Parish Weekly Diary....

Monday, 22 February 8.30am Stations of the Cross - Miami 9.00am Mass - Miami 5.30pm Sung Evening Prayer - Burleigh Heads 7.00pm St Vincent de Paul Meeting Tuesday, 23 February 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads Wednesday, 24 February 7.00am Mass - Miami 9.30am Mass - Ozanam Villa 5.30pm Mass - Palm Beach Thursday, 25 February 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 5.15pm Mass - Mudgeeraba

Friday, 26 February 6.30am Stations of the Cross - Palm Beach 7.00am Mass - Palm Beach 9.00am Mass - Robina Hospital 12 noon Mass - Miami - followed by Adoration of Blessed Sacrament until 2pm 7.00pm Stations of the Cross - Burleigh Heads Saturday, 27 February 8.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 11.00am Sacrament of Mercy - Miami 5.00pm Sacrament of Mercy - Palm Beach 5.15pm Sacrament of Mercy - Burleigh Heads Second Sunday of Lent Sat 5.00pm Mass - Miami Sat 6.00pm Mass - Palm Beach Sat 6.15pm Mass - Burleigh Heads SUNDAY, 21 February Second Sunday of Lent 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 7.00am Mass - Palm Beach 8.30am Mass - Miami 8.30am Mass - Mudgeeraba 10.00am Mass - Doyle Centre, Marymount 5.30pm Mass - Doyle Centre, Marymount MASS TIMES are available on our Website - www.burleighheadscatholic.com.au/Masstimes

PARISH OFFICE: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Shop 5 Executive Place, Executive Dr, Burleigh Waters [PO Box 73 Burleigh Heads]

www.burleighheadscatholic.com.au Phone: 5576 6466 [also for After Hours] Fax: 5576 7143 e-mail: burleigh@bne.catholic.net.au PARISH PASTORAL TEAM: Fr Ken Howell Parish Pastor Fr Lucius Edomobi Associate Pastor Fr Stephen Camiolo Associate Pastor

Parish Business & Finance Manager Mr Jim Littlefield manager.burleigh@bne.catholic.net.au

JUST TRYING TO BE LIKE THE FATHER The Reverend Bob Stamps is a delightful man with a good sense of humour. He is also bald. One night Bob and his wife decided to go out to dinner. So they hired a babysitter to take care of their little children. While they were gone, the babysitter got interested in a television program and wasn't watching the children very carefully. Their little boy Peter got into his father's electric shaver and shaved a big landing strip right down the middle of his head. When Bob came home, he was furious. He said, "Peter! I told you never to play with my shaver. Now you are going to get a spanking that you will never forget!" He was just about to administer that spanking when Peter looked up at him and said, "Wait until you see my kid sister!" Bob said that he and his wife were horrified when they went into the next room and saw their little four-year-old daughter with all of the hair shaved off her head. And she looked like a little skinned rabbit. By this time, Bob was really furious. He grabbed up Peter and said, "Now you are really going to get it." Just as he lifted his hand and started to bring it down, Peter looked up at him with tears in his eyes and said, "But Daddy! WE WERE JUST TRYING TO LOOK LIKE YOU!" There was one little boy who didn't get a spanking that night. Instead he got an explanation and a hug. Upon reflecting on this story the first thing that came into my mind was one of my favourite bible quotes; “For we do not have a Father (high priest) who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin”. (Hebrews 4:15) My dear brothers and Sisters in Christ, the action of this little boy’s father (Bob) in the above story says it all, as we all aspire to be like God our Father, Just as the followers of Jesus in today’s gospel have the assurances of entering into the heavenly glory hereafter but they must for the time being put up with certain challenges that must come their way, so we must also be ready to give up something much more than explanation and a hug. Especially on this second week of lent, let us resolve to take up our journey with Christ along the way of the cross, as we try to live our life every single day according to the mind of Christ. Fr. Lucius Edomobi

BURLEIGH HEADS CATHOLIC PARISH

PALM BEACH, Our Lady of the Way Church - Eleventh Ave, Palm Beach

MIAMI, Calvary Church - Santa Monica Rd, Miami

MUDGEERABA, St. Benedict's Church - Wallaby Dr, Mudgeeraba

BURLEIGH HEADS COMMUNITIES - Burleigh Heads - INFANT SAVIOUR CHURCH, Park Av, Burleigh Heads - Burleigh Waters - Marymount College, Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Waters

Second Sunday of Lent

21 February, 2016

Year C: Gen 15:5-12,17-18; Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 9:28-36

Please let us know today of your transport needs for Foundation Stone Mass

Last Tuesday I was delighted to lead the Opening Liturgy for Marymount College,

and especially to induct our College leaders. Congratulations to Karla

Macpherson, Joshua Muir, Carlie Rached, Thomas Morey and the other sixteen

student leaders.

