PASTORAL

Very Reverend Fr Tim Harris Parish Priest & Dean of South Coast Deanery

Fr Nicholas Okafor Associate Pastor

Fr Regimon Gervasis MCBS Associate Pastor

Helen Goldsmith Pastoral Ministry Coordinator

PARISH STAFF

Sonya Slater Parish Manager

Marylou Ayres Parish Secretary

Pat Kelly Parish Assistant

Angela Williams Atrium Coordinator

SCHOOLS

St Vincent’s School Clear Island Waters

Phone: 5572 1746 P: Kerry Rowlands

St Kevin’s School Benowa Phone: 5539 4522 P: Peter Anderson

St Kevin’s Kindergarten Phone: 5564 5910

Director: Michelle Nelson

St Michael’s College Merrimac Phone: 5530 2722 P: Michael Nayler

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C 23rd / 24th July 2016

Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

OUR PARISH WELCOMES BRENDAN GORMLEY, SEMINARIAN

My name is Brendan Gormley and I am a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Brisbane. I was born and raised in Townsville, one of five children. My working career was mainly in banking and finance as a lending officer and later as a self-employed mortgage broker. I also spent a number of years working in a Brisbane parish as a Pastoral Ministry Coordinator. I spent three years in the seminary a number of years ago and during that time attained a bachelor’s degree in theology from Notre Dame University.

I left the archdiocesan seminary to discern a possible vocation to religious life, including with the Discalced Carmelites. During that time, and ever since, I was reasonably sure I had a vocation to the priesthood, but whether it was as a diocesan/parish priest or to a more contemplative life in a religious community was something I needed to work through with the guidance of others. Immediately prior to re-entering seminary formation I was working in a microfinance program with the St Vincent de Paul Society.

For the past two years I have been a seminarian at the Pontifical Beda College in Rome. The college caters specifically for men over thirty years of age from English-speaking countries wishing to train for the priesthood. There are currently forty-eight students in residence from thirteen countries, of which eight students are from Australia. The Beda is like a mini-United Nations. It is a privilege to be living in Rome and immersed in a culture so steeped in faith and history. The college I reside at is directly across the road from the Basilica of St Paul’s, where the remains of Saint Paul himself are kept and continue to draw countless pilgrims and tourists alike. I am grateful for this opportunity I have been given to live and study in the heart of our Church.

As anyone who has done it will know, living in an overseas country is not without its challenges. However I am trying to make the most of my time in the special place that Rome truly is. As far as I can tell, Italians have four major passions, all beginning with “F”: Faith, Food, Fashion, Football. I suspect that the order of priority among these four varies greatly from person to person!

I am back home in Brisbane for a month-long parish placement here at Surfers Paradise followed by some time off before returning to Rome to continue studies. All going well I will be ordained to the Diaconate next year, in Rome. In my spare time I am (or at least used to be before leaving Australia) a sports junkie and will have a go at just about anything. Before moving to Italy I used to play golf, indoor cricket and tennis. Unfortunately I’m not much into soccer, which is not ideal for someone living in Rome because the three main sports played and televised in Italy are soccer, soccer and soccer.

I would like to thank Father Tim and the entire parish for allowing me to be with you during this time. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and experiencing more of what it means to be involved in ministry.

Please pray for me as I will for you all. Blessings, Brendan

ONE PARISH

three churches

Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish

Sacred Heart 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters

St Vincent’s 40 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise

Stella Maris 254 Hedges Avenue, Broadbeach

17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR C

REFLECTION: The readings we proclaim today continue to teach us about the theory and practice of prayer. Abraham’s prayer of bargaining with God is typical of beginners – earnest but not yet enlightened. Abraham challenges God to consider an alternative to total destruction. God reveals himself as not a tyrannical God, meting out rewards and punishment, but God who cares for all and actively seeks a way out of death for us.

