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We warmly welcome Deacon David Pace mssp into our parish community. May this year be a fruitful and grace-filled chapter in your ministry as you continue to walk faithfully on the missionary pathway. We look forward to journeying with you in faith and service.

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

On the 31^st of May 2025 the parish held a Vision and Mission Day.  The aim was to acknowledge our parish’s journey and to discern a course for the future.  Under the guidance of John, Jacqui and Judeline from the Proclaim Office of the archdiocese, we prayed and discerned a way forward through the challenging question of what we would realistically envisage St. Bernadette Parish to be like in 3-5 years’ time.

The Vision and Mission thoughts of those present were collated and discussed during the June meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, and a first version presented during the July meeting.

Vision Statement (describes the present and future parish): St Bernadette parish is a vibrant,        faith-filled, joyful and welcoming community of missionary disciples who embrace and celebrate multicultural diversity. 

Mission Statement (how we plan to achieve the Vision Statement):  St. Bernadette Parish is committed…

• to reach out, engage and welcome all children, youth, adults, elderly, and the wider community, joyfully transmitting the unconditional love of Jesus through word and action.
• to listen to and make its own the great commission of Jesus (Mt 28:19f) and use every opportunity to proclaim the person and teachings of Jesus, thus making Him known. 
• To serve, worship and celebrate the love of God through Jesus Christ, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, so that all may be inspired and deepen their faith and relationship with Him.

I would like to invite you to read and re-read this statement and formulate your own ideas of the shape of our parish in the future.  What new areas, or further development of pastoral activities would be needed to achieve such a vision?   How can you be involved? Think also about how the parish human resources and asset may be used and developed.   

Remember that a healthy parish is characterised by the way it WORSHIPs (liturgy and private prayer), FELLOWSHIP (drawing every person into community), EVANGELISATION (making new disciples), FORMATION (maturing as followers of Jesus), SERVICE/OUTREACH (putting our call and gifts at the service of others).

If you would like to share your thoughts and ideas, please send me an e-mail on SunshineNorth@cam.org.au by the end of July.  Please do!  Don’t hold back.

God bless you

Fr Silvio

Click on the links below to know more about the Prelature of "Santiago Apostol of Huancane'" in the South of PERU.  Thanks for being a part of their mission with prayers and support.

Be part of God's mission.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1385380002084851

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0pjTEcYGys&t=63s

During October/November a Formation Course on the Mass, based on Bishop Robert Barron’s talks, was held at the Parish with the participation of 30 parishioners.  Here are a few comments and reflections...

“Bishop Barron's formation on the liturgy offers a profound opportunity to grow together as a community, deepening our collective understanding of the sacred mysteries of the Mass. By exploring the rich symbolism and significance of its parts, we come to appreciate the beauty and transformative power of the Eucharistic celebration. This shared journey not only fosters unity but also inspires us to embrace continuous learning, recognising that our faith is enriched by ongoing discovery. Such formation equips us to be more effective in our mission of evangelisation, as we are empowered to share the profound truth, grace, and joy of the liturgy with the world. In this communal endeavour, we find renewal and strength, united in our calling to be witnesses of Christ’s love.”  (Maria Vella)

“I found the course to be quite enlightening.  It gave me a deeper and more thorough understanding of the ritual and the relevant purposes of each of the segments of mass.

“While the videos (of the talks) were quite informative, I got a lot of satisfaction out of the group discussions, where people were able to discuss the topical questions and listen to people's various thoughts on the matters.

“The networking and socialising with the various parishioners before and after the session started and finished was also extremely rewarding.” (Michael Vella)

Many thanks to the course participants, Amanda, and Brendan (School Principal) for their contribution to this formation course.  Looking forward to more next year.

Fr Silvio

Saturday, 23rd November – “The Light Shines in the Darkness” (John 1:5)

The Lord works in wonderful ways to give us Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. On this blessed day, around 24 of us gathered to pray and prepare  ourselves for Advent. It was truly a special time as we awaited the coming of our Lord.

The retreat offered a serene and peaceful environment, allowing us to find stillness and listen to Him. In the quiet moments, the words of Psalm 46:10 resonated deeply within us: “Be still and know that I am God.”

This time of retreat and reflection was a precious opportunity to deepen our faith and draw closer to God. As we lit candles and shared in prayer, the light symbolized the hope and promise that shines even in the darkest of times.

We left the retreat with hearts full of gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to embrace the Advent season with anticipation and reverence. This time together was not only a testament to the power of prayer and reflection but also a       reminder of the ever-present light of God's love in our lives.

Audrey

Our Parish Piety Stall is now open with the help of these lovely people and a few more.  We have been blessed with wonderful Volunteers who will do their best to open the piety stall before and after every mass on Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 8.30am, 11.00am and 7.00pm.

If you haven’t stopped to look for a while, please check out the new items, as we do try to add different things from time to time. 

Thank you for your on-going support. 

Our Scripture reflection sessions continue every Thurday at 7pm and it is a great way to connect with Parishioners during our lockdowns.  It has been great to see some new faces over the past few weeks.   These sessions are held using the ZOOM video platform so you do not need to leave the comfort of your own home to attend.

If you would like to attend these sessions, send Amanda an email to brownieab75@gmail.com  and she will send you the ZOOM link weekly.

We would love to see many more faces at our meetings!!

Normal Mass times:

Saturday 6.00pm and 8.00pm Neo-Catechumenal (Pioneers Hall)

Sunday 8.30am; 9.45am (Polish); 11.00am; 12.30pm (Vietnamese) and 7.00pm                                                                                                               

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.15am

Wednesday Evening 7.00pm

Giờ Thánh Lễ bình thường:

Thứ Bảy 6:00pm

Chủ nhật 8:30am; 9:45am (tiếng Ba Lan); 11:00am; 7:00pm

KHÔNG CÓ THÁNH LỄ Ở TRUNG TÂM CỘNG ĐỒNG TẠI COOKE AVE

Thánh lễ tiếng Việt: Mỗi Chúa Nhật thứ nhất và thứ ba hàng tháng lúc 12:30pm

Thứ Ba và Thứ Năm 9:15am