this week’s diary first sunday of advent: 3rd december 2017 · the sacrament of matrimony 75. in...
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Dear Parishioners,
We begin Advent this weekend. You will notice the purple colour in our Church. Advent is the time of preparation for celebrating the birth of Jesus – “remember the reason for the season”. Please keep Jesus in your wishes and Christmas cards (not Xmas and holiday greetings). The piety stall has a good bargain of 8 Christmas cards for $3.00.
You will notice the hymns at Mass are Advent hymns – O Emmanuel, Advent Litany, O Come Emmanuel and a new hymn promising ‘hope in the future’ Joyful in Hope (no Christmas carols until Christmas Mass). We will have a few minutes of silence after Holy Communion to reflect and thank God for all the good things in our lives.
We are advertising to replace our Youth Coordinators Steven and Eloise. We advertised in the Catholic Leader last week and this week seeking a suitable replacement for our ”dynamic duo”. Anyone wishing to apply can ask for a job description from the Parish Office during normal office hours. The advertisement in the Catholic Leader indicates a prospective Youth Coordinator will need to apply by this Wednesday.
We have a new Advent Wreath. A big thank you to John for creating and making the Advent Wreath.
The “Little Blue Book” is available at the front door of the Church to assist in our prayers and reflections during Advent. The “Little Blue Book” is available for $4.00.
The monthly Seniors Mass will be held next Friday at 10.00am followed by a Christmas morning tea. This Mass will be an Anointing Mass for anyone who is sick or getting on in years. A big thank you to Bernadette Christian and her helpers for organising the Mass and morning tea throughout the year.
Our Friendship Group has their last function this Wednesday. Congratulations to the organising committee again for a very successful year for our Friendship Group.
You are invited to join in the Rosary, Mass and celebrations next Saturday morning beginning at 10.00am to reflect on the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
For everyone who attended the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults seminar in October, there is ”a certificate of attendance” available at the front door of the Church.
You will notice underneath the statue of Mary that there are some electric candles. You may like to make an offering as you ask the intercession of Mary for the needs of your life. The electric candle is activated by simply touching the small knob in front of the candle. A big thank you to all those in the Marian groups who contributed in enabling us to pay for the electric candle stand.
We are in process of attaching small plaques to different items throughout the Church. These plaques are in recognition of those who contributed towards the different items throughout the Church. We will finish placing the small plaques on the different items next week. Also we have almost finished in preparing names of those who contributed financially to the Church – these many names will be placed on the glass doors at the side of the Church.
God bless, Fr Dan
This week’s diary
Priests
Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 Email: [email protected]; Office: 3274 5513) 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: [email protected]
Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/
First Sunday of Advent: 3rd December 2017
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
Monday, 4th December
8.15am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank
Tuesday, 5th December
8.15am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank 8.30am Mass - Acacia Ridge 7.00pm Adoration
Wednesday , 6th December
8.15am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30am Mass – Sunnybank 9.00am Rosary 6.30pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Thursday, 7th December St Ambrose
8.00am Meditation - Sunnybank 8.45am Morning Prayer - S/bank 9.00am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Mass - Acacia Ridge
Friday, 8th December The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8.30am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Adoration and Benediction - S/Bank 10.00am Senior Mass - S/Bank 10.00am Legion of Mary - Media Room 6.30pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Saturday, 9th December
8.30am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.30am Novena & Benediction -
Sunnybank 11.00am Reconciliation - S/Bank 3.00pm Charismatic Prayer (Spanish) 5.00pm Reconciliation - S/bank 6.00pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Sunday, 10th December
6.30am Mass - Sunnybank 7.00am Mass - Acacia Ridge 8.00am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30am Mass - Sunnybank 6.00pm Mass - S/bank (Youth)
Next Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent - Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3: 8-14; Mark 1: 1-8
First Sunday of Advent: Year B
Introduction: As we grow in age (and it is to be hoped, in wisdom) we come to understand more fully the importance of being prepared for whatever God, under the guise of life, of people and events, offers us by way of encouragement and consolation, and also by way of challenge. We grid ourselves to give thanks for whatever the Church’s new liturgical year has in store.
