this week’s diary 7th september 2014 - ololsaturday 13th september st john chrysostom 10.30 am...
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Monday 8th September The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank
8:30 am Mass - Sunnybank Tuesday 9th September
8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 7.00 pm Silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - S/bank Wednesday 10th September
8.15 am Morning Prayer - Sunnybank
8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9:00 am Rosary - Sunnybank
Thursday 11th September
8.30 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 8.45 am Morning Prayer - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.30 am Meditation Media Rm -
Sunnybank 7.30 pm Meditation Media Rm
Sunnybank Friday 12th September
8:15 am Morning Prayer - Sunnybank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.30 am Benediction - Sunnybank 9.45 am Legion of Mary - Media Rm Saturday 13th September St John Chrysostom
10.30 am Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help - Sunnybank
11.00 am Reconciliation - Sunnybank 2.30-5 pm Catholic Charismatic Prayer (Our Lady of Guadalupe) in Spanish Media room - Sunnybank 5.00 pm Reconciliation 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank
Sunday 14th September The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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 11.30 am Mass - (Spanish) - A/Ridge 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank: Youth
This week’s diary
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
Priests (After Hours Emergency Only: 3345 3498) Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank; Administrator: Acacia Ridge)
Fr Noyichan Mamoottil MCBS (Associate Pastor) Fr Peter Kavumpuram MST (part time Associate Pastor, part time chaplain to Syro-Malabar Community).
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: [email protected]
Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 7th September 2014
Next Sunday: Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Numbers 21:4-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17.
Dear Parishioners
Happy Father's Day to all our fathers. At Mass this weekend we will
pray for our fathers who are with us and we will also remember those
who have died. Many thanks to our fathers who have done so much
for us.
I am very grateful to everyone who gave their best wishes to me for my 40th
anniversary as a Priest. I would like to thank the Parish Pastoral Council and the office
staff especially our manager, Karrin, for organising the Parish dinner last Saturday
night. It was an extraordinary night and I believe everyone enjoyed themselves
immensely. I was humbled to have 220 people celebrating the Parish dinner with me.
Thank you all very much.
This week is Child Protection Week where we pray that every child in our community
will be protected and is safe. The theme for the Week is “Protecting children is
everyone's business”. There is a prayer card on the table at the back of the Church.
Please take this prayer card and pray this prayer each day during this week.
Next Sunday we will take up the Annual Catholic Campaign. There are more details
about this campaign below. Please come prepared.
For families who have children in year 3 and older you will be interested in the details
for the Sacramental Program for 2015. There will be specific details on the Parish
website following 21 September 2014. I would encourage you to visit this website soon
after that date. The program for next year will be slightly different, starting with an
interview this year.
As part of the new “Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults” policy in the
archdiocese, the Archbishop has asked that all members of the clergy, religious, staff
and volunteers in the Archdiocese undertake a training session to look at the updated
policy along with expectations and procedures for compliance and monitoring of best
practices in our Parishes. We are putting together several dates throughout the
Deanery, beginning the middle of October, so all volunteers in our Parishes can attend
a training session. I will publicise these dates soon.
Have a good week everyone. Fr Dan.
The Annual Catholic Campaign
The Annual Catholic Campaign will be conducted next weekend in our parish. Please prayerfully consider what you can offer as a monthly regular gift to support the educational, spiritual and outreach ministries and services offered by our archdiocese – the ministries which serve people in ways that we, as an individual parish, couldn’t do. On your seat this weekend you will have noticed the Annual Catholic Newsletter, please take one to read about these important ministries.
The Archbishop will give the homily next weekend - by video - and give us further insight into the works of the Church that need your support through gifts to the Annual Catholic Campaign.
In a particular way, we ask you to consider a monthly gift. This can be done by credit card or direct debit. As the Archdiocese is reducing the parish appeals from four to one, please come prepared to support the Campaign.
Reflections on the Readings for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Introduction
We are gathered today as Christian community to express our common faith in Jesus. We believe that when we gather, Christ is present with us. As a gathered community we are the sacrament, the sign and presence of the risen Christ in the world. The gospel reminds us of the words of Jesus: ‘For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst.’
First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
In this reading we are reminded that we have an obligation to look out for our brothers and sisters. From time to time this may require us to challenge our brothers and sisters to change their lives and to return to an authentic life-giving relationship with God.
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10
St Paul reminds us of the great Christian commandment to love our neighbour. He reminds the early Christian community that this love can be expressed by adherence to the commandments that respect life,
relationships and the property of others.
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
Fraternal correction was obviously a challenge within the early Christian Church, but the Gospel today reminds us that one of the ways that we express our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ is by challenging them when they have failed in their relationship with God and others.
You are all invited to enjoy, once again, the speakers we heard during FAITH14...back by popular demand!
2nd
-5th
Mondays in September The Aspinall Centre, 4 Klumpp Rd
Upper Mt Gravatt [in St Bernard’s precinct]
7.00-9.00 pm with supper.
