THE BULLETIN ST THERESA’S PARISH

HEALING FOR THE SICK

Parishioners: Glynis Grosskopf

Roger Ley Bob Triggs

Neville Preece Len Pauli

Rosemary & Brian Carter

Friends and Family Bernadette Welch

(friend of Bette Flamsteed) John Pearson (Damian Carroll’s Friend)

Kathleen le Gras (Sister of Sr Una)

Nicole Sheridan (Nick & Carmel Sheridan’s daughter in law)

Freda Coorey (Kathy Sternes Fr iend) Shona Kraayvanger

(Gabrielle Adam’s daughter) Joe Short (Powell family group) Indiana Harman

(Ray & Madeline Taylor’s

Granddaughter)

Louis Gandini (Lina Pervan’s brother)

Connie Bamgart (Lina Pervan’s

friend)

Elaine Dillon (Vivienne Pr ice’s

mother)

Patricia Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)

Roslyn Morton (Patr ick’s sister)

Simon Riethmuller (Shir ley’s son)

Max Shearer (Grandson - Judy

Shearer)

John Mullen (Helen McNaught’s

nephew)

Archie Mullen (Helen McNaught’s

brother)

Jo Essey (Kathy Sternes Friend) Rev. Brian Sparksman Moira Long (Mother of Denise) Fr Peter McGrath .CP Vince Austin (Wendy Shine’s Father) John Morgan (Kathy Sternes Uncle) Veronica Griinke (Fr iend & neighbour of Kathryn & Paul Marangelli) Bridget Dorn (fr iend of Alieen Collins’ family)

ANNIVERSARIES George Wilson Bill Jones Ivy Butler Paul Morton Margaret Stuart Patrick Dunne Rev Joseph Skelly Rev Kevin Ryan Rev Bernard Kane Rev Derick Furness

9-10 MARCH 2019 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C

MISSION STATEMENT St Theresa’s Catholic Parish is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community committed to living and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Under our baptismal mission and inspired by the Spirit, we are bread for one another and nourished we reach out to make a difference in the world. ____________________________________________________________________

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – Weekend 09/10 March Thandolwayo’s story

Our readings today take us on a significant wilderness experience. Like the peo-

ple of Israel we sometimes find that we are wandering in a world that turns

away from the most marginalised and vulnerable to injustice.

The gospel story helps us to see that we share our humanity with Jesus. All hu-

man beings, from time to time find themselves struggling to cling on to hope.

Jesus is no exception. This story is familiar to all of us- it is read on the first

Sunday of Lent each year. What never changes is the sense of Jesus' rising

above the struggle and speaking truth to power.

Our story this week of Thandolwayo and her community in Zimbabwe, depicts

a community which has been rejected a number of times and was in danger of

losing hope. Twelve-year-old Thandolwayo would walk seven kilometres each

day, threatened by crocodiles, to collect contaminated water for her family. It

looked like she would never realise her hope of finishing her education and be-

coming a nurse, until a Caritas Australia supported project created access to

clean water helped Thandolwayo to stay at school and achieve a future full of

hope.

Our response to the psalm today 'be with me lord when I am in trouble', reminds

us that God is our refuge, God walks alongside us strengthening us as our life

journey unfolds. In this context, Caritas and its partners are showing something

of the life-giving compassion of God as they accompany Thandolwayo and her

community. Lives change when we all give 100%.

Through their unfailing hope this community prevails in its efforts to overcome

rejection and adversity and the people are empowered to be the architects of

their own future. We share in this story. Supporting Project Compassion is a

way we can proclaim the faith that is in our hearts and on our lips, as St. Paul

reminds us in the second reading today. This enlivens our faith and enables us to

accompany our brothers and sisters in their efforts to thrive.

We might ask ourselves, how can we encourage one another in faith and hope

this Lent?

MASSES

St Theresa’s Parish

READINGS BAPTISM

MON NO MASS

TUE NO MASS

WED 9.00AM MASS

THU NO MASS

FRI 9.00AM MASS

SAT 6PM MASS

SUN 9.30 AM MASS

RECONCILIATION IS

AVAILABLE BEFORE MASS

OR BY APPOINTMENT

1st Sunday of Lent Year C

First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 4-10

The confession of faith of the elect.

Responsorial Psalm: 90: 1-2, 10-15 Be with me Lord, when I am in trouble.

Second Reading: Romans 10: 8-13 The confession of faith of the believers in Christ.

Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!

