Dear Parishioners, In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that the two greatest commandments are: You must love the Lord your God…..and you must love your neighbour as yourself. Only when we love ourselves, will we be able to love other people as the Lord commanded. We can see then why the emphasis on love became for Christians, the identifying characteristic of their religion. Christ showed us how to live the total Gospel, that is, how to love God and to love our neighbour as well. He didn’t say they were the same thing, but that we can’t have one without the other. The Mass is the best means we have both for expressing our love of God and for growing in that love. Mass makes us think about God. We hear his words in the scriptures and homily. The Mass is also our way of telling God we love him through the prayers and hymns. We pray also that Jesus may make of us, an everlasting gift to his Father. The Mass should never be just a routine. It is too vital to our relationship with God and with our neighbour. November is the time we remember our loved ones and friends who have died. On Saturday, 4

th November at 11.00am we will celebrate

a Memorial Mass for all those who have died in the last 12 months. Please if you have not registered, contact the Parish Office on Monday, 30

th October, as it is the last day.

All Saints: we will celebrate All Saints on Wednesday, 1

st November

at 8.30am (Sunnybank) All Souls: we will celebrate All Souls on Thursday, 2

nd November at

9.00am and 7.00pm (Sunnybank)

Memorial Book: there are books on the tables at the front door of the

church to write the names of all our loved ones and friends who have

died who will be remembered during the Masses of November.

God Bless, Fr Ladu

This week’s diary

Priests

Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 Email: grinlibs@gmail.com; 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: sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/

Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time: 29th October 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

Monday, 30th October

8.15am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank Tuesday, 31st October

8.15am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank 10.00am Bible Study (till 11.30am) 7.00pm Adoration

Wednesday , 1st November All Saints

8.15am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30am Mass – Sunnybank 9.00am Rosary Thursday, 2nd November All Souls’ Day

8.00am Meditation - Sunnybank 8.45am Morning Prayer - S/bank 9.00am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Liturgy of the Word - Acacia Ridge 7.00pm Mass - Sunnybank

Friday, 3rd November

8.30am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Adoration and Benediction - S/Bank 10.00am Seniors Mass - S/Bank 10.00am Legion of Mary - Media Room Saturday, 4th November St Charles Borromeo 11.00am Memorial Mass - S/Bank 3.00pm Charismatic Prayer (Spanish) 5.00pm Reconciliation - S/bank 6.00pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00pm Mass - Acacia Ridge

Sunday, 5th November

6.30am Mass - Sunnybank 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: Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mal 1: 14b-2: 2b, 8-10; 1 Thess 2: 7b-9, 13; Matt 23: 1-12

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Year A

Introduction: How to live a life of love is the focus of Today’s readings. It is not about which Law is the most important but the Spirit of the Law which is the very nature of God.

First Reading: Exodus 22: 20-26 How are the people of Israel to live? They are to be mindful of the poor and needy in their midst, neither molesting, oppressing, ill-treating, or harassing them. In this the chosen people are to remember that the compassionate God is the champion of the poor, and they themselves were once aliens.

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1: 5c-10 Paul blesses the Thessalonian community for the way it has taken up the life of faith. He remarks on the way the members welcome the word, adhere to the example of their teachers, and themselves have become an example to other communities and churches.

Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40 As Jesus continues to be tested the questions get harder. The Pharisees, who see in the law a spirituality of God and a path to life in the divine, now ask which of all the laws is the most superior. Jesus response that it is love - of God and neighbour - is both simple and sublime.

‘THE JOY OF LOVE’ FROM POPE FRANCIS Looking to Jesus: The Vocation of the Family

The Family in the Documents of the Church

69. “Saint John Paul II devoted special attention to the family in his catechesis on human love, in his Letter to Families Gratissimam Sane and particularly in his Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio. In these documents, the Pope defined the family as ‘the way of the Church’. He also offered a general vision of the vocation of men and women to love, and proposed basic guidelines for the pastoral care of the family and for the role of the family in society. In particular, in speaking about conjugal love (cf. No. 13), he described how spouses, in their mutual love, receive the gift of the Spirit of Christ and live their call to holiness.” 70. “Pope Benedict XVI, in his Encyclical Deus Caritas Est, returned to the topic of the truth of the love of man and woman, which is fully illuminated only in the love of the crucified Christ (cf. No.2). He stressed that “marriage based on an exclusive and definitive love becomes an icon of the relationship between God and his people, and vice versa. God’s way of loving becomes the measure of human love’ (11). Moreover, in the Encyclical Caritas in Veritate, he highlighted the importance of love as a principle of life in society (cf. 44), a place where we learn the experience of the common good”.

