ST ANTHONY'S PARISH NEWSLETTER

Saturday/ Sunday Mar 12/13 (Ph 4636 1737) Postal Address: PO Box 217, Drayton North, Qld. 4350

“A Place at the Table for All”

We acknowledge the living culture of the Giabal and Jarowair peoples, the traditional custodians of this land

Golden Jubilee March 13th

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*** Parish Events/ News: *** Stations Of The Cross:

Being held each Friday at 5.30pm in Church. All welcome.

Easter Rosters: There are still gaps in the Rosters for Easter weekend Masses. Please contact the office and advise where you can assist.

St Anthony’s: Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday and Friday

5.00pm 9.15am

Our Lady of Lourdes:

Tuesday - Thursday Friday

10.00am 5.30pm

St Thomas More’s:

Monday & Friday Tuesday

9.00am 5.30pm

St Patrick’s Cathedral:

Monday – Saturday 6.30am

Reconciliation

St Anthony’s: Saturday 5.30pm – 5.45pm

Adoration

St Anthony’s: 1st Friday Monthly 8.45am – 9.15am

Office Hours –

Maria – Mon-Wed, Fri 9-4

Noela – Tues-Fri 8.30-2.30

Fr Hermi – Tuesday - Friday

Priest Director: Fr Hermi Rafada

Parish Coordinator: Sr Maria Joyner pbvm

Chair Parish Council: Mr Krzysztof Batorowicz

Parish Secretary: Mrs Noela Nolan

Safeguard Rep: Mrs Nicole Rangiira

School Principal: Mr Paul Ryan

We hold up and remember all those who have died recently: Pat Donohue, Bishop Ray Benjamin, Fred Bou-Samra, Evelyn Gwydir (Chris’ mum)

For the Anniversaries of our loved ones: Trevor Scully

and the Anniversaries of the deceased Priests of the Diocese:

Rev Fr Dominic Burke, Rev Fr Joseph Skelly, Rev Fr Kevin Ryan, Rev Fr Bernard Kane, Rev Fr Ronald Walton, Rev Fr Patrick Brady, Rev Msgr James Concannon, Rev Fr Daniel Burke,

We hold up in prayer all those who are sick including the following Parishioners: Helen Andressen, Ron Cartwright, Cath Degnian, Shelley Fry, Alan Green, June Healy, Nev Hedges, Aaron Marsh, Doreen O’Sullivan, Noreen Pauli, Joan Potter, Ann Smith, Anthony Stephens, John Winmill As well as the following friends & family members: Peter Anderson, Stella Asling, Joshua Bartlett, Denis de Boer, Madeliene Charles, Christopher Clarke, Br Ed Collins OH (Sydney), Max Collins (Helen Warren’s cousin-in-law), George Cook, Nicole Duke, Dimity Elson (Nev Hedges’ granddaughter), Thora England, Kim Eustace, Maureen Feehelly (Pat Cullen’s sister), Leigh Fry (Shelley’s son), Yvonne Gardiner (Brisbane), Gabby Hanlon (Marie Heslop’s niece), Joan Harris, Elizabeth Head, Zoe Hickey, Frank & Norma Hickey, Ralph & Barbara Hickey, Dawn Hope, Robin & John de Lange (Maryborough), Felicity Leonardo, Margaret Mackie, Steve Maher (Tricia Buckle’s nephew), Eileen Marsh, Kevin Marsh, Zona Martin, Bernadette Morris, Sandra McClelland, Paul Murphy, Sue Murphy, Peter Naughton, Colleen O’Dempsey (sister-in-law of Elaine Duggan), Jan Parmenter (Rockhampton), Pat Parsons, Leonie Reis, Ruth Rathjen, Jenelle Sharman (Clare Forbes’ daughter), Harley Saverin (Marie Heslop’s

Great-Grandson), Ned Sparksman, Len Summers, Peter Tek, Eunice White, Geoffrey Williams (brother of late Dorothea Green).

