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Our Lady of Fatima Parish was established in 1951.
It is a lively Parish with many groups involved in a caring community.
Our motto is
"Together Celebrate One Vision."
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Saturday: 8.00am
Vigil: 5.30 pm
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 6.00pm
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| Weekday Mass: |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7.00am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9.15am |
Parish Team
Mgr Kerry A Bayada PP
Fr Thanh Nguyen
Fr Kim Ha
Pastoral Associates: Mrs. Maree Ataya & Kim Mannix
Parish Secretary: Dianne Milton
A/Secretary : Julie Kirton
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday 9.00 am—4.00 pm
Phone: 9524 7283 - 9525 6422
Fax: 9540 4820
Email: olofcar@bigpond.net.au
Fr Kerry: kbayada@bigpond.net.au
Dianne Milton: d.milton@bigpond.net.au
Website: olofcaringbah.catholicau.com
Schools
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School - Phone (02) 9524 9980
De La Salle College Caringbah - Phone (02) 9524 9133
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18th Sunday Ordinary Time Year C—August 1st, 2010
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
This weekend we have some one hundred and twenty children making their First Communion. We congratulate them and wish them every blessing on such an important occasion and pray that they will always appreciate this great gift that Jesus has given to us. It is good for us to also reflect on the way in which we appreciate this special food for life for us.
We offer our sympathy to Ken Walker and his family, Pat Byron and all her family on the death of Catherine Walker, who was a teacher at our school as well. Her funeral is on Monday at 10.00 am. May she rest in peace.
Sr. Sandra and Sr. Lucille returned left last Thursday to return home to Chicago. They had a great time while they were here and won the hearts of everyone they met. Our class reunion during the week was great and everyone seemed to enjoy it very much. The ferry trip last Tuesday was delightful and I thank all those who joined us. It was a great social event.
Now that all the celebrations are over I am looking forward to my holidays. I leave on Tuesday 10th August and will be away for about twenty five days. Frs. Thanh and Kim will be taken care of the parish. As regards my retiring, Cardinal Pell has accepted my offer to stay on for the time being. The situation will be reviewed in twelve months time.
In Christ, Kerry.
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Recently Deceased: Patrick McVeigh, Cathie Walker, Dorothy Lynch, Wilfred Redman, Joseph Balbi, John C Webb, Reginald Reilly, Les Hanna, Catherine Deegan, Barbara Doherty, Rocco Riccio, Nora Vaughan, Fay Franks, Gwen Paynter, Theo Van Klink, John Stuckey, Bernard Whealing, Noel Poore, Betty Phillips, Godwin Bosco, Amando Ramirez (Sen)
Anniversaries: Peter Vincent Connell, Grace Charlton & Francis Ferrario, Charles Ponnuthurai, David Ridoutt, Elva Mowle, Mary Dang, Elias & Karim Aziz, Rose Khalifa, Paul Messina, Mary Louise Trim, John & Censina Moore, Olive Ferrario, Brian Burns,
Also: John Foy Andrea, Alessandra, Achille & Maria Giardini, Elva Mowle, Jack Raftery, Harvey Gillman, Tony Vassallo, Trent Baccin, Denis Davis, Rhonda Shallala, Jack Murphy, Leo Massey, Jenny, Kerrie & Lynn Stabback, deceased members of the Stabback and Whyte families, Mary and Joseph Bigeni, Oriente & Maria Simoneschi, Giuseppe & Carmela Zappia, Bernie Sheehan, deceased members of the Harris and Harrison families, Dorothy Newman, John Nieuwland, Newman & Harrison Families & the souls of the faithful departed.
May they rest in peace.
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| Readings
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
1st Reading: A reading from the book of Ecclesiastes 1:2: 2:21-23
What do people gain by all their work?
2nd Reading: A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians 3:1-5. 9-11
Seek the things that are above where Christ is.
Gospel: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 12:13-21
To whom will all this wealth of ours go?
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| CHURCH NOTICES
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Communion To the Sick
August 1, 2010 - Bernard Iffland, John Jaeger and Clyde Mason
August 8, 2010 - Van Bucek, Brian McGregor and John Flis.
Baptism
This week we welcome into our church family through the waters of Baptism Taylor Galloway, Christian Gabriel & Liam Lakomy. Through Baptism we pray that they will love and serve the Lord always.
Parish Council Meeting
To be held this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in the Meeting Room.
Charitable Works Fund Appeal
Will be held next weekend. Our Parish and parishioners have been very loyal and generous supporters of these appeals and once again I thank you for your generosity. Donations over $2.00 are 100% tax deductible.
Holy Hour
Holy Hour will be held this Friday evening August 6, at 7.30-8.30pm in the Day Chapel. Come and join us for this special quiet time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Catechist Retreat
This retreat is on offer on 12 August. Fr John Bullock LC will present a retreat on Prayer in the City in the morning. Catechists are welcome to book themselves for this retreat. To book, please send an email to mimi.rivera@ccdsydney.catholic.edu.au or ring 9390 5122. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible. Prayer Retreat: 9:30am - 1:30pm Thursday, 12 August Level 8, Polding Centre 133 Liverpool St, City.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Enrolments
Next Sunday the enrolment forms for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available for you to collect and distribute to our Year 2 Classes. Teachers of older grades, you may like to take a few forms for any children in your classes who may have missed out on this Sacrament in earlier grades. The enrolment period extends to the end of August. The first evening for parents and children together at the church is Tuesday 7 September at 7.00pm.
