The Joyful Commission - September 2019

September | 2019

Monthly newsletter of the Catholic community in Orange District

the joyful COMMISSION

St Mary s Patronal Feast Day 2019 surrender discipleship mission

The Parish of St Mary & St Joseph is a healthy, growing Catholic community that worships God, welcomes the searcher, and invites people to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Members of our community surrender their life to Jesus through an experience of the Holy Spirit, commit to life-long discipleship, and joyfully accept the mission to go out and make disciples.

ST MARY’S PATRONAL FEAST DAY 2019

THE EUCHARIST, SAINTS & MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

TOWARDS THE PLENARY COUNCIL 2020

REPAIRING AND RENEWING ST MARY’S CHURCH

Come along to our annual celebration of St Mary’s Patronal Feast Day, Sunday 8th September at St Mary’s.

Don’t take the Eucharist for granted. Many people have done remarkable things out of love for the Eucharist.

Six national themes emerged from the first stage. Read about them before we begin the second stage.

We enter the final phase of preparation for the project. Thank you to all who contributed feedback.

A Wo r d f r o m t h e P a s t o r

Giving Honour to Mary Fr Greg Bellamy Parish Priest

“Standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.” John 19:25-27 Bring Someone Along Sunday 8th September is our annual celebration of St Mary’s Patronal Feast Day. We celebrate the 9.30am Mass followed by the procession and rosary to the grounds of St Mary’s School. We then celebrate together with food, games, live entertainment, and activities for the children. It is a wonderful community celebration, especially for families.

I would like to invite the whole community to celebrate St Mary’s Patronal Feast Day together. If you have never been before, come along for the first time this year. It’s a great event. We would love to see you.

Last year I encouraged parishioners to not only come along yourselves but also to invite someone you know to come along. I was specially moved that one very young parishioner took me at my word and invited another young family to come along. And you know what? They did! One little girl brought 5 extra people along just by asking. If she can do it, you can too! Personal invitation is the best way to bring people to Jesus. No other method comes close.

Worship or Veneration Catholics do not worship Mary. Catholics believe that adoration and worship are given to God alone. Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the other saints is called veneration. It is fundamentally different to worship.

When Catholics pray to a saint, such as the Blessed Virgin Mary, they are asking that saint to intercede for them before God in Heaven. The prayer is not a type of sacrifice, but rather one creature making a request of another creature. When we say that we venerate Mary, we are saying that we honour Mary with great reverence and devotion because she is the Mother of God. She is the best model of perfect love and obedience to Jesus, her Son. God preserved Mary from all sin, she conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit, and so she brought

the Saviour into the world through her ‘yes’ to the message of the angel. Mary is a beautiful model of complete surrender to the Will of God. She is by no means the equal of her Son, but we venerate her because of her close relationship with Him. On the Cross, Jesus gave his Mother to the beloved disciple and so to all of us. Mary is not a goddess, but because we are the Body of Christ, Jesus’ Mother is our spiritual Mother also and she can lead us to her Son. Authentic veneration to Mary does not take us away from Jesus, but leads us more closely into communion with him. Pope Saint John Paul II was very fond of speaking about the ‘school of Mary’. It’s a great image. Mary teaches us how to love her Son with all our hearts. She is the best of teachers for this particular lesson.

Processions Processions have a long history in Catholicism. Their origins lie in both ancient Israel (who processed through the desert with the Ark of the Covenant) and pagan Rome (famous for its triumphal imperial marches). In Catholic Liturgy there are processions all the time: there is the entrance procession, the procession of the Gospel book, the procession of the gifts of bread and wine, the procession for Holy Communion, and the procession out at the end of Mass. We process with Palms on Passion Sunday, we process with the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose on Holy Thursday, we process to venerate the Cross on Good Friday, and we process with the newly lit Paschal Candle into the darkened Church at the Easter Vigil. It’s also a devotional practice to have processions on Corpus Christi or Christ the King, as well as on Feast Days of the Blessed Virgin Mary and other saints.

I don’t think processions are old fashioned. Rather, they are a timeless reminder that the Church is not meant to be stationary. We are on a pilgrimage through history to the Kingdom of God. We are on a journey to Heaven and we are on a journey of proclaiming the Gospel. We are not meant to be parked on the side of the road with nothing ever moving or developing. Rather we are meant to be engaged in the work of conversion and mission. This is what processions tell us: don’t stand still, get going!

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St Mary’s Patronal Feast Day Sunday 8th September 2019 9.30am Mass at St Mary’s followed by procession and rosary to school.

Sausage sizzle, pasta and sweets - raffles and games - free jumping castle and activities for kids - entertainment by Justin Landers. Funday for the whole family! Come along!

Altar Serving Coordinator “Whoever becomes humble like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Mt 18:4 What is this ministry?

Altar Server coordinators guide the spiritual development of altar servers by providing training, formation, and social opportunities. Through joyful, enthusiastic, and humble prayer and service and an intimate knowledge of the Church’s liturgy, altar serving coordinators lead by example and enable altar servers to discover their unique vocation and live their baptism.

Who are you?

An altar server coordinator is: •

a fully initiated Catholic active in the life of the parish

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good-hearted, a forgiven sinner on the way to being a saint

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motivated by a desire to serve

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willing to collaborate with parish leadership

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willing to undertake specific initial and ongoing training

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energetic and contagious

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enthusiastic about the spiritual development of young people

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have a current Working with Children Check number

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able to commit to quarterly training and formation for altar servers Find out more?

For more information on how to be involved in this ministry, contact the parish office on (02) 6362 2378 or ministries.orange@cdob.org.au

Ministries Update One of the ways I was first involved in ministry was as an altar server. I can still remember serving my first Mass with Fr Brien back in 1995. I can also remember going to the altar servers picnics, and the feeling of satisfaction I had when I served the perfect Mass for the first time.

The model we would like to go with is altar serving as a way to discern vocation. Through assisting the priest at Mass, understanding the Mass and being part of a community of altar servers, altar servers can know the love of Christ and draw closer to God to discern their vocation.

One thing that sticks in my mind is the dedication of parishioners that made altar serving possible. This included providing training, making sure our vestments were clean and giving us tips and advice throughout our ministry.

In order to implement this model, we are calling for adult altar serving coordinators (at least one male and one female). Are you are energetic and contagious, enthusiastic about the spiritual development of young people and willing to commit to quarterly training and formation for altar servers (including organising ageappropriate social events)? If so, please give me a call at the parish office on (02) 6362 2378 or email me at ministries.orange@cdob.org.au.

Role description cards are in the foyer at St Mary’s and the cross-aisle at St Joseph’s. I would love to hear from you!

Researching the ways various parishes around the world conduct their altar serving ministry has revealed several styles. One is as a purely functional role - the altar server is there to assist the priest at Mass. Another is a functional plus understanding Mass role - the altar server is there to assist the priest, and through their service they gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the Mass.

- Amy Sullivan

Call to Ministry There are currently vacancies in the following ministries that need to be filled. Has God gifted you with some talents to use for the sake of others? Is he calling you to serve Him and his Church? If so, please contact Amy to find out more: ministries.orange@cdob.org.au St Mary’s Saturday Vigil: 2 commentators, 5 extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion St Joseph’s 8:00am: sacristans, 4 extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion St Mary’s 9:30am: 2 sacristans, 1 reader, 3 extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion S t J o s e p h ’s e v e n i n g : 2 c o m m e n t a t o r s , 8 extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion Weekdays: sacristans, commentators, readers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion Altar Serving Coordinators

ALPHA We are very excited about the launch of Alpha in our parish this Tuesday, 2nd September.

Call for Nominations to the Diocesan Pastoral Council

There has been a very positive response - a full house for this Alpha and a waitlist already for Alpha 2020.

The Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) is an advisory body to Bishop McKenna on pastoral matters, aiming to improve and ensure the sustainability of the Diocese's future. Its six workgroups are: Hearing and Proclaiming the Word of God; Worshipping God in Prayer and Sacrament; Building a Community of Love and Service; Participation of Indigenous Catholics; Participation of Young Catholics; and The Domestic Church: Marriage and Families.

Thanks to the many of you who invited your friends to try Alpha, we will have guests from both inside and outside our congregation at our first Alpha - an excellent achievement!

These six groups work together to progress matters in our Diocese that concern each particular apostolate and each reports to the Bishop. Each group has a Convenor and these six people meet regularly with the Bishop and ex-officio members, forming a Steering Committee. The Diocesan Assembly is the annual gathering of all members of the DPC; with the real work of the Council happening in the workgroups during the year.

The Orange Parish is calling for nominations to fill two vacancies on the Council (one male and one female). Do you know a parishioner who could make a good contribution? If so, please nominate that person (after speaking to them!) and send your nomination to office.orange@cdob.org.au for the attention of Fr Greg. Please include a brief statement on why that person would make a good parish representative on the DPC. For any questions regarding the Council, please contact Amy Sullivan 6362 2378 or ministries.orange@cdob.org.au

If you would like to explore life, faith and meaning through Alpha, join our 2020 waitlist to keep in touch. Register at:

www.alphaorange.org.au Carla Ghisla Director of Mission

What we believe

The Eucharist (part 2) Amy Sullivan Director of Ministries

At every Mass, we see our humanity and God’s divinity meet as both Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross and Last Supper are made present on the altar in the Eucharist.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Eucharist as “the source and summit of the Christian life.” In the sacrament of the Eucharist (Greek for “thanksgiving”), we receive the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus under the appearance of bread and wine. The Eucharist is not just a symbol - it is truly Jesus, given so we can share in the life of God. In the words of Pope Saint John Paul II: “The Church draws her life from Christ in the Eucharist; by him she is fed and by him she is enlightened.” (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 6.)

When we get into the habit of weekly or even daily Mass, sometimes we can take the Eucharist for granted. But there are many people that have done extraordinary things for the love of Jesus in the Eucharist. Here are some examples.

Saint Tarcisius (3rd century - Patron Saint of Altar Servers) Saint Tarcisius was a boy that assisted in Eucharistic celebrations as an altar server. He took his role very seriously and had a special dedication to the Eucharist. At the time, Christians were being persecuted by the Emperor Valerian, and so they were forced to practice their faith in secret in their homes or in the catacombs - tunnels under Rome.

Prisoners who were unable to attend the communal celebrations requested that the Eucharist be brought to them, so that the power of the Body of Christ would strengthen them for a martyr’s death, if that was God’s will. Taking the Eucharist to prisoners or the sick was becoming increasingly dangerous.

One day, there was no one available to take the Eucharist to the prisoners. Tarcisius offered to take the Eucharist to the prisoners. He believed that his youth would mean that the soldiers would not suspect what he was doing. And so the priest

entrusted to him the precious Bread, saying: "Tarcisius, remember that a heavenly treasure has been entrusted to your weak hands. Avoid crowded streets and do not forget that holy things must never be thrown to dogs nor pearls to pigs. Will you guard the Sacred Mysteries faithfully and safely?". "I would die", Tarcisio answered with determination, "rather than let go of them".

As he went on his way some friends approached him and asked him to join them in their game. Tarcisius refused. They noticed that he was holding something close to this breast and insisted he reveal what he was carrying. When he refused, they tried to pull his hands away from this chest. They realised he was a Christian, and a brawl escalated. They kicked him, they threw stones at him, but he did not surrender.

Tarcisius was dying as he was rescued and taken back to the priest. When he died, he was still holding a small linen bag containing the Eucharist.

