PRAYER AND MASS INTENTIONS

MAY THEY REST IN GOD’S PEACE …

Deceased members of our parish, Peter Wesolowski, Marika La Riva, Monica Kyle, Thelma Innes, Thelma & Alan Catto, Jim Cummins, members of Cummins, Davies, Walsh & Dwyer families, Frank & Mary Gray, Ted & Edna Studdon, Pamela & Leo Boyle, Rose Mercieca, Betty Bloye, Maureen Gray, Hugh McNamee, John Hayes, Steve Winder, John B Davis, Francis Joseph O’Donnell, Catherine Tuxworth, Stan Dignam, Tom & Joan Mackie, Rhonda Reynolds, Frances Clifford, Joshua Pead, Isabel Marques, Manuel Rebelo, Rita Penzo, Paula Dingli.

MAY GOD BLESS OUR SICK PARISHIONERS …

Nikiesha Thorton, Veronica Bowman, Angela Mosley, Ralph Crowe, Angela Sirc, Mounir Germanos, Maria Do, Dianne Hukins, Sue McAlary, Margaret Gray, Christine Bulters, Matthew Johnson, Suzy May Gellel, Lordna Omiping, Dr Madeleine Cincotta, Elenka Egan, Dr John Frey, Johnny Dimise, Francisco Santos, Ada Raynor, Denise Mastro, Jadon Kalp,  Amanda Dennis, Tara Conklin, Jamie Chitwood, Karl Llorin, Rita Basti, Angela & Rohan, Sue Freestone, Ardell Sharpe, Joseph Scalia, Lilia Pelino, Don Alanis, Jacquie Brady, Lyn Griffin, Edna Wilson, Brian Brennan, Bill Keirse, Jessica Sparks, Pat Carr, Bruce Creenaune, Tri Vu’s mum, Catherine Cox, Frances McMahon, Joan O’Dowd, Margaret Bartley, Jan Newman.

On the 27th of September 2021, the NSW Government released a roadmap regarding reducing the current lockdown COVID-19 restrictions. These gradual reduction in restrictions are outlined below.

When considering these restrictions and our actions as we move more freely in our church communities, we must always act with a sense of love to our neighbours. The Catechism teaches that “Life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must take reasonable care of them, taking into account the needs of others and the common good.” (n.2288)

When following these guidelines, the faithful must consider the safety of themselves and others, compliance with the law and strict hygiene practices as core principles. All faithful in the diocese are dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Mass on Sundays. (canon 87 §1, canon 1248 §2)

The following summary documents the key guidelines as we meet each milestone set by the NSW Government. It is important to note that these guidelines include decisions by the Diocese, apart from Government orders, that are designed to maintain the dignity and physical health of all within our church communities.

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As NSW has now reached 80% double vaccinated, our church will reopen on Saturday 23rd October 2021, and the usual Mass schedule will resume:

WOLLONGONG

Monday             Mass: 7am

Tuesday            Mass: 7am

Wednesday      Mass: 7am, Confessions: 11.30am,  Mass: 12.10pm

Thursday            Mass: 7am

Friday                Mass: 7am,  Adoration: 11.30am, Confessions: 11.30am,  Mass: 12.10pm

Sunday               Mass: 7am, 10.30am & 5pm

GWYNNEVILLE

Thursday            Mass: 9.30am

Saturday             Mass:5.30pm

Sunday               Mass: 9am

 FAIRY MEADOW

Tuesday              Mass: 9.30am

Thursday            Mass:9.30am (Italian) , Mass:5.30pm

Sunday              Mass: 8.30am,  Mass:10am (Italian),  Mass: 4.30pm (Vietnamese)

 BALGOWNIE

Sunday                Mass: 10am

The NSW Health Regulations currently state:

• Anyone, vaccinated or unvaccinated may attend church services [Masses]
• Capacity In Our Churches [4m² Rule]
  • Wollongong – 90
  • Fairy Meadow – 120
  • Gwynneville – 60
  • Balgownie – 70
• There is no singing
• Face Masks are required to be worn
• Sanitizers are available upon entry
• QR Registration Is Required

Memorial of St Francis

Link to today’s readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100421.cfm

Today the Church remembers and celebrates St Francis of Assisi. To (further) vary the format of our weekday reflections, please find following a link to reflection from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website of today’s memorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT5yIFwHqZA&list=PLpTzvCOJa7DD9TgXScDzmUNxVbbSBuOSi&index=4

And also a song: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Aled Jones & Russell Watson) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_SOqy7glSw

 (Image downloaded from www.sfccdow.catholic.edu.au on 03 October, 2021)

The Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels

Today’s Responsorial Psalm

In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart,
for you have heard the words of my mouth;
in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise;
I will worship at your holy temple
and give thanks to your name.

In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.

Because of your kindness and your truth;
for you have made great above all things
your name and your promise.
When I called, you answered me;
you built up strength within me.

In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.

All the kings of the earth shall give thanks to you, O LORD
when they hear the words of your mouth;
And they shall sing of the ways of the LORD
“Great is the glory of the LORD

In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.