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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
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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 30/31 March 2019
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT/C READINGS: Joshua 5:9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
GOSPEL: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
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.
The New Testament readings this week emphasise reconciliation. In the letter to the Corinthians, we have a very powerful theology of the meaning of the Christ event that is often overlooked. Paul speaks of a ‘new creation’. This is a rare phrase in the New Testament and is one way to reflect on the impact of Jesus. Too often we have focused on other images such as redemption, or making satisfaction for sin. These images have been helpful in the past, but in today’s world, the concept of ‘new creation’ may be more meaningful.
Here Paul suggests that the Jesus event was not simply about human beings but in some mysterious way impacted the entire created world. In this letter, he does not develop this image any further but moves to yet another way of speaking about what God was doing in Jesus. Paul says that God was reconciling the kosmos/world to God’s self. Through this act of God, the kosmos/world is drawn into the very goodness of God’s own self. The key to being part of this new creation is reconciliation.
The Oxford dictionary defines reconciliation as an act of healing of broken relationships: ‘to make friendly after estrangement’. Such reconciliation does achieve a new creation, for the individuals and even nations. Wherever we are, at work or at home, we are to be ambassadors of reconciliation.
Today’s Gospel parable is so familiar that in fact we may miss the point of Jesus’ story. Did you ever realise that the point of the parable is not the younger son who wastes his father’s money? This first story sets the scene for the introduction of the second son, the older ‘stay-at-home’ brother. To understand this parable takes notice of the context. Jesus is at a meal surrounded by tax collectors and sinners, people just like the younger son. The good, religious people of Jesus’ time are scandalised by this behaviour. They complain about Jesus’ dinner companions. The parable is directed to them. They are like the older son in the story. Their lives have been faithful to their Jewish Law and now Jesus, apparently a man of God, spends more time with outcasts and sinners. ‘What about us?’ they complain. But notice how they miss the point. The older son has been living a sterile life, not really in relationship with this father. He has been like a ‘slave’ and he distances himself from his father and his brother – ‘this son of yours’. Even though he stayed at home, his relationships are dead. It is the younger son who discovers a living and loving father when he knows he doesn’t deserve one.
The father’s love is a gift. Neither son earns it, nor deserves it. God’s love is like this – totally, even irrationally, given. This is the love that Jesus reveals as he lives out God’s welcome to all. The father in the parable welcomes both sons and invites both to join the celebration. We are all freely invited into the reign of God, but we cannot be choosy about our table companions.
Adapted from © LiturgyHelp: Dr Mary Coloe, pbvm
Holy Week 15 - 20 April 2019
Palm Sunday
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter
Blessing of Palms
Solemn Procession
Liturgy of the Word
Passion of Mark
Eucharist
Morning Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
Washing of Feet
Liturgy of Eucharist
Procession
Adoration
Night Prayer
Morning Prayer
Stations of the Cross
Passion of the Lord
Liturgy of the Word
Adoration of the
Cross
Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Prayer &
Preparation for the
Elect.
Preparation & Prac-
tice for the EASTER Vigil.
Vigil Mass
Blessing of Fire
Procession
Liturgy of the Word
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Masses on Sunday
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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
BAPTISM Congratulations to Georgina Conte, daughter of Daniel & Elizabeth. She will be baptised
this Sunday in St Bernard’s Church.
READERS ROSTER
7 April 2019
Please arrive 15 mins before Mass.
St Bernard’s: Betty Breakspear,
Joseph Cosico, Evanne Cosico;
Pauline Huxley, Lyn Allsop, Jim
McDougall; Sean Szetoo, Dierdre
Robinson, Leenore Reddy; Michael
Buksh, Paul Risitano, Patrick Vialle.
St Martin’s: Carol Fuhrmeister,
Kathlyn McCarthy, Diane Broe.
St Catherine’s: Tricia Tully, Mary
Cusack, Novita Jurry; Ros Flood,
Veronica Kirn, Judy Rudd.
SIGN-ON SHEETS
We are half way through Lent and much work is to be done in preparation for the Holy Week and Easter Triduum. There are sheets available in the Church for people to sign on as: Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Collectors and Junior Ministers.
