The Brisbane Oratory in Formation

Parish of Annerley Ekibin Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B [OF] &

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost [EF]: 16th/17th June, 2018

Parish Office

14 Ferndale Street, Annerley 4103

PO Box 3131, Tarragindi 4121.

Office Hours:- 9:00am - 1:00pm

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Phone: 3848 1107

Fax: 3848 1855

Email: annek@bne.catholic.net.au

Web: www.annerleyekibinparish.com www.facebook.com/ annerleyekibinparish

www.twitter.com/AnnerleyEkibin

Parish Priest :

Fr Scot Anthony Armstrong

Parish Team:

Ms Shirley Sadler (Parish Secretary) Mrs Kathy Ducker (Finance Officer)

Ms Teresa Martin

Sacramental Co-ordinator)

Mr Richard O’Neil

† Mary Immaculate Church

616 Ipswich Road, Annerley

† St John Fisher Church

17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi

† St Elizabeth’s Chapel

61 Effingham Street, Ekibin

St Elizabeth’s Primary School

Phone 3848 0828

Mary Immaculate Primary School

Phone 3848 8965

Our Lady’s Secondary College

Phone: 3426 8000

St John Fisher Hall

17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi

Phone 3848 1107 (Office hours)

The Brisbane Oratory in Formation

Oratory House - 3392 9247

16 Ferndale Street, Annerley

http://brisbane-oratory.org/

Fr Adrian Sharp (Moderator)

Fr Andrew Wise

Fr Scot Armstrong

Br Shawn Murphy

Br Tyson King

Br Conor Power

Br Matthew Buckley

Br John Henry Nguyen

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable

Adults Parish Representative

Contact for Safeguarding concerns

Marie Melski (3848 0338)

Catholic Enquiry Group

Lauren Le Feuvre (0410 939 661)

Frassati (Young Men)

Jerome Shogren (0449 090 071)

Flores Teresianes (Young Women)

Bernadette Tomlin (0401 446 613)

Frassati Youth (High School age)

Chris & Taylor Da Silva

(0433 775 429) frassatiyouthbrisbane@gmail.com

St Vincent de Paul Helpline

Phone: 3010 1096

Homeless Hotline: 1800 474 753

Readings for next Sunday

23rd/24th June, 2018

1st : Isaiah 49: 1-6

2nd: Acts 13: 22-26

Gospel: Luke 1: 57-66, 80

Dear Parishioners, Having just returned from my annual retreat, I have the words of the Lord in the gospel about

the apostles needing to "come away and rest awhile..." (Mk 6:31) very much in mind. If you are not in the habit of making a yearly retreat, I encourage you to give it some consideration. Not only does it provide for the necessary quiet and rest we all need from the busyness and noise of the world, but helps to refocus our attention on a right scale of values in harmony with the Kingdom of God.

This week I would like strongly to recommend for your consideration the statement of Archbishop Coleridge on the new law in the ACT requiring priests to break the seal of confession. This "premature and ill-judged" legislation will infringe upon religious freedom and freedom of conscience, without ensuring any real improvements in the protection of children and vulnerable adults. (http://catholicleader.com.au/news/new-law-requiring-priests-to-break-confession-seal-premature-and-ill-judged-archbishop-

coleridge-says) South Australia has also enacted a law to the same effect. Let us pray that these profoundly concerning developments might be remedied by calmer and more realistic deliberations, and replications of needlessly intrusive laws avoided.

In Christ, Fr Scot Anthony Armstrong

The Oratory’s 3rd Anniversary Dinner & Dance INVITATION The Fathers and Brothers invite you to our annual fundraising and social event, as we

celebrate the third anniversary since the establishment of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation.

Saturday 28th July 2018, 6:30pm for 7:30pm Riverside Receptions, New Farm.

Tickets include canapes, drinks and three-course dinner, to be followed by dancing to the live music of the band Remedy.

Proceeds from the evening support the education of our now five seminarians of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation and the other works of the Brisbane Oratory.

