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The Massabielle
The Weekly Newsletter of
St Bernadette’s Parish Community,
Castle Hill, NSW
AUGUST 28 - 29, 2004 - TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Issue 66
LITURGY CORNER…..
Dear Members of St Bernadette’s Parish Community,
Why We Do
The Things We Do I just wanted to write a brief note to thank you for your assistance with the
‘Who’s who’ in the R.C.I.A.? registration forms last week. Thanks you for the time and effort you took to
For parishioners who are little
complete them. Those who haven’t yet completed a registration form are
baffled by the multitude of titles asked to do so. Thanks.
(often derived from ancient Greek)
relating to people in the R.C.I.A., This weekend we have Father Paul Duffy msc to preach the annual
here is a simple glossary of Propagation of the Faith Appeal, conducted on behalf of Catholic Mission.
common terms: These reflections on Catholic Mission come form notes supplied to us.
Enquirer: A person who
approaches the Catholic Church All of us are Mission-aries
with and intitial expression of Throughout the Church’s history we have matured to an understanding that
interest. all of us, as members of the Body of Christ, are missionaries, a term which in
Catechumen: (Greek: one who the past was usually reserved only for the priests and religious who went to
echoes the gospel.) An unbaptised foreign countries known as the “mission fields”. We now know that all of us
person who is undertaking are equally responsible and fully implicated in the joyous task of creating the
preparations for baptism in the possibility for all people on earth to know Jesus Christ as their personal
Catholic Church. saviour and his promise of fullness of life, here on earth and for all eternity.
Candidate: A baptised Christian of
another Christian denomination Catholic Mission and Propagation of the Faith
who seeks full communion with
The principal organ of the Church for bringing about this reality on a global
the Catholic Church.
scale is the appeal for partnering local churches and communities, the
Neophyte: (Greek: new nature) A
Propagation of the Faith appeal. It is the work of the Holy Spirit that
recently baptised Catholic.
establishes and sustains parish communities, that supports catechists who
Sponsor: A Catholic who acts as a
companion to a catechumen or share their faith and lead their local community of faith, that takes the Good
candidate of his/her journey to News into remote, and sometimes hostile, corners of the globe.
becoming a Catholic. The Catholic Mission Propagation of the Faith Appeal is another
Catechist: A parishioner with a opportunity to renew our baptismal calling to share in Christ’s mission. It
role of teaching and facilitation in challenges us to look beyond the needs of our own family beyond the
the catechumenate process. boundaries of our parish needs and beyond the attractiveness of the lifestyle
Catechumenate team: The core available in this country.
group who oversees the Rite of The work of Catholic Mission’s Propagation of the Faith is the proclamation
Christian Initiation of Adults in a of the Gospel and the inauguration of the Reign of God here on earth. Whilst
parish. Since the initiation of we hear this Word in situations of abundance, recourses and opportunities, it is
adults into the Church is regarded important to recall that others, approximately two thirds of the planet’s
as the responsibility of the whole population, hear the same Word in conditions of poverty, hunger, disease and
parish, the actual involvement of lack of opportunities. Therefore the work of evangelisation is also about
people in the process is far wider sharing our resources with others, praying for others and working in solidarity
than the team. to bring about a more just and equitable life for all.
(Story Source)
This year’s appeal theme: Trust And Love
in a nutshell St Therese of Lisieux is the Patroness of Missions and Missionaries. She
Humility is living the truth of who we are.
summed her spirituality up in the phrase “My way is all trust and love”.
Jesus tells the sad story of the multitude of
people who have promoted themselves The PNG phrase, ‘Mi bilong yu, yu bilong mi’ means we all belong to one
beyond their ability. They live in tension another, recalling the virtues of trust and love. Our destinies are integrally tied
until their incompetence is revealed. Then up with one another. The two phrases challenge us to think globally, then act
they are shamed. The truly humble person locally and regionally in mission.
does not seek out the company of the rich
and famous to gain preferment but I hope you will be able to give generously to the appeal.
responds to the real needs, even though
Fr Wim
that brings no material recompense.
