The Catholic Community of North Harbour

2nd Sunday of Lent - 21st February 2016

2 King Street, Manly Vale NSW 2093 Phone: 99494455 Fax: 9949 3413

Email: parishoffice@northharbourcatholic.org.au Parish Websites: www.northharbourcatholic.org.au Parish Priest—Fr Paul Maloney OSA

GOSPEL SYMBOLS AND IMAGES

Appearing in glory listen to him

in the care of the augustinians

St Kieran’s, Manly Vale

Readings this Sunday 21/2 Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36 Responsorial Psalm “The Lord is my light and my salvation”

Readings next Sunday 28/2 Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Our Lenten program ‘Mercy’ has commenced and will continue every Monday during Lent at 7.30pm in the parish centre with Fr Paul and Jacky Worthington. Everyone is welcome to come to any of the sessions.

Stations of the Cross every Wednesday 7.00pm during Lent in St Kieran’s Church

The cloud symbolises the presence of God. It reveals the divine presence but also conceals it, thus protecting the witnesses from the full power of God’s glory. Moses encountered the same phenomenon (Ex 24:15). Another favourite symbol for the presence of God in the Hebrew Scriptures is flame or smoke, e.g., in the burning bush (Ex 3), or on Mt Sinai (Ex 19).

PARISH PRAYER

God of love, God of life,

As the Catholic Community of North Harbour,

We praise you for your goodness in all creation.

May we follow the Word, and be true disciples,

Building your Kingdom of peace and justice.

Grace us with your spirit of love

To create a caring community

Of welcome, generosity and joy.

Amen.

ADULT FAITH EDUCATION. You are invited to a two evening exploration of Pope Francis’ letter to all the people of the world on Care for Our Common Home. The Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si, is written in easy to read language bringing a new direction in Catholic Social Teaching. Anne Lanyon, the Deputy Director of the Columban Mission Institute and Coordinator of its Centre for Peace, Ecology and Justice, will present two sessions at he Parish Centre Sacred Heart Church, Mona Vale on Tuesday 8 March, 7 for 7.30pm - 9pm and Tuesday 15 March, 7 for7.30pm - 9pm All are invited to join us. Enquiries Pittwater Parish 9997 7311 ext 0.

Light of Torah series In the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis invites us to learn from other faith traditions. Parishioners are invited to do this from the perspective of Judaism in a four-part education series taught by Rabbi Gad Krebs. Rabbi Krebs will explore ‘Mercy’ in the Hebrew Scriptures and rabbinic writings. Dates: 2 March, 6 April, 18 May, 1 June. Time: 6.30-8.00pm. Venue: Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills (vehicle entry and parking via City View Rd). Cost: donation $10 per session. Sponsored by Light of Torah (www.lightoftorah.net). Enquiries: Teresa Pirola 0415 932 638 teresa.pirola@bigpond.com

AFA FUNDRAISER

MOVIE, LUNCH & COFFEE

DATE: Wednesday,9th March 2016

TIME: 11:00am

VENUE: Hayden Orpheum, 380 Military

Road, Cremorne

MOVIE: 45 Years

COST: $20 per person (which includes

the movie, lunch (an assortment of

sandwiches) coffee/tea and listening to

Neil Jensen on the mighty Wurlitzer Organ in the beautiful

Cremorne Orpheum

RSVP: Please book and leave your payment (cash) at the

Parish Office before Sunday, 6th March

If you have any enquiries please contact Adriana Bowyer on

0402 099 746 or Lyn Martin on 0425 302 501

EVERYONE IS WELCOME & WE WILL BE HAVING

OUR USUAL RAFFLE

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EVENT AS PART OF THE

WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISING TO

ASSIST THE PILGRIMS ATTENDING.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY NIGHT 23RD MARCH TIME: 7.00PM WHERE: ST KIERAN’S PARISH HALL ORDER BY: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/KJYM ENQUIRIES: KIERAH@BIGPOND.COM CHILDREN WELCOME BUT MUST BE SUPERVISED BY PARENT

AFA Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Augustinian Formation Association (AFA) will be held on TUESDAY 1ST MARCH 2016 at 6.30pm in the parish centre.

We would warmly welcome any new members so please come along to hear what we do.

This association was formed to support both socially and financially our Seminarians on their journey to the Priesthood.'

