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Recently Deceased:
Anniversaries: Margaret ‘Faith’ Boothroyd, Percy Trace & Alex Pollock Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers this week as we wish them a return to good health:
St. Mary’s Parish: Violet Box, Pam Sokoll, Brian Mann. Kathleen Logan, Merrelyn Bishop,
Liz Manczmur, Ellie Spicer, Helen Smoothy, Darrell Bland, Mary McLennan.
O.L.H.C. Parish: Janice Bazley, Patricia Warwick, Helen Hart, Pat & Aileen Langan & Ray
McAlees. Recently Deceased/Anniversary requests accepted from the ‘next-of-kin’,
or immediate family. Sick requests accepted from the person themselves, ‘next-of-kin’ or immediate family member (with permission from said person). Sick requests will remain on the list for one month.)
All items for the newsletter need to be received by 12 noon Wednesday either by emailing [email protected] or phone the office on 41625121
The privacy of all individuals with whom St. Mary’s, Kingaroy and OLHC, Nanango Parishes interact is very important to us and we are committed to protecting all personal information we collect and hold. Our Privacy Policy is available at www.bne.catholic.net.au or on request.
Coordinators for Communion of the Sick Kingaroy : Janelle Henschen 4162 2951
Email:[email protected] Nanango: Elizabeth Arthy 4171 0278
Email: [email protected]
Daily Mass Book— 2018 available to order. Living Faith - daily prayer available at the entrance to the Church—$5.00 Catholic Leader - $2.00 each
Collections 11/03/18—Kingaroy $758.35 & Nanango $879.80. Next Weeks Counters (25.03.18) Paul Veivers & Paul Quinlan
PARISH CONTACTS: Parish Administration / Hall Bookings 9.30am - 2.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Ph. 4162 5121 (Office/After Hours) Email: [email protected] Newsletter Email: [email protected]
Saint Mary’s Catholic College Ph. 4160 0900 Saint Patrick’s Primary Ph. 4163 1555 St Vincent de Paul Society 1800 846 643 Family Assistance 0417 512 238 Vinnies Shop Ph. 4162 5099
Saint Mary’s Centacare Ph. 4162 5096 Centacare South Burnett Ph. 4162 5439
MARCH MASS TIMETABLE
DATE MASS LITURGY
Saturday 3rd March Blackbutt 5.00pm
Sunday 4th March Kumbia 8.00am, Nanango 8.00 am, Kingaroy 10:00am & 5.30pm
Friday 9th March Cooyar 6.00pm
Saturday 10th March Yarraman 5.00pm
Sunday 11th March Nanango 8.00 am, Kingaroy 10.00 am & 5.30pm Kumbia 8.00am
Saturday 17th March Blackbutt 5.00pm
Sunday 18th March Nanango 8.00am, Kingaroy 10.00am & 5.30pm Kumbia 8.00 am
Friday 23rd March Cooyar 6.00pm
Saturday 24th March Kumbia 6.00pm
Sunday 25th March Nanango 8.00am, Kingaroy 10.00am & 5.30pm
Friday 30th March Kingaroy 3.00pm, Nanango 3.00pm
Saturday 31st March Nanango 6.00pm, Kingaroy 8.00pm
Reconciliation is held at St Mary’s Church Kingaroy after 9.00am Mass on Friday and before 5.30pm Mass
on Sunday commencing at 5.00 pm. Kumbia and OLHC Parish churches there is no set time – if anyone
wishes to go to reconciliation please contact Fr. Chukwudi before/after Mass or call to make an appointment.
5th Sunday of Lent YR B 18th March 2018
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 Responsorial Psalm
Create a clean heart in me, O God.
Gospel Acclamation Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!
If you serve me, follow me, says the Lord; and where I am, my servant will also be.
