Kempsey Saturday, 29th June
6.00pm Mass Sunday, 30th June
9.30am Mass
Ministers of Eucharist Mick Eller
Betty Green Judy Brady Adam Clay
Reader Mick Eller Parish Children’s Choir
Offertory Procession Diane Stephen Parish Children’s Choir
Hospitality Frances Dykes Parish Children’s Choir
Tech / Commentator Help Needed Parish Children’s Choir
Children’s Liturgy Sunday only
Louise Daley & Casey Micallef
Music Pete Fletcher Parish Children’s Choir
Cleaning Bruce Caldwell - Rosemary Fisher - Tony Curtin
FOLLOWING THIS
SUNDAY’S MISSAl
The Solemnity of the Most Holy
Body and Blood of Christ - Year C
First Reading: Genesis 14:18-20
Responsorial Psalm: You are a priest for
ever, in the line of Melchizedek.
Second Reading: Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from
heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats
this bread will live for ever. Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 9:11-17
Preface II of The Solemnity of
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Eucharistic Prayer III
Memorial Acclamation II
I have found the paradox that
if I love until it hurts,
then there is no hurt,
but only more love.
- Mother Teresa -
THE Parrot’S parable:
South West Rocks
Sunday, 30th June
7.30am Mass
Reader 1st Michelle Whitehead
Reader 2nd Margaret Franklin
Reader 3rd John Passmore
Offertory Procession
V Borg & A Kennedy
Minister of Eucharist
Rose Good
Cleaning P & N Reilly
CRESCENT HEAD - 11th July 2019 Reading: N Moore
Cleaning: R Eller Offertory: The Moore Family
Flowers: R Western Linen: S Kyle
ROSTERS
Location Date Time
Willawarrin Thursday, 27th June 6.00pm
Crescent Head Thursday, 11th July 6.00pm
Macleay Valley House Wednesday, 7th August 10.30am
SWR Nursing Home Wednesday, 18th September 10.30am
OTHER MASS LOCATIONS
MASS & DEVOTIONS : 24th June to 30th June 2019
Monday 24th No Mass The Nativity of St John the Baptist
Kempsey
Tuesday 25th 5.30pm: Mass
Before Mass: Rosary for our Priests After Mass: Exposition & Benediction
Kempsey
Wednesday 26th 8.00am: Mass Before Mass: Devotions
Smithtown
Thursday 27th
9.30am: Mass - St Paul’s College
Celebrating St Paul’s Feast Day
4.00pm: Rosary Cenacle - Mercy Chapel
6.00pm: Mass Willawarrin St Cyril of Alexandria
St Paul’s
College
Kempsey
Willawarrin
Friday 28th
9.30am: Mass After Mass: Rosary for Country
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Kempsey
Saturday 29th 6.00pm: Vigil Mass St Peter & St Paul, Apostles
Kempsey
Sunday 30th 7.30am: Mass Before Mass: Rosary
9.30am: Mass Parish Children’s Choir Before Mass: Rosary for Life
SWR
Kempsey
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 5.00 pm to 5.45 pm Kempsey
Sunday Before Mass South West Rocks
Tuesday 5.50pm to 6.20pm Kempsey
Wednesday Before Mass Smithtown
St Joseph’s Primary Kemp Street Kinder to Year 6 After School Care Vacation Care Ph: 6562 5501
St Paul’s College Sea Street Kempsey Years 7 to 12 Ph: 6562 7200
Vincent Court Care of the Aged Leith Street Kempsey Ph: 6562 6062
All Saints, Kempsey St. John’s, Willawarrin Star of the Sea, Crescent Head St Patrick’s, Smithtown Our Lady Star of the Sea, South West Rocks
52-58 Marsh St (P.O. Box 3007) West Kempsey NSW 2440 Phone: 6562 5182 Fax: 6562 5716 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvcp.org.au
Welcome to the Catholic Communities of the Macleay Valley Fr James Foster
23rd June 2019 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year C
REFLECTION: TASTING THE FUTURE
The feeding of the five thousand in today’s Gospel is one of those anticipatory sharings in the heavenly banquet of the age to come.
We say this feeding is miraculous, and it was. A major part of the miracle is in the transformation of the Twelve. Our Lord did not personally feed the five thousand. He required his followers to get involved in alleviating hunger: ‘You give them something to eat,’ rather than leaving the crowd to fend for themselves, or resort to market economics. When they shared the food he had blessed, the miracle of the hospitality of God was multiplied throughout the crowd – extravagantly.
And so Our Lord gave his followers and the crowd a real taste of the future generosity of God in the heavenly banquet. But, it would not have happened had the inner groups of disciples not shared Jesus’ vision and got involved in what seemed to be an impossible task.
The Last Supper was the greatest anticipatory meal which Our Lord shared with his disciples. And, at Mass, we are eating and drinking the glorified humanity of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ: the life of the future.
We could pause for a moment to identify the myriad of hungers in this world and resolve to fulfil Our Lord's Command: ‘You give them something to eat’! so that Divine Generosity might transform human history.
© Fr Michael Tate @ Liturgy Help
ATTENTION: CHANGE TO MASS LOCATION
THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE 9.30am Mass will be held at
St Paul’s College Hall
POSITION VACANT - PARISH COORDINATOR -
MACLEAY VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH
A Parish Coordinator is required for a position of up to 65 hours a fortnight (negotiable) to provide administrative and associated support for the Parish, including the efficient management of the Parish Office. This exciting new role will be an essential support to the Parish Priest and Parishioners in a dynamic parish community on the beautiful NSW Mid North Coast.
