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St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G.
St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds
Eight Mile Plns, Bne.
St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart.
PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton [email protected]
PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Debbie James E: [email protected]
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au
PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: [email protected]
Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish
DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.
net.au/south/index.html
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643
ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800
ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188
CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE
24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200
NEWSLETTER 14/15 July 2018
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B READINGS: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14
GOSPEL: Mark 6:7-13
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.
‘Shake the dust from your feet.’
‘Shake the dust from your feet.’ Sounds simple but there are counsellors and therapists who can testify that this is one of the hardest things we sometimes have to do. What is the alternative for these trainee disciples?
They could reflect and see what they could have done better; they could go back and try again. But sometimes you’ve done your best. Sometimes people just do not want what you think they ought to have.
These disciples could walk away feeling a failure. ‘It’s all my fault. James would have got through to them. I’m not really a good disciple.’ Again, sometimes there’s no ‘fault’ or ‘blame’ when things go wrong, it just happens.
These disciples could walk on to the next village really angry, going over in their minds or in their conversation, how awful the villagers were – in other words, they have not really left the village, they are still carrying it with them. By the time they arrive at the next village they will be exhausted, or worse, superimpose the village they just left on this new one.
Jesus’ advice is perfect. ‘Shake the dust from your feet.’ Leave this village behind you. Don’t carry it with you in your guilt, or sense of failure, or anger. Let it go.
The whole focus of Jesus’ instructions to his disciples having their first practice is to ‘travel lightly’ – don’t burden yourself with excess baggage either physical or emotional. No haversacks, no bread, and no unwelcoming dust! Good advice for disciples of all time.
The reading from Ephesians is one of the beautiful early Christological hymns that situate the meaning of the Christ event within a rich cosmological setting. This hymn, as in other places in the New Testament, doesn’t present the incarnation as an ‘interruption’ to creation but as part of a process, that God had always had in mind from the beginning of time. In Christ, the whole cosmos was claimed as God’s own.
For each of us celebrating at Mass this weekend: What does this gospel say about missionary activity? What aspects of the gospel are challenging for your own life / lifestyle? What sign is intended when Jesus tells the disciples to shake off the dust from an unwelcoming town? What is the importance of ‘going out in pairs’ when undertaking mission and ministry? With what ministry of the Church could you become more involved?
Adapted © Liturgyhelp: Mary Coloe pbvm
Come along and join in the fun. Lots of goodies, rides, raffles, cake stall,
plants, tombola, books, craft! St Bernard’s Primary School,
1823 Logan Rd., Upper Mt Gravatt Saturday 21st July, 10.00 am-3.00 pm.
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Communion of the Sick
“The faithful who are ill, are deprived of their rightful and accustomed place in the Eucharistic community. … For the sick, the reception of Communion is a sign of support and concern shown by the Christian community for its members who are ill.” Pastoral Care of the Sick #73
Let’s keep our eyes open to the needs in our community. WHO’S MISSING? How do we keep in contact. If you are ill, undergoing surgery or need to move into care, please let the parish office know so that we can maintain contact with you.
Ministers of Communion
of the Sick, Housebound,
Nursing Homes
Please sign the Communion register in the sacristy of the Church from which you take the Blessed Sacrament to the Sick. It is important that the Blessed Sacrament is taken to the sick, as soon as possible, after Mass or after you have taken it from the Tabernacle. It is not appropriate to be involved in other activities while you have the Blessed Sacrament in your care.
PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM Today we will hear from members of our Parish Finance Council regarding the financial stewardship of
our parish. The Finance Council works with Fr Pat to ensure our parish has the necessary resources
to carry out its mission, relying on the financial support of the parishioners. As we listen today, may
we be helped to focus on how we can make a commitment to our parish effort of sharing the gospel message
with all in our community, by ensuring the material resources necessary for this are provided.
We are indebted to all who have contributed to our Planned Giving over the decades.
Invariably though, each year we do lose some valued contributors. So a warm invitation is
extended to parishioners who have not had the opportunity to be involved, and with existing
contributors, help maintain the effectiveness of our program and cover that natural attrition.