Then on Wednesday our Year 6 students from Marymount Primary were blessed

as they take on a leadership role in our Primary school.

Our prayers go with all our students and those who take on special

responsibilities. Fr Ken

THE WAY OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross is a popular practice in parishes during Lent. This form of devotion arose after pilgrims began to visit the Holy Land from the end of the 4th century to follow the path that Jesus trod in his last week of life. Christians who were unable to travel to Palestine themselves reproduced a parallel devotion at home. The Franciscans popularised the practice during the Middle Ages, but the number and subject of the stations was not settled until the 18th century. The fourteen stations that were established were a blend of biblical and legendary material. There is no set way of praying the Stations and the Church has never provided an official ritual for the celebration. In 1975 the Congregation for Sacred Rites suggested a list of Stations of the Cross that is more in keeping with the gospel accounts than the traditional form. It begins with the Last Supper and concludes with Christ's resurrection. Recent popes have used yet another set of Stations when celebrating the Way of Cross at the Colosseum during Holy Week. The terms "Stations of the Cross" and "Way of the Cross" refer to the same devotional practice. The latter may be better as it emphasises the spiritual journey aspect of the prayer. Official guidelines for celebrating the Way of the Cross suggest that is always preferable to choose texts written in a clear simple style and to end the celebration with a commemoration of the Lord's resurrection "to leave the faithful with a sense of expectation of the resurrection in faith and hope". © Elizabeth Harrington, Liturgy Brisbane

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY

SEAT OF MERCY FOR SOUTH COAST DEANERY -

SACRED HEART CHURCH, 50 Fairway Dr, Clear

Island Waters Archbishop Mark Coleridge has designated Sacred Heart

Church as a pilgrimage church of mercy. The Holy Door

was opened on 12 February and anyone who passes

through the Holy Door is able to obtain a plenary

indulgence (for the temporal punishment of sins) under

the usual conditions. This means celebrating the

sacrament of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist with a

reflection on mercy; profession of faith (Creed); a prayer

for the intentions of the Pope (Our Father, Hail Mary,

Glory Be).

Additional Reconciliation times have been made

available at Sacred Heart:

Friday 10 - 11.30am; 5 - 6.30pm

It is encouraged that all the faithful take this opportunity

to deepen their spiritual lives in the Jubilee of Mercy.

SUNG EVENING PRAYER DURING LENT occurs each

Monday at 5.30pm in Infant Saviour Church, Burleigh Heads, during the six weeks of Lent. Over the weeks we pray for the cleansing and healing of our brokenness, acknowledging God as our strength. We pray for Jesus to make us free and for the renewal of God's gifts in our hearts. As we raise our voices in song during this Lenten service of reconciliation we call on God for mercy and compassion as we pray the psalms for peace and pardon for our transgressions.

Stations of the Cross Mondays, 8.30am, Miami

Fridays, 6.30am, Palm Beach

Archbishop Mark Coleridge invites you to the annual Chrism Mass

Cathedral of St Stephen Wednesday 16 March, 7pm.

A celebration for the entire Archdiocese. All welcome.

LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR OUR NEW CHURCH AND PARISH CENTRE Our Parish will come together on Sunday 6 March for 10am Mass in the Doyle Centre of Marymount. At the end of Mass we will process "up the hill" to the building site and there the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Yllana, will bless the site and lay the foundation stone. Morning tea will follow in the Primary school "shed". As this will be the only Sunday morning Mass celebrated in the Parish, we will offer transport from all churches to Marymount and returning after morning tea. If you would like bus transport to Marymount, please write your details on the clipboard sheet at the back of your church today. Times of departure will be advised later. [Saturday and Sunday evening Masses will be celebrated as normal.]

