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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
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St Andrew’s School Cnr Hogarth & Upper Kedron Roads
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Our Lady of Dolours School 2 Willcocks Street, Mitchelton 4053
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Mt. Maria College 54 Prospect Rd, Mitchelton 4053
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
21st October 2018
Clergy: Fr. Nigel Sequeira PP Phone: 3355 2667
Fr. Lucius Edomobi Residing at O.L.D. Presbytery Phone 3355 1349
Rev. Peter McDade, Deacon
Administration Coordinator: Mrs. Katrina Bailey (Mon - Fri) Phone: 3355 2667 Ext 1 [email protected] Newsletter items to: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate: Local Safeguarding Rep: Mrs. Sue Allen (Wed - Fri) Phone: 3355 2667 Ext 2 [email protected]
Sacramental Coordinator: Mrs. Marie-Louise Singson (Mon - Wed) mornings & Thurs Phone: 3355 2667 Ext 3 [email protected]
Finance Officer: Mr. Tris van Twest (Mon - Fri) Phone: 3355 2667 Ext 4 [email protected] ACC NAME: St William’s Parish BSB: 064 786 ACC: 006526001
PARISH OFFICE 67 Dawson Parade, Keperra 4054
Ph 3355 2667 Email: [email protected]
www.gsmparishes.com.au Hours: Mon 8am - 1pm; Tues - Fri. 8am - 4pm
Jesus the servant-king On this 29th Sunday in ordinary time, we continue to read from the section of Mark’s Gospel that chronicles Jesus’ triumphant entry to Jerusalem. Last Sunday we heard Jesus lament the particular challenges those with many possessions face in order to enter the Kingdom of God. Jesus then predicts his passion to the Twelve, who are overwhelmed by fear. In this part of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ words to his closest disciples seem to be intended to prepare them for the events that will occur in Jerusalem, which is his suffering and death, as he went further to explain to them the importance of service and sacrifice in the life of a true disciple. In particular, he seems to be preparing the Twelve for their leadership roles in the emerging Christian community. But in contrast, James and John seemed to have gotten it wrong, as they ask to be given seats of honour when Jesus enters into his glory. They have not grasped anything of what Jesus has been saying: that the path to any glory leads through suffering and death. Once again, the disciples seem to be selective in what they hear Jesus say. Unsurprisingly, therefore, this request by James and John draws feelings of indignation from the rest of the group, and Jesus seizes the moment to give them a lesson on leadership and ambition. “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all” (Mark 10:45). The model of the world is that of leaders at the top and the rest at the bottom, but that is not to be the case among the followers of Christ. “For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). Christian leaders must be servants of all. Church leadership must follow the model of Christ who by love and humility made himself the least and the servant of all (Cf. CCC 1551). Those in authority must not “lord” it over the people, like the pagans do. The rich and wealthy must never oppress or take advantage of the lowly and poor. Finally, dear brothers and sisters, let us examine our consciences and learn from Jesus’ sacrificial love which knows no race, culture, language or even political affiliation, but continues to be countercultural in our time. Like the followers of Jesus who truly understand his teaching, let us use this opportunity to examine our own exercise of authority and always remember to model it after Jesus Christ the servant-king who came to serve and not to be served. Peace be with you! Fr Lucius Edomobi
LITURGY TIMES
22nd October - 28th October
Grovely St William’s
Monday 9:15am Mass St John Paul II
Wednesday 6:15pm Adoration - Silent prayer before the exposed Eucharist until
7:00pm Mass St Anthony Claret
Thursday 9:00am Mass
Friday 7:00am Mass
Saturday: 7:00am Mass
5:00pm - 5:45pm 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 St John Paul II
Tuesday: 8:30am Mass St John of Capistrano
Friday 9.00am Parish & School Buddy Mass Yr 1 & Yr 6
Saturday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Reconciliation
Next Weekend Masses
Saturday: 4:30pm Mass
Sunday: 8:00am Mass
Samford Sacred Heart
Thursday 6:00pm Liturgy of the Word
Next Weekend Mass
Sunday: 8:00am Mass
This Week’s Readings 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45
Next Week’s Readings 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6;
Mk 10:46-52
GROVELY-SAMFORD & MITCHELTON
MITCHELTON NEWS
Family Rosary:
21st October Cayetana Morataya
28th October Zeny Olivera
Counters this week: Group C - Saide Counters next week: Group D - O’Moore
DATE CLAIMERS: Thank you night for parish volunteers will be held in the community centre on Saturday 24 November after the 4.30pm Mass.
Launch of Hamper weekend will be 17/18 November just in case anyone would like to pick up some specials before then.
Family Rosary: Rosary will be prayed in the home of Suha & Rany Nona at 23 Rise Place, Upper Kedron at 7pm on Tuesday.
Counters this week: John & Marie Rooney, Damian Carter, Dermott O’Moore, Tris van Twest, Leo Brown. Baptisms: We joyfully announce the baptism of Mavis Frohloff and welcome her into our faith community.
