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ST IGNATIUS Toowong: Weekdays 5.30pm every afternoon; Saturday 9.00am & 6.00pm (Vigil); Sunday 7.00am & 5.00pm.

Reconciliation: Saturday after 9.00am Mass and from 5.15pm to 5.45pm, or by appointment. HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: Weekdays 9.00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday; Sunday 8.30am

In today’s gospel, Jesus tells a harsh and bloody

story that makes a direct and uncompromising

point. It must have sent a chill down the spines

of his unhappy listeners. After all, who would

like being compared to thieves and murderers? Who would like to be

told they are going to lose everything?

Almost 2000 years later, we can still feel that uncomfortable chill.

And that shouldn’t be surprising, for Jesus is speaking just as much to

us now as he was to those standing in front of him in the Temple

then. When he says, “the kingdom of God will be taken away from

you,” he is looking at us, too.

Jesus’ message might be painfully clear, but he also never shuts the

door. In the very same sentence, he adds that God’s kingdom will be

“given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom.”

But what are the fruits of the kingdom and how can we become the

kind of people who produce them? Luckily, Paul offers some help

today in his letter to the Christians of Philippi. He tells them: Don’t

worry; pray and ask God for help; then act honourably, justly and

with a pure heart.

And if we plant and tend these fruits of the kingdom, we will taste

their sweetness at harvest time—”the peace of God, which surpasses

all understanding.”

Patrick Gallagher.

27th Sunday Ordinary (Year A) 2nd October 2011

Holy Spirit Harriett Street Auchenflower

St Ignatius Kensington Terrace, Toowong FRUITS OF THE KINGDOM

Readings: 27th Sunday Ordinary: Isaiah 5:1-7. Philippians 4:6-9. Matthew 21:33-43.

Next week: Isaiah 25:6-10. Philippians 4:12-14.19-20. Matthew 22:1-14.

Entrance Antiphon:

Spoken Response: The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.

Sung Response: Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we shall be saved.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made know

to you everything I have leant from my Father. Alleluia!

O Lord, you have given everything its place in the world, and no one can

make it otherwise. For it is your creation, the heavens and the earth and

the stars: you are the Lord.

Archdiocesan InformationArchdiocesan Information

St. Stephen’s Cathedral Concert Series ”Magicians of the Keyboard’ on Sunday 9 Oct at 4pm. Anthony Romaniuk (a former St Ignatius School & ‘Terrace’ student) returns home for a keyboard concert featur-ing piano, harpsichord & Baroque violin (with Joanna Huszcza). He has studied at ‘Manhattan School of Music’ & in the Netherlands. Tickets $20 at door.

Mary MacKillop Memorial Lecture by Bishop Bill Morris DD on Saturday 11 October at 7pm at Mary MacKillop College’s ‘Cultural Centre’, Buckland Rd, Nundah. Cost: $20 ($15 Conc.) Tickets available from St Joseph’s Admin. Centre phone 3266 1300.

Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group & St John’s Anglican Cathedral invite you to a free exhibition of paintings, theme ‘Living the Honest Life; The Quest for the Sacred in Australian Suburbia’ by French artist Camille Masson-Talansier. All 30 works are for sale from 14 October (10am-4.30pm) until 15 November in St John’s Cathedral, Ann St, Brisbane.

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The new Thanksgiving cycle commences this Sunday (2nd October 2011).

New envelopes for all contributors are available for collection this weekend. Please take yours from the trays at the back of both churches . NB. Credit Card & Direct Debit patrons if you don’t wish to use envelopes, please leave them in the trays for return to the Parish Office.

Income from Thanksgiving envelopes supports the Clergy and Parish Staff, as well as helping to fund repair and maintenance, Archdiocesan levees, insurance premiums, liturgical and administration expenses.

So far this year expenditure has centred on general maintenance and minor improvements to all parish properties, plus the purchase and installation of a new organ at St Ignatius Church. However, some important parish projects will be considered in the 2012 budget cycle, eg Manresa parking space, investigating external lift options for St Ignatius Church, & design and installation of a new stain-glass window (above side door of St Ignatius Church) recognising the contributions of the Sisters of Mercy to our parish in this their sesquicentenary in Queensland.

We wish to acknowledge the tireless efforts and expertise of the Finance and Development Committee, and the Property Maintenance and Development sub-committee. Thanks go to everyone on both committees for your tireless efforts!!

Special message for new & existing parishioners. We welcome new members to the community and new participants in the TG Programme, so please take a New / Change Parishioner form from the back of the church, complete & place on the collection plate or forward to Sandy Dunne, Finance Officer at the Parish Office. Similarly, please take the time to let us know if you are changing address or leaving the parish in the near future. It helps to keep the parish database updated too! Any questions? Don’t hesitate to call Sandy at the Parish Office (Mon-Wed). Thanks and God Bless! Fr Peter Quin SJ, Parish Priest.

