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Situated on the Mid North Coast of N.S.W., the Catholic Church in Forster Tuncurry is making Christ's love real in our world. Surrounded by God's beautiful creation of Lakes, Mountains and Ocean, we are establishing neighbourhood church communities in our towns in an attempt to make God's Kingdom a reality.
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| Mass Times |
| Saturday |
Vigil 6pm Tuncurry |
| Sunday |
7am Tuncurry
9am Forster
5:30pm Coomba 7th Dec |
| Monday |
8am Tuncurry Liturgy with Holy Communion |
| Tuesday |
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| Wednesday |
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| Thursday |
9:30am Forster Liturgy with Holy Communion |
| Friday |
11am Forster Fri 7th only |
Eucharist Adoration
Forster Fri Nov 7th 7am-6pm
Reconciliation
Forster Sat 4:45pm- 5:15pm
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www.forstertuncurryparish.catholicau.com
VISIT OF MGL SISTERS: Five Missionary of God’s Love (MGL) Sisters will be visiting our parish from 20th November-30th November. The MGL Priests and Sisters have a special ministry to youth evangelisation. While on rest leave, they will also seek some engagement with local youth.
CAMP DIO 2008: From Friday 5th December to Monday 8th December at Aussie Bush Camp, Tea Gardens. Cost $175 (subsidy available) any student in years 6 to 12 may attend. Activities include- canoeing, abseiling, climbing, high and low rope challenges. More information at Parish Office 6554 6304
PRE-CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, JOHN WRIGHT PARK SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER: A number of items and guest dancers/singers will attend. Organised by Church of Christ (Pastor Ben Betz). Contact Ben if you would/could assist, or provide an item (commence 2pm until late evening).
ADVENT RETREAT: The Tenison Woods Education Centre invites you into an experience of Advent longing for God’s coming. Join us for a weekend retreat, Friday 21-23 November or extend the weekend into a six-day experience, ending 28 November, Closing Date: 14 November, 2008. See October Aurora, parish notice board, brochures at the Church door, Ph 4930 9601 or email twek@ssjl.org.au
SUPPORTING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH: Peter Wood of Centacare, Broken Bay Diocese, runs a program that gives disadvantaged youth a week’s holiday in a country environment. Peter has sufficient equipment (tents, mobile tables, showers) but needs a suitable isolated location to set up camp. Any parishioners that have a vacant paddock to spare at the end of January should contact Greg Byrne on 6554 6304.
WELCOME BACK
To Mons. Bill Fuller, who will Preside at our Masses this weekend.
CARING GROUP: Has been established in the Parish to visit the sick and homebound. Anyone needing a visit or who knows of someone who does, should contact Lou & Angela Hope on 6555 5825 or 0407 046 038.
YOUNG FAMILIES CAMP/MASS, NOV 29/30 AT SEAL ROCKS CAMPING RESERVE: Being organised by some young families. Mass at 11.30am in the Camp-site. A good follow up experience for children who have made their First Holy Communion. Cost only $8 per person. If needed, tents may be available. Details contact Sharon/Greg on 65546304. Mark it on your calendar.
FRIENDSHIP GROUP: (50 and over) will celebrate their Christmas lunch on Tuesday 18th November 12 noon at the Bellevue Hotel Tuncurry. $10 to be paid with your booking please, with Lorraine 65547056 or Letty 65549670. New members and friends most welcome.
MUSIC GROUP MEETINGS: Next meeting will be on 10th November at Tuncurry Church from 7pm to 8pm.
SPECIAL EUCHARIST TO REMEMBER CATHRINE McAULEY: Bishop Michael Malone will preside at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 11 November 2008 at 11am to remember Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. All are welcome.
REMEMBERANCE BOOK: November is traditionally the month when we remember our departed loved ones. You are invited to write their names in the Remembrance Books at the rear of the Church.
SECULAR FRANCISANS: Will meet this Wednesday (and all future first Wednesdays) for a cuppa at 10am prior to meeting at 10.30am in the Church hall. Visitors and Enquirers most welcome to join us. Contact Kay 6554 5553.
No Week-Day Masses until Monday 24th November only Liturgy of the Word with Communion as above.
ON TABLES AT REAR OF THE CHURCH:
· Australian Catholics: ‘The female perspective’ How women are shaping the Catholic Church in Australia.
· Inform: The Deadly Sins.
· 2009 Diary: Get ready for the ‘New Year’
MEETINGS FOR THIS WEEK:
· Parish Team meets this Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Meeting Room.
THIS WEEK
CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 6 Tuncurry
Group 2 Forster
COLLECTION COUNT: this Sunday Team 3
next Sunday Team 4
MINISTERS OF COMMUNION FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Tuncurry 6.00pm L & A Hope, M Smith, A Hartman, M Hunt, N Fox, N & M Pye, V Ross.
Tuncurry 7.00am A Mooney, C Drake, B Quinn, E Tucker, B Brown, C Malone.
Forster 9.00am M James, A Moloney, R Moran, B Fitsimmons, J Duffy C Williams, , J Beech, S Hannigan, A. van Boxtel
READERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Tuncurry 6.00pm G & M Williamson [C] P McFadden
Tuncurry 7.00am K Hermes C Drake [C] C Malone
Forster 9.00am A & E McMullen [C] J Amato
DECEASED: Andrew Loveridge, Edna Saunders.
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| HOLY NAME PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Our local Catholic Primary School forms a vital part of our community. School details may be viewed at http://frstr.mn.catholic.edu.au.
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| CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
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We are grateful for the financial assistance of the C.D.F. in establishing our web site. The C.D.F. has been serving our Diocese for over 40 years. By having an account with the C.D.F. (as well as earning good interest) you are helping the Church fund the many building and pastoral works that will ensure a bright future for our community. Please visit their site at http://www.cdfmn.com.au
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| THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE
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Our 2004 Assembly endorsed the motion that our Parish be a voice for the unborn. We provide the following link for interested people. www.nswrtl.org.au
Disclaimer.
This link provides information on the Right To Life position. However the provision of this link should not be seen as an unqualified endorsement by the Forster Tuncurry Catholic Church.
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