St Brigid’s Church Sunday 16th September 2018 @ 9.30am Family Mass at St Brigid’s Church

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