Gospel: Luke 4: 1-13 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led to the Spirit through the wilderness where he was tempted.

Next week’s readings. 2nd Sunday of Lent Year C Genesis 15: 5-12, 17-18, Philippians :17-4:1; Luke 9: 28-36

Today through the Sacrament of Baptism we welcome into our

Parish Nell Louise Paynter

Edward Morris Johnston Ella Ines Lopez

Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd and 4th

Sunday of the month either during Mass at 9.30am or after Mass at

11.00am

Quote from Pope Francis

It is true that going out on to the street implies the risk of accidents happening, as they would to any

ordinary man or woman. But if the church stays wrapped up in itself, it will age. And if I had to choose between a wounded church that goes out on to the streets and a sick, withdrawn church, I

would definitely choose the first one.

First Sunday of Lent 10th March 2019

Thandolwayo, a 12-year-old girl in Zimbabwe, would walk seven kilometres each day to

collect contaminated water for her family. She then went to school exhausted from hours fetching and carrying water. It looked like she would never realise her hope of finishing her education and be-

coming a nurse, until a Caritas Australia

supported project created access to clean water helping Thandolwayo to stay at school and achieve a future full of hope.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2019 to provide clean water and a future full of hope for vulnerable communities in Zimbabwe.

Lives change when we all give 100%. You can donate through Par ish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion

or phoning 1800 024 413.

Message from Professional Standards Office Those affected by abuse and misconduct by Church personnel

need to be supported and encouraged to speak their truth. Their voices need to be heard. Disclosures of this

nature should be made to the Professional Standards Office Qld ,either by filling in a

Professional Standards Disclosure form (accessed via the website psoqld.catholic.net.au)

emailed to psoqld.net.au. Emailed to psoqld@catholic.net.au, or post to PO Box 3264, Brisbane Qld 4001 or telephone 1800 337 928 or (07) 3324 3070. Office hours Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm.

St Theresa’s Parish

SPRED COMMUNITY MASS The SPRED Community will celebrate their Community Mass with the parishioners of St Theresa’s Parish at 9.30am on Sunday 31 March. All are invited to join the SPRED Community for Morning Tea after Mass. For further information please phone the SPRED Centre on 4632 8427

LENTEN PROGAM FOR 2019

This year we will be using the Wollongong Diocesan Program “Trust”. St Theresa’s will be operating Lenten Groups, the cost will be $7.00 per booklet. Lenten Groups will be commencing this week. Monday 4 March at 4.30pm Wednesday 6 March at 5.30pm Friday 8 March 9.30am. Please add your details to the sheet in the foyer.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2019 Sacramental groups commence this week

The Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist will be celebrated in our parish in June. All children in year 4 or above including secondary students are invited to be part of the program. Invitation letters, flyers and enrolment forms are in the foyer, please take one if you are interested. If you have missed the information evening and wish to participate please contact Monica Brennan on 4639 4688 or email monica@sttheresas.org.au

DOWNLOAD OUR NEW PARISH APP!

Our new St Theresas' Parish app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Help foster a stronger parish life at St Theresas' Parish and better engage the New Evangelization. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish.

SHARED MORNING TEA On Sunday 17th March, there will be a shared morning tea after mass. Please bring a plate to share and join in the spirit of community between Mater Dei school and St. Theresa’s parish.

NOTICES

AN EVENING WITH BASKORO, HOSTED BY SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION AND CARITAS Date: 20/3/19 Time: 6:00pm Location: St Anthony's Parish Community Centre, Toowoomba Yohanes Baskoro will share with us part of his journey where he works in Indonesia with Caritas. With its partners on the ground, Baskoro has worked with Caritas Australia to promote disaster preparedness. Come and listen to how one community has turned their story around. All are welcome. Pizza and refreshments will be served after the presentation. Please see flyer on the notice board.

LITTLE BLACK BOOKS

Little Black Books are available in the foyer for a gold coin donation. The Little Black Books have reflections for each day of Lent. SINGERS WANTED FOR EASTER CHOIR

If you would like to be a part of the Church Choir for the Easter Vigil, please contact the office on 4639 4688 or let a choir member know after Mass when they are singing.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Vinnies are looking for volunteers to assist with the running of Madonna House Centre on the corner of Ruthven & Long Streets, Toowoomba. The assistance is required especially on Saturdays from 8.30am - 12noon. If you can assist please contact Dave, Maryann or Kathy at the shop on 4632 9960.

