Reflection: With reference to Jesus’ “nature miracles” we are inclined to ask, “Did it

happen as recorded?” Whatever answer we make to that question, a further question arises:

“What does the text mean?” In this connection it is well to note that Luke’s account of the

miraculous draught of fish differs in important details from that of John who presents it as a

post-resurrection event (Jn 21:5-8). Each writer had his own reason for including it where and in

the manner he did. Luke highlights symbolically the nature and purpose of Jesus’ mission – the

mission in which he invites his first disciples (Peter, James and John) to participate. A

stupendous undertaking which, with divine intervention, will continue until the end of time. This

mission is now entrusted to us – people who, like Peter, have good reason to acknowledge their

sinfulness. Listen to Blessed John Henry Newman: “God has created me to do Him some definite

service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another... He has not

created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do his work.”

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

10th February, 2019

Our Parish & School

Calendars are out – please

pick one up from the back

of the church.

*** UPCOMING MEETINGS ***

Finance Meeting – Thursday 14th February 2019 @ 5.30pm

Op Shop – Monday 18th February 2019 @ 1.30pm in the Parish Centre

Pastoral Council – Monday 18th February 2019 @ 5.00pm in the School

Conference Room

Liturgy Committee – Thursday 21st February 2019 @ 5.00pm

Social Bowls & Cards

will be held on

Monday, 11th February 2019

from 9:30 – 12:00

Come along and enjoy this social

morning.

Helping Hands & Mah-jong are

held each Wednesday in the Parish

Centre from 10-00am– 3.00pm

All Welcome

There will be a whole

school Mass on

Monday 11th February

in the Centenery Centre

– all welcome.

Op Shop Opening Hours –

Tuesday – 9.00 – 3.30pm

Wednesday – 9.00 - 1.00pm

Thursday – 9.00 – 4.00pm

Saturday – 9.00 – 11.30am

BORDER RIVERS

COMMUNITY CARE DROUGHT RELIEF

To register for assistance please contact your local Stock & Station

Agent or Care Goondiwindi PH: 07) 4670 0700

FAX: 07) 46714132 or email kirsty.dowling@caregoondiwindi.org.au

To donate to this project please contact Care Goondiwindi or you can

donate via EFT

BSB: 034184 ACC: 188 591 REF: BRCC/NAME

All donations are tax deductable

The Parish Council & Liturgy Committee

are still in the formation process.

We thank all members for so generously

giving your time.

We are still seeking more members to join

these groups. If you think this is something

you would like to be a part of, please see

any of the current members and express

your interest.

Prayer for Rain: We wait and watch for your gift of rain To water the soil and make the barren land come alive again. We wait and watch for the gift of salvation To free us from hatred, greed and fear So that we may live again as people of faith, hope and love. We make this prayer in the name of our Saviour who comes to be with us. Amen

Last month we welcomed Isla Rose George

to our St Mary’s Parish Family. Isla is pictured with her parents

Matthew George and Laura Parsons.

May this family know God’s abundant love at

all times, as they journey through this life on

Earth.

The Op Shop is having a SALE

Pop in and check out the bargains to be had.

Thank-you for your contributions:

03/02/2019

Envelopes: $302.00 Loose: $76.35

Direct Deposits: $125/wk (average over a month)

Parish Bank A/C Details

A/C Name: ADF St Mary’s Parish Goondiwindi

BSB: 064-786 A/C Number: 518826001

If paying by direct deposit, please use your

initials/surname as the reference.

VOLUNTEERS

MASS TIMES Wednesday (Rosary 5.10pm) 5.30pm Mass

Friday 12.15pm

9th/10th February 2019 SATURDAY EVENING: Goondiwindi 6.00pm

SUNDAY EVENING: Goondiwindi 6.00pm

16th/17th February 2019 SATURDAY EVENING: Goondiwindi 6.00pm SUNDAY MORNING: Goondiwindi 9.00am

23rd/24th February 2019

SATURDAY EVENING: Goondiwindi 6.00pm SUNDAY MORNING: Goondiwindi 8.00am

Family Mass 9.30am

2nd/3rd March 2019 SATURDAY EVENING: Goondiwindi 6.00pm

SUNDAY MORNING: Daymar 8.00am, Weengallon 10.00am

WE PRAY FOR THOSE: Who have entered your kingdom: Including Mabel Burgess, Ross Scantlebury (Biddy Rose’s Son In Law), Paul Lynch, Joe Cowmeadow, Aileen Bennett, Henry Orchard, Mervyn Fleming, Elly Heynen Knols (Teresa Heynen’s aunt), Brian O’Brien(FM’s Uncle), Nick Heironymus, Stella McGovern, Loretta Brennan, Tom Mitchell, Steve Aspinall, Delva Brown, Fay Hunt, Don McDonald, Allan Amey, Barry Kindt, Gwendolyn “Henny” Makim, Epigenia Cabus (Claire & Rose’s sister), Barbara Duffy, Vince O’Brien (Roma), Bishop John Gerry.

