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Parish Priest Fr Thomas Varkey MCBS
Pastoral Ministry Co-ordinator & Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Donna Conway [email protected]
Parish Secretary Mrs Cathy Peacock
Chairperson - Pastoral Council Mr Mike Wilkinson
Chairperson - Finance Board Mr Ben Sotiriadis
Liturgy Co-Ordinator Mrs Margaret Kane
School Principals Sacred Heart School - Mr Chris Thomas
St Peter Claver College – Mr Terry Finan
Outside School Hours Care Co-Ordinator Mrs Linda Caplin
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm
Ph: 3282 1888 Fax: 3282 5702 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.boovalcatholicparish.org.au
Weekly Diary
Monday 23rd December
9.00am Mass
Tuesday 24th December - Christmas Eve
5.00pm Mass - Amare Centre [School Hall]
7.00pm Mass - Riverview
Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day
8.00am Mass
Thursday 26th December
NO Mass
Friday 27th December
NO Mass
Saturday 28th December
5.00pm Vigil Mass - Booval
Sunday 29th December
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
6.30am Rosary - Riverview 7.00am Mass - Riverview 9.00am Mass - Booval 5.00pm Mass - Booval
Marriages by appointment - at least six months notice is required.
Baptisms by appointment.
Despite all of the excitement associated with eschatological fulfilment, de-spite all of the assurance we have that it will be an experience of peace and abundant life, the mystery for which we long requires the risk of faith. Despite all of the times that we have celebrated the Nativity, we still do not have full comprehension and understanding. Still we are invited to enter deeply into the event that is before us. Will we step into a life of deeper faith and com-mitment, or will we merely participate in the external celebration of the feast? Only we can decide, and only we will really know the decision that we make.
The circumstances of our lives influence the way we live out our faith. As Christians, we are called to devote ourselves to the service of Christ. Our pri-mary commitment must be to Christ and to the way of being human that he has shown us. We must be committed to what enriches life and not to what diminishes it. We must be committed to the good of people and not to the hoarding of things. We may not be official heralds of the gospel, but we pro-claim our faith in the way we live our lives, in the kindness with which we treat others, in honesty of our business transactions. We proclaim the gospel when we stand for justice, when we forgive those who have offended us, when we show compassion to those who suffer. As we step into the eschato-logical age, we are called to recommit ourselves to genuine Christian living.
© Dianne Bergant CSA
FR THOMAS will be going on annual leave commencing Boxing Day. We ask that God will watch over and keep him safe during his time away.
Whilst Fr Thomas is away Fr Pan Jordan and Fr Noyichan Antony will be saying our weekend masses.
Christmas Mass Times
CHRISTMAS EVE - Tuesday 24th December
Booval:
5.00pm - Mass will be in the AMARE CENTRE (School Hall)
[4.30pm Carols & Children’s Nativity]
Riverview:
7.00pm - [6.45pm Carols]
CHRISTMAS DAY - Wednesday 25th December
Booval:
8.00am - [Christmas Mass - Carols 15 mins before Mass]
BOOVAL CATHOLIC PARISH † Sacred Heart Church, Cothill Rd, Booval † Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 10 Old Ipswich Rd, Riverview
Sacred Heart Primary School, 25 Cothill Rd, Booval St Peter Claver Secondary College, 10 Old Ipswich Rd, Riverview
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 22nd December, 2019
Coffee & Chat
CHRISTMAS CARDS are available in the foyer of the Church. Cards - pack of 8 for $3.00, Columban Calendars - $9.00 each, Church Art Calendars - $6.50 each. Please make pay-ment via the Poor Box. Thank you for your support.
GOD’S WORD 2020 with Daily Reflections - Copies of this book are available in the foyer of the Church for the discounted price of $10.00 each. Please place payment in the envelopes provided not in the Poor Box. During office hours you can make your payment at the office. Thank you.
“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” (Matthew 1:24) Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting any-thing in return. Striving to put God first in all things and fol-low Him wherever He may lead us. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was
Fourth Sunday of Advent - A
A VOCATION VIEW: Vocations from God are not always clear. Not all of us are like Joseph who had an angel appear to him saying: “Take Mary as your wife, and fear not.” How-ever, God still speaks - “Do not be afraid.”
NEXT WEEKEND’S ROSTER - As there are five Sundays this
month GROUP 4 will be rostered on two weeks in a row. CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS MASS & NATIVITY PLAY Each year our parish holds a Children's Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve and we usually precede this with a small nativity play performed by our primary school children. This Mass is held in the Amare Centre with the nativity starting at 4.30pm. If your children are interested in being part of the nativity and/or choir for the Children’s Christmas Mass we would love to have you attend our practices. Speaking and non-speaking parts available. Nativity & singing practice (Amare Centre): Monday 23rd December 10-11.30am Set up Amare Centre for Christmas: Sunday 22nd December 10.30am-12.30pm Tuesday 24th December arrive about 4pm for Christmas Eve Nativity & Mass Please contact Donna at the Parish Centre 3282 1888 if you are interested or if you have any questions.
