Acknowledgement of Country. ‘We, the parishioners of

the Banyo Nundah Catholic Parish, acknowledge the Turrbal People, the Traditional Custodians and Owners who have

cared for and walked upon this land for thousands of years. We pay respect to the elders past, present and emerging of

the Turrbal People and extend that respect to other

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People present among us.’

From Fr. Bernie:

Spring is Sprung and we pray that the new season will

see life giving rain to our farmers, pastoralists and businesses that are suffering through the present drought.

A few years ago the Catholic bishops of Australia decided to

mark the first Fridays of Spring and Autumn (September and March) as special days of prayer and penance,

focussing on the environment, the seasons and God’s providence. Next Friday (September 7) is the Spring Ember

Day. Pope Francis in his encyclical letter ‘Laudato Si’ made it clear that we are responsible for the earth’s well-being.

‘Our Common Home’, ‘Mother Earth’, ‘our Sister’ “now cries

out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which

God has endowed her.”

Parish Website: www.banyonundahcatholic.org.au If you

have any thoughts or ideas in regard to the website please

contact the parish office.

Plenary Council 2020. Visit the website

www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au and keep up with the latest news and information.

Also, there are lots of resources which can be

accessed through our archdiocesan Evangelisation Brisbane website http://evangelisationbrisbane.org.au/parishes/

plenary/

First Holy Communion. Congratulations to our young parishioners who are receiving their first

Holy Communion at Masses this Sunday:

Ava, Angus R, Madeline M, Max, Thomas, Sarah, Faith, Teresa, Aoife, Anna, Maddalen, Bailey, Charlie, Samantha, Andrew, Lily, Natalie, Flynn, Javier, Ben, Molly, Keith, Tully, Elijah, Ciaran, Peyton, Zaneta, Michael, Jaxson, Jack, Slater, Shona-Leigh, Lewis, Joshua, Charlotte L, Cooper, Scarlet, Angus G, Charlotte E, Madeline D, Roseanna, Jade, Hamish, Ayla.

They now join us, the older members of their parish family,

as fully initiated members. I thank their parents, God parents, grand-parents, carers and family members who

have supported them over the years since their Baptism and especially over the past two years during which they

celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Penance.

I thank Mrs Angela Greathead, our Parish Sacramental

Coordinator and her helpers, for the excellent way in which

the preparations and celebrations were conducted.

Child Protection. I received notification from the

Archdiocese of Brisbane, Office for Safeguarding Services, about today being Child Safeguarding Sunday, Fathers’ Day

and this week being National Child Protection Week.

The following prayers, printed in our St Joseph School newsletter this week, ask God to help us to care for children

and to ask God’s blessings on fathers.

For Children. Lord of Strength,

We are called to shape and empower

the lives of all young people whose lives touch ours.

Open our eyes to see You in every child. Open our hearts to understand their differences.

Open our ears to listen to their stories. Fill us with patience, compassion and generosity so that we

may nurture their spirits that all may flourish.

We make this prayer in Jesus name. Amen

For Fathers. God, fill this world with a father's love!

Bless all who 'father'. Embrace them warmly.

Bless them with good things like health,

laughter joy, love, pride in their children and the support of many friends.

May all who have protected and guided the life of others,

be themselves held securely one day

in your strong embrace, there for all eternity, to rejoice with their families and friends. Amen

Pope Francis’ Letter. Last week Pope Francis wrote a

letter to us, the People of God. He began with a quote from

St Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians (12:26) “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” Towards the

end of the letter Pope Francis wrote: “It is essential that we, as a Church, be able to acknowledge and condemn,

with sorrow and shame, the atrocities perpetrated by consecrated persons, clerics, and all those entrusted with

the mission of watching over and caring for the most

vulnerable. Let us beg forgiveness for our own sins and the sins of others.” (The Vatican Website has the full text of the

letter)

The Word of God for Today. Jesus was no stranger to

conflict as today’s Gospel reading reveals. When our

relationships, including with God, become just a matter of obeying ‘man made’ rules then we are in trouble. God’s

commandments demand a heartfelt response not just lip service. Continued on page 4

Our Mission is to be a united, sharing and inclusive Catholic Parish.

Our aim is to be open, welcoming and responsive

to the diverse needs within our parish and the community.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B September 2018

BanyoBanyo--Nundah Catholic ParishNundah Catholic Parish

Banyo, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, Nundah, Virginia and sections of Clayfield, Northgate and Wavell Heights

“… may they all be one”

BANYO NIGHT ADORATION:

Midnight to 7am Adoration will resume at Banyo when these

vacancies are filled: Fridays - 12am OR 12am & 1am OR 2am & 3am OR 3am ; Saturdays - 3am, 4am Please contact the coordinator if you can assist.

Please Pray for Those who are sick:

John Donnelly, Peter Ham, Cec Gretton, Alfio Maccaronis, Conor Tweedy, Shirley Darmody.

Lord, show them your loving care

Those who have died recently: Pastor David Stolz (Zion Aged Care)

The faithful departed: Alma Della

“may they rest in peace”

Children’s Liturgy Children’s Liturgy is transferred to Sunday 9 September during 9.30am Mass

Contact: Pat 0417 718 267

‘The Voice’ Youth Ministry Youth Led Mass: This Sunday 2 September, 9.30am

Corpus Christi Church, Nundah Next Sunday, 5pm, Holy Trinity Church, Banyo

The Holy Father’s Intentions for September Young People in Africa

That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

The month of September is dedicated to the Seven

Sorrows (or Dolours) of Mary

Stewardship “Be doers of the word and not hearers only…” James 1:22

It’s easy to understand the definition of stewardship.

The hard part is living it! What do you do to live God’s word? Do you share your time in prayer with God? Do you use your

talent to help those in need? Are you generous with your financial resources? If not, what are you waiting for?

A Vocation View

Thank God our struggles of faith can be ultimately

overcome through prayer, perseverance and love. 'Do what the word tells you.' Be doers of the word.

Thought for the Week

“The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to

exist.” Pope St Gregory the Great, Doctor of the Church

Recitation of the Rosary Prayed before the Sunday 7.30am Mass Holy Trinity Church, Banyo

and before Saturday 6pm and Sunday 9.30am Mass Corpus Christi Church, Nundah

Everyone welcome to join in.

LITURGY TIMES

SUNDAY MASS Holy Trinity, Banyo 7.30am 5pm

Corpus Christi, Nundah 6pm Saturday evening 9.30am

WEEKDAY MASS Monday 3 September Memorial of St Gregory, pope, doctor

7am Mass at Corpus Christi

Wednesday 5 September 9am Mass at Holy Trinity, Banyo

Thursday 6 September

10.30am Mass at Zion Nursing Home

6.30pm Mass at Holy Trinity

Friday 7 September First Friday Spring Ember Day 9am Mass at Corpus Christi

SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF MERCY (PENANCE) Holy Trinity, Banyo Wednesday 8.15am-8.45am

Corpus Christi, Nundah Saturday 5pm-5.45pm

Holy Trinity, Banyo Sunday 4pm–4.45pm

BAPTISM Corpus Christi 9.30am 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month

Please contact the Parish Office during office hours. At least THREE months notice is required.

FIRST PENANCE, CONFIRMATION, FIRST COMMUNION Annually. Please contact the Parish Office

MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office.

SICK CALLS, COMMUNION TO THE SICK

This week the following

hours need adorers

Nundah

Mon 3 Sep: 4am, 4pm, 5pm,

9pm Wed 5 Sep: 4am

Banyo

Fri 7 Sep: 12noon Sat 8 Sep: 12noon

Please contact the

coordinator if you can assist.

PERMANENT VACANCIES

Nundah Mondays 4am, 4pm, 5pm

Wednesdays 12noon

Banyo

Fridays 10am, 12noon,

Please contact the

coordinator if you can assist.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Corpus Christi: Sunday 11am - Thursday 7am

Holy Trinity: Thursday 7am - Sunday 7am

Roster Coordinator: Rob 0401 685 447

ANNUAL CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN

Next weekend our parish will do a special collection for the

Annual Catholic Campaign, to support the vital ministries in our Church. It is the one time a year that all of the

parishes in the Archdiocese come together to help vital works of our church and local community.

Please consider a thoughtful gift. It will be the answer to someone’s prayer.

