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St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Road
Upper Mt Gravatt
St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds
Eight Mile Plains
St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Road
Wishart
PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Pauline Thomas [email protected]
PASTORAL MINISTERS LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REP. Debbie James E: [email protected]
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au
PARISH MANAGER Debbie James E: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 E: [email protected]
Emergencies & after hours: Phone (07) 3849 7158
Fax: (07) 3849 8742
Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish
DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.
net.au/south/index.html
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643
ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Road, U M G Phone: 3849 4800
ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Road, Wishart Phone: 3349 7188
CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE
24 Klumpp Road, U M G
NEWSLETTER 23 / 24 January 2021
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME B READINGS: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31;
GOSPEL: Mark 1:14-20
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.
The Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Catholic Parish acknowledges the Jaggera and Turribul people, the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years.
We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to this Country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.
A major theme in today’s Scriptures is “the call to, and cost of, discipleship”.
The passage from the Book of Jonah gives a perspective on the mercy of God. It shows that God will forgive anyone who takes the call to conversion seriously. The Ninevites change their behaviour and ways of living and God, to the dismay of Jonah, does not destroy them.
In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians it is important to read this short passage as part of its larger context. 1 Corinthians 7 begins, ‘Now concerning the matters about which you wrote’. Paul then goes on to offer advice in response to questions the Corinthians raised about a range of sexual issues. Paul’s primary concern is that the end of this world will be very soon and he wishes that the Corinthians do not take on new obligations that could distract them from the imminent return of Jesus. In verse 25 Paul acknowledges that he has no clear command but simply offers his advice ‘in view of the impending crisis’. ‘Those who have wives should live as though they had none.’ This is not a command for celibacy within marriage. Verses 2 and 3 of this same chapter speak of the man and woman giving each other their conjugal rights. Rather, what Paul is advising is that the Corinthian have the ‘change of heart’ that Jesus calls for and live lives focused on the coming reign of God. Everything else is secondary.
Today we hear the call of the first disciples from Mark’s Gospel, which is quite different to how we heard it last Sunday in John’s Gospel – a further reminder that the Gospels are theological reflections on the meaning of Jesus’ life, rather than biographies or histories.
Mark’s Gospel emphasises discipleship. He writes for his own community struggling to be faithful in a time of persecution and fear. In this scene we see what discipleship costs, namely to be prepared to leave your livelihood and your family. This was a reality within the early church when becoming a follower of Jesus meant leaving the religious traditions and social network of your family’s Jewish faith. Once this step was made the past was closed to you. Discipleship costs for the followers of Jesus, as it does for disciples of all time. Our struggles are different but true discipleship still costs. For some it may be integrity in the work place; bearing the ridicule of others for a particular ethical or religious stance, even within the family. Hear in these difficult moments Jesus’ call to be his companion. Adapted from © Mary Coloe, PBVM and Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart : LiturgyHelp.com
On Tuesday morning, 9.15 am at St Bernard’s, our mass will commemorate Australia Day.
Please remember to register if you wish to attend. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we are unable to have our usual damper/sausage sizzle.
********************************** We pause for a moment and thank God: for our land abounding in nature’s gifts of beauty rich and rare, for the divine Spirit of Pentecost attracting us to follow Jesus in this South Land of the Holy Spirit. We pause for a moment to recognise the times where we haven’t lived up to the vision of the Sermon on the Mount; with our First Peoples, with those who have sought refuge here… We pause for a moment to pray for our future.
Adapted from © Fr Michael Tate; [email protected], LiturgyHelp.com
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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
Especially John Wilson, Vince Coman (husband of Christine), William Connaughton (father of Andrea Canavan), Eric Pickering, Helga Lamprecht, Colin Meneely, Gordon Philipson, Richard Murray, Joan Walsh, Xavier Mariasoosai who have died recently. Also Jim Buchanan, Rita Galea, Gus Sim, Laura Sim, Simon Tinh, Beryl Moore, Craig Reutens, Paul Morgan, Helen Robertson, David Young, Joyce Williams whom we remember.
