THE BULLETIN ST THERESA’S PARISH

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.

POPE FRANCIS MESSAGE The Church without frontiers, Mother to all, spreads throughout the world a

culture of acceptance and solidarity, in which no one is seen as useless, out

of place or disposable. When living out this motherhood effectively, the

Christian community nourishes, guides and indicates the way, accompanying

all with patience, and drawing close to them through prayer and works of

mercy.

This weekend takes on a particular significance. In fact, in an age of such

vast movements of migration, large numbers of people are leaving their

homelands, with a suitcase full of fears and desires, to undertake a hopeful

and dangerous trip in search of more humane living conditions. Often,

however, such migration gives rise to

suspicion and hostility, even in

ecclesial communities, prior to any

knowledge of the migrants’ lives or

their stories of persecution and

destitution. In such cases, suspicion

and prejudice conflict with the

biblical commandment of welcoming

with respect and solidarity the

stranger in need.

Pope Francis, Message for World Day for Migrants & Refugees 2015

HEALING FOR

Parishioners: Mike Green; Elaine Chippendale;

Allan O’Connell;

Len Pauli;

Rosemary Carter;

Raymond Saad;

Pat Parsons

Enrico Marsili (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)

Tonino Ciminari (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)

John Gagen (Peter Kenny’s brother-in-law)

Indiana Harman (Ray Taylor’s granddaughter)

Margaret Kreis (Madeline Taylor’s sister)

Denise Drummond (Pat Cartwright’s niece)

Louis Gandini (Lina Pervan’s brother)

Connie Bamgart (Lina Pervan’s friend)

Elaine Dillon (Vivienne Price’s mother)

Pamela Dyson (Sandra Madden’s sister)

Denise Hodgson (Kathy Humphreys’ sister)

Br Tom Hickey (former Marist Brother in the

Diocese)

Patricia Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)

Noela Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)

Dawn Purcell (Kay Connor’s friend)

Pauline Curran (Pat Preece’s sister)

Roslyn Morton (Patrick’s sister)

Simon Riethmuller (Shirley’s son)

Max Shearer (9yr old - grandson of Tom & Judy

Shearer)

John Mullen (Helen McNaught’s nephew)

Karen Guyett (Pat Davey’s Sister)

Brian Davey (Denis Davey’s brother)

Fay Mogg (Daphne Butler relative)

Lyn Baile (Kerry’s mum)

Chrissy Sharpe (Jan Ede’s Daughter)

Kelly Ede (Jan Ede’s Daughter-in-law)

Reet Hughes (ex Parishioner and close

friend of Bette Flamsteed)

Br Ed Collins OH

Eve Guy (9yr old friend of Kama family)

Linda McGlashan (Helen Muller’s friend)

ANNIVERSARIES: Frank Hicks Bon Mahoney

Jim Pigott Ned Spies

Kath Noel

Doreen Hoysted

Leslie Boland

30th August 2015, Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

REFUGEE AND MIGRANT FACTS -

(from ACMRO - Australian Catholic

Migrant and Refugee Office )

This 101st World Day of Migrant and Refugees let us be

aware that 51.3 million people are displaced globally;

Three million refugees have been produced by the Syrian

war;

Six and a half million, or one-third, of Syrian people are

displaced;

Half of these refugees are children.

It is imperative to evangelise cultures in order to

inculturate the Gospel. In countries of Catholic

tradition, this means encouraging, fostering and

reinforcing a richness which already exists. In

countries of other religious traditions, or

profoundly secularized countries, it will mean

sparking new processes for evangelising culture,

even though these will demand long-term

planning. We must keep in mind, however, that

we are constantly being called to grow. Each

culture and social group needs purification and

growth. In the case of the popular cultures of

Catholic peoples, we can see deficiencies which

need to be healed by the Gospel: machismo,

alcoholism, domestic violence, low Mass

attendance, fatalistic or superstitious notions

which lead to sorcery, and the like. Popular piety

itself can be the starting point for healing and

liberation from these deficiencies.

PARISH MASSES

St Theresa’s Parish

READINGS MEALS

MON NO MASS

TUE NO MASS

WED 9AM MASS

THU NO MASS

FRI 9AM MASS

SAT 6PM MASS

SUN 9.30AM MASS

RECONCILITATION IS AVAILABLE

B E F O R E M A S S O R B Y

APPOINTMENT

THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL POPE FRANCIS 69

There are a

number of our

Parishioners who

are not well and/

or are caring for

family members

who are not well.

To relieve some pressure from

these family members we are

hoping some of our wider

community Parishioners could

make a few meals that can be

placed in our tall freezer in the

Parish Centre kitchen.

