Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Rosemeadow

SUNDAY READERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CHURCH
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
15 MARCH 2015
MASS
TIME
READERS
MINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION
PIOUS GOODS
STALL
DATE
7/8 MAR
14/15 MAR
7/8 MAR
14/15 MAR
7/8 MAR
14/15 MAR
VIGIL 6.00PM
M Baert
D Baert
G Harmour
M Peebles
B Doyle
V Biondich
B Biondich
M Burke
R Burke
R Kijurina
E Villarin
GROUP
2
GROUP
8
Sr F Horton
J Denniss
A Rojo
S Kelly
G Harmour
M Burke
D Taylor
W Katsoolis
B Doyle
J Montano
K Knight
A Cartwright
8.30AM
10.00AM
CHOIR
10.00AM
CHURCH
CLEANING
GROUP
2
GROUP
7
CHURCH
FLOWERS
OUR LADY’S
STATUE NO: 1
STATUE NO: 2
ALTAR
SOCIETY
LENT
No Flowers
G Jancz
LENT
No Flowers
READINGS
7/8 MAR
Exodus 20:1-17
1 Corinthians 1:22-25
John 2:13-25
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
YEAR B
Bulletin 8 MARCH 2015
14/15 MAR
2 Chronicles 36:14-16,19-23
Ephesians 2:4-10
John 3:14-21
M Turner
C Jacobs
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish
Rosemeadow
Father Christopher G. Sarkis, Parish Priest
Father Hugh Dowdell, Assistant Priest
Presbytery
80 Demetrius Road
Rosemeadow, NSW, 2560
Parish Secretary (Tuesday – Thursday) Mrs Meshline Wolczak
Administrative Assistant (Friday) Mrs Vicki Lo Cascio
Phone: 4628 1385
Fax: 4625 7213
Postal Address
PO Box 602
Campbelltown NSW 2560
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
OLHC ROSEMEADOW
ST. BEDE’S APPIN
OLHC ROSEMEADOW
Sat. Vigil:
6.00pm
1st Sunday of each month 5pm.
Tuesday:
6.30pm
Sunday:
8.30am
Wednesday:
9.00am
Sunday:
10.00am
Thursday:
9.00am
VIETNAMESE MASS OLHC
Friday:
8.20am
st
Saturday:
4.00pm
1 Saturday of the Month:
10.30am
Office Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
9.00am – 4.00pm (Closed 12.45 - 1.15pm)
Friday 9.00am - 2.30pm
Email: rosemeadow@dow.org.au
Website: www.olhcrosemeadow.org.au
OLHC School
Principal: Mrs Michelle Rolfe
Phone: 4626 5655 Fax: 4626 7227
PARISH VISION STATEMENT
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish will strive to be a Christ-centred community, led by the
Holy Spirit to bear witness to the Gospel message, nourished and strengthened by the
Eucharist and the Sacraments. Following the model of Mary our Mother, our parish will be a
place of welcome and mutual encouragement to all who seek to love God and their
neighbour, and to manifest this love in their daily lives. In this way we will build up the
Kingdom of God in our local community.
DEVOTIONS
Wednesday:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 8am – 8.55am before Mass.
Thursday:
Rosary following Mass (Rosemeadow).
Appin: 12 noon to 6.00pm at St. Bede’s Church, Appin.
12 noon: Angelus & Midday prayer; 1.30pm: Rosary; 3.00pm: Afternoon prayer and Divine
Mercy Chaplet; 5pm: Evening prayer 5.40pm: Concluding prayers
1st Friday:
Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 11am – 12 noon;
1st Saturday:
Mass 10.30am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 11am - 3pm.
CONFESSIONS, OLHC CHURCH
Saturday: 5.15pm – 5.45pm
Every 1st Saturday 11am – 12 noon
MARRIAGES AND BAPTISMS by appointment
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE Tuesdays 12.30pm in the Presbytery.
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL
(Promulgated by Pope Leo XIII)
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast
into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
ENTRANCE My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on
me, for I am alone and poor.
RESPONSE Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! God loved the world so much, he
gave us his only Son, that all who believe in him might have eternal life. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of
endless glory!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON The Sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for her young: by your altars, O Lord
of hosts, my king and my God. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise.
PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES and envelopes are available this weekend at all the doors of the church. This is the official
annual Lenten collection by the Catholic Church which, through Caritas Australia, uses the funds collected to help peoples in
Australia and throughout the world. Please take one home...small amounts dropped into it regularly soon add up...
