Sunday 15 July - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Holy Name Catholic Parish DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY 35 Billyard Avenue Wahroonga 2076 Web l www.holynamewahroonga.com.au Welcome! A very warm welcome to anyone visiting our parish. It is good to have you with us. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our community at Holy Name please visit our parish website at www.holynamewahroonga.com.au. We hope you enjoy your time here at Holy Name Wahroonga. Please visit us again soon.

Please collect your Planned Giving Envelopes from the back of the Church if you haven't already. It is quite expensive to post them out, so if you see a name you recognise, perhaps you might give them a reminder.

Receipts will only be issued on request, so either contact the parish office or write your details on the sheet at the back of the Church.

Bishop Peter appointed Archbishop of Melbourne Diocese - see Page 5 for details regarding his Farewell Mass on Sunday 22nd July.

There is a card from our Parish at the back of the Church if you want to send Bishop Peter your good wishes.

Do you have a WWCC? Is it due to expire? Many of the parish WWCC issued 5 years ago are coming up for renewal. Please check the expiry date of yours and if you need assistance renewing, please contact the parish office.

We seek to grow as a Welcoming and Inclusive Community, supporting Life’s Journey, through God’s Grace and Mercy Parish Masses This Week Monday 16 July No Mass Weekday, Ordinary Time 15 Tuesday 17 July 9.15am Mass Weekday, Ordinary Time 15 Wednesday 18 July 9.15am Mass Weekday, Ordinary Time 15 Thursday 19 July 9.15am Mass Weekday, Ordinary Time 15 Friday 20 July 9.15am Mass Weekday, Ordinary Time 15 Saturday 21 July 5.00pm Mass Vigil—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday 22 July 9.15am and 5.30pm 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is taking a break during the School Holidays and will return in Term 3.

