Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish · PDF file3 Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish COMMEMORATION OF 500 YEARS OF REFORMATION Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bne

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 Mrs Trish Stapleton [email protected]

PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Debbie James E: [email protected]

YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE Edwin Pereira 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 28/29 October 2017

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/A READINGS: Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

GOSPEL: Matthew 22:34-40

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 from Richard Leonard SJ LiturgyHelp.com

Bethany Mass The annual parish Bethany Mass will be celebrated on

Saturday 4th November, 9.30 am St Bernard’s Church, Upper Mt Gravatt.

This celebration of new life has become very significant to bereaved families. Parishioners and families who have lost a loved one during the year are invited to be present, and a general invitation is also issued through this parish newsletter to all who wish to attend. Refreshments will be served after Mass.

To help with catering, parishioners are asked to

please bring a plate of food.

‘Love God...and love you neighbour as yourself’

Nguyen Van Mah is one of eight sons. In 1978 his poor farming parents had to decide which one of their 12 children would be sent on a boat from Vietnam. They knew there was a great risk that they would be sending their son to his death on the South China Sea.

At 4.00 am a knock on the door of the family home came and Mah said his goodbyes. He has not seen his parents since. Mah was blindfolded and travelled in the back of a truck for eight hours. He was led through the jungle to a beach where the blindfold was removed. Mah told me that sometimes at this moment people are shot by evil traders who collect the money without any intention of dispatching a boat. That families never hear from their children is no surprise.

Mah told me, ‘We were lucky, we made it off the beach.’ But the Malaysian Navy, under orders to fire on all Vietnamese boats, forced it to return to international waters. Mah told me, ‘At this point I almost lost my faith in God and human beings. I was going to die.’ The boat began to take water and was noticed by a Dutch trading ship which rescued them and deposited them in the Philippines. Mah migrated to Australia 12 months later and is now the local doctor in an outback community that could not get a doctor for two years.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus does not promise us that the love of God and neighbour is going to cost us nothing. Jesus’ law of love involves sacrifice for us individually and as a nation. Through the acceptance of this teaching we are committing ourselves to being our neighbour's keeper. In another part of the same Gospel, Jesus tells us that ‘those to whom much has been given, much will be required.’ Sadly, many of us want the good life for ourselves, while doing very little to help other countries become more liveable, and then we can reject people who want to share in the blessings we have worked for and inherited.

The Gospel of Matthew gives us the story of Mary, Joseph and Jesus being forced to flee Israel for Egypt as refugees. If the Holy Family were coming our way these days, they might be sent back to King Herod. May this Eucharist see in us a change of heart that enables our faith to act justly toward all people everywhere. May our goodness and hospitality mirror on earth the welcome we hope to enjoy from Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the kingdom which is promised to all, irrespective of where any of us has been born.

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November Mass

Envelopes

Envelopes are available at each of our parish churches for those who wish to remember deceased relatives and friends. Please place your envelopes on the collection plate or return to the parish office by October 30.

Book of

Remembrance

Just a reminder if you would like the names of your loved ones who have died, to be entered into the Book of Remembrance please fill in the forms at each church. Don’t forget to include the Date, Month and Year of death for each person.

Advent Resources

Orders are being taken for resources for Advent again this year. Sacred Space 2018: $25.00 Advent Little Book“Chosen”: $3.00 Daily Prayer 2018: $25.00

Break Open

the Word

Lectors, readers and all who proclaim the word, please note we will be taking orders for the new Break Open the Word which is needed before the First Sunday in Advent (2/3 December, 2017)

Envelopes are available. $20 [Parish will pay the balance].

Now is the Time....

Parents who wish to have their children confirmed and make their first Holy Communion in 2018, need to have their children registered with the parish office NOW. Please call 3849 7158.

