St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Road

Upper Mt Gravatt

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Roads

Eight Mile Plains

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Road

Wishart

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REP. E: cv.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Debbie James E: umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

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DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

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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 1 / 2 February 2020 THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD A

READINGS: Malachi 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18 GOSPEL: Lk 2:22-40

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.

Liturgy Formation All ministers of Communion, the Word, Music, Mass Coordinators, Environment and Liturgy Team or any interested persons are asked to attend this important workshop. It is a Liturgy Brisbane Workshop but can also assist us as our annual Liturgical Ministers Formation. Please keep Saturday 15 February free, 9.00am - 12.00pm in the Aspinall Centre. RSVP to parish office or sign-on sheets at each church.

OLD TESTAMENT RECOGNISES THE NEW

The Structure of Luke’s infancy narrative can be shown in this way: 1:5-25 Annunciation John the Baptist | 1:26-38 Annunciation Jesus 1:39-56 Meeting of the Mothers | 1:57-80 Birth and circumcision John the Baptist | 2:1-21 Birth and circumcision Jesus | 2:22-40 Presentation In The Temple.

The feast of the Presentation of Jesus thus concludes the initial introduction to Jesus. From the above structure you can see that after the two annunciations (John and Jesus), and the two births (John and Jesus) Luke constructs a scene which I have called a recognition by the Old Testament of the New. In the first of these scenes, old Elizabeth, once thought to be barren, recognises in Mary the mother of the child that Israel has been waiting for. Thus Elizabeth speaks for ancient Israel and all her longings. In the Feast of the Presentation something similar happens.

Simeon is described as upright, devout, looking forward to the promised Messiah of Israel, and it is suggested that he is old. Simeon represents ancient faithful Israel. Jesus is brought to the Temple as a faithful child of Israel to fulfil the Law of Moses that every first-born male shall be presented to the Lord forty days after birth. When Simeon sees the child, he speaks a prayer on behalf of Israel, the servant of God.

‘Now Lord, you may let your servant (Israel) go in peace, as you have promised.’

With the coming of Jesus, God is offering a new way, and the past way of Israel’s Law is now being fulfilled. Israel’s mission is over and she can depart in peace. This child is to be a light for the Gentiles, and to bring glory to Israel.

In these few verses Luke sums up the ministry of Jesus and who he is to be for both Jew and Gentile. Here there is no conflict, no degradation of the past, rather a peace filled, prophetic recognition that one’s role is now completed. For Luke, this is his understanding of Israel’s role in the long history of salvation. Israel was God’s servant, through whom God’s blessings would be made known to the Gentiles.

Anna too, like Simeon is described emphasising her age, her fidelity and her prophetic insight. She too represents Zion as she speaks of the child who will bring deliverance to Jerusalem. In this scene we observe a concern of Luke, to show the continuity between God’s promises to Israel, and what God is now doing in Jesus. Even though scholars consider that Luke’s gospel is written for a predominantly Gentile community, it is still essential to show that God is faithful, and God keeps promises. So both Simeon and Anna, representative of Israel, speak of the blessings now being brought to Israel and beyond through this child, Jesus.

At the end of this episode Luke states that the child grew to maturity, and was filled with wisdom. When speaking in parishes I sometimes come across people who are so emphatic on the divinity of Jesus, that they completely overlook his humanity. Jesus grew, as any child grows, into knowledge and wisdom. For him this meant the knowledge of Judaism, and the understanding of the world of his time. As a human, Jesus did not know everything. He too needed to be taught and the next scene in Luke shows Jesus at later age being taught by the teachers of Israel when he goes up to the Temple in Jerusalem. In presenting Jesus as a child, Joseph and Mary offer to God their most precious gift. Their offering will be continued in Jesus’ adult life as he continues to offer himself to God by seeking always to do as God wants.

Adapted © Liturgyhelp: Dr Mary Coloe, pbvm

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BAPTISMS We congratulate

Grace Higgins, daughter of

Damian and Sinead. She will

be baptised this Sunday at St

Bernard’s Church.

READERS ROSTER - 8 / 9 February 2020

St Bernard’s: Denis Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fitzpatrick, Linda Goh; Mary

Kubainski, Nathalie Dudson, Greg Marshall; Fiona Cleary, Shalomi

Arachchige, James Chow; YAYA, Tito Ah Toon, YAYA.

