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Grovely Presbytery 67 Dawson Parade, Keperra 4054
Mitchelton Presbytery 11 Suez Street, Mitchelton 4053
St William’s School 67 Dawson Parade, Keperra 4054
Ph 3355 5122 Fax 3354 3330
St Andrew’s School Cnr Hogarth & Upper Kedron Roads
Ferny Grove 4055 Ph 33516886 Fax 3851 1054
Our Lady of Dolours School 2 Willcocks Street, Mitchelton 4053
Ph 3355 7763 Fax 3855 2641
Mt. Maria College 67—69 Osborne Rd. Mitchelton 4053
Ph 3550 3400
YYY Radio FM 87.6 Ph 0466 964 664
Email: [email protected] www.yyyfmradio.org
Clergy: Fr. Nigel Sequeira PP
Fr. Lucius Edomobi Residing at O.L.D. Presbytery Ph 3355 1349
Rev. Peter McDade, Deacon
Pastoral Associate: Local Safeguarding Rep: Mrs. Sue Allen (Wed - Fri) Phone: 3355 1665 [email protected]
Sacramental Co-ordinator: Mrs. Marie-Louise Singson (Mon - Wed) mornings [email protected] Enqs. 3355 1665
Parish Secretary: Mrs. Michelle Giuliani (Tues - Fri) [email protected]
Finance Officer: Mr. Tris van Twest (Mon - Fri) [email protected]
Assistant Secretary: Mrs Katrina Bailey Mon: am, Thurs: pm, & Fri. 8 - 4 Newsletter items to: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE 67 Dawson Parade, Keperra 4054
Ph 3355 2667 Fax 3855 3455 Email: [email protected]
www.gsmparishes.com.au Hours: Mon 8am—1pm; Tues—Fri. 8am—4pm
Sunday of the Resurrection
16th April 2017 Easter He is Risen
On Friday we remembered the crucifixion, what a horrific, brutal and humiliating way to die. Let us also remember when meditating on the greatness of Christ‘s sacrifice that it was not the end. The crucifixion without the resurrection is just the tragic death of another good person. The resurrection without the crucifixion is an amazing spiritual phenomenon without any sacrifice to make it meaningful. So often we speak about living in Easter Joy, but do we know what it is we are saying, or have we indeed experienced such a reality?
Many people return to our churches at Easter, to re-join the people of God as one family. In a special and unique way, this drawing together of so many people, either on holidays, or perhaps joining us again just for this celebration, this brings our parish community great joy! As part of our spiritual journey through Holy Week, as people redeemed by Christ, we are called to stay with Jesus in the darkness of the cross, and dwell with him in the shadow of death. However, this then gives way to the bright promise of immortality, to the rising of the sun, to the warmth of heavenly light, and the love of God which conquers death and fear. To live as God‘s people is to live as those enlightened by Christ, filled with gratitude and joy at what he did for us, and ultimately to walk in the light. To those joining our parish community at Easter for the first time – welcome! to those returning to our parish family after some time apart – welcome home! We pray that the joy and peace of Easter may touch all hearts to know the beauty of the resurrection, and how this challenges us to not take for granted the light of God‘s love in our lives. It is our hope that all who visit our parish may experience the warmth and light of Jesus, not simply in the words that are said in our rituals, but most of all in the faces, encounters and conversations shared between members of one family – the risen Body of Christ – you and I!
HAPPY EASTER!
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LITURGY TIMES
17 April - 23 April
Grovely St William’s
Monday 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 6.15pm Silent Prayer before the exposed Eucharist until
7.00pm Mass
Thursday: 9.00am Mass
Friday 7.00am Mass
Saturday: 7.00am Mass
11.00am—12 noon Reconciliation
Next Weekend Masses
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday: 6:30am, 8.00am, 9.30am, 5:30pm.
Oxford Park St. Joseph’s
Sunday 9.30am Mass
Mitchelton Our Lady of Dolours
Monday: 8.30am Mass
Tuesday: 8.30am Mass
Friday 8.30am Mass
Saturday: 3.45 - 4.30pm
Reconciliation
Next Weekend Masses
Saturday: 4.30pm Mass
Sunday: 8:00am Mass
Samford Sacred Heart
Thursday 7.00pm Mass (followed by Reconciliation upon request)
Next Weekend Mass
Sunday: 8.00am Mass
Wednesday Evenings St. William’s Church
6.15pm - 7.00pm
Collections: 1st Coll: $ 220.00 2nd Coll: $ 1577.95 Counters this week: Group B - Philip Zabarauskas Counters next week: Group C - Michael Saide Family Rosary: This week: Anne & Tom Clapham Next week: John & Carmel McCoy
The Second Collection: amounted to $ 6603.90 We thank all who contributed. Counters this week: 1st Coll: John & Marie Rooney 2nd Coll: Dermott O’Moore, Leo Brown
& Damian Carter Rosary will be prayed in the home of Emma & Amel Girjes, 10 Lapilli St, Keperra at 7pm on Tuesday. Baptisms: We joyfully announce the baptism of Max Dietrich, Toby Matthews and Ariana Ryall and welcome them into our faith community. Church Shop: The Little White Easter Books commence next Monday, April 17, when they begin walking us through the Resurrection narrative of Mark. The format is similar to that of the Little Black Books, which conclude on Easter Sunday. Price is $4. Faith Circle: No Meeting this coming Monday due to public Holiday. Faith circle will resume Monday 24th April at 10am in the Daley Centre.