Early Bird Single Tickets $150. Early bird prices for a limited time and discounts for couples and group bookings are

available now. Thank you to our Event Sponsor, Supporting Sponsor & Media Partner

Catholic Inquiry Group: Interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? The Catholic Inquiry Group continues to meet each Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Parish Office, 14 Ferndale Street (building behind the Church). For further information, call Teresa on 0413 763 256 or email: sacramental_annek@bne.catholic.net.au.

Planned Giving Envelopes 2018-2019: Planned Giving envelopes for the 2018-2019 Giving Year will be in churches and available for collection from next weekend, June 23rd/24th. If you would like to alter your Planned Giving arrangements (pledge, transfer to electronic giving, change of personal details, etc.), please contact the Parish Office at your earliest convenience. Thank you to those who have already indicated changes that are required for the coming year.

Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9: 6-8

PARISH DATE CLAIMERS Monday 9th July Visit of Archbishop Coleridge for Mass & the Institution to the Ministry of Acolyte for Brothers Tyson King, Conor Power and Matthew Buckley. Please see notice below. Saturday 28th July The Oratory’s 3rd Anniversary Dinner & Dance at Riverside Receptions, New Farm at 6:30pm. Please see notice on front page. Wednesday 8th August Solemnity of St Mary of the Cross. Solemn High Mass at 5:30pm. Saturday 21st July Baptism Preparation for Parents at 9:00am in MI School library (under church). Please phone the Parish Office to book.

WE PRAY FOR: Those who are recently deceased. Those who are sick: Luke ADENEY, Ksenia BORODIN, Rex BOWEN, Joan BRAMMER, Ted BUTTERWORTH, Duncan CARSTENS, Sylvia DELUCA, Shannon EMSLIE, Jane FARRELL, Bryan FITZPATRICK, Joan FLEW, Anne FRANETTOVICH, Gwen GAIR, Vilma GHOUSE, Bob GILLESPIE, Bronte GREER, Marlene JOHNSTON, Tony LEVICK, Aroha McCORMACK, Marie MITCHELL, Bernie O’HARA, Valerie ORTON, Mila PICKARD, Ron ROFE, Joan ROONEY, Rosa Maria SANTOS, Matt VASIL, Josephine & Bill WRIGHT and Matthew ZEMEK.

All the faithful departed.

Reflection

The servant of God ought to seek knowledge, but never to show it or make a parade of it.

St Philip Neri

Who can guarantee the assured possession of any kind of good, whatever its nature? "Who of you can add any time to your life by all his worrying" (Mt 6:27). Man is never assured of obtaining anything, and everything which he holds in his hands can easily slip from his grasp from one day to the next; there is no guarantee on which he can count absolutely. Jesus teaches is: "Whoever would keep his life will lose it." (Mt 16:25) One could even say the surest way to lose one's peace is precisely to try to assure one's life solely with the aid of human industry. In what state of anxiety and torment do we place ourselves when we seek to save ourselves, given our powerlessness. We have only one solution: we must rely on God alone, with total trust in Him "Your heavenly Father knows what you need" (Mt 6:32).

Jacques Philippe, Searching For and Maintaining Peace (Scepter, New York, 2002).

LEGION OF MARY Tuesday Rosary: On Tuesday 19th of June, the Holy Rosary is recited for the protection and nurturing of all children, unborn and living, and for the Pope, the Bishops and the Priests, through the intercession of Our Lady of Grace. It begins 10 minutes after the 7am Mass in Mary Immaculate Church. All welcome. Enquiries: Legion of Mary on 0421 258 418 (Bill).

Our Lady's Gift to inactive Catholics: Over the next few months, the Legion of Mary will place a basket marked "Our Lady's Gift to Inactive Catholics" on the table at the back of Mary Immaculate Church and St John Fisher Church. The basket contains little yellow cards, each of which has Parish details and Mass & Confession times, with a Miraculous Medal attached. Please take one and give it to someone you know, who has fallen away from practice of the faith.

