PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES & RECONCILIATION

*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 9am Mondays & Fridays, *ST IGNATIUS Toowong: 5.30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays and 9.15am Thursdays.

SUNDAY MASS TIMES:- *ST IGNATIUS Toowong 6.00pm (Vigil); 7.00am & 5.00pm. from 5.15pm, or by appointment.

*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 8.30am.

We respectfully acknowledge the

Turrbal people, as the traditional owners

and caretakers of the land which is the

Toowong Catholic Parish.

We acknowledge the Elders, past and

present. May we, too, be good stewards of

this land.

TÇ XtáàxÜ ZÜxxà|Çz gÉ XäxÜç V{|Äw j{É _Éäxá ÂTÄ|vxÊ

Dear Child,

Please to fancy, if you can, that you are reading a real letter, from a real friend whom you have seen, and whose voice you can seem to yourself to hear wishing you, as I do now with all my heart, a happy Easter.

Do you know that delicious dreamy feeling when one first wakes on a summer morning, with the twitter of birds in the air, and the fresh breeze coming in at the open window – when, lying lazily with eyes half shut, one sees as in a dream green boughs waving, or waters rippling in a golden light? It is a pleasure very near to sadness, bringing tears to one’s eyes like a

beautiful picture or poem. And is that not a Mother’s gentle hand that undraws your curtains, and a Mother’s sweet voice that summons you to rise? To rise and forget, in the bright sunlight, the ugly dreams that frightened you so when all was dark – to rise and enjoy another happy day, first kneeling to thank that unseen Friend, who sends you the beautiful sun.

Are these strange words from a writer of such tales as “Alice”? And is this a strange letter to find in a book of nonsense? It may be so. Some perhaps may blame me for thus mixing together things grave and gay; others may smile and think it odd that anyone should speak of solemn things at all, except in Church and on a Sunday: But I think – nay, I am sure – that some children will read this gently and lovingly, and in the spirit in which I have written it.

For I do not believe God means us thus to divide life into two halves – to wear a grave face on Sunday, and to think it out-of-place to even so much as mention Him on a weekday. Do you think He cares to see you only kneeling figures, and to hear only tones of prayer – and that He does not also love to see the lambs leaping in the sunlight, and to hear the merry voices of children, as they roll among the hay? Surely their innocent laughter is as sweet in His ears as the grandest anthem that ever rolled up from the “dim religious light” of some solemn cathedral?

And if I have written anything to add to those stories of innocent and healthy amusement that are laid up in books for the children I love so well, it is surely something I may hope to look back upon without shame or sorrow (as how much of life must then be recalled!) when my turn comes to walk through the valley of shadows.

This Easter sun will rise on you, dear child, feeling your “life in every limb”, and eager to rush out into the fresh morning air – and many a Easter Day will come and go before it finds you feeble and grey-headed, creeping wearily out to bask once more in the sunlight – but it is good, even now, to think sometimes of that great morning when the “Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in his wings”.

Surely your gladness need not be the less for the thought that you will one day see a brighter dawn than this – when lovelier sights will meet your eyes than any waving trees or rippling waters – when angel hands shall undraw your curtains, and sweeter tones than ever loving Mother breathed shall wake you to a new and glorious day – and when all the sadness, and the sin, that darkened life on this little earth, shall be forgotten like the dreams of a night that is past.

Your affectionate friend, _xã|á VtÜÜÉÄÄ. Easter, 1876

Easter Sunday 21st April 2019

Year C

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES & RECONCILIATION

*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 9am Mondays & Fridays, *ST IGNATIUS Toowong: 5.30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays and 9.15am Thursdays.

SUNDAY MASS TIMES:- *ST IGNATIUS Toowong 6.00pm (Vigil); 7.00am & 5.00pm. from 5.15pm, or by appointment.

*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 8.30am.

Readings: Easter Sunday: Acts 10:34, 37-43. Colossians 3:1-4. John 20:1-9.