Readings this Week – Year C FIRST RECONCILIATION 2004: Congratulations to the
following children who received the Sacrament of
First Reading: Sirach 3:17-20,28-29 Reconciliation for the first time this weekend:
Gentle humility will be the hallmark of a
true disciple. 9:00am 11:00am
Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19,22- Daniel Arico Kate Barlow
24 – The covenant given to Moses was Jordan Arico Amanda Barrett
Timothy Blundell Jack Booth
given in a blaze of glory from on high. The
Christian Bosen Antoinette Bourke
new covenant given in Jesus draws us into Amie Burai Maddison Brown
intimacy with the Father and places us Denzel Cavestany Elise Calabria
before God’s throne of mercy. Linus Cheng Chris Chandler
Gospel: Luke 14:1,7-14 - Jesus teaches the Pharisees the Tiffany Cheng Kimberley Dinning
etiquette that is supposed to operate in God’s Kingdom. Don’t Madeleine Collins Gabriella Duarte
seek the best place for yourself but allow God to grant honour Joel Cueno Cassidy Elling
to those whom God chooses. Annabelle Doheny Renee Fearnley
Mitchel Doran Dennis Fernandez
Next week: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Paul Fam Lauren Fernandez
Wisdom 9:13-18, Philemon 9-10,12-17, Luke 14:25-33 Marvin Fidel Aaron Gardoni
John-Paul Harb Maree Griffin
Feast Days this Week: Kevin Henry Nathan Hammonds
Friday 3 Sept – St Gregory the Great, pope, doctor Natasha Hili Antonio Harb
Rachael James Jacob Hoey
HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION this THURS, 2 SEPT, Stefanie Kairuz Matthew Hourigan
8-9pm, including Rosary, prayers, hymns, and scripture Timothy Karbanowicz Clare Kinnarney
Tara Kavanagh Oliver Kucharzewski
reading. All welcome!
Laura Kliman Mitchell Ly
* THE 6.45am & 9.15am MASSES next FRI 3 SEPT will be Matthew Kreamer Justin Maher
Father’s Day Masses for children and school fathers in Mary-Joy Leung-Shing Gemma McRoberts
attendance. Matthew Leung-Shing Joshua Minassian
Melanie Manansala Daniel Mitchell
* FIRST FRIDAY MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK Naomi May Merika Nahirny
will take place next FRI 3 SEPT at 12noon followed by a light Benjamin McCabe Ryan Nahirny
lunch in the Marian Centre. All welcome! More and more of Alyssa-Jane Mesiti Nathan O'Neal
Joanne Mikhael Patrick O’Shea
our elderly parishioners are attending this Mass and the
Kieran Moulds Charlotte Pearce
luncheon afterwards. We would be very grateful to anyone Scott Moulds Benjamin Reyden
attending the Mass (or even if you are not) if they might Natalie Mustapic Steven Rimac
consider bringing a plate of sandwiches, slice or cake. The Ryan Nunn Cole Rojas
Care Group members do a wonderful job catering for this lunch Mitchell Robinson Meghan Ryan
but as the numbers attending increase, a little outside help Tiana Sala Ciara Said
would be greatly appreciated. If you can help with food or Adam Shehab Jesse Wong
transport, please contact Kerry on 9484 6894. Lachlan Smith Brayden Wright
Katalin Smythe Lian Yang
Daniel Spoelma
* 2004 ORANGE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TWILIGHT STREET
Alexander Thomson
PARADE — beware parking problems on SAT 11 SEPT Alayna Topolovec
at 6pm: The main Street Parade will start at 6pm. As with
last year’s event, the Street Parade will be terminating in Thank you to all committee, facilitators and home hosts who
Brisbane Rd so Brisbane Rd will be closed to vehicular access have helped throughout our preparation programme. A
from 6pm to 9pm at Old Northern Rd to the speed hump at reminder that there is a Thank You Supper for you on Tues
Mercer St. Alternative access and exit can be gained through 7 Sept, 7:30pm, Parish Hall. Partners and children welcome.
Telfer Rd. A map of the altered traffic flow has been placed on
the church noticeboard. N.B. Mass time remains at 6pm. The RCIA continues this week – Wed, Sept 1
at 7.30pm: The topic is on the Bible and the
* CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAMME 2004: Church. It’s not too late to join. If you are
Parents wishing to enrol their child into our preparation interested in becoming a Catholic, please come along on
programme for the Sacrament of Confirmation must attend the Wednesday at the Marian Centre.
