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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 15/16 September 2018

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B READINGS: Isaiah 50:5-9; St James 2:14-18

GOSPEL: Mark 8:27-35

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.

‘‘Get behind me Satan. The way you think is not God’s way.’

This scene marks a turning point in the Gospel of Mark. When Peter speaks up and identifies Jesus as ‘the Christ’, it is the first time that any person has correctly known who Jesus is. The Jews at this time were waiting for a saviour they called the Messiah, which in Greek is the Christ. Peter recognises that Jesus is this saviour but he is not aware yet how Jesus will be a saviour. Peter’s idea is probably for a political figure like King David who could free the people from the power of the Roman Empire. This is not Jesus’ vision of his role! Even by this stage in his ministry, Jesus has met significant opposition to his teaching and his behaviour towards the sick, Gentiles and sinners. His teaching challenges the authority of the religious leaders of his time and he must know that if he goes to Jerusalem, which is the centre of their power and religious authority, he will be in trouble. So when Jesus speaks about his future suffering and death, it is not a case of having special power to see into the future – it is just common sense!

Jesus’ teaching on what awaits him in Jerusalem is not understood by his disciples and Peter opposes him. Peter prefers a saviour who will be a glorious heroic figure, and of course, the disciples would then be famous and important friends of this saviour. But Jesus’ ways are not the ways of Peter. Jesus puts Peter in his place as a disciple. ‘Get behind me!’ Peter is a follower; his place is behind Jesus, not in front as a leader. He is named ‘Satan’ – the Tempter. This is worth considering. Any person facing torture and death could well be tempted to avoid this path. In his humanity, Jesus must have wrestled with this question. Should he go to Jerusalem or remain in Galilee? In Galilee, he is well received and he is away from the authority of the High Priest and the Temple. Would it be better to stay in Galilee and spend more years in preaching and healing? Perhaps in time the Jerusalem authorities might even come around to accepting him? Remember the reading from Philippians during last week that spoke of Jesus becoming one with us in taking on our humanity. Jesus needed to think through his own vocation and what might God be wanting. Peter voices an alternative vision and even though this might be attractive, Jesus is focused on God’s vision.

I feel for Peter in this scene – confused, not liking Jesus’ words, and having his own idea of Jesus’ future. Sometimes I try to tell God what I want done, and how it would be best for God to act. Then, like Peter, I have to learn that my role is disciple, not leader. Peter has to learn, as I have to learn, that the disciple needs to listen attentively and remain always as follower – even when the path is difficult and seems crazy by our standards. I pray that I can continue to listen and learn to be follower, even in those times when the way is confusing.

Adapted © Liturgyhelp: Dr Mary Coloe pbvm

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PLENARY

2020 What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time? The PPC and all Leaders of our Parish Groups and interested members are invited to a special briefing on Monday 24 September, 7.00 pm in the Aspinall Centre. Facilitated by Lorraine Wynne From Evangelisation Brisbane. For the purposes of sufficient resources please call the Parish Office by Friday 21st September if

you would like to attend.

Social Justice

Statement 2018–19

A Place to Call Home:

Making a home

for everyone

in our land

W e c e l e b r a t e Social Justice Sunday on 30 September. This year, the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement is titled: ‘A Place to Call Home: Making a home for everyone in our land’. The Statement challenges us all to confront Australia’s growing rate of homelessness and unaffordable housing.

The Statement will be available for download from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council,

(www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au) from the week of the launch.

Please sign on in the church if

you would like a printed copy of

this document.

Musicians needed

We are seeking musicians and cantors, lead singers for the 8.30 am Mass at St Catherine’s on the 2nd Sunday of the month. If you are able to assist in this important ministry please see Trish or call the parish office.

BAPTISM Congratulations to L i l y M c E r l a i n , daughter of Benjamin

& Mallory. She will be baptised this Sunday in St Catherine’s Church. Congratulations also to Sophia Jones, daughter of Matthew & Aides. She will be baptised this Sunday at St Bernard’s.

READERS ROSTER 22/23 September 2018

Please arrive 15 mins before Mass. St Bernard’s: Betty Breakspear,

Imogen Fitzpatrick, Kay Goldfarb;

Pauline Huxley, Lyn Rebecchi, Irene

Lam; Brad Correia, Loretta

Reedman, Joan Green; Dinah

Planas, Francis Planas, Liz Ryan

St Martin’s: Clare Collins, Robyn

Otto, Andrea Otto.

St Catherine’s: Maria Cabalse,

Gayle Albert, Nancy Johnston;

Blythe Bishop, Leanne Murray,

Clare Jones.

Position Vacant:

Coordinator of Gardening

@ St Bernard’s

St Bernard’s Gardeners are in urgent need of a coordinator. As ill health takes its toll on current gardeners they need to step down. Are you able to assist in this way? Please call the parish office for further details of what is required.

Listen & Dialogue

Opportunities

What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?

