Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish- 1 March 2017 7.00 am St Catherine’s Church 9.30 am St Martin’s Church 7.00 pm St Bernard’s Church. YAYA 2017 The first Youth Mass for the year

St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U M G.

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plns, Bne.

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart.

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PRIEST IN RESIDENCE Fr Hyacinth Udah

GREENSLOPES HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN

Fr Quintin Culpeper

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mrs Trish Stapleton [email protected]

PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Bronwyn Dunks E: [email protected]

YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE Edwin Pereira E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 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: 3010 1096

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

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

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 11/12 February 2017

SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME/A READINGS: Ecclesiasticus 15:15-20; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:17-37

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.

Trish Stapleton

© Liturgyhelp Greg Sunter

‘... a model for all of us in every way.’

Today’s First Reading, Psalm and Gospel all relate to the way in which we are called to live in right relationship with God and with one another. What is referred to as the ‘Law’ is generally used as shorthand for the Torah – the first five books of the Bible – which first of all establishes the history of relationship between God and humanity through the books of Genesis and Exodus and then provides detailed instructions about how that relationship should be honoured and observed.

When Jesus speaks about the Law and the Prophets, he is deliberately including the extensive collection of prophetic writings that interpret the Law in terms of justice and right relationships with others as being a reflection of the right relationship with God.

By declaring that he has come not to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but to complete – or fulfil – them, Jesus is making it perfectly clear that his ministry and teaching is in alignment with and in accordance with the historical tradition and he is not setting out to overthrow the Jewish tradition. Rather, throughout his ministry, Jesus repeatedly calls the people to be true to the teachings of old and to live them with integrity and dedication. His constant complaint is against those who live by the letter of the Law and ignore what we would call the spirit or intention of the Law. This is the root of his swipe at the shallow virtue of the scribes and Pharisees in today’s gospel. The criticism that Jesus levelled at these two groups was that their adherence to the Law made no room for the compassionate heart that the writings of the Prophets demanded.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

‘Let the little children come to me and do not stop them;

for it is such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs’ Matt 19:14

The Liturgy of the Word with Children is truly a celebration of Liturgy. It is a prayerful celebration of God’s Word. It is a reflection on the way we live our lives in the light of God’s Word. It is not a lesson or simply an activity time with young children.

Our parish strives to offer this to our children: the Liturgy of the SAME Word but simplified for children to get the message from Scripture that we as adult do at Mass. How often have parents heard from their children ‘It’s boring!’ Children need to be engaged at an appropriate level and in a meaningful way. They return to participate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist with parents where they can see, feel and participate with the adult community, being immersed in the body of Christ.

This ministry has been operating in our parish through the generosity of leaders who have been faithful and generous with their time over quite a number of years and are ready for a well deserved break. Leaders work in pairs.

We are in need of more people willing to be trained in leading Children’s Liturgy at both St Bernard’s at 9.30 am and St Catherine’s at 8.30 am Sundays, except during school holidays. Volunteers would only be required to assist one Sunday per month. For more information about the ministry please contact Trish or contact Bronwyn Dunks, 3849 7158 or email if you are interested in assisting with this very rewarding ministry.

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BAPTISMS Congratulations to Adele Ndoci, daughter of

Agron & Anila; Sean Rutledge, son of Clifford & Krystina; and Hunter Truman, son of Amanda. They will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard’s Church.

READERS ROSTER

19 February 2017

New rosters are now available

at each of our churches.

St Bernard’s: John Cassidy, Linda

Goh, Betty Breakspear; Pauline

Huxley, Nathalie Dudson, Jim

McDougall; Anne George, Brad

Correia, Sally O’Brien; Mary

Kubainski, Rosaleen Carroll,

Michele Alexander.

St Martin’s: Diane Broe, Maree

Courtnay, Mary Campisi.

St Catherine’s: Novita Jurry,

Gayle Albert, Nancy Johnston;

Carly Jeffery, Sam Senaratna, Fay

Lynn.

Shrove Tuesday Prayer & Pancakes All are invited to St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Logan Rd. (Enter via Mountain Street) on Tuesday 28 February, 6-7 pm.

Ash Wednesday Masses - 1 March 2017 7.00 am St Catherine’s Church 9.30 am St Martin’s Church 7.00 pm St Bernard’s Church.

YAYA 2017 The first Youth Mass for the year is

this Sunday 12 February, 6.15 pm, St Bernard’s Church.

