Mullumbimby“I am here among you as one who serves.” Luke 22:2

Serving the Catholic Community in the Brunswick Valley

The Most Holy Trinity, Year ASunday 11th June, 2017

Liturgy this weekPsalm Response

Glory and praise for ever!

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!

Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:

to God who is, who was, and who is to come.Alleluia!

Sunday Mass Readings11 June, The Most Holy Trinity

Ex 34: 4-6, 8-9; 2 Cor 13: 11-13;

Jn 3: 16-18.18 June, The Most Holy

Body and Blood of ChristDeut 8: 2-3, 14-16;

1 Cor 10: 16-17; Jn 6: 51-58.

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St John’s Catholic Parish

Mass/Service Times:

WEEKDAY SERVICESMullumbimby

Wednesday 9.30am

Friday 9.30am

Brunswick HeadsTuesday 4pm

Thursday 5.30pmAdoration, Rosary prior to service

WEEKEND MASSESBrunswick Heads

Saturday Vigil 5pmMullumbimbySunday 8am

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THIS week we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This Sunday and next, however, are designated as solemnities—special days that call our attention to central mysteries of our faith. Today on Trinity Sunday we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity, one God in three persons.

Today’s Gospel is from the beginning of John’s Gospel. The passage we read follows Jesus’ conversation with a Pharisee, Nicodemus, about what it means to be born of both water and the spirit. Nicodemus approaches Jesus at night and acknowledges Jesus as a teacher from God. Jesus tells him that only those who are born from above will see the Kingdom of God. Nicodemus misunderstands and

questions how a person can be born more than once. Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. Jesus is essentially explaining Baptism, which we celebrate as a sacrament today. Yet Nicodemus, we are told, still does not understand what Jesus is saying. Jesus continues by testifying to the need to be born from above so that one might have eternal life.

After the dialogue with Nicodemus, the author of the Gospel offers his own explanation of Jesus’ words. This is what we read in today’s Gospel, John 3:16-18.

In the context of today’s focus on

The Most Holy Trinity

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St John’s Catholic Parish, Mullumbimby

DEACON: Rev Chris WallaceAddress: 15 Murwillumbah Road(PO Box 27)Mullumbimby, 2482Mobile: 0428 267 420

Parish email: mullumbimby@lismore.catholic.org.au

PARISH SECRETARY: Michelle DaviesOffice: Wed & Thurs 10am-5.30pmPhone: 6684 2106

CHURCHES:St John’s 15 Murwillumbah Rd,Mullumbimby

Our Lady of Lourdes50 Mullumbimbi StBrunswick Heads

PARISH SCHOOL: St John’s PrimaryPrincipal: Tim BleakleyPhone: 6684 2386

Contact Information

WelcomerReaders

Offertory Procession

Ministers of Communion

Data Projector

Rosters: 17/18th June - Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year A

Collection Counters Wed June 14th - Michael and Sandra

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Robyn MacdonaldMichelle DaviesFrances Godbee

John and Kay Holmes

Carolyn Storey

Peter Storey

MULLUMBIMBY

Liturgy GroupVeronica RoweMarie BeatonTonie LynchGwen de Costa

Peter Kiernan

Gosia Isaszek

Igor

St John’s Primary SchoolMullumbimby

Tim BleakleyPrincipal

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SAINTS AND FEASTS13.06 St Anthony of Padua - born Fernando Martins de Bulhões (1195 – 13 June 1231), also known as Anthony of Lisbon, was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was born and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy. Noted by his contemporaries for his forceful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick, he was one of the most-quickly canonized saints in church history. He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church on 16 January 1946. He is also the patron saint of lost things.

- wikipedia

Let Us Pray FOR THOSE:Recently deceased: Stephen Watson, Barry Mudge, Dawn Buckley, Fr Bill Mills, Immacolata Naclerio, Pam (Wiley) Fraser, Fr Frank O’Gorman, Mary Nicholson.