Luke’s gospel draws our attention to Jesus as a man of prayer and through him we learn not just the prayer of asking for things but the prayer of union and communion with God; the kind of prayer that Jesus himself prayed. Jesus doesn’t suggest we leave the prayer of asking behind. The Lord’s Prayer keeps on asking for daily bread, forgiveness and deliverance from trial. It is the prayer of thanksgiving, of repentance for our sins and intercession for the needs of others that becomes more prominent.

When Jesus says ‘ask and you will receive’ he refers to asking for things of importance. Likewise, ‘seek and you will find’ and ‘knock’ on the door. He wants us to understand it’s not the words and phrases we use in personal prayer or perfect grammar that makes the difference. Our heavenly Father knows infinitely better than we do what is good for us and has already given it. The image in Paul’s letter to the Colossians pictures God, in all his generosity, mercifully reaching out to his children, cancelling a debt owed to him and giving us what we cannot possibly grasp.

Though we have many needs, many prayers we address to God, God has only one prayer for us, Jesus Christ. We can ask for nothing greater or more satisfying.

Ordination of Bishop-Elect Anthony Randazzo The Archdiocese of Sydney will be streaming the Ordination of Bishop

-Elect Anthony Randazzo live from St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney on

Wednesday 24th August from 7pm. As attendance to the Ordination will

be by invitation only, the Parish is offering to stream this occasion live in

the Parish Hospitality Centre. Phone the Parish Office. (5572 5433).

17TH SUNDAY IN ORD TIME READINGS: 17th Sunday Ord Time; Genesis 18: 20-32; Colossians 2: 12-14; Luke11: 1-13

FEASTS: Mon 25th St James, apostle; Tues 26th Sts Joachim and Anne, parents of Blessed Virgin Mary; 29th St Martha NEXT WEEK: 18th Sunday Ord Time; Eccl1:2, 2:21-23; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12:13-21

Prayer: Choose one line of the Lord’s Prayer that feels like your prayer for the day, speak it aloud and silently pray the line through the day.

PRAYER IN THE YEAR OF MERCY During this Year of Mercy we look for ways to show mercy and to enact, through physical, ordinary lives, God’s compassion for those who suffer and forgiveness for those who have caused harm. We do this from a foundation of prayer and a close relationship with Jesus who is the model of behaviour and attitudes we want to manifest in ourselves.

Jesus taught his disciples, good Jewish men who prayed five times a day, the Our Father, which is the template of all Christian prayer. Jesus’ way of praying is more important than the words he taught us. We are personally familiar with God (“our Father”). We reverence him (“who art in heaven,” “hallowed be thy name”). We share God’s desires (“thy kingdom come,” “thy will be done”). We ask for what we need (“give us this day our daily bread”). We beg our Father’s protection (“deliver us from evil”).

These elements of prayer cover the whole range of human conversation: sharing experience, saying thank you, asking for help, crying out in pain, begging forgiveness, expressing love, spending time together. It means engaging God in the interactions that take place all day, every day.

Personal interaction is the opportunity to express mercy and experience the grace of God. It is to live the Lord’s Prayer in all your undertakings every day. In this Year of mercy I invite you to ask God for the opportunity and wisdom to express mercy the way that Jesus taught us.

YEAR OF MERCY – HOLY DOOR, SACRED HEART CHURCH Come and make a pilgrimage to the Holy Door. The Holy Door of Sacred Heart Church remains wide open from 8am to 5pm daily.

Special Reconciliation times for the Jubilee Year are Fridays 10 – 11.30am and 5 – 6.30pm

A Pilgrimage Prayer leaflet is available at the door.

Blessings, Helen

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES for the 2016 - 2017 Financial Year are now available in our three Churches. If you can’t locate yours they may have been sent to one of the other Churches. Please give us a call and we will send them on to whichever Church you will be attending. If you contribute via direct debits there will be an envelope for you with your receipt and a Financial Statement from the Parish.

