St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Road

Upper Mt Gravatt

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plains

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Road

Wishart

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REP. E: cv.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Debbie James E: umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158

Emergencies & after hours: Phone (07) 3849 7158

Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish

DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

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ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643

ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Road, U M G Phone: 3849 4800

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Road, Wishart Phone: 3349 7188

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Road, U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 19 / 20 December 2020

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT B READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Romans 16:25-27

GOSPEL: Luke 1:26-38

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.

The reading from the court history is pivotal in understanding Davidic theolo-gy. The first section is an account of David ’s desire to construct a temple that is suitable for the God of Israel; the second is a description of the establishment of the Davidic dynasty. Although these two episodes were mutually independent, they are bound together there by means of a very clever turn of phrase. There is a play on ideas here rather than a play on words. David sought to build a house (temple) for God, and God promised to establish a house (dynasty) for David. The reading ends with a promise that the dynasty will endure forever before God.

The royal psalm praises God’s faithfulness to the promises made to David. They contain certain themes that are very important in the Davidic theology. Loving kindness and faithfulness are technical terms for covenant fidelity. The promises that are a part of this covenant are pure gift from God. The psalm ends restating the en-durance of the Davidic rule.

Paul sums up the central theme of his teaching, namely, that God’s new act of revelation in Christ will bring even the Gentiles to the commitment of faith. Paul calls this ‘my gospel’ not because the content is significantly different from that taught by the others, but because he is the one who proclaimed the gospel to the Gentile world. The passage praises God, the real source of revelation. From ages past, God planned the salvation of all and revealed this message through the tradition. Now, the fullness of this revelation has come in Jesus, and through him the blessings of salvation promised so long ago are given to all nations. Such a message can elicit only unending gratitude and praise.

The account of the annunciation is cast in a traditional pattern of angelic birth announcements (cf. to Hagar [Gen 16:7-16]; to the mother of Samson [Judg 13:2-7]). Such stories alert the reader to the divine significance of future events in the lives of the children to be born. As with other stories of angelic appearances to women in patriarchal worlds, Mary interacts directly with God’s messenger, without the media-tion of her father or intended husband (cf. Gen 16:7-16; Judg 13:2-5). She is a model of openness and receptivity, regardless of the apparent impossibility of what is being asked and the prospect of subsequent hardships. The reading shows that the expec-tations of the past are now being fulfilled; God’s plan is being accomplished.

Adapted from © Dianne Bergant, CSA: LiturgyHelp.com

Fourth Sunday of Advent Priest: As we light the fourth candle, the Candle of

Love, we remember God ’s love for Mary in calling her to become the mother of his Son, and God’s extravagant love for all people in giving us a Saviour.

Priest: Mary, do not be afraid ... All ... you have won God’s favour.

Priest: The Holy Spirit will come upon you ... All ... and the power of the Most High will

cover you with its shadow.

Priest: Let us - with LOVE - kindle the light of the Lord.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

CONGRATULATIONS Tatiana Skye Afamasaga, daughter

of Sanrene & Laiomilo and

Maia Zivetz, daughter of Trudy & Sion They were baptised at St Bernard’s Church this

Sunday.

Last chance for 2020: Tuesday 22 December at 7.00 pm St Bernard’s Community Centre

This has been a lovely time of reflection and joy amidst the busy and frantic time of preparing for Christmas. It is a far more life-giving opportunity

not to be missed.

This is the request of all who are seeking to know and understand Christ in their lives and within the context of the Catholic Faith.

Our Catechumens are Steven Warenycia and Sasenka Abeysooriya.

Congratulations to Tony O’Farrell, received into the Catholic Faith last weekend. Please continue to pray for each of them.

Congratulations Pauline! It is with great joy that we welcome Pauline Thomas to the role of UMGW Pastoral Associate. For the past few years Pauline has contributed greatly with YAYA (Youth and

Young Adults) in Leadership and Liturgy training and leading small groups, and has been working with Trish in various aspects of Parish life: Liturgy, Social Justice and PPC. She will bring her own gifts to the role of Pastoral Associate and will begin work in the new role [including YAYA] on Monday 11 January 2021.

Congratulations

Krystyna & Terry Neumann

who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on 28 December 2020.

4.00 pm Vigil Mass 5.00 pm Vigil Mass 9.00pm Mass of the Night 6.00 pm Vigil Mass 7.00 pm Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Vigil Mass 10.00 pm Mass of the Night 12.00 Midnight Mass of the Night

9.00 am Mass of the Day 8.00 am Mass of the Day 9.30 am Mass of the Day

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - REGISTER NOW Please call the Parish Office on 3849 7158 or email sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

Limited seating! Masses will fill quickly so if you wish to attend a Mass please ensure that you are registered. Only those who register can be guaranteed a seat.

Each household must register separately.

