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PARISH OF ST. JOHN’S WOOD/THE GAP
WELCOME
Website: www.stjohnswoodthegap.net.au Parish Office: PO Box 408, The Gap, Qld 4061
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8.30 am—3.00 pm
Contact: Phone: 3300 6099 Fax: 3300 6255
Churches: Mater Dei : 16 Philomene Drive, Ashgrove
St Peter Chanel: 41 Chaprowe Road, The Gap
Parish Priest: Fr. Vu Dinh Tuong [email protected]
Parish Manager: Richard James [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Caryn Lee [email protected]
Sacramental Program enquiries only: [email protected]
RECONCILATION Mater Dei
Saturday 5.00-5.20
St. Peter Chanel Sunday 4.30-4.45
PARISH SCHOOLS Mater Dei Primary School Phone: 3514 4100 St Peter Chanel Primary School Phone: 3300 1202
PARISH COUNCIL Steven Foley (Chairperson) [email protected]
New Parishioners WELCOME
Please complete the form in the newsletter.
Parish of St John’s Wood/The Gap
SUNDAY 12th June 2016 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tears
Different people have different behaviour to react against sins they have committed.
It is all to do with fear or arrogance. It is the fear to face the inner voice of their
own conscience or the fear of being punished by justice of a society where they
belong to. Fear comes and goes but when arrogance is anchored in a person, it
becomes a personality of that person who would listen to no one. It is the worse
kind of behaviour because arrogance is itself a sin and sins give birth to another sin
and sin conceals sin.
With the help of humility some would acknowledge the state of their sins but have
no courage to change. They live in a state of sorrow. Others would deny and hide
their own sins and live with internal struggles. Others again would prefer to conceal
it for sometime before accepting their state of sin. The woman who bitterly wept on
the feet of Jesus represented this kind of personality. She is a woman of faith who
has placed her faith and trust in Jesus with the firm hope that Jesus would listen to
her plea. She is a courageous woman who publicly found a special way to confide her
sins to Jesus without worrying about the shames others would place on her.
Knowing that Jesus was having a dinner at the house of a Pharisee, the woman
wanted to come near to Jesus. She would envisage in her mind all the pros and cons
that could possibly happen. Finally her love for Jesus won. It was stronger than the
fear of being judged and being rejected. She came to Jesus with the hope that Jesus
would make her right again with God and at peace with herself and she was right.
She said not a single word but her sorrowful manifested in actions. She quietly shed
the warm tears on the feet of Jesus and wiped it with her hair and then poured the
costly oil on them and sealed His feet with kisses.
In order to kiss the feet of Jesus she had to bend her back or bow down low in a
prostrate position. It is an act of the most humble and respect that she has shown to
Jesus. She was able to overcome her pride to voluntarily show her great love for
Jesus. People may have different interpretation of her actions but for me she has
shown the utmost reverent and the greatest honour to Jesus. It is the act of privilege
because her faith in Jesus made her give to Jesus the best she could offer. The
woman has no better way to give praise and honour to Jesus than to do what she
did. By doing that she publicly told to others that Jesus alone is her Master Who
alone has the power to erase her pass and restores her to the wholeness.
The woman said nothing but others criticised Jesus and reminded Jesus of her bad
reputation. Jesus himself came to her defence by saying that her actions were the
evident of her great love for Him. She was received more from Jesus since her love
for Jesus was great and genuine. Her actions were the most sincere form of worship
and adoration deep within her heart that she could show for Jesus.
Vudinh Tuong
BAPTISMS
Mater Dei 3rd Sunday
St Peter Chanel
4th Sunday
Baptism preparation details available on our website under Parish Activities
The projector screen at MD Church is not working. While it
is being fixed there will be no screen for a couple of weeks.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Next Week’s Readings: 12th Sunday in Ordinary
Time First Reading
Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1
Second Reading Galatians 3:26-29
Gospel Luke 9:18-24
First Reading: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13
The Lord God forgave your sin; you will not die.
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.
Second Reading: Galatians 2:16, 19-21
I live now, not with my own life but with the life of Christ who lives in me.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! God first loved us and sent his Son to take away our sins. Alleluia!
Gospel Reading: Luke 7:36-8:3
Her many sins were forgiven her, because she has shown great love.
Prayers for the Sick
Recently Deceased
Anniversaries Len Dunne
Michael Page Mary McCaffery
Leo Brady Pat & Wallace Johnson
Brent Grace
Please let us know about the sick
Every so often we learn of people confined to their home for quite a while or even transferred to permanent care in a hospice or nursing home. We would like to bring the sacraments to them so please let the Parish Office know if family members are so confined. Please contact the parish office: 3300 6099 or Vi Hall: Mob: 0409 894 904
Rosary If you would like to pray the Rosary in your home
please contact Bruce Bonney
Phone: 3300 2959
RCIA - The new RCIA
Program is starting up
soon. If anyone is
interested please
contact the Parish
Office on: 33006099.
menCONNECT Our second gathering is on
Saturday 25th June at 7:00am
at SPC Parish Hall. Our
speaker will be Fr Josekutty
Vadakkel. The theme will be
“Men Building a ‘Bridge’ to
Christ for Others”. It will be
about how we can do this in
our families, our workplace,
our voluntary groups and the
wider community. Come along to hear this
interesting topic and also
meet other men of the Parish
and beyond. Cost is $10 which includes
breakfast.
