30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 28th/29th October 2017 – YEAR A Hanging In There Do you ever wonder if Jesus ever thought, “This is all too much”; “When are things going to go my way, for a change?”: “what is the thanks I get for all this preaching and healing and feeding the multitudes?” I suppose if he was truly human, like the rest of us, it might have crossed his mind once or twice. In fact, it would be rather comforting to think that even Jesus occasionally counted the cost of his service of others. But in those moments of self-doubt or low energy for the task, what kept him going? What made him come back for more of the same again and again? The only answer I can think of is commitment to the cause and perseverance in the face of unrealistic expectations. It has been said that perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. The truth is that perseverance, that necessary trait of a healthy spiritual life is never easy, which is why so many people find it difficult to persevere with the practice of their faith when it appears at times to be just hard work. While it seems to be commonly found in athletes and saints, perseverance is not always virtuous, particularly when it presents as stubbornness or pigheadedness. Synonyms of perseverance include endurance, steadfastness, constancy and stability. But it would be wrong to equate perseverance with merely staying in one place or sticking to one thing. We all know of people who have stayed in unfulfilling jobs or relationships, even when they were offered something better, simply because they lacked the courage to change. This is not the life-giving perseverance that can draw us into a deeper appreciation of God’s call to transform ourselves and the world in which we live. Two crucial factors impacting on an approach to perseverance are self-discipline and a vision of the future. The heart of discipline is remembering what you want and staying focused on the journey towards getting what you want, in other words, a vision and a goal. The clearer our vision of what we want in the future, the better our chances are of mustering up the energy and sustaining the self-discipline to achieve that vision - the sharper the vision the more likely the perseverance. Jesus himself gives us frequent examples of his steadfastness. It is good to ask ourselves what enabled him to endure his particular trials and temptations. The answer is simple. Jesus persevered the same way we do: by remembering God loved him and he wanted all people to know that they too were loved as intensely. His vision was totally clear and his path was sure. Even his energy to keep going came from the fact that he knew there was no other way to achieve his goal. He kept to what he had been taught and knew to be true. Fr. Peter Dillon PASTORAL STAFF Fr Peter Dillon Parish Priest Fr Paul Kelly Associate Pastor Helen Goldsmith Pastoral Ministry Coordinator PARISH STAFF Sonya Slater Parish Manager Marylou Ayres Parish Secretary Pat Kelly Parish Assistant Stephanie Santos Youth Coordinator SCHOOLS St Vincent’s School Clear Island Waters Phone: 5572 1746 P: Kerry Rowlands St Kevin’s School Benowa Phone: 5539 4522 P: Peter Anderson St Kevin’s Kindergarten Phone: 5564 5910 Director: Michelle Nelson St Michael’s College Merrimac Phone: 5530 2722 P: Michael Nayler ALL SOULS’ DAY MASSES: THURSDAY 2nd NOVEMBER IS ALL SOULS’ DAY. 6.00pm Mass WEDNESDAY 1st November at Sacred Heart Church 9.00am Mass THURSDAY 2nd November at Stella Maris Church 6.00pm THURSDAY 2 ND NOVEMBER at Sacred Heart Church 50 FAIRWAY DRIVE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS.
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30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
28th/29th October 2017 – YEAR A
Hanging In There Do you ever wonder if Jesus ever thought, “This is all too much”; “When are things going to go my way, for a change?”: “what is the thanks I get for all this preaching and healing and feeding the multitudes?” I suppose if he was truly human, like the rest of us, it might have crossed his mind once or twice. In fact, it would be rather comforting to think that even Jesus occasionally counted the cost of his service of others. But in those moments of self-doubt or low energy for the task, what kept him going? What made him come back for more of the same again and again? The only answer I can think of is commitment to the cause and perseverance in the
face of unrealistic expectations.
It has been said that perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. The truth is that perseverance, that necessary trait of a healthy spiritual life is never easy, which is why so many people find it difficult to persevere with the practice of
their faith when it appears at times to be just hard work.
While it seems to be commonly found in athletes and saints, perseverance is not always virtuous, particularly when it presents as stubbornness or pigheadedness. Synonyms of perseverance include endurance, steadfastness, constancy and stability. But it would be wrong to equate perseverance with merely staying in one place or sticking to one thing. We all know of people who have stayed in unfulfilling jobs or relationships, even when they were offered something better, simply because they lacked the courage to change. This is not the life-giving perseverance that can draw us into a deeper appreciation of God’s call to transform ourselves and the world in which we live. Two crucial factors impacting on an approach to perseverance are self-discipline and a vision of the future. The heart of discipline is remembering what you want and staying focused on the journey towards getting what you want, in other words, a vision and a goal. The clearer our vision of what we want in the future, the better our chances are of mustering up the energy and sustaining the self-discipline to achieve that vision - the sharper the vision the more likely the perseverance. Jesus himself gives us frequent examples of his steadfastness. It is good to ask ourselves what enabled him to endure his particular trials and temptations. The answer is simple. Jesus persevered the same way we do: by remembering God loved him and he wanted all people to know that they too were loved as intensely. His vision was totally clear and his path was sure. Even his energy to keep going came from the fact that he knew there was no other way to achieve his goal. He kept to what he had been taught and knew to be true.
