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Dear brothers and sisters, The Lenten season is a time of conversion. The church invites us to trust in the redeeming forgiveness of God. The pillars of our Lenten discipline are Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. We have seen in the Gospel this Sunday, Jesus and the Samaritan woman. The act of giving has brought conversion for her and her entire community. For a people living in a desert land where good water was scarce, living water, such as that found in Jacob’s well, was a blessing. The living water, which we would call “fresh water”, that bubbled from the rock after Moses struck it, revived a people dying of thirst in the desert. In our world today, people are dying from thirst and starvation. They are cut off from fresh water and food, because of man-made disaster. We are able to help these people and communities with our Prayers and Almsgiving through Project Compassion. Traditionally, both the rock of water in the desert and Jacob’s well have been symbols of God showing his mercy to us in the Mass. It is here Christ gives us his life, that we may have life. (Oscar J Miller) Our Sunday Mass should be a refreshment and rejuvenation for us. Like the woman in the gospel coming to Jacob’s well for good refreshing, life-sustaining water, we should come to Sunday Mass with the same eagerness. Then, perhaps, we could leave Mass renewed in faith that here God has once more reached into our lives. From this living water of the Body and of Blood Christ, we should have the energy and enthusiasm to tell all whom we meet: “This is the one you are looking for. He is the Saviour of the World.” We should leave Mass like people into whom “the love of God has been poured out through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” God Bless, Fr Ladu This week’s diary Priests Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 / 3274 5513 Email: [email protected]) (Hall Office) 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: [email protected] Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/ Third Sunday of Lent: 19th March 2017 WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISHES If you are a newcomer, we are honoured to have you celebrate with us, and would like to have the opportunity to welcome you and answer any questions you may have about us. If you would like to hear more about our caring faith community, please take a New Parishioner form from the front of the Church (cream forms at Sunnybank Church and green forms at Acacia Ridge Church), and place it on the collection plate. If you indicate that you would like a visit, someone from the Welcoming Committee will contact you. 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 Ridge Please note that Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lourdes Church will continue only while there are people waiting. Monday, 20th March St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank Tuesday, 21st March 8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Bible Study (till 11.30am) 7.00 pm Adoration Wednesday , 22nd March 8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Rosary 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge Thursday, 23rd March 8.00 am Meditation - S/bank Media 8.45 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 9.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge Friday, 24th March 6.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Adoration and Benediction - S/bank 10.00 am Legion of Mary - Media 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge Saturday, 25th March The Annunciation of the Lord 8.30 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.30 am Mary’s Way of the Cross 11.00 am Reconciliation—S/bank 3.00 pm Charismatic Prayer (Spanish) 5.00 pm Reconciliation—S/bank 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge Sunday, 26th March 6.30 am Mass – Sunnybank 8.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15 am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - S/bank (Youth) Next Sunday - Fourth Sunday of Lent: 1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13; Ephesians 5: 8-14; John 9: 1-41
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Dear brothers and sisters, The Lenten season is a time of conversion. The church invites us to trust in the redeeming forgiveness of God. The pillars of our Lenten discipline are Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. We have seen in the Gospel this Sunday, Jesus and the Samaritan woman. The act of giving has brought conversion for her and her entire community. For a people living in a desert land where good water was scarce, living water, such as that found in Jacob’s well, was a blessing. The living water, which we would call “fresh water”, that bubbled from the rock after Moses struck it, revived a people dying of thirst in the desert. In our world today, people are dying from thirst and starvation. They are cut off from fresh water and food, because of man-made disaster. We are able to help these people and communities with our Prayers and Almsgiving through Project Compassion. Traditionally, both the rock of water in the desert and Jacob’s well have been symbols of God showing his mercy to us in the Mass. It is here Christ gives us his life, that we may have life. (Oscar J Miller) Our Sunday Mass should be a refreshment and rejuvenation for us. Like the woman in the gospel coming to Jacob’s well for good refreshing, life-sustaining water, we should come to Sunday Mass with the same eagerness. Then, perhaps, we could leave Mass renewed in faith that here God has once more reached into our lives. From this living water of the Body and of Blood Christ, we should have the energy and enthusiasm to tell all whom we meet: “This is the one you are looking for. He is the Saviour of the World.” We should leave Mass like people into whom “the love of God has been poured out through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” God Bless, Fr Ladu
This week’s diary
Priests
Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 / 3274 5513 Email: [email protected]) (Hall Office)
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: [email protected]
Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/
Third Sunday of Lent: 19th March 2017
WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISHES
If you are a newcomer, we are honoured to have you celebrate with us, and would like to have the opportunity to welcome you and answer any questions you may have about us. If you would like to hear more about our caring faith community, please take a New Parishioner form from the front of the Church (cream forms at Sunnybank Church and green forms at Acacia Ridge Church), and place it on the collection plate. If you indicate that you would like a visit, someone from the Welcoming Committee will contact you.
