Welcome to the Cathedral Parish of SAINTS MARY & JOSEPH
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED…UNTIL 6TH OCTOBER WHILE PARISH SECRETARY IS ON LEAVE. NO MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE BISHOPS HOUSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE….DUE TO RENOVATIONS.
132 DANGAR St (PO Box 2025) ARMIDALE 2350 PH 6772 2218
ROSARIES THIS WEEK: Tuesday 22nd September, in the home of Kath & Ron Nixon, 15 Laurence Ave at 4pm. All welcome.
[email protected] www.smjcathedral.org.au
OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY …there will be a rosary said prior to each Sunday Mass
during October. If you would like to host a rosary in your home, there is a book in the Cathedral foyer – claim your date…everyone is invited to join in.
Faithful to the Teaching of the Apostles Faithful to Prayer Faithful to the Breaking of the Bread Alive in the Community of the Spirit Sharing what we have with those in need Acts 2:42-46 TH
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OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY –
Patronal Feast Wednesday 7th October….
SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME (B/1) Sunday 20th September 2015 Psalter Week 1
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON
Jn 10: 14
I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me.
LITURGY THIS WEEK SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 6PM SUNDAY: 8AM; 10AM; 5.30PM MONDAY: St Matthew 7AM TUESDAY: 7AM; 9.15AM WEDNESDAY: St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) 9.15AM Cathedral & 12.30PM Cathedral THURSDAY: 7AM; 9.15AM FRIDAY: 9.15AM; 5.40PM; SATURDAY: 9.15AM 6PM VIGIL MASS SACRAMENT OF PENANCE FRIDAY: 5 - 5.30PM. SATURDAY: 11.30AM-12NOON; 4.30-5.30PM
is ALSO the designated DAY OF PILGRIMAGE & INDULGENCE for the YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE. Mass on the Feast will be celebrated at 7am and 12.30pm at the Cathedral (12.30pm Mass - Whole School Mass for St Mary’s Cathedral School) and 9.15am at De la Salle Chapel…the mass at the De la Salle Chapel has been designated as a place of Pilgrimage & Indulgence for the Year of Consecrated Life…De la Salle Brothers have been invited to return for this occasion….a Plenary Indulgence is available for the faithful who attend Mass in the Chapel on this day, receive Holy Communion and pray (Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be…for the Pope’s intentions) and go to Confession on or near the Feast Day.
BISHOP HAS APPOINTED: ADIG General Manager Mrs Helen Dawson has taken on the role of General Manager at the ADIG from 1st September, 2015. Helen has been working with ADIG as Assistant Manager since 2014 and has successfully transitioned to the position of General Manager. Helen’s appointment will allow Jennifer Harman to devote her time to other functions as Executive Director of the Diocesan Chancery. She will still be available to mentor and support Helen as well as being an ex officio member of the ADIG Board.
ADIG DISTRIBUTION …..The total ADIG Distribution to the Diocese of Armidale this year was $1,400,000, an increase of $100,000 from last year. The Distribution has been determined by the Bishop as follows: Diocese $850,000 up $30,000 Parishes $520,000 up $70,000 Priests’ Retirement Foundation $30,000 unchanged. In addition a special distribution was made of $1,000,000 to assist with the Cathedral Precinct. The Cathedral Parish of Armidale has received $43,179.00. We are grateful for this as it helps enormously with Insurance and coverage for Public Risk.
Armidale menALIVE small groups (God is glorified when men are fully alive) – All men in the parish are invited! When: Wednesday 23 September. Venue: St Anne’s Hall, St Marys Primary School (entrance via Jesse Street, Armidale). Time: 6:30pm – 8.00pm Can current members please rsvp. Contact Cathedral office or
[email protected] FAMILIES & POPE FRANCIS “TWO BIG EVENTS! Sunday, 27th Sep, the 8th World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. One week later, the Synod on the Family will begin in Rome and will continue in prayerful discernment over the following 21 days.” AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC MARRIAGE AND FAMILY WEBSITE: http://www.acmfc.org.au/families-and-pope-francis/
World Meeting of Families Prayer God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Saviour, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world by united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of your Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2015 G.K. Chesterton Conference: A Third Spring Chesterton and the Convert Cardinals, Newman and Manning….9am-5pm at Campion College, 8-14 Austin Woodbury Place, Old Toongabbie. The conference will explore the connections between Chesterton, Newman and Manning, and highlight the ways in which these figures gave new life to the intellectual and social traditions of the Church. Speakers will include Campion President Paul Morrissey, Stephen McInerney, Garrick Small, and Karl Schmude. For more information, contact Karl Schmude, President of the Australian Chesterton Society, on 0407 721 458, or at:
[email protected] CATHOLIC WOMEN CONNECTING…our next meeting for CWC will be held on Saturday 26th of September, at 5pm in the St Ann's hall (St Marys primary school hall) entry off Jessie street. We will have a prayer time, faith sharing of our spiritual journey as women and mothers and the place of God in our lives. All women welcome !
