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The readings this week are getting us ready for Pentecost in a couple of weeks– for the celebration of the arrival of the Holy Spirit. I often think that the Holy Spirit is the one person of the Trinity that is hard to fathom:- we can easily relate to Jesus because he was a human being like us; we can relate to God the Father because we all had/have fathers or father-figures in our lives; but the Holy Spirit seems just a little too weird or mystical.
Today’s Gospel from John contains the promise of the Holy Spirit. John describes the Holy Spirit as our advocate who will teach us everything, remind us of all Jesus said and who will fill us with peace – what a great promise! : -
but the Advocate, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in my name,
will teach you everything
and remind you of all I have said to you
Peace I bequeath to you,
my own peace I give you,
a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you.
That is what is promised to us, but who exactly is the Holy Spirit? My favourite musings on the Holy Spirit are by American Christian writer and blogger, Rachel Held Evans (who tragically and unexpectedly died early this month while only in her mid 30’s). In her book, “Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving and Finding Church” (as quoted from her blog https://rachelheldevans.com/blog/spirit-pentecost-searching-for-sunday), she describes the Holy Spirit as:
“Like breath, as close as the lungs, the chest, the lips”
“Like fire, deceptively polite in its dance atop the wax and wick of our church candles, but wild and mercurial as a storm when unleased.”
“Like a seal, an emblem bearing the family crest, a promise of belonging, protection, favour”
“Like wind, earth’s oldest sojourner, which in one place readies a sail, in another whittles a rock, in another commands the trees to bow, in another gently lifts a bridal veil”
“Like a bird, fragile alloy of heaven and earth, where wind and feather and flight meets breath and blood and bones”
“Like a womb, from which the living are born again”
My prayer for us all this month is that we come to know the peace of this Holy Spirit and that we are refreshed in the reality of her promises. Kathy Asnicar, Parishioner
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH in the care of the Carmelites since 1937
www.mtcarmelcoorparoo.org.au Church: 312 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo 4151
Office: 2 Norfolk Street, Coorparoo 4151
Carmelite Prior & Parish Priest: Fr. Wayne Stanhope O.Carm Associate Pastor: Fr Januario Pinto O.Carm
Office: Janelle Bou-Samra (Parish Secretary) Kathryn McDougall (Finance) email: [email protected] [email protected] Office Hours: 8:45am-3:00pm, Mon-Thu Office Closed on Friday Telephone: 33971587
Sunday
26th May
2019
Sixth Sunday of
Easter
(Year C)
PARISH MASS TIMES
Weekends
Saturday Vigil: 6pm
Sunday: 8:30am & 5:30pm
Weekdays
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am
Tuesday: Liturgy of the Word and Communion in the Sacristy 9am
A Mass of Anointing is held on the first Wednesday
of the month (except Mar and Dec) at 10am followed
by morning tea.
Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:30-5:00pm
Rosary: Mondays after 9:00am Mass ———————————————————————————
Our Church is always open during daylight hours, to allow you the opportunity to come in and spend some quiet time.
Parish Diary Dates
Sun 26 National Sorry Day
Thur 30 Carmel Cellars meet in CCR at 7:30pm Sat 1/ Rite of Presentation at all Masses for Sun 2 Eucharist – First Holy Communion June Family Mass at 8:30am Mon 3 St Vincent de Paul meet in the CCR at 7:30pm Wed 5/ Mass of Anointing at 10am Thur 6 Family Activity Session for Eucharist—First Holy Communion in the School Hall from 6:30-7:30pm Fri 7 Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary Whole School Pentecost Mass at 9am in the Church Sat 8 Amazing Grace—Marriage Encounter at 8am in the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary School Hall Sun 9 Pentecost Sunday
Food for thought from our first Carmel
Conversation
On May 1st, approximately thirty parishioners
gathered in the school hall for the first in our
series of Carmel Conversations. A new initiative
of the Parish Advisory Council, Carmel
Conversations are designed to provide the
opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere
and talk about issues pertinent to us as a parish
community. In our first conversation, so ably
facilitated by Carmel Dunne, we explored the
aspiration of inclusion.
The discussion was rich an diverse with as
many questions raised as answers given.
Responses to Carmel’s invitation to explore the
notion fo inclusion centred on our individual
readiness to do so, ways in which we as a
parish could be more inclusive, how the broader
church speaks of inclusion and ways in which
we could reach out to others. Activities such as
taking risks, participations, engagement and
being intentional in forming community were
common to all four themes which emerged.
We were reminded that inclusion is a gift we can
give to others; that it is a form of authentic
liberation. It does not presuppose or require us
to approve of all values and behaviours, but true
inclusion does require us to be slow to judge
and anchored in a spirituality of humility. We
were reminded of the words of Thomas Merton:
Inclusion is fostered with great simplicity of
heart.
Providing hospitality as a means of welcoming,
outreach and growth as a more inclusive
community was a recurring comment. To
celebrate our Parish Feast Day we intend to do
just that. All are invited to come together at
10am on 21st July for Mass in the school hall
which will be followed by a BBQ celebration of
the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. You will
hear more of these plans in the weeks to come.
