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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,
Mrs. Maree Ataya and Mr. Peter Kwak
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
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School - Phone (02) 9524 9980
De La Salle College Caringbah - Phone (02) 9524 9133
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time — July 4, 2009
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
We welcome Fr. Glen home from his break and trust that he had a restful time. However on Friday he had a phone call from The Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Fr. John Usher, asking him to go to Denistone as Administrator of the Parish, as the resident priest had taken ill and will be a way for some time. So he will leave us this week. He will be saying all the Masses this weekend so that he can say goodbye to everyone. We thank Fr. Glen for his pastoral care for us all and for his expertise, particularly in the recent talks he gave on St. Paul. Unfortunately, the talks on the Vatican history have to be cancelled. We wish him well. I hope we will be able to have a farewell for him one evening in the near future. We will have to wait for a while before we get a new assistant priest.
Also, this weekend Peter Kwak leaves us to return to the Seminary. He has been very faithful to learning about parish life and I am sure he will reflect upon the experience for the next few years and form ideas about his priestly ministry in the future. Thank you Peter for your dedication, faith and willingness to learn. May Almighty God bless you for the future. We will pray for you as you journey towards the priesthood.
First Communion will be held on Sunday 16th August at the 9.30 am Mass and at an extra Mass at 12 noon. You might like to make a note of this so that the 9.30 am Mass may be left for the First Communicants’ families. Please pray for these young people as they prepare for this most wonderful day in their lives. It is a chance for us to renew our appreciation of this great sacrament.
In today’s Gospel reading we see Jesus return to his home town and speak in the Synagogue. The locals queried how he could have learnt all that he spoke about and were rather derogatory. Jesus commented: “A prophet is only despised in his own country, among his own relations and in his own house.” The reading concludes: “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” We pray: Lord, increase my faith.
In Christ,
Kerry.
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Recently Deceased: Leo Massey, Helen Donnellan, Mitchell Ferrario, Wilga Farthing,, Karim Aziz, Ken Orrock, Eileen Muller, Gillian Newman, Faye Alice Broadley.
Anniversaries: Patrick Helling, Robert House, Herbert Milton, Harvey Gillman, Leon McGrath, Brian Burns, Manuel Montenegro Snr & Jnr, Josefa Valdivia, Catherine & Dominic Sidoti, Paul Messina.
Also: Tony Simon, Jim Dunworth, Peter Briggs, Jack Raftery, Dorothy Walker, Dorothy Newman, Mary Ferrario, Lynn, Jenny, Kerrie-Lynn Stabback and deceased members of the Stabback and Whyte families, Ramon & Consuela Araullo, Emma Brown, Rhonda Shallala, Elva Mowle, Mary and Joseph Bigeni, Oriente & Maria Simoneschi, Giuseppe & Carmela Zappia, Harry Newton and Family, deceased of Niall family and the souls of the faithful departed.
May they rest in peace.
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| Readings
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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B
1st Reading: From the prophet Ezekiel 2:2-5
The people are rebellious; they shall know there will be a prophet in their midst.
2nd Reading: From the second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 12:7-10
I will glory in my infirmities so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
Gospel: According to Mark 6:1-6
A prophet is despised only in his own country.
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The Sutherland Shire Catholic Youth Network
- ONE YEAR since WYD! Go to homepage!
- Lighthouse Café: 4 July 7-9pm - $5- Miranda
- WYD Musician Matt Maher Concert: 3/4 July 6.30pm $10 Contact: vincent@cys.org.au
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| CHURCH NOTICES
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Communion to the Sick
July 5, 2009 - Bernard Iffland, John Jaeger and Clyde Mason
July 12, 2009 - Van Bucek and Brian McGregor
Baptisms
This week we welcome into our church family through the water of Baptism Char’ Elouise Bennett, Cooper Leftly, Jake Schimanski, Harmony-Jade Taylor. Through their Baptism we pray that they will love and serve the Lord always.
Liturgy of the Word for Children - Kindergarten to Year 7
Coordinators:
July 5: Belinda Bell and Helpers
July 12 to August 2: School Holidays
Catechist News
Special thanks to everyone who attended the workshop with Denise. We were all challenged, affirmed and renewed in our mission as Catechists. Thank you to Peter Kwak for teaching Year 2 and to Nancy Buchanan who was his mentor and classroom helper. Enjoy a wonderful holiday break everyone! Classes resume the 28 July.
First Communion - Sunday 16 August
Our First Communicants will be recognised in various ways at the Sunday Masses during the weeks ahead. Please keep the children and their families in your prayers.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
All Communion Ministers are encouraged to wash their hands before and after distributing communion. A bowl of warm water and a hand towel will be placed on the credence table by the Acolyte at Mass on Sundays and weekdays. Please wash your hands before the ‘sign of peace’ concludes. Thank you.