The Thanksgiving Programme is the major source of revenue for the parish. Please consider joining up if you are not already a member.

~ POSITIONS VACANT ~

“Vinnies” Shop. Vacancies for volunteers in the Paddington store. All age groups welcome. Please contact Mark (Tues to Sat) on 3876 3245 or call in to store (16 Latrobe Tce) for further info.

St John’s Wood/The Gap Catholic Parish seeks person with sound admin & financial skills (knowledge of MYOB required). Part-time (30hrs p/wk), from early Nov. Duties include financial, parish bulletin, word processing, receptionist duties. For further info email Elaine Hynes thegap@bne.catholic.net.au or 3300 6099. Applications in writing to: Parish Secretary, PO Box 408, The Gap 4061, including a CV & 2 referees one of which preferably should be a Parish Priest. Applications close Monday 17/10/11.

Home Laundry Assistant: Expressions of Interest are called from persons interested in a 1 day per week position for a for an inner-city presbytery, starting ASAP. Contact Claudine Kelly 3336 9361 or E: kellyc@bne.catholic.net.au for further details. (provide a brief resume incl. any experience in laundry work).

Your Prayers Are Requested For Your Prayers Are Requested For Your Prayers Are Requested For Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners and friends who are sick and in need All Parishioners and friends who are sick and in need

SSSSSSSSICKICKICKICKICKICKICKICK:::::::::::: Vanda Scolaro, Noel Wildman, Sue Hood, Mae Carlin, David Pradella, Margaret Ritson, Vera Finney,

Tony Gregg, Patricia and Don Larken, Atlas King, Michaela Frost, Lindsay Vengrasamy, Sr Mary Brennan rscJ.

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PARISH COLLECTIONS

Incl. Clergy Support: $5,645; Other: $1863

EXPECT-A-CUPPA this weekend after the 6pm Saturday & 7am Sunday Masses at St Ignatius Church. Holy Spirit Church serves a cuppa after 8.30amMass every Sunday

ST IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP At Holy Spirit Church this weekend we will distribute seeds or seedlings to children after the 8.30am Mass, to help the next generation of good stewards of the earth on the way. The grown seedlings can be either planted in your own garden or be brought back next Sunday 9 October to be planted after mass. Also, we’re looking for advice on exotic herbs if you are able to help please contact Karin 3870 7295.

SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP Third session, led by Fr Peter, on “Ways of Renewal in Christology” (based on book “Consider Jesus” by Elizabeth Johnson) this Thursday 6 October at 7.30pm in the Horstmann Room (& will continue on 20 & 27 October). Reading material at Parish Office. All welcome. Enquiries: Betty Andrews 38708867

CWL TOOWONG BRANCH next meeting is Friday 7 October after 9am Mass at Holy spirit. New members welcome. Enquiries: President Delma Doherty 3371 7746.

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OCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBER 2 27th Sunday Ordinary

Expect-a-cuppa

Baptisms: St Ignatius 11am & 11.30am

3 School term begins

4 7.45pm SVdP Meeting - Horstmann Rm

6 6.30pm CLC Meeting - Horstmann Rm

7 CWL Meeting following 9am Mass - Holy Spirit Church

8 2.30pm New Organ Recital –St Ignatius

9 28th Sunday Ordinary

Baptism: Holy Spirit 10am

11 6.30pm Sacramental Preparation Programme: Mass for parent & child - Holy Spirit Church

13 2pm Craft Group - Horstmann Room

7.30pm PPC Meeting - Horstmann Rm

16 29th Sunday Ordinary

Baptisms: St Ignatius 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am & 12n.

17 7.30pm St Ignatius Peace Through Justice Group Meeting - Horstmann Rm

18 6.30pm Sacramental Prep Programme (Reconciliation) Parent & Child Meeting - Holy Spirit Church

7.30pm Discussion led by Fr Peter “Ways of Renewal in Christology” (3rd) - Horstmann Room

AVAILABLE NOW (on rotary stands or at church doors)

AUST. CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE Social Justice Statement 2011-2012 —‘Building Bridges, Not Walls - Prison and the justice system’ . APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER September: Free. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Spring: Free. — Special Young People’s Edition.

MADONNA MAGAZINE (Sept.-Oct.): $7.00 COMPANIONS Winter 2011: Free.

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The pleasure of the company of all donors towards purchase of the new organ, St Ignatius organ lovers and Music Ministers

to an organ recital to hear our new organ put through its paces!

