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PARISH PRIEST

Fr Dantus Thottathil MCBS E: thottathild@bne.catholic.net.au T: 07 5496 1369

PARISH SECRETARY Mrs Julie-Anne Mee E: stanley@bne.catholic.net.au

Pointing the way…..

St. Mother Teresa relates this incident from her life. Once a man came to the home for the dying in

Kalighat, and just walked straight into the ward. Mother Teresa was sitting there. A while later the

man came to Mother and said to her, “I came here with so much hate in my heart; hate for God and

hate for man. I came here empty and embittered, and I saw a sister giving her wholehearted atten-

tion to that patient there and realized that God still lives. Now I go out a different man. I believe

there is a God and He loves us still.” That sister paved the way for God and changed that embit-

tered man’s life.

This weekend the Sunday liturgy of ordinary time gives way to a feast, a great feast. The Birth of

John the Baptist, who was chosen by God to prepare the way for the coming of His Son Jesus into

this world. It is indeed a great feast, a feast of joy, but above all a celebration of mercy. John the

Baptist, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah was the voice to make the way straight for the Lord. He

paved the way for Christ’s coming by his life, preaching and death. John the Baptist’s life and min-

istry pointed people to Jesus Christ. As we read in John’s Gospel “He was not the light, but came

that he might bear witness of the light.” Here we see how John pointed people to Christ. It is signifi-

cant that at the beginning of the passage, people are speculating about whether John himself

might be the Christ. But by the end, after Jesus’ baptism, John the Baptist pointed out the Lamb of

God to his disciples.

John the Baptist’s life has a special meaning for all of us. We are, through our baptism, also called

to be precursors of the Lord. Our baptism gives us an obligation to share our faith and to give wit-

ness to the Way of Jesus, both in word and action. There is no other way by which the average

person can come to know and experience the love of Christ. In that sense, we are all called to be

“preachers”. Our lives individually and collectively are meant to send out a message and an invita-

tion: “Come and join us and share our experience of faith, love and fellowship.” Let us ask John the

Baptist today to help us by the way we live our lives to clear a path which will draw people closer to

knowing and experiencing Christ. We may not be prophets but we are still called to shine the Light.

We are called to testify as to what Jesus did for us. And we are called to show what Jesus has

done for the world by promoting His message of salvation.

Each and every day the Lord is ready to renew us in faith, hope, and love. Like John the Baptist,

the Lord invites each of us to make our life a free-will offering to God. As the Baptist pointed the

right way for his people, each of us in quiet ways can do the same for people in our time. We can

share with our neighbours about the graciousness and the favour of God. The name John

means ‘God is gracious’ or ‘God shows favour’. We too have a significant name, for being Chris-

tians implies that we sharing in the mission of Jesus. We are to be like another Christs to the world.

May we be blessed with the grace of God, to fulfil our mission as faithfully as John the Baptist did.

Blessings

Fr. Dantus Thottathil.

STANLEY RIVER CATHOLIC PARISH Woodford: Mary’s Church & Hall, 16 Peterson Rd, Woodford Kilcoy: St Michael’s Church & Hall, 22 Kennedy St, Kilcoy

ENTRANCE HYMN

BLESS’D BE GOD OF ISRAEL

Bless’d be the God of Israel,

the everliving Lord,

who come in pow’r to save his own,

his people Israel.

For Israel he raises up,

salvation’s tow’r on high in David’s house

who reigned as king and servant of the Lord.

Through holy prophets did he speak

his word in days of old,

hat he would save us from our foes

and all who bear us ill.

To our ancestors did he give

his covenant of love, so with us all

he keeps his word in love that knows no end.

Of old he gave his solemn oath

to Father Abraham;

his seed a mighty race should be

and bless’d for evermore.

He vowed to set his people free

from fear of ev’ry foe,

that we might serve him all our days

in goodness, love and peace.