GROVELY NEWS
SAMFORD NEWS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 6.15pm - 7.00pm St. William’s Church
Parish Calendar 2019
Deadline for inclusion:
Friday 26th October : Please send inclusions via email to Sue Graham : [email protected]
St William’s Family Masses with Children’s Choir Do you have a child who loves to sing and can read?? Are they over 6? We are building our choir now to help raise the roof at our monthly Family Mass. Practice an hour before Mass:
8.30 am on Sundays 28/10 and 23/12 . Want to know more, or register your interest? Please contact Sarah on [email protected]
PLENARY COUNCIL The Bishops of Australia, who have called the Council, are asking us to pray and listen to each other and to consider the following questions.
• What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?
• What questions do you have about the future of the Church for the plenary council to consider?
• Do you have a story of your experience of faith or the church you would like to share?
To consider these questions groups are being formed in the Parishes. At Our Lady of Dolours we are starting discussions after 8.00am Mass today on Sunday 21 October. A similar one hour session will be held twice next Sunday at St William’s in the Daley Centre – October 28.
• After the 8 am Mass for interested parishioners at that Mass or any other parishioners. 9 am – 10 am.
• After the 9.30 am Mass a repeat session – 10.30 am to 11.30 am.
More information at the sessions.
Baptisms: We joyfully announce the baptism of Archer Edwards, Oliver Edwards, Angus Edwards and Chloe Shakespeare and welcome them into our faith community.
PROJECT CHRISTMAS CARD 2018 Mark the date: Thursday 15th November, 10am in Daley Centre for this workshop. Keep watching for more details. Enq. Jan Whiteway 33513430.
CHURCH BUILDING MAINTENANCE. As parishioners, we are the eyes and ears in our church space ! If you become aware of any broken , “out of order” or unsightly issues at any of our three church centres please complete a Church Maintenance Report located at the front of the churches and send it to the parish office or contact Martin Powell on mob : 0434 724 897.
Welcome back Fr Nigel. We are glad you are back safe and sound and we hope you had a wonderful holiday.
We pray for: Colyn Bierton, Ken Bruton, Fr David Catterall, Kathleen Edden, Bev Fraser, Mike Hogan, Ashley Hurst, Elizabeth Jordan, Wanda von Kleist, Hannah Kroehnet, Jim O’Leary, Linda Moffatt, Ron Needham, Jen Nilon, Cheyne Nulty, Cindy Roberts, Margaret Ross, Patricia Turner, Joyce Powell, Sarah Williamson. John Weier.
Recently: Edward Joseph Lovell, Patricia Kettle, Sebastianina (Nellie) Musumeci , Florencio Cada. Anniversary: Elsie O’Callaghan Paolina Petrolito, Salvatore Petrolito, Abraham Thomas Onattu.
GROVELY-SAMFORD & MITCHELTON NEWS
Adult Faith Education
What are the Ethics of Advanced Care Planning? – an issue which at some point in our lives could affect us all – either individually or perhaps our parents who
currently may be approaching the later stages of life.
This will be the topic of Dr. David Kirchhoffer, Director of the Queensland Bioethics
Centre in the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy at ACU, who will speak in the Daley Centre, at Grovely, this coming Wednesday, October 24 from 7.30 pm to 9 pm. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
This week marks Pope Francis’ declared second World Day of the Poor. ‘Poverty entails more than the lack of income and productive resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Its manifestations include hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion as well as the lack of participation in decision-making.’ https://w2.vatican.va The numbers of people existing in poverty are sadly increasing; 17.4% of Australian children live below the poverty line. Australians most likely to be living in poverty are below 15 or over 65. It’s timely to recall how the earliest Christian communities faced poverty : They sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need” (Acts 2:45). It is clear that the absence of poverty was a priority for the early Christians. Incarnate God, you taught us to speak out for what is right. Make us strive for a world that is transformed into the shape of love, where poverty shall be no more. Amen Christmas Day Preparations…can you help? We are calling for volunteers, with a little or a lot of time leading up to, on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day, to assist with plans for the '2nd St William's Merry Little Christmas'. Perhaps you can spare only a few hours or would like to help with baking or donations prior to the day instead? Christmas is a wonderful chance to give thanks though generosity and we would love your help! Email [email protected] for more information.
Social Justice Group
PlenaryCouncilPrayer
Come, Holy Spirit of Pentecost.
Come, Holy Spirit of the great South Land.
O God, bless and unite all your people in
Australia
and guide us on the pilgrim way of the
Plenary Council.
Give us the grace to see your face in one
another
and to recognise Jesus, our companion on
the road.
Give us the courage to tell our stories
and to speak boldly of your truth.
Give us ears to listen humbly to each other
and a discerning heart to hear what you are
saying.
Lead your Church into a hope-filled future,
that we may live the joy of the Gospel.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
bread for the journey from age to age.
