St Patrick’s Parish Emerald Welcomes You

The Presentation of the Lord -Year A

1st & 2nd February 2020

Parish Administrator: Fr Matthias Ogwo

Established in 1888

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton abides strictly with the principles and procedures of Towards Healing. The Diocese is committed to healing for victims by providing a sensitive and compassionate response to complaints.

Contact the Response Coordinator on Ph 1800 830113. email: profstdsrock@dfs.org.au

I am from Nigeria, a country in West Africa, bordering Niger in the north, Chad in the

northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Its coast in the south is located

on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean

I am a priest of the catholic diocese of Umuahia, in abia state, in the eastern part of

Nigeria. I arrived to the diocese of Rockhampton in the month of May 2018. It has been a

great experience for me to carry out my priestly ministry in the diocese of Rockhampton.

I have shared my priestly and pastoral life with the lovely Christian faith communities at

the central west between August - December 2018 as a supply priest for the parishes of

Blackall and Longreach at different period.

From 5th, January 2019 – 26th, January 2020, I was the administrator at the peak downs

catholic cluster of parishes that comprises the faith communities of Capella, Clermont,

Dysart, Middlemount, Moranbah and Tieri, they are amazing people, lovely and very

supportive.

I am happy to be with you as the administrator of the parishes of Emerald and Springsure

from 27th of January 2020 until Saturday 14th march 2020 as directed by the bishop,

most Rev. Michael McCarthy, bishop of Rockhampton.

Thanks

Matthias Ogwo

ST. PATRICK’S PAR-

Church February Roster Church Cleaning 14th: Parish Volunteers please 21st: Lyn O’Neill, Lotte Tauamoa, Cathy

Bedford

Church Linen: Marsha Krawczyk

Ground Maintenance: Tony Caffery, Lachlan Boyle

NEXT WEEKEND 01/02 February

Sacristan: 6pm: John Miller 8am: Peter Agius Commentator: 6pm: Rod Devlin 8am: Jackie McGavin Readers: 6pm: Cherrie Nurser, Morag Hyslop 8am: Janice Moriarty, Connie Iddles Communion Ministers: 6pm: Lorraine Marsh, Sue McCosker, Evelyn

Campbell, Morag Hyslop, Volunteer please

8am: Natalie McCosker, Thomas Case, Simon McKinlay, Peter Agius, Volunteer please

Altar Servers: 6pm: Volunteers please 8am: Volunteers please Children’s Liturgy: 6pm: No Liturgy School Holidays 8am: No Liturgy School Holidays Holy Goods Shop: 6pm: Peg Layton 8am: Anthea Cullinane Musicians: 6pm: Lorraine, Jacinta, Kev 8am: Vanessa, Monica, Mila, Esther Counters: Anna Wolff, Bernie Frawley

THIS WEEKEND 9/10 February

Sacristan: 6pm: John Miller 8am: Peter Agius Commentator: 6pm: Michael Heinemann Lay Leaders:

8am: T.B.A Readers: 6pm: Margaret Smith, Margaret Daniels 8am: Jackie McGavin, Natalie McCosker Communion Ministers: 6pm: Margaret Boland, Kevin Bickhoff, Cathy

Dale, John Chapman, Peter Smith 8am: Yvonne Farrell, Anthea Cullinane, Grainne

Cullivan Altar Servers: 6pm: Volunteers please 8am: Volunteers please Children’s Liturgy: 6pm: No Liturgy School Holidays 8am: No Liturgy School Holidays Holy Goods Shop: 6pm: Elma Devlin 8am: Juliana McCosker Musicians: 6pm: Jun, Alvin, Maria, Jacinta 8am: Peggy, Rebekah, Monica, Christine Counters: Jim Waldby, Cathy Chapman

St Patrick's Parish

St Patrick’s Primary School:

Principal: Mr Chris Ferguson

41 Yamala Street

Ph: 4982 2485, Fax: 4982 4229

E-mail: christopher_ferguson@rok.catholic.edu.au

St Brigid’s Primary School:

Acting Principal: Tegan Green

Gregory Highway South

Ph: 4982 0411, Fax: 4982 0422

E-mail: Tegan_Green@rok.catholic.edu.au

Marist College Emerald:

Principal: Mr Mark Green

Jeppesen Drive

Ph: 4994 9100, Fax: 4982 3033

E-mail: mark_green@rok.catholic.edu.au

St Vincent de Paul: Ph: 4982 1726

Neighbourhood Centre: 17 Yamala St

Ph: 4982 1696 Fax: 4982 3710

E-mail: community@emeraldnc.com.au

CentaCare: 141 Egerton Street

(across from Coles, behind high house)

Ph: 4982 4358

Parish Office:

33 Yamala Street, PO Box 47

Ph: 4982 1066

E-mail: stpatsem@bigpond.com

Bulletin E-mail: stpatsbulletin@gmail.com

Parish Administer: Fr Matthias Ogwo

M:0418 821066

E-mail: ogwoma@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

Parish Secretary: Mrs Francie Hartley and

Mrs Cathy Chapman ph 4982 1066

Other Churches administered by

St Patricks:

Gemfields Catholic Community,

Ph: 4985 4154 - Mrs Ann Hatte

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Springsure

Ph: 0488 100322 - Mrs Maria Hoare

St Theresa’s Rolleston,

Ph: 4984 3192 - Mrs Pam Dallas

Mary Immaculate Blackwater *

Ph:4982 5362 - Srs Colleen and Carmel

*(Administered by Rockhampton Diocese)

Dates for the Diary

A reminder to all Ministers that it is greatly appreciated if you are at church at least 10 minutes before Mass commences. Please

advise the Commentator that you are present.