First Reading: Isaiah 63: 16-17, 64: 1, 3-8 In this prayer, the prophet seems to remind God, but actually reminds the people of how morally weak and inconstant they are, how much in need of God’s patient mercy. The prayer expresses humble confidence of receiving that mercy.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 While we are waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed, we have the teaching of the apostles and their successors, the scriptural word and the gifts of the Spirit to sustain us on our pilgrimage.
Gospel: Mark 13: 33-37 Jesus wants his disciples to be in no doubt about the importance of living in such a way as always to be ready for our call to meet the Lord.
‘THE JOY OF LOVE’ FROM POPE FRANCIS Looking to Jesus: The Vocation of the Family
The Sacrament of Matrimony
75. In the Church’s Latin tradition, the ministers of the sacrament of marriage are the man and the woman who marry; by manifesting their consent and expressing it physically, they receive a great gift. Their consent and their bodily union are the divinely appointed means whereby they become “one flesh”. By their baptismal consecration, they were enabled to join in marriage as the Lord’s ministers and thus to respond to God’s call. Hence, when two non-Christian spouses receive baptism, they need not renew their marriage vows; they need simply not reject them, since by the reception of baptism their union automatically becomes sacramental. Canon Law also recognises the validity of certain unions celebrated without the presence of an ordained minister. The natural order has been so imbued with the redemptive grace of Jesus that “a valid matrimonial contract cannot exist between the baptised without it being by that fact a sacrament”. The Church can require that the wedding be celebrated publicly, with the presence of witnesses and other conditions that have varied over the course of time, but this does not detract from the fact that the couple who marry are the ministers of the sacrament. Nor does it affect the centrality of the consent given by the man and the woman, which of itself established the sacramental bond. This having been said, there is a need for further reflection on God’s action in the marriage rite; this is clearly manifested in the Oriental Churches through the importance of the blessing that the couple receive as a sign of the gift of the Spirit.
SUNNYBANK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY Dealing with ‘illegals’
‘The honest way to deal with the people on Manus Island and Nauru would have been to put some in cages on permanent display in city squares, and others in cattle trucks travelling the country with extended stays in provincial malls. Thus the Australian people in whose name the guiltless have been imprisoned could face them squarely, and weep or taunt as their feelings incline them. The cowards’ way is to put them out of sight, and then invent a convenient narrative and new words – such as “illegals” – to satisfy themselves that Australians continue to be good. It is by this process, surely, that a cabinet minister who with good reason finds it “absurd” that he should be punished because his family were refugees does not find it just as absurd for his government to punish refugees on Manus Island and Nauru – or if he does, judges it impolitic to say so.’ Don Watson
“SPIRIT OF HOPE” PRAYER GROUP presents
CHRISTMAS IMPOSSIBILITIES
Wednesday, 6th December 2017 at 10.45am St Stephen’s Cathedral Chapel 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
St Paul de Chartres Residential Aged Care/Retirement Units at Boronia Heights currently have two 1 bedroom and two 2 bedroom pre-loved retirement units for sale. Beautifully landscaped gardens with a chapel and Mass celebrated daily, community centre, close to shops and transport and additional services available. Please contact Libby Calaby 3809-6323 for more information.
Sunnybank Catholic Parish invites applications for the position of
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
This position requires a self-motivated individual who has a personal commitment to the values, teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
Working 20 hours per week, the successful applicant will be responsible for facilitating and developing Life Teen youth programs and activities across the parish. This part-time position commences in January 2018. A current drivers licence
and eligibility for a Working with Children blue card are essential.
Previous experience in ministry to young people is preferred.
For further enquiries regarding this vacancy including a copy of the position description, please email [email protected] or telephone the parish office (07) 3345 3766.
Applications close at 11:00pm on Wednesday 6th December 2017.
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
recently deceased: Ron Darmody, Celena McGovern, Stephen Perkovic, Fay Jones, Dudley Just, Jose San Juan, Margaret D’Cruz, Aurea Resurreccion.
