BOOVAL CATHOLIC PARISH · 6.00pm Mass Thursday 7th March 9.00am Mass Friday 8th March 8.30am Stations of the Cross 9.00am Mass Saturday 9th March 4.00pm-4.30pm - Reconciliation 5.00pm

Parish Priest Fr Joji Thomas MCBS

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Pastoral Ministry Co-ordinator & Safeguarding Officer

Mrs Donna Conway [email protected]

Parish Secretary Mrs Cathy Peacock

Chairperson - Pastoral Council Mr Mike Wilkinson

Chairperson - Finance Board Mr Ben Sotiriadis

Liturgy Co-Ordinator Mrs Margaret Kane

School Principals Sacred Heart School - Mr Kurt Dutney - Acting

St Peter Claver College – Mr Terry Finan

Outside School Hours Care Co-Ordinator Mrs Linda Caplin

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Ph: 3282 1888 Fax: 3282 5702 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.boovalcatholicparish.org.au

Weekly Diary

Monday 4th March

9.00am Mass

Tuesday 5th March

No Mass

Wednesday 6th March - Ash Wednesday

9.00am - Mass - Amare Centre [School Hall] 5.30pm Rosary 6.00pm Mass

Thursday 7th March

9.00am Mass

Friday 8th March

8.30am Stations of the Cross 9.00am Mass

Saturday 9th March

4.00pm-4.30pm - Reconciliation 5.00pm Vigil Mass - Booval

Sunday 10th March

First Sunday of Lent

6.30am Rosary - Riverview 7.00am Mass - Riverview 9.00am Mass - Booval 5.00pm Mass - Booval

Marriages by appointment - at least six months

notice is required.

Baptisms by appointment.

REFLECTION - If you are of certain age, you may recall the British slapstick film,

The Plank, written, produced and acted by that master of comedy, Eric Sykes. It shows the mayhem that ensues when two tradesmen buy and transport a plank across a town. Most of the time they are oblivious to the mayhem they are causing. Which is just the point Jesus is making in this Sunday’s Gospel. This is one of the

rare instances where Jesus is clearly being funny. We have heard the story so

often, we fail to see the hilariousness of the image. So, stop and imagine just

what it would be like to walk around with a plank in the eye. Not only would you

be blind, you would also be clumsy, inflicting injury on yourself and others. Con-

ducting a delicate operation like removing a speck from another’s eye would be

completely beyond your ability.

This reading follows straight on from last Sunday’s, where Jesus gave the injunc-

tion: ‘Do not judge’. Now he gives the very lively illustration of what happens

when we do. Quite simply, instead of making ourselves superior, we make fools

of ourselves. A constant, critical attitude does not make us sharper or more in-

telligent, rather it makes us stupid. The happiest people I know are those who

delight in the goodness that they see around them. They are also the people

who can give the wisest advice to those in need.

© Sr Kym Harris OSB www.prayasyoucan.com.au

Tips for making the season of Lent more meaningful * Slow Down - Set aside 10 minutes a day for silent prayer or meditation. It will revi-talize your body and your spirit. * Read a good book - You could choose the life of a saint, a spiritual how-to, an inspirational book or one of the pope's new books. * Be kind - Go out of your way to do something nice for someone else every day. *Reach out - Invite an inactive Catholic to come with you to receive ashes on Ash Wednes-day. * Pray - Especially for people you don't like and for people who don't like you. * Tune out - Turn off the television and spend quality time talking with family mem-bers or friends. * Clean out closets - Donate gently used items to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. * Donate to Project Compassion.

St Peter Claver College has kicked off fundraising for Project

Compassion with a very successful Bake Sale. The students

raised over $2200 as part of their Lenten commitment to giv-

ing. Staff and students reflected on Pope Francis’ words,

“Jesus has given us a light that shines in the darkness; defend

it, protect it. This unique light is the greatest richness entrust-

ed to your life.” During Lent our focus is on protecting and

sharing this light which is hope.

Mass times for ASH WEDNESDAY 6 March 2019

9.00am - Amare Centre [School Hall] 6.00pm - Sacred Heart Church

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be cele-

brated on Fridays at 8.30am before the 9am mass during Lent.

BOOVAL CATHOLIC PARISH † Sacred Heart Church, Cothill Rd, Booval † Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 10 Old Ipswich Rd, Riverview

Sacred Heart Primary School, 25 Cothill Rd, Booval St Peter Claver Secondary College, 10 Old Ipswich Rd, Riverview

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2nd/3rd March, 2019

Coffee & Chat

Tuesday 5th March 9.30am - Craft Group Wednesday 6th March 7.00pm - Pastoral Council meeting Thursday 7th March 4.30pm - St Vincent de Paul meeting Friday 8th March 9.30am - Christian Meditation

Statement from Archbishop Mark Coleridge RE: the verdict in the Cardinal Pell case:

The news of Cardinal George Pell’s conviction on historical child sexual abuse charges has shocked many across Australia and around the world, including the Catholic Bishops of Aus-tralia. The Bishops agree that everyone should be equal under the law, and we respect the Australian legal system. The same legal system that delivered the verdict will consider the ap-peal that the Cardinal’s legal team has lodged. Our hope, at all times, is that through this process, justice will be served.

