Dear sisters and brothers, Traditionally, Lent has been a time of concentrating on the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s scripture readings are filled with allusions to this sacrament, because the Church wants us to give close attention to the meaning of our Baptism. The symbols of our Baptism (Water, Anointing, and Light). In the Gospel, we have seen the story of the man born blind. Jesus sent him to wash his eyes in the pool of Siloan and he came back with his sight restored. (He was baptised with clean Water). In our own sacrament of Baptism, Jesus took the initiative by giving us the call to become Catholics. For most, this call came as infants, for others as adults. In either case, it was as Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. He knew that he had been born blind spiritually, and he broke into our lives with the Sacrament of Baptism. In the first reading, as soon as Samuel saw this young man, whose name was David, he knew who he was. He anointed David as King of Israel. (After the Baptism, the Priest will anoint the person with Chrism Oil). In the second reading, St Paul spoke of the Christians as one coming out

of darkness into light, as one born blind gained the power to see. His

words should make us think of the candle we, or our parents or

godparents hold in the ceremony of Baptism, as the Priest says

(receive the Light of Christ). Faith was God’s gift to us in Baptism.

We were led from darkness into spiritual light.

God Bless, Fr Ladu

This week’s diary

Priests

Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 / 3274 5513 Email: grinlibs@gmail.com) (Hall Office)

Fr Ladu Yanga (Associate Pastor) Fr Dominic Orih (Associate Pastor)

Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank)

Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4pm. Ph: 3345 3766 Fax: 3344 3343, Mass Times: 3345 1831

Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109.

Web: www.olol.com.au Email: sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/

Fourth Sunday of Lent: 26th March 2017

WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISHES

If you are a newcomer, we are honoured to have you celebrate with us, and would like to have the opportunity to welcome you and answer any questions you may have about us. If you would like to hear more about our caring faith community, please take a New Parishioner form from the front of the Church (cream forms at Sunnybank Church and green forms at Acacia Ridge Church), and place it on the collection plate. If you indicate that you would like a visit, someone from the Welcoming Committee will contact you.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sunnybank & Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Acacia Ridge

Acacia Ridge, Algester, Archerfield, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Kuraby, Macgregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 121 Mains Road, Sunnybank Our Lady of Fatima Church, 350 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge

Please note that Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lourdes Church will continue

only while there are people waiting.

Monday, 27th March

8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank

Tuesday, 28th March

8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Bible Study (till 11.30am) 7.00 pm Adoration Wednesday , 29th March

8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Rosary 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge Thursday, 30th March

8.00 am Meditation - S/bank Media 8.45 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 9.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge

Friday, 31st March

6.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Adoration and

Benediction - S/bank 10.00 am Legion of Mary - Media 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge

Saturday, 1st April

8.30 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.30 am Mary’s Way of the Cross 11.00 am Reconciliation—S/bank 3.00 pm Charismatic Prayer

(Spanish) 5.00 pm Reconciliation—S/bank 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge

Sunday, 2nd April

6.30 am Mass – Sunnybank 8.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15 am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - S/bank (Youth)

Next Sunday - Fifth Sunday of Lent: Ezekiel 37: 12-14; Romans 8: 8-11; John 11: 1-45

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP - MEETING TIMES 2017 (Meetings held in the Media Room)

April 1st and 22nd Sep 9th and 23rd May 6th and 20th Oct 7th and 21st June 3rd and 17th Nov 4th and 18th July 1st, 15th, 29th Dec 2nd Aug 12th and 26th

THE LEGION OF MARY - Every Friday at 10.00am (Media Room, OLOL) See Christ in others and serve Him there.

Contact: Lilia 0413 565 050; Mary 0470 689 769; Julie 0433 522 281; Antonita 0412 694 036.

VOCATION VIEW: If we can't see where we're going, we'll never get there. The Good Shepherd leads us to green pastures, refreshes our souls and brings light to a darkened world. Where is the Good Shepherd leading you?

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School

Do you have a child born between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013? They are eligible for Prep in 2018. We will be commencing interviews in April for places in Prep 2018. To enrol online, go to Enrolments at ourladyoflourdes.qld.edu.au. For an enrolment pack to be sent to you, please contact the Enrolments Officer - 3345 0700 or

email dpjohnson@bne.catholic.edu.au .