These meals would be greatly

appreciated and will be given to

families, discreetly, in need.

T h a n k y o u i n

advance!

First Reading: Deut 4:1-2.6-8

You may add nothing to the word

which I speak to you - keep the

commands of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 14:2-5

The just will live in the presence of

the Lord.

Second Reading:James1:17-18.21-22.27

Be doers of the word.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

The Father gave us birth by his

message of truth, that we might be as

the first fruits of his creation.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8.14-15.21-23 You forget the commandments of

God and hold on to human tradition.

Next week’s readings:

Isaiah 35:4-7

James 2:1-5

Mark 7:31-37

Available to any child in grade three and higher. Below is

the Sacramental preparation program required prior to the

Celebration.

Requirements: Child must be Baptised and in year three or

above.

Enrolment night: Wednesday 7th October at 7pm in the

Parish Centre Chapel.

Commitment Ceremony: Attendance at a Commitment

Ceremony at one of the Parish Masses (either Saturday 10th

October at 6pm or Sunday 11th October at 9.30am)

Every week: Work through the Our Times Together booklet

in clusters for four different sessions.

Preparation for Reconciliation: Participate in a number of

Sunday Liturgies between now and the celebration of the

Sacrament of Reconciliation.

1st Reconciliation Ceremony: Thursday 12th November at

6pm in the Parish Centre.

Cost: $10-00 per child.

Enrolment forms are available in the foyer or contact the

Parish Office on Ph. 4639 4688.

RETIRED PRIESTS RETIREMENT

FOUNDATION COLLECTION:

This collection will be held on

the 5-6 September during Mass.

We look forward to your usual

general response.

St Theresa’s Parish

ST THERESA’S PARISH COUNCIL INVITES

YOU TO A RETREAT DAY WITH PATRICK

OLIVER-

Date: 19th September, 9am to 3pm. Cost $20pp.

Tea and coffee supplied, but pack own lunch.

Sign on sheet is available in the foyer of the Parish

Centre.

As the years go by, we can find that one of our

greatest teachers has been life itself. This day retreat

allows an opportunity to reflect upon how our

seeming successes and seeming failures can teach us

to be people of prayerfulness. What might be the

Gospel's invitation to us at the moment to live a little

more freely, joyfully and lightly?

Can a little prayerful wisdom from

the years help us to revisit what

Jesus taught in his preaching and

his parables, so we can hear their

resonance in our daily lives?

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE

ENCOUNTER: Weekend for

married couples at Santa Teresa

Spirituality Centre, Ormiston QLD

(on Brisbane’s bayside). From 4th -

6th September.

F o r b o o k i n g s / d e t a i l s

contact: Maria and David Murphy, ph (07) 3342

1456

dandmmurphy@optusnet.com.au

Information website: www.wwme.org.au

MARIONTE MASS: On Sunday, September 20th

Fr Fadi (Brisbane) will celebrate mass in the

Maronite Rite at St Anthony’s Church, 3 Memory St,

commencing 11.30am. All are welcome to

attend. Travelling with Fr Fadi will be members of

the Brisbane Maronite Community, who will

celebrate the mass and then view the gardens and

parks during the Carnival of Flowers.

PLAYGROUP - The Parish

wants to start a playgroup (both

adult and child to attend) for

children 0-5 years of age on a

Tuesday morning at the Parish

Centre from 8.30 - 11.00am.

If you are interested a sign on sheet is available in the

foyer or contact the office on Ph. 4639 4688.

NOTICES

GARAGE SALE - Alzheimer’s Australia (QLD)

Toowoomba Branch are holding a fundraiser to

support running costs of local office.

When: Sat 5th September at 16 Aberdeen St.

Need donations of items for sale: Books, DVD’s,

clothing, bric-a-brac, household items etc - most

welcome.

To leave items contact: Lynne on 4613 0052 Mon,

Wed, Fri 10am-2pm or Ph. Alison 4635 0059

Pick-ups: Phone: Esma 4635 0667.

CENT SALE - The Missionary Sisters

of St. Peter Claver are holding their next

cent sale on Wednesday 2nd September

at All Seasons Function Hall, cnr North

& Tor Sts. Entry is $5.00, this gives you a free sheet

of tickets, entry into Lucky Door and a buffet

morning tea.

Doors Open 8.30am for 9.30am start. For further

information contact Sr. Miriam, PH. 4632 1818

MATER DEI PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Year 4 Class Parent Reps are

putting together an “Inaugural Mater

Dei Spring Fair 2015 Cookbook”.