************************************************** Lord God, you are Emmanuel, God who is with us. You are the source of our life, and through your Spirit, you share your life of resurrection with us. You enter our humanity with compassion and understanding and draw us to fullness of life through your forgiveness and healing. As we prepare for the coming of Christmas, may we renew our openness to your purpose and your design for us. We ask this prayer through Christ, our Saviour. Amen.
************************************************** Christmas is a celebration of the Good News—let it show!
Make a point of speaking about the true meaning of
Christmas wherever you can. Refrain from negative remarks (Ugh - I hate Christ-
mas...all the crowds...so much shopping to do). In-stead spread joy and enthusiasm (What a special time of year! Christ’s birthday...a chance to gather as fami-ly...get in touch with old friends...enjoy the excitement of the children)
DIARY DATES
Tuesday 24 Dec 9.30am Craft Group
The Booval Catholic Parish acknowledge the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people, the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED: Bryan Daly, Monica Barkley, Fred Hicks (Chris Hicks’ father).
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHOM WE REMEMBER: William Bell, Francesco Di Rosa, Aleyamma Abraham, Emma Cruz, Brian Meara, Kirtley & Dolan families, Soundar Rajar, Bob Cole, Dorothy Walsh, George Bradley, Donna Gabriel, Tracie Files, Noela Shute, Rita Vanderbyl, Tom Brown, Roland Millington, Bernie Kinnane, Chris Garton, Ken Adkins, Frank Van Gestel, Lorraine Murphy, David Samson, Brian McCarthy, Jack & Eileen McMahon, Bob, John & Mark Skip-pington, Thomas Boyle, Margery Boyle, Ellie & Ossie Cody, Rob Kane, Mike Cody, Helen Cody, Roy Folan, Alfred & Stel-la Grech, Moira Murphy, Melinda & Arthur Murphy, Bernice & Clement Goan, Arthur, Brian & Dane Bracey, Grahame Coultas.
LET US PRAY for those who are sick or recovering from surgery: Desolie King, Joy Gallagher, Louise Armstrong, Marianne Steentsma, Rae Clark, Bryan, Elsa White, Marea Teakle, Phyllis Cook, Jill Wright, 2 Special Intentions, Mary Lloyd, Leesa Besgrove, Kath Cole, Ei-leen Adkins, Erin, Eileen Galligan, Benjamin Palmer (Chris Garton’s Grandson), Shannon Spencer, Thomas Manoj, Donna Brown, Ka-layanee Jitpakdee, Brian Morgan, Hannah Smith, Fran Johnson, Julia Telford, Graeme Peters, Lilian Morrison, Sophie Leonard, David Stewart, Anthony Eden, Concetta Tiberi, Bridgette Muller, Darcy Watt, Lisa Lynch, Madge McLennan, Karen Purdie.
We also include in our prayers all the aged and sick to whom we take Communion. We pray for the safety and good judgement of those serving in our defence forces overseas.
(Please contact us when you feel that it is appropriate to remove the name of your friend or loved one from our Parish Prayer List)
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE ANNIVERSARIES 22 December - 28 December
Christopher Connolly, Robert Kane, Anthony McMillan, Betty Rothkugel, Jack Conway, Bernard Costello, Pauline Hastie, Theodor Homburg, Bruce Jendra, Kevin Jordan, Paddy Kearney, David Roberts, Elsie & Richard James, Peter Keyser, Joseph Rhodes, Peter Cur-tis, Eric Mackey, Gerald & Annie McCarthy, Denis Power, Eric & Ivy Schostakowski, Barbara Tilley, Cliff Young, Melinda (Linda) Bourke, Geoffrey Colless, Bernard Crane, Robert Lloyd, Alice McGuire, Kev Newton, Frank Reddy, Don Whipple, Gabriel Irwin, Kit Langlands, Millicent Sharman, Bob Waterson.
