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Monday, 14 March 8.30am Stations of the Cross - Miami 9.00am Mass - Miami 5.30pm Sung Evening Prayer - Burleigh Heads 7.00pm St Vincent de Paul Meeting Tuesday, 15 March 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads Wednesday, 16 March 7.00am Mass - Miami 9.30am Mass - Ozanam Villa 5.30pm Mass - Palm Beach Thursday, 17 March 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 5.15pm Mass - Mudgeeraba
Friday, 18 March 6.30am Stations of the Cross - Palm Beach 7.00am Mass - Palm Beach 9.00am Mass - Robina Hospital 10.00am Sacrament of Mercy - Palm Beach 12 noon Mass - Miami - followed by Adoration of Blessed Sacrament until 2pm 5.00pm Sacrament of Mercy - Miami 7.00pm Stations of the Cross - Burleigh Heads Saturday, 19 March 8.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 11.00am Sacrament of Mercy - Miami 5.00pm Sacrament of Mercy - Palm Beach 5.15pm Sacrament of Mercy - Burleigh Heads Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Sat 5.00pm Mass - Miami Sat 6.00pm Mass - Palm Beach Sat 6.15pm Mass - Burleigh Heads SUNDAY, 20 March Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 7.00am Mass - Palm Beach 8.30am Mass - Miami 8.30am Mass - Mudgeeraba 10.00am Mass - Doyle Centre, Marymount 5.30pm Mass - Doyle Centre, Marymount MASS TIMES are available on our Website - www.burleighheadscatholic.com.au/Masstimes
PARISH OFFICE: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Shop 5 Executive Place, Executive Dr, Burleigh Waters [PO Box 73 Burleigh Heads]
www.burleighheadscatholic.com.au Phone: 5576 6466 [also for After Hours] Fax: 5576 7143 e-mail: [email protected] PARISH PASTORAL TEAM: Fr Ken Howell Parish Pastor Fr Lucius Edomobi Associate Pastor Fr Stephen Camiolo Associate Pastor
Parish Business & Finance Manager Mr Jim Littlefield [email protected]
OURS IS THE GOD OF COMPASSION In today’s gospel, the Pharisees and the scribes brought to Jesus an adulterous woman for Him to judge. Adultery, in the Jewish law, was a serious crime punishable with death by stoning. Just as many countries of our world today practice death penalty for crimes like rape, armed robbery, drug trafficking etc. But the main purpose of the Pharisees and scribes is to trap Jesus and use it against Him. But Jesus did not bite their trap. Instead He said to them: “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her,” (v. 7). These words of Jesus strike them like a sharp sword thrusting their hearts, opening their hearts and realizing that they too are sinners and no one of them can claim that she/he is good and without blemish. In the gospel of St. Matthew (chapter 7), Jesus said: “Judge not and you will not be judged…take first the plank out of your eye, then you will see clearly enough to take the speck out of your brothers’ eyes…” So, the central message in today’s gospel is about showing compassion and not judging and condemning others. Throughout Lent our scripture readings keep reminding us of God’s infinite love, compassion, forgiveness and mercy. Everything around us changes, but God’s love for us does not. Jesus taught us that God is always faithful and consistent and will continue to love us unconditionally, no matter how badly we behave or how serious our sins may be. God’s love for us is perfect, but to make it complete requires that we also reciprocate that love because love is a mutual, two-way process. God’s love cannot be fully effective in us until we have opened ourselves to receive it and have given ours in return. God does not stop loving us when we sin – it is us who stop loving him and thereby damage the relationship. But lent gives us yet another time and opportunity for reconciliation through which we can restore that precious relationship and experience the completeness of his love. On this year of mercy, let us therefore go and announce the gospel of Christ which is the gospel of love, compassion and forgiveness to the whole world. Fr Lucius Edomobi
Fifth Sunday of Lent
13 March, 2016
Year C: Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11
BURLEIGH HEADS CATHOLIC PARISH
PALM BEACH, Our Lady of the Way Church - Eleventh Ave, Palm Beach
MIAMI, Calvary Church - Santa Monica Rd, Miami
MUDGEERABA, St. Benedict's Church - Wallaby Dr, Mudgeeraba
BURLEIGH HEADS COMMUNITIES - Burleigh Heads - INFANT SAVIOUR CHURCH, Park Av, Burleigh Heads - Burleigh Waters - Marymount College, Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Waters
From Fr Ken ...
Clergy Convocation The annual gathering of the Brisbane clergy with Archbishop Mark will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Please
keep all our priests in your prayers for this event which will culminate in the celebration of the Chrism Mass on Wednesday night. At
this Mass we will renew our commitment to our ministry as we witness the Archbishop bless the Holy Oils for sacramental use in the
coming year. All weekday Masses will be celebrated as usual in the Parish on those days.
Sacrament of Mercy On Friday we will begin the various celebrations for the Sacrament of Penance [communal rite with individual confession and
absolution]. Lent is the important season to celebrate this Sacrament in preparation for Easter. Please be attentive to the Church’s
invitation to celebrate God’s mercy – especially in this Holy Year of Mercy.
Fr Lucius Farewell Please don't forget the Farewell for Fr Lucius, next Sunday after 10am Mass at the Doyle Centre. All welcome.
Fr Ken
A day to remember! Last Sunday and our celebration to bless the work of the construction
of our new church and Parish centre will we remembered as a very
significant day in the 60 year history of the Parish. Thank you to
everyone who contributed in any way – especially being part of the
900+ congregation. What an amazing sight to see so many people
ushering in a new era for our faith community. I will write more next
weekend, but an initial THANK YOU and congratulations.
SECOND RITE OF RECONCILIATION Friday 18 March 10am Palm Beach Friday 18 March 5pm Miami Monday 21 March 7pm Mudgeeraba Tuesday 22 March 6pm Burleigh Heads
HOLY THURSDAY
Mass of the Lord's Supper
7pm - Palm Beach, Miami, Mudgeeraba, Burleigh Heads
GOOD FRIDAY
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion
3pm - Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Miami, Mudgeeraba, Doyle Centre
HOLY SATURDAY
Easter Vigil
6.30pm - Mudgeeraba; 7pm - Palm Beach, Miami, Burleigh Heads
PASTORAL COUNCIL MONTHLY REPORT:
Welcome: We had to put our final discussion on the Vision Statement on hold as our meeting was devoted to our guest
speaker, Stephanie Santos and the final organisation checks for the Foundation Stone ceremony. Stephanie has been
employed to work fulltime in the Gold Coast Deanery for three years to co-ordinate the work of the youth ministries in the
various parishes. Her three goals are: set up a core group of leaders in each parish; train them and provide resources for
them to work with our youth; and finally to have them able to train others like herself to ensure a sustainable approach to
youth ministry in our deanery.
Build: Watch out for the video Iris Lim produced showing the setting up and packing away for masses at the Doyle Centre.
Brilliant. There was a discussion of all the last minute details for setting up, hospitality and liturgy for the Laying of
Foundation Stone. Thank you to so many people who worked behind the scenes from the parish and schools to enable this
memorial ceremony to be successful.
Serve: A thank you get together for all those involved in the various groups for the mass and Foundation Stone ceremony is
being organised. Plans for Fr Lucius’s farewell after 10am mass in the Doyle Centre on 20th
March were organised.
Maree Wright - Chair
SICK & SPECIAL NEEDS Your prayers have been requested for Michael Allan, Deanne Allul, Gail Andrews, Ngoc Diep Armstrong, Patricia Ashton, Taylor Austin, Jenny Avery, Glenys Bailey, John Beatie, Liam Bleby, Elizabeth Boase, Leigh Boulcher, John Boyes, Jacob Burgstaller, Lily Burgstaller, Kevin Byrne, Deborah Campani, Madeline Church, Alan Bugeja, John Costigan, Annette Cremin, Chris Curran, Graham Delahunty, Edna Devlin, Joseph Dick, Patricia Dowling, Vikki Dwyer, Patti Edwards, Helen Elford, Rosalie Evans, Helen Fairshall, Fr Des Fitzgerald, Des Fox, Lance Fry, Rita Galea, Geromy Grima, Fred Grioli, Hazel Harvey, Robert Harvey, Cheryl Hingerty, Patricia Holmes, Angelika Huber, Norman Ingle, Janine Kilfoy, Denis Magill, Patrick McMahon, Terry Miners, Helena Misztela, John Moore, Wendy Mullard, Betty Murdoch, Jacquie Murphy, June Newdick, Damian Normice, Heather Oakes, Mary O'Brien, Paul O'Connor, Eileen O’Neill, Phil O'Neill, Michael Onn, Sean O’Reilly, Maureen O’Sullivan, Noel O’Sullivan, Anne Owens, Joan Parker, Mike Parker, Anna Pereira, John Poderin, Peter Reid, Peter Ryan, Edna Ryding, Lito Santos, Helene Scarff, Lina Schembri, William Sheehan, Max Smales, Isaac Stafrace, Carmel Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Fr Keith Teefey, John Tibbs, Lorraine Tibbs, Gwane Walker, John Walker, Dan Wilson, Graham Zendler, Norah Zipf, the sick of our Parish and all in need of God’s healing Spirit.