Catherine of Siena (14th century - Doctor of the Church) Catherine of Siena lived a life of sanctity from a child.

When she was 19, after three years of seclusion, she experienced a vision of Christ. In the vision, she was called to minister to the sick, the poor and prisoners.

She was very active during the plague of 1374, nursing and burying people that others would not touch.

After the plague crisis, Catherine wrote many letters, which were to encourage her followers in their faith and address corruption within the Church. She also wrote her Dialogue, which describes her mystical experiences, and expressed her driving motivation to love God. She wrote that God told her "not to love Me for your own sake, or your neighbour for your own sake, but to love Me for myself, yourself for Myself, your neighbour for Myself."

Catherine often fasted, living on the Eucharist alone.

After receiving the Eucharist, she would enter into ecstatic prayer, often for hours at a time. There are many stories of how her prayer lead to conversion and

repentance for prisoners. She inspired others to help her in her mission.

China’s holy little girl (20th century) During the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, nationalist forces sought to usurp economic and political control of China from Western powers. Christianity was viewed as a symbol of Western colonialism; so Chinese soldiers were ordered to destroy Catholic churches across the country. They took tabernacles and sacred vessels, and imprisoned Catholic priests.

There was one church in the Chinese countryside that was destroyed, while a small girl hid in the back, unnoticed but observant. She watched as the priest was arrested, as the tabernacle was torn away, and as the Sacred Hosts, stored within a ciborium, were strewn across the floor. The girl noticed where the Hosts landed, and noticed that the soldiers never bothered to pick them up.

She went back to her home that afternoon, and told her parents what she had seen. And that night, slipping past guards and police officers, she snuck back into the Church, knelt before the discarded Hosts, and spent an hour in adoration. After she had spent time in prayer, she consumed one of the Hosts, and secretly made her way back home.

Thirty-two hosts had been thrown across the church floor, and for 32 consecutive nights the young girl went back to the Church. Spending time in adoration, one by one, she consumed the Holy Eucharist.

On the last night, after the girl had received the Eucharist, she accidentally woke a sleeping guard, who chased her down and beat her to death. The parish priest, under house arrest but watching from his window, stood by helplessly as the girl became a martyr.

How do these stories impact us today?

Every time we receive the Eucharist, we are united with Christ, with every person in the church, with every person celebrating Eucharist throughout the world, and those that have gone before us and are

now with God in heaven. We are all members of the Body of Christ. We remember how blessed we are to celebrate this sacrament and how so many people, defending the sacrament throughout the ages, have made it possible.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - new procedures trial During August, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (“Communion Ministers”) attended formation and training on the Eucharist. The training outlined a number of changes to the existing process for distributing Communion at Sunday Masses in Orange. The changes will come into effect for a three month trial when St Mary’s is closed for renovation.

Most of the changes will only impact how the Communion Ministers undertake their ministry.

However, one of the changes may impact those receiving Communion.

Currently, some Masses do not have enough Communion Ministers rostered on to distribute Communion under both species. Most people do not know this, as each time this happens, the sacristan spends a significant amount of time before Mass to find enough people to distribute Communion.

As part of the trial of new procedures, each team of Communion Ministers within a Mass will have a coordinator. The coordinator can decide the number of Communion Ministers for that Mass. If there are fewer than five Communion Ministers present, changes will be made to the way Communion is to be distributed (e.g. if there are three Communion Ministers plus one priest, only hosts will be distributed).

This change may create discomfort for some people. If you are uncomfortable with this situation, I encourage you to discern the basis for your discomfort. Is God calling you, through your discomfort, to ministry? If you would like to become a Communion Minister, Ministries Expression of Interest forms are available in the cross aisle at St Joseph’s and the foyer at St Mary’s (place into the collection plate or drop into the parish office), or you can email me at ministries.orange@cdob.org.au.

The preparation for the Plenary Council enters the Communal Discernment stage.

Read about the six national themes here. In the October edition of ‘The Joyful Commission’ we will discuss how you can be involved in the Listening and Discernment process in relation to one of these themes.

