Bulletin 14 February 2016

Celebrating FAITH, LIFE and LOVE in COMMUNITY.
14th February, 2016 - Year C
ALL HALLOWS’
PARISH CHURCH
2 Halley Street
FIVE DOCK 2046
Parish Priest:
Fr Greg McGregor
Assistant Priest:
Fr. Tibebeselassie Abza
Secretary: Elena Di Perna
Presbytery:
Monday: Closed
Tues - Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm
Phone: 9713 7960
Fax: 9713 5172
Email:
[email protected]
Web: www.allhallows.org.au
All Hallows’ Parish School
Principal: Mrs Helen Elliott
Phone: 9713 4469
Fax: 9712 5184
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au
Sacramental Life
Eucharist:
Saturday - 9.00am & 5.30pm Vigil
Sunday - 8.30am
Sunday - 10am Children’s Liturgy
Sunday - 6.00pm Youth Mass
Monday - 9.00am
Tues - Wed - 8.00am
Thurs - Fri - 9.00am
Lauds (morning prayer) is prayed 20
minutes before morning mass daily.
All Welcome.
Reconciliation: Saturday
9.30 - 10am & 4.45 - 5.15pm
Anointing: First Friday of the
month at 9am mass. (except January).
Sick Calls: Any time - day/night.
Funeral Masses: In co-operation
with Funeral Directors.
Exposition: Third Thursday of
every month after Mass.
1st Sunday of Lent
Dear Parishioners,
1. Bread and Stones
In the Gospel Reading, Jesus has not eaten for
forty days, and then he feels the whole forty days’
worth of hunger. That’s a lot of hunger! Satan
urges Jesus to turn stones into bread.
Now there’s nothing good about hunger, and
there’s nothing bad about bread. On the contrary, Jesus himself commands us to pray for bread daily.
And there is no question about the fact that Jesus has the power to
provide bread for himself. He can stop being hungry by using his divine
power to turn stones into bread. In fact, Jesus himself tells us that if a
son asks his father for bread, no good father will give him a stone
(Lk.11:11). So Jesus could get bread from stones just by asking his
father, who is God and good, to give him bread.
Why doesn’t Jesus do so? And what are we to make of the line with
which Jesus refuses Satan’s suggestion: People do not live by bread
alone? If I suggest that you might like some ham, what sense does it
make for you to tell me that people do not live by ham alone?
Notice, though, that that line does make sense if what you are telling
me is that you are full. In another Gospel, Jesus says, “Man does not
live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of
God” (Mt 4:4). Jesus himself is the Word of God, and he came into the
desert filled with the Spirit of God (Lk. 4:1). Even though he is hungry
after so long a fast, then, there is another sense in which he really is
full.
Jesus’ rejection of Satan’s urging gives us a pattern for our lives. In our
suffering, when those things we think we need in order to live are
denied us, we do not have to be desperate. When we are hungry for
what we do not have because our Father God has not given it, we still
have the Word of God, which comes into us and can fill us. Jesus, who
is the cornerstone of the Church, is our bread at the same time. And so
we can be like him: full—even when, in the stony parts of our lives, we
are hungry, too.
2. Reading Seminar Cancelled
I received a call today from the Liturgy Office sending apologies on
behalf of Fr Don Richardson, who unfortunately is unable to conduct
the seminar due to work commitments. He is now the Dean of the
Cathedral and with the Archbishop’s illness his workload has been
overstretched. They will try to obtain a date later in the year.
3. Men Of The Parish Fishing Trip
Just a few spots left for our fishing trip on 27th
February. Please contact the Parish office if you would
like to attend.
Pick up location: Thames Street wharf, Balmain.
Time : 6.30 am (boats will leave at 7 am)
Back : 12.30 - 1.00pm
4. Stations of the Cross
As the tradition during Lent, there will be the
Stations of the Cross after Friday morning mass.
5. Caritas Australia
Please take home a Project Compassion box
and/or a set of donation envelopes and support
Caritas Australia this Lenten season as they
celebrate 50 years of Project Compassion.
In Pope Francis’ words, “Lent is a time for
drawing near to Christ,”
You will be helping to empower the world’s
poorest children, women and men with vital
learning and renewed hope.