Mater Dei would love to receive recipes from their

Parish Community. Please e-mail Mary AKROYD

mn.akroyd@gmail.com or Ph: 0407 787 837 or send

a printed copy in an envelope to Mary via the Mater

Dei School Admin Office.

Lets get behind our Parish School!!!

PART TWO - “CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT”: For

those who attended the reflection day on this theme

in May, part two will be offered Friday 18th

September (9.30-12.30) in the Bishop Kelly room,

Shrine Complex Ruthven St. Please bring your

booklet. Newcomers also welcome. Those wishing

to stay on might like to bring lunch to share. No cost

involved. Facilitator: Sr. Elaine Morzone MFIC.

For any queries contact Sr Elaine via: Ph 4632 4277

Mob: 0458 020 906. Or, emorzone@catholic.org.au

BUS TRIP MARIAN VALLEY

Saturday 5th September, to

honour Our Lady’s birthday. Bus

departs Neil St. outside St. Pats Cathedral at 7:45am

and returning approx. 5:30pm. Cost $30pp. For

bookings contact Theresa on 4564 9805, Mob. 0434

528 904, Email: thert.b@optusnety.com.au.

St Theresa’s Parish

All is Grace

All is Grace deals with one of the most

basic of all questions: the nature of time.

In a series of brilliant meditations, Fr.

Boulad discusses scientific problems of

time and relativity, the nature of the

present, eternity, coping with the past,

redeeming time and facing the future - all with an

attractive informality which sometimes disguises just

how deep are the problems with which he is concerned.

CONTACTS

Anniversary Book If you haven’t already put the name of your loved one

in the Anniversary Book, we invite you to do so. The

book is in the foyer.

LIBRARY

Shrine Bookshop is shutting down, so get in quick

Tuesday to Friday: 10:30am till 2:30pm

Saturday: 9.00am till 11.30am

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

First Wed:

Parish morning tea at 9.45am, Park House Café

Every Tue:

St Vincent de Paul St Theresa’s Conference, 4pm

4636 0461

First and Third Tue:

Holy Angels Conference - 4635 3778

Second Sun:

Mad Toowoomba Group from 7pm at Anthony’s

Parish Centre. (Grade 7-12 people)

Sun 30th:

World Migrant and Refugee Day - 9.30am Mass

Tue 1st:

Care and Concern Meeting, 9.30am Parish Office.

Wed 2nd:

Parish Council Meeting, 9.30am Parish Office.

Parish Priest:

Fr Brian Noonan 4696 7094

e-mail: brian.noonan@sttheresas.org.au

Pastoral Associate:

Regan Kama 4639 4688

e-mail: regan.kama@sttheresas.org.au

Parish Secretaries:

Margie Sullivan and Janet Weier

4639 4688 Fax: 4639 6538

e-mail: office@sttheresas.org.au

Church:

Cnr Campbell & Curzon Sts, Toowoomba

Office:

55 Curzon St, Toowoomba

Parish Website

www.sttheresas.org.au

Parish Pastoral Council Fr Brian Noonan; Regan Kama; Ray Taylor; David Rogan;

Patricia Njoroge; Kay Gleeson; Max Borserio; Christine

Harpham; Danny Carter; Kathy Sternes; Kathy Doherty;

Gavin McCabe; Paul Apel and Claire Howden.

Finance Committee Fr. Brian Noonan; Pat Morton; Warren Dredge; Ray

Taylor: Shane Blakeley; Brian Wilson, Pat Richardson.

Liturgy Team Fr. Brian Noonan; Jan Mayo; Peter & Norma Kenny;

Anne Thomas; Carole Rogan; Kathy Sternes; Kay

Gleeson; Max Borserio, Elizabeth Stewart, Kathy Doherty

and Claire Howden.

Baptism Team: Cath Kelly; Jenny Ryan; Tracy George; Bernadette Hede;

Alison Daniel; Anne Anderson; Jan Watkins; Maureen

Burke; Angela Irvine; Mary Otto.

Consolation Team: Fr Brian Noonan; Mary Otto; Margie Sullivan; Lyn

McRae; Loretta Male; Peter Kenny; Bette Flamsteed; Pam

Merritt; Moya Schaefer, Josephine Nolan.

Welcome & Hospitality Team: Paul & Kathryn Marangelli; Clarice da Silva; Carole

Rogan; Mary Otto; Pat & Neville Preece; Maureen Burke;

Bette Flamsteed.

Family Groups: Coordinator: Brian Wilson

Care & Concern Team Coordinator: Moya Schaefer

CONSOLATION QUOTE

May I be generous in my farewell

and give my loved one the blessing

of goodbye.