Fourth Sunday of Lent: Year A

Introduction: Catechumens are in the final stages of their preparation for baptism, for having their faith in Jesus as Risen Lord and Saviour ratified by full membership in the believing community. The already baptised are being urged to renew their faith in the same Jesus as they listen today to the story of the man born blind.

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13 The fourth significant stage of the journey of the people of Israel towards the fulfilment of God’s plan for human salvation was the election of David as king. Jesus is called Son of David in the gospels.

Second Reading: Ephesians 5: 8-14 Paul reminds the Ephesians that they are now children of the light through their faith in Jesus. They must have nothing more to do with the works of darkness, things thought in secret and done in secret of which people are now ashamed.

Gospel: John 9: 1-41 The man born blind receives his sight from Jesus and with it the gift of spiritual sight that is faith in Jesus as Son of Man, whom he acknowledges as Lord.

St Stephen’s Primary School at Algester

is currently accepting enrolment applications from Catholic families in our local parish for Prep 2018. Interviews with Principal, Phillip Manitta, will commence in April. For a personalised tour of Stephen’s School facilities or any enrolment inquiries please contact Bridget Brischetto, Enrolments Secretary, 3711 4911 or email

bbrischetto@bne.catholic.edu.au

In Vietnam, young Nguyet was isolated as a result of her severe disabilities, until a Caritas-Australia supported program offered her education, creative outlets and community interaction.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2017 and give children living with disabilities

in Vietnam the opportunity for education and inclusion in their community.

You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

‘THE JOY OF LOVE’ FROM POPE FRANCIS

The Experiences and Challenges of Families

31. The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church. Countless studies have been made of marriage and the family, their current problems and challenges. We do well to focus on concrete realities, since “the call and the demands of the Spirit resound in the events of history”, and through these “the Church can also be guided to a more profound understanding of the inexhaustible mystery of marriage and the family.” I will not attempt here to present all that might be said about the family today. Nonetheless, because the Synod Fathers examined the situation of families worldwide, I consider it fitting to take up some of their pastoral insights, along with concerns derived from my own experience.

Chrism Mass

Archbishop Mark Coleridge invites you to the Annual Chrism Mass to be held in the Cathedral of St Stephen on Thursday, 6th April 2017 commencing at 7.00pm. This is a celebration for the entire Archdiocese and all are welcome.

Mary Immaculate School Centenary 100th Birthday and Centenary of Annerley Parish

Sunday, 30th April 2017 Saturday, 29th April - “Under the Stars” late afternoon/

evening event (Guest of Honour - Mr Hugh Lunn) Sunday, 30th April - Archbishop Mark Coleridge will celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass in honour of our Centenary.

We are also asking if you have any memorabilia: photos, newsletters, etc., please email me, Leanne Delaney at ldelaney@bne.catholic.edu.au or call the school on 07 3848 8965.

BURLEIGH HEADS PARISH Personal Assistant (30 hrs/week - Monday to Friday)

Specific duties include the day-to-day running of the parish office including reception, general office responsibilities, banking, database entry, document preparation, photocopying and filing. To apply for this position, please email your current resume and covering letter outlining suitability for the position to howellk@bne.catholic.net.au Applications should include 2 referees (one a Parish Priest). Applications close 27th March 2017.

Your Prayers Are Asked For:

recently deceased: Walter Furlanis, Angela Choi Siang Seepo, Raphael Zhang, Maxine Brady, Harold Page, Jessica Pengson Cambano, Joe Deen, Maria Quy Tran, Anna Nhu Nguyen, Pat Lane, Wayne Kirtley, Isabella Briggs, Baby Patrick, Winnifred Slattery, Isoabel Thompson.

those with anniversaries & others who have died: Mauricio Lopez, Alan Thompson, Marie Coley, George Coley, Jim Miller, Tony van der Togt, Joseph Maximo Van Do, Syd Jennings, Helen Jennings, Mary Allport.

those who are unwell: Regina Hagerheyde, Rosing Delapena, Manaia Anderson, Josephine Russo, John and Denice Ward.