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Mary Allport, Syd Jennings, Helen Jennings, Mark James Woods, Halina Karvelia, Eric George, Annie Callan, Tina Lillig, Bishop Joe Grech, Fr John Harvey, Vicki Marceau, Martin Tyquin, Judy Cremin, Gerard Osborne.
those who are unwell: Lesley Hayes, Lydia Needs, Earl Colin Ide, Patrick McGragh, Maureen Combey, Frances McKenzie, Stephen Ashford, Cony Espinoza, Isabel Portillo, Adan Hernandez, Julia Hernandez, Milady Fuentes, Barry Quaill.
the Continuing Sick: Phillip Grace, Patrick Reyes, Donna Vande Maat, Marie Vlieg, Mary Dixon, Brian Mann, Beverley Armstrong, Denis Cooney, Alan Cooke, Jamie Edwards, Patricia Edwards, Betty Grace, Edna, Trevor Muller, Oscar Mata, Ronnie McGregor, Istvan Vadasi, Sandra Garrett, Mary Goode, Hilary Collins, Zenaida Eribal, John Callaby, Dennis Vandenberg, Win Murray, Gloria, Norma Ives, Stephen Ives, Vivian Pin, Elizabeth Canavan, Jenny Reed, Leanne Lambert, Maryann Larcher, Ted Crawford, Jan Fooks, Des & Pat, Sonia Martinezvallez, Edna, Amelia Kue, Kylie, Carmen Phairs, Joe Valeri, Tony Burgun, Jean Hamilton, Geoff Ives, Mary Hannah, Bernard Hatton, Shirley Shay, Malcolm Ellis, Ramon Aguto, Venancia Osorio, John and Edna. “Thank you from Sandra Garrett and family – It is 12 months this week since I was diagnosed with Leukaemia and thanks to God and the support of Father Dan and the prayers of the Parish community I am now on the road to recovery – your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated by myself, Mike and my family. Thank You very much.” Mike & Sandy Garrett
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) Sunday, 3rd December - 10.30am Mass
(Children’s Liturgy will recommence in 2018 when school returns)
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Next Meeting - Saturday 9th December 2017 Media Room , Our Lady of Lourdes - 1.30-3.00pm (English)
For more information contact Marta Rodriguez on 0433 526 703 or Elmer Guerra 0411 875 472.
Cuppa at Our Lady of Lourdes on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd December
After the Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.00pm and Sunday Masses at 6.30am, 8.00am, 9.15am, and 10.30am, there will be tea and coffee offered at the front of the Church at Sunnybank. The Welcoming Committee provides the cuppa to give you a chance to meet with your fellow parishioners. We will not be having a Cuppa in January but will resume in February.
Primary School Sacramental Program (Yrs 4-6) and High School Sacramental Program
Please contact the Parish Office on 3345 3766 to make an appointment to meet with Sr Stella if you have a child ready to receive the Sacraments.
Enrolments for Primary School Program close on Wednesday, 21st March 2018.
Enrolments for the High School Program close on Friday, 19th January 2018 and this program commences on 24th January 2018.
Saint Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers
It will soon be Christmas and many families throughout our parish will be doing it tough. For the next few weeks you can help these families by bringing in goods that can be made into Christmas hampers. Goods must be dried or in tins/packets and not close to or over use by date or best before date.. Some suggestions for goods are Christmas hams and Christmas cakes, custard, soups, spaghetti, beans, cereals and other Christmas goodies. Please make sure that all lollies are in original packaging. There will be baskets at the front doors of the church from this week for your items. Thank you for your generosity this Christmas.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday 9th December at 10.00am
10.00am: Rosary in English, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog 10.30am: Mass celebrant, Fr Dan honours Our Lady 11.15am: PowerPoint Presentation on Our Lady 11.30am: Christmas Carols 12.00 noon: Festive Lunch at Woka-Woka, Warrigal Square Shopping Centre. $15 pp. Bookings necessary.
For more information call Patrick & Celine on 32734254.
Sunnybank/Acacia Ridge Friendship Group
Next Wednesday is our final function for the year and we look forward to your company at the Runcorn Tavern for lunch at 11.30 am for 12 noon. There will be lots of raffles and good cheer. See you there! Maureen Combey: 3345 3556
Silent Adoration
“We all mean to ‘keep Christ in Christmas’ perhaps by praying more often, but somehow all the busyness gets in the way. Why not set aside a specific time for prayer, just like you do for all your other important appointments, and come to Adoration in Our Lady of Lourdes Church each Tuesday night from 7.00pm until 8.00pm. Come for part or all of the hour and rest in the Presence of the Lord.’