Please Remember in your Prayers

RECENTLY DECEASED Joy Dawson (sister of Patricia Morgan), Patricia Goldman died 5 July (Leah Fisher’s mother and James and Matt Fisher’s grandma), Joyce Miller (Amanda Miller’s mother, died 22nd June), Susan Garbler (best friend of Joanna Brzozowski, died 8 June), Joan Crawford (died 15 June, aunt of Jenny Southam), Hanna Zibara (died 27 May 2018, husband of Nadia (nee Kassis), father of Natula Latif, Sonya Zibara, Leba Zibara and Vanessa Finianos and brother-in-law of John Kassis), Alex Koroknay (husband of Pam, died 26 May), Matthew Ho (Caroline Ho’s father in Malaysia), Greg Ward (brother of Deidre Alessi, died 14 May), Vera Priestly (Candy Cosgriff’s mother in NZ), Terry Power (father of Rachel Hookway) RECENT ANNIVERSARIES Gabrielle Quirk (sister of Rosalie Talty, 1st anniversary 14 July), Betty Le Gras (wife of Chris, 7th anniversary 15 July), Vincent McGarry (Brian’s father, 13th anniversary on 3rd July), Giuseppe Palamara (11 June), Daniel McGarry (8th anniversary on 2 July), James (Jim) Miller (Jackie’s Dad, 8th anniversary on 30 June), Frank Machado (father of Tony, anniversary on 25 June), Richard Doran (husband of Frankie, 7th anniversary on 16th June), Vera Priestly (mother of Candy Cosgriff), Margaret (Peg) Combes (wife of David, 3rd anniversary on 20th June), David MacMillan (Pat’s brother, 2nd anniversary 9th June), Mario Joseph Severino (birthday 9 June), Estelle Smith (mother of Dot Brink, anniversary 10 June), John Toscano (2nd anniversary on 13th June), Saedi Sissi (auntie of Denise Kassis - 8th anniversary on 19th May), Elisha Foti (27th Birthday on 4 June), Brendan Thomas Stubbs (4th anniversary 30 May), Maria Maiolo (4th anniversary on 20 May), Maria Ruth Gomes (Linette Sardinia’s Mum, 4th anniversary 26th May), Peter Anderson (Frank and Jo Waldron’s nephew, 3rd anniversary on 19th May), Anne Stormon (3rd anniversary on 19 May), Margaret Page (10th anniversary on 18 May), Enid Phillips (mother of Megan Khannah, 10th anniversary on 15th May), Carol Miller (mother of Jackie, 6th anniversary on 14th May), Antonio Mollace (Theresa Vumbaca’s dad - 1st anniversary on 14 May), Herb Grey (friend of Colin Wilson), Veronica Mary Noonan (1st anniversary on 14th May), Ngaire Young (mother of Monica Dinnar, 1st anniversary 13th May), Andy Couch (son of Gemma & Paul, brother to Greg and Jessica, 1st anniversary 8th May), Fred Burke (husband of Betty and father of Virginia, 2nd anniversary on 6 May), Marina Byrne (Lauren Montgomery’s mother, 1st anniversary 7th May), Brent Kelly (husband of Lisa, 1st anniversary 6th May), Margaret Tighe and Gladys Price (mother and aunt of Mike Tighe). PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Chris Le Gras, Ves McGrath, Mary Stanley, Hildegard McLaughlin, Barbara Dunning, Eleanor Shirley Firkins, Fred Loneragan, Chris Goldrick, Bryan O’Brien, Athol Higgins, Hamish Muir, Surjadi Widjaja, Paul Esterhazy, Joan Dell, David Coombes, Mary Salter, Liz Rodgers (friend of the Waldron’s in Melbourne), Steve Ralph, Doris Buzinskas, Christopher Anderson, Pat MacMillan, Jim Clayton (Fran’s father-in-law), Gus Almgren, Madeleine Ryan, Gabrielle Flood, Mary Greco (friend of Eleanor Cooray), Grant Jepson, Noeline Mannix, Madeleine Reicher (granddaughter of Patricia Cox), Philip Stanley, Thomas Nash, Donna Lucas, Andrew Watson, Ross Truda, Frances Hall, Anne Sutcliffe (Walter’s wife), Jack Graham (son of Peter and Ali Graham), Khanh Nguyen (brother of Judy Bohlsen, in the US), Helen Gait (wife of Tom), Kevin Madden (brother of Chris), Priya Amernath, Ferdie Moraza (nephew of Rose Planas), Fay Partridge, Sandra Perera and Wilma Arndt (friends of Sri Wijetunga), Gamini Beneregama (Eleanor Cooray’s brother in law in Melbourne), Lillian Whitty, Mary Gibbs, Chad Walkaden, Noelene Burke, Eunice Spangaro, Maureen Ritchard, Martin McCreton (brother and brother in law of Conor and Leila McCreton), Margaret Hayes, baby Kendal, Reginald Broderick, Denise Waudby (Patrice Buzinskas’ sister), Michael Walsh, Caoimhe Browne, Murray Howe, George Dunne, Sue Roche.

Find comfort and peace in Novena Prayer to St Jude

Are you suffering mental or physical pain? Feel hopeless, even desperate? Don’t know where to turn? Why don’t you pray to St Jude, faithful friend of Jesus and one of the 12 Apostles? He will help you! The Church honours him as Patron Saint of Impossible Causes. You can find comfort, support and peace in the Novena Prayer to St Jude. In Fr David’s Absence Upcoming Events

