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

Dear Parishioners,

Parish Pastoral Council Nominations

Thank you to all those who attended the

Pastoral Council Information Evening last

Tuesday 2 July. It was a very successful

evening. Nominations are now open for those

interested in being on the Council.

Nominations close Sunday 14 July.

Nomination forms are available in the

churches and from the Parish Office, and can

be left at the Parish Office.

Plenary Council Journey

Each week throughout July, the National Facilitation Team for the Plenary Council is

releasing a Snapshot Report for each of the 6 themes that resulted from the Listening

and Dialogue phase. A comprehensive report on all the voices of participants will be

released on July 28, 2019. During this time, we are invited to reflect on Scripture,

Church teaching and our contemporary situation in order to discern the answer to:

How is God calling us to be a Christ-centered Church? The six main themes that have

been identified are, missionary and evangelising; Inclusive, participatory and

synodal; Prayerful and Eucharistic; Humble, healing and merciful; A joyful, hope-

filled and servant community; Open to conversion, renewal and reform. Further

information is available at https://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday

This Sunday is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, celebrated throughout

the Catholic Church in Australia. There are over 120,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Catholics in Australia and they are an important part of the fabric of church

life. Our schools have been celebrating this during the week, and St Joseph’s Primary

was in the news– congratulations!

The theme this year is, “Peace to this house and all who dwell within”. The Australian

Bishops highlight that this theme reminds us that “in our busy lives, we are often

bombarded with competing priorities, distractions, worries and concerns about

ourselves and others, which can cause us to forget to take the time to stop, look

around, reflect and look for our peace in our lives.” Copies of this year’s Pastoral

Statement from the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference are available at the

church entrances, or can be downloaded from

http://www.natsicc.org.au/assets/natsicc-pastoral-letter-2019-web.pdf.

School Holidays

School holidays have commenced. We wish all our staff and students a very happy

and safe break for the school holidays. Please take care, enjoy and we look forward to

seeing you in term 3.

May we all continue to experience Jesus’ unconditional love for us and our families, Fr James

7 July 2019, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C

BLESSING OF THE FLEET CEREMONY This Sunday 7th July, at 11am, the blessing of the fleet for the local Emergency personnel and vehicles will take place at All Saints Catholic Church Kempsey, followed by refreshments. All welcome! INSTALLATION OF THE RELIC OF

ST ALPHONSA Bishop Greg has kindly donated a relic of St Alphonsa, one of the patron saints of India, which will be placed in the Kempsey Church. He will lead special celebrations and will install the relic on Tuesday 23 July, 5.30pm, Kempsey Church, followed by supper provided by our local Indian Catholic community. The Mass will be celebrated in English, with some parts in Malayalam. All are welcome! A bus is available to transport parishioners from SWR and return. Pick up at 4.30pm. Please RSVP for catering purposes to the parish office by Friday 19 July.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES Please commence utilising the new envelopes this weekend. Some parishioners will find that the envelope numbers have changed so it is very important that you now use the new envelopes. Tax receipts can be collected from the Parish Office from 10th July. Please call the office in advance so it can be ready for you. The option to contribute utilising Direct Debit has also commenced. If you would like to start please contact Todd at the Parish Office. Thank you for all your generous support!

CHURCH STALL FOR THE MISSIONS

A stall selling crocheted and knitted hats and beanies, jams, pickles and cooking by Clare Van der Veer will be held after the 9.30am Kempsey Mass on Sunday 21 July, 2019.

Proceeds will be donated to Catholic Mission Australia for drought support in remote NSW.

SOUTH WEST ROCKS COMMUNITY CUPPA

Please join us for a cuppa after Mass next Sunday, SWR Church Hall, 14th July 2019. Please bring a plate to share.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR COLETTE HAYES (NEE HASSETT)

A Memorial Mass for Colette will be held next Saturday 13 July, 10am, Kempsey Church, followed by refreshments in the Kempsey Church Hall. This will be a special opportunity for our parish family to celebrate and give thanks for Colette’s life, and to surround Pat, Col and all the Hassett family with our love and prayers.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION Next weekend, 13/14th July 2019, we join with other Parishes across the world in taking up the Peter’s Pence Collection. This provides for the charitable works and structures of mercy identified by Pope Francis. By supporting this collection, you join with other parishes across the world in supporting projects identified by the Pope including emergency assistance to those in need due to natural disaster, war, oppression and disease. Our generosity allows the Pope to respond to those suffering with love and compassion. Envelopes will be placed in the Church for this collection.

FAMILY GROUP FUNCTIONS

On Sunday July 7, 2019 (postponed from June 29), the Moore Family Group dine at the Kempsey Chinese Restaurant at 54 Smith Street in the upper

room at 7:30pm for a meal together. If you are able to come please contact Tony Corley (6562 4330) or Margaret Corley (mob 0429486942) to let them know that you intend to come. On Thursday, July 18, the Magennis Family Group will gather for lunch at the Smithtown Hotel -12noon for 12.30pm. Chinese dishes are available as well as other options on the menu. Cathy and Leo are organising the outing and ask that bookings be made by contacting them on 65621083 by Thursday, 11th April . Transport if required can be arranged by ringing Robyn and Doug on 6562 5245. New members are always welcome!

POSITION VACANT: PARISH COORDINATOR MACLEAY VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH

A Parish Coordinator is required for a position of

up to 65 hours a fortnight (negotiable) to provide

administrative and associated support for the Parish.

The position description and selection criteria for this

exciting new position is available through the Parish

Office.

Applications close 4pm, Monday 15 July 2019.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo

employment screening.