6. 24 hours for the Lord
On Friday 4th March the Church will be open for
24 hours, beginning on Friday at the 9am Healing
Mass, at 7.30pm there will be Mass celebrated
again followed by Holy Hour at 8pm and
Benediction at 9pm.
Reconciliation will be available during Holy Hour.
The church will remain open up until 9am Mass
on Saturday 5th March.
7. World Day of Prayer
As advertised in the bulletin the World
Day of Prayer will be celebrated at
Abbotsford Presbyterian Church on
Friday 4th March at 10am. If you
would like to attend and be a reader at
the mass please contact Linda on
0404 992 540 or Rosetta 9712 3076
8. Exposition
Next Thursday, 18th February after the 9am
Mass we will celebrate Exposition and
Benediction. All are welcome.
9. Windward Manor Mass
Mass will be celebrated at Windward Manor on
19th February at 11.00am
For those who are unaware I had an infection and
was hospitalized on Tuesday. I will be on convalescence leave till Thursday, with Fr Tibby looking
after the parish while I am away. I thank you for
your prayers and good wishes.
Happy Valentine’s Day
God Bless
Fr. Greg
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Walk through Lent 2016
with The Catholic Guy
Lent can be Life Changing. Go to
TheCatholicGuy.tv/Lent2016 to view a short
3-minute video that will help make Lent a more
meaningful and powerful time for you. Join
thousands around the world receiving a daily
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and focus on the real meaning of Lent in
preparation for Easter. The program is free!
All you have to do is sign up. Should you want
more information call 1300 734 880.
All Hallows Catholic
Primary School
Please join us for our Open Day
Tuesday 8th March 2016
For prospective kindergarten 2017 enrolments
We will be conducting a tour of our school grounds
and facilities followed by an
information session at each of the following times:
9.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm
Applications for Enrolment Packs will be distributed on this day and forwards.
We look forward to meeting you on the day.
People of ALL Faiths are
invited to:
WORLD DAY OF
PRAYER- CUBA
Friday March 4 at 10am
hosted by Abbotsford Presbyterian Church
(opposite Abbotsford Public School, Great North Rd. )
Jesus said to them
“Receive children. Receive me.”
Anyone who would like to be a reader for this
service please phone Rosetta on 97123076
WELCOME LADIES
to the first
Catholic Women’s League
meeting for 2016 on
MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY
commencing with a shared lunch at 12pm
in the Parish Hall
WORLD YOUTH DAY
2016
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
In your love and concern, please pray for:-
Register your interest.
Keep updated and
find out more at …
www.catholicyouthservices.org/wyd
6 MONTHS TO GO TILL WYD 2016!
WYD has become in international phenomenon
attracting the largest gatherings of young
people in the history of the world. Every WYD
touches hearts and changes lives; it is an
experience of the universality of the Church
gathered in faith around the Pope. WYD is an
event for all young people; it is an invitation to
consider who we are and who we are called to
be.
Pope Francis is inviting YOU to join him in
Krakow for World Youth Day on 26-31 July 2016!
Will you respond to his invitation?! Come join
many young adults (18-35) of the Archdiocese of
Sydney on the journey to the City of Mercy! Registrations close April 1 2016.
There are four pilgrimages on offer:
Krakow Direct
Footsteps of JPII
Holy Land
Marian Shrine
For more information, go to
www.catholicyouthservices.org/wyd.
You are invited to a morning of quiet reflection at the Grail
Centre, 22 McHatton St, North Sydney, on Tuesday 16
February from 10am to 12 noon. We will be reflecting on
the theme of ecological conversion, in response to Laudato
Si. There will be time for silent meditation and the
opportunity to share thoughts in a group.
Lenten Reflections on Two Women Mystics
This Lent, the Grail is hosting two Saturday reflection mornings on the writings of two extraordinary women mystics.
They will be held at the Grail Centre, 22 McHatton St, North
Sydney, from 10am to 12 noon, as follows:
Saturday 27 February
Saturday 19 March
Therese of Lisieux
Etty Hillesum
There will be time for silent meditation and the opportunity
to share thoughts in a group.
We ask for a small donation to cover costs.
For more information or to register your interest, please contact
[email protected], or Tricia Gemmell
([email protected]) or the Grail Centre (ph:9955 3053).
Kid’s Corner
Q. What do you call a computer
superhero??
A. A screen saver!
Recently Deceased:
Carmine Grieco, Giovanna Falanga,
Josephine Hili
Anniversaries:
Loretto Kerley, Silvio Peruzzi, Albert Tanzini,
Francesco Rocca
Also for:
Robert Tavish, Warren Brash, Sabina Godinho,
Giuseppe & Elena Giardina
For the following ill members of our community:Robert Webber, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP,
Mary Pulis, David Jessimer, Victor Alacqua,
Carlo Zuccorononno, Lucia La Cava,
Giuseppe Princi, Joyce Kelly, Emilia Bocconi,
Tom Fonti, Natalina Denaro, Brian Gallagher,
Crochetta Valenti, Vanessa Lane, Muriel Daly,
Margaret Gleeson, Mary Johnson, Mary Longrell,
Carmen Gallagher, Benilda Buenafe, Lorenzo Mioli,
Antonietta Ciaglia, Tomas Laming, Ida Bova,
Amelia Casarotto, Madelina Michael, Monica
Moschella, Marcello Cheles, Brian Lees.
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Festa di Sant’Antonio at All Hallows Church
Tribune turns sleuth on the trail of the Resurrection
Benvenuto to a little bit of Italy
Learning at the feet of a rock star philosopher
Marriage is for opposites – and fruitful, faithful and
forever
Raise your voice so Sunday isn’t left to take a fall
24 hours of mercy, faith for the Lord
A bumpy ride, but the joy of God’s love helps it go
smoothly
Rethink ‘refugee’ definition before it’s too late
Victoria – an alarming state of disquieting affairs
When did the Mass switch to the vernacular?
Vista: what’s on in your parish and diocese
ONLY $2.00 AVAILABLE FROM THE STAND
An Afternoon for Couples Hoping to Conceive
Saturday 12 March 2016 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Dooleys Waterview Club
Silverwater Road, Silverwater
The afternoon will include presentations by Natural
Fertility Services and FertilityCare, a testimony from
a couple, the opportunity for questions and an Individual Blessing for Couples. Afternoon tea will follow.
Please call 9307 8403 to register
POSITION VACANT: The Parishes of Balmain
and Rozelle are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons interested in taking on the
role of Housekeeper/Cook. This is a casual position and will be based between the Balmain or
Rozelle parishes.
T&Cs: Child must be with a health fund and covered for general dental. Appointments
are required and are subject to availability.
For appointments call 9810 3044
Dentist & Co
Suite 1/3 Montague St, Balmain
Please contact the Parish Support Team on 9390
5233 or [email protected] for
further information. Applications close: Monday,
22 February 2016. Only candidates with the right
to work in Australia may apply for this position.
An Invitation to
An Encounter with Conviction
Convictions—what we have learned about life that matters most.
In his recent book “Convictions”, published not long before
he died, Marcus Borg explores the convictions that have
shaped his life, and the way in which those convictions have
developed.
We will explore together those realities of which we are
most convinced, why these things matter, and what
difference they make in our life.
Marcus Borg Author
Marcus J. Borg was an American New Testament
scholar, theologian and author. He was among the
most widely known and influential voices in progressive
Christianity. As a fellow of the Jesus Seminar, Borg
was a major figure in historical Jesus scholarship.
He retired as Hundere Distinguished Professor of
Religion and Culture at Oregon State University in
2007 and died eight years later at the age of 72, of
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Sydney - Sun 28th February 2016
2.00—5.00pm
The Piazza, 53 Leopold St , Croydon Park 2133
RSVP: Mon 22nd Feb
Sue Flood [email protected] 0427 282 943
For women of faith looking for more …
You are always welcome to bring along a friend,
another woman who would appreciate this opportunity.
