30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

28th/29th October 2017 – YEAR A

Hanging In There Do you ever wonder if Jesus ever thought, “This is all too much”; “When are things going to go my way, for a change?”: “what is the thanks I get for all this preaching and healing and feeding the multitudes?” I suppose if he was truly human, like the rest of us, it might have crossed his mind once or twice. In fact, it would be rather comforting to think that even Jesus occasionally counted the cost of his service of others. But in those moments of self-doubt or low energy for the task, what kept him going? What made him come back for more of the same again and again? The only answer I can think of is commitment to the cause and perseverance in the

face of unrealistic expectations.

It has been said that perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. The truth is that perseverance, that necessary trait of a healthy spiritual life is never easy, which is why so many people find it difficult to persevere with the practice of

their faith when it appears at times to be just hard work.

While it seems to be commonly found in athletes and saints, perseverance is not always virtuous, particularly when it presents as stubbornness or pigheadedness. Synonyms of perseverance include endurance, steadfastness, constancy and stability. But it would be wrong to equate perseverance with merely staying in one place or sticking to one thing. We all know of people who have stayed in unfulfilling jobs or relationships, even when they were offered something better, simply because they lacked the courage to change. This is not the life-giving perseverance that can draw us into a deeper appreciation of God’s call to transform ourselves and the world in which we live. Two crucial factors impacting on an approach to perseverance are self-discipline and a vision of the future. The heart of discipline is remembering what you want and staying focused on the journey towards getting what you want, in other words, a vision and a goal. The clearer our vision of what we want in the future, the better our chances are of mustering up the energy and sustaining the self-discipline to achieve that vision - the sharper the vision the more likely the perseverance. Jesus himself gives us frequent examples of his steadfastness. It is good to ask ourselves what enabled him to endure his particular trials and temptations. The answer is simple. Jesus persevered the same way we do: by remembering God loved him and he wanted all people to know that they too were loved as intensely. His vision was totally clear and his path was sure. Even his energy to keep going came from the fact that he knew there was no other way to achieve his goal. He kept to what he had been taught and knew to be true.

Fr. Peter Dillon

PASTORAL STAFF

Fr Peter Dillon Parish Priest

Fr Paul Kelly Associate Pastor

Helen Goldsmith Pastoral Ministry Coordinator

PARISH STAFF

Sonya Slater Parish Manager

Marylou Ayres Parish Secretary

Pat Kelly Parish Assistant

Stephanie Santos Youth Coordinator

SCHOOLS

St Vincent’s School Clear Island Waters Phone: 5572 1746 P: Kerry Rowlands

St Kevin’s School Benowa Phone: 5539 4522 P: Peter Anderson

St Kevin’s Kindergarten Phone: 5564 5910 Director: Michelle Nelson

St Michael’s College Merrimac Phone: 5530 2722

P: Michael Nayler

ALL SOULS’ DAY MASSES: THURSDAY 2nd NOVEMBER IS ALL SOULS’ DAY.

6.00pm Mass WEDNESDAY 1st November at Sacred Heart Church

9.00am Mass THURSDAY 2nd November at Stella Maris Church

6.00pm THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER at Sacred Heart Church

50 FAIRWAY DRIVE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS.

READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND:

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Exodus 22:20-26

1Thessalonians 1:5-10

Matthew 22:34-40

READINGS NEXT WEEK:

Malachi 1:14-2:2,8-10

1 Thess 2:7-9,13

Matthew 23:1-12

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK:

Wednesday 1st All Saints Day,Thursday 2nd All Soul’s Day

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD In the Atrium this week, our celebration of Advent began with the changing of the colors from green to purple and the children enjoyed processing around the Atrium while we sang "Come, Lord Jesus! Come and be born in our hearts!" The prayer table was decorated beautifully, and we enjoyed a lively discussion about the Light. (Is 9:2) Last weekend, Jennifer and I attended two days formation about the Good Shepherd Catechism, in Brisbane. Every-thing we learned was very relevant for children age 3 -6 years, and especially our own spiritual growth. The Atrium Sessions new schedule - Monday 9:00am-10:30am.(1st group)11:00am-12:30am (2nd group) There are still vacancies for this group. Friday:09:30am-1:00am We need volunteers to help us with the catechesis, to learn more email atrium.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au

PRAYING THE ROSARY:

The statue of Our Lady will be at the home

of Sheila Symons of Benowa for the week of

Monday 30th October. If you wish to take

part please contact Maxine or Pat Sela on

5539 9539

divinaQ YOGA: Join Divina for 60 minutes of hatha

vinyasa style flow. Classes are held outdoors each Thurs-

day at 6AM on the Atrium Lawn at Sacred Heart Church,

Clear Island Waters. Email divinaQ@wixsite.com/yoga or

find us on Facebook $10 per session. For more details:

divinaQ@wixsite.com/yoga or find us on Facebook.com/

THE GOLD COAST CATHOLIC LIBRARY: “Why should I believe in God?” The answer you may be called on to give to this question takes you into the realm of Apologet-ics. This “defence of ideas” can be complex but in his book “Unapologetic” Francis Spufford, a young and very readable writer, takes on contemporary atheists, like Daw-kins, who issues a challenge to believers. Spufford writes of his book “ You can easily look up what Christians be-lieve in. You can read any number of defences of Chris-tian ideas. This, however, is a defence of Christian emo-tions—of their intelligibility, of their grown—up dignity. It is called UNAPOLOGETIC because it isn’t giving an ‘APOLOGIA’, the technical term for a defence of the ide-as .And also because I’M NOT SORRY.”

ANOINTING MASS: The next Anointing Mass will be held on Tuesday 14th November at 10am in the Sacred Heart Church. Everyone is welcome to attend and stay on afterwards for light refreshments in the Parish Hospitality Centre, hosted by the Surfers Paradise Catholic Ladies . All SPCL are asked to bring a plate to share. The monthly meeting of the SPCL will be held in the afternoon.

SURFERS PARADISE CATHOLIC LADIES

FRIENDSHIPDAY

10am to 1.00pm

Thursday 16th November

in the Parish Hospitality Centre. Usual Fun and Cards

of your choice. $5 entrance incl Raffle & Lucky

Door Prizes.

BREAK OPEN THE WORD: This excellent resource contains readings and psalms for each Sunday with a commentary designed to provide not only back-ground to text but assistance on how to read it. It is highly recommended for anyone who is a Proclaimer of the Word. The subsidised cost is $10 per book. Please advise the Mass Coordinator if you wish to purchase a copy.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS, COLLECTORS AND WELCOMERS:

Advent and the Christmas season is fast approaching. Christmas is on Monday this year which means the usual week-end Masses will be celebrated in all our churches on Saturday/Sunday directly followed by Christmas Eve (Sunday night) and Christmas Day (Monday)! If you are available to help at the Christmas Masses please add your name to the sheets in the church sacristies so Christmas rosters can be started soon.

INVITATION TO ASSIST AND SERVE AS A LITURGICAL MINISTER:

We are always seeking new ministers to join our helpers at all churches and Masses. If you would like to serve in ministry as either an altar server, reader (Proclaimer of the Word) or Extraordinary Minister of Communion please contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433. Full training and support given. Additional ministers for the Christmas season are especially welcome.

WELCOMERS, COLLECTORS, POWERPOINT OPERATORS, PIETY STALL HELPERS:

Don’t’ be shy - we need you too!!! Call Helen on 5572 5433 or email helenpastoral@bne.catholic.net.au

THE CATHOLIC LEADER:

Keeping Faith With You…

YOUNG MEN (18-35yrs) A vocations retreat at St Joseph’s Retreat Centre, Marian Valley, 2541 Beechmont Rd. Friday 24th November 7:30pm—Sunday 26th November 3pm Cost $30. Reflect on that most important of questions: “Lord, what are you asking of me? How are you calling me to give?” God may be calling you to the vocation of the priesthood and or religious life. Opportunity to ask questions & seek guidance. To register phone Fr Thomas 0432 362052 or email vocations@capuchinfriars.org.au http://capuchinfriars.org.au

RECENTLY DECEASED: Fr. Michael McKeaten, George Wah On Leong, Mary Mullahy, Ernesto Quintones, Bill Mitchell,

Gwendolyn Hodges, Anna Marotta.

