St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd. U.M.G.

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plns, Bne.

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd, Wishart.

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

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ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188

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NEWSLETTER 16/17 November 2019

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SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME C

READINGS: Mal 3:19-20; 2 Thess 3:7-12 GOSPEL: Luke 21:5-19

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.

A reflection on the readings by Rev Dr John Chalmers, Archdiocese of Brisbane This is a challenging set of readings, potentially dangerous in the hands of amateur commