Parish

FrAndrewDoohan(Parish Priest)
MrGregByrne(Pastoral Associate)
MrsSharonFowle(Administraon)
SrKathrynMcCabe(Aboriginal Catholic Ministry)

TheParish OceisattherearoftheParishHallandis
staedonWednesdayandFridayfrom10amto4pm.

Items for inclusion in Bridgeside Bullen should be

receivedinwringorbyemailbymiddayonThursday.

33LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox67,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546304
F: (02)65546425
E: forstertuncurryparish@gmail.com
W: www.forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au

Holy Name Parish School (K6)

MrMarkMowbray(Principal)

41LakeStreet,ForsterNSW2428
POBox243,ForsterNSW2428
P: (02)65546504
F: (02)65548895
E: admin@forster.catholic.edu.au

Parish Informaon
Bapsms are celebrated on Sundays, either during
anyofourSundayMassesoraerthe9amMass.The
next Bapsmal Preparaon meeng will take place in
the Parish Halls meeng rooms on Monday 14th
October commencing at 7pm. Please contact the
Parish Oce for more details, or visit the Parish
website.

Weddingsarecelebratedbyarrangementandwithat
least three (and preferably more) months noce.
PleasecontactFrAndrewformoredetails,orvisitthe
Parishwebsite.

Sunday 13th October, 2013

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Bridgeside Bulletin
The weekly bullen of the
Catholic Parish of Forster Tuncurry
HolyNameofJesusParishChurch
33LakeStreet,Forster
StMary,StaroftheSeaChurch
CnrKent&PeelStreets,Tuncurry
Proclaiming Christ to the communies of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding districts
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Reconciliaon is available on Saturday mornings at
Tuncurry from 8:30am unl the beginning of the 9am
Mass,onSaturdayaernoonsatForsterfrom4:45pm
unl5:15pm,orothermesbycontacngFrAndrew.

Holy HourisobservedeachTuesdayaernooninthe
Tuncurry Church from 3:30pm unl the beginning of
Massat4:30pm.

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed

every Wednesday in the Forster church commencing
at11:15am,andisfollowedat12pmbyalightlunchin
theParishHall.

Evening Prayer & Benedicon is celebrated on the

rstSundayofeachmonthat5:30pmintheTuncurry
church. It will next be celebrated on Sunday 3rd
November.Allwelcome.
IN voun cunni1v, rtrnsr rnnv ron:
Those recently deceased:

Those whose anniversaries occur about now:
MichelMaurice.

All those in our community who are sick.

Tur Pnnisu Dinnv(for the week ahead)

Mon(14/10) 9am MorningPrayer@
Forster
7pm BapsmPreparaon
meeng@Forster

Tue(15/10) 9am ChrisanMeditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)
3:30pm HolyHour@Tuncurry
4:30pm Mass@Tuncurry
5:30pm ChrisanMeditaon
(Bob 6555 5914)

Wed(16/10) 9am Mass@Forster
10:15am eConferenceonStJohns
Gospel@Forster
11:15am NovenatoOurLadyof
PerpetualHelp@Forster
5:30pm ParishPastoralCouncil
meeng@Forster

Thu(17/10) 9am Mass@Forster

Fri(18/10) 9:30am MorningPrayer@

Forster
AM Fr Andrew aending
Retreat for School Sta

Sat(19/10) 8:30am Reconciliaon@

Tuncurry
9am Mass@Tuncurry
4:45pm Reconciliaon@Forster
(unl5:15pm)
6pm Mass@Tuncurry

Sun(20/10) 7am Mass@Tuncurry

9am Mass@Forster
FnoM 1ur Pns1ons Drsk
This weekend marks just four weeks unl our 2013
Parish Pastoral Assembly, during which the Parish
community will be given the opportunity to consider
and review the dra Parish Pastoral Plan that is
currently being nalised by the Parish Pastoral
Council.

This day is an opportunity for the enre Parish

community to be involved in seng priories for the
coming two years that the Parish will then seek to
implement. As menoned last week the role of the
Pastoral Assembly is to approve, modify or reject the
draParishPastoralPlan,aprocessthatisbroughtto
fruionthroughquesons,dialogueanddiscernment.

Why Do We Need A Parish Pastoral Plan?

While it is true that the Church, as brought to reality
in the life of the local Parish, has only one mission
the constant proclamaon of the Good News of the
KingdomofGodthiswillalwayslookdierentfrom
placetoplace,dependinguponneedsthatarespecic
to those places. These needs will also change with
me.