During the past year some planned expenses were deferred. Also we have benefited in 2017 from increased
disbursements from Centacare for our Outside School Hours Care facilities, which with increased expenses
may not attain the same net level this year. Funds transferred from our Columbarium Trust Account in 2017
were an accumulation for a number of years and going forward transfers will only be for annual uptake of
spaces.
Please make our pastoral effort fruitful through a loving, infectious faith. Let us all work towards a financially
vibrant and viable future for our three communities by participating in our Planned Giving Program.
UPPER MT GRAVATT WISHART PARISH
SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT
Income Actual 2017 Budget 2018
C & K Lease 17,910.00 18,626.00
Candle money 7,799.00 7,400.00
Columbarium Income 55,550.00 5,000.00
Communications Tower 48,765.00 49,500.00
OSHC Disbursements 180,603.00 80,000.00
Donations & Spec Coll. 29,381.00 20,500.00
Hall Rental 18,432.00 17,900.00
Parish Groups income 26,193.00 24,000.00
Insurance Rebates 2,136.00 1,350.00
Interest 17,677.00 17,000.00
Rates Refund 40,521.00 41,000.00
Relig & Sac Programs 1,009.00 1,500.00
Parish Collections 525,283.00 518,800.00
Youth 0.00 500.00
TOTALS $ 971,259.00 $ 803,076.00
Expenditure Actual 2017 Budget 2018
Administration Costs 38,882.00 46,700.00
Archdiocesan Levies 107,988.00 108,739.00
Choir Expenses 1,925.00 2,900.00
Church Supplies & Equip. 8,550.00 13,500.00
Clergy & House Expenses 69,248.00 88,600.00
Columbarium Exp. & Renewal 2,302.00 37,500.00
Contract Maintenance 19,361.00 23,900.00
Donations & Special Coll. 9,899.00 10,000.00
Entertainment/Hospitality 1,772.00 2,750.00
Fixed - Ins, Elect & Rates 96,987.00 106,300.00
Parish Group Expenses 17,461.00 24,500.00
Pastoral & Rel. Supplies 22,945.00 30,500.00
Property/Bldg. & Maint. 79,066.00 65,450.00
Sal & Wages 220,119.00 227,750.00
Bank Ch., Interest & Subs. 465.00 1,290.00
Youth Ministry Services 4,713.00 5,000.00
TOTAL $ 701,683.00 $ 795,379.00 Surplus/Deficit $ 269,576.00 $7,697.00
BAPTISM Congratulations to Leah Gourlay,
daughter of Meredith; Annabella, Savannah, Connor & Amelia Coates, children of Mitchell & Candace. They will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard's Church. We also congratulate Harrison Crowley, son of John & Rebecca. He will be baptised this S u n d a y a t S t Catherine’s.
READERS ROSTER 22 July 2018
St Bernard’s: Imogen
Fitzpatrick, Luke Lim,
Betty Breakspear; Simon Hill, Nathalie Dudson, Irene
Lam; James Chow, Anne George, Carol Wilson; Liz
Ryan, Patrick Vialle,
Pauline Thomas. St Martin’s: Kathlyn
McCarthy, Cristy Vecchio, Renata Tsiamis. St Catherine’s: Novita
Jurry, Darryl Petersen, Maria Cabalse; Rae
Hurrell, Clare Jones, Epifanio Pereira.
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ARTS, SPIRITUALITY, CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME A Workshop on the Care of Creation
Saturday 1 Sept, 8.30 am to 3 pm,
Santa Teresa, Ormiston
Peter Hunter will lead reflections on
several of his iconic style paintings and
Rev Douglas Jones will offer
reflections on Scriptures relating to
Laudato Si’. Contemplate iconic style
art, listen to stories, reflect on Scripture,
and pray in service of care for our
common home, the earth. Registration
closes Friday 24 August. Enq:
phone 3286 1494. Celebrate World
Day of Prayer and begin the Season of
Creation in an intentional way.
ST VERONICA’S St Veronica’ s
Welfare Committee
in West End
urgently needs your
help in its Thrift
Shop and Office. Thrift Shop volunteers
help with sales, sorting donations and
window displays, while office tasks
include accounting, correspondence and
general administration. St Veronica’s is
run entirely by unpaid volunteers, which
enables 100% of donations to reach its
beneficiaries. The Committee supports
education for needy children and
poverty-relief projects in developing
communities. Phone 3844 7423 or
email [email protected].
