BE INVOLVED MINISTRIES AND ACTIVITIES

LITURGY AND DEVOTIONSDAILYHoly EucharistEven though it is on occasion not possible to have the presence and activeparticipation of the faithful, which manifest more clearly the ecclesialnature of the celebration, the celebration of the Eucharist is alwaysendowed with its own efficacy and dignity, since it is the act of Christ andof the Church, in which the Priest fulfills his own principal function andalways acts for the sake of the people’s salvation. Hence the Priest isrecommended to celebrate the Eucharistic Sacrifice, in so far as he can,even daily.Holy Mass: 9.15 am (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)9.15 am (Thursday – Mass/Communion Service)Prayer of the Church (Divine Office)The Liturgy of the Hours is the richest single prayer resource of the Church,with prayers, psalms and readings for each of the Hours, changing eachday and through the seasons.Holy Rosary: after every weekday MassLeaders: Rose Polic, Max Montecillo, Rosamaria LiaThe Rosary helps us keep in mind the principal events in the life of ourSaviour Jesus Christ and to give praise and thank God.14

LITURGY AND DEVOTIONSDAILYAngelusThis is a devotion in honour of the Incarnation prayed at 6 am, midday and6 pm. Archbishop Fisher encourages the Faithful of Sydney to make theAngelus a prayer of the community at noon.The “Regina Coeli” (one of four Marian antiphons) is said in place of theAngelus during Eastertide.At 12.00 pm at the Parish Office, Bethany College, St Mary Star of theSeaDivine MercyAt 3.00 pm at the Parish OfficeThe message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all ofus. And, he wants us to recognize that his mercy is greater than our sins, sothat we will call upon him with trust, receive his mercy, and let it flowthrough us to others. Thus, all will come to share his joy. The message anddevotional practices proposed in the Diary of Saint Faustina are completelyin accordance with the teachings of Church and are firmly rooted in theGospel message of our Merciful Savior. Properly understood andimplemented, they will help us grow as genuine followers of Christ.Daily Adoration:Contact: Jim ManwaringMonday to Friday 9.45 am – 10.30 am; Saturday: 9.45 am – 11.30 amTuesday: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm; Friday: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm15

MINISTRIES IN LITURGYAcolytesThe acolyte is instituted to serve at the altar and to assist the priest anddeacon. In particular, it is his responsibility to prepare the altar and thesacred vessels and, if necessary, as an extraordinary minister.Coordinator: John RomanousAssistant Coordinator: Louis CheungPat McGrath, Peter McInerney, John Mercer, Tony Sakr, MichaelTroiano, Lou Maffina, Jermyn Chan, Bob Hamblion, Mike Amper, GeoffTuazon, Ruben Revelo, David Chow, Christian Judianto, GerardSarmiento, Gerard Chan, Dennis Zebec, Mark HalavazisExtra-ordinary Ministers of Holy CommunionAssisting in the distribution of Holy Communion during MassCoordinator: Pat HinsonTraining Coordinator: Colleen CalopedisChristina Fitzsimmons, Joan Banks, Patricia Shiel, Rosa Puntillo, SarahMilardi, Elizabeth Vong, Antoinette Zakaria, Dorothy Ryan, MerleYnfante, Antonietta Toscano, Rosemary Craven, Teresa Yin, BurtonCraig, Grazia D’Amico, Mark Halavazis, Royston Fernandes, MichelleSarmiento, Shianti Tandiana, Barbara Parker, Roslyn Chan, OfeliaLudovice-Santos, Jim Manwaring, TC Mak, Therese Borg, Teresa Liu,Rose Polic, Maureen Coutinho, Sandra Mak, Linda Ling, Sr Jacinta,Valerie Gonzaga16