ThisiswhyweneedaParishPastoralPlan.

TheParishPastoralPlanisnotthesameasthemission
oftheChurch.Itis,rather,thewayinwhichourParish
believesitisnecessaryandappropriatetoliveoutand
give voice to that never changing mission, here in
ForsterTuncurryduringthecomingtwoyears.

The nature of the Parish Pastoral Plan is not to be so

complex as to be impossible to implement, nor so
simple as to have no value. The number of priories
idened in each Parish Pastoral Plan will vary
depending upon the prevailing circumstances, but it
would generally include somewhere between three
andvespecicitems.

AlthoughtheprimaryfocusoftheParishPastoralPlan
is always outward and missionary in nature, this is
does not exclude inward looking priories being
idened and includedif they have the ulmate
purpose of assisng the Parish to engage in the
primarymissionofproclaimingtheGoodNews.

When Will We Know Whats In The Plan?

The Parish Pastoral Assembly would not be able to
achieve its purpose if the dra Parish Pastoral Plan
was only available on the day of the Assembly. That
wouldonlybeawasteofeveryaendeesme.

That is why the Parish Pastoral Plan is draed in

advanceoftheAssemblyinorderthatthosewishing
(Connued on page 7)
Pnnisu Pns1onnt CouNcit Etrc1ioNs
An elecon for ordinary members of the Parish
PastoralCouncilwilloccuronSunday 10th November.
Thereisamaximumofnine(9)memberstobeelected
duringthiselecon.

Nominaons, in wring, should be received by the

ParishOcenotlaterthanFriday 18th October.
Couto You Br A Cn1rcuis1?
During October, the Diocese is promong Special
Religious Educaon in Government Schools and
encouraging people to consider becoming Catechists
(or SRE/Scripture teachers). If you think you might be
able to assist with this important and rewarding
ministry,andwouldlikemoreinformaon,pleasevisit
theDiocesanwebsite(www.mn.catholic.org.au/sre)or
speakwithFrAndrew,LoreaHeernan,ortheParish
Oce.

Rrcutnn Ac1ivi1irs iN 1ur Pnnisu

Secular Franciscan Fraternity
TheSecularFranciscanswillnextmeetonWednesday
6th November October,comingtogetherforMassat
9am, followed by a cuppa at 9:30am and then the
meeng10amto12pm.

The menALIVE Groups

ThemorninggroupwillnextmeetonWednesday 23rd
October aerthe9am Mass,whiletheeveninggroup
willnextmeetonThursday 31st October at 7:30pm.

Maintenance & Gardening Group

The next mow will be on Thursday 17th October,
starng at Tuncurry at 8am and then on to Forster,
followedbyacuppa.ContactHoward65576826.

Singing Pracce
The Singing Group is currently enjoying a well earned
break,andwillresumeonTuesday 15th October.

Collecon of Foodstus for Homebase

On the rst Sunday of each month we undertake a
collecon in order to support Homebase. The next
collecon will next take place on Sunday 3rd
November.Itemscanbeplacedinthebasketsinthe
churchesonthatday.
Aus1nntinN Cn1uotic You1u Frs1ivnt
TheAustralianCatholicYouthFesvalhopestobethe
largest gathering of Australian Catholic Youth since
SydneyWorldYouthDayin2008.

Our diocese is sending a conngent of young people

tothiseventtotakeplacefrom5th to 7th December,
andinvitesallinterestedyoungpeoplefromyear9to
theageof25toshareinthisamazingexperience.

For more informaon, contact youthministry@

mn.catholic.org.au
rCoNrrnrNcr oN 1ur Gosrrt or JouN
The 9th Naonal eConference will be held on
Wednesday 16th OctoberdealingwiththeGospelof
St John. Speakers are Fr Francis Moloney and Rev.
DorothyLee.

These Conferences are always well presented, very

informave and enriching for our faith. The
ConferencemaybeaendedinourHallfrom10:15am
ll2:30pm.BYOLunch;Tea&Coeeprovided.Please
RSVPtotheParishOce.
ExrtoniNc 1ur SrnsoNs or Gnirr
Seasons for Growth is a small group program for
Adultswishingtoexplorepersonalgriefissues.

Using the metaphor of the changing seasons,

parcipants in this 4 week program will explore the
impact of change & loss on the Physical, Emoonal,
Mental,Social&Spiritualdimensionsoftheirlives.