Whose anniversary is at this time: including Peter Spittles, Bronwynne Faddy, Paul FitzGerald, Betty “Topsy” Hunt, George Hartin, Michael Gibbs, Kevin Cook, Claire Park, Mia Beck, Jenny Marsh, Robert Ford, Dannielle Brennan, Barry Cook, Barbara Bendall, Arthur Gordon, Bill Bishop, Ronald Keehn, Veronica Rayner

Who are ill: including Colleen Williams, Jill Tonkin, Josie Vetter, Iris

Simpson, Celie Brosnan, Mel Cairns,Joy Collins, Hardy Sutton, Donna

Lindores, John Abbot, Angus Rigney,Tom Turvey, Bill Dyer,Trish Dyer,

Brian Freeney, Pat & Teresa Mullins, Deanna Dawson, Anne Hunt, Kevin

Lawless, Ray Mackie, Peter Keehn, Joan Fleming,Gloria Bale,David

Croft,Tim Bourke, Shirley Schluter, Stasia Lawless, Paul Lloyd, Mavis

Gordon, Jean Ramada, Jean Sizer, Francis Lloyd, Madonna Nicoletti,

Stephanie & Chris Adamson, Bailey Brennan, Pauline Robinson, Win

Skinner, Sonya Horrigan, Helen Paige, John Toohey, Marie Cook, Phillip

Carney, Shirley Riley and Joseph Hord; also those ill at home, in hospital

and for those in Kaloma.

We pray for the clergy of the Toowoomba Diocese whose anniversary is during

this month.

Rev Msgr Michael Potter (01/02/44) Ven A/Deacon Robert O’Shea (02/02/40)

Rev Fr Raymond White (08/02/00) Most Rev James Byrne DD (11/02/38)

Rev Msgr John Bergin (18/02/00) Rev Fr Michael Hayes (19/02/60)

Rev Fr Michael Cronin (20/02/92) Rev Fr Henry MacFarlane (20/02/46)

Rev Fr Michael Sheehan (25/02/47) Rev Fr Brian O’Dwyer (21/02/16)

Lord, hear our prayers and be merciful to your servants, the Bishops and Priests of this Diocese whom you have called from this life. Welcome them into the company of your Saints in the Kingdom of light and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

WELCOMERS AT DOOR –

DENISE MCCORMACK & MARIE LLOYD (10/02)

MARY BELL & TERESA HEYNEN (17/02)

JENNIFER MAKIM & PAULINE CORCORAN (24/02)

WELCOMER AT MICROPHONE –

RACHAEL REEVES (10/02)

PAT THOMPSON (17/02)

ANN WEBSTER (24/02)

1ST READER/PSALM -

MARY BURCHELL (10/02)

RACHAEL REEVES (17/02)

YVONNE ISAAK (24/02)

2ND READING/ALLELUIA –

GRAHAM MCGOVERN (10/02)

ROS PHILLIPS (17/02)

MARY BURCHELL (24/02)

EUCHARIST MINISTERS –

MARY COLLINS, SUE MCGOVERN & MICK CLANCY

(10/02)

BRETT POLLARD, BRIAN COOK & MARY COLLINS

(17/02)

CAMILLE KELLOWAY, MICK CLANCY &

CLAIRE CHARLES (24/02)

DATA PROJECTOR –

ROS PHILLIPS (10/02)

CAROL ORMES (17/02)

ST MARY’S SCHOOL (24/02)

MONEY COUNTERS –

TERRY & MARGARET RYAN (10/02)

KAREN CAIRNS & MARY COLLINS (17/02)

MARY COLLINS & ROS PHILLIPS (24/02)

GROUNDS ROSTER –

GRAHAM MCGOVERN & TERRY RYAN (FEBRUARY)

DAN & LISA GALL (MARCH)

Introduction

Today’s readings attest to the fact that God’s call list is littered with seemingly unworthy people. And God’s call has come — and still comes — in countless ways, including in lofty visions, among crowds of people, and in the midst of unabashedly simple work. The presence of the so-called “Hound of Heaven” is everywhere. Thinking “I am not worthy” didn’t work for others, and it won’t work for us. We may as well put our energy into watching and listening.

First Reading Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8

God’s dramatic call to Isaiah

Responsorial Psalm

In the sight of the angels, I will sing your praises, Lord.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Paul was called as the least of the apostles

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! Come follow me, says the Lord

And I will make you fishers of my people.

ALLELUIA!

Gospel Luke 5:1-11

Jesus calls disciples from among fishermen.

Prayers of the Faithful

For gratitude that God is present to us in all aspects of our worship: the readings and homily, the sign of peace and the bread and wine, our prayers and song, and every person who enters these doors, we pray:

For the ability to recognize God’s presence in those who are of different races or religions, cultural or ethnic origins, political or social groups, we pray:

For those who use fear or a sense of unworthiness to avoid responding to God’s call, or who judge others as unworthy because they are different, we pray:

For those willing to answer God’s call to walk into unknown, difficult or dangerous situations on behalf of the Gospel, or on behalf of human needs, we pray:

For a deep sense of solidarity with all those in this community who are suffering in any way, we pray:

For people in Australia who are suffering as a result of natural disasters. May they know that God is with them in their distress, we pray.

Let us pray together.... Summoning God, we have been told that you set your sights on us, unworthy as we are. Open our eyes and ears, our minds and hearts that we may

hear and respond to your call. Heal our false humility, our fear and our reluctance that, like Isaiah, we may say, “Send me!” We ask this in

Jesus’ name. Amen

5TH

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

10TH

FEBRUARY 2019

PARISH INFORMATION: Parish Priest: Fr Hermi Rafada

PH: 0435 006 513; 4671 1091 , rafsteel2005@yahoo.com

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS: 69 Callandoon St, PO Box 45,

Goondiwindi

PH: 4671 5087 email: stmarysgdi@bigpond.com

Parish Secretary – Sarah Hedges 0429 926 231

(Wednesday 9.00am – 3.00pm)

St Mary’s School: Mr Brett Pollard PH: 4671 1730

Parish Safeguarding Rep: