WEEKEND MASS TIMES WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Saturday Vigil Church Location Monday, 14th August - St Maximilian Mary Kolbe 7.00am St Joseph’s, North Ipswich Vigil for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7.00pm St Mary’s, Woodend (NO MASS AT MATER DEI) Tuesday, 15th August - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9.00am Immaculate Heart of Mary, Leichhardt 9.00am St Mary’s, Woodend (St Mary’s School Classes attending) 5.pm St Brigid’s, Rosewood Wednesday, 16th August - Weekday, Ordinary Time 19 9.00am St Mary’s, Woodend 9.30am St Brigid’s, Rosewood 7.00pm Adoration -St Mary’s, Woodend Thursday, 17th August - Weekday, Ordinary Time 19 9:00am St. Mary’s, Woodend 9.00am St Joseph’s, North Ipswich Friday, 11th August - St Clare, virgin 8.00am St Mary’s College, Woodend 9:00am OLMM, Eastern Heights (Reconciliation from 8:30am)

4:30pm Immaculate Heart Leichhardt

5:30pm OLMM Eastern Heights

6:00pm St. Mary’s Woodend

Sunday Mass Church Location

7:30am St. Joseph’s North Ipswich

8:00am St. Brigid’s Rosewood

8:30am St. Mary’s Woodend

6:00pm St. Mary’s Woodend

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Day Time Church

Saturday 5:00pm - 5:30pm St. Mary’s

OUR CHURCHES

St. Mary’s - Elizabeth Street, Woodend St. Brigid’s - Matthew Street, Rosewood

Mater Dei - Cnr Ferrett Street and Roland Tce, Sadliers Crossing St. Joseph’s - 42 Pine Mountain Road, North Ipswich

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal - Robertson Rd, Eastern Heights Immaculate Heart of Mary - 22 Old Toowoomba Road, Leichhardt

19th Sunday in ordinary time Year A 13th AUGUST 2017

HERE’S SOME OF WHAT WE HEARD FROM YOU …….

WHAT’S GOING WELL: Newsletter; Children’s Liturgy; Consistent Mass times; Name tags;

WHAT CAN WE DO BETTER: Need people involved; clearer communication; relationship with

schools; Adult Formation; Financial Statements to be communicated; hospitality; music at liturgies;

gathering space at St Marys;

OUR DREAMS: Grow together as one community; inclusion of multi-cultural aspects of the

Community; increased presence of priests at schools; more regular anointing masses;

HOW CAN WE BUILD COMMUNITY: need consistency with Priest’s appointments; need time to build

community;

Read more of the “Listening Sessions” in the insert in this week’s newsletter, and copies of summaries from

all the Parishes are available on the Parish Website…… great reading!

THANK-YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME ALONG TO THE LISTENING SESSIONS!

Some action has already taken place:

Staff formation day

Dates set for Finance Council Meetings in each Parish

Anointing Mass dates set for Fridays at Eastern Heights

Regular meetings with School Principals

More volunteers sought for Liturgy and other Parish Activities

PRAYER REQUESTS

RECENTLY DECEASED: Marie Johnson, Beryl Hogan, Patrick Hooper, John Bishop, Joyce Olsen, Patsy Sorensen, Ernest Devin, Margaret Johnston, Paul Fitzgerald, Diane O’Doherty, Michael Hannigan, Rebecca Tanusoski.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Vince Elmore, Carolyn Burt, Margaret Long, Craig Hannam, Deacon Peter Olsen, Peter Baker.

READINGS FOR MASS 12/13th August: 1 Kg 19: 9, 11-13; Rom 9: 1-5; Mt 14: 22-33

19/20th August: Is 56: 1, 6-7; Rom 11: 13-15, 29-32; Mt 15: 21-28

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St. Brigid’s Church - Sunday 8.00am Mass 3rd September, 1st October, 5th November.

St. Mary’s Church - Sunday 8.30am Mass 13th August, 20th August.

St Joseph’s Church—7.30am Mass 13th August

Are you concerned that your child is not so

enthusiastic about coming along to Mass? If this is the case, then please consider encouraging your

child to attend Children’s Liturgy of the Word which is offered during Masses in the Ipswich Catholic Com-

munity on the dates listed above. .

MASS TIMES IN IPSWICH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Monday 14th August 7.00pm Vigil St Mary’s, Woodend Tuesday 15th August 9.00am at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Leichhardt 9.00am St Mary’s, Woodend 5.00pm St Brigid’s, Rosewood

There will be no Mass at Mater Dei on Monday 14th August ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————--

Did you know that…

Saint Clare founded the Order of Poor Ladies

(Poor Clares) at San Damiano, and led it for 40

years. They all lived a simple life of poverty, and

seclusion from the world, they wore no shoes,

never ate meat, lived in a poor house, and

kept silent most of the time.