This program will be oered in the Parish Hall on

Thursday 31st October, and 7th, 14th & 21st
Novemberfrom10am1pm.

Bookings are essenal and can be made by

telephoning49791355.
DoN1 Miss Youn CunNcr
Every day St Vincent de Paul Society provides a hand
up to the disadvantaged and vulnerable within our
communies. We need you to help us so that we can
connuethisgreatwork.Ifyoucanprovidejustafew
hours a week as a Volunteer/Conference Member
pleasespeakwithFrAndreworcallCentralCouncilon
49676277.
FunNi1unr Rrquinro
Sr Kathryn is seeking a single bed, chest of drawer,
wardrobe,tableandchairs.Ifyoucanassistpleasecall
65546470.
Rrsouncr ron PnnviNc 1ur DiviNr Orricr
If you are interested in praying the Divine Oce (also
known as The Liturgy of the Hours) but dont have
access to the various books that are needed, there is
anotheralternave.

UniversalisPublishinghostsawebsitededicatedtothe
praying of The Liturgy of the Hours, giving you a wide
range of resources to assist you. These include
applicaonsforyoursmartphone,oryourdesktop,as
well as a daily email service. Some of the services
requiretheoneopurchaseofanapp.

Thewebsitecanbefoundatwww.universalis.com.
Pnnisu Wrnsi1r Uron1rs
The Parish website (forstertuncurrycatholic.org.au)
hasrecentlybeenupdatedtonowinclude:

Informaon on the 201314 Sacramental

Preparaonprogram(tobefoundundertheParish
Informaontab)
Notes from the workshops for Readers and
Ministers and Communion (to be found under the
Downloadstab)

A reminder that this bullen, Bridgeside Bullen, is

madeavailableonthewebsiteeachandeveryweek
soevenwhenyoureawayfromhomeyoucanstayup
todatewithwhatshappening.

Rrtn1ioNsuirs CoNrrnrNcr
Is your family important to you? Is your marriage
importanttoyou?Howcanyoubehappy,contented,
fullledandsuccessfulinyourrelaonship?

The Combined Churches Mens Breakfast Commiee

is hosng this one day conference on Saturday 19th
OctoberatClubForsterwithamenonlysessionfrom
3pm to 5pm, and a 7pm to 8:30pm session open to
couples.

Thecostofthefullconferenceis$40,withapensioner
or student concession at $30 (cost includes a partner
for the evening session). The evening session is $15
perperson.

Tickets are available from the Parish Oce, Radio

Rhema, Words and Wares Bookstore, and the Club
Forsterrecepondesk.Ticketswillalsobeavailableat
thedoorontheday.

For more informaon contact Ge Bishell (0412 681

700)orGraemeBingham(65538272).
Mut1iCut1unnt LuNcu
The Parish Team are planning a mulcultural lunch
event to celebrate the diversity of our Parish and the
broadercommunity.

The lunch will feature tables featuring naonal foods

dishes from various countries, with parishioners who
aendbeinginvitedtosamplethesedishes.

TheTeamarelookingforinterestedparishionerswho
mightliketobeinvolvedinthisevent.

A representave from Parish Team will speak at

SundayMassesthisweekend.
Ftowrn Ros1rn
We are in urgent need of helpers for the ower
decoraons in Tuncurry Church. Please phone the
Parish Oce on 6554 6304 if you are available to
assist.
Mnss: Ac1ioN or Cunis1
The celebraon of Mass, as the acon of Christ and
the people of God arrayed hierarchically, is for the
Church universal and local, as well as for each of the
faithful,thecentreofthewholeChrisanlife.Forthe
Mass contains the high point both of the acon by
which God sances the world in Christ and of the
worship that the human race oers to the Father,
adoring him through Christ, the Son of God, in the
HolySpirit.
General Instrucon of the Roman Missal, 16
Tur BtrssiNc or 1ur Ftrr1
The 50th anniversary of the Blessing of the Fishing
Fleet was a great success last weekend. The Italian
Fishing community were well represented at 9am
Massasweprayedforanothersafeandplenfulyear
onthewater.

At the conclusion of Mass the statue of Our Lady was

carried outside into a glorious day of sunshine with a
slight breeze blowing to lessen the heat for our
parade.TheprocessionwasledbyourTownBandand
many parishioners joined the march down the main
streetofTuncurrytoWallisLake.