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 Ridge
Please note that Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lourdes Church will continue
only while there are people waiting.
Monday, 20th March St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank
Tuesday, 21st March 8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Bible Study (till 11.30am) 7.00 pm Adoration Wednesday , 22nd March 8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Rosary 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge Thursday, 23rd March
8.00 am Meditation - S/bank Media 8.45 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 9.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge
Friday, 24th March 6.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Adoration and
Benediction - S/bank 10.00 am Legion of Mary - Media 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Saturday, 25th March The Annunciation of the Lord
8.30 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.30 am Mary’s Way of the Cross 11.00 am Reconciliation—S/bank 3.00 pm Charismatic Prayer
(Spanish) 5.00 pm Reconciliation—S/bank 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Sunday, 26th March
6.30 am Mass – Sunnybank 8.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15 am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - S/bank (Youth)
Next Sunday - Fourth Sunday of Lent: 1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13; Ephesians 5: 8-14; John 9: 1-41
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP - MEETING TIMES 2017 (Meetings held in the Media Room)
April 1st and 22nd Sep 9th and 23rd May 6th and 20th Oct 7th and 21st June 3rd and 17th Nov 4th and 18th July 1st, 15th, 29th Dec 2nd Aug 12th and 26th
THE LEGION OF MARY - Every Friday at 10.00am (Media Room, OLOL) See Christ in others and serve Him there.
Contact: Lilia 0413 565 050; Mary 0470 689 769; Julie 0433 522 281; Antonita 0412 694 036.
VOCATION VIEW: Only the Lord can give true living water, fullness of life. Our body cannot survive without water; our spirit cannot survive without living water. Now is the time to renew our lives in the waters and Spirit of Baptism.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Do you have a child born between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013? They are eligible for Prep in 2018. We will be commencing interviews in April for places in Prep 2018. To enrol online, go to Enrolments at ourladyoflourdes.qld.edu.au. For an enrolment pack to be sent to you, please contact the Enrolments Officer - 3345 0700 or
email [email protected] .
Third Sunday of Lent: Year A
Introduction: Water is one of the most common things on planet earth. We use it for drinking and washing, for gardening, cooking and cleaning. We use if for relaxation and exercise. Water is also a symbol of deeper realities, and we meet some of that symbolism in today’s gospel reading. We are thirsting for truth, for eternal life.
First Reading: Exodus 17: 3-7 Physical thirst is something we have all experienced. People perish from thirst. The Israelites complained to Moses about their desperate situation of thirst. At God’s word, Moses struck the rock at Horeb, and ‘water flowed and swept down in torrents’ (Ps 77[78]: 20).
Second Reading: Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8 Our hope of reaching the goal of our life’s journey of faith, which is to share in God’s glory, is not an illusion, ‘because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given to us’ (Rom 5: 5).
Gospel: John 4: 5-42 Jesus, tired by his journey, sits down by the well at Sychar. He gently leads the Samaritan woman he meets there to come to faith in him as God’s Messiah, who offers the water that will turn into a spring inside the believer, a spring welling up to eternal life.
St Stephen’s Primary School at Algester
is currently accepting enrolment applications from Catholic families in our local parish for Prep 2018. Interviews with Principal, Phillip Manitta, will commence in April. For a personalised tour of Stephen’s School facilities or any enrolment inquiries please contact Bridget Brischetto, Enrolments Secretary, 3711 4911 or email
In Timor-Leste, Martina was driven from her home by domestic violence. The Protection Program connected her with livelihood training opportunities, offering the chance to afford education for her eight children and a safe life in a supportive community.
Please donate to Project Compassion 2017 and help empower women in Timor-Leste to recover from domestic violence, develop sustainable livelihoods, and lead a life of dignity. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.
‘THE JOY OF LOVE’ FROM POPE FRANCIS
The Tenderness of an Embrace
30. Every family should look to the icon of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Its daily life had its share of burdens and even nightmares, as when they met with Herod’s implacable violence. This last was an experience that, sad to say, continues to afflict the many refugee families who in our day feel rejected and helpless. Like the Magi, our families are invited to contemplate the Child and his Mother, to bow down and worship him (cf. Mt 2: 11). Like Mary, they are asked to face their family's challenges with courage and serenity, in good times and bad, and to keep in their heart the great things which God has done (cf. Lk 2: 19, 51). The treasury of Mary’s heart also contains the experiences of every family, which she cherishes. For this reason, she can help us understand the meaning of these experiences and to hear the message God wishes to communicate through the life of our families.
