SaturdaysSandgate: 11.30am –

PARISH PRIEST: Father Modestus MgbaramukoParish Office: 23 Greenwood Street, Brighton 4017

Email: sandgatebrighton@bne.catholic.net.au Website: sandgatebrightoncatholic.org.au Sandgate Brighton Catholic Parish Safeguarding: 3324 3752

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm) Parish Secretary: Liz Kelly Finance Officer: Brooke Lane

WEEKDAY MASSES BrightonMonday: 9.15am

SandgateTuesday: 7.00amThursday: 5.30pmEucharistic Adoration begins 12 noon Thursday and continues after Mass until 11pm.Friday: 7.00am

Regis Aged Care:19 March 10.30am LucindaWEEKEND MASSESSaturday:Eventide Chapel: 9.30amBrighton Church: 5pmSunday:Brighton: 7am Sandgate: 9am & 5pm

Name Tag Sunday:4th weekend of the monthParish Council Meeting:3rd Thursday of the monthSCHOOL MASSESSt Kieran’s School:Principal: Ben GrayThurs 21 March 9amPhone: 3269 5989

Sacred Heart School:Principal: Julian CotterTBA

PARISH NEWSLETTER

This weekend’s reflection is by Fr Mark Franklin

(Gen 15:5-12,17-18, Phil 3:17-4:1, Luke 9:28-36)

It takes time to get to know a person. The longer we know a person, the better we know that person. It took the disciples a long time to get to know Jesus and the longer they were with Jesus the better they got to know him. They got to know him better when he was transfigured on the mountain and they saw his divinity revealed. They would get to know him better again after this when Jesus revealed that he would suffer and die in Jerusalem even though they would not understand until later. They would get to know Jesus better again during the Last Supper, his agony in the Garden, his Passion, death and resurrection. The entire time the disciples were with Jesus, they were getting to know him better and what it meant to be a follower of Christ.

It is the same for us today. We also gradually grow in our love and knowledge of Jesus, we also grow in understanding what Jesus is asking of us today. As Peter, James and John saw Jesus’ divinity revealed, their attitudes to Jesus must have been transformed in the same way, just as they saw Jesus was transformed. In many ways this is what Lent is about, transforming ourselves and our attitudes so that we can see Jesus more clearly.

During this season of Lent we examine our lives to see where we stand before God and each other. The prayers of the Mass today expresses beautifully our hopes for Lent, to our heavenly Father. On behalf of all, the priest prays that our hearts would

be open, we be freed from darkness and have our sight restored. It is really a prayer

that we be transformed during the Lenten Season.

Fr Mark Franklin

Archbishop Mark ColeridgeInvites you to the annual

Chrism Mass

Thursday 11 April 20197pm

The Cathedral of St Stephen249 Elizabeth Street,

Brisbane

A celebration for the entire ArchdioceseAll Welcome!

2nd Sunday of Lent – 17th March, 2019Year C

SaturdaysSandgate: 11.30am –

PARISH NEWSLETTERWELCOME! If you are new to the Parish or are visiting, we are glad you have come to share Eucharist with us today. New Parishioner brochures, which can be put in the collection plate, are at the rear of the Church. Welcome!

Second Sunday of Lent17th March 2019

Tati lives in the remote forest of Indonesia. She is a mother of three who was earning an income working in a local rubber plantation. Since taking part in eco-tourism training with Caritas Australia and its partners, Tati can now afford to send her children to school. With new hope and commitment Tati aspires to a future free from poverty for her family.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2019 and help lift communities in Indonesia out of poverty, and give them hope to protect our common home.Lives change when we all give 100%. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

PROJECT COMPASSION: Envelopes are now available in each church. Thankyou to those parishioners who have already made contributions to this appeal. $112.80 has been raised to date.

CHILDRENS’ CHURCH: Saturday night during 5pm Mass at Brighton – all children welcome!

REDUCED WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: From Monday 25 February until Sunday 31 March, there will be NO TUESDAY MORNING OR FRIDAY MORNING MASS in Sandgate. Regular Mass schedule returns on Monday 1 April. Thankyou for your understanding.

HELP PLEASE! Are you a current Eucharist Minister who regularly attends the 5pm Sunday Mass at Sandgate? Would you like to give your time to proclaim the word of God at this Mass? If so, we need you! We need parishioners to commit to the 5pm Sunday roster. If this is something you feel you can do, please contact the Parish Office.

VOCATION VIEW: After the transfiguration, Peter, John and James wanted to stay up the mountain. But Jesus said, "Move," with the knowledge that ships are safe in harbours, but not meant to stay in harbours.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Every Friday night during Lent at Sacred Heart Church beginning at 7pm. Thankyou to the parishioners who have offered to lead Stations this year –

Friday 15 March Kathy LynchFriday 22 March Bill FallisFriday 29 March Linda IsaakFriday 5 April Pat MaddenFriday 12 April Bill FallisFriday 19 April K Lynch

(9.30am Good Friday)

RCIA: Next Sunday, Ian and Jaimie will begin receiving their Scrutinies in preparation for their reception into the Catholic Church. Please continue to keep Ian and Jaimie in your prayers.