the Continuing Sick: Ray Greenwood, Fay Garner, Patrick Reyes, Donna Vande Maat, Marie Vlieg, Mary Dixon, Brian Mann, Beverley Armstrong, Denis Cooney, Alan Cooke, Patricia Edwards, Betty Grace, Trevor Muller, Oscar Mata, Natalie Taylor, Ronnie McGregor, Tereza Ferenc, Jason Carroll, Istvan Vadasi, Sandra Garrett, Mary & George Goode, Hilary Collins, Dennis Vandenberg, John Callaby, Judy Diggins, Win Murray, Jan Fooks, Norma Ives, Stephen Ives, Kathleen Barrett, Elizabeth Canavan,Helmut Jonas, Vivian Pin, Jenny Reed, Cezarina Palting, Leanne Lambert, Maryann Larcher.

Cuppa at Our Lady of Lourdes on the weekend of 1st and 2nd April

After the Saturday Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.00pm and Sunday Masses at 6.30am 8am, 9:15am and 10:30am there will be tea and coffee offered out the front of the church at Sunnybank. The Welcoming Committee provides the cuppa to give you a chance to meet with your fellow parishioners.

"The Paschal Triduum, preparation for The Holy Week" Saturday, 1st April, 1.30— 5.30 pm

Avocado Room, Our Lady of Lourdes Guest speaker is Sister Rosa Vazzano (Canossia Sister) Contact. Marta 0433 526 703 Elmer 0411 875 472

Hearing Assistance through Mobiles which can be used anywhere in Sunnybank Church

How to download through App Store for Mobiles

1. Go to App store 2. Type in ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ 3. Download 4. When in Church go to settings 5. Turn on wifi 6. Select ‘Mobile Connect’ 7. Put head phones into Mobile phone 8. Go to & click on ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ App 9. Press Activate 10. Click on any Channel 11. You should be able to hear quite clearly now

Hearing Assistance through Mobiles which can be used anywhere in Sunnybank Church

How to download through Google for Mobiles

1. Go to Google 2. Type in ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ 3. Scroll down until you get to icon Download App 4. Download 5. When in Church go to settings 6. Turn on wifi 7. Select ‘Mobile Connect’ 8. Put in head phones 9. Go to & click on ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ App 10. Press Activate 11. Click on any Channel 12. You should be able to hear quite clearly now

An induction loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users.

This is located in the left wing where this Hearing Loop sign is

located. To use please switch your hearing aid to ‘ T ’.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) Sunday, 26th March - at the 9.15am Mass Sunday, 2nd April - at the 10.30am Mass

BAPTISM PROGRAM (YEAR 3 - YEAR 6) A Baptism Program for children in years 3- 6 commences in May 2017. If you wish your child to participate in this program, you need to ring the Parish Office on 3345 3766 to make an appointment with Sr Stella. Enrolments for this Program close on 28th April 2017

OLOL & OLOF Men’s Barbeque Breakfast We invite men of all ages to come together in fellowship and enjoy a full barbeque breakfast on the first Saturday morning of each month in the Avocado Room at Paloma Reception Centre at Sunnybank. The next breakfast for 2017 will be held on Saturday, 1st April 2017 from 7.00am to 9.00am in the Avocado Room of the Paloma Reception Centre.

RSVP to Les Micale on 3273 7883 or email at fom.sunnybank@gmail.com before Thursday, 30th March 2017 for catering purposes.

SUNNYBANK/ACACIA RIDGE PARISH FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Friendship Group Holiday with Terranova Holidays 12–18th November 2017 (Foresters Resort, Central Coast, NSW)

$1249.00 pp. Twin Share

Frances McKenzie 32199778 Haji Kelly 32731802

PALM SUNDAY - Your help would be much appreciated in making the Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday. This will take place in the Avocado Room on 5th and 6th April after morning mass. If you are unable to attend these days but would be happy to make the crosses at home, please contact Rita on 3345 9541.

MULTICULTURAL MASS SUNDAY 25TH JUNE AT 10.30AM

Join in as a Multicultural Community

We, together celebrate, share and give thanks to God for our cultural, ethnic and racial differences. Together on this day we

celebrate the oneness of us all as Australians.

