2 King St, Manly Vale 2093 phone 9949 4455

Email : parishoffice@northharbourcatholic.org.au

Website: www.northharbourcatholic.org.au

26th Sunday Ordinary Time (YR B) 30 September 2018

IN THE CARE OF THE AUGUSTINIANS

The Catholic Community of North Harbour

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice

Statement for 2018–19 is titled ‘A Place to Call Home: Making a home for

everyone in our land’.

The latest Census figures show that more than 116,000

Australians are homeless – something unacceptable for a rich and well-resourced nation like ours. Yet these people are only the tip of the iceberg: welfare agencies report growing numbers of families and individuals struggling to meet the cost of mortgages or rents and turning to specialist housing services which are often unable to meet demand. For those living on pensions or allowances, finding secure housing can be a far greater challenge – one that often takes a terrible toll on social wellbeing and mental health.

On this Social Justice Sunday we are invited to allow the Spirit (which came down upon the 70 followers of Jesus and of Moses) to inspire us as a people so that we may respond with unstinting generosity in sharing the needs that all human beings deserve - of freedom, self-determination, SHELTER, and protection from oppression of every kind.

Moses had asked God if he would allow the Spirit that had guided him through his leadership to be shared with 70 others – similar to the same number of disciples sent out by Jesus to announce the Good News of the Kingdom. Under the influence of the Spirit, the elders were

united as a group, gifted with the Spirit, and endowed with prophesy. But 2 others who were not in the camp were also chosen to receive this gift, (just like the man who was casting out devils in Jesus name who was the object of the disciple’s complaint). Jesus does not sense any of them to be in competition or an adversary, rather he sees that evil is being confronted, and sickness and death are being defeated and rejoices that such great help is given his ministry. Part of that ministry includes the offering of a glass of water in his name, a bed at night, or more importantly a place to call home.

As Catholics, we are sharers in the same Spirit that overshadowed Moses and Jesus and their followers who are called to work with all levels of society in uncovering and addressing the personal, familial, structural and governmental factors that allow homelessness to be such a scourge. Like Moses our hope is that God may bestow the Spirit on all the people!

The second reading from the Letter of James contains this forthright message:- “Whatever wealth, luxury and pleasure you may have accrued, it is too often paid for by the poor whenever they are cheated, hungry and denied justice”. The Spirit’s choice is to stand with the poor because that is where God stands, so the faithful should identify with this as well. Jesus instructs us to cut off or sever whatever contributes to creating unfair conditions of destitution and homelessness so that, by removing them, we may continue through life without this sin hampering our progress until we all reach the place we can call home.

Readings this Sunday Numbers 11:25-29 James 5:1-6 Mark:9:38-43. 45. 47-48 Responsorial Psalm ‘The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart ‘ Readings next Sunday Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-12

http://www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au/publications/social-justice-statements#SJS2018

My faith, O Lord, which You gave me

through the humanity of Your Son, calls

upon You.

Confessions 1, 1

NEW CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED FOR NORTH HARBOUR PARISH

I have really enjoyed co-ordinating and being involved with children’s liturgy for many years now. I remember starting children’s liturgy when my first daughter, Sarah was in Kindergarten at St Kieran’s school and Sarah is now 23 years old so we’re looking at over 18 years. I can’t even remember when I took on the role as co-ordinator but it probably was a couple of years after starting as a volunteer. I can truly say that Children’s Liturgy together with being a Catechist is the most satisfying and rewarding ministries that I have been a part of. However, I feel that it is time for me to step down as co-ordinator and a volunteer of children’s liturgy and for someone else to take on this very satisfying and rewarding role.

I am looking for someone to take on this role beginning in Term 4 of this year, Monday, 15 October. You may even wish to share this role with a friend or two.

So you may ask what’s involved in being co-ordinator of children’s liturgy? Here are some points:

At the beginning of the year a roster for St Cecilia’s and St Kieran’s is put together.