Information & Enrolment evening on Mon 13th or Tues
14th Sept. Both evenings commence at 7:30pm in the DIOCESAN WORKS FUND APPEAL Thank you again
Church. Intended candidates also need to attend. More for your contributions to the DWF. Our quota is $23,110
detailed info letters are available from the Church foyer. and we have already collected $21,656.50, Remember
We are still looking for anyone interested in being a that DWF contributions are 100% tax deductible.
facilitator or home host. If you would like more information on
what is involved, please contact Alice at the Parish office on NEEDED: YOUR HELP !! – The Parish needs volunteers to
9634 2622 or sacraments@stbernadette.org.au. be catechists in the state schools. Great conditions: training
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2004: A number of family provided; half an hour a week; good company; and rewarding.
photos from the group albums still need to be picked up from Can you join us as a weekly catechist or emergency volunteer?
the Church foyer. Please contact Adeline Chong on 9634 6410 asap.
MARY'S MUMS: How do we experience more of God's LEARNING TO COPE ALONE?! – Are you grieving the death
help in our daily life? As we come to know Jesus better, his of someone you loved? Join with others who are grieving and
divine power gives us everything we need! This THURS 2 SEPT Learning to Cope Alone on SAT 4 SEPT at 2PM in the Parish
at 10am in the Marian Centre, Mary's MUMs will be enjoying Lounge. Coffee/Tea and Cake. Conversation. Good company.
another session of Cafe, presented by David Payne. Come Video and discussion. Transport offered if necessary. Contact
and see what it's all about, and enjoy a cuppa. Everyone is Parish Office 9634 2622. Grief Support Group
welcome. Enquiries: Call Rebecca on 0414 592 182.
Alive Youth and Young Adult Festival. Students and
young workers aged 16-25yrs are invited to go to one of the
largest gatherings of young people in the Diocese on 10-12th
September 04. The Alive Festival will be held at Merroo
…events for all Parishioners Christian Conference Centre, Kurrajong and will include
* W.A.R.P.P. is back this FRI 3 SEPT! You will surely be relevant and interactive presentations, workshops and liturgies
amazed as we present “Silence by W.A.R.P.P.!” Anyone on life and faith. Grab a rego form from the church foyer or
who has ever come along knows that “silence” is not an call 8838 3419 for more information.
adjective for W.A.R.P.P. and as difficult as it was – with God Looking for a great website for teens and young adults? Look
everything is possible!! Inspired by Dr Marek, we invite you to no further - www.lifeteen.com. If you want to know what’s on
join us and put aside some for the Lord and for once….let Him for youth and young adults at St Bernadette’s check out our
do all the talking! Suitable for all ages so invite your family parish youth website, www.lifeteenautralia.com, or contact
and friends and we look forward to seeing you at 7:30pm in Sean or Alice at the Parish House on 9634 2622 or email
the Church! youth@stbernadette.org.au.
For Your Information…St Bernadette’s is once again ………………………………..
starting preparations for a series of workshops on youth
ministry, to be held in late Sept. We are always receiving a “Celebration of Life” Memorial Service
number of enquiries regarding our approach to youth ministry
following the LIFE TEEN programme. As a parish, we feel that
it is important to be able to share our resources and
A prayerful liturgy will be held in our Church,
experiences with the wider church community. We ask you to FRI 17 SEPT at 7.30pm,
keep this venture in your prayers over the next few weeks. to honour the memory of those
Fire & Flame Dance Party is looking for anyone willing whose death affects any of the Parish Community.
to sponsor this event to help cover costs. This event is for the Everyone is welcome.
youth in this parish however we welcome any support from the There will be supper after the service.
wider parish community. ALL proceeds from the event will go Further information contact
to Fr Chris Reily’s “Youth Off The Streets” which is a charity for Carmel 9634 4952(evenings), Jo 9634 5961,
disadvantaged and homeless youth. Please contact Konrad
Iona 9872 1236 for the Grief Support Group.
Wehinger 9894 9323 if you can help.
