Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish · St Martin’s: Jacob & Jasmine Cheruvankalayil, Renata Tsiamis. St Catherine’s: Joanne Blanchfield, Novita Jurry, Celine George; Rae Hurrell,

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 18/19 May 2019

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER/C READINGS: Acts 14:21-27; Apocalypse 21:1-5

GOSPEL: John 13:31-35

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.

Adapted © Liturgyhelp: Dr Mary Coloe, pbvm

What love means...

The small section of John 13 that we hear today lies at the heart of the Johannine Gospel message ‘Love as I have loved’. To be a Christian is to live and to love, with Jesus as the measure of what life and love look like. The Gospel mentions Judas and if we are to understand what Jesus means by love we need to remember that up until this stage in the Gospel Judas has been present. He is one of Jesus’ own who gather for his final meal. Judas has had his feet washed by Jesus and received from Jesus’ hand the morsel of bread. Jesus willingly gives of himself even to one who will betray him.

This is Jesus’ definition of love – a giving of self even when that will not be reciprocated, even when that love will be rejected and betrayed. This is not a romantic fuzzy feeling, but the tough faithful love asked of disciples. It’s the love seen in families where parents give themselves to the care of their children even when it seems their care is not appreciated. It’s the love seen when adult children give themselves to the care of an aged parent who can no longer remember them. It’s love in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad.

The short passage we read today is from John 13 and follows on from the account of Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet. In the synoptic Gospels on the eve of his death Jesus used bread and wine to symbolise the meaning of his death as his body given for his disciples. The Foot-washing has a similar function in John.

When Jesus lays aside and then takes up his garments, these words recall what was said about the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep and then can take it up again.

‘I lay down my life for the sheep. . . . For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again.’ (10:15, 17-18)

Jesus says to the disciples, ‘You do not understand what I am doing now, but you will understand later.’ (13:7) It is only after the Cross that disciples will grasp the deeper symbolism of this action. Both the action of foot-washing and the image of the Good Shepherd are John’s symbols of the Cross – of Jesus laying down his life as the expression of God’s love for the world. This is the model, or standard of love that disciples are challenged to live by. ‘Love as I have loved.’

The sign of discipleship is love as Jesus loved. This means that discipleship can never be measured by one hour in church each week. Discipleship is best measured in the family home, in our places of work, on the bus, in the street.

The Whole Community

thanks you!

This Sunday we have invited all volunteers to attend a luncheon in thanksgiving for all that we have received through the ministry of each and everyone of you. Your service is evident through various roles - far too many to name. This service is of a great benefit to all

who come here. We pray in thanksgiving for all who contribute to the life of our parish. We pray, especially for those who are ill or incapacitated and unable to be with us on Sunday.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish Confirmation &

First Communion

Please keep our young ones in your prayers as the enter their final week of preparation for their Confirmation on Friday night and their First Communion at their normal Mass next weekend.

Community meeting

St Martin’s: Monday 20 May, 7 pm St Martin’s Church.

YAYA in May

Young Adults(18+) – Friday 24 May, 6 pm-9 pm, 19 Merivale St, South Bne. This month we are going to tap into a Reclaim event – Sorry Not Sorry with Matt Fradd. It’s a night of Catholic answers for our faith (otherwise known as Apologetics). If you want to learn about some of the reasoned answers for questions you might be asked about things like “Doesn’t science discount faith?”, this is a great place to start. It is a ticketed event ($5) so for information and t ickets contact Pauline [email protected]

Music at Mass – St Catherine’s Saturday 25 May, 6.15 pm. Come along and help us “create a joyful noise” as we serve in the music ministry at St Catherine’s 6.15 pm Mass. We start rehearsing from 5 pm so please come along.

Parish Pastoral

Council

Our Parish Pastoral Council meets every second month. We have moved away from stipulating the numbers of people who will be voted on to the PPC to n o m i n a t i n g a M a s s T i m e Representative on the PPC. At the moment all Masses have someone except the 8.30 am Mass at St Catherine’s. This makes it difficult for the PPC to listen to the concerns and ideas that the 8.30 am Mass community may have. We urgently need this position to be filled. Can you nominate someone you might think would be a good linking person from your Mass community to the PPC? Please let Allan James or Trish Stapleton know [or call the parish office] if you would like to nominate someone for this position.

BAPTISM Congratulations to Lawrence Schloman, son of Mitchell &

Rachel; and Eliza Schloman, daughter of Lindsay & Julia. They will be baptised this Sunday at St Catherine’s. Congratulations also to William Degiovanni, son of Nicholas & Samantha; Henry Derksen, son of Stephen and Anja; Alice Picone, daughter of Bruce & Nicole; and Mateo Sarracino, son of Mark & Voranooj. They will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard’s Church.

READERS ROSTER 25/26 May Please arrive 15 mins before

Mass.

St Bernard’s: John Cassidy, Vikki

Enright, Luke Lim; Nathalie

Dudson, Mary Kubainski, Jan

Rhoades; Dierdre Robinson, Leenore

Reddy, Carol Wilson; Michele

Alexander, Andre Adolphe; Patrick

Vialle.

