this week’s diary twentieth sunday in ordinary time
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Dear Parishioners,
This weekend 55 men from our parish have gathered in the Paloma Centre for the menAlive weekend. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit be with each one of them and guide them as they seek to explore new dimensions in their Christian faith.
First Holy Communion
We extend a warm welcome to the families and friends who have joined us this week as their children make their First Holy Communion. This is an exciting time for the children and their families but it is also an exciting time for our parish as over 100 young adults for the first time will be welcomed to God’s Table of the Eucharist as they share the banquet of Christ’s sacrifice, calling God their Father in the midst of the Church as they receive Holy Communion. Let all of us keep the children and their families in our prayers, as they make this momentous step in their lives.
From the Archdiocese of Brisbane
For the second time in two years, the Queensland Parliament will debate whether to make abortion legal. The draft bill will allow abortion until the day that a baby is born – late-term abortions will be legal in Queensland as long as two doctors agree that “in all the circumstances, the termination should be performed”. This will mean that social reasons will be enough for a legal abortion of a full-term baby. The Archdiocese wants to ensure that Queenslanders understand this new bill and have time to consider it. We believe both lives matter and the bill should not go ahead. Please visit our website to learn more: https://community.actonit.com.au/aob/ For your information, I have included a link here to a video that the Archbishop has made on the abortion laws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6E7wAwtXv8
We need your help. Please consider signing the petition in the front of the church today.
2018 Year of Youth
In acknowledgement of the Church’s Year of the Youth, Branch 1 of the Knights of the Southern Cross are hosting a talk by Teresa McGrath, Youth Project Consultant with the Archdiocese of Brisbane, on the subject of YOUTH in the church on Thursday, 6th September at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Church Hall, 250 Banks Street, Dorrington. Please advise Stuart Beavis (0408 321 582 or [email protected]) if you are attending.
104th
World Day of Migrants and Refugees This week the Holy Father encourages us to make a “…determined effort to ensure that all migrants and refugees...are empowered to achieve their potential as human beings, in all the dimensions which constitute humanity intended by its Creator.” It is up to us, women and men of faith, to find opportunities to promote the welfare of migrants and refugees. In Gaudete et Exsultate, Pope Francis reminds us that a thirst for justice and
righteousness must extend into practical and concrete actions. To become holy, we must care for the material and spiritual welfare of our migrant brothers and sisters. We need to encourage them in becoming part of our communities - both our faith and social communities. Through making them feel welcome within our communities, we will sow the seeds for growth, thus allowing both them and us to flourish as one. In integrating migrants and refugees, Pope Francis challenges us to find “…opportunities for
intercultural enrichment…” (From Pope Francis - For World Day of Migrants and Refugees - 2018)
God Bless Fr Stephen Camiolo
This week’s diary
Priests: Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge ([email protected]; Office: 3274 5513)
Fr Stephen Camiolo (Administrator) ([email protected]) Fr Dominic Orih (Associate Pastor)
Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank) Ph: 3345 3766 Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4pm.
Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109.
Web: www.olol.com.au Email: [email protected]
Deanery web: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 19th August 2018
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
Monday, 20th August St Bernard
8.15am Morning Prayer - Sunnybank 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank
9.30am Liturgy (Year 1)
Tuesday, 21th August St Pius X
8.15am Morning Prayer Sunnybank 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank 8.30am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.00am Bible Study (Media Room) 7.00pm Adoration - Sunnybank
Wednesday, 22nd August Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8.15am Morning Prayer - Sunnybank 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Rosary 9.00am Aria Angels (Media Room) 6.30pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Thursday, 23rd August
8.00am Mass - St Thomas More College Chapel 8.00am Meditation - Sunnybank 8.45am Morning Prayer - Sunnybank
9.00am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Mass - Acacia Ridge
Friday, 24th August St Bartholomew
8.15am Morning Prayer 8.30am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Adoration and Benediction - Sunnybank 10.00am Legion of Mary (Media Room)
6.30pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Saturday, 25th August
8.30am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.00am Rosary 10.30am Novena and Benediction 11.00am Reconciliation 1.30pm Charismatic Prayer (1.30pm English; 3.00pm Spanish) 5.00pm Reconciliation - Sunnybank 6.00pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Sunday, 26th August
6.30am Mass - Sunnybank 7.00am Mass - Acacia Ridge 8.00am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30am Mass - Sunnybank 6.00pm Mass - Sunnybank (Youth)
Next Sunday: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time: Joshua 24: 1-2, 5-18; Ephesians 5: 21-32; John 6: 60-69
VOCATION VIEW: John's Gospel reveals God's promise of the Word made flesh. This is revealed through the sacrifice made by Christ: "I am the living
bread, come down from heaven ... the bread I give is my flesh for the life of the world ...". Do this in memory of Him.
Archdiocese of Brisbane Policy Statement
...for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10:14
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that Children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.
‘THE JOY OF LOVE’ FROM POPE FRANCIS Looking to Jesus: The Vocation of the Family
Growing in Conjugal Love
121. Marriage is a precious sign, for “when a man and a woman celebrate the sacrament of marriage, God is, as it were, ‘mirrored’ in them; he impresses in them his own features and the indelible character of his love. Marriage is the icon of God’s love for us. Indeed, God is also communion: the three Persons of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit live eternally in perfect unity. And this is precisely the mystery of marriage: God makes of the two spouses one single existence”. This has concrete daily consequences, because the spouses, “in virtue of the sacrament, are invested with a true and proper mission, so that, starting with the simple ordinary things of life they can make visible the love with which Christ loves his Church and continues to give his life for her”.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time : Year B
First Reading: Proverbs 9: 1-6 Our reading is an invitation to be nourished in the hospitality of wisdom; a fine house, a table spread with delights and a life seeking understanding.
Second Reading: Ephesians 5: 15-20 Paul offers us some insights into what it means to live the good Christian life, set within in the framework of the Trinity, and reminding us of the place of thanksgiving for all things.
Gospel: John 6: 51-58 Jesus offers that life and freedom are found in him, a life that is nourished in the power of the Eucharist. As bread, Jesus is at the centre of all that sustains life.
Functions for Women
The Pastoral Council has approved the formation of a committee to oversee a function specifically for the women of our parish. It is envisaged that these functions would occur about every three months and encompass a blend of social connection and a dedicated faith component. To this end we would like to ask for self-nominations for committee members. If you would like to be part of the process to create a friendly and supportive space for like-minded women of our parish, please let us know.
If you feel you would like to help steer and shape this quarterly gathering, we would love to hear from you. Email Cathy Johnstone ([email protected]) or Kate Smith ([email protected]) and tell us a little bit about yourself.
SOUTHSIDE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC
MONTHLY HEALING MASS Hosted by Beside Restful Waters Prayer Group
Wednesday, 22
nd August 2018
Celebrant Fr Leonard Uzuegbu
St Bernard’s Church, 4 Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt
6.45 pm Reconciliation & Praise & Worship Mass 7.30 pm
Anointing of the sick after Homily Prayer Ministry after Mass
Supper and Fellowship - All Welcome Contact: Maureen 3172 9248 or 0403 002 199
St Thomas More College Cnr Troughton Rd & Turrton St, Sunnybank
Visitors’ Day - 21 August Session - 9.15am and Session 2 - 4.15pm
St Thomas More College is hosting a visitors’ day on Tuesday, 21st
August where families are invited to attend. Visitors’ day provide families with the opportunity to meet our Principal, Mr Les Conroy, staff and
students, as well as tour College facilities.
We are accepting enrolment applications for students currently in Years 5 & 4
To register please contact the College Administration Office on
3323 4600 or email: [email protected]
Mass for the Deaf
The next Auslan-Supported Mass at St Michael’s Catholic Church, 250 Banks Street, Dorrington/Ashgrove will be held on Sunday, 9 September at 8.30am. Everyone who would like to attend is invited to this special Mass, with morning tea afterwards. Please spread the word to friends and family. Our last Auslan Mass for 2018 will be held on 18th November. Enquiries to - [email protected]
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
recently deceased: Marie Roe, Agnes Lee, Ruperto Maiele, Choy Yoon Choon, Rafaela Alvarenga, Br Fergus Gagen, Joe Crasto, Zita, Allan Brooks.
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Monica Oh Nee Wong, Fr Glarioso Gepolongca, William Hagedron, Anna Hagedron, Hilda Minehane, Norma Johnson, Bill Minehane, Ellen Ross, Mary McKew, Joseph Whittaker, Catharine Whittaker, Flo Goessling, Macario Estoy, Mary Ives, Jenny Barter, Jean Lilley, Mrs Ying, Dianna Spense, Frank Brady, Florence Wilson, Gwen Price, Robin Wilson, Sofia Cavaletti, Joan Cremin, Edith Delsorte.
those who are unwell: Cecile Drummond, Julie Sacay, Angelita Valfra, David Drummond, Cony Espinoza,
Julio Bara, Miladi Fuentes, Maria Chiem, Iris Bodd, Cecilia Arca, Thomas Smith, Tanita Morataya, Lisa Russell, Chris Kiel.
the Continuing Sick: Patrick Reyes, Donna Vande Maat, Marie Vlieg, Mary Dixon, Brian Mann, Beverley Armstrong, Denis Cooney, Alan Cooke, Jamie Edwards, Patricia Edwards, Edna, Trevor Muller, Oscar Mata, Ronnie McGregor, Istvan Vadasi, Zenaida Eribal, Gloria, Vivian Pin, Jenny Reed, Elizabeth Canavan, Des & Pat, Sonia Martinezvallez, Edna, Amelia Kue, Carmen Phairs, Joe Valeri, Jean Hamilton, Geoff Ives, Hilary Collins, Mary Hannah, Malcolm Ellis, John and Edna, Terence Hooper, Mark O’Brien, Mary Goode, Gloria, Norma Ives, Stephen Ives, Barbara, Jan Fooks, Dennis Vandenberg, Geoff Ives, Margaret, Peter, Jill, Tyron Carr, Helene Micale, Anthony Linton, Cecil, Gwen & Charles, Cecilia, Elizabeth Coster, Ah Chan Lee, Dawn Angus, Annie Carter, Lawrence Chua, Paciano Ebarira, Catherine Marshall, Joseph Phairs, Helen Blank, Michelle Choy .
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)
No Liturgy on Sunday, 19th August No Liturgy on Sunday, 26th August
Our Lady of Lourdes School Fete Sunday, 26th August - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 19 Shearwin St, Sunnybank QLD 4109
The OLOL school fete will be filled with delicious cakes and sweets, beautiful craft, yummy food and drinks, Trash ‘n Treasure, huge plant stall, second hand boutique with many , books, raffles, cent auction, rides and side show alley. Please come and join us for a great day filled with amazing community spirit.
OLOL School Fete Sweets Stall Would you like to contribute to the sweets stall for the school fete? We are looking for donations of homemade sweets like fudge, coconut ice, rocky road, marshmallow, peanut brittle and meringues, just to name a few. If you would like to help, sweets can be dropped off at OLOL School Office on Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 August. Or to arrange another drop off or collection time, please message or call Katie on 0401 768 304. Thank you for your support!
We are in need of some assistance from the church community to crochet some tea towels and home made sweets.
All supplied will be provided so if you are able to help, we would be very grateful. Please contact Michelle Gannon on 0421
125 199 or email [email protected]. Weekend 25th / 26th August - School Car Park will be
closed from 4.00pm on Friday, 24th August until 5.00pm on Sunday 26th August.
Planned Giving Envelopes
Your planned giving envelopes are ready for collection on the tables on the side of the Church. Please collect on
your way out. If you have any queries, please call the Parish office 3345 3766.
Aria Angels Term 3 Brisbane South Deanery Aria Angels aims to celebrate the small pleasures, nurture holistic development, imagine the possibilities and create meaningful relationships. Children learn their faith as they learn to walk, talk, create and explore. This program is offered for children 0 - 5 yrs. Term 3 dates: (Wednesdays) 22nd, 29th August; 12th September Time: 9.00am for 9.30am start Place: Our Lady of Lourdes, Sunnybank Cost: $7.00 Contact Anne Scott on 0419 642 490.
SUNNYBANK/ACACIA RIDGE FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Next Wednesday, 22 August, we look forward to our bus trip to Stradbroke Island. We will enjoy Morning Tea at Dunwich Park and Lunch at the Amity Community Club. We will then go for a sight seeing drive around the Island. Please be at Our Lady of Lourdes Church bus stop at 7.30am. The bus will leave at 7.45am as we need to catch the barge at Cleveland Terminal at 9.00am. I am sorry for the very early start, but it really will be worth it. The bus is fully booked and we have a waiting list for this trip. Enquiries (bus) - Haji Kelly 3273 1802; Maureen Combey (other enquiries) 3345 6556.