Gospel Reflection by Greg Sunter Mon 2 July Fr David away from the Parish on a This account of the sending out of the twelve disciples appears to Mon 10 Sept Period of Sabbatical in all three of the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) and so originates from the Gospel of Mark. It is a Sun 21 Oct Annual Blessing of Animals commissioning of the disciples to spread the ministry of Jesus – Sun 28 Oct Celebration of our 70th Anniversary as a teaching, healing and casting out demons. It seems rather Parish with the Blessing of our Bell harsh conditions under which Jesus sends out his disciples. They are to carry nothing but a staff – a walking stick – and to trust Sat 3 November Parish Fundraiser completely to the hospitality that they will encounter. For the disciples going out on their mission, it is a challenge to their faith and their trust that God will provide for them. The act of Practical Arrangements whilst Fr David sending out the disciples can also be seen as a challenge to the is on Sabbatical towns and people that the disciples visited. A challenge for them to fulfil their duty of hospitality – of welcoming the The clergy of the Parish of St Ives will most graciously support us stranger and caring for those in need. By travelling without a during my absence. Fr Greg Chee, Parish Priest of St Ives, has ‘fallback position’ the disciples are utterly at the mercy of those been appointed Administrator of our Parish for the term of my they encounter but there is an implicit demand on the other to absence, and Fr Sunny Peackal Abraham and Fr Johny extend hospitality to the one who seeks it. Arattukulam will celebrate the sacramental and liturgical life of our community. Fr Sunny will serve us from 3-16 July, Fr Johny How would the disciples be greeted in our world today if they from 17 July - 29 August, and Fr Sunny again from 30 August to arrived in a country or town with no food, no possessions and 10 September. The after hours parish phone number will be calling on the hospitality of the place in which they had diverted to the priests concerned, in the event that there are any arrived? Does this sound familiar? There are refugees and sick calls and pastoral emergencies. asylum seekers who arrive on our borders and seek the hospitality of our country. They are fleeing inhospitality – often Our wonderful Parish Secretary, Jackie Thornton, and our new starvation, war, persecution, poverty – and they ask for Deacon Adrian Gomez will hold the ship steady throughout! The welcome and hospitality. Unfortunately, in the culture of fear Parish Office will be the primary point of contact for any ordinary and intolerance that has developed, they are not met with administrative matters of the community to ensure helpful welcome and hospitality; they are met with obstacles, rejection coordination, and Jackie has been well briefed on the many and ill treatment. practical elements that require attention in my absence. Should there be any practical or pastoral emergency, Jackie is equipped This seems an odd event in the narrative of the Gospel of Mark. to act as a triage! Obviously, I have pared back a number of our The twelve are sent out and we are told that they ‘cast out normal activities during the period of my absence so that the many devils, and anointed many sick people with oil and cured least burden may be experienced by others. To this end, for them’. After a diversion to explain the fate of John the Baptist example: the gospel picks up again by simply stating that the disciples returned and reported all they had done. There is no  A Liturgy of the Word with Communion will continue to explanation of why Jesus sent them out; no indication of how be celebrated on a Monday morning at 9.15am; long they travelled; no evidence of what reception they were  The Blessed Sacrament will not be placed in the Aquinas given. This was a prelude to the later ministry that would be Chapel on a Tuesday; performed; it was an instruction by Jesus for how the mission  The Sacrament of Anointing will not be celebrated again was to be carried on. until my return.

It is interesting that the disciples were sent out in pairs. It is indicative of the fact that such ministry is difficult to accomplish alone. When we are engaged in ministry it is We wish Fr Sunny a very safe and happy holiday to India and important that we seek and provide mutual support. welcome Fr John who will join us from Tuesday of this week.

Whether it is a hospitality ministry at Sunday Mass, visiting the sick, or a street ministry to the homeless, we will feel more confident and willing to reach out to others if we know that we are sharing that ministry and are supported by others. It is important to invite others to join in our ministry but it is also important to make sure that we support them as they enter into it.

Parish Diary in the Coming Week

Monday 16 July Please Note: No Playgroups until after School Holidays

Thursday 19 July Please Note: Come As You Are Group is taking a break until 2 August

Friday 20 July 7.00pm Friday Evening Holy Hour Parish Events

50's And Over Singles Group Suicide Alertness Presentation Note Change of Date…... Friday 27th July 2018 is the next outing is to see the Archibald Portrait Exhibition at the NSW Art Gallery. Thursday 20th September 6.30pm-9.30pm in Sunroom We will meet at Gordon Railway Station at 10.00 am and take Presented by Denny Woodburn & Di Fletcher the next train to Town Hall Station, where morning tea can be had at one of the cafes. The entry fee for concession holders is safeTALK stands for suicide awareness for everyone $18.00. Talk Ask Listen Keepsafe, with the emphasis on awareness After viewing the exhibition we can have lunch at the Gallery this is a training in the awareness of suicide and not Restaurant. On leaving the Gallery we may catch a glimpse of Intervention in suicide, which means no prior knowledge is some of the other exhibits. Enquiries please contact Susan required Robson on 404 005 267 or Reg Gibbons on 9481 0334 or 0409 it is a 3 hour presentation with a 20 minute interval 599 440. it involves power point slides with several video clips and there is interaction with the participants the cost is $30 per person CONFIRMATION everyone who attends the full course will received a The Enrolment link on our website certificate will be open from Monday 23rd July no one under 15 years is allowed to attend