Encounters is an initiative of the Australian Ursulines. There is
no cost associated with this reflection afternoon
Information Mornings
Term 1 2016
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You are invited to an Information
Morning to:
meet the Principal Dr Maree Herrett and members
of the College Executive and Leadership team
explore the classrooms, facilities and grounds led
by teachers and students
share morning tea with Dr Herrett, key staff and
current and future parents.
Friday 26 February 9:15-11:15am – Years 6 - 12
Friday 18 March 9:15-11:15am – Prep - Year 5
Please reserve your place at:
https://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/visit-us/
We look forward to seeing you.
POPE’S COLUMN
Pope’s Homily at Ash Wednesday Mass “He knows how much we need forgiveness, He know that we must feel loved to do good
The first is that of Saint Paul: “Be reconciled with God” (2 Corinthians 5:20). It is not simply
good paternal advice and even less only a suggestion; it is a true and proper supplication in
the name of Christ: “We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (Ibid.). Why
such a solemn and heartbroken appeal? Because Christ knows how fragile and sinful we are, He knows the
weakness of our heart; He sees it wounded by the evil we have committed and right away, He knows how much
we need forgiveness, He knows that we must feel loved to do good. Alone we are not capable: therefore, the
Apostle does not tell us to do something, but to allow ourselves to be reconciled by God, to permit Him to forgive
us, with trust, because “God is greater than our hearts (1 John 3:20). He defeats sin and lifts us from our miseries, if we entrust ourselves to Him. It is for us to acknowledge ourselves in need of mercy: it is the first step of the
Christian journey; it is about entering through the open door that is Christ, where He Himself, the Savior, awaits
us and offers us a new and joyful life.
There can be some obstacles, which close the doors of the heart. There is the temptation of armouring the doors,
namely, of living with one’s sin, minimizing it, always justifying oneself, thinking one is no worse than others; thus,
however, the locks of the heart are closed and one remains closed inside, prisoners of evil. Another obstacle is
the shame to open the secret door of the heart. In reality, shame is a good symptom, because it indicates that we
want to detach ourselves from evil; however, it must never be transformed into dread or fear. And there is a third
snare: that of distancing ourselves from the door: it happens when we remain in our miseries, when we brood
continually, linking negative things among themselves, until we sink into the darkest cellars of the soul. Then we
even become familiar with the sadness we do not want, we are discouraged and we are weaker in face of temptations. This happens because we remain alone with ourselves, closing ourselves and fleeing from the light, whereas only the Lord’s grace frees us. Let us then be reconciled, let us listen to Jesus who says to those who are tired
and oppressed “Come to me” (Matthew 11:28). Do not remain in yourselves but go to Him! There is restoration
and peace.
Present in this celebration are Missionaries of Mercy, to receive the mandate to be signs and instruments of
God’s forgiveness. Dear brothers, you can help to open the doors of hearts, to overcome shame, not to flee from
the light. May your hands bless and lift brothers and sisters with paternity, so that through you the gaze and
hands of the Father rest on His children and cures their wounds!
There is a second invitation of God, which says, through the prophet Joel: “Return to me with all your
heart” (2:12). If there is need to return it is because we have distanced ourselves. It is the mystery of sin: we are
distanced from God, from others and from ourselves. It is not difficult to realize it: we all see what an effort it is to
really trust in God, to entrust ourselves to Him as Father, without fear; how arduous it is to love others, sooner
than thinking evil of others; how hard it is to do our true good, while we are attracted and seduced by so many
material realities, which vanish and in the end leave us poor. Beside this history of sin, Jesus has inaugurated a
history of salvation. The Gospel that opens Lent invites us to be protagonists, embracing three remedies, three
medicines that heal sin (Cf. Matthew 6:1-6.16-18).
In the first place prayer, expression of openness and trust in the Lord: it is the personal encounter with Him, which
shortens the distances created by sin. To pray means to say: “I’m not self-sufficient, I need You, You are my life
and my salvation.” In the second place is charity, to overcome extraneousness in dealing with others. True love,
in fact, is not an external act; it isn’t to give something in a paternalistic way to quiet our conscience, but to accept
one who is in need of our time, of our friendship, of our help. It is to live service, overcoming the temptation to satisfy ourselves. In the third place is fasting, penance, to liberate us from dependencies in facing what is happening
and to train us to be more sensitive and merciful. It is an invitation to simplicity and to sharing: to take something
from our table and from our goods to rediscover the true good of freedom.
