TIME TO END SLAVERY:

Pope Francis has declared the feast of St Josephine Bakhita, which is celebrated each year

on 8 February to be the World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Traffick-

ing.

St Josephine Bakhita is the patron saint of victims of slavery and of Sudan. Australians are

being urged to work together, through grass roots action and corporate governance, to end

slavery around the world.

Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH), Catholic Religious

Australia (CRA) and Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) are inviting Catholics

to mark St Bakhita Day on 8 February, and at weekend Masses on 9 and 10 February.

MAKE A COMMITMENT

ACRATH, CRA and ACBC join the call for a fourfold commitment to: slavery prevention,

victim protection, legal prosecution of perpetrators, and partnerships for change. This com-

mitment begins with awareness raising and action to eliminate slavery in all its forms at a

diocesan, parish, school, family and personal level.

These organisations have applauded the many people who fought hard for a decade to see

gains made in 2018 with the passing in Federal Parliament of the Modern Slavery Act, which

came into effect on 1 January, 2019. The first modern slavery statements are due on 30

June 2020.

ACRATH’s President Sr Noelene Simmons sm said the Modern Slavery Act requires organi-

sations with a consolidated revenue of A$100 million, or more, to report annually on the risks

of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.

SUPPLY CHAIN

“Ten years ago, ACRATH began working with schools and parishes, urging them to buy and

eat only slavery-free chocolate at Easter. We still work on that campaign but we know that

slavery is part of so many of the goods and services we use and until we slavery-proof all

our supply chains people will be forced to live in slavery,” Sr Noelene said.

CRA President Sr Monica Cavanagh rsj said the Modern Slavery Act was an opportunity for

companies to be better global citizens because companies will have to release publicly avail-

able reports on their progress in slavery-proofing supply chains. Consumers can then exert

some pressure on companies not doing enough, or support those who are doing well.

“This special day gives us an opportunity to reflect on what we do and what we buy and if

necessary, to commit to act differently in order to work towards the elimination of slavery,” Sr

Monica said.

It is estimated that millions of women, girls, men and boys are trafficked annually into do-

mestic servitude, sexual exploitation, pornography production, forced marriage and forced

labour.

EXPLOITATION

“These forms of exploitation flourish because of society’s greed for cheap goods and ser-

vices and because it is easy to forget that those who meet these needs are human beings

with their own innate God-given dignity,” the Bishop of Parramatta, Vincent Long Van Ngu-

yen, wrote in ACSJC & ACRATH publication No 79. Bishop Long is Chairman of the ACBC’s

Bishops Commission for Social Justice – Mission and Service.

ACRATH, CARITAS Australia and Talitha Kum, to mark this day, have developed parish,

school and community resources, including prayers, homily notes, school exercises for all

age groups and parish bulletin notices. A calendar of events to mark the World Day of Pray-

er, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking and the feast day of St Josephine

Bakhita can be found, along with resources, at: https://acrath.org.au/take-action/world-

day-of-prayer-against-human-trafficking/

Used with permission: Retrieved from: https://australiancatholics.com.au/article/time-to-end-slavery

STANLEY RIVER CATHOLIC PARISH Woodford: Mary’s Church & Hall, 16 Peterson Rd, Woodford Kilcoy: St Michael’s Church & Hall, 22 Kennedy St, Kilcoy

ENTRANCE HYMN

HERE I AM LORD I, the Lord of sea and sky

I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save Refrain: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night I will go, Lord, if you lead me I will hold your people in my heart I, who made the stars of night I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Refrain: I, the Lord of snow and rain I have borne my people's pain I have wept for love of them They turn away Refrain: I will break their hearts of stone Give them hearts for love alone I will speak my words to them Whom shall I send? Refrain: I, the Lord of wind and flame I will send the poor and lame I will set a feast for them My hand will save Refrain: Finest bread I will provide 'Til their hearts be satisfied I will give my life to them Whom shall I send? Refrain:

Text: Based on Isaiah 6. Text and music: Daniel Schutte © 1981, OCP. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

RESPONSE: In the sight of angels I

will sing your praises, Lord.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Alleluia, alleluia! Come follow me,

says the Lord, and I will make you

fishers of my people. Alleluia!

OFFERTORY HYMN

ONLY A SHADOW

The love we have for you, O Lord,

Is only a shadow of your love for us;

Only a shadow of your love for us,

Your deep abiding love.

The bread we take and eat, O Lord,

Is your body broken and shared with us;

Your body broken and shared with us,

The gift of your great love.

All on earth thy scepter claim,

All in heav’n above adore thee;

Infinite, thy vast domain,

Everlasting is thy reign.