Normal Weekday Mass Times –

Refer weekly program for changes

Church Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 8.30am – 4pm

Sunday 8am – 11am

5th Sunday in Lent

First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 I am doing a new thing and I will give drink to my people.

Responsorial Psalm: Our God has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14 Because of Christ I look upon

everything else as useless in order to gain him.

Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,. King

of endless glory! With all your heart turn to me, for I am tender and compassionate. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,. King of endless glory!

Gospel: John 8:1-11 Let the person without sin be the first to throw a stone.

Please let office know if

you are here for Easter

and can help out.

Thanks.

Fiji Disaster: If anyone wants to help the people of Fiji in the wake of cyclone Winston, you can do so through Caritas or Gita Sharma has details on another avenue of assistance. Please see Gita or contact the office for those details.

Friendship Group Guest Speaker:

Please note venue this time will be the School hall. You can park in Chiniquay St or Stephen St for easier access. Celeste Sutton will be guest speaker at this week’s Friendship Group meeting on Tuesday, March 15th at 10am. She

will be speaking on the financial aspect of aged care - If you are considering aged care for someone close to you, there are five questions you need answered to ensure the best care at the most reasonable cost. It’s a fact of life that many of us will one day face the daunting task of seeking aged care for someone close to us. At first the complexity of dealing with the personal, practical and financial issues may seem overwhelming, but there are positive ways to address these issues and there is help available to navigate through them. As a specialist in the field of aged care advice, Celeste Sutton has helped many people work through the aged care maze. The five key questions on aged care - Question 1 – what are the aged care options? Question 2 – what costs are involved? Question 3 – What will happen to the family home? Question 4 – what are the impacts on the age pension? Question 5 – how can ongoing income be maximised? Celeste is a Senior Financial Adviser and has worked in the financial services industry since 2001. She joined RI Advice as in Feb 2008. Celeste Sutton is an Authorised Representative of RI Advice Group Pty Limited (ABN 23 001 774 125, AFSL 238429). This information does not consider your personal circumstances and is general advice only. You should not act on any recommendation without considering your personal needs, circumstances and objectives. We recommend you obtain professional financial advice specific to your circumstances.

Annual Leave for Fr Hermi: Fr Hermi is taking 4 weeks leave, commencing April 4th. During the time we will offer weekend masses as usual, but during the week only a Wednesday Mass at 9.15am will be offered. There will be a Liturgy of the Word each Tuesday & Thursday at 5pm.

Carbon Fast for Lent: Using a Lenten Carbon Fast Calendar is one way of making a change in our lives and taking notice of Pope Francis’

challenge to care for the earth -our common home. Copies are available in the church foyer.

Parish Coordinating Team: Meets each Friday. Australian Catholics: Available in the foyer.

Gospel Discussion Group: Meet at 10.15am each Wednesday in the Parish Office (Except during School Holidays)

Friendship Group: Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Community Centre, except December & January.

Play Group: Each Monday (Except during School Holidays) from 9-11am in the Community Centre.

Social Justice Group: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4pm in Parish Office. Horizons: Available in the foyer.

Parish Calendar of Events –

Mar 13th

– Jubilee of Church & Brunch Mar 14

th – Parish Pastoral Council meeting

March 15th

– Friendship Group meeting –

School Hall

Mar 16th

- Liturgy Team meeting

Mar 21st – Chrism Mass at St Pat’s

Mar 22nd

– Parish Finance Committee meeting

Communal Rite of Reconciliation – Our

Lady of Lourdes Parish – 7.30pm

Mar 24th

– School holidays begin

Mar 25th

– GOOD FRIDAY Mar 29

th to Apr 2

nd – Movers & Shakers

May 15th

– Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser

Planned Giving Program: If you would like to support our Parish financially,

this may be done by Direct Debit, or via our weekly envelope system.

For further information, please contact the Parish Office. All contributions are gratefully accepted.

