Cared for by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

at a glance

In a Nutshell In trust and simplicity we hear the word of God. If we think we know it all, the word passes over us and we don’t hear it. In the depths of our hearts, we are all equal. If we nestle in the heart of Jesus, we will come to know him and the Father too. Our souls will find refreshment and know the gentle-ness of the heart of God.

Raise your voices

Entrance antiphon: Within your temple, we ponder your loving kindness, O God. As your name, so also your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with justice. Response to the psalm: I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia!

Fourteenth

Sunday,

Year A

8/9 July, 2017

C oming to Christ and knowing his loving care is an amazing experience. We have perhaps all heard

stories about people being down and out and then meeting Jesus in the midst of their desperation. We do

not have to look for such witnesses. There are many accounts of people who have encountered the tender

mercy and kind compassion of God.

It is one thing to talk about how Jesus has been so generous with us, offering us shelter in the midst of our

crises. It is another thing to become that which we have received. Are we prepared to become like Christ

by seeking to be a safe haven ourselves? In our baptism we are called to be Christ-like. So being people can

embrace and hold safe those who are struggling will hopefully be high on our list of priorities. This may

appear difficult, even dangerous, but being a place of refuge for those who need comfort need not be as

risky as it sounds. It does not necessarily call for us to open our homes—though some may be called to do

that. But it asks us to open our hearts. Even though our hearts may feel inadequate and conflicted, we can

trust that Christ, dwelling deep within, can communicate his tenderness through us. All we have to do is

to trust him and allow some of our natural gifts of hospitality to be built upon by grace.

For many of us who live busy lives, we meet people every day who need a listening ear, or a shoulder to

cry on, or some gentle encouragement. Let us not be afraid to reflect the love of the Father by reaching

out to the them. The Holy Spirit will guide us and Jesus will touch their hearts. Then we will show we are

truly his disciples as we embrace others in the way that he did. The Living Word , 2017

Zechariah 9:9-10 See how humbly your king comes to you! Romans 8:9.11-13 If by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body, you will live. Matthew 11:25-30 I am gentle and humble of heart.

Today’s Readings

Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Caroline Doherty Pastoral Associate: Anne-Marie Snelling 135 Brook St Coogee 2034

Phone: 9315 7562 Website: www.mscparishes.org Emails: stbparish_coogee@yahoo.com.au philhicks@misacor.org.au

St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Mr Leigh Mirto 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326

Mass Offerings: Your prayers are requested for the following:

Recently Deceased: Fr Aub Collins msc (Parish Priest at St Brigid’s during the 1970’s), Pat Salmon, Ilona Walker, Terri Cummings, William (Bill) Jack. Other Deceased: John Vonwiller, Mary Findley (nee McCue) Roy and Ella McDonald, Muriel Knight, Mary Ridland, Negus & Ferguson Family, Fitzpatrick Family, Helen Reid, Kit & Bill Sanders, Bill Swanbury, Anniversaries: Jan Sissian.

Sick: Fr Bob Irwin msc, Fr Paul Brennan msc, Elizabeth Khoury, Eileen Richards, Fr John Rate msc, Fr Michael Fallon msc, Fr Frank Perry msc, Richard Healy, Justin Wood, Kay Wort, Mitchel Hudson, Sr Kath Conlan. Sandra Sadlier, Kath McDonald, Nola Ryan, Joe Sullivan (Sr), Renae Scarlet. Ellie Hutton, Greg Ashton & Aria Hutton, Michelle, Maddy & Jack O’Connor.

St Brigid’s Parish Information

Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5.00 pm, Sunday 7.00 am, 9.30 am and 6.00 pm Morning Tea Every Sunday after the 9.30 am Mass (more volunteers needed) Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.30 am (no Mass on Wednesday, unless special feast) Reconciliation 20 Minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass Sacrament of Anointing During 9.30 Mass, 2nd Thursday of each Month. Baptisms By appointment on the first and third Sundays of the month Marriages By appointment arranged at least six months in advance Parish Office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am to 3 pm (9315 7562)

Readers

Saturday Vigil Janet Neenan (Coordinator) July: Janet Neenan, Sr Jan O’Neill Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator)

July: Carol Miller

Sunday 9.30 am Adele Cornale (Coordinator)

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) July: Maria Wilson, Denise Haylen

Church Cleaners July 9th: Pilar & Esteban Ovelar July 16th: Jim & Rhonda Uglow July 23rd: John & Margaret Betros July 30th: Sharon Critchley & Diane Karas

Money Counters- Parish Office (more help required) July 9th: Group 1 July 16th: Group 2 July 23rd: Group 2 July 30th: Group 4

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Sr Gabriel (Coordinator) July: June Ferguson, Sr Gabriel Sunday 7.00 am July: Gerry Walker & Charlie Robinson Sunday 9.30 am Paula Hudson (Coordinator) July: Paula Hudson, Adele Cornale, Cheryl Graham, Erin Docherty.