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2015 …PARENTS ENROLMENT NIGHT for children making their First Reconciliation (confession) is THURSDAY, 8TH OCTOBER, 6.30PM in the Cathedral. First Reconciliation is Wednesday 18TH NOVEMBER at 6PM in the Cathedral … It is essential that parents attend this meeting to ENROL their son/daughter for this Sacrament. If we do not have record of your child’s Baptism either at the Parish Office or at St Mary’s Primary School, you will need to supply one prior to or at the Parent night. All enquiries to the Parish Office 6772 2218.
DIOCESAN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, APPEALS & FUNDRAISING POLICY….FOR YOUR INFORMATION PLEASE FIND ATTACHED TO THE NOTICE BOARD IN THE CATHEDRAL FOYER.
WYD 2016 KRAKOW POLAND 18TH JULY TO 5TH AUGUST Expressions of interest are being taken, at least 20 young people from the Diocese are being sought. Must be signed by Parish Priest. The cost will be approx. $6000. The Diocese will provide $1000 sponsorship to the first 10 to register and pay $500 deposit with the Parish contributing $1000. For more information Contact Lee Herden:
[email protected] PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK: RECENTLY DECEASED: Cliffy Walford/Vale, Doug Hiscox, Fr Jim Reilly (Lismore), Frances Bible-Peakhurst (Sydney), Kathleen Barron (Sydney), Leonie Fallon, Giuseppe Bila, Moira O’Brien, Marion Elizabeth Hyland (North Sydney), Brian Jury (Sydney) ANNIVERSARIES: Fred Keoghan, Graham Khan, Mary McCann, Therese Green, Roger McRae, Nita Lasker, Isabella Bartholomew, Nell Sivell, Steve Bianco, Sheila Howard SICK: Geraldine Giannikas, Susan Maye, Michael Zhu, Michael Moloney, Aeron Ryan, Helen Hesketh, John Fleming, Laurie Fahy, Blake Ross, Gemma Milliken, Joseph O’Brien, Georgina Leight-Cooper, Lorraine Gray, Deacon Peter Harrison, Frederic Koelmeyer, Natashia Scully, Tony Parramore, Kay Robertson, Sandra Devine, Christine Pance, Maureen Veitch
ROSTERS THIS WEEKEND 20TH SEPTEMBER WELCOMERS: 6pm Vigil: K McMahon 8am: L Fitzgerald 10am: S Bristow 5.30pm: Hansen Family READERS: 6pm Vigil: C Mitchell, J Atchison, M Atchison 8am: L Fitzgerald, T Funnell, D Latham 10am: J Toakley, M Allen, M Edgley 5.30pm: J Roff, P Turley, H Wicks EM's: 6pm Vigil: C Stephen 8am: M Howie 10am: R Tindale 5.30pm: D Steller COUNTERS: T Zagami Team CLEANERS: B Burton & St Mary’s
ROSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 27TH SEPTEMBER WELCOMERS: 6pm Vigil: R Davis 8am: T Zagami 10am: B Prior & A Villacruz 5.30pm: P Johnstone READERS: 6pm Vigil: N Brennan, I Clark, S Clark 8am: B Mackson, J Cugley, A Rogers 10am: A Herden, L Herden, C Keoghan 5.30pm: A Wicks, M Beeby, P Boston EM's: 6pm Vigil: G Stephen 8am: B Burton 10am: S Bamford 5.30pm: K Steller COUNTERS: G Stephen, L Stephen, W Nano CLEANERS: Young Catholic Adults Group
ROSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 4TH OCTOBER WELCOMERS: 6pm Vigil: J Fitzgerald 8am: J Miller 10am: Driscoll Family 5.30pm: P Stier READERS: 6pm Vigil: R Clark, W Clark, C Doherty 8am: B Swan, S Fleming, F Miron 10am: L Quast, L Tindale, J Toakley 5.30pm: K Frazier, T Frazier, S Frazier EM's: 6pm Vigil: E Lankester 8am: V Turner 10am: L Herden 5.30pm: N Hanson COUNTERS: C McLoughlin, J Crawford, C McLeod CLEANERS: LOM
ROSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 11TH OCTOBER WELCOMERS: 6pm Vigil: P Robinson 8am: L Fitzgerald 10am: S Bristow 5.30pm: D Steller READERS: 6pm Vigil: C Mitchell, J Atchison, M Atchison 8am: L Fitzgerald, T Funnell, D Latham 10am: J Toakley, M Allen, M Edgley 5.30pm: J Roff, P Turley, H Wicks EM's: 6pm Vigil: J Brennan 8am: K Barrett 10am: D Schmude 5.30pm: S Hanson COUNTERS: S Chappell, J Pigram, L Muirhead CLEANERS: Volunteers
SUPPORT YOUR PRIESTS AND YOUR PARISH: 1ST COLLECTION (supports the clergy): BSB: 082-105 Acc. No: 001023527 2ND COLLECTION (supports the Cathedral and parish): BSB: 082-105 Acc. No: 001006225 (Reference with your Planned Giving Number and your name)