Support the good works of the Church. Give today:

Phone 3324 3200 or catholiccampaign.com.au

CHILD PROTECTION WEEK 2018 National Child Protection Week is held

during the first full week of

September each year. Schools, businesses, community groups and government

organisations come together, to consider how best to promote the value of children and focus attention on issues

of child abuse and neglect. Children are a gift from God and must be protected from

harm of every kind. Many Archdiocesan personnel through

their ministries and services are in a unique position to identify child abuse and neglect and to do something about

it. The Archdiocese expects all personnel, including clergy,

employees and volunteers to act upon concerns or

complaints of abuse, and comply with reporting obligations. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

ST PIUS SCHOOL BANYO “SPRING FAIR”

Saturday, 15 September 10am-4pm * Rides * Petting Zoo * Food * Bar * Plants *

Trash & Treasure * Craft * Games* Performances * Raffles,

Auctions & Art Union * Market Stalls * Discounted All-Day Rides Armbands and All-Day Petting Zoo

Armband can be purchased up until 11 September through Try Booking at https://www.trybooking.com/WQVY.

The Parish is conducting the Devonshire Tea and

Craft Stall. Donations of Craft Items are urgently required. Please contact Madonna 0403 413 327 if

you can assist.

Donations of Alcohol or handmade Craft Items can be

left in baskets at both churches or taken to St Pius School office.

NUNDAH FESTIVAL SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

Parish has a stall off books, DVDs, CDs and records for the Nundah Festival. Anyone who is interested in helping on

the stall will be gratefully received.

An hour or two from 8.30am until 3pm – please contact Kathleen 0411 419 966. The remaining books will be

donated to the St Pius Spring Fair.

FRANCISCAN PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY September/October 2019 (school holidays)

Fr Joseph Nguyen from Kedron Parish will take this

pilgrimage from Venice to Padua to Rome. Further enquiries to Sandra DiFrancisco 3357 6640

ANGELORUM COLLEGE OPEN DAY

Saturday 15 September 3pm-5pm 377 St Paul’s Terrace. Angelorum College is a small Catholic Primary and

Secondary School.

SACRAMENTAL JOURNEY NEWS Congratulations to the children who are receiving

Jesus for the first time. May you make Jesus real in all that you do.

A special thank you to Bertha D’Souza who has helped

prepare the children and given of her time freely for all the workshops. Thank you also to everyone who has been

involved in any way in the preparation before and during this weekend. It is really a team effort.

God Bless, Angela Greathead Banyo Nundah Sacramental Co-ordinator

FATHER’S DAY CAKE STALL Today at 7.30 Mass at Holy Trinity Banyo and 9.30

Mass at Corpus Christi Nundah. All proceeds go

towards supporting The Voice Youth Group Mission Projects

CORPUS CHRISTI-HOLY TRINITY

CARE AND CONCERN MEETING Monday 3 September, 12noon

Parish House Meeting Room, Banyo

New members most welcome Enquiries: Madonna 0403 413 327

ST VINCENT DE PAUL NUNDAH

Next meeting – Thursday 6 September

“GETTING REAL IN THE DIGITAL WORLD” 14 October 6.30-8pm Banyo Parish House.

The Voice will be having a Real Talk session after 5pm Youthled Mass at Banyo,

instead of Catechism

Topic: Getting Real in the Digital World. Target age group: 12-30.

Please RSVP Joans on veritatem2013@gmail.com to book a seat by 1 October. Limited numbers so book quickly.

CAR WASH

Saturday 22 September 8am—12noon

Corpus Christi Car Park, Nundah. Car wash $10, and $15 extra for vacuum and

cleaning inside. All proceeds go towards supporting The Voice Youth Group Mission Projects.

WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISER DATE CLAIMER

Sunday 23 September 11am-4.30pm, Nolan Hall Nundah.

Panama High Tea for World Youth Day 2019.

MOTHER AND BABY BLESSING Sunday 9 September 3pm-4pm there will be a group

praying for pregnant mothers and unborn babies at Banyo

Holy Trinity Church. If you are pregnant or would like to join in the prayers and blessings, please come along and

invite your close family and friends. Enquiries contact Hayley 0424 958 531 or hayley.lanzon@hotmail.com.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Saturday 6 October 10am Cathedral of St Stephen.

Couples celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary together with their family and friends

are invited to Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge. Light refreshments in the Hanly Room will

follow the Mass.

For catering purposes, please RSVP by 28 September. Phone 3324 3030 email:cathedral@bne.catholic.net.au

© English translation of the Psalm Responses are taken from the Lectionary for Mass 1981, International Commission on English (ICEL). All rights reserved.

PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Website: www.banyonundahcatholic.org.au

Corpus Christi Church 65 Bage Street, Nundah Holy Trinity Church 352 St Vincent’s Road, Banyo

Parish Priest: Rev Fr Bernie Gallagher Ph: 3266 1444 bgallagher@bne.catholic.net.au Assistant Pastor: Rev Fr Damien Everitt BANYO NUNDAH PARISH

Parish Office: 20 Donkin Street, Nundah 4012 Ph: 3266 1444 Fax: 3266 4088 Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm nundah@bne.catholic.net.au Parish Secretary: Mrs Pauline O’Donnell

Office Assistant (Thursday, Friday): Mrs Marianne Davis

Finance Officer (Wednesday): Mrs Kellie Darben

Sacramental Coordinator (Tuesday): Mrs Angela Greathead sc.nundah@bne.catholic.net.au

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Representative: Ms Catherine Byrnes Ph: 3267 5222

Youth Activities Coordinator: Mrs Joans Launiuvao Ph: 0401 899 747 THE VOICE BNYG thevoice.weebly.com

St Pius’ Primary Apperley Street, Banyo Ph: 3267 7306 St Joseph’s Primary 16 Leslie Street, Nundah Ph: 3266 2405 Mary MacKillop College 60 Bage Street, Nundah Ph: 3266 2100

PROPER OF THE MASS

Introductory Rites

Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm (R.) The just will live in the presence of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia!

The Father gave us birth by his message of truth, that we might be as the first fruits of his creation.

Alleluia!

Profession of Faith Apostle’s Creed

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Eucharistic Prayer II

Memorial Acclamation II: When we eat this bread...

Communion Rite

Readings - Sunday 9 September 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 35: 4-7 St James 2: 1-5

Mark 7: 31-37

Continued from page 1

From Fr. Damien: Thank you God for providing us some relieving scattered rain in some areas…our prayers for our entire nation’s farmers

who are in the grip of severe drought who desperately need more rainfall remain in our thoughts and prayers. Please say

a little prayer asking God to send us more rain in the coming

weeks.

On Tuesday, I celebrated Eucharist with the Holy Spirit

Seminary community at Banyo on the memorial of

St Augustine. It was very special to be with the guys again as a newly ordained priest. I am most thankful to Monsignor

John Grace, the staff and students for their wishes for my Priesthood.

On Thursday, it was also a wonderful privilege to preside at

Eucharist with the community at Emmaus, Nudgee. It was lovely to see familiar faces there amongst the Sisters of Mercy

and I wish them all my best wishes, prayers and thanks for

including me in your prayers and celebrating our life in Christ together.

Fr Bernie and I wish all our families and children who are

receiving their First Holy Communion this weekend every blessing. It is a very special time for you as we embrace one

another in Jesus each time we receive him. To all the Mums and Dads, we thank you for sharing your faith journeys with

your children as you have been preparing them for the

Sacrament.

Wishing you all and especially all Dads every blessing and a

very Happy Father’s Day!!

Every blessing,

Fr Bernie and Fr Damien

Safeguarding Policy

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 be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.

This means that everyone in the church must ensure that the fundamental rights of children, young people and

vulnerable adults are respected.

Brisbane Archdiocese Professional Stan-dards

Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults

Thank you to all those parishioners who attended the Safeguarding Training on Tuesday night. Your

commitment and co-operation is most appreci-

ated. For those parishioners who were unable to attend, the following training sessions are available

at the Francis Rush Centre on: Thursday 12 July: 12.30 pm- 2.30pm

Sunday 29 July: 10.00am – 12 noon

Once again registration prior to the event is re-quired. Please contact the parish office so that if

you will be attending either of these training ses-sions, staff can generate an online registration for

you. If you are unable to attend either of the

above training sessions, notices will appear in the parish newsletter over the coming weeks informing

you of other training sessions occurring in other parishes.

A reminder that ALL parish volunteers must

attend a training session in 2018.

A reminder also for volunteers who are unable to

visit the parish office during normal office hours,

the parish office will be open on Saturday 16 June from 9am-10.30am to complete any re-

quired forms.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass

and those taking Communion to the Sick in Nursing

Homes or in Private Homes. *

Ministers of the Word (Readers)*

Hospitality

Sacristans*

Altar Server trainers*

Altar Servers (over 18 years of age)*

Care and Concern (Home visits )*

Catechists, children’s Liturgy Leaders and Co-

ordinators*

Organists/Musicians with keys and choir leaders*

Finance Council members*