Church Shop: A variety of Church Shop items are available for purchase today .
This Week’s Readings Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
Next Week’s Readings Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:42-47; 1 Pet 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23rd
Devotions at Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton
Mass at 10.00am with
Devotions concluding at 12 noon Two Priests will be hearing Confessions Enq: Fr Terry Moynihan - ph:3855 3246
Would your son or daughter enjoy being more involved during Mass?
Have you asked them would they
like to be an altar server?
The roster involves your child serving at one Mass (not 6.30am) each weekend on every second month. (Allowance is made for family commitments) .
Hurry, training starts in May. Please contact Margaret on 3355 4256
Working Bee
St. William’s The Working Bee last Saturday was a marvellous Easter spruce up for the church and environs. Our 20+ “busy bees” worked vigorously through the morning to have every speck of dust obliterated. Thanks everyone.
Thank you to the wonderful people who assisted in so many different ways in our three communities -
providing palms and rosemary, ironing, cleaning & decoration, the planning/playing/singing of music & liturgy and the various ministers. You have all helped make our Holy Week liturgies so special.
Your time and effort is most appreciated.
Let’s Be a Welcoming Community We often host many visitors at this spe-cial time of the year. We can all help visitors feel at home. A warm welcome often takes nothing more than a smile and a warm “hello”.
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We pray for: (Please let us know when your loved one’s name may be removed from the list)
Vincent Arthur, Ian Anderson, Maureen Campbell, Gerald Cavanagh, Kellie Clayton, Fr John Dobson, Noelene Ellis, Joe Gorup, Peter Haiveta, Rodney Hallam, Cheryl Heunis, John Kavanagh, Margaret Lally, Chris Lamb, Laraman Ling, Angelina Lobo, Nelinda Maroni, Rita McCaskill, Madonna Moloney, Gail O’Connor, Trish Osborne, Joyce Powell, Leona Taylor, John Weier, Anthony Young, Patrick Yzelman.
Recently: Una Bowering (sister of Therese O’Regan),
Gloria Neiland, Karla McNelley, Frank Boyle. Anniversary: Michael Collins, May Paddison, Baby Marnie, Kevin Branch, Terrence (Terry) Buckley. Funeral: The funeral for Karla McNelley will be held on Friday 21st April at St William’s Church at 11am. Our sympathy and prayers are with Karla’s family and friends.
The Lent program cards for this year have been a standout and there have been times when we did not have enough. Parishioners
are becoming more aware of their value in the Lent period. We will purchase more next year. The same can be said for the “Little Black Book” for Lent. People are beginning to realise just how well they suit time poor people who otherwise would find it difficult to prepare for Easter during the Lent period. There is an Easter prayer card for everyone today in all 3 churches – more than the previous weeks. Take one – you can use this prayer throughout the Easter period up till Pentecost Sunday when we begin a new season in the Church’s Liturgical Year. Now that the Lenten Program has concluded the Adult Faith Education team is preparing for about 6 events between now and the end of the year. The next one will occur on May 9 at 7.30 pm in the Daley Centre here at Grovely, when Fr. Stephen Byrne will give the first of 3 talks on Matthew’s Gospel, the one we mostly use at Sunday Masses this year. This talk will deal with what Matthew’s purpose was when he wrote his Gospel – knowledge of his purpose is critical if one is to understand his Gospel at a deeper level. The resurrected Christ sweeps all of us into his kingdom of love, mercy,
compassion and joy – not only us but everything in the world and the universe,
a world in which everything is connected. Enjoy it. Happy Easter everyone.
Adult Faith Education
Mercy2Earth is an initiative of the Global Catholic Climate Movement that combines Earth Day (on Saturday 21st April) and the
feast of Divine Mercy, on Sunday 22nd. The goal is to give continued encouragement for Catholics worldwide "...to reflect on Pope Francis’ important “Show Mercy to our Common Home” message and put it into action." (mercy2earth.org) Take a moment to look at the wealth of resources and ideas on the mercy2earth.org website. The truly global scope of the campaign is evident in the interactive map that shows events happening across the world. It's heartening to know that so many people are passionate about showing care for creation through their reflections, ideas and actions.
Social Justice Group
During the Easter season, you are invited to bring a container to take home some holy water from the baptismal fonts.
