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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 Mrs Trish Stapleton [email protected]
PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Debbie James E: [email protected]
YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE Edwin Pereira 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: 3010 1096
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 5/6 August 2017
TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD/A READINGS: Daniel 7,9-10.13-14; 2 St Peter 1:16-19
GOSPEL: Matthew 17:1-9
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.
Adapted from Richard Leonard SJ LiturgyHelp.com
Sunday Mass is meant to be a weekly mountaintop experience...
Three key people of the Old Testament are given to us in today’s readings: Abram, Moses and Elijah. Unfortunately most of what we know about these men is fairly sketchy. Who can blame the young children, then, who wrote the following answers in an exam on the Old Testament?
‘Moses led the Hebrews to the Red Sea, where they made unleavened bread, which is bread made without any ingredients. The Egyptians were all drowned in the dessert. Afterwards, Moses went up Mount Cyanide to get the Ten Amendments. The First was when Eve told Adam to eat the apple. The Fifth was to always humour thy father and mother.’
The Jews of Matthew’s community, however, would have been able to remember by heart every detail about Abram, Moses and Elijah. These men remain the Jews’ greatest heroes. The first hearers of the Transfiguration story would have immediately made all the connections between Jesus’ story and Abram, Moses and Elijah’s experience of God on a mountaintop, where each has a life-changing encounter with the presence of God and is illuminated in every way. Each of them is called by God to fulfil a special task and so descend from the mountain with the strength to see it through.
Matthew is especially interested in the story of Moses. One of the refrains of the entire Gospel is that Jesus is the New Moses, the fulfilment of the law and the light that illuminates the darkest night. As interesting as the similarities are between Moses on Sinai and Jesus on Tabor, the differences are even more revealing for us.
Moses goes up the mountain alone, Jesus takes companions with him who share in the experience and witness to it. The face of God is hidden from Moses whereas on Tabor Jesus is given to us as the face of God for the world. On Sinai Moses receives a code of law and is told to make sure the people obey it. On Tabor Jesus receives a proclamation of God’s love and we’re told to listen to him. While Moses’ face shines, Jesus’ whole body is transfigured with light. Moses descends to enforce the law; Jesus comes down to die that we might live.
On a much gentler scale, Sunday Mass is meant to be a weekly mountaintop experience for us where we hear God call us by name and confess his love for us; where we feel re-energised for the commission we have to bear his light to the world.
The God of Mount Tabor is not interested in each of us feeling isolated as we fulfil the letter of a legal code. He wants all of us to have hearts that listen to the Gospel of love so that we can gain the power to transform the world through the sacrifices
of our daily lives.
The Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Solemnity: A Holy day of obligation.
Masses will be celebrated: Vigil Mass: Monday 14 August, 7.00 pm
St Catherine’s Church
Tuesday 15 August, 9.15 am St Bernard’s Church
Tuesday 15 August, 10.00 am Wishart Village.
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Welcome!!
Our second round for 2017 of formal preparation for the children’s sacraments begins this weekend with the Enrolment of candidates. Let us keep all these children and their families in our prayers at this special time in their lives.
Mary MacKillop
Feast Day
St Mary of the Cross’ Feast day will be celebrated next Tuesday 8 August at 9.15 am, St Bernard’s Church.
The Radiant Tapestry
of Being:
With Brother Kevin McDonnell cfc Wed 23 August, 7.00 pm
Portion of a 16th century tapestry from Bruges, Belgium. Photo by David Jackson: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike Licence.
E a c h o f t h e interconnected threads in a tapestry contributes to the beautiful pattern of the whole - so too in creation. This has huge implications for how we live on this planet, and for our theology and spirituality. The session will be an opportunity to explore the interconnectedness of all things and the implications of this for us as Christians. All are invited to attend at 7.00 pm in the Aspinall Centre. 4 Klumpp Rd Upper Mt Gravatt.
Did you know?
40% of our parishioners were born in another country other than Australia. We have a great opportunity to celebrate our diversity and learn from each other on the weekend 26/27 August. We will celebrate at all Masses. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Pope Francis says: ‘The Church which “goes forth” is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice.’ ...“Our shared response may be articulated by four verbs: to welcome, to protect, to promote and to integrate.” We can start preparing now for ways to celebrate - how would you do that? We realise that each Mass community may be different depending on the normal Mass you would attend. How will you help us celebrate?