CHOIR PRACTICE: Practice for Easter ceremonies will begin on Tuesday 12 March at 7pm in Sacred Heart Church. New members enthusiastically welcomed!

BRISBANE TALK BY JEFF CAVINS: JEFF CAVINS, who is well known by EWTN audiences worldwide for his regular program Life on the Rock and Understanding the Mystery of the Bible, will be in Brisbane to talk about Catholic Faith and Scripture.Date: 05 May 2019 (Sunday)Venue: St. James Catholic Parish Catholic Church, 165 Old Cleveland Rd., CoorparooTime: 12 noon to 5:00 pmFee: Free (but we request donations to defray expenses)Bring-a-plate to share. Drinks providedEnquiries : Sonny @0421437752

POSITION VACANT: The Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Congregation, in Carseldine QLD is seeking a permanent part-time Provincial Secretary/Bookkeeper. Applications, including cover letter and curriculum vitae must be submitted by email to the Provincial Leader, email sps1@holyspirit.com.au or mail to Provincial Leader, Holy Spirit Sisters, P O Box 129, Aspley Qld 4034 no later than 4 April 2019

WEEKLY PARISH ACTIVITIESCENACLE: gathers Tuesdays following the 7am Mass at Sandgate.BIBLE STUDY: every Wednesday in Sandgate Parish Hall from 7pm. Topic: Completing Paul’s last missionary journey and commencing the study of Isaiah. Contact Vanessa: 0403 492 879. All Welcome!LEGION OF MARY: Every Thursday in the Parish Office from 9am-10.30am. New members welcome!BRIGHTON CHOIR PRACTICE: Every Thursday 3.30pm in Brighton Church. New members enthusiastically welcomed!ADORATION: 12noon – 11pm Thursdays at Sacred Heart Church. Holy Hour begins at 10pm.

Pro-life advocates to campaign against Labor abortion policy The Brisbane archdiocese celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8 New Catholic brand recaptures the spirit of early learning Blind Eye invites the community to drop-in for Mass at “Home”

PARISH ROSTER

We are always appreciative of the many ways parishioners contribute to the life of the Parish by way of their selfless volunteering.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD 16-17 March 23-24 March5pm Saturday Brighton H Boon J Rosenberg

Welcome: P Jenkins POF: C HickeyOffertory: William Pritchard & family

P Ryan K LynchWelcome: J Edwards POF: J MooreOffertory: Rhodes & Sol de Clercq &

family7am Sunday Brighton R Heap M Heap L Isaak B Gray P Pehrson F Edwards9am Sunday Sandgate C Murdoch L Butler

Welcome: E Byrne POF: R CoriasOffertory: Samuel Dufourq & family

C McLaren K CoffeyWelcome: M Neilser POF: W Johnson

Offertory: Amy-Lynne Kurtz & family5pm Sunday Sandgate Youth YouthEXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS 16-17 March 23-24 March5pm Saturday Brighton C Rosenberg-O’Brien K Lynch E Harte C Hickey7am Sunday Brighton B Gaffney F Edwards P Madden D Price P Cross TBA9am Sunday Sandgate J Murdoch L Kelly TBA J Murdoch V O’Brien TBA5pm Sunday Sandgate TBA TBA B Fallis TBAALTAR SERVERS 16-17 March 23-24 March5pm Saturday Brighton C Armitage A Grealy7am Sunday Brighton TBA TBA9am Sunday Sandgate S Treanor I Treanor S Bastian M Armitage5pm Sunday Sandgate TBA M TateCHURCH CLEANING 16-17 March 23-24 MarchBrighton M Bernard TBASandgate M Neilson TBAHOSPITALITY 16-17 March 23-24 March7am Sunday Brighton M Thompson D Price M Thompson F Edwards9am Sunday Sandgate Sacred Heart families Couples for ChristCHILDREN’S LITURGY 16-17 March 23-24 March9am Sunday Sandgate A Hennessy M Carter A Hennessy M CarterCOUNTERS 16-17 March 23-24 MarchParish Office Arnold family D Madden R MahonBAPTISM PREPARATION Sandgate Parish Hall, 1st Sunday of the month

Bookings via Parish Office7 April – Kelly family

DINNER IN THE PARK Sat 30 March – P Cross B Fallis

READINGS: (YEAR C) 2nd Sunday of Lent: STRENGTHENING OUR FAITH. In today’s Gospel Jesus takes three of his disciples aside and reveals himself to them in his glory as the Son of God. His aim is to strengthen their faith in him as they make the difficult journey to Calvary. Jesus does something similar for us in the Sunday Eucharist. He invites us to step aside from our daily chores to pray, to listen to his work and be nourished by him. Strengthened, we go out from Mass ready to take up our journey along the way of the cross.

