Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
1
Maroochydore, Coolum, Buderim, Sippy Downs Catholic Parish Weekly Newsletter
Year C, Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29 September 2019Year C, Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29 September 2019Year C, Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29 September 2019Year C, Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29 September 2019
We acknowledge the traditional owners of country where we are gathering today. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and
culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
26th Sunday
First Reading:
Am 6:1. 4-7
Psalm:
Ps 145:6-10. R. v.2
Second Reading:
1 Tm 6:11-16
Gospel:
Lk 16:19-31
PARISH CHARTER
We are a large diverse coastal
parish that
* welcomes all people
* supports each one of us on
our faith journey
* offers life-giving liturgical
celebra-ons
* celebrates the sacraments
meaningfully especially
the Eucharist
* invites people to share their
gi/s and talents
* offers opportuni-es to be
involved in prac-cal service
ini-a-ves in our local and
wider community
* goes forth as disciples
bringing the light of Christ to
the world.
G$%&'(! G(*+! G*!
Maroochydore Parish
Vision Maroochydore,
Coolum Beach, Buderim
& Sippy Downs
Our Parish Vision
for 2019 is
inspired by
Jesus Christ to:
Gather together
Grow in faith, love and service
Go into the world
as his disciples
Let’s keep up the energy in
our parish! Fr Joe
The parish is humming along. The parish pastoral council and the local leadership teams at the four parish centres are working well. The weekend parish collec-ons are holding up rather well (this week $13,486 averaged over the last four weeks), and you are demonstra-ng support of the preparatory stages of the Australian Plenary Council 2020.
So! Let’s take another look at some other things happening that can be occasions when we try to do things together as parish!
Sounds of Celebra4on S of C has been an event held at St Peter’s Coolum since 2015 but it sustains interest across the parish.
This year’s S of C features the recently formed parish choir that draws singers from all four parish centres.
With conductor Linda Ge<en, musical director Larraine O’Brien and Peter Howard AM master of ceremonies, this choir has made stunning progress, as you will hear, if you can come along this Sunday (today) to St Peter’s, Elizabeth Street Coolum, at 2pm.
Tickets at the door $15 (no need to pre-purchase), and a unique mulled wine offering for you on arrival. (The MW enhances everything that follows!)
Be sure to wear your parish name badge if you have one.
Enjoy the gourmet delicacies served during intermission while mingling with other folk from across the parish, and perhaps make new friends.
The Italian long table lunch The community at St Catherine of Siena church at Sippy Downs are preparing a great spread of Italian foods to mark the fi/eenth anniversary of St Catherine’s church dedica-on on Sunday 13 October. Games for the children and young people from 11am, lunch from noon.
This is another occasion when all parish folk, visitors and holidaymakers are especially welcome.
The organisers need to know how many people are coming. Register on the aEendance sheet at St Catherine’s a/er Mass this Sunday or next Sunday. Or phone Rob MatcheE 0409 576 170.
Please bring your favourite Italian dish to share.
Also, that a/ernoon at St Catherine’s, you might like to stay on from 2.30pm and join in their Plenary Council Listening and Discernment second session, which should go well a/er una goccia of Brunello di Montelcino over lunch.
Just like this!
All proceeds go towards the support of the Coolum SVDP.
Guest duo feature ar-sts Hugo Fitz-Herbert OAM and Fr John will get your toes tapping, so do come along.
THERE WAS A SUGGESTION
THAT THE CONGREGATION
MIGHT BE BETTER ABLE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE SUNG
RESPONSE AFTER THE FIRST
READING AT WEEKEND MASS
IF THE MUSICAL NOTATION
WAS SUPPLIED AS WELL AS
TEXT. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF
THIS IS HELPFUL
2
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY:
Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4
Psalm: Ps 94:1-2. 6-9. R. v.8
Second Reading: 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14
Gospel: Lk 17:5-10
Looking into the signs of the 4mes
by the light of faith by John Francis Fitz-Herbert
We are not called to serve merely in order to receive a reward, but rather to imitate God, who made Himself a servant for our love.—Francis, Bishop of Rome Many years ago, + John Bathersby (as the former Archbishop of Brisbane) said that when he became an ordained priest, he believed this would guarantee him the promise of ‘eternal life’, ‘heaven’ or salva-on. Over the following decades, he realised his belief raised more ques-ons for him than he had first believed. So Archbishop Bathersby undertook what might be described as a journey of personal conversion. One external sign of his conversion was his personal move (in the early 1960s) from giving Toowoomba congrega-ons a fixed sermon every Sunday to ‘breaking open the proclaimed Word in the midst of the life experiences of the bap-sed in the homily’ (from the early-mid 1970s). I recall + John Bathersby’s personal sharings as I ponder anew Francis’ insight that Chris-an service is primarily imita-on of Godself, who became incarnate as the servant for our love. It is not the service of the neighbour in order to seek a future ‘heavenly reward’ from Almighty God. However God may respond to us when we pass from this life through the valley of death is between God and each person, who has been known, treasured and loved by God, as words within the Word. So: what may be some signs of imita-ng God as a servant for our love? Pondering some events occurring around us over these weeks, we might include: • reorien-ng our aEen-on to the ‘common good’ and
the ‘common wealth’ of our Australian society; • facing the science of a changing environment as
people created ‘imago Dei’ and crea-on bea-ng with the pulse of divine energy;
• listening and encountering the growing voices and ac-ons of contemporary prophets - of all ages - who are con-nuing to call into ques-on the ‘priority of the economy’ and the ‘genera-on of personal wealth’ over and above the preserva-on of many forms of life;
• analysing the assump-ons that drive all ‘isms’ in everyday conversa-ons e.g. sexism, racism, colonialism, and rampant uncontrolled capitalism;
• transforming the ongoing-care of ci-zens who are now living longer lives;
• discussing the contribu-on that the Chris-an ethic of love, generosity, and responsibility may make to our human encounters at home, community gatherings, and educa-onal seNngs;
• building a culture of compassion and empathy in response to all human need in the face of subtle dehumanisa-on;
• renewing and reforming all ins-tu-ons that fail the basic litmus test of promo-ng and enhancing human dignity and the care of crea-on; and
• promo-ng the diversity of human response within cultures as a sign of the lavish love of God for all.
Social Jus4ce Sunday The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Jus-ce Statement for 2019 – 2020, Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world, affirms the posi-ve possibili-es for encounter and solidarity offered by new digital media, while warning of those elements of our digital world that may be harmful. These include informa-on overload; social isola-on; marginalisa-on of the vulnerable; consumerism and fake news.
The Statement reminds us that the new digital media cannot be seen as neutral or ‘unaffected by any moral considera-ons’. While many users do not realise it, the core business of social media plaQorms is to sell adver-sing and maximise profits. People’s personal lives may be reduced to data that is traded for profit or power, and it is used to target and influence us in ways previously unthinkable. Pushing users to more extreme posi-ons and promo-ng fake news and conspiracy theories sells, but this is at odds with human solidarity.
The Statement amplifies Pope Francis’ call to us to ‘boldly become ci-zens of the digital world’, with the image of the Good Samaritan as our inspira-on. We are called not only to love our neighbour, but to bring the love of God to the new global neighbourhood. The Statement points out that we are called not just to be inhabitants of this new digital world, but ac-ve ci-zens shaping it. All of us – whether we are users, communi-es, industrial or poli-cal leaders – have a role to play in rejec-ng hatred, divisions and falsehoods. We have a duty to foster a neighbourhood that promotes those human aEributes and social values that lend themselves to genuine human encounter – love, understanding, beauty, goodness, truth and trustworthiness, joy and hope.
Follow the Office for Social Jus-ce of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference: TwiEer: @Jus-ceCatholic Facebook: @socialjus-ceACBC Download resources free of charge from the Office for Social Jus-ce website www.socialjus-ce.catholic.org.au/publica-ons/social-jus-ce-statements
3
In Your Prayers At this -me, we remember the life and death of Ian “Gavin” Murphy and Al Housman who died this month. Also Mary Ohmsen whose funeral was held at St Peter’s on Friday.
This week funerals will be celebrated for John Blayney (10am Mon 30/09/2019 at Stella Maris) and Heather Duggan (11am Tue 01/10/2019 at St Peter’s). We extend sympathy to their families and friends.
Heather and Mary demonstrated significant leadership in their ac-ve years at St Peter’s.
Jubilarians If you’re re-red and looking for some company, why not come along to Jubilarians? They are a group of ladies and gents who gather on a Wednesday, every three weeks, to share lunch at an affordable restaurant.
The Jubilarians welcome you to join them for lunch this Wednesday 2 October at Duporth Tavern, Maroochydore. Visitors and newcomers especially welcome. Phone Elaine 5443 6017.
Outstanding Contribu4on Recognised Congratula-ons to St Vincent de Paul Member (St Peter's Coolum), John Forrest who has been awarded the Vincen-an Cross for his work with St Vincent de Paul Conferences, regional, state and na-onal.
The award recognises John who has led with faith and compassion - and has le/ a las-ng legacy on the Society in Queensland and the countless number of people who have been helped.
Thank You God For Spring If you are looking for something for your primary school aged children to do on Thursday 3 October they are more than welcome to join us for “Fun Days with God”, the theme being, “Thank you God for Spring”! It will be held
9am−3pm in the func-on room at the Stella Maris Church.
It will be an exci-ng day of fun ac-vi-es — cra/, bible stories, songs, prayer, drama, plays and games all based on some of the Gospels stories from Ordinary Time.
Children need to bring their own morning tea, lunch and hat. The cost of the day is $10 per child with a maximum of $20 per family.
For more informa-on about Fun Days with God, or to obtain a registra-on form please email Bernie Baillie ASAP at [email protected] or phone the Parish Office on 5443 3488.
KSC Presenta4on to New Priest Maroochydore Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) recently presented Fr Josh, newly appointed to Caloundra Parish, with a cheque to assist with his theological library. We remember Josh from his pastoral year here in Maroochydore Parish where he was ac-vely involved with the KSC. To learn more about the Knights contact the Parish Office 5443 3488 or qld.ksca.org.au
MAROOCHYDORE BRANCH EXECUTIVE WITH FR JOSH WHITEHEAD. L-R: BROTHERS JOHN LEGG,
PETER BAARTZ, MALCOLM HUGHES, ANTHONY STAUNTON, KERRY BRACE AND KEN JOHNSON.
Please respect parish church furniture 20 pews have been vandalised in the new Stella Maris church and have to be removed temporarily for repair. Damage includes graffi-, scratching, and chipping. Allowing that the church is open only for religious ceremonies, this outcome is disappoin-ng. Care for church furniture is everybody’s responsibility. This applies to all four churches.
Safeguarding Compliments Mr Pat Casey, Volunteer Coordinator for the Archdiocese, visited the parish on Thursday re registra-on of blue cards and police checks. There are now 400 parishioners who are compliant, a record in this Archdiocese. The parish acknowledges the good work of Robyn Jewry and the parish office team.
4
WEEKEND
Maroochydore
Saturday 6pm Sunday 7am, 9am and 6pm
Coolum Beach
Saturday 6pm
Sunday 7.30am
Buderim
Sunday 9am
Sippy Downs
Sunday 5.30pm
WEEKDAY
Monday
5pm Maroochydore
Tuesday
9am Maroochydore Wednesday
7am Buderim
Thursday
8.30am Coolum 5pm Sippy Downs
Friday
9am Maroochydore
MASS TIMES
The Office adjoins Stella Maris Church 2-10 Church Street, Maroochydore Opening Hours
Monday to Friday — 8.30am–4.30pm
Phone 5443 3488 (mass -mes—op-on 1)
Website
hEp:/www.saintsonwaves.com.au
eNewsleAer sign up stellamariscp.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe
@mission.stella
Admin/General Enquiries Andrea Barton
Children’s Sacraments Kelly Loe [email protected]
Finance
Peter Desbrow [email protected] Pastoral Associate
Sr Helen Dyson — at Ursuline Generalate Rome
Property Lee Coghlan
Safeguarding Robyn Jewry [email protected]
Youth / RCIA
Bernie Baillie [email protected]
Homeless BBQ Ministry Fridays 6–7.15pm
PARISH OFFICE
AT YOUR SERVICE
Pastoral Team Fr Joe Duffy — Parish Priest
Fr John Fitz-Herbert — Associate Pastor
Sr Helen Dyson osu — Pastoral Associate
Mrs Bernie Baillie — Coordinator of Mission
RECONCILIATION TIMES
Saturday
Maroochydore 9.30–10am, 5–5.30pm
2nd Thursday of each month
Coolum 9–9.30am (a/er 8.30am Mass)
OUR CHURCHES
Stella Maris 2-10 Church Street Maroochydore
St Peter’s 28-32 Elizabeth Street Coolum Beach
St Mary’s 24 King Street Buderim
St Catherine of Siena 58 Sippy Downs Drive Sippy Downs
Sun
29 Sep 2–4pm St Peter’s Annual Concert
St Peter’s Church,
Coolum Beach
Sun
29 Sep 5.30pm
Mass including Children’s
Liturgy of the Word
St Catherine of Siena
Church, Sippy Downs
Mon
30 Sep 4.30pm
Listening & Discernment
Group Experience
Theme 1
St Peter’s Church,
Coolum Beach
Mon
30 Sep 4.30pm Liturgy Team Mee-ng
Parish Boardroom,
Maroochydore
Tue
1 Oct 5pm Parish Choir
Stella Maris Church,
Maroochydore
Wed
2 Oct 10.30am
Scripture Study Group:
Lec-o divina
Priests Sacristy,
Stella Maris Church
Wed
2 Oct 12noon Jubilarians
Duporth Tavern,
Maroochydore
Wed
2 Oct 7pm RCIA Group Mee-ng
Parish Boardroom,
Maroochydore
Thu
3 Oct
9am–
3pm
Fun Days with God.
RSVP
Parish Func-on
Room,
Maroochydore
4-5 Oct Brisbane Assembly
Plenary Council
Edmund Rice
Performing Arts
Centre, 82 Stephens
Rd, South Brisbane
Fri
4 Oct 7.45am
Holy Hour including
Adora-on and
Benedic-on
Stella Maris Church,
Maroochydore
Fri
4 Oct
6–
7.15pm BBQ for the homeless
Stella Maris Church,
grounds
Maroochydore
Sat
5 Oct 7.45am First Saturday Mass
Children’s Chapel,
Stella Maris School,
Maroochydore
Hospitality for first
weekend of the month
Sun
6 Oct 4–9pm Malayalam (Indian) Mass
St Mary’s Church,
Buderim
This Week’s Ac4vi4es
Sounds of Celebration Sounds of Celebration Sounds of Celebration Sounds of Celebration
Sunday 29 September
2—4.30pm St Peter’s Elizabeth St CoolumSt Peter’s Elizabeth St CoolumSt Peter’s Elizabeth St CoolumSt Peter’s Elizabeth St Coolum
featuring the
Stella Maris Parish Choir Guest artists Hugo Fitz-Herbert OAM
& Father John
You will be treated to Mulled Wine on arrival and the most heavenly
selec-on of stunning gourmet food
$15 tickets at the door$15 tickets at the door$15 tickets at the door$15 tickets at the door
All proceeds to Coolum
St Vincent de Paul Society
Our Lady of Fa4ma 102nd
anniversary of final appari4on
Sunday 13 October There is support in the parish to celebrate this event and we need to know how Marian supporters would like to do that. Fr Joe is available a/er 9am Mass this Friday 4 October 2019.
Please aEend if you are interested. If you cannot be present, please call the Parish Office (5443 3488) by Thursday to let us know of your support.
Candlelight procession and rosaries a/er the 6pm Stella Maris Mass Sunday 13 October.
Tierney’s Café Specials
Week star4ng Sun 29 Sept
Cake of Choice & Reg Coffee $7.00
Chicken Schnitzel & salad wrap $6.50
or with a Reg. coffee $9.00
Café open daily -l 2pm Stella Maris church grounds
St Mary’s Buderim Rosters Rosters are being prepared for November, December and January. Please record name and dates NOT available in book at front of Church.
Many LiAle Voices. One Big Spirit Celebra-ng Catholic Educa-on, the Combined Catholic Schools Junior Choirs will be united in song at a concert to be held following the 9am Friday Mass at Stella Maris Church:
Date: Friday 18 October 2019
Time: 10.15am—11am
Venue: Stella Maris Catholic Church
What: Junior Choirs concert
Par4cipa4ng schools include:
St Thomas More, Good Samaritan Catholic College, Unity College, St Joseph’s, Our Lady of the Rosary, Stella Maris and Siena Primary.
School families and parishioners are most welcome.