In October 2020, the Catholic Church in Australia will gather for the first Plenary Council to be held since the Second Vatican Council. In 2018, the entire People of God in Australia began preparing for this historic moment by listening to God, by listening to one another’s stories of faith.

How did we get here?

More than 222,000 people participated in listening and dialogue encounters and contributed 17,457 submissions during the first stage of preparation for the Australian Plenary Council.

The voices of the faithful help all of us to understand something of the historical experience and the current reality of the Catholic Church in Australia. This gathered data also reveals some deeper hopes and questions, and the diverse yearnings, that we are now challenged to consider together.

What happens next?

The six National Themes for Discernment are inspired by the data and call us toward the future. As we move into this second stage of preparation for the Plenary Council, we continue to seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

In coming months, through the discernment process and drawing on the six National Themes for Discernment, we will develop the agenda for the first session of the Plenary Council.

This discernment process involves establishing Writing and Discernment Groups for each National Theme for Discernment while people in faith communities across Australia are called to participate locally in their own communal Listening and Discernment encounters and to send through their submissions to the Groups.

The fruits of what is discerned during this time will shape the agenda of the first session of Plenary Council in October 2020.

What are the six National Themes for Discernment?

As we move into this second stage of the Plenary Council journey, we continue to seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. We are called to reflect on Scripture, Church teaching and our contemporary situation in order to discern the answer to six questions. The fruits of what is discerned during this time will help shape the agenda of the first session of Plenary Council in October 2020.

1. How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is missionary and evangelising?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who shared a passion for participating in the missionary nature of the Church and desire stronger support, involvement and formation among all the baptised who make up the Church. The data also identified the need to reach out and communicate more effectively and to find new ways of living and proclaiming the Gospel in Australia today.

There was a call for the strengthening of leadership and ministries in parishes and schools, training to equip leaders for ministry, pastoral support for various groups within parish and faith communities, and a desire for a unified voice in engaging social issues such as life and religious freedom.

2. How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is inclusive, participatory and synodal?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who expressed a desire for individuals and groups within and also beyond the

Church to find a better welcome and be incorporated more into her life and mission. There was a call to renew forms of governance and leadership in the Church, to find ways formally and informally of being co-responsible for ministry and mission, seeking structures and processes of collaboration, shared decision-making and financial coresponsibility in order to enable this greater involvement of lay people particularly of women, young people, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. There was an expressed need for stronger connections across the many parts of the Church, and with other Christian traditions.

3. How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is prayerful and Eucharistic?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who shared how deeply they treasured the Eucharist and the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church. There was a call for stronger and more engaging preaching, with an emphasis on the Word of God and connection to daily life, some seeking a uniquely Australian expression of prayer and Eucharistic celebration, drawing from the wisdom and rituals of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and also bringing together the many migrant communities which make up the Church in Australia. There were many divergent expressions of ways in which people and communities encounter God through their experiences of prayer, music and liturgy, and a desire for catechesis, training and formation for those in ministries related to these.

4. How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is humble, healing and merciful?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who expressed a deep and faith-filled trust in God and a need for lament and healing within the Church, acknowledging the sexual abuse crisis as a turning point for the Church in Australia. It identified the need for relationship and reconciliation among many within the Catholic community, and with the wider Australian society, particularly with Australia’s First Peoples and with all of creation. A desire was expressed for stronger prayer and sacramental life and more

effective outreach to those who seek healing, as a renewed openness to and sign of God’s mercy.

5. How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is a joyful, hope-filled and servant community?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who expressed a yearning for the Church to be a sign of God’s kingdom for all people in Australia – to be able to see the Catholic Church in action, and to recognise Jesus. There was an expression of faith-filled hope in the capacity of the Catholic community to celebrate together, to show what it is to be a follower of Christ and to be loved unconditionally by God. There was a call to contemplate the Gospel call to be a servant Church for the good of all people in Australia – particularly for refugees and asylum seekers and other people who are vulnerable or at risk.

