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Arch 6-11 at a glance “A Virgin Will Conceive a Child, and he shall be called Emmanuel, which means God is with us” (from prophet Isaiah) A Reflection We hear the word “Emmanuel” in our readings twice this Sunday, first in the reading from the prophet Isaiah and then in the Gospel from Matthew. It means “God-is-with- us”. Matthew not only begins his Gospel with this theme but also ends with it: “And know that I am with you always” yes, to the end of time.” Matthew explains how, in Jesus, god came to live with us, inviting all of us into God’s home – the kingdom of God. It is as “Emmanuel”, or “god-is-with-us”, that Jesus will help us out of our difficulties. Everything in Jesus’ life – mission, teaching miracles and healing, his chasing away of evil, and the events of his last days – are an expression of this “god-is-with-us”. No wonder that many commentators judge the name “Emmanuel” to be the core and at the same time the summary of the Good News according to Matthew. Advent is a time to prepare not only material but also spiritually for the coming of the Lord. It is an opportunity to take time out of our busy lives, our tasks and appoint- ments, and simply recognise God’s loving presence in all humanity and in the natural world. Even if it is no more than catching brief moments for reflection, try to take those moments in these few days before Christmas. Perhaps notice that beauty of the sky and be aware of breathing, taking in the fresh God-given air that keeps us alive. Perhaps be more alert to the beauty of our trees and the patterns they make against the sky. Pay special attention to the gift of family and friends, and bless God for all these things. (Cont. on page 3) Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Caroline Doherty PO Box 103 Coogee NSW 2034 135 Brook St Coogee 2034 Australia Phone: 9315 7562 Fax: 9665 6783 Website: www.mscparishes.org Emails: [email protected] [email protected] St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Antoinette Harvey 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326 Cared for by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Raise your voices Today’s Readings Isaiah 7:10-14 The virgin will conceive Romans 1: 1-7 Jesus Christ a descendant of David, is the Son of God Matthew 1: 18-24 Joseph’s faithful obedience In a nutshell Rejoice! Have courage, hope and do not be afraid. In prison, John the Baptist hears of the wonders Jesus is doing. Can he be the Christ? Yes! John rejoices, even though he will die for the truth. We too can be joy- ful messengers to the world, as we live out our lives in truth and integri- ty. By our ordinary, everyday kindness we preach the Gospel in our words and actions. Entrance antiphon: Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Saviour. Response to the psalm: Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory. Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! A virgin will give birth to a son; his name will be Emmanuel: God is with us. Alleluia! Communion antiphon: The Virgin is with child and shall bear a son, and she will call him Emmanuel. Fourth Sunday of Advent Yr A 17/18 December 2016
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at a glance
“A Virgin Will Conceive a Child, and he shall be called Emmanuel, which means God is with us”
(from prophet Isaiah)
A Reflection
We hear the word “Emmanuel” in our readings twice this Sunday, first in the reading from the prophet Isaiah and then in the Gospel from Matthew. It means “God-is-with-us”. Matthew not only begins his Gospel with this theme but also ends with it: “And know that I am with you always” yes, to the end of time.” Matthew explains how, in Jesus, god came to live with us, inviting all of us into God’s home – the kingdom of God. It is as “Emmanuel”, or “god-is-with-us”, that Jesus will help us out of our difficulties. Everything in Jesus’ life – mission, teaching miracles and healing, his chasing away of evil, and the events of his last days – are an expression of this “god-is-with-us”. No wonder that many commentators judge the name “Emmanuel” to be the core and at the same time the summary of the Good News according to Matthew. Advent is a time to prepare not only material but also spiritually for the coming of the Lord. It is an opportunity to take time out of our busy lives, our tasks and appoint-ments, and simply recognise God’s loving presence in all humanity and in the natural world. Even if it is no more than catching brief moments for reflection, try to take those moments in these few days before Christmas. Perhaps notice that beauty of the sky and be aware of breathing, taking in the fresh God-given air that keeps us alive. Perhaps be more alert to the beauty of our trees and the patterns they make against the sky. Pay special attention to the gift of family and friends, and bless God for all these things. (Cont. on page 3)
Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Caroline Doherty PO Box 103 Coogee NSW 2034 135 Brook St Coogee 2034 Australia
Phone: 9315 7562 Fax: 9665 6783 Website: www.mscparishes.org Emails: [email protected] [email protected]
St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Antoinette Harvey 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326
Cared for by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Today’s Readings
Raise your voices
Today’s Readings
Isaiah 7:10-14 The virgin will conceive
Romans 1: 1-7 Jesus Christ a descendant of David, is the Son of God
Matthew 1: 18-24 Joseph’s faithful obedience
In a nutshell
Rejoice! Have courage, hope and do not be afraid. In prison, John the Baptist hears of the wonders Jesus is doing.