IGNITE CONFERENCE 27th -30th September 2018
Mueller College, Rothwell QLD
We are so excited for Ignite Conference
2018 - our biggest and best Conference
yet. If you have never had the chance to
experience the incredible atmosphere
and excitement of Ignite Conference
before, this is a year you cannot miss!
4 huge days of rallies, praise and
worship, keynote speakers, workshops,
festival areas, ministry partner expos,
Catholic resources, mind-blowing
performances and much more…$265
individual or $240 groups of 10.
Register: www.igniteconference.com.au.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially May Brittain (mother of
Helen), Elly Knols (sister of John
Heynen), Patricia Milcey, Michael
Mossop, Jewel Long, Paul Luca and
Erica Martin who have died recently,
also Margaret King, Frank Marino, Nell
Campbell, Laura Sim, Gus Sim, Hilary
& Cleta de Souza, Rita Galea, Charles
& Scott Sullivan, Simon Tinh, Pat
Fernon, Pauline Fenton, Merle
Davidson, Don Blundell, Suzie
Johnson, Bonnie Blanchfield, Judy
Pattinson and Trish McGuire whom we
remember at this time.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS St Martin’s Community Meeting -
This Monday 16 July, 7.00 pm, St
Martin’s Church.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, St
Bernard’s Community Meeting will
now be held Wednesday 25 July, 7 pm
in the St Bernard’s Community Centre.
ST MARTIN’S - CRAFT GROUP STALL On Sunday 22 July
the Parish Craft
Group will be holding
a stall at St Martins
before and after
Sunday Mass. Come along and see the
wonderful variety of items our talented
members have made for you to buy.
HYMNFEST 2018 Broadwater Rd Uniting Church
invites you to HymnFest 2018, 4pm
Sunday 5 August.
Join us to sing your favourite hymns.
Special items by Hayley Kitchener and
the Mansfield Melody Makers. Tea/
coffee available on arrival from 3.30pm
Contact: 3849 8548, 481 Broadwater
Rd, Mansfield.
PARENT TRAIL ONE A free 10 week creative group for
parents living with a mental illness.
Co-facilitated by Kyabra and Metro
South Addiction and Mental Health.
24 July to 18 September, Tuesdays
9.30 am until 12.30 pm. Hear and
share other peoples stories of parenting.
Explore your parental picture and
enhance your particular style of
parenting. Call 3373 9499 to arrange a
meeting with the facilitators.
GROWING IN FAITH Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Brisbane’s DISCIPLESHIP
DAY at the CCR Brisbane
Centre, 688 Nudgee Rd, Northgate on
Saturday 21 July, 9.30 am – 3.30 pm.
A day of Praise and Worship, talks and
reflection. BYO lunch. Morning tea
provided. Enq: Miriam 3202 6856 or
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Bollar Barreto OFM Cap
21 October- 31 October 2018
Places- Jordan, Sea of Galilee,
Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Garden of
Gethsemane, Holy Sepulchre ,
Capernaum, Nazareth, Calvary, Dead
Sea, and many more places. Just $3960
- includes 4 star accommodation, air
fares (Emirates flights), meals, spiritual
director and professional guides and
transfers. Destiny Travels 1300 200 100.
POSITION VACANT Parish Secretary - Applications are
open for a position at the Jubilee
Catholic Parish. A person with
excellent administration and secretarial
skills is required for a full time position
of parish secretary for 38 hours a week,
Monday to Friday. Additional info
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to
careers.
CATHOLIC LEADER Pope Francis tells young Catholics
he’ll see them in Panama
Former Brisbane Catholic sails solo
across the Pacific to raise money for
Indigenous literacy
Australia’s priests stand firm on
seal of confession
ACU opening new centre in
response to rising demand for
theological courses
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15th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B - 14/15 July 2018 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: BLEST BE THE LORD
Antiphon: Blest be the Lord; blest be the Lord, the God of mercy, the
God who saves. I shall not fear the dark of night, nor the
arrow that flies by day.
1. He will release me from the nets of all my foes.
He will protect me from their wicked hands.
