Hornsby Parish Bulletin 2nd February website

2nd February 2014—The Presentation of the Lord
Who is the king of glory? It is the Lord!
Monday 3rd February
Weekday, Ordinary Time 4
2 Sam 15:13-14,30,16:5-13; Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday 4th February
Weekday, Ordinary Time 4
2 Sam 18:9-10,14,24-25,30-19:3;Mk5:21-43
Wednesday 5th February St Agatha, virgin, martyr
2 Sam 24:2,9-17; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday 6th February St Paul Miki and companions, martyrs
1 Kg 2:1-4,10-12; Mk 6:7-13
Friday 7th February
Saturday 8th February Weekday, Ordinary Time 4
1 Kg 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34
Weekday, Ordinary Time 4
Sirach 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29
Readings Next Weekend 8th/9th February
Is 58:7-10;
LITURGY TIME TABLE
Mass Times next weekend 8th/9th February
Vigil 5pm
Cathedral
Fr Brian
Vigil 5.30pm Queen of Peace
Fr Robert
Vigil 7.30pm Queen of Peace-Korean Fr Pius
7am
Queen of Peace
Fr Brian
8am
Cathedral
Fr Nathan
9.00am
Queen of Peace
Fr Brian
9.30am
Cathedral
Fr Robert
11am
Queen of Peace—Korean Fr Pius
11.30am
Cathedral-Syro Malabar 9th February
3.30pm
Cathedral-Filipino Mass 9th February
5pm
Queen of Peace-Korean Fr Pius
6pm
Cathedral
Fr Robert
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE– FIRST RITE
Cathedral
Saturday 10am-10.30am
Queen of Peace Saturday 4.45pm-5.15pm
1 Cor 2:1-5;
Lk 2:22-40
THE PRESENTATION
OF
THE LORD
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Friday 31st January 2014
Many Australians celebrate Chinese
New Year, also known as the Spring
Festival or the Lunar New Year. It
marks the first day of the New Year in
the Chinese Calendar.
EXPOSITION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT
Cathedral following 9.30am Mass Saturday and on
First Fridays 24 hour Adoration from 9.30am Mass.
Queen of Peace, First Friday after 8.45am Mass
Chinese months are reckoned by the
lunar calendar, with each month
beginning on the darkest day. New Year
festivities traditionally start on the first day of the month and continue
until the fifteenth, when the moon is brightest.
BAPTISM and WEDDINGS
Contact Cathedral Office on 9483 2300
WE WELCOME NEWLY BAPTISED: S Kelly, H Laxton, E Murphy,
A Chhabra, G Henriquez-Cassano.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Weekly
during school term 9.30am Sunday Mass.
We pray for those who have died in the hope of the Resurrection
NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome! Please take a
WELCOME PACK from the back of the Churches
ANNIVERSARIES: N Cruz Mangune, E Penny,
WEEKDAY MASSES
Cathedral
English Mon-Sat
RECENTLY DECEASED: J O’Loughlin, A Wilson, P Reilly, B
Symonds, B Thurlow, L Dang, M McGuigan, A Wentzel.
9:30am
Queen of Peace English Tue, Thu, Fri
Wed
Sat
8:45am
7:30pm
7:30am
Queen of Peace Korean Tue, Thu, Fri
Wed
7:30pm
9:30am
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: R Townsend, M Klauser, V Doyle, P
Wild, R Brosnan, K Ryan, R McEwen, T Henry, A Selwyn, R
Butterell, D Capati, J Juinio, S Fernandes, C Del Rosario, M
Lyndon, C Czarnik, Fr F Vaughan.
D ue to privacy laws, names of the sick & deceased can only be put
in the bulletin with the permission of the immediate family.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY seeking new members, please attend next meeting.
All Welcome . Queen of Peace Conference meets every Wednesday at 8pm in the Church meeting Room.
Cathedral Conference meets every Monday at 6.30pm in the Baulman Room
Cathedral Conference Red Poor Box Appeal takes place 1st weekend of each month
FR ANSELAM—Annual Leave
OVER 50’S GROUP
Please note that Fr Anselam will be on annual leave from 3rd27th February.
Happy New Year to all!
Over 50’s first outing will be on 5 February 2014 to
Sydney Town Hall for conducted tour ($5). We will meet
on Waitara Train Platform at 9:35 am to catch 9:43 train
to the city.
