Parish Weekly Diary

Monday 3 September St Gregory the Great 900am Mass - Miami - followed by Adoration of Blessed Sacrament until 11am Tuesday 4 September 730am Mass - Burleigh Waters Wednesday 5 September 700am Mass - Miami 930am Mass - Ozanam Villa 530pm Mass - Palm Beach Thursday 6 September 700am Mass - Burleigh Heads 530pm Mass - Mudgeeraba Friday 7 September 900am Mass - Robina Hospital 930am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Palm Beach 1000am Mass - Burleigh Waters Saturday 8 September The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 800am Mass - Burleigh Heads 900am Rosies Youth Mission Meeting - Burleigh 430pm Sacrament of Penance - Miami 530pm Sacrament of Penance - Palm Beach 545pm Sacrament of Penance - Burleigh Heads Saturday 8 September Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat 500pm Mass - Miami Sat 600pm Mass - Palm Beach sat 615pm Mass - Burleigh Heads SUNDAY 9 September Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 700am Mass - Burleigh Heads 700am Mass - Palm Beach 830am Mass - Miami 830am Mass - Mudgeeraba 1000am Mass - Burleigh Waters 500pm Sacrament of Penance - Burleigh Waters 530pm Mass - Burleigh Waters

PARISH OFFICE Mon - Fri 900am - 500pm 3 Sunlight Dr Burleigh Waters

[PO Box 73 Burleigh Heads]

wwwburleighheadscatholiccomau Phone 5576 6466 [also for After Hours] Fax 5576 7143 e-mail burleighbnecatholicnetau PARISH PASTORAL TEAM Fr Morgan Batt - Parish Priest

Fr Ladu Yanga - Parochial Vicar

Fr Saji George CMI - Parochial Vicar

Parish Business amp Finance Manager Mr Neil Segerdahl - managerburleighbnecatholicnetau

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 September 2018

Year B Deut 41-26-8 James 117-1821-2227 Mk 71-814-1521-23

next weeks Readings Is 354-7 James 21-5 Mk 731-37

BURLEIGH HEADS CATHOLIC PARISH

BURLEIGH WATERS - MARY MOTHER OF MERCY CHURCH 3 Sunlight Dr Burleigh Waters

BURLEIGH HEADS - INFANT SAVIOUR CHURCH 4 Park Av Burleigh Heads

PALM BEACH - OUR LADY OF THE WAY CHURCH - Eleventh Ave Palm Beach

MIAMI - CALVARY CHURCH - Redondo Av Miami

MUDGEERABA - ST BENEDICTS CHURCH - Wallaby Dr Mudgeeraba

SPRINGBROOK - ST TERESAS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Purity - the mark of a Christian Dear brothers and sisters In todayrsquos Gospel Jesus strongly criticises the attitude of the Scribes and Pharisees and teaches the need of ldquointernal and externalrdquo purity Here Jesus turned the tables on a legalistic and ldquoimage consciousrdquo society by inviting them to check ldquowhat is withinrdquo even as they present a seemingly clean external Jesus exposed the paradox of their ldquoclean peripheryrdquo and the ldquounclean centrerdquo Furthermore Jesus inverts the measure of purity - purity as a virtue does not consist in the cleanliness of the externals such as the body the clothing food and the environment rather in the purity of the inner chamber of the heart Jesus is not negating the need for external purity but is emphasizing the order of priority Physical cleanliness follows the purity of heart To be a Christian then is to be a clean person pure in thoughts intentions and dealings ldquoBlessed are the pure in heart for they shall have the vision of Godrdquo (Mt 5 8)

No wonder Jesus has made it an imperative for His disciples to wash themselves in the waters of baptism and cleanse in the sanctifying grace of the Holy Spirit This purity is now made possible by three elements 1) The Word of God 2) The sacraments and 3) Charity The Word of God (The Source of Purity) The incarnate Word Jesus Christ is the norm and source of purity He is the Holy One who became man that mankind may be made holy We have come to understand how to live in purity primarily by accepting the person of Jesus in His teachings examples and abiding presence The Word of God sanctifies us from all impurities (1 Timothy

45)

Sacraments (The visible signs of sanctifying grace) Rituals are part of any culture Christian culture is rooted on sacramental rituals The seven sacraments of the Church impart to the believer the grace necessary for hisher life So frequent reception of sacraments is necessary for a life of purity Charity (Manifestation of sanctifying grace) Now rituals devoid of the spirit can remain just that - rituals The sanctifying grace of the rituals are to be lived and practiced in the virtue of charity - selfless love Love has the power to heal and cleanse Any ritual without love is ineffective Love teaches us that clean hands and clever minds are not substitutes for a clean conscience A clean conscience is the manifestation of a loving heart So heart is the centre of purity

Fr Saji

NEW SUNDAY MASS

4th Sunday of the month

Bond University - 7pm - in the Student Lounge

23 September

28 October

25 November

PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 Our Parish is seeking people to form a group to enter into the Plenary Council Dialogue listening sessions If any parishioners would like to join this group please come along to a meeting on Saturday 15th September 830am ndash after the 8am Mass Infant Saviour Church

Burleigh Heads We will go for coffee and a chat All people are welcome ndash come along and bring a friend Together we are responding to the question ldquoWhat do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this timerdquo The Plenary Council agenda will be developed from the stories you share and the questions you raise Visit plenarycouncilcatholicorgau for more information

Wishing all fathers every blessing for Fathers Day

Safeguarding Children amp Vulnerable Adults Prevention

and Protection Policy at a Glance 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

1 Clear Policy Statement

2 Safe Recruiting and Selection Practices

3 A Code of Ethical Behaviour

4 Safe Activities and Environments

5 Responsible Management of Disclosures

6 Monitoring Auditing and Reporting

Reporting a Disclosure or Suspicion of Harm

Police ndash Brisbane Central Child Protection amp Investigation Unit 3258 2533

Professional Standards Office 3336 9474

Office of the Public Guardian Brisbane ndash 1800 661 533

Whistle Blower ndash Stopline 1300 304 550 AOBstoplinecomau

Archdiocesan Safeguarding Officer 3324 3752 safeguardingbnecatholicnetau All Policy related documents can be

found on wwwbrisbanecatholicorgausupportsafeguard

Those who serve in the Archdiocese of Brisbane shall

1 Commit to justice and equity by exhibiting the highest Christian ethical standards and personal integrity in their personal

and professional conduct

2 Uphold the dignity of all people and their right to respect by conducting themselves in a moral manner consistent with

the discipline norms and teachings of the Catholic Church

3 Commit to safe and supportive relationships by not taking advantage of any pastoral or authoritative role for their own

benefit and by adhering to the requirements of the law of Queensland regarding reporting any suspected abuse of

children young people and vulnerable adults

4 Respond with integrity to those who are poor alienated or marginalised by not acting in an abusive or neglectful manner

and by sharing concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behaviour with the appropriate person in their organisational

structure

5 Strive for excellence in all their work by accepting their personal responsibility in the protection of children young people

and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and harm by providing a professional work environment that is free from

harassment and following the policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Brisbane

6 Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all contact settings including virtual by

~ demonstrating behaviour consistent with role and responsibilities

~ avoiding inappropriate emotional attachment

~ not forming or engaging in relationships of a personal or sexual nature

~ maintaining distance between work time and activities and personal time and activities

~ not accepting gifts or entering into financial relationships or transactions

~ not disclosing inappropriate personal information and

~ avoiding touch in a manner which is not a legitimate occupational requirement

Child Protection Week 2018 Queensland Child Protection Week is held during the first full week of September each year Schools businesses community groups and government organisations come together to consider how best to promote the value of children and focus attention on issues of child abuse and neglect Children are a gift from God and must be protected from harm of every kind Many Archdiocesan personnel through their ministries and services are in a unique position to identify child abuse and neglect and to do something about it The Archdiocese expects all personnel including clergy employees and volunteers to act upon concerns or complaints of abuse and comply with reporting obligations Safeguarding is everyonersquos responsibility

SICK amp SPECIAL NEEDS Your prayers have been requested for Michael Allan Noreen Andersen Patricia Ashton Glenys Bailey Leigh Boulcher Jacob Burgstaller Lily Burgstaller James Burke Diane Busutil John Costigan Graham Dall Fr Des Fitzgerald Paul Gamin Mary-Lou Gatt Anne Gavaghan Norma Greenland Geromy Grima Fred Grioli Vera Havlik Cheryl Hingerty Jean Hokin Patricia Holmes Angelika Huber Nona Hudson Harry Hunter Norman Ingle Stuart Ingram Annette Kassulke Margaret Kennedy Anne McInnes John Mooney Stephen Murray Mary OBrien Sr Annette OConnor Paul OConnor Eileen OrsquoNeill Michael Onn Sean OrsquoReilly Anne Owens Mike Parker Paula Pinch Phyllis Pola Donna Redman Peter Reid William Sheehan Peter Smith Pacing Soriano Isaac Stafrace Andrew Supple Carmel Taylor Dean Taylor Luke Thorpe Lourdes Toledo Nemcio Toledo Nigel Tomlinson Sarra Tyler Marie Walker Norma Ward Sylvia Wesley Dan Wilson Graham Zendler Norah Zipf the sick of our Parish and all in need of Godrsquos healing Spirit

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM - A warm

welcome to all our candidates who participated in the Rite of Enrolment for Confirmation The numbers of candidates have increased this intake Thank you to all In small group sessions we reflected on Baptism inviting families to share their Baptism stories As a Parish community we continue to support our families in prayer during this special time Assistance from any retired RE teachers or catechists to help with small groups in future sacramental preparation would be appreciated For further information please email scburleighbnecatholicnetau

MASS FOR YOUTH - This Sunday 2

September Mary Mother of Mercy Church 530pm Musicians and singers needed - please meet at 430pm for practice

An invitation is extended to all parishioners

to the MONTHLY LUNCH to be held at

Burleigh Sports Club Christine Av from 12 noon on Thursday 6 September Shuttle bus available for surrounding area (arrange through club on 5576 3177) Please contact Margaret on 5535 8714