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Recently Deceased: Peter Kupreski; John Barry; Maria Monsalvez; Sophia George; Joseph Huband;
Anniversaries: Clara McCrory; Labrinda Altamirano; Giorgio & Marcella Cattunar;
EXPOSITION of the Blessed Sacrament before Wednesday Mass 8am – 8.55am.
AN AFTERNOON OF PRAYER each Thursday from 12 noon to 6.00pm at St. Bede’s Church, Appin. Formal prayer times: 12
noon: Angelus & Midday prayer; 1.30pm: Rosary; 3.00pm: Afternoon prayer and Divine Mercy 5pm: Evening prayer; 5.40pm:
Concluding prayers.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO PRAYER AT APPIN THURSDAY12th MARCH
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PRIESTHOOD? Are you wanting to commit your life to Jesus Christ and serve God’s people? Priesthood
is a fulfilling and challenging way of life. To know more contact your Parish Priest or Fr Richard Healey on priesthood@dow.org.au or
0401 621 591, or visit http://dow.org.au/priesthood
RIZAL PARK FIESTA The Phillipine Australian Friendship Association will be hosting the annual Fiesta in Rizal Park on Saturday
14th March from 10am to 5pm. It will begin with the celebration of Mass at 9am in our parish church. All welcome. Flyers at Notice
Board.
CATECHESIS FOR ADULTS aged 16 years and over, continues each Sunday and Thursday, 7.30 – 8.30pm, in the Parish Meeting
Room. Babysitters will be provided. You are warmly invited to take this opportunity to come and listen to a team of catechists from the
Neo-Catechumenal Way, as they present the Good News. All welcome! PLEASE NOTE: These talks are ongoing and will be continuing
for several weeks covering various topics. So if you miss one, don’t think that you can’t come to the next one; you can come to any or all
of them as you wish.
ARISE LENTEN RETREAT presented by The Catholic Guy Team, gathers people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the
power of God in a real and relevant way through Scripture, music and the arts. The Catholic Guy Team holds life-changing events
around Australia presenting a fresh approach to faith and life. Join us this Lent as we prepare for the most powerful Easter ever.
Saturday 28th March at St Paul’s Catholic College Hall, 198 Old Prospect Road Greystanes. CHILDREN: pre-register for the special
free daytime program for children aged 2 to 10 years. COST $60 singles or $90 couples – includes 5 sessions, dinner and supplies.
Registration and Information: arise@catholicguy.com or phone 1300 734 880 – see flyer and brochures at notice board.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Conference meets every Tuesday at 12.45pm in the Parish Meeting Room (enter via office). Conference
members also attend the Benevolent Society at 2 Mowbray Road, Rosemeadow, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9.30am and
12.15pm, for people needing food and/or clothing assistance. If assistance is needed, anyone can go there. Also, if anyone would like
to join the parish conference, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.
LENTEN DEVOTIONS Each Tuesday during Lent: Mass at 6.30 pm, Rosary at 7pm, and the Stations of the Cross at 7.30pm.
LENTEN GROUP The Lenten discussion group will meet each Wednesday during Lent from 1.30pm in the Parish Meeting Room.
PASCHAL PRECEPT Each of the faithful is obliged to receive Holy communion at least once a year. This is to be done between
Ash Wednesday (18 February) and Trinity Sunday (31 May), unless for a good reason it is done at another time during the year. All
the faithful must confess their grave sins at least once a year.
LENTEN PENANCE
Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self-denial and helping others. Other celebrations in Lent (e.g. marriage)
must take account of the spirit of penance: musical instruments are only used to sustain singing and floral
decorations simple. ASH WEDNESDAY and GOOD FRIDAY are days of fast and abstinence. The law of fasting
binds those who have completed their eighteenth year, until the beginning of their sixtieth year; the law of
abstinence binds those who have completed their fourteenth year (CCL 97, 1251-52). On all other Fridays of the
year the law of the common practice of penance applies, and is fulfilled by performing some extra act such as:
Prayer
e.g. extra Mass or visit to Church, praying the Stations of the Cross or Rosary.
Self-Denial
e.g. not eating meat, sweets; giving up entertainment, drink etc
Helping others
e.g. a kind act for someone who needs it, extra thoughtfulness or understanding, etc.