QOP VINNIES CHRISTMAS APPEAL
A wonderful tally of over $5,600 was received for the Xmas
appeal.
This enabled Normanhurst Conference to give extra assistance
to 57 families (87 people) over the Christmas Season.
God bless you for your generosity
Carolyn Muir President QOP SVDP
JAN — MARCH MAGELLAN MAGAZINE
The New Magellan Magazine is now available at the church door
for $3.50.
Highlights for this quarter:
Christmas – shop until you drop
Down to Earth Spirituality-What is Eco spirituality and what does
it mean for us?
A personal look at depression and a way out
Involving the young people of our church.
CATECHIST NEEDED
We are in great need for a volunteer Catechist in each of
the following State Primary Schools:
Hornsby South Public School —Tuesdays
Normanhurst Public School—Wednesdays
Thornleigh West Public School—Thursdays.
Weekly classes are 30 minutes.
Students are provided with Scripture Manuals.
If you can help Call Deacon Roberto 9483 2306, 0414
525 448
CATECHISTS
Student manuals (books) are ready for collection from the
Nulty room, directly after Mass or during office hours.
CATECHISTS MEETING
MASS STREAMING
Catechists’ Meeting 14 February (Friday) 10:15am-11:30
We are experiencing some problems with the am, Nulty Room.
Mass streaming. Apologies for this whilst we
Roberto
are waiting for the issue to be resolved.
Streaming is no longer available from the Diocesan Caroline
Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills.
PARISH BULLETIN
Cut off date for next bulletin is Tuesdays 12 noon.
COMMUNION ROSTER BOWDEN BRAE
If you are an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and
would like to go on a Sunday morning visitation roster to Bowden
Brae Nursing Home after 9am Sunday Mass at QOP. please
contact Phil Sherley on 9483 2316 or email:
[email protected]. Training provided.
EASTER TRIDUUM COMBINED CHOIR
ALL CHORISTERS ARE INVITED TO SING WITH THE
COMBINED CHOIR FOR THE EASTER TRIDUUM
Especially if you are not part of a regular choir, you are warmly
welcome to join in!
Rehearsal Dates (all at 7:30pm)
Monday, March 17, Thursday, March 27
Thursday, April 3, Monday, April 7
Monday, April 14
If you’re interested and available for the rehearsals,
please contact Donrita on 9477 4912 or
[email protected]
BREAK OPEN THE WORD
E-BULLETIN
If you would like to have the bulletin emailed to you
please send an email with “e-bulletin” in the title line to:
[email protected]
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
There is no children's liturgy during school
holidays.
It will re-commence on Sunday 02/02/2014.
Further queries pls contact the parish office
PG ENVELOPES NUMBERS:
37, 242, 270
Could the parishioners using the above Planned Giving
envelopes numbers please contact the parish office on
9483 2300 as we do not have your details.
YOUTH / YOUNG ADULTS
Several Ministers of the Word wanting to purchase a copy of
Break Open the Word. If any other Ministers of the Word would
like to purchase their own copy please let the office know on
9483 2300. The cost is $20.00
YOUTH GROUP
Ministers of the Word who would like to look up the readings
before Mass can do so from the parish copies of ‘Break Open the
Word’ left at the (work) sacristies.
YOUNG ADULTS will resume week 2, 2014
Youth Group resumes on
week 2 next year.
Enjoy your Christmas break!
Group gatherings on Tuesday nights 7.30pm-9pm at the
Nulty Room. (Next to Cathedral, Waitara)
CATECHIST WORKING
CHILDREN CHECK
W I T H ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Any Catechists needing assistance with applying online
for the Working with Children Check please contact Phil
Sherley Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning on
9483 2316. Please bring Drivers Licence, passport,
proof of age card or other photo ID.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Day Therapy Centre - Art Therapy for 65's
Catholic Community Services offers a Person-Centred
Art Therapy Social Support Group
Cost: $5.00
When: Tuesday's: 10 am to 11.30am
Venue: Fr Nulty Rm, Hornsby Cathedral, 23 Yardley
Ave Waitara.
Recommencing on 7th January 2014.
Also available One-to-One Person-Centred Counselling
using Interactive Drawing Therapy
Cost: $7.00 When: Wednesday’s By Appointment
Venue: Waitara Wellness Ctr, McQuoin Park, 28
McAuley Pl Waitara.
