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St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Road

Upper Mt Gravatt

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plains

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Road

Wishart

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton [email protected]

PASTORAL MINISTERS LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REP. E: [email protected]

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Debbie James E: [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158

Emergencies & after hours: Phone (07) 3849 7158

Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: [email protected]

Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish

DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

net.au/south/index.html

ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643

ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Road, U M G Phone: 3849 4800

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Road, Wishart Phone: 3349 7188

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Road, U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 25 / 26 July 2020

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A READINGS: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8:28-30

GOSPEL: Mt 13:44-52

The Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Catholic Parish acknowledges the Jaggera and Turribul people, the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years.

We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to this Country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.

Adapted from © Dianne Bergant, CSA: LiturgyHelp.com

With great pleasure, we are offering a unique experience for our 14th An-nual Women’s Night of Spirituality. The evening will be hosted by Robyn Emerson, who will unpack the stories of these two exceptional women.

This year we can view the event from Tuesday 28th July in the comfort of your own home by watching the YouTube recording which will be found on

the St Ignatius Parish-Toowong website.

Why not share this experience with a few friends over a meal at home!

http://www.stignatiustoowong.org.au/

The ‘wisdom of Solomon’ is well known even by those unfamiliar with most of the biblical tradition. The passage read today explains the origin of that wisdom. It reports an exchange between God and the king. The encounter took place in a dream, an avenue believed to be a vehicle of divine revelation. It is God who initiates the exchange, inviting Solomon to request whatever he desires. No reason is given for God’s generosity. That in itself is a point to remember. God gives because God is generous. Solomon asks for an ‘understanding heart’ with which to rule his people. He makes a wise choice and receives the blessings that flow from it.

The psalm glorifies the law of the Lord. Almost every verse contains the word ‘law’, or a synonym of it. This demonstrates the reverence in which the law was held. The word `law’ (tôrâ), which really means “instruction’, refers to the directives given to the people to enable them to live life appropriately. We miss the true meaning of the law if we do not situate it squarely within the theology of covenant which empha-sises God’s lovingkindness and compassion. Only then can we appreciate the good-ness of God who has not only invited us into covenant, but has also shown us how we can faithfully live out this covenant commitment.

Two significant themes are found in Paul’s Letter to the Romans: The first theme does not suggest that ‘everything will work out in the end’. Rather, it suggests a profound trust in God who can bring good, even when adverse circumstances are not altered. The second theme, predestination, is also often misunderstood. It claims that even before the beginning of time, God knew the plan that would bring all things to their final conclusion. Paul does not suggest that some are predestined to salva-tion and others to perdition. Rather, he argues that God calls all to conformity to the image of God’s son. It is this conformity that justifies them, and their justification will be the source of their glorification.

Jesus continues to teach his disciples about the kingdom of God. The parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl point to the hidden character of the kingdom as well as its inestimable value. The parable of the net treats the diverse composition of kingdom’s membership. Its eschatological character is seen in the mention of the end of the age and the role of the angels at the final judgment, when the good will be separated from the evil. Jesus considers his disciples interpreters of the law, disci-ples of the kingdom. Just as a householder brings out treasures old and new, so they understand that Jesus’ teaching is grounded in the original tradition, yet it is radically different.

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PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM 2020 The Parish Finance Council is most appreciative of Parishioners generous financial support of our Parish Mission as displayed in the attached Income and Expenses statement for 2019.

As beneficiary of a very substantial bequest from Nita Harrington, as previously acknowledged by Fr Pat, our Parish Community has recorded a considerable surplus last year.

These funds, together with past savings from previous years, will help the Parish navigate the difficult times ahead in this pandemic-affected world. Unbudgeted capital works of new fan installations in our churches has been actioned, as well as the construction of a new Parish Columbarium facility at St Catherine’s being undertaken during the current lockdown.

The importance of the commitment of past and present Parishioners to our Planned Giving cannot be understated as the table below shows. While the resolve and sheer physical effort of members to maintain their commitment and donations has been very encouraging, it is hoped that your continued generosity will ensure the achievement of our budget.

New envelopes will be distributed to those current users who, if they wish to vary their arrangements in any way, are asked to contact the Parish Office. Any new Parishioners or people who would like to participate in this regular support of the Parish are also warmly welcomed to contact our office to arrange.

INCOME

Income Actual 2019 Budget 2020

C & K Lease 20,086 20,900

Columbarium 7,732 9,000

Communications Tower 51,594 53,280

Outside School Hours Care Disbursements 107,782 113,500

Donations & Spec Collections (includes Funerals) 646,278 1,000

Hall Rental 23,366 21,850

Rates Refund (Clairvaux Mackillop & St Bernard’s Schools) 33,365 36,500

Religious & Sacramental Programs 1,044 8,900

Parish Collections 506,550 508,000

Sundry (Interest, candles, Parish Groups) 53,069 48,500

Youth Nil 500

TOTAL $1,450,866 $ 821,930

EXPENDITURE

Expenditure Actual 2019 Budget 2020

Admin Costs (Office, phone, car, auditing, licences) 51,109 50,400

Archdiocesan Levies 92,511 92,640

Church Supplies and Equipment 4,593 6,600

Clergy & Household Expenses 77,816 91,400

Columbarium Expenses 3,010 5,000

Contact Maintenance 17,401 21,550

Donations & Special Collections 12,489 3,000

Fixed Costs (Insurance, electricity, rates) 89,965 92,450

Pastoral & Religious Supplies/Services 14,774 19,800

Property/Building & Maintenance 112,357 113,300

Salaries & Wages 303,228 317,750

Sundry Expenses (Music/copyright, Parish Groups) 22,566 25,550

Youth Ministry Services 2,126 3,000

TOTAL $ 803,945 $ 842,440

Surplus/Deficit $ 646,921 - $ 20,510

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Sacrament of Confirmation

Please keep in your prayers all the children to be

Confirmed on 29th and 31st July and all of the children

starting the next round of Preparation.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Please keep our Catechumens ELECT, Denise and

Heather, our candidates Rodney and Sharam and

Catechumen Sasenka in your prayers as they prepare

for the next step on their journey to full initiation.