Couples celebrating their GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY together

with their family and friends are invited to Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge at the Cathedral of St Stephen 249 Elizabeth St Brisbane on Saturday 6 October at 10am Light refreshments in the Hanly Room will follow the Mass For catering purposes please rsvp by Friday 28 September - 3324 3030 or email cathedralbnecatholicnetau

The ACU Centre for Liturgy in partnership

with Liturgy Brisbane is offering a public short course From death to new life preparing and celebrating Catholic funerals at the Leadership Centre level 3 Cathedral House 229 Elizabeth St Brisbane on Saturday 22 September between 915am - 445pm The cost is $60 and registration is essential at httpwwwacueduauacu centre for liturgyshort courses

ROSIES STREET MISSION - Rosies

are asking to use the old office at Infant Saviour for their South Coast Street Mission HQ No there will not be homeless at the office as it is a place to prepare their vans (Monday Wednesday Friday and Sunday evenings) and store consumables All interested parishioners are welcome to come and hear Rosies Mission hopes and needs at a meeting on 8 September 9am Infant Saviour Church I fully support the idea and believe an outreach parish is a mission parish - but I would really like parish endorsement for this project Padre

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF PASSIONIST FAMILY GROUPS IN QUEENSLAND - A warm welcome is

extended to everyone who has been part of the Family Group Movement over the past 35 years The Fort Fort Rd Oxley Saturday 15 September 4pm Welcoming 5pm Mass 6pm Happy Hour 7pm Dinner (please bring a plate) rsvp elainestratigmailcom or 0414 187458

DECEASED Masses have been requested for the recently deceased and for friends and relatives whose anniversaries occur

about this time Vince McCahon Ray

Taylor Ian McInnes Kevin Donovan Sheldon McEnery Josephine Camilleri Alfred Gatt Charlie Gatt Leo Grioli

May the choirs of angels come to greet you May you find eternal life

FUNERALS Last week we celebrated the funeral of Vincent Leslie McCahon who has died in Christ Let us remember his family and friends in our prayers this week

God will raise you up on eaglersquos wings

PLANNED GIVING LAST WEEK - CODE = very good

= good

= hanginrsquo in there

= help

Counting roster this week Palm Beach

BAPTISMS We welcome to our faith community Kallan and Anastasia who were baptised last week

Parish News and Happenings

menALIVE - LAST CHANCE to REGISTER The menALIVE weekend for men is happening NEXT WEEKEND 89

September at the Mary Mother of Mercy Church Burleigh Waters Like thousands of other Catholic men who have already been on menALIVE weekends you will be inspired and encouraged to renew your faith and rediscover Gods purpose in

your life For last minute registration or inquiries phone Jim Littlefield 0488 350565 or Chris Kennedy 0412 270828

PARISH MULTICULTURAL MASS ndash all Parish Masses 2223 September The

Archdiocese theme for this year is Welcoming Protecting Promoting and Integrating

Migrants and Refugees (Pope Francis for World Day of Cultures 2018) We

encourage parishioners and friends to join us in wearing their cultural dress at Mass

which we hope will be celebrated in different languages Cuppa after Mass PARISH DINNER ndash Friday 28th September 6-9pm Mary Mother of Mercy

Community Centre Please bring along BYO plate of your specialitycountryregion

Non-alcoholic drinks available BYO alcoholic drinks This is a great community event

for the whole parish to come together Make new friends and enjoy each otherrsquos

company Padre will speak about his mountaineering adventures and have his

mountain book for sale and signing ($20 per book)

Used with permission under ONE LICENSE A-727411

Psalm Responses for Weekday Masses this week Monday Lord I love your commands Tuesday The Lord is just in all his ways Wednesday Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own Thursday To the Lord belongs the earth and all that fills it Friday The salvation of the just comes from the Lord Saturday With delight I rejoice in the Lord

copy 2012 Amanda McKenna Willow Publishing

CONNECT MASS 10am Mary Mother of Mercy

Yr 5 16 September Yr 8 21 October Yr 7 25 November

INTRODUCTORY RITES Gathering All The Ends Of The Earth All the ends of the earth all you creatures of the sea lift up your eyes to the wonders of the Lord For the Lord of the earth the master of the sea has come with justice for the world Break into song at the deeds of the Lord the wonders he has done in evry age Heaven and earth shall rejoice in his might evry heart evry nation call him Lord copy 1981 Robert J Duffordl New Dawn Music

LITURGY OF THE WORD Psalm Response

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Acclamation We proclaim your death O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come again

Liturgical Music for Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Communion Lord We Come To Your Table Lord we come to your table hoping to find the way Teach us to love one another faithfully day by day As we come to your altar fill us with charity Let our communion renew our lives as we honour your memory CONCLUDING RITES Dismissal Blest Are They Blest are they the poor in spirit theirs is the kingdom of God Blest are they full of sorrow they shall be consoled Rejoice and be glad Blessed are you holy are you Rejoice and be glad Yours is the kingdom of God Blest are they the lowly ones they shall inherit the earth Blest are they who hunger and thirst they shall have their fill Blest are they who show mercy mercy shall be theirs Blest are they the pure of heart they shall see God copy 1985 David Haas GIA PUblications