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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]

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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 28 / 29 November 2020

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT B READINGS: Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1, 3-8; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

GOSPEL: Mark 13:33-37

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.

Advent bursts violet and beautiful like the jacaranda tree on the very brink of an Australian summer. It is a tree of contradictions like this southern season of the Church’s year: green-leafed in winter, autumn and spring, blossoming from bare trunk to welcome in November. A myriad trumpets cluster for short fanfares before it lays a purple carpet to greet its king who is not yet—but coming. Verna Holyhead sgs

After greeting the Christians with customary expressions from Greek

society (grace to you) and Hebrew tradition (peace), Paul offers a brief

prayer of thanksgiving and then moves to the theological point of the

passage, namely, the community's anticipation of the revelation of the

Lord Jesus Christ. The Corinthian Christians were living in the ‘time

between’. Christ had died and risen from the dead. However, they lived

in anticipation of his return. At issue was the manner of their lifestyle

and the character of their commitment in the ‘time between’. Paul

reminds them that all of their talents and the gifts that they had from

God were meant to aid them in living faithfully until the Lord's coming.

A thrice-repeated command, ‘Watch!’ surrounds a parable that emphasises the

need to be ready at all times, because Christians do not know when the Lord will

return. The Greek word for ‘time’ (kairos) refers to a special time, more than mere

chronological or sequential time (chronos). Kairos is uncommon time and uncommon

events occur within it. Waiting for the Lord’s return is like the situation of servants

who remain behind when the householder goes abroad. Each servant is given a

certain authority within the household. The gatekeeper is singled out and told to be

on the watch. The parable highlights the uncertainty surrounding the householder’s

return and the vigilance required of the servants as they wait.

Adapted from © Dianne Bergant, CSA: LiturgyHelp.com

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Especially Bruce Van Der Meer (father of Michelle

Brown), Rodney Hogan (husband of Lynette), Eileen

Cusack (mother of Jacqui Osbourne), Emilia Heron,

Lola Harris, Kathryn Stocks, Colin Brew, Margaret

Butler, Nicola Esposito who have died recently. Also

John Paul Ford, Angela Bazzo, Alfredo & Maria Bisaro,

Giovani & Olivia Cividin, John & Teresa Fox, Margaret

Madden, Simon Tinh, Laura Sim, Gus Sim, Rita Galea,

Des Dwyer, Hilda Prindable, Jack Williams, Freddie

Brandon whom we remember.

CONGRATULATIONS Zion Sigua, son of Venancio &

Angeline; Airlie & Lennox Yamada, children of Nicolas & Morgan; and Isaiah Horopapera, son of Jordan &

Hilda were baptised at St Bernard’s Church this Sunday.

Congratulations Max who was Confirmed at Mass this weekend.

Max and Lucas received First Holy Communion at Mass this weekend.

Tuesdays at 7pm in St Bernard’s Community Centre

Tuesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd December

using the ADORE Booklet

Available on the night for $4.00

Christmas Eve - Thursday 24 December Christmas Day - Friday 25 December

Christmas Masses will be advertised shortly in our newsletter and website. We will take

bookings by phone or email NO EARLIER THAN MONDAY 7 DECEMBER.

No changes are anticipated to the Qld Government Industry COVID Safe Plan for Places of Worship in Queensland. This means that social distancing regulations in each of our Churches will remain throughout Christmas and into the New Year.

Our churches don’t have the capacity to seat extended family groups together. Please keep this in mind for Christmas Masses as we cannot guarantee a seat for everyone. Seating will be allocated on a ‘first in first served’ basis. Registration (name, address, phone number) is essential for every single person. Anyone who is not registered for a Christmas Mass will not get a seat.

This month ….

Congratulations Georgie & Terry Edwards celebrating 55 years of marriage;

and Claire & David Cameron who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

God’s blessings on them and their families.

SVDP CHRISTMAS APPEAL

The SVDP Christmas Appeal will be conducted in the Parish during the coming weeks.

Due to Covid issues our SVdP Conferences (St Bernard’s & St Catherine’s) will not be collecting items for

distributing hampers this Christmas.

Instead the Conferences are seeking monetary donations.

Donations can also be made online via the SVDP website.

St Bernard’s / St Martin’s

Appeal envelopes are available from the Marshal at each Mass, or use any envelope marked “St Vincent de Paul”. Please place in the collection basket as you leave the church or hand in at St Bernard’s Piety Store.

St Catherine’s

Envelopes are available from the Marshal at the church door, or money can be deposited in the Poor Box near entry. For Columban Calendars ($9), please call Brian 0414 644 107.