Fr. Peter Dillon
PASTORAL STAFF
Fr Peter Dillon Parish Priest
Fr Paul Kelly Associate Pastor
Helen Goldsmith Pastoral Ministry Coordinator
PARISH STAFF
Sonya Slater Parish Manager
Marylou Ayres Parish Secretary
Pat Kelly Parish Assistant
Stephanie Santos Youth Coordinator
SCHOOLS
St Vincent’s School Clear Island Waters Phone: 5572 1746 P: Kerry Rowlands
St Kevin’s School Benowa Phone: 5539 4522 P: Peter Anderson
St Kevin’s Kindergarten Phone: 5564 5910 Director: Michelle Nelson
St Michael’s College Merrimac Phone: 5530 2722
P: Michael Nayler
ALL SOULS’ DAY MASSES: THURSDAY 2nd NOVEMBER IS ALL SOULS’ DAY.
6.00pm Mass WEDNESDAY 1st November at Sacred Heart Church
9.00am Mass THURSDAY 2nd November at Stella Maris Church
6.00pm THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER at Sacred Heart Church
50 FAIRWAY DRIVE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS.
READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND:
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Exodus 22:20-26
1Thessalonians 1:5-10
Matthew 22:34-40
READINGS NEXT WEEK:
Malachi 1:14-2:2,8-10
1 Thess 2:7-9,13
Matthew 23:1-12
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK:
Wednesday 1st All Saints Day,Thursday 2nd All Soul’s Day
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD In the Atrium this week, our celebration of Advent began with the changing of the colors from green to purple and the children enjoyed processing around the Atrium while we sang "Come, Lord Jesus! Come and be born in our hearts!" The prayer table was decorated beautifully, and we enjoyed a lively discussion about the Light. (Is 9:2) Last weekend, Jennifer and I attended two days formation about the Good Shepherd Catechism, in Brisbane. Every-thing we learned was very relevant for children age 3 -6 years, and especially our own spiritual growth. The Atrium Sessions new schedule - Monday 9:00am-10:30am.(1st group)11:00am-12:30am (2nd group) There are still vacancies for this group. Friday:09:30am-1:00am We need volunteers to help us with the catechesis, to learn more email [email protected]
PRAYING THE ROSARY:
The statue of Our Lady will be at the home
of Sheila Symons of Benowa for the week of
Monday 30th October. If you wish to take
part please contact Maxine or Pat Sela on
5539 9539
divinaQ YOGA: Join Divina for 60 minutes of hatha
vinyasa style flow. Classes are held outdoors each Thurs-
day at 6AM on the Atrium Lawn at Sacred Heart Church,
THE GOLD COAST CATHOLIC LIBRARY: “Why should I believe in God?” The answer you may be called on to give to this question takes you into the realm of Apologet-ics. This “defence of ideas” can be complex but in his book “Unapologetic” Francis Spufford, a young and very readable writer, takes on contemporary atheists, like Daw-kins, who issues a challenge to believers. Spufford writes of his book “ You can easily look up what Christians be-lieve in. You can read any number of defences of Chris-tian ideas. This, however, is a defence of Christian emo-tions—of their intelligibility, of their grown—up dignity. It is called UNAPOLOGETIC because it isn’t giving an ‘APOLOGIA’, the technical term for a defence of the ide-as .And also because I’M NOT SORRY.”
ANOINTING MASS: The next Anointing Mass will be held on Tuesday 14th November at 10am in the Sacred Heart Church. Everyone is welcome to attend and stay on afterwards for light refreshments in the Parish Hospitality Centre, hosted by the Surfers Paradise Catholic Ladies . All SPCL are asked to bring a plate to share. The monthly meeting of the SPCL will be held in the afternoon.
SURFERS PARADISE CATHOLIC LADIES
FRIENDSHIPDAY
10am to 1.00pm
Thursday 16th November
in the Parish Hospitality Centre. Usual Fun and Cards
of your choice. $5 entrance incl Raffle & Lucky
Door Prizes.
BREAK OPEN THE WORD: This excellent resource contains readings and psalms for each Sunday with a commentary designed to provide not only back-ground to text but assistance on how to read it. It is highly recommended for anyone who is a Proclaimer of the Word. The subsidised cost is $10 per book. Please advise the Mass Coordinator if you wish to purchase a copy.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS, COLLECTORS AND WELCOMERS:
Advent and the Christmas season is fast approaching. Christmas is on Monday this year which means the usual week-end Masses will be celebrated in all our churches on Saturday/Sunday directly followed by Christmas Eve (Sunday night) and Christmas Day (Monday)! If you are available to help at the Christmas Masses please add your name to the sheets in the church sacristies so Christmas rosters can be started soon.
INVITATION TO ASSIST AND SERVE AS A LITURGICAL MINISTER:
We are always seeking new ministers to join our helpers at all churches and Masses. If you would like to serve in ministry as either an altar server, reader (Proclaimer of the Word) or Extraordinary Minister of Communion please contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433. Full training and support given. Additional ministers for the Christmas season are especially welcome.
