Serving The Communities Of

Star of the Sea, Crescent Head

St Patrick’s, Gladstone/Smithtown

All Saints, Kempsey

Our Lady Star of the Sea,

South West Rocks

St John’s, Willawarrin

Parish Office

52-58 Marsh Street

West Kempsey, NSW 2440.

9.30am-3.30pm, Tuesday-Friday.

P: 02 6562 5182

E: pastoraloffice@mvcp.org.au

W: www.mvcp.org.au

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macleayvalleycatholicparish

Postal Address:

PO Box 3007

West Kempsey, NSW 2440.

Parish Priest: Fr James Foster

Schools

St Joseph’s Primary School, Kempsey

Acting Principal: Guy Campbell

P: 6562 5501

W: www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au

St Paul’s College, Kempsey

Principal: Kevin Lewis

P: 6562 7200

W: www.kmpslism.catholic.edu.au

Aged Care

Vincent Court

Acting Manager: Lorraine Cornell

88 Leith Street Kempsey, NSW 2440

P: 6562 6062

W: www.vincentcourt.org.au

NDIS

Centacare

Team Leader: Theresa Falconer

11 Leith Street Kempsey, NSW 2440

P: 6562 3918

W: www.stagnesparish.org.au/

centacare

Dear Parishioners,

It was with great joy that last Monday, on the Feast Day of Mary Mother of the Church,

it was announced that public Masses resumed in our parish. Since emailing the news to those

on our parish email list (if you are not on the list and would like to join please contact the

office) and placing the news on our website and Facebook page, there has been great

enthusiasm. Seating is limited to 50 people and there are a number of precautions we need to

follow, however I will be offering some extra Masses to accommodate as many people as

possible. The sanitising of hands and registration is essential upon entering the church.

At all Masses we need to record the names and phone number or email address of all

attendees, and to avoid disappointment we encourage people to register for weekend Masses

by phoning the parish office. Registration at weekday Masses is done by first sanitising one’s

hands and then recording one’s name and phone number or email address in the exercise book

located at the entrance of the church. To maximise participation, all Masses are currently at

either Kempsey or South West Rocks, and our churches have been marked out with yellow

spots to ensure physical distancing and ensure we are able to meet all hygiene requirements.

Further essential information is in the memo included as a handout in this week’s parish news.

For the time being, Mass times will be as follows:

SATURDAY 9.30AM SWR; SATURDAY VIGIL 6PM KEMPSEY

SUNDAY 7.30AM SWR; SUNDAY 9.30AM KEMPSEY; SUNDAY 11AM KEMPSEY

TUESDAY 5.30PM KEMPSEY; WEDNESDAY 8AM KEMPSEY;

THURSDAY 9.30AM KEMPSEY; FRIDAY 9.30AM KEMPSEY

For those involved in liturgical ministries, we are currently preparing the July-September

roster. The precautions include spatial distancing being adhered to, including during the

distribution of Holy Communion. Therefore there will only be one other person distributing

Holy Communion with the priest, and people will line up to receive Holy Communion in

single file or have Holy Communion brought to them in their pew. There will also not be an

Offertory procession or Gospel procession, no collection plates being passed around (you may

place your donations in the designated boxes at the door), and congregational singing is not

permitted because of the possible risk of aerosol transmission. As was the case before the

lockdown, there is no Holy Water in the fonts, no Sign of Peace and Holy Communion will

only be distributed in the hand.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding with this. It is just so wonderful that

we can all gather together again as a community, even though it will be with some differences.

All of us are encouraged to download the COVID-Safe App developed by the Australian

Government.

We have received a number of enquiries regarding registration. This is not our requirement but

that of the government because should there be a case of COVID-19, health authorities need

to trace those present. I am open to feedback, but it would seem fairer if people need to

pre-register each week, rather than people being able to have a permanent registration. In the

event that one Mass is more preferred than others, then over a number of weeks more people

can attend their preferred Mass and if someone is absent one week there is less chance of them

having registered and not turning up. Extra Masses have been put in place to cater for as many

people as possible, and the Sunday obligation remains dispensed. For those unable to come to

Mass, our weekly resources on our website and Facebook page continue to be updated weekly.

As always, I am here for you, and we continue to be here for anyone who is homebound, or

feeling lonely, or simply needs a chat. We are church together and we are on the journey

together. I can’t wait to catch up with everyone, especially those I haven’t seen for a while!

May Our Blessed Mother, Help of Christians and Help of the Sick , intercede for us and may

we all continue to experience Jesus’ unconditional love for us and our families,

Fr James

7 June 2020, The Most Holy Trinity - Year A

Gospel Reflection by Calissa Denaro

(Youth Ministry Officer at St Paul’s College)

The Gospel for today comes from John 3:16-18.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only

Son.” Just imagine for a moment that you are a

mother or a father with one child. Now imagine

giving that child away because you know that they

must die for the world. Even though you know they

will die, you give them away. Imagine the pain and

the hurt you feel. But now place yourself as a

person of the world. How grateful are you? For me,

I have never felt such powerful love for someone

who is willing to sacrifice their only child for me.

How amazing is it that God did exactly that for us.

I’m just another person in the world. But I’m not.

Jesus Christ died for my salvation and God

sacrificed His only child for me.

This whole scripture outlines the mission of God

that He set into motion through the works of Jesus

Christ: “Have eternal life” “world might be saved

through Him” “not condemned”. God only provides

us with His love and generosity shown through the

very sacrifice I’m talking about.

Often, as human begins, we experience times of

negativity where the emotions we feel include

worthlessness, guilt, sorrow, jealousy, anger plus

so many more. When you begin to feel like this,

I challenge you to remember the hardest thing

someone could ever do, the strongest form of love

someone could ever feel, and the most painful

experience one could experience, was done for you.

First Reading: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9

With the two tablets of stone in his hands, Moses

went up the mountain of Sinai in the early morning

as the Lord had commanded him. And the Lord

descended in the form of a cloud, and Moses stood

with him there.

He called on the name of the Lord. The Lord

passed before him and proclaimed, ‘Lord, Lord, a

God of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger,

rich in kindness and faithfulness.’ And Moses

bowed down to the ground at once and worshipped.

‘If I have indeed won your favour, Lord,’ he said, ‘let

my Lord come with us, I beg. True, they are a

headstrong people, but forgive us our faults and our

sins, and adopt us as your heritage.’

Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:52-56. R. v.52 (R.) Glory and praise for ever!

1. You are blest, Lord God of our fathers. (R.)

Blest your glorious holy name. (R.)

2. You are blest in the temple of your glory. (R.)

You are blest on the throne of your kingdom. (R.)

3. You are blest who gaze into the depths. (R.)

You are blest in the firmament of heaven. (R.)

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Brothers, we wish you happiness; try to grow perfect; help one another. Be united; live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with the holy kiss. All the saints send you greetings. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Gospel Acclamation: cf. Apoc 1:8

Alleluia, alleluia! Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come. Alleluia! Gospel: John 3:16-18 Jesus said to Nicodemus, ‘God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life. For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved. No one who believes in him will be condemned; but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already, because he has refused to believe in the name of God’s only Son.’

Scripture readings from the English Translation of the Lectionary for

Mass, © 1969. 1982, International Committee on English in the Liturgy,

Inc. (ICEL); The Grail Translation of the Psalms © 1962.

This Week’s Sunday Readings: The Most Holy Trinity, Year A

BAPTISM PREPARATION NIGHT

Postponed until further notice.

Please contact the Parish Office for

preparation and to organise a Baptism.

Those who are Recently Deceased: Peter Clarke, Alice Nelson, Michael Lenihan, Marie Simons, Tanya Walker, All those who have died from the COVID-19. Those whose Anniversaries are at this time: Allan Kyle, John Purdy, Colette Hassett Hayes, Mary O’Donnell, Pat Hanrahan, Fr Bernard Kenny, Fr Charles Casey, Fr Joseph Ahern. Special Intentions: Marie Ironfield, Margaret Henshaw, Mary Fetterplace, Margaret Tyne, Maureen Morris, Judith Halliday, Rhonda Henry, Buck Graham, All those who are suffering from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and their families and friends, a cure and a vaccine for the Coronavirus, all those who are homebound at this time, All those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 and all those financially struggling.

PARISH BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR DIRECT DEBIT

Macleay Valley Catholic Parish

BSB: 012 703

Account Number: 4221 27335

Remitter Name: your surname and envelope number

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Year A

First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16

Responsorial Psalm: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem!

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!

I am the living bread from heaven, says the

Lord; whoever eats this bread will live for

ever. Alleluia!

Gospel: John 6:51-58

We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form. At the same time, we have to recognize that violence is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost. Let us pray for reconciliation and peace.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

POPE FRANCIS ON TWITTER

MINISTRY TO THOSE HOMEBOUND DUE TO

COVID-19

Any person isolated needing a chat. food,

groceries, medicines etc is asked to contact

the parish office and we will do our best to

help you. We also encourage you to contact us if you are unwell so

we can hold you in prayer and keep in contact to ensure you are

going okay.

EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY:

CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN AT MID NORTH COAST CORRECTIONAL

CENTRE (KEMPSEY)

The Catholic Diocese of Lismore is seeking applications from

suitably qualified persons for the exciting new role of Catholic

Chaplain, Mid North Coast Correctional Centre (Kempsey NSW).

A Chaplain is required for a position of 70 hours a fortnight to

provide high quality transformational pastoral care and spiritual

support to inmates, their families/carers, and staff. The

Chaplain works inclusively with people of diverse backgrounds,

issues and needs, of faith or not, to sustain and empower the

individual to enable holistic wellbeing and care. The successful

applicant will be an essential support to the Diocese’s Vision and

Mission in a dynamic community. For further information please

contact the Diocesan HR Manager on 02 6621 9444 or

jobs@lismore.catholic.org.au. Applications close 5pm,

Wednesday 10 June 2020.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL

Our local St Vincent de Paul Conference has

begun its Winter Appeal and seeks your

support. We are now accepting donations of warm

clothing, blankets and financial contributions to

continue with our work of supporting those in our

community who are doing it tough. Financial

donations can be forwarded to All Saints Conference, PO Box 220

Kempsey 2440, or left at the parish office. If a receipt is required

please include your name and address. Our local St Vincent de

Paul Shop is still closed. The Conference is still conducting

interviews with those requiring welfare assistance by phone on

Mondays and Fridays: 0428 924 564.

INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERAS IN PARISH OFFICE AREA

For the security of our staff and office buildings,

the Finance Council has decided, after much

research, to install 24 Hour Video Surveillance in

the precinct of the parish office and presbytery.

This surveillance involves video recordings and/or

still images; and the surveillance will be

ongoing. These cameras are clearly visible, and

there are signs letting people know that they may

be under video surveillance.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM PROBLEMS

We are now connected to the NBN however are experiencing

some problems. Our service provider is still trying to resolve them.

If you call and get an engaged signal or a void, please just ring

back. We apologise but these problems are out of our control.

These are available at the entrance

of the Kempsey Church

at every Mass.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY SHEETS & PENCILS

FOLLOWING THIS

SUNDAY’S MISSAL

The Most Holy Trinity - Year A

First Reading: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9

Responsorial Psalm: Glory and praise for

ever!

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia!

Glory to the Father, the Son, and

the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who

was, and who is to come.

Alleluia!

Gospel: John 3:16-18

Mass and Devotions: 08 June 2020 – 14 June 2020

Limit of 50 people and physical distancing

Monday 8th No Mass

St Edgar

Tuesday 9th

5.30pm: Mass, Kempsey (register at church door)

St Ephrem

Wednesday 10th

8.00am: Mass, Kempsey (register at church door)

St Timothy

Thursday 11th 9.30am: Mass, Kempsey (register at church door)

St Barnabas

Friday 12th

9.30am: Mass, Kempsey (register at church door)

St Christian

Saturday 13th

9.30am: Mass, SWR (register at parish office)

6.00pm: Mass, Kempsey (register at parish office)

St Anthony of Padua

Sunday 14th

The Most Holy Body

and Blood of Christ

7.30am: Mass, SWR (register at parish office)

9.30am: Mass, Kempsey (register at parish office)

11.00am: Mass, Kempsey (register at parish office)

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 or email safeguarding@lismore.catholic.org.au

DIOCESAN INVESTMENT FUND

PAYS 1.10%

No fees or charges on your accounts.

Phone: 1800 802 516

Website: www.dif.org.au

THE Parrot’S parable:

“Even if you’re on the right track,

you’ll get run over

if you just sit there.”

– Will Rogers

LiveStream

Masses

continue with

Bishop Greg,

every Sunday

8am,

via the

Diocese’s

YouTube

Channel

Livestreamed from

the

Carmelite

Monastery

Goonellabah

As students have returned to full time face-to-face learning at our parish schools,

enrolments are now open for 2021. Check out the school Facebook pages for more information!