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
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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.
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.
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.
♫ 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)