Parish Staff

Fr Mathew Antony MS - Parish Priest e-mail: mathew@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

Fr Jose Manjaly MS - Assist. Priest e-mail: joe@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

Lyn Olander - Secretary / Office Manager e-mail: enquiries@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

Anne Tucker - Sacramental Co-ordinator e-mail: sacramental@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

Fred Keuneman - Catechist Co-ordinator

e-mail: catechist@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Mary Goh - Admin. Assistant email: reception@stnicholasofmyra.org.au Marthese Sultana - Admin. Assistant e-mail: bulletin@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

Office Hours 9am - 5 pm Lunch 1pm –1.30 pm (Office closed)

Weekend Mass

Saturday 6.00pm Vigil Sunday 7.00am, 8.30am,

10.00am, 6.00pm Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30am - 10.30am 5.00pm - 5.45pm Adoration: After Sat Morning Mass

Weekday Mass Monday 9.30 am Tuesday 6.45 am & 9.30 am Wednesday 9.30 am & 7.00 pm Thursday 9.30 am Friday 6.45 am & 12.10 pm Saturday 9.00 am

Baptisms & Marriages by appointment only

Schools St Nicholas Primary - 4721 2623 Principal - Anita Knezevic

St Mary Mackillop Primary - 4736 3466 Principal - Mr Michael Siciliano

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. YEAR A 27th July , 2014

Dear friends in Jesus Christ, it’s very important for us to know, identify

and associate the symbols used in stained glass window. The two

windows either side of the main entrance represent the

Apostles, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

The windows were commissioned for the new church and designed by

Ars Sacra in1966. Christian tradition has long connected the authors of the four Gospels, with the four "living creatures" that surround the throne of God, as is described in Revelation 4:7….. Many pictures of Matthew, Mark and Luke show them writing; with John portrayed looking straight ahead at the reader, holding his scroll. Mark and John are pictured as young men because they symbolise the divine immortal Christ; Matthew and Luke are generally older and bearded, because they represent Christ's mortal nature.

The window second from the main door on the western side of the church represents ST. MATTHEW. Matthew is often shown writing his gospel. Matthew's symbol is an angel, because the first story he tells is about how an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream.

The window next to the main door on the western side of the church represents ST. MARK. Mark's symbol is the winged lion, because his Gospel begins with John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness. He explains the royal dignity of Christ and his version of the Gospel begins: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness,” suggesting the roar of the lion.

The window next to the main door on the eastern side of the church represents ST. LUKE. Luke's symbol is shown with an ox, because his Gospel begins with Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, offering sacrifice in the temple at Jerusalem. Sometimes he is shown painting an icon of Mary and Jesus.

The window second from the main door on the eastern side of the church represents ST. JOHN, John's symbol is called the rising eagle, since his gaze penetrates into the mysteries of Heaven. His symbol is an eagle, because his writing “soars” to the mystical heights of heavenly things, and doesn’t spend much

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PARISH OUTREACH

Pilgrimage tour to India with Fr Joe, A seat has become available if you would like to be part if this tour, please phone Fr Joe.

Please pray for those who are sick Brian Addison, Pat

Armstrong, Kim Armstrong, Michael Bourke, Boyle family, Anna Calero, Baby Milton Ceinwein, Shirley Costello, Eileen Eisenklam, Marian Engsmyr, Una Galvin, Andrew Georgiou, Ben Gomez, Lucinda Goodwin, Jacquie Johansen, John Lee, Erin Locke, Jane McCann, Herbert Merz, Kevin O’Connor, Katie, Gerry & Anne O’Farrell, Lynn O’Hare, Rolende Oliveux, Teresa Partynski, Anita Pasley, Javed Perviaz, Howard Thomson, Alison Thomas, Stephen Vella, Victor Whitfield and Baby Kylah Zarb.

Please pray for Paul Murphy, Paciencia Ramos, Marium

Scaria, and Irene Woodbury who died recently and for Betty Bonham, Boscariol family, Ivy Langham, Keith McSpadden, Luke de Saipath, Sonali McCarthy whose anniversaries occur at this time and for Mary Armstrong, Ronnie Borg, Dennis Bryant, Dominic Dimunno, members of the Foss family, Frances & Peter Hendry, Reg Livenge, Kelvin Ogilvie-Mitchell, Michael Scerri, Tania Felice, Bernard & Norah Wilding & all souls in Purgatory.