“Return to me – says the Lord – with all your heart”: not only with some external act but from the depth of our being. In fact, Jesus calls us to live prayer, charity and penance with coherence and authenticity, overcoming hypocrisy. May Lent be a time of beneficent “pruning” of falsehood, of worldliness, of indifference: not to think that everything is well if I am well; to understand that what counts is not approval, the search for success or consensus,
but the cleansing of the heart and of life, to rediscover our Christian identity, namely, the love that serves, not
egoism that serves itself. Let us begin the journey together, as Church, receiving the Ashes and keeping our gaze
fixed on the Crucifix. Loving us, He invites us to allow ourselves to be reconciled with God and to return to Him, to
rediscover ourselves.
Jesus Christ is the face of Mercy,
as Pope Francis writes in Misericordiae Vultus.
"Encounter the Face of Mercy"
This Lent, through a guided silent retreat given by the
Verbum Dei Missionaries: Saturday, March 12
(9am) - Sunday, March 13 (2pm finish).
For more information contact Kylie 0403453620
or [email protected]
THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM
– AIRS 14 FEBRUARY 2016
This week on The Journey we start our program with a
Gospel reflection for the 1st Week of Lent from Fr Ken
Cafe, Sr Hilda Scott OSB shares a segment called “To
Die For” we hear from Trish McCarthy shares in her
Milk and Honey segment and Marilyn Rodrigues The
Peaceful Parent talks about “Knowing Your Neighbours.” Add to these talks some amazing music from
talented artists. Go to www.jcr.org.au or
www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime
and subscribe to weekly shows by email.
Encounter Mission and Development, Encounter Love
and Justice, Encounter humble volunteers, Encounter
faith, Encounter God. Palms Australia will be conducting a guided tour of the communities in which
their global volunteers are working in East Timor from
11 -23 April 2016
4 – 16 July 2016
26 September – 8 October 2016
There are limited places. RSVP: February 22nd
Call 02 9518 9551 or register interest
online: www.palms.org.au/Encounters
Discernment Retreat for Men, 11-13 March
A retreat for young men open to explore of God
is calling them to the Priesthood. The weekend
will include talks, time for personal prayer,
sacraments, spiritual guidance, a movie, time
with seminarians and discussions. This retreat is
designed to help men discern their vocation.
Seminary of the Good Shepherd-Homebush
Please call 9307 8424 for info and registration
http://ww.vocationcentre.org.au
Open Day
Sunday 13 March 2016
11.00am – 3.00pm
Please join us at our Open Day
Meet our teaching staff and students and tour our
dynamic school
121 First Avenue, Five Dock NSW 2046
T: 9712 2133
E: [email protected]
W: www.domremy.catholic.edu.au
In 2015, Pope Francis called a
Jubilee Year of Mercy, which calls
all people to seek and show Mercy.
In response, Catholic Youth Services
will host the “Mercy Series” at our
monthly formation talks - Catholicism 101. The
“Mercy Series” aims to breakdown the spiritual and
corporal works of Mercy and provide a basic
theoretical understanding of them and then to show
by the example of others in our community how we
can practically live these works out in our lives.
WEEK ONE we are excited to welcome Rev Bill
Crews from the Exodus Foundation (http://
www.exodusfoundation.org.au/) who will speak
practically on "To Feed the Hungry and Give Drink
to the Thirsty" and our very own Fr Chris Higgins
who doesn't have a problem "Instructing the
Ignorant". TUESDAY 16, February 2016, supper
from 7:30pm (straight after City Silence) with the
talk beginning at 8pm.