Catechist Resource Sharing
Dear Catechists, if you happen to sill have any borrowed “big book” resources you've already used with your class for this year and are not needing, could you please arrange to return these for others to be able to borrow. Many thanks.
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RCIA Inquiry Night
Programme will commence on Wednesday 11th August, at 7.30pm. All are very welcome. All enquiries to the Parish Office.
Prayer morning at Mary Mackillop Place
7 Mount Street North Sydney 28/7/2010 (Entry via museum reception)
You are invited to a Prayer Morning with Mary MacKillop on Wednesday, 28 July, 2010 from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Cost $15 (Concession $10). This month’s topic: “ Mary MacKillop – “a tree planted by water” (Jeremiah 17:8) with June Flynn rsj. If you would like to stay on for the 1pm Mass in the Chapel, you are most welcome.
Bookings and further enquiries: Sister Monica Barlow 8912 4818 or mmp.ministries@sosj.org.au .
Lurline Chamber Orchestra
Invites you to attend the ‘Soulful and Brilliant’ Concert, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 136 Flora Street, Sutherland, (located behind Presbytery), on Wednesday August 4, at 7pm. Prices are from $15 to $35. Ten or more students may attend for $7 each accompanied by one adult, (no charge).
Parish Grounds Group
We now have some vacancies in our team due to sickness and members leaving the parish. We work each Tuesday morning commencing at 7am and finish at 10am approx. The work is not too heavy and the company is great. We also guarantee a good morning tea thanks to the prayer group ladies. I take this opportunity to thank Jack Prendergast and Ray Robertson for their past support. Both good workers and great characters, mind you they told terrible jokes. Any one interested please contact the Parish office or Jack Steele on mobile 0418 699 907. Thank You
Fatima Friendship Club
Please send your deposit and booking form as soon as possible. I will not be available from 12th to 20th September.
Thank you.
Fay, 10 Pacific Street Caringbah 2229
Palms Australia
Palms Australia is seeking volunteers for positions in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Current needs include doctors, teachers, administrators, accountants, tradespeople, nurses and many other skills.
Curious to know more? Please come to our Focus Workshop at St James' parish hall, 2A Woolley St, Glebe. Saturday 7th August from 9:30am
RSVP to brendan@palms.org.au or visit www.palms.org.au for more information.
Winners of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Monster Raffle
1st P Brush Gerringong Retreat
2nd B Lineen High Tea Cruise
3rd P Free House Pack
4th C Lark Gift Card
5th C Bennet Wine Pack
6th M May bottle of Mal Whisky
7th P O’Shannessy bottle of Whisky
8th M Hay Bottle of Cognac
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| Sutherland Shire Activities
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- Bible Study. Last Tuesday of each month, 8pm. Star of the Sea Miranda. For details contact shireactive8@gmail.com.
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| Roster for Next Week
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August 8, 2010 A/V Operator Commentator First Reader Second Reader
Saturday Vigil Karen S Kay Cook James Cassidy Joe Sidoti
Sunday 8 am Hamonn’s Brian McGregor Renee McFayden Barbara Connell
Sunday 9:30 am Paul Bird Gay McMullin Rhonda Francis Marilyn Batman
Sunday 6.00pm Thus Family Anthony Paino Christina Huber Leigh Galvin
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| Prayers For the Sick:
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Please Pray for the Sick
Thank you for the prayers:- Prayers for Baby Saskia, Elspeth and Tim, Beryl, Carmel, Leo, Mary, Pat, John, Brian, Natalie, Holly, Glen, Gerrie, Bridget, Mildred, Elgean, Felicity, Biana, Baby Dallas, Pat, Denise, Alan, Matthew, Chris, Mary, Denise, Clarke, Fr Greg Beath, Michelle, Ashleigh, Robert, Caren, Nancy, Colin, Lois, Kevin, Barbara, Lynne, Bettye, Alex, Ruth, Scott and Shirley, Brian, Therese, Dylan, Nada, John, Denis, Jennifer, Mary, Lynne, Allan, Peter, Paul, Cathie, Peter, Rick, Benoir, Kathleen, Malcolm, Peter, Marie, Betty, Mary, Murray, Peter, Shirley, Pat, Marg, Norah, Judy, Matthew, Janette, Deirdre, Joyce, Carina, Susie, John, Mary, Gloria, Les, Stanley, Jim, Joshua, Joe, Gayle, Tony, Lindy, Stuart, Jennifer, Rachael & Douglas.
Thank you for your constant prayer support.
Prayer requests to Wendy O’Brien on 9524 2773.
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In A Nutshell
The freedom of the children of God is shown particularly in the way we use money and possessions. We need to be thrifty, but we must remember that our earthly goods do not go with us when we die. We will be judged on how we loved God, and how we loved and cared for others. Love enables us to grow gradually into the image of our creator.
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| CATHOLIC WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
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Catholic Weekly
- Mary MacKillop appeal—special supplement
- Take politics out of refugee debate, says Bishop
- Dear Catholic Weekly readers: a heartfelt ‘thank you’
- Ordination cause for Bathurst’s day of joy
- ‘Faces of the Good Shepherd’ - jubilarians honoured
You can purchase your Catholic Weekly from the Church foyer for only $2.00.
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Are You New to Our Parish?
"Welcome to our Parish Family".
Please come and introduce yourself to one of our Priests after Mass or come and
say hello at the Parish Office during the week.
If we can assist you in any way please do not hesitate to contact us.
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