Can he be the Christ? Yes! John rejoices, even though he will die for the truth. We too can be joy-ful messengers to the world, as we live out our lives in truth and integri-ty.
By our ordinary, everyday kindness we preach the Gospel in our words and actions.
Entrance antiphon: Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Saviour.
Response to the psalm: Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! A virgin will give birth to a son; his name will be Emmanuel: God is with us. Alleluia!
Communion antiphon: The Virgin is with child and shall bear a son, and she will call him Emmanuel.
Fourth Sunday of
Advent Yr A
17/18 December
2016
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Mass Offerings: Your prayers are requested for the following:
Recently Deceased: Dick Brill, Sr Regina rsj (Mary Betty Helm), Katie Day, Ian McGovern, Cynthia Walker, Mary Taylor, Kevin Bowman (Fr Terry’s brother), Br Dave Merrick msc, Mary Knibbs, Micaela Bourke,
Other Deceased: Fitzpatrick Family, Kit & Bill Sanders, Desmond & Alice Ryan, Barbara & Ross Wardley, Alma & Jack Saidey, deceased members of the Godbold, Negus, Ferguson, Tiernan and Boland families, Florencio Ilagan, Toni Barry, John Vonwiller, Mick Cleary,
Anniversaries: Joe Bopping, Desmond & Alice Ryan, Alma & Joseph Dawson, Nola Blake-Hudson, Eufemia Benussi, Mollie McCabe, Lavina Hanna, Josephine Borg, Anthony Bailey,
Sick: Phillipa Rack Anabel Kleyn, Bill Jack, Shirley Michael, Maureen O’Connor, Paul Snelling, Alan Jones, Jack Azar & Oliver Bailey-O’Reilly (both very young children), John Andrews, Fr John Rate msc, Diane Cummings, Michelle Maddy & Jack O’Connor, Greg Ashton & Aria Hutton, Renae Scarlett & Ellie Hutton, Trish Shadwick, Mary Kerrin, Carmel Binns, Marie Gurney, Sandra Sadlier, Sr Bridie rsj, Mary Jane (sister of Regina Martin), Felix Madden (Ireland), Fiona Raftery, Sr Pauline Bourke csb, Jack O’Connor, Richard Healy, Eileen McMahon, Neil Thornton, Sandy Greenfield, Sr Marie Rose, Fr Frank Perry msc, Sister Kath Conlan OLN. Win Wallace, Ian Shadwick, Joe Sullivan, Hannah Michael, Scarlett Herbett, Nancy Parton, Muriel Eves, Michael Di Giorgio, Peter Wright, Salius David Dalsys.