Qualified Facilitator, Counsellor, & Interactive Drawing
Therapist ~ Caroline ~ For more information ~
contact Caroline on: 0417 279 369
Please leave message if phone not answered to ensure
call back.
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, CATHEDRAL
Next Anointing Mass will be held on Thursday 20th February at
9.30am followed by morning tea in the Nulty Room.
QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH
Next Anointing Mass will be at 8.45am Tuesday 4th February in
Queen of Peace Church, followed by morning tea.
Anyone going to hospital or anyone who is at home sick and
would like to be anointed by one of our priests please contact the
parish office on 9483 2300.
WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome to anyone who is joining us for
the first time today, or has only began to
come to Mass here recently. It’s great to
have you.
Please pick up a welcome pack from the
back of the church.
Thanks for building your spiritual home with us.
MEDITATION
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Christian Meditation will
resume on Sunday 2 February 2014, the first Sunday in Feb , at
4.45 pm.
Interested in joining a choir?
PARISH ACTIVITIES / SERVICES
PLAYGROUP (School term only)
MARIS STELLA DIOCESAN
YOUTH CHOIR
Would like to have YOU!
Wednesdays: Queen of Peace Church Hall,
18 Stuart Ave, Normanhurst. 9.30am-11am.
0-5 year olds and their parent.
Open to young people – primary school to 30!
We sing on 1st Sundays of the month at 9:30am Mass
We also combine with the senior Diocesan Choir for
special liturgies.
Choristers learn to read music, develop vocal technique
and harmonize together with others in a supportive,
team environment
Rehearsals: 4th Saturday mornings of the month,
10:30am-12:30pm
PARISH LIBRARY The Library will be
open on the first Sunday of each month after each
Mass, Nulty Room Waitara. Please return library
books on the last Sunday of the month (unless
you want to renew the loan) so books will be
available for borrowing the following week.
Please contact the choir manager, Bella k on
[email protected]
will be open every second weekend of the month in
the Nulty room after the following Mass times:
Saturday 5pm and Sunday 8am, 9:30am and 6pm
You can also contact the parish office during business hours for assistance.
PRAYER /BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
THE GLIMPSE (following the footsteps
of Saints) meets on 2nd Friday of each month from
2pm-3.30pm in QOP Hall.
CENACLES OF PRAYER — QUEEN OF
PEACE Thursdays after 8.45am Mass.
Our Lady invites us all to pray the Cenacle (upper room)
with Her as she did in the First Cenacle with the Apostles in Jerusalem. All welcome.
CATHEDRAL PIETY STALL
PARISH
GROUP
CRAFT
&
FRIENDSHIP
Resuming on 9th January 2014. ALL
WELCOME. Should you be interested in joining us
or just seeing what we are about; come along one
Thursday morning to Normanhurst hall (under the Church)
between 10am & 2pm.There is no cost or obligation. If you wish
to do craft, learn new skills or just enjoy a cuppa, you are most
welcome.
COMMUNITY DINNER!
MARANATHA PRAYER GROUP
The
Maranatha Prayer Group will resume on Thursday 9th
January 2014 and meets every Thursday night .
Dinners every Wednesday from 6pm in Nulty
Room, Waitara.
To volunteer or for more information contact the
parish office on 9483 2300. All welcome.
CALENDAR
BEYOND OUR PARISH
POSITION VACANT – Internal Auditor Diocese of Broken Bay
The Diocesan Head of Internal Audit is seeking to recruit a full-time
Internal Auditor to assist with conducting internal audits across all
agencies.
Details of the role can be found on the Diocesan website (http://
www.dbb.org.au).
For further information and position description,
please contact Susan Guest on (02) 9847 0224 or
[email protected].
he position is based in Pennant Hills and applications close 24 Feb
2014.
ENGAGING ADOLESCENTS PARENT COURSES
A couple of three-session programs for parents and carers of
teenagers are run in February and March. For more details regarding
dates and venues see our noticeboard or ring 0450 426 151 or email
[email protected]
Www.facebook.com/engagingadolescentsnorthernsydney
FR
COLIN
McKAY
INSTITUTE
OF
COUNSELLING, established in 1969, offers a course designed
to develop skills in personal growth, communication, parenting and
general counselling principles. Participants can learn new skills in
dealing with daily personal challenges and the issues that arise within
families, the school environment and in the workplace. It is conducted
on Tuesday evenings within the school term between 7.30pm – 9.45pm
at Holy Cross College, Victoria Road, Ryde commencing on Tuesday 4
February 2014.