Catholics are obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year between ASH WEDNESDAY(18th February) and
TRINITY SUNDAY (31st May). All of the faithful are obliged to confess their grave sins at least once a year.
BILLINGS LIFE: NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Did you know we offer telephone counselling for all those living in rural and remote
areas? Our accredited tutors can assist you in planning your family naturally to either achieve or avoid pregnancy. To speak to a
tutor please call now. Free Call 1800 335 860
PRO-LIFE VIGIL 40 days for Life which started February 18th, continues to March 29th. This could be your offering for LENT. The
Vigil continues 6am - 8pm everyday at Preterm abortuary, 1 Randle St, Surry Hills (just near Central Station). Contact Family Life
International 9519 9111 mail@fli.org.au www.fli.org.au to register your name and the hours you intend to cover at Vigil.
LIGHT TO THE NATIONS YOUTH PILGRIMAGE Come and join 1,000 young people (16-35 and the young at heart, families
welcome) experiencing Easter together in 2015. Witness the liturgy come alive and take part in prayer, pilgrimage, drama,
contemporary music and personal sharing that will revive your faith. You'll never forget it! 2nd-5th April 2015 in Appin, NSW. More
info at www.lttn.org.au
ST TERESA'S FIFTH CENTENARY CONCERT Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church Varroville Saturday 28th March 2015 at
2pm. The celebrations begin with a Mass at 10.00 with Bishop Peter Ingham, followed by a sausage sizzle lunch at 12pm. At 2pm,
the concert begins and at 7pm there will be dinner dance. Entry is by donation to raise funds for students pilgrimage to Ávila and
Project Compassion. For more information see www. teresa500.org.au and www.olmcvarroville.org.au or contact Parish Office on
9693 73737 or nellalucestudio@hotmail.com Flyer on Notice Board.
POSITION VACANT The Office of the Bishop is seeking to fill the position of General Assistant – Hospitality. The position is full time,
based in Wollongong and is planned to commence in April 2015 or by negotiation. The Position Description is available at
www.dow.org.au Send your letter and resume to mary.hiscox@dow.org.au by Friday 20 March 2015, or post to PO Box 1239,
Wollongong NSW 2500. Enquiries: Mary on 4222 2468.
HOLY WEEK MINISTERS Thank you to all ministers who have put their names down for Holy Week ceremonies. We still
need the following:
POSITION VACANT – cook (weekends only). Ability to cook for large numbers a necessity (i.e. 25 – 60 people) Please contact: Sr
Agnes 4236 0628, The Abbey 695 Mountain Road Jamberoo.
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One male reader for the Gospel at the Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday - Saturday 28 March
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One reader for the First Reading on Good Friday afternoon - Friday 3 April at 3pm
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Nine men for the Washing of the Feet ceremony on Holy Thursday - 2 April at 7.30pm
The Roster is at the Front Notice Board. Thank you.
NEW ROSTER FOR STATUE OF OUR LADY are located at the FRONT NOTICE BOARD. Any Parishioner, who would like to have
one of these statues in their home for a week, can put their name down on the roster. Thank you
LATIN MASS following the success and enthusiastic reception of the Mass in Latin last month, we will be having another on Sunday
15th March at the 10am Mass. I will print off small leaflets so that you can follow along this time. All welcome.
GROUP 2 CHOIR requires more Male singers. If you are an eager singer, no experience necessary, any vocal range,
and would be interested in joining the Sunday Choir group please contact the Parish Office ... Remember to sing at
Our Lord’s Mass, you are twice blessed!
CHURCH READERS REQUIRED FOR 10am MASS vacancies have become available for 2 readers at the 10am
Mass. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.
FRENCH MASS will be celebrated on 8th March at 6pm at St John’s Church , Campbelltown
GETTING TO KNOW YOU GROUP will be meeting Thursday 12th March at 1pm in the parish meeting room. All welcome
“You shall not covet” is perhaps a difficult commandment to keep in
our consumer-oriented society. But as Christian stewards, we know
that we are the recipients and caretakers of God’s manY Gifts to us.
May this understanding that all is gift help us to be less resentful of
the gifts of others.
CRAFT GROUP The Parish Craft Group have collected a number of knitted squares. We invite anyone who can sew to
help us join our squares to make Wrap With Love blankets. The squares could be collected on Thursday from the Parish
Office and sewn at home. Anyone who would like to help could phone the Parish Office. Thank you
“Nothing but self-will can separate us from God.”
Saint Alphonsus Ligouri