CATHEDRAL LITURGIES THIS WEEK SATURDAY 6.00pm (for Sunday) SUNDAY 8.00am, 10.00am, 12 noon, & 7.30pm.
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES THIS WEEK MONDAY—FRIDAY 8.00am, 10.00am, 12.30pm, 5.10pm SATURDAY 11.30am
MORNING PRAYER FRIDAY 8.30am in the Chapel
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT MONDAY—FRIDAY 10.30am—12.15pm
BENEDICTION MONDAY—FRIDAY 12.15pm
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE MONDAY—FRIDAY 10.30-11.30am; 1.00-1.30pm; 4.30-5.00pm SATURDAY 10.00-11.00am; 4.30-5.30pm
Safeguarding Children And Vulnerable Adults
Archdiocesan Prevention and Protection Policy
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable
adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security
from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and
safeguarded by all. This policy applies to Clergy, Religious, Staff,
Parishioners, Volunteers, students on placement and Visitors to our sites.
(Left) The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary arrives with Joseph to see Elizabeth and Zacahry.
This image forms part of the large stained glass
window in the Southern transept of our Cathedral.
The whole window is in memory of the Pioneer Nuns
in Queensland.
The Risen Lord is with us always to the end of time… (Matt. 28:20) Jesus' departure and ascension into heaven was both an end and a beginning for his disciples. While it was the end of Jesus' physical presence with his beloved disciples, it marked the beginning of Jesus' presence with them in a new way. Jesus promised that he would be with them always to the end of time (Matt. 28:20). Now as the glorified and risen Lord, ascended to the right hand of the Father in heaven, Jesus promised to send them the Holy Spirit who would anoint them with power from on high on the Feast of Pentecost, just as Jesus was anointed for his ministry at the River Jordan (Lk. 3:21-22, 4:1,18). When the Lord Jesus departed physically from the apostles, they were not left in sorrow or grief. Instead, they were filled with joy and with great anticipation for the coming of the Holy Spirit. But why did the Risen Lord have to ascend into heaven? The Father raised the glorified body of his Son and enthroned him in glory at his right hand in heaven. The Lord Jesus in his glorified body now reigns as Lord over the heavens and the earth - over all that he has created. He reigns from the throne in heaven as our Merciful Redeemer and Gracious King. He intercedes for us and he empowers us through the outpouring of his Holy Spirit. The Lord Jesus gives us new life in his Spirit and he strengthens us in faith, hope and love; so that we can serve him and carry on his work as citizens of his kingdom here on earth. St. Paul reminds us that we are called to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ. Just as ambassadors are appointed to represent their country and to speak on behalf of their nation's ruler, we too are appointed by Jesus to speak on his behalf and to bring others into a close and personal encounter with the Lord and Ruler of heaven and earth. This is the great commission which the risen Christ gives to the whole church. We all have been given a share in this task - to be heralds of the good news and ambassadors for Jesus Christ, the only saviour of the world. We have not been left alone in this task, for the risen Lord works in and through us by the power of his Holy Spirit. Today we witness a new Pentecost as the Lord pours out his Holy Spirit upon his people to renew and strengthen the body of Christ and to equip it for effective ministry and mission world-wide. Do you witness to others the joy of the Gospel and the hope of the resurrection? Fr Odinaka Nwadike
29 MAY - 3 JUNE 2017 THE SEVENTH WEEK
OF EASTER YEAR A
WEEKDAY
PRAYER
SHEET
Incorporating the worshiping
community of St Patrick’s
Fortitude Valley
Telephone: 07 3324 3030
Mass Information: 07 3324 3011
Web: www.cathedralofststephen.org.au
Most Rev Mark Coleridge BA DSS Archbishop of Brisbane
Very Rev David Pascoe Dean
Rev Leonard Uzuegbu Associate Pastors
Mrs Grace Harwood Pastoral Associate
Mr George von Waidkuns-Velazquez Sacristan
Mr Bob Crapnell Mr Lloyd Eickenloff Assistant Sacristans
Dr Andrew Cichy Director of Music
Mr James Goldrick Assistant Director of Music
Ms Carmel Devery Office Co-ordinator
Mr Terry Tolhurst Mrs Nicola Vincent Administrative Assistants
Mr Vince Crisci; Mr Isaac Morton; Mr John Cusack; Mr Paul McElroy, Mr Chris Carfoot Facilities & Maintenance
MONDAY 29 MAY 2017 Monday in the Seventh Week of Easter
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: You will receive the power of the Holy Spirit
coming upon you, and you will be my
witnesses, even to the ends of the earth,
alleluia.
FIRST READING: Acts 19:1-8
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 67:2-7
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
Let God arise, let his foes be scattered.
Let those who hate him flee before him.
As smoke is blown away so will they be
blown away,
like wax that melts before the fire,
so the wicked shall perish at the presence of
God.
