Easter Sunday 31/03/2013

ST AGNES' PARISH NEWS
OUR VISION
"Everything is to be oriented towards the praise
and glory of God".
OUR MISSION
The St Agnes' Parish Community strives to make
our Vision a reality by a commitment to:
> holiness in the image of Christ
> proclaim the good news of salvation
> minister within the faith community
> the service of all, particularly those in need
Easter Sunday
Year C
31st March, 2013
Dear Parishioners
This day we celebrate the feast of hope reborn. On Good Friday we recalled the suffering
and death of the Lord; to all who beheld it a disastrous end to a novel endeavour; Today, this
hope was rekindled. Like the fire we lit for the Easter Vigil, this great symbol of the Easter
Candle, a forceful reminder of the light of new hope emerging from the darkness of despair.
It is not too much to say that we Christians are the children of hope. It underwrites our
whole faith commitment, and is implanted so deeply in our souls that it colours not only our
approach to our faith but indeed to our whole lives.
We have seen in the Resurrection of Christ the impossible become reality, life emerge from
death. We translate this into our daily lives and live in hope even when the most disastrous
and hopeless situations confront us. We look in hope to that loving God who raised his son
Jesus from the dead to come to our rescue.
We know now that the impossible has been made possible. Christ Has Risen…Our hope, and
He, will go always with us through this pilgrimage of ours. There is nothing to fear.
This is the good news, that the risen Christ is in our midst right now, here in this Church.
It is the good news that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ brings in that nothing can destroy
us, not pain, not sorrow, not rejection, not sin, not even death itself, that in the end his
kingdom will triumph.
The writer, C.S. Lewis, famously wrote “One must keep on pointing out that Christianity is a
statement which, if false is of no importance, and, if true is of infinite importance. The one
thing it cannot be is moderately important”.
At Easter, we Christians have the opportunity to strengthen our faith by recalling that it is
not a leap into the dark, but a trust in the most extraordinary historical events of all, and a
celebration of the forgiveness, life and hope which flow from these events.
Parish Priest
St Agnes’ Catholic Church - Port Macquarie
EASTER OFFICE CLOSURES
Parish Administration Office
Close Thursday, 28th March at 4.30pm
Reopen Tuesday, 2nd April at 8.30am
Diocesan Investment Fund
Close Thursday, 28th March at 1.00pm
Reopen Tuesday, 2nd April at 9.00am.
St Agnes’ Property Services
Close Thursday, 28th March at 4.30pm
Reopen Tuesday, 2nd April at 8.30am.
Presbytery Office
Close Thursday, 28th March at 4.30pm
Reopen Tuesday, 2nd April at 8.30am.
MacKillop Gift Shop
Close Thursday, 28th March at 2.00pm.
Reopen Tuesday, 2nd April at 10.00am.
EASTER MONDAY MASS TIME CHANGE
As Easter Monday, 1st April, is a public holiday,
Mass will be offered at 9.00am instead of the usual
5.15pm.
FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
The feast of the Annunciation will be celebrated on
Monday, 8th April in St Agnes’ Church. The rosary
will be offered at 4.45pm prior to 5.15pm Mass.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Caritas Australia would like to thank you for
supporting Project Compassion. Your envelopes
can be placed on the collection plates at weekend
masses over the coming weeks. Your generosity
really does make a difference!
LITTLE WHITE BOOKS
The Easter season instalment of our ‘Little Book’
series is now available from the Presbytery Office,
MacKillop Gift Shop and the Sacristy after weekend
masses. Numbers are limited so be quick! If you
would like to have one put aside please call the
Presbytery on 6583 1024.
RITE
BAPTISM
OF CHRISTIAN
INFORMATION
INITIATION
NIGHT
If you are planning
having your
child baptised in
OFon
ADULTS
(RCIA)
2012 it is important
for the
youRCIA
to attend
a Baptism
Congratulations
to all
candidates
who will be
Information
Session.
The
next
Information
Session
will
received into our parish community at the Easter
Vigil
be
held
on
Thursday,
23rd
February
at
7pm
in
Mass. These candidates are:
St Agnes
Baptisms
are held Kiley
at 10.00am
every
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Hill Church.Warren
Lorger
Trappett,
Sunday.
If you have
anyCurtis
questions please
contact
Luke
Filipek
Olivia
Simone
Tydd the
Presbytery
Office.
Natalie Maher René Ryan
Margaret Curtis
YOUTH
CENTRE—VOLUNTEERS
AUSTRALIAN
CATHOLIC
As you are aware our Parish is in the process of
YOUTH FESTIVAL
establishing a Youth Centre. This Centre can only
An information evening will be held on Tuesday,
operate with the generous help of volunteers.
9th April at 7.00pm in the Parish Hall for any youth
Volunteers (from the parish and the local community)
interested in attending the Australian Catholic Youth
are required to undergo the mandatory Police checks
Conference being held in Melbourne from 5th—7th
and be over the age of 18. There will be training
December this year. The Festival will be a gathering of
sessions early in the new year. It is anticipated the
youth from all over Australia. You will be given the
centre will open early in 2012.
opportunity to talk, encounter, gather, listen, pray and
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society. Details are on the notice board in the Church
YOUTH CENTRE GYM EQUIPMENT
entrance. For more information please contact Peter on
The
Youth
is [email protected].
seeking donations of gym
6584 9970 Centre
or email:
equipment in good working condition. If you can be of
assistance please contact Peter O’Driscoll.
AN EASTER PRAYER
YOUTH
COMMENTATORS
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creator
of all,
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to update
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Readers
and
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is the day
Easter
joy.
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Roster
for
Sunday
6.00pm
Mass.
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in being involved
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then he would rise
HOSTS
and
ascend
into
his
Father's
glorious
presence.
Coeliac hosts are available for any
parishioner
who
prefers these
hosts.
Mass please
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in the breaking of bread,
and follow
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in his risen life.
ALTAR
Grant
this Servers...
through Christ
our Lord.
Amen.
Attention
all Altar
A reminder
that
the 2012
roster will begin on the weekend of 28th-29th January.
If you don’t have a copy of the new roster please collect
Quote
one from Peter O’Driscoll. Anyone who would still like
‘Nothing therefore can come between us and the to serve please contact Peter on 6584 9970.
love of Christ.... For I am certain of this:
YOUTH GARAGE SALE—2012
neither death nor life, no angel, no prince,
Early notice....The annual Youth Garage sale will be
nothing that exists, nothing still to come, not
held on Saturday, 3rd March 2012. After Christmas,
any power, or height or depth," nor any
please keep the garage sale in mind if you are getting
created thing, can ever come between us and
rid of furniture or reusable/saleable items. No
the love of God made visible in
televisions please. For further details please contact
FAMILY
Peter on 6584
9970. GROUPS
Christ Jesus our Lord.’
A
Family
Group
is made up of both
St Paul’s Letter to the Romans, 8:35-39
families and individuals. Anyone, of any
age, is welcome to join. If you are new to
the Parish, or interested in joining a
Family Group, you can leave your name
at the Presbytery Office on 6583 1024.
St Agnes’ Catholic Church - Port Macquarie
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
WELCOME MORNING TEA
The Catholic Women’s League extends an invitation to
all our new parishioners who would like to meet other
parishioners to a morning tea at the Tenison Woods
Centre, Lochinvar Place at 10am on Tuesday, 9th April.
Come along and meet new people and enjoy a relaxed
morning tea. The Tenison Woods Centre is at St Agnes
Village, off Ocean Drive. For more information please
call Marjorie on 6584 5598.
Recently Deceased: Ralph Jennings, Patricia
Hamilton, John McAdam, Raphael Kenward, Cal
Boyd, Sheila Lysaght, Kamala Rajasekara and
Thomas Moon.
