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Our Lady of Fatima Parish was established in 1951.
It is a lively Parish with many groups involved in a caring community.
Our motto is
"Together Celebrate One Vision."
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Saturday: 8.00am
Vigil: 5.30 pm
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 6.00pm
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7.00am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9.15am |
Parish Team
Mgr Kerry A Bayada PP
Fr Thanh Nguyen
Pastoral Associates: Mrs. Maree Ataya & Kim Mannix
Parish Secretary: Dianne Milton
A/Secretary : Julie Kirton
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday 9.00 am—4.00 pm
Phone: 9524 7283 - 9525 6422
Fax: 9540 4820
Email: olofcar@bigpond.net.au
Fr Kerry: kbayada@bigpond.net.au
Dianne Milton: d.milton@bigpond.net.au
Website: olofcaringbah.catholicau.com
Schools
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School - Phone (02) 9524 9980
De La Salle College Caringbah - Phone (02) 9524 9133
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5th Sunday Ordinary Time Year C — February 7, 2010
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
This Sunday is Catechist Sunday and we will have a short video at the homily time and the Catechists will be commissioned at each Mass. Fr. Harry Payne will be saying the 5.30 Vigil Mass and Fr. John Knight will be celebrating Sunday evening 6.00 pm Mass. On Monday morning there will be a Communion Service at 7.00 am. Masses at 9.15 am on Wednesday and Friday will be commencement Masses for Our Schools.
Next Sunday we will be promoting Project Compassion for this year. Michael Whitely will be speaking at all Masses. Boxes and Envelopes will be available.
Congratulations on your gifts to the Haiti Appeal. You have given just over $10,000.00.
At the Finance Committee meeting last Tuesday night, it was reported that over the last six months of last year, our Envelope Collection had dropped by $10,000,00. It is a concern because it puts our finances under stress particularly if it continues. We intend to have a Planned Giving Renewal Programme this year. However, if anyone would like a set of envelopes or wishes to give by Credit Card please let us know at the office.
What happens to the money you give? Briefly, the First Collection, stole fees for Baptisms and Weddings, Christmas and Easter Dues all go into the Pastoral Revenue Account. From this all costs are taken for the board and lodgings of the priests, a monthly stipend for each priest, a percentage goes to the Archbishop to help him care for those for whom he is responsible. At the end of each quarter any residue goes into a central fund to help priests whose parishes are not able to support them.
The Second Collection and the Planned Giving Envelopes go into the Parish Account and are used for running of the parish the parish , repairs and maintenance, capital expenditure, wages, car expenses etc. I hope this helps.
Yours In Christ,
Kerry.
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Recently Deceased: Marguerite O’Brien, Moya Stuckey, John Nieuwland, Denis Davis, Bruce Freeland, John Redmond, John Healy, Margaret O’Leary, Daniel Kane, John Beazley, Gilbert Wylie, Mary Donlon, Percy John Copp, George William Rivers.
Anniversaries: Denis Clapman. Veronica Sorbell, Os Fallick, May Dunn,
Also: Achille, Maria, Andréa and Alessandra Giardini, Immacolata Borgese, Jack Murphy, Leo Massey, Jack Raftery, Bernie Sheehan, Harvey Gillman, Jenny, Kerrie & Lynn Stabback, deceased members of the Stabback and Whyte families, Mary and Joseph Bigeni, Oriente & Maria Simoneschi, Giuseppe & Carmela Zappia, Deceased members of the Sheehan , Newman & Harrison Families and the souls of the faithful departed.
May they rest in peace.
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| Readings
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5th Sunday Ordinary Time - Year C
1st Reading: Reading from the prophet Isaiah 6:1-8
Here am I! Send me.
2nd Reading: From the letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 15:1-11
I preach what they preach, and this is what you believe.
Gospel: According to Luke 5:1-11
They left everything and followed him.
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| CHURCH NOTICES
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Communion to the Sick
February 7, 2010 - Bernard Iffland, John Jaeger & Clyde Mason
February 14, 2009 - Van Bucek and Brian McGregor
Baptisms
This week we welcome into our church family through the water of Baptism Chloe Long and Kane Long. Through their Baptism we pray they will love and serve the Lord always.
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers
Just a reminder that it is still important to wash your hands before distributing Holy Communion. Thank you.
Fatima Friendship Club Annual 6 day Holiday - Port Macquarie Coast
Sunday 7th to Friday 12th March, 2010. Cost $860.00 per person twin share. Extra $200.00 single supplement. $175.00 for a room with water views. Please note:- Still four seats available. Balance of holiday must be paid by 7th February 2010. Please ring Fay 9540 4750 or (m) 0432355474.
Lenten Groups
Today’s the day! Sign up! Details of groups being offered are on the table in the foyer awaiting your name. Some are already full. Various days and time slots are available. It involves a one hour commitment each week during Lent. Groups start week of Monday 15 February. Many thanks to those who have stepped forward to host a group! Even if you haven’t been in a Lenten group before, why not consider it this year? It is a wonderful way to prayerfully reflect with others during Lent that helps to make the Sunday liturgy and Easter even more meaningful!
AV Operators
Our new projectors have been installed and are up and running. Please refer to notices in the AV room about changes in how these are to be operated. Some rosters still to be collected.
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary are urgently looking for more members so as they continue their work in the Parish of visiting families, the lonely and sick people in their homes. They are in urgent need of your help. If you could spare just 1 hour over a month could you please contact 9524 6383 or the parish office on 9524 7283.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Co-ordinators please note that the Liturgy of the Word for Children will begin for the year on the weekend of Sunday February 21. The new roster will be available to you asap.