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) July: Paula O’Connor, Therese Compton, Denise Haylen

Gardeners Susan & Kevin Bradley

If rostered and unavailable PLEASE advise your coordinator

Offertory Gifts— Sat 8th July: 5.00 pm Vigil Mass. Bernice Raston.

Offertory Gifts— Sun 9th July: 7.00 am Mass Gerry and Laura Walker

Sacrament of Confirmation & Baptismal Candles We have fifty candidates for Confirmation and enrolments have now closed. The Parent information session for Confirmation is being held 7pm Tuesday 25th July in the Church. The Commitment Mass for Confirmation is 5pm Vigil Mass Saturday 29th July. Baptismal candles are available for purchase from the Parish Office, samples of the candles are on display in the Piety Stall.

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal Thank you for your contributions and generosity—over $4000 already received; and, if you missed out, there are still envelopes in the church foyer.

Also receipts for Planned Giving will be available this coming week.

At St Brigid’s This Week Sunday 9th July 9.30am Family Mass including Children’s Liturgy. (We welcome back Fr Terry as Celebrant for this Mass!!!) - morning tea afterwards. Monday 10th July Normal 9.30am Mass. Tuesday 11th July No 9.30am Mass—however, at 10am, there will Funeral Mass for Eily Patricia (Pat) Salmon, who died this past Tuesday. Thursday 13th July No 9.30am Mass—as Fr Phil has to attend Regional Deanery meeting. Friday 14th July Normal 9.30am Mass—including Sacrament of Anointing. Also a Memorial Mass at 11am for Ilona Siliva Walker (past Parishioner of St Brigid’s—passed away on 13 May). Report on Fr Bob’s progress—much improved and discharged from POW on Friday, and has moved to Sacred Heart Monastery Kensington for continuing intravenous antibiotics, and further surgery, when he is strong enough. We give thanks for his steady recovery! Fr Phil

Apostleship of the Sea Appeal this Sunday Did You Know: About 90% of Australia’s trade relies on shipping this in turn is reliant on Seafares Over 1,500,000 Australians holiday on cruise liners per year, supported by large seafaring

crews separated from family There are about 1,000,000 seafarers on the world’s oceans, at any one time While life at sea can be exciting, seafarers can encounter:

Piracy— with crews and ships being held hostage Family isolation—with crews at sea for long periods Poor and dangerous working conditions Mental health issues due to loneliness, trauma, family separation

A work of the Catholic Church, the Apostleship of the Sea provides spiritual, social and material welfare for seafarers regardless of colour, race or creed, offering hospitality and pastoral care. This Apostleship relies heavily on generous volunteers who live out their faith by welcoming the stranger.

*This week’s first collection will be donated to this Appeal.

Sydney Alliance Housing Crisis On 12 July, we are inviting all parishioners to join us and Archbishop Anthony Fisher at St Mary’s Cathedral School Auditorium from 6 to 8pm. The meeting is to encourage the State Government to place a requirement on all new multi-storey developments for 15% of floor space to be allocated to low rental/affordable housing for those on low to moderate incomes. This is a practical solution to our housing crisis. It’s only by having representatives from many churches, unions and community groups that we can persuade the Housing Minister and mem-bers of the Sydney Development Corporation to listen to Sydney residents rather than the big de-velopers. We vote. To register, please email - diannemullin@bigpond.com

St Brigid’s Social Justice Group (who meet on 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Looking for a job? Call MPM and we will help you every step of the way. Ask for Philip Docherty on 9604 0888. Does your business use Access Machinery? Call MPM for all your needs, from scissor lifts to knuckle booms.

New Iyengar YOGA Studio at St Brigid’s Parish grounds

Come and try a FREE class

Introductory passes - $50 unlimited for one month Suitable for all ages and abilities ALL WELCOME

Contact Sophie at info@coogeeyoga.com.au 0418 226 330

www.coogeeyoga.com.au 135E Brook St Coogee NSW

We will Match any

Competitor’s Price

*Prescription Advice *Asthma & Allergy Centre *Baby Clinic *Diabetes Australia *Weight Loss Clinic

Paul Sharman and Alyce Heffernan 202 Coogee Bay Road Coogee Tel: 02 9665 5158

Open 7 days Until 9pm