Each week on Mondays or Tuesdays resources (readings, prayers of the faithful and activity sheets) are put together and delivered to the persons who are rostered on for that week. Most of the resources are already photocopied and filed in folders and it’s only the occasional week that you need to photocopy from scratch.

You liaise with the volunteers of both St Cecilia’s and St Kieran’s churches. If you think this is something you can take on or would simply like more information about what is involved in being a co-ordinator, please feel free to call me anytime and I would be more than happy to have a chat and meet up with you. Adriana Bowyer 0402 099 746 albowyer@bigpond.com

Catholic Scripture Teacher short term Help needed:

We need your help for one of the following schools only until the end of Term 4? Training and support will be available.

Manly Vale Public School - Year 4 class on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 9:30am

Allambie Heights Public School – Kindergarten class on Wednesdays from 11:40am to 12:10pm

Allambie Heights Public School - Year 4 class on Wednesdays from 12:20pm to 12:50pm

Allambie Heights Public School - Year 6 class on Wednesdays from 12:20pm to 12:50pm

Brookvale Public School – Kindergarten class on Fridays from 11.30am to 12pm

Teaching catholic scripture at any of these schools would suit anyone who have been a scripture teacher in the past or anyone who is confident to step straight into a classroom situation and teach catholic scripture. You do not need to be teacher trained. The Diocese provide us with a curriculum that is taught at the schools. Please note that I am also always looking for scripture teacher helpers to go into the classroom with a teacher and assist.

If you think you are able to spare some time and get involved in this very special and rewarding ministry or would simply like more information please contact me any time.

Adriana Bowyer 0402 099 746 albowyer@bigpond.com

Meditation will take a break during school holidays and will resume on Tuesday 16th October at 9.15am in St Kieran’s Chapel

Attention Readers:

Break Open The Word Books are available for years A, B or C (from

previous years).

Please contact the parish office if you would like to collect a copy.

SAVE THE DATE….

The last AFA function for the year will be the End of Year Christmas Dinner at the Wakehurst Golf Club on Saturday, 24

th November 2018.

Attn All HSC Students 2018—you are invited to a Blessing Mass at 6pm

on Sunday 14th October at St Kieran’s Church.

NEXT WEEK’S ROSTER —October 7—1st SUNDAY

PLEASE SWAP WITH SOMEONE IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT

PARISH CALENDAR

OCTOBER

Mon 01 Labour Day Public Holiday

Sun 07 Daylight Saving

Sun 14 Learn about the Catholic Faith 10.30am—2.30pm parish centre

Tue 16 Meditation resumes 9.15am SK Chapel

Wed 17 AFA Fundraiser Movie 10.30am Cremorne

Sun 14 HSC Blessing Mass

Thur 18 Start of the HSC exams

Sun 21 Family Colour Run St Augustine’s College Oval 2pm-4pm

Mission Sunday

Sun 28 Youth Mass

Spaghetti Night

NOVEMBER

Sat 24 AFA Christmas Dinner, Wakehurst Golf Club

Family Colour Fun Run to raise funds for the parish community centre Sunday 21 October, 2pm to 4pm

St Augustine’s College Oval Registration Flyer, Parent Letter and Sponsorship Booklet can be collected

from the back of the Church

Works will include new flooring, painting, new carpet and renovations to the toilets.