Parish Pastoral Council Members Parish Finance Committee Members

Josephine Astbury Tom Warren – Chair

Terese Hanna Greg Bowdler

Susan Tek Peter Hanna

Mark Copland Tony Meldon

Samantha Hohn - Secretary Michael Rees

Brian Conrick

Vish Mariaprakasam

Keith Shepherd

Fr Hermi

Sr Maria Joyner Noela Nolan

Krzysztof Batorowicz – Chair

Brett Rangiira

Allan Traise

Fr Hermi Parish Co-ordinating Team:

Baptisms:

1st & 3

rd Sunday – 8.30 & 10am

Celia Warr

Fr Hermi

For more info contact office. Sr Maria Joyner

Marriages: Tim Fitzgerald

By appointment, contact office. Lloyd Bailey

St. Anthony’s School Newsletter

“Lighting Pathways for life….”

Catholic Leader: Available in foyer - $2 ea. Majellan Magazine: Available in the foyer Swag: Autumn edition in foyer - $1

Circle Dancing: Each Friday (Except during School Holidays) at 2.30pm in the Community Centre. Any enquiries may be directed to Michael 4638 4753.

*** Social Justice News ***

Social Justice Thought for the Week: Photo: Dinklage, Germany, early 2000's, Police raid a Benedictine monastery

arresting a family of Ukrainian asylum seekers in order to deport them. Nuns, who had been providing the family with sanctuary for months, blocked the road both ways, refusing to move. After several hours of stand-off the family were allowed to remain at the monastery until they could find a guarantor. The family were later granted asylum in Canada. Here in Australia, two orders (Sisters of St Joseph and Brigidine Sisters) have offered Sanctuary to the 267 men, women and children who face deportation to Nauru or Manus Island. They are joined by scores of churches all over the country in an unprecedented movement of defiance. If the time comes, will you join them by 'getting in the way to let them stay'?

This Palm Sunday events will be happening Nationwide to call for an end to the Australian government's mandatory detention and offshore processing regime.

Palm Sunday Walk for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

On Sunday the 20th of March, thousands of people all over Australia will take to the streets to show their support for a just and humane welcome of people seeking asylum in Australia. A Palm Sunday Walk for Asylum Seekers and Refugees will take place in Toowoomba starting at St Patrick’s Cathedral Carpark at 11.30 am, Sunday 20th March. The event will conclude at the new Civic Square behind the new Toowoomba City Library on Herries Street. All are welcome to join us as we demonstrate an alternative to a culture of indifference and create a sign of hope and solidarity. For more information phone 46130895 or email justice@twb.catholic..org.au

Dear Parents, One of the first things you lose when you step outside of God’s WILL is your peace. So if you don’t have peace about something, do not proceed! God’s promise is, “You will be led forth in peace.” Many times peace is all God will give you to let you know whether you’re on the right track or not, so don’t violate the ‘peace rule’. Jesus said, ‘...My peace I give to you, not as the world gives…” The world offers a feeling of peace that operates only when everything's going well. But when the opinions you’re getting

seem to be confusing and contradictory, when it feels like nothing is going right for you and yet you’re able to remain calm, you are experiencing the peace of God, which transcends all understanding. To receive this peace, we must humble ourselves under the mighty power of God and then God can lift you up in honour. Give all your worries and cares to God, for God cares about you. Remember, everyone else is searching for the same kind of peace...most people simply don’t know how or where to find it. Well, you now do… So be at peace, don’t rush ahead of God, be confident knowing that God cares about what happens to you! Board meeting: Monday 14th March 7pm School Library for technology purposes. All Board members are asked to avail themselves for this meeting. A gentle reminder that the next P&F meeting is scheduled for the 15th of March, that’s next Tuesday evening at 7pm in the Library. This is a very important meeting in that we start to formulate a plan around what sort of fundraising events we might have this year and to get people together to discuss where the money might be channelled. Parents need to know what their fundraising is for. It keeps us all focused and gives us a purpose to give of our time and money. We note that children have already begun to wear winter school clothing. This is up to the prerogative of the parents at this point, as the official start date for winter uniform isn’t until well into Term 2. Please ensure your child’s clothing is clearly marked. We have a collection of winter clothes that really is obscenely large and we have no way of returning these items because none of these items are named. Vinnies is doing well out of us! Peace Paul