Eligibility: Candidates must be Baptised and be seven (7)years it is not recommended for people recently bereaved by of age or older (from Year 2). suicide In our Diocese of Broken Bay, Confirmation is celebrated A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 participants is before Reconciliation and First Eucharist. required

Parents’ Welcome and Information Evening Tuesday 21 August, 7-9pm in the Veritas Hall at Prouille FEEDBACK QUOTES FROM PREVIOUS School, 5 Water Street, Wahroonga. This is an information safeTALK PRESENTATIONS evening for parents/ carers, which includes refreshments. Group Leader Training: Tough topic but I appreciated every minute and believe Tuesday 28 August, 7.00pm, Prouille School there should be more access to the education I received 5 Water Street, Wahroonga here.

Sacramental Preparation Groups: I believe everyone should do this program. It is vital in our These are held at Prouille School on: community. Saturday, 1 September at 3.30pm, Saturday, 8 September at 3.45pm, Thank you for an informative and engaging discussion. I Saturday, 15 September at 3.45pm, hope I won’t have to utilise these skills but feel prepared to each followed by 5.00pm Mass at church. do so.

Practice: Wednesday, 19th September, at 6pm. It’s a simple message, well presented. It’s opened doors for me. Celebration of Confirmation Mass at Church: Sunday 23rd September at 11.30am (I) ...learned to try to be brave and speak about difficult things

St Dominic’s Playgroup Excellent presentation. I would highly recommend it. Mondays from 9am to 11am

(during Term Time) Next Playgroup Monday 30th July An excellent seminar. The presenters were clear and encouraging.

Holy Name runs a playgroup Monday mornings for children from birth to school age and their parents/carers. Come along for a Di and Denny covered this difficult topic with skill and casual catch up with other adults while the children play with the compassion. extensive and ever changing toy collection in our beautiful surrounds. The training was direct, organised, empowering and very helpful. We also have families from other areas of the community, everyone is welcome, there is always an interesting and diverse mix Thank you for empowering us with invaluable tools to help of people and we’d love to see you. We meet in the sunroom at others with a life and death issue Holy Name Church. Around and About

Farewell and Thanksgiving Mass for Most Rev Peter A Comensoli - RSVP is necessary by Monday 16 July

Leadership of the Diocese before a new Bishop is appointed:

Bishop Peter is the Apostolic Administrator of Broken Bay until 1st August. At that point, the Consultors (a group of senior priests in leadership) will meet to elect a Diocesan Administrator, who will then take responsibility for the Diocese until a new Bishop is appointed.

While the Administrator is essentially a caretaker with no major innovation allowable (beyond progressing what is already in place), the day-to-day matters of the Dioceses will continue to function in much the same way as present.

Broken Bay Bible Conference 2018 Lifeline is holding it's annual book fair at Knox Grammar in Wahroonga from the "St Paul: Persecutor to Preacher" 19th - 22nd July. All proceeds raised are used to fund Lifeline's critical suicide prevention and counselling services. Friday - Saturday 27-28 July 2018 Paul was a passionate proclaimer of the Gospel in the early Church. Come and meet this Approximately 90,000 second-hand fascinating man and learn about his journey books, CDs and DVDs will be for sale. from persecutor to preacher, and about the fledging Christian communities he founded. Knox is providing the venue for this Presented by acclaimed international biblical event to Lifeline free of charge in scholar Fr Nicholas King SJ; Dr Catherine support of the charity's important Playoust; Most Rev David L. Walker; and with community and mental health work. participation by Most Rev Peter A Comensoli.