Aer a prayer and a Gospel reading at the wharf, Fr

Andrew was shipped up and down the channel,
blessingmanycolourfullydecoratedboatsontheway.

Meanwhile our cooks were preparing a delicious sh

and/or sausage BBQ in John Wright Park where
everyonewaswelcomed.Manytouristsweredrawnin
to the fesvies and a large crowd of people enjoyed
theday.

It is ng that we connue to recognise this ne

tradion in our towns and give proper recognion to
the Italian shermen who helped establish our
community.
Pnnvrns Fon Tuosr Si11iNc HSC ExnMs
The HSC exams are rapidly approaching and we can
support our local students by remembering them in
prayer over the coming months as they nalise their
preparaonandbegintosittheirexams.

The Parish has sent cards to all of our local students

promisingtheirourprayerfulsupportduringtheexam
period.
INronM
The latest edion of Inform, dealing with the topic of
Leco Divina, is available from our churches today at
nocost.

Pleasetakeacopyhomewithyou.

Mnss or S1 FnnNcis

Holy, Holy, Holy

Memorial Acclamaon

Great Amen





Lamb of God

Text:ExcerptsfromtheEnglishtranslaonofTheRomanMissal2010,ICEL;Music:2010,PaulTaylor.Allrightsreserved.Usedwith
permissionAustralianAgentWordofLifeInternaonal.LicenceNo.195E.
The introducon of this new musical seng,
entled the Mass of St Francis, is going well, and
provides not only a second opon for our Parish
celebraons, but will make us familiar with the
seng that is oen used at Diocesan
celebraons.

The new seng will be introduced bit by bit over
the coming weeks, and I would ask for your
forbearance as we introduce this to our Parish
celebraons.
Fr Andrew

Orron1uNi1irs Ou1sior Tur Pnnisu

Artes Chris presents The Wiz!

Dont miss this fantasc Jazz/Soul musical based on
The Wizard of Oz which will be staged at the Semour
Centre this October in support of the Vinnies
Christmas Appeal. Remaining performances will be
staged on 17th October (8pm), 18th October (8pm),
19th October(1pm&5pm).Ticketsfrom$35:phone
93517940orwww.theword.org.au.

Two Bishops Dialogue

You are warmly invited to aend the Two Bishops
Dialogue where Year 11 students from the Anglican,
Chrisan and Catholic schools in the Anglican Diocese
of Newcastle and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland
Newcastle will discuss with the Bishops Hot Topics
for their generaon. The dialogue will take place on
Thursday 17th October at 1:30pm at Bishop Tyrell
Anglican College, 256 Minmi Road, Fletcher. To
register please contact Sharon Murphy at the
Diocesan Chancery Oces on 4979 1111 or by email
onsharon.murphy@mn.catholic.org.au

Feast of St Luke
All are invited to celebrate the Feast of St Luke with
thanksgiving for the ministry of healing and care
throughout our diocese. Join Bishop Bill for a
celebraonofEucharistatCorpusChrisChurch,Pla
St,WaratahonFriday 18th Octoberat7pm,following
byrefreshmentsintheParishHall.

St Marys High School Market Day

St Marys High School is holding a Market Day at the
school on Saturday 19th October between 8am and
2pm.Manystallswillbeonsite,includingbarbecues,
colddrinks,coee,lollies,fairyoss,raesandmore.
If you would like to host a stall on the day, please
contact Mrs Kim Cowan on 4944 4800 or by email on
kim.cowan@mn.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Womens LeagueAnnual Mass

TheCatholicWomensLeagueNewSouthWalesIncin
the Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle will celebrate its
Annual Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday 25th October.
AluncheonwillfollowattheTilligerryRSLSportsClub
at a cost of $28 per person. All are welcome. Please
RSVPbyMonday14thOctoberbyphone49325601.

Catalyst for Renewal Dinner

All are invited to aend a dinner with Peter Joseph
AM on Friday 25th October at 7pm at Villa Maria
Parish Hall, cnr Mary St and Gladesville Rd, Hunters
Hill. Peter Joseph is a merchant banker and has had a
long and successful business career. His talk is tled
Moral courage? Or more of the same? The cost is
$50 per person for a delicious two course meal. RSVP
or more informaon by email (catalystforrenewal
@tpg.com.au)

The Church ReImagined Public Conversaon

A public conversaon with Bishop Georey Robinson
will examine the issue of sexual abuse and its
implicaons for the Church. The talk will be held on
Sunday 27th October between 1:30pm and 3pm at
The Crypt of St Patricks Church, Grosvenor Street,
Sydney.Nobookingisrequiredandadmianceisfree.
Formoreinformaoncall99907003oremailcatalyst
forrenewal@tpg.com.au.