If you are interested in joining in the Planned Giving Program please phone us at the Parish Office and we can arrange for you to receive Envelopes or give you Bank Forms to complete for your Direct Debits.

FRANCISCAN GATHERING “THE LORD GAVE ME BROTHERS”

Next Fraternity Meeting, Wednesday 27th July, 12.30 to 3.30pm, Infant Saviour Church, Park Road, Burleigh Heads. All welcome. Sr. Clara Condon.

PARISH MINISTRY and GROUPS and OTHER NEWS

PRAYING THE ROSARY: The statue of Our Lady will be at the home of Deborah Chapman of Mudgeeraba for the week of Monday 25th July 2016. Please phone Maxine or Pat Sela on 5539 9539 and invite Our Lady to your home for a week. All you have to do is to say the Rosary to Our Lady. It is not

necessary to invite people to your home. If you are unable to

collect the statue due to lack of transport we can deliver the statue to you. Thankyou, Pat & Maxine Sela.

COFFEE CULTURE CAFÉ 7.30am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri

Catering Options are available for your

function. 0435 721 258

Veniré is a ministry that provides an opportunity for young people across the Gold Coast to get connected with other young people who share the same faith, inviting them to find their identity in

Christ; empowering them to know, to love, and to serve the Lord.

28th – Veniré at Surfers Paradise Parish

If you would like any more information about these events or to come along to any of them, RSVP and message us via our

Facebook page

www.facebook.com/venireyouth

ATRIUM – CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Would you like to play a meaningful role in the faith journey

of your child or grandchild? Catechesis of the Good Shepherd provides an exciting and interactive way of handing on the faith using Montessori-inspired materials. Your child will be captivated. Located in the building between Sacred Heart Church and Casey Hall, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island

Waters, the Atrium is specifically designed for this engaging form of faith development.

*90 minute sessions held once a week during term time.* *Baptism preparation for children aged 3 to 8 years.*

Play a real role in your child’s faith journey! For further information, please email Angela Williams at

atrium.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au Or phone Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish Office on 5572 5433

https://www.facebook.com/Catechesis-of-the-Good-Shepherd-Tibor-and-Vera-Endrody-Atrium

LIBRARY NEWS: There is no excuse for elder abuse is the

title of an awareness campaign, which was brought to our attention by a Library borrower. Check out our display about this important topic including; “How to Honour Your Aging Parents”, “Dementias”, “May I Walk You Home” and books about family relationships. We also have obtained a supply of little cards with information and help lines. Please feel free to take several to distribute to your clubs and friends. It is an important message which deserves to be given widely to our community.

Children’s IRISH DANCING CLASS Monday 3.30pm to 4.30pm in Casey Hall, CIW. Age 3+ For information call Linda on 0407 370 047.

Workshops on Catholic Worship Book II for all parish/school musicians & liturgists. Catholic Worship Book II is much more than a hymn book. It includes all the music for Mass, other Sacraments, RCIA, Liturgy of the Hours and Adoration as well as a wide variety of hymnody. All music has been assessed as theologi-cally, liturgically and musically appropriate. It has notes on music in the Mass, guitar chords for recently composed hymns, many Australian works and items for children.

Monday 25th July 10am-12noon St Benedict’s, 2 Wallaby Drive, Mudgeeraba. ENQUIRIES: Elizabeth Harrington

harringtone@liturgybrisbane.net.au; 3224 3322

You are invited to attend the Solemnity of Saint Mary of the

Cross MacKillop celebrated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge

on Monday, 8th August 2016 at 10am Cathedral of St

Stephen. RSVP by 1 August 2016 by email to

rsvp@bne.catholic.net.au or call 3324 3200.