BAPTISMS We congratulate
Vivienne Dunne, daughter of Anna & Rylie; and Ava Lucchi,
daughter of Dimitri & Therese. They were baptised in the Parish this
weekend.
WEEKEND MASS REGISTRATION
As of Friday 22 January, face masks are no longer
mandatory inside churches. However physical distancing
and contact tracing requirements still apply.
Registration for Mass is essential.
Please book seats at least one week in advance.
Call the Parish Office on 3849 7158
or email [email protected]
between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday.
Saturdays 5.00 pm
St Catherine’s Church, Wishart
Book now for Jan 30 or Feb 6
Sundays 9.00 am & 5.00 pm
St Bernard’s Church,
Upper Mt Gravatt
Book now for Jan 31 or Feb 7
ST BERNARD’S SVdP PIETY STALL The SVdP Piety Store at St Bernard’s is open on
Sundays after the 9.00 am and 5.00 pm Masses.
A selection of religious items and gifts are available for
purchase.
Lenten Reflections 2021
We are offering for purchase a Lenten Reflection resource “Comfort”.
With short daily reflections and longer form Sunday reflections, questions and prayer, it would be a good resource for individual devotional reading, and/or
you could join our discussion group on Monday nights at 7pm.
The resource will be available for $8. Please contact the Parish Office on 3849 7158 to register your
interest.
Who is Jesus? Why are we called Christian? What has it got to do with being Catholic?
Why do we celebrate the way we do? Come and join us if you would like to explore some of the Questions...and more! If you are seeking answers and interested in the Catholic faith you are most welcome to join our friendly team. We will gather in St Bernard ’s Community Centre on:
Monday 25 January 7.00 pm - Who is Mary?
From Sunday 7 February 2021 The Catholic Leader will be a monthly printed publication costing $4. Initially, the papers will be made available in Brisbane archdiocesan parishes. Readers are asked to consider a subscription starting from $50/year for paper delivery to your nominated postal address by the first Sunday of every month. For more information call (07)3324 3555, visit catholicleader.com.au/subscribe, or email [email protected]. The final free digital newspaper will be the January 31 edition.
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BAPTISM OF INFANTS Parents are invited to call the Parish Office on 3849 7158 to register their infant/pre school child for Baptism. Parents will be requested to attend a Baptism Preparation session which is usually held on the first Monday of the month. One parent must be Catholic. At least one Godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic and others must be Baptised Christians.
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Holy Thursday at Home
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish ENTRANCE PROCESSION: WITH YOUR GRACE
God of mercy, God of grace, Come among us fill this place, Heal our hurting, mend our wounds, Come among us with your grace.
Pour your love upon us now, Touch our Spirits make us new See our longing hear our prayer Come among us with your grace.
Bless this moment, take our hearts, Use our hands to honour you, With our voices, we will sing, Come among us with your grace.
© Gina Ogilvie, Monica O’Brien, © 2012 Willow Pub ONE LICENSE #A-641326
GLORIA
Antiphon: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, We bless you, We adore you, We glorify you, We give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God heavenly king, O God, almighty father. Antiphon
Lord Jesus Christ, Only begotten son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the father, You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the father, Have mercy on us. Antiphon
For you alone are the holy one, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, With the Holy Spirit, In the glory of God, the Father. Antiphon
Text: excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow pub.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 39
All: Teach me your ways, O Lord. Music © Colin Smith, Revised 2016 Willow Pub. Text Psalm Responses, English Translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass-
es © 1969, 1981, 1997 ICEL; Text Psalms verses, The Grail, England.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia! The kingdom of God is near: repent and believe the Good News. The kingdom of God is near; repent and believe the Good News. Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub.
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.
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MASS TIMES 25 - 31 January 2021
Bookings essential for all Masses.