Our parish is offering small group, once off opportunities, to attend a session to respond to the question: what is being asked of us at this time? Attend one of the following: Tuesday 17th October: 1. 10.00 am-12.00 pm St Bernard’s

Community Centre 2. 2.00 pm-4.00 pm St Bernard’s

Community Centre 3. 7.00-9.00 pm St Catherine’s

Community Centre RSVP Parish Office 3489 7158.

Sacramental Journey: CICCA

[Christian Initiation of Children of Catechetical Age]

Parents of all children 7 years and older are invited to regis-

ter them for the Sacrament program at any time of the year.

There are four steps: 1. Register, 2. Participation in Liturgy,

3. Invitation, and 4. Enrolment/Prepare/Celebrate.

Step 1: Contact the parish office on 3849 7158 and register your child who will receive a Mass card.

Step 2: Come along with your child to any of the weekend parish Masses to en-able your child to learn the ropes, feel confident in the church, participate in

the liturgy as he/she is ready and begins to feel at home.

Step 3: As Fr Pat gets to know you and your child he will write and invite you to take the next step.

Step 4: Children are enrolled in the Sacrament Program and will attend family centred activity sessions to prepare for the celebration of Confirmation and

First Communion.

Registration to reception of the Sacraments is based on a child’s readiness. It is tailored individually for families and children.

If children are not yet Baptised for any reason, please contact the parish office to speak to us. Both Fr Pat and I are happy to talk to you about the process and assist you in any way.

May God’s Spirit guide and direct us on this journey.

Trish Stapleton, Pastoral Associate, Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish.

Ph 07 3849 7158 Weekdays 9.00 am-4.30 pm or catch us in church on the weekend.

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Keith Girvan (father of Dean and Fr Tony), Maureen Cameron (wife of Barry), Avis Cain, Ermino Torluccio, Len Lyon (stepfather of Liz Ryan), Ken Bayliss (brother of Val Wilson), Dorothy Crowley, Anthony Johnson, Matthew Vasil, Marjory Chinn, Danny Sharpe, Dolores Iocco, Betty Watt, Ernest James, Jan Ovens, Joseph Dickson, Vince McCahon, Joseph Kavanagh, William Tunny, Thomas Belson, Joan Whitestyles and Peter Beiers who have died recently, also Kim Morris, Maria Brunetti, Dennis Costello, Joan Hall, Lois Murphy, Tany Genendran, Harry Briggs, Maliyekkal L o n a p p e n J o h n y , M a g d a l e n e McNamara, Laura Sim, Gus Sim, Hilary & Cleta de Souza, Bernard & Lily D’Souza, Rita Galea, Joseph George, Simon Tinh, Charles & Scott Sullivan, and deceased relatives and friends of the Nguyen and McAnalen families whom we remember.

PARISH YOUNG SINGERS A reminder that music practice will be

at 9.00 am next Sunday 23 September

for the 9.30 am Mass.

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Congratulations to Robin & Bill Mead

who celebrated their 60th Wedding

Ann ive r sa ry on T hur sday 13

September. Many blessings and much

happiness in the future.

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB David Fleay Wildlife Park

Bus trip, Thursday 20 September

See animals in their natural habitat, as

well as some threatened species that are

rarely seen in the wild. Lunch at a

Tavern then we wend our way home.

Cost $55. Departs St Bernard’s 8.30 am.

Phone Sue 3349 8198 or 0488 498 198.

St Catherine’s Coach Trip

26 September 2018

The next trip is to the Anglican All

Saints Memorial Church at

Tamrookum to see the Robin Dods

designed church, built in 1915. Leaves

St Catherine’s Bus Stop at 8.00am.

Cost $40 pp. Stopping in Beaudesert for

morning tea, lunch at the Railway Hotel

Beaudesert. Phone Ros 3349 9218.

Stamps for the Missions to Bob and

Maureen Hore on the day or left in the

church in the stamps box.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

PARISH CRAFT GROUP The parish craft group will hold stalls at

St Catherine's THIS WEEKEND

15/16 September after both Masses. It

is a good time to see the work of our

talented group and buy some items for

yourself or for gifts....Christmas is not

too far away!! We look forward to

seeing you there.

GRIEF TO GRACE RETREAT Grief to Grace – Healing the Wounds of

Abuse – is a spiritual retreat for anyone

who has suffered degradation or

violation through physical, emotional,

sexual or spiritual abuse. The retreat

will be held May 26th – 31st 2019. To

request an application contact Anne by

emailing [email protected]

or phone 0478599241. For more

information visit www.grieftograce.org.

POSITION VACANT Sunnybank and Acacia Ridge Parishes,

invite applications for the position of

Pastoral Associate, for 25-30 hours a

week. The Pastoral Associate will be

required to coordinate children and their

families preparing for the Sacraments.

Apply to: Fr Daniel Ryan, Our Lady of

Lourdes, PO Box 32, Sunnybank 4109.

Closes: 17 Sept. Contact Karrin

Halliday 3345 3766 or

E: [email protected].