But the just shall rejoice at the presence of
God,
they shall exult and dance for joy.
O sing to the Lord, make music to his name;
rejoice in the Lord, exult at his presence.
Father of the orphan, defender of the widow,
such is God in his holy place.
God gives the lonely a home to live in;
he leads the prisoners forth into freedom.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia!
If then you have been raised with Christ,
seek the things that are above, where Christ
is seated at the right hand of God.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL: John 16:29-33
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord;
I will come to you again, and your heart will
rejoice, alleluia.
TUESDAY 30 MAY 2017 Tuesday in the Seventh Week of Easter
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: I am the first and the last,
I was dead and am now alive.
Behold, I am alive for ever and ever, alleluia.
FIRST READING: Acts 20:17-27
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 67:10-11. 20-21
You poured down, O God, a generous rain:
when your people were starved you gave
them new life.
It was there that your people found a home,
prepared in your goodness, O God, for the
poor.
May the Lord be blessed day after day.
He bears our burdens, God our saviour.
This God of ours is a God who saves.
The Lord our God holds the keys of death.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia!
The Father will send you the Holy Spirit,
says the Lord, to be with you for ever.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL: John 17:1-11
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send
in my name, will teach you all things and
remind you of all I have told you, says the
Lord, alleluia.
Wednesday 31 May—Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Maintenance work will be carried out on the Chapel lights on Wednesday 31 May therefore all Masses on Wednesday will be held in the Cathedral.
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal Together we can do Heroic Things. This winter, heroes can be found in the most unlikely places. Some will be finding the courage to rebuild their own lives. Others will be donating their precious time to Vinnies, volunteering to help Australians in need. After escaping an abusive relationship, Emma sought help from Vinnies volunteer Jack. He helped Emma find a safe home for her sons, and the foundation for a future without fear. When you give to Vinnies, you’re helping our volunteers rebuild lives this winter. Please consider making a heroic donation to help Australians in need. Envelopes are available at the doors of the church.
Small Group Scripture Reflection Anyone interested in forming small groups which meet regularly to reflect on the Scripture readings for each Sunday, please contact Grace at the Parish Office to register your interest.
Position Vacant: Permanent part time gardener—Must have knowledge and experience with plants, pests, lawns and equipment and be able to provide previous references and referee details. If you are interested in this inner suburb work please phone 0428 989 171.
Mass for the Deaf. St Michael's Church, 250 Banks Street, Ashgrove, for the Central Deanery Pastoral Council, will host an Auslan-Supported Mass on Sunday 11 June at
8.30am. A warm invitation is extended to all who would like to attend this Mass, with morning tea after-wards. Enquiries to [email protected].
Invitation Episcopal Ordination Bishop Elect Ken Howell Parishioners of St Stephen’s Cathedral Parish are invited to attend the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Elect Ken Howell on Wednesday 14 June 2017 @ 11.00am. All are welcome to attend, however, please understand that there will be very limited seating capacity in the Cathedral. Also, there will be NO PARKING available. The Episcopal Ordination will be webcast through the Archdiocesan website. On that day, Mass will be offered in St Stephen’s Chapel at 8.00am & 5.10pm and Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered 4.30-5.00pm only. The regular 10am & 12.30pm Mass, Adoration, Benediction & 10.30am & 1pm Reconciliation will NOT be celebrated.
Corpus Christi Procession — Sunday 18 June 2017; 2:00pm St Stephen’s Cathedral, procession through the city streets, led by Archbishop Coleridge. More information can be found at www.corpuschristibrisbane.com.
Choral Scholarships The Cathedral of St Stephen is offering a range of choral scholarships and bursaries for boys (from Year 5 onward) and men (studying at university) who would like to join the Cathedral Choir. Applications close soon. For more details and an application form, contact the Cathedral Music Department: [email protected]
O SAVING VICTIM O saving victim opening wide The gate of heaven to us below. Our foes press on from every side Thy strength supply, thine aid bestow. All praise and thanks to thee ascend For evermore blest three in one, O grant us life that shall not end In our true native land with thee AMEN.
HYMN OF ADORATION Down in adoration falling, This great sacrament we hail; Ancient types have long departed Newer rites of grace prevail Faith for all defects supplying Where the feeble senses fail.
Glory let us give and blessing To the Father and the Son, honour, might and praise addressing while eternal ages run; Equal praise to him confessing who proceeds from both as one. AMEN V. You have given them bread from heaven R. Having in itself all delight.
PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Lord Jesus Christ at your last supper you prayed to the Father that all should be one. Send your Holy Spirit upon all who bear your name and seek to serve you. Strengthen our faith in you, and make us love one another in humility. May we, who have been reborn in one baptism, be united in one faith under one shepherd. Amen
Benediction Hymns
and
Prayer
GOD WITH HIDDEN MAJESTY God with hidden majesty, lies in presence here,
I with deep devotion my true God revere:
Whom this outward shape and form secretly contains,
Christ in his divinity manhood still retains.