Monday 8th
September Peter Arndt
‘I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink’
Monday 15th
September Larry Stapleton oam
‘I was sick and you took care of me’
Monday 22nd
September Margaret Robertson ssj
‘I was in prison and you visited me’
Monday 29th
September Rebecca Lim ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing...’
Dutton Park West End Catholic Parish
invites applications for the part-time position of
Parish Secretary
(Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm, 20 hours per week)
Details for this position are on the notice board in both of our Churches.
To apply for this position, please email your current resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to [email protected].
Applications should include the name of two (2) referees one of which preferably should be a Parish Priest. For more information contact Cindy Hayer on 3367 6332 or [email protected] Applications close on Tuesday 15
th September 2014
OUR PARISH AND LOCAL NEWS
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
the recently deceased: Consuelo Barceta, Ma Bik, Fr Dermott Casey, Aurora Cruz, Lillian Dowd,
Ron Gonzales, Petar Milos, John Horne, Toni Hegerty, Dr Mark McGree, Maria Roco, Joyce Smith, Reginald Smith, Joseph (Vietnam), Henry Watson.
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Charles Birchley, Peter Brock, Guy Catchlove,
Thomas Collins, Joseph Cung, Marianne’s Dad, Patricia Dewar, Angela Dieni, Noel Diggins, Gordon Elias, Anne-Marie Emerson, Gracy Fernandez, Lorraine Francis, William and Anna Hagedorn, Dennis Hart, Joseph Hoa, Steve Irwin, John Jeffreys, Eileen Johnson, Daphne Jones, Joyce Kelly, Raynaldo Lapus, Jeanette Marg, Helen Melizan, Noeleen Murray, Angel Nior, John Palmieri, Maria Rowland, Eva Ryan, Br Sherriff, Melissa Taylor, Mother Theresa, Belle Wilson, John Wellington Wilson, Sean Wilson, Michael, Bernard & Daniel Woods, Jocelyn Young. Deceased members of the Mahoney and Sherlock families.
those who are unwell: Kath Adams, Nita Anthony, Eva Baker, Marta Barake, Orlando Barake, Elizabeth Boase,
Barry Bobart, Andrew Callan, Margaret Campell, Jeremy Carroll, Betty Catchlove, Robyn Clark, Hilary Collins, Noel Combey, Lowell Cruz, Michael Curtin, Davies Family, Angeles Denoyo, Hazel Dickfos, Mary Dixon, Maureen Eastgate, Edward, Patricia Edwards, Ena, Catherine’s family, Nerio Felixberto, Terry Finn, Tony Fiore, Bernard Fellowes, Jan Fooks, Ellen Garrigan, Ivan Golik, Mary and George Goode, Caitlin Hackett, Hall family, Les Haydon, Antonio Henriquez, Pam Henry, Mary Hoffman, Anne Jensen, Marilyn Jones, Blanche Keil, Baby Luka Kello, Rosalie Kelly, Graham Kelly, Patricia Kennedy, Pat Knight, Milagros Mallari, Margaret, Pat Marot, Anton Martil, Bridget Martysen, Mika Matesa, Danica Maydanski, Vince McCahon, Peter McMahon, Milos Family, Catherine Miller, Miocevic Family, Julie-Ann Mortinovic, Jim Neehouse, Laurence O’Donnell, Pat O’Leary, Wendy Palmer, Boyett Paylago, Perkovic Family, Ivan Perkovic, Mijo Prevolsek, Ian Powell, Vivian Pin, Jenny Reed, Suzi Reis, Tricia Ryan, Lisa Russell, Sarina, Rose Say, Sharni, Vera Silva, Julanne Slater, Sullivan family, Maria Surdo, Terube Maen Tebitara, Shirley and Martin Tyquin, Bill Van der Zant, Marie Vlieg, Emma Weatherley.
Catholic Kids Club
Next Meeting Saturday 13th September Activities Room - Paloma Centre 3:00pm - 5:00pm (4yrs - 11yrs)
At meetings children learn about their faith in a fun way through activities, crafts, games
and stories. It’s a great way to develop children’s love for God and interest in the Catholic Church in a way
they can relate to. They also get to meet and mix with children of the same faith.
For more information call Kristen on 3345 3766
SUNNYBANK/ACACIA RIDGE
FRIENDSHIP GROUP Our next Friendship Group meeting will be on Wednesday 10th September starting at 9 a.m. in the Paloma Centre. We are hoping to have Father Dan with us so that we can thank him for his 40 years of dedication to the priesthood and to thank him for all his hard work in our parish.
We will also have a member of the Bunnings Gardening team along to give us some advice on plants and planting. So come along and see what you can do for your garden this spring.
Reminder for those going on the trip to Adelaide on the 15th September: The bus for the airport will pick everyone up at the church at 8.30 am, and will leave at approximately 9 am This is to allow half an hour for loading our luggage.
Enquiries: Maureen: 33456556
Dawn: 3711 9465
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES
The new sets of Planned Giving Envelopes for Sunnybank Parishioners, are available at the back of the Church .
They have been placed on the back tables in alphabetical order, for your convenience. If any Parishioners have any concerns or queries, please contact Karrin at the Parish Office on 3345 3766.
