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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

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton [email protected]

PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Debbie James E: [email protected]

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas 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: 1800 846 643

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 14/15 July 2018

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B READINGS: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14

GOSPEL: Mark 6:7-13

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.

‘Shake the dust from your feet.’

‘Shake the dust from your feet.’ Sounds simple but there are counsellors and therapists who can testify that this is one of the hardest things we sometimes have to do. What is the alternative for these trainee disciples?

They could reflect and see what they could have done better; they could go back and try again. But sometimes you’ve done your best. Sometimes people just do not want what you think they ought to have.

These disciples could walk away feeling a failure. ‘It’s all my fault. James would have got through to them. I’m not really a good disciple.’ Again, sometimes there’s no ‘fault’ or ‘blame’ when things go wrong, it just happens.

These disciples could walk on to the next village really angry, going over in their minds or in their conversation, how awful the villagers were – in other words, they have not really left the village, they are still carrying it with them. By the time they arrive at the next village they will be exhausted, or worse, superimpose the village they just left on this new one.

Jesus’ advice is perfect. ‘Shake the dust from your feet.’ Leave this village behind you. Don’t carry it with you in your guilt, or sense of failure, or anger. Let it go.

The whole focus of Jesus’ instructions to his disciples having their first practice is to ‘travel lightly’ – don’t burden yourself with excess baggage either physical or emotional. No haversacks, no bread, and no unwelcoming dust! Good advice for disciples of all time.

The reading from Ephesians is one of the beautiful early Christological hymns that situate the meaning of the Christ event within a rich cosmological setting. This hymn, as in other places in the New Testament, doesn’t present the incarnation as an ‘interruption’ to creation but as part of a process, that God had always had in mind from the beginning of time. In Christ, the whole cosmos was claimed as God’s own.

For each of us celebrating at Mass this weekend: What does this gospel say about missionary activity? What aspects of the gospel are challenging for your own life / lifestyle? What sign is intended when Jesus tells the disciples to shake off the dust from an unwelcoming town? What is the importance of ‘going out in pairs’ when undertaking mission and ministry? With what ministry of the Church could you become more involved?

Adapted © Liturgyhelp: Mary Coloe pbvm

Come along and join in the fun. Lots of goodies, rides, raffles, cake stall,

plants, tombola, books, craft! St Bernard’s Primary School,

1823 Logan Rd., Upper Mt Gravatt Saturday 21st July, 10.00 am-3.00 pm.

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Communion of the Sick

“The faithful who are ill, are deprived of their rightful and accustomed place in the Eucharistic community. … For the sick, the reception of Communion is a sign of support and concern shown by the Christian community for its members who are ill.” Pastoral Care of the Sick #73

Let’s keep our eyes open to the needs in our community. WHO’S MISSING? How do we keep in contact. If you are ill, undergoing surgery or need to move into care, please let the parish office know so that we can maintain contact with you.

Ministers of Communion

of the Sick, Housebound,

Nursing Homes

Please sign the Communion register in the sacristy of the Church from which you take the Blessed Sacrament to the Sick. It is important that the Blessed Sacrament is taken to the sick, as soon as possible, after Mass or after you have taken it from the Tabernacle. It is not appropriate to be involved in other activities while you have the Blessed Sacrament in your care.

PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM Today we will hear from members of our Parish Finance Council regarding the financial stewardship of

our parish. The Finance Council works with Fr Pat to ensure our parish has the necessary resources

to carry out its mission, relying on the financial support of the parishioners. As we listen today, may

we be helped to focus on how we can make a commitment to our parish effort of sharing the gospel message

with all in our community, by ensuring the material resources necessary for this are provided.

We are indebted to all who have contributed to our Planned Giving over the decades.

Invariably though, each year we do lose some valued contributors. So a warm invitation is

extended to parishioners who have not had the opportunity to be involved, and with existing

contributors, help maintain the effectiveness of our program and cover that natural attrition.

During the past year some planned expenses were deferred. Also we have benefited in 2017 from increased

disbursements from Centacare for our Outside School Hours Care facilities, which with increased expenses

may not attain the same net level this year. Funds transferred from our Columbarium Trust Account in 2017

were an accumulation for a number of years and going forward transfers will only be for annual uptake of

spaces.

