EMBRACING THE COMMUNITIES OF:

St Mary’s, Beaudesert ~ St John the Baptist ~Tamborine Mountain ~

St Patrick’s, Tamborine ~ St Margaret Mary’s, Canungra ~

St John’s, Kerry ~ The Sacred Heart, Christmas Creek ~

St Joseph’s, Rathdowney ~ St James’, Palen Creek ~ St Joseph’s, O’Reilly’s

Dear Brothers & Sisters One of the mysterious figures of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah is the figure of the Suffering Servant. And Isaiah’s prophecy contains four songs or poems of this Suffering Servant. Today we read part of the second of these songs. This mysterious servant of whom Isaiah speaks has been chosen by God who formed him “from the womb”. His mission is to reunite God’s people: “to raise up the tribes of Jacob and restore the survivors of Israel”. Moreover, God is going to make of him “a light to the nations” so that Gods’ salvation “may reach to the ends of the earth.” Whatever the historic identity and mission of this servant who is sent, the servant does remain somewhat mysterious. And his mission is so extraordinary that , in every age, believers have read and re-read this oracle into the present moment of their own history. From apostolic times, Christians have recognised the features of Christ in those of this mysterious servant of God. The Fourth Gospel sees, in the destiny of Jesus, a realization of the prophecies concerning this servant. Jesus died so that the whole nation may not perish and to gather into one the dispersed children of God. And so, having heard our First Reading, our ears are primed even further when we listen to our Responsorial Psalm for here surely is the Servant of God coming in obedience to do God’s will. As we hear this psalm with its prophetic overtones, punctuated by its refrain, our eyes and ears focus even more intently on the figure of Christ. In this, we are perhaps like John the Baptist in today’s Gospel Reading: “Seeing Jesus coming towards him…” John, with all of Israel, has waited for the One who was to come. Waited for the Messiah, the Anointed One, the Christ, who was coming to set all Israel free. And now, at last, Jesus comes. And when he sees Jesus coming towards him in today’s Gospel, John the Baptist acclaims Jesus as the Lamb of God. This image is a rich one for us. Today, as we begin in earnest our journey in the Ordinary Time of the Church’s year, this image invites us to look forwards. Towards the end. To the end of our pilgrimage of discipleship. To see, finally, with the eyes and ears of John the Baptist. To see the end of all time when the consummation of all things has come to pass, and all earth and all heaven joins in adoration of Jesus Christ, the Victorious Lamb of God who is presented to us in the Book of the Apocalypse. Jesus Christ, the victorious Lamb of God who was slain for us that we might have life. Peace be with you!

Fr Kevin

Parish Priest

Fr. Kevin Njoku

Parish Secretary

Susi Golds

E: stmarys@bne.catholic.net.au

Administration Assistant

Natalie Bailey

Pastoral Associate

Patricia Dunn

Baptism/Marriage Co-ordinator

Esma Woodhead

Youth Co-ordinator

Megan Gillespie

Finance Council

Chair – Keiron Walsh

Secretary - Melissa Cahill

Pastoral Council

Chair - John Reedy

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Safe Guarding Children &

Vulnerable Adults

Marguerite Kelly

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Postal Address

St Mary’s Parish Centre

1 Bromelton Street

Beaudesert Qld 4285

Parish Office Phone

07 5541 1068

Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

9:00am - 2:00pm

Email

stmarys@bne.catholic.net.au

Web Site

www.stmarysbeaudesert.com

St Mary’s Primary School

Phone: 07 5541 2005

E:pbeaudesert@bne.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mr Kevin Billion

McAuley Secondary College

Ph: 07 5542 3000

E:sbeaudesert@bne.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mrs Deidre Young

St. Mary’s Catholic Parish Beaudesert

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - 19 JANUARY 2020

MASS TIMES 20 January – 26 January 2020 Monday,

20 January

Beaudesert 7:00 am

Tuesday, 21 January

Wednesday, 22 January

Mt Tamborine

9:00am

Beaudesert 5:30pm

Thursday, 23 January

Beaudesert

7:00am

Friday, 24 January

Beaudesert

7:00am

Saturday, 25 January

Tamborine

Village 4:30pm

Beaudesert 6:30pm

Sunday, 26 January

Mt Tamborine

7:30am

Beaudesert 9:30am

Divine Mercy Devotion: Every Sunday 3:00 – 3:15pm – St. Mary’s Church, Beaudesert. All welcome. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Beaudesert – Wednesday 4:30pm – 5:20pm,

Tamborine Mountain – Thursday 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Beaudesert – Saturday 5:45pm or by appointment. Tamborine Mtn. - after Wednesday Mass.