Chrism Mass
Archbishop Mark Coleridge invites you to the Annual Chrism Mass to be held in the Cathedral of St Stephen on Thursday, 6th April 2017 commencing at 7.00pm. This is a celebration for the entire Archdiocese and all are welcome.
SOUTHSIDE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC MONTHLY HEALING MASS
Hosted by Beside Restful Waters Prayer Group
Wednesday, 22nd March Celebrant: Fr Stephen Kumyangi
St Bernard’s Chuch, 4 Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt
6.00pm Prayer Ministry; 7.00pm Praise and Worship, Benediction; 7.35pm Mass (Anointing of the sick after Homily)
Coffee and Fellowship - All Welcome Contact: Maureen 3172 9248 or 0403 002 199
Mary Immaculate School Centenary 100th Birthday and Centenary of Annerley Parish
Sunday, 30th April 2017 Saturday, 29th April - “Under the Stars” late afternoon/
evening event (Guest of Honour - Mr Hugh Lunn) Sunday, 30th April - Archbishop Mark Coleridge will celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass in honour of our Centenary.
We are also asking if you have any memorabilia: photos, newsletters, etc., please email me, Leanne Delaney at [email protected] or call the school on 07 3848 8965.
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
recently deceased: Joe Deen, Maria Quy Tran, Anna Nhu Nguyen, Pat Lane, Wayne Kirtley, Isabella Briggs, Baby Patrick, Winnifred Slattery, Isoabel Thompson, Steve Watts, Cynthia Knight.
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Tony van der Togt, Joseph Maximo Van Do, Syd Jennings, Helen Jennings, Mary Allport, Gloria Salonga, John Geiger, Lily Mifsud, Bill Ives,Patsy Foreman, Therese Caruana, Greg O’Mara, Ellan Buckley, Catherine Buckley, Eily Buckley, Derek Gordon, Pable Barrientos, Chinta, Damian Drew, Joel Harman, Raphael Zhang, Margaret McAuliffe, Russell Pellowe, Bob McIntyre, Fr Brendan Dooley, Terry McIntyre, Bishop Michael Putney, Fr Shiels, Ray Stewart, Brian Smith, Fr Kevin Ryan, Errol Knight.
those who are unwell: Josephine Russo, John Ward, Denice Ward, Mick Carroll, Helen Bailey, Esther Martinez.
the Continuing Sick: Ray Greenwood, Fay Garner, Patrick Reyes, Donna Vande Maat, Marie Vlieg, Mary Dixon, Brian Mann, Beverley Armstrong, Maxine Brady, Denis Cooney, Alan Cooke, Patricia Edwards, Betty Grace, Trevor Muller, Oscar Mata, Natalie Taylor, Ronnie McGregor, Tereza Ferenc, Jason Carroll, Istvan Vadasi, Sandra Garrett, Mary & George Goode, Hilary Collins, Dennis Vandenberg, John Callaby, Judy Diggins, Win Murray, Jan Fooks, Norma Ives, Stephen Ives, Kathleen Bar-rett, Elizabeth Canavan,Helmut Jonas, Vivian Pin, Jenny Reed, Cezarina Palting, Leanne Lambert, Maryann Larcher.
Remember Us In your Will
Preparing a Will is the best way to ensure that the people you care about are properly provided for. When preparing your Will, your heart and mind turn first to your family and loved ones. Once they are provided for, a Will is a unique opportunity to make a significant gift to the people and organisations you care about. Please prayerfully consider including a gift to our Parish. Your gift will help carry forward the gospel message to future generations.
For more information about how you can leave a legacy to our Parish, call the Parish Office on 3345 3766.
Aria Angels Term 1 Brisbane South Deanery Term 1 Dates are as follows: Date: Wednesdays, 22nd March, OLOL Time: 9.00am for 9.30am start - 11.00am; Cost: $7.00 Contact Anne Scott 0419 642 490 or the Parish 3345 3766.