NEXT WEEK’S LITURGY - GROUP 4 YEAR A - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
1st Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 2nd Reading: Col 3:12-21 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
28/29 December 5.00pm Vigil 7.00am - Riverview 9.00am 5.00pm
READERS
Margaret Kane Rob Amedee Evelyn Le Bherz
Sia Stagg Veronica Forsyth Tina Mikaele
—— Ricco Vaoa-Webster/ Fale Vaoa/ Lagisoa Vaoa
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
Kev Buchanan Phyllis Cook Lyall Newsome —— ——
Paula Tuiatua Saipele Manutai Yvonne Murphy Barbara Engelbrecht ——
Sylvia Punzalan Lynne Connors Lina Vaoa —— ——
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ALTAR SERVERS 5.00pm - Nicholas Everding 7.00am – 9.00am – Michelle Andrews, Hayden Pangilinan, John Crowley
CHURCH CLEANING Toetau Family
CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY
24/25 December 5.00pm Vigil 7.00pm Riverview 8.00am
READERS
Karen Sotiriadis Anatt Jogi Ricco Vaoa-Webster Emma Bradford
Sia Stagg Bonnie Muroney Stellina Manutai
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
Peter Conway Madonna Prenzler Evie Le Bherz Les Scott Cathy Peacock Yvonne O’Reilly Paul Peacock Ben Sotiriadis Kate Bradford
Paula Tuiatua Saipele Manutai Mike Wilkinson Neville Stagg Seela Olamoe
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ENTRANCE HYMN
O Come, O Come Emmanuel O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,
Who ord’rest all things might..i..ly;
To us the path of know...ledge show,
And teach us in her ways … to go.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emma…nuel shall come to thee,
O Is…rael.
O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all humankind;
Bid thou our sad divisions cease,
And be Thyself our Prince of Peace.
© By John Neale 1818-1866 & Thomas Helmore 1811-1890.
ADVENT WREATH CEREMONY
The Fourth Candle, which is often named the Angel Gabriel Candle for those messengers who bring God’s Word into our world.
Come O Lord
O King of Peace, reign in my heart, And join the ends of all the earth as one, That I might join and sing in one great song; And I will try to do my part, Reach out to those around me ev’ry day, That I might bring Your peace to one another.
Come, O Lord! Come to every heart and waken all who sleep to Your joy; O Emmanuel, come to my heart, I still look for the joy Your Christmas brings, and I would be Your Presence in the world.
By M. Haugen – © 1978. Pastoral Arts Associates of North America.
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SUNG RESPONSE
Come, O Lord, and set us free.
© Gerard O’Dempsey ofmcap.
PSALM RESPONSE Psalm 23
Let the Lord enter, he is King of glory.
© Gerard O’Dempsey ofmcap.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
© M. Joncas – © 1988. GIA Publications
All rights reserved. Used with permission under
ONE LICENSE No. #A-640362
NICENE CREED
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
OFFERTORY I Have Loved You
I have loved you with
an everlasting love,
I have called you and you are mine;
I have loved you with
an everlasting love,
I have called you and you are mine.
Seek the face of the Lord and long for him:
He will bring you his light and his peace.
Seek the face of the Lord and long for him:
He will bring you his joy and his hope.
Seek the face of the Lord and long for him:
He will bring you his care and his love.
By M. Joncas © 1979 – New Dawn Music. HOLY, HOLY [Sung]
© Gerard O’Dempsey ofmcap.
ACCLAMATION [Sung]
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
© Gerard O’Dempsey ofmcap.
AMEN [Sung]
© Gerard O’Dempsey ofmcap.
LORD’S PRAYER [Sung] LAMB OF GOD [Sung]
© Gerard O’Dempsey ofmcap.
Mass Parts: Excerpts from the Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL
COMMUNION
Come and Journey with a Saviour
Come and journey with a Saviour Who has called us from our birth, Who has washed us in the waters, And who loved us on the earth.
Come and journey, come and journey With a Saviour who has come. We are all God’s sons and daughters. In the Spirit we are one. In the Spirit we are one.
Come and journey, journey inward, Come and seek him deep within, Where he meets us in our living, In our striving and our sin.
Come and journey, journey outward, Telling others of his name, Telling others of his glory, Of his cross and of the shame.
Come and journey, journey outward, Where that cross calls us to care, Where injustice and where hunger And the poor call us to share.
Come and journey, journey upward, Sing his praises, offer prayer. In the storm and in the stillness, Find his presence ev’rywhere.
Come and journey, journey onward, All our gifts we now shall bring, To the building of a city That is holy, Christ its king.
© M. Haugen – GIA Publications
RECESSIONAL
Bring Forth the Kingdom
You are a light on the hill, O people:
Light for the City of God!
Shine so holy and bright, O people:
Shine for the Kingdom of God!
Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy,
Bring forth the Kingdom of peace;
Bring forth the Kingdom of justice,
Bring forth the City of God!
You are a seed of the Word, O people:
Bring forth the Kingdom of God!
Seeds of mercy and seeds of justice,
Grow in the Kingdom of God!
We are a blest and a pilgrim people:
Bound for the Kingdom of God!
Love our journey and love our homeland:
Love is the Kingdom of God!
© 1986. M. Haugen – GIA Publications