Amen.
Our Lady Help of Chris'ans, pray
For us. St Mary MacKillop, pray for us.
Our parish will conduct the annual Catholic Mission Church Appeal
‘How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces
peace, who brings good news…’ Isaiah 52:7
Next weekend our parish will be holding the annual Catholic Mission Church Appeal. This year we are invited to help to heal a nation through education in Myanmar. Led by Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the Church is developing an alternative system of quality education, with comprehensive teacher training programs and the establishment of new schools, especially in remote areas. It has been called an “education revolution”, and the potential impact is far-reaching. Please come prepared next weekend and give generously to this important work. You will have an opportunity to become an integral part of this inspiring work by joining as a monthly giving partner. This regular contribution will directly support education in Myanmar.
Freecall: 1800 257 296 catholicmission.org.au/Myanmar
Masses for Feast of All Saints : 1 Nov
Our Lady of Dolours: 8.30am St William’s: 7.00pm Samford: 6.00pm
Masses for All Souls Day: 2 Nov
Our Lady of Dolours: 8.30am St William’s: 9.00am
GROVELY-SAMFORD & MITCHELTON NEWS
GROVELY 22nd October - 28th October
Monday 10:00am Daley Centre Faith Circle
Tuesday 9:30am Daley Centre Playgroup
7:00pm Church St W Christian Meditation
Wednesday 7.30pm Daley Centre Adult Faith Education Talk Dr Kirchhoffer
Sunday 9.00am Daley Centre Plenary Council Meeting
SAMFORD 22nd October - 28th October
Monday 6:00pm Church Samford Choir
Friday 9:00am Church John Main Meditation Prayer Group
Kath 3289 1245 Heather 3289 2393
MITCHELTON 22nd October - 28th October
Tuesday 7:00pm Church Treble M Choir
Thursday 9.00am Library Grief Support Team
1.30pm Library Liturgy Team Meeting
The Catholic Leader $2 Available in all Churches
• Super-cell thunderstorms rip
through the South Burnett leaving a path of destruction.
• 22-year-old Catholic representing Australia’s youth in Rome urges the Church to offer his generation “opportunities to encounter Christ”.
• MP physician explains why he’ll be voting ‘No’ towards the abortion bill.
• Brisbane priest witnesses the Church and people of Iraq rebuilding their lives after ISIS devastated their country.
Bible Quiz What sin is Cain remembered for? Answer next Week
Last Week’s answer: What was the name of Moses’ brother? Aaron (Exo 7:1)
SACRAMENTAL NEWS Celebrations:- October:- 22nd, 23rd and 25th St. William’s Church, Grovely from 5:45 for 6pm October ;- 25th Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton from 5:45 for 6pm
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We would like to invite our Year 5 children and older and all children who have completed their Sacramental celebrations of Confirmation, 2nd Rite of Reconciliation and First Communion from 2016 or 2015 to join the Sacramental celebration for 1st rite of Reconciliation. We will have 2 sessions on the 8th November and 22nd November from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at the Daley Centre for the children and they must attend the 2 sessions. First Rite of Reconciliation will be celebrated on the 1st December at St. William’s Church at 9:30 am. Please contact the Parish Office and have a chat with Marie-Louise Singson for information. Sacramental Coordinator 3355 2667 Ext 3
A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the priest was standing at the
door, as he always was, to shake hands with the worshippers. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The priest said to him, 'You need to join the army of the Lord.' My friend replied, 'I'm already in the army of the Lord, Father.' So the priest enquired, 'Then how come I don't see you except at Christmas and at Easter?' My friend whispered back, 'I'm in the secret service.'
A VOCATION VIEW: Life's rewards are tied up in the spirit of service. Just as the Son of Man came to give His life, so too are we then called through our profession of faith to serve others. Lord, we pray, 'let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in You to do your will.'
Pupil Free Day
Monday
22nd October
October 21, 2018 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time “For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” MARK 10:45 If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect God’s love and mercy? If you are struggling with this, try changing your attitude from “I want more” to “thank you God for everything you have given me, I have enough to share”. This change in perspective will bring you joy through service to others.
COMBINED COMMUNITIES
ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS
Sunday 4th November
9.30am Mass at
St William’s Church
An invitation is given to all the families who have lost a loved one during the past year, to come to remember and to celebrate with the community. Celebrating as a community at Eucharist, we continue to pray for our families and those who have died.
All are welcome.
Morning tea under the sails will follow Mass.
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Parents and Parish Information sessions.
The OLD Ecological Conversion Steering Committee invites all
parents and parishioners to join us for this presentation on caring for our common home, followed
by light refreshments. The intention of the session is to
begin a dialogue with the community.
Venue: Our Lady of Dolours Primary School MPC/icentre
Date: Thursday 25th October 2018
Time: Session 1 - 8.45am or
Session 2 - 6.00pm
RSVP: School Office by phone (07) 3355 7763 or email