Parish

FrAndrewDoohan(Parish Priest)
MrGregByrne(Pastoral Associate)
MrsSharonFowle(Administraon)
SrKathrynMcCabe(Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

TheParish OceisattherearoftheParishHallandis
staedonWednesdayandFridayfrom10amto4pm.

33LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox67,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546304
F: (02)65546425
E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.comor
fr.andrew.doohan@bigpond.com(Fr Andrew)
W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Holy Name Parish School (K6)

MrMarkMowbray(Principal)

41LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox243,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546504
F: (02)65548895
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bullen can be sent

totheParishOceorFrAndrew,preferablybyemail
orwriennote,bymiddayonThursday.

Bapsms are celebrated on Sundays, either during

any of our Sunday Masses or aer the 9am Mass.
Bapsmal Preparaon meengs are held on the
secondMondayofeachmonthat7pmintheMeeng
RoomsoftheParishHallatForster.Pleasecontactthe
Parish Oce for more details, or visit the Parish
website.

Weddingsarecelebratedbyarrangementandwithat
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
PleasecontactFrAndrewformoredetails,orvisitthe
Parishwebsite.
Sunday 22nd September, 2013
Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
The weekly bullen of the
Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry
HolyNameofJesusParishChurch
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Itsgoodtobeback(no,seriously!!).

My thanks to all those who have asked aer my

holidaystheywerebothresulandrecreave,andI
spentmostofthemewithmyfamily.Aquicktripto
Tasmania(wastemptedtostay!)andsomemeatthe
Benedicne Abbey (always wonderfully prayerful and
resul)roundedoutmymeaway.

My thanks also to Fr Brian Mascord for celebrang

with you on the weekends I was away, and to Greg
Byrne for looking aer the day to day maers that
comeupinthelifeofaparish.

Parish Pastoral Assembly

Its now just seven weeks unl our Parish Pastoral
Council, which will be convened on Sunday 10th
November. Over the coming month the Parish
Pastoral Council will be nalising the dra Parish
Pastoral Plan for the coming two years, and I would
encourage anyone who would like a specic issue
considered for inclusion in that Plan to make their
submissionbythebeginningofOctober.

The Pastoral Assembly will also see the elecon of

new members of the Parish Pastoral Council. I would
also encourage those who might like to submit their
names for the ballot to do so before Friday 18th
October (see the item on page 4 for more
informaon).

Lastly, can I encourage the enre community to pray

fortheoutcomeoftheParishPastoralAssembly,that
it might be a me of clarity of vision as we go about
the task of proclaiming the Good News of the
Kingdomthatisourprimarytask.

Unlnextweek
Fr Andrew

Tur Pnnisu Dinnv(for the week ahead)

Mon(23/9) 9am MorningPrayer@
Forster

Tue(24/9) 9am ChrisanMeditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)
3:30pm HolyHour@Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass@Tuncurry
5:30pm ChrisanMeditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)

Wed(25/9) 9am Mass@Forster
9:30am menALIVEMorning
Group@Forster
11:15am NovenatoOurLadyof
PerpetualHelp@Forster
7:30pm menALIVEEveningGroup
@Forster

Thu(26/9) 9am MorningPrayer@
Forster
AM Fr Andrew to Newcastle
for Clergy Fund meeng
10am CaringGroupmeeng@
Forster
5.30pm FinanceCouncilmeeng
@Forster

Fri(27/9) 9:30am Mass@Forster

Sat(28/9) 8:30am Reconciliaon@

Tuncurry
9am Mass@Tuncurry
3:30pm WeddingLiturgy@The
GreenCathedral
4:45pm Reconciliaon@Forster
(unl5:15pm)
6pm Mass@Tuncurry

Sun(29/9) 7am Mass@Tuncurry

9am Mass@Forster
Rrcutnn Pnnisu Ac1ivi1irs

Reconciliaon
The Sacrament of Reconciliaon is available on
Saturday morning at Tuncurry from 8:30am unl the
beginning of the 9am Mass, on Saturday aernoon at
Forster from 4:45pm unl 5:15pm, or other mes by
contacngFrAndrew.

Holy Hour
A Holy Hour is observed each Tuesday aernoon in
theTuncurryChurchfrom3:30pmunl4:30pm.

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

TheNovenaisprayedeveryWednesdayintheForster
church commencing at 11:15am, and is followed at
12pmbyalightlunchintheParishHall.