Anniversaries: Kevin Tollis, Colin O’Donnell, Eddie O’Donnell, Daphne Mills, Kath O’Donnell, David and Esther Keil, Vi Walker, Bishop John Satterthwaite.

Time of need: Pat Dailhou, Lola Fenwick, Camilla Reynolds, Jimmy Budd, Teresa Pezzutti, Pat and Elaine Walker, Elaine Quinn, Antoinette Noonan, Hazel O’Meara, Judy and Frank Mills, Baby Thomas and family, Maree Wiesmes, Colleen Mudge, Norah Porthouse, Jim Mills, Dan Boyle, Doug Spensley, Gerda Hughes, Peter Colville, Anne Carolan, Fr Andrew Benton, Samantha & Kate Holley, Stephen Buckley, and Betina Abbott.Please let us know if names should be removed from list.

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Our Diocesian Seminarians:Those in training at Vienany Seminary Seminary, Wagga Wagga, for the Diocese of Lismore are: Emmanuel Okaparananaku, Anselm Okeke, Wilbur Tobe, Roger Delmonte, Francis Mbithi, Damien Locke, Prodencio Bognay, Anthony Galwu. Also those planning on entering seminaries in 2017.

Eligibility: If your child received Confirmation last year (2016) or earlier OR If your child is older than Year 3 and has not received any of the sacraments.

CONTACTS: Public school children - Mrs Jenny Tucker, 0432719646 or email jabtaucker@tpg.com.auSt John’s School children - Mrs Myree Loane on 66842386 or email mloane@lism.catholic.edu.au OR contact Michelle Davies at the Parish Office - 66842106.

Reconciliation Info nightThe Information Evening for all parents who want their children to receive Reconcilliation this year is at St John’s Church this Wednesday 14th June at 5pm. Attendance is strongly recommended for parents. It is not necessary for your child to attend.We pray for those preparing to take this next step in their faith journey.

Alpha Youth Please pray for the success of the Alpha Youth Programme the parish will run for 10 weeks from July.

Planned Giving EnvelopesWe will be sending out new envelopes for the next financial year. If you would like to receive envelopes for the first time, please let Michelle in the office know your details and she will send some out to you.

If you have been receiving envelopes and wish to stop, please notify the office so we don’t send you out a new batch for the next year.

Cursillo for CursillistasLeadership Formation, Grafton, June 17-18. National Delegates presenting talks and discussions relating to the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese. Refreshing the Cursillo Method. Information: call Esme on 6628 0455. Bookings call Carryl 66462522. RSVP by June 9.

Coolamon Villa MassesFather John Darbyshire will lead Mass at Coolamon Villa on the third Tuesday of each month at 10am. Parishioners are more than welcome to attend.

SACRAMENTS 2017

FIRST COMMUNIONAugust 2: Information Evening - 5pmAugust 20: Session 1 - 8amAugust 27: Session 2 - 8amSeptember 3: Session 3 - 8amSept 8: Reflection Day. 9am-2.50pm, St John’s SchoolSept 10: Celebration - 8am Mass.

RECONCILIATIONJune 14: Information Evening - 5pm

June 18: Session 1 - 8amJune 25: Session 2 - 8amJune 27: Celebration - from 5pm.

Intention for June: Success of our Alpha Youth Programme

the mystery of the Holy Trinity, the reading calls our attention to the action of God, who reveals himself in three persons: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God the Father, out of love for the world, sent his Son into the world in order to save it.

Through the death and resurrection of the Son, we have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. As three persons, God acts always as a God of love; he does not condemn the world but acts to save it.

The Gospel also calls attention to the response that is required of us. God’s love for us calls us to respond in faith by professing our belief in God’s son, Jesus, and the salvation that he has won for us. This profession of faith is a sign of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. - Loyola Press

Christian MeditationParish Resource Room, Weds at 3.30pm. Phone Judy 0401629748.

Prayer GroupMary of the Angelus Intercessory Prayer Group, 10.30am, OLOL, Brunswick Heads, 2nd and 4th Friday of month. Enquiries or prayer requests, call Jan 0431 477445.

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What a beautiful evening last Wednesday for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Gregory Homeming

spoke to the children before the service and offered a simple yet powerful message to parents during his homily. Bishop Gregory spoke of the importance of the children knowing that they are loved. In a time of unease and uncertainty in the world and with many questioning their faith and beliefs I’m sure most from the congregation last night walked out of the church with a sense of joy and hope. Thank you Bishop and Deacon Chris and we look forward to many more visits and inspirational words.

ST JOHN’S SCHOOL NEWS

- Tim Bleakley, Principal

SAVE THE DATEJUN 11: Lismore Antioch Reunion, Bellingen Golf Club, 12pm.17: Rosary Team Meeting 9.30am.23-25: Beginning Experience.25: Mackillop Family Group outing, Main Arm Store.27: Reconciliation - St John’s 5pm.JULY 18: Coolamon Villa Mass 10am. All Welcome.SEPT 10: First Communion at 8am Mass, St John’s Church.30: Centenary Celebrations, Mass at St John’s, Lunch, Historical display, Speeches. Vigil Mass OLOLOCT 1: Centenary CelebrationsSunday Mass, Morning Tea.

Big Thank YouThank you to Catering Group 7 for a lovely morning tea last Sunday.

Rosary TeamThe Rosary Team Monthly Prayer Meeting will be held on Saturday week, 17th June, at the home of Pam Lang, 325 Myocum Road, Myocum at 9.30am (one week later than usual owing to Old and Gold). All welcome. Phone Pam 6684 7359.

Mackillop Family GroupOn Sunday 25 June the MacKillop Famiy Group will be heading to Main Arm Store for breakfast or morning tea. Help yourself to a hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns for $15 or you can purchase coffee and cake. Everyone welcome. For catering purposes please let Silvana know if you would like to join us. Phone 6684 1586.

Passionate Performance

The Amatori Choir and Orchestra will be performing on the weekend of June 17-18. Directed by Ian Knowles, they will be at Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall on Saturday 17th June at 3.30pm. They then perform at Bangalow A&I Hall on Sunday 18th June at 3.30pm. Tickets are Adult $25, Conc $20, Kids $10 and are available from Mullumbimby Bookshop, Art Piece Gallery and Barebones Artspace.

Saturday 30th Sept, 2017Centenary Mass10am with the Bishop, Priests and Deacon at St John’s, Mullumbimby.Centenary Lunch12noon Buffet Lunch in School Hall with Centenary Display (9am - 4pm.)Normal Vigil Mass5pm - OLOL Church, Brunswick Heads. Light supper after Mass.

Sunday 1st October, 2017(Daylight Saving starts)Normal Sunday Mass8am - St John’s, Mullumbimby.Breakfast/Morning tea 9am in Hall.

HELP NEEDED. If you can help with any of the following please contact the organiser:Mass: Vivianne Pyke - 6684 5432 Centenary Lunch: Silvana Smith - 6684 1586 or Frances Godbee - 6685 1768Historical Display: Mark Russell - 6680 1424Brunswick Supper: Mary Ashton - 6680 2135Sunday Breakfast/Morning Tea: Pam Lang - 6684 7359

OLD PARISH PHOTOS – If you have any old photos of interest please hand to Mark Russell at Brunswick or Pam Lang at Mullum for copying.Please help to make this a successful celebration for our parish.

CENTENARY PROGRAM

The Bishop’s Flood AppealPlease make a contribution;1. Envelopes. There are Flood Appeal Envelopes at the back of the church. Place in the collection plate.2. CBA account. BSB: 062-565, Acc No: 1085 4726, Name: Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church Diocese of Lismore. Reference: Your Name.3. Online by Visa/MastercardPayment link is on the appeal website: www.dioceseoflismorefloodappeal.org