A flat place to build our Church

SICK & SPECIAL NEEDS Your prayers have been requested for Michael Allan, Deanne Allul, Gail Andrews, Patricia Ashton, Taylor Austin, Jenny Avery, Glenys Bailey, John Beatie, Liam Bleby, Elizabeth Boase, Leigh Boulcher, John Boyes, Jacob Burgstaller, Lily Burgstaller, Kevin Byrne, Deborah Campani, Madeline Church, John Conlan, Alan Bugeja, John Costigan, Annette Cremin, Chris Curran, Graham Delahunty, Edna Devlin, Joseph Dick, Patricia Dowling, Vikki Dwyer, Patti Edwards, Helen Elford, Marlise England, Rosalie Evans, Helen Fairshall, Fr Des Fitzgerald, Des Fox, Joan Fox, Lance Fry, Rita Galea, Geromy Grima, Fred Grioli, Hazel Harvey, Robert Harvey, Cheryl Hingerty, Patricia Holmes, Angelika Huber, Norman Ingle, Janine Kilfoy, Denis Magill, Pauline McCallum, Patrick McMahon, Terry Miners, Helena Misztela, John Moore, Wendy Mullard, Betty Murdoch, Jacquie Murphy, June Newdick, Damian Normice, Heather Oakes, Mary O'Brien, Paul O'Connor, Eileen O’Neill, Phil O'Neill, Michael Onn, Sean O’Reilly, Maureen O’Sullivan, Noel O’Sullivan, Anne Owens, Joan Parker, Mike Parker, Anna Pereira, John Poderin, Peter Reid, Peter Ryan, Edna Ryding, Lito Santos, Helene Scarff, Lina Schembri, William Sheehan, Max Smales, Isaac Stafrace, Carmel Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Fr Keith Teefey, Gwane Walker, John Walker, Graham Zendler, Norah Zipf, the sick of our Parish and all in need of God’s healing Spirit.

BAPTISMS We welcome to our faith community Aria Peggy Thompson (St Benedict's,

Mudgeeraba) Chloe Elizabeth Keys, Arlo John Joseph (Infant Saviour, Burleigh

Heads) who were baptised last week.

Parish News and Happenings

Thank you to all Burleigh parishioners who attended the opening of the Holy Year door last Friday night. What a marvellous celebration!

As announced last week, Fr Lucius has

been appointed to Gympie Parish from the Second Sunday of Easter. If you would like to contribute to a farewell gift, there are envelopes at the door today.

Still Available! THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK - this Lenten daily reflection booklet is available at all churches for $3. Recommended as a great way to enter into the Lenten spirit of prayer.

A small number of copies of the publication

The Word Among Us were sent for free. This also contains a daily reflection for Lent. Available at the door.

PARISH MEN'S DINNER - Thursday 25 February, 6pm for 6.30pm, Burleigh Surf Club. Phone Lance 5576 2623 / Tom 5535 4074. All welcome.

PARISH WOMEN'S DINNER - Monday 29 February, 6pm, Burleigh Sports Club, Christine Av. Good food, reasonable prices, friendly company. All ladies, including visitors, welcome. Club courtesy bus within 5kms (book bus through Club on 5576 3177). Further information Margaret 5520 0186.

BURLEIGH PARISH CHOIR - Music practice in preparation for the Foundation Stone Mass and ceremony - Mondays, 6 - 7pm at Infant Saviour Church. Everyone welcome. Contact Cathy 0431 356007.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL MIGRATION ADVICE SERVICE (MAS) - MAS celebrated its fifth birthday this month. Over the past five years MAS has helped more than 540 needy people from more than 40 nationalities with immigration advice. If you know of anyone wanting visa assistance, please get them to call MAS between 6pm to 9pm Monday to Friday on 0487 347858. New volunteers are also needed to assist with the phone roster or with publicising MAS work. If you have time and are interested, please call Maureen 0412 293189 or Peter 0424 288843.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED - to help with Religious Education classes at Caningeraba State School. Blue card necessary. Teaching material provided. Phone Beth 5535 9085.

THE CATHOLIC LEADER - Holy doors flung open across Brisbane for Year of Mercy ... Zika virus continues to grip Brazil speaking an abortion debate.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN MEETING - Wednesday 24 February, 12.30 - 3.30pm, Infant Saviour, Burleigh Heads. All welcome.

CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS - Venire , hosted by Blaze, Burleigh Heads youth group, is looking for enthusiastic young adults who are into their faith and have a heart for wanting to share it with other young people. We are looking for a whole range of different people with different gifts that they can bring to the leadership team. Contact with Steph Santos - vy.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au or phone 0411 669876.

