Dear Parishioners,

We celebrate this weekend, the Feast of Corpus Christi – the Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is always good to remind ourselves that when we receive Communion we are receiving the real Body and Blood of Christ. When we say “Amen” at Communion time we are saying “I believe” this is the real Body and Blood of Christ.

Next Sunday the Parishioners of Acacia Ridge are celebrating the 50th

Anniversary of the foundation of the Church of Our Lady of Fatima. The Archbishop will be the main celebrant at Mass at 9.00am and all Parishioners of Acacia Ridge and Sunnybank are invited to attend. Following Mass there will be celebrations to commemorate this great milestone in the life of the Parish of Acacia Ridge.

Next Friday is the First Friday of the month and we will celebrate a special Seniors Mass at 10.00am at Sunnybank in the Parish Hall at Paloma. This is also an Anointing Mass for our elderly and sick of both our Parishes. If you would like a lift please call the Parish office and leave a message for our Care and Concern Co-ordinator, Bernadette Christian on 3345 3766.

Normally on the first Saturday of the month the men of our Parishes get together for the Men's Breakfast. However there is no Men's Breakfast in June because the youth of the Parish are using the only available room in Paloma. We look forward to another Men's Breakfast in July.

If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or you would like to know more about the Catholic Church, you are invited to an Enquiry Night on Thursday, 9th June at 7.00pm. The Enquiry Night is a very informal and non-threatening meeting to begin the process of learning more about the Catholic Church which is very precious to so many in our Parishes. The Enquiry Night will take place in the Activities Room, upstairs in the Paloma Centre, beside the Parish office.

Work on Our Lady of Lourdes Church is progressing with the asbestos ceiling being removed during the week. We have reached $257,545 donated to the rebuilding process. It is a great milestone as we are halfway to our aim of raising $500,000 to help reduce the future loan repayments.

There is still parking on the grassed area behind Our Lady of Lourdes Church on weekdays and weekends. Please park near the fence and do not block the entry for other cars.

This week will be the official week I begin my new role as Vicar for Clergy for the Archdiocese. As I've said over the last few weeks, half my time will be devoted to the new role and the other half I will continue to minister as Parish Priest at Sunnybank. I have also said I will be assisting Fr Ladu and Fr Dom who will be running the Parish during most weekdays with our wonderful Parish staff. Fr Dom will be in charge of the pastoral duties of the Parish this week as Fr Ladu is away on his annual retreat at the beautiful Retreat Centre at Ormiston on the Bay. Go the Mighty Maroons.

God bless, Fr Dan

This week’s diary

Monday 30th May 8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank

Tuesday 31st May The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Bible Study - S/bank 7.00 pm Adoration

Wednesday 1st June St Justin 8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Rosary - Sunnybank 6.30 pm Novena Mass - Our Lady

of Perpetual Help A/Ridge

Thursday 2nd June 8.45 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 9.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 7.30 pm Meditation - S/Bank

Friday, 3rd June The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Adoration and

Benediction - S/bank 9.45 am Legion of Mary - Media 10.00am Seniors Mass - S/bank 6.30 pm Novena Mass - Sacred

Heart of Jesus - A/Ridge

Saturday , 4th June The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8.30 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.30am Novena & Benediction -

Sunnybank 11.00am Reconciliation - S/bank 1.30 pm Charismatic Prayer Group

- Sunnybank 5.00 pm Reconciliation - S/bank 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge

Sunday 5th June 6.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 8.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15 am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30am Mass - Sunnybank 6.00pm Mass - S/bank Youth

Priests

Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 Email: grinkoop@live.com) Fr Ladu Yanga (Associate Pastor) Fr Dominic Orih (Associate Pastor)

Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank)

Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4pm. Ph: 3345 3766 Fax: 3344 3343, Mass Times: 3345 1831

Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109.

Web: www.olol.com.au Email: sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: 29th May, 2016

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sunnybank & Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Acacia Ridge

Acacia Ridge, Algester, Archerfield, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Kuraby, Macgregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 121 Mains Road, Sunnybank Our Lady of Fatima Church, 350 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge

Next Sunday - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Kings 17: 17-24; Galatians 1: 11-19; Luke 7: 11-17

YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ, You have taught us to be merciful like the

heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees

Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Send your spirit

and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the

Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your

Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the

poor, proclaim liberty to the captives and the oppressed, and

restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the Intercession

of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the

Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Year C

Introduction: The sacramental sacrifice of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ contains and offers us all that we need to grow into true disciples of the Lord Jesus, adorers of the Father in spirit and truth, lovers of our brothers and sisters who share our joys and griefs with us on our pilgrimage to our home with God.