In the meantime, we pray for all those who have been abused and their loved ones, and we commit ourselves anew to doing everything possible to ensure that the Church is a safe place for all, especially the young and the vulnerable.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8th March 2019

To celebrate International Women’s Day we will be holding a morning tea at the Parish Centre following the 9am mass this Friday. This day is a time to reflect on progress, to call for change and to celebrate the

courage and determination of the women who changed history. This year’s theme is “Balance for Better”. We would like to thank all the women in our parish community for the work they do. Men are also welcome to join us for morning tea.

VOCATION VIEW: Since each person speaks from their heart’s abundance, let Jesus form your heart and your life. Follow Him willingly.

SACRED HEART SACRAMENT DATES FOR 2019

FIRST RITE OF PENANCE 30 March Celebration of First Rite of Penance

EUCHARIST – preparation has begun 22 June Forgiveness Liturgy 23 June Celebration of First Holy Communion

CONFIRMATION 30 July Parent information session 31 Aug/1 Sep Rite of enrolment 20 Oct Confirmation practice session 25 Oct Celebration of Confirmation

BAPTISM - Last weekend we welcomed into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism Tyler Larkin.

CHOIR PRACTICE for Easter will commence this Tuesday 5th March at 7.00pm. Anyone is most welcome to come along and join us in preparing for Easter

CWL - Hoy & Euchre will be held in the Parish Centre this Wednesday 6th March at 10.00am. CWL meeting to be held at 1.00pm. All welcome.

WALTZING MATILDAS - Extra Trip organised for this Tuesday 5th March going to “Esk Bush Bash” for meal and entertain-ment. Please feel free to wear country gear and bring your favourite hat along to participate in the fun!! Cost $45. Con-firmations and cancellations to Anne Hall 0408 773 734.

WALTZING MATILDAS BUS TRIP - Tuesday 19th March going to visit Northey Street Community Farm and Gardens. Leave 8am. Wear comfy shoes, bring hats and water bottles. Cost $45. Enquiries to Anne Hall 0408 773 734. “A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.” (Luke 6:43) Are you using your God-given gifts in the way God intended? Do you compare yourself to others and complain about what you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have? God gives each of us unique gifts and a unique plan. Listen to how God is calling you to use your gifts, to bear good fruit, for the glory of His name.

Time for a Smile - I gave my father $100 and said, “Buy yourself something that will make your life easier.” So he went out and bought a present for my mother.

DIARY DATES

Project Compassion Sunday

3rd

March 2019

Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or a set of donation envelopes and sup-port Caritas Australia this Lenten season themed “Give Lent 100%”. You are empowering communities with hope and helping those in great need to shape a better future for them-selves, their families and their communities. Lives change when we all give 100%. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, or by phoning 1800 024 413 or visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED: Tracie Files [daughter of Evelyn & Rob Le Bherz], David Urquhart, Regine Hakuzwimana.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHOM WE REMEMBER: Dane Bracey, C M Mathew, Gregory Tuiatua, Jack Short, Jim Ryan, Rita Vanderbyl, Tom Brown, Jodie Shine-Gaffney, Roland Millington, Bernie Kinnane, Michael Dana-her, Chris Garton, Soundar Rajan, Dorothy Walsh, Brian Meara, Kirtley & Dolan families, Ken Adkins, Frank Van Gestel, Lorraine Murphy, David Samson, Brian McCarthy, Jack & Eileen McMahon, Frank & Miriam O’Leary, Pearl Noonan, Bob, John & Mark Skippington, Thomas Boyle, Margery Boyle, Ellie & Ossie Cody, Rob Kane, Mike Cody, Helen Cody, Roy Folan, Alfred & Stella Grech, Moira Murphy, Melinda & Arthur Murphy, Bernice & Clement Goan, Arthur & Brian Bracey, Grahame Coultas.

LET US PRAY for those who are sick or recovering from surgery: Jill Wright, Mary Rogers, Alwine Atwell, 2 Special Intentions, Mary Lloyd, Leesa Besgrove, Kath Cole, Baby Savannah Johns, Eileen Adkins, Paula Pinch, Erin, Eileen Galligan, Benjamin Palmer (Chris Gar-ton’s Grandson), Shannon Spencer, Emily Adkins, Thomas Manoj, Donna Brown, Lourdhu Mary, James Steward, Kalayanee Jitpakdee, Brian Morgan, Maureen Doyle, Hannah Smith, Joanna Kennedy, Fran Johnson, Toni Williams, Julia Telford, Phyllis Cook, Graeme Pe-ters, Lilian Morrison, Sophie Leonard, David Stewart, Anthony Eden, Concetta Tiberi, Ethan Bauer, Bridgette Muller, Darcy Watt, Lisa Lynch, Madge McLennan, Karen Purdie.

