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OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH
CARINGBAH
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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. Glen Walsh
Pastoral Associates:
Sr Gisella Durante and,
Mrs. Maree Ataya
Parish Secretary: Dianne Milton
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
Mr Anthony Boyd Principal - Our Lady of Fatima School 02 9524 9980
Mr Gary Burrows Principal - De La Salle College, Caringbah 02 9524 9133
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20th Sunday Ordinary Time Yr. A - August 17, 2008
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
Well I’m home after a very enjoyable time in New Zealand and Central Australia with Fr. Rolo, who returned on August 5th. The last week I spent very quietly on the Central Coast. I thank Fr. Glen and all the staff for taking care of the parish in my absence.
Next Sunday we have First Communion at the 9.30 am Mass and another Mass at 12 noon. I would ask that parishioners try to go to another Mass rather than the 9.30 am so that the families of the children may be able to be comfortably accommodated. Thank you in advance for this.
I have been asked by Cardinal Pell to assist Cronulla Parish during the next six months as they have been left without an assistant priest. So we will have to make some adjustments so we can help cover some of their Masses. I will keep you informed.
The World Youth Day was a great success and this Saturday night we are celebrating a special Mass to consider where we go from here. There is no doubt that the whole event had a great impression on a lot of people. It is a golden opportunity to develop a deeper appreciation of our faith and help others to do the same. It was interesting while on holidays to see that everywhere I went I saw the World Youth Day bag at airports, railway stations and in various places such as Uluru. If we can help the younger members of our community to grow in their faith it will be a great achievement. Once again I thank all who helped to make the World Youth Day pilgrims so welcome in our parish.
Here is an Irish Wish.
God be good to you in all your days, God be kind to you in all your ways.
God give strength to you when crosses lean, God send light to you, the clouds between. God give peace to you in times of strife, God bless everything that fills your life.
God send joy to you when grief is o’er, God make way for you at Heaven’s door. (Brian O’Higgins)
In Christ, Kerry.
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Recently Deceased: Pat Conway, Mary Mandile, Sid Wheeler, William (Bill) Thornton, Elva Mowle, Harvey Gillman, Lynn Stabback & Michael Shying, Frank Maddon, George Munro Townsend.
Anniversaries: Nora Griffin, Dorothy McCabe and Families, Erla Dunne, Phyll Wilson and all deceased members of the Cook and Wilson families, Edward and Mary Harrison.
Also: May Searson, Mary Redmond, Bernie Sheehan, Mary & Joseph Bigeni, Giuseppe Zappia, Maria Simoneschi, Andrea Giardini, Alessandra Giardini, Achille Giardini, Maria Giardina and the souls of all the faithful departed.
May they rest in peace.
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| Readings
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Readings for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time A
1st Reading: Prophet Isaiah. 56:1 6-7
I will lead the foreigners to my holy mountain.
2nd Reading: St Paul to the Romans. 11:13-15,29-32
The gifts and call of God are irrevocable.Gospel:
Holy Gospel according Matthew. 15:21-28
Woman, you have great faith.
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| CHURCH NOTICES
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Communion To the Sick
August 17, 2008 - Betty Dunn and Margaret Allenby
August 24, 2008 - Paul Morris and Wendy Martin
Baptism
This week we welcome into our church family through the waters of Baptism, Noah Defries and Jai Webster. Through their Baptism we pray they will love and serve the Lord always.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
- Kindergarten to Year 7 -
Co-ordinators:
24 August - First Communion Sunday
31 August - Marie & James Niall
Catechist News
First Communion Retreat Day this Frid 9pm
Diary Date: Term 3 meeting - Thursday September 11 at 2pm in the meeting room.
First Communion
On Sunday 24 August, Year Three Children from our Parish will celebrate their First Communion at either the 9.30am or 12 noon Mass. This will be a very special day for the children, their families and friends, and their teachers. We wish the children blessings of peace and joy.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Enrolment is now open for children in Year 2 and older attending schools other than Our Lady of Fatima. Enrolments close August 25. All details are included on the Enrolment Forms located in Church foyer.
Baptism Preparation Evening
Held this Thursday evening August 21, 2008 at 7.30pm in the church meeting room.
Care Group
A reminder to all Care Group, our bi-monthly meeting is on Thursday, 21st August at 10.00am in the Chapel. See you all there! Maree Ataya
Welcome to our six newly trained readers!
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Training for Ministers of Holy Communion (HSC age and above) will be held on Wednesday 10 September 7-9pm in the Church. Please ‘phone the office to register your interest.
A/V set-up operators required
If you are computer savvy you may be interested in joining a generous team of parishioners who set up the slide presentations for the weekend masses. This is a once a month commitment. Training is available. Please see Fr. Kerry or Fr. Glen or phone the office. Thank you!
Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday evening August 26, 2008 7.30pm in meeting room. Please note the change in date.
Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday August 19, 2008 7.30pm in the church meeting room. If anyone has anything they would like discussed please let the office know in the next couple of days.
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Fatima Friendship Club
Annual 7 Day Holiday 2009
Mildura and the Murray Outback.
Monday 23rd to Sunday 29 March, 2009. Cost $950.00 per person twin share. (extra $210 single supplement). Deposit $100 (pp) required by September 2008. More information available at the Friendship Stand.
Sam Miguel Fathers Day Luncheon
To be held Tuesday August 26 11.30am at Caringbah Business mens Club. Raffles and lucky door prizes. Come along and help support the De La Salle Brothers. Donation $22. Phone Fay 9540 4750 or Agnes 9524 7882.
Fatima Friendship Club
Annual General Meeting Sunday August 31, 2008 at 11.00am. After 9.30 Mass.
Weekly Offering Envelopes
If you put your name in the book to be included in the weekly envelopes please pick up your box of envelopes in the church foyer.
Mourning Dew Bereavement Support Team
Next meeting - August 18, 2008 7pm in the meeting room. Please bring your book with you.
Special Mass for Pregnant Women
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at St Mary’s Cathedral, 10.30am. Parishioners are warmly invited to a Special Mass for Pregnant Women to be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Pell. Morning tea will be provided following Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral Hall. RSVP Mary Joseph on 9390 5283.
SUTHERLAND SHIRE DEANERY
Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting: Wed 7.30pm @ Our Lady Help of Christians, The Ave, Heathcote. All ages welcome!
Light House Café - Miranda Church. 1st Saturday of each month. 7pm to 9.30pm.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT CRONULLA
On Friday 22nd August Thornton Hall will be the venue for the Eastern Shire Community’s gathering of students in Years 5, 6 and 7 for a night of fun and friendship with games and pizza. Entry is $5.00. The night begins at 6.30pm and concludes by 8.00pm.
The annual fundraising trivia for parents, friends and parish communities will be held on Friday 14th November. Please make a note in your diaries!
Spirituality in the Pub
Wednesday, August 20. Sutherland United Services Club, East Parade at 7.30pm. All welcome to join in an evening of conversation on the topic: Young people and their faith diversity.
Branching Out
Branching Out—Tuesday 19th August- The Church Today. Will run through August (1 night per week) for young adults interested in exploring Christianity from the Catholic perspective. Each night involves dinner, followed by a talk and discussion groups. St Patrick’s Church Crypt, 20 Grosvenor St Sydney, 6.30-8.30pm. Donations $10. All young adults welcome.
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| Roster for Next Week
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24 August 2008 A/V Operator Commentator First Reader Second Reader
Saturday Vigil B. Phillips J. Sinclair M. Prosser T. Ziems
Sunday 8.00 am Kathie Gaudron W. Whiteman A. Willis P. Whiteman
Sunday 9.30 am M. White W. O’Brien B. Doherty T. Di Betta
Sunday 6.00 pm L. Wilson M. Palafox P. Thomas L. Galvin
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| Prayers For the Sick:
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Please Pray for the Sick
Thank you for the prayers for Mary, Tam, Max, Ross, Lynda, Gary, Tom, Dorothy, Doug, Dorothy S, Michael, Shirley , Ken, Peter, Marie, Betty, Shaun, Alex, Rhonda, Rhianydd, Dean, Hayley, Geoff, John S, Mary, Kathie, Terry, Margaret, Dave, don, Will, Ruth, Karen, Rhonda, Pat, Gwen, Lorna, Jennifer, Jill, Peter, J, Michael, Jack, Debbie, Tessa, Natalie, Bede, Lucy, Daniel, Vicki, Phil, Jack, Pat, Carina, Kathy, David, John, Diana, Luke & Monica
Thank you for your constant prayer support.
Prayer requests to Shirley 9524 8632 & Deirdre 9525 4460.
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| Note from Sr. Gisella
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Spiritual Direction
This August...practice ‘active’ listening...be the change you wish to see in others...be-friend someone...simplify something in your life...love every bit of yourself...laugh a few times today...listen for unseen life...trust that your life is unfolding as it should...see heaven in a wild flower!
Spiritual Direction invites one to growth in self-knowledge and a deeper appreciation of your own unique and sacred life story.
Interested in Spiritual Direction on a regular basis? Contact Sr. Gisella at the Parish Office.
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| CATHOLIC WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
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Catholic Weekly
- Vatican gives OK to new English Mass text
- Church’s new statue of Bl Mary MacKillop
- Free print of Our Lady of the Southern Cross
- Low fertility rate ‘threat to ageing population’
- Jake rides waves as face of WYD08
News, reviews, features & topical debates. Is available in the church foyer for $2.
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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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