BAPTISM PREPARATION NIGHT

Wednesday 7th August, 7pm

Parish Meeting Room

Please contact the Parish Office

to advise of your attendance.

Our leaders for this meeting will

be Maureen & Bruce Morris

Those who are Recently Deceased: John Hand, David Franklin, Milton (Mal) Caldwell, Colette (Hassett) Hayes, Allan Hudson, Patty Hudson, Ann Gackle, Gwendoline (Rosie) Ptolemy, Norma Jean O’Meara, Norman Higgins, Joseph Ahoy, John Bolster, Jan Lamb, Cecelia Flanders, Nello Mayer, Robert Donovan, Leonard Boney, Rosemary Kennedy. Those whose Anniversaries are at this time: Doris Galvin, Jenny Westerman, Kathleen Clarke, Gabriel Clarke, Trevor Hile, Lorraine Abood. Special Remembrance: Trish Scott, Grant Flanagan. Special Intentions: Jennifer Merrell, Marlene Spry, Holy Souls in Purgatory

POSITIONS VACANT: PLENARY COUNCIL SUPPORT

As we move into the Listening and Discernment stage of our preparation for the Plenary Council 2020, the Bishops Commission for the Plenary Council is seeking both lay people and clergy who are willing to be leaders and partners in the process of discernment. Opportunities are available to apply to be the Chair, or to be a member, of one of six Discernment and Writing Groups. For more information, contact Ms Olivia Lee on (02) 9919 7822 or olivia.lee@catholic.org.au. Applications close 22 July 2019.

CATHOLIC MISSION COMPETITION Catholic Mission Australia are holding a song competition on the theme of the Extraordinary Month of Mission to be held in October 2019. The purpose of the competition is to engage children and young people of every Diocese in composing and ‘singing for mission’. Open to all school aged students up to the age of 19 years, to compose a song and submit it to the Lismore Diocesan Director for Mission by Friday, 26 July 2019. The chosen song for the Lismore Diocese will be forwarded to the National Office along with other entries from Australian Dioceses. Enquiries to Michelle Sullivan, Diocesan Director, Lismore.director@catholicmission.org.au

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Communion Registration and Information

Night for Parents/Carers Wednesday 31st July, 5:30pm, St Joseph’s Primary School Meeting Room

First Communion Commitment Mass Sunday 4th August, 9:30am Mass, All Saints Church Kempsey. Followed by morning tea

Sacrament of First Holy Communion Sunday 25th August, 9.30am Mass, All Saints Church Kempsey

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 7th August 2019

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr C

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 10-14

Responsorial Psalm: Turn to the Lord in

your need, and you will live.

Second Reading: Colossians 1: 15-20

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!

Your words, Lord, are spirit and life; you

have the words of everlasting life.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37

“Through your attention to the little ones and to the poor,

you can kindle stars in the night for those who suffer.”

Welcome to our Family! NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

POPE FRANCIS ON TWITTER

FOLLOWING THIS

SUNDAY’S MISSAL

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C

First Reading: Isaiah 66: 10-14

Responsorial Psalm: Let all the earth cry out to

God with joy.

Second Reading: Galatians 6:14-18

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! May the

peace of Christ rule in your hearts, and the

fullness of his message live within you.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20

Preface II, Sundays in Ordinary Time

Eucharistic Prayer II

Memorial Acclamation III

Other Mass Locations Date/Time

Crescent Head Thursday, 11 July, 6pm

Willawarrin Thursday, 25 July, 6pm

Macleay Valley House Wednesday, 7 August, 10.30am

SWR Nursing Home Wednesday, 18 September, 10.30am

MASS & DEVOTIONS: 8th-14th July 2019

Monday 8th No Mass

Tuesday 9th 5.30pm: Mass, Kempsey Before Mass: Rosary for our Priests

After Mass: Exposition & Benediction

St Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions

Wednesday 10th 8.00am: Mass, Smithtown Before Mass: Devotions

Thursday 11th

9.30am: Mass , Vincent Court Kempsey

4.00pm: Rosary Cenacle - Mercy Chapel, Kempsey

6.00pm: Mass, Crescent Head

St Benedict, Abbot

Friday 12th 9.30am: Mass, Kempsey SJPS Yr 5 After Mass: Rosary for Australia

Saturday 13th 6.00pm: Vigil Mass, Kempsey

St Henry

Sunday 14th 7.30am: Mass, South West Rocks Before Mass: Rosary

9.30am: Mass, Kempsey Before Mass: Rosary for Life

SUNDAY MASS ROSTERS: 13 & 14 JULY 2019

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

Ministers of the Eucharist Judy Brady Mick Eller

Delphine Verrall Melissa Turner Therese Tedd

Readers Mick Eller Rose Good Naomi Keast

Ray Good

Megan Barber

Offertory Procession Diane Stephen B & L Picker Yvonne Reardon

Hospitality Frances Dykes Violet Borg Volunteer Needed

Commentator Patricia Cullen SWR Choir Sheila Curnow

Music Recorded Music SWR Choir Lucy Barber

Children’s Liturgy - - Not during school holidays

Cleaning KEMPSEY: John & Glenda Hudson SOUTH WEST ROCKS: C Coles & M Franklin

CRESCENT HEAD ROSTER –11/7/19 Reader: N Moore

Cleaning: R Eller Offertory: Moore Family

Flowers: R Western Linen: S Kyle

THE Parrot’S parable:

It’s not how big

the house is,

it’s how happy

the home is.

DIOCESAN INVESTMENT FUND

PAYS 1.90%

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