|
St Kieran’s 60th Anniversary Mass |
 |
 |
 |
 Please join us for St Kieran’s 60th Anniversary Mass on Saturday 1st June at 3.00pm followed by hospitality afterwards in the parish centre.
|
|
Closing date for articles to be submitted for inclusion in the next edition of In Touch is Wed 5th June.
|
|
"The Spirit of truch will guide you into all the truth" John 16:13
 At school: Do I love to tell the truth and find ideas that are true?
At work or study: Does prayer help me discover the truth about ideas, about life?
In my family life: When a decision of truth has to be made, do we ask God's spirit to guide us?
Words for this week. Repeat frequently with love.
Jesus, tell us the many things you know. |
|
Last Friday’s intercultural dinner was a big success with special guest masterchef Amina. |
|
BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETINGS |
|
|
|
|
 During the week we had a meeting of our Baptism Preparation Team in the parish to ‘update’ our documents and procedures in the light of the high frequency of requests for Christenings and the need to provide the best possible opportunity for new parents to understand and appreciate the meaning of the commitment they have undertaken. One outcome of the meeting is the idea of running the meetings for first-time parents as St. Cecilia’s as well as at St. Kieran’s throughout the year.
We are also conscious of the need to help parents through the bridging years from infancy to school enrolment and maintain the links they have forged with the catholic community. We will be looking for a few more volunteers to assist with these preparation meetings, ideally young parents from the St. Cecilia Community itself. If anyone is interested please let us know at the office. |
|
David Ella speaking after 9.30am Mass, Sunday 26th May
The Parish Social Justice Group has organised David Ella to come and speak after the 9.30am Mass at St Kieran’s on Sunday 26th May. David is the Indigenous Education Officer with the Catholic Schools Office and will speak about indigenous issues, particularly affecting young people. He is a very engaging, inspiring, insightful speaker. Come along with a cup of tea/coffee after Mass and see what David has to say.
Next Social Justice Meeting—Tuesday June 4th. |
|
Broken Bay Bible Conference |
|
|
|
|
“Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of Luke” 9-10 August, 2013
Venue: Light of Christ Centre, Waitara
 All are invited to be part of the Broken Bay Bible Conference, with Australian biblical scholars Fr Brendan Byrne sj and Sr Michele Connolly rsj speaking on the topic “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of Luke”. Bishop David Walker will be joining us on Friday 9 August. The cost of the conference is $80 or $40 day rate. Please note that the early-bird rate of $70 ends May 31. Group discounts are also available. Further information and registration details: www.dbb.org.au/bible or Pauline Finch 9847 0444
|
|
Hospitality Lay Ministry Training Program 2013 |
|
|
|
|
Whether you are sitting in a pew or involved in parish ministry, each person with a smile, greeting or considerate action contributes to the climate of warmth and welcome in your community.
This program provides an opportunity for participants to develop and enhance parish welcome and hospitality.
Training Dates:
Saturday 8 June 10am-3.30pm—Lectio Devina and the Universal Call to Holiness, at Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills.
Sat 27 July and Sat 31 August 10am-3.30pm—Input and Practical Component at Lakes Parish Centre, Narrabeen.
Sat 28 Sept 10am-3.30pm—Reflection Day at Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills. Enquiries and RSVP to Janette Davidson by
31 May at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
|
If you know of anyone in need of a home visit, because they are too unwell to attend Mass, please contact the parish office to organise for Communion or Anointing |
|
 We are looking for an organist to play at St Cecilia’s on Sunday’s at 9.00am. If anyone can oblige, please contact the parish office 9949 4455
|
|
Travel Assistance—do you need it, or can you help? |
|
|
|
If you can assist with or need transport to and from Mass, please contact the parish office on 9949 4455. |
|
 Gluten-free Hosts for Communion can be organised for anyone who has an intolerance.
Please contact the parish office on 9949 4455 if this is a requirement.
|
|
 We have the ability to communicate with parishioners via email and we send Intouch to many of our parishioner via email.
Everybody we can change from post to email will save the parish postage and printing costs as well as make life easier for the volunteers who have to fold and post Intouch, maybe we can also save a tree or two.
If you have already supplied us your email address thank you, if not and you would be happy to receive emails from us please send an email to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
to enable us to update your details, just include your name and contact number.
Chris Burrows, Parish Manager |
|
Invest with Catholic Development Fund (CDF) |
|
|
|
|
 We welcome your investment with the Catholic Development Fund (CDF) rather than with a profit oriented commercial organization.
Your support enables the CDF to assist the charitable, religious and educational works of the Diocese of Broken Bay and the Catholic Church generally.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
This weekend marks the third and final appeal for the financial year to the Charitable Works Fund (CWF). Envelopes for donations are attached to this week’s bulletin and are also available in the foyer of the Church. They can be left on the collection plate or at the office.
As the figures below show we are well short of our quota and have a long way to go before we even match the amounts donated in previous years. In the event there is a shortfall between our quota and the amount donated by parishioners, as has been the case in the last few years, the shortfall has to be made up from general parish funds (the second collection) so your generosity would be appreciated.
| |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
2011/2012 |
2012/2013 |
| Quota |
$43,203.00 |
$49,563.00 |
$51,331.00 |
$52,647.00 |
Total
Donated |
$42,094.10 |
$38,116.35 |
$38,893.00 |
$16,612.50 |
Quota
shortfall |
$1,108.90 |
$11,446.65 |
$12,660.40 |
$36,034.50 |
Donations to the CWF are 100% tax deductable. If you have not yet made a contribution or might be considering a further contribution any donation received prior to June 28 will be deductable this financial year. |
|
 Congratulations, Norm Chant! During Mass last weekend Norm was presented with a papal blessing in recognition of his many years with the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
|
|
 Fr Dipi's meditation sessions are on Tuesdays at 9.15am and Thursdays at 6.30pm.
Sessions will be held in the chapel or church at St Kieran’s.
Everyone is welcome. |
|
 Trinity Sunday, officially "The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity," is one of the few celebrations of the Christian Year that commemorates a reality and belief rather than a specific event or person. On Trinity Sunday we remember and honor the eternal God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Trinity Sunday is celebrated the Sunday after Pentecost, and lasts only one day, which is symbolic of the unity of the Trinity
|
|
Next Youth Night is Sunday, 26th May, following Spaghetti Night after 6pm Mass.
Next Open Mic Night is Friday, 14th June. Theme is "Australiana".
|
|
 This symposium will be held at St Augustine’s College, Brookvale, from 5-7 July 2013. Participants from the parish are invited and we are also looking for billets for our interstate visitors. If you feel you could assist please contact the office.
|
|
Manly Vale CWL’s monthly meeting will be held on Monday 27 May in the Parish Centre from 10.30 am. Visitors warmly welcomed. BYO lunch. Tea & coffee will be provided. Guest speaker will be a representative from GIFT – Giving In Faith Together. A member profile will be presented by Pat Andrews.
Enquiries: Maureen 9939 6350 or Norma 9905 4401
|
|
St Kieran’s 60th Anniversary Memorabilia |
|
|
|
|
 Are you a past student of St Kieran’s or do you know someone who is? As this is the 60th Year of St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School, we are trying to collect memories, stories, old uniforms or other important memorabilia that would help our current student’s understand the significance of celebrating 60 years and the importance of St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School in the wider community. If you would like to find out how you could help, share stories or how to send in memorabilia please contact the school office on the following email address
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
with the Attention to Alicia Cunningham.
|
|
Adult volunteers to assist with car parking at St Augustine’s college during Sea Eagles football games.
This activity raises vital funds for our parish St Vincent de Paul activities.
Details available from Tim Irwin 9400 6661.
Your involvement will have a big impact on our support for the needy in our local area. |
|
 Kidstime Playgroup is on Tuesday and Fridays in the parish centre.
Please contact Parish Office - 9949 4455 for more information |
|
Children’s Catholic Bible |
|
|
|
|
 As part of the Biblical Apostolate and through the generosity of Fr Harry Davis, the Diocese of Broken Bay is able to offer this Children’s Bible at a discounted rate. The Contemporary English Version is an accurate, easy-to-read translation suitable for children. It can be used at bedtime to read to younger children, or is able to be read by primary-aged children themselves. Cost: $12
|
|
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD |
|
|
|
|
Children’s Liturgy is an opportunity for children to hear the Gospel at a level suitable to their understanding. Parents who have a child/children 3 years of age or under are invited to attend with their child/children and are required to stay with them to help and guide them during the children’s liturgy session. As the number of children now attending Children’s Liturgy is increasing this would greatly help the volunteers leading the session.
|
|
 Pray-as-you-go is a daily prayer session, designed for use on portable MP3 players, to help you pray whilst travelling to and from work, study, etc.
http://www.pray-as-you-go.org/index.htm
|
|
Read more...
|
|
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. |
|
In the light of the ongoing debate concerning same-sex marriage not only in the local media but also currently before a number of legislatures around the world, I find myself coming back to the topic again even though I had addressed it recently. I think I would be right in thinking that for many of us the most vexing part of the issue is the use of the word ‘marriage’ itself to describe unions that traditionally were understood to be between a man and a woman.