Please make our pastoral effort fruitful through a loving, infectious faith. Let us all work towards a financially

vibrant and viable future for our three communities by participating in our Planned Giving Program.

UPPER MT GRAVATT WISHART PARISH

SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT

Income Actual 2017 Budget 2018

C & K Lease 17,910.00 18,626.00

Candle money 7,799.00 7,400.00

Columbarium Income 55,550.00 5,000.00

Communications Tower 48,765.00 49,500.00

OSHC Disbursements 180,603.00 80,000.00

Donations & Spec Coll. 29,381.00 20,500.00

Hall Rental 18,432.00 17,900.00

Parish Groups income 26,193.00 24,000.00

Insurance Rebates 2,136.00 1,350.00

Interest 17,677.00 17,000.00

Rates Refund 40,521.00 41,000.00

Relig & Sac Programs 1,009.00 1,500.00

Parish Collections 525,283.00 518,800.00

Youth 0.00 500.00

TOTALS $ 971,259.00 $ 803,076.00

Expenditure Actual 2017 Budget 2018

Administration Costs 38,882.00 46,700.00

Archdiocesan Levies 107,988.00 108,739.00

Choir Expenses 1,925.00 2,900.00

Church Supplies & Equip. 8,550.00 13,500.00

Clergy & House Expenses 69,248.00 88,600.00

Columbarium Exp. & Renewal 2,302.00 37,500.00

Contract Maintenance 19,361.00 23,900.00

Donations & Special Coll. 9,899.00 10,000.00

Entertainment/Hospitality 1,772.00 2,750.00

Fixed - Ins, Elect & Rates 96,987.00 106,300.00

Parish Group Expenses 17,461.00 24,500.00

Pastoral & Rel. Supplies 22,945.00 30,500.00

Property/Bldg. & Maint. 79,066.00 65,450.00

Sal & Wages 220,119.00 227,750.00

Bank Ch., Interest & Subs. 465.00 1,290.00

Youth Ministry Services 4,713.00 5,000.00

TOTAL $ 701,683.00 $ 795,379.00 Surplus/Deficit $ 269,576.00 $7,697.00

BAPTISM Congratulations to Leah Gourlay,

daughter of Meredith; Annabella, Savannah, Connor & Amelia Coates, children of Mitchell & Candace. They will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard's Church. We also congratulate Harrison Crowley, son of John & Rebecca. He will be baptised this S u n d a y a t S t Catherine’s.

READERS ROSTER 22 July 2018

St Bernard’s: Imogen

Fitzpatrick, Luke Lim,

Betty Breakspear; Simon Hill, Nathalie Dudson, Irene

Lam; James Chow, Anne George, Carol Wilson; Liz

Ryan, Patrick Vialle,

Pauline Thomas. St Martin’s: Kathlyn

McCarthy, Cristy Vecchio, Renata Tsiamis. St Catherine’s: Novita

Jurry, Darryl Petersen, Maria Cabalse; Rae

Hurrell, Clare Jones, Epifanio Pereira.

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ARTS, SPIRITUALITY, CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME A Workshop on the Care of Creation

Saturday 1 Sept, 8.30 am to 3 pm,

Santa Teresa, Ormiston

Peter Hunter will lead reflections on

several of his iconic style paintings and

Rev Douglas Jones will offer

reflections on Scriptures relating to

Laudato Si’. Contemplate iconic style

art, listen to stories, reflect on Scripture,

and pray in service of care for our

common home, the earth. Registration

closes Friday 24 August. Enq:

[email protected] or

phone 3286 1494. Celebrate World

Day of Prayer and begin the Season of

Creation in an intentional way.

ST VERONICA’S St Veronica’ s

Welfare Committee

in West End

urgently needs your

help in its Thrift

Shop and Office. Thrift Shop volunteers

help with sales, sorting donations and

window displays, while office tasks

include accounting, correspondence and

general administration. St Veronica’s is

run entirely by unpaid volunteers, which

enables 100% of donations to reach its

beneficiaries. The Committee supports

education for needy children and

poverty-relief projects in developing

communities. Phone 3844 7423 or

email [email protected].