QUO VADIS WEEKEND

Dates: 26th – 28th August 2016 at Holy Spirit Seminary Cost: $50 (or donation) Registration closes: 29th July 2016 Contact Adam Burns, burnsa@bne.catholic.net.au

MULTICULTURAL MASS 2016 - SUN 28 AUGUST, 2.30PM

Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth St, Brisbane. Further information at the Centre for Multicultural Pastoral Care 3324 3451 or you can email to cmpc@bne.catholic.net.au

Or check the website at www.multiculturalcare.org.au

The Bold and Beautiful Friendship Group will meet at 12

noon for lunch at Nobby's Surf Life Savings Club - 25A

Albatross Ave, on Thursday 28th July 2016. Lift and parking

available. All Welcome. (Leona 55387070)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL WINTER APPEAL will take place in our Parish over this weekend .

The theme of this year’s appeal is “rethink homeless-ness”. Homelessness is impacting on all parts of our society but particularly affecting women. So more than ever, Vinnies needs your help as our dedicated volunteers continue their work. A Special Collection will be taken up before the end of Mass

MIGRANT CHAPLAINS / COMMUNITIES: Polish: Sunday 11.30am Sacred Heart Church Fr Bernard Bednarz 5504 6297 Italian: Sunday 4.00pm Sacred Heart Church Fr Michele Cagna CS 0432110468—Pastoral Support Felicia 5571 0858 — General Info. Filipino: Next Mass in our Parish is on 2nd October at 12noon in Casey Hall. Fr Terence Nueva 3277 2252 Hispanic: 1st & 3rd Sundays 5—7pm St Vincent’s Church Fr Ignacio Gutierrez 0481 118 521 Email: paterignacio@yahoo.com Maronite Rite: Saturday 7.15pm Sacred Heart Phone: 3394 4994 St Maroun’s Church, Brisbane.

Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office 5572 5433 to register.

Marriages: Contact Parish Office 5572 5433 (Min 6mths notice required)

Benediction: 1st Friday 7.30am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Weekly at 9am Mass Sacred Heart Church.

Stella Maris Church 8.30am Mass 2nd Sunday of each month.

Christian Meditation: Tuesday 10am (Youth Room) Pam Egberts 0428090703 and on Tuesday 6pm (Youth Room) Contact Parish Office

CCA: Phone Butch & Mini 0424 583 168/9

Exposition: Monday & Friday 6am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise

Tuesday 9.30am Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters

Thursday 9.45am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise

Friday 7pm Sacred Heart Church, (1st Friday 7pm to 7am)

Carmelite Spirituality: 3rd Sunday of each month 10.30am PHC, CIW Contact: Norm Harding 0421 125 575.

Rosary: Sunday 7.15am St Vincent’s Church

Monday & Friday 6.25am St Vincent’s Church

Tuesday & Friday 8.25am Sacred Heart Church, before Mass

Wednesday 8.25am Stella Maris Church, before 9.00am Mass

Youth Led Mass: Sunday 6pm Sacred Heart. Next Date 28th August

Art & Craft: Wed 9am-12.30pm Parish Hospitality Centre Book Club: 3rd Tues 12noon. Parish Hospitality Centre Bridge: Monday 12.30pm. Parish Hospitality Centre. SPCL: Meeting 1.00pm 1st Tue. Hospitality Centre Friendship Day 3rd Thurs 10am-1.30pm PH: 5562 1260 Parish Choir Practice: 8.30am 1st and last Saturdays SH Playgroup: Wednesdays 9.30am Casey Hall, Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters - Sarah 0410 701 515 Playgroup is Volunteer Based— Each parent needs to sign an attendee sheet at each session. Yoga: Tuesday 10.45am $10/Session. Zumba Gold: Friday 9.15am Casey Hall. Beginners and Intermediate Levels. Susana Pozzi 0421 607 397 Pilates: Monday, Tuesday sessions. Casey Hall. Phone Nicole 0420 301 379 or at nicolecalvinopilates@gmail.com

FOR MORE PARISH GROUPS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE

RECENTLY DECEASED: William Sammut, Thomas Laidlaw, Brian Vincent Murphy (Bris), Tom Nicholson, George Mamo, Florys Nofonofo, Pauline Stackhouse, Ananias Torrecampo (Canada), May Tracey.

