Mullumbimby“I am here among you as one who serves.” Luke 22:2

Serving the Catholic Community in the Brunswick Valley

Pentecost Sunday, Year ASunday 4th June, 2017

Liturgy this weekPsalm Response

Lord, send out your Spiritand renew the face of the earth.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the

fire of your love.Alleluia!

Sunday Mass Readings4 June, Pentecost Sunday

Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3-7, 12-13;

Jn 20: 19-23.

11 June, The Most Holy TrinityEx 34: 4-6, 8-9;

2 Cor 13: 11-13; Jn 3: 16-18.

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St John’s Catholic Parish

Mass/Service Times:

WEEKDAY SERVICESMullumbimby

Wednesday 9.30am

Friday 9.30am

Brunswick HeadsTuesday 4pm

Thursday 5.30pmAdoration, Rosary prior to service

WEEKEND MASSESBrunswick Heads

Saturday Vigil 5pmMullumbimbySunday 8am

THE Season of Easter concludes with today’s celebration, the Feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles, today’s first reading. The account in today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23, also recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples.

Yet the event in John’s Gospel takes place on Easter Sunday. There is no need to try to reconcile these two accounts. It is enough that we know that after his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world.We already heard today’s Gospel proclaimed on the Second Sunday of Easter this year (Lectionary Cycle A). That Gospel passage, however, also included the description of Jesus’ appearance to Thomas. In that context, we were led to reflect on belief and unbelief.

In the context of the Feast of Pentecost, John 20:19-23 reminds us about the integral connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his

disciples to continue the work that he has begun, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” He breathes the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and sends them to continue his work of reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ act of breathing the Holy Spirit mirrors God’s act of breathing life into Adam at the time of Creation. In fact, both the Greek and Hebrew words for “spirit” can also be translated as “breath.”

This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. The reconciling presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church’s sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are cleansed of sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God through the forgiving of sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people. - Loyola Press

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St John’s Catholic Parish, Mullumbimby

DEACON: Rev Chris WallaceAddress: 15 Murwillumbah Road(PO Box 27)Mullumbimby, 2482Mobile: 0428 267 420

Parish email: mullumbimby@lismore.catholic.org.au

PARISH SECRETARY: Michelle DaviesOffice: Wed & Thurs 10am-5.30pmPhone: 6684 2106

CHURCHES:St John’s 15 Murwillumbah Rd,Mullumbimby

Our Lady of Lourdes50 Mullumbimbi StBrunswick Heads

PARISH SCHOOL: St John’s PrimaryPrincipal: Tim BleakleyPhone: 6684 2386

Contact Information

WelcomerReaders

Offertory Procession

Ministers of Communion

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Rosters: 10/11th June - Pentecost Sunday, Year A

Collection Counters Wed June 7th -

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Frances GodbeeLisa RussellMark Russell

Mary AshtonVolunteer please

Veronica Bellenger

Jan Mangleson

MULLUMBIMBY

Liturgy GroupBev SweeneyMarie WeddKathryn CornaleJanene Browning

Paul Brennan

Silvana Smith

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Tim BleakleyPrincipal

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11 Murwillumbah Road, MullumbimbyPhone: 66842386

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SAINTS AND FEASTS05.06 St Boniface - (675 – 754), born Winfrid, Wynfrith, or Wynfryth in the kingdom of Wessex in Anglo-Saxon England, was a leading figure in the Anglo-Saxon mission to the Germanic parts of the Frankish Empire during the 8th century. He established the first organized Christianity in many parts of Germania. He is the patron saint of Germania, the first archbishop of Mainz and the “Apostle of the Germans”. He was killed in Frisia in 754, with 52 others. His remains were returned to Fulda, where they rest in a sarcophagus which became a site of pilgrimage. 06.06 St Marcellin Champagnat (1789 – 1840) was born in Le Rosey, village of Marlhes, near St. Etienne (Loire), France. He was the founder of the Marist Brothers, devoted to Mary and dedicated to education.06.06 St Norbert (1080 – 1134) , also known as Norbert Gennep, was a bishop of the Catholic Church and founder of the Premonstratensian order of canons regular. - wikipedia

Let Us Pray FOR THOSE:Recently deceased: Stephen Watson, Barry Mudge, Dawn Buckley, Fr Bill Mills, Immacolata Naclerio, Pam (Wiley) Fraser, Fr Frank O’Gorman, Mary Nicholson.