Next Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter: Acts 5:12-16. Revela'on 1:9-13, 17-19.

Entrance An�phon:

? Spoken Response: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

Sung Response: This is the day the Lord has made let us Rejoice and be Glad (repeat)

Gospel Acclama�on: Alleluia, alleluia! Christ has become our paschal sacrifice; let us feast with joy in the Lord.

I have risen, and I am with you s'll, alleluia. You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia. Too

wonderful for me, this knowledge, alleluia, alleluia.

Easter Sunday

21st April 2019

Happy Easter from all at Caritas Australia!

Thank you for supporting us this year as we showcase the many ways we work around the world with our local partners to offer hope to people most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice. Caritas is working with commu-nities providing hope for a just and fair world for all generations, back-grounds, cultures and communities, who are part of one human family. You are empowering communities to break free from the cycle of poverty whilst

ensuring they are the architects of their own development. Lives change when we all give 100%.

Thank you for supporting Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion 2019 Lenten appeal.

www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion #projectcompassion 1800 024 413

Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage in the Catholic Church. If you would like info. about annulments & re-marriage in the Catholic Church, please contact the Brisbane Tribunal Office E: triibris@bne.catholic.net.au

| go to http://risbanecatholic.org.au/life/marriage-annulments or phone 3324 3033. ~ Limited copies of their leaflet are available from rotary stands (both churches).

Divine Mercy Devotions (Sun 28 April) at Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton. 10.15am–12.15pm. Enquiries: Fr Terry Moynihan

Phone: 3855 3246.

Two Hours of Quiet – Ignatian Gratitude with Meredith Nicholls on Saturday 27 April, 9am to 11am.

Quiet Saturday – Finding Hope in a Time of Turbulence with Liz Kerr on 4 May, 10am to 3pm.

Contemplative Arts Circle – Theme: Voice Manifestation, on Sat. 11 May, 9.30am to 12pm.

“Who Am I?” A relational psychody-namics retreat 20—25 May.

Experiencing God’s Love in Daily Life – An 8 Day retreat in daily life. Starts 22 June, 4.30pm

For all enquiries and bookings contact Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality,

Bardon. P: 3368 2450 | W: www.faberspirituality.org.au |

E: administrator@faberspirituality.org.au

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY INFO.

A NEW INITIATIVE. The parishes of St Ignatius & St Thomas’ Anglican Toowong will together start

a new initiative to reach out to the wider community, extending an invitation and a hand of friendship. Anyone is invited to walk-in on Friday evenings

(6—9pm) through the Open Door for a cuppa, a chat, a prayer, etc. without obligation. This outreach will start on Friday 3 May, and be held at St Thomas' office building. If you are interested and want to help we'd love to hear from you. We need volunteers for a Friday evening once a month (Blue Card required) and

to letterbox drop. Please email Kummerbund@hotmail.com Thank you

Archdiocese of Brisbane website & mobile app will keep you connected. Stay in touch, wherever you roam Teaching; New evangelisation ready; News; Mass service times; Events; Answers. Available from Apple App Store & Google Play - brisbanecatholic.org.au

“Flame of Faith” Archdiocese’s sacramental website - a great resource for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Penance in the Archdiocese of Brisbane (for parents and young people). www.flameoffaith.org.au

Towards Healing Information—from the Queensland Professional Standards Office (QPSO) are available in rotary stands at both churches:- 1. Qld Professional Standards Office, Catholic Church Queensland, and

2. Towards Healing Protocol. www.psoqld.catholic.net.au

ARCHDIOCESAN INFORMATION

Please note: Any inclusions for the Parish newsletter should be marked to the attention of Parish Secretary & received, by email or note, at Parish Office no later than 12noon Thursdays. Thank you.

PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH COLLECTIONS: $3,590.30, Other: nil.

