4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - YEAR B" 21ST DECEMBER 2014 St Thomas Aquinas Parish Bulletin 168 Hawkesbury Road SPRINGWOOD NSW 2777 PO Box 4410, WINMALEE NSW2777 Today: 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16; Rom 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38. Entrance Antiphon: Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour. P 4754 1052, F 4754 1883, E [email protected] www.stachurchspringwood.org.au Parish Priest Fr Paul Slyney: 4754 1052 emergency sick calls only : 0418 461316 Parish Office Hours : Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri 8.30am-3.30pm St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Mr Rosato 4754 2554 Responsorial Psalm : 88 For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia! I am the servant of the Lord: may his will for me be done. Alleluia! St Columba’s Catholic College Mr Ryan 4754 1022 Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 6pm, Sunday 9.45am & 5pm. Reconciliation - by appointment Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am Baptisms 2nd & 4th Sundays 11am by appt. Rosary & Devotions Saturday 8.30am Adoration 2nd & 4th Wed 7.30pm. " " " " Communion Antiphon: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name will be called Emmanuel. Next Week: Sirach 3:2-6,12-14; " Col 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40. NO morning mass on Christmas Eve Family Mass 24th December @ 6pm Vigil Mass 24th December @ 8pm Christmas Day 25th December @ 9.45am No Evening mass on Christmas Day We Pray For Recently Deceased: Sick: Ross Vaughn-Taylor, Susie Ziino, Patricia Duffy, Helen Dunn, Margaret Mayrhofer, Aroon Ramnath, Sarah Walke, Maree-Therese Pepper, Elizabeth Pepper, Tony Le Breton, John Vaughan, Matthew Vaughan, Jackie Davies, Vic Barton, Mary-Anne Bratovic, Noel Mahoney, Kimberly Cusack, Anne Knokie,Tom O’Reilly, Carole & Brian Proops, Margaret Healy, Colleen Lusty, Lorna Lyons, Edna Mooney, Merran Doyle, Paul King, Joyce Brown, Christopher Coombs, Lucinda Goodwin, Maria Thurston, Rowena Cook, Angela Coombs, Ted & Leila Baker, Mary Coombs, Barbara Dumas, Slawcia Pisarska, Baby Luca Hurley, Baby Archer Kemmis, Kerry Kime, Joan Lohrey, Sarah & Thomas McGoram, Matthew McHarry. All Private Intentions. The Parish Office will be closed from Tuesday 23rd December until Monday 5th January 2015. 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR B" 21ST DECEMBER 2014 YOU ARE INVITED The Parish Choir, conducted by Chris Wilson, warmly invites all Parishioners and their friends to a musical evening of beautiful Christmas Carols to be held in St Thomas Aquinas Church on Monday night 22nd December commencing at 7.30pm. Ministries for the Christmas Masses: Thank you to those who are giving their time Ministering at the Christmas Masses .Rosters are available at the back of the church (on the table on the lefthand side). Please collect your roster. IPPC The IPPC has met recently and is progressing in its role towards the re-establishment after a hiatus of number of years of a Pastoral Council. A vision statement and role description for the Pastoral Council are near completion and timeline for 2015 is emerging. The input of all parishioners is essential so please utilise the newly restored ‘Suggestion Box’ for your comments, questions and ideas. It is near the main entrance to the church.” Centering Prayer. Our Centering Prayer Group are having a break from now until 29th January 2015. All are welcome to join us or if you wish to learn more please come. It really works!! We meet at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. Merry Christmas. Columban Calendars- the perfect gift at Christmas. These Art Calendars are not only a beautiful gift but the proceeds support the works of the Columban missionaries. They are available now at the Piety Stall for only $9 ea. Youth Summer Schools of Evangelisation 2015 – A Great Summer Retreat! What are your plans for this summer? The Summer School of Evangelisation will run their week-long retreat for young people wanting to grow in faith and share the Christian challenge with others in Bathurst from January 11-18. The theme will be “Let Your Light Shine” 1 Peter 3:18. The week will consist of lectures and seminars, prayer, music, loads of fun and meeting new friends. Run by the Disciples of Jesus Community for over 25 years, for ages 16-35. For more information see www.summerschool.org.au or contact Joshua Wicker [email protected] Fr Paul and the Parish Staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy and Holy Christmas and a New Year filled with Peace and Joy. ASA Diary Dates 1st Friday Anointing Mass 9.30am Thursdays 7.30pm Centering Prayer 2nd Tuesday Life ascending 1.15pm Mondays 7.30 pm Choir practice Mondays 10am Exercise Group Tuesday 5.30pm Exercise Training Wednesdays Craft Group 10am Thursdays 9.15am Playgroup 1st&3rd Sunday Youth Group 6pm 3rd Friday CWL after morning mass