MINISTRIES IN LITURGYLectorsThe lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture,except for the Gospel. He may also announce the intentions for theUniversal Prayer and, in the absence of a psalmist, recite the Psalmbetween the readings. In the celebration of the Eucharist, the lector has hisown proper function, which he himself must carry out. In the absence of aninstituted lector, other lay people may be deputed to proclaim the readingsfrom Sacred Scripture, people who are truly suited to carrying out thisfunction and carefully prepared, so that by their hearing the readings fromthe sacred texts the faithful may conceive in their hearts a sweet and livingaffection for Sacred Scripture.Coordinator: Sandra MakTraining Coordinator: Colleen CalopedisChristina Fitzsimmons, Joan Banks, Teresita MontChan, ValerieGonzaga, Peter McInerney, Josie Gonzaga, Elizabeth Vong, PinkyAcevedo, Jean Marc Morvan, Elizabeth Mansfield, Betty Leung,Stefanie Lia, Jim Manwaring, Maureen Coutinho, Madeline Murray,Roselet Varghese, Merle Ynfante, Joy Vaz, Rosemary Craven, RowenaSharma, Lorraine Zilich, Jissy Varghese, Royston Fernandes, KevinMak, Sandra Mak, Dylan Mak, Michael Kamau, Jennifer Sayers,Vanessa Fernandes, Henry Chandrajaya, Alexandra Sala, ElizabethJovanovski, Charbel Rached, Bernadette Rached, Efleda Monje, KittingMonje, Linda Ling, Pat Hinson, Sheena Kallarakkal, Maria Perugini,Rose Polic, Celine Bernhardt, Annie Montecillo, Maria Lorenzo17

MINISTRIES IN LITURGYMusic MinistryPlans the selection of hymns around the theme of the celebration, as wellas keeping in mind the parts of the Mass, the feast or the liturgical seasonand leading the congregation in singing.Coordinator: Carmela GonzagaAssistant Coordinator: Joy VazGroups: Bethany College, Endravian Family, St Cecilia Choir, StMichael’s Choir, Joy Vaz and Co, Eddie Lising and Co, ColleenCalopedis, Fran Long and Patricia Shiels, Gonzaga FamilyChildren’s LiturgyTeaching children during Liturgy of the Word at the 10.00 am Mass andbeing involved in the children’s Masses throughout the year.Contact: Therese De VineGreetersWelcome parishioners at the church doors, seat them appropriately andmarshal them in procession. They also distribute the parish bulletin andother information sheets.Members: Joan Banks, Muina Liu, Pat Fong, Evelyn Cicciotti, AmyCheung, Linda Ling, Pat Hinson, Sandra Mak, Dylan Mak18

MINISTRIES IN LITURGYAltar ServersCoordinators: Pat McGrath and Tony SakrSchool Liaison: Tony SartorMass Community Representatives (MCR)/CommentatorsThe commentator, who, if appropriate, provides the faithful briefly withexplanations and exhortations so as to direct their attention to thecelebration and ensure that they are better disposed for understanding it.The commentator’s remarks should be thoroughly prepared and notable fortheir restraint.Members: Chris Fitzsimmons, Stefanie Lia, Valerie Gonzaga, AliceRivera, Maureen Coutinho, Rosemary Craven, Emily Mak, Amy Cheung,Alice Rivera, Sandra Mak, Pat Hinson, Linda LingMoney CountersCounting the Sunday church collectionWeeklyLeader: Michael KamauMembers: Theresa Pereira, Jocelyn Quiros, Henry Chandrajaya,Carmela Gonzaga19