At Home with God’s

People

[Adult Faith Formation]

Sunday mornings at 8-9.15 am. St Bernard’s Community Centre. 29 October: Mary Mother of God 12 November: Life of Faith 19 November: The Sacraments 26 November: Structure of the Mass. 2018, 21 January: Baptism & Confirmation 28 January: Eucharist

4 February: Sin & Forgiveness

BAPTISMS Congratulations to Lachlan Morellini, son of

Benjamin & Claire; Ryder Abegg, son of Roger & Janet; Ethan Davey, son of Byron & Jodie. They will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard’s Church. Congratulations also to Jasper Hethorn, son of Michael & Kim; and Oskar Rose, son of Andrew & Monika. They will be baptised at St Catherine’s.

READERS ROSTER - 4/5 Nov.

Please arrive 20 mins before Mass New Euch Ministers and Readers

Rosters are now available. St Bernard’s: Deshveena Wilson, Imogen Fitzpatrick, Linda Goh; Greg Marshall, Jan Rhoades, Simon Hill; Isabella Kime, Shalomi Arachchige, Kay Cook; Patrick Vialle, Liz Ryan, Tito Ah Toon. St Martin’s: Diane Broe, Maree Courtnay, Cristy Gardner. St Catherine’s: Novita Jurry, Mary Cusack, Darryl Petersen; Joan Ballenger, Celine George, Edan Pereira.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Have you ever

wondered about

the Catholic Faith?

In our parish we have an open door policy. When people come...it is always the right time. If you, or someone you know, would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, please speak to one of the priests or Trish at Mass, or call the parish office 8.30 am-4.30 pm on week days. P: 3849 7158.

Community

Meetings in

November

Wednesday 1 November: St Bernard’s

St Bernard’s Community Centre, 7.00 pm Tuesday 14 November:

St Catherine’s St Catherine’s Hall, 7.00 pm

Monday 20 November: St Martin’s

Church Sacristy, 7.00 pm.

All Saints and All Souls

All Saints - 1st November: Theirs is the Kingdom of heaven

Mass at St Catherine’s, 7.00 am

The Feast of All Saints is a rich and beautiful tradition within the Church. It honours those who have died, it reminds us that we are part of a wider communion of holy people, and it affirms our faith in God’s loving fidelity to life. In the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, from Vatican II, an entire chapter is given to affirm that the Pilgrim Church on earth looks to its final completion at the end of time, and that while awaiting this End Time, we are supported and nourished in faith by those already experiencing the fullness of life with God.

For by reason of the fact that those in heaven are more closely united with Christ, they establish the whole Church more firmly in holiness, lend

nobility to the worship which the Church offers to God here on earth and

in many ways contribute to its greater edification. (L.G. para 49)

All Souls - 2nd November: A day of memories

Mass at St Bernard’s 7 am

and St Catherine’s at 9.15 am

In mourning the death of a loved one, we come to experience a sense of loss but also are aware of a very deep presence of those who have died. I think this communion with our loved ones lies behind today’s ancient tradition of remembering and honouring all who have died. Theology has put words on this experience such as ‘All Saints’ or ‘All Souls’, and given us the language of heaven and purgation but beneath these words lies a deep human knowing that ties of love cannot be totally broken, even by death. Adapted from Sr Mary Coloe, pbvm @ LiturgyHelp.com.au

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COMMEMORATION OF 500 YEARS OF REFORMATION Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bne and Bishop Paul Smith, Lutheran Church of Australia, Qld District, invite you to The Performing Arts Centre Auditorium, St Peter’s Lutheran College, 66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly, Wed. 1 November,

7-9 pm. Displays, storytelling, Prayer, RSVP Margaret Naylon P: 3324 3453 or E: [email protected].

IRISH REMEMBRANCE MASS The Irish Australian Support Association of Qld Inc (IASAQ) invites you to our Annual Irish Remembrance Mass,

Sunday 5 November, 12 noon, St James’ Church, Coorparoo. Join with other members of the Irish Community in praying for the peaceful repose of our deceased relatives and friends. The primary mission of IASAQ is to assist Irish or Irish Australian persons in times of need or distress. (M) 0432 087 328.

WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT RETREAT For young women who are keen to explore more about a vocation to religious life. Women 18-40yrs old, discover more about where God is calling you! 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 25–26 November. Canossian Spirituality Centre, 169 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd, Oxley. Information or to RSVP contact Sr Melissa 0484 007 508.

VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIARS:

24-26 November. This Live-in weekend is for men aged 18-35, 7.30 pm Friday at the beautiful Marian Valley Retreat Centre (10km from Canungra) to 3pm Sunday. Cost is only $30. Mass on Saturday and Sunday, Adoration, quiet prayer, talks, confession available. So if you're discerning, come along! No strings attached. Contact Fr Thomas E:[email protected] or 0432 362 052. Retreatants must

register. Limited spaces available. Info: W:capuchin.org.au/event/discernment-reflection-weekend/

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially, Sam O’Brien (grandson of Shirley), Hetty Purdwodihardjo, Fr Michael McKeaten, Charlie Fisher (Villanova College), Rosaleen Hazard, Wah On Leong, Michael Ward, Johny Lonappan, Chris Moran, David Marshall and Julia Limbury, who have died recently, also Andrew Harrington, Peter Nguyen, Kathleen Horne, John Breakspear, Luke Druery, Virginia do Rozario, Dr Hilary & Cleta Desouza, Lily D’Souza, Rita Galea, Simon Tinh, Laura Sim, Charles & Scott Sullivan, Joyce Kilburn, Lucy Doniger, and Mary Tuite whom we remember.

SENIORS COACH TOUR Bellevue Homestead, 2 November. Experience the lifestyle of squatters on a piece of the original Wivenhoe Selection. Devonshire tea and tour of the homestead. Lunch Homestead Hotel. Cost $70. Bookings 3349 8198. Bus leaves St Bernard’s 8.30 am.

HEARTfit Is a gentle to moderate exercise program for everyone to maintain or regain a strong healthy lifestyle. The program helps prevent and manage many health issues including: Blood pressure and body weight Diabetes & heart disease Bone density and arthritis Asthma and cholesterol levels Mondays, 11.30 am Aspinall Centre Fridays, 10 am, Aspinall Centre. Visit: inthezone.info/heartmove/ Contact Bruce: 0408 740 543.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CITY PRAYER MEETING Wednesday 1 November, St Stephens

Chapel commencing 10.45 am. Our Guest speaker, Fr Peter Mary Minh Bui is a Charismatic International Evangelist, a Missionary worker in Africa, who also leads Seminars and Conferences, throughout the world.

FR RICHARD LEONARD SJ On Mission with Christ

Christianity is not a private feel-good collective. We are sent out to live and proclaim our spirituality. Thursday

2 November, 7 pm, Holy Spirit Church, Harriett St., Auchenflower. Gold coin entry (for Jesuit Mission). Fr Richard is a Queenslander and well-known author, speaker and Jesuit priest.

CAMINO DVD’S Peter Kearney has

walked two 700+km

sections of the

Camino de Santiago

in Spain and France. Beautiful

landscapes, ancient villages, interesting

pilgrims. The DVD’s combine music,

photographs and narration, with useful

information on Camino practicalities.

www.peterkearneysongs.aradium.com.

Cost $25 + $3p&p. Enq. 0425 328 185.

LOURDES HILL PAST PUPILS Annual Remembrance Mass,

Saturday 4 Nov. 10.00 am, The Lady

of Lourdes Chapel, Lourdes Hill

College. If you are aware of past

pupils who have passed away since

2016, please send their names to

[email protected], notify the

college or bring the names to the Mass.

POSITION VACANT Position Vacant – Parish

Administration Assistant

Applications are open for a position at

the Kenmore Catholic Parish. A person

with excellent administration and

secretarial skills is required for a part

time position of parish administration

assistant for 20 hours a week, Monday

to Friday. For additional information,

please visit W: brisbanecatholic.org.au/

and to careers.

CATHOLIC LEADER For Catholics still deciding on the

same-sex marriage survey –

Archbishop says an informed

conscience is the key

Finalists announced for 2017

Community Leader Awards

Former prime ministers warn

against Victoria’s euthanasia push

‘Samaritan traveller’ a guide for

end-of-life journey.

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30th SUNDAY IN ORD TIME/A - 29 October 2017 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: SING OF THE LORD’S GOODNESS

1. Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom, come to him

and bless his name. Mercy he has shown us, his love is for ever,

faithful to the end of days.