O tiny child, your name shall be

the prophet of the Lord;

the way of God you shall prepare

to make his coming known.

You shall proclaim to Israel

salvation’s dawing day,

when God shall wipe away all sins

in his redeeming love.

The rising sun shall shine on us

to bring the light of day

to all who sit in darkest night

and shadow of the grave.

Our footsteps God shall safely guide

to walk the ways of peace.

His name for evermore be bless’d

who lives and loves and saves. © 1969 James Quinn SJ

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

RESPONSE: I praise you for I am wonder-

fully made.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Alleluia, alleluia! You, child, shall be called

the prophet of the Most High; for you will go

before the Lord to prepare his way. Alleluia!

THANKSGIVING HYMN

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 every moment of life and 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.

For you created me and shaped me,

Gave me life within my mother’s womb.

For the wonder of who I am I praise you:

Safe in your hands, all creation is made new. © 1993 Bernadette Farrell

RECESSIONAL HYMN

GO NOW YOU ARE SENT FORTH

Go now, you are sent forth

to live what you proclaim;

To show the world you follow Christ

in fact, not just in name.

God now, you are sent forth

To walk this troubled earth,

To share your faith with all we meet

And prove your real worth.

Go now, you are sent forth

As God’s ambassador;

By serving God in those we meet

We love God more and more.

Go now, you are sent forth

And Christ goes with you too.

Today you help God’s kingdom come

In everything you do. © Leo Watt

All used with permission © One License A64-1709E

OFFERTORY HYMN

GRANT TO US

Grant to us, O Lord, a heart renewed;

recreate in us your own Spirit, Lord!

1. Behold, the days are coming,

says the Lord our God,

when I will make a new covenant

with the house of Israel.

2. Deep within their being

I will implant my law;

I will write it in their hearts

3. I will be their God,

and they shall be my people.

4. And for all their faults

I will grant forgiveness;

nevermore will I remember their sins.

© Lucien Deiss CSSp

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and pro-

fess your Resurrection until you come

again.

COMMUNION HYMN

LIKE A SHEPHERD

Like a shepherd he feeds his flock

And gathers the lambs in his arms,

Holding them carefully close to his heart

Leading them home.

Say to the cities of Judah:

Prepare the way of the Lord.

Go to the mountain-top,

Lift your voice:

Jerusalem, here is your God.

I myself will shepherd them,

For others have led them astray.

The lost, I will rescue and heal their

wounds

And pasture them, giving them rest.

Come unto me if you are heavily bur-

dened,

And take my yoke upon your shoulders.

I will give you rest. © 1976 Bob Dufford

The Nativity of John the Baptist 24 June 2018

Year B: Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80

Next week’s readings: Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43

Parish Weekly Diary….. Monday: 25 June

NO MASS

Tuesday: 26 June

NO MASS

Wednesday: 27 June

5:00 pm Mass Kilcoy

Thursday: 28 June

8:00 am Mass Woodford

Friday: 29 June

Sts Peter & Paul, apostles

8:00 am Mass Woodford

Saturday: 30 June

5:15 to 5:40 pm Individual Reconcil-

iation / Confession Woodford

6:00 pm Mass Woodford

Sunday: 1 July

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

8:00 am Mass Kilcoy

9:00 am Ministry Training W/shop

Welcome to Stanley River Parish! Our parish is

known for being friendly and welcoming, as well as

for active participation at Mass through music and

prayer. There is a place here for everyone; we

hope that you will join us whether you are new in

the community, you are returning to the church

after a time away, or you are an established parish-

ioner who is learning more about the parish. If you

have any questions, concerns, or suggestions,

please speak with Fr Dantus or contact the parish

office on email (above).

Liturgical Music for The Nativity of John the Baptist Year B

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It is not be-cause things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." Lucius Annaeus

Seneca - Philosopher, Statesman, Dramatist (5 BC - 65 AD)

St Vincent de Paul Conference Telephone number for assistance: 1800 846 643

Or 1800VINNIES Free call You will be asked for your postcode:

Woodford 4514 or Kilcoy 4515 & transferred (please leave a msge).