LIFE TEEN SUPPER FOR EVERYONE is available outside
ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY thanks all donors. We
the hall after the 6pm LIFE TEEN Parish Youth Mass every
thank Fr Wim for allowing us to have a stall outside the Church
Sunday. Come grab a bite to eat, have a drink and take the
last weekend. We thank all the helpers and those who
time to get to know someone from your Christian family who
patronised the stall. It was most successful and we are
you may not know yet.
delighted with the backing of the parish. We raised $1,010.95
A huge thank you to Baiada Poultry, Mayfair Fine
from the sale of goods and including the sale of tickets for the
Foods & Muffin Break for their regular donations for the
raffle of the crocheted rug. We thank the maker of the rug.
LIFE TEEN Supper.
The winner is Maureen Fearnside. All in all a most successful
and happy occasion. Contacts: Paul 9651 3343 and Cubby
… events for Youth & Young Adults 9634 2003.
Fire & Flame Dance Party: 3 weeks countdown to this CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel Stephenson, James Costello,
awesome night of nights! Sat 18 Sept will be the ultimate Laura George, Sarah George, Jessica Skudder, Benjamin
event of fun, food, dance, old friends and meet lots of new Skudder and Anthony Elliott who were baptised at
people, as well as the latest & best music around. Dance St Bernadette’s last Sunday.
tickets at $15 each ($20 at the door) will be sold after the LIFE
TEEN Youth Mass, including a tempting array of lollies to raise After its winter break, Spirituality in the Pub returns TUES
funds for “Youth Off The Streets”. Book your tickets now with 7 SEPT from 7.30-9pm at the mean Fiddler, Windsor Rd, Rouse
Konrad Wehinger 9894 9323. Hill. The topic is “Does Prayer make a Difference?” with
Into LIFE for any high school teens in yr 6 or 7! That’s speakers Rev. David Ranson, Lecturer in Spirituality at
right- anyone in yr 6 is now welcome to join us on Catholic Institute of Sydney and Judi Taylor, from the
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm, in the Parish hall for games and Christian Meditation Network. All are welcome. There is no
activities. Please bring $2 for chips, drinks and lollies. charge. For further information call Maria Baden 9680 2220.
LIFE Night for any high school teens in yr 8-12! That’s
right- all those in year 8 who have been asking me for the last
Please pray for … Kath Lane and Des Sullivan who died
six months if they can come to the LIFE Night- you now can!
Join us tonight for the LIFE TEEN Olympics. You need to recently, and for Reg & Mary Millgate, Manuel Menezes,
decide which country you will compete for (Isle of Man, Yang Pao Chin and Frank Novacek whose anniversaries
Eritrea, Belize or Uzbekistan) and come to the hall after supper occur at this time.
(finishing at 8:30pm). Be a part of the Olympic dream.
Prayers for the Sick …. Bart Daley, Elizabeth Gavin,
LIFE Rocks for Young Adults – we enter LIFE TEEN
Lee Lonard, Clyde Cranny, Nicole Sheffield, Philip Camilleri,
Olympics tonight in the hall combined with LIFE night! Anyone
Lesley Carroll, Iris Rodriquez, Eric Eaton, Sarah Moraschi,
who has left school is welcome to come along and join us for a
Kylie Taylor, Michael Clarke, Floricita Gomez-Smith, Daniel
completely social and fun night – the team NEEDS you! We
Jernazian, James Boyd, Josephine Wilson, Nestor Mina, Paul
continue with “Where will you be?” - a 4 week series to
Griffin, and sick members of Castle Hill SVDP, Marie Pearson,
look at where we are at, where we would like to be and what
Jacinta Pearson, John Smith, Larissa O’Callaghan, Maria
are the options. All young adults welcome!!
Browne, Joseph Grca, Eva Piggott, Evi Barbosa, Gerard Britto,
LIFE Rocks Library coming soon. Some awesome CD’s,
Iris Henderson, Berna Lobo, Filippo Muratore, Celia Estacio,
videos and books made available through LIFE TEEN will soon
Lesley Swaddling, Felina Maglaya, Fr Raymond Lyons, May
be available. From some of the best known Catholic teachers
McMartin, Granville Ess, the Martin Family, John L Smith,
and theologians such as Msg Dale Fushek, Dr Marek Wosinski,
Matthew Vaz.
Chris West, Kevin Saunders, Jeanette Clark, Mark “Bible Geek”
Hart and Bob Rice.
St Bernadette’s Parish Community
Parish House, 367 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Telephone 9634 2622 Fax 9899 3511 Email: admin@stbernadette.org.au
Web page: http://www.stbernadette.org.au
Parish Staff Mass Times for this Week
Fr Wim Hoekstra, Parish Priest Sunday Sat 6.00pm
Fr Eugene Szondi, Assistant Priest Sun 7.30am, 9.00am, 10.30am
Rev Bob Sheridan, Deacon & 6.00pm Parish LIFE TEEN Youth Mass
Sr Judy McLeod, rsm, Pastoral Associate Weekdays Mon, Tues 6.45am
Miss Alice Sahabu, Sacramental Co-ordinator Wed, Thur 6.45am, 9.15am
st
Mr Sean Finucane, Youth Minister 1 Fri 6.45am & 9.15am (SchoolMasses), 12noon
Miss Therese Clasquin, Into LIFE Minister Sat 8.00am
Mrs Carla Knox, Parish Secretary
Mrs Monica Rubic, Parish Secretary (Finance) Reconciliation Sat 8.30am - 9.30am
Mr Michael Watson, Maintenance Co-ordinator 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Baptisms and Marriages: By appointment only. Contact the Parish House
St Bernadette’s Parish School: Mr Ted Langford, Principal 9634 2898
ROSTERS FOR WEEKEND – September 4 - 5
ACOLYTE /
LECTORS COMMUNION MINISTERS
SERVERS
SAT 6.00PM
Iona Anderson Annarita Mezger, Maureen & Ray Scully, Ian & Rita
Terry O’Mara
Brian Mooney Tasker, Helen Wintle, Joe Zammit.
S6
7.30AM
John Peters Gerard Kearney Fran Mulcahy
S7 Erik Hoekstra Christine Norton
9.00AM
John Stone Trevor O’Shea Bernard Braithwaite, Angela Crowe, Jeff Davis,
S8 Brian Blacklock Jocelyn Donovan.
Greg Piggott
10.30AM
John Townsend Irene Ngu Michael Puckeridge, Vivian Raz, Rita Sakr, Barbara
S9 Margaret Griffin Shannon, Tony & Wendy Smith, Wendy Stone.
6.00PM – PARISH LIFE TEEN YOUTH MASS – MINISTRY ROSTER – Sept 5
Eucharistic Ministers Adult Servers Projectionists Welcomers Musos
Alfonso Aguilera Clare Dickinson Quinton Clasquin Maria Finucane James Waters
Angela Ursino David Bradshaw Ferdinand Kawiadji Sherol Hanna Jarryd Scully
Ben Ferry Gillian Pak Welcoming Family Tina Muscat Julia Calixto
Bernadette Camilleri Altar Servers Tony Muscat Lisa Muscat
Darren Edwards S10 Supper Service Marianne Ching
Dianne Hanna Vita Aloschi Mitchell Waters
Ian Blazey Musos Monnii O’Callaghan
Kerry Hearne Lectors Supper Clean Up Alice Sahabu Nadine Mulder
Maria Aguilera Jen Austin Maro Remaili Alistair Schultz-Singh Nick Richards
Maria Finucane Lesley Musgrave Nancy Minchella Bo-Leah Strachan Sara Douglas
Michael Smith Stef Musgrave Pam Waters Cassie Knezevic Simon McCartney
Sam Ursino Ushers Daniel Ang Veronica Sahabu
Tea & Coffee Service Catherine Ghisla Jacinta Ching
Kerry Hearne James Remaili
nd
CHILDREN’S LITURGY GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS COUNTING (2 Collection)
Father’s Day: Maria Mochnik, Katrina Habel,
William Lee
No Children’s Liturgy Adelina Tabila, Julie Ferry,
Kristine Khoury Ray Piper
FLOWER ROSTER Eddy Pagnucco
Allessandra D’Andrea st
COUNTING (1 Collection) Paul Hargreaves
Sandra Watson Christopher Crowe
BOOKSHOP
Please check your roster Denise Hicks