Annual Mass for Pregnant Women
Are you expecting or know someone who is? You are warmly invited to attend the annual ‘Mass for Pregnant Women’ to be celebrated by His Eminence George Cardinal Pell at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 9th August at 10.30am. Morning tea will follow. RSVP and enquiries call 9390 5283 or lifemarriagefamily@sydneycatholic.org
Well Done!
Congratulations to Annette Smith who recently graduated in Hospital Chaplaincy. Annette is now officially part of the Pastoral Care Team at Sutherland Shire Hospital.
Roster for Readers
Available from this weekend in the foyer.
Shire Wide Youth Services
Shire Wide Youth Services, Inc is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and reliable people to join their team of volunteers to work with young people in the Sutherland Shire.
We require people who are committed and
passionate about working with others to come and share their skills and knowledge with young people for a variety of projects.
If you are interested please call either
Louise: 9525 7919 ext 29
Stef: 9525 7919 ext 26 or
Email: admin@shirewideyouth.org.au
For more information.
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Apostolate Of The Sea
Next Sunday is the Apostolate of the Sea Sunday, when we are asked to remember and pray for all seafarers. These men and women travel the world delivering goods for our benefit, but we would rarely meet any of them because they are in and out of port very quickly. The ships they travel in are very well equipped with modern technology and are very safe. Nonetheless, we are aware that there are dangers involved. Piracy has been occurring in recent times and is to be condemned. So next Sunday we will pray for them and for those who minister to them and care for their spiritual needs.
A Word From Mary Mackillop
Mary Mackillop was a woman who was deeply attentive to the power of the Holy Spirit working in her life from an early age.
From early childhood, as far back as I can remember,
He gave me such a sense of
His watchful presence that I
Would feel myself reproved for
My smallest faults. 1873
She firmly believed she was being called by God to achieve a particular work.
Mary Mackillop had a consistent vision of a loving God at work in the world and present in every circumstances of her life. She constantly sought God’s will for herself and for the Institute.
Young people...Can you help?
Readers, A/V operators, Helpers for Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Musicians and Singers are always needed at our Sunday Masses. If you would like to be more involved please contact Fr. Kerry or the Parish Office.
Fatima Friendship Club
Christmas in July
Wednesday July 15, 2009 at Seaglass restaurant Cronulla RSL, 38 Gerrale Street Cronulla. Cost $50 per person for a 3 course meal, commencing at 12.00 noon. Bookings to John Foy (President) Ph. 9525 1683 and payments to Fay Pye (Treasurer) Ph. 9540 4750 no later than July 12.
The Mariella Maquiran Tribute / Fundraiser Night
This beautiful little girl touched our lives during her short life and as a parish and school communities we can now show our love and support.
Faith, Hope and Love
But the Greatest of these is Love.
Saturday August 22, 2009 at 7pm Cronulla Leagues Club. $60 per head, includes a 2 course meal, great live band, lucky door prizes and auctions. All funds go directly to Stella and Sean Maquiran.
Tickets can be purchased from St Aloysius Parish Centre 8522 0300
Deb Mulcahy 0438 430 057
Evelyne Howell 0449 200 479
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| Roster for Next Week
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12 July 2009
15 Sunday - Ordinary Time A/V Operator Commentator First Reader Second Reader
Saturday Vigil B. Phillips M. Cartwright D. Pons P. Faber
Sunday 8.00 am P. Whiteman B. Connell B. McGregor N. Buchanan
Sunday 9.30 am P. Bird E. Maher L. Mexted A. Popov
Sunday 6.00 pm Alex Booth C. Huber A. Paino K. James
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Please Pray for the Sick
Thank you for the prayers:- Sarah, Scott and Shirley, Rick, Benoir, Malcolm, Peter, Marie, Betty, Mary, Murray, Peter, Shirley, Pat, Marg, Norah, Judy, Matthew, Janette, Deirdre, Joyce, Carina, Susie, Noel, John, Mary, Gloria, Les, Stanley, Jim, Elaine, Joshua, Gordon, Joe, Gayle, Tony, Lindy, Marguerite, Stuart, Jennifer.
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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Spiritual Direction
‘God’s deepest desire is always for life!...In whatever circumstances we find ourselves, there are always opportunities, large and small, to be prophets to people, to speak the word of God with integrity, fidelity, compassion and justice, responding to what is happening around us from the core conviction in our hearts that God wills life and not death.’ Russell Hardiman - Pastoral Liturgy
Listen with intention, to the stirrings of God within! Interested in Spiritual Direction on a regular basis?
Contact Sr. Gisella at the office.
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| CATHOLIC WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
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Catholic Weekly
- SCENE –Sydney Congress Embracing the New Evangelisation, a 4-page souvenir guide
- Cardinal consecrates new Bishop of Bathurst
- CEO directs federal funds ‘where need is greatest’
- CEOs sleep rough to aid homeless – photo special
- Marist College celebrates its centenary
- Parish profile – St Catherine Labouré, Gymea
- Kincoppal girls among equestrian expo prizewinners
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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