WELCOME To those who are new to St Kieran’s or St Cecilia’s churches, you are most welcome. Please collect a green Welcome Pack from the foyer of the church, which contains parish information including a family registration form for inclusion on our database so that you may receive parish news and updates. You may also obtain further information about the parish on our website—www.northharbourcatholic.org.au

To all who are visitors to our Parish we also extend a very warm welcome and hope you have found your time with us rewarding.

ST AUGUSTINE’S OPEN DAY Federal Parade, Brookvale 2100

OUR 1ST SPAGHETTI NIGHT OF THE YEAR WILL BE ON SUNDAY 3RD APRIL AT ST KIERAN’S PARISH CENTRE

FOLLOWING 6PM MASS. PLEASE JOIN US FOR A PLATE OF DELICIOUS PASTA—ALL WELCOME

February 21st 2016 Dear Fellow Parishioners,

August 6th each year is the Feast of the Transfiguration which takes its

origins from the dedication of three Basilicas on Mount Tabor to commemorate the request of Peter to be allowed to erect three tents on such a holy site. Already in Apostolic times the Mount of the Transfiguration had become the "holy mount" and by the 9

th century it had

firmly entered into the liturgical life of the Church, both Western and Orthodox. The event described in three of the Gospels is placed about a year before Jesus climbs another sacred mount to Calvary. But on this occasion he takes with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, James

and John, and leads them to what Tradition assures us was Mount Thabor, which in those days was covered with green trees and shrubs, and was very fruitful. It rises something like a sugar-loaf, in a vast plain in the middle of Galilee. This was the spot in which the events in today’s Gospel took place.

The three figures on the mountaintop – Elijah, Moses and Jesus – all had something in common. At a certain moment in their lives they ‘met’ God and their lives were changed forever. Elijah was hiding in a cave to escape persecution when he was called out to encounter God in the gentle breeze and the effects of this transformed his heart so that he became a beacon and a beckoning in the lives of all who met him.

Moses was in great conflict as to how to lead the people, so God put him in the cleft of a rock and placed his hand over him as he then ‘passed by’. Moses caught a glimpse of God’s coat-tails but it was enough for him, when he came down from the mountain, to have to wear a veil over his face to stop the people from being dazzled by his countenance.

Jesus entered into the cloud and heard the Father say “This is my Son, my chosen. Listen to him” and with that assurance his face changed and he went forward to meet the hatred of the mob with the love and the strength of the Father to support him.

From the beginning of Salvation History God has been transfiguring the lives of all human-

kind and sending them out to transform the lives of other men and women by what they say

and do. The words of St. Paul in today’s second Reading are meant to be taken personally:

“The Lord Jesus Christ will transfigure these wretched bodies of ours into copies of his own

glorious body. He will do this by the same power with which he can subdue the whole

universe”. So every human being that has ever been created has within

them the divine spark from God claiming them as his own beloved child in

whom he is well pleased.

One of the things we always like to highlight during our planned giving campaigns is just how much happens in our parish. We have 2 Churches, 2 schools, the parish centre and there is always something happening somewhere. During 2015 we performed 170 Baptisms, 206 Confirmations, 165 First Communions, 47 Funerals and 2 Weddings. We conduct 11 regular Masses a week. Our Catechists see around 800 children in state schools a

week. We have a dedicated group of Eucharistic Ministers offering pastoral care, on a daily basis, to those in our community no longer able to attend Church. We have children’s liturgy, Vinnies groups, Catholic Women League, hospitality, social justice, music and many, many other groups. We have been a parish that has always had a history of volunteering and of financial contribution to maintain our Churches. Some of our contributors are now the 3rd generation of families to support the Parish. Supporting the Church is not only about financial support, it’s also about getting involved, joining a group, helping out at Mass or perhaps just saying g’day to a new face in Church. If you would like to join the planned giving program there are forms in the pews or the foyer. If you would like more information about the volunteer work and groups within the parish please contact the parish office.

CLOSING DATE FOR DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY WORLD YOUTH DAY RAFFLE TICKETS The last day to return your Broken Bay raffle tickets to the parish office is 4th March 2016

Drawing date is Palm Sunday 20th March at Edmund Rice Centre, East Gosford. All prize winners will be notified by phone and published on Diocese website.

mass time mass time St Cecilia St Kieran Saturday vigil 6.00pm sunday 9.00am 7.30am 9.30am 6.00pm

weekday mass St Kieran 8.30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat St Cecilia 9.00am Wednesday St Augustine’s Chapel—8.15am Wednesday Reconciliation St Kieran 5 – 6pm Saturday (or by appointment)

Baptisms Bookings essential and Preparation course required. St Cecilia 10.30am Sun or 9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month St Kieran 11.30am Sun or 9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month marriages Require 6 months notice and includes Catholic Care course as part of the preparation.