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PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate
Stella Noskoff rsj [email protected]
Parish Manager Karrin Halliday
Local Safeguarding Representative Karrin Halliday - Officer
Linda De Ruyter - Local Contact 0423 145 478
Secretary
Michelle Morley [email protected]
Accounts
Tam Nguyen [email protected]
Caring Coordinator Bernadette Christian
Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinator
Athira Crispin [email protected]
0403 182 617
Sunnybank Parish
Groundsperson Natalie Langer
Housekeepers: Therese Prygiel Louise Weston
Paloma Reception Centre
3345 3766
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 - Mel Maltman 3711 9291 [email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank
Principal - Les Conroy 3323 4600
Soubirous Place
Coordinator - Sr Brigid Courtney RSM
3344 3481
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Roster for the Next Youth Ministered Mass Sunday August 26th, 2018
MUSICIANS: Schyler Domingo, Adam Johnston, Kylie O’Kelly, Katrina O’Kelly SINGERS: Giselle Roe, Shareece Lamuri, Nichole De Leon
READERS: Jithya Joshy, Bridget Nathan, Erika Dulay
OFFERTORY: Marie Chambers, Emma Chambers ALTAR SERVERS: Jesna Joshy, Xavier Roe, Robert Guerra
SPECIAL MINISTERS: Marta Rodriguez, Salvadore Rodriguez, Shirley Robb, Suzette Powell, Elmer Guerra, Selina Kadell, Athira Crispin, Kris Mann, Alberto Rivera, Sam Eastgate, Aileen Barnett
(Grades 6-8) TO THE HEIGHTS: a series based on journeying to the “source
and summit of the Christian life” - EUCHARIST. Through a progressive, metaphorical mountain climb, youth will realise their calling to climb the mountain of faith, what gear they need to do so and the terrain and seasons that they will be navigating through. The first night - Base Camp, introduced the series through a
camp based social for youth and family. Second night : Gearing through seasons
Introduced “liturgy” and its various forms as gears, and guided through all the liturgical seasons.
Friday 24th August: Navigating the Terrain
Understanding the place of worship and decorum Friday 7th September: The Approach
Introduction to the liturgical and sacramental richness of Mass
Grades 9-12) QUESTION EVERYTHING: an ‘apologetics’ series that promotes
‘healthy questioning’ as a springboard to grow in knowledge of God’s love and trust in Catholic Church, rather than feeling shame or fear about it or rejecting God either. It would examine four major obstacles to embracing our faith. First night, GOD OR
UNICORN, explored the existence of God, how he continues to be
present through some encounter experiences and testimonies. Second night, RELIGION OR FREEDOM, explored Organised
Religion—our innate pull towards it and the need for it Sunday 26th August: HOLY OR HYPROCRITE
Hypocrisy, Judgement and Tolerance - Church of imperfect
people, yet is the pathway to sanctification and holiness Sunday 9th September: TRUST OR FEAR
Causes of suffering, and how turning to suffering Jesus can transform our suffering to something beneficial.
ReMAINING YOUTH NITES FOR TERM 3
#Invitation #Eucharist #Understanding #Grace #Humility #Wisdom
In the Old Testament, God was pleased to use trivial and insignificant things to fulfill His purposes. For
example, He used the flag on a cradle of a babe, which won the heart of Pharaoh’s daughter. He used the
shepherd’s stick of Moses, which worked miracles in Egypt. He also used the slingshot of David, which
overthrew the Philistines. • God continues this through the Eucharist; He turns simple bread and wine into
the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ. • In each of our lives, He also takes the little we offer Him and
transforms it into something dynamic. He can take five minutes of prayer in the morning and open our eyes
to see His presence throughout our entire day. He can take the smallest act of love, like washing the dishes
and convert a sinner’s heart. • How can we be more aware of the small things we can offer to God? Do we
trust that it can make a big difference in our lives? • Better yet, do we realize that God can use us even
though we may be considered small or insignificant in the eyes of the world? • As we go forward from Mass,
seek to imitate our heavenly Father. How can you use small things to make a big difference in the lives of
others? E.g., a compliment, taking time to listen, or a word of gratitude.
KEY THEMES:
1. God invites us to abide in Him as He abides in us. We do not consume God as much as we are consumed by His grace.
2. God desires complete unity with us — so intimate that He becomes a part of us.
3. God humbles Himself so that we may receive Him most intimately.
4. The Holy Spirit (wisdom) guides us to truth, Jesus Christ.