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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

Vision of a better future….

The leader of a certain tribe was dying, so he summoned his three sons and said: "I

am dying; before my death, I must choose one of you to succeed me as the head of

our tribe. I have the same task for each of you. I want you to climb our holy mountain

and bring me back something beautiful. The one whose gift is most outstanding will be

the one who will succeed me." The following morning the sons set out on their search,

each taking a different path up the mountain. After several days the sons returned. The

first brought his father a beautiful and rare flower that grew near the summit of the

mountain. The second son brought his father a valuable stone, round and colourful

which had been polished by the wind and the rain. The third son, who came empty

handed, said to his father: "I have brought back nothing to show you father. As I stood

on the top of the holy mountain, I saw that on the other side was a beautiful land filled

with green pastures. In the middle of these pastures is a crystal lake. I have a vision of

where our tribe could go for a better life. I was so overwhelmed by what I saw and by

what I could see that I could not bring anything back." The father replied: "You shall be

our tribe's new leader, for you have brought back the most precious thing - the gift of a

vision for a better future." Today’s Gospel on the end time warnings gives us a better

vision of how to lead our lives.

Our faith tells us that some generation in history will experience the second coming of

Christ. Then a person may have but a moment to wonder: “Am I ready? Am I pre-

pared? Even if ours is not the generation to see the second coming, still each of us

must face our personal day, death. For some it comes unexpectedly, out of the blue,

even perhaps at a young age. For others it will be fairly predictable and follow the

more natural course of ageing and decline. Regardless, there will be a time when each

must ask the question: “Am I ready? Am I prepared? Meanwhile, we are faced with

multiple choices to make each day. Some may seem insignificant; but they all add up

pointing us in particular directions, sometimes good, sometimes less so. Are our every-

day decisions helping to make us ready? Are they making us prepared?

With the busy-ness of life it is easy to forget about the second coming of Christ. We

prefer to ignore our mortality and put off our preparation for the death which we all

must face. How do we prepare ourselves? How do we get ready? How will we be sure

that the Lord recognizes us? What are the right choices to make during our day? The

end of chapter 25 reads: “Then the king will say to those on his right, Come, you who

are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of

the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me

drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared

for me, in prison and you visited me. Although we do not know the day or the hour of

the second coming of Christ, although we do not know the day or the hour of our own

deaths, we have been told what staying awake entails. Today, in this Sunday’s Gos-

pel, Jesus does give us signs that He will come but at an unexpected time and we

must be ready to welcome Him. Let us pray for a willingness to prepare for Christ’s

coming.

Blessings,

Fr. Dantus Thottathil.

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

GATHER YOUR PEOPLE

Gather your people, O Lord.

Gather your people, O Lord.

One bread, one body,

One spirit of love.

Gather your people, O Lord.

1.Draw us forth to the table of life:

Brothers and sisters,

Each of us called to walk in your light.

2.We are parts of the body of Christ,

needing each other,

each of the gifts the Spirit provides.

3. No more harm on the mountain of God;

Swords into plough-shares.

Free us, O Lord, from hardness of heart.

Wash us, Lord, in the waters of life;

Waters of mercy, waters of hope that flow

from your side. © 1991 Robert Hurd

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

RESPONSE:

Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Alleluia, alleluia! Be watchful and pray

constantly, that you may be worthy to

stand before the Son of Man. Alleluia!

OFFERTORY HYMN

EAT THIS BREAD

Eat this bread, drink this cup,

Come to me and never be hungry.

Eat this bread, drink this cup,

Trust in me and you will not thirst. © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé. France

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

and profess your Resurrection

until you come again.

And you’ll find rest for your souls.

Yes, my yoke is easy

And my burden is light. © Gregory Norbert OSB 1971

The Benedictine Foundation.

RECESSIONAL HYMN

THE FULLNESS OF GOD

Deep in Christ I pray you know

The power he can give!

May your hidden self grow strong

And may you live……

Strong in faith and built on love,

Until you know……

How high and long, how wide and deep,

The fullness of God!

May the God of Jesus Christ,

The Father we serve…..

Fill your mind that you may see,

Deep in your heart,

What hope his call now holds for you

His promise true…

To fill your heart with power to live

The fullness of God!

Know the way you learnt from Christ

To live life anew!

Let your heart be drawn to him:

Let Christ renew……

The hope in you to grow into

Goodness and truth!

And living so you’ll come to know

The fullness of God! (Repeat) ©1998 Fr Frank Andersen msc

Acknowledgements at each Hymn

Used with permission on

© One License A641709

COMMUNION HYMN

OPEN MY EYES

Open my eyes, Lord.

Help me to see your face.

Open my eyes, Lord.

Help me to see.

Open my ears, Lord.

Help me to see hear your voice.