In 2015 Pope Francis said that "every

person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral - and not simply an economic - act". Are you buying Slavery-free Easter Chocolate? - Did you know that much of the chocolate available in Australia comes from cocoa beans picked by children, many of whom have been enslaved, or forced to work in exploitative conditions? The International Labor Rights Forum estimates that there are 1.5 million children working in the cocoa sector in West Africa. To buy slavery-free Easter chocolate look for any of these certification labels on the wrappers: Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. Go to the ACRATH website: acrath.org.au to find out more.

Fr Tom Elich will celebrate Mass in French

at Bulimba Parish's Sts Peter and Paul Church (25 Main Av, Bulimba) on Sunday 28 February, at 3pm. All welcome, especially Francophiles.

PLANNED GIVING LAST WEEK - CODE: = very good;

= good;

= hangin’ in there;

= help!

Planned Giving roster this week: Mudgeeraba

Family Groups Goannas Sunday 28 February 12 noon, Emerald Lakes Golf Club, Alabaster Dr, Carrara. rsvp Heather or Dave by 21/2 - 5526 1128 or 0451 131849. Have A Chat Sunday 28 February 12 noon, lunch at Nobbys Beach Surf Club. rsvp Margaret 5520 0186 by Thursday 25th

DECEASED Masses have been requested for the recently deceased and for friends and relatives whose anniversaries occur

about this time: Les Owen, Tom Hill, John David Morris, Cres Baumgart, Annette Boulton, Keith O'Sullivan, Jack Morris, Corazon Ceriola, Norman Mullins, Mary-Ann Hunter.

FUNERALS Last week we celebrated the funeral of Brian Smith who has died in Christ. Let us remember his family and friends in our prayers this week.

God will raise you up on eagle’s wings

PROJECT COMPASSION: With limited support services for children living with intellectual disabilities in Laos, Duangmala feared that her eight year old son, Hum Noy, would never reach his full potential because he has Down Syndrome. However, he now has the chance to learn and thrive at a school for children with intellectual disabilities, supported by Caritas Australia. Please donate to Project Compassion and help children living with intellectual disabilities in Laos learn, grow and reach their full potential.

The Anning, Moynihan and McLoughlin families wish to thank everyone for their prayers and support during the illness and passing of Margaret Anning. We would especially like to thank the Catholic Women's League for their generous assistance with catering and hospitality after the Funeral Mass. We are grateful to the management, staff, chaplains and volunteers at Ozanam Villa for the exceptional loving care they gave to Margaret and her family.

Bond Uni Mass Transport 5520 2591

Care & Concern 5576 6318

C W L 5535 8487

Choir 5598 2570

Christian Meditation 5593 3794

Family Groups 5535 3817

Ladies’ Dinner 5576 2623

Ladies’ Lunch 5576 2623

Marymount Primary 5535 1803

Marymount College 5586 1000

menALIVE Scripture Group 0412 270828

Men’s Dinner 5576 2623

Ozanam Villa 5507 0800

St Vincent de Paul 5561 4702

TEAMS for Married Couples 5522 4880

Youth Group 0412 222260

Used with permission Word of Life International - Licence No. 1090

A VOCATION VIEW After the transfiguration, Peter, John and James wanted to stay up the mountain. But Jesus said, "Move", with the knowledge that ships are safe in harbours, but not meant to stay in harbours. Vocation Office: 1300 133 544 vocation@bne.catholic.net.au www.bne.catholic.net.au/vocations

Liturgical Music for Second Sunday of Lent

Next week’s readings: Ex 3:1-8,13-15; 1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12; Lk 13:1-9

INTRODUCTORY RITES: Gathering: We Walk By Faith We walk by faith, and not by sight: no gracious words we hear of him who spoke as none e'er spoke, but we believe him near. We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod; yet in his promise we rejoice, and cry "My Lord and God!" Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound; to call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found: That when our life of faith is done in realms of clearer light we may behold you as you are in full and endless sight. © 1984, Marty Haugen, GIA Publications

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Christ, have mercy. Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison. Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Psalm Response: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Gospel Acclamation: Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ! If today you hear his voice; harden not your hearts. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: Acclamation: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your cross and resurrection you have set us free.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: Communion Processional: Open My Eyes Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see your face. Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see. Open my ears, Lord. Help me to hear your voice. Open my ears, Lord. Help me to hear. Open my heart, Lord. Help to love like you. Open my heart, Lord. Help me to love. I live within you, deep in your heart, O love. I live within you. Rest now in me. © 1988, Jesse Manibusan, OCP Publications

CONCLUDING RITES Dismissal: (organ) Please remain in silence until the procession has left the church