RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Lord is my light, my light and my

salvation.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus; Praise and honour, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining

cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus; Praise and honour, Lord

Jesus Christ!

Genesis 15:5-12,17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36

Please pray for our departed loved ones, especially Don Coulam, Ken Levy, Moira Corser, Mary (Maureen) Verrall, Wayne Rogers and Sr Justin Simonds sgs recently deceased and also for Magda Coulam, David Saunders, Alexander McNamee, John Fletcher, Gary Fletcher, Noel Nicholson, Joan Shelford, Vera Shelford, Maree Lawlor, Dorothea Piper, Margaret McFadden and Joyce Stefano.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Lord is my light, my light and my

salvation.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus; Praise and honour, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining

cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus; Praise and honour, Lord

Jesus Christ!

Genesis 15:5-12,17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36

Please pray for our departed loved ones, especially Don Coulam, Ken Levy, Moira Corser, Mary (Maureen) Verrall, Wayne Rogers and Sr Justin Simonds sgs recently deceased and also for Magda Coulam, David Saunders, Alexander McNamee, John Fletcher, Gary Fletcher, Noel Nicholson, Joan Shelford, Vera Shelford, Maree Lawlor, Dorothea Piper, Margaret McFadden and Joyce Stefano.

21st February 2016 (Year C)

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Duangmala wished for a bright future for her eight-year-old son, Hum Noy, who has Down Syndrome. However, she feared he would remain isolated and never reach his full potential due to a lack of support services for children living with intellectual disabilities in Laos. Thankfully, everything changed when Duangmala and Hum Noy were introduced to the Intellectual Disabilities Unit, which was set up by the Lao Disabled People’s

Association with the support of Caritas Australia. This specialised school provides learning support and nurturing care to 50 children with intellectual disabilities in the Laos capital, Vientiane. Since starting school, Hum Noy’s behaviour and abilities have changed remarkably. He is no longer isolated, lonely or frustrated, and his communication skills have advanced quickly. “Hum Noy is learning how to follow instructions and say the names of his teachers and friends,” says Duangmala proudly. “He likes to draw, play instruments, and when they do aerobics he joins in!” The program has also opened new opportunities for Duangmala, who received training to become a teacher at Hum Noy’s school. Now, she is hopeful that her son and his classmates can lead more prosperous, fulfilling lives. “It’s important to use our knowledge to help our children grow and develop,” she says. “We are lucky to have this program.”

� TOM ELICH parish priest � MARY RANDLE SGS pastoral associate � HELEN PRICE and HELEN COLE parish secretaries � ANN-MAREE NICHOLLS SGS school principal �

Please remember the sick in your prayers – Karen Cassady, Lucy Gibb, Matilda Swain, Barry Hourigan, Molly Xavier, Emily Deldot, Gerry Crooks

DATE CLAIMERS 2016 Monday 22 February RCIA Group meet at 7pm Tuesday 23 February Carer’s Group meet at 10am in the Parish Hall Centenary Committee meet at 7pm in the Board Room Thursday 25 February Playgroup 9:30am in the Hall

Sacramental Team meeting 4:30pm St Vincent de Paul meet at 6pm.

Friday 26 February Mass with Anointing of the Sick Sunday 28 February La Messe en Français at 3pm Monday 29 February History Group meet at 7pm Thursday 17 March Sacrament of Confirmation

Parents Session 7:30pm in Hall Friday 18 March Sacrament of Confirmation

Parents Session 9:30am in Hall 27 March Easter Sunday Thursday 14 April Parent’s Session for

Confirmation/Eucharist 7:30pm Friday 15 April Parent’s Session for

Confirmation/Eucharist 9:30am 14 & 15 May Celebrations for Sacrament of

Confirmation at all Masses 28 & 29 May Celebrations for Sacraments

of Confirmation/First Eucharist

RCIA – Please continue to support our candidates in prayer, help them by example and welcome them through our friendship. Their journey through Lent enters the final phase of their preparations for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING THE SICK – will be celebrated at 9:30am Mass on Friday 26 February followed by morning tea. This sacrament is for those who are seriously ill and offers the healing of Christ and the support of the church. All parishioners who have a significant health difficulty are welcome to come to celebrate this sacrament and have a cuppa afterwards in the Parish Hall.

SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP will meet this Sunday morning after the 8am Mass in the Board Room. Anyone who is interested in social justice issues is very welcome.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2016 – Friday 4 March at 10am hosted by St John’s Anglican Church, Oxford Street, Bulimba. Prayers celebrating Cuba - everyone Welcome.

VOCATION VIEW – After the transfiguration, Peter, John and James wanted to stay up the mountain. But Jesus said, “Move,” with the knowledge that ships are safe in harbours, but not meant to stay in harbours. Consider a church vocation. Pray for vocations. To speak to someone about your vocation, contact the Vocations Office on 3336 9203.

HUMOUR – It’s the second Friday of Lent as the faithful

parishioner stumbles through pouring rain past a steak house into a monastery and requests shelter. He's just in time for dinner and was treated to the best fish and chips he's ever had. After dinner, he goes into the kitchen to thank the chefs. He's met by two brothers, "Hello, I'm Brother Michael, and this is Brother Francis." "I'm very pleased to meet you. I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful dinner. The fish and chips were the best I've ever tasted. Out of curiosity, who cooked what?" Brother Michael replies, "Well, I'm the fish friar." The man turns to the other brother and says, "Then you must be . . ." "Yes, I'm afraid I'm the chip monk."