Open my ears, Lord.

Help me to hear.

Open my heart, Lord.

Help me to love like you.

Open my heart, Lord.

Help me to love.

I live within you,

Deep in your heart, O Love.

I live within you.

Rest now in me.

Rest now in me. © 1988 Jesse Manibusan.

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THANKSGIVING HYMN

COME TO ME

Come to Me, all who labour

And are heavy burdened

And I will give you rest.

Take up my yoke

And learn from me

For I am meek and humble of heart.

And you’ll find rest for your souls.

Yes, my yoke is easy

And my burden is light.

The Lord is my shepherd,

I shall never be in need.

Fresh and green are the meadows

Where he gives me rest.

Come to Me, all who labour

And are heavy burdened

And I will give you rest.

Take up my yoke

And learn from me

For I am meek and humble of heart.

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 18 November 2018

Year B: Dan 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

Next week’s readings: Dan 7:13-14; Apoc 1:5-8; Jn 18:33-37

Parish Weekly Diary….. Monday: 19 November

8:00 am Woodford

Tuesday: 20November

NO MASS

Wednesday: 21 November

The Presentation of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

5:30 pm Kilcoy

Thursday: 22 November

St Cecilia, virgin, martyr

8:00 am Woodford

Friday: 23 November

8:00 am Woodford

Saturday: 24 November

5:15 to 5:40 pm Individual Reconcil-

iation / Confession Kilcoy

6:00 pm Mass Kilcoy

Sunday: 25 November

Feast of Jesus Christ, King of the

Universe

8:00 am Mass Woodford

Welcome to Stanley River

Parish! Our parish is known

for being friendly and wel-

coming, 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.

Liturgical Music for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

Pause and Remember Every situation in life is temporary.

So, when life is good, make sure

you enjoy and receive it fully.

And when life is not so good, remember

that it will not last forever and better

days are on the way.

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 Kilcoy 4515 & transferred (please leave a msge).

PARISH NEWS & HAPPENINGS A) MASS WITHOUT A DEACON

The Introductory Rites

When the people are gathered, the Priest and ministers, wearing the

sacred vestments, go in procession to the altar in this order:

a) the thurifer carrying a smoking thurible, if incense is being used;

b) ministers who carry lighted candles, and between them an acolyte

or other minister with the cross;

c) the acolytes and the other ministers;

d) a reader, who may carry a Book of the Gospels (though not a Lec-

tionary), slightly elevated;

e) the Priest who is to celebrate the Mass.

If incense is being used, before the procession begins, the Priest puts

some into the thurible and blesses it with the Sign of the Cross without

saying anything (GIRM 120).

During the procession to the altar, the Entrance Chant takes place

(GIRM 121).

When they reach the altar, the Priest and ministers make a profound

bow. The cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified, and carried in

procession, may be placed next to the altar to serve as the altar cross,

in which case it must be the only cross used; otherwise it is put away in

a dignified place. As for the candlesticks, these are placed on the altar

or near it. It is a praiseworthy practice for the Book of the Gospels to be

placed on the altar (GIRM 122).

The Priest goes up to the altar and venerates it with a kiss. Then, if

appropriate, he incenses the cross and the altar, walking around the

latter (GIRM 123).

Once all this has been done, the Priest goes to the chair. When the

Entrance Chant is concluded, with everybody standing, the Priest and

faithful sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross. The Priest says: In

the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The

people reply, Amen.

Then, facing the people and extending his hands, the Priest greets the

people, using one of the formulas indicated. The Priest himself or some

other minister may also very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of

the day (GIRM 124).

The Penitential Act follows. After this, the Kyrie is sung or said, in ac-

cordance with the rubrics (GIRM 125).

For celebrations where it is prescribed, the Gloria in excelsis (Glory to

God in the highest) is either sung or said (GIRM 126).

The Priest then calls upon the people to pray, saying, with hands

joined, Let us pray. All pray silently with the Priest for a brief time. Then

the Priest, with hands extended, says the Collect, at the end of which

the people acclaim, Amen (GIRM 127).

The Liturgy of the Word

After the Collect, all sit. The Priest may, very briefly, introduce the faith-

ful to the Liturgy of the Word. Then the reader goes to the ambo and,

from the Lectionary already placed there before Mass, proclaims the

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 21 November: Volunteer’s Dinner, St Mary’s

Woodford

24 & 25 November: Feast of Christ the King: Commission-ing of Ministers of the Word and Minister of Holy Communion

(Kilcoy Saturday & Woodford Sunday).

Friday 7 December: final drop off plants and goodies for the

Annual Christmas Bazaar starting at 4:30 pm till late.