St Martin’s: Terry Booth, Margaret Cryan, Maree McLean.

St Catherine’s: Darryl Petersen, Novita Jurry, Joanne Blanchfield; Paul

Robertson, Fay Lynn, Lisa Quinlivan.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Children’s Liturgy

of the Word [CLOW]

Children’s Liturgy of the Word, CLOW, is a vital ministry in our parish and is celebrated at the 8.30am Mass at St Catherine’s and 9.30am Mass at St Bernard’s. Due to the ‘circle of life’, we are in urgent need of leaders and assistants for 9.30am Mass at St Bernard’s. We hope to have enough volunteers that you are only rostered once a month. If you feel you can undertake this important ministry, as a leader or an assistant, and would like more information please email Trish: pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au Mums and Dads are welcome to attend and be part of the ministry.

Be Opened: A journey

to new life Book

If you would like to order a Lenten Program Book, either for participation in a group, or for personal use, please add your name to the list in the Church.

Parents of 7+ year

old Children

Would you like your child to be part of the Sacramental Program in the second half of the year? Parents are invited to register their children aged 7 and older for the Sacrament Program at any time of the year. For children to be part of the group in Round Two (the second half of this year), they need to be registered now. There are children from approximately 14 schools within our Parish who are involved in our Parish Sacramental Journey. If your child is not yet Baptised for any reason, please contact the parish office. At least one parent must be Catholic. Fr Pat and Trish are happy to talk to you about the process and assist you.

Parish Lenten Café

Be Opened: A journey to new life

This Lent and Easter, we are called to be open to the fullness of life in God – to be opened … • to be led by the Spirit | • to listen | • to the living water | • to see | • to believe | • to death | • to new life.

We all have moments or times in our lives when we experience an inner closing of our heart, our eyes and our minds to God. Jesus came to liberate God’s people from their darkness, from their fears, from ignorance and from hatred.

Come and join us in the Aspinall Centre on Monday evenings 7.00pm - 8.30pm for a Coffee & Chat, beginning 24 February 2020. Please bring a small plate of nibbles. Hot drinks will be available, including real Coffee!! :-)

Books will be available for $7.00. If you would like one, please put your name on the sheet in the church before 10 February.

Scripture:

Readers Group

In 2020 we are offering a new group for Scripture and Faith Formation, beginning on Tuesday 4 February. This flexible group will respond to the needs of our Readers across the Parish and also for any interested parishioners who wish to learn more about our Scriptures. It will be available for Readers on Tuesdays [before and after Lent] at 7.00pm in St Bernard’s Community Centre. Please bring your ‘Break Open the Word’ if you have one. If not, they are available for purchase.

Ecumenical Prayer:

Pancakes Tuesday

All are welcome to come along and bring a friend to an Ecumenical Prayer Service followed by a pancake supper. Tuesday 25 February 6.30pm at St Catherine’s Church, 388 Newnham Rd, Wishart.

Journeying in Faith

Please keep our Catechumens Heather & Denise, and Candidates Sharni & Rodney, in your prayers as they journey towards full Initiation at Easter. May the Holy Spirit walk with them as they discern and engage in their relationship with God, themselves and you, their community.

Are you interested in

the Catholic Faith?

We encourage you to ask that question! All are welcome. Come as you are, continue your faith journey and find out if you would like to be part of our community. Contact Trish in the parish office, 3849 7158.

Social Justice Group

Thank you for your support in 2019 especially your generosity with our collections and support for the various agencies. Justice is an integral part of our Christian faith and we are called ”to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8). Our first meeting is on Thursday 13 February. Please join us to plan for 2020.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially John Apelt, Malcolm Morley, Mary Swan, Chris Woodgate, who have died recently. Also Simon Tinh, Norah Grainger, Brian Lawton, Gus Sim, Laura Sim, Rita Galea, M.G.I. Ferdinandez, Dr Hilary & Cleta De Souza, Des Coglan, whom we remember.

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB Bus trip to Margaret Olley Arts

Centre, Tweed Heads

Wednesday 26 February Bus leaves St Catherine’s 8.00am.