ANNIVERSARIES: Bryan John Suter, Dr Roger Bullen, Wayne Rillstone, Edmund O’Brien, Edward Blackshaw, Terry Burke, Hugh, Roy & Clyde Saunders, Eftim Orloff, Fr Frank Shortis (O.Carm), Roma Foley O’Brien, Archbishop Frank Rush, Anthony & Granville Cardoza, Harry & Richard Letchiman.

THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Daphne Lewis, Sharon Murphy (Syd), Michelle Coyle, Alvon Beutel, Colleen O’Shannassy (Colac, Victoria), Fr John Milliken PP of Stanmore, Henriette Bennik, Fadoul Kazzi, Kathryn Geldard, Pat Burton, Valda Martin, Andreas Lunandi, Kate Needham, Ian Finlayson, Gus Reeves, Annette Anning, Monica Bailey, Sage Amor (Canada), Brian Elsmore, Emile Van Deurse, Ron Mooney, Denise Tracey, Ron Perry, Paul Kiely, Denise Darwin (Syd), Rachel Raines, John Ashby, David Weldon, Dorelle Muller, Michael Kearney, Mike and Barbara

Farrell, Marian Komorowski (Poland), Fr Dom Cremesco SVS, Mary Kerr, Conor Cosgrave, Anne Weston, Mary Hayes (Melb), Diep Armstrong, Dolly Roberts & Gerald Theron (Cape Town), Joan Wienand, Ron Cadd, Bernadine Lewis (Capetown SA), Sophia Wisniewska (Poland).

Have you thought about leaving a legacy?

Brochures on how to “Make a Bequest to the Surfers Paradise Parish” are in the

brochure holders at the back of all churches.

For further information call the parish office 5572 5433.

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WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RIGHT NOW?

⃝ REGISTERING IN PARISH ⃝ SACRAMENT ENQUIRY ⃝ YOUTH

⃝ PRAYER REQUEST ⃝ ROSTER AVAILABILITY

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⃝ to commence Parish Planned Giving Program

Please place this completed form on the collection plate, or contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433 for further information.

7.00am

ST VINCENT’S

9.00am

SACRED HEART

Next Anointing

Mass 11am on 2nd August

9.00am

STELLA MARIS

9.00am

STELLA MARIS

7.00am ST VINCENT’S

9.00am SACRED HEART

Reconciliations 10am—11.30am 5.00pm—6.30pm

RECONCILIATIONS

4.15pm Stella Maris 5.00pm Sacred Heart 5.15pm St Vincent’s

SUNDAY STELLA MARIS CHURCH Saturday 5.00pm and Sunday 7.00am and 8.30am MASS TIMES SACRED HEART CHURCH Saturday 6.00pm and Sunday 9.00am and 6.00pm ST VINCENT’S CHURCH Saturday 6.00pm and Sunday 8.00am and 10.00am

MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SATURDAY

7am

ST VINCENT’S

9am

SACRED HEART

Anointing Mass 11am on

2nd August

9.00am

STELLA MARIS

9.00am

STELLA MARIS

7AM ST VINCENT’S

9AM SACRED HEART

Year of Mercy Reconciliation

10-11.30 & 5-6.30

RECONCILIATION

4.15pm STELLA MARIS

5.00pm SACRED HEART

5.15pm ST VINCENT’S

NORMAL SUNDAY

MASS TIMES

STELLA MARIS CHURCH Saturday evening 5.00pm AND Sunday 7.00am & 8.30am

SACRED HEART CHURCH Saturday evening 6.00pm AND Sunday 9.00am & 6.00pm

ST VINCENT’S CHURCH Saturday evening 6.00pm AND Sunday 8.00am & 10.00am