Anniversaries: Colin O’Donnell, Eddie O’Donnell, Daphne Mills, Kath O’Donnell, David and Esther Keil, Vi Walker, Bishop John Satterthwaite, Keith O’Meara, Terry Rahill.

Time of need: Pat Dailhou, Lola Fenwick, Camilla Reynolds, Jimmy Budd, Teresa Pezzutti, Pat and Elaine Walker, Elaine Quinn, Antoinette Noonan, Hazel O’Meara, Judy and Frank Mills, Baby Thomas and family, Maree Wiesmes, Colleen Mudge, Norah Porthouse, Jim Mills, Dan Boyle, Doug Spensley, Gerda Hughes, Peter Colville, Anne Carolan, Fr Andrew Benton, Samantha & Kate Holley, Stephen Buckley, and Betina Abbott.Please let us know if names should be removed from list.

Our Diocesian Seminarians:Those in training at Vienany Seminary Seminary, Wagga Wagga, for the Diocese of Lismore are: Emmanuel Okaparananaku, Anselm Okeke, Wilbur Tobe, Roger Delmonte, Francis Mbithi, Damien Locke, Prodencio Bognay, Anthony Galwu. Also those planning on entering seminaries in 2017.

If your child received Confirmation last year (2016) or earlier he/she is eligible for Reconciliation and First Communion this year as shown above.If your child is older than Year 3 and has not received any of the sacraments, eligibility for all three Sacraments will be on a case by case basis. Attendance at the relevant Information Evening is strongly recommended. It is not necessary for your child to attend.Training Sessions and Reflection Days are compulsory. The Reflection Day is considered a school day and your child’s school uniform should be worn. They should bring lunch, snacks and water. The location for the day is St John’s Hall Mullumbimby.

Contact for eligible public school children is the SRE coordinator, Mrs Jenny Tucker, 0432719646 or email (preferred) jabtaucker@tpg.com.au or the parish secretary Michelle Davies on 66842106 or the parish email, mullumbimby@lismore.catholic.org.au

Contact for eligible St John’s School children is through the school office or Mrs Myree Loane on 66842386 or email mloane@lism.catholic.edu.au

Please email or call to advise if you will not be at the Information Night.

ConfirmationOn Wednesday we welcomed Bishop Gregory Homeming to our parish for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Homeming spent time with the children as part of their Sacramental preparation.

Thank you to all those who made this such a special celebration for the children, especially Myree Loane, Amanda Bottle and Jenny Tucker. We pray that the candidates will grow into the fullness of the Baptismal call and be committed witnesses to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit within them.

Alpha Youth Please pray for the success of the Alpha Youth Programme the parish will run for 10 weeks from July.

Planned Giving EnvelopesWe will be sending out new envelopes for the next financial year. If you would like to receive envelopes for the first

SACRAMENTS 2017FIRST COMMUNIONAugust 2: Information Evening - 5pmAugust 20: Session 1 - 8amAugust 27: Session 2 - 8amSeptember 3: Session 3 - 8amSept 8: Reflection Day. 9am-2.50pm, St John’s SchoolSept 10: Celebration - 8am Mass.

RECONCILIATIONJune 14: Information Evening - 5pmJune 18: Session 1 - 8amJune 25: Session 2 - 8amJune 27: Celebration - from 5pm.

time, please let Michelle in the office know your details and she will send some out to you.

If you have been receiving envelopes and wish to stop, please notify the office so we don’t send you out a new batch for the next year.

Beginning ExperienceA personal encounter weekend for those grieving the loss of a spouse/partner through separation, divorce or death. The weekend of June 23-25 in Wollongbar. Call Judy 6624 1549 or visit www.belismore.org.au Applications close June 9th.

Intention for June: Success of our Alpha Youth Programme

Christian MeditationParish Resource Room, Weds at 3.30pm. Phone Judy 0401629748.

Prayer GroupMary of the Angelus Intercessory Prayer Group, 10.30am, OLOL, Brunswick Heads, 2nd and 4th Friday of month. Enquiries or prayer requests, call Jan 0431 477445.

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St John’s Netballers had a wonderful day on Tuesday at the local carnival held in Mullumbimby. It was a beautiful

day with the emphasis focused on having fun and participation. Many of the girls were playing for the first time and their overall improvement was incredible. A big thank you to Leonie who has been training the teams at lunchtimes and for her patience and special care with the team. The girls were superb representatives for St John’s on the day as they played with a sense of sheer enjoyment and encouraged one another all day.

ST JOHN’S SCHOOL NEWS

- Tim Bleakley, Principal

SAVE THE DATEJUN 3/4: St Vinnie’s Winter Appeal.4: Parish Morning Tea, St John’s Hall after Mass.11: Lismore Antioch Reunion, Bellingen Golf Club, 12pm.17: Rosary Team Monthly Prayer Meeting. 9.30am.23-25: Beginning Experience.27: Reconciliation - St John’s 5pm.SEPT 10: First Communion at 8am Mass, St John’s Church.30: Centenary Celebrations, Mass at St John’s, Lunch, Historical display, Speeches. Vigil Mass OLOLOCT 1: Centenary CelebrationsSunday Mass, Morning Tea.

St Vinnie’s Winter AppealSt Vincent de Paul’s annual Winter Appeal will take place at Mass this weekend of June 3rd and 4th - Pentecost Sunday. Please give generously to those in need this winter.

Parish Morning TeaMorning Tea after Mass this Sunday. Come along and enjoy a hot cuppa, nice food and a chat. Visitors are welcome! Catering Group is Group 7 (Patti Gadowski’s group).

Rosary TeamThe Rosary Team Monthly Prayer Meeting will be held on Saturday week, 17th June, at the home of Pam Lang, 325 Myocum Road, Myocum at 9.30am (one week later than usual owing to Old and Gold). All welcome. Phone Pam 6684 7359.

Cursillo for CursillistasLeadership Formation, Grafton, June 17-18. National Delegates presenting talks and discussions relating to the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese. Refreshing the Cursillo Method. Information: call Esme on 6628 0455. Bookings call Carryl 66462522. RSVP by June 9.

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Saturday 30th Sept, 2017Centenary Mass10am with the Bishop, Priests and Deacon at St John’s, Mullumbimby.Centenary Lunch12noon Buffet Lunch in School Hall with Centenary Display (9am - 4pm.)Normal Vigil Mass5pm - OLOL Church, Brunswick Heads. Light supper after Mass.

Sunday 1st October, 2017(Daylight Saving starts)Normal Sunday Mass8am - St John’s, Mullumbimby.Breakfast/Morning tea 9am in Hall.

HELP NEEDED. If you can help with any of the following please contact the organiser:Mass: Vivianne Pyke - 6684 5432 Centenary Lunch: Silvana Smith - 6684 1586 or Frances Godbee - 6685 1768Historical Display: Mark Russell - 6680 1424Brunswick Supper: Mary Ashton - 6680 2135Sunday Breakfast/Morning Tea: Pam Lang - 6684 7359

OLD PARISH PHOTOS – If you have any photos of interest please hand to Mark Russell at Brunswick or Pam Lang at Mullum for copying.Please help to make this a successful celebration for our parish.

CENTENARY PROGRAM

The Bishop’s Flood AppealPlease make a contribution;1. Envelopes. There are Flood Appeal Envelopes at the back of the church. Place in the collection plate.2. CBA account. BSB: 062-565, Acc No: 1085 4726, Name: Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church Diocese of Lismore. Reference: Your Name.3. Online by Visa/MastercardPayment link is on the appeal website: www.dioceseoflismorefloodappeal.org