SAN SISTO COLLEGE TOUR Join a guided campus tour and discover

first-hand the unique educational

experience at San Sisto College. Tours

are held during a normal school day to

observe our unique student learning

experience. Tuesday 18 September,

9-10.30am, 97 Mayfield Road Carina.

Register at:

www.sansisto.qld.edu.au/Pages/college-

tours.aspx

CATHOLIC LEADER Archbishop calls task force in

response to marriage crisis

ACU provides principals with

enriching experience in Rome

Woody Point’s first Catholic school

had a miraculous start

Homeless tragedy crying out for

action

High school student discovers her

faith in the Year of Youth

Thank you!!

A little message from Joan

Wilson and her sister Pat.

‘I would like to thank all the many loving people of our parish for their kindness, prayers and good wishes during my recent illness. Your support and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. May God’s blessings be with you all’. -Joan and Pat

Do you know your

Pastoral

Councillors

ST BERNARD’S:

Vikki Enright [5.00 pm] Lee Jeffries [Vice Chair & 7.00 am] Elijah Choy [9.30 am] Pauline Thomas [6.15 pm] Robert Baldi [Chair & 6.15 pm]

ST CATHERINE’S: Allan James [Chair & 6.15 pm] Debbie James [Secretary 6.15 pm] Position Vacant [8.30 am]

ST MARTIN’S: [8.00 am] Kathlyn McCarthy, Diane Broe, Terry Booth [Chair: John Collins]

Seek them out and have a chat. Thank them for the time they give to our parish. Let them know if you have any issues that need to be addressed.

25th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B -

23 September 2018

READINGS: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20;

James 3:16-4:3

GOSPEL: Mark 9.30-37

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MASS TIMES 17 – 23 September 2018

St Bernard’s:

Tues: 9.15 am

Wed. NO MASS - 3rd Wed.

Thurs. 7.00 am

Fri. 8.00 am

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. 17 September 2018

HeartFIT - 11.30 am, St B’s Aspinall Centre. SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre. St Martin’s Community Meeting - 7 pm, St Martin’s Church.

Tues. 18 September 2018 Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.

Wed. 19 September 2018 Beside Restful Waters - 7.00 pm St Bernard’s Ch. Finance Meeting - 7 pm, parish board room.

Thurs. 20 Sept. - St Andrew Kim Tae-gon Play Group - 9.15 am, St B’s Community Centre. Seniors Bus Trip - Leaves St B’s 8.30 am. Mt Gravatt Nursing Home - 9.30 am Mass, Somerfield St., Upper Mt Gravatt.

Friday 21 Sept. - St Matthew Mass - 8 am St Bernard’s; 9.30 am St Martin’s. Play Group - 9.30 am, Rosenskjar Hall. HeartFIT - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish 24th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B - 15/16 Sept. 2018

♫ PROCESSIONAL: 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)

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)

Text: Kelly, A CSsR © 2012. Music: Willcock, C sj © 2012 ONE LICENSE #A-641326 FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:5-9 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: I WILL WALK IN THE PRESENCE... Response: I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living!

1. I love the Lord for he has heard the cry of my appeal for he turned his ear to me in the day when I called him. R/

2. They surrounded me, the snares of death, with anguish of the tomb; they caught me, sorrow and distress. I called on the Lord’s name. O Lord my God, deliver me! R/

3. How gracious is the Lord, and just; our God has compassion. The Lord protects the simple hearts; I was helpless so he saved me! R/

4. He has kept my soul from death, my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. R/

Text: Ps 145. Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

SECOND READING: St James 2:14-18 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. My only glory is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ which crucifies the world to me and me to the world. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Text: Excerpts from the English translation of Psalm responses from lectionary for Mass

© 1997. The Grail. Music: © Colin Smith Willow Pub. . ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

GOSPEL: Mark 8:27-35 ♫ 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.

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)

4. Hold us in unity, in love for all to see; that the world may believe in you, God of all who live. (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: WILL YOU LOVE ME? 1. Will you give me your life forever? Will you carry my cross ev’ry

day? Will you walk in the light of my presence? Will you follow the truth of my ways.

Chorus: Will you love me as I have loved you? Will you live with me the darkness as I die? For the moon and the stars will be gone like the night, and the sun will be shining on you.

2. Like the purest of gold in the furnace, is your love strong enough to endure? Does your faith carry on through the shadows? Does it shine in the night for the world? (Chorus)

3. Can you walk in the footprints of silence, through the wilderness sands in the sun, from the desert of doubt and temptation, to the glorious mountain of fire? (Chorus)

T & M: Boniwell, Brian © 1978 Spectrum Publ. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

♫ RECESSIONAL: THE SUMMONS

1. Will you come and follow me if I but call your

name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be

shown, will you let my name be known, Will

you let my life be grown in you and you in me?

2. Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your

name? Will you care for cruel and kind and

never be the same? Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare? Will you

let me answer pray’r in you and you in me?

5. Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and

never be the same. In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I’ll

move and live and grow in you and you in me. T & M: Bell, John & Maule, Graham © 1987 Willow Pub

ONE LICENSE #A-641326