Early lunch (daylight saving time) at Tumbulgum Tavern. As it is Ash Wednesday, there will be fish options on the menu as well as the usual others. After lunch travel to Tweed Regional Gallery to see the Art Centre and Gallery Displays. Cost $45.00 pp. For catering purposes please contact Ros Simpson on 3349 9218 with your meal selection.

BESIDE RESTFUL WATERS Please note there will be no Southside Healing Mass on the 4th Wednesday in February (Ash Wednesday). Masses will resume from March to November in St Bernard’s Church. Contact Kathy 0413 912 218 or Fil 0407 987 859.

Notices

COMMUNITY FORUM All are invited to share in a Community Forum “Care For Our Common World Living Laudato Si - Think Globally, Act Locally”. Saturday 15 February, 9am - 1.45pm, Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 70 Appleby Road, Stafford. Please contact Stafford Parish Office: stafford@bne.catholic.net.au or call 3356 7155.

THE CATHOLIC LEADER

Aboriginal elder and educator Aunty Joan Hendriks is remembered for her commitment to her culture and Christian faith.

Qld Catholics named in the Australia Day honours list include Orange Sky founders Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett.

Charities like St Vincent de Paul Society and Red Cross give assurances that money raised for bushfire appeals go to those in need.

9 February 2020 READINGS: Is 58:7-10 ; 1 Cor 2:1-5 GOSPEL: Mt 5:13-16

PARISH PLAYGROUP St Catherine’s Playgroup meets Fridays during school terms from 9.30am–11.30am. Parents/carers of infants and toddlers are invited to join a relaxed group in a comfortable indoor setting with lots of activities for the kids. Starts Friday 7 February at 9.30am, St Catherine’s Rosenskjar Hall, 388 Newnham Road, Wishart. Cost: $10 per school term. Email: wishartstcatherinesplaygroup@gmail.com Find us on facebook: Wishart St Catherine’s Playgroup. A part of Playgroup Queensland.

SEEKING PET CARERS Animal Welfare League Qld

(AWLQ) Emergency Boarding

Support Program urgently seeks

experienced dog and cat foster

carers for home stays between 1-2

weeks. Food, bedding & leads

provided. If you are at home most

of the time, have an animal-friendly

home, and are able to care for the

companions of people who have no

one to turn to in an emergency, call

07 5509 9014 or email programsadmin@awlqld.com.au with EMERGENCY FOSTER CARE in the subject line.

MENS BREAKFAST The first Breakfast for 2020 is Saturday 8 February, 7.00am at St Bernard's Aspinall Centre. Guest speaker is Ian Bonaccorso, a parishioner from St Martin's community, on the story of how religion and wine was brought to Stanthorpe. Ian successfully launched his book "Davadri: Fruit, Wine and Religion" in Stanthorpe last weekend. Come along to share a meal, a chat, enjoy our guest speaker and a joke or two. Feel free to bring a male family member or friend. $10 entry and bring a few extra $s for a raffle ticket. RSVP by Wed 5/2/2020 to Allan: 0407 722 683.

JUNIOR MINISTERS NEEDED St Martin’s community are in need of Junior Ministers (Altar Servers) for the 8.00am Mass Sunday mornings. St Martin’s is the only Church in our Parish without a school. Help is sought from St Bernard’s and St Catherine’s communities for Junior Ministers who can assist at one Mass a month in 2020. If any young people are interested in becoming a Junior Minister, training is provided and you are placed with an experienced Junior Minister during Mass. Please contact the parish office 3849 7158 or Frank Park (0419 745 649).

REQUEST FOR MASS TRANSPORT A parishioner who lives in the Macgregor area is seeking transport to and from Sunday 7am Mass at St Bernard’s on a regular basis. If you can help, please contact the parish office 3849 7158.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL BRISBANE Join us for Praise & Worship in the CBD. Monthly Prayer Meeting St Stephen’s Chapel in the grounds of the Cathedral in Brisbane, Wednesday 5 February 10.45am – 12.15pm (after 10am Mass in Cathedral). Followed by tea & light lunch in CWL tea rooms. Everyone welcome! Enquiries: Maureen 0403 002 199 or Helena 0405 321 901.