St Martin’s: Jacob & Jasmine

Cheruvankalayil, Renata Tsiamis.

St Catherine’s: Joanne Blanchfield,

Novita Jurry, Celine George; Rae

Hurrell, Blythe Bishop, Clare Jones.

Social Justice

1. Our focus for May was the Catholic Social Teaching of the

Common Good.

The common good is reached when we work together to improve the well being of all people in our society and the wider world. One of the most pressing demands of the common good is the persistent conversion of hearts in the realisation that we do not exist for ourselves alone.

2. Romero Centre Urgently needs our help.

We will be collecting goods for the Romero Centre over the next two weekends (25/26 May and 1/2 June). Please place donations in boxes provided.

They are in need of the f o l low ing i tem s: Shampoo, Shower gel, Baby wipes, Nappies (16+kg/15-25kg), Razors, Washing powder, Coconut milk/cream, Basmati Rice, Sugar, Oil, Tuna, Hand-wash, Shopping vouchers (Coles, Woolworths, etc.)

Thank you for your generosity.

3. S u b m i s s i o n t o R o y a l

Commission on Aged Care.

A copy of the submission that we presented to the Royal Commission on Aged Care etc. is available on the table at each Church or we can send you a digital copy by emailing us at [email protected].

“Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!”

We have had many requests for going deeper into the Scripture and

faith formation experienced in the Lenten program.

To this end we will offer a fortnightly experience with Scripture, song,

reflection, fellowship and prayer as we explore

The Acts of the Apostles. ALL are welcome!

7.00 pm on Tuesdays

28th May, 11th & 25th June &16th & 30th July.

RSVP Pauline 0417 708 549 or just turn up.

St Bernard’s Community Centre.

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Ellen Sinclair, Kylie Beutel,

Edna Vardy, Don Bechly (father-in-law

of Matthew Hockaday), Fay Williams,

Henry Garrone and Albert Wong who

have died recently, also Kevin, Ada &

Cecilia McDonnell, Brian Lawton,

Charles & Scott Sullivan, Les

McAllister, Coral Mangano, Lou

Musser, Paul Visser, Edna McGowan,

Paul LaCaze, Maureen McLaughlin,

Tony Collier, Simon Tinh, Joseph Trinh

Tien Huong, Rita Galea, Gus Sim,

Laura Sim and Warren Gould whom we

remember at this time.

SVdP — CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNION Next Friday 24 May, the SVdP stall at

St Bernard’s will be open from 5 pm,

before Confirmation, for family and

friends who wish to purchase items for

Confirmation or First Communion.

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Congratulations to Therese

and Mike Keating who

celebrated 50 years of

marriage last Friday, 17 May. Many

blessings and much happiness in the

future.

PARISH YOUNG SINGERS A reminder that music practice will be at

9.00 am next Sunday, 26 May for the

9.30 am Mass at St Bernard’s.

BESIDE RESTFUL WATERS The Southside Catholic Charismatic

Healing Mass will be held at St

Bernard's Church this Wednesday

22 May. Celebrant Fr Hilary Flynn.

6.45 pm Praise & Worship; 7.30 pm

Mass. Coffee and fellowship. Contact

Gail 3342 2255/0423 914 092.

menALIVE MAX 19 The theme this year is “INTO THE

BREACH”. T he ma ter ia l and

experience on the weekend is all NEW

to previous years and comprehensively

different to the parish weekends run

nationally. 7.30 pm Friday 12 July -

2 pm Sunday 14 July 2019, Women’s

College, UQ, Bne. Cost: from $275 pp

includes 2 nights’ accommodation and 6

meals. Register: https://cvent.me/Koql2.

E: [email protected].

Peter 0404 496 405/Robert Falzon -

0412 745 734.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

KOALA JOEYS FAMILY PROGRAM

From Bump to Preschool

Wednesdays 9.30 am - 11.00 am

(during school term)

A free, interactive music and movement

program for 0-5 yrs which focuses on

empowering parents and carers to

further develop emotional and social

skills, all whilst having fun. Enquiries

Nicole McNamara 0400 335 749

E: [email protected].

AWAKEN PENTECOST RETREAT Sunday 9th June, 10.30 am to 8.30 pm

Greek Orthodox Memorial Hall, 269

Creek Road, Mt Gravatt East.

Suggested donation of $50 for catering

and hall hire. Under 16 yrs olds are free.

Registration/RSVP: David by 3 June.

Ph: 0437 006 264 or

E: [email protected].

HEART WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

25 May, Mt Gravatt Bowls Club A time to come together as women to be

refreshed and renewed, in our busy

lives. Spoil yourself. Dream again. Feel

loved, honoured and cared for. Invite

your daughters, mothers, sisters and

friends! Register: Heart. TheCatholicGuy.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 1300 734 880.