YOUNG MEN (18-35yrs) A vocations retreat at St Joseph’s Retreat Centre, Marian Valley, 2541 Beechmont Rd. Friday 24th November 7:30pm—Sunday 26th November 3pm Cost $30. Reflect on that most important of questions: “Lord, what are you asking of me? How are you calling me to give?” God may be calling you to the vocation of the priesthood and or religious life. Opportunity to ask questions & seek guidance. To register phone Fr Thomas 0432 362052 or email [email protected] http://capuchinfriars.org.au
RECENTLY DECEASED: Fr. Michael McKeaten, George Wah On Leong, Mary Mullahy, Ernesto Quintones, Bill Mitchell,
Gwendolyn Hodges, Anna Marotta.
ANNIVERSARIES: Emily Rena, Augustus Reeves, Mello Scharenguivel Joan Enright, Mary Wylie, Percy Felsman
THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Madelon Sutcliffe, Peter Cunningham, Sheryl Higgins, Elaine Neethling (Capetown SA), Leah Mac-
kay, Rosemary Jamieson, Miriam Bousetel, Ryan Lloyd Joanne Burge, Monica Bailey, John O’Leary, Marianne Kennedy, Sarah
Clancy, Rosa Maria Santos, James Daly,(Capetown), Shaun Van de Reede, Murray Downes (NZ), Bob Francis, Michelle
Krijnen (NZ), Fr John Milliken, Anne Zappa, Jooy & Madison, Tony Bui, Betty Hillesheim, Michael Dwyer, Brian Tyrrell
Mary Ayoub, Margaret Borg, Peter Borg, Edwin Ware, Nalin Sena, Kevin McCormack, Rachel Raines, John Ashby, Paul
Kiely, David Weldon, Dr Michael Tracey Joyce & Daniel Farrugia, Ray Balkin.
SACRED HEART COLUMBARIUM This sacred resting place is located behind Sacred Heart Church and peacefully positioned alongside the lake. If you would like to know more about the columbarium please contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433 for information to be emailed to you or for an appointment to consider making a reservation. Single & Double Niches
ALL NIGHT ADORATION AT SACRED HEART CHURCH Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this 1st Friday, 3rd November from 7pm to 7am Saturday 4th November. All welcome. Enquiries: Jim 0424 381 069 or Helen 0421 935 678. "Could you not watch one hour with Me?" Mt 26:40
ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC PARISH has the pleasure of Inviting you to a lecture by FATHER RICHARD LEONARD SJ On Mission with Christ. Christianity is not a private feel-good collective. We are sent out to live and proclaim our spirituality. What does the world look like to which we are sent? What question is the world posing to us, and what responses do we have as we go out? Thursday 2 November 2017 6.30pm for 7pm at Holy Spirit Church, Harriett St Auchenflower.
BRISBANE SINGS MESSIAH. Thrill to the exciting sound of Handel’s Inspirational oratorio, Messiah performed by the Queensland Choirs 150 voice BSM Chorus, soloists and fabulous orchestra Sunday Dec 3rd 2:45pm Brisbane City Hall. Tickets available from 4MBS Ticketing or ph 38471717
WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT RETREAT
Vocations Brisbane is running a weekend retreat for young women who are keen to explore more about a vocation to religious life. All young women 18-40yrs old are welcome to come along and discover more about where God is calling you! 25th- 26th November 2017 9am Saturday - 5pm Sunday Venue: Canossian Spirituality Centre, 169 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd, Oxley For more information or to RSVP contact Sr. Melissa 0484 007 508
OUR CHOIR NEEDS YOU! Would you like to join a
happy, enthusiastic group of people who bring beauti-
ful music to our parish? For more information please con-
VENIRE FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS Come along and meet other young people who share the same faith, ! We explore who Jesus is, and who we are through activities, talks, small group discussion, prayer And more! Thursday nights. 6-8:30pm in the Hospitality Centre. RSVP to Steph 0411 669 876 { YOUNG ADULTS BIBLE STUDY Next Bible Study: 30th of October. A fortnightly bible study and connect group for those 16-25 meet in the youth office on Monday night from 6-8pm Please RSVP your interest to
Steph on 0411 669 876
ART AND CRAFT NEWS Following our recent stall we
were able to support an Indian Orphanage, Premature
Babies, Indian Mission (M Virtue) and Parish
Resources. Looking forward to meeting you at our
Christmas raffle where prizes will be chosen in order of
tickets drawn.. We thank you for your wonderful support.
COFFEE CULTURE CAFÉ - Open Monday to Friday 7.00am
to 3.30pm. Ph Divina 0415 674 163
THE CATHOLIC LEADER:
Keeping Faith With You…
YOUNG MEN (18-35yrs) A vocations retreat at St Joseph’s Retreat Centre, Marian Valley, 2541 Beechmont Rd. Friday 24th November 7:30pm—Sunday 26th November 3pm Cost $30. Reflect on that most important of questions: “Lord, what are you asking of me? How are you calling me to give?” God may be calling you to the vocation of the priesthood and or religious life. Opportunity to ask questions & seek guidance. To register phone Fr Thomas 0432 362052