Selection Criteria: The ability to work within the mission, values
and principles of the Catholic Church. Highly motivated with initiative and capacity to
work with minimum supervision. Ability to maintain Parish registers, draft
correspondence, produce rosters and publications.
Deal with all enquires sensitively, especially with people seeking assistance.
Proficiency in using the full complement of Microsoft Office applications and possess excellent data entry skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Sound time management, planning and organisational skills to meet priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Entry level bookkeeping and website updating
skills. Prior experience and/or appropriate
qualifications related to this or a similar role.
Please submit resumé and covering letter addressing the above selection criteria to: Fr James Foster, Parish Priest, PO Box 3007 West Kempsey NSW 2440 or Email: [email protected]. The position description is available through the Parish Office. Applications close 4pm, Monday 15 July 2019. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo employment screening.
PLANNED GIVING
The new envelopes are available at the back of the Church this weekend. Please do not
commence using these envelopes until 7th July. Some parishioners will find that the envelope
numbers have changed so it is very important that you do not use the new envelopes until this date. It is
also important not to use the old envelopes after 30th June. Parishioners who need a Tax receipt will be able to pick them up from the Parish Office from
10th July. The 2019/2020 Envelopes are now available for collection at the back of the Church.
Thank you all for your support.
Re-kindle the Flame for
Family Group
Come to a day of sharing, exploring, learning and rejuvenating our own
spirit and the spirit in our Family Groups.
When: Saturday, 3rd August 2019 Where: Passionist Retreat Centre
219 Fort Road, Oxley Qld 4075 Time: 9am - 5pm (including Mass) 5pm - 8pm Happy Hour & Dinner
Facilitators: Ray Sanchez CP, Jeanelle & Denis Bergin, Gwen & Russell Winterscheidt.
Dinner $5 PP for Pizza, BYO refreshments. RSVP: Friday 27th July
[email protected] Phone: 0407 175508
Dear Parishioners,
As I shared with you on Pentecost Sunday, it is my hope to re-establish a Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). Over the last two weeks we have had the opportunity for a time of prayer and discernment in the lead-up to this important initiative which will assist in the pastoral care and ministries of the parish. This team of active parishioners will play an essential role in ensuring collaboration in the life of the parish, serving the entire parish of the Macleay Valley as together we continue to discern God’s will for our parish family in the years ahead.
I invite those who are interested in being part of the PPC to join me on Tuesday 2nd July for 5.30pm Mass and devotions, followed by a meeting in the Kempsey hall, so we can discuss the process moving forward.
May we all continue to experience Jesus’ unconditional love for us and our families,
Fr James
Recently Deceased
John Bolster
Jan Lamb
John Hand
Milton Caldwell
Ann Gackle
Cecilia Flanders
Nello Mayer
Robert Donovan
Leonard Boney
Rosemary Kennedy
Allan Hudson
Colette (Hassett) Hayes
Anniversaries
Varghese Devaffy
Keyna (Bishton) Campbell
Noeline Brenton
Bill Bowen
Robin Sweet
Fr Patrick Ahern
Fr Edward Galavan
Special Intention
Peter Clarke
Collin Clarke
Magennis Family Group
Wednesday, 26th June West Kempsey Hotel
(opposite the Council Chambers)
Arrive 12 noon - Lunch 12.30pm
For those attending in need of transport contact Rob and Doug on 6562 5245.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr C
First Reading: I Kings 19:16, 19-21
Responsorial Psalm: You are my inheritance,
O Lord.
Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-18
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening;
you have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Moore Family Group
Dinner at Kempsey Chinese Restaurant
54 Smith Street
Saturday 29th June – 7.30pm
Please phone Tony Corley (H) 6562 4330 or Margaret Corley (M) 0429 486942
to confirm attendance.
I would like to express my appreciation to Fr James and all parishioners for your friendship
and wonderful support I’ve received during my time working within the Macleay Valley Parish.
I felt welcomed from the very beginning. This isn’t goodbye but I’ll see you soon.
SOUTH WEST ROCKS
Catholic Women’s Social Group First Wednesday of each month, SWR Church Hall from 10.30am.
Please bring a plate.
Next meeting will be 3rd July 2019
Help Palms Achieve a World Free of Poverty
Share your skills with a community organisation in Asia or the Pacific to contribute to sustainable solutions to poverty. Our community partners have requested teachers, nurses, tradies and more to work alongside a local counterpart in 2020.
We welcome all those who envision volunteering their skills overseas in the next few years to join our next training course, starting in Sydney on July 6th. Visit palms.org.au or call Palms now on 02 9560 5333 for more details.
Men’s Charismatic Retreat
for Lismore Diocese
Join us to Discover who I Am in Christ starting at 9.00 am on 13-14 July at Kyogle Catholic
Church and stay at the local Pub. Cost $150 plus the pubs evening meal. Retreat
Facilitator is Martin Costigan ( B Applied Sc. Grad Dip in Religious Ed. Author and Natural Health
Practitioner ) Contact Paul Murphy on 0400752072. Email [email protected]
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