Chrisan Meditaon Group

TheChrisanMeditaonGroupmeetsinthemorning
and aernoon each Tuesday. For more informaon,
pleasecontactBobon65555914.

Bapsm Preparaon Meeng

The next Bapsm Preparaon Meeng will take place
in the Parish Halls meeng rooms on Monday 14th
October commencingat7pm.

Evening Prayer & Benedicon

Our monthly celebraon of Solemn Evening Prayer
(from the Divine Oce) & Benedicon will be
celebrated on Sunday 6th October in the Tuncurry
churchcommencingat5:30pm.Allwelcome.

Collecon of Foodstus for Homebase

The next monthly collecon of nonperishable food
items for use by Homebase will take place on Sunday
6th October.

Secular Franciscan Fraternity

TheSecularFranciscanswillnextmeetonWednesday
2nd October, coming together for morning prayer at
9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then the
meeng.

The menALIVE Groups

ThemorninggroupwillnextmeetonWednesday 25th
September aer the 9am Mass, while the evening
group will next meet on Wednesday 25th September
at 7:30pm.

Maintenance & Gardening Group

The next mow will be on Thursday 17th October,
starng at Tuncurry at 8am and then on to Forster,
followedbyacuppa.ContactHoward65576826.

Singing Pracce
The Singing Group is currently enjoying a well earned
break,andwillresumeonTuesday 8th October.
IN voun cunni1v, rtrnsr rnnv ron:

Those recently deceased

Those whose anniversaries occur about now:
CarmelBennie,LenJohnson

All those in our community who are sick

PnnviNc As Jrsus Tnucu1 Us
Thankstothoseparishionerswhohaveindicatedthey
are interested in exploring The Lords Prayer in more
depth.

Now that I am back from Annual Leave, I will look to

planningthateventinthecomingmonths.
Fr Andrew

Aus1nntinN Cn1uotic You1u Frs1ivnt

TheAustralianCatholicYouthFesvalhopestobethe
largest gathering of Australian Catholic Youth since
SydneyWorldYouthDayin2008.

Our diocese is sending a conngent of young people

tothiseventtotakeplacefrom5th to 7th December,
andinvitesallinterestedyoungpeoplefromyear9to
theageof25toshareinthisamazingexperience.

For more informaon, contact youthministry@

mn.catholic.org.au
Wonk Hrnt1u & Snrr1v ANNouNcrMrN1s
Tuncurry Car Parking: A reminder that in order to
migatehazardsposedbythepracce,theparkingof
carsonthegrassedareasoftheTuncurrychurchsiteis
nolongerpermied.

Forster Car Parking: A reminder that the current

parkingarrangementsintheForstercarparkarebeing
reviewed. In the interim, I would ask you to connue
toexercisecareinusingthecarpark.

Church Doors: The doors of both our churches are

classied as emergency exits when the building is
being used. Accordingly, all doors must remain
unlockedandunlatched(althoughtheymaybepulled
closed)wheneverthebuildingsareinuse.

Anyinconvenienceisregreed. Fr Andrew
Socint Jus1icr SuNonv
SocialJusceSundaywillbecelebratednextSunday.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Social Jusce

Statement for 20132014 is entled Lazarus at our
Gate: A crical moment in the ght against world
poverty. It refers to Jesus parable in the Gospel of
Luke (16:1931), which forms the Gospel reading for
SocialJusceSunday2013.

CopiesoftheStatementwillbeavailableattherearof
bothchurchesfromthisweekend.
Prortr or Fni1u & Horr
ThenextmeengoftheGreatLakesRuralAustralians
forRefugeesissetdownforSaturday 28th September
at2pm inourChurchHall.Everyoneismostwelcome
toaend.
Pnnisu CnniNc Gnour
The next meeng of the Caring Group will be on
Thursday 26th September at 10am in the Parish
OceMeengRoom.
Mut1iCut1unnt LuNcu
TheParishTeamareintheinialstagesofplanninga
mulculturallunch.

Tables would display naonal food from various

countriesandparishionerswouldbeinvitedtosample
such food. The Team are looking for interested
parishioners who might like to be involved in this
event.Moredetailstofollow.
The 9th Naonal eConference will be held on
Wednesday 16th October dealing with the Gospel of
St John. Speakers are Fr Francis Moloney and Rev.
DorothyLee.