Contact Edwin 0478 624 753, or [email protected].

YAYA (Youth and Young Adults) core group meeting Tuesday 14 February at 7.00 pm in the meeting room at the side of the Aspinall Centre.

Thank you Mick Mick B i rgan recen t l y completed his term as President of St Bernard’s SVdP Conference. With the support of his wife Carmel, Mick has played an outstanding role in coordinating conference members to meet the ever increasing calls for assistance from the needy in our parish area. Mick will continue his work with SVdP, particularly in supporting the new President, Jim McDougall. Congratulations, and thank you Jim for accepting this vital role.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish Workshop for those who plan and

preside at funerals

Liturgy Brisbane held a session in November for people involved in planning and presiding at funerals to explore the new Vatican Instruction To rise with Christ (on the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes) and to discuss the challenges of celebrating funeral rites today. Participants found the session informative, enjoyable and helpful. This would be most helpful for Sacristans, Funeral coordinators, and Liturgical Ministers; Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion and Musicians. Monday 20 March 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm Aspinall Centre, GPS entrance is 28 Klumpp Rd, UMG. Presenters:-

Catering: supper tea provided. Enquiries: Elizabeth Harrington [email protected].

Formation and Training

for New Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion

[ie Laypeople]

We are in urgent need of new Readers and Lay Ministers of Communion at the 6.15 pm Sat. Mass at St Bernard’s and 9.30 am Sun. Mass at St Bernard’s. READERS’ TRAINING: St Bernard’s Community Ctre, Wed. 22 Feb., 7 pm. COMMUNION MINISTERS TRAINING: St Bernard’s Community Ctre, Thurs. 23 Feb., 7 pm.

Sacristans/Mass Coordinator’s Training Several of our Sacristans/Mass Coordinators have requested training and some have asked for a refresher to catch up with procedures and tasks needed for this important ministry, especially those who assist at funerals.

This will take place on Saturday 18 February, 4.00 pm - 5.15 pm. All Sacristans and Mass Coordinators are invited to attend and anyone who is interested in this ministry and would like to see what it entails is very welcome to come along. Please add you name and sign the form in your sacristy.

UP FROM THE WATERS’ Prayer groups

One of our very own parishioners will feature in the Lenten Program this year. You will be inspired! All members of the parish are invited to join one of two group sessions. There are two options.

7.00 pm Tuesdays in Lent: 28 Feb, 7, 14, 21, 28 March & 4 April,

St Bernard’s Community Centre. OR 10.30 am Wednesdays in Lent:

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March & 5 April, St Bernard’s Community Centre.

For all Christians this is a season for deep reflection and prayer to discern and review the ways we are living out our baptismal call to be ‘missionary disciples’ (Pope Francis). Sign on sheets available in our parish churches.

Elizabeth Harrington has been Education Officer with Liturgy Brisbane since 1995.

Ursula O’Rourke SGS has a Masters degree in liturgy and lectures in liturgy at the seminary.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

HeartFIT HeartFIT (previously Heartmoves) is a light to moderate exercise program suitable for adults needing to maintain/

regain Strength, Balance and Mobility to live interdependently for longer.

Aspinall, 11.30 am Mon. (this week only)

St Bernard's Aspinall Ctre, 10 am Friday. First Session NO Charge. More information Bruce 0408740543.

E: [email protected] W: inthezone.info.

AWAKEN Together in Christ, St

Francis’ Hall, 47 Dornoch

Tce., West End. Awaken

your spiritual walk and discover how to

connect and encounter God in your

everyday life. Special healing evening

Tuesday 14 February. All welcome.

Hosted by St Mary’s & Dutton Park

Parishes. Phone Bernadette 3844 2744.

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY - ORIENTATION WEEK (20-25 February) Starting or continuing

at Griffith University? Griffith’s

Chaplaincy Service is there to help you

get off to a good start. Go to

griffith.edu.au and search 'chaplaincy' to

find a short video, subscribe to our email

news, find out who and where we are and

what we do, or make an appointment.

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

COLLEGE TOUR DAY Friday, 3 March: 9 am – 11 am.

Presentation in the Auditorium followed

by the College tour with our Student

Leaders. There is an opportunity to meet

with our Principal and members of the

L e a d e r s h i p T e a m. B o o k i n g s

recommended. To book a space, contact

our Enrolment Officer – 3347 9223 or

email: [email protected].