Emerald & District Mass Times

Saturday 01 February 6pm

Sunday 02 February 8am

Sunday 02 February 6pm Springsure

Monday 03 February 9am Springsure

Tuesday 04 February 12 noon

Wednesday 05 February 7am

Wednesday 05 February 9am OLSH Springsure

Thursday 06 February 8am Marist College

Friday 07 February 9am

Saturday 08 February 6pm

Sunday 09 February 8am *

Sunday 09 February 8am Springsure

Sunday 09 February 10.30am Anakie *

Sunday 09 February 11am Rolleston

Monday 10 February NO MASS

Tuesday 11 February 9am St Brigid’s School

Wednesday 12 February 7am

Thursday 13 February 8am Marist College

Friday 14 February 9am

“Faith Journey” Conversations Re-Commences

Peg Layton’s Home — 17 Baker Street

Tuesday, 3rd March 9.30am

With Lenten Program

“BE OPENED” A Journey to New Life

Reflections on the Sunday Gospels

Followed by Morning Tea

All Welcome

Phone Peg 4982 2370 for more information.

Gemfields Catholic

Community News 2020

The Gemfields community meet for Liturgy

of the Word with Holy Communion on the

second Sunday of the Month and Mass on

the fourth Sunday of the Month at the

Anakie Community Hall at 10.30am.

All are welcome

* Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

Emergency Out of Hours Help/Relief

Out of hours help for persons in crisis

February 2020

Salvation Army—0422500412

dRegular Prayer Gatherings

Legion of Mary, Church,

Mondays, 9am

Good Shepherd Prayer Group,

Church, Wednesdays, 7.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration, Church, Fridays, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Rosary at the Grotto, Sunday, 5.30pm

Most Welcome

February 1 St Brigid’s Feast Day 5 Mass Springsure OLSH 9am 6 Mass Marist College 8am 11 St Brigid’s Opening School Mass

9am 12 Bishop’s In-service 16 Welcome Morning Tea after Mass 17 Baptism Preparation 9.15am 21 Marist College Opening School Liturgy 9am 26 Ash Wednesday Mass 7am 29 Commissioning

PPC/PFC/Volunteers

* See notices for more information

Please Especially Pray For Sick: Gerard Pearce, Peter Mahony, Peta Campbell, Joan Agius, Theo Cassimatis (Theo’s café), Valma Burridge, Max, Kayci, Ashley & Chase

Kerkow, Jack Wakling, Mary Hornery, Lawrence McNamee, Jordon Cassidy.

Deceased: Jackie Priddle, Guido Mattiazzi (our sincere condolences to Michael Heinemann and family at the loss of his much loved step father

and grandfather), Fr John Rasmussen, Sally Roberts, Mark Maynard.

Anniversaries: Albert Parsons, Stanley Winter, Fr Dan Moore, Natalie McKendry, George Sicklinger, Ray Quinn, Adelaida Arquinez, Denyse Huet, John Hardgrave, Ray Palm, Aaron Whelan, Hugh Donelly, Jim Gallagher, Gerard Pearce Jnr, Jim Rowley Roberts, Joey Hughes, Marie Jensen, Joseph Schemlowski, Jim and Mary Brosnan, Peter Moore, Lou Petho, Sue Pascoe, Margaret Wills, Mary Sullivan, John Coughlan.

Please contact the parish office if you are aware of people or families within our community requiring our prayers and/or support.

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Sacramental News

Note Changes below

Baptisms Ceremonies

First Saturday of the Month, 11am & 6pm

First Sunday of the Month, 8am

Second Saturday of the Month, 6pm

Preparations

Third Sunday of the Month, 9.15am

* commencing 16th February

For dates and bookings please contact

the Parish Office. Early bookings

essential to avoid disappointment,

4982 1066.

Communion to the Sick

Are you supporting a sick family member or friend who is unable to attend Mass.

If you would like to take communion to them please contact the parish office. We can

provide you with support and resources to ensure your loved one continues to be included

in the Eucharist, please see Fr Matthias or phone 0418 821066.

FAMILY SUPPORT CentacareCQ assists family’s,

children, parents and individuals

to gain knowledge, skills and

resources to enhance their

wellbeing and create a safe and

caring family environment

The services support vulnerable

children, young people 0 – 18 and

their families to improve safety

and wellbeing and reserve the

family unit

CentacareCQ – 1300 523 985

Childers – Gin Gin – Emerald –

Rockhampton – Yeppoon

Volunteering on a Diocesan council or

committee

Are you interested in volunteering your time

and expertise on a Diocesan council or

committee? Do you have skills or experience

that could benefit the Diocese?