OUR LADY OF PEACE KUMBIA CENTENARY Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Kumbia celebrates its centenary 18/19 May 2019 and invites all former parishioners and interested people to this memorable occasion.Details are available kumbiacatholiccommunity@gmail.com or 4164 4262

ST VINCENT’S CANCER CARE MORNING TEA

St Vincent's Private Hospital Cancer Care Committee are holding a Morning Tea on Saturday 16th March at 9 a.m. at St Ursula's College Dining Hall , Cnr Rome and Warra St Newtown. Admission $40 Tickets prepaid. Booking phone Mary Johnston 4635 5414 . Gwen Durey 4687 6210

St Theresa’s Parish

CONTACTS NOTICE

Parish Priest:

Fr Brian Noonan ph:4696 7094 e-mail: brian.noonan@sttheresas.org.au

Pastoral Associate

Monica Brennan Ph: 4639 4688 Fax 4639 6538 e-mail: monica@sttheresas.org.au

Parish Secretary:

Janet Weier Ph: 4639 4688 Fax: 4639 6538 e-mail: office@sttheresas.org.au

Church: Cnr Campbell & Curzon Sts, Toowoomba

Office: 55 Curzon Street, Toowoomba

Parish Website www.sttheresas.org.au

Parish Pastoral Council

Fr Brian Noonan, Michael Murtagh, Francis Njoroge, Tim Burgess, Gay Jorgensen, Jenny Ryan, Vanessa Horton, Bernadatte Zimbwa, Monica Brennan.

Finance Committee

Fr. Brian Noonan, Pat Morton, Warren Dredge, Ray Taylor, Shane Blakeley, Brian Wilson, Pat Richardson, Alfia Ginardi.

Liturgy Team

Fr. Brian Noonan, Jan Mayo, Peter Kenny, Carole Rogan, Libby Rosentreter, Monica Brennan, Suzanne Cavanagh.

Musicians

Norma Kenny, Kathy Sternes, Elizabeth Stewart, Libby Rosentreter.

Baptism Team:

Cath Kelly, Jenny Ryan, Tracy George, Bernadette Hede, Alison Daniel, Anne Anderson, Jan Watkins, Maureen Burke, Angela Irvine, Mary Otto, Jane Burgess, Catherine Cooper. Sacramental Team:

Monica Brennan, Vanessa Horton, David Wilson, Gay Jorgensen.

RCIA:

Coordinator: Mary Otto.

Consolation Team:

Fr Brian Noonan, Lyn McRae, Peter Kenny, Bette Flamsteed, Pam Merritt, Alf Mason, Moya Schaefer, Josephine Nolan, Liz Phelan., Monica Brennan

Welcome & Hospitality Team:

Paul & Kathryn Marangelli, Carole Rogan, Maureen Burke.

Family Groups:

Coordinator: Brian Wilson.

Care & Concern Team

Coordinator: Moya Schaefer.

Second & Fourth Tuesdays /month

St Vincent de Paul St Theresa’s Conference, 4pm,Contact 0408 808 437

First Tuesday/month

Care and Concern Meeting, 9.30am Parish Office.

First Wednesday /month

Parish morning tea at 9.45am, Cobb & Co Museum

Second Sunday

Mad Toowoomba Group from 7.00pm at St Anthony’s. Parish Centre. (Grade 7-12 people) PH: 4636 0461

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR MARCH

Wednesday 13 March 6pm Par ish Pastoral Council Meeting Sunday 17 March Mater Dei Par ish Family Mass 9.30am and shared morning tea after Mass

Wednesday 27 March Diocesan Inservice @ James Byrne Centre

Thursday 28 March Toowoomba Show Holiday Parish Office closed Sunday 31 March SPRED Community Mass at St Theresa’s 9.30am

SPRED REPERTORY THEATRE EVENING Date: 15/5/19 Location: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre, Margaret Street Cost: $20.00 RSVP: Tickets available from early April, contact SPRED via email or phone 07 4632 8427 Support the wonderful Special Religious Development (SPRED) community by sharing a fun evening of good company and theatre. This year's play is "Crossing Delancey", the story of Izzy, a beautiful, intelligent, single young woman, and her 80-year-old Bubbie, who is determined to see her granddaughter get married before she dies. A hilarious and heart-warming play that takes a bemused look at the clash between traditional Jewish-American immigrant culture and the more modern aspirations of the next generation. Cost of ticket includes wine and supper on arrival.