NO PARKING please on the paved area in front of the church ______________________________________________________________________________

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SACRAMENTS IN 2016 Please mark the following dates in your diary for this year. CONFIRMATION (Year 3 children)

Parent sessions Thursday 17 March 7:30pm OR Friday 18 March 9:30am Celebration of Confirmation Weekend 14/15 May at all Masses CONFIRMATION/COMMUNION (Year 4 children)

Parent sessions Thursday 14 April 7:30 pm OR Friday 15 April 9:30 am Celebration of Sacraments All Masses on weekend 28/29 May

CHILDREN’S LITURGY HELPERS - volunteers to assist in presenting the liturgy are needed. This takes place during the school term at Sunday 8am mass. Volunteers are rostered to one Sunday per school term. Contact Louise 0434 357 764 or info@weemakemusic.com.au. Thank you.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS each Friday during Lent at 7pm. Please join us in the Church as part of your Lenten discipline.

PARISH JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE - “Jubilee of Mercy” Sunday 13 March, 9:30am to 3:30pm. Lunch provided. Come for a reflection day on God’s Mercy. Contact the parish office.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO COLLECT YOUR PROJECT COMPASSION ENVELOPES OR BOXES TODAY.

LA MESSE EN FRANCAIS - Fr Tom will celebrate Mass in French at 3pm on Sunday 28 February. These Masses are held quarterly and this is the first for 2016. All are welcome to attend, especially Francophiles and newcomers. Followed by refreshments in the Hall (bring plate to share in fellowship).

IONA COLLEGE ENROLMENTS – please note application dates - Year 5 entry in 2018 close Friday 10 June 2016. Please go to the College website or for further enquiries, please contact the College Registrar, Mrs Sharon Young on 3893 8801 or enrol@iona.qld.edu.au.

SETON COLLEGE, MT GRAVATT EAST, a Catholic Co-educational College, is now accepting enrolment applications from those wishing to attend the College in Year 7 2017 or 2018. An open morning is scheduled for Tuesday 1 March starting at 9am in the College Chapel with an information session followed by a tour of the College.

"COME AND SEE" – JOHN 1:39 Brisbane East Deanery initiative - The Little Rock Bible Study Group. This leads people to a greater understanding of the Bible, an awareness of God’s living presence in sacred Scripture, and an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to daily life. Contact St Thomas parish secretary Lisa, 3398 1154 or stthomas@bne.catholic.net.au to register.

CONGRATULATIONS to Frances Cleary who has celebrated her 90 birthday this week. Blessings in abundance on this great milestone!

ROOM FOR RENT – Long term mature male or female sought to house share at Seven Hills/Norman Park. Quiet location. Contact Thierry 0411 612 323 for more information

PARISH ROSTERS NEXT WEEK Readers, Communion Ministers, Sacristans and Altar Servers Team 4 - please arrange a substitute if you are not available. Hospitality Roster 6 March – McCarthy and Ellero family 20 March – Karen Collyns, Angela Stephens Children’s Liturgy Roster 28 February – Louise Carlile, Rachel O’Neill, Sofia, Grace, Rosie, Amelie 6 March – Brenda Hawke, Brooke Fitzgibbon, Jessica, Georgia, Jessica, Lachlan Casserole Bank Roster Group 3 – Contact Maree Meier

+ Liturgy this Week 22 February – 28 February 2016

MONDAY 7:00am Mass

TUESDAY - -

WEDNESDAY 7:00pm Mass

THURSDAY 9:00am Mass

FRIDAY 9:30am

7:00pm

Mass with Anointing of the Sick

Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY 9:00am Mass

SUNDAY 6:00pm(Saturday); 8:00am; 6:00pm Mass: Second Sunday of Lent Children’s Liturgy at 8am Mass

Readings –Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 1 Corinthians 10:1 –6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

OTHER LITURGY AND PRAYER

RECONCILIATION Saturday at 9:30am and 5:00pm

MEDITATION Tuesday at 7:00pm (Lourdes Hill Convent) and Wednesday at 9:30am (Parish Hall)

ROSARY for peace Saturday before 9:00am Mass

ANGELUS for vocations Saturday before 9:00am Mass

ENTRANCE HYMN

CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT 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.

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.

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PENITENTIAL ACT Leader – You were sent to heal the contrite of heart; Lord, have mercy. All – Lord, have mercy Leader – You came to call sinners; Christ, have mercy. All – Christ, have mercy Leader – You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us; Lord, have mercy. All – Lord, have mercy

LAMB OF GOD Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Grant us peace.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION We proclaim your death, o Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again.

COMMUNION HYMNS

TO BE YOUR BREAD CHORUS

To be your bread now, be your wine now, Lord, come and change us to be a sign of your love. Blest and broken, poured and flowing, gift that you gave us, to be your body once again

We come to your table with our lives as they are. Heal us Lord, for we are broken, make us one again.

CHORUS

Lord, we stumble through the darkness of night. Lead us now, O Lord we follow, bring us home to you.

CHORUS

Give us the bread and wine that bring us to life. Feed us, and we’ll never hunger, never thirst again.

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RECESSIONAL HYMN

BEHOLD THE GLORY OF GOD CHORUS

Behold the glory of God, the day star arising! Christ Jesus shines on the earth with mercy enduring!

Night of hope, night of glory divine, Darkness conquered ever more. Christ triumphant shines on the earth, With joy that endures.

CHORUS

Lift your hands, off’ring thanks unto God, Raise a hymn of endless praise: Blessed be the Lord of our lives, Whose mercy endures.

CHORUS

O remember your promise, O God; Let your mercy still remain: Save your people who cry out to you, “O God, set us free!”

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