Anniversaries: Phillip Horsfield, Marjorie Veronica
Carnie, Enid Roper, Keith Tonks, Conrado Ramirez
Jr, Lillian Cavanagh, William Cavanagh, Patrick &
MENALIVE WEEKEND
Mary Croke, Jack Ginman, Eddie McHugh, Neil
menALIVE weekend for men. What are you doing on
O’Shea, Joe Henson, Jim Jamieson.
the 27th-28th July? Could you benefit from a weekend, Other Mass Intentions: Joseph McGill,
featuring talks, personal testimonies, opportunities for
I & R Schneider, J Blunden, Marija Miller, Hilton
discussion and space to reflect? Since menALIVE
Dodds, Phyllis Dunn, Edward Dunn, Julia O’Brien,
commenced in 2003, thousands of Catholic men have
Edward O’Brien, Eileen Monahan, Phil Moore,
been encouraged and inspired at weekends across
Trixie Davidson, Florence Shergold, Florence
Australia. Now, Lismore Diocese’s second menALIVE Turner, deceased members of the Dunn, O’Brien &
weekend is being organised in Port Macquarie,
O’Reilly families, Br Michael O’Connor, Beryl
conducted by experienced leaders from the menALIVE Thomas, Betty Rennie, Marjorie Carnie, Mass of
team. Enquiries, phone Patrick Cooper (0448 279 637), Thanksgiving and donor intentions.
or email [email protected].
Easter Intentions: Richard and Constance
Craddock, Daphne DeZilva, Hilton Dodds, Minne
CARE AND CONCERN GROUP
Downes, Nora Downes Roberts, Lillian Glasheen,
St Agnes’ Care and Concern Group will be holding its
Mary Ann Healey, Norman King, deceased
next meeting on Tuesday, 2nd April in the Pastoral
members of the Lynch family, Ellen Norman, Louisa
Assistant’s office at 2.00pm.
Sweeney, Rita Warlters, Mary Walklate, Robert and
DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS
Molly Friggins, Gerard and Francoise Cassegrain,
Next Sunday, 7th April, Daylight Saving will end. Clocks Elizabeth Calvin, Beryl Margaret Thomas, Nell
Sweeney, Stan Condon, Hazel Stephens, John
need to be put back one hour.
Haxell, Kathleen Haxell, Myrie Haxell, Marjorie
PARISH MORNING TEA
Vickery, Teresa Hickey, Jack Mooney, Mario
Thank you to staff and students of Newman College
Tomasovic, Pauline McLaren, Betty Rennie, Tony
who hosted last weekend’s parish morning tea. All who and Trudy Baker, Michael Patrick Grace, John
stayed back after 9.00am Mass enjoyed a cuppa and a Hibbard, June Flanagan, Mary Shiela Moon, Carl &
chat.
Jean Tozer, Brian Osmond, deceased relatives &
friends of the Osmond family.
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVICE
Under the Work Health and Safety Act, parishioners are
asked not to move, or lift, any objects inside the
THE CATHOLIC LEADER
Church. If something needs to be moved please contact Is available for sale at $2.00 after each weekend
the Pastoral Assistant on 6584 9970 to avoid injury.
Mass. The paper can also be purchased from the
Presbytery Office.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
The Beginning Experience is a personal encounter for
those who are grieving the loss of a spouse/partner
through separation, divorce or death. It will be held from
17th-19th May at the Arabella Garden Inn Motel in
Wollongbar. The weekend offers participants the
opportunity to turn the pain of loss into growth. For
further information contact Judy on 6624 1549 or Jan
on 6624 5175. Website: www.belismore.org.au.
WRAPS WITH LOVE—THANK YOU
A very big thankyou to the parishioners who have
generously answered our call for more wool. Your
donations assist the Catholic Women’s League in
making their Wraps with Love.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CATHOLIC
EDUCATION - CENTENARY BOOK
We are keen to find out how many people are
interested in purchasing a copy of the Centenary
Book. The cost will be $20.00. Expressions of
interest to the Parish Administration – 6588 7444 or
email: [email protected]
Thank you for your assistance.
