Newsletter - St John Vianney's Catholic Parish

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Fourth Sunday of ADVENT Year B 21st December 2014
Our Mission: We follow the words of our patron, St John Vianney, who said “He is here”. We
recognise Christ is in the Word, the Eucharist, and in us, His people with a special reverence
for Him in the poor and marginalised. We are called to make Christ present through our
prayer and charity. We seek to grow in our spiritual lives and create a community where
everyone is welcome; the young and old, together to experience the loving presence of
God. We believe He is here amongst us and we joyfully go out to make Him present to all.
Let us make a firm resolve to be people of justice and peace.
St John Vianney's, Manly & St Jude's, Gumdale
“Nothing is impossible to God.”
Dear Friends,
Then the message of Christmas “I bring news of great joy”
becomes real, that the Saviour has been born. That Jesus is
one with us, in times of darkness and hardship, in joy and
celebration. That He alone makes what is wrong, right. That all
is possible with Him. True peace and Unity. Love conquers all.
The last Sunday of Advent and the countdown is on for
Christmas. Now is the time to turn our minds and hearts to the
message of the Angel Gabriel to Mary. “Nothing is impossible
to God.”
Our Lady takes primary place in the Gospel of this Sunday.
Without her, the Saviour is not born. Before Our Lady
conceived Our Lord in her womb she conceived Him in her
heart through faith in God’s Word.
Mary becomes the dwelling place for God. Through her yes is
God’s messenger, she fulfils God’s plan to bring to the whole
world through her faithfulness and trust, peace and justice in
the birth of Christ.
During this past week, we all were affected by the most tragic
events of the Sydney siege. Many questions remain
unanswered. Deep grief and loss and real trauma for so many
people.
The birth of Jesus is the most important feast for Christians
and celebrated throughout the world by so many people of all
nations. Christmas brings families together from all over the
world. Here in our nation, people travel thousands of
kilometres to be united with their families. Why?
Let us remember to pray the Hail Mary each day up until
Christmas for all those who need peace.
God Love you
Fr Frank
What’s happening this week ?
Mon
22nd
Tues
23rd
Wed
24th
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6:00pm Mass - Manly
NO 9:30am Mass.
5:00pm Christmas Mass - Manly
7:00pm Christmas Mass - Gumdale
In order to celebrate what we hear in today’s Gospel: “Nothing
is impossible to God.” Even enemies and those estranged
from family and friends are brought together because of
faithfulness and love, seen so perfectly in Mary who said yes
to God.
Thurs
25th
8:00am Christmas Mass - Birkdale
9:30am Christmas Mass - Manly
Yes to God is the answer to all our sufferings and strife.
Fri
26th
NO Mass - Birkdale
Yes to His will of peace to people of good will.
If we believe, as Mary did, that God’s message of truth is true,
then we too can hear the Angel say to us, “nothing is
impossible to God.”
Let us turn our hearts to Jesus, in prayer. Let us turn our
minds and energy into service of others. Let us reconcile with
those we are estranged from. Let us ask Mary, the Help of all
Christians, to bring healing and peace to all who have
suffered so terribly in Sydney.
Sat
27th
Sun
28th
4:30pm
5:00pm
6:15pm
Reconciliation - Manly
Mass - Manly
Mass - Birkdale
7:00am
8:00am
9:30am
Mass - Gumdale
Mass - Birkdale
Mass - Manly
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Elaine Somerville, Faith Bell, James Brown, Karen Booker, Daphne Eddleston, Michael Gibbings,
Norm Goopy, Denise Hobbs, Gordon Lee, Joyce McBarrow, Gwen Pook, Pat Quelch, Bryce Scott, Colin Shrubb, Judy Shultz,
Mary Schmidt, Helen Stevenson, Joyce Starkey, Margaret Turpin, Ruth Louise Wragge, Gayle Wharton, Madge Wiese, Julie
Whitaker, Pat Wilson, Sandra Wilson, Sr Teresa Geraghty, Pat Brennan, Mary Forrester, Krystyna Kelly, John Harrison, Therese
Sheehan, Sheila Petersen, Antoinette Brennen, Richard Pook, Terry Bonny, Violet Phillips, Dawn Logue, Ash Dean, Anthony Cassell,
Ronnie Mason-Johnson.
ANNIVERSARIES: Edmond Baker, Katherine Barton, Fay Bishop, Dean Bramley, Kevin Byrne, Joan Copley, Catherine Dillon,
Kathleen Galea, Meg Griffiths, Stephanie Hankins, Jean Kuter, Jennifer Lynas, Olivia Lewis, Eric Morrison, Gerard Ring,
Jean Rosenstengel, Madeline Shenton, Henry Sizeland, Wilma Will, Blanca Wiswell.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Win Campbell, Fr Paul Siebert OMI.