She was designated as the patron saint of

television in 1958 by Pope Pius XII, because

when she was very ill and could not attend mass

and was reportedly able to see and

hear it on the wall in her room. She is also the

patroness of eye disease, goldsmiths, and

(doing) laundry.

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

Administrator Fr. Stephen Bliss ofm

Parish Ministers Fr. John Hong

Fr Nicholas Okafor

Pastoral Associate Bernadette McAndrew

Administration Staff

Mrs Janelle Van De Weyer

Mrs Maree Coyne

Mrs Kathy Lund

Mrs Bernadette Lenihan

Office Hours Monday

Tues-Fri

10am — 3.30pm

8.30am 3:30pm

Ipswich Catholic Community Contact Information

Telephone 07 3281 2133

Email ipswich@bne.catholic.net.au

Fax 07 3812 3911

Post PO Box 23, Ipswich 4305.

Mass Times 07 3281 0707

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Website www.ipswichcatholic.com

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What’s happening in our Parishes ...

CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION: Bishop Ken Howell will preside at the Confirmation celebrations for 104 very excited children on Thursday evening 17th August. We have had such a wonderful response from families that we have had to offer two celebrations to manage the large numbers of children - one at 5.00pm and the other at 7.00pm. Children celebrating the sacraments in a parish are always a highlight for families and the parish community so if you are not doing anything on Thursday then please come and join in the celebrations. A choir of children from the various schools will be leading the singing and we thank Julia Bennett and Kathy Bianchi for assisting with the choir. If you received a prayer card from one of the children and would like to make contact with the family then please let Maree or Bernadette know at the Parish Office and we will make sure the family is notified. Lastly, thank you to all the parishioners who have made these families feel welcomed at the weekend Masses.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION FOR OLDER CHILDREN: Have you recently had your child enquire about being baptised? The Ipswich Catholic Community is commencing preparation sessions for children who have expressed an interest or desire in being baptised into the Catholic faith. These sessions will be held after school or at a time that is suitable to the family. It is preferable for one parent to be a baptised Catholic. Please contact Bernadette at the Parish Office on 3281 2133 for further information or questions.

RITE OF CHRISITIAN INITATION OF ADULTS: Each year the parish receives many enquiries from adults seeking or discerning the possibility of being welcomed into the Catholic Faith through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. This decision can be one of the many highlights of a person’s life and members of the Ipswich Catholic Community have had the pleasure of walking this journey with many candidates who have been welcomed into the faith community. If you know of someone who has asked questions, enquired or interested in the Catholic faith then invite them to attend an enquiry night which will be held on Thursday 14th September at 7.00pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre. This evening is also opened to parishioners who would like to learn a little more about the process of becoming a Catholic when you are an adult. Please phone the Parish office on 3281 2133 to register your interest.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: If you are looking for a gentle

way to end the week or start the weekend then come along

to Christian Meditation in St Mary’s Parish Office on Friday

mornings beginning at 7.45am

LEICHHARDT CARE & CONCERN: Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 15th August, at 9.30am in the former presbytery at Leichhardt (between the school and the old parish hall). New members are always welcome, and invited to ‘just turn up’ at this meeting.

THANK YOU FROM THE HIVE: The Hive would like to thank all the parishioners at Immaculate Heart Leichhardt and St Mary's Ipswich for your generous support of The Hive Bake Sale last weekend. We hope you enjoyed your tasty treats. Thanks to your generosity we raised over $800!!! These funds will help us greatly towards taking The Hive to The Ignite Conference and the Australian Catholic Youth Festival later this year. Thank you all so much!

ST

EDMUND’S COLLEGE and ST MARY’S COLLEGE: (under the Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme

arrangements) are exploring the viability of a bus service to include Plainlands – Laidley – Rosewood- Walloon and then direct to the Colleges. Information sessions will be held at

the following venues:

St Brigid’s Primary Rosewood - Tuesday 29th August from 3.15pm–4.00 pm

Walloon Hotel — Tuesday 29th August 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Porters Hotel Plainlands - Tuesday 29th August from 6.30pm – 7.30pm

All welcome and please phone 3810 4400 for any further information required. Thank you.

St Mary’s Primary School

FAMILY FUN DAY 2017 Sunday, 20 August 10am - 3pm School Grounds

All parishioners are invited to the St Mary’s Primary School FAMILY FUN DAY on Sunday 20th August, 10am – 3pm.

