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| Sunday 14th February 2010 |
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| 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) |
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1st Reading: |
Jeremiah 17:5-8 |
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2nd Reading: |
1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 |
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Gospel: |
Luke 6:17, 20-26 |
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Wed 17th: |
Ash Wednesday |
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| Following Sunday |
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1st Sunday of Lent
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Written by Fr Paul M
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
SUCCESS: ACCORDING TO WHAT SCALE?
How do we measure success? Success is different things to different people: profits for the business leader; marks for the student; victory for the general and sportsperson; fish for the fisherman: the larger the catch, the greater the success.
Peter and his mates are experiencing spectacular failure when they meet Jesus. They have fished all night and caught nothing. The darkness of night has always been the best time to catch fish. Their stocks are very low – physically, financially and emotionally. Catching fish is their livelihood; it is how they feed themselves and their families. They are professionals. Empty nets damage their status among peers and customers! In such circumstances, it would hardly be surprising for Peter to tell Jesus where to go in classical “fisher-speak”! He does not. Something about Jesus; about how he speaks and acts fascinates Peter. Rather than close him off to Jesus, Peter’s experiences of limitation and failure dispose him to encounter Jesus with an open mind and heart. Trust … and success … follow. When Peter, James and John do what Jesus suggests, they strike the jackpot, even in broad daylight! Their catch is so large that they must rely on others, perhaps even competitors, to land the haul. Success in terms of the kingdom is inclusive.
The first and second readings reaffirm the power of God’s presence to transform weakness into strength, failure into success and doubt into faith. With the dramatic image of an angel touching his mouth with a burning coal, Isaiah shifts from self-revulsion to fervour for the kingdom of God. Through a mysterious encounter with the risen Christ on the Damascus road, Paul changes dramatically from persecutor of Christians to an apostle among them. The power of God’s grace is limitless.
Peter, Paul and Isaiah become great champions for God’s kingdom. On that scale, they are outstanding successes. On other scales, however, they are less impressive. Paul is a disloyal Jew; Peter is a failed fisherman; Isaiah struggles to impress on the people of Israel the importance of remaining faithful to God’s covenant. As flowers of Jesus, we must decide what ultimate scale we will choose to measure our success. What scale then? [Fr Paul] |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 18:06 |
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Lenten Groups Registration Form |
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Written by Paul H
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We are currently forming the Lenten Groups for 2010.
Please print out the Registration form below and fill it out. It is then as simple as:
1. Dropping it into the collection plate at Mass on Sunday;
2. Dropping it into the Parish Office through the week; or
3. Faxing/Emailing/Mailing it to the Parish Office.
Nominations close on Sunday, February 14.
Various groups of 7 or 8 people generally meet either during the daytime or evening. In addition to the general groups there are those specifically established to cater for youth, young adults, different cultures, school parents, the recently married, men and seniors.
Over the past couple of years St Charles Borromeo has been blessed with some 30 groups which gather during Lent. The Lenten program is considered a foundational exercise in faith formation both for individual parishioners and for the St Charles community as a whole.
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 09:25 |
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2009 First Communion Photos |
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Written by Scott H
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Photos of the 2009 First Communion candiates have been posted on the Parish website.
To view the photos, simply click on "Gallery" in the main menu.
Thanks go to Scott H for providing the photos.
This is an initiative of the St Charles Borromeo Parish-based Sacramental Committee Ministry. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 13:24 |
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Young at Heart Bus Tour to Berowra Waters |
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Written by Peggy S
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 What: Lunch at Berowra Waters
Why: Why not?!
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 14:00 |
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150 Years at St Charles Borromeo Ryde |
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Written by Paul H
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The series of historical pamphlets distributed throughout the 150th year of St Charles Borromeo Ryde are now available on the Parish website.
