Serving The Communities Of Star of the Sea, Crescent Head

St Patrick’s, Gladstone/Smithtown

All Saints, Kempsey

Our Lady Star of the Sea,

South West Rocks

St John’s, Willawarrin

Parish Office 52-58 Marsh Street

West Kempsey, NSW 2440.

9.30am-3.30pm, Tuesday-Friday.

P: 02 6562 5182

E: pastoraloffice@mvcp.org.au

W: www.mvcp.org.au

Postal Address:

PO Box 3007,

West Kempsey, NSW 2440.

Parish Priest: Fr James Foster

Schools St Joseph’s Primary School,

Kempsey

Principal: Mrs Melissa Turner

P: 6562 5501

W: www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au

St Paul’s College, Kempsey

Principal: Mr Kevin Lewis

P: 6562 7200

W: www.kmpslism.catholic.edu.au

Aged Care Vincent Court

Acting Manager: Mrs Janet Reay

P: 6562 6062

W: www.vincentcourt.org.au

Social Services & NDIS Centacare

Manager: Mrs Lorraine Cornell

P: 6562 3918

W: www.stagnesparish.org.au/centacare

Entrance Into The Kingdom of God

Can the Dalai Lama be saved? ‘[People] from east and west, north and south . . . will feast in the Kingdom of God.’ Amongst those people, will there be Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, atheists? The surprising answer of Catholic Christianity is: ‘Yes, but always through the working of the Holy Spirit of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who can prompt the heart of any person anywhere at any time with divine grace so that that person strives to lead a life of compassion and justice and not harming innocent creatures.’ Obviously, this work of the Holy Spirit could encompass millions if not billions of people who have never heard the Gospel. If the slogan: ‘No salvation outside the Church’ is taken to mean no-one can be saved unless he/she is a baptised member of the Catholic Church then it is a heresy explicitly condemned by Popes. Nevertheless, we must pray and work for the conversion of all people so that they might have the advantage of all the aids of Word and Sacrament which we draw on as direction and strength on our journey towards the destiny which God desires for each one of us. We could pause for a moment to acknowledge the boundless mercy of God, but also praying that all peoples might share our privilege of participating in that Holy Communion which is the foretaste of the banquet prophesied by Jesus in today’s Gospel. © Fr Michael Tate, Liturgy Help

25 August 2019, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to all the children receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion this Sunday at All Saints Church Kempsey. A special thank you to all those in our parish family who helped them prepare for this most special occasion. We continue to keep these children and their families in our prayers.

ISSUES WITH THE NEW SET OF PLANNED

GIVING ENVELOPES

Those in our planned giving

program may have noticed that

your set of envelopes do not

stick properly, causing for some

money to slip out and get

mixed up with the loose money.

This is a manufacturing

problem and a number of other parishes are

experiencing the same problem. We have

already contacted the supplier about the issue.

May we request that you secure your envelope

by either putting sticky tape or glue to ensure

your donation is intact, particularly for the 2nd

collection. Please also write down the amount

just in case the money gets mixed. Please make

contact with me if there are any issues.

Thank you for your understanding, Todd.

ATTENTION: CHANGE OF MASS DATE Please note that this month’s Willawarrin Mass will be held on Thursday 29 August at 6pm.

ASPIRE YOUNG ADULTS FORMATION SESSION

The next session of Bishop Gregory Homeming’s faith formation talks for young adults (18-30 years) will be held on 26 August. We will gather at 5pm, concluding at 7pm. These sessions take place via video link with young adults from across the Diocese. For more information please contact Dominic MacAndrews, dominic.macandrews@lism.catholic.edu.au.

POSITION VACANT: BUSINESS MANAGER ST PAUL’S COLLEGE KEMPSEY

A College Business Manager is required on a full time permanent basis of 38 hours per week. The primary responsibilities of the role will be to ensure good governance and management of College finances and assets in accordance with relevant policies and legislation. The full job advertisement is available on the Seek website. Applications should include a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, a current resume and contact details of three referees. Applications to Kevin Lewis - Principal Email: kmps@lism.catholic.edu.au Applications must be received by 3.00pm Friday 30 August 2019 Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

PARISH GARAGE SALE

Saturday 21 September

from 9am

In the grounds of Kempsey

Church

Items include : Fridge, Freezer, filing cabinets,

tables, chairs, aluminium windows, flyscreens, air

conditioners, picture frames, whipper snippers,

lawn mowers. For more info please contact Todd.

FATHERS DAY COLLECTION

Next weekend there will be a special Diocesan

collection for the sick and retired clergy in the

Diocese. Envelopes will be available in the

church.

BAPTISM PREPARATION NIGHT

Wednesday 4th September, 7pm

Parish Meeting Room

Please contact the Parish Office

to advise of your attendance.

Our leaders for this meeting will

be Casey Micallef & Louise Daley

Those who are Recently Deceased: William Goodwin, Sharon Marsh, Elizabeth Stephen, Pam Hooper, Sr Patricia Stewart PBVM.