Venue: The Heritage Function Centre, Thursday 19 July 2018, 9am-9pm Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, Friday 20 July 2018, 9am-9pm 117 Ryedale Rd West Ryde 2114 Saturday 21 July 2018, 9am-5pm Costs: Full Conference Registration $110; Sunday 22 July 2018, 9am-5pm Single Day Registration $55 Location: KG1 Building, Knox Senior School, Borambil Street, Wahroonga

Register at: www.trybooking.com/UFJU Most Rev David L Walker, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Broken Bay Enquiries: Web: www.dbb.org.au/bible ACBC Representative to the Catholic Biblical Federation Email: [email protected] Phone: Pina Bernard 8379 1627. St Teresa’s ‘Way of Perfection’ is full of a rich and timeless wisdom that is still very relevant today as a guide in the spiritual life. Most Rev David L. Walker will lead us over two sessions in exploring the spirituality of this great Spanish 16th century Saint and Doctor of the Church. RSVP: By Friday 3 August [email protected] or Pina Bernard 8379 1627 Note: Registration is essential for this event. A N G E L I S E | G A T DATE: TUESDAYS 7 & 14 AUGUST 2018 TIME: 7:00PM – 9:00PM VENUE: CAROLINE CHISHOLM CENTRE, BLDG 2, 423 PENNANT HILLS RD, PENNANT HILLS Around and About

WYD08 10th Anniversary Sweeter than Honey - Teaching Scripture Summit 20 July 2018 will mark 10 years since the Archdiocese of Sydney hosted World Youth Day 2008. Clergy, catechists and parents are invited to attend one or both days of the Broken Bay Catholic Schools Office To this day, WYD08 remains one of the most powerful demonstrations ‘Sweeter than honey’: Teaching Scripture Summit to be held of faith our country has seen, welcoming Pope Benedict XVI and from Wednesday, 25 July 2018 to Thursday, 26 July 2018 at 500,000 pilgrims from around the world to our city. the Northside Conference Centre, St Leonards.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary, Catholics from across Sydney are The Summit will be a unique blend of presentations by invited to join Archbishop Anthony Fisher for a special Mass followed internationally acclaimed Scripture scholar Fr Nicholas King by food and cultural performances plus the announcement of a sj, Australian scholars and educators and twenty of our very number of new initiatives for youth ministry. own exemplary Broken Bay teachers.

Co-hosted by Sydney Catholic Youth, the event will also include the A limited number of places have been for clergy, parents launch of Archbishop Fisher’s new book for young people My Dear and catechists who can register for one or both days of the Young Friend: Forty letters on youth, faith and future . Summit. Clergy and parents may register at no cost and When: Friday 20 July for 5:30pm Mass followed by WYD08 event at catechists at $50 a day. 7:00pm Where: Mass - St Mary’s Cathedral. WYD08 event - St Mary’s More information can be obtained at https:// Cathedral College Hall sweeterthanhoney.dbbcso.org/july-summit.html

All welcome. July Safeguarding Message “Recruitment and selection procedures for new employees and volunteers should clearly signal the organisations SERRA VOCATIONS MASS commitment to children safety.” (Final Report, Royal AND DINNER MEETING Commission). Father Peter de Souza, Administrator Pro Tem of the Cathedral Parish, will be celebrating Mass for Serra at Sacred Heart Church 2 Richard Porter Celebrating Disciples of All Nations – 18 August 2018

Way Pymble on Thursday 26th July 2018. th To mark the 104 World Day of Refugees and Migrants, a The evening commences with Mass at 6.30PM followed by a light Diocesan event “Celebrating Disciples of All Nations” will meal to be served in the Prayer Room. be held at the Cathedral / The Light of Christ Centre, 23 Yardley Ave Waitara, on Saturday 18 August 2018. We After the meal Father Peter will be our guest speaker. welcome Most Rev Vincent Long, Bishop of Parramatta, who will be joining us for the afternoon as we celebrate our Everyone is welcome. Please "come and see". multicultural Christian community. The afternoon includes: Please remember to pray every day for vocations to the priesthood, 1:00pm – 3:00pm A showcase of international food and diaconate, the consecrated life, ecclesial women, all seminarians and live entertainment at the Light of Christ Centre (gold coin novices and for the perseverance of existing vocations. donation on arrival to be donated to charity)

