The weekly Bulletin of the Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry

Proclaiming Christ to the communities of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts

Sunday 13th September, 2015 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
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REFLECTION from Fr Greg

Dear parish family,
Taken from the R U OK? Website:
ASK

LISTEN

ENCOURAGE

FOLLOW-UP

September
12/13 First Holy Communion
Tuncurry 6pm/Forster 9am
(Followed by ACYF Sausage Sizzle)

14 Baptismal Prep
Forster 7pm

15 Funeral Mass
Audrey OSullivan
Forster 11am
(replacing 4:30pm Mass at Tuncurry)

15 Singing Practice
Forster 5pm

16 Pastoral Council
Forster 5:30pm

18 Year 12 Graduation Mass

St. Clares HS, Taree 10am

22 Communion at GLACIA
Tuncurry 11am

27 ACYF Mini-Market
Forster 10am

30 Social Justice Meeting

Forster 5:30pm

October
4
6

Blessing of the Fleet

This week we celebrated as a wider community R U OK day? what a wonderful

initiative of Gavin Larkin and Janina Nearn. At the loss of his father Barry to Suicide, his
son Gavin found himself in the grip of a deep grief and with lots of unanswered
questions. Out of his grief and together with Janina he founded a day where the
community would and could be encouraged to notice the struggles of others and to feel
empowered to ask Are you ok? He remained a champion of the campaign right up to
his own death in 2011. He encouraged our community to not only ask R U OK? but to
persist in hearing the response. There should never be a stigma around mental health.
So lets not leave the R U Ok? to one day! And when we are asked, be strong enough to
speak honestly!

Mass at Beaumont Grdns

For more information: ruok.org.au/stories/details/gavin-larkin

Pastoral Team Meeting

Forster 4:30pm

So God Bless Buddy Franklin who has reminded us very publically that it is okay to talk
about Mental Health issues, that its ok to ask for help and most importantly to allow
others, family and community, to support us. It doesnt make us weak, dumb,
incompetent, inefficient, unmanly: it simply says that for this time in our lives we need to
be supported. Paul reminds in his letter to the Romans that when we are weak, then we
are strong. Thats faith! Without talking about these things freely and without prejudice
it remains hidden, dark, and sadly for those suffering alone a growing problem. There are
too many issues we keep un-talked about, hidden and shameful. If we dont know what
to do there are places we can go to get support.

Tuncurry following 9am Mass

Forster 11am

Remarkably at some point or another each one of us will experience a mental health
issue and be part of the journey with someone who is struggling. We may not necessarily
have a diagnosable condition but for a time we will be struggling with depression, grief,
uncertainty, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, feeling lost and alone.

Mass at Kularoo Grdns

Forster 2pm

Best wishes,

Greg

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Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

ACYF Mini-Market
th

Sausage Sizzle Today - Catholic

Youth Festival (ACYF)
There will be a
sausage sizzle
following the Vigil
and 9am Mass this
weekend, in
support of youth
attending the Australian Catholic Youth
Festival. Cost $2.50

Holy Name Kitchen Garden

Kellie Spinks from Holy Name school is
interested to hear from parishioners
who may like to be involved in the
Kitchen Garden at the school. The aim of
the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden
Foundation is to introduce pleasurable
food education into as many Australian
primary schools as possible.
The program emphasises the flavours as
well as the health benefits of fresh,
seasonal food.
Dishes cooked reflect the vegetables,
herbs and fruits grown, season-byseason, by the children in their organic
gardens.
Kitchen Specialist instructors emphasise
balance and moderation, and endorse
the concept of preparing fruit-based
desserts sometimes' only.
The Program is designed to be fully
integrated into the primary school
curriculum as it offers infinite
possibilities to reinforce literacy,
numeracy, science, cultural studies and
all aspects of environmental
sustainability.
In addition, pleasurable food education
delivers observable social benefits to all
students, including those with special
needs. A Working With Children check
required. Contact Kellie Spinks 0431 927
486.

Parish Badges Now Available

Badges ordered 2 weeks ago are now
available to be picked up from the
Parish Office during office hours or from
the rear of the Church @ $8 each.

On Sunday 27 September, the parish

will be holding a mini market in support of
those attending the Catholic Youth
Festival, following 9am Mass in Forster.
Donations of cakes, books, plants, white
elephant and craft items would be
gratefully received. Or just come on the
day and have a browse.

Recently Deceased
Ines Bale, Geoffrey Child, Audrey OSullivan,
Olga Rae.

Anniversaries
Bob & Mary Morgan, Kevin Tinker, Eileen Gay,
Mark Cairns-Cowan, Wenceslao Viajar, Lydia
Viajar, John Fazio, John Noonan, Jim & Lil
Edstein.

Soup kitchen and Homebase

Sick in the Parish

The Parish supports 2 groups regularly

the Soup Kitchen and Homebase. Please
note the following:

Peter Wicks, Terry ONeill, Lauranne Byrne,

Emily Wroblewicz, Anne King.

Donations of care packs are collected

from the rear of the church each week
for the Soup Kitchen. The Neighbourhood
Centre run the Soup Kitchen in the Parish
Hall every Tuesday from 11:30am. Soup
can also be donated by 11am on that day
or left at the Parish office.
Non-perishable food items for Homebase
st
are collected on the 1 Sunday of each
month and can be placed at the rear of
the church for collection. Homebase
provide youth accommodation, high
school support, playgroups, Aboriginal
family support and youth programs.

Do you drive from Hallidays Point?

A number of parishioners in the Hallidays
Point region are hoping to catch a lift to
Sunday Masses. This is a great opportunity
for you to do a good deed for someone
who loves coming to Mass, but is unable.
They are happy to share petrol costs.
Please contact the parish office for more
information.

Lauranne Byrne has had a tumour

removed from her spine which has
left her with mobility problems.
She is presently in Forster Hospital
undergoing rehabilitation. Your
continuing prayers are most
appreciated.

Year 12 Graduation Mass

A Graduation Mass will be held at St. Clares High School, Taree at 10am on Friday
th
18 September. Please note there will be no Friday 9:30am Mass in Forster that day.

To all children who received First

Eucharist over the past 2
weekends:
Alice Fowle
Amelia Joughin
Amelia Robertson
Amy Rowell
Ashleigh Harris
Bayley Joughin
Bridan McNamara
Brooke Kilmurray
Clare Rozario
Clary Russell
Cooper Payne
Ella Hobson
Genevieve Wayte
Georgia Daley
Grace Wicks
Harrison Le Rougetel
Isaac Boag
Joel Bartolo
Joseph Reardon

Kade Hickson
Keegan Herb
Larissa Ryan
Leteesha Amato
Lily Hodges
Logan Smith
Madison Darcy
Mark Allan
Mauro Ragno
Mitchell Provost
Olivia Keen
Olivia Van Haren
Peter Ghosn
Rory Falk
Rory Russell
Ruby Daley
Rhyan Dodds
Savannah Murray

Baptisms this weekend

This weekend we witness the baptism of:
Audrey Mae Dodds, daughter of Aaron
and Rebecca and;
James Edward Millwarde and Sophia
Patricia Millwarde, son and daughter of
Ryan and Joanne.
May the gift of baptism they receive
strengthen them for the journey of life and
faith they will share with us. Please
remember the Dodds and Millwarde families
in your prayers.

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Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

.of the Word

of Communion

6pm

A: Clare Moulder

Tuncurry

B: Michael Siddle

Kay Hall, Lou Hope, Maureen Stevens, Tony

Stevens, Sr Kathryn.

7am
Tuncurry

A: Anne-Marie Greene Cecile Malone, Graham Griffiths, Maria Armitage,

Mark Mowbray, Peter Wicks.
B: Mary Greig

9am

A: Sharon Fowle

Forster

B: Judy Harper

Alan McCarthy, Barbara Dolahenty, Coral McCarthy,

Elle Cairns-Cowan, Josie Beech.

.of the Word

of Communion

6pm

A: Michael Siddle

Tuncurry

B: Maureen Stevens

Frank Hayman, Jeanette Goodacre, Kathryn

McCabe, Owen Carroll, Pat Hooker.

7am

A: Mary Greig

Tuncurry

B: Kay Griffiths

9am

A: Judith Shand

Forster

B: Kit Hornibrook

First Reading

Cushla Drake, Edna Tucker, Genevieve Williamson,

Lorraine Clark, Norm Chapman.
Anne Hartman, Anne Moloney, Maureen Nicholls,
Robert Moran, Shioney Neal.

Responsorial Psalm
Response: I will walk in the
presence of the Lord,
in the land of the living.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
My only glory is the
cross of our
Lord Jesus Christ,
which crucifies the
world to me and me
to the world.
Alleluia!

Second Reading

Gospel

James 2:14-18

Mark 8:27-35

Faith without action is

useless.

A follower of Christ must take

up the cross.

Isaiah 50:5-9
The Lord stands with his
prophet during opposition.