ANNIVERSARIES: Emily Rena, Augustus Reeves, Mello Scharenguivel Joan Enright, Mary Wylie, Percy Felsman

THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Madelon Sutcliffe, Peter Cunningham, Sheryl Higgins, Elaine Neethling (Capetown SA), Leah Mac-

kay, Rosemary Jamieson, Miriam Bousetel, Ryan Lloyd Joanne Burge, Monica Bailey, John O’Leary, Marianne Kennedy, Sarah

Clancy, Rosa Maria Santos, James Daly,(Capetown), Shaun Van de Reede, Murray Downes (NZ), Bob Francis, Michelle

Krijnen (NZ), Fr John Milliken, Anne Zappa, Jooy & Madison, Tony Bui, Betty Hillesheim, Michael Dwyer, Brian Tyrrell

(Melb.), Joan Maher, Michelle Macdonald, MaryAnn Boehme, Angelina Elsey, Bernadette Lewis, Gerald Theron (Capetown),

David Conway, Janora Senders, Francee Beckman, Imelda Rundell, Joanne Mooney, Julie Stapleton, Baby Savannah

Mary Ayoub, Margaret Borg, Peter Borg, Edwin Ware, Nalin Sena, Kevin McCormack, Rachel Raines, John Ashby, Paul

Kiely, David Weldon, Dr Michael Tracey Joyce & Daniel Farrugia, Ray Balkin.

SACRED HEART COLUMBARIUM This sacred resting place is located behind Sacred Heart Church and peacefully positioned alongside the lake. If you would like to know more about the columbarium please contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433 for information to be emailed to you or for an appointment to consider making a reservation. Single & Double Niches

ALL NIGHT ADORATION AT SACRED HEART CHURCH Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this 1st Friday, 3rd November from 7pm to 7am Saturday 4th November. All welcome. Enquiries: Jim 0424 381 069 or Helen 0421 935 678. "Could you not watch one hour with Me?" Mt 26:40

ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC PARISH has the pleasure of Inviting you to a lecture by FATHER RICHARD LEONARD SJ On Mission with Christ. Christianity is not a private feel-good collective. We are sent out to live and proclaim our spirituality. What does the world look like to which we are sent? What question is the world posing to us, and what responses do we have as we go out? Thursday 2 November 2017 6.30pm for 7pm at Holy Spirit Church, Harriett St Auchenflower.

BRISBANE SINGS MESSIAH. Thrill to the exciting sound of Handel’s Inspirational oratorio, Messiah performed by the Queensland Choirs 150 voice BSM Chorus, soloists and fabulous orchestra Sunday Dec 3rd 2:45pm Brisbane City Hall. Tickets available from 4MBS Ticketing or ph 38471717

WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT RETREAT

Vocations Brisbane is running a weekend retreat for young women who are keen to explore more about a vocation to religious life. All young women 18-40yrs old are welcome to come along and discover more about where God is calling you! 25th- 26th November 2017 9am Saturday - 5pm Sunday Venue: Canossian Spirituality Centre, 169 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd, Oxley For more information or to RSVP contact Sr. Melissa 0484 007 508

OUR CHOIR NEEDS YOU! Would you like to join a

happy, enthusiastic group of people who bring beauti-

ful music to our parish? For more information please con-

tact Christeen on christeenharth@gmail.com

VENIRE FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS Come along and meet other young people who share the same faith, ! We explore who Jesus is, and who we are through activities, talks, small group discussion, prayer And more! Thursday nights. 6-8:30pm in the Hospitality Centre. RSVP to Steph 0411 669 876 { YOUNG ADULTS BIBLE STUDY Next Bible Study: 30th of October. A fortnightly bible study and connect group for those 16-25 meet in the youth office on Monday night from 6-8pm Please RSVP your interest to

Steph on 0411 669 876

ART AND CRAFT NEWS Following our recent stall we

were able to support an Indian Orphanage, Premature

Babies, Indian Mission (M Virtue) and Parish

Resources. Looking forward to meeting you at our

Christmas raffle where prizes will be chosen in order of

tickets drawn.. We thank you for your wonderful support.

