An Amazing Week of WYD 08
WELCOME TO ALL BISHOPS, PRIESTS, SISTERS AND PILGRIMS
Dear Parishioners,
Finally the WYD has arrived. The theme, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses" is so appropriate for our nation. There are few places left in the world that can capture the imagination of young people and Sydney is one of those cities. Thousands of pilgrims will be here to share the one Faith. The atmosphere is going to be incredible and awe-inspiring, as we are united in one desire to express our Christian Faith. This gathering of Pilgrims from all over the world shows that despite the problems of our modern society, there is still Hope, there is still Faith and there is still another generation of young Catholics ready to step up to the mark and continue their religion into the 21st century. Be sure to enjoy the events of WYD08 and may God be with you all.
Fr Phillips
Celebrations!
Opening Mass, 15 July
Barangaroo 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Up to 150,000 people on site
Youth festival prior and following Mass
Live sites in CBD
BIG AUSSIE BBQ, 16 July at CTK parish
Most Rev John Manz will preside the Catechesis in our Parish
Animating Team: Melinda Pursley 2.30pm - 8.30pm Fr Stan at Bondi Beach
Papal Welcome, Thursday 17 July, 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Bishop Most Rev Ronald Gainer will preside the Catechesis in our Parish
Boat-a-cade flotilla on Sydney Harbour
Official Welcome at Barangaroo
Motorcade
Stations of the Cross, 18 July 3pm - 6pm
His Eminence Cardinal Telesphore Toppo will preside the Catechesis in our Parish
LOCATIONS FOR STATIONS:
St Mary's Cathedral
Domain
Art Gallery
Sydney Opera House
Cockle Bay
Barangaroo
Evening Vigil, 19 July 7pm - 9pm
Pilgrim walk from North Sydney
At Southern Cross Precinct
- The Pope to preside over Vigil
- Followed by sleep out for the Pilgrims
Final Mass, 20 July
9am Papal drive commences
Papal drive through to include Centennial Park
10am - 12.30pm
Up to 500,000 people
There will be NO 10am and 6pm Mass in the Parish on Sunday 20 July
Youth Festival - Wed, Thurs, Fri afternoons and evenings
Concerts
Exhibitions
Forums
Debates
Dance
Adoration
Reconcilliation
Street performances
Workshops
Theatre
Films
Gatherings
Centres of spirituality and missions
DON'T MISS NIGHTFEVER!
One of the main WYD Youth Festival events.
On Wednesday, the 16th of July, the international Emmanuel Community invites you to join 7000 Pilgrims from over 25 countries at Nightfever.
An amazing evening of praise and prayer. Encounter the healing love of Jesus Christ. See the musical talents of the
international Priest Band, the WYD song composer Gary Pinto and the Nightfever Band assembled from over seven Countries. Hear impressive testimonies of young people from around the globe and discover prayer in a way that you will not forget! Guest speakers headlined by Archbishop Coleridge.
Where: Sydney's Royal Hall of Industries, Driver Avenue, Moore Park Sydney
When: Wednesday, 16th of July Start Time: 7pm
HURRY SPACE LIMITED! For further details phone 0402 585 702 or email: nightfever08@gmail.com
(Bulletins for next weekend will not be published)
15th Sunday Ord. Time 'A'13 July 2008
Ent: In my justice I shall see your face, O Lord; when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
Resp: The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.
Alleluia alleluia! The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live forever
Alleluia! Com. Ant: The sparrow even finds a home, the swallow finds a nest wherein to place her young, near to your altars, Lord of hosts, my King, my God! How happy they who dwell in your house! For ever they are praising you.
15th Sunday Ordinary Time: Is 55:10-11; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23
16th Sunday Ordinary Time: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43
ROSTERS:
19th July & 20th July 2008
Acolytes: Graham Weir, Paul Luschwitz.
Linen: Mary Smith
Readers: P.Tonkli, M. Michael
Morning Tea: Montgomery Family.
Ministers to the Sick: P. Benn, P. Jury, M & S Michael, M. Vu
St V De Paul: P. Tonkli, M. Lenehan.
Counters: J. Edwards & M. Tierney.
Offertory: Abdel-Nour Family
Altar Society: N. Kenneally, P. Bonnici, S & L Parnis, M. Sams
26th July & 27th July 2008
Acolytes: K. Marshall, M. Weir, T. Fernando & J.Livingstone
Linen: V.Borzycki
Readers: R. Toinette, B.Benn, Montgomery Family & P. Gwynne
Morning Tea: Nakhoul Family.
Offertory: Lorenzatto family
Ministers to the Sick: P.Davies, C.Kempers, G. Lasaitis, L.Michael, Y.Senat
St V De Paul: A.Thompson, G.Lasaitas, D.Ellis, V.Whiting.
Counters: D & A Tonitto
Altar Society: V.Borzycki, P.Benn,
G & M.Borzycki, M.Lucas, H.Nguyen, M.Whippy, D.Hanna, D.Lee
OUR PRAYERS
Please Pray for:
Peter Degnan, John & Marie Hoffman, Pauline Tonkli, Max Shaw & grandson, J Withnall, A Kennedy, Katherine O'Neill, C Williams, M V Maria, D Camps, G & B Thompson, L H Jreige, Joseph & Anna Lynch, M Rahme. Mariana Tamburro, Merle Davis.
Anniversary:
Giacomo Zeppieri ,Robert Austin
Mass Offered:
Albert Ritchie, Mary & William Roach, John, Athol, Cyril Roach,
Allan Cameron, Jean Cyril Labour, Bernadette Renaud & Noel Juillemin Leonide
Recently Deceased
Sophie Cardoso, John Maria
Feast Days this week
Mon 14: St Camillus de Lellis
Tues 15: St Bonaventure
The Body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is now in Sydney!
Come and pray in the presence of Pier Giorgio's relics and be open to the special graces through his intercession! This is an historic event - it will probably never occur again in our lifetime, so come and receive the grace the Lord is offering us! At St Mary's Cathedral, from July 11th, open most days.Presented by Fr Tom Rosica (Canada), talk, prayer & adoration. Here's your chance to spend quality time with Bl Pier Giorgio!
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DID YOU KNOW?
A parable is a simple human story with a profound meaning
Parables were a familiar way of teaching in the time of Jesus and some images had set meanings. For example, a vineyard, sons or servants represented Israel, while a master, king or father represented
God. Chapter 13 of Matthew's Gospel contains numerous parables describing the kingdom of heaven.
The Sea of Galilee is also known as Lake Gennesaret. Jesus' base for his preaching ministry in the region was at the town of Capernaum on the shores of the lake. Peter had a house in this town.