For enquires please contact:
Michael Hill - 9869 3774 or 0431 774 432;
Carol Harding - 9639 0096 or 0411 022 478;
Jannelle Carlile - 0431 598 004 (Mon – Fri between 7.00 & 9.00 p.m.);
or Email: [email protected]
RETREAT FOR MEN
The annual Dominican retreat for men aged 18-35 will be held at the
Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Grose Vale, from 21-23 February 2014.
Speakers include Fr Anthony Walsh OP and Fr Dom Murphy OP.
Theme: "Grace and Truth". Cost $200 – includes meals and
accommodation.
Register by 10 February. For more information and to register contact
Br James Baxter OP – [email protected].
WISH
Women's Interfaith Sharing Hornsby (WISH) A group of local women
from various faith backgrounds meeting for conversation, sharing,
learning about our different faiths and practices while respecting each
other’s spiritual paths. All women of good will are welcome to join us on
a casual or regular basis to observe or participate, no pressure, no
proselytizing.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 11 February, 7-15 to 8-45pm in the
Esther Wait Room, Hornsby Library.
SUNDAYS
 Resumes Feb 2 Meditation 4.45-5.45pm Farrell Rm.
 9th February Syro Malabar Rite Mass
11.30am Cathedral
 9th February Filipino Mass 3.30pm, Cathedral
MONDAYS
 Waitara SVDP meeting 6.30pm,Baulman Rm
TUESDAYS
 4th February Seniors & Anointing Mass
8.45am followed by morning tea QOP Church
& Hall (Every 1st Tues of the month)
 11th February Social Justice meeting 7.30pm
Hawe Rm, Waitara
WEDNESDAYS
 Playgroup 0-5 years, 9.30am-11am, Queen of
Peace Hall (school term only)
 Rosary 10am Cathedral (after 9.30am Mass)
 Community Dinner 6pm, Nulty room
 Queen of Peace St Vincent de Paul meeting
8pm, QOP Church hall
 From Feb.3rd & 4th Wed/month Catechism of
Catholic Church 7.30-8.30pm Nulty Rm, Waitara
THURSDAYS
 9.15am Cenacles of Prayer group QOP
 20th February Anointing Mass 9.30am Cathedral, followed by morning tea in Nulty room.
 10.30am-11.45am ‘Acts of the Apostles’ Bible
Discussion group, Baulman Rm (School term
only.
 10am-2pm Craft Friendship group QOP Hall
 Drop-in-cafe 10am-11am Nulty Rm (school
term only)
 Sacred Scripture 7-8pm, QOP Church Hall
 Maranatha Charismatic Prayer Group 8pm9.30pm Nulty room.
FRIDAYS
 First Friday Adoration in Cathedral First Friday
Holy Adoration QOP Church after 8.45am
Mass for half an hour followed by Benediction.
 Youth groups (school term only)
 2nd Friday of each month The Glimpse meets
from 2-3.30pm, QOP Hall
SATURDAYS
 Morning Prayer 9.15am Cathedral, Adoration
following 9.30am Mass with Benediction at
10.30am.
 Reconciliation 10am-10.30am, followed by
Benediction, Cathedral
 Reconciliation 4.45pm-5.15pm, QOP
HORNSBY CATHEDRAL PARISH
Private Bag 3000, Hornsby 1630
Parish Office, 27 Yardley Ave Waitara, Phone (02) 9483 2300 Fax (02) 9483 2301
After Hours EMERGENCY number: 0458 351 843
Cathedral, 23 Yardley Ave Waitara
Queen of Peace Church, 18 Stuart Ave, Normanhurst
Email: [email protected]
Homepage www.hornsbycathedralparish.org.au
Clergy: (Very Rev) Robert Borg, Dean & Administrator
(Rev) Frank Vaughan, Pastor Emeritus
(Rev) Anselam Lakra, Assistant Priest
(Rev) Nathan Lourdunathan, Assistant Priest
(Rev) Pius Hyecjoun Cha, Assistant Priest , with responsibility for Korean Community
(Deacon) Roberto Corpuz