2nd Sun of Lent 3rd Sun of Lent

1st Reading Gen 15:5-12,17-18 Ex 3:1-8,13-15Psalm: Ps 26:1,7,9,13-14.R.v.1 Ps 102:1-4, 6-8, 11.R.v.82nd Reading Phil 3:17-4:1 1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12Gospel Luke 9:28-36 Luke 13:1-9

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Arthur BOOL, Clare LAUMAN, Kay SIMPSON, David HOGAN, Justin CARR, Jason MORPHETT, Muriel URQUHART, John RHULE, Angelo MORETTI, Trish MORRISON, Jo FLYNN, Annette BOYER, Ivy BRUCE, Pat BURNS, Genevieve CANNON, Agnes CHARNLEY, Lee CONSTABLE, David DOWLING, Grace FERRINGTON, Marjorie GLEESON, Thomas HARTE, Sheila HOBBS, Helen HOGAN, Kellin HYDE, John JAMES, Pauline JOHNSON, Chloe MASON, Tarryn MCDERMOTT, Maria PASHEN, Trevor PAYNE, Margaret PERIL, Christina PETERS, Colin ROBINSON, John SHEPHERD, Candice THOMPSON, Samantha TSALIKIS, Susan WILKE and Valerie WORKMAN.

(If you know of someone no longer required to be included in this list, please contact the Parish Office. Thankyou)

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ETERNAL REPOSE OF THE SOULS: For Ursula HOLLEDGE, Norman STEPHENS, Genevieve CANNON, Sr Patricia Plint RSM, Sr Veronica CLARKE RSM, John ASHE who died recently and for Keith LYNCH, Neville DOWNES, Steven GALLACHER, Maxwell JEFFREYS, Robert SMITH, Mary EMERY, Louisa BARNES, Monica CARR and Colin YEO whose anniversaries occur around this time.

RESPONSE: (Ps 26:1, 7-9, 13-14.R.v.1) The Lord is my light, my light and my salvation. (Sung)GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: (Mt 17:5) Praise & honour to you Lord Jesus, Praise and honour Lord Jesus Christ. From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Praise & honour to you LordJesus, Praise and honour Lord Jesus ChristMYSTERY OF FAITH: We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.COMMUNION ANTIPHON: (Mt 17:5) This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him..

ENTRANCE: THIS IS OUR ACCEPTABLE TIME

REFRAIN: This is our acceptable time!This is our day of salvation!This is our acceptable time,It will be the day of the Lord!

Gather you people! Return to your God!Trusting His mercy and goodness again!Give him your heart! Open your eyes!See how your Saviour comes! ®

Listen, my people, when you were a child,out of your bondage I called you to me!But when I called you walked away!How could I part with you? ®

You are my people, My Choice... my Delight!Could I forget you, the child of my womb? I am your God searching for you! Give me your heart and live!

Frank Andersen © 1981Chevalier Press One Licence No. 624. Used with permission

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:

CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT

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.

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. ®

Longing for food, many are hungry.Longing for water, many still thirst.Make us your bread, broken for others,shared until all are fed. ®

Bernadette Farrell © 1993 OCP.One Licence No. 624. Used with permission

REFLECTION: EYE HAS NOT SEEN

REFRAIN: Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, what God has ready for those who love him;spirit of love, come give us the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God.

When pain and sorrow weigh us down,be near to us, O Lord, forgive the weakness of our faith, and bear us up within your peaceful word. ®

Our lives are but a single breath, we flower and we fade, yet all our days are in your hands, so we return in love what love has made. ®

To those who see with eyes of faith, the Lord is ever near, reflected in the faces, of all the poor and lowly of the world. ®

We sing a myst’ry from the past, in halls where saints have trod, yet ever new the music rings, to Jesus, living song of God.Marty Haugen. © 1982 GIA Publications, Inc.One Licence 624. Used with permission

RECESSIONAL: BRING FORTH THE KINGDOM

You are salt for the earth, O people:Salt for the Kingdom of God!Share the flavour of life, O people:Life in the Kingdom of God! ®

REFRAIN: Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy,Bring forth the Kingdom of peace;Bring forth the Kingdom of justice,Bring forth the City of God!

You are a light on the hill, O people:Light for the City of God!Shine so holy and bright, O people:Shine for the Kingdom of God! ®

You are a seed of the Word, O people:Bring forth the Kingdom of God!Seeds of mercy and seeds of justice,Grow in the Kingdom of God! ®

We are a blest and a pilgrim people:Bound for the Kingdom of God!Love our journey and love our homeland:Love is the Kingdom of God! ®

Marty Haugen. © 1986 GIA PublicationsOne Licence No. 624. Used with permission