"The Paschal Triduum, preparation for The Holy Week" Saturday, 1st April, 1.30— 5.30 pm
Avocado Room, Our Lady of Lourdes You are cordially invited to attend and build up your faith. Guest speaker is Sister Rosa Vazzano (Canossia Sister) Contact. Marta 0433 526 703 Elmer 0411 875 472
Hearing Assistance through Mobiles which can be used anywhere in Sunnybank Church
How to download through App Store for Mobiles
1. Go to App store 2. Type in ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ 3. Download 4. When in Church go to settings 5. Turn on wifi 6. Select ‘Mobile Connect’ 7. Put head phones into Mobile phone 8. Go to & click on ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ App 9. Press Activate 10. Click on any Channel 11. You should be able to hear quite clearly now
Hearing Assistance through Mobiles which can be used anywhere in Sunnybank Church
How to download through Google for Mobiles
1. Go to Google 2. Type in ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ 3. Scroll down until you get to icon Download App 4. Download 5. When in Church go to settings 6. Turn on wifi 7. Select ‘Mobile Connect’ 8. Put in head phones 9. Go to & click on ‘Mobile Connect Sennheiser’ App 10. Press Activate 11. Click on any Channel 12. You should be able to hear quite clearly now
An induction loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users.
This is located in the left wing where this Hearing Loop sign is
located. To use please switch your hearing aid to ‘ T ’.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)
This Sunday, 19th March, there will be a Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10.30am Mass.
Next Sunday, 26th March, the Children’s Liturgy will be at the 9.15am Mass.
BAPTISM PROGRAM (YEAR 3 - YEAR 6) A Baptism Program for children in years 3- 6 commences in May 2017. If you wish your child to participate in this program, you need to ring the Parish Office on 3345 3766 to make an appointment with Sr Stella. Enrolments for this Program close on 28th April 2017
OLOL & OLOF Men’s Barbeque Breakfast
We invite men of all ages to come together in fellowship and enjoy a full barbeque breakfast on the first Saturday morning of each month in the Avocado Room at Paloma Reception Centre at Sunnybank. The next breakfast for 2017 will be held on Saturday, 1st April 2017 from 7am to 9am in the Avocado Room of the Paloma Reception Centre.
If you would like to attend, please leave a message for Les Micale on 3273 7883 or email him directly at [email protected] before Thursday, 30th March 2017 for catering purposes. SUNNYBANK/ACACIA RIDGE PARISH FRIENDSHIP GROUP:
Bookings continue for the Bus trip to Twin Towns on 12 April. Price of $40.00. Frances McKenzie 32199778 Haji Kelly 32731802
PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate Stella Noskoff rsj
Parish Manager Karrin Halliday
Secretary
Michelle DeAmbrosis [email protected]
Accounts
Tam Nguyen [email protected]
Caring Coordinator Bernadette Christian
Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinators
Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617
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
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 - Victoria Hickling
3711 9291 [email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank
Principal - Les Conroy 3323 4600
Soubirous Place
Coordinator - Sr Brigid Courtney RSM
3344 3481
Roster for the Next Youth Ministered
Mass Sunday 26th March 2017
MUSICIANS: K. Dulay, E. Dulay, H. Huynh, S. Bird
SINGERS: G. Roe, L. Dulay, K. Lee, L, Huynh, A. Chukwunonso
READERS: C. Son, R. Madassery, M. Moran
OFFERTORY: A. Eastgate, R. Dulay
ALTAR SERVERS: J. Randle, M. Chambers, E. Chambers
SPECIAL MINISTERS: J. Darawan, S. Luate-Wani, C. Ranatunga, S. Eastgate, K. Mann, L. Kadell,
S. Robb,
G. King, K. Luate-Wani, A. Rivera, T. Ranatunga
BBQ: D. Eastgate, L. Prior CLOW: NA PIETY STORE: S. Kadell
THIS Friday the 24th of March 7-9pm in the Jacaranda Room of Paloma
Everyone in grade 6-8 is welcome!!
EDGE is a youth group for those in grade
6-8, new people are ALWAYS welcomed.
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 7.00-9.00pm.
NEXT Sunday the 26th of March 7-8:45pm
New and Improved! In the Avocado Room of Paloma! If you’re in grade 9-12, BE THERE!
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!
There will be a new roster coming out next weekend for April and the following months.
Youth and Young
Adult Ministry
LENT
IDEA…
Go to an extra
Mass this week.
The Eucharist is
the source and
summit of our
faith.
Find time this
week to get to
Mass.
GOOD FRIDAY DRAMA Each year on Good Friday we act our the Passion
of Christ during the 2pm and 4pm services.
We need youth and young adults to be in the
drama. Most of the drama is in still frames so you
don’t need to be good at acting to participate. If
you are in grade 7 or above we would love for you to
be involved. We especially need some tall-ish men.
You will need to be available from 10:30am-5.00pm
on Good Friday.
Please contact us if you are interested
0403 182 617
DATE CLAIMER: Saturday 15th April - Easter Saturday Sunrise Mountain Climb!
Everyone 16-35 years old is invited to come along… more details to come.