Many responses called for greater sharing of the story of the good works done by so many people and organisations of the Church. Some responses expressed a hunger for strong witness of faith, especially by priests, young people and female leaders in parish and school ministries.

6. How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church in Australia that is open to Conversion, renewal and reform?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who expressed a desire to do things differently in response to Christ and the experience of our people, accepting that faithfulness to tradition requires change that is both personal and communal. Respondents also affirmed the important role of the clergy, expressing their appreciation for their vocation and recognising the need for support and ongoing formation and accompaniment. Some asked for a consideration of alternative approaches to ordained ministry, some for a greater inclusion of laity and different groups in the Church’s life, some for new models of governance and leadership, and some for a renewed fidelity to the Church’s teachings. There was also a call for a renewed life of prayer and communion with one another, including understanding the many different ways in which we encounter God and experience a conversion of heart.

Repairing and Renewing

St Mary’s Church Final Phase of Preparation

Thank you to all the parishioners who participated in the second phase of consultation in August regarding the proposed plan to repair and renew St Mary’s Church. Your participation was helpful and welcome.

Many people offered positive encouragement as well as constructive suggestions and concerns.

also be dedicated storage for musician’s items and other audiovisual equipment.

The St Mary’s Renewal Committee met on Tuesday 20th August to consider the feedback that was submitted in writing, as well as some informal feedback that the committee members had received.

The feedback indicated strong support for maintenance to be completed (e.g. replacing the carpet, fixing leaks). There were opposing views on the placement of the tabernacle, the location of the baptismal font and the proposed Gathering Space.

The Parish Finance Council met on Wednesday 28th August to review the final proposal for the St Mary’s Project. Two recommendations were made to Fr Greg: to proceed with the project with a budget of $900,000, which will not require external financing; and to bring forward some work on St Mary’s House that was scheduled to take place late 2020 in order to minimise disruption on the site and to streamline work.

The Committee recommended that the following changes be made to the plans, based on the feedback:

The project now enters the final stage of preparation which includes seeking necessary approvals before a start date is announced. It is anticipated that the Church will be closed before the end of September and all liturgies transferred to St Joseph’s. The work should take 5 months to complete.

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A handrail to be installed on the lectern side of the sanctuary

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The airlock and toilet next to the Gathering Space to be re-oriented so that the toilet is accessed from the Gathering Space

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Cameras to be installed to allow parts of the liturgy that are currently unable to be seen from the pews (e.g. Confirmation) to be played on the screens

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Baby change table to be included in the Gathering Space toilet area

The Committee also discussed the design of the musicians’ space. The musician’s space will be higher than the main floor of the church, in line with the current parents room floor, with a handrail at the side to allow access. There will

The St Mary’s Renewal Committee recommended that the project proceed with the changes listed above.

St Mary’s: Process of Project Development Late 2018 - Assessment of needed repairs with Parish Operations Manager and tradespeople - Meetings with individual representatives of stakeholders, e.g. musicians, sacristans, children’s liturgy, school, etc.

Early 2019 - Advice from Finance Council to progress Confessional urgently. Confessional project subsequently completed - Initial meetings with Diocesan Property Services and local architect - Initial discussion with Parish Finance Council and parish staff regarding possible scope and direction of a project to repair and renew St Mary’s church June 2019 - Parish consultation first phase: community invited to share suggestions and ideas in writing concerning future vision for the building July 2019 - Video presentation to parish community noting just some of the suggestions and concerns raised - Publication of summary of suggestions and concerns in the parish magazine

- Formation of St Mary’s Renewal Committee and discussion of suggestions, priorities, possible scope of works etc.

- Discussion of possible project with Finance Council, with particular focus on financing.

- Discussion of possible project with parish staff, with particular focus on future vision for the parish.