RSVP by 21 June email
Rosary Rosary will be held at 7:30pm on Monday 13 June 2016 at
Trish Corby’s house, 26 Doncilla Street, The Gap
Children’s Sewing Group
On Sunday 18th June at SPC Hall from 9:30am -
12:00noon. ($15 per session).
All girls aged 11 upwards and mothers wanting to learn
sewing are welcome.
Morning tea is provided and you make something to take
home each time.
Bookings essential
Email [email protected] or call Moria
Flynn 3366 4536 for more information.
Parish Pastoral
Council News
At the last Parish
Pastoral Council
meeting held on 8 June
2016, the following
matters were
discussed:
Movie night prepara-
tions– 18th June;
Multicultural Mass
preparations - August;
Success of
Masquerade ball;
Red Hill church visits
for Year of Mercy.
The next meeting will
be held on Wed
6 July 2016.
UPCOMING MOVIE NIGHT
A Courageous Heart
Saturday 18th June.
Dinner at 6pm, Movie at 7pm.
Hotdogs and drinks available to
purchase for a small amount on
the night.
Tickets on sale now from
Parish office!!
Movie ticket - $7 per person.
HELP WANTED
We need baked goods, sweets, chocolates or
sweet bags for the upcoming movie night.
Any one able to help out, please contact Lisa on
[email protected] or 0409 972 607
CAN YOU HELP? Our parish community has a long history
of offering religious education to
primary age children who do not
attend Catholic schools. To maintain
this important ministry we require
more helpers for term 3.
CAN YOU HELP?
We need a leader for our younger
group (preferable with classroom
experience) and 2 willing assistants.
Job sharing is a possibility. Perhaps you
have other skills you could share with
us:- music, art, afternoon tea making,
classroom setup etc.. Our team of 7-
10 community members are all
volunteers with one aim, to share our
faith story with our younger members.
We meet each Tuesday of Term at
Mater Dei from 3.15 to 4.15pm. All
volunteers are subject to Working
with Children checks.
Interested? Talk to Caryn at the office
on 3300 6099 or drop by Tuesday and
talk to Mary.
A VOCATION VIEW:
Twelfth Sunday of the
Year - C
A VOCATION VIEW: Jesus
said, "Do not fear, only
believe." Do we believe
that God will answer our
prayers for more priests
and consecrated religious
for our Church? Pray, be-
lieving that your prayers
will be answered. Lord my
soul is thirsting for You.
Year of Mercy
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Mater Dei Church Monday 7pm-10pm Friday 9.30am-10pm
If you are able to spend an hour per week or
fortnight please call in.
E-book for your computer free of
charge Son of God:
The Daily Gospel Year C-2
www.catholic-thoughts.info/ebook/
THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM – AIRS 19 JUNE 2016
This week on The Journey Bishop Bill Wright shares his
reflection on the Gospel of Luke. Sr Hilda Scott OSB in Wisdom from the Abbey gives us insights into God’s love for us; Fr Dave Callaghan MSC challenges us to love like God loves us and Marilyn Rodrigues The Peaceful Parent encourages families to spend time with each other. Go to www.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen
anytime and subscribe to weekly shows by email.
St Brigid’s Red Hill Year of Mercy
St Brigid’s Church at Red Hill will open for pilgrimage, private prayer, meditation and reconciliation every Friday night from 5 to 7pm.
NEW PARISHIONER CONTACT FORM
Family Name: _____________________
Other Names: _____________________
Date of Birth: _____________________
Marital Status: _____________________
Spouse Name: _____________________
Spouse’s DOB: _____________________
Children & DOB’s:____________________
____________________
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Address: _____________________
Home Phone: _____________________
Mobile: _____________________
Email: _____________________
Tick to commence Parish Planned Giving
Please place this completed form in the collection
plate or email your details to the Parish Office at: [email protected] or contact the Parish
Office on 3300 6099.
Vacancy – School Crossing Supervisor
A casual position exists for a School Crossing Supervisors at St Peter Chanel (and at some other schools throughout the region). Please tell neighbours, friends and family of these positions and help us to help our students. Casual School Crossing Supervisor positions are for up to 5 days per fortnight on a roster. Remuneration $28.18 per hour. Contact the Brisbane North Road Safety Office for more information. Phone: 3863 9839 Email: [email protected]
CHRISTMAS IN JULY— SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERT
The students of The Gap State High School are once again preparing for their annual “Christmas in July” Concert.
For more than 30 years The Gap State High School has been staging the free Christmas in July Concert for North West suburbs senior citizens.