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES - THANK YOU
Cuppa at Our Lady of Lourdes this weekend
After the Saturday Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday Masses at 6:30 am, 8am, 9:15am and
10:30 am there will be tea and coffee offered at the front of the church at Sunnybank.
The Welcoming Committee arranges these gatherings to give the parishioners a chance to socialise.
We often see the same people at Mass - this is your chance to ‘put a name to a face’ and have a chat.
PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate
Stella Noskoff rsj [email protected]
Parish Office Staff
Karrin Halliday Parish Manager
Gabby Nelson (Assistant) Kristen Roe (Assistant)
Tam Nguyen (Accounts) [email protected]
Caring Co-ordinator Carol Micale
Unite Youth/Young Adults Co-ordinators -
Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617
Centacare - Sunnybank Aged Care Community Program Manager-
Jennifer Vanarey 3216 9554
Paloma Reception Centre 3345 6666
www.palomacentre.com.au
OLOL School, Sunnybank Principal - Mark Badke
3345 0700
OLOL OSHC Co-ordinator - Sarubh Malviya
3344 3064 [email protected]
OLOF School, Acacia Ridge Principal - Warren Fields
3275 1152
St Stephen’s School, Algester Principal - Steve Taylor
3711 4911
St Stephen's OSHC Co-ordinator - Victoria Hickling
3711 9291 [email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank Principal - Peter Elmore
3323 4600
Soubirous Place Coordinator -
Sr Brigid Courtney rsm 3344 3481
Sunnybank Parish Groundsman
Bob Davis
Housekeepers: Therese Prygiel Louise Weston
Hispano-American Chaplaincy
Fr Martin Ignacio Gutierriez (Chaplain)
0481 118 521
Marina Castellanos (Secretary) 0481 168 748
office@hispanoamericancommunity. com.au
Office: Tuesday & Wednesday 9.15am - 3.00pm 3277 6367
Youth and Young Adult
Ministry
No BBQ this weekend! It will be back next weekend!
ICE This Sunday after Mass til 8:30pm
In the Media Room Everyone is welcome
The Lounge Room Sunday 14th September
After the BBQ until 8:30pm Everyone 18+ welcome to
come along
End of Year CAMP! All those in grade 6-10 are invited to join us on the end of year camp up the
Sunshine Coast! 28th November- 30th November
There is a cost involved. Please contact Steven and
Eloise for more details.
Have you ever felt that Mass is a waste of time; that you’re not ‘getting anything out of it’? The truth is that many times we don’t get more out of Mass because we don’t bring much to it and we don’t understand what’s really happening. Recently I read an incredible book by Mark Hart called – Behold the Mystery. It breaks open the Mass in an attractive and easy to understand way. Over the next few newsletters we will be sharing parts of that book with you, so that you too can go deeper into the Mass! “The more proactive we are with God, the more responsive He is with us”. We can’t ‘out-give’ God. The more time we make to prepare for Mass, the more the sacred mystery of the Mass will come to life in our lives. Here are a few suggestions to be prepared:
Read the readings ahead of time - Our Church actually encourages and expects that we prayerfully read and contemplate the readings beforehand, if you do this one small thing, the readings will become so much more relevant and the homily will start to make sense!
Go to Confession if you need to. The Sacrament of Confession allows
us to remove all the barriers that we have allowed sin to put up in our hearts so that we can truly open up our hearts to all that God has for us.
Think about what petitions (prayers) you want to bring with you – what do you need prayer for, what do you need guidance with, or for what are you grateful? Bring all these to the foot of the altar and trust that God will listen.
Take a page out of the Magi’s (the wise men) book: show up, bring your gifts, put them at His feet and worship Him. It’s really that simple. We look forward to breaking open the Mass with you over the next few weeks! For in understanding the ‘what’ of the Mass, we will more clearly
see the ‘why’ we do it!
FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE All money raised will go towards the Youth and
Young Adults of our Parish.
Ticket are $1 each, or 6 for $5 (You can’t enter a raffle for this price anymore)
Prizes include
Bunning's voucher for $100
A Sports Massage at the Calamvale Physio
& Sports injury Clinic
A Chocolate fountain and many more
awesome little goodies.
So please bring along your “change” and sup-
port us. The Raffle will be drawn on the evening
of
Father’s day and you will not need to be present
to win your prize
MUSICIANS & SINGERS FOR THE YMM Sunday 14th September
MUSICIANS: K. O’Kelly, P, Avinante, S. Luate-Wani, J. Correia
SINGERS: M. Henriquez, T. Lee, M. Betia, M. Knudson READERS: S. Luate-Wani, T. Salis, K. Gallaher
OFFERTORY:G. Roe, I Sharrock ALTAR SERVERS: S. Eastgate, N. Tran, C. Tran
SPECIAL MINISTERS: K. Henriquez, Y. Hsieh, C. Ranatunga, K. Mann, A. Rivera, A. Piacere, L. Kadell BBQ: J. Betia, M. Leaso Piety Store: A. Guerra, H. Clark