BAPTISMS We welcome to our faith community Jaxon Rikki Rake (Infant Saviour, Burleigh
Heads) who was baptised last week.
Parish News and Happenings
FAREWELL FOR FR LUCIUS will be held following 10am Mass next Sunday 20 March (Palm Sunday). A plate of food to share for morning tea would be helpful. If you would like to contribute to a farewell gift, there are envelopes at the door today.
The monthly meeting of the CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE will be held in Infant Saviour meeting room on Monday 14 March at 10am.
THE CATHOLIC LEADER - Page 11 features a report, with a full page of photos, on Laying of Foundation Stone - Mary, Mother of Mercy Church.
In 2015 Pope Francis said that "every
person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral - and not simply an economic - act". Thinking of buying Easter eggs? Use your money justly - please. What ethical Easter eggs will you enjoy this Easter? There is now a wide range of slavery-free chocolate and Easter eggs available, including a budget-priced range of UTZ certified products in ALDI. Flier available at www.acrath.org.au which gives a good list of slavery-free chocolate and where to buy it.
VENIRE - hosted by Burleigh Heads Youth
Group - BLAZE: Friday 18 March, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Drama Room Doyle Centre. Dinner, games, faith sharing.
St Benedict's is looking for DONATIONS
OF BOOKS, MAGAZINES, etc for their Elections Day Stall on 19 March. Please contact Majella 0410 455014.
COMMUMICATION ACTION GROUP looking for new members. Majella 0410 455014 or [email protected]
GOD THE WEAVER: Creating Life's Tapestry Together. He is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Post Easter, multigenerational women's retreat. Create your own tapestry as you take sacred time in prayer, community and walking the grounds of Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre. 6pm Monday 28 March, finishing with 9am Morning Prayer Friday 1 April. Contact Grace Harwood 0409 524283 or [email protected]
Articles and photos gratefully accepted for
inclusion in the next Catholic Life News - due early April. Majella 0410 455014. [email protected]
EASTER PASSION PLAY - Brisbane - The Iona Passion Play: 2 performances only. Saturday 19 March and Good Friday 25 March at 7.30pm at Iona College, Wynnum West. Early bird tickets $12-$17, children under 15 $5, children 5 and under free. Group discounts available. www.passionplay.org.au 3333 1993.
THE SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH warmly invite you to celebrate 150 years of the Foundation of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart on Saturday 19 March. 10.30am Mass, Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth St, Brisbane. Morning tea to follow in Francis Rush Centre, Cathedral grounds.
The Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care
Team needs mature committed Catholics with an ability to relate pastorally to those who are suffering a mental illness. The training course is held each Wednesday from 4 May to 23 November from 9am - 3.30pm. A voluntary commitment of eight hours per week is required on completion of the course. Final date of applications - Friday 22 April, to Fr Jim Smith, 58 Morgan St, Fortitude Valley, 4006 or 3252 5461 or email [email protected]
FEAST OF ST JOSEPH - 19 March, Marian Valley, Canungra. Bus will leave from Sacred Heart Church at Clear Island Waters at 8.15am. $20 return. Phone Paula Groom 0402 930918 or 5582 7950.
GOLD COAST CITY CHOIR presents RISEN - an Easter concert celebrating life renewed. 4pm, Saturday 26 March, Trinity Anglican Mission, Robina Centre Dr, Robina. $10 donation. Afternoon tea provided. All welcome.
PLANNED GIVING LAST WEEK - CODE: = very good;
= good;
= hangin’ in there;
= help!