STATIONS OF THE
CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be celebrated each Friday in Lent; 9.00 am St Martin’s Church & 7.00 pm St Bernard’s Church.
EASTER MUSICIANS
AND SINGERS
The Easter Triduum is the highpoint of our Liturgical Year. We urgently need:
Members f rom the three communities are invited to come together for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday night. [Pract ice Tuesday n ights
7 pm, St Bernard’s Church]
Choir members for Triduum at St
Bernard’s
Volunteers to join a combined choir/musicians group for the
Easter Vigil at St Catherine’s
A competent pianist/guitarist/organist who can lead the music ministry rostered on once a
month.
URGENT:
Helpers Needed
at St Bernard’s
PLEASE...Help is urgently needed for the following:
Volunteers to prepare the votive candles and holders for individual use at the Vigil Mass at St Bernard’s Church. Candles and lids to be collected from the parish office
Saturday 13 April: Palms need collecting and cutting into baskets for the 4 Masses at St Bernard’s. Could this be a family contribution to Easter?
Saturday 20 April: Many hands are needed to assist with setting up for the Easter Vigil and Sunday Masses. Our elderly parishioners are no longer available. Could this also be a family contribution to Easter?
Come and Join us!
Holy Week Morning
Prayer
We have an opportunity to prepare well for the Easter Triduum by celebrating the Liturgy
of the Hours: Morning Prayer
8.00 am Monday, to Thursday
of Holy Week;
9.00 am Good Friday before the
Stations of the Cross and
8.00 am on Holy Saturday.
Michaela is a 21-year-old
trainee at Purple House, a dialysis center in the Central Desert for people suffering from kidney disease. The Aboriginal-controlled service gives patients the opportunity to stay connected with their culture. They do this through traditional healing practices and income-generating activities, such as making bush balms and soaps. With the support of Caritas partners, Michaela is helping to build a social enterprise, a connection to culture and a new outlook for the chronically ill.
Please donate to Project Compassion 2019 and help provide essential health care, employment and training for First Australians
like Michaela.
Lives change when we all give 100%. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion.
Thank You
from Beth.
Thank you to all who have prayed for my recovery and slow return to health. I really appreciate all your prayers, blessings and good wishes. Thank you so much.
Beth McDonnell
Dear Parishioners, I just want to thank you so much for your prayers for my deceased brother and the family. His death has been a shocking experience for the family and the people of South Sudan. Some of you wrote to me personally, others expressed their sympathy verbally and the majority prayed for my brother’s soul. I really appreciated you taking your time to write to me, verbally expressing your sympathy or sparing your time to pray for him and the family. Again, thank you so much for your prayers and moral support. This has imbued my spirit to carry on my pastoral services with zeal and commitment. Kind regards, Fr Stephen Kumyangi.
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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Betty Mottram, Beryl
Parsons, Edward Newman, Joan Bell,
Christopher Tracey, Glenva Haigh,
Dennis Kyte, Belinda Riley, Nunziato
Perricelli and Joel Frew who have died
recently, also Pat McCann, Peter
Demartini Jnr, Jim Buckley, Jim
Toohey, Beryl Parsons, Doug Cochrane,
Lucia, Sr Theresa Phan, Sr Maria Tran,
Brian Lawton, Elizabeth Loan Le, Keith
Roff, Dorothy Johnson, Betty Russell-
Hall, Des O’Brien, Alex Fenwick,
Arthur Johnson, Monica Sherman, Ian
Douglas, Dr Hilary & Cleta De Souza,
Laura Sim, Gus Sim, Rita Galea, Simon
Tinh, Charles & Scott Sullivan whom
we remember at this time.
ST MARTIN’S NEWS Arcare Roster. The new roster
covering the April / June quarter in
2019 is now available in the sacristy.
LENTEN PROGRAM ‘Compassion’
MONDAYS IN LENT:
1 & 8 April, 10 am
28 Monte Carlo St, Wishart
Nancy: 0410 508 836
TUESDAYS IN LENT:
2 & 9 April, 7 - 8.30 pm
St Bernard’s Community Centre
Pauline: 0417 708 549
SUNDAYS IN LENT:
31 Mar. 7 & 14 April , 8 - 9.15 am.
Parish Meeting Room
Trish: 0417 008 025.