John McQueen, Director Parish Education
HOLY HOUR
Holy Hour will be held next Saturday, 6th April after
8.00am Mass in St Agnes’ Church.
St Agnes’ Catholic Church - Port Macquarie
PARISH PRIEST: Father Leo Donnelly
ASSISTANT PRIEST: Father James Foster
ASSISTANT PRIEST: Father Amila Rajasekara
ST AGNES’ PRESBYTERY: Phone 6583 1024
PASTORAL ASSISTANT: Peter O’Driscoll, Phone 6584 9970
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Web Site: www.stagnesparish.org.au
ROSTERS
6th—7th April
READERS AND COMMENTATORS
6pm Vigil:
7.30am:
9.00am:
6.00pm:
Rachel Hills
Barry Johnson
Vanessa Denham
Sandra Wilson
Sonia West
Pat McLoughlin
Paula Richardson
Karen Cooper
Judy Brady
Diana Smith
Sarah Smith
Caitlin Ward
7.30am:
9.00am:
6.00pm:
Phil Lloyd
Peter Rasmussen
Maureen Dick
Denise Smith
Sandy Luschwitz
June Quirk
Betty Hodgson
Christine James
Albert Jacobs
Lisa Sleeman
Peter Briscoe
Carol Briscoe
Hay Street Port Macquarie
Monday to Thursday: 5.15pm
Friday: 12.05pm Saturday: 8am, 6pm Vigil
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.00am, 6pm
Please note: Weekday Masses at 9am on
Public Holidays
Reconciliation: Friday 11.30am -12 noon.
Saturday: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
1st Saturday of the month 8.30am – 9.30am.
Lochinvar Place, Port Macquarie
Chaplain: Bishop John Satterthwaite
Contact: Sr Anne Hannigan
Phone: 6589 9814 or 0419 243 259.
Communion Service or Mass: 9.30am Monday—Friday.
Sunday Mass: 9.30am
Reconciliation: After Mass on Friday or notify Bishop
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every Wednesday, 3pm.
CHRIST THE KING CHAPEL
GIFT BEARERS ROSTER
6pm Vigil:
7.30am:
9.00am:
ST AGNES’ CHURCH
ST FRANCIS CHAPEL
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
6pm Vigil:
PARISH MASSES
K & L Mahony
M Wren & Family
P Sharpe & A Schwennesen
Boronia Street Port Macquarie
Chaplain: Father Paul Hopper
Contact: Sr Anne Hannigan
Phone: 6589 9814 or 0419 243 259
Weekday Mass: Monday - Thursday 9.00am
Mass: Saturday Vigil - 4.30pm
Rosary and Exposition
1st Saturday of the month 4pm.
ST BERNARD'S, TELEGRAPH POINT
Pacific Highway Telegraph Point—Thursday: 6pm.
THE STATUE OF OUR LADY
Michael & Sue Kingston
37 Church Street
Port Macquarie
Phone: 6584 9815
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
2nd Sunday of Easter - Year C
Acts 5:12-16; Ps 117; Apoc 1:9-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31
STAR OF THE SEA, LAKE CATHIE
Ocean Drive Lake Cathie—Sunday: 8am.
FEAST DAYS
Monday, 1st April—Easter Monday
Tuesday, 2nd, April—Easter Tuesday
Wednesday, 3rd April—Easter Wednesday
Thursday, 4th April—Easter Thursday
Friday, 5th April—Easter Friday
Saturday, 6th April—Easter Saturday
DIOCESAN INVESTMENT FUND PAYS 4.00% AT CALL!
There are no fees or charges on your account. AGENTS: Mrs Veronica Rinkin & Mrs Mary O’Brien
DIF Office, Parish Administration Centre, Phone: (02) 6583 7439 9am – 1pm Monday - Friday
St Agnes’ Catholic Church - Port Macquarie