Hark! the loud celestial hymn

Angel choirs above are raising;

Cherubim and Seraphim,

In unceasing chorus praising;

Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord:

“Holy, holy, holy Lord!”

Holy Father, Holy Son,

Holy Spirit, Three we name thee;

While in essence only One,

Undivided God we claim thee;

And adoring, bend the knee,

While we own the mystery. Text: 78 78 77 with repeat; Te Deum laudamus; attr. to St.

Nicetas, ca. 335–414; Grosser Gott, wir loben dich; tr. ascr. to

Ignaz Franz, 1719–1790; tr. by Clarence A. Walworth, 1820–

1900. Music: Allgemeines Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna,

ca. 1774. All rights reserved. Used with permission

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RECESSIONAL HYMN

GO NOW, YOU ARE SENT FORTH Go now you are sent forth To live what you proclaim; to show the world you follow Christ in fact, not just in name. Go now, you are sent forth to walk this troubled earth, to share you faith with other men and prove your real worth. Go now you are sent forth as God’s ambassador; By serving Him in those we meet, we love him more and more. Go now, you are sent forth and Christ goes with you too. Today you help his kingdom come in ev’rything you do.

Words & Music: Leo Watt b. 1938 © Albert & Son Pty

Ltd 2015 . All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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Refrain

Our lives are in your hands,

Our lives are in your hands;

Our love for you will grow, O Lord;

Your light in us will shine.

Our own belief in you, O Lord,

Is only a shadow of your faith in us,

Only a shadow of your faith in us;

Your deep and lasting faith.

The dreams we share today, O Lord,

Are only a shadow of your dreams for us;

Only a shadow of your dreams for us;

If we but follow you. Refrain

The joy we share today, O Lord,

Is only a shadow of your joys for us;

Only a shadow of your joys for us;

When we meet face to face. Refrain © 1971, Carey Landry and OCP. All rights reserved.

Used with permission. One License #A-641709.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and pro-

fess your Resurrection until you come

again.

COMMUNION HYMN

O LORD I AM NOT WORTHY O Lord, I am not worthy

That Thou should'st come to me,

But speak the words of comfort,

My spirit healed shall be.

And humbly I'll receive Thee,

The bridegroom of my soul,

No more my sin to grieve Thee,

Nor fly Thy sweet control.

Oh, come, all you who labour,

In sorrow and in pain.

Come, eat this bread from heaven,

Thy peace and strength regain.

O Jesus we adore Thee,

Our Victim and our Priest,

Whose precious blood and body

Become our sacred Feast.

O Sacrament most holy,

O Sacrament divine!

All praise and all thanksgiving Text: 76 76; based on Matthew 8:8; O Herr, ich bin nicht würdig;

Landshuter Gesangbuch, 1777; tr. anon. Music: anon.; Catholic

Youth Hymnal, 1871All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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THANKSGIVING HYMN

HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME Holy God, we praise thy name;

Lord of all, we bow before thee!

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: 10 February 2019

Year C: Is 6:1-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11

Next week’s readings: Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15-12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26

Liturgical Music for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

"It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative

thoughts." Robert H. Schuller: Author (1926 - 2015)

PARISH OFFICE: Mon 10:00 am—2:00pm

OFFICE CLOSED FRIDAY 15 FEB

16 Peterson Road, Woodford, Q 4514 T: 07 5496 1369 (after hours: leave a message) F: 07 5496 1890 E: stanley@bne.catholic.net.au E: pp.stanley@bne.catholic.net.au W: www.stanleyriver.org

PARISH PRIEST

Fr Dantus Thottathil MCBS E: thottathild@bne.catholic.net.au T: 07 5496 1369

PARISH SECRETARY Mrs Julie-Anne Mee E: stanley@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Weekly Diary….. Monday:11 February

NO MASS

Tuesday: 12 February

NO MASS

Wednesday: 13 February

NO MASS

Thursday: 14 February

NO MASS

Friday: 15 February

NO MASS & Office closed

Saturday: 16 February

5:00 pm Session 1 First Holy Com

munion Preparation at St Mary’s

Church Woodford

6:00 pm Mass Woodford

Sunday: 17 February

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

8:00 am Mass Kilcoy

Welcome to Stanley River

Parish!

Our parish is known for being

friendly and welcoming, as well as

for active participation at Mass

through music and prayer. There

is a place here for everyone; we

hope that you will join us.

Please note: NO WEEKDAY MASSES for

the rest of January and February 2019.