Church doors open 40 minutes before Mass.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before Mass starts to check in, hand sanitise
and be ushered to your seat. No one is permitted to enter once doors close and Mass
begins.
Monday 25 January 9.15am St Catherine’s
Tuesday 26 January Public Holiday - Office Closed
9.15am St Bernard’s
Wednesday 27 January 7.00am St Catherine’s
Thursday 28 January 7.00am St Bernard’s
Friday 29 January 8.00am St Bernard’s 9.30am St Martin’s
Saturday 30 January 5.00pm St Catherine’s
Sunday 31 January 9.00am St Bernard’s 5.00pm St Bernard’s
RECONCILIATION By appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
8.30am - 4.30pm
Monday - Friday
For urgent matters after hours
please leave a message on
3849 7158 and we will get back
to you as soon as possible.
All Music is used with
permission and reported
weekly to
ONE LICENSE #A-641326.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME B
31 January 2021
READINGS:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20;
1 Corinthians 7:32-35;
GOSPEL: Mark 1:21-28
EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATION
When we eat this bread and drink this cup We proclaim you death, O Lord, until you come again!
Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub
COMMUNION: OUR BLESSING CUP
Refrain: Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ; And the bread we break, it is a sharing in the body of the Lord. 1. How can we make a return for all the goodness God has shown? We will take the cup of life and call upon God’s name. Refrain
2. Precious indeed in your sight the life and death of those you love. We are your servants, for you have set us free. Refrain
3. Gracious and merciful God, we give you thanks and bless your name: With all your people, praise and glory to your name. Refrain
4. For you have heard my voice, for you have heard my pleading. Though death surrounded me, you heard and answered me. Refrain
Text & Music: © Bob Hurd
SONG OF PRAISE: GOD OF MERCY
Eternal is your love. Faithful is your Word. Holy is your name, God of mercy. Repeat x 3 Text & Music: © Monica O’Brien and Gina Ogilvie
RECESSIONAL: GALILEE SONG
1. Deep within my heart, I feel voices whispering to me. Word that I can’t understand; meaning I can’t clearly hear! Calling me to follow close, lest I leave myself behind. Calling me to walk into evening shadows one more time.
Refrain: So I leave my boats behind! Leave them on familiar shores! Set my heart upon the deep! Follow you again my Lord! 2. In my memories I know how you send familiar rains falling gently on day; dancing patterns on my pain! And I need to learn once more, in the fortress of my mind, to believe in falling rain as I travel deserts dry! Refrain
3. As I gaze into the night, down the future of my years, I’m not sure I want to walk past horizons that I know! But I feel my spirit called like a stirring deep within, restless ‘til I live again beyond the fears that close me in! Refrain
Text & Music: © Frank Andersen msc.
Parish Sacramental Journey: CICCA
[Christian Initiation of Children of Catechetical Age]
Dear parents and carers, Registrations are open for children over 7 years who wish to receive the Sacraments in 2021. There are four steps:
Step 1: REGISTER - Contact the Parish Sacramental Registrar (Michelle) now on 3849 7158 and register your child who will receive a Mass card.
Step 2: PARTICIPATION IN LITURGY - Book your family in to regular weekend parish Masses to enable your child to participate in the liturgy as much as he/she is ready and begins to feel at home and confident in the church.
Step 3: INVITATION - As Fr Pat gets to know you and your child he will write and invite you to take the next step.
Step 4: ENROL/PREPARE/CELEBRATE - Children are enrolled in the Sacramental Program and will attend family centred activity sessions to prepare for the celebration of Confirmation and First Communion.
From registration to reception of the Sacraments, practices are based on a child’s readiness. It is tailored individually for families and children. If children are not yet Baptised, please contact the parish office to speak to us. Both Fr Pat and I are happy to talk to you about the process and assist you in any way.
Pauline Thomas, Pastoral Associate