Those whose Anniversaries are at this time: Chrystal Bowen, David Griffith, Sr M Damian rsm,

Jim Abood, Daphne Clarke, Reg Milligan, Fr

James Ryan, Fr William Ryan, Fr Thomas

O’Regan, Fr John Buckley, Fr Vincent Doyle,

Fr Thomas Morris.

Special Remembrance: Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Special Intentions: Peter Clarke, Toby Tyne, Colin Clarke, Stephen & Samyia Families, Maureen Morris, Darby & Betty McKiernan (60th Wedding Anniversary), In thanksgiving for all prayerful friends of those suffering with cancer.

SOUTH WEST ROCKS

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S SOCIAL GROUP

First Wednesday of each month,

SWR Church Hall from 10.30am.

Please bring a plate.

Next meeting will be 4th September 2019

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr C

First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 3:17-20, 28-29

Responsorial Psalm: God, in your

goodness, you have made a home for

the poor.

Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!

Take my yoke upon you; learn from me,

for I am gentle and lowly in heart. Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14

It takes more strength to repair than to

build, to start anew than to begin, to be

reconciled than to get along. This is the

strength that God gives us.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

POPE FRANCIS ON TWITTER

WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

This Sunday is the 105th World Day of Migrants

and Refugees. The theme this year is “It is not

just about migrants.” Pope Francis and the

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have

released statements focussed on this theme.

Copies of these and other useful resources are

available at www.acmro.catholic.org.au.

We ask that you keep all migrants, refugees and

all who minister and work to support them in your

prayers, especially this weekend as we join with

parishes in every part of the world in praying for

them.

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary

We congratulate and pray for

Darby and Betty McKiernan

who are celebrating their

Diamond Anniversary of Marriage

this month.

Thank you for all you continue to do in our parish

family, and your wonderful witness. May the years

ahead be filled with many graces and blessings!

FOLLOWING THIS

SUNDAY’S MISSAL

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr C

First Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21

Responsorial Psalm: Go out to all the world;

and tell the Good News

Second Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!

I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the

Lord; no comes to the Father,

except through me. Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 13:22-30

Preface IV,

Sundays in Ordinary Time

Eucharistic Prayer II

Memorial Acclamation I

Other Mass Locations Date/Time

Willawarrin Thursday, 29 August, 6pm

Crescent Head Thursday, 12 September, 6pm

SWR Nursing Home Wednesday, 18 September, 10.30am

Macleay Valley House Wednesday, 6 November, 10.30am

MASS & DEVOTIONS: 26th August – 1st September 2019

Monday 26th No Mass

Tuesday 27th 5.30pm: Mass, Kempsey Before Mass: Rosary for our Priests

St Monica

Wednesday 28th 8.00am: Mass, Smithtown Before Mass: Devotions

St Augustine

Thursday 29th

9.30am: Mass , Vincent Court Kempsey

6.00pm: Mass, Willawarrin 4.30pm: Rosary Cenacle - Mercy Chapel, Kempsey

The Passion of St John the Baptist

Friday 30th 9.30am: Mass, Kempsey - SJPS Yr 4 Class After Mass: Rosary for Australia

Saturday 31st 6.00pm: Vigil Mass, Kempsey

Sunday 1st 7.30am: Mass, South West Rocks Before Mass: Rosary

9.30am: Mass, Kempsey

Before Mass: Rosary for Life

SUNDAY MASS ROSTERS: 31 AUGUST & 1 SEPTEMBER 2019

MINISTRY KEMPSEY SAT 6PM STH WEST ROCKS SUN 7.30AM KEMPSEY SUN 9.30AM

Ministers of the Eucharist Beatrice Gray Mick Eller

Drew Tilbrook Ron Walker Lesa Morrison

Readers Beatrice Gray Lynn Wise Margaret Franklin John Passmore

Barry Bishton

Offertory Procession Rose Clarke Violet Borg & Anne Kennedy Keith & Rhonda Henry

Hospitality Frances Dykes Violet Borg -

Commentator Patricia Cullen Carmel Ball Conrad Tamblyn

Music Recorded Music SWR Choir Liturgy Band

Children’s Liturgy - - -

Cleaning KEMPSEY: John & Glenda Hudson SOUTH WEST ROCKS: J Rosburgh, D Stansfield, M Mitchell

CRESCENT HEAD ROSTER –12/9/19 Reader: M Eller

Cleaning: R Eller Offertory: Eller Family

Flowers: R Western Linen: G Steinmetz

THE Parrot’S parable:

“Your value

does not decrease

based on someone’s inability

to see your worth.

You are loved and

you are special!”

DIOCESAN INVESTMENT FUND

PAYS 1.65%

No fees or charges on your accounts.

1800 802 516 / www.dif.org.au

Sacrament of Reconciliation Times

Saturday Kempsey, 5pm-5.45pm

Sunday South West Rocks, 7am-7.20am

Tuesday Kempsey, 5.50pm-6.20pm

Wednesday Smithtown, Before Mass