- Meetings with architect and Diocesan Property Services August 2019 - Parish consultation second phase: proposed project published in magazine and displayed in the church.

Community invited to share constructive feedback.

- Formulation of final proposed project with St Mary’s Renewal Committee and parish staff, seeking recommendation from Parish Finance Council, and seeking of approval from Diocesan Trustees for the project to proceed.

- Communication of finalised project to the community, including timeline for work.

September 2019 - Anticipated closure of St Mary’s for works to commence.

Our Catholic Community The Parish of St Mary & St Joseph, Orange The Parish of the Sacred Heart & St Lawrence O’Toole, Molong Mass Centres: St Mary’s (Orange), St Joseph’s (Orange), Sacred Heart & St Lawrence O’Toole (Molong), St Michael's (Manildra), St Brendan’s (Mullion Creek), St Patrick’s (Cargo), St Columbanus’ (Cudal)

Orange City Weekend Masses Saturday 5.00pm (6.00pm during Daylight Savings) St Mary’s Sunday 8.00am St Joseph’s 9.30am St Mary’s 5.00pm (6.00pm during Daylight Savings) St Joseph’s Orange City Weekday Masses Monday 5.45pm St Mary’s Tuesday 9.30am St Mary’s

Orange District Weekend Masses Saturday 9.00am Cargo (Sunday Liturgy) 5.00pm (6.00pm during Daylight Savings) Manildra Sunday 8.00am Mullion Creek 8.00am Cudal 9.30am Molong Orange District Weekday Masses Wednesday 9.15am Mass at Molong Orange District Confessions

Wednesday 5.45pm St Joseph’s

Wednesday 9.45 -10.15am Molong Saturday 4.40-4.55pm (5.40-5.55pm Daylight Savings) Manildra

Thursday 9.30am St Joseph’s

Nursing Home Masses

Friday 5.45pm St Joseph’s

11.00am on 1st Tuesday of the month St Francis Aged Care

Orange City Eucharistic Adoration Monday 5.00-5.40pm St Mary’s Wednesday 5.00-5.40pm St Joseph’s Thursday Holy Hour 6.00-7.00pm St Joseph’s Friday 5.00-5.40pm St Joseph’s Orange City Confessions Friday 5.10-5.40pm St Joseph’s Saturday 4.15-4.45pm (5.15-5.45pm Daylight Savings) St Mary’s

11.00am on 1st Thursday of the month Benjamin Short Grove 2.00pm on 1st Friday of the month Ascott Gardens Hostel 11.00am on 2nd Thursday of the month Calare Nursing Home 11.00am on 3rd Thursday of the month Cherrywood Nursing Home 11.00am on 4th Tuesday of the month Gosling Creek Aged Care 11.00am on 4th Thursday of the month Wontama Hostel

Public Holidays: Mass 8.30am at whichever Orange Church usually has Mass that day.

ANZAC day Mass is always St Joseph’s.

Contact The Parish Team

PARISH CLERGY TEAM Fr Greg Bellamy Fr Pius Khaoya Fr Mathew Humtsoe

Parish Priest Assistant Priest Assistant Priest

PARISH MISSION SUPPORT TEAM Mr Michael O’Mara Ms Sandy Livermore Ms Anne Wykamp

PARISH MISSION TEAM Ms Amy Sullivan Ms Carla Ghisla Ms Vanessa Colquhoun Sr Frances McAleer rsj Mr Will Tracey Ms Sarah Ziegler

Director of Ministries Director of Mission Sacramental Coordinator Resident in Molong Youth Minister Youth Minister

For information about weddings, baptisms, funerals, and visits to the sick, please contact the Parish Office.

Operations Manager Parish Secretary Parish Receptionist

PARISH OFFICE Phone Email Address Facebook

6362 2378 office.orange@cdob.org.au 84 Hill Street (P.O. Box 44) Orange 2800 www.facebook.com/CatholicOrangeNSW

Office Hours Monday 11.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday - Friday 8.45am - 4.30pm