IGNITE CONFERENCE 27th -30th September 2018

Mueller College, Rothwell QLD

We are so excited for Ignite Conference

2018 - our biggest and best Conference

yet. If you have never had the chance to

experience the incredible atmosphere

and excitement of Ignite Conference

before, this is a year you cannot miss!

4 huge days of rallies, praise and

worship, keynote speakers, workshops,

festival areas, ministry partner expos,

Catholic resources, mind-blowing

performances and much more…$265

individual or $240 groups of 10.

Register: www.igniteconference.com.au.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially May Brittain (mother of

Helen), Elly Knols (sister of John

Heynen), Patricia Milcey, Michael

Mossop, Jewel Long, Paul Luca and

Erica Martin who have died recently,

also Margaret King, Frank Marino, Nell

Campbell, Laura Sim, Gus Sim, Hilary

& Cleta de Souza, Rita Galea, Charles

& Scott Sullivan, Simon Tinh, Pat

Fernon, Pauline Fenton, Merle

Davidson, Don Blundell, Suzie

Johnson, Bonnie Blanchfield, Judy

Pattinson and Trish McGuire whom we

remember at this time.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS St Martin’s Community Meeting -

This Monday 16 July, 7.00 pm, St

Martin’s Church.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, St

Bernard’s Community Meeting will

now be held Wednesday 25 July, 7 pm

in the St Bernard’s Community Centre.

ST MARTIN’S - CRAFT GROUP STALL On Sunday 22 July

the Parish Craft

Group will be holding

a stall at St Martins

before and after

Sunday Mass. Come along and see the

wonderful variety of items our talented

members have made for you to buy.

HYMNFEST 2018 Broadwater Rd Uniting Church

invites you to HymnFest 2018, 4pm

Sunday 5 August.

Join us to sing your favourite hymns.

Special items by Hayley Kitchener and

the Mansfield Melody Makers. Tea/

coffee available on arrival from 3.30pm

Contact: 3849 8548, 481 Broadwater

Rd, Mansfield.

PARENT TRAIL ONE A free 10 week creative group for

parents living with a mental illness.

Co-facilitated by Kyabra and Metro

South Addiction and Mental Health.

24 July to 18 September, Tuesdays

9.30 am until 12.30 pm. Hear and

share other peoples stories of parenting.

Explore your parental picture and

enhance your particular style of

parenting. Call 3373 9499 to arrange a

meeting with the facilitators.

GROWING IN FAITH Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Brisbane’s DISCIPLESHIP

DAY at the CCR Brisbane

Centre, 688 Nudgee Rd, Northgate on

Saturday 21 July, 9.30 am – 3.30 pm.

A day of Praise and Worship, talks and

reflection. BYO lunch. Morning tea

provided. Enq: Miriam 3202 6856 or

E: [email protected].

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Bollar Barreto OFM Cap

21 October- 31 October 2018

Places- Jordan, Sea of Galilee,

Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Garden of

Gethsemane, Holy Sepulchre ,

Capernaum, Nazareth, Calvary, Dead

Sea, and many more places. Just $3960

- includes 4 star accommodation, air

fares (Emirates flights), meals, spiritual

director and professional guides and

transfers. Destiny Travels 1300 200 100.

E: [email protected].

POSITION VACANT Parish Secretary - Applications are

open for a position at the Jubilee

Catholic Parish. A person with

excellent administration and secretarial

skills is required for a full time position

of parish secretary for 38 hours a week,

Monday to Friday. Additional info

https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to

careers.

CATHOLIC LEADER Pope Francis tells young Catholics

he’ll see them in Panama

Former Brisbane Catholic sails solo

across the Pacific to raise money for

Indigenous literacy

Australia’s priests stand firm on

seal of confession

ACU opening new centre in

response to rising demand for

theological courses

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15th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B - 14/15 July 2018 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: BLEST BE THE LORD

Antiphon: Blest be the Lord; blest be the Lord, the God of mercy, the

God who saves. I shall not fear the dark of night, nor the

arrow that flies by day.