Your Prayers Are Requested For

SICK Judy Galarza, Elizabeth Anna, Cirino Quagliata, Jenny Reed, Philip Donaldson, Bridgit Gowdy, Cathy Mamata, Fr Peter Conroy, Chris Morris, Val Tancred, Margaret Anderson, Isla Duns, Tandina Gabriel, Beth Albury, Margaret Twomey, Fr Guy Carlson sj, John McKenzie, Fr Jack Soulsby sm, Rhoda Yates, Oscar Louie, Paul Giles, Michael O’Brien, Rieka O’Sullivan, Maddie Bateman Duffy, Yvonne and Frank Cassidy, Jocelyn Rabaa, Louis Nunan, Carmen Luisa Maria, Mark Knight, Joanne Edwards, Thomas Agoni, Yvonne Rademaker, Betty Andrews, Dan Winkel, Sebastian Agoni, Carolyn Doyle, Maria Duque, Marianne Andrews, Emily Ingle, Heather Castel.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Elizabeth Faulkner, Joyce Rackerman.

ANNIVERSARIES: Paddy Meaney, Vida Gleeson, Alex Montwill.

BAPTISMS: Hannah Leinenga, Julian Leinenga, Tania Brewer.

RECEIVED INTO THE CHURCH: Toni Clews, Liz Walsh, Jacqueline Fullard.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS Octave of Easter (1)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon. Acts 2:14, 22-33. Matthew 28:8-15. Tues: Acts 2:36-41. John 20:11-18. Wed: Acts 3:1-10. Luke 24:13-35. Thu: Acts 3:11-26. Luke 24:35-48. Fri: Acts 4:1-12. John 21:1-14. Sat: Acts 4:13-21. Mark 16:-15.

APRIL

20 6pm Easter Vigil Mass—St Ignatius

followed by ‘Potluck’ dinner in Hall

Baptisms & RCIA: 6pm—St Ignatius

21 Easter Sunday (normal Mass times)

22 Easter Monday (public holiday)

(no 9am Mass—Holy Spirit)

23 Term 2 commences

25 ANZAC Day (public holiday)

7am Mass—St Ignatius

(no 9.15am Mass—St Ignatius)

26 Young at Heart (movies)

27 Holy Hour’ Adoration and Benediction (following 6pm Vigil) - St Ignatius

28 2nd Sunday Easter

Baptism: 10.30am—St Ignatius

30 2pm Coffee & Chat—Horstmann Room

7.45pm SVdP meeting—Horstmann Rm

MAY

3 9am Anointing Mass—Holy Spirit

4-5 ‘Expect-a-cuppa’ (after all Masses)-St Ig.

5 3rd Sunday Easter

6 Labour Day (public holiday)

THANK YOU to all who assisted with preparations for our Parish’s Palm Sunday Masses last weekend.

EASTER OFFERING ENVELOPES Available on church pews & rotary stands this Easter weekend (also available in TG envelope packs); please place on collection plate.

PROJECT COMPASSION Lenten Offerings. Please return your envelopes (or box) via collection plate at weekend masses (receipt available if name & address provided).

PARISHIONERS PLEASE NOTE -

♦ PARISH OFFICE will be closed on the public holidays this coming week — Easter Monday (22 April) and ANZAC Day (Thursday 25 April).

♦ CHANGES TO PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES this coming week - - Easter Monday (22 April): NO 9AM MASS at Holy Spirit Church.

- ANZAC Day (Thursday 25 April): Mass will be celebrated at 7am at St Ignatius (NO 9.15am Mass).

YOUNG AT HEART Join us on Friday 26 April to attend a movie of choice at the morning session at the Regal Twin, Graceville / Eldorado Cinema, Indooroopilly. Followed by lunch nearby. Contact Ursula 3878 9002 or Pat 3378 2314 for details.