Planned Giving roster this week: Palm Beach
Family Groups Goannas Sunday 20 March 12 noon, Regatta Restaurant, 118 Wharf St, Tweed Heads. Phone Margaret 5534 2654 by 13 March. Have A Chat Sunday 3 April 11.30am, lunch at Miami Rice. rsvp Joan 5520 0256 by 23 March. DECEASED
Masses have been requested for the recently deceased and for friends and relatives whose anniversaries occur
about this time: Bishop Ray Benjamin, Joseph Caruana, Joan Fox, Mary Casey, Mary Jane McGregor, Maria Camenzuli, Vince Azzopardi, Pauline McCallum, Alice & Neville Burstow, Bernard & Leila O'Rourke, Mary & Sidney Hambleton, Leo, Roberto, Kurt.
May the choirs of angels come to greet you ... May you find eternal life.
FUNERALS Last week we celebrated the funerals of Joan Fox and Joseph Caruana who have died in Christ. Let us remember their families and friends in our prayers this week.
God will raise you up on eagle’s wings
PROJECT COMPASSION: Before enrolling in the Mondulkiri Community Health Program, supported by Caritas Australia, young midwife Sreymom lacked the practical experience necessary to safely assist childbirth. Now, with the skills and knowledge gained through the program, Sreymom is a trusted midwife who is helping to improve the health of indigenous women and children in her region. Please donate to Project Compassion and help healthcare workers in isolated areas of Cambodia gain vital training to improve the health and wellbeing of the region's indigenous women and children.
Bond Uni Mass Transport 5520 2591
Care & Concern 5576 6318
C W L 5535 8487
Choir 5598 2570
Christian Meditation 5593 3794
Family Groups 5535 3817
Ladies’ Dinner 5576 2623
Ladies’ Lunch 5576 2623
Marymount Primary 5535 1803
Marymount College 5586 1000
menALIVE Scripture Group 0412 270828
Men’s Dinner 5576 2623
Ozanam Villa 5507 0800
St Vincent de Paul 5561 4702
TEAMS for Married Couples 5522 4880
Youth Group 0412 222260
Used with permission Word of Life International - Licence No. 1090
A VOCATION VIEW Lent is six weeks of being serious about forgiveness and knowing we are loved. Who will step forward to tell of God's great love for us? The Lord has done great things for us! Vocation Office: 1300 133 544 [email protected] www.bne.catholic.net.au/vocations
Liturgical Music for Fifth Sunday of Lent
Next week’s readings: Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56
INTRODUCTORY RITES: Gathering: The Harvest Of Justice May we find richness in the harvest of justice which Christ Jesus has ripened for us. Bread for the journey, bread for the hungry, all for the glory and praise of God. Gather with patience for those who have nothing. Leave them your riches, and you will receive. Make room for the poor ones, make way for the stranger; for I am the Lord, the Lord your God. For to have mercy on those forgotten, this is my true law, this is my command: Clothe the naked, be home for the orphan, be hope for the widow, and welcome the lost. For to have little is to be in abundance. to give what remains, to give all we have, is to walk with the poor ones, and become the stranger, one with the Lord, the Lord our God. © 1985, David Haas, GIA Publications
LITURGY OF THE WORD: Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Christ, have mercy. Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison. Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Psalm Response: The Lord has done great things for us - we are filled with joy.
Gospel Acclamation: Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ! If today you hear his voice; harden not your hearts. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ! LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: Acclamation: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your cross and resurrection you have set us free.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: Communion Processional: O God, You Search Me O God, you search me and you know me. All my thoughts lie open to your gaze. When I walk or lie down you are before me: ever the maker and keeper of my days. You know my resting and my rising. You discern my purpose from afar, and with love everlasting you besiege me: in ev'ry moment of life or death, you are. Before a word is on my tongue, Lord, you have known its meaning through and through. You are with me beyond my understanding: God of my present, my past and future, too. Although your Spirit is upon me, still I search for shelter from your light. There is nowhere on earth I can escape you: even the darkness is radiant in your sight. For you created me and shaped me, gave me life within my mother's womb. For the wonders of who I am I praise you: safe in your hands, all creation is made new. © 1993, Bernadette Farrell, OCP Publications
CONCLUDING RITES Dismissal: (organ) Please remain in silence until the procession has left the church