First Reading: Genesis 14: 18-20 Melchizedek appears from nowhere, blesses Abraham in the name of God Most High, and fades back into obscurity, to remain forever a type of Jesus, our Eternal High Priest.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 Paul’s words to the Corinthians, reminding them of the meaning of what they do when they ‘break bread’, serve the same purpose for us. ‘Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming his death’.

Gospel: Luke 9: 11-17 In Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand we see a foreshadowing of his feeding the believing minds and hearts of countless millions with the Bread of Life in the Eucharist we are celebrating here today.

YEAR OF MERCY FROM POPE FRANCIS

May the message of mercy reach everyone, and may no one be indifferent to the call to experience mercy. I direct this invitation to conversion even more fervently to those whose behaviour distances them from the grace of God. I particularly have in mind men and women belonging to criminal organisations of any kind. For their own good, I beg them to change their lives. I ask them this in the name of the Son of God, who, through rejecting sin, never rejected the sinner. Do not fall into the terrible trap of thinking that life depends on money and that, in comparison with money, anything else is devoid of value or dignity. This is nothing but an illusion! We cannot take money with us into the life beyond. Money does not bring us happiness. Violence inflected for the sake of amassing riches soaked in blood makes one neither powerful not immortal. Everyone, sonner or later, will be subject to God’s judgement, from which no one can escape. [Misericordiae Vultus, No.19]

Celebrating 16 years with Our Mother of Perpetual Help

9 weeks Novena & Benediction Sat 23 April to 18 June Feast Day on Sat 25 June

We invite you to the special 9 weeks Novena & Benediction from Saturday, 23 April to 18 June. The 16th Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help will be celebrated on Saturday, 25th June . All are welcome! For details contact Patrick & Celine on 32734254.

VOCATION VIEW: Food usually becomes more when it is given than when it is taken - The more Jesus is given, the more we share Him, the more He increases.

THANK YOU FROM SOUBIROUS PLACE

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parishioners for their support of Soubirous Place for the past 20 years. A special thanks to all the volunteers of the Parish and to the Parish Friendship Group for their passion and commitment in helping to implement annual fundraising events and donations, which enrich the lives of the people we support at Soubirous Place.

I will be away on leave to Ireland till September. The Entertainment Books, which are one of our major fundraisers, can be purchased by contacting Emma Rohde on 3344 3481. The price is still $65.00. Enjoy the winter season.

Every blessing, Sr Brigid

NOTICE FROM ST VINCENT DE PAUL A young mother is in urgent need of clothes for her newborn baby. If any parishioners can assist, please leave clothes at the Parish Office or with any member of the Sunnybank St Vincent de Paul Society.

Remember Us In your Will

Preparing a Will is the best way to ensure that the people you care about are properly provided for. When preparing your Will, your heart and mind turn first to your family and loved ones. Once they are provided for, a Will is a unique opportunity to make a significant gift to the people and organisations you care about.

Please prayerfully consider including a gift to our Parish. Your gift will help carry forward the gospel message to future generations.

For more information about how you can leave a legacy to Sunnybank or Acacia Ridge Parish, call the Parish Office on 3345 3766.

Your Prayers Are Asked For:

recently deceased: William Whitestyles, Robyn Rose, Heidi Nior, Margaret Dunn, Kathleen McKierna, Laurie Steemson, Shirley Brumby, Don Ayre, Betty Catchlove, Antonio Aguto, Heidi Nior.

those with anniversaries & others who have died: Ken & Barbara Coorey, Mark Wilcox, Veronica Tyson, Doris Barker, Michael Cameron, Janek Rutyna, Cisily Antony, Irene Elford, Dr Charlotte Hegerty, John Choi, Peter McSweeney, Felix Aguto, Ronolfo Feril, Elias Aclan, Thomas Obayan, Serapia (Maria) Obayan, Juan Abuke Sr, Olive Widrose, Percy Widrose, Bryan Saunders, Genara Gabucan, Rosanna Collins, Gladwyn Catchlove, Maria Rietberg, Yvonne Stranks.

