READINGS FOR ALL OF JANUARY 2009—Yr B Parish Pastoral Group Fr Michael Brennan Parish Priest 8271 2109 Fax 8373 4467 Fr Tony Papps Priest assisting the parish 8322 6425 Fr Edward Ibrahim 8276 5133 Mobile: 0434 414 569 (First contact for sickness or emergency) Deacon Shane O’Dea 8277 7790 Rosemary Canavan Pastoral Associate - 8276 1131 Mob. 0449 139 640 (Initial contact for Baptisms) Jamie Blowes School Principal 8276 5528 Pauline Wilson Secretary 8276 1131 secretary@clgparish.com Hours - Thursday 9am—noon during January, 2009 Parish Web Address: www.clgparish.com Sickness or Emergency: First contact: Fr Edward Ibrahim 8276 5133 Mob 0434 414 569 If unavailable, the second contact is Fr Michael Brennan 8271 2109 Vision Statement Inspired by the simplicity, prayerfulness and openness of St Therese, we will be a people who embrace all in the service of God and the mission of the Gospel St Therese’s Parish, Welcomes YOU 3 Oxford Circus, Colonel Light Gardens 5041 Recently Deceased: Anniversaries: Peter Koen. Sick: Peter Sulkowski, Stefa Sobczak, Gwen Goldner, Nell McAuliffe, Peter Menard, Fr Tony Redden, Rose Williams, Malcolm Davey, John Menard, Sr Carmel Clarke RSJ, Joan McCarron, Veronica Higgins, Margaret Jaensch, Eddie Molino, Tony Cahill, Amber Rawlings, Lorna Field, Colleen Hart, Romola Blowes and Patrick Clarke . We also pray for the sick and handicapped in our parish in nursing homes, hospitals and the housebound. 18th January, 2009—Second Week in Ordinary Time. Entrance Antiphon: May all the earth give you worship and praise, and break into song to your name, O God, Most high. Responsorial Psalm: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: The Lord has prepared a feast for me: given wine in plenty for me to drink. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 25th January, 2009—Third week in Ordinary Time Entrance Antiphon: \ Sing a new song to the Lord! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Truth and beauty surround him, he lives in holiness and glory. Responsorial Psalm: Teach me your ways, O Lord. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The kingdom of God is near: believe the Good News. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: Look up at the Lord with gladness and smile; your face will never be ashamed. RECENTLY DECEASED AND ANNIVERSARIES WILL BE NAMED IN THE FEBRUARY BULLETIN ? ? The Parish Office will be open for reduced hours during January. It will be open on Thursday morning from 9.00am—noon. Phone contact can be made outside of these hours if needed. During January we will not be printing weekly Sunday bulletins. Names for Anniversaries and the sick can still be handed to the Priests, and the names will be printed in February. Please replace this bulletin in the porch for the 4 weeks of January. ………….Thank you, Pauline Wilson   Parish Family Groups We are your welcoming committee! Get to know others, build friendships and have fun! Join one of four very active ‘family’groups which meet socially once a month and often hold an annual camp. For more information contact Convenors: Alice & Peter Laver Ph 8277 6260 laverpa@bigpond.com   Coffee and Craft Meets every Wednesday during school terms 1-3 pm in the church foyer Convenor: Bernie Dal Bello Ph 0416 754 510   Foyer Friends Parishioners meet at 1.30 pm on the fourth Monday of every second month in the church foyer for a chat and a cuppa. Because of the Australia Day holiday in 2009 our first gathering will be on the Tuesday January 27th Contact: Kath Palyga Ph 8276 1950   Knights of the Southern Cross This Men’s Group meets monthly around the Parish Cluster Secretary: Bill Kennedy Ph 8276 5842   St Vincent de Paul Society Meets each Monday at 4.30 pm in the church foyer to coordinate activities President: Gerhard Trankle Ph 8276 8956   Pastoral Parish Council Meets monthly on the fourth Thursday in the School Meeting Room at 7.30pm Chair: Brian Lawlor Ph 8271 3217   Parish Finance Committee Meets quarterly in the Parish Office Chair: Des Cousins cousins6@bigpond.com      Liturgical Ministry Become an Altar Server (contact Hugo Chis:0434 237 295), Eucharistic Minister, Reader or Commentator at Mass Contact: Rosemary Canavan Ph 8276 1131 (W) 0449 139 640   Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leaders present the gospel of the day to children during Saturday’s 6 pm Mass during school terms. Leaders’ Group meetings as arranged. Contact: Amanda Taverna pandat@adam.com.au   Youth Mass (+ Choir/Band) First Saturday of each month at 6pm Pizza after Mass + occasional activities Contacts: Hugo Chis: 0434 237 295 Kathryn Pettersen: 0422 402 061   Music Ministry Indonesian Choir – 3rd Saturday 6 pm Organists: Ivy Kennedy, Tony Kelly Sebastian Welch If you can sing or play an instrument please consider offering your talents Contact: Hugo Chis: 0434 237 295 Rosemary Canavan: 0449 139 640   Altar Care Roster Groups of two rostered for one fortnight in the year Contact: Pauline Angley Ph 8276 6355   * Communion for the Sick * Sacrament Programme * Baptism Preparation * RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults) For anyone interested in finding out about the Catholic religion - held annually Contact: Rosemary Canavan Pastoral Associate Ph 8276 1131 0449 139 640 rosemary@clgparish.com 4th January, 2009—The Epiphany Entrance Antiphon: The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power. Responsorial Psalm: Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! We have seen his star in the East; and have come to adore the Lord. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: We have seen his star in the east, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord. 11th January, 2009—The Baptism of the Lord. Entrance Antiphon: When the Lord had been baptized, the heavens opened, and the Spirit came down like a dove to rest on him. Then the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with him I am well pleased. Responsorial Psalm: The Lord will bless his people with peace. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The heavens were opened and the Father’s voice was heard; this is my beloved Son, hear him. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: This is he of whom John said: I have seen and have given witness that this is the Son of God.