CONTACT DETAILS: 31 Perth Street, Camp Hill 4152 PO BOX 685 Coorparoo QLD 4151 T: 3398 1154 E: [email protected] W: camphillcatholicparish.org.au Office hours 8:30 am - 1:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday MASS TIMES: Sunday Eucharist Saturday 5.30pm Sunday 8.30am Sunday 5.30pm Weekday Eucharist Monday 6.30am Tuesday 6.30am Wednesday 6.30am Thursday 9.00am Friday 9.00am Public Holiday 9.00am Reconciliaon Friday 6.00pm Saturday 5.00pm Adoraon and Benedicon 1st Friday Aſter 9am Mass Anoinng of the Sick during Mass Thursday 21st March 2019 PARISH TEAM: Parish Priest Fr Christopher Obi [email protected] Children’s Ministry Coordinator Sr Analissa Balderama [email protected] Parish Secretary Ms Lisa Moroney [email protected] SCHOOL: St Thomas’ School (P-6) 10 Stephen St, Camp Hill 4152 T: 3398 6633 E: [email protected] W: shomascamphill.qld.edu.au Principal Mike Armstrong APRE Elizabeth Jones St Thomas the Apostle Parish Camp Hill 73 The Baptism of the Lord No. 2 12th January 2020 REFLECTION by Fr Michael Tate A Whisper Echoing Heaven Let us focus on Jesus' mystical experience as he emerged from the waters of the River Jordan. ‘Suddenly the heavens opened.’ Heaven and earth are communicating again! If heaven appeared closed to humankind it is now open again. ‘And he saw the spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him. ’ Jesus experienced ‘like a dove does’ – a sense of being hovered over by the Divine presence ‘in dove-like fashion’. ‘And a voice spoke from Heaven: “This is my Son, the beloved, my favour rests on him”.’ In the Jewish tradition this sort of intuitive sensation is called the bat qol, the daughter of a voice, a whisper echoing heaven. Each of us has shared in the baptism of Our Lord, been incorporated into His baptism. Divine love and power streamed from heaven to earth into each one of you; the Holy Spirit hovered gently over you; and deep down, at the intimate wellspring of your life, the Divine voice was heard whispering: ‘You are my beloved daughter ’ or ‘You are my beloved son,’ ‘My favour rests on you.’ We could pause for a moment to resolve to recall each morning the heavenly whisper at our baptism and then re-echo it in our lives. The Baptism of the Lord 1st reading: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7 The Lord upholds his Servant 2nd Reading: Acts 10: 34-38 Peter brings the good news to the Gentiles. Gospel: Mathew 3: 13-17 Jesus us baptised by John The Baptism of the Lord…Did you know? The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas Season and beginning of Ordinary Time. It’s a feast of transition from Jesus’ hidden life to that of His public ministry. It also echoes the theme of the Epiphany in that the Baptism of the Lord is another manifestation announcing Jesus’ divinity to all of His first followers and to the disciples of John the Baptist. Water is still the central symbol in the celebration of baptism. Water signifies washing. We are weak human beings, prone to sin. God's mercy and grace alone can wash us clean of our sinfulness. Because water is essential to all life, the water of baptism also symbolises the life-giving grace that sustains those who have become children of God.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
31 Perth Street, Camp Hill 4152
PO BOX 685 Coorparoo QLD 4151
T: 3398 1154
W: camphillcatholicparish.org.au
Office hours
8:30 am - 1:30pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
MASS TIMES: Sunday Eucharist Saturday 5.30pm Sunday 8.30am Sunday 5.30pm
Weekday Eucharist Monday 6.30am Tuesday 6.30am Wednesday 6.30am Thursday 9.00am Friday 9.00am Public Holiday 9.00am
Reconciliation Friday 6.00pm Saturday 5.00pm
Adoration and Benediction 1st Friday After 9am Mass
Anointing of the Sick during Mass Thursday 21st March 2019
PARISH TEAM:
Parish Priest
Fr Christopher Obi
Children’s Ministry Coordinator Sr Analissa Balderama [email protected]
Parish Secretary
Ms Lisa Moroney
SCHOOL: St Thomas’ School (P-6) 10 Stephen St, Camp Hill 4152 T: 3398 6633 E: [email protected] W: stthomascamphill.qld.edu.au Principal Mike Armstrong APRE Elizabeth Jones
St Thomas the Apostle Parish Camp Hill
73 The Baptism of the Lord No. 2 12th January 2020
REFLECTION by Fr Michael Tate
A Whisper Echoing Heaven
Let us focus on Jesus' mystical experience as he emerged from the waters of the River Jordan.
‘Suddenly the heavens opened.’ Heaven and earth are communicating again! If heaven appeared closed to humankind it is now open again. ‘And he saw the spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him.’ Jesus experienced ‘like a dove does’ – a sense of being hovered over by the Divine presence ‘in dove-like fashion’.
‘And a voice spoke from Heaven: “This is my Son, the beloved, my favour rests on him”.’ In the Jewish tradition this sort of intuitive sensation is called the bat qol, the daughter of a voice, a whisper echoing heaven.