POSITION VACANT Maroochydore Catholic Parish seeks a person with excellent receptionist and secretarial skills to apply for a full-time position (38hrs/wk) of Receptionist. Further info at the Archdiocese of Brisbane website: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/68451/aob-internal-career-opportunities.

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME A

2 August 2020

READINGS: Is 55:1-3;

Rom 8:35, 37-39

GOSPEL: Mt 14:13-21

Social Justice

Group Romero Centre Appeal 16-30 July

Each year at this time, our Parish has supported the Romero Centre. They are in desperate need of toiletries and pantry items including:

Shampoo, conditioner

Hand wash, sanitiser

Coconut milk, rice, oil

Tea, coffee, Milo

Nappies

Vouchers (Coles, Woollies, GoCards).

If you wish to donate and are unable to attend Church, please call Anne on 0438 552 996 to arrange pickup. Every little bit will help the Centre during these uncertain times.

Anne George, Social Justice Group

Notices

WE PRAY FOR THOSE

WHO HAVE DIED Especially Anne Holroyd, Mary

Roberts, Kathleen Kulpa, Edo

Santelli, Terrence Clements who

have died recently. Also Gus Sim,

Laura Sim, Rita Galea, Simon Tinh,

Robby McCormick, whom we

remember.

WEEKDAY MASS REGISTRATION

A friendly reminder to register for weekday Mass the week

before you wish to attend Mass.

Monday 3 August 9.15 am WISH

Tuesday 4 August 9.15 am UMG

Wednesday 5 August 7.00 am WISH

Thursday 6 August 7.00 am UMG

Friday 7 August 8.00 am UMG

Friday 7 August 9.30 am EMP

Church doors open 40 minutes before Mass. Please arrive early to check in, hand sanitise and be ushered to your seat.

No one is permitted to enter once Mass begins.

WEEKEND MASS REGISTRATION OPEN

Saturday 5.00 pm

St Catherine’s Church, Wishart August: 8, 15, 22, 29

Please call the Parish Office on 3849 7158 to register or email [email protected]

Church doors open 40 minutes before Mass. Please arrive early to check in, hand sanitise and be ushered to your seat.

No one is permitted to enter once Mass begins.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday For urgent matters after hours please

leave a message on 3849 7158 and we will get back to you as soon

as possible.

Sunday 9.00 am

St Bernard’s Church, Upper Mt Gravatt

August: 9 [booked out], 16, 23, 30

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Holy Thursday at Home

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Liturgy of the Word First Reading: 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12 From the book of Kings

The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied, ‘Lord, my God, you have made your servant king in succession to David my father. But I am a very young man, unskilled in leadership. Your servant finds himself in the midst of this people of yours that you have chosen, a people so many its numbers cannot be counted or reckoned. Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil, for who could govern this people of yours that is so great?’ It pleased the Lord that Solomon should have asked for this. ‘Since you have asked for this’ the Lord said ‘and not asked for long life for yourself or riches or the lives of your enemies, but have asked for a discerning judgement for yourself, here and now I do what you ask. I give you a heart wise and shrewd as none before you has had and none will have after you.’

The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 85 R: Lord I love your commands.

1. My part, I have resolved, O Lord, is to obey your word. The law from your mouth means more to me than silver and gold. (R.)

2. Let your love be ready to console me by your promise to your servant. Let your love come to me and I shall live for your law is my delight. (R.)

3. That is why I love your commands more than finest gold. That is why I rule my life by your precepts: I hate false ways. (R.)

4. Your will is wonderful indeed; therefore I obey it. The unfolding of your word gives light and teaches the simple. (R.)

Second Reading : Rom 8:28-30

From the letter of St Paul to the Romans

We know that by turning everything to their good God co-operates with all those who love him, with all those that he has called according to his purpose. They are the ones he chose specially long ago and intended to become true images of his Son, so that his Son might be the eldest of many brothers. He called those he intended for this; those he called he justified, and with those he justified he shared his glory.

The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation John 15:26. 27 Alleluia, alleluia!

Blessed are you Father, Lord of heaven and earth; You have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.

Alleluia!

Gospel Matthew 13:44-52 From the holy Gospel according to Matthew

Jesus said to the crowds, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field.

‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it.

‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea that brings in a haul of all kinds. When it is full, the fishermen haul it ashore; then, sitting down, they collect the good ones in a basket and throw away those that are no use. This is how it will be at the end of time: the angels will appear and separate the wicked from the just to throw them into the blazing furnace where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.

‘Have you understood all this?’ They said, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Well, then, every scribe who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out from his storeroom things both new and old.’

The Gospel of the Lord.

© The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co Inc, and used by permission of the publishers.

The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Summaries, and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.

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