REQUEST FOR WOOL Now that the cooler weather is with us, our parishioner who very kindly crotchets knee rugs for people in nursing homes, is in need of more wool. As long as we can supply her with wool, she will crotchet. Please leave at the back of the Church. Thanks and blessings. Marie Melski. You can contact me at 3848 0338.

ACCOMODATION URGENTLY WANTED An Iranian refugee family (Mother, Father and one child at primary school) desperately needs accommodation as they now have been refused further government assistance while awaiting a decision by the High Court. If you can help,

please contact 0410 767 407 - Frank Ford - President Annerley SVDP Conference - or Kathleen on 0439 369 694.

Monday 9 July Brothers Tyson, Conor and Matthew's Institution to the Ministry of Acolyte

by Archbishop Coleridge - 7:00pm Before a man can be ordained to Holy Orders he must first receive and have exercised the Ministries of Lector and Acolyte; as such they are important steps on the path to ordination. As Acolytes, the brothers are called to grasp the spiritual meaning of public worship so that they may better offer themselves to God and grow in love of the people of God especially the weak and the sick. Please join us at this Mass where Archbishop Coleridge will institute Brs Tyson, Conor and Matthew to the Ministry of Acolyte. Fr Adrian Sharp, Moderator

Parish Diary & Mass Times: 18th - 24th June

Monday 18th June 6:30am Mass [OF+] SE 7:00pm Mass [EF] MI Tuesday 19th June

7:00am Mass [EF] MI 9:00am Mass [OF] SE Wednesday 20th June 6:30am Mass [OF] SJF

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

Thursday 21st June

7:00am Mass [OF+] MI

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

5:45pm Exposition SE

Friday 22ndJune

6:30am Mass [OF] SE

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

7:30pm Holy Hour MI

Saturday 23rd June

8:15am Mass [EF] MI

Nativity of St John the Baptist

5:30pm Vigil [OF] SJF

5:30pm Vigil [OF+] MI

Sunday 24th June

7:30am Mass [OF] MI

8:30am Mass [OF] SJF

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

5:00pm Mass [OF+] MI

OF = Ordinary Form | OF+ = Ad orientem | EF = Extraordinary Form]

MI = Mary Immaculate SE = St Elizabeth’s SJF = St John Fisher

CONFESSION TIMES: Mon 6:45pm (MI) Wed 9:40am - 10:00am (MI) Thu 9:40am - 10:00am (MI Fri 9:40am - 10:00am (MI) 7:30pm - 8:30pm (MI) During Holy Hour Sat 7:15am - 8:00am (MI) Sat 4:45pm - 5:15pm (MI) Sat 5:15pm by request (SJF) Sun During 9:00am Mass where possible (MI)

The Angelus and the Rosary are prayed half an hour before the early weekday Masses, at SE & SJF.

All night Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Thursday at SE beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 6:45am on Fridays.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Saturdays from 7:15am - 8:00am at MI Church.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place from 9.40am to 11.30am on every First Friday at Mary Immaculate Church.

The Holy Rosary is prayed at Mary Immaculate after the 7am Mass on Tuesdays, at 7.30am on Saturdays and after the 8.15am Mass on every First Saturday.

Rosters for next week

St Gregory’s Latin Mass Community: Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, Wilston 7:30am

Thursday, 21st June, Away: For the repose of the soul of Chas Carroll 7:00am Mass at MI: For the intention of the donor Friday, 22nd June, Away: For private Holy Intentions 9:00am Mass at MI: For the intention of the donor Saturday, 23rd June, Away: For the repose of the soul of Joan Monsour Private: For the intention of the donor Sunday, 24th June, Away: For the repose of the soul of Antonio Salao 7:30am Mass at MI: For the Holy Souls in purgatory 9:00am Mass at MI: For the Pope and the Bishops