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE

WHO HAVE DIED

Especially Clare Hansson, Anthony Boegheim (son of Henry

& Margaret), Gerald Nolan (brother of Coralie Purcell), Judith

Musgrave (sister of Helena Druery), Osyp Cechulak, Elaine

Anderson, Duncan Russell-Hall, Terry Rampling, Judith

Pattemore, who have died recently. Also Peter Quinn,

Rodney Manning, Thomas & Kathleen Edwards, Jessie

Brennan, Sr Teresa Lake-Smith, Fr Patrick McHugh, Rita

Galea, Gus Sim, Laura Sim, Simon Tinh, McAnalen Family, Marie Goulding, Jackie O’Sullivan, Carol Robertson, Margaret

Fowke whom we remember.

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In the spirit of Christmas joy, The Catholic Leader team has made the Christmas

2020 edition available in print at no cost to their supporters. Please continue to pray for the Leader team’s mission and work in 2021. Limited copies are available at each church this weekend.

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Holy Thursday at Home

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Entrance Procession: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT

1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you.

Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.

Refrain: Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

5. Many the gifts; Many the people, many the hearts that yearn to belong.

Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom come. Refrain Text & Music: Bernadette Farrell © 1993 OCP Publications.

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle

Priest: As we light the fourth candle, the Candle of Love, we remember God’s love for Mary in calling her to become the mother of his Son, and God’s extravagant love for all people in giving us a Saviour.

Priest: Mary, do not be afraid ... All ... you have won God’s favour.

Priest: The Holy Spirit will come upon you ... All ... and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow.

Priest: Let us - with LOVE - kindle the light of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 88

Response: Forever, I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Music © Colin Smith, Revised 2016 Willow Pub. Text Psalm Responses, English Translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Masses © 1969, 1981, 1997 ICEL; Text Psalms verses, The Grail, England.

Gospel Acclamation:

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!

I am the servant, The servant of the Lord;

May his will for me be done. I’m the servant of the Lord.

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia! Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub.

APOSTLE’S CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

Amen. Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL.

Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish MASS TIMES

21– 27 December 2020

Bookings essential for all Masses.

Church doors open 40 minutes before Mass.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before Mass starts to check in, hand sanitise

and be ushered to your seat. No one is permitted to enter once doors close and Mass

begins.

Monday 21 December 9.15am St Catherine’s

Tuesday 22 December 9.15am St Bernard’s

Wednesday 23 December 7.00am St Catherine’s

Thursday 24 December 7.00am St Bernard’s

See Christmas Eve Masses

Friday 25 December No 8.00am Mass at St Bernard’s

See Christmas Day Masses

Saturday 26 December 5.00pm St Catherine’s

Sunday 27 December 9.00am St Bernard’s 5.00pm St Bernard’s

RECONCILIATION By appointment

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office will close at 1.00pm Thursday

24 December and re-open at 8.30am Monday

11 January 2021. For urgent matters after hours

please leave a message on 3849 7158 and we will get back

to you as soon as possible.

All Music is used with

permission and reported

weekly to

ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

THE HOLY FAMILY OF

JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

27 December 2020

READINGS: Gen 15:1-6, 21:1-3

Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19

GOSPEL: Luke 2:22-40

WEEKEND MASS REGISTRATION

Registration is essential. Please

book at least one week in advance.

Call the Parish Office on

3849 7158 or email

sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm

Monday to Thursday.

Saturdays 5.00 pm

St Catherine’s Church, Wishart Book now for December 26

& January 2

Sundays 9.00am & 5.00 pm

St Bernard’s Church,

Upper Mt Gravatt

Book now for December 27

& January 3

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION

When we eat this bread and drink this cup, We proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL.

Communion: COME TO US [GIFT OF GOD].

All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! Come to us, O Emmanuel! Cantor: ….. All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! Cantor: ….. All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! All: Come to us, O Emmanuel! Come to us, O Emmanuel!

Text & Music: Marty Haugen © OCP Publications

Reflection

Wait for the Lord, whose day is near. Wait for the Lord, keep watch take heart! [Mantra x 3]

Text & Music: Jacques Berthier, © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé

Recessional Hymn : THE MAGNIFICAT

Refrain: My soul is praising the Lord, Yes! And glad for all he is saving: Because the Lord has remember me, Small as I am, poor as I am; all people will call me blessed. 1. For he that is mighty has done me great things Holy his name, holy his name. His mercy is reaching from age to age. Holy his name, holy his name. To all those who honour him. Refrain

2. For he that is mighty has stretched out his hand. Scattered the proud, shattered their plans He’s pulled down the princes from their golden thrones. Scattered the proud, shattered their plans. He has raised to their place the poor. Refrain

3. He’s filled up the hungry with many good things. Earth is renewed, all things renewed. But the rich he has sent them all empty away. Earth is renewed, all things renewed. He has kept now the promise he made. Refrain

Text: & Music: Peter Kearney © Crossover Music. Used with permission.

Position Vacant – Parish Secretary

Applications are open for the above position at the Albany Creek Parish. 16 hours over 2 days/week (Wed & Fri). Visit https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to careers. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.