Australian Christian Meditation Community Qld Retreat Weekend 11 – 12 November

Quiet Day 11 November - Stillness of Spirit Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre 267 Wellington St, Ormiston

Join us for a weekend retreat with talks, periods of meditation and time for quiet reflection, or come for the day on Saturday. Opportunities also exist to stay on Friday night and unwind before the retreat commences. New and experienced meditators are welcome.

For any queries and to register your interest contact: Gabby Nelson. Ph: 3711 4227 / 0488 592 770 Email: toga@bigpond.net.au

Rebuilding Iraq and Syria: SOS Chrétiens d'Orientand the Future of the Christian Middle East

Tuesday, 28th November at 7.00pm Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre (St Stephens Cathedral)

249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

SOS Chrétiens d’ Orient is a French Catholic humanitarian organisation providing humanitarian aid to persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Speaking will be co-founder, Benjamin Blanchard, who spends much of his time working in Syria and Iraq. Come and meet us and find out what you can do to help. Free parking availa-ble in Cathedral car park.

SUNNYBANK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY - ‘EVERYONE’S BUSINESS’ IS OUR BUSINESS

The market must not be a place where ‘the strong subdue the weak.’ As Pope Francis insists, respect for the dignity of the human person and care for creation demand ‘more balanced levels of production, a better distribution of wealth, concern for the environment and for the rights of future generations.

At the next community meeting on Thursday, 2nd November at 7.00pm in the Media Room, the personal and societal implications of the recent Bishops’ Social Justice Statement Everyone’s Business: Developing an inclusive and sustainable economy’ will be the main topic of discussion.

All are welcome to join the discussion on the statement which has great implications for the future of our nation and the world generally. Copies of the statement are available on the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council website at: www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au. Parishioners are reminded that the annual collection for the Catholic school in Lae which is a particular project of our community will be conducted on the weekend of 4-5 November.

Position Vacant – Parish Administration Assistant

Applications are open for a position at the Kenmore Catholic Parish. A person with excellent administration and secretarial skills is required for a part time position of parish administration assistant for 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday. For additional information, please visit the Archdiocese of Brisbane website https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to careers.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

Your Prayers Are Asked For:

recently deceased: Nell Boyle, Fr Michael McKeaten, Eileen Shaw, Lucy Pineda, Cornelia Koning.

those with anniversaries & others who have died: Keith Elford, Ambrosio (Ozu), Rose Fay, Januaria Verdeflor, Gennaro Pimpinella, Michael Tierney, Elizabeth Tierney, Ana Powell, Joseph Quy Nguyen, Marla Trinh Nga, Cancio Lingatong, Domenico Davoli, Dr Cecil Dias.

those who are unwell: George Marfan, Richard, Julia Hernandez, Adan Hernandez, Jose Sanchez, Terence Hooper, Anna Piacere, Lucila Puno, Anthony Linton.

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, 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.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) Sunday, 29th October - 9.15am Mass

Sunday, 5th November - 10.30am Mass

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

Next Meeting - Saturday 4th November 2017 Media Room , Our Lady of Lourdes - 1.30-3.00pm (English)

For more information contact Marta Rodriguez on 0433 526 703.

Memorial Mass

The Memorial Mass to remember those who have passed away over the last twelve months will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Saturday, 4th November 2017 at 11.00am.

If you have lost a family member or a friend and would like to attend this Mass, please contact the Parish Office on Monday. A rose in memory of the loved one will be provided for each family who confirms attendance at the Mass. A family member will have the opportunity to present the rose at the altar. There will be light refreshments following the Mass for fellowship. Aria Angels Term 4 Brisbane South Deanery

Term 4 Dates are as follows:

Wednesdays: 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd November. Time: 9.00am for 9.30am start - 11.00am Place: Our Lady of Lourdes 121 Mains Rd Sunnybank. Cost $7.00 For further information contact Anne Scott 0419 642 490 or Sunnybank Parish 3345 5766.

Where is God in the time of suffering?

Presented by Father Ray Sanchez (from the Passionists Comminty)

Saturday, 11th November 2017 10.00am - 4.30pm Avocado Room, Our Lady of Lourdes Church

You are cordially invited to attend and build up your faith, with a day of teachings and reflections. The teachings and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will bring us in a closer relation to God. Who is our strength and our refuge in times of sorrows.