St Ignatius Church Music Director Mr Anthony YoungMr Anthony YoungMr Anthony YoungMr Anthony Young will be joined by guest artists

Mr Jim Clinch Mr Jim Clinch Mr Jim Clinch Mr Jim Clinch organ supplier & owner of ‘All Organs Australia’. Dr Ralph Morgan Dr Ralph Morgan Dr Ralph Morgan Dr Ralph Morgan Director of Music St Stephen’s Cathedral. Ashleigh Crane Ashleigh Crane Ashleigh Crane Ashleigh Crane a soprano from the Queensland Conservatorium, who will sing the Verdi Ave Maria.

Entry: Donation at door. Full congregational singing.

Followed by a cuppa. Raffle of Sevenhill wine.

Daily Scripture Readings 27th Week Ordinary (A)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon: Jonah 1:1-2:1.11. Luke 10:25-37. Tues: Jonah 3:1-10. Luke 10:38-42. Wed: Jonah 4:1-11. Luke 11:1-4. Thu: Malachi 3:13-20. Luke 11:5-13. Fri: Joel 1:13-15;2:1-2. Luke 11:15-26. Sat: Joel 4:12-21. Luke 11:27-28.

This Sunday is ‘Respect Life Sunday’

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY, SELF-AWARENESS & LEADERSHIP (Marque II) 2-day program for anyone who has completed ‘Ignatian Induction’ (Marque 1). Offering a greater understanding of the Spiritual

Exercises & the participants own graced life though prayer, reflection and conversation. Thurs 13 & Fri 14 October - 9am- 3pm each day, at Faber Centre, 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drv, Toowong. Cost: gratis. Meals: Provided. Further info & registration email: loyola@loyola.org.au

PARISH SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME 2011/2012 ~ FINAL Reminder ~ Parents wishing their child/ren to be apart of this programme the “Enrolment Form” should have already been returned to Parish Office (enrolment closed 14/9) - if not return to Cathy Bennett this week (forms can be downloaded off parish website). Programme begins with a Mass for both parent and child on Tuesday 11 October,

from 6.30pm–7.30pm (approx), at Holy Spirit Church, Auchenflower.

Also, if you have not received the list of meetings for the preparation and reception of Reconciliation, contact Cathy Bennett at Parish Office (Wednesdays) 3870 7818.

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. A copy of the Parish's Privacy Policy is available to any parishioner by contacting the Parish Office on 3870 7818.

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Fr John Reilly SJ Superior

Fr Peter Quin SJ PP Fr Ian Howells SJ

Fr Vince Hurley SJ

Fr Greg Jordan SJ

Fr Nguyen Van Cao SJ

Office Staff Office Staff Office Staff Office Staff

Sandy Dunne - Finance Monica Florence - Newsletter

Sacramental Sacramental Sacramental Sacramental CoCoCoCo----OrdinatorOrdinatorOrdinatorOrdinator Cathy Bennett

Liturgical MinistryLiturgical MinistryLiturgical MinistryLiturgical Ministry

Roster CoRoster CoRoster CoRoster Co----ordinator ordinator ordinator ordinator ---- St Ignatius Church: Sharon Krippner 3371 9334

Holy Spirit Church: Clare Watts 3371 2285

Pastoral CouncilPastoral CouncilPastoral CouncilPastoral Council

Ewen Thompson Chair

Finance & Development Finance & Development Finance & Development Finance & Development

David Slater Chair

Musical DirectorMusical DirectorMusical DirectorMusical Director

Anthony Young

Primary School Primary School Primary School Primary School

PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal—

Roycelyn Wilden

APREAPREAPREAPRE ---- Denise Shaw

46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066

Phone: 3371 1094

www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au

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OUR MISSION PRAYER

We, the St Ignatius community, are called to live the good news.

We pray that we become the people that Jesus Christ called us to be.

We pray that we know the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit

through knowing Jesus in prayer, scripture and liturgy.

We pray that we give hope to others by a practical, personal kindness,

affirming each person's dignity, worth and destiny in Christ.

May we live out this mission of our Christian vocation in the spirit of St. Ignatius.

Mythologist and Catholic writer Joseph Campbell is of the opinion that people are not so much looking for the meaning of life as such, but for the experience of be-

ing more abundantly alive. “Eternity has little to do with the hereafter,” he wrote. “This is it. If you don’t get it here you won’t get it anywhere. The experience of eternity right here and right now is the function of life. Heaven is not the place to have the experience; here’s the place to have the experience.”

We look at each other and see God’s face, maybe faintly, every day. We taste something of the flavours of God’s presence in everything that happens to us.

There is a divine whisper in every sound; even the sound of temptation.

Maybe our future resurrection will reveal that we have been experiencing it all our lives. We will have already felt it, “proved on the pulse”, as John Keats wrote just

before he died. “Heaven”, wrote Fr Harry Williams in True Resurrection, “will be recognised as a country we have already entered, and in whose light and warmth we have already lived.” We will know well when we’re home.

Extract from “The senses have it” - Fr Daniel O’Leary.