These Conferences are always well presented, very

informave and enriching for our faith. The
ConferencemaybeaendedinourHallfrom10.15am
ll2.30pm.BYOLunch;Tea&Coeeprovided.Please
RSVPtotheParishOce.
ExrtoniNc 1ur SrnsoNs or Gnirr
Seasons for Growth is a small group program for
Adultswishingtoexplorepersonalgriefissues.

Using the metaphor of the changing seasons,

parcipants in this 4 week program will explore the
impact of change & loss on the Physical, Emoonal,
Mental,Social&Spiritualdimensionsoftheirlives.

This program will be oered in the Parish Hall on

Thursday 31st October, and 7th, 14th & 21st
Novemberfrom10am1pm.

Bookings are essenal and can be made by

telephoning49791355.
Discovrn Srini1unt FutritMrN1 nv
HrtriNc O1urns
Isthereadesireinyoutodosomethingmore?Would
you like to live your faith by reaching out to those in
need?WeinviteyoutoconsiderjoiningStVincentde
PaulSocietyasaConferenceMember/Volunteer.All
you need is a compassionate heart and a generous
spirit. Please speak to Fr Andrew or call Central
Council on (02) 4967 6277 and join us in making a
dierence.

Pnnisu Pns1onnt AssrMntv

A Parish Pastoral Assembly will be held on Sunday
10th November beginning at 10:30am in the Parish
Hall. All members of the Parish are invited to aend
this Assembly and be involved in nalising the Parish
PastoralPlanfortheperiod20132015.

Any parishioner wishing to make a submission

priories for the Parish Pastoral Plan should address
them to the Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council.
Submissions should be as detailed as is possible in
order for them to be able to considered by the
Assembly.

Submissions should be received by the Council no

later than the beginning of October.
Tur BtrssiNc or 1ur FisuiNc Ftrr1
Thisyearmarksthe50thANNIVERSARYofourBlessing
of the Fleet fesvies. The Planning Commiee are
keen to organize a gathering that does jusce to this
signicanteventinthehistoryofourtown.

Following the 9am Mass on Sunday 6th October, we

will process down to the Lake where Fr Andrew will
blessallboats.

This will immediately be followed by a BBQ in John

Wright Park to which everyone is welcome. BYO
chairs, blankets and drinks. Fish, sausages and bread
allprovidedandlovinglycooked.
Pnnisu Pns1onnt CouNcit Etrc1ioNs
An elecon for ordinary members of the Parish
PastoralCouncilwilloccuronSunday 10th November.

Nominaons, in wring, should be received by the

ParishOcenotlaterthanFriday 18th October.
Rrtn1ioNsuirs CoNrrnrNcr
Is your family important to you? Is your marriage
importanttoyou?Howcanyoubehappy,contented,
fullledandsuccessfulinyourrelaonship?

The Combined Churches Mens Breakfast Commiee

is hosng this one day conference on Saturday 19th
OctoberatClubForsterwithamenonlysessionfrom
3pm to 5pm, and a 7pm to 8:30pm session open to
couples.

Thecostofthefullconferenceis$40,withapensioner
or student concession at $30 (cost includes a partner
for the evening session). The evening session is $15
perperson.

Tickets are available from Radio Rhema, Words and

WaresBookstore,andtheClubForsterrecepondesk.
Ticketsarealsoavailableatthedoorontheday.

For more informaon contact Ge Bishell (0412 681

700)orGraemeBingham(65538272).
HvMN ron 1ur BtrssiNc or 1ur Ftrr1

The Star of the Sea

Younevercrossedwatersorsleptinaboat
butsailorswhostruggledtokeepshipsaoat,
turnedtoyouMaryandaskedyoutobe
alightontheirjourneystheStarofthesea.

Ref: Ave Maria, Star of the sea,

guide me to Jesus, show him to me.
Ave Maria, Star of the sea,
guide me to Jesus show him to me.

ThechurchliketheboatofStPetergoesforth
tobringthegoodnewstothesouthorthenorth,
somemesweworrywayoutonthedeep
isJesussllwithus,isJesusasleep?

Mary,wegoonourjourneyoflife,
itshighsanditslowsanditsjoysanditsstrife,
allthatweaskwhenourjourneysaredone
istoshareinthegloryofyourblessedSon.

This hymn, wrien by our very own Paul Geraghty, is

being prepared for the upcoming celebraon of the
Blessing of the Fleet, and you may hear some of our
singing group praccing it before Masses in the
coming weeks.
Tur Nrw EvnNcrtisn1ioN
Whatisitandwhatdierencedoesitmake?
Fathers Maurice Nu and John FaheyGuerra, from
theUnitedStates,willbeconducngaSummerSchool
at St Clements Retreat Centre, Galong, NSW, 1724
January 2014. Maurice and John bring their
enthusiasm and experse to these quesons and we
can bring our quesons and understanding. Phone 02
6380 5222 or email info@stclement.com.au for
details.

Mnss or S1 FnnNcis

Holy, Holy, Holy

Memorial Acclamaon

Great Amen





Lamb of God

Text:ExcerptsfromtheEnglishtranslaonofTheRomanMissal2010,ICEL;Music:2010,PaulTaylor.Allrightsreserved.Usedwith
permissionAustralianAgentWordofLifeInternaonal.LicenceNo.195E.
Over the coming weeks our musicians will be
assisng the Parish community to introduce a
new musical seng for use at our celebraons of
Mass. The introducon of this new seng will
also provide a second opon for our Parish
celebraons.

Entled the Mass of St Francis, this is the Mass
seng that is oen used at Diocesan
celebraons, and this is why we have chosen to
add this seng to our Parish repertoire.

The new seng will be introduced bit by bit over
the coming weeks, and I would ask for your
forbearance as we introduce this to our Parish
celebraons.
Fr Andrew

Orron1uNi1irs Ou1sior Tur Pnnisu

Free Movie Night for Carers

Ifyouareaged1315andyouhelplookaerafamily
member or friend with a disability, mental illness or
chronic condion, come for a free movie and free
pizza, sponsored by the Hunter New England Health
EduCare program. Meet at the Reading Cinemas,
Ken Tubman Drive, Maitland on Tuesday 24th
September at 11:45am for pizza. RSVP by phone
(4921 4895), text (0407 938 572) or email (educare
admin@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au

Trivia Night for Mission to Seafarers and Stella Maris

Come along for a fun night and a great cause at the
NewcastleYachtClubonThursday 26th Septemberat
7:30pm. Enter tables of any size or join with others.
Entry is by a gold coin donaon, and there will be
rae and donaons on the night if you choose. RSVP
via email (newcastle@mts.org.au) or phone (4961
5007)by24thSeptember.

Superannuaon Workshop
AustralianCatholicSuperannuaonispresenngahalf
day workshop session designed to help you opmize
your rerement savings and potenally save
thousands of tax dollars with an allocated pension.
TheSeminarwillbeheldonThursday 26th September
between 10am and 1pm at Quality Apollo
InternaonalHotel,290PacicHighway,Charlestown.
Visit www.catholicsuper.com.au for more informaon
andregistraon.

Counterpoint Chamber Choir

The Choir will perform in concert at the historic St
John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Wollombi on
Sunday 29th September at 2:30pm. Tickets are $25
foradults,$20forconcessions.18yearoldsandunder
are free. Refreshments will be served in the interval.
Proceedsfromtheconcertwillaidmaintenanceofthe
heritagelistedChurchofStJohntheEvangelist.

Theology on Tap
The next Theology on Tap session will be held on
Monday 7th October at the Kent Hotel in Hamilton
commencing at 6:30pm. The guest speaker will be
Steph Unger, a singer/songwriter and teacher from
Brisbane with a passion for engaging youth in their
faith and liturgy. Visit the Theology on Tap page on
theDiocesanwebsiteformoreinformaon.

Expo for Carers

HunterNewEnglandLocalHealthDistrictHunterCarer
Support Service invites carers, families, health
professionals, service providers, teachers/assistants
and the general public to the FREE "2013 Expo for
Carers". Expo starts at 9:30am on Thursday 10th
October at Newcastle Panthers. The expo provides a
variety of resources and informaon to aid and
support family carers in their caring role. For more
informaon contact Hunter Carer Support Service by
phone (4921 4895) or email (educareadmin@
hnehealth.nsw.gov.au)

Riverlights Mulcultural Fesval

The fesval, an iconic and vibrant celebraon of
cultural diversity, will be held at Maitland Heritage
MallandRiverwalkonSaturday 12th Octoberat4pm.
Volunteers are also being sought to work at the
fesval. Please call (4934 9835) or email (riverlight
@maitland.nsw.gov.au) to help make this fantasc
communityfesvalhappen.

Catalyst for Renewal Dinner

All are invited to aend a dinner with Peter Joseph
AM on Friday 25th October at 7pm at Villa Maria
Parish Hall, cnr Mary St and Gladesville Rd, Hunters
Hill. Peter Joseph is a merchant banker and has had a
long and successful business career. His talk is tled
Moral courage? Or more of the same? The cost is
$50 per person for a delicious two course meal. RSVP
or more informaon by email (catalystforrenewal
@tpg.com.au)

Mater Graduate Nurses Annual Reunion

TheSixtySeventhAnnualReunionforMaterGraduate
Nurses will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral,
Hamilton on Sunday 10th November. Mass is at
9:30am followed by lunch. Please nofy Chrisne
Brown (4991 1879) or Colleen Canny (4932 7611) for
luncheonbookingsattheVictorPetersSuite.

Cursillo VII World Encounter

TheWorldBodyofCursillosinChrisanity(OMCC)will
be hosng this event here in Australia for the rst
me.FormorelocalCursillistas,thiswillbeaonceina
lifeme event between Wednesday 20th November
and Sunday 24th November at St Leos University
College, Brisbane. Registraon for the Encounter is
essenal and forms are available in this diocese from
the local secretariat or John Andrews via email
(john.andrews7p@bigpond.com) or phone (4945
3428).
CoMMuNioN 1o Sick & HousrnouNo
We are in need of Ministers of Communion of the
Blessed Sacrament to housebound people in our
outlying areas (Pacic Palms/Hallidays Point). If you
live in this area and are able to assist in this way
pleasecontactGregByrneattheoce65546304.

Wonk Hrnt1u & Snrr1v INronMn1ioN

The Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle is commied to
ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers
(i.e.employee,contractororsubcontractor,employee
of contractor or subcontractor, employee of labour
hire company, outworker, apprence or trainee work
experience student and volunteer), visitors and the
publicinworkplacesandalsothehealthandsafetyof
those who may be aected by its operaons. In
securing workplace health and safety, the Diocese
promises to pursue best pracce in Work Health and
Safety (WHS), full its statutory dues with regard to
WHS and through connual improvement strive to
preventinjuriesandillnessesintheworkplace.

Ifyoubecomeawareofanyhazardonparishproperty,
or suer an incident or injury while on parish
property,youareaskedtoletFrAndrewortheParish
Oce know as soon as possible in order that the
appropriatestepscanbetaken.

IfthereisanymaerconcerningWorkHealth&Safety
that you wish to raise or have considered by the
Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the
maertotheaenonoftheappropriateperson.
Pnnisu IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn Gnour
To request prayers for someone in need of prayer
please contact Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving
yournameandcontactdetails.

Bobcanalsohelpyouifyoureinterestedinbecoming
partofthisimportantministrywithintheParish.
Cn1uotic Nrwsrnrrns Avnitnntr
The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and Catholic Weekly
(Sydney) newspapers are available at the rear of the
churchesatacostof$2each.
Ministers this Weekend... ...of the Word ...of Communion
6pmTuncurry ColleenCashman
TonyStevens
PaulMcFadden
BurnessGoodlet,FrankHayman,LouHope,Robyn
Milligan,RuthPearson,MoniquePiscopo,Maureen
Pye,NeilPye,MaureenStevens.
7amTuncurry MareeGapps
CecileMalone
PatriciaCornish
CushlaDrake,MaryGreig,GrahamGriths,Kay
Griths,AlexMatuszny,EdnaTucker
9amForster AfravanBoxtel
MaureenVisser
JudithShand
MichaelAllen,VivianAllen,JimHunt,AlanMcCarthy,
CoralMcCarthy,JaneMcCarthy,PatMcCarthy,Anne
Moloney,ShioneyNeal
Please note: The above informaon reects the rosters as originally issued,
and doesnt take account of any swaps that may have been organised between individuals.
Ftowrn Ros1rn
We are in urgent need of helpers for the ower
decoraons in Tuncurry Church. Please phone the
Parish Oce on 6554 6304 if you are available to
assist.
PntMs Aus1nntin
For52yearsPalmsAustraliahasbeensendingCatholic
volunteers to mentor and exchange skills in countries
across Asia, Africa and the Pacic. Volunteers are
needed in educaon, health, administraon,
agriculture/farming, trades and other areas. The
preparaon for 2014 placements runs from
September 27th October 5th so you need to apply
now. Or are you interested in volunteering overseas,
butarentsureifitisrightforyou?Considerjoininga
12day Encounter journey to TimorLeste or Kiriba.
Contact 02 9518 9551 or email sarah@palms.org.au
forfurtherinformaon.
Sin DoNnto BnnoMnN SicNro Cnickr1 Bn1
A collectors item has been donated to the Parish in
the form of a cricket bat, signed by Sir Donald
Bradman and contained in a glass case. We intend to
sellthebatoneBayatanaskingpriceof$3,000.Ifany
parishioner is interested (at this price) before we
adverse,pleasecontacttheParishOce.
CoMrnNv or Voicrs
Great Lakes Premier Vocal Ensemble proudly present
SingforLife.Anexcingprogramofchoralmusicold
and new with a few surprises! All prots to the Relay
for Life. Sunday 22nd September 2013 at 2pm at
Tuncurry Memorial Hall, Point Road Tuncurry.
Admission $12. Tickets on sale at Forster
NeighbourhoodCentre.Formoreinformaon contact
LeighVaughanon0417289077.
Ros1rns
RostersforOctoberandNovemberareavailablefrom
therearoftheChurch.