COFFEE CULTURE CAFÉ - Open Monday to Friday 7.00am

to 3.30pm. Ph Divina 0415 674 163

THE CATHOLIC LEADER:

Keeping Faith With You…

YOUNG MEN (18-35yrs) A vocations retreat at St Joseph’s Retreat Centre, Marian Valley, 2541 Beechmont Rd. Friday 24th November 7:30pm—Sunday 26th November 3pm Cost $30. Reflect on that most important of questions: “Lord, what are you asking of me? How are you calling me to give?” God may be calling you to the vocation of the priesthood and or religious life. Opportunity to ask questions & seek guidance. To register phone Fr Thomas 0432 362052

MIGRANT CHAPLAINS / COMMUNITIES:

Polish: Sunday 12noon Sacred Heart Church

Fr Bernard Bednarz C/- 3252 2200

Italian: Sunday 4.00pm Sacred Heart Church

Fr Michele Cagna CS 0432110468—Pastoral Support and

General Information - Connie 5575 8882

Filipino: Next Mass is on 5th November 12noon in Holy Fami-

ly Parish, Runaway Bay. Fr Terence Nueva 3277 2252

Hispanic: 1st & 3rd Sundays 5—7pm St Vincent’s Church

FOR MORE PARISH GROUPS,

PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE

Baptisms: Contact Parish Office 5572 5433 to register your interest.

Marriages: (Min 6mths notice required). Phone 5572 5433

Benediction: 1st Friday 7.30am St Vincent’s Church

Children’s Liturgy:

Sacred Heart Church: Sunday 9am Mass (during School Term only

Stella Maris Church: 8.30am Mass every 2nd Sunday of the Month.

Christian Meditation: Tuesday 10am & 6pm (Youth Room) Pam

Egtberts 0428 090 703

Couples For Christ FFL: Please phone Butch and Mini

0424 583 1689

Exposition:

St Vincent’s Church: Monday & Friday 6am, Thurs 9.45am

Sacred Heart Church: Tues 9.30am, Friday 7pm-9pm

1st Friday - 8pm Friday 3rd November to Sat 4th November.

Carmelite Spirituality: 3rd Sunday of each month 10.30am PHC,

CIW Contact: Norm Harding 0421 125 575. Meeting Sunday 19th

November 2017

Rosary: St Vincent’s Church: Sunday 7.15am and Monday & Friday

6.25am

Sacred Heart Church: Tuesday & Friday 8.25am before Mass

Stella Maris Church: Wednesday 8.25am, before Mass

CONTACT FORM FOR ALL PARISH MINISTRIES

FAMILY NAME:_______________________________OTHER NAMES:_________________________________________

ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________________

HOME PH: _________________________MOBILE: ____________________EMAIL:_____________________________

WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RIGHT NOW?

○ Registering in parish ○ sacrament enquiry ○youth ○Prayer request

○ Roster availability ○Other: ________________________ ○To commence parish planned giving program

PLEASE PLACE THIS COMPLETED FORM ON THE COLLECTION PLATE, OR CONTACT THE PARISH

OFFICE ON 5572 5433 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

30th October 31st October 1st November 2nd November 3rd November 4th November

7am

ST VINCENT’S

9am

SACRED HEART

9am

STELLA MARIS

6pm Vigil for ALL

SOULS’ at SACRED

HEART

9am

STELLA MARIS

All SOULS’ MASS

and 6pm at SACRED

HEART

7am ST VINCENT’S

9am

SACRED HEART

RECONCILIATION

4.15pm STELLA MARIS

5.00pm SACRED HEART

5.15pm ST VINCENT’S

STELLA MARIS CHURCH Satu rday Evening 5pm AND Sunday 7am & 8 .30am

SACRED HEART Satu rday Even ing 6pm AND Sunday 9am & 6pm

ST VINCENT’S CHURCH Satu rday Even ing 6pm AND Sunday 8am & 10am

GROUPS:

ART & CRAFT: Each Wednesday 9am to 12noon in PHC

BOOK CLUB: 3rd Tuesday of Month at 12 noon in PHC

BRIDGE: Mondays at 12noon Parish Hospitality Centre

SPCL: Tuesday 14 November 2017

FRIENDSHIP DAY Thursday 16th November 2017

CHOIR PRACTICE: 8.30am Saturdays SH

PLAYGROUP: Wednesdays 9.30am Casey Hall, Fairway

Drive, Clear Island Waters - Sarah 0410 701 515

Playgroup is Volunteer Based— Each parent needs to sign an

attendee sheet at each session.

YOGA: Tuesday 10.45am $10/Session.

ZUMBA GOLD: Friday 9.15am Casey Hall. Beginners and

Intermediate. Susana Pozzi 0421 607 397