Mater Graduate Nurses Annual Reunion

TheSixtySeventhAnnualReunionforMaterGraduate
Nurses will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral,
Hamilton on Sunday 10th November. Mass is at
9:30am followed by lunch. Please nofy Chrisne
Brown (4991 1879) or Colleen Canny (4932 7611) for
luncheonbookingsattheVictorPetersSuite.

Riverview Families Past, Present and Future

All past, present and future Riverview families are
welcome to aend the Third Annual Riverview in the
Hunter Picnic Day at Ram Staon, 935 Stroud Hill
Road, Dungog on Sunday 10th November. BYO drinks
and chairs. Cost is $15 per person or $40 per family.
RSVP by 25th October by vising the website
www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary
aspx?eid=62859.

Cursillo VII World Encounter

TheWorldBodyofCursillosinChrisanity(OMCC)will
be hosng this event here in Australia for the rst
me.FormorelocalCursillistas,thiswillbeaonceina
lifeme event between Wednesday 20th November
and Sunday 24th November at St Leos University
College, Brisbane. Registraon for the Encounter is
essenal and forms are available in this diocese from
the local secretariat or John Andrews via email
(john.andrews7p@bigpond.com) or phone (4945
3428).

The New Evangelisaon

What is it and what dierence does it make? Fathers
MauriceNuandJohnFaheyGuerra,fromtheUnited
States, will be conducng a Summer School at St
Clements Retreat Centre, Galong, NSW, from 17th
24th January 2014. Maurice and John bring their
enthusiasm and experse to these quesons and we
can bring our quesons and understanding. Phone 02
6380 5222 or email info@stclement.com.au for
details.

Wonk Hrnt1u & Snrr1v INronMn1ioN

The Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle is commied to
ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers
(i.e.employee,contractororsubcontractor,employee
of contractor or subcontractor, employee of labour
hire company, outworker, apprence or trainee work
experience student and volunteer), visitors and the
publicinworkplacesandalsothehealthandsafetyof
those who may be aected by its operaons. In
securing workplace health and safety, the Diocese
promises to pursue best pracce in Work Health and
Safety (WHS), full its statutory dues with regard to
WHS and through connual improvement strive to
preventinjuriesandillnessesintheworkplace.

Ifyoubecomeawareofanyhazardonparishproperty,
or suer an incident or injury while on parish
property,youareaskedtoletFrAndrewortheParish
Oce know as soon as possible in order that the
appropriatestepscanbetaken.

IfthereisanymaerconcerningWorkHealth&Safety
that you wish to raise or have considered by the
Parish, please contact Fr Andrew who will bring the
maertotheaenonoftheappropriateperson.
Pnnisu IN1rncrssonv Pnnvrn Gnour
To request prayers for someone in need of prayer
please contact Bob Cashman on 6555 5914 leaving
yournameandcontactdetails.

Bobcanalsohelpyouifyoureinterestedinbecoming
partofthisimportantministrywithintheParish.
Cn1uotic Nrwsrnrrns Avnitnntr
The Catholic Leader (Brisbane) and Catholic Weekly
(Sydney) newspapers are available at the rear of the
churchesatacostof$2each.
Ministers this Weekend... ...of the Word ...of Communion
6pmTuncurry LouHope
ElizabethSciacca
ColleenCashman
OwenCarroll,BurnessGoodlet,PaulMcFadden,
CarolynOllie,RuthPearson,MoniquePiscopo,
MaureenPye,NeilPye,TonyStevens.
7amTuncurry CecileMalone
BronwynMorse
MareeGapps
NormChapman,CushlaDrake,MaryGreig,Kay
Griths,TonyKnight,EdnaTucker.
9amForster AfraVanBoxtel
GenevieveWilliamson
MargaretClack
MichaelAllen,VivianAllen,BarbaraDolahenty,Anne
Hartman,JimHunt,AlanMcCarthy,CoralMcCarthy,
RobertMoran,MaureenVisser,TonyVisser.
Please note: The above informaon reects the rosters as originally issued,
and doesnt take account of any swaps that may have been organised between individuals.
CoMMuNioN 1o Sick & HousrnouNo
We are in need of Ministers of Communion of the
Blessed Sacrament to housebound people in our
outlying areas (Pacic Palms/Hallidays Point). If you
live in this area and are able to assist in this way
pleasecontactGregByrneattheoce65546304.
Hosri1nt & HoMr Visi1s
Because of the restricons imposed by Australias
PrivacyLaws,theParishreliesonfamilyandfriendsto
inform us about those who are unwell in our
community.

If you know of anyone needing a visit or Communion

inhospitalorathomepleasecontactFrAndreworthe
ParishOce.
to read the contents, to prayerfully consider them,
and to discuss with other parishioners may have the
opportunitytodoso.

The dra Parish Pastoral Plan (and other papers for

theAssembly)willbemadeavailabletoanyinterested
parishioner from the weekend of Sunday 27th
October. Given that the papers will contain some
informaon that should be considered sensive,
interested parishioners will need to ask for a copy of
thepapersthatweekendastheywontbeongeneral
display.

The papers will also be available via email through

contacngtheParishOceandwillbepostedonthe
Parish website (with password protecon), with the
password accessible through contacng myself or the
ParishOce.

More about the Parish Pastoral Assembly in next

weeksbullen.

Unlnextweek
Fr Andrew
(Connued from page 2)

Oun Li1uncv Toonv

Responsorial Psalm
Response: The Lord has revealed the naons his
saving power.

SinganewsongtotheLord
forhehasworkedwonders.
Hisrighthandandhisholyarm
havebroughtsalvaon.

TheLordhasmadeknownhissalvaon;
hasshownhisjuscetothenaons.
Hehasrememberedhistruthandlove
forthehouseofIsrael.

Alltheendsoftheearthhaveseen
thesalvaonofourGod.
ShouttotheLordalltheearth,
ringoutyourjoy.

Gospel Acclamaon
Alleluia,alleluia!
ForallthingsgivethankstoGod,
becausethisiswhatheexpectsofyouinChristJesus.
Alleluia!
Scnir1unr RrnoiNcs

Today 2Kings5:1417
2Timothy2:813
Luke17:1119
Monday Romans1:17
Luke11:2932
Tuesday Romans1:1625
Luke11:3741
Wednesday Romans2:111
Luke11:4246
Thursday Romans3:2130
Luke11:4754
Friday 2Timothy4:1017
Luke10:19
Saturday Romans4:13,1618
Luke12:812
Next Sunday Exodus17:813
2Timothy3:144:2
Luke18:18
Oun Pnnisu Cottrc1ioNs
a)TheParish Collecon,providingfortheneedsofthe
parish and its ministry, is taken up during the
presentaon and preparaon of the gis (the
oertory).Thisistheenvelopecollecon.

b) The Diocesan Clergy Collecon, providing for the

remuneraon and support of the clergy of the
diocese,willbetakenupaercommunion(duringthe
ThanksgivingHymnorasimilarme).
RrcriviNc CoMMuNioN
So that we might receive Communion in a t and
properway,pleasebeawareofthefollowing:

When we process forward to receive Communion,

we have been asked by the Australian Bishops to
adopt a common and unied gesture of reverence
before doing so. In Australia that gesture is a bow
of the head and shoulders (GIRM, 160). Any other
formofreverence,includingagenuecon,should
thereforebeavoided.
Communion by selfinncon (selfdipping) is
neverpermied,sincewereceiveCommunionand
never take Communion. Please refrain from this
inappropriateacon.
We regret that we do not have the physical
facilies to oer communion while kneeling, and
respecully ask you to refrain from kneeling to
receive Communion while part of the procession,
since this is contrary to the nature of the
Communion procession itself. Your cooperaon in
honouring this request is very much appreciated,
andwethankyouforyourconsideraon.
SitrNcr iN 1ur Li1uncv
Weobservesilenceduringourliturgy(onSundaysand
weekdays)atthefollowingmes:

1. DuringthePenitenalAct,aerthePresiderinvites
us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteriesinordertorecollectourselves;
2. During the Collect, aer the invitaon of the
PresidertoLetusprayagaininordertorecollect
ourselves;
3. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the rst reading in order that we might meditate
onwhatwehaveheard;
4. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the second reading in order that we might
meditateonwhatwehaveheard;and
5. DuringtheLiturgyoftheWord,attheconclusionof
the homily in order that we might meditate on
whatwehaveheard.
The rich suffer want
and go hungry,
but those who seek the
Lord lack no blessing.