SERVICE IN THE PARISHLegion of MaryThe Legion of Mary is a lay Catholic organization whose membersvoluntarily serve the Church under the guidance of the parish priest inalmost every country. The Legion was founded by Frank Duff on 7September 1921 in Dublin. His vision was to help Catholic laypeople fulfilltheir baptismal promises and live out their dedication to the Church in anorganized structure, supported by fraternity and prayer.Our work includes: taking Holy Communion to those unable to attendMass; facilitating the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmationand Extreme Unction as well as catechizing people about theseSacraments; accompanying and instructing those who are enquiring aboutthe Catholic Faith until Initiation; coordinating the Parish SacramentalProgram (Confirmation, Holy Communion and Reconciliation) as well asgiving catechesis to the parish children; catechizing the children inHurstville Public School; visiting parishioners in their homes on behalf ofthe parish priest and organizing/coordinating parish liturgy (Holy Week andother Feast days), devotions (i.e. novenas, rosaries) and parish celebrations.Wednesdays at 7.30 pm at the Parish OfficePresident: Henry ChandrajayaMembers: Jim Manwaring, Therese Borg, Mark Halavazis, AngeloSoccio, Roslyn Chan, Linda Ling, Maria Lorenzo, TC Mak, ValerieGonzaga20

SERVICE IN THE PARISHParish Pastoral CouncilThe Church exists for a solitary goal and that is to carry forward the workof Christ under the lead of the befriending Spirit. And Christ came into thisworld to witness to the truth, to rescue and not to sit in judgement, to serveand not to be served. – Second Vatican Council.Wherever the Church gathers in its local forms the mission to carry on thework of Christ remains the same. By virtue of our baptism we become partof the Church. The parish is where the Church lives.The Parish Pastoral Council exists to ensure that the parish community hasevery opportunity to carry forward the mission of Christ. It seeks to: enrich the quality of parish lifeprovide opportunities for parishionersa) to grow in holinessb) to discover and live out a personal and community call tomission to live as Catholics who effectively transform society.The PPC is ideally a representative group of the parish community.Third Wednesday of the month, 4x/year (February, May, August,November) at 7.30 pm at the Presbytery Dining RoomPresident:Secretary:Members: Rev Dr Janusz Bieniek (Parish Priest), Principal of St Mary’sStar of the Sea: Rebecca Besly (Ex-Officio), Principal of BethanyCollege: Robyn Rodwell (Ex-Officio), Teresa Yin, Carmela Gonzaga,Mike Amper, Amy Cheung, Dennis Mak, Vicki Lavorato21

SERVICE IN THE PARISHParish Finance CommitteeThe Code of Canon Law provides that every person who administerstemporal goods on behalf of a group is to consult with that group in carryingout the administration. For parishes, can. 537 makes it obligatory that therebe a finance committee to advise the parish priest.The parish priest is the administrator of the assets of the parish and afinance committee acts only in an advisory capacity. At the same time thepriest is asked to remember that it is the parishioners who have providedthe assets.Through the finance committee the parishioners are to seek to lessen theburden of the parish priest in administering parish finances, in maintainingparish properties, in planning for future capital works, in raising thenecessary finances and in establishing a framework for greater sharedresponsibility within parish life.First Friday of the month, 4x/year (March, June, September, December)at the Parish Office, starts with Mass at 7.00 pmParish Priest: Rev Dr Janusz BieniekMembers: Teresa Yin, Louis Cheung, Michael Troiano, Lou Maffina,Valerie Gonzaga22

SERVICE IN THE PARISHChurch LibraryBooks, CDs and videos available for borrowing after weekend Masses.Contact:Pious Goods StoreProvides a selection of prayer books, holy pictures and other religiousitems after each Mass on weekendsContact (weekdays): Parish OfficeContact (weekends): Sandra Kirner, Margaret Tham, Amy Cheung, PatHinsonAltar SocietyCare of the Sanctuary: sacred vessels, linen etcContact: Parish OfficeFlower ArrangementContact: Antoinette Zakaria23