BAPTISMS Congratulations to E l e n a B e d d i e , daughter of Matthias
& Angela; Francesca Knowles, daughter of Christopher & Ruth. They will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard's Church. Congratulations also to Sophie Gorring, daughter of Thomas & Natalie. She will be baptised today in St Catherine’s Church.
READERS ROSTER 13 August 2017
NEW ROSTERS NOW
AVAILABLE
Please arrive 15 mins before Mass.
St Bernard’s: Margaret Beiers,
Joseph Cosico, Luke Lim; Ly
Allsop, Pauline Huxley, Lyn
Rebecchi; Dick Allen, Shelley
Allen, Loretta Reedman; Youth.
St Martin’s: Andrea Otto, Robyn
Otto, Diane Broe.
St Catherine’s: Joanne Blanchfield,
Darryl Petersen, Mary Cusack;
Marian Fernando, Lisa Quinlivan,
Judy Rudd.
MARRIAGE We congratulate Kate Penkeyman &
Greg Rangiaho who were married in St Bernard’s Church th i s Saturday 5 August.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
Multicultural Mass
For our Multicultural Mass it has become a tradition in our parish to celebrate together at our normal Mass times with such things as Welcome to Country, Readings in various languages, Supper or Morning Tea with food brought from different cultures. What do you suggest? Various groups will then attend the Mass at the Cathedral on Sunday 27 August at 2.30 pm. Fr Stephen will be concelebrating with the Archbishop.
Thank you to those
on roster:
Thank you for your generosity, both new volunteers, and all on roster. P.l.e.a.s.e...a gentle reminder to help in lowering the blood pressure and stress of the coordinators by arriving 15 MINUTES BEFORE MASS and checking in with the Mass Coordinator upon arrival. Your attendance to this will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Planned Giving
Envelope Packs
During the coming week we will post any uncollected envelope
packs to parishioners. If you live close by to any family who was unable to collect their envelopes it would be appreciated if you could pick them up for them and place them in their letter box on your way home. We thank you again for your ongoing commitment to our gifting program.
Gospel Leadership
in Times of Chaos:
the Hope of Pope
Francis
The 13th Annual National eConference
It is not too late to come. If you missed the sign-on sheets and if you wish to attend, please call the parish office to register.
Thursday 10 August 2017
10.00 am M/tea, Start 10.20 am. Sessions finish 2.30 pm The Aspinall Centre 4 Klumpp Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt
[beside the Primary School close to Logan Rd.]
Tea coffee etc available. Please BYO plate to share for lunch.
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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
HEARTFIT Please note change of time. Next
Monday 7 August Heartfit will now be
at 2 pm in St Bernard’s Community
Centre (not 11.30 am).
Friday time will be as usual, 10 am in the
Aspinall Centre.
VETERANS’ CARE ASSOCIATION This registered charity
provides holistic support to
the Veterans Community. Established in
Brisbane 3 years ago its mission is to save lives and families following the
stress and trauma that is faced by
returning veterans. Its sponsors include
the Archdiocese of Brisbane, Catholic
Foundation and the Knights of the
Southern Cross. A Fundraising
Vietnamese Banquet Luncheon is being
held Sun. 20 August at Darra. Guest
Speaker is Founder: Deacon Gary Stone. Cost $35pp including soft drinks. BYO
Beer & Wine. Let’s get a table or two
together to support this worthy cause.
Transport can be provided. Contact
Robert Baldi 0419 675 838 for details.
AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION QLD
Retreat Weekend 11 – 12 November
Quiet Day 11 November Stillness of Spirit
Join us for a weekend retreat with talks, periods of meditation and time for quiet
reflection, or come for the day on
Saturday. Opportunities also exist to
stay on Friday night and unwind before
the retreat commences. Santa Teresa
Spirituality Centre 267 Wellington St,
Ormiston 4160. Enquiries: Gabby
Nelson E: [email protected] Phone: 3711 4227 / 0488 592 770.
QUO VADIS WEEKEND This weekend is offered to young men
considering the priesthood, to ask
themselves the questions "where am I going, what am I doing, and how does God
fit into that?" Hosted by Vocation Bne and
Holy Spirit Seminary, 26-28 August at
the Holy Spirit Seminary. An immersive
experience of priestly formation and
discernment, giving participants the
opportunity to gauge their understanding
of God's call in their life. Contact Adam
Burns E: [email protected].
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Douglas Seeto, Tony
Bengston, Walter Alvarado and Pat
Harrower who have died recently, also
Monica, Peter & Matthew Vass, Pat
Spranklin, George Merli, Blazius,
Maria, Stefan & Gottfried Merli, Adam Rozalia, & Adam Jnr. Schwarz,
Elizabeth & Mike Bascin, Margareta
Szpaczek, Alan Marment, Carlo Iocco,
John Walls, Val Wildie, Shirley
Dhanapala, Alex Tosh, Dr Hilary &
Cleta Desouza, Lily D’Souza, Rita
Galea, Simon Tinh, Laura Sim, Charles
& Scott Sullivan, Eileen Armstrong,
Vic Paul, Phyllis Barrett, Joe O’Sullivan, and deceased members of
the Merli, Bozanovic and Schwarz
families whom we remember.
SENIORS BUS TRIPS Royal Bull’s Head Inn,
Thursday 10 August
This heritage-listed historical hotel, at
Drayton was built by convict William
Horton in 1847. Cost includes morning
tea and lunch $53.00. Bus departs St
Bernard’s 8.30 am. Sue 3349 8198.
Holmwood Lavender Farm
Wednesday 23 August Visit a lavender farm in the
Lockyer Valley, with lunch at
the Laidley Hotel. Tour, lunch
and morning tea included for $45. Bus
leaves St Catherine’s 8 am. Bookings
Maureen 3343 3144. Stamps for the
Columban Missions can be left in the
box at St Catherine’s.
SOLEMNITY OF ST MARY OF THE CROSS MACKILLOP You are invited to attend the Solemnity
celebrated by Archbishop Mark
Coleridge, Tuesday, 8th August at
10 am, Cathedral of St Stephen.
All the faithful are invited to celebrate
the feast of Australia’s first saint, then
morning tea in the Cathedral grounds.
QLD CATHOLIC SCHOOLS & COLLEGES MUSIC FESTIVAL The annual QCMF will be held
Thursday night 17 Aug. – Sunday
20 August at Villanova College & St
James Parish, Coorparoo. Come and
hear schools and colleges from all over
Queensland perform in choirs, bands,
and ensembles. Passes available at the
door, $10/Adult and $5/Concession.
Info. visit www.qcmf.com.au.
ST MARY’S COLLEGE IPSWICH Ex students of St
Mary’s Year 10 1967
Junior class are invited
to a 50th year reunion.
7 & 8 October 2017. Saturday lunch,
St Mary’s College, Gala Dinner
Saturday night, Sunday morning Mass
at St Mary’s Church and a tour of the
school. If you attended years 8 and 9
but left before year 10 you are also
welcome. Enquiries Yvonne O’Brien
(nee Kopelke) 0409 056 484 or Pauline
Webb (nee Kelleher) 0423 499 035.
You are invited to join our facebook
page.
LOURDES HILL COLLEGE Scholarships for Year 10, 2018
In 2017, two half scholarships will be
offered to Year 9 students entering
Year 10 in 2018. These scholarships
provide half support of tuition fees for
three years and application is by form
and supporting documentation.
Applications close Fri. 11 August, 3pm.
The Year 10, 2018 Scholarship
Application Form is available to
download at www.lhc.qld.edu.au.
COME TO THE CABARET Scripture Union - Brisbane South
invites you to their Jazz Saturday event,
Bulimba Uniting Church, 216 Oxford
St., Bulimba. Saturday 26 August.
P: 1300 478 753, 3112 6480 or (M)
0450 493 966. E: [email protected]
W: www.suqld.org.au.
CATHOLIC LEADER Missionary apostle takes to the city
streets
Vocations week - Pondering your
vocation in life?
Brendan Gormley takes step
towards ordination at 46 yrs old.
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TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD/A - 6 August 2017 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
1. 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.