CARING FUNERALS PTY LTD
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ADAM J. LEE
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Head Office: 9713 1555
160 Great North Road Five Dock
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 9713 1400
Pager: 9937 2478
Eastern Suburbs:
9699 7877
L.A.R. Limousines
Excellence in service and quality
Weddings and Formals - Accredited Business
Call Enzo or Terri on 9712 1990
www.larlimousines.com.au
Devotions to Honour Our Lady of Lourdes
Residential Builder
New Homes
Extensions
Renovations
John Biazzo
M: 0419 238 809
F: 02 9712 3750
T: 02 9713 5676
E: [email protected]
Frank’s Pitstop Motors
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Mass and Blessing of the Sick will be held at Our
Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Earlwood, on Sunday the 14
February (behind Our Lady of Lourdes Church,
Earlwood), entrance via St. James Avenue, Earlwood,
with recitation of the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. followed by
Mass and Blessing of the Sick at 3pm
Some parking for disabled people is available in the
school grounds and general parking in the nearby
council car park.
THE XT3 MERCY THEMED LENT CALENDAR APP
2016 is now available to download. Visit:
www.xt3.com/lent or search for “Xt3 Lent” in
the Google Play or Apple App store. Also don’t
forget to download the Archdiocese of Sydney App
for news, events, Mass times and more.
Carmelite Retreats
Frank & Tony
Ph: 9799 7688
[email protected]
45 Liverpool Road
Summer Hill NSW 2130
Joe Calabrese
P: 9743 1333
M: 0438 869 883
[email protected]
All court matters - Criminal Law - Debt Recovery Family Law - Civil & Commercial Litigation - Wills &
Estate Law - Property Law & conveyancing
22/103 Majors Bay Road, Concord
Practice Information Sheet
Shop 3 Level, 213-235 Parramatta Rd, Five Dock
(Next to Officeworks) Phone: 9745 6728
Bulk Billing Practice
Practice Opening Hours
Monday 9:30am-8.00pm
Tuesday 9:30am-6.00pm
Wed/Thur 9.30am-8.00pm
Friday
9:30am-4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday Closed
Practice Doctors
Dr Georgette Boctor (Female Doctor)
Dr Natascha Bohm (Female Doctor)
Dr George Thiraviarajah (Male Doctor)
Allied Health Service
Katja Bulic (Psychologist)
Day retreat: Healing Wounds,
Lifting Burdens, Setting Free
Presenter: Fr Greg Burke, OCD
When: 5 March, 2016 Cost: $25
Bring your own lunch
Pick-ups from Minto train station
at 9.30am and 10.00am
Phone: 8795 3400 email: [email protected]
www.carmeliteretreats.com.au
40 Hours for Vocation 26-28 February
Pray with us for an hour at the Seminary of the Good
Shepherd as the Archdiocese of Sydney dedicates 40
Hours of Adoration to pray for vocations in the
presences of the Blessed Sacrament. Includes Mass,
confession, Prayer and Guided Meditation. Sign up
for one hour of prayer at
http://www.vocationcentre.org.au/
Grace & Silence Retreat for Young Women
Grace & Silence Retreat days are back in 2016 with a
slightly different character. For young women desiring a general retreat day, time to reflect etc, the day
starts with a short input at 9am.
For young women wishing to use the retreat day to
discern their vocation, the day begins with morning
tea at 9:30am and an input c.a. 9:50am. Note that if
you are discerning your vocation, the input applies to
all forms of vocation i.e. Single Life, Marriage &
Family and Consecrated Life.
Location: Mount Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Road,
Mulgoa
Date/Time: 27th February, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Cost: $30 – includes morning tea, warm lunch, afternoon tea and materials.
Further Details: Sr Julie Brcar – [email protected] 0408 738 334
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/
events/196432644040710/
NEXT WEEKSunday 14th February, 2016 - FIRSTSUNDAY OF LENT
READINGS: Deut 26:4-10; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13
SATURDAY
5.30pm
WHAT’S ON IN OUR PARISH?
Catholic Women’s League Five Dock
3 Monday of month 12.00pm in Parish Hall
For more information please contact
Rosetta on 9712 3076
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Accordion Society of Australia
Practice every Monday night from 7pm to
9pm in the parish hall.
All Accordion Players welcome
For more information please contact
Sylvia Granturco on 0422 936612
Bingo/Tombola
1st Friday of month in the parish hall at
10.00am. All profits to charity
Inner Wheel Club - Balmain Group
1st Tuesday of month 6.30pm - 9pm in Hall
St Vincent de Paul Society
Meetings held each 2nd & 4th Tuesday of
the month at 6.30pm in the meeting room
connected to the garage.