A VOCATION VIEW: The Nativity of John the Baptist

Year B:

At times we can feel that we are being swamped by various

troubles. Like the apostle Paul, we are overwhelmed, not by

our troubles, but by the love of God made visible in Jesus Christ.

For Local, Regional, National and International news about our church family for ONLY $2 for a copy: get

yours today from the front of the church at Kilcoy and Woodford.

DATE CLAIMER:

What: Bastille Day Lunch

When: Saturday 14 July 11:30

am for 12 noon

Where: Woodford Memorial Hall

Cost: $25 per head

Tickets available from Pam

Cuskelly or John Burton

Major Raffle drawn on the day

(Tickets $1 each)

Peter’s Pence: From this year onwards, and in keeping with the

practice in most other dioceses around the world, we will now

hold the collection on the first Sunday after the Feast of Sts Pe-

ter and Paul. This year it is Sunday 1 July (next weekend).

Privacy: The privacy of all individuals with whom the Stanley River Catholic Parish interacts is very important to us and we are committed to protecting all personal information we collect and hold. Our Privacy Policy is available on request from the parish office or at www.bne.catholic.net.au.

Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults: The Archdiocese of Brisbane has implemented standards of conduct for both paid and vol-untary church workers to maintain a safe and health ministry environ-ment. Our commitment to these standard requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who intend to engage in paid & voluntary ministry having direct and regular involvement with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Local Safeguarding Officers (LSO): Phone the office number and leave your name and a number and the LSO will return your call.

RECONCILIATION TIMES St Mary’s Woodford 1st & 3rd weekend of the month: Saturday 5:00 -5:40pm St Michael’s Kilcoy 2nd & 4th weekend of the month: Saturday 5:00 - 5:40pm

ECUMENICAL eCafe: Last Friday of the month at St Mary’s Hall Woodford 9:30am

VISITATIONS Woodford Correctional Centre Each Friday am: Prison Ministry Embracia (Woodford) Mass each first Wednesday of the month at 11.15 am and Communion by arrangement on 2nd & 4th Sundays Aloaka (Kilcoy) Communion by arrangement

STEWARDSHIP:

June 24, 2018 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

“…Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to

unfasten the sandals of his feet.” – ACTS 13:25

Stewardship is a lifestyle, it’s not a program or a pro-

cess. It’s how we are called to live our lives twenty-

four hours a day, seven days a week! It challenges us

to live “God-centered” lives, not “self -centered” lives.

Reflect on your daily activities, do you do them for the

glory of God or for the glory of your own name?

(Accessed on 7 June 2018 from http://archstl.org/ stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts)

Catholic Ethos and Ethics day 10 July 2018

Rev Kevin McGovern, Director, Caroline Chisholm Centre

for Health Ethics and Lecturer in the Department of Moral

Theology and Cannon Law at the Catholic Theological Col-

lege, Melbourne, will present a seminar on Catholic Ethos

and Ethics:

at the O’Shea Centre, Lovedale St, Wilston, on Tuesday 10

July, 9am – 4pm.

Topics include: Perinatal palliative care, accepting sick-

ness, treatment refusal, pain control, dementia, euthanasia

and basic skills development for responding in these situa-

tions.

The seminar is primarily targeted for those working in pas-

toral care and clinical care in hospitals and in aged care in-

stitutions but is open to any person with an ethical interest

in these areas.

Cost $25 (pay on the day).

For more information and registration please contact Judy Nor-

ris, Director, Pastoral Ministries, Centacare phone 3324 3193 or

email: judy.norris@bne.centacare.net.au.

Registrations close Wednesday 4 July).

Morning tea and lunch provided so please advise dietary require-

ments at registration.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Sunday 1 July: PETER’S PENCE collection

Sunday 1 July: Minister Training Workshop after 8 am Mass at Kilcoy

Aboriginal & Islander Sunday 1 July & NAIDOC Week

Sunday 8 July: Minister Training Workshop after 8 am Mass at Woodford

PROCLAIM 2018 12 to 14 July Edmund Rice Per-forming Arts Centre (St Laurence’s College South Brisbane)

Saturday 14 July: Bastille Day (theme) Lunch at Woodford Memorial Hall & Major Raffle drawn

Tuesday 24 Aug: Sacramental Program Parent Night 5pm to 6 pm Kilcoy & 7pm to 8 pm Wood-ford (Family Sessions will be confirmed in later newsletters).

Sunday 12 August: Annual Parish Fest & Rite of Enrolment for Confirmation Candidates

Saturday 8 September: Vinnies Spring Fling

Sunday 14 October: Confirmation Woodford

Friday 7 December: Annual Christmas Bazaar

Prayer Intentions

For the sick: Peter Buckby, Mick Burt, Naomi Drew, Charlie Fletch-

er, Jane Handsley, Christine Hewitt, Judy Holman, Bob Mason,

Anna O’Callahan, Mary Patricia Porter, Beth Poulton, Adele Scott,

Rex Sutherland, Arkley Thomsen, Denis Thomsen, Ivy Turner,

Ken Webster

For those who died recently: John Carney, Sandy O’Shea

For those with anniversaries occurring in June: John Blom, Esma

Burton, Matt Byron, Ana Vicente Castrillejo, Don Cochran, Brian

Collins, Doone Cumner, Joy Cumner, Katherine Cumner, Margaret

Flynn, Jenny Gibson, Christiaan Huppelschoten, Kerry Jones,

Grace Kearney, Elenor Lenhart, Maria Mamoski, Bruce Me-

nyweather, Vincenc Moaln, Sylvia Morgan, Jeffrey Morris, Peter

Nemesi, Carol Russell, John Stafford

For those who have holy Mass requests: Michael Angelico, John

Carney, Fr Valerian Jenko

Please complete form to include you family and friends on ‘Prayer Intentions’.

PARISH NEWS & HAPPENINGS

VOLUNTEER UPDATE:

Thank you to all who took forms at the Volunteer update

sessions at Woodford & Kilcoy. If you missed out, please

contact the office and a set can be forwarded to you.

Please return your Volunteer forms to the office as

soon as possible. Because this is an Archdiocesan initia-

tive, the forms are to be processed in Brisbane. The paper

copies are being returned each week.

The Parish Volunteer Requirement Matrix is being com-

pared to the roles in the Parish to ensure that the require-

ments are met. This is not something that will happen over-

night and feedback on the process is being considered by

the Vicar General.

MINISTRY TRAINING WORKSHOPS:

MINISTERS OF THE WORD, MINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION, ALTAR SERVERS, SACRISTANS &

MUSIC MINISTRY

Following the great declaration by Vatican II Council

that the Mass is the source and summit of Christian

life, what we do at Mass and how we do it is signifi-

cant. Liturgy is about order. Two sessions have been

planned for our parish lay ministers:

SUNDAY: 1 July after 8 am Mass Kilcoy

SUNDAY: 8 July after 8 am Mass Woodford

Anyone can attend these workshops. Those who are

or want to be a reader, a minister of holy commun-

ion (both within Mass and as a visitor to the sick, el-

derly and homebound), an altar server, a sacristan

and/or in the music ministry: this training is for you.

Fr Dr David Pascoe has agreed to come and help with

this training and the training is being done as one

session so that everyone hears how the roles fit to-

gether within the Mass.

Thank you to all our ministers for the great work you

do. Please attend this session if you are a minister in

our community, so that together we can make our

Mass and liturgies, great moments of prayer.

NEW ENVELOPES for 2018/19 have finally arrived:

These will be distributed next week for 30 Jun/1 Jul.