HEALING MASS - BARDON Are you in need of healing? If yes, register to attend the first Friday of the month Healing Mass at St Mary Magda-lene's Church, Cecil Road, Bardon on Friday 4 December at 7.30pm. Fr Tom Kessy will be the celebrant. Register attendance by contacting Len Airey on 0421977849 or by email: [email protected]

BACH SOCIETY CHOIR The Bach Society Choir presents Handel's Messiah, joining soloists and orchestra on the stage of the Dron Auditorium in St Peters Lutheran College Performing Arts Centre (Indooroopilly), at 7.30pm on Saturday 5 December. This will be the Bach

Society's only public performance of the year. Be assured that this performance will proceed in line with the most up-to-date Covid-safe regulations. Tickets (Adults $40, Conc $35, Groups 6+ $30, School students free) can be purchased online through Trybooking, or phone Tina on 0438 971 951 for more information. Groups wishing to sit together are encouraged to book in the one transaction.

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Entrance Procession: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT

1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.

Refrain: Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has pow’r to save us. Make your living voice. Refrain

Text & Music: Bernadette Farrell © 1993 OCP Publications.

BLESSING OF THE CANDLES AND ADVENT WREATH

Priest: O God, let your blessing ... We ask this through Christ who is the Light of the World. All: Amen.

Priest: As we light the first candle, the Candle of Hope, we pray in the spirit of the prophet Isaiah: Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down ...

All ... at your Presence the mountains would melt.

Priest: Lord, you are our Father, we the clay, you the potter ... All ... we are all the work of your hand.

Priest: Let us - in HOPE - kindle the light of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 127

All: Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we shall be saved. Music © Colin Smith, Revised 2016 Willow Pub. Text Psalm Responses, English Translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for

Masses © 1969, 1981, 1997 ICEL; Text Psalms verses, The Grail, England.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!

Lord, show us your mercy; Lord, show us your love: Lord show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation.

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia! Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub.

APOSTLE’S CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

Amen.

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION

When we eat this bread and drink this cup, We proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL.

Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub.

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MASS TIMES 30 Nov - 6 December 2020

Bookings essential for all Masses.

Church doors open 40 minutes before Mass.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before Mass starts to check in, hand sanitise

and be ushered to your seat. No one is permitted to enter once doors close and Mass

begins.

Monday 30 November 9.15am St Catherine’s

Tuesday 1 December 9.15am St Bernard’s

Wednesday 2 December 7.00am St Catherine’s

Thursday 3 December 7.00am St Bernard’s

Friday 4 December 8.00am St Bernard’s 9.30am St Martin’s

Saturday 5 December 5.00pm St Catherine’s

Sunday 6 December 9.00am St Bernard’s 5.00pm St Bernard’s

RECONCILIATION By appointment

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.

All Music is used with

permission and reported

weekly to

ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

SECOND SUNDAY

OF ADVENT B

6 December 2020 READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11;

2 Peter 3:8-14;

GOSPEL: Mark 1:1-8

WEEKEND MASS REGISTRATION

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Please book at least one week in

advance.

Call the Parish Office on

3849 7158 or email

[email protected]

between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm

Monday to Thursday.

Saturdays 5.00 pm

St Catherine’s Church, Wishart

Book now for

December 5 OR 12

Sundays 9.00am & 5.00 pm

St Bernard’s Church,

Upper Mt Gravatt

Book now for December 6 OR 13

Communion: COME TO US [GIFT OF GOD]

All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! Come to us, O Emmanuel! Cantor: ….. All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! Cantor: ….. All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! Come to us, O Emmanuel!

Text & Music: Marty Haugen © OCP Publications.

Recessional Hymn : SING OUT EARTH AND SKIES

1. Come, O God of all the earth: Come to us, O Righteous One Come and bring our love to birth: In the glory of your Son.

Refrain: Sing our earth and skies! Sing of the God who loves you! Raise your joyful cries! Dance to the life around you.

2. Come, O God of wind and flame: Fill the earth with righteousness; Teach us all to sing your name: May our lives you love confess. Refrain

5 Come, O Justice, Come O Peace: Come and shape our hearts anew; Come and make oppression cease: Bring us all to life in you! Refrain

Text: & Music: Marty Haugen © 1985 GIA Publications.

A Thanksgiving Prayer in Time of Pandemic

On this Thanksgiving Day like no other, even now, O God, your name is worthy to be praised.

For in your mercy and kindness no thought of ours is left unguarded, no tear unheeded, and no joy unnoticed. For the blessings we have known and for those we have yet to recognize, to you we give our grateful thanks. For life that reminds us how fragile we are and also how strong we can be: We thank you, O God. For sheltering that urges us to rediscover what truly matters: We thank you, O God. For communication that allows us to connect in ways new and old: We thank you, O God. And for mindfulness that shows us how much we rely on one another: We thank you, O God.

Watch over your family, Lord, gathered here and at tables separated by miles, and bless those who work tirelessly to keep us all safe. Though we may be kept apart on this day that calls us together, we know your Spirit draws us close.

Lord, we ask you to ease the pain of empty chairs that bring to mind our beloved dead. Let our grieving find its rest in your Son, Jesus, in whose Resurrection is our hope.

Grant your Spirit to be present here that this meal may become a foretaste of your heavenly table where every tear shall be wiped away, every hunger fed, and no distance can separate us from your love in Christ, from whom all good things come. Amen. © Diana Macalintal @Liturgy.Life