SETON COLLEGE OPEN MORNING: Tuesday 7 March,

9 am, College Chapel, followed by a

tour of the College. Concludes 10.30am.

SETON, Mt Gravatt East, a Catholic

Co-educational College, is now

accepting enrolment applications for

Year 7, 2018 and 2019 (maximum 60

students). The College accepts students

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Pat Fraser (brother of Col),

Carlos Heron, Beryl Worthington, Fr John Newman, Bernadette Burns, Andre Das, Joy Sondergeld, Noela Vaughan,

Irene Livingston, Michael Sheedy, Alfio Di Bella, Roger Faissolle and Mary Mulherin who have died recently, also

Kym Fraser, Andre Le, Faye Hayden, Rita Galea, Simon Tinh, Laura Sim,

Charles & Scott Sullivan, Dr Hilary DeSouza, Margaret Rotondo, Noel O’Meara, Jele & Miljenko Marinkovic

whom we remember at this time.

CONGRATULATIONS We congratulate John and

Clare Collins who celebrated

t he i r 50th wedding

anniversary this Saturday.

We wish them every happiness and

blessings for many years to come.

SENIORS COACH TOURS Grilled or Crumbed Fish, Mystery Tour. Bus leaves St Catherine’s, 8 am

Wednesday 22 February. Tour lunch

and morning tea $40. Bookings

Maureen 3343 3144. Stamps for the

Columban Missions can be left in the

box at St Catherine’s Church.

OR TO Trade Coast Central Heritage Park, Thurs. 23 February. This historical precinct features walking trails, displays of the convict era,

women’s prisons and factory site. Cost $35, includes morning tea/lunch. Bus

leaves St Bernard’s, 8.30 am. Bookings Sue 3349 8198.

ARIA ANGELS Term 1 Brisbane South

Deanery. This program

is offered for children between birth and

5 years. Parents and grandparents/

caregivers join the children in music,

movement, art, craft, m/tea and prayer.

9 am - 11am, 15 February - 22 March,

Our Lady of Lourdes, 121 Mains Rd

Sunnybank. Cost: $7.00. Contact Anne

Scott 0419 642 490 or 3345 5766.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Come along for a night of wine and

cheese, while enjoying music,

fellowship and a special guest speaker -

all for the sake of LIFE! Thursday

16 February, 7 pm start, St Columba’s,

170 Kedron Brook Rd., Wilston.

RSVP: [email protected].

of diverse abilities, but seeks to provide

opportunities for students who need to

‘pick up the pace’ of their school work

in the primary school years. QCE

subjects and a variety of VET pathways

available to Senior students. Visit http://

www.seton.qld.edu.au or P: 3291 5333

to obtain an enrolment package.

OSHC WISHART Centacare Child Care

Services is seeking to

appoint a Children’s Services

employee at St Catherine’s,

OSHC, Wishart. This casual position

would be between 2 pm to 6.15 pm and

a few morning shifts 6.45 am to 9 am

may be available. Full details on our

parish notice boards.

E: [email protected].

Closing date 16/2/17. Contact Khyati

3349 3938.

KEDRON CATHOLIC PARISH Invites applications for the casual

position of Sacramental Coordinator

(10 hours per week). The Coordinator

must work with the Parish Priest and

Sacramental Team to prepare and

deliver information sessions, learning

resources and liturgy material for the

sacraments of Confirmation, First

Communion and Reconciliation. Email

your resumé and a covering letter to

[email protected].

Applications close on 3rd March 2017.

Full details on our parish notice boards.

CATHOLIC LEADER Queensland MPs indicate how

they’ll vote on two abortion bills

Pro-life doctor says a looming

parliamentary vote to legalise

abortion represents a crisis moment

for Queensland

‘As Catholics we hang our heads in

shame’, Church leader tells Royal

Commission.

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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/A - 12 February 2017 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: GLORY AND PRAISE TO OUR GOD

Antiphon: Glory and praise to our God, who alone gives light to our

days. Many are the blessings he bears to those who trust

in his ways.

1. We the daughters and sons of him who built the valleys and plains,

Praise the wonders our God has done in ev’ry heart that sings. (A)

2. In his wisdom he strengthens us, like gold that’s tested in fire.

Though the power of sin prevails our God is there to save. (A) © WOL Int. Schutte, Dan OCP Lic 1326E

FIRST READING: Ecclesiasticus 15:15-20 ♫ RESP. PSALM: HAPPY ARE THEY WHO FOLLOW THE LAW

Response: Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord.