ST IGNATIUS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY. We are currently trying to form a youth and young adults group in the St Ignatius Parish Community! If you would be interested in being a part of this initiative, want to know more about it, or have awesome ideas please feel free to contact Bree Foley 0487 354 793. ~ Date Claimer: Parish Youth Mass: Sunday 19 May at 5pm Mass at St Ignatius.

SHARE THE DIGNITY’S “DIGNITY DRIVE”. The purpose is to collect sanitary items for women in the community who are unable to meet the financial burden of their period. The Parish has marked boxes at the back of both churches & Parish Office for your kind donations during April. More details at www.sharethedignity.com.au

2019 SEMINARIANS PRAYER CALENDAR available from rotary stands; please take one & pray for the 23 men from Qld in various stages of formation at Holy Spirit Seminary.

ALSO, VOCATIONS BRISBANE 2019 cards are available now from rotary stands.

YOU’RE INVITED

The ST. IGNATIUS PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL and ST. IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP

invite you to join in a ‘Potluck Dinner’ (in the hall) following the Easter Vigil Mass.

Thank you in advance to all those parishioners who have brought food to share and / or have offered their assistance with set—up and clean up.

www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website!

Queensland’s Privacy Scheme and the Commonwealth Government’s legislation deals with the manner in which private sector organisations may record, use, store and disclose information, including health information, collected from individuals. The Parish of Toowong is committed to upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set out in both the legislations and Privacy Scheme and by the Archdiocese of Brisbane. A copy of the Parish's Privacy Policy is available to any parishioner by contacting the Parish Office on 3870 7818 during office hours.

Parish Office Staff

*Monica Florence (Tues-Fri) - Parish Secretary (including Newsletter)

*Pastoral Associate:

Allison King (Mon-Thurs.)

Parish Pastoral Council

Louise Wellington—Chair

Finance & Development

David Slater—Chair

Musical Director

Anthony Young

Liturgical Ministry:-

Roster Co-ordinators-

St Ignatius Church: * Ministry Roster: Liz Alvey & James Donaldson E:alveydonaldson@gmail.com

*Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438 192 298

Holy Spirit Church

*Rosters: Pat Lye 3300 1432 *Children’s Liturgy Roster: Amanda Lim

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Acting-Principal— Duncan Maitland

APRE— Rachelle Gibson

46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 .

Phone: 3371 1094 www.stignatiustoowong.

qld.edu.au

* OSHC— 3870 3270

PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10am—3pm.

Email: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Facebook: St-Ignatius-Parish-Toowong

Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066. We are part of the Brisbane West Deanery ~ website: www.brisbanewestdeanery.com.au ~ email: bwdeanery@bne.catholic.net.au

Emergency Contact If you require a priest in an emergency, please phone the parish priest on 0402 049 017.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm.

They are to treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.

Corinda Graceville Parish is delighted to extend an invitation to all community members to the first of our conversation corner series. This inaugural event will be led by Madonna King with a focus on the topic of Fathers and Daughters. Scheduled for Tues 30 April at St. Joseph’s school hall, Corinda, this session will give a voice to our girls, insight to our fathers & peace of mind to both. Details & registration via link https://www.trybooking.com/BBQRM

50th Anniversary of the Blessing Our Lady of the Rosary Kenmore. Saturday 13 July at 11am Mass.

Brisbane West Deanery Info. Position Vacant – Event Coordinator

Applications are open for a position at St Stephen’s Cathedral Parish. A person with excellent event management & administration is required for a full-time position of Event Coordinator for 37.5 hours per week, Thursday to Monday. * Applications close Fri 26 April. ~ For additional information, please visit the Archdiocese of Brisbane website https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to careers. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

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Sacrament of Confirmation: For children in year 3 and above who have been baptised.

Sacrament of First Holy Communion For children in year 4 and above who have completed the Sacrament of Confirmation.

All enquiries to Allison King, Pastoral Associate (Mon—Thurs)

on P: 3870 7818 or E: pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au

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Rite of Enrolment 26th May 2019 4

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