News from the APRE On Thursday 24th March, the school will stop and reflect on the Passion of the Christ through a series of Easter Plays concluding with the crucifixion of Jesus. Each class has been assigned a particular area of the play and we welcome and encourage all of our family and friend s to attend. A

Principal: Paul Ryan

Priest Director: Fr Hermi Rafada

9 Memory Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Phone: 4635 6200 Fax: 4635 0950

Email: stanthonys@twb.catholic.edu.au Website: http://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/stanthonys

Office Hours Mon - Fri 7:45am - 3:45pm

Student Protection Contacts: Rebecca More, Alice Cavanagh

WHS: Korine Lewis

timetable has been provided below. Also note that like Jesus at the Last Supper, we too will have a shared meal with our nearest and dearest. At 10.20am on Thursday, parents and friends are invited to stop and have a shared morning tea on the grassed area outside the Assembly Hall. Term 2 will begin with the Resurrection Mass at morning assembly. Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Many blessings, Karra Nosworthy

School Calendar of Events 2016 *** Dates & Times Subject to Change*** Term 1 Mon Mar 14 World of Maths Fri Mar 18 Cross Country Mon Mar 21 Tee Ball Gala Day Yr 3/4 Term 2 Mon 11 April - Fri 24 June 11 Mon June 6 School Photos-Winter Uniform Fri June 10 Sport Carnival Field Events Mon June 20 Sport Carnival Track Events Mon May 9 Winter Uniform to be worn Thurs June 16 Sing Out—Eisteddfod Choir Mon May 15 Biggest Morning Tea in aid of Cancer Fri June 24 Jump Rope for Heart

Term One Fundraiser –

Order your cakes, pies and hot cross buns for Easter. Order forms are available from the School or Parish office. Orders must be in by

March 16th ready for March 23rd delivery.

Children’s Liturgy

Here at St Anthony’s, we offer a Children’s Liturgy Program for children from 3 years to those children

preparing for the Sacraments. The program is offered on Sunday mornings during our 8.30am Mass.

The children are called just as Mass begins and are taken by the Leader and helper to our Community

Centre. They are involved with the scripture readings of the day, but from the Children’s Bible, at a level

that they can understand. They will often colour a picture that connects with the readings or create a craft

item that also relates.

The Leaders and helpers are experienced parents, some may also be teachers, who like to involve the

children in the Gospel stories.

Leaders who do not have children attending sessions all

have Blue Cards to adhere to the Child Safety Laws.

Teachers hold an Exemption Card.

Parents are welcome to stay with their children for the

sessions, if you feel that your child may not settle on

their own.

Parents are also encouraged to become involved in the

sessions.

The Children’s Liturgy sessions are always in school

term time of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month.

Please feel free to join us on a Sunday as we celebrate

God’s word as St Anthony’s Community. For more

information please contact our Parish Office when you

drop off or pick up your child from School or phone us

on 4636 1737.

Pastoral Care If you have any queries or know anyone who requires help please contact Helena Wiersma 0411 870 828, Kerri-Anne Fels 0419 196 944 or the school office. Your support would be appreciated.

St Anthony’s Parish Playgroup Playgroup meets every Monday at the parish building from 9am until 11am (except during holidays). If interested please contact Robynne 0431 095 874 or Kahren on 0422 569 947

***** News from outside our Parish *****

2016 Mass of the Oils - St Patrick’s Cathedral, 21st March 5.30pm: Parishioners from across the Diocese are invited to join with Bishop Robert and the Priests of the Diocese to celebrate the 2016 Chrism Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Monday 21st March at 5.30pm. During the Mass, the sacred oils used throughout the diocese are blessed and the clergy renew their priestly promises. All are welcome to participate in celebrating this truly diocesan event.

