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St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G.
St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds
Eight Mile Plns, Bne.
St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart.
PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton [email protected]
PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Debbie James E: [email protected]
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au
PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: [email protected]
Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish
DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.
net.au/south/index.html
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643
ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800
ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188
CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE
24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200
NEWSLETTER 16/17 February 2019
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/C READINGS: Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20
GOSPEL: Luke 6:17, 20-26
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.
What you see is often not what you get. What we hear today in Luke's Gospel falls into this category.
When we hear the phrase 'Blessed are you' it can sound rather patronising. It can seem that Jesus glosses over all sorts of tough human realities with, 'Well done, keep it up, be happy and we'll fix it all up in heaven'. But reading the beatitudes in this light is a direct contradiction of what Jesus says in this text and certainly how he lived it out.
The Hebrew concept of a blessing isn't about Divine pats on bowed human heads; it is about where the presence of God is to be found. In the Hebrew Scriptures, a blessing is the discovery that God is present and active in one's experience, right here and right now.
So the beatitudes are saying that we do not need to go past our own daily struggles to find the presence of God. Jesus tells us that when we see the poor, the compassionate, the mournful, those who campaign for a just society and suffer because of it, the gentle, the innocent, the peacemakers and the martyrs; we are encountering, in a special way, the presence of God.
Jesus teaches us that God is not impervious to our pain and happiness, or a great manipulator desiring terrible things to punish us or teach us something. No. The God of the beatitudes is a companion with us in every experience we go through either personally or as a community.
Luke goes on to give us the 'woes and warnings' and these are as important as the beatitudes. Luke highlights for us that every blessing carries with it a call, every gift contains a duty to share it, and every right houses within it a responsibility.
This is particularly true of our nation where the vast majority of our citizens are housed, educated, have clean drinking water, a long life span, a job and enjoy a stable democracy. This places us in the top fifteen percent of the world's population. We should discover God's presence in the midst of these blessings, but we must face up to the responsibilities they give us. It is not good enough to be simply appalled at the widening gap between rich and poor in our own country and around the world. Today's Gospel places at our feet the challenge to do something about it, in our prayer, in our careful use of resources, in what we spend our money on and how we vote for governments which might affect international change.
Adapted from © LiturgyHelp: Dr Richard Leonard SJ
Two Amazing Opportunities!!
COMPASSION Reflecting, Sharing and Living the Good
News.
How can we do this?
Come and see…
Tuesdays in Lent:
5th, 12th, 19th , 26th March
& 2nd, 9th April
7.00-8.30 pm
St Bernard’s Community Centre
OR
Sundays in Lent:
10th, 17th, 24th , 31st March
& 7th, 14th April
8.00-9.15 am
Parish Meeting Room
If you would like to order the Lenten Program books & DVD please
place your names on the sheets available or contact the parish office.
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BAPTISM Congratulations to Benji Baker, son of Mitchell & Stephanie.
He will be baptised this Sunday in St Catherine’s Church.
READERS ROSTER
23/24 February 2019
Please arrive 15 mins before Mass.
NEW ROSTERS NOW AVAILABLE
St Bernard’s: Luke Lim, Marj
McCrystal, Vikki Enright; Greg
Marshall, Lyn Rebecchi, Mary
Kubainski; James Chow, Kay Cook,
Loretta Reedman; Liz Ryan, Rosaleen
Carroll, Michael Buksh.
St Martin’s: Jacob & Jasmine
Cheruvankalayil, Renata Tsiamis.
St Catherine’s: Joanne Blanchfield,
Novita Jurry, Mary Cusack; Clare
Jones, Blythe Bishop, Rae Hurrell.
NEW MASS SETTING
During Lent we will be changing to the Mass Shalom music version which was originally written by Colin Smith and later adapted to the New Missal by Paul Mason. To assist musicians transition to the new setting we will have three practice sessions. ALL MUSICIANS /SINGERS are invited. Pick your time and date to suit: THIS SAT 16 Feb 7.15 pm at St Catherine’s TUES 19 Feb 7 pm at St Bernard’s SUN 24 Feb 9.30 am at St Catherine’s.