Our conversations and explorations of how to
become a more inclusive community will
continue so that the words of one of our
conversationalists become a lived reality.
Let all who come to Mt Carmel know that they
are loved and never alone.
Join us on July 21st!
Parish Advisory Council
This weekend we welcome
Jack Lovrincevic into our
Mt Carmel Community.
Key Dates for the Sacrament of Eucharist—First Holy Communion
Please contact the Parish Office on 3397 1587 or [email protected] for an enrolment pack.
DEANERY TRIVIA NIGHT You are invited to join us to celebrate our Annual Trivia Night on:
Saturday 8th June at the Sts Peter & Pauls Parish Hall,
25 Main Avenue, Bulimba
7.15pm for 7.30pm start.
Theme: Queensland $15 per person with tables of 8 people. BYO Nibbles and Alcohol for your table. Water and soft drinks for sale on the night. Raffles & Best Dressed Prizes. Bookings and payment to be made by contacting the Parish office on 3397 1587 or Vince Agius on 0400 848 050 by 30th May.
See you there for a little friendly rivalry, as there is a Deanery Trophy to win.
Raffle tickets on sale at all Masses this weekend, at the main entrance to the Church!
Activity Date Time Location
Rite of Presentation at
Mass
Saturday 1st June/
Sunday 2nd June
All Masses
(Attend one Mass)
Church
Family Activity Session Wednesday 5th June or
Thursday 6th June
6:30-7:30pm
6:30-7:30pm
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Primary School Hall
First Holy Communion All Masses Saturday 15th June/
Sunday 16th June
Church
First Holy Communion 6pm
8:30am
Saturday 22nd June
Sunday 23rd June
Church
FAMILY MASS
Sunday 2 June at
8:30am
Followed by a sausage
sizzle
We look forward to seeing you there!
FLOWER GIRLS, CORPUS CHRISTI.
We are looking for girls aged 10 to 18 to take part in the Corpus Christi procession Sun 23rd June as flower girls. Girls will need to wear a white dress or a black skirt and white blouse. If interested please contact Kylie on 041 3218673 or at [email protected] by 6 June 2019.
Mass Intentions
Recently Deceased:
Peter Grealy, Jean Vanier, Aristeo Avenia, Owen Hendy, Terrry McMahon, Zhiding Gong, Fr Jack Soulsby SM, Ron Pestana.
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord ...
Anniversaries and Memorials:
Chanelle Ibrahim.
We pray for our sick…
Nancy O’Dea, Dulcie Shimmen, Michelle Windsor, Gina Giufre, Connie Pizzato, Jim Clifford, Peter Delaney.
There are envelopes at the back of the Church for your
Mass intentions. Names will be removed after one
month. Please advise the Parish office if you would like a name to remain or be removed.
Rosters for the weekend of 1/2 June - The Ascension of the Lord
Ministers of the Word
6:00pm: Jenny Wallis, Brendan McMahon. 8:30am: Judy Bakker, Laura Brown. 5:30pm: Christine Clarke, Maggie Crowe.
(Facilitator: Christine Clarke)
Ministers of Communion
6:00pm: Erica Kennedy, Brian, Kennedy, Libby McGahan, Jenny Wallis, Vanda Evison, Mary Tom. 8:30am: Paddy Boyd, Judy Bakker, Andrea Carter, Melissa Liddy, Georgia Marrion, Lyn Montgomery, Mark Nicol. 5:30pm: Rosemary Dall’alba, Maggie Crowe, Annette Mahoney, Sue Mulligan, Luke Murphy,
Louise Pertnikovs, Maria O’Leary Chay.
Communion to the Sick
Cathy Agius, Rossy Minata, Maggie Crowe,
Mike Dale.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
No CLOW—Family Mass.
Reflection
TBA.
Musicians
6:00pm: Paul, Helen, Michael. 8:30am: Anna’s Group. 5:30pm: JB JASS.
Data Projection
6:00pm: Alison Buchhorn.
8:30am: John Stuart.
5:30pm: Andrew Esbensen.
Mass Welcoming - Hospitality
6:00pm: Marie O’Brien and Helen Robinson. 8:30am: Stephen Sheehy and Family. 5:30pm: Patrick and Teresa Pitman. _______________________________________________________________ Sunday 2nd June —The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11 Ps 46:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (Responsorial Psalm) Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Luke 24:46-53
Marriage Encounter Queensland together with
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish present
Amazing Grace
A workshop to help couples discover the free gifts that God has given us through marriage to help overcome challenges.
Date: Saturday 8 June 2019
Venue: Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary
School Hall, Norfolk St, Coorparoo
Time: 8am-1pm (Subway lunch will be
provided)
Cost: $20 per couple
For more information contact Ben and Lolita at
BOOK NOW: HTTPS://WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/BBSQK
Brochures available in the Church foyer
Mass for the Deaf. The next Auslan-Supported Mass
at St Michael’s Catholic Church, 250 Banks Street,
Dorrington/Ashgrove will be held on Sunday 2 June at
8.30am. A warm invitation is extended to all who would
like to attend this special Mass, with morning tea
afterwards.
Enquiries to [email protected]. Other
similar Masses for 2019 will be on 8 Sept and 17 Nov.