1. He will release me from the nets of all my foes.

He will protect me from their wicked hands.

Beneath the shadow of his wings I will rejoice

to find a dwelling place secure. (Antiphon)

2. I need not shrink before the terrors of the night,

nor stand alone before the light of day.

No harm shall come to me, no arrow strike me down,

no evil settle in my soul. (Antiphon) Text: based on Ps. 91. W & M: Schutte, Daniel © 1976 New Dawn Music ONE

LICENSE #A-641326

FIRST READING: Amos 7:12-15 RESP. PSALM: LORD SHOW US YOUR MERCY AND LOVE Antiphon: Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation.

1. I will hear what the Lord God has to say, a voice that speaks of peace, peace for his people. His help is near for those who fear him and his glory will dwell in our land. R/

2. Mercy and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced. Faithfulness shall spring from the earth and justice look down from heaven. R/

3. The Lord will make us prosper and our earth shall yield its fruit. Justice shall march before him and peace shall follow his steps. R/

Text: Ps. 84 , Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1997. Verses © The Grail. ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:3-14 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs, belongs to our call. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

GOSPEL: Mark 6:7-13 ♫ EUCHARISTIC ACCLAM: We proclaim your death, O Lord…..

♫ COMMUNION: BREAD OF LIFE Refrain: Bread of life, hope of the world, Jesus Christ, our brother;

feed us now, give us life, lead us to one another.

1. As we proclaim your death, as we recall your life we remember your promise to return again. (Refrain)

2. The bread we break and share was scattered once as grain: just as now it is gathered, make your people one. (Refrain)

3. We eat this living bread, we drink this saving cup: sign of hope in our broken world, source of lasting love. (Refrain)

5. You are the bread of peace, you are the wine of joy, broken now for your people, poured in endless love. (Refrain)

Text &Music : Farrell, Bernadette © 1982 OCP Publications. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

♫ SONG OF PRAISE: GOD OF MERCY

Eternal is your love. Faithful is your Word.

Holy is your name, God of mercy. (repeat) Text & Music: Ogilvie G/O’Brien M © ONE LICENSE #A-641326

♫ RECESSIONAL: A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS

Refrain: A voice in the wilderness calls to prepare,

for we are standing on the edge of changes.

Across the desert sand and the mountain high

the Lord is coming. Make your way!

1. I will hear what the Lord will say; a voice of peace for all his

people. His voice is never far for those who know his glory

dwelling in our land. (R)

MASS TIMES 16-22 July 2018

St Bernard’s:

Tues: 9.15 am

Wed. No Mass - 3rd Wed.

Thurs. 7.00 am

Fri. 8.00 am

8.45 am - Terrigal Lodge

Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil

Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm

St Martin’s:

Fri. 9.30 am

Sunday 8.00 am

St Catherine’s:

Mon. 9.15 am

Wed. 7.00 am

Sat. 6.15 pm Vigil

Sun. 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Saturday 4.15 pm

DENOTES CHANGE

THIS WEEK Mon. 16 July 2018

HeartFIT - 11.30 am, St Bernard’s Aspinall Ctre.

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

St Martin’s Community Meeting - 7 pm, St

Martin’s Church.

Tues. 17 July 2018 Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.

Wednesday 18 July 2018

Beside Restful Waters - 7 pm, St Bernard's Ch.

Finance Meeting - 7 pm, parish office.

Thurs. 19 July 2018

Play Group - 9.15 am, St Bernard’s Community

Centre.

Friday 20 July 2018

Mass - 8 am St Bernard’s Church; 8.45 am, Mt

Gravatt Retirement Village, Terrigal Lodge;

9.30 am St Martin’s Church.

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

HeartFIT - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.

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2. Faithfulness and mercy have met;

peace and justice have embraced here.

Faithfulness shall spring from the earth

and justice look down from the sky.

3. The Lord Our God, will make us grow

And earth will bring its fruit in all its splendour.

Justice marches on before; he comes

And peace will follow in his way. (R) Text &Music: Robinson Chris © 1990 Po Box 154 W, West Gosford

NSW. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

16th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B - 22 July 2018 READINGS: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6.

GOSPEL: John 6:1-15.