Paul Murphy (ex-teacher McCarthy College) died last Monday and . his funeral is Monday 28th July at 2pm at Greenway Memorial Chapel 460 Avoca Drive Green Point.

Hospital Masses Parishioners are welcome

Nepean Hospital every Friday at Midday

Hospital visits by a priest. If a family member is in

either Nepean Private or Nepean Hospital and requires a visit from a priest, please contact Nepean Hospital 4734 2000 and ask the switchboard to page the Catholic Priest on duty.

Rosary Statue will be at the home of Mary Ryan 94 Stafford St Penrith.

St Nic’s Talent

Night 9th August

Join us for a night of fun Cost: $10.00 per adult - $5.00 pensioners - Children Free. Tables of 8 can be booked or individual bookings taken. Time: Doors open at 6.00pm for a 7.00pm start Venue: St Dominic’s School Hall (parking in the school grounds, entrance via Copeland Street)

BYO: Nibbles and Drinks Available: Tea / Coffee / Cakes - $1.00 There will be Raffles and Lucky Door prizes on the night! Book your table at Parish Office.

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Prayer Meeting at St Nicholas of Myra. We warmly invite all parishioners, families and friends to join

us here at St Nicholas on the last TUESDAY of every month

at 7pm in the Hall to celebrate in Song, Prayer and the

Sharing of God’s Word.

New “Planned Giving” Envelopes are now available for collection this weekend Attention- could you check if you have envelope no.332 if so phone the parish office. Thank you

Congratulations to Keren and Danielle Mowbray on the birth of their daughter Rebekah Anne .

“Quote of the Pope ”

“Every Christian can witness to God in the workplace, not only with words, but above all with an honest life.” Pope Francis

Next Week’s Readings; 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3

Second Reading: Romans 8: 35. 37-39 Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21

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Sacramental News -

Parent information session for Confirmation will be on Tuesday, 5 August 2014 at 7pm. This information session is for all parents who have children in year 5 or above who have celebrated their First Communion.

Adult Confirmation: Bishop Anthony Fisher will celebrate Adult Confirmation at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta on Tuesday, 9 September 2014 at 7:30pm.This is a community celebration for those who have received both the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. This celebration of Adult Confirmation is for those who are over 16 years of age, provided they have received Holy Communion.

Would you like to learn to be an altar server? all children who have receive Holy Communion Training will commence on Friday, 29 August 2014 Time: 4pm – 5pm Where: St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith. For further information or to register please contact Anne Tucker at the parish office on 47212509 or email for more information to sacramental@stnicholasofmyra.org.au

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Friday 17th

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Saturday 18th

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175 year Jubilee EventMore information coming soon!

Happy Birthday Mary Goh, Anne Tucker, Brian Brianwood, Lyn Olander, Maddie Tucker and Claire Pletkan

Upcoming Feast day Feast of the Assumption A Holy Day of Obligation.

Friday August 15th Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 14th: Vigil 7pm Friday 15th: 6.45am, 12.10pm and 7pm.

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AAA s part of St Nicholas of Myra Parish's 175th Anniversary, the parish will be putting together a

commemorative book to celebrate this Jubilee year.

The Jubilee book will not only commemorate the big events of this year, but also detail the vast history of the parish, feature messages from past and present priests, highlight some of the key people and organisations that make up the St Nicholas' community, and much more.

In order to undertake this project and ensure that we create the best book we can for this parish, we need your help! We would like parishioners to help contribute content for the book, such as: Stories about yourself, another parishioner, or a prominent organisation within the parish in the last 25 years;

Histories about the parish, such as the aspects of the parish buildings, works within the community, and contributions to the development of Penrith; Poems or other creative works by parishioners.

If you would like to contribute, make a suggestion, or volunteer someone else, please send us an email at stnicholasjubilee@gmail.com. Please email us only with your ideas, as we may not be able to accommodate all contributions.

Thank you all, and God Bless you in this Jubilee year!

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St Nic’s

Tuesday 29th July Prayer meeting Hall 7pm

Tuesday, 5th August 7pm Confirmation information evening

Saturday 9th August

7pm Talent Night

1st Wednesday of each month 10am Young at Heart Morning tea

3rd Sunday of each month

cuppa after 10am Mass

Last Friday of each month

7pm movie night in the Hall