Glory to You, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ
ST PATRICK On Friday 16th March, our St Patrick’s school community at Nanango put on an awesome ‘green’ show to celebrate their patron saint; St Patrick. This was a gentle reminder to us all of the legend that Patrick was. As part of the celebration, the story of Patrick was told. It is very important that we always remind ourselves the reason why we venerate saints in the church. The feast day of St Patrick is one that is widely celebrated but I wonder how many people stop to ask what the celebration is really about. It is more than just wearing green and drinking Guinness etc. It is a celebration of a missionary par excellence who was sold into slavery at a very young age, but who eventually turned that experience into a spiritual catalyst to free people from their spiritual bondages. This he did by introducing people to Christ as the only one who could grant the liberation that lasts. This one time slave, after escaping from Ireland to France and studying for the priesthood, later on heard the call from God to go back to minister to the people of Ireland. This he did with the greatest zeal and was able to inspire the faith of the Irish. He was appointed Bishop of Ireland where for about 40 years, he was successful in spreading the message of God and converting many to Christianity. One of the biggest things he accomplished was to establish missions that went out to extend what he had started in Ireland all over Europe and other parts of the world. We have Patrick to thank for the faith we have here in Australia (and even for my people in Nigeria). It is because of his sacrifice and dedication that we enjoy the awesome relationship we have with God. Now, this is why we celebrate this awesome saint. We thank God for using him. We also thank him for making himself available to be used by God. It couldn’t be more fitting that the gospel of this weekend presents us with the ‘agricultural
metaphor of the seed that has to die for it to produce fruit.’ This describes St Patrick perfectly; a
slave with humble beginnings but whose sacrifice and dedication has benefitted a lot all over the
world (who would have thought?). We really have a lot to learn from Patrick. God always wants to
use us to reach out to people. This may not come easy sometimes. It may come at a cost. But that’s
what we are about. Let us ask God for the grace to discern his voice and to use our gifts and talents
for the good of all. Blessings, Fr Chukwudi
St Mary’s Parish – Kingaroy Our Lady Help of Christians Parish- Nanango
Churches at Blackbutt, Cooyar, Kingaroy, Kumbia, Nanango and Yarraman
Parish Priest: Fr Chukwudi Chinaka Email: [email protected]
Phone 4162 5121 (Kingaroy/Nanango) email: [email protected] www.kingaroynanangocatholic.org.au
After Hours (emergency calls only) 4162 5121
Joke for the Week ….
God promised men that good
and obedient wives would be
found in all corners of the world. Then He
made the earth round… and laughed and
laughed and laughed...
Thoughts for the week Your mind will always believe
everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed
it truth. Feed it with love – lessons from a common man
Bible Questions Who did Jesus raise from the dead?
Last Weeks Answer : Laetare Sunday
Baptism: Kingaroy We joyfully announce the baptism of Dean Ambrose Collier and welcome him into our community.
Ken Baines Disco
Will be held at Saint Mary’s Parish Hall on
Saturday 24th March 2018 at 6.00pm. The
theme for the disco is Easter.
2018 Lenten Program Timetable
Saint Mary’s Kingaroy - Wednesday 7-9pm in
the Biscuit Tin
OLHC Nanango - Thursday 9.30am in the
meeting room.
MUSIC NEWS Easter Triduum (March 29th- April 1st)
Fr Chukwudi strongly encourages and invites music unity. Anybody interested
in presenting vibrant music at our Masses (especially the Easter Ceremonies) are invited and encouraged to come together to form one, strong united group of musicians (any instrument), singers (any voice and skill level – male/female, any age) and support people (Power Point Operation, Music Library, etc.) Register your interest so that Practice Sessions can be arranged very soon at Nanango and Kingaroy. Fr Chukwudi is very keen to attend these sessions himself. There are only a few weeks left to prepare for Easter. Nanango Contacts: Terry Walsh or Margaret Shepherdson; Kingaroy Contact: Romka Sudull or contact the Parish Office 41625121
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS!
Children's Liturgy— Every Sunday 10am at St Mary's. Children/Family Mass— 3rd Sunday of every month. Love kids and want to help them understand the Gospel? Why not join our Children's liturgy team? Chat to Suzanne 0499527830 or Marty. Plenty of support provided.