Encounter Mission and Development, Encounter Love and Justice, Encounter humble volunteers, Encounter faith, Encounter God. Palms Australia will be conducting a guided tour of the communities in which their global volunteers are working in East Timor from 11 -23 April 2016 4 – 16 July 2016 26 September – 8 October 2016 There are limited places. Enquires need to be processed by February 22nd so call 02 9518 9551 or register interest

online: www.palms.org.au/Encounters

World Youth Day- Krakow, Poland 2016: Young Catholics are very excited to announce that we will be embarking on a 19 day Pilgrimage from 18th July – 5th August

2016. We would love to have you join us at World Youth Day in Poland! The pilgrimage is for young people who will be aged between 18-35 by July 18th 2016. Simply go to http://www.wyd.org.au/ and click on “Register your interest” this will take you to the Cosmos website where you will need to click “Register”. Fill in your details and choose Toowoomba as your diocese. This information will go to the youth office and we’ll be in touch. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding your application on 4632 4277 or at youngcatholic@twb.catholic.org.au

Lenten Carbon Fast Calendar 2016 tip for the day – Reflect before you buy today: Do I really need this?

5th

Sunday of Lent - WEEK 5 Cambodia:

Sreymom, now 26, lives in the remote Mondulkiri province of Northeast Cambodia, where extreme poverty has led to many health issues for the region’s indigenous population.

When she started work at the local Health Centre, Sreymom was eager to use her three years of midwife training to help care for indigenous mothers and children in the surrounding villages. But soon she realised she lacked the

practical experience she needed to safely assist in childbirth. “When I had to assist a delivery,” Sreymom recalls, “my body and knees were trembling. I was sweating and losing confidence.”

Seeing Sreymom’s difficulties – and her true potential – a local healthcare worker helped Sreymom to enrol in the Mondulkiri Community Health Program. Established by Caritas Cambodia and supported by Caritas Australia, the program empowers and trains local health centre staff in pre- and post-natal care, safe delivery practices and children’s health.

The course not only improved Sreymom’s skills as a midwife, but also gave her information on broader health issues, which she could take back to the indigenous women in her community.

These days, Sreymom delivers one or two babies each month and is trusted by the indigenous community. “If we did not have the program, more pregnant women would face death,” Sreymom says. “I hope Australian people will support my communities more in building awareness in healthcare, hygiene, nutrition and sanitation.”

Please donate to Project Compassion 2016 and help healthcare workers in

isolated areas of Cambodia gain vital training to improve the health and wellbeing of the region’s indigenous women and children.

Envelopes & boxes in foyer.

Jubilee Memories –

Easter Rosters Holy Thursday – 7pm

Coordinators Marg Nolan, Tim Fitzgerald

Welcomers Tom Nolan

AV Operator Noela Nolan

Narrator Helen Warren

Oil Bearers Marg Wyllie

1st Reader

2nd Reader Allen Ryall

Feet Washers Tom Warren, Helen Warren

Feet Washees

Prayers of the Faithful

Preparation of the Altar

Presentation of Gifts

Communion Ministers Helen Warren, Carol Ryall, Catherine Hanna, Peter Sheridan

Stripping of the Altar

Musicians

Stations of the Cross – 10am Coordinators Liturgy Team

Welcomers Tom Nolan

AV Operator

Leader Celia Warr

Readers Allen Ryall, Mary Gilligan, Marg Nolan, Marg Wyllie, Sandra Neale

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 3pm Coordinators Liturgy Team

Welcomers Liturgy Team

AV Operator

Readers Allen & Carol Ryall

Passion Readers Marg Nolan, Terese Hanna, Sandra Neale

Communion Minister Catherine Hanna

Musicians

Collectors

Easter Vigil – 6.30pm Coordinators Liturgy Team

Welcomers Luisa & Addy Dillon

Av Operator Artie Hanna

Readers

Prayers of the Faithful

Presentation of Gifts Tom Nolan

Communion Ministers Marg Nolan, Viv Hanna, Luisa Dillon, Celia Warr

Musicians

Collectors

Easter Sunday – 8.30am Coordinators

Welcomers

Av Operator Peter Sheridan

Readers Allen & Carol Ryall

Prayers of the Faithful

Presentation of Gifts Jim & Noela Nolan

Communion Ministers Sandra Neale, Noela Nolan

Musicians

Morning Tea Hot Cross Buns

Church Environment

Collectors Jim Nolan

Thanks to all the people above who have generously given of their time to help out.

PARISH WEEKLY PROGRAM

PARISH WEEKLY PROGRAM Date

Readings Mass

Times Parish Life

Sunday Mar 13th

Fifth Sunday of Lent

First Reading Isaiah 43:16-21

Second Reading Philippians 3:8-14

Gospel John 8:1-11

8.30am

Mass led by Fr Hermi 9.30am Parish Brunch

Church Jubilee

Monday Mar 14th

Monday of the 5th Week of Lent

First Reading Daniel 13:41-62 Gospel John 8:12-20

No Mass or

Liturgy

9am Playgroup in Community Centre 10am Lenten Program Drayton Villas 11am Lenten Program Parish 7pm SVDP meeting 7pm Parish Pastoral Council meeting

Tuesday Mar 15th

Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent First Reading Numbers 21:4-9

Gospel John 8:21-30

5pm

Home Communions 10am Lenten Program Drayton Villas

10am Friendship Group – School Hall Mass led by Fr Hermi 5.30pm Lenten Program Parish

Wednesday Mar 16th

Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent First Reading Daniel 3:14-20, 24-25, 28

Gospel John 8:31-42

9.15am

Home Communions Mass led by Fr Hermi – Yr 4/5 to attend. 10.15am Lenten Program Parish 2pm Liturgy Team meeting

Thursday Mar 17th

Saint Patrick

First Reading Jeremiah 1:4-9

Gospel Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

5pm

St Patrick’s Day Home Communions Mass led by Fr Hermi 7pm Prayer Group – see Fr Hermi for details.

Friday Mar 18th

Friday of the 5th Week of Lent

First Reading Jeremiah 20:10-13

Gospel John 10:31-42

9.15am

Mass led by Fr Hermi 10am Coordinating Team meeting 2.30pm Circle Dancing 5.30pm Stations of The Cross

Saturday Mar 19th

Saint Joseph

First Reading 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 Gospel Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24

6pm (Vigil)

5.30pm Reconciliation Youth Mass led by Fr Hermi

Sunday Mar 20th

Passion (Palm) Sunday First Reading Isaiah 50:4-7

Second Reading Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel Luke 23:1-49

8.30am

Mass led by Fr Hermi 9.30am Parish Morning Tea

MINISTERS FOR MASS - Saturday / Sunday 19th/20th March 2016 – Week 3 - Palm Sunday

6pm Vigil Mass 8.30am Mass

Co-ordinators: Lloyd Bailey, Tim Fitzgerald Allen & Carol Ryall

Welcomers: Michael Rooke, Luisa Dillon Michael & Lyndelle Rees

AV Operator: Artie Hanna Noela Nolan

Parish Morning Tea: Lari & Sue O’Neill

Children’s Liturgy: David Waters & helper

Readers: Terese Hanna, Pat Cullen Allen & Carol Ryall

Passion Readers: Marg Wyllie, Celia Warr, Marg Nolan Peter Sheridan, Helen Warren, Sam Hohn

Prayer of the Faithful: Ray Cullen Josephine Astbury

Presentation of Gifts: Pat & Jill Sullivan Tom & Helen Warren

Ministers of Communion:

Tabernacle: Viv Hanna Pouring Wine: Catherine Hanna Len Penrose, Chris Gwydir, Luisa Dillon

Tabernacle: Lyndelle Rees Pouring Wine: Nathan Pamogas David Waters, Tom Warren, Maria

Altar Assistants:

Music: A Capella Anne-Marie & learners

Collectors: Tony Allport, Jack Phelan Tom Warren, Jim Nolan

Flower Roster: Gill & Cherene Brandt

Money Counters: This Week: 13/03 Next Week: 20/03

Amber Copland, Jim Tiernan Tony Meldon, Michael & Lyndelle Rees

Mar 5/6 Planned Giving - $450 Loose - $666.90 D/D Feb - $1,978