Oun Li1uncv Toonv

Responsorial Psalm
Response: Praise the Lord who lis up the poor.

Praise,OservantsoftheLord,
praisethenameoftheLord!
MaythenameoftheLordbeblessed
bothnowandforevermore!

HighaboveallnaonsistheLord,
abovetheheavenshisglory.
WhoisliketheLord,ourGod,
whohasrisenonhightohisthrone
yetstoopsfromtheheightstolookdown,
tolookdownuponheavenandearth?

Fromthedusthelisupthelowly,
fromthedungheapheraisesthepoor
tosethiminthecompanyofprinces,
yes,withtheprincesofhispeople.

Gospel Acclamaon
Alleluia,alleluia!
JesusChristwasrichbuthebecamepoor,
tomakeyourichoutofhispoverty.
Alleluia!
Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs

Today Amos8:47
1Timothy2:18
Luke16:113
Monday Ezra1:16
Luke8:1618
Tuesday Ezra6:78,12,1420
Luke8:1921
Wednesday Ezra9:59
Luke9:16
Thursday Haggai1:18
Luke9:79
Friday Haggai1:152:9
Luke9:1822
Saturday Zechariah2:59,1415
Luke9:4345
Next Sunday Amos6:1,47
1Timothy6:1116
Luke16:1931
Oun Pnnisu Cottrc1ioNs
a)TheParish Collecon,providingfortheneedsofthe
parish and its ministry, is taken up during the
presentaon and preparaon of the gis (the
oertory).Thisistheenvelopecollecon.

b) The Diocesan Clergy Collecon, providing for the

remuneraon and support of the clergy of the
diocese,willbetakenupaercommunion(duringthe
ThanksgivingHymnorasimilarme).
RrcriviNc CoMMuNioN
So that we might receive Communion in a t and
properway,pleasebeawareofthefollowing:

When we process forward to receive Communion,

we have been asked by the Australian Bishops to
adopt a common and unied gesture of reverence
before doing so. In Australia that gesture is a bow
of the head and shoulders (GIRM, 160). Any other
formofreverence,includingagenuecon,should
thereforebeavoided.
Communion by selfinncon (selfdipping) is
neverpermied,sincewereceiveCommunionand
never take Communion. Please refrain from this
inappropriateacon.
We regret that we do not have the physical
facilies to oer communion while kneeling, and
respecully ask you to refrain from kneeling to
receive Communion while part of the procession,
since this is contrary to the nature of the
Communion procession itself. Your cooperaon in
honouring this request is very much appreciated,
andwethankyouforyourconsideraon.
SitrNcr iN 1ur Li1uncv
Weobservesilenceduringourliturgy(onSundaysand
weekdays)atthefollowingmes:

1. DuringthePenitenalAct,aerthePresiderinvites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteriesinordertorecollectourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
PresidertoLetusprayagaininordertorecollect
ourselves;
3. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the rst reading in order that we might meditate
onwhatwehaveheard;
4. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the second reading in order that we might
meditateonwhatwehaveheard;and
5. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the homily in order that we might meditate on
whatwehaveheard.
Hosri1nt & HoMr Visi1s
Because of the restricons imposed by Australias
PrivacyLaws,theParishreliesonfamilyandfriendsto
inform us about those who are unwell in our
community.

If you know of anyone needing a visit or Communion

inhospitalorathomepleasecontactFrAndreworthe
ParishOce.