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION

2.00 pm, Sunday 23 June

St Stephen’s Cathedral

Led by Bishop Brian Finnigan, the

procession will move from the

Cathedral, through the city streets and

conclude with Benediction at the

Cathedral. All welcome. Information at

www.corpuschristibrisbane.com.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER A weekend away for married couples in

peaceful, picturesque surroundings –

away from the distractions of everyday

living. Take time out of your busy

schedule, to invest in your most

precious asset . . . your Marriage! This

is a unique opportunity to reconnect,

rekindle and refresh your relationship.

2 - 4 August 2019. Santa Teresa

Spirituality Centre, Ormiston Qld. Info:

Maria & David Murphy, 3342 1456,

E: [email protected].

W: www.wwme.org.au

LOURDES HILL COLLEGE 2019 Past Pupils’ Association\

HIGH TEA Tuesday 25 June Duhig Hall, 10 am - 12 pm.

$30 per person. Bookings

lhc.qld.edu.au. Closes

Wednesday 19 June.

ALL HALLOWS OPEN DAY Sunday 26 May, 11 am-2 pm

A welcome from Principal, Catherine

O’Kane as well as the opportunity to

view displays, meet staff, enjoy

performances, view academic displays

and tour the school. To register your

attendance visit www.ahs.qld.edu.au.

Contact: 3831 3100.

CATHOLIC LEADER Pope Francis puts child safety front

and centre with new international

standards to address clerical abuse

and prevent cover ups

Funding boost allows Aspleycare

charity to continue after financial

hardship threatens future of the

program

Catholic Women’s League urges

quality palliative care for the dignity

and validation of the lives of

individuals.

6th SUNDAY OF EASTER/C

26 May 2019

READINGS: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29;

Apocalypse 21: 10-14, 22-23.

GOSPEL: John 14:23-29.

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MASS TIMES 20 - 26 May 2019

St Bernard’s:

Tues: 9.15 am

Wed. 7.30 pm - Charismatic Mass

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. 20 May 2019

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 sacristy.

Tues. 21 May 2019 Craft Group - 10 am St B’s Community Centre.

Wishart Gardens Mass - 10 am, 14 Glasford St.,

Wishart.

Wed. 22 May 2019

SVdP Meeting - 5 pm, Aspinall Centre, Rm 1.

Beside Restful Waters - 6.45 pm Praise &

Worship; 7.30 pm Healing Mass, St B’s Church.

Finance Meeting - 7 pm, parish office

Thurs. 23 May 2019

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

Friday 24 May - Our Lady Help of Christians

Play Group - 9.30 am, Fr Rosenskjar Hall.

Heartfit - 10 am, St Bernard’s Aspinall Centre.

Mass - 8 am, St Bernard’s; 9.30 am St Martin’s.

Confirmation - 6.30 pm, St Bernard’s Church.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER/C - 18/19 May 2019

♫ PROCESSIONAL: YOUR LIGHT WILL COME JERUSALEM

Refrain: Your light will come, Jerusalem;

for on you will dawn the glory of the Lord,

and all nations will walk in your light,

and all nations will walk in your light.

1. Christ is the light of the world, a light dispelling the darkness.

May we his body, reflect that holy light. (Refrain)

2. His light is mercy and peace, a peace surpassing all telling.

May we, his body, be instruments of peace. (Refrain) Text: © 1978 ICEL. Music & verses: Bob Hurd, © 2003 OCP Pub.

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FIRST READING: Acts 14:21-27

RESP. PSALM: I WILL PRAISE YOUR NAME FOREVER

Response: I will praise your name forever, my king and my God.

1. The Lord is kind and full of compassion, slow to anger, abounding

in love. How good is the Lord to all, compassionate to all his

creatures. R/

2. All your creatures shall thank you O Lord, and your friends shall

repeat their blessing. They shall speak of the glory of your reign

and declare your might, O God, to make known to men your

mighty deeds and the glorious splendour of your reign. R/

3. Yours is an everlasting kingdom; your rule lasts from age to age. R/ Text: Ps 144 Excerpts from the English translation of Psalm responses from lectionary for Mass © 1997. The Grail. Music: © Colin Smith Willow Pub. . ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

SECOND READING: Apocalypse 21:1-5

♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. I give

you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you; I

give you a new commandment. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

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

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GOSPEL: John 13:31-35

♫ EUCHARISTIC ACCLAM: We proclaim your death O Lord, and

profess your resurrection, until you come again. Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ONE LICENSE

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♫ 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: A NEW COMMANDMENT

A new commandment I give unto you

that you love one another as I have loved you,

that you love one another as I have loved you.

By this shall others know that you are my disciples

if you have love one for another.

By this shall others know that you are my disciples

if you have love one for another. Text: John 13:34,35 Music: NEW COMMANDMENT irregular Source unknown,

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♫ RECESS: ALLELUIA, GIVE THANKS

Refrain:

Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his Name.

1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth.

He is the King of creation. (Refrain)

2. Spread the good news o’er all the earth:

Jesus has died and has risen. (Refrain)

4. Come let us praise the living God. Joyfully

sing to our Saviour. (Refrain) Text & Music: Fishel, Donald © 1973 The Word of God

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