There will be rides, a multi-draw raffle, a café, a book stall, face painting, fairy floss, games of luck and lots of delicious

food on offer. There will also be a selection of students showcasing their talents on stage in the Hall.

We hope to see you there!

ADVENT MUSIC WORKSHOP: Holy Spirit Seminary Saturday 9th September. Facilitated by Sr Ursula O’Rourke, Michael Fitzpatrick and the Maroochydore Music Ministry Team. Designed for anyone engaged in music ministry. Come and join us for a day of fun and new music! More information and registration via this link. Only $15pp.

What’s happening in our Parishes ...

SAINT MARY’S HOSTEL GARDEN PARTY will be held on Saturday 26th of August 2017 at 10am-2pm. Address: 129 Wildey Street, Raceview 4305. There will be entertainment throughout the morning. Enjoy a Devonshire Tea and visit our stalls that will be operating, this includes—Resident’s stall, cake and sweet stalls, plants, fresh flowers, trash and treasure, sample bags, hamburgers and while you are here come along and visit our baby farm animals. Donations of baked goods are welcome. All baked goods must be labelled with all ingredients, and if they have been frozen please include the letter “F” on the label.

ROSEWOOD CRAFT AND QUILTERS presents IN A COUNTRY GARDEN: On Friday 25th August 7pm-9pm, Saturday 26th August 9am-4pm, Sunday 27th August 9am-3pm the Rosewood Craft and Quilters presents their biennial Quilt Show. On opening Night the guest speaker will be Steph Shannon. Quilts will be on display, traders will be selling their goods as well as a stall for handmade items. Venue: Cultural Centre, Rosewood Show Grounds, 1 Railway St, Rosewood. Cost: Opening Friday night $10(prepurchased ticket includes presentation from guest speaker and light supper). Saturday and Sunday $5 entry includes light refreshments. Ipswich Hospice and Hilda’s House are this year’s beneficiaries. For more information contact Gai Browning 0411438958.

MARIAN VALLEY CANUNGRA: All are invited to celebrate a special Birthday of Our Lady on Saturday 2nd September 2017 at the Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians, Marian Valley, Canungra. Commencing at 10am with Exposition, Rosary, Confession, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Procession to the Grotto of Our Lady of Fatima, Benediction & Divine Mercy Chaplet. Lunch available. Mass Celebrant will be Most Rev Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes. For those not wishing to drive, a bus will leave Leichhardt Church at 7.40am and St Mary’s at 7.50am Fare $20 – Bookings and information phone Ann 3282 0321/Pam 3288 4594.

ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE CAR ART UNION – 2 CARS 2 WIN – SATURDAY AUGUST 19. First draw – RENAULT CLIO ZEN AUTO HATCH RRP $ 22,490-00 Second draw – HONDA JAZZ VTI MAN HATCH RRP $16,490.00 Ticket includes the car draws and dinner for 2 – if you cannot attend the function your tick-et goes in both car draws and also a separate draw for a 55” TV – doors open 5pm and dinner served at 6pm. The College thanks you for your ongoing support. Tickets on sale now at the College reception or please phone 3810 4448 or 0403 269 955.

ELECTION DAY CAKE STALL: St Joseph’s Primary School will be convening a Cake Stall on Election Day (Saturday 19 August) in the school hall. All proceeds from the stall will passed on to the St Vincent de Paul Society, North Ipswich Conference, to support the poor and needy in our local community. Your donations of cakes, slices and biscuits and your patronage on the day would be greatly appreciated. The stall will be open from 8am to 11am and donations may be brought to the stall on the day or left at the school office on Friday 18 August. Please contact the school or Jo Lunney on 0422 573 991 for further information.

ST MARY’S COLLEGE MERCY MEDALLION: In 2015 St Mary’s College Parents & Friends Association Gala Dinner Committee, in conjunction with St Mary’s College, instigated the St Mary’s College Mercy Medallion. The Medallion is awarded annually at the College’s Gala Dinner. The Mercy Medallion aims to recognize a former student, or current/former member of the St Mary’s College Community who has displayed and acted with a commitment, duty or personal ethos that epitomizes the Mercy Tradition. It is considered that the award winner’s efforts and qualities will inspire and empower the current and future College community. Nomination guidelines including details of eligibility and selection criteria and nomination forms are available from St Mary’s College reception. Nomination forms can also be downloaded at http://www.stmarys.qld.edu.au/upcoming-events The award is presented at the annual Gala Dinner which this year is on 7th October. Tickets are available at http://www.stmarys.qld.edu.au/payments

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