MEDITATION You are invited to meditation/prayer in St Catherine’s Rosenskjar Hall, 12.45pm Tuesday 4 February. Enq. Maria 3216 8118.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish MASS TIMES

3 - 9 February 2020

Monday 3 February 9.15am St Catherine’s

Tuesday 4 February 9.15am St Bernard’s

Wednesday 5 February 7.00am St Catherine’s

Thursday 6 February 7.00am St Bernard’s

Friday 7 February 8.00am St Bernard’s 9.30am St Martin’s

Saturday 8 February 5.00pm St Bernard’s

6.15pm St Catherine’s

Sunday 9 February 7.00am St Bernard’s 8.00am St Martin’s

8.30am St Catherine’s 9.30am St Bernard’s 6.15pm St Bernard’s

RECONCILIATION Saturday 4.15 pm - St Bernard’s

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Monday 3 February —-oo0oo—-

HeartFit - 11.30am Aspinall Hall

SVdP (St Catherine’s) - 5.00pm Community Centre

Baptism Prep - 7pm Aspinall Hall

Tuesday 4 February —-oo0oo—-

Craft Group - 10am St B’s C’ Ctre

Meditation - 12.45pm Rosenskjar Hall

Scripture Group - 7.00pm St Bernard’s Community Centre

Wednesday 5 February —-oo0oo—-

Beside Restful Waters - 2.00pm St Bernard’s Church

Pastoral Council Meeting - 7.00pm St Martin’s Church

Thursday 6 February —-oo0oo—-

Senior Social Club Bus Trip - 8.30am Departs St Bernard’s

Bethany Meeting -10am Parish Office

Liturgy Meeting - 4.15pm Parish Office

Friday 7 February —-oo0oo—-

HeartFit - 10.00am Aspinall Hall

Playgroup - 9.30am Rosenskjar Hall

All Music is used with permission and

reported weekly to

ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

ENTRANCE PROCESSION:

In His Temple Now Behold Him

1. In His Temple now behold Him, See the long-expected Lord; Ancient prophets had foretold Him, God has now fulfilled His word. Now, to praise Him, His redeemed Shall break forth with one accord.

2. In the arms of her who bore Him, Virgin pure, behold Him lie, While His aged saints adore Him Ere in faith and hope they die. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lo! the incarnate God most high.

3. Jesus, by Thy presentation, Thou, who didst for us endure, Make us see our great salvation, Seal us with Thy promise sure, And present us in Thy glory To Thy Father, cleansed and pure.

Words: Henry J. Pye, c. 1825-1903 (St. 1-3) by William Cooke, 1821-1894 (St. 4) Tune: PRAISE MY SOUL (LAUDA ANIMA) 87.87.87 John Goss 1800-1880

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 23

All: Who is this King of glory? It is the Lord! Music © 1995, Colin Smith, Revised 2016 Willow Publishing Pty. Ltd. Text: Excerpts from the English

translation of Psalm responses from lectionary for Mass © 1997.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! This is the light of revelation to the nations, And the glory of your people Israel. Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub.

COMMUNION:

Our Blessing Cup

Refrain: Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ; And the bread we break, it is a sharing in the body of the Lord.

1. How can we make a return for all the goodness God has shown? We will take the cup of life and call upon God’s name. Refrain

2. Precious indeed in your sight the life and death of those you love. We are your servants, for you have set us free. Refrain

3. Gracious and merciful God, we give you thanks and bless your name: With all your people, Praise and glory to your name. Refrain

4. For you have heard my voice, for you have heard my pleading. Though death surrounded me, You heard and answered me. Refrain

Text & Music: Bob Hurd © 1988 OCP Publications

SONG OF PRAISE:

Jesus Your Light

Jesus your light is shining within us. Let not my doubts and my darkness speak to me. Jesus, your light is shining within us. Let my heart always welcome your love. [Repeat Mantra x 3]

Jacques Bertheir © Ateliers et Presses de Taize.

RECESSIONAL:

Christ Be Our Light

1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness, longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.

Refrain: Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has pow’r to save us. Make us your living Voice. Refrain

5. Many the gifts, many the people, many the hearts that yearn to belong. Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom come. Refrain

Text & Music: Bernadette Farrell © 1993 OCP Publications.