Please telephone: Terry Scanlan on 0438 887 295 or email [email protected] if you would like to attend. 3:00pm – 4.30pm An expert Panel Discussion on the theme “Welcoming, Protecting, Promoting, and Integrating Migrants and Refugees”. Includes a personal address by Most Rev Vincent Long. THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM – AIRS 15 July 2018  On The Journey, we present you some of the best Catholic content 5:00pm – 6:00pm Mass at the Cathedral, celebrating the richness of gifts that each in our faith community brings from around . Fr Graham Schmitzer joins us to reflect on the Be part of this inaugural diocesan multicultural event. Gospel for this week which is all about Christ sending the Apostles out, Trish McCarthy shares her Milk & Honey segment, Bruce Downes To register, or for more information please email the Catholic Guy joins us to talk about sharing our faith, and much [email protected] or contact Cristina more! As always, the music this week is fantastic, and we hope that Gomez on 8379 1628. you get something out of the show this week! Go to www.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime and subscribe to weekly shows by email. Catholic Bushwalking Club is looking for new members. Bushwalking, Camping, Canyon and Skiing trips. Please apply via website www.cbcnsw.org.au or contact Linda 0478 919 427 Reconciliation Times in our Area Our Welcoming Team

St Bernard's Sat 5pm Week 1 Joy George 21 Warrina St Berowra Heights NSW 2082 ph: 9456 2450 Week 2 Louise and Mia Koopman Reconciliation: Every Saturday before 5.30pm Vigil Mass

St Patrick's Week 3 Milena Huntley 1 Royston Parade Asquith NSW 2077 ph: 9456 2450 Week 4 Mary Stanley, Dot Brink, Frankie Reconciliation: Doran Every Saturday after 9.00am Mass Week 5 Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral 23 Yardley Avenue Waitara NSW 2077 Sun 9.15am Week 1 Amanda Woo ph: 9483 2300 Reconciliation Saturdays 10.00am-10.30am Week 2 Fiona Tubb

Queen of Peace Church Week 3 Ina Evans 18 Stuart Ave Normanhurst NSW 2076 Reconciliation Week 4 Rosalie Talty Saturday 4.45pm - 5.15pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Week 5 Halina and David Brett 64 Kendall St West Pymble NSW 2073 Reconciliation Sun 5.30pm Week 1 The Board Family Saturdays 9.30am Week 2 The Watson Family Sacred Heart 2 Richard Porter Way Pymble NSW 2073 Week 3 Sri Wijetunga ph: 9144 2702 Reconciliation Week 4 Dominique Kind 5.00pm Saturday; 5.30pm Sunday; 8.30am Friday Week 5 Dominique Kind Corpus Christi 263 Mona Vale Road St Ives NSW 2075 Keeping our Parish Site Safe ph: 9144 6998 Reconciliation Throughout our church and its environs are a number 9.30am until 10.00am Saturdays of aids for our safety:

St Agatha's 20 Boundary Road At all the entrances to the church Pennant Hills NSW 2120 please observe the Evacuation Signs on the walls. ph: 9484 1427 Reconciliation We have two Assembly Points outside the church: Saturdays 8.30am-9.30am In front of the church In the Car Park behind the church Holy Family Cnr Pacific Hwy and Highfield Rd We have a Defibrillator Lindfield NSW 2070 ph: 9416 3702 near the noticeboards at the rear of the church Reconciliation to the right of the entrance. Saturdays from 5.00 - 5.30pm We have First Aid Kits in Immaculate Heart of Mary the Morning Tea Facility in the Church Foyer 76 Rd The Parish Sunroom NSW 2070 The Sacristy ph: 9416 3702 Reconciliation We have Dangerous Chemical Registers 15 minutes after the Vigil Mass (which is Saturday at 5.30pm) Under the sink in St Gerard Majella's Parish Church Our Parish Sunroom 543 North Rocks Road The Sacristy Carlingford, NSW 2118 Sacrament of Reconciliation And many Doctors in the House! 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturdays Parish Contact Information and Mass Times

