From the Mons: St Catherine Labouré Gymea Parish Dear Parishioners,

The Christian of , which is celebrated the 49th day (the Seventh Sunday) after Sunday, commemorates the descent of the upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–31).

The of Pentecost The holiday is also called "White Sunday" or "Whitsunday" or "", especially in the , where traditionally the next day, Whit , was also a public holiday (since 1971 fixed by statute on the last Monday in May).

30 / 31 May 2020 Year A In German, Pentecost is called Pfingsten, developed through contracting the Greek term pen[te]k[os]te, and often coincides with From the Mons: scholastic holidays and the beginning of many outdoor and springtime activities, such as and organized outdoor Dear Parishioners, activities by youth organizations. The Monday after Pentecost is now declared Mary, the Mother of the Church (and that Liturgy is on the We are moving to have Masses each day @ 9:15 am (Monday— website) Saturday) From Monday, 1 June - there is a limit of 50 persons, but Servers, Ministers, Readers, Organists, Singers, etc. are NOT In , Pentecost can also refer to the entire fifty days counted. of Easter through Pentecost inclusive; hence the book containing the We will have 5 pm Saturday evening and 9:30 am Sunday mornings liturgical texts is called the "". Since its date depends on the , Pentecost is a "". also at this stage, While the shutdown is being eased, it is important that we maintain Pentecost is one of the Great Feasts of the , a our vigilance regarding the virus and DO NO TAKE CHANCES. Solemnity in the Roman Rite of the , a in the Please pray, as I do each day, that our parishioners will all be spared Lutheran Churches, and a Principal Feast in the Anglican from this pandemic and that one day, we will meet again to Communion. Many Christian denominations provide a special liturgy celebrate our Faith together at the place we call our PARISH for this holy celebration. CHURCH. However, as you know, the Church is each one of you!! and we gather in the building with our fellow believers sharing the Effective immediately, we have cancelled the Office facsimile. Catholic Faith. Please use email ([email protected]) or phone the Office Take care and if anyone needs assistance, please contact the Office (9525.1138) GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU. (9525.1138) instead... From the Mons: “Electronic parish planned giving!

Dear Parishioners, During this period of time where Masses in the diocese are suspended, parishes are going to need the financial support of parishioners more Anyone who wishes, may bring their Parish Planned Giving than ever as their overhead costs will not change. Envelopes to the Office, please do so as the finances are minimal at As the vast majority of parishioners give physically to their parish in this time as you understand. the first and second collection plates during Mass, we are encouraging

To help reduce expenditure, we are undertaking the re-numbering of our all parishioners to join the electronic parish planned giving program.” Planned Giving Envelopes as a result of the number that were left unclaimed from this current financial year and those parishioners who So if you wish to change over to credit card (where your have relocated or opted for Credit Card direct debit, thus saving the parish donation is taken from your account once a month), please contact the parish secretary, Kerry in 9525.1138 or drop any the cost of over 100 boxes of envelopes. envelopes/donations in our letter box. Therefore; 12 noon on Monday, 29 June will be the final cut-off for the current financial year 2019-2020 for all donations. This will allow the The office is still operating for matters unable to be dealt with necessary time for Kerry for update the Church’s PC records and arrange over the phone. for the banking to be finalised for the 2019-2020 End of Financial Year Reporting. After this, an end of year balance will be performed and the task Would you like to donate to our Parish? Our website donate button of renumbering our remaining boxes of Envelopes will begin. It is is operational or you could scan anticipated that this process of updating our records will take this code with your mobile device approximately 10 working days, after which, we will have the NEW and it will direct you to our Planned Giving Envelopes for Financial Year beginning 1 July 2020 to donation page… Use your 30 June 2021 ready for your collection. CAMERA app and follow the Wherever possible, some parishioners will have their Boxes delivered, prompt. however, this will not be possible for the majority. When we are ready, we will advertise in the Bulletin that your Envelopes are ready for your MASSES ON-LINE collection. If you are unable to collect your Box of Envelopes during normal Parish Office hours, please phone Monsignor to make arrangements to WATCH ON YOUTUBE collect yours after hours. https://dow.us10.list - manage.com/track/click? Due to current covid-19 restrictions, we cannot leave your Box in the u=450e3870a5f08e5ab91ddaca4&id=a7145fcf56&e=d226a7a21a

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WATCHING MASS AT HOME: A list and link to where you can WATCH ON DIOCESAN WEBSITE watch Mass is listed on our website: https://www.stcaths.org.au https://dow.us10.list - manage.com/track/click? u=450e3870a5f08e5ab91ddaca4&id=a536aaf993&e=d226a7a21a PARISH DIRECTORY: Safeguarding Officer: Kerry Ginman [email protected] RE OUR PARISH WEBPAGE: Mons would like to hear from Parish Priest: Monsignor Brian Rayner those who have been availing themselves of the School variously Sacramental Programs: Presbytery: 123 Gymea Bay Rd Gymea. themed Liturgies, Parish Liturgy, links to On-line Masses, Secretary: Kerry Ginman Grant Scott Scriptures, our weekly Bulletins, the Catholic Weekly links and Office Hours: 9:30 am - 12 noon & [email protected] 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm others on our Parish website. Catechists: Monday to Friday inclusive We have been trying to keep you posted and ‘linked in’ to the Grant Scott [email protected] latest Masses, Scriptures and Liturgy as best as possible. Office & Presbytery telephone: 9525.1138 St Catherine’s Friendship Club: If you have viewed our website, please email me and let me know: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.stcaths.org.au St Catherine Labouré Parish School: Pastoral Council Email: [email protected] Principal: Jodie McKay FREE MULCH School Office: 9524.9706 Anyone wishing to do their gardens Archdiocese Website and links: Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ https:/www.sydneycatholic.org syd.catholic.edu.au/sclgymea and break the boredom, may collect free mulch from the Church car-park Lord, Grant Eternal Peace to: Mons Recently Deceased;

The Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Paul Charman will be celebrated here on Friday, 5 June @ 11:45 am. May God and our Lady of +++++++++ Lourdes care for all of us.

Peter McCarthy, Jim Casey, Craig Kooyman, Betty White, Gail Sorensen, God bless each one of you. Peter John Catarinich, Maria Gatt, Paul Edward Simpson, Peter Mounce-Stephens. We remember those whose Anniversaries we commemorate at this time: Mons Gary Allibon (10th Anniversary), Daniel Andreallo, Hazel Bakewell, Reg Bridges, Angelo Casamento, Thelma Easton, Sharon Iffland (nee McGill), Jack Laarakkers, We pray for all the sick of our Parish Community and their carers. Doris & Jack Phillips, Judith Sandeman, Alicia Wild Especially; Pam Buckley, Bev Hurst, Larry McDonnell, Marié Rayner, Jacqueline Scherer & Evelyn Spiteri who are gravely ill. Also; Ken Connolly, Roy & Mary Esplin, Bill Godfrey, Anna Natoli, John Vincent Sidgreaves, The Holy Souls. Also; Jean Bell, Carmel Farnham, Dorothy Fraser-Bell, Cheryl Lim, +++++++++ Veronica Nugent, Megan Thomas, Father Reg Wilson.