Contact Gerry Modini on 0418 966 247
Italian Prayer Group
Tuesday - 1 pm in Parish Hall
Messa Italiana ogni ultimo martedi del mese
Enquiries: M. Mureddu 9712 2394
Playgroup
9.30am -11.30am in Parish Hall
(not during school holidays)
Wednesday - Antonella 0417 068 323
Choir Practice
All welcome to choir practice in the Church
7.30pm every Monday.
Ring Maria on 9713 7310
Italian Choir Group
Tuesday -12.30 pm in the Church
Family Mass Choir Practice
Wednesday 7.45pm in Church. All welcome!
Italian Prayer Group - Thursday
In Chiesa, ogni settimana dopo la messa
delle nove (9). Ogni terzo Giovedi del mese
l’intenzione è per il Gruppo di Preghiera di
Riparazione Eucaristica.
Per informazioni: Lucia 9713 1800
Siete tutti benvenuti!
All welcome!
B. Gallagher
R. Pollifrone
F. Hume
M. Piccolo
SUNDAY
8.30am
G. Favotto
J. Heffernan
H. Chow
G. Giliberti
SUNDAY
10am
READERS
L. Regan
AM Ludeke
B. Pinto
SUNDAY 6.00pm
Youth Mass
Intro & P/F:
Liam A
Ist & Psalm:
Emma S
2nd: Jill M
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
C. Tramonte
B. Smyth
A. Panuccio
T. Coghlan
K. Smyth
M. Virtu
M. Tomasello
M. Hinds
G. Favotto
M. Mureddu
J. Livolsi
MJ Megna
M. Megna
L. La Cava
D. Scelzi
L. Scelzi
M. Caldareri
A. Caldareri
A. Roberts
A. Incampo
V. Jacobs
A. Zol
A. Kirby
C. Alexakis
A. Pavan
Group 6
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
ALTAR SERVERS
HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, M. Hinds, D & L Scelzi
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 18 Feb - Parkview: Claudette & Natalie
Visit 19 Feb - Russell Lea: Maria P & Veronica
COUNTERS: Group 3 TRANSPORT: Theresa, Mary, Sue
ALTAR SOCIETY: Bernadette, Linda, Sharon, Tina, Connie
PIETY STALL: Sue & Pina
CHILDRENS LITURGY: Bernie
NEXT WEEKSunday 21st February, 2016 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
READINGS: Gen 15:5-12, 17-18; Phil 3:17 - 4:1; Lk 9:28-36
SATURDAY
5.30pm
M. Zol
L. Gatto
D. Tomasello
N. Rogheto
SUNDAY
8.30am
SUNDAY
10am
READERS
J. Pappalardo
R/A Kirby
J. Mylott
A. Fabro
R. Salvato
A. Kerley
L. Ebbs
SUNDAY 6.00pm
Youth Mass
Intro & P/F:
Isabella P
Ist & Psalm:
Chris M
2nd: Hugh M
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
D. Grippi
G. Bonaddio
J. Bonaddio
V. Radice
R. Glover
B. Pratelli
S. Walsh
J. Heffernan
M. Moschella
R. Pietrobon
C. Mylott
A. Merlino
J. Walsh
B. Walsh
E. Ferraro
D. Squadrito
A. McMahon
M. Hadjidakis
C. Petrucco
N. Ancona
S. Carbone
M. Carrick
A. Di Bella
M. Di Bella
N. Lazzaro
Group 7
Group 3
Group 4
Group 1
ALTAR SERVERS
HOME VISITS: P. Moschella, J. Heffernan, E. Ferraro
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 25 Feb - Parkview: no visit
Visit 26Feb - Russell Lea: no visit
COUNTERS: Group 4 TRANSPORT: Michael, Margaret, Sue
ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary , Bianca, Catherine, Christine, Susan
PIETY STALL: Vicky & Mary C
CHILDRENS LITURGY: Gabriella & Sonia