Refrain: Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness, Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
2. 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. (Refrain)
5. Many the gifts, many the people, many the hearts that yearn to
belong. Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom
come. (Refrain) © WOL Int Farrell, Bernadette OCP Lic. 1326E
FIRST READING: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 RESP. PSALM: THE LORD IS KING, THE MOST HIGH
Response: The Lord is King, the most high over all the earth.
1. The Lord is king, let earth rejoice, let all the coastlands be glad.
Cloud and darkness are his raiment; his throne justice and right. R/
2. The mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth.
The skies proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory. R/
3. For you indeed are the Lord most high above all the earth exalted
far above all spirits. R/ © Word of Life Int. Smith Colin WIL Lic 1326E
SECOND READING: 2 St Peter 1:16-19 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. This
is my Son, my beloved, in whom is all my delight: This is my Son,
listen to him. Listen, listen to him. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. © WOL Int. Mason P WIL Lic. 1326E.
GOSPEL: Matthew 17:1-9 ♫ COMMUNION HYMN: THE BREAD OF LIFE
Refrain: I am the bread of life. Those who believe in me shall not
hunger. Those who believe will never thirst. I am the
bread, the bread of life.
1. Take and eat of my body. Take and drink of my blood poured
out for you. I have come to give life. (R)
2. Take this bread freshly broken. Grown from grain scattered on
the ground to die. Death gives way to new life. (R)
3. Take this cup of salvation. Take and drink of this fruit crushed
from the vine. Death gives way to new life. (R)
4. Food and drink for the journey. Strength and comfort for the
lonely, lost and lame. I have come to give life. (R) © Word of Life Int. Mangan, Michael LIM Lic. 1326
♫ SONG OF PRAISE: JESUS YOUR LIGHT
Jesus your light is shining within us.
Let not my doubts and my darkness speak to me. Jesus your light is shining within us. Let my heart always welcome your love. (repeat)
© Word of Life Int. Berthier, Jacques TAI Lic 1326E
♫ RECESS: TRANSFORM US
1. Transform us as you, transfigured, stood apart on
Tabor’s height. Lead us up our sacred mountains,
search us with revealing light. Lift us from where we
have fallen, full of questions, filled with fright.
2. Transform us as you, transfigured, once spoke with those holy
ones. We, surrounded by the witness of those saints whose work
is done, live in this world as your Body, chosen daughters chosen
sons.
MASS TIMES 7 - 13 August 2017
St Bernard’s:
Tues. 9.15 am - St Mary of the Cross
Wed. 7.00 pm
Thurs. 7.00 am
Fri. 8.00 am;
Sat. 6.15 pm
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. 6.00 pm
Sun. 8.30 am
RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Sat. 5.15 pm
St Catherine’s - Sat. 5.00 pm
DENOTES CHANGE
THIS WEEK Mon. 7 August 2017
HeartFIT: NB 2 pm St B’s Community Centre.
SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.
Baptismal Prep - 7 pm, St B’s Aspinall Centre.
Tues. 8 August - St Mary of the Cross
Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Ctre.
Ecumenical Service - 10 am, Mt Gravatt Hostel,
Agay St., Mt Gravatt.
Wednesday 9 August 2017
SVdP Meeting - 5 pm, Aspinall Centre, Rm 1.
Finance Meeting - 7 pm, parish office.
Beside Restful Waters - 7.30 pm, St Bernard’s Ch.
Thurs. 10 August - St Lawrence
Seniors Bus Trip - To Drayton. Bus leaves St
Bernard’s 8.30 am.
Play Group - 9.15 St B’s Community Centre.
eConference - 10 am St B’s Aspinall Centre.
Social Justice/LLL - 7 pm, board room.
Knights of Southern Cross - 7.30 pm Aspinall, Rm 1.
Friday - 11 August - St Clare
Play Group - 9.30 am, St Catherine’s Hall.
HeartFIT: - 10 am, Aspinall Centre.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
3. Transform us as you, transfigured, would not
stay within a shrine. Keep us from our great
temptation - time and truth we quickly bind,
lead us down those daily pathways where our
love is not confined. © Word of Life Int. Proulx R/Dunstan GIA Licence 1326
19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/A
13 August 2017
READINGS: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13; Romans 9:1-5
GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33.