All 20 of the pamphlets are contained within a single (.zip) file and is available under the "Downloads" section of this website. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 10:35 |
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Life Teen at St Charles Borromeo Ryde on Facebook! |
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Written by Judith A
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Did you know that Lifeteen at St Charles Borromeo Ryde is on Facebook?
Add us to keep in touch and stay updated about upcoming events!
‘'St. Charles Lifeteen’
This is an initiative of the St Charles Borromeo Parish Life Teen Ministry. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 15:22 |
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Life Teen Camp (Year 9 - Year 12) |
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Written by Judith A
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What: Life Teen Camp for Parishioners in Year 9 - Year 12
Why: Lots of fun with the opportunity to meet other people and experience God in a different way
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 11:54 |
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2009 - 2013 Parish Pastoral Plan |
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Written by Fr Paul M
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 The St Charles Borromeo Parish Pastoral Plan 2009 – 2013 is the result of extensive consultation and intensive preparation by the Parish Pastoral Council over eighteen months.
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Last Updated on Monday, 04 January 2010 11:12 |
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Young at Heart Lunch at Ryde RSL |
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Written by Peggy S
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 What: Young at Heart lunch at Ryde RSL
Why: An opportunity to start the year off by sharing a meal and enjoying the company of others
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 18:14 |
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Lectio Divina - Praying with Scripture |
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Written by Sr Margaret S
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What: Lectio Divina - Praying with Scripture
Why: An opportunity to reflect on scripture in a quiet, gentle and non confrontational way. Tea and coffee provided
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 08:56 |
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Written by Paul H
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A Family Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Sunday 14th February 2010 to welcome new families into our Parish.
The kindergarten children will be special guests of honour so please join us after Mass for a sausage sizzle and ice block.
This is an initiative of the St Charles Borromeo Parish Family Mass Ministry. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 08:39 |
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Get involved in your Parish in 2010! |
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Written by Paul H
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 Do you want to make a difference in 2010?
Our vibrant and lively Parish of St Charles doesnt just happen by itself. It takes dedication, commitment and the initiative of people just like you!
There are so many opportunities to get involved in our Parish. There is much work to do and fun to be had - all while making a worthwhile and appreciated contribution to our community!
Below is a list of the Ministries that are active in our Parish. If one or more catch your eye, click on the text or feel free to contact the Parish Office for further information.
What sort of contribution are you going to make in 2010?
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Last Updated on Monday, 11 January 2010 16:14 |
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Young at Heart Bus Tour to Alpaca Farm |
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Written by Peggy S
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 What: BBQ Lunch and Tour of Alpaca Farm
Why: A fun day out and a bit of adventure
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 14:00 |
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Life Teen Calendar of Events - Now Available! |
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Written by Judith A
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The Calendar of Events for Life Teen is available now.
Check out what's on from January to July 2010!
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 20:34 |
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Life Teen Camp (Year 6 - Year 8) |
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Written by Judith A
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What: Life Teen Camp for Parishioners in Year 6 - Year 8
Why: Lots of fun with the opportunity to meet other people and experience God in a different way
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 11:54 |
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Parish Secretary - Job Opportunity! |
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Written by Paul H
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Thank you for all those that applied for the position of part time parish secretary at St Charles Borromeo Parish, Ryde.
Applications closed at 4pm on Thursday 31st December 2009.
Interviews will be conducted in the second half of January 2010 with the successful applicant starting in early February.
We look forward to announcing the successful candidate.
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Last Updated on Friday, 01 January 2010 08:03 |
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Written by Nadia B
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The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred in the Parish by Bishop Julian Porteous at the:
- 6:00pm Mass Saturday 29th May 2010; and
- 10:00am Mass Sunday 30th May 2010.
Parents who wish to nominate their child for the Confirmation Programme are required to attend one of the two information evenings.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 24 January 2010 17:20 |
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Written by Judith A
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What: Life Teen Youth Mass
Why: An opportunity to meet like minded young people who wish to open their minds, hearts and souls to God's word
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 15:25 |
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