The Vinnies North Queensland Flood Appeal aims to provide assistance to flood affected people in Townsville and surrounds. Donations by credit card can be directed to the website https://www.vinnies.org.au/donate or place donation in a Vin-nies envelope in the Church or give to Della/Jackie. Any donation over $2.00 is tax deductible. Please provide your details if you need a tax deductible receipt

PARISH NEWS & HAPPENINGS THE REQUISITES FOR THE CELEBRATION OF MASS

IV. SACRED VESTMENTS

As regards the form of sacred vestments, Conferences of Bishops

may determine and propose to the Apostolic See adaptations that

correspond to the needs and the usages of the individual regions

(GIRM 342).

For making sacred vestments, in addition to traditional materials,

natural fabrics proper to each region may be used, and also artificial

fabrics that are in keeping with the dignity of the sacred action and

the sacred person. The Conference of Bishops will be the judge of

this matter (GIRM 343).

It is fitting that the beauty and nobility of each vestment not be

sought in an abundance of overlaid ornamentation, but rather in the

material used and in the design. Ornamentation on vestments

should, moreover, consist of figures, that is, of images or symbols,

that denote sacred use, avoiding anything unbecoming to this

(GIRM 344).

Diversity of colour in the sacred vestments has as its purpose to

give more effective expression even outwardly whether to the spe-

cific character of the mysteries of faith to be celebrated or to a

sense of Christian life’s passage through the course of the liturgical

year (GIRM 345).

As regards the colour of sacred vestments, traditional usage should

be observed, namely: a) The colour white is used in the Offices and

Masses during Easter Time and Christmas Time; on the Solemnity

of the Most Holy Trinity, and furthermore on celebrations of the Lord

other than of his Passion, celebrations of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

of the Holy Angels, and of Saints who were not Martyrs; on the So-

lemnities of All Saints (1 November) and of the Nativity of St. John

the Baptist (24 June); and on the Feasts of St. John the Evangelist

(27 December), of the Chair of St. Peter (22 February), and of the

Conversion of St. Paul (25 January).

b) The colour red is used on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

and Friday of Holy Week, on Pentecost Sunday, on celebrations of

the Lord’s Passion, on the ‘birthday’ feast days of Apostles and

Evangelists, and on celebrations of Martyr Saints.

c) The colour green is used in the Offices and Masses of Ordinary

Time.

d) The colour violet or purple is used in Advent and Lent. It may

also be worn in Offices and Masses for the Dead.

e) The colour violet may always be used in Masses and Offices for

the Dead, while the colour black may be used where it is the prac-

tice. The colour white is also permitted in the dioceses of Australia,

where this is appropriate.

f) The colour rose may be used, where it is the practice, on Gau-

dete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) and on Laetare Sunday

(Fourth Sunday of Lent).

g) On more solemn days, festive, that is, more precious, sacred

vestments may be used even if not of the colour of the day.

Moreover, Conferences of Bishops may determine and propose to

the Apostolic See adaptations regarding liturgical colours that cor-

respond to the needs and culture of peoples (GIRM 346).

Ritual Masses are celebrated in their proper colour, in white, or in a

festive colour; Masses for Various Needs, on the other hand, are

celebrated in the colour proper to the day or the time of year or in

violet if they have a penitential character, for example, nos. 31, 33

or 38; Votive Masses are celebrated in the colour suited to the

Mass itself or even in the colour proper to the day or the time of the

year (GIRM 347).

V. OTHER THINGS INTENDED FOR CHURCH USE

348. Besides the sacred vessels and the sacred vestments, for

which some particular material is prescribed, other furnishings that

either are intended for direct liturgical use or are in any other way

admitted into a church should be worthy and in keeping with their

particular intended purpose (GIRM 348).

Special care must be taken to ensure that the liturgical books, par-

ticularly the Book of the Gospels and the Lectionary, which are

intended for the proclamation of the Word of God and hence re-

ceive special veneration, are to be in a liturgical action truly signs

and symbols of higher realities and hence should be truly worthy,

dignified, and beautiful (GIRM 349).

Furthermore, every care is to be taken with respect to those things

directly associated with the altar and the celebration of the Eucha-

rist, for example, the altar cross and the cross carried in proces-

sion (GIRM 350).

Every effort should be made, even in minor matters, to observe

appropriately the requirements of art and to ensure that a noble

simplicity is combined with elegance (GIRM 351).

To be continued…….

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Sat 16 Feb: Session 2 FHC at 5 pm (before Mass) at Wood-

ford

Wed 20 Feb: Session 2 FHC at 5 pm (no weekday Mass) at

Kilcoy

Sat 2 Mar: First Holy Communion at Woodford candidates

at 6 pm Mass

Sun 3 Mar: First Holy Communion for Kilcoy candidates at 8

am Mass.

Wed 6 Mar: Ash Wednesday: masses to be confirmed.

