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This week...
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: "Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted."
The Catholic Church in the Shoalhaven 1863 - 2013. The Australian Catholic Directory tells us that the Parochial district of the Shoalhaven (now the Parish of Nowra) was establishds in 1863. This means that 2013 will mark our 150th anniversary-Sesquicentenary, which is a very significant period in Australian Church hsitory. The celebration of such an occasion would have a number of aspects: ie. Liturgical, historical, and social. A meeting will be held at the Parish Centre on Wednesday 15 February at 7.00pm to discuss how we might approach celebrating such an occasion. All interested parishioners are very welcome. Our sincere congratulations and best wishes to Jack and Nancye O'Gorman (Berry) on the (60th) Diamond Wedding Anniversary; and to Joseph and Alfia Savoca (Nowra) on their Golden Wedding Annivesary. We pray that the Lord will abundantly bless both couples on such significant anniversaries; and thank you for your faithfull support of the parish ovetrthe years. Ministry Training: Training for the ministries of Acolyte, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and Adult Server will be led by Bishop Peter Ingham, Fr Sean Cullen, Paul Mason and Noel Meddows on Saturday 10 March, 10.00am - 2.30pm at St Michael's Parish Hall. This training is intended for all who are interested in taking a liturgical ministry for the first time, as well as those current ministers looking to renew their commitment. Bishop Ingham will institute and commission ministers in regional celebrations during June. Contact the parish offfice for an application form, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Tuesday 7 February. I encourage Acolytes and all who are associated with Holy Communion Ministries to attend the aforementioned Formation Session. - Fr Pat Lenten Program 2012: 'Living Faith'. Our diocesan Lenten Program will begin the week of Monday 20 February. Lists for the groups of Nowra/Bomaderry are in the church foyers. Please write your name and phone number on the group you wish to attend. Booklets are now available for sale at $5 each. You are encouraged to buy your copy early to assist with re-ordering if necessary. Any enquiries to Francene 4421 5962 or Tina 4422 9250 or Bernie 4421 2968. Contacts for other areas: Berry/Shoalhaven Heads: Christine Da Silva 4464 1035 or Katherine Brandon 4464 1897; Callala: Joyce Buttel 4446 5569; Culburra Beach: Harry Ray 4447 2941; Currarong: Connie Heap 4448 3157; Vincentia / Bay & Basin: Fr Leo 4441 5571. Feastday: Monday 6 February- St Paul Miki & companions, martyrs; Friday 10 February- St Scholastica, virgin We prayerfully remember the recently deceased: Kenneth Boylan (Sanctuary Point) and Stefan Golod. Also those whose anniversaries occur. May they rest in eternal peace.
Extract only) A number of the Catholic Bishops of NSW have issued a statement to help people of faith recognise that there are some specific Greens’ policies that give rise to grave concern in the areas of religious freedom, school funding, marriage, drug use, abortion and euthanasia.
Please bear in mind: It’s not the role of the bishops or the Church to tell people how to vote. Everyone needs to make up their own mind.
· It is the responsibility of bishops to alert people to issues where there are serious concerns for the protection of human rights and human dignity. e.g major policies on euthanasia, abortion, marriage, non-government schools and religious freedom. Such issues need to be examined carefully.
· None of us has a monopoly on virtue – nor does any political party. We need to look at the three major parties and the individual candidates.
· The Greens promote important issues such as the environment; however, other Those elected on 26 March should be concerned for the rights of every person in the State, rich or poor, young or old, the dying or the unborn.