Pastor: Fr Frank Jones
Associate Pastor: Fr Epati Tamati
Parish Office: cnr Ernest and Kooralgin Sts, Manly, 4179
Postal Address: PO Box 5174 Manly Qld 4179
Office hours: 9.00am to 2.30pm Mon, Wed, Fri
Ph: 3131 2610 (Birkdale 3822-2139) Fax: 3396 9630 email: [email protected]
Website:manlycatholicparish.org.au
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Steve Pratt (Chairman), Bruce Corrie
(Secretary), Leslee O’Connell, Ray Devoy,
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Katie Pook, Joshua Walsh, John Muller, Rebecca Sullivan and Arnold Read.
Entrance Anthiphon:
Gospel Acclamation :
Alleluia, alleluia!
Drop down dew from above, you heavens,
and let the clouds rain down the Just One;
let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour.
First Reading: Samuel
Isa 61:1
I am the servant of the Lord:
may his will for me be done.
Alleluia
7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16
The kingdom of David will be established for ever in the
sight of the Lord.
Gospel:
Luke 1:26-38
You will conceive and bear a son.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 88:2-5, 27, 29
The Prayers of the Faithful:
For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
For our Holy Father Pope Francis, and all leaders of the
Church as we prepare to celebrate Christmas.
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord;
through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth.
Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever,
that your truth is firmly established as the heavens. R.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
For all government leaders at every level, that they be
conscious of the physical and social needs of people in
these final days before Christmas.
'I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
I have sworn to David my servant:
I will establish your dynasty for ever
and set up your throne through all ages.' R.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
For all pregnant women, awaiting the birth of their child, that
childbirth may be easy and without complications for them or
their child.
He will say to me: 'You are my father,
my God, the rock who saves me.'
I will keep my love for him always;
for him my covenant shall endure. R.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
Second Reading: St Paul to the Romans
For all who care for the elderly in convalescent and other
health centres, that they may always be loving towards
those in their charge.
16:25-27
The mystery kept secret for endless ages is now
revealed.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
EAST TIMOR DONATIONS The container to Our
Lady of Graces, East Timor will be packed at Durack
on 17th January 2015. A final packing day will be
held at the Birkdale parish shed on Sunday 11th
January 2015 following the 8:00am Mass. We need
volunteers for packing on both of these days and a
truck to transport the goods from Birkdale to Durack.
Please contact the Birkdale Parish Office on 3822
2139 if you are able to help with packing (at Birkdale
and / or Durack) or providing a truck for transport.
Calling all the children in the Parish
All children are invited to join in our Christmas Nativity
Gospel which will be held at 5pm Christmas Eve Mass.
Girls please dress as an angel and boys please dress as
a shepherd (tea towel secured around the head). Extra
costumes will also be available on the night. If you would
like to participate please be at the church by 4:30pm.
Christmas Masses
Wednesday 24th December
5:00pm - St John Vianney’s Manly
7:00pm - St Jude’s Gumdale
7:30pm - St Mary MacKillop Birkdale
Thursday 25th December
8:am - St Mary MacKillop Birkdale
9:30am - St John Vianney’s Manly
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE The parish office will be
closed from Wednesday 24th to Friday 26th
December.
THANK YOU to the Catholic Church Insurance for the
generous donation of a Hamper to the Parish. This
Hamper is being included in the parish Christmas raffle.
New Year Masses
Wednesday 31st December
6:00pm - St Mary MacKillop Birkdale
Thursday 1st January
6:00pm - St John Vianney’s Manly
CHRISTMAS ROSTER: The Christmas roster is at
the back of the church. If you would like to help
please place your name on the sheet provided.
Next Week’s Roster: 28th December 2014 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Genesis 15:1-6, 21:1-3,
Hebrews 15:8, 11-12. Luke 2:22-40 .
Counters Group: F
SJV
MASS
TIME
Sat.
5:00pm
Sun
9:30am
St
Jude’s
Sun
7:00am
SACRISTANS
Leonnie H
John G
Lorraine B
READERS
Maureen B
Laurie A
Kath C
Tom C
Jan A
MINISTERS OF
COMMUNION
Paul F
Maureen B
Leonnie H
Margaret H
Mark R
June M
John C
Helen McN
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ALTAR
SERVERS
SCREENS
HOSPITALITY
Charlotte H
Tarah McG
Delcia A
Mackenzie H
Pat S
Brooke P
Gabrielle S
Tracy J
Tracy J
Phoebe J
Martin P
Sophie H
Thank you for your contribution to our Planned
Giving
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