Other Churches – before Mass

Baptism Preparation – 1st Sunday of every month at 10:30am for more details contact the Parish Office

Parish News

Please pray for our sick brothers and sisters:

Anniversary: Mark Cahill, Jim Drynan, Julie Coote, Elsie Barram, John Moloney, Leslie Cahill, Winsome Constable, Bernard O’Reilly, Edward Ekari, James Salisbury, Br. Kieran Rush, Graham Leach, Andy Ward, Len Vinson, Thomas Todd, David Dunn, “Dot” Ward, John Crawford, “Dorrie” McCabe, Nancy Richardson, Menadue James, Gwen Sim, Brian Yore. Recently deceased: Percy Watterson, Tim Irwin

Sacramental Preparation Programme – 2020 1st Holy communions –Yr 4 & above those Confirmed in 2019 - St Mary’s Parent Meeting: Mon 3rd Feb 4pm & 7pm St Mary’s Lessons: Mon 10th, 17th February at 4pm. Di Hoyle will conduct these lessons in the Parish Centre Workshop: Friday 21st February at 3.30pm in St Mary’s Receive Sacrament: Sunday 23rd Feb at 9.30am Mass OR 5.30pm Mass

Reconciliation Yr 5 and above – St Mary’s Parent Meeting: Mon 16th March at 4pm St Mary’s Church Lessons: Mon 23rd March 4pm with Di Hoyle at St Mary’s Receive Sacrament: Saturday 28th March 4pm to 5pm St Mary’s Church

Confirmation – Year 3 and above - St Mary’s Parent Meeting: Monday 20th July 4pm and 7pm at St Mary’s Enrolment Mass: Saturday 25th July at 6.30pm and Sunday

26th July at 9.30am or 5.30pm Mass Saturday 1st August at 6.30pm and Sunday 2nd August at 9.30am

Lessons: Tuesdays - 28th July, 4th August and 11th August at 4pm at Parish Centre – Di Hoyle to conduct

Receive Creed: Saturday 15th August at 6.30pm or Sunday 16th August at 9.30am

Workshop: Tuesday 18th August at 3.30pm at St Mary’s

Confirmation: Receive Sacrament: Friday 21st August at 6pm

Plenary Council 2020 Listening & Discernment Experience

How God is calling us to be a Christ –centred Church that is

Prayerful and Eucharistic Our Parish will be conducting a Listening & Discernment

Experience for this theme on:

Monday Jan 20th, 10:00am Parish Centre

If you are unable to attend this meeting, and would like some input into out Parish submission on this topic, please read the snapshot report located on the website www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au and return your written input via email or writing to the Parish Office by Jan 30th. All input will be acted upon- either added to our Parish Submission, or if a local issue, given to our Parish Pastoral Council.

Hi-Lo Football 2020

A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all our potential investors. The first match of the 2020 N.R.L Season begins on Thursday 12th March when the “Eels” at home play the “Bulldogs” at Bankwest Stadium. Application for Membership is now open – early applications will ensure your four team selection is available as an investment.

Psalm Response:

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; happy are those who have not seen me but still believe.

Alleluia, alleluia!

An invitation is extended to everyone to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee after the 9.30am Mass.

St. Mary’s Tea & Biscuits Roster

19 January E Magro

26 January T Andrews

2 February J Murphy

9 February E Magro

Money Counters

20 Jan Phil Johns

27 Jan Trish Fraser

3 Feb Peter Cahill

10 Feb Colleen Bliesner

17 Feb Phil Johns

Anointing Mass for 2020 Next year we shall be holding 3 Anointing Masses commencing from March. After each mass there will be morning tea provided.