They are happy whose life is blameless, who follow in God’s law! They are happy who do his will, seeking him with all their hearts. R/

You have laid down your precepts to be obeyed with care. May my footsteps be firm to obey your statutes. R/

Bless your servant and I shall live and I will ever obey your word.

Open my eyes that I may consider the wonders of your law. R/

Teach me the demands of your statutes and I will keep them to the end. Train me to observe your law, and to keep it with all my heart. R/

© WOL Int. Smith, Colin D WIL Ps 118 Lic 1326E

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 ♫ VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Blessed are you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, you

have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! © WOL Int. Mason P WIL Lic. 1326E

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:17-37 ♫ COMMUNION HYMN: BREAD BROKEN, WINE SHARED

Chorus: Bread broken, wine shared; Jesus, here, taking our lives,

opening our hearts, making us whole, setting our loving free.

1. Take all our dreams, all that we are, all we could ever be.

Lord of all life, we want to be Yours, we take bread and eat. (C)

2. Open our minds, open our hearts, let love set us free within.

Lord of all life, we want to be Yours, we pour wine and drink. (C)

3. Make us alive, filled with Your hope, living what’s really true.

Lord of all life, we want to be Yours, we know this is You. (C) © Word of Life Int. Horner Robyn WIL Lic. 1326

SONG OF PRAISE: EYE HAS NOT SEEN

Refrain: Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, what God has ready for

those who love him; spirit of love, come give us

the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God.

1. When pain and sorrow weigh us down, be near to us,

O Lord, forgive the weakness of our faith, and bear us up within your peaceful word. (Refrain)

2. Our lives are but a single breath, we flower and we fade, yet all our days are in your hands, so we return in love what love has made. (R)

3. To those who see with eyes of faith, the Lord is ever near, reflected in

the faces of all the poor and lowly of the world. (Refrain) © WOL Int. Haugen, Marty GIA Lic 1326E

♫ RECESS: LORD I BELIEVE Ref: Lord, I believe and trust in you; In you the world’s true light.

Though long the struggle and dark the night along the way of faith and love. By your grace, Lord, I believe; Help, then my unbelief.

1. From age to age, across the years, the life of faith keeps on; The Spirit moves each heart and mind the truth to search, the truth to find, the truth that sets us free, the light that shines and lights our way. (Refrain)

MASS TIMES 13 - 19 February 2017

St Bernard’s:

Tues. 9.15 am

Wed. No Mass - 3rd Wed.

Thurs. 7.00 am

Fri. 8.00 am

Sat. 6.15 pm

Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm.

St Martin’s:

Friday 9.30 am

Sunday 8.00 am

St Catherine’s:

Mon. 9.15 am

Wed. 7.00 am

Sat. 6.00 pm

Sun. 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Saturday 5.15 pm

St Catherine’s - Saturday 5.00 pm

DENOTES CHANGE

THIS WEEK Mon. 13 Feb. Sts Cyril & Methodius

SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Ctre.

HeartFIT: - 11.30 am, Aspinall Centre.

Tues. 14 February 2017

Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.

Wishart Retirement Village - Mass 10 am.

14 Glasford St., Wishart.

YAYA Core Group meeting - 7 pm, Aspinall

Centre, Room 1.

Wed. 15 February 2017

Beside Restful Waters - 7.00 pm, St Bernard’s.

Finance Meeting - 7 pm, parish board room.

Thurs. 16 February 2017

Play Group - St B’s Community Ctre., 9.15 am.

Friday 17 February 2017

Play Group - St Catherine’s Hall, 9.30 am.

HeartFIT: - 10 am, St B’s Aspinall Centre.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

2. For faith, the rock on which we stand, seeks

out your guiding hand. What ever darkness

comes at night, faith has the eyes to see the light, and ears to hear your voice, and moves with joy to Christ’s embrace. (Refrain)

4. Faith is the bond that makes all one, and holds us in its strength; Uniting all to share God’s grace, to live God’s life and see God’s face: A great and living sign for ev’ry place and ev’ry time. (Refrain)

© Word of Life Int. Willcock C/Kelly A Licence 1326E

7th SUNDAY IN ORD TIME/A - 19 Feb. 2017

READINGS: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor.

3:16-23. GOSPEL Matthew 5:38-48.