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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 29-30 January 2022
Dear parishioners and friends of St Agnes,
Australia Day Awards
We are delighted to announce that the St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Flood Recovery Group was successful in
winning the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council 2022 Australia Day Award in the category of Community Group of
the Year. Peter Johnson, Manager of the Parish’s Recovery Support Service, received the Award on behalf of
the Flood Recovery Group at the online ceremony. This award is something which we can all be proud of.
It recognises the many staff and volunteers across all the Parish service areas that contributed to help our
communities recover after the severe flooding of March last year. This commitment to the community and
working together with government and other organisations has meant that we have been able to help
hundreds of local individuals and family members that were, and continue to be, affected by the floods.There is
more information about this announcement in the News section of the Parish website:
www.stagnesparish.org.au
But wait there’s more………Congratulations also goes to Georgia Ryan who won the Young Citizen of the Year
category. Georgia is a student at MacKillop College and actively advocates for people with dyslexia and other
specific learning difficulties. She is also one of our wonderful altar servers at our Sunday night masses. Well
done, Georgia!!
Father Dennis Rochford
Fr Dennis has been with us since before Christmas and he will soon be going to Alstonville Parish to ‘supply’ for
Fr Max Gow who is having his holidays in February. “Supply” means he lives in the parish and ‘supplies’ the
masses, the sacraments and any other needs to the Alstonville community while Fr Max is away. Fr Dennis will
be doing supply work for the Diocese and will use Port Macquarie as his base.
Schools – Welcome back and HSC Results
A big welcome back to all the staff and students of our six schools. As you are no doubt aware from media
reports, it will be a challenging start to the year with RAT testing twice a week, masks and a raft of other
requirements as announced by the State Government. The logistics involved in the first four weeks of this
school term will be enormous, so please keep our staff and students in your prayers. Despite these challenges, I
would like to take the opportunity to wish all our school communities the very best for the 2022 school year.
Our parish is incredibly proud of every Year 12 student at St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools in 2021. Recently
the results of the HSC were published and of the St Joseph’s Regional and MacKillop Colleges, 43 students who
studied their HSC received an ATAR of 90 plus. Congratulations also to Newman Senior Technical College
students who completed their HSC and gained Vocational Education and Training (VET) Qualifications as the
same time. Every student should be proud of completing Year 12 as they also negotiated the challenges of
studying for two years during the uncertainty of the pandemic environment. These results are an excellent
reward for their commitment, resilience, and perseverance throughout their Year 12 journey. Congratulations
and well done to all!!!!
Father Paul
OUR VISION
"Everything is to be oriented towards the praise and glory of God."
OUR MISSION
The St Agnes' Parish Community strives to make our Vision a reality
by a commitment to:
holiness in the image of Christ. minister within the faith community.
proclaim the good news of the service of all, particularly those
salvation. in need.
Nourished By Faith - Parish 2022 Value Virtual Learning Community for
At Mass on the Feast of St Agnes (21 January), the focus
value for 2022 – Nourished by FAITH – was acknowledged Faith Formation (VLCFF)
with the lighting of that candle. The prayer aligned with Cycle 2 Registrations are now open, closing 2 March.
this value was also prayed. At Masses this weekend, all See the Parish website for further information or
parishioners are invited to hear and pray this prayer, contact tony.worner@stagnesparish.org.au
which will be used at various times throughout the
coming year. (A copy of the Parish Vision, Mission and
Values booklet can be picked up from the Presbytery or
The 2023 XVI Ordinary General
accessed online here.) Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Introduction to the Synod
The six Parish values have their foundation in the Gospel
The Preparatory Document (from the Vatican)
and guide the behavior of the people of our St Agnes’
Our Bishop, Greg Homeming OCD, has asked
Parish. Below is the goal for this year’s value.
parishioners throughout the Diocese to pray and reflect
Nourished by Faith on and discuss the three themes for this Assembly,
Christ is the heart of all we do at St Agnes’ Catholic Parish. specifically in relation to the Lismore Diocese.
With head, heart and hands and in a spirit of humility, we Theme 1 – Communion.
reach out to all on life’s journey, seeking to be the face of Theme 2 – Participation.
Christ in the daily life of our community. With faith as our Theme 3 – Mission.
foundation, we find hope and strength in every situation. Individuals and or groups can make submissions. Upload
By celebrating our faith, we share the joy of Christ with submissions here (by Sunday 27 February). If you would
those around us, which in turn helps us deepen our own like more information email Tony on:
faith. tony.worner@stagnesparish.org.au
Kick off your shoes and take to the World Day of Prayer
green for a good cause! for Consecrated Life
St Agnes' Catholic Parish Recovery Support Services, Port
In 1997, Pope St John Paul instituted a day for women
Macquarie Sunrise Rotary and Port City Bowling Club are
and men in consecrated life. This global celebration is
hosting a Barefoot Bowls fundraising evening for the flood
attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
-affected communities of Telegraph Point and surrounds
(2 February). This Feast is also known as Candlemas
on Friday 18 February. The event aims to raise funds to
Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing
help those in need and raise awareness of how many lives
Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in
are still severely impacted ten months later.
consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus
The devastation of the 2021 floods is still impacting
Christ to all peoples. Please pray for all those who have
people's lives in our community today. People are still
made commitments in the consecrated life and be sure
living in vans and cars on their driveways because their
to thank them on their special day. May they continue
homes were destroyed and are still uninhabitable. If that
to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to
wasn't enough, a shortage of rental properties, builders
God's gift of their vocation. If you would like more
and building materials are more challenges.
information follow this link here .