It is a wonderful community outreach for our young people and an enjoyable outing for our special guests.
Our school community provides transport for those who require it so as many people as possible are able to attend.
This year, the concert will be held on Saturday 23rd July from 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm in our school hall. Preparations are well underway, with our performing arts students presenting a program of music and other entertainment during the after-noon and a delicious afternoon tea is served at interval.
Admission is free, and Santa will be there with his sack of goodies and sur-prises.
For further information about our Christmas in July Concert or to RSVP please contact the school office on 3511 3888 or email Helen on [email protected] by 15th July 2015.
“The sinful woman teaches us the
connection between faith, love, and
recognition. ‘Many sins’ have been
forgiven and therefore she has loved much …
God has wrapped each and every one of us in the same mystery of mercy; and from his
love, which always comes to us first, we learn how to love.”
– Pope Francis, General Audience 20 April, 2016
Friends and Partners with East Timor “Eat Pizza – Meet Veronica” – 2 Weeks To Go
Parish Hall, Friday 24th June 6.30 – 8.00 pm : Pizzas, salad, drinks provided.
Our Parish has been supporting volunteers in Atabae Parish for over 10
years. Our newest volunteer, Veronica Chong, is visiting us before she
leaves to work on FPET projects. Here is a great opportunity for anyone
interested in meeting Veronica to wish her well, and to catch-up on FPET
achievements and plans in Atabae.
Meeting Notice : Next meeting – Monday 13th June, 7.30 pm, Mater Dei Meeting Room. All welcome. Any further information - Lindsay Stokes (0419 731388).
The Editor retains the right to edit any items
that are submitted to the bulletin.
The cut off for the Parish Bulletin is Wednesday
3pm. If you have any queries please contact the Parish
Office on: 33006099
Prayers for the sick:
When there is a request to pray for a sick person their names will be in
the Prayers of the Faithful for 2 weeks and
in the Bulletin for 2 weeks. If you wish to continue after that,
please contact the parish office.
Names of recently deceased will be on the prayer list for 2 weeks and in the bulletin for 2
weeks.
Renovations, Decks, Fit Outs Build In Under
MASS TIMES MATER DEI ST PETER CHANEL FEAST DAYS/NOTES
Monday Saint Anthony of Padua
Tuesday 9 am
Wednesday 9 am
Thursday 9am
Friday 9 am
Saturday 5.30pm
Sunday
9.30am 8am 5pm
BEQUEST OR
WILLS All parishioners are asked to consider including our parish St John’s Wood/The Gap in your will. One of the greatest contributions you can make to our parish is to ensure a legacy of faith for the young and to provide proper care for the old.
Jenny Ray for Sunday 12th June
David Mapstone for Monday 13th June
Greg Condon for Tuesday 14th June
Richard James for Wednesday 15th June (50th)
Donna Lynn for Thursday 16th June
Annie Lewis for Saturday 18th June
2005 Hyundai, 3 door hatch,
Manual, 1.5 litre, RWC, 50,000 ks.
Genuine reason for sale Absolutely nothing wrong with
vehicle.
$4400 ish Ph. Ron. 0423521377
Masquerade Ball The night was a great success as you can see by the photo’s. I wouldn’t have
been able to offer the Masquerade Ball without help from Richard James the
parish manager, for giving us the hall for the evening and spending the time to get to know the kids on the night.
Caryn Lee the parish secretary, for all her time and patience with me. Stewart Thompson from Centacare who gave
up his Friday night to spend it with a great group of kids. Kate Jones our local minister for her money donation, and a
beautiful gift basket, Lily, Shannon, Lauren, Eliza and Charlotte, all Mt St Michael’s students who gave up their night to
wait on and for getting on the dance floor with the kids!!!!! And I might add they weren’t bad dancers either!!! Sharon
and her gorgeous son Mark, what an example he set for such a young boy, Moira for her wonderful work helping at
the door and raffle, Storm, Andy, Douglas all helped in the kitchen, a big thank you. Hana for being the photographer
on the night. I have some other people to thank for the success of the night . Paul Collier DJ, well what can I say
about this wonderful man, he donated his exceptional array of music, Photobooth and electrifying entertainment for
the evening. Troy from Coles THE GAP, supplied the meat, Fresco’s THE GAP for our fresh fruit salad, and Bakers
Delight THE GAP for the bread rolls. This night wouldn’t have happened without the support of the parents in
bringing the kids to the ball, and for the kids attending and having such a great time.
Stewart Thompson, Richard James and myself, Claire McCourtie delivered an information day for OPEN DOOR’S at
Claire’s Cottage on Saturday 28th May, this was great to meet new families, we had a few outcomes they were: 1. For
parents and kids to plan together what activities that they would like to see happening; 2. More information on the
NDIS; 3. When OPEN DOOR’S will open. Anyone interested in more info regarding OPEN DOOR’S at Claire’s
Cottage please contact Claire on 0413270167.