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 Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 am Communion Service Wednesday 9.30 am Reconciliation 10 Minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass Sacrament of Anointing During 9.30 Mass on the second Thursday of the month. Baptisms By appointment on the first and third Sundays of the month Marriages By appointment arranged at least six months in advance
Baptisms: We welcome the following new members of our community:
Henry Miles Dixon Son of Tobias & Magdalena Anthony John Miller son of Peter & Hyesun James David Ryder son of Mark & Carla Zacharay Finn Willmott son of Jeremy & Sarah Savanna Skye Sophia Young daughter of Jason & Ziede (Shedee)
Offertory Gifts— Sat 5.00 pm Vigil Mass 17 Dec: Les & Cathy Sharpley
Offertory Gifts— Sun 7.00 am Mass 18 Dec: Laura & Gerry Walker
Readers
Saturday Vigil Janet Neenan (Coordinator) Dec: John Betros Jan: Chelsea Albert, Chris Vik
Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator) Dec: Peter Frost Jan: Carol Miller
Sunday 9.30 am Adele Cornale (Coordinator) 18 Dec: Adele Cornale
Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) Dec: Andrew Poidevin Jan: David Cordingly
Church Cleaners
W/e 18 Dec: Pilar Ovelar
Money Counters- Parish Office
18 Dec: Group 4 25 Dec: Group 1 1 Jan: Group 2 8 Jan: Group 3
Ministers of the Eucharist
Saturday Vigil Sr Gabriel (Coordinator) Jan: Anne Wright, Sr Gabriel Feb: Charlie Robinson, Gary Keating Sunday 7.00 am Jan:/Feb: Charlie Robinson, Gary Keating, Peter Frost Sunday 9.30 am Paula Hudson (Coordinator) 18 Dec: Paula Hudson, Adele Cornale, Erin Docherty
Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) Dec/Jan/Feb: Paula O’Connor, Michael O’Sullivan, Therese Compton, Denise Haylen
Gardeners Susan & Kevin Bradley
If rostered and unavailable PLEASE advise your coordinator
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Accommodation wanted: Parishioner Andrew Poidevin's sister Joanne is seeking rental accommodation. She is a very mature, reliable and fastidious person. A granny flat or ground floor unit with access to a garden would be ideal, as she has a cat. Contact Joanne on 9363 1206 or 0413 307 230. Brigidine Sisters: Thinking what to give? A small number of books of the Brigidine Sisters' History to mark 130 years presence in Australia are still available. ‘Providence Provides’ is an engaging and easy to read narrative, with much of it set in the local area of your parish.. Cost $45—postage $10. A great Christmas gift for those interested in local history, education then and now or Catholic life in Australia. Call the Province Office 9398 9935 or email Rosie [email protected]
Christmas at St Brigid’s
Tuesday 20 December 7.30 pm Communal Celebration of Forgiveness—with the opportunity at the end for individual
confession (3 priests)
Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve) 5.00 pm Family Mass
9.00 pm Mass (with carols at 8.30pm) No Midnight Mass
Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day) 7.00 am Mass
9.30 am Family Mass
No Christmas night 6.00 pm Mass
OLSH Randwick has a Midnight Mass (Christmas Eve) and 6.00 pm on Sunday (Christmas Day)
Position Vacant - Trainee Secretary
At present we have an opportunity for a trainee secretary to assist us in the property/conveyancing area, starting in Janu-ary - the date is flexible.
Our preferred requirements for the position are: Ability to type and use Microsoft Office, Capacity to learn and retain relatively complex concepts, Demonstrated ability to work in a team], Ability to relate to people—that is, deal with clients and other law firms.
You may know someone in our/your parish who is looking to start a career who may have these qualities. We would be grateful if you would ask them to send their CV to [email protected]
Information for Parents Re Year 7 Enrolments From 2017, all Sydney Catholic Secondary Systemic schools will be enrolling students for Year 7 two years before their intended start date. This means that, for students in Year 5 in 2017, enrolment applications, interviews and offers of places will be conducted at Sydney Catholic Secondary schools over the course of 2017. The earlier enrolment timing will give parents greater assurance of securing a place for their child so that they can follow a continuous Catholic education pathway form Kindergarten to Year 12. For more information please contact the Principal at your child’s Sydney Catholic School.
(Cont. from Page 1) As Christmas draws near, we may have a heightened awareness of God’s presence among us and openness to being changed and blessed by it. Become aware of moments, events, encounters, and things you hear, touch, smell. Have you ever noticed the intricate skin of a piece of fruit or the change in atmosphere that a Christ-mas tree brings to the home? Note whatever brings you delight, enjoyment or gladness. Note whatever is around you that is pleasing – the wood of the table, the wind in the trees, the colour of someone’s hair, the touch of water against your skin, a child’s voice, a colleague’s
Complaining comes easily to many of us, but as we build up to Christmas Day let us develop a positive ap-proach, appreciating what we have and acknowledging the quiet presence of God in our lives. Recognizing our blessings, can change how look at the day and transform it. Let us develop a sense of gladness and thankfulness. Let us rediscover our capacity to praise, making peace with ourselves and with God.
extract from “The Living Word”.
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