Friday 14 December: Woodford Lions Christmas event

Tuesday 18 December: Carols in the Shed Woodford

Monday 24 December: Christmas Eve 7 pm Carols & 8 pm

Mass, St Mary’s Woodford

Tuesday 25 December: Christmas Day 8 am Carols & 8:30

am Mass, St Michael’s Kilcoy.

First Reading, to which all listen. At the end, the reader pronounces the

acclamation The word of the Lord, and all reply, Thanks be to God.

Then a few moments of silence may be observed, if appropriate, so

that all may meditate on what they have heard (GIRM 128).

Then the psalmist or the reader proclaims the verses of the Psalm and

the people make the response as usual (GIRM 129).

If there is to be a Second Reading before the Gospel, the reader pro-

claims it from the ambo. All listen and at the end reply to the acclama-

tion, as noted above (no. 128). Then, if appropriate, a few moments of

silence may be observed (GIRM 130).

After this, all rise, and the Alleluia or other chant is sung as the liturgi-

cal time requires (GIRM 131).

During the singing of the Alleluia or other chant, if incense is being

used, the Priest puts some into the thurible and blesses it. Then, with

hands joined, he bows profoundly before the altar and quietly says the

prayer Munda cor meum (Cleanse my heart) (GIRM 132).

If the Book of the Gospels is on the altar, the Priest then takes it and

approaches the ambo, carrying the Book of the Gospels slightly elevat-

ed. He is preceded by the lay ministers, who may carry the thurible and

the candles. Those present turn towards the ambo as a sign of special

reverence for the Gospel of Christ (GIRM 133).

At the ambo, the Priest opens the book and, with hands joined, says,

The Lord be with you, to which the people reply, And with your spirit.

Then he says, A reading from the holy Gospel, making the Sign of the

Cross with his thumb on the book and on his forehead, mouth, and

breast, which everyone else does as well. The people acclaim, Glory to

you, O Lord. The Priest incenses the book, if incense is being used (cf.

nos. 276-277). Then he proclaims the Gospel and at the end pro-

nounces the acclamation The Gospel of the Lord, to which all reply,

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. The Priest kisses the book, saying

quietly the formula Per evangelica dicta (Through the words of the

Gospel) (GIRM 134).

If no reader is present, the Priest himself proclaims all the readings and

the Psalm, standing at the ambo. If incense is being used, he puts

some incense into the thurible at the ambo, blesses it, and, bowing

profoundly, says the prayer Munda cor meum (Cleanse my heart)

(GIRM 135).

The Priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, if appropriate,

in another worthy place, gives the Homily. When the Homily is over, a

period of silence may be observed (GIRM 136).

To be continued…

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ARCHBISHOP MARK’S DEANERY ADVENT PRESENTATIONS

Where: at Holy Cross Church, Kippa-Ring. When: following the 5:00pm Mass & commencing at 6:00pm on Sunday, 2nd December AND commencing at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 11th December.

All are welcome to attend.

Prayer Intentions

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

Floyd (Veronica’s sister) , Raymond Genn, Jane Handsley, Chris-

tine Hewitt, Judy Holman, James Horton, 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: Delores Greentree

For those with anniversaries occurring in November: Max Arthur,

Eunice Barry, Mavis Bitossi, Roly Cannon, Rose Cochran, John

(Jack) Collins, Kevin Costello, Ron Keim, Jack Gilbert, Fr Stan

Griffith, Marine Hickey, Celena McGovern, Peter Piva, Eric Ruther-

ford, Kevin Slingsby, Charlie Symonds, Jill Warner

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL SOULS DURING NOVEMBER

“November Mass” request envelopes available for family and friends

Welcome to Chaelene Liz Saberon and Beau

Corey Burton into our Stanley River Catholic

Parish family with their recent Baptisms.

Please pray for Chaelene and Beau and their

parents and godparents.

TO THE ANNUAL VOLUNTEER DINNER

As the year draws to an end, Fr. Dantus and the PPC

(Parish Pastoral Council) invite all volunteers who

assist in any way to help make our parish successful

in its many ministries and activities. Volunteers go

about their duties generally in the background, be it

as readers, communion ministers, cleaners, altar

servers, musicians, singers, sacristans, ticket sellers,

cooks, handicrafts and gardeners to mention a few.

As a BIG thank you to all involved, volunteers and

their partners are invited to:

a BBQ dinner

on Wednesday 21st November

at 6: 30 PM for 7:00 PM

at St Mary’s Hall, Woodford.

All food, soft drinks, tea & coffee and a light dessert

will be provided. You are not expected to bring any-

thing other than your choice of drinks (including al-

cohol) should you want something else.

We hope that you will join us.

Commissioning Mass for Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion, & Ministers of the Word

WHEN & WHERE: Either

Saturday 24 November at Kilcoy at 6 pm Mass

or Sunday 25 November at Woodford at 8 am Mass