FEBRUARY 22 The Chair of St Peter the Apostle CWL Meeting 10.30am parish centre

MARCH 01 AFA Annual General Meeting 6.30pm parish centre 06 Baptism Preparation Course 11am SK Church 09 AFA Movie and Lunch Reconciliation Practice SK 3.30pm and 7pm 10 1st Reconciliation SK Church 7pm 15 1st Reconciliation SC Church 7pm 16 1st Reconciliation SK Church 7pm 17 St Patrick 18 Parish 2nd Rite of Reconciliation SK Church 7.30pm 23 Gingerbread House fund raiser WYD parish centre 7pm 24 Holy Thursday Supper 6pm

Next Week’s Liturgy Roster 4th Sunday Please swap with someone else if you can’t make it

Mass Readers Senior Server

Co-ordinators

Hosp

6.00 R Arnold

R Bergin

P Darcy

7.30 J McCarney A Rutherford

R Dellagia-coma

9.00 Young Read-

ers

T Yeung G Lennon School Family

9.30 K Coates A Walker L McKittrick

J Candido S Saady G Conado

6.00 Youth Read-ed

E Rigato

Mass Children’s Liturgy

Laptop Music Welcome

6.00 SK Choir

7.30

9.00 Week 1 & 3 School student or sibling

Ben & Kids Choir

School family

9.30 K Lewis

6.00 Yong Guns

From St. Augustine: O to love! To go and be lost to self!

To reach God!

Sermon 159, 8

The Fr Chris Riley Van will be at

19 Lovett Street, Manly Vale on Monday

7 March 2013 Cash donations, all new or good condition second-hand

items including crockery (no books please)

WE PRAY Come to me! I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Recent Prayer Requests: Adam Graham, Jack Spencer, Ricki Hayes, John Francis, John Colwell, David Farmer, Nixon Ball, Therese Maher, JDG, Mary Nixon, Daniel Collins, Angela & Giovanni De Luca, Denis Sonnerman, Dave Miles, Michael Armstrong, Kath Zenetic, Joe Rocca, Dylan Burke, Joe Zarb, Roger O’Sullivan, Veronica Laverty, Martha Lois, Pat Leeder, Irene Hurrell, Louis Hilton, Stephen Ward, Jim Smyth, Kevin Smith, Eddie Sharp, Jack Homan, Louise Allara, Sean Bellenger, Henry and Flavio Cataldo, Kathleen Bunting, Dorothy Smith, Jarryd Timm, Chris McAuliffe.

(The families of those above thank parishioners for their prayers) For our recently deceased: Peter Hudson, King Tsao Chiu, Nola Tracey, Gladys Haeusler, Sr Angela O’Leary, Gerard D’Souza, Brendan Cleary, Gordon Newman Anniversaries: Kevin Cooper, Ken Murphy, Angelina Taranto, Marina Stapleton, Ursula Jane Parmentier, Corinne Jackson

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF NORTH HARBOUR

Office (Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm) 9949 4455

Clergy: Fr Paul Maloney OSA Parish Priest Fr Senan Ward OSA Assistant Priest Fr. Minh-Tan Hoang OSA Assistant Priest Fr Sumesh Joseph OSA Assistant Priest Fr. David Austin OSA In Residence

Pastoral Ministers (contacted through Parish Office 9949 4455) Janette Davidson Family & Sacramental Minister Adriana Bowyer Catechist Coordinator 0402 099 746 Eulalie O’Keefe RCIC Rosemary McKinnon Counsellor 0400 495 076 Ben Marshall Music Ministry 0411809072

Administration: Chris Burrows Parish Manager Anne Ross Parish Secretary Jane Filacuridi Parish Secretary Jacky Worthington Compliance Officer

We acknowledge the Gayamagal and Canalgal people, the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the elders past and present, including

those who may be with us today.

CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE Manly Vale CWL’s first monthly meeting for 2016 will be held on Monday 22 February in the Parish Centre from 10.30 am. Visitors warmly

welcomed. Tea & coffee will be provided. BYO lunch. Guest speaker will be parishioner Kaye Coates who will speak about her mother and family Members are reminded that the annual subs of $25 are now due. Enquiries: Maria 9948 3218