Beneath the shadow of his wings I will rejoice
to find a dwelling place secure. (Antiphon)
2. I need not shrink before the terrors of the night,
nor stand alone before the light of day.
No harm shall come to me, no arrow strike me down,
no evil settle in my soul. (Antiphon) Text: based on Ps. 91. W & M: Schutte, Daniel © 1976 New Dawn Music ONE
LICENSE #A-641326
FIRST READING: Amos 7:12-15 RESP. PSALM: LORD SHOW US YOUR MERCY AND LOVE Antiphon: Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation.
1. I will hear what the Lord God has to say, a voice that speaks of peace, peace for his people. His help is near for those who fear him and his glory will dwell in our land. R/
2. Mercy and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced. Faithfulness shall spring from the earth and justice look down from heaven. R/
3. The Lord will make us prosper and our earth shall yield its fruit. Justice shall march before him and peace shall follow his steps. R/
Text: Ps. 84 , Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1997. Verses © The Grail. ONE LICENSE #A-641326.
SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:3-14 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs, belongs to our call. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
GOSPEL: Mark 6:7-13 ♫ EUCHARISTIC ACCLAM: We proclaim your death, O Lord…..
♫ COMMUNION: BREAD OF LIFE Refrain: Bread of life, hope of the world, Jesus Christ, our brother;
feed us now, give us life, lead us to one another.
1. As we proclaim your death, as we recall your life we remember your promise to return again. (Refrain)
2. The bread we break and share was scattered once as grain: just as now it is gathered, make your people one. (Refrain)
3. We eat this living bread, we drink this saving cup: sign of hope in our broken world, source of lasting love. (Refrain)
5. You are the bread of peace, you are the wine of joy, broken now for your people, poured in endless love. (Refrain)
Text &Music : Farrell, Bernadette © 1982 OCP Publications. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
♫ SONG OF PRAISE: GOD OF MERCY
Eternal is your love. Faithful is your Word.
Holy is your name, God of mercy. (repeat) Text & Music: Ogilvie G/O’Brien M © ONE LICENSE #A-641326
♫ RECESSIONAL: A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS
Refrain: A voice in the wilderness calls to prepare,
for we are standing on the edge of changes.
Across the desert sand and the mountain high
the Lord is coming. Make your way!
1. I will hear what the Lord will say; a voice of peace for all his
people. His voice is never far for those who know his glory
dwelling in our land. (R)
MASS TIMES 16-22 July 2018
St Bernard’s:
Tues: 9.15 am
Wed. No Mass - 3rd Wed.
Thurs. 7.00 am
Fri. 8.00 am
8.45 am - Terrigal Lodge
Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil
Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm
St Martin’s:
Fri. 9.30 am
Sunday 8.00 am
St Catherine’s:
Mon. 9.15 am
Wed. 7.00 am
Sat. 6.15 pm Vigil
Sun. 8.30 am
RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Saturday 4.15 pm
DENOTES CHANGE
THIS WEEK Mon. 16 July 2018
HeartFIT - 11.30 am, St Bernard’s Aspinall Ctre.
SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.
St Martin’s Community Meeting - 7 pm, St
Martin’s Church.
Tues. 17 July 2018 Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.
Wednesday 18 July 2018
Beside Restful Waters - 7 pm, St Bernard's Ch.
Finance Meeting - 7 pm, parish office.
Thurs. 19 July 2018
Play Group - 9.15 am, St Bernard’s Community
Centre.
Friday 20 July 2018
Mass - 8 am St Bernard’s Church; 8.45 am, Mt
Gravatt Retirement Village, Terrigal Lodge;
9.30 am St Martin’s Church.
Play Group - 9.30 am, St Catherine’s Hall.
HeartFIT - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.
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2. Faithfulness and mercy have met;
peace and justice have embraced here.
Faithfulness shall spring from the earth
and justice look down from the sky.
3. The Lord Our God, will make us grow
And earth will bring its fruit in all its splendour.
Justice marches on before; he comes
And peace will follow in his way. (R) Text &Music: Robinson Chris © 1990 Po Box 154 W, West Gosford
NSW. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
16th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B - 22 July 2018 READINGS: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6.
GOSPEL: John 6:1-15.