4th March Mt Tamborine 9:00am

6th March Beaudesert 10:30am

3rd June Mt Tamborine 9:00am

5th June Beaudesert 10:30am

2nd September Mt Tamborine 9:00am

4th September Beaudesert 10:30am

You are invited to share in a Community Forum

Care For Our Common World Living Laudato Si……..Think Globally, Act Locally

Saturday February 15th 2020 9.00am-1.45pm

Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 70 Appleby Rd, Stafford

“The earth is essentially a shared inheritance, whose

fruits are meant to benefit everyone.” (Pope Francis, Laudato Si, Chapter 2)

We are called to learn, to understand, to reflect and to act upon the wisdoms of Pope Francis as he challenges all people of good will to make an ‘ecological conversion’. At the community forum we will look at the message within Laudato Si, engage with guest speakers from government, non government and Christian organisations, exchange ideas and grow in knowledge, so that we are better equipped to care for our Common Home. Expressions of Interest: Please Contact Stafford Parish Office by email: stafford@bne.catholic.net.au or call 07 3356 7155

R.C.I.A

Are you or someone you know on quest or journey and wanting to explore what the Catholic Church offers? Then this is an invitation to you to join us for a cup of tea or coffee.

Please join members of the R.C.I.A. team (local parishioners) at the Parish Centre to talk about Jesus or whatever you want to know. Where – when. At the Parish Centre at 7pm on Monday 20th January. If you are unable to make it on the night inquiries are welcome anytime. Contact the Parish Office 0755411068 or

Email: stmarys@bne.catholic.net.au

Bushfire Appeal

Archbishop Mark Coleridge has responded to the unprecedented bushfire crisis affecting so many Australians, the severity of which requires a national response from the whole Church. St. Mary’s, Beaudesert together with other Parishes across the country will be holding a special collection during the weekend of 25th and 26th January, 2020. All funds will be donated to the St. Vincent bushfire appeal and proceeds will be distributed, through this organisation, to those in need.

We thank John Doyle for arranging for the stretching of the

carpet in the isle and altar area of St. Mary’s which was in much

need of repair. This has not only added to the appearance and

life of the carpet but has also provided a much safer walk area

for our parishioners. This has been a great contribution and it is

sincerely appreciated.

How God is calling us to be a Christ-centred Church that is

www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au

How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church that is Prayerful & Eucharistic?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who shared how deeply they treasured the Eucharist and the sacramental and liturgical l ife of the Church. There was a call for stronger and more engaging preaching, with an emphasis on the Word of God and connection to daily life, some

seeking a uniquely Australian expression of prayer and Euchar istic celebration, drawing from the wisdom and rituals of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and also bringing together the many migrant communities which make up the Church in Australia. There were many divergent expressions of ways in which people and communities encounter God through their experiences of prayer, music and liturgy, and a desire

for catechesis, training and formation for those in ministries related to these.

St Patrick’s Day 2020 Be sure to highlight March 13 as a date to remember, for our bi-annual Parish social to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. It is already marked on your Parish calendar! To be held in the Gallagher Centre, this year’s event will comprise a dinner along with a variety concert incorporating some extraordinary talent to be hosted by Hogan Rogers.

Don’t miss out – tickets will be available soon. Further details 0408 065 423

Readings for Mass This Week

First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6

This Sunday, we read from the Second Song of the Suffering Servant. The mission of this servant is to be a light, not just to Israel and Judah, but to all the nations. The vocation of this servant will be realised in the person and mission of Jesus.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 This Sunday, as we begin a long reading of Paul’s First Letter to the Christian Church of Corinth over many Sundays, we read a typically Pauline greeting to this Church: that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ send them-and us-grace and peace.

Gospel Reading: John 1:29-34 This Sunday we read John’s account of the Baptism of Jesus, with John’s witness to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. In this, John echoes the Book of Exodus and identifies Jesus with the Paschal Lamb.

Are you or someone you know wanting to know more about the Catholic Church or join our faith community? Would you just like to talk about it without having to commit? RCIA – A group of believers in the local parish who meet regularly and are ready to talk to you about questions you may have. To begin a conversation call the Parish Office 07 5541 1068 or send an email: stmarys@bne.catholic.net.au

Responsorial Psalm Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. He enabled those who accepted him to become the children of God. Alleluia!

Readings for next week (26 January 2020)

First Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23

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Feasts of the Week

Tuesday: (Memorial) St Agnes

Readings: 1 Sam 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28

Friday: (Memorial) St Francis de Sales

Readings: 1 Sam 24:3-1; Ml 3:13-19

Saturday: (Feast) The Conversation of St Paul

Readings: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18

St John the Baptist – Tamborine Mountain

St John the Baptist morning tea on Sunday 2nd February after Mass. This morning tea will be a farewell to Ron and Glenda Pokarier. Please come and make it a special morning.