Refrain: Come, then, all you nations, sing of your Lord’s goodness,

melodies of praise and thanks to God. Ring out the Lord’s glory,

praise him with your music, worship him and bless his name.

3. Courage in our darkness, comfort in our sorrow, Spirit of our

God most high; solace for the weary, pardon for the sinner,

splendour of the living God.

4. Praise him with your singing, praise him with the trumpet, praise God with the lute and harp; praise him with the cymbals, praise him with your dancing, praise God till the end of days.

W&M: Ernest Sands © 1981 OCP Pub . ONE LICENSE #A-641326

FIRST READING: Exodus 22:20-26 RESP. PSALM: I LOVE YOU LORD, MY STRENGTH Response: I love you Lord, my strength.

1. I love you Lord, my strength, my rock, my fortress, my saviour. My God is the rock where I take refuge; my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold. The Lord is worthy of all praise: when I call I am saved from my foes. R/

2. Long life to the Lord, my rock! Praised be the God who saves me. He has given great victories to his king and shown his love for his anointed. R/

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SECOND READING: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. All

who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them, Alle Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

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

GOSPEL: Matthew 22:34-40 ♫ COMMUNION: MAY WE COME TO KNOW THE LORD Refrain: In the bread may we be broken. In the cup may we be out-

poured. May we come to know the healer, may we come to know the Lord.

1. Though many are we, we are one in the Lord.

We are all welcome to his table of new life. (Refrain)

2. We come to the table to remember the Lord, who gave his life that we might live forever more. (Refrain)

3. In breaking the bread in sharing the cup, may we be filled as we come to know the Lord. (Refrain)

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♫ 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. Music: Bartlett, Lawrence © 2002 Text: John 13:34,35 Aust Hymn Bk ONE LICENSE #A-641326

RECESS : THIS DAY GOD GIVES ME

1. This day God gives me strength of high heaven, sun and moon

shining, flame in my hearth, flashing of lightning, wind in its

swiftness, deeps of the ocean firmness of earth.

2. This day God sends me strength to sustain me, might to uphold

me, wisdom as guide. Your eyes are watchful, your ears are

list’ning your lips are speaking, friend at my side.

MASS TIMES 30 October - 5 November 2017

St Bernard’s:

Tues. 9.15 am;

Wed. No Mass - See St Catherine’s, All Saints

Thurs. 7.00 am - All Souls

Fri. 8.00 am

Sat. 6.15 pm

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 - All Saints

Thurs.9.15 am - All Souls

Sat. 6.00 pm

Sun. 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Sat. 5.15 pm

St Catherine’s - Sat. 5.00 pm

DENOTES CHANGE

THIS WEEK Mon. 30 October 2017

HeartFIT - 11.30 am, Aspinall Centre.

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

Tues. 31 October 2017

Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Ctre.

Wednesday 1 Nov. - All Saints

Beside Restful Waters - 7.00 pm, St Bernard’s.

St Bernard’s Comm Meeting - 7 pm, Comm. Ctre.

Thurs. 2 Nov. - All Souls Day

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

Seniors Bus Trip - Bellevue Homestead. Leaves

St Bernard’s 8.30 am.

Bethany Meeting - 10 am, parish office.

Hospitality Team - 1 pm, parish office.

Liturgy Group - 4.15 pm, parish office.

Friday 3 November 2017

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

HeartFIT: - 10 am, Aspinall Centre.

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3. God’s way is my way, God’s shield is round me,

God’s host defends me, saving from ill.

Angels of heaven, drive from me always

all that would harm me, stand by me still.

4. Rising I thank you, mighty and strong One,

King of creation, giver of rest,

firmly confessing Threeness of Persons,

Oneness of Godhead, Trinity blest. W: St Patrick’s Breastplate 8th cent adapt © 1969 James Quinn SJ.

Tune: Bunessan. Old Gaelic melody Continuum Int Pub . ONE

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31st SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/A - 5 Nov. 2017

READINGS: Malachi 1:14 - 2:2, 8-10; 1 Thess.

2:7-9, 13. GOSPEL: Matthew 23:1-12.