Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish Gatton Laidley · McCarthy, Joan Egan, Danny & Jimmy McDade, Amy Haines, Helen Colley, ... both churches in Gatton and Laidley. Project Compassion

Readings

for this Week

First Reading

Acts 10:34, 37-43

Psalm

This is the day the Lord

has made; let us rejoice

and be glad

Second Reading

Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel

John 20:1-9

Mass Centres

St Joseph’s Church

10 Hunt Street

Forest Hill

St Mary’s Church

Cnr Spencer

& Maitland Streets

Gatton

St Therese’s Church

8 Brightview Road

Glenore Grove

St Patrick’s Church

1-3 John Street Sth

Laidley

EASTER SUNDAY

He is Risen

Father Noyichan and the Parish Staff

would like to take this opportunity

to wish you and your

families, a Happy & Holy Easter!

A VERY BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!

Phone: 07 5465 3131 Email: [email protected]

Visit us at www.olv.org.au and find out more about our parish

Our Lady of the Valley

Catholic Parish Gatton Laidley

April 1st, 2018

Filipino Mass

You are invited to please come along on Sunday 15th April 2018 to St. Mary’s Church for

a Filipino Mass at 11am followed by lunch.

Everyone is welcome to attend, please bring a plate to share.

SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING OTHERS

An Invitation ...

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PARISH

MASS TIMES

THIS WEEK

Saturday 31 March

Easter Vigil

7pm Gatton

Sunday 1st April

Easter Sunday

7am Glenore Grove

9am Laidley

Monday 2nd April

No Mass

Tuesday 3rd April

No Mass

Wednesday 4th April

No Mass

Thursday 5th April

No Mass

Friday 6th April

No Mass

Saturday 7th April

6pm Gatton

Sunday 8th April

7am Forest Hill

9am Laidley

RECONCILIATION

Saturday 7th April

5:15 - 5:45pm Gatton

Saturday 14th April

5:15 - 5:45pm Laidley

Next Weekend 7 April/8 April 2018 Forest Hill 7am Gatton 6pm Laidley 9am

Welcomers Patsy O’Shea

Readers

Please volunteer

Syd Thomson

Margaret O’Brien

John Ryan

Bernadette Pinchin

Patsy O’Shea

Mike Nowlan

Ministers of

Communion Volunteers needed

- Please check

before Mass

Carmel Turner

Dorrie Van Ansem

Margaret Stevens

Brian Lunn

Pat Ziebarth

Jan Maltry

Helen Haley

Col Seng

Children’s Liturgy

Morning Tea

Deon & Sandra

Herpich

Altar Society

Shirley De Berg

Joan Reimann Jan Maltry

Cleaners

8 April - 21 April:

Carol Scott

Terry O’Sullivan

Jill & Ron Crellin

Counters 10th April

Adrian & Margaret

Shepley

SOMETHING FOR THE GIRLS We have this heart within each of us that desires to nurture, to

grow and develop and help others. We have this need within us

to have companionship especially with other people like us! That

way we all belong and feel loved.

God has graciously given Us Himself and ultimately that’s where we find love and a true

companion and friend. In God’s generosity to us He has also given us other girls to do life

with. To have friendships with, where we can laugh and cry, share and encourage each other.

Hearts full and responsive of love and generosity, fun and sensitivity that brings a joy to our

face and in our hearts and minds.

When and Where? 24th—26th May 2018 Mount Gravatt Bowls Club, 1873 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

You’re invited! Why? A wonderful opportunity to gather an insight into the success of the Alpha Course and how we can benefit in our Parish. Alpha is designed to bring people to an awakened faith and to prepare their hearts for the richness of our

Catholic faith.

When? Thursday 26th April 2018 - 7.00pm

Where? St. Mary’s Church, Gatton

Who will Father Mauro - PP Springfield Parish be speaking? Vanessa Comninos - Director of Evangelisation - Springfield Parish

Who should Everyone! You are very welcome attend? Please also stay for supper afterwards

THE SICK: Carolynn Curry, Mary Van Ansem, Dennis O’Dea, Terry Crowley, Trevor Hawley, Margaret Vaux, Gavina Hagan, Maureen

McCarthy, Joan Egan, Danny & Jimmy McDade, Amy Haines, Helen Colley, Desley Staatz, Bernie Connolly, Lloyd Luck,

Allan Renwick, Ron Simpson, Allan Goos, Pat Jericevich, Kevin Michael Hayes, Vic Gibbon, Stas Lukos, Denis Keightley,

Monique Bower, Lucy Kimmings.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Robert John Hughes, John O’Brien, Pat Connole, Bruce Todd, Irene Klos, Mame Brewer, Robbie Smith, Tony Gunn, Ray Janke, Janice Litfin,

ANNIVERSARIES: Annie Bugler, Mervyn James Laffey, Harold Edgar Beckman, Thelma Josephine McDermott, Elijah Malachi John Stewart, Brian Ryan, Monica Anna Sippel, May Osborne, Isabella Schipp, Mary Alice Osborne, Patricia Evelyn Bentley, William Dwyer, Francis Buhse, Doreen May Aiton.