ANOINTING MASS & CHRISTMAS MORNING TEA
The Anointing Mass for December will be celebrated on Friday, 8
th December 2017 at 10.00am followed by a
Christmas Morning Tea in the Paloma Centre. All parishioners, especially the seniors and recently retired, are welcome to attend the Mass and come to the morning tea with Christmas festivities afterwards.
Parking will be available at the grassed car park.
PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate
Stella Noskoff rsj [email protected]
Parish Manager Karrin Halliday
Local Safeguarding Representative Karrin Halliday - Officer
Linda De Ruyter - Local Contact 0423 145 478
Secretary
Michelle Morley [email protected]
Accounts
Tam Nguyen [email protected]
Caring Coordinator Bernadette Christian
Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinators
Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617
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
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 - Mel Maltman 3711 9291 [email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank
Principal - Les Conroy 3323 4600
Soubirous Place
Coordinator - Sr Brigid Courtney RSM
3344 3481
The BBQ is on
THIS Sunday!! Donation for a
sausage and $1.00 for a
drink.
All proceeds go towards
to Unite Youth & Young
Adult Ministry
Youth and Young
THIS Sunday, 3rd December 7:15pm
End of year celebration 18-35 year old’s welcome Dinner will be provided
Come along and celebrate!
Roster for the Next Youth Ministered
Mass Sunday 10th December
MUSICIANS: K. O’Kelly, K. O’Kelly, S. Gomez
SINGERS: I. Sharrock, L. Sharrock, N. Tran, C. Tran,
READERS: J. Darmawan, G. King, S. Kadell
OFFERTORY: S. Cox, C. Cox
ALTAR SERVERS: A. Do, D. Do, B. Tran
SPECIAL MINISTERS: Z. Stannard, M. Stannard, G. Stannard, C. Ranatunga, J. Frassetto, K. Luate
-Wani, E. Guerra, S. Robb, S. Luate-Wani, K. Mann, S. Powell
BBQ: M. Zunker, N. Hernandez CLOW: NA PIETY STORE: A. Guerra
We know that many people will be
going on holidays in the next few weeks
so, even though we don’t finish up until
the 31st of December, we wanted to
take the opportunity this weekend to
thank each and every one of our
parishioners for all your support, prayers and encouragement over the years that we have
been the youth ministers at our parish.
It has been an absolute joy to serve this parish community! We feel so blessed to have been
your parish youth ministers for so long.
Deciding to resign was a tough decision for us as this ministry and community have been a
HUGE part of our lives. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end and we
know this is the right time, for our little family, to finish as the youth ministers.
This parish community will always hold a special place in our hearts.
We would like to take the time to thank a few people, firstly, our Priests; particularly Fr Ray
and Fr Dan who entrusted the youth to us and of course to all the associate priests who have
helped us and supported us over the years, especially Fr Dom over the last couple of years...
thank you for being willing to say Masses at weird times, stay up late hearing confessions
and for just supporting us in this vital ministry and trusting us even when we had slightly
crazy ideas. To the Parish Office Staff, thank you for your support and for always being
willing to help when we asked, a special thank you to Karrin who was often our sounding
board and a huge support to us. To all our leaders… we could not have done this ministry
without each of you, especially over the last 4 years with our kids, each of you have really
become an extended part of our family, not only to us but also to our boys, and we hope that
won’t change!! To all those who helped on the Sunday night Ministry Roster, thank you
for always being willing to help (especially at the last minute) and for making the Sunday
evening Masses the BEST in Brisbane! Thank you to all those who have supported the youth
ministry through prayer and finances, you certainly made our job easier. Finally, to the
youth and young adults… it has been SUCH an honour and privilege to watch you grow
over the years and journey with so many of you!!
We will definitely miss being a part of this community!!! We will do our best to make sure
we’re not strangers!! Please know that you will all be in our prayers often.
Much love and many blessings,
Steven, Eloise, Isaac and Joseph xx