At Home with
God’s People
Our At Home with God’s People continues this week. You are welcome to attend and find out more about the Catholic Faith. Sun 17 February 8.00 am:
Sacraments of Healing Sun 24 February 8.00 am:
Seasons of the Church All in the Parish Meeting Room, Cnr Klumpp & Logan Rds, Upper Mt
Gravatt.
Journeying in Faith
Please keep in prayerful thoughts our Catechumens Barbara and Lewis on their Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens last Sunday. Please keep them and our Candidates for full initiation, Jason, Kevin and Sally, in your prayers as they journey towards full Initiation at Easter.
Do you have questions about our Catholic Faith for which you would like to seek answers?
Are you able to support people on their faith journey?
Please call Trish in the parish office.
Children’s Liturgy
of the Word
The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is celebrated during the Masses at 8.30 am St Catherine’s and at 9.30 am St Bernard’s on the Sundays in the School term. We need leaders and assistants. This role can be filled by a mum or dad already at Mass on the Sunday. Assistance is given to you to become familiar with the role. Please contact the parish office if you would like to be part of this ministry.
Ash Wednesday
Masses
Wednesday 6 March: 7.00 am St Catherine’s,
Wishart 9.30 am St Martin’s,
Eight Mile Plains 7.00 pm St Bernard’s,
Upper Mt Gravatt.
Training — Readers
& Extraordinary
Ministers of
Communion
New volunteers are asked to attend training for these ministries on Sunday 24 February at 7.00 pm. All volunteers must undergo training and register as volunteers for liturgical ministry. We are still in need of Readers and Communion Ministers for the 6.15 pm Mass on Sunday. If you are able to assist please fill in the pink forms in the church. Your generosity in serving others would be really appreciated.
‘I Will Be With You
Always…’ (Matt
28:20). Retreat
for over 65’s
Our over 65’s are invited to join us for a morning of reflection, prayer, friendship and an early lunch on Wednesday 20 March, 9.30 am – 12.00 pm, St Bernard’s
Aspinall Centre.
This morning promises to be a special time for YOU with our facilitator, Sr Mary Franzmann, pbvm. We will need numbers for catering so please call or email the Parish Office. Ph: 3849 7158 or put your name on the sign on sheet in each of our parish
churches.
Congratulations!
Another 32 children are ready to take the next step of their journey to full initiation this Sunday
at all Masses.
Children will enrol for final preparation. During this small liturgy they will ask you to support
them and pray for them.
Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
World Day of
prayer - march 2019
SLOVENIA Come - Everything is ready
Friday 1 March, 10.00 am St Joachim’s Church
41 Yuletide St., Holland Park West.
The World Day of Prayer is a Christian Ecumenical Day of prayer, celebrated annually, in 170 countries around the world. This year the women of Slovenia invite us to ‘Come to the Table - the feast is ready’. It is a privilege to know that we are united in prayer with people all over the world seeking peace and the hope which Jesus offers us.
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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Sherrol Vine (wife of John
and mother of Donna), Ralph
Armstrong, Anne Hunter, Gavin
Hunter, Clyde Drury, Anna Marie
Dung, Michael Mapri, Aaron Gregory,
Leo Roberts and Joseph Kumyangi who
have died recently, also Markus Kunkel,
Edward Rhoades, Barbara Kerrigan,
Cheeku Thomas, Clinton & Ben Bolger,
Dr Hilary & Cleta De Souza, Laura
Sim, Gus Sim, Rita Galea, Charles &
Scott Sullivan and Simon Tinh, whom
we remember at this time.
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB Wednesday 27 February
Coach leaves St Catherine's 8.00 am.
M/tea at Pelican Park, Clontarf. Lunch
at Bribie Surf Club. Bribie Butterfly
House for tour at 1pm. Before the trip,
passengers are asked to choose their
lunch menu options and advise Colleen
by text SMS 0403 950 770 or phone
Ros 3349 9218.
ARIA ANGELS Term 1 Brisbane South
Deanery
Our Lady of Lourdes
121 Mains Rd Sunnybank.
Children learn their faith as they learn
to walk, talk, create and explore. This
program is offered for children between
birth and 5 years. Parents and
grandparents/caregivers join the
children in music, movement, art, craft,
morning tea and prayer. While children
are singing and dancing, crawling and
talking they are cultivating their social,
emotional, physical and intellectual
development. Cost $7.00. Term 1
Dates are as follows:
Wednesday 20 February - 27 March
Please note due to work commitments
no session will be held on 13 March. Time: 9am for 9.30am start - 11am
For further information contact Anne
Scott 0419 642 490 or Sunnybank
Parish 33455766.
IGNITE YOUTH Raising up the next generation in
worship. Dinner/Festival/Rally,
6.30 - 9.30 pm Friday 22 February,
Somerville House, 17 Graham St.,
South Brisbane. Connect with youth
across the Archdiocese. Details:
www.igniteyouth.com/fridaynightlive;
facebook.com/igyouth; P: 3217 5199.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
7th SUNDAY IN ORD TIME/C
24 February 2019
READINGS: Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-
23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49
GOSPEL: Luke 6:27-38.
POSITION VACANT Applications are open for a position of
Youth Ministry Coordinator at the
Rochedale Parish. This position is for
2 years for 10 hours a week.
For additional information, please visit
the Archdiocese of Brisbane website
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to
careers. Applications close – 15th
March 2019.
VILLANOVA PLAYERS “Emma” from the novel by
Jane Austen. Emma cannot
stop herself from playing
matchmaker. Despite her
interest in romance, Emma is clueless
about her own feelings. Ron Hurley
Theatre (Old TAFE College) Griffith Pl
& Tallowood St., (off Clearview Tce),
Morningside. 1-9 March. Bookings:
P: 3391 7180; www.trybooking.com,
or www.villanovaplayers.com.
CATHOLIC LEADER African refugee trailblazers inspire
their peers at Brisbane Catholic
College
Holy Spirit Seminary in Banyo
welcomes six new first-year
seminarians
Brisbane Archbishop urges
lawmakers to support a broad,
holistic re-examination of religious
freedom
Townsville facing a $1 billion repair
bill after monsoonal floods.
GRIEF TO GRACE RETREAT
26-31 May 2019
Healing the Wounds of Abuse is a
spiritual retreat for anyone who has
suffered degradation or violation
through physical, emotional, sexual or
spiritual abuse. To request an
a p p l i c a t i o n c o n t a c t A n n e
E: [email protected] or (M)
0478 599 241 or www.grieftograce.org.
AWAKEN TOGETHER IN CHRIST Tuesday Healing
19 February at 7pm
St Francis’ Hall,
47 Dornoch Tce., West End.
A ministry bringing hope and the
tangible presence of Christ to the lost
and a deeper connection for those who
know Him. Website: awaken.org.au
Hosted by St Mary’s & Dutton Park
Parishes.
CANOSSIAN MISSION Are you between 18-35 years old and
want to make a difference? Join us for
the Canossian Australian Volunteer
Immersion to Papua New Guinea, from
23rd June – 3rd July 2019. This will be a
formation based opportunity to help out
in our Canossian mission in Port
Moresby and to immerse yourself in
another experience of life. Places are
limited so get in quick. Information
contact Sr Mel (M) 0484 007 508.
PALMS AUSTRALIA Encounter Timor Leste, April 7-19,
2019. See the valuable
work of parishes in Timor
Leste on a guided tour with
Palms Australia. Book at
Palms.org.au/encounters or call Robert
02 9560 5333.
THE QUEENSLAND CHOIR Have you ever wanted to sing in a
group? Have you ever wanted to sing in
Brisbane Major concert venues? JOIN
the Queensland Choir for its 2019
Choral Season. Book an audition
www.qldchoir.com; P: 3895 8188, or
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MASS TIMES 18-24 February 2019
St Bernard’s:
Tues: 9.15 am
Wed. No Mass - 3rd Wednesday
Thurs. 7.00 am
Fri. 8.00 am
Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil
Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm
St Martin’s:
Fri. 9.30 am
Sunday 8.00 am
St Catherine’s:
Mon. 9.15 am
10.30 am - Funeral Sherrol Vine
Wed. 7.00 am
Sat. 6.15 pm Vigil
Sun. 8.30 am
RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Saturday 4.15 pm
DENOTES CHANGE
THIS WEEK Mon. 18 February 2019
SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Ctre.