Sunday Evening Mass Musicians
The new roster beginning weekend of 6/7 February is now available. Please collect from the Church organ for the members of your group.
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Circle of Mercy
The Circle of Mercy will be holding the first meeting for 2010 on Monday February 15 with special speaker Sister Rosemary Carroll, who is executive Officer of Mercy Works, Australia. Commence with a cup of tea at 10.00 followed by guest speaker and lunch.
Care Group
We currently have an empty freezer that needs to be filled with some meals for the sick in our parish. If you have any spare time we would appreciate some meals cooked in small containers. Try to avoid spicy food. Thank you to you wonderful parishioners for your continued generosity. Maree
Our Lady of Fatima - Reading Tutor Programme
Do you have a spare hour each week? We provide a Reading Programme for children ages 8-11 years experiencing reading difficulties. The number of children we can assist depends entirely upon the generosity of our volunteers. We ask that you consider taking up this role in 2010. Do you have an hour to spare one or more mornings per week from Monday to Thursday.
We will provide on the job training with an experienced Tutor. Please come along for a look. No obligations! This programme is very structured and easy to follow.
Training will commence from Monday February 15, 2010. If you are interested please contact Janelle Campbell or Margo Johnson—school hours on 9524 9980 and we will return your call to arrange a suitable time.
Test Drive the Brothers’ Life
The De La Salle Brothers are offering guys (20 - 35yrs) an incredible volunteer opportunity for 2 weeks in Balgo Hills, Western Australia. For those interested in learning about the Brothers' life whilst helping young people in need, this ‘Challenge Program’ (15-29 May) is for you! Applications close 29 March.
For details please visit www.delasallebrothers.com
Catechists
Special prayers and blessings to you all this Catechist Sunday! Our first meeting for the year will be on Thursday 18 February in the meeting room 1.30 – 3pm. Please mark in your diary. This will be an opportunity to connect again with each other, check upcoming CCD diary dates and collect your books. Please note that classes will be commencing the week of February 23, 24 & 25.
Healing Mass
You are invited to a Healing Mass celebrated by international evangelist Fr Jack Soulsby at St Catherine's Gymea on Thursday February 11 at 7.30pm. Enquiries Brian 9526 8678.
St Paul’s World-A Pilgrimage to Turkey
Fr Wim Hoekstra, Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta has organised another Pilgrimage to Turkey commencing on Saturday, 25th September and returning on Sunday 10th October, i.e during the September-October school holidays. Full details of the tour can be found at www.stpatscathedral.com.au and follow the link. Information Evening to discuss the tour on Tuesday, 9th March 2010 at 7.30pm in the Cathedral Hall, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta. Further information please contact the Cathedral Parish Office at 8839 8400 for copy of the brochure and booking form.
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| Sutherland Shire Activities
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- Bible Study. Last Tuesday of each month, 8pm. Star of the Sea Miranda. For details contact shireactive8@gmail.com.
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| Roster for Next Week
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14th Feb, 2010
6th Sunday Ordinary Time A/V Operator Commentator First Reader Second Reader
Saturday Vigil Madonna Cargando Kay Cook Penny Cook Joe Sidoti
Sunday 8.00 am Bowen Fox Wendy Whiteman Peter Whiteman Nancy Buchanan
Sunday 9.30 am McDonnell Family Marilyn Batman Leonie Dowd Rhonda Francis
Sunday 6.00 pm Alex Booth Fran Lovell Anthony Paino Karen James
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| Prayers For the Sick:
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Please Pray for the Sick
Thank you for the prayers:- Prayers for baby Luke, baby Dallas, Pat, Ashleigh, Robert, Caren, Nancy, Colin, Elaine, Lois, Kevin, Barbara, Lynne, Bettye, Alex, Claire, Ruth, Barbara, Scott and Shirley, Brian, Therese, Dylan, Nada, John, Denis, Jennifer, Mary, Lynne, Allan, Norma, Peter, Paul, Peta, Cathie, Peter, Rick, Benoir, Kathleen, Malcolm, Peter, Marie, Betty, Mary, Murray, Peter, Shirley, Pat, Marg, Norah, Judy, Matthew, Janette, Deirdre, Joyce, Carina, Susie, John, Mary, Gloria, Les, Stanley, Jim, Elaine, Joshua, Joe, Gayle, Tony, Lindy, Stuart, Jennifer, Rachael, Douglas, & Godwin. Thank you for Murray receiving a new kidney.
Thank you for your constant prayer support.
Prayer requests to Wendy O’Brien on 9524 2773.
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| Note from Sr. Gisella
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Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus calls his first disciples. In 2010, how do we listen for Jesus’ call?
At the still point of my turning world, at the core of my being, I wait to hear & feel the gentle presence of God who calls me to open and let go. Can I go to that place where God is calling me?
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| CATHOLIC WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
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Catholic Weekly
- Courts should ‘look to mercy’ – archbishop’s call
- Abbott stand on casual sex ‘inspiring, positive’
- Mary MacKillop on Twitter
- Treatment for asthma led to life as a priest
- Threat to creation by denial of God: Pope’s address to diplomats
- New deputy head is very much in touch
- Christian Brother for 71 years
You can purchase your Catholic Weekly from the Church foyer for only $2.00.
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Are You New to Our Parish?
"Welcome to our Parish Family".
Please come and introduce yourself to one of our Priests after Mass or come and
say hello at the Parish Office during the week.
If we can assist you in any way please do not hesitate to contact us.
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