Please register under the name of the parish The Catholic Community of North Harbour when children

register to fund raise at www.schoolfundraising.com.au

AFA FUNDRAISER

MORNING TEA &

MOVIE

DATE: Wednesday, 17th October

2018

TIME: 10.30am

VENUE: Hayden Orpheum, 380

Military

Road, Cremorne

MOVIE: First Man (A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil

Armstrong,

and the legendary space mission that

led him to become

the first man to walk on the Moon on

July 20, 1969) COST: $15 per person

(which includes the

movie, morning tea & biscuits

and listening to Neil Jensen on

the mighty Wurltitzer Organ in

the beautiful Cremorne

Orpheum)

RSVP: Please book and leave

your payment (cash) at the

Parish Office before Monday, 15th

October

If you have any enquiries please

contact

Adriana Bowyer on 0402 099 746

EVERYONE IS WELCOME &

WE WILL BE HAVING OUR

USUAL RAFFLE

and these tickets can be

purchased on the morning before

the movie commences

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW

EARLIER TIME OF 10.30AM &

THAT THE ORPHEUM HAVE

CHANGED THE FORMAT AND

ARE NOT PROVIDING LUNCH

BUT INSTEAD ARE DOING

MORNING TEA WITH

BISCUITS & TICKETS ARE

ONLY $15 EACH

REGULAR PARISH mass times REGULAR PARISH mass times St Cecilia’s, Balgowlah SUNDAY 9.00AM WEDNESDAY 9.00AM St Kieran’s, Manly Vale Saturday vigil 5.30pm SUNDAY 7.30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm Weekdays 8.30am except Wednesdays St Augustine’s Chapel, Brookvale Wednesdays 8.15am during term time

reconciliation St Kieran 5 – 5.30pm Saturday or by appointment.

Baptisms St Cecilia 10.30am Sun. by appointment 9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month St Kieran 11.30am Sun. by appointment 9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month

Baptism preparation is required for 1st baptisms. Contact parish office 9949 4455 marriages Require 6 months notice and include Pre-marriage Course as part of the preparation

ANNIVERSARIES

Arthur & Jean Austin

Kathleen Maureen Traveller

Grace Brown Kevin McMahon

RECENTLY DECEASED Judy Borger Douglas Sinclair

Cyril Labone Giorgio Caristo Felix (Phil) Restuccia

PRAYER REQUESTS

“Come to me! I will give you rest.” (Matt 11:28)

For those with ILLNESS Anne & Phill Harris Franz Hakvoort Louise Allara Rosemary McKinnon Audrey Murphy Helen Richardson Lyn Wagland Sean Bellenger

Beryl Duncan Irene Hurrell Margaret Anderberg Simone Young

Catherine Saltwell Jim Smyth Maria Kogovesk Stella Brown Catherine Smith Joe Corroto Maria Teresita Stephanie Harding

Chris McAuliffe John Ziegler Maureen White Stephen Ward

Daniel Lister John Francis Zarb Nicholas O’Bryen Vandhna Deep Dave Miles Kath Ivor Collins Norma Hayman Veronica Laverty

Don Jackson Kath Zenetic Olga Buggy Warwick Jones Dorothy Smith Kathleen Bunting Pam Lynch Yvonne Hickey Elaine Smith Kevin Smith Pat Reen

Elsa Wunder Louis Hilton Rafael Stachon

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY of NORTH HARBOUR

Clergy Fr Paul Maloney OSA Parish Priest Fr Senan Ward OSA Assistant Priest Fr. David Austin OSA In residence Fr Francis Belciña OSA Asst Priest/Youth M Fr Luca Park OSA Assistant Priest Administration Jacky Worthington Parish Manager

Anne Ross Parish Secretary Jane Filacuridi Parish Secretary

Pastoral Ministers (contacted through Parish Office 9949 4455) Janette Davidson Family & Sacramental Ministries Adriana Bowyer Catechist Co-ordinator Rosemary McKinnon Counsellor 0400 495 076

Marianne Deveza Music Ministry Coordinator 0404 865 241

NEED A PRIEST URGENTLY? Please call 0490 898 464

If the matter is not urgent, please contact Priests via the Parish Office 9949 4455.

Would you like to learn more about Catholic Faith and Practice or how to become a Catholic?

Join our first session Sunday 14 October 10.30am - 2.30pm in the Parish Centre. Please contact Janette on 0408 866 521 or sacraments@northharbourcatholic.org.au