We Pray For:

A short reflection … The Hope of the Resurrection

Holy Week observances help us to place the hope of the Resurrection, the

promise of newness and life, against the background of death and endings.

It is only in walking through the shadows and darkness of Holy Week and

Good Friday, only in realising the horror and magnitude of sin and its conse-

quences in the world incarnated in the dying Jesus on the cross, only in con-

templating the ending and despair that the disciples felt on Holy Saturday,

that we can truly understand the light and hope of Sunday morning!

Year of Youth 2018

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WYD19 A Message from the Brisbane

Pilgrimage Co-ordinator

Expressions of Interest are now

open for pilgrim 18-35 yrs old to

join us for a pilgrimage to World

Youth Day in Panama in January

2019! Contact Melissa to find

out more information:

Melissa Fenech (07) 3324 3448 Mobile: 0438 226 194

Email: [email protected]

facebook:@brisbanewyd website: wydbrisbane.org.au

April 1

Easter Sunday

“Viva Cristo Rey” Long Live Christ the King

– Saint José Luis Sánchez Del Río

14 years old Mexican martyr

IGNITE YOUTH LAUNCH

Movie World just got even better. Ignite Launch is a whole day riding the roller coasters at

Movie World, followed up with a massive dance party and live

concert – right in the middle of the theme park, after it closes!

Ignite Launch is all about getting your best mates together,

making a stack of new friends and having a day you won’t

forget about anytime soon. A drug and alcohol-free event,

Ignite Launch is for high schoolers and young adults through

to the whole family.

Huge prize giveaways and competitions throughout the day

and night! 12 May 2018 9am-8:30pm

Early Bird Tickets (till 31st of March) $100

Individual Ticket Price $110

Schools/ Group Ticket Prices

Groups 10+ $100pp Groups 30+ $95pp

Contact: (07) 3217 5199 or [email protected]

VIP Pass Tickets $45 (Only valid with current 2018 Village

Theme Park Pass MUST show pass on entry to park).

TICKET INCLUDES: Full day ticket to Movie World, Welcome Pack, Dinner, Dance Party and Entry to Night Rally after the park closes.

Make your home in me … John 15:4

For the first time, the Brisbane Archdiocese will host the national Proclaim Conference. PROCLAIM 2018 will

focus on inspiring, equipping and encouraging parishes and Catholic communities to engage in Evangelisation

and Renewal. The theme of this year’s Conference is “Make your home in me” (Jn 15:4) PROCLAIM 2018 will run across three

days from 12-14 July, 2018 at The Edmund Rice Performing Arts Centre (St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane).

One of the Catholic Church’s most celebrated parish transformers will be a keynote speaker. Ron Huntley, a key coach for

parishes that are part of the Divine Renovation network, will travel from Canada to address the Conference. If you would like

to share a ticket, please contact the Parish Office.

Around the Parish

Parish Schools:

Our Lady of Good

Counsel Catholic

School

20 Maitland Street

Gatton QLD 4343

Phone: 5462 2675

Principal:

Nathan Haley

APRE: Fiona Drew

OLGC

Kindergarten

30 Maitland Street

Gatton QLD 4343

Phone: 5462 4810

Director:

Jennifer George

Parish Priest:

Father Noyichan

Mamoottil MCBS

After Hrs: 5462 5374

Parish Secretary:

Jenny Hatcher

Finance Manager:

Chris Pingel

Parish Office:

37 John Street South

Laidley QLD 4341

Open 9am—2pm

Phone:

07 5465 3131

Website:

www.olv.org.au

St Mary’s Catholic

School

37A John Street South

Laidley QLD 4341

Phone: 5465 1240

Principal:

Craig Cronan

APRE: Clare Hogan

OUR PARISH

Make your

home in me

John 15:4

Happy Easter from all at Caritas Australia!

Thank you for supporting us this year as we demonstrate how A Just Future is

possible for all generations, backgrounds, cultures and communities, who are part

of one human family. You are empowering young people to build a just future for

themselves, their families and their communities. A Just Future has started with

your support!

Thank you for supporting Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion

2018 Lenten Appeal.

www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion 1800 024 413

CATHOLIC LADIES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Laidley Catholic Ladies Club are holding their Annual General Meeting on

Friday 6th April at 9am in the Parish Hall. This will be followed by the General

Meeting. All are welcome and would like to see some new members come

along.

BIGGEST MORNING TEA FOR CANCER

The Laidley Catholic Ladies are hosting a Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer on

the 4th May at 10am in the Laidley Parish Hall. Admission $5

Raffles, Lucky door prizes, Devonshire Tea, Prize for the prettiest sandwich tray,

Dress in Pink, Bring and buy stall. Donations gladly accepted such as cakes,

slices, biscuits, jams, vegetables, crafts, books, plants and bric-a-brac.

Any enquiries: Aileen 5466 4224 or Mary 5466 4327.

COLLECTION OF PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES

New Planned Giving envelopes are now available can be picked up from

both churches in Gatton and Laidley.

Project Compassion

Easter Sunday 1st April 2018