PLEASE NOTE

There are no changes to Mass times this week.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, 16th June, Private: For all priests, and all Holy Souls in Purgatory, and for the soul of Peter Letec 5:30pm Vigil at SJF: In thanksgiving for the effort of commitment by the Oratory seminarians to pursue their priestly studies Sunday, 17th June, 7:30am Mass at MI: For spiritual graces to strengthen members of Frassati groups and Flores Teresianes and to inspire new members 8:30am Mass at SJF: For the Pope and the Bishops 9:00am Mass at MI: For a special intention 5:00pm Mass at MI: For the Ministry to the New Married couples and families, and their intentions Monday, 18thJune, Away: For the repose of the souls of Jack and Shealah Woolgar 6:30am Mass at SE: For the Holy Souls in purgatory Tuesday, 19th June, Away: For the repose of the soul of Micheko Deed 7:00am Mass at MI: For the Holy Souls in purgatory Wednesday, 20th June, Away: For a special intention 6:30am Mass at SJF: For the Benefactors of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation, living and deceased

Copies of the latest Oratory newsletter for June are

now available from the front of the church.

Rosters for next week

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

Sat (SJF) 5:30pm Barbara Nicolaides

Sun (MI) 7.30am Judy Harris, Marie Melski

Sun (SJF) 8:30am Vince Kartelo

Sun (MI) 5.00pm John Butterworth

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sat (SJF) 5:30pm: Bert Jacobs, John Lesina, Prem Nair

Sun (MI) 7:30am: Bertha Clark, Joan Coghlan, Paul Coghlan, Charles Grugan, Kathleen Grugan

COUNTERS

Monday, 18th June, 2018

CHURCH CARE

Sacristy (SEC) Maria Monro

Sanctuary & Sacristy (MI) Mabel Saah

Church Cleaning (MI)

Laundry (MI) Mabel Saah

This month's Lighthouse Talks CD: "The Holy Spirit: Third Person of the Trinity" by Fr Shannon Collins. Available from the back of the church. The next Lighthouse Talk CD has arrived and is now available in the church: “A Scriptural Walk through the Mass”, by Edward Sri.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B: 16th/17th June, 2018

MASS READINGS

First Reading: Ezekiel 17: 22-24

The Lord says this: ‘From the top of the cedar, from the highest branch I will take a shoot and plant it myself on a very high mountain. I will plant it on the high mountain of Israel. It will sprout branches and bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Every kind of bird will live beneath it, every winged creature rest in the shade of its branches. And every tree of the field will learn that I, the Lord, am the one who stunts tall trees and makes the low ones grow, who withers green trees and makes the withered green. I, the Lord, have spoken, and I will do it.

The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm 91 (Said by all)

It is good to give thanks to the Lord to make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your truth in the watches of the night.

The just will flourish like the palm-tree and grow like a Lebanon cedar.

Planted in the house of the Lord they will flourish in the courts of our God, still bearing fruit when they are old, still full of sap, still green, to proclaim that the Lord is just. In him, my rock, there is no wrong.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians: 5: 6-10

We are always full of confidence when we remember that to live in the body means to be exiled from the Lord, going as we do by faith and not by sight - we are full of confidence, I say, and actually want to be exiled from the body and make our home with the Lord. Whether we are living in the body or exiled from it, we are intent on pleasing him. For all the truth about us will be brought out in the law court of Christ, and each of us will get what he deserves for the things he did in the body, good and bad.

The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live for ever.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 4: 26-34

Jesus said to the crowds: ‘This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man throws seed on the land. Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; how, he does not know.

Of its own accord the land produces first the shoot, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when the crop is ready, he loses no time: he starts to reap because the harvest has come.’

He also said: ‘What can we say the kingdom of God is like? What parable can we find for it? It is like a mustard seed which at the time of its sowing in the soil is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet once it is sown it grows into the biggest shrub of them all and puts out big branches so that the birds of the air can shelter in its shade.’

Using many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, so far as they were capable of understanding it. He would not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything to his disciples when they were alone.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

Memorial Acclamation: Number Three

Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

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COLLECTIONS LAST WEEKEND: $2,405.45. ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS AVERAGE FOR WEEK:

$1,744.40 Thank you from a grateful Parish.