BRISBANE CATHOLIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY To meet next Tues. 2 April, 5.30 pm in
the Hanley Room at the Francis Rush
Centre, next to St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Guest speakers: are Mr Vince Hodge &
Dr Elizabeth Hampson with topic:
Rosalie Parish – 100 Years.
Non-members welcome – gold coin
donation. W: www.brisbanecatholic
historicalsociety.org.au
COSSAG The Cathedral of St Stephen Art
Group (COSSAG) will be holding their
annual luncheon and exhibition in the
Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre,
Wednesday 1 May, 11.30 am to 2 pm.
Entry $35. Tickets: [email protected].
The guest speaker this year is artist Dr
Rhyl Hinwood. His sculptures and
works feature in the Cathedral Precinct.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish KUMBIA CHURCH CENTENARY Our Lady of Peace Catholic
Church Kumbia in the parish of
Kingaroy celebrates its centenary
18/19 May 2019 and invites all former
parishioners and interested people to
this memorable occasion. Details:
or phone 07 4164 4262
Meal tickets and souvenirs at https://
www.trybooking.com/YSWA.
FOOTSTEPS OF ST PAUL Explore Greece and Greek islands in
this 14-day pilgrimage lead by Catholic
Priests. For an all-inclusive price of
$5990. Departs 1 October 2019.
Includes Return Economy Airfares +
Transfers + Hotels + 4 day cruise with
Lunch + Breakfast & Dinners. English
speaking professional guides.
Enquiries 1300 721 561 or
POSITION VACANT Applications are open for a position at
the Loganholme Catholic Parish. A
person with excellent administration
and secretarial skills is required for a
par t t ime posi t ion of Par ish
Coordinator for 21 hours per week.
Times and days to be negotiated.
Closes Friday 19th April. Visit https://
brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to careers.
CATHOLIC LEADER Communities unite in prayer after
Christchurch, refusing to be
‘divided by hatred’
Franciscan spirit opens new doors
to employment for refugees and
migrants
New study reveals ‘nice kids’ come
out on top and highly regarded by
peers by Year 12.
CHRISM MASS The Annual Chrism Mass to be held in
the Cathedral of St Stephen, Thursday
11 April, commencing 7 pm. This is a
celebration for the entire Archdiocese
and all are welcome.
THE GRACE OF BAPTISM A one-day retreat on “The Grace of
Baptism” will be held at Kedron’s Little
Flower Church Hall, 80 Turner Road,
Kedron, Saturday 13 April, 9.30 am to
4.30 pm. Presented by the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal Brisbane Mission
Team. BYO lunch. Everyone is invited.
Enq: Len Airey 0421 977 849.
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CITY PRAYER MEETING Our next monthly meeting is on
Wednesday 3 April at St Stephen's
Chapel, 10.45 am after the regular
10.00 am Mass at the Cathedral. Our
guest speaker is Angela Clarke. Come
Praise & Worship the Lord in the City.
Prayer Ministry available. Join us
afterwards for fellowship & a cuppa at
the CWL Tea rooms. Inquiries Maureen
0403 002 199/Helena 0405 321 901.
GREGORY TERRACE PAST MOTHERS MASS You are invited to Mass and Morning
tea on Sunday 19 May. 10 am Mass in
the Chapel of the Holy Family,
followed by Morning Tea in the
Founders’ Room. Cost $26 + booking
fees. RSVP via College events by
Tuesday 14 May. Contact Samantha
Mills - [email protected],
(M) 0409 290 906.
MOOGERAH PASSION PLAY Rehearsals began mid-
January and now we are
now looking forward to
s e e i n g y o u t h e r e .
Pe r formances : Pa lm
Sunday weekend, Good Friday and
Easter Sunday. Starts 5 pm and ends
around 7.45 pm. Under the stars at the
Lake Theatre, 48 Living Water Road,
Moogerah Qld. Contact Ray 07 5463
2419 or 0497 616 815. Donation to
help us continue to stage the play.
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MASS TIMES 1 - 7 April
St Bernard’s:
Tues: 9.15 am Wed. - 7.00 pm - No Mass 1st Wed.
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 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. 1 April 2019
Heartfit - 11.30 am, Aspinall Centre.
SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.
Baptism Preparation - 7 pm, Aspinall Centre.
Tues. 2 April 2019 Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.
Meditation/Prayer - 12.45 pm, Fr Rosenskjar
Hall.
Easter Choir Practice - 7 pm St Bernard’s Church.
Lenten Programme - ‘Compassion’ 7 pm, St
Bernard’s Community Centre.
Wed. 3 April 2019
Beside Restful Waters - 7.00 pm, St Bernard’s
Church.
Parish Pastoral Council - 7 pm, Rosenskjar Hall.
Thurs. 4 April 2019
Play Group - 9.15 am, St B’s Community Centre.
Bethany Meeting - 10 am, parish office.
Liturgy Meeting - 4.15 pm, parish boardroom.
Friday 5 April 2019
Mass - 8.00 am, St B’s: 9 am Stations of the
Cross, and 9.30 am St Martin’s.
Play Group - 9.30 am, Fr Rosenskjar Hall.
Heartfit - 10.00 am, Aspinall Centre.
Stations of the Cross - 7 pm, St Bernard’s Church.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish 4th SUNDAY OF LENT /C - 30/31 March 2019
♫ PROCESSIONAL: FROM ASHES TO THE LIVING FONT 1. From ashes to the living font your Church must journey, Lord,
baptised in grace, in grace renewed by your most holy word.
2. Through fasting, prayer, and charity your voice speaks deep within, returning us to ways of truth and turning us from sin.
3. We sit beside the road and plead, “Come save us, David’s son!” now with your vision heal our eyes, the world’s true Light alone.
Text Ps Hommerding, Alan © 1994 World Library Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
FIRST READING: Joshua 5:9-12 RESP. PSALM: TASTE AND SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD
Response: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
1. I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise always on my lips; in
the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The humble shall hear
and be glad. R/
2. Glorify the Lord with me. Together let us praise his name. I
sought the Lord and he answered me; from all my terrors he set
me free. R/
3. Look towards him and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed.
This poor man called; the Lord heard him and rescued him from
all his distress. R/ Text: Ps 33/34. Excerpts from the English translation of Psalm responses from Lectionary for
Mass © 1997. The Grail. Music: Colin Smith © 1995 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-
641326.
SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus; Praise
and honour, Lord Jesus Christ! I will rise and go to my Father and tell
him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. Praise and
honour to you, Lord Jesus; Praise and honour, Lord Jesus Christ! Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL.
Music: Mass Shalom © 2002 Smith Colin D and adaptations Mason, Paul © 2010 Mass
Shalom, Liturgical Song & Willow Publishing. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
GOSPEL: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
♫ COMMUNION: THE BREAD OF LIFE
Refrain: I am the bread of life. Those who believe in me shall not
hunger. Those who believe will never thirst. I am the
bread, the bread of life.
1. Take and eat of my body. Take and drink of my blood poured
out for you. I have come to give life. (Refrain)
2. Take this bread freshly broken. Grown from grain scattered on
the ground to die. Death gives way to new life. (Refrain)
3. Take this cup of salvation. Take and drink of this fruit crushed
from the vine. Death gives way to new life. (Refrain)
4. Food and drink for the journey. Strength and comfort for the
lonely, lost and lame. I have come to give life. (Refrain) Text & Music: Mangan, Michael © 2001 Litmus Prod. ONE LICENSE #
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♫ RECESSIONAL HYMN: A NEW HEART FOR A NEW WORLD
Refrain: Create a new heart, Holy Lord,
beckon our lives through your word,
open our eyes to your call, united as one for your world.
Heighten our minds to your thoughts,
heal us of pride and of hurt,
may we go forth in your name we pray our hearts change.
1. The heart of the cross lowly and poor, calls us on. Lord, it is you
promising hope, promising truth. (Refrain)
2. Restless, the hearts who yearn for your peace in this land. Deepen
the dream justice brings life, justice redeems. (Refrain) Text& Music: Watts Trisha/O’Brien, Monica © 1985 Willow Connection.ONE
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5th Sunday of LENT - 7 April 2019
READINGS: Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14.
GOSPEL: John 8:1-11.