Each of us has shared in the baptism of Our Lord, been incorporated into His baptism. Divine love and power streamed from heaven to earth into each one of you; the Holy Spirit hovered gently over you; and deep down, at the intimate wellspring of your life, the Divine voice was heard whispering:
‘You are my beloved daughter’ or ‘You are my beloved son,’ ‘My favour rests on you.’
We could pause for a moment to resolve to recall each morning the heavenly whisper at our baptism and then re-echo it in our lives.
The Baptism of the Lord 1st reading: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7 The Lord upholds his Servant 2nd Reading: Acts 10: 34-38 Peter brings the good news to the Gentiles. Gospel: Mathew 3: 13-17 Jesus us baptised by John
The Baptism of the Lord…Did you know?
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas Season and beginning of Ordinary Time. It’s a feast of transition from Jesus’ hidden life to that of His public ministry. It also echoes the theme of the Epiphany in that the Baptism of the Lord is another manifestation announcing Jesus’ divinity to all of His first followers and to the disciples of John the Baptist.
Water is still the central symbol in the celebration of baptism. Water signifies washing. We are weak human beings, prone to sin. God's mercy and grace alone can wash us clean of our sinfulness. Because water is essential to all life, the water of baptism also symbolises the life-giving grace that sustains those who have become children of God.
Parish News & Notices
NEW PARISHIONER’S REGISTRATION
If you are new to the area we invite you to complete a Parish Registration Form, found at the main entrance to the church, and place it in the mailbox above the table.
We remember in our prayers
The sick: Betty Bendel, Henry Bendel, Jim Paterson, Joan Scott, Humberto Villalta, Nes Mustafa, Matilda Elisabeth Swain, Aidan Hunt, Bernice Murphy, Joan Burlew, Betty Smith, Jolanda Villalta, Dan Bishop, Shirley Murphy, Olive Kiely, Sue Douglas , Mary O’Leary, James Clifford.
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Desmond Neave, Norma Lucas, Mervyn Scanlan, Pauline De Leacy, James Brown, Margaret Jones, Ellen Clarke, Mervyn Dean, Dorothy O'Brien, Florence Harris, Kevin Gee, Leo Burton, Vivian Aguila, Kenneth Russell, Norm White, Andrew Fleming, Maud Shannon, Olive Dean, Charlotte Gordon, Evelina Puntil, Thomas Mackenzie, Lea Trainor, Glen Carter, John Barker, Leo Ryan, Dennis Scott, Catherine Goodwin, Filippa Zammit, Russell Fitzpatrick, Ernest Swan, Ronald Henry, Ronald Ellis, Victoria Mercie, Tim O'Neil, Mary Hall, Myra Dickson, Teresa Simento, William ‘Bill’ Spamm, Josephine Podesta and Bruce McCormack.
VOLUNTEERS We rely on our wonderful volunteers to keep our parish
running. We welcome you all to be involved in our wonderful community in any way you can.
All volunteers need to meet Archdiocese of Brisbane Safeguarding requirements.
Please register via the link below and we’ll be in touch!
The Parish Office is closed for Christmas and will re-open on
Monday 13th January.
The Week Ahead
Sun - Jan 12 The Baptism of the Lord
Fr Chima celebrating Mass
Mon - Jan 13 Parish Office re-opens
Tue - Jan 14
Wed - Jan 15
Thur - Jan 16
Fri - Jan 17
Sat - Jan 18 Fr Chima celebrating Mass
Sun - Jan 19 Fr Chima celebrating Mass
We are called to live our baptism every day, as new creatures,
clothed in Christ.
Pope Francis
We extend a very warm St Thomas’ welcome to Fr Chima who will be
celebrating weekend Masses with us for the next few weeks, while Fr Christopher is on leave.
Volunteering is good for your health!
Volunteering connects you to others
Volunteering is good for your mind and body
Volunteering can build confidence and new skills
Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life
Please consider sharing your time and talent with our parish.
The Parables Podcast • 7 episodes This excellent series of talks by Archbishop Mark is now complete – and not to be missed – with episode 7, ‘The Great Banquet’. Go to: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/articles/ep-1-introduction-to-the-parables/ for a short video introduction and the audio of the podcasts. You can also listen by subscribing to the ‘Archdiocese of Brisbane’ channel on your preferred podcast app (Apple or Android).
Liturgy Roster
18/19 January
Saturday Vigil
Sunday Morning
Sunday Night
Mass Organisers
Jeff McKee Angela Moore Kathryn Flint
Caroline Sarra
Altar Servers
Jamie Edwards Rocco Veraa Yannick Cotta Isaac Dowley
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Readers Maria Loyola
Michael Williamson Paul Liddy
Glynne Liddy Kathryn Flint John Mackie
Communion Clare Flynn Ellen Greer
Paul Bertini Kay Bertini
Caroline Sarra Judith Molloy
AV Operators
Jeff McKee - -
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