Date: Friday 18 February
Time: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm roll out
Cost: $25 per player Journey Into the Catholic Faith
Venue: Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen Street Port When: Tuesday 1 February at 5:30pm
Macquarie Where: St Agnes’ Parish Hall
Register at: https://www.trybooking.com/events/ All are welcome to join us for these sessions.
landing/827158 Topic 10: What does the Bible say about
For more information on the event call 0460 023 755. the history of salvation?
“After the Fall, human beings lost their friendship with
Attention all Volunteers God and suffered from sin and death. Through a series
of covenants, related in the Old Testament, God
Elsie Kuiters, Volunteer Co ordinator, works Monday to
gradually re-established a bond with humanity,
Thursday and can be contacted on 0459 859 763 or email:
promised many blessings and a future salvation. The
elsie.kuiters@stagnesparish.org.au.
deeper reason for each of these divine promises was to
A reminder that all volunteers engaged in ministry of any
prefigure and prepare the way for the coming of Jesus
kind within our parish need to be registered with the
Christ; the Messiah who would bring a full and final
parish and fully vaccinated by 28 February.
salvation to Israel and to the whole world.”
(Evangelium, p.5)
www.stagnesparish.org.au. ST AGNES’ CATHOLIC CHURCH | PORT MACQUARIEPray for Tonga and the Pacific
Loving God, we hold before you in our hearts the
Remember in Prayer
Recently Deceased: Nicholas Peres.
people of Tonga in this time of need.
Anniversaries: Amparo Ramirez De La Rosa, Jewel
We know that the communities of the Pacific often
experience fragility. Cannen, Rosario Ang, Ang Giap, Pamela Rose Chan.
Now, with a volcanic explosion leading to both a tsunami Other Mass Intentions: Leone Mary Johnston, John
Archer, Hilton Dodds, Nora Downes Roberts, Emily
and degradation of land and water through ash,
we ask that your people find strength and feel closer to O’Reilly, Beryl Thomas, Molly and Robert Friggens,
you than ever. Stan Condon, donor intentions masses and masses
They are communities of great faith. of thanksgiving.
May they turn to you for peace and reassurance.
May they turn to each other for comfort and community.
And may they turn to us for support and solidarity. Volunteers Needed
We all share this mysterious world. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist
Which you have entrusted to our care, as one family. across our three St Joseph’s Family Services (SJFS)
May your Holy Spirit give us wisdom and courage and fill us Early Education Centres. Our SJFS centres are open
with the gift of Hope. Amen. from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. We are
currently looking for volunteers to meet and greet
children at the gate and take them to their
classrooms, play games, share stories, read to the
children, assist staff with lunches, and assist small
In Tonga following the volcanic eruption and tsunamis group activities. If you have some time to spare
telecommunications are out of action and water supplies during the week, enjoy interacting with young
have been contaminated. If you can help give now to the children and hold or are willing to obtain a current
Caritas emergency response appeal visit the website: Working With Children’s Check I would love to hear
www.caritas.org.au/donate/emergency-appeals/ from you. Please contact me either on my mobile or
pacific or call 1800 024 413 toll free to make a donation. email for more information.
Elsie Kuiters, Volunteer Coordinator
Gospel Illustration Tel: 6588 7444 Mob:0459859763
In November 2020, more than fifty people of different E: Elsie.Kuiters@stagnesparish.org.au
faiths in Birmingham, England, shared in an online webinar
their experiences of Covid19 restrictions and interfaith St Agnes’ Catholic Parish
collaboration. A Sikh spoke of his community’s concern for
the vulnerable people and felt the pandemic spotlighted
Career Information Evening
inequalities and the need for collective social action. Join us at the St Agnes’ Parish Career Information
Hindus believe giving of surplus is rewarding and benefits Evening. Learn more about job opportunities with
the community and food boxes were regularly delivered to one of the largest employers in Port Macquarie.
people isolating at home. ‘Covid has shown how inter- Opportunities range across aged care, disability and
dependent we are,’ a representative said. A Muslim therapy services, education and training, business
teacher said she was one of many who cooked extra food and administration.
and brought it to the mosque, where people in need could John Henry Institute, the registered training provider
collect it. Her mosque helped out a nearby church that of the Parish, will also be present to show you how
phoned when their food bank ran low. ‘Humanity really they can help you train for a new role or get a work
came through’ she said. placement.
A Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Birmingham Date: Wednesday 2 February 2022
Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue said faith Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
communities were at the fore front of response to the Venue: Youth Hub, 140 Horton Street
pandemic crisis. ‘They don’t share faith but they share a Registration: www.stagnesparish.org.au or call the
common humanity’ he said. A representative of the Parish Administration Centre on (02) 6588 7444.
Columban Missionary Society shared its charism of crossing
boundaries to engage with people of other faiths. The
St Agnes’ Gift Shop
gathering concluded that dialogue around daily life and The gift shop located in the Pastoral office, next to
common action is a foundation for promoting peace and the Church, has for sale a wide range of stock,
the common good. The meeting ended with the Hindu including the following:
greeting ‘Namaste’, which means ‘the Divinity in me Cards and religious gifts.
recognises the Divinity in you’. The Living Word Columban calendars.
Weekday and Sunday Missals.
PARISH NEWS St AGNES’ CATHOLIC CHURCH | PORT MACQUARIEwww.stagnesparish.org.au
Mass Times in St Agnes’ Catholic Parish
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday: 9.30am or 11.000am Residential aged care only
12.05pm St Agnes’ Church
Wednesday: 9.30am St Francis of Assisi Chapel (Sunday Mass)
Parish Priest 6.00pm St Bernard’s Church (Sunday Mass)
Father Paul Gooley Thursday: 12.05pm St Agnes’ Church
Assistant Priests 4.30pm Christ the King Chapel (Sunday Mass)
Father Roland Agrisola Friday: 12.05pm St Agnes’ Church
Father Prodencio Bognay Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil Mass Our Lady Star of the Sea, Lake Cathie
Visiting Priest Sunday: 7.30am, 9.00am, 5.00pm St Agnes’ Church
Father Dennis Rochford msc Reconciliation: Friday: 11.30am - 12 noon; Saturday: 11.30am - 12.30pm
Presbytery Office COVID SAFETY RULES UPDATE
47 Hay Street: PO Box 23
Port Macquarie 2444 Attendees must check in for Mass via the QR code available at the
T (02) 6583 1024 entrances of the church or chapels OR sign in with your contact details
E pastoraloffice@stagnesparish.org.au on the forms provided. Please ensure you print your name and contact
Web: www.stagnesparish.org.au number legibly.
Office Hours: Masks are mandatory for all indoor settings.
8.30am - 4.30pm There is no density limit so no designated seating (apart from that
Monday to Friday reserved for those with special mobility needs).
Parish Pastoral Council email: Communion still cannot be distributed on the tongue.
pastoral.council@stagnesparish.org.au. It would be appreciated if you could place your envelopes and
donations in the collection boxes at each of the churches.
Liturgical Celebrations Please continue to be mindful and respectful of each other in these times of
change and do not attend if you are unwell or have any cold/flu-like
Fourth Week in ORDINARY TIME symptoms. Any questions please contact the Presbytery Office on 6583 1024.
Suggested Streaming of Masses
Monday 31 January Sunday 9.00am - Bishop Greg Homeming, St Carthages’ Cathedral, Lismore.
St John Bosco Memorial https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxOjNyku4JCIO8vfeTq-fQ
Wednesday 2 February Daily Mass on Demand
The Presentation of the Lord https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRq7AjVimr-hcHFJD_HVaQ
Feast Mass for you at Home: Sunday 6.00am streamed on Channel 10.
(World Day of Prayer for Conse- Reflections: Lismore Diocese YouTube Channel; Fr Paul Daily Reflections
crated Life)
Roster Commencing 6 February, 2022
Thursday 3 February Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St Blaise Optional
7.30am: 5.00pm:
R1: Margaret Swan R1: Anne Hayek
St Ansgar Optional
R2: Joanne Hogan PS: Jodie Rich
C: Jim O’Brien R2 Timo Gobius
Saturday 5 February EMHC: Greg Grace C: Sarah Jennings
St Agatha Memorial SAC: Leonie Flanagan EMHC: Lucy Osborne, Jan O’Sullivan
Welcomer: Rebecca Cameron SAC: Sue Williams
Welcomer: Tess Koning,
PAYS 9.00am: Peter Briscoe
R1: Wendy Schumann
0.45% R2: Margaret Donnelly Tuesday 12.05pm, 1 February
The Port Macquarie office of the C: Ann Thurgate R: Volunteer SAC: Sue Williams
DIF is open Monday to Friday EMHC: Ann Thurgate, Alan Wheatland Thursday 12.05pm, 3 February
SAC: Sandra Hartas R: Sandra Hartas SAC: Leonie Flana-
9.00am- 1.00pm.
Welcomer: Michelle Baird gan
Phone Veronica or Mary for any Vanessa Denham
enquiries on 6583 7439. Friday 12.05pm, 4 February
The Catholic Diocese of Lismore Safeguarding Office: If you or a person close to you has been abused by someone
working or ministering within the Diocese of Lismore, we ask you to contact us. We will listen to you respectfully, offer
support and discuss options you have available to you. To contact the Safeguarding Office, please phone (02) 6621 9444
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