First Reading
Wisdom 2:12, 17-20
Second Reading
James 3:16-4:3
Gospel Reading
Mark 9:30-37

Children's Liturgy Roster

20/9/15 Judy Tyler
4/10/15 Maureen Nicholls
18/10/15 Natasha Brotherton

Text: Excerpts from the English

Translation of the Roman Missal
2010, International Commission on
English in the Liturgy (ICEL); Music:
From the Mass of St Francis 2010,
Paul Taylor. All rights reserved. Used
with permission. Australian Agent
LicenSing Online Lic No. 624844.

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Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Fr Greg BarkerParish Priest

gregory.barker@mn.catholic.org.au

Emergency Contact 0417 321 209

Mr Greg ByrnePastoral Associate
greg.byrne@mn.catholic.org.au
Mrs Sharon Fowle
(Administration
Associate/Bulletin)
Bridgeside Bulletin
Items for inclusion should be
received by midday on
Thursday.

Loretta Heffernan
SRE Co-Ordinator
loretta.heffernan@mn.catholic.org.au

Office Hours
Tues, Wed, Thurs
9:30am to 1pm
Fri
10am to 4pm
Parish Office
Located at the rear of
the Parish Hall Forster:
33 Lake Street, Forster
NSW 2428
PO Box 67
P: (02) 6554 6304
F: (02) 6554 6425

CHURCH
LOCATIONS
Mary Star of the Sea
15 Peel Street, Tuncurry
Holy Name of Jesus
33 Lake Street, Forster

SUNDAY MASS TIMES

Mary Star of the Sea, Tuncurry
Sat 6pm, Sun 7am
Holy Name of Jesus, Forster
Sun 9am
th

Baptismal Preparation
on 2nd Monday of each
month @ 7pm in Forster
Church Hall. Parish Office
6555 6304

Maintenance & Gardening Group

Third Thursday of the month.
Howard 6557 6826.

Marriage
Celebrated by arrangement
and with at least three months
notice. Fr Greg 6554 6304

forster-tuncurry.parish@mn.catholic.org.au

Sr Kathryn McCabe
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry

Secular Franciscan Fraternity

First Wednesday of the month
after 9am Mass at Forster.

Baptisms
Celebrated most Sundays.

PARISH CONTACTS

Sacramental Preparation
Greg Byrne 6554 6304

Childrens Liturgy of the Word

First and third
Sunday at 9am Mass.
Natasha 0407 589 935.
Novena to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help
Every Wed, 11:14am at Forster.
Shioney 6554 9468.

Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) Parish Office 6554 6304

Pastoral Team
First Wed, 4:30pm at Forster.
Greg Byrne 6554 6304

PARISH PASTORAL
GROUPS AND CONTACTS

Finance Council
Second Wed, 5pm at Forster.
Greg Byrne 6554 6304

Christian Meditation
Every Tues, 9am and 5:30pm.
Bob 6555 5914.

Pastoral Council
Third Wed, 5:30pm at Forster.
Greg Byrne 6554 6304

Womens Bible Study Group

Every Thurs, 7pm to 8pm.
Natasha 0407 589 935.

Holy Hour
Every Tues, 3:30pm at Tuncurry

menALIVE Groups
Day group meet second and
fourth Wed after 9am Mass at
Forster. Evening group meets last
Thurs of the month at 7:30pm at
Forster. Michael Amato 6554 5284
Social Justice
Last Wed, 5:30pm at Forster.
Tim Prescott 6555 8517.
Singing Practice
Every Tues. Ken Heffernan
6557 6569.
Intercessory Prayer Group
No meetings required.
Bob Cashman 6555 5914.
WEEKDAY EUCHARIST (subj. to change)
Mary Star of the Sea, Tuncurry
Sat 9am
Holy Name of Jesus, Forster
Tues 11am, Wed 9am
th
Thurs 9am, No Mass on Friday 18 Sept

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Holy Name Parish School (K-6)
Mr Chris Waters (Principal)
41 Lake St, Forster
PO Box 243
P: (02) 6554 6504
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au
W: www.forster.catholic.edu.au
St Clares High School
Mr Peter Nicholls (Principal)
Davis Street, Taree
P: (02) 6552 3300
E: admin@tareesc.catholic.edu.au
W: www.tareesc.catholic.edu.au

AGED CARE MASSES (subj. to change)

st

Beaumont Gardens 1 Tues , 11am

st
Kularoo Gardens 1 Wed, 2pm
nd
GLACIA House 2 Tues, 11am

*Tuesday 15 Sept Mass will be replaced with Funeral Mass for Audrey OSullivan at 11am in Forster PLUS there will be
th
no Mass on Friday 18 Sept.
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RECONCILIATION
Mary Star of the Sea, Tuncurry
Holy Name of Jesus, Forster
Saturday 8:30am 9am
Saturday 4:30pm to 5:15pm