All my other senses, cannot now perceive,
But my hearing, taught by faith, always will believe:
I accept whatever God the Son has said:
Those who hear the word of God, by the truth are fed.
Blest reminder of the death suffered for the world,
Sacrament of living bread, health to every mind,
Let my soul approach you, live within your grace,
Let me taste the perfect joys time shall not efface.
WEDNESDAY 31 MAY 2017 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Come and hear, all who fear God;
I will tell what the Lord did for my soul
alleluia.
FIRST READING: Zephaniah 3:14-18
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Isaiah 12:2-6
Truly, God is my salvation,
I trust, I shall not fear.
For the Lord is my strength, my song,
he became my saviour.
With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation.
Give thanks to the Lord, give praise to his
name!
Make his mighty deeds known to the
peoples!
Declare the greatness of his name.
Sing a psalm to the Lord!
For he has done glorious deeds.
make them known to all the earth!
People of Zion, sing and shout for joy
for great in your midst is the Holy One of
Israel.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, for your
firm believing,
that the promises of the Lord would be
fulfilled.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL: Luke 1:39-56
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: All generations will call me blessed,
for he who is mighty has done great things
for me, and holy is his name alleluia.
THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017 St Justin
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: The wicked have told me lies, but not so is
your law: I spoke of your decrees before
kings, and was not confounded alleluia.
FIRST READING: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 15:1-2. 5. 7-11
Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.
I say to the Lord: 'You are my God.'
O Lord, it is you who are my portion and
cup;
it is you yourself who are my prize.
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel,
who even at night directs my heart.
I keep the Lord ever in my sight:
since he is at my right hand, I shall stand
firm.
And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad;
even my body shall rest in safety.
For you will not leave my soul among the
dead,
nor let your beloved know decay.
You will show me the path of life,
the fullness of joy in your presence,
at your right hand happiness for ever.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia!
May all be one as you are, Father, and I in
you; let the world believe that you sent me,
says the Lord.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL: John 17:20-26
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: I resolved to know nothing while I was with
you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified
alleluia.
FRIDAY 2 JUNE 2017 Friday in the Seventh Week of Easter
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Christ loved us and washed us clean of our
sins by his Blood, and made us into a
kingdom, priests for his God and Father,
alleluia.
FIRST READING: Acts 25:13-21
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 102:1-2. 11-12. 19-20
R. The Lord has set his throne in heaven.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
all my being, bless his holy name.
My soul give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings.
For us the heavens are high above the earth
so strong is his love for those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west
so far does he remove our sins.
The Lord has set his sway in heaven
and his kingdom is ruling over all.
Give thanks to the Lord, all his angels,
mighty in power, fulfilling his word.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia!
The Holy Spirit will teach you all things
and remind you of all I have said to you!
Alleluia!
GOSPEL: John 21:15-19
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: When the Spirit of truth comes,
he will teach you all truth, says the Lord,
alleluia.
You are invited to Morning Prayer in the
Chapel commencing at 8.30am.
SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2017 St Charles Lwanga & Companions
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: As gold in the furnace, the Lord put his
chosen to the test; as sacrificial offerings, he
took them to himself; and in due time they
will be honoured, and grace and peace will
be with the elect of God alleluia.
FIRST READING: Acts 28:16-20. 30-31
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 10:4-5. 7
R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
The Lord is in his holy temple,
the Lord, whose throne is in heaven.
His eyes look down on the world;
his gaze tests mortal men.
The Lord tests the just and the wicked:
the lover of violence he hates.
The Lord is just and loves justice:
the upright shall see his face.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia!
I will send you the Spirit of truth, says the
Lord; he will lead you to the whole truth.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL: John 21:20-25
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: How precious in the eyes of the Lord
is the death of his holy ones. Alleluia.
SATURDAY MORNING
Marian Prayer
O Holy Queen, Mother of mothers,
consolation and protectress of all Christian mothers,
Mother Mary, help me.
In all the trials and sorrows that come into my day,
dear Mary, help me.
When I am tired with my labors and
despondency is upon me,
dear Mary, help me.
When all looks dark and I find none to
speak a consoling or cheering word,
dear Mary, help me.
When I am wearied by the weight of
countless vexing little things and my
patience is sorely tried,
dear Mary, help me.
When my efforts seem to bear so little fruit
and to be so little appreciated, and I am discouraged,
dear Mary, help me.
When I have tried hard
and others do not seem to understand,
dear Mary, help me.
When a thousand worrisome distractions
and annoyances come into my day and it seems so hard to keep my peace of
heart,
dear Mary, help me.
In all things, Mother, assist me! That I may, like yourself, with patience, turn
all my trials into spiritual treasures;
That I may grow ever more like you, the
cherished Queen of the most Holy Family,
dear Mary, help me! Amen.