If you wish to assist in the planning the being a part of this Mass, contact the Parish Office on 3345 3766 or

Ross Frassetto 0451 702 207; or Peter Briggs 0401 646 786

PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS

Pastoral Associate

Stella Noskoff rsj pa.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Manager Karrin Halliday

sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Local Safeguarding Representative Karrin Halliday - Administration Linda De Ruyter - Local Contact

0423 145 478

Secretary

Michelle DeAmbrosis sec.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Accounts

Tam Nguyen accounts.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Caring Coordinator Bernadette Christian

carenconcern@hotmail.com

Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinators

Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617

youth.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Sunnybank Parish

Groundsperson Natalie Langer

Housekeepers: Therese Prygiel Louise Weston

Paloma Reception Centre

3345 3766

Centacare - Sunnybank Aged Care

Community Program Manager Jennifer Vanarey 3216 9554

OLOL School, Sunnybank

Principal - Mark Badke 3345 0700

OLOL OSHC

Co-ordinator - Sarubh Malviya 3344 3064

sunnybankoshc@bne.centacare.net.au

OLOF School, Acacia Ridge

Principal - Damian Gambley 3275 1152

St Stephen’s School, Algester Principal - Phil Manitta 3711 4911

St Stephen's OSHC

Co-ordinator - Victoria Hickling 3711 9291 algesteroshc@bne.centacare.net.au

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank

Principal - Les Conroy 3323 4600

Soubirous Place

Coordinator - Sr Brigid Courtney RSM

3344 3481

BBQ

THIS

SUNDAY

It’s just a donation for a

sausage and bread and a gold coin for

a can of drink.

Stay and have a bite to eat while

getting to know fellow parishioners.

Note: All profit goes straight back into the youth &

young adult ministry

Roster for the

Next Youth Ministered Mass Sunday 2nd April 2017

MUSICIANS: S. Domingo, P. Avinante, L. O’Shea, G. King

SINGERS: F. Lee, T. Lee, S. Luate-Wani

READERS: A. Williams, F. Ford, W. Madassery

OFFERTORY: J. Randle, X. Roe

ALTAR SERVERS: I. Ang, S. Dungoa, G. Roe

SPECIAL MINISTERS: M. Rodriguez, S. Rodriguez, C. Williams, S. Powell, C. Donovan, D. Aceto,

S. Kadell,

M. Bara, M. Bara, S. Leaso, A. Rivera

BBQ: M. Leaso, J. Betia CLOW: C. Ranatunga, J. Ranatunga PIETY STORE: M. Mercado

THIS Sunday the 26th of March 7-8:45pm

New and Improved! In the Avocado Room of Paloma! If you’re in grade 9-12, BE THERE!

LifeNite is a place where young people can come together create lifelong friendships,

have fun and learn about how the faith can be relevant in your life! It’s a place where the tough questions can be asked and real

answers are given!

There is a new youth ministered Mass roster for April to June. If you have

signed up to be on the roster this year please take one home with you. Let us

know if there are any issues.

Youth and Young

Adult Ministry

LENT

IDEA…

Give money to

someone or an

organisation this

week.

GOOD FRIDAY DRAMA Each year on Good Friday we act our the

Passion of Christ during the 2.00pm and 4.00pm

services. We need youth and young adults to

be in the drama. Most of the drama is in still frames

so you don’t need to be good at acting to

participate. If you are in grade 7 or above we

would love for you to be involved. We especially

need some tall-ish men.

You will need to be available from

10:30am-5.00pm on Good Friday.

Please contact us if you are interested

0403 182 617

Holy Saturday sunrise

mountain climb! Saturday 15th April

Everyone 16-35 years old is invited to

come along. We will be meeting at the

church at 3am and drive up to the

glasshouse mountains.

After climbing the mountain we will have

breaky.

Cost: $5.00

If you have your open licence and are

willing to drive please let us know.

Contact us if you’d like to come along!

DATE CLAIMER: SATURDAY 6TH MAY

Our Lady of Lourdes Fundraiser Talent Show!

If you have a talent let us know!