We also include in our prayers all the aged and sick to whom we take Communion. We pray for the safety and good judgement of those serving in our defence forces overseas.

(Please contact us when you feel that it is appropriate to remove the name of your friend or loved one from our Parish Prayer List)

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE ANNIVERSARIES 3 March - 9 March

Fr Dominic Burke, Paul Crane, Jim Corbett, Annie Gough, Fr Brian Horton, Norris Smith, Concettina Alderuccio, Margaret Cos-tello, Betty Ingram, Bill McNeven, Charles Wheatland, Martin Costello Snr, Patricia (Trishy) Lynch, Jack Kedwell, Chris Copland, Damien Drew, Mary Janicky, Jason Manousakis, Jan Tobin, Raymond Wenck, Max Pennefather, Simon Siemensma, Michael Bugler, Wendy Cowie, Geoffrey Holzberger, Leo Wyatt, Peter Boyle.

NEXT WEEK’S LITURGY - GROUP 2 YEAR C – FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

1st Reading: Deut 26:4-10 2nd Reading: Rom 10:8-13 Gospel Text: Luke 4:1-13

9/10 March 5.00pm Vigil 7.00am - Riverview 9.00am 5.00pm

READERS

Margaret Kane Katherine Toohill Ryan Prenzler

Stellina Manutai Lucky Lakfa Esau Manutai

Angela Ryan Thomas McEniery Maria Ryan

Karen Sotiriadis Kate Sotiriadis Derek Morgan

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

Barbara Engelbrecht Tim Habermann Leanne Cook —— ——

Luafitu Sefo, Asolelei Sefo Lilian Morrison Kurt Dutney Sia Stagg

Leonie McEniery Donna Conway Breenna Conway Finn Conway ——

Ben Sotiriadis Les Scott —— —— ——

ALTAR SERVERS 5.00pm – Nicholas Everding 7.00am – Brisland Manutai, Dominic Talatonu 9.00am – Mavis Starkey, Matiesa Starkey

CHURCH CLEANING Frances M

COUNTERS: Group 1 FIRST COLLECTION: $ 1,064-50 SECOND COLLECTION: $ 1,347-25

PROCESSIONAL HYMN

Sing of the Lord’s Goodness

Sing of the Lord’s goodness,

Father of all wisdom,

Come to him and bless his name.

Mercy he has shown us,

His love is forever,

Faithful to the end of days.

Come, then all you nations,

Sing of your Lord’s goodness,

Melodies of praise and thanks to God.

Ring out the Lord’s glory,

Praise him with your music,

Worship him and bless his name.

Courage in our darkness,

Comfort in our sorrow,

Spirit of our God most high;

Solace for the weary,

Pardon for the sinner,

Splendour of the living God.

By Ernest Sands © 1981 – OCP Publications.

GLORIA

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. R/

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. R/

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Amen. R/

© M. Haugen. GIA Publications

PSALM RESPONSE: Psalm 91

Lord, it is good to give thanks to you; it is good to give thanks to you.

© Gerard O’Dempsey ofmcap.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

© M. Haugen – GIA Publications

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APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. OFFERTORY

Lord To Whom Shall We Go

Lord to whom shall we go?

You are our Bread, broken and shared.

Lord to whom shall we go?

Yours are the words of life.

The manna we ate,

yet our hunger remained;

Our hearts were not satisfied.

O Lord, you feed us

with the finest of wheat,

our pledge of eternal life.

The bread you give

is the living bread,

your flesh for the life of the world.

Your word, O Lord,

is a lamp for my steps;

A light for my path of life.

By Michael Herry © 1993

HOLY, HOLY [Sung]

© M. Haugen – GIA Publications ACCLAMATION

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

© M. Haugen – GIA Publications

AMEN

© M. Haugen – GIA Publications

LAMB OF GOD [Sung]

© M. Haugen – GIA Publications Mass Parts: Excerpts from the Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL

COMMUNION Table of Plenty Come to the feast of heaven and earth!

Come to the table of plenty!

God will provide for all that we need,

Here at the table of plenty.

O, come and sit at my table

Where saints and sinners are friends.

I wait to welcome the lost and lonely

To share the cup of my love.

O, come and eat without money;

Come to drink without price.

My feast of gladness will feed your spirit

With faith and fullness of life.

My bread will ever sustain you

Through days of sorrow and woe.

My wine will flow like a sea of gladness

To flood the depths of your soul.

Your fields will flower in fullness;

Your homes will flourish in peace.

For I, the giver of home and harvest,

Will send my rain on the soil.

By Daniel Schutte © 1992 – OCP Publications.

RECESSIONAL

All Creatures of Our God and King

All creatures of our God and King,

Lift up your voice and let us sing:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Bright burning sun with golden beam,

Pale silver moon with softer gleam,

O praise him! O praise him!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let all things their Creator bless

And worship him in humbleness!

O praise him! Alleluia!

Praise God the Father, praise the Son,

And praise the Spirit, Three in One:

O praise him! O praise him!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

St Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226 : W. Draper 1855-1933 - TRAD.