CATECHESISSacramental ProgramA collaboration between St Michael’s Parish, St Mary Star of the SeaPrimary School and Hurstville Public School.Program of instruction for all parish children for the Sacraments ofConfirmation, Holy Communion and Reconciliation.Coordinator: Valerie GonzagaTeam: Carmela Gonzaga, Elizabeth Vong, Meliani Djuari, PinkyAcevedo, Therese Borg, Tom Sinn, Henry Chandrajaya, Julie RachedCatechism at Hurstville Public SchoolTeaching children from kindergarten to year six every Wednesday of theschool year.Coordinator: Margaret ThamAssistant Coordinator: Valerie GonzagaTeam: Tony Sakr, Louis Cheung, Valerie Gonzaga, Teresita MontChan,Teresa Chow, Evelyn Ciccioti, Elizabeth Vong, Mimi Lui, CelineBernhardt, Efleda Monje24

CATECHESISRite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)For non-Catholics who want to know more about the Catholic Faith.From July until the Easter TriduumTuesdays at 8.00pm (after the St Michael Devotion) at the Parish OfficeNo meeting on the second Tuesday of the monthCoordinator: Valerie GonzagaRCIA (Cantonese)Contact: Margaret ThamRCIA (Mandarin)Contact: Elsie & Urey LauSr Agnes WangBaptism Preparation for ChildrenFirst Wednesdays of the month at 7.30 pmCoordinator: Royston FernandesContact: Parish Office25

MISSIONS/SOCIAL JUSTICEKnights of Saint Michael the ArchangelA Catholic religious movement established in Poland under the initiative ofthe Congregation of St Michael the Archangel in 1994 with the approval bythe Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. St Michael theArchangel is the patron of the Knights, the biblical warrior whose name inHebrew means “who is like God”.Its mission is to offer expiation to God for the sins of mankind, to pray forthe conversion of sinners and to proclaim the victory of Jesus Christ overSatan. The Knights actively support the apostolate of the Congregation ofSt Michael in their work with youth, fostering vocations and aidingmissionary causes.The members of the Knighthood are confirmed Catholics who are open tothe Holy Spirit and willing to give of themselves to Christ. They committhemselves to the daily recitation of a simple prayer of exorcism to keepand drive away evil spirits from oneself, the Church and the whole worldand in particular from those that are tempted and possessed by the devil aswell as monthly attendance of prayer meetings called a Host of Adoration.Second Tuesday of the month at 7.00 pmContact: Michaelite Priests26

MISSIONS/SOCIAL JUSTICEThe Confraternity of the Scapular of St Michael the ArchangelThe scapular of St Michael is a visible sign of entrusting oneself to StMichael the Archangel and of belonging to the Michaelite family. Wearingit reminds us of our Christian responsibilities and the certainty of StMichael’s intercession on our behalf with God. Those who have beeninvested with the scapular share in the spiritual goods of the Congregationof St Michael the Archangel. The first scapular of St Michael was approvedby Pope Leo XIII in the nineteenth century. The present form of the scapularwas approved on 1 March 2013 by the decree of the Superior General of theCongregation of St Michael the Archangel. Pope Benedict XVI in the “letterto Michaelites” wrote: The motives of the receiving of the scapular in itspresent form should serve as a reminder to the wearer that he/she isexperiencing an effective assistance of the mighty Defender, discovering inoneself the majesty, goodness and love of God, and to realize that there isno greater value, or any other equally great good outside of God – theCreator and Lord of all living things.*Mass on second Tuesday of the month offered for the devotees of StMichael*Display the Register containing the names of parishioners investedwith the scapular of St Michael*Organise 9 candles signifying the Nine Choirs of Angels on the AltarContacts: Parish Office27

MISSIONS/SOCIAL JUSTICESaint Michael Mission SocietyThis was set up in Sydney back in 1996 to raise awareness and funds for theMichaelite missions in Papua New Guinea and to help support the priestsworking there and to educate the seminarians. It is affiliated with andapproved by the Archdiocese of Sydney. In 1998 it was incorporated andgranted the status of an Association by the NSW Department of FairTrading. Since May 2000, the Society has been registered with theAustralian Taxation Office and has been allocated with an ABN (AustralianBusiness Number). As stated in its Constitution, the St Michael MissionSociety aims to “alleviate illiteracy and promote education in the spirit ofChristian ideals”. Hence funds are raised to be used for students who areeducated in PNG and brought to Australia for higher education; forconstruction of buildings such as schoolhouses and churches; and to assistin the provision of medical aid, education and development of job skills inPNG.You become a member by filling in the registration form and paying anannual membership fee.Spiritual Director: Rev Dr Janusz Bieniek CSMA28