those who are unwell: Esmeralda Berrios, Elizabeth Birschetto, Ben Miocevic, Carmen Phairs, Karen, Luciano Leonarduzzi, Margie & Brian, Rebecca Keep, Maryellen Bond, Gavan Duffy, Blanca Hyland, Clancy Horsington, Yvonne Fletcher, Angela Locco, Remy Arceo, Baby Antonio Sweeney, Mick Maloney, Jean Mills, Carol Tafili, Don Lamuri, Daniel (Jim) Bragg, Baby George Teong,

Conrad, Elizabeth Kayrouz, Kathleen Barrett, Patricia Kearney, Suzy March, Patricia Tan.

the Continuing Sick: Elvie Agoncillo, Mary Timbol, Margaret Foster, Baby Antonio Sweeney, Stephen Jillet, Keith Higlett, Robert Weatherley, Marie Vlieg, Isabella, Jason Carroll, Iris George, Barry, Win Murray, Patricia Edwards, Blanche Kiel, Beverley Armstrong, Ray Greenwood, Peggy Ayre, Terry Barrett, Elizabeth Boase, Vaughan Boucher, Maxine Brady, Jeremy Carroll, Marcela Castino, Hilary Collins, Mary Dixon, Brian Elliott, Winifred Elliott, Flora Ellis, Malcolm Ellis, Chris Le Fevre, Jan Fooks, Gerry, Sulin Ngui,Mary and George Goode, Brian Mann, Betty Grace, Norma Ives, Stephen Ives , Marianne Kellett, Baby Luka Kello, Ah Chan Lee, Ronnie McGregor, Bianca Miller, Catherine, Miller, Trevor Muller, Jenny Reed, Jim Neehouse,

Alice O’Grady, Peter Ruhland, Robyn Scaysbrook, Noelene Schafer, Annaleese Stewart, Istvan Vadasi, Nicholas Valle, Rosemary Yow.

Remember Us In your Will Preparing a Will is the best way to ensure that the people you care about are properly provided for. When preparing your Will, your heart and mind turn first to your family and loved ones. Once they are provided for, a Will is a unique opportunity to make a signifi-cant gift to the people and organisations you care about. Please prayerfully consider including a gift to our Parish. For more information about how you can leave a legacy to Sunnybank or Acacia Ridge Parish, call the Parish Office on 3345

$500,000

$450,000

$350,000

$300,000

$250,000

$400,000

$257,545

$150,000

Reshaping

The

Future

Sunnybank

$200,000

$100,000

$25,000

$50,000

$200.000

Our Lady of Fatima, Acacia Ridge Church 50 YEARS GOLDEN JUBILEE

5th June 2016 at 9.00 am Mass celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Mark Coleridge

Entertainment and Fellowship meal after Mass at the school undercover area. All attending are invited to bring a plate to share.

Aria Angels Term 2 Brisbane South Deanery Wednesdays, 9.00am for 9.30am start - 11.00am Our Lady of Lourdes, Sunnybank - Cost: $6.00

Dates: 1 June 15 June 8 June

Contact Anne Scott 0419 642 490 or Parish Office 33455766

RCIA On Thursday, 9th June at 7.00pm in the Paloma Complex, there will be an Enquiry Night for anyone wishing to learn about the Catholic Religion. If you know of anyone who is interested, invite them to come along.

Sunnybank/Acacia Ridge Parishes Friendship Group

Our next meeting will be on the 8th June in the Avocado Room of the

Paloma Centre. Doors open at 9.00am. There will be a presentation by “Food Bank” giving information on how this worthwhile cause operates. PLEASE BRING ALONG A CAN OF FOOD EITHER SOUPS OR VEGETABLES, SAUCES, ETC”. This would be greatly appreciated.

Bookings for our lovely Brisbane River Cruise will begin at this meeting. We will be leaving Our Lady of Lourdes promptly at 8.00am on 27

th July,

2016. The cost is STILL only $40.00 Enquiries: Peter : 3272 8421; Dawn : 3711 9465

Singles & Solos Brunch This is a group for single and solo people of middle age who meet on the first Sunday of the month . Our next gathering is on Sunday, 5

th June, 2016 at the

Sunnybank Community & Sports Club, 470 McCullough St, Sunnybank. We will meet inside at the Fresco’s Café and Lounge Bar at 10.30 am.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group

Saturdays, 1.30pm - 3.00pm Avocado Room, Paloma Centre, Sunnybank

Next meeting: 11th and 25th June, 9th and 23rd July Contact: Marta 0433 526 703

OLOL and OLOF Men’s Barbeque Breakfast As the youth are utilising the Avocado Room on the first Saturday of June, the breakfast has had to been cancelled. Our next breakfast will be held on 2nd July.

SENIORS ANOINTING MASS & MORNING TEA

Our Seniors Anointing Mass will be celebrated on 3rd June 2016 at 10.00 am. This mass will include the Anointing of the sick and the elderly. All senior parishioners including the recently retired, are welcome to attend. There will be a morning tea in the Avocado Room following the Mass. Some parking is available at the grassed car park. Please come along to enjoy a lovely morning.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The program is commencing mid-June. Please contact the Parish Office if you have a High School student wishing to receive Baptism, Confirmation, and +Eucharist.

PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS

Pastoral Associate Stella Noskoff rsj

pa.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Manager Karrin Halliday

sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Secretary

Michelle DeAmbrosis sec.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Accounts

Tam Nguyen accounts.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Caring Coordinator Bernadette Christian

carenconcern@hotmail.com

Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinators

Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617

youth.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Sunnybank Parish

Groundsperson Natalie Langer

Housekeepers: Therese Prygiel Louise Weston

Paloma Reception Centre

3345 3766

Centacare - Sunnybank Aged Care

Community Program Manager Jennifer Vanarey

3216 9554

OLOL School, Sunnybank

Principal - Mark Badke 3345 0700

OLOL OSHC

Co-ordinator - Sarubh Malviya 3344 3064

sunnybankoshc@bne.centacare.net.au

OLOF School, Acacia Ridge Principal - Damian Gambley

3275 1152

St Stephen’s School, Algester Principal - Phil Manitta

3711 4911

St Stephen's OSHC Co-ordinator - Victoria Hickling

3711 9291 algesteroshc@bne.centacare.net.au

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank

Principal - Peter Elmore 3323 4600

Soubirous Place

Coordinator - Sr Brigid Courtney RSM

3344 3481

The next EDGE will be on

Friday the 3rd of June

It will be a lock-in Overnight

Retreat.

In the Avocado Room of Paloma RSVP’s are required for this night and

there is a small cost of $5.00. If you

would like to know more please don’t

hesitate to contact us. EDGE is a youth group for those in grade

6-8, new people are ALWAYS welcomed.

It is a place where young people can grow

up together. Have fun, make friends, learn

about the faith in a fun and relevant way

and explore issues that impact them.

The next Life Nite will be on Sunday

the 12th of June.

LifeNite is a youth group for those in grade 9-12, new people are ALWAYS welcome. It is a place where young people can come together create lifelong

friendships, have fun and learn about how the faith can be relevant in your life! It’s a place where the

tough questions can be asked and real answers are given!

The Summit

is back!

There have

been requests

that we start

the Summit again!

Starting Tuesday 7th of June

4:30pm-5:30pm

Sunnybank Macca’s

(next to Sunnybank Plaza)

ALL in grade 9-12 are welcome,

come check it out!!!

The Summit is a place to come

and hang out, grab something

yummy to eat or drink and discuss

anything and everything with

likeminded friends.

No BBQ this weekend, it will be back next weekend

Youth and

Young Adult

22-25th September

We are considering taking a group from our

parish. If you are interested please let us

know. More details in the coming weeks.

Check out http://igniteyouth.com/

conference/ for more information.

Raising money to renovate and build our new church!!

There will be a small money box outside Paloma before and after each youth

ministered Mass, please consider making a donation, all money raised will go

towards the Church renovations, we are hoping to raise enough for a pew.

Every bit counts—what can you contribute today?

Roster for the Next Youth Ministered

Mass Sunday 5th June

MUSICIANS: S. Domingo, R. Crawford, B. Bekti, G. King

SINGERS: K. Lee, B. Chong, T. Lee

READERS: S. Kadell, R. Madassery, A. Finucane

OFFERTORY: R. Crawford, M. Archchige

ALTAR SERVERS: S. Crawford, K. Hall, S. Archchige

SPECIAL MINISTERS: L. Conde, F. Ford, Y. Hsieh, C. Micale, S. Powell, A. Rivera, A. Barnett