Fri 8 Mar: Ecumenical Lenten program: commences - weekly

2 Sessions at each of Woodford & Kilcoy for Sacrament of

Penance during March 2019—details to come with Lent dates

(in second week of March).

Sunday 14 April: Passion/Palm Sunday

Prayer Intentions

For the sick: Sharon Bischoff, Mick Burt, Charlie Fletcher, Margaret

Floyd (Veronica’s sister), Raymond Genn, Miriam Gittins, Jane

Handsley, Br Tony Hempenstall, Christine Hewitt, Judy Holman,

James Horton, Fr Peter McCartin, Bob Mason, Garry Morris, Anna

O’Callahan, Mary Patricia Porter, Deanne Ryan, Adele Scott, Rex

Sutherland, Arkley Thomsen, Denis Thomsen, Ivy Turner

For those who died recently: Eileen Mulholland, Evelyn Mitchell, Patri-

cia Bosso, Joseph Thottathil, Betty Jaskulski, May Collins

For those with anniversaries occurring in January: Joze Barbis, Ignac

Cuderman, Roy Cumner. John Dawes, Antonio Descallar, Terry

Dooley, Dick Gannon, Mitchell Grehan, Dot Hickey, Leonard Hoor,

Nada Josipovic, Jeremy Lee, Brian McSweeney, Karel Meterc, Sid-

ney Robinson, Lucy Sheridan, Brian Stewart, Shane Thompson,

Mary Anne van der Weide, Mattea Vescore, Kit Wreide, Bill Zoller

For those who have holy Mass requests: Francie Nell

Please complete form to include you family and friends on ‘Prayer Intentions’.

Catholic Church 2020 Plenary Council:

Five weeks left for Listening and Dialogue phase.

Plenary Council president Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says he’s

expecting another flood of responses from people across the country

during the final five weeks of the “Listening and Dialogue” phase of the

Council. In the eight months since the Listening and Dialogue period

commenced at Pentecost, more than 40,000 people have either made a

submission or participated in a group discussion that culminated in a

submission.

“Given it’s more than 80 years since the last Plenary Council in Austral-

ia and given, too, the changes in the Church and society since then, it

was impossible to know how many people would take part in this histor-

ic process,” Archbishop Costelloe said. “To stand here, five weeks from

the end of this pivotal opening phase, it is both exciting and humbling to

have heard from such large numbers of people and for them to have

shared their stories of faith and hope, but also their stories of despair

and heartbreak.

“Each of those stories is valuable and meaningful. So will be the stories

we receive between now and Ash Wednesday.” Lana Turvey-Collins,

the Plenary Council facilitator, said the Christmas period, as expected,

saw another spike in the number of responses. “We knew that many

people who have a longstanding connection with Catholic life and cul-

ture, if not the weekly ritual of the Church, would attend Christmas

Masses and welcome the opportunity to consider the question ‘What do

you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?’,” she said.

“Our Christmas card campaign with local dioceses and parishes was

designed to encourage everyone to embrace this once-in-a-lifetime

opportunity to help the Church and its people consider our present and

our future.” Ms Turvey-Collins said while the Listening and Dialogue

phase will conclude on Ash Wednesday (March 6), collaboration – un-

der the guidance of the Holy Spirit – will be a constant throughout the

three-year journey.

She said the National Centre for Pastoral Research, using best-practice

analysis methods, will identify key themes and topic areas that have

emerged during the Listening and Dialogue period. They will be the

focal points for the next step in the process. “After Easter, when we will

receive the objective analysis of the tens of thousands of voices that

have contributed to this process, we will move into the next stage of the

preparation phase: ‘Listening and Discernment’,” Ms Turvey-Collins

said.

“People will continually be invited to participate in the Plenary Council,

which is both a finite period of time, but also a transformative moment

for the Church in Australia, which we expect will be more focused on

dialogue and partnership in the years following the Council.” Archbish-

op Costelloe said bishops are keen to understand what their communi-

ties have been saying during the Listening and Dialogue process, mind-

ful that some issues are local in nature. “Some of the changes that are

being and will continue to be discussed may well need to happen at the

parish or diocesan level, rather than national, so we bishops need to be

attuned to that and ready to respond in a timely fashion,” he said.

Visit the Plenary Council website at

www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au .

Retrieved from: http://mediablog.catholic.org.au/five-

weeks-left-listening-dialogue-phase/#more-7805

St Vincent de Paul Conference : Telephone number for

assistance: 1800 846 643 Or 1800VINNIES Free call

You will be asked for your postcode: Woodford 4514 or Kil-

coy 4515 & transferred (please leave a msge).