Heartfit - 11.30 am, Aspinall Centre.
Funeral Mass - For Sherrol Vine, 10.30 am St
Catherine’s Church.
Tues. 19 February 2019 Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.
Mass - 10 am, Wishart Gardens Nursing Centre,
Glasford St., Wishart.
Music Practice - Mass Shalom settings, 7 pm, St
Bernard’s Church, for all musicians and singers.
Wed. 20 February 2019
Beside Restful Waters Charismatic Group -
7.00 pm, St Bernard’s Church.
Finance Meeting - 7 pm, parish office.
Thurs. 21 February
Play Group - 9.15 am, St B’s Community Ctre.
Senior Social Group - Hoy & Morning tea,
10 am, St B’s Aspinall Centre.
Friday 22 February 2019
Mass - 8.00 am, St B’s; 9.30 am, St Martin’s.
Play Group - 9.30 am, Fr Rosenskjar Hall.
Heartfit - 10.00 am, Aspinall Centre.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish 6th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/C - 16/17 February 2019
♫ PROCESSIONAL: BLEST ARE THEY 1. Blest are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God,
Blest are they, full of sorrow, they shall be consoled.
Refrain: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God.
2. Blest are they, the lowly ones, they shall inherit the earth.
Blest are they who hunger and thirst, they shall have their fill. (R)
3. Blest are they who show mercy, mercy shall be theirs.
Blest are they, the pure of heart, they shall see God! (Refrain) Text: the Beatitudes. Text & Music Haas, David © 1985 GIA Publications. ONE LICENSE
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FIRST READING: Jeremiah 17:5-8
RESP. PSALM: HAPPY ARE THEY WHO HOPE IN THE LORD
Response: Happy are they who hope in the Lord.
1. Happy indeed is the man who follows not the counsel of the
wicked, nor lingers in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company
of scorners, but whose delight is the law of the Lord and who
ponders his law day and night. R/
2. He is like a tree planted beside the flowing waters, that
yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves shall
never fade; and all that he does shall prosper. R/
3. Not so are the wicked, not so! For they shall be like
winnowed chaff driven away by the wind. For the Lord guards
the way of the just but the way of the wicked leads to doom. R/ Text: Ps 1. Excerpts from the English translation of Psalm responses from Lectionary for
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SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20
♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Rejoice
and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven. Your reward will
be great in heaven; rejoice and be glad. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia! Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010
ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
GOSPEL: Luke 6;17, 20-26
♫ COMMUNION: SEED SCATTERED AND SOWN
Ref: Seed, scattered and sown, wheat, gathered and grown, bread
broken and shared as one, the living bread of God.
Vine, fruit of the land, wine, work of our hands, one cup that
is shared by all; the living cup, the living bread of God.
1. Is not the bread we break a sharing in our Lord?
Is not the cup we bless the blood of Christ outpoured? (Ref.)
2. The seed which falls on rock will wither and will die.
The seed within good ground will flower and have life. (Ref.)
3. As wheat upon the hills was gathered and was grown,
so may the church of God be gathered into one. (Ref.) Text: Based on 1 Cor 10:16-17; Mark 4:3-6. Music: Feiten, Dan © 1987
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♫ SONG OF PRAISE: BLEST ARE THEY
4. Blest are they who seek peace; they are the children of God.
Blest are they who suffer in faith, the glory of God is theirs.
Refrain: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God.
5. Blest are you who suffer hate, all because of me. Rejoice and be
glad, yours is the kingdom; shine for all to see. (Refrain) T: the Beatitudes. T & M Haas, David © 1985 GIA Publications. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
RECESSIONAL HYMN: BE NOT AFRAID
1. You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst.
You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way.
You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand
You shall see the face of God and live. (Antiphon)
Antiphon: Be not afraid.
I go before you always.
Come follow Me,
and I will give you rest.
3. Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall
be theirs, blest are you that weep and mourn
for one day you shall laugh. And if wicked
men insult and hate you all because of Me,
blessed, blessed are you! (Antiphon) Text; Based on Isaiah 43:2-3, Luke 6.20. Text & music; Dufford,
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