Morning tea will be provided, please bring your lunch. A donation will be taken on the day (love offering)

Contact: Marta 0433 526 703; Elmer 0411 875 472

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.

Singles & Solos Brunch

This is a group for single and solo people of middle age who meet on the first Sunday of the month. Our next gathering is on Sunday, 6

th November, 2016 at the

Sunnybank Community & Sports Club, 470 McCullough Street, Sunnybank. We will meet inside at the Fresco’s Café and Lounge Bar at 10.30 am.

Lae (PNG) Street Kids Appeal A collection will be held at the end of each Mass, on Saturday, 4th November and Sunday, 5th November. The generous support of parishioners last year gave over a hundred young people the opportunity to escape poverty, complete an education and gain employment.

Welcoming Committee will be having the Monthly Cuppa Tea Weekend on November 4 and 5. We invite all parishioners to stop and chat over a cuppa.

FIRST FRIDAY (SENIORS) MASS & MORNING TEA

Our First Friday Mass will be celebrated on 3rd November 2017 at 10.00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. There will be a morning tea in the Avocado Room, Paloma Centre following the Mass. All parishioners especially the seniors and recently retired are welcome to attend.

Parking will be available at the grassed car park. Please come along to enjoy a lovely morning.

OLOL and OLOF Men’s Barbeque Breakfast

There will be no Men’s breakfasts in November, December 2017 and January 2018 but will resume on the first Saturday in February 2018.

Men who have supported the breakfast during 2017 but do not have email facilities, please contact Les or Carol on 3273 7883 for details of the end of the year function.

Have a happy and holy Christmas and fantastic New Year.

PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS

Pastoral Associate

Stella Noskoff rsj pa.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Manager Karrin Halliday

sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Local Safeguarding Representative Karrin Halliday - Officer

Linda De Ruyter - Local Contact 0423 145 478

Secretary

Michelle Morley sec.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Accounts

Tam Nguyen accounts.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Caring Coordinator Bernadette Christian

carenconcern@hotmail.com

Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinators

Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617

youth.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

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

sunnybankoshc@bne.centacare.net.au

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 algesteroshc@bne.centacare.net.au

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

Need to contact us? We, Steven and Eloise, are the youth

ministers at our parish. Please feel

free to contact us to find out more

about what we do or to get involved.

We always love to hear from you!

Phone: 0403 182 617

Email: youth.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Facebook: Unite Sunnybank

Youth and Young

Adult Ministry

SUNDAY 5th November 7:15pm

Guest Speaker This is another night not to be missed.

Once again year 12’s are welcome to come along!

If you are 18-35(ish) years old we encourage you to come along for a night of

fellowship and good, real conversation!

Dinner will be provided We will meet after Mass in the

Avocado Room New people are always welcome!

Next EDGE Friday 10th November

Everyone in grade 6-8 is welcome!!

Contact us for more details!

New people are ALWAYS welcome to

come along to EDGE. It is a place where

young people can grow up together. Have

fun, make friends, learn about the faith in

a fun and relevant way and explore issues

that impact them. EDGE is run fortnightly

on a Friday night from 7-9pm.

SAVE THE DATE Overnight Retreat

24th November

Sunday 12th of November This will be a special dinner to honour and

celebrate the year 12s. In the Avocado Room of Paloma! If you’re in grade 9-12, BE THERE!

Guest Speaker!!! LifeNite is a place where young people can come together create lifelong friendships,

have fun and learn about how the faith can be relevant in your life! It’s a place

where the tough questions can be asked and real answers are given!

Roster for the Next Youth Ministered

Mass Sunday 5th November

MUSICIANS: S. Domingo, P. Avinante, G. King

SINGERS: F. Lee, T. Lee, S. Luate-Wani

READERS: A. Williams, F. Ford, W. Madassery

OFFERTORY: J. Randle, X. Roe

ALTAR SERVERS: I. Ang, S. Dungoa, G. Roe

SPECIAL MINISTERS: M. Rodriqguez, S. Rodrgiuez, C. Williams, S. Powell, C. Donovan, Y.

Hsieh,

S. Kadell, M. Bara, M. Bara, S. Leaso, A. Rivera

BBQ: M. Leaso, J. Betia CLOW: C. Ranatunga, J. Ranatunga PIETY STORE: M. Mercado