MISSIONS/SOCIAL JUSTICESt Vincent SocietyThe St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organization that aspires tolive the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect,justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just andcompassionate society. The Society advocates on several pressing socialjustice issues such as homelessness, poverty and asylum seekers. It aspiresto be recognized as a caring Catholic charity offering “a hand up” topeople in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope,and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.Contact:Mini Vini SocietyBethany CollegeContact:29

MEETINGSCantonese Prayer and Bible Study GroupsSaturdays (2nd and 4th) from 10:30 am – 12 noon at the Back MeetingRoom.Contact: Margaret ThamYoung Adults Group30

CARE OF THE SICKWhen the Church cares for the sick it serves Christ himself in the sufferingmembers of his Mystical Body. The Church shows solicitude not only byvisiting those who are in poor health but also by raising them up throughthe sacrament of anointing and by nourishing them with the Eucharistduring their illness and when they are in danger of death.Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EoMofHC) take HolyCommunion to the sick and elderly in their homes, nursing homes andhospitals.The parish priest (or any other priest-in-residence) may always be calledupon to administer the rite of the Anointing of the Sick (Extreme Unction).HospitalsSt George HospitalSt George PrivateWaratah HospitalNursing HomesHomewood – EoMofHC: John Mercer, Pat HinsonBupa – EoMofHC: Legion of MaryHome Visits and Holy Communion to HouseboundLegion of MaryEoMofHC31

PARISH SCHOOLSBethany College 02 8566 0711Principal: Robyn RodwellReligious Coordinator: Sara CamporealeSt Mary Star of the Sea Primary School 02 9587 2358Principal: Rebecca BeslyReligious Coordinator: Tony SartorFamily and Faith Liaison Officer: Monique CohenSacramental Coordinator: Valerie GonzagaPriest: Reconciliation – WednesdaysClass Masses – Fridays and on special occasionsClass visits – WednesdaysHurstville Public SchoolCatechist Coordinator: Margaret ThamCatechist Assistant Coordinator: Valerie Gonzaga32

ADMINISTRATIONParish OfficeSecretary: Alicja (3 days/week; Mon, Tues, Fri)Secretary: Margaret (1 day/week; Thurs)Office help: Colleen (2 days/week; Tue & Fri; volunteer)Office help: WinkieBookkeeping: Carmela (0.5 day/week; volunteer)Sacramental and RCIA Coordinator: Valerie Gonzaga (volunteer)Child Safeguarding Officer: Valerie Gonzaga (volunteer)Banking: Money Counters Group (volunteers)Accountant: from the ArchdioceseMaintenanceChurch, presbytery and grounds: Michael Kamau, Pawel Nowak & AliciaNowakLights and sound system:Plumbing: George Craven33

CLERGY/RELIGIOUSPresbyteryParish Priest: Rev Dr Janusz Bieniek CSMAPriest Administrator: Rev George Gorzkowski CSMAVisiting Priests:Michaelite Priests, Rev Isaac Koi MSC, Rev Maciej Hulas, Rev BogdanSkupien, PNG MissionariesChaplainsSpanish: Rev Tomas Ruiz Miranda CSMandarin: Rev Andrew FengCantonese: Rev

Meliani Djuari, Henry Chandrajaya, Eddie Rached, Warren Mak, Charbel Rached, Bernadette Rached, Dylan Mak, Megan Mak, Michael Rached, Grace Rached, Lachlan Mak Children’s Christmas Mass 24th December at 5.00 pm Coordinator