Dave & Paula Coate would like to extend a
sincere thank you to everybody for their kind
donation of time and effort placed during this
difficult period. Your support has been
invaluable.
Ken Baines Morning Tea
Monday 26th March In the Biscuit Tin at the
rear of St Mary’s Hall 9.30am. Come along
for some tea and a chat, all welcome and
bring a friend.
The Majellan Morning Tea will be held in the
Meeting Room behind OLHC Church on
Wednesday 21st March, 2018 at 10-00 a.m.
All welcome.
Yarraman Ecumenical Walk in Faith held on
Good Friday at 10.00am. Commencing at
Uniting Church in Douglas St. Plate of offerings
at Uniting Church for Careflight. All Welcome.
Nanango Palm Sunday - We need some palm
branches for use as hand held palms and larger
ones for decoration in the church. If you can help
call Elizabeth Arthy on 0400 207 319
Next Week’s Readings: 1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 2nd Reading : Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel: Mark 14:1—15:47
Weekday Mass
(Mar 19 - Mar 23)
19th March Monday
St. Mary’s Kingaroy
8.00am Mass
19th March
Monday
OLHC Nanango
2nd Rite of
Reconciliation
5.30pm
21st March Wednesday
St. Mary’s College No
Mass
22nd March Thursday
OLHC Nanango
No
Mass
22nd March Thursday
St. Mary’s Kingaroy
No
Mass
23rd March Friday
St. Mary’s Kingaroy
No
Mass
23rd March Friday
OLHC Nanango
No
Mass
2018 Sacramental Program
If your child has received the sacrament of Confirmation in 2017 or earlier, the celebration of First Eucharist is happening in first two weekends of June 2018. There is a parent information session for Eucharist on Thursday 26th April at 2.00pm in the boardroom of Saint Mary’s Catholic College and repeated in the parish hall of Saint Mary’s church that same evening at 6.00pm. Please come along to receive more detailed information, the books and to register your child. There is a $30 fee to cover the cost of the books, medals and certificate. If your child (9 years or older) wishes to receive the sacrament of Confirmation this year 2018 then the Bishop will be celebrating the Mass and sacrament in Our Lady Help of Christians church in Nanango on Sunday 24th June 2018. The parent information session for Confirmation is Thursday 3rd May at 2.00pm in the boardroom of Saint Mary’s Catholic College and repeated in the parish hall of Saint Mary’s church that same evening at 6.00pm. At this stage, there is an information sheet at the front counter of Saint Mary’s Catholic College, at the front of Saint Mary’s church and Our Lady Help of Christians church Nanango. Father Chukwudi will bring copies to the churches at Blackbutt, Cooyar, Yarraman and Kumbia. Please come along to receive more detailed
information, the children’s books and to
register your child. There is a $30 fee to cover the
cost of the books, medals and certificate. There will
be quite a lot of information at the meetings, about
the expectations of parents to assist their children
to prepare and participate in the respective activity
sessions (once on a
Saturday) and weekly masses over that time.
Pam Radcliffe
Sacramental Co-ordinator
2nd Rite of Reconciliation Kingaroy on 26th March at 5.30pm
Kingaroy Mass Time Change - Please note
as of 10th April there will be no longer an
8.00am Mass on Monday morning. This will
be replaced with a 5.30pm Mass on Tuesday
evening.
Easter Mass Times Holy Thursday and Good Friday are as follows for Kingaroy and Nanango Holy Thursday: 7.00pm Good Friday: 10.00am (Stations—Kingaroy) 3.00pm Easter Masses are as follows: Easter Vigil: 6.00pm (OLHC) 8.00pm (St Mary’s) Easter Sunday: 8.00am (Kumbia) 8.00am (OLHC) 10.00am (St Mary’s)
Next OLHC Music Practice - Monday 19th
March at 3.30pm
We would like to thank all the parishioners who
came out to support Dave and Paula Coate. On
Tuesday at OLHC Nanango for the celebration of
the birth to eternal life of their little angel Abigail.
It would have been a strong support to them in
this time of grief. Please keep praying and
supporting them.