Parish Priest Fr David Ranson PP, VG [email protected] Deacon Rev. Adrian Gomez Parish Secretary Mrs. Jackie Thornton [email protected] Sacramental Coordinator Mrs. Sally Oong [email protected]

Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am—5pm Phone (02) 9489 3221 Postal Address P O Box 385 Wahroonga NSW 2076

Prouille School 5 Water Street Wahroonga NSW 2076 School Principal Mrs. Susan Bevan Phone (02) 9489 3233 School Website www.prouilledbb.catholic.edu.au Sacristan and Co-ordinator Altar Society Mrs. Rosalie Talty CCD Coordinator Mrs. Cecilia Kean Eucharist Ministry to the Sick Coordinators Mr. John Boswell; Mr. Chris Madden; Mr. Paul Sutherland (Housebound) Weekend Ministries Coordinator Mr. Chris Goldrick [email protected] 0450 963 596

Weekend Masses: Baptism: Saturday 5.00pm Every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 11.00am. Sunday 9.15am and 5.30pm. Please make an appointment through the Parish Office Mass on Tuesday to Friday: 9.15am Marriage: Rosary after Mass on Tuesday By appointment, at least six months in advance. Morning Tea after Mass on Wednesday Special Intercessions/intentions remembered at Friday Mass. Sick Calls: Friday evening: Holy Hour from 7.00pm (not in January) Any time day or night. Please call 0408 350 885 out of office hours Mass is also celebrated: Confessions: Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara: Monday 9.30am Saturday 11.30am or by appointment St Leo’s College: Friday 12.55pm during school terms

Eucharistic Adoration is available in the Aquinas Chapel: Sacrament of Anointing: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10.00am – 6.00pm Last Thursday of the month following the 9.15am Mass (Vespers with Dominican Lay Chapter 3.00pm on 2nd Sunday ) At Hammond Care, North monthly

Parish Pastoral Council in 2018 Ken Laing (Chair), Gemma McDermott (Deputy Chair) Kerri Donovan (Secretary), Rachel Mitchell, Lauren Montgomery, Tim Quilty, Janet Walker, Tom Waugh, Lucian Wijetunga, Giovanna Flores-Clarke, along with Sue Bevan (Prouille) and Vanessa Dillon (St Lucy’s)

Parish Finance Committee in 2018 Marinela Mendes, Tony Monardo, Brian McGarry, Robyn Elizondo, Tim Quilty (PPC Representative in 2018)

Parish Fundraising Committee 2018 Noel Kean (Chair), Meredith Baume, Kevin Figueiredo, Anthony Weaver, Lyn Saul, Sonia Carbone, Ian Edmunds, James Toomey

Thank you for your financial contribution to the support of our Parish Community and its priests—it is very much appreciated.  The 1st Collection taken up at Mass goes to the Clergy Remuneration Fund for the financial support of the priests.  The 2nd Collection taken up at Mass is for the upkeep of the Parish.

We invite you to help our Parish by committing to a Planned Giving scheme. Please see the parish office for the way you can participate in this. Another way to assist our parish is to consider a gift in your will. Your gift of any size will help our parish continue our good works & outreach. Please contact the parish office for a confidential discussion or more information. (Alternatively see the “giving” pages at www.dbb.org.au)

Donation by Electronic Transfer Wahroonga Catholic Parish Account BSB: 062-784 Account No: 1389 8001 CBA- 48 Martin Place, Sydney EFTPOS Available in Parish Office

Do be sure to take a copy home of “Our Sunday Celebration” available at the entrances to our church. Inside there is much wonderful reading for our spiritual nourishment. Would you like to receive our Parish Bulletin by email? Please contact our Parish Secretary [email protected]

Do you need a lift to Mass? Be sure to let our Parish Office know and we will seek to assist you.