Bishop Michael invites expressions of interest

from persons interested in sharing their gifts for

the advancement of the Diocese’s mission.

Membership of a committee is a great way of

contributing to the life of our Church and of

being part of the governance and leadership of

the Diocese. To find out more or to submit an

expression of interest, please visit:

www.rok.catholic.net.au/eoi

Please note that vacancies arise on an

infrequent basis. A register of interested

persons and their relevant skills/experience will

be kept and if any opportunities arise, the

relevant persons will be contacted. An

expression of interest does not confer any

obligation to accept a position. For those living

outside of Rockhampton, access to meetings

can be arranged using videoconference

technology.

Position vacant: Resource

Development Manager

Do you have a proven track record in

fundraising? Are you passionate about

helping not-for-profit organisations to

grow? The Diocese is looking for a full-

time Resource Development Manager.

Visit www.rok.catholic.net.au/rdm for

more details or to apply.

Position vacant: Executive Officer

– Vocations, Youth & Family Life

Are you a highly-motivated person who is

able to promote and foster in others a

personal commitment to the mission of

the Catholic Church? The Diocese seeks

an Executive Officer – Vocations, Youth

& Family Life to assist young people and

families to be more closely engaged with

the life of the Church and to assist young

people to contemplate a calling to the

priesthood. To apply, visit

www.rok.catholic.net.au/eovyfl.

Diocesan Financial

Controller The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton is

seeking an experienced senior accountant

for the role of Financial Controller.

The Financial Controller is responsible

for oversight of the Finance team and the

production of timely and accurate

financial information.

Reporting to the Director of Diocesan

Services, the Financial Controller assists

in formulating the organisation's future

direction by providing short and medium

term financial forecasting in line with the

overall strategic direction for the

organisation.

The successful candidate will

have: Degree in Business,

Commerce, Accountancy or

related discipline

Membership of CPA Australia

or Chartered Accountants

Australia

Proven experience in a similar

financial management role

Strong financial accounting and

treasury management

background

Strong understanding of

internal controls and experience

driving process improvement

through business

Broad experience in financial

budgeting, planning and analysis

Ability to lead and influence

others to achieve organisational

goals

Ability to analyse, interpret,

reconcile and communicate

financial information

We offer a supportive and positive

team environment and an attractive

remuneration package.

For further information or a copy of

the Position Description, email

hr@rok.catholic.net.au.

Applications are to be submitted

via email hr@rok.catholic.net.au no

later than 9am (AEST) on

Monday, 3rd February 2020.

St Patrick’s Parish Prayer Calendar

for February is now available on

the back table.

Please take one home and join

with all our Parish in praying for

one another.

OPENING HYMN

HOSEA G Norbet

Come back to me with all your heart. Don't let fear keep us apart. Trees do bend, though straight and tall; So must we to other's call. Refrain: Long have I waited for your coming home to me And living deeply our new life. The wilderness will lead you To your heart where I will speak. Integrity and justice, With tenderness, you shall know. R. You shall sleep secure with peace; Faithfulness will be your joy. R. Copyright (c) 1973 Weston Priory Productions. All rights reserved. .One License. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Donald Fishel

The light of Christ has come into the world. (repeat) Copyright (c) Oregon Catholic Press. All rights reserved. .One License. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

GLORY TO GOD Mass Shalom Colin D Smith and Paul Mason

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Copyright (c) 2010 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

WELCOME THE WORD OF GOD Speak, Lord Gary Ault Speak Lord I’m listening Plant your Word down deep in me Speak Lord I’m listening Please show me the way Copyright (c) 1970 GIA Productions. All rights reserved. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Music by Jun

Happy the Poor in Spirit, The Kingdom of Heaven is Theirs.

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH PAGE 4 This Weekend’s Prayers & Hymns PAGE 4

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE FINAL HYMN

At the end of notices the children are invited

to go to the back of the Church and collect an

instrument. Their musical contribution is a gift

that enhances our celebration.

It is appreciated if the instruments are not

played until the final prayers are said.

ALLELUIA Mass Shalom. Colin D Smith and Paul Mason

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Copyright (c) 2010 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

THE NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide Till their hearts are satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? Copyright © 1981 Oregan Catholic Press. All rights reserved.

One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

YOU ARE MINE David Haas AOV Vol 2:2

I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear. You will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice, be still and know I am here. I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes for an who long to see. In the shadows of the night, I will be your light, come and rest in me. Refrain. Do not be afraid, I am with you, I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine. I am strength for all the despairing, healing for the ones who dwell in shame. All the blind will see, the lame will all run free, and all will know my name. Refrain Copyright (c) 1991 GIA Productions. All rights reserved. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT B Farrell

As One Voice Vol 2:3

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. Copyright (c) Oregon Catholic Press. All rights reserved. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478