WELCOME to the newest member of our Holy Name Catholic Community. LAUREN ROSE TYLER will be baptised at today’s 9am Mass. Congratulations to Judy & Mark and proud BIG sister Jessica.
WELCOME to all visitors who come to share in our Sunday/weekday Masses. Welcome also to Fr. Edmond Nixon CSSR who will lead the celebration of some of this weekend’s Masses.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JEAN & MARTIN DUNN who were married on 17th January 1948 at a 9am Nuptial Mass celebrated by the late Monsignor McAuliffe at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Kensington – 62 years today.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TONY & PAT HOLSTEIN who gathered last week to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. We wish you well and God’s Blessings at this time.
HAITI EARTHQUAKE. Jack De Groote of Caritas Australia has asked that we give support through Caritas – our Church relief agency which already has an extensive presence in this very poor country.
Our response to such crises as these has always been generous. (Over $2,000 was sent to Caritas from our Christmas collection).
COLLECTION IN SUPPORT OF CARITAS RELIEF WORK IN HAITI.
For simplicity’s sake, 80% of all our FIRST COLLECTION this Sunday will be forwarded to Caritas. (Otherwise you may make a tax deductible contribution to Caritas, GPO Box 9830, Sydney or phone 1800 024 413.
FURNITURE REQUIRED. Sr. Kathryn would appreciate some furniture for a family in need.
Ring 65546470
“IF YOU WANT TO CULTIVATE PEACE PROTECT CREATION” –Pope Benedict’s Peace day message.
“….. (there is the need) …. for development of joint and sustainable strategies to satisfy energy needs of present & future generations. … technologically advanced societies must be prepared to encourage more sober lifestyles and encourage a world-wide distribution of energy resources, so that countries lacking these resources can have access to them.”
2009 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT - YOUNG PEOPLE & JUSTICE.
“Something special happened in Sydney in July 2008. Young people of the world gathered to celebrate Faith. Galvanising this community was the presence of Pope Benedict. At the centre was Christ, and the unifying power of the Holy Spirit. … the events of W.Y. Day revealed how the Holy Spirit is leading young people in the Church today … we saw how the Spirit offers hope that is steadfast and power that can change the world.”
LENT SMALL GROUP REFLECTION/SHARING
For Lent 2010 we will provide an either/or Reflection Book. Our primary focus will be around the use of the Brisbane produced book. Its central focus is on Prayer. The Sydney produced book focuses on Priesthood (Year of the Priest). Both formats have something to offer participants. You may wish to assist in co-ordinating the purchase and distribution of books and help arrange meeting times and venues. If you can assist please contact Fr Kevin/Greg Byrne soon. Sample of booklets available soon for your perusal.
WORKING BEE.
This Thursday 21st January beginning at Tuncurry Church at 8am for lawn mowing & gardening, then to Forster for the same. See you there, Howard 65576826 & Phil.
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ROSTERS
CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 1Tuncurry
Group 3 Forster
COLLECTION COUNT: this Sunday Team 6
next Sunday Team 1 |
RECENTLY DECEASED: Sr. Mary Martin Lynch, Ron Gleeson, Pat Bennett, Sadie Leon.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jean Knight, Herb Kearns, (Sr) Gemma Fallins, Bill O'Donnell, Jack Curtis, Gerard Curtis