Prayer: Blessed are you, Lord God, King of the universe: You have shared your life and grace with us. In your mercy, Bless + us and bless + our home. May we be people of prayer, and our home a place of prayer and peace. Let us live in your love, and be generous in our love and service for others. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Some reminders for our Sacramental Families First Communion Workshops- from the April 18th –April 28th
• Tuesday, 18th April - Groups A & AA - O.L.D -3:30pm- 5:30pm • Wednesday 19th April - Group B - St. William’s -3:30 pm -5:30pm • Thursday 20th April - Groups C & I - St. William’s -3:30 pm -5:30pm • Friday 21st April - Group D - St. William’s -3:30 pm -5:30pm • Monday 24th April - Groups E & K - St. William’s -3:30 pm -5:30pm • Wednesday 26th April - Groups F & G - Sacred Heart -3:30 pm -5:30pm • Thursday 27th April - Group H - St. William’s -3:30 pm -5:30pm • Friday 28th April -Group J - St. William’s -3:30 pm -5:30pm
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ANNOUNCEMENT:- for all Year 3 Families and above if eligible to join the Sacramental Program 2017-2018 First Sacramental Parent Evening On:- May 16th, 2017, Tuesday At:- The Mary MacKillop Centre in the St. William’s Parish Precinct, 67 Dawson Parade, Keperra Time:- 7:15 pm for 7:30 pm start
All Parishioners of Grovely, Samford and Mitchelton Parishes are invited to the
Installation Mass of Fr Baiyi Gong as Parish Priest of St Peter’s Catholic Parish, Rochedale-Springwood
at 6.30pm on Friday 12th May 2017. After Mass, supper will be provided. RSVP by Friday 28 April to Julie Hondroudakis 3341 4421 or email: [email protected] Please note: Our Church is located 400 metres to the north of the intersection of Rochedale Rd and Underwood Rd.
Tuesday 18th April
Welcome Back
GROVELY 17 April –23 April
Monday NO MEETING for Faith Circle - Public Holiday
7.00pm St W SVDP Meeting
Tuesday 9.30am Daley Centre Playgroup
7.00pm Church St. W Christian Meditation Bob 3355 2436
7.00pm Library Adult Faith Education Meeting
Wednesday 3.30pm Church First Communion Workshop B
7.30pm Library Social Justice Group Meeting
Thursday 3.30pm Church First Communion Workshop C & I
Daley Centre R.I. Group Meeting
Friday 3.30pm Church First Communion Workshop D
SAMFORD 17 April –23 April
Tuesday 9.00am Church Sacred Heart Prayer Group
Enq: Trish Waters 3172 7002
Friday 9.00am Christian Meditation Enq:Heather 3289 4716
MITCHELTON 17 April –23 April
Tuesday 3.30pm Church First Communion Workshop A & AA
7.00pm Church Treble M Choir
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Bible Quiz One title of God is El Shaddai, which means what? Answer next week Answer for last week: Who persuaded
Delilah to betray Samson? Lords of the
Philistines (Jdg 16:5)
Easter Sunday - A A VOCATION VIEW: You have been given new life in Christ.
Forsake earthly materialism, in order to live life to the full.
A man, his wife, and mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there the mother-in-law passed away. The undertaker told them, "You can have her shipped home for $10,000, or you can bury her here in the Holy
Land for $500."
The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home. The undertaker asked, "Why would you spend $10,000 to ship your mother-in-law home, when it would be wonderful to spend only 500?"
The man said, A man died here 2000 years ago, he was buried here and Three days later he rose from the dead. I just can't take that chance."
Easter Sunday “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” COLOSSIANS 3:2 Do you put God first in all things? Possessions, money, power, ego can easily become gods to many of us. Do a quick check of what is important to you. Is God at the very top of the list? If not, your priorities need to be re-adjusted. Don’t let earthly things become a god before God.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Congratulations:
Angela Collyer, Mariano de Souza,
Amanda Dyer, Mark Dyer, Angela Hind,
Alison Powell and Sara Prendergast.
Who at the Easter Vigil were received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Our community is now the richer! Many thanks to those who have journeyed with
them over the past months - family, sponsors and support people.
A Big Cheerio to our wonderful R.C.I.A. Team, Brian Gagen, Peter Webb, Michael
Locke & Chris0ne Webb. Thank You.
May the Light of Christ shine in the hearts of all.May the Light of Christ shine in the hearts of all.May the Light of Christ shine in the hearts of all.May the Light of Christ shine in the hearts of all.
ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR
UNBORN BABIES The 2017 One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies is scheduled for 5, 6 and 7 May. Persons participating in this multinational pro-life prayer event will pray at least one Rosary for an end to abortion. For details go to: http:// www.saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org/
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME, ST AGATHA’S CLAYFIELD FOR 6
WEEKS FROM APRIL 24 Designed as an entry point for returning Catholics, the emphasis in the sessions is about making people feel welcome, accepted and comfortable in rejoining the faith community and participating in its sacramental life. It starts at 7.30pm on Monday 24 April and runs for 6 weeks until May 29. Please contact Lisa on 0418 734 147 for more information.
THE 2017 MARIAN LECTURE— “UNDERGROUND CATHEDRALS” -
MAY 23, 2017 You are invited to enter this conversation in search of “underground cathedrals” with the wisdom of noted educator and spiritual guide Mark Patrick Hederman OSB of Glenstal Abbey, Ireland. Don’t miss the inaugural Marian lecture in Brisbane—it is free and runs from 5.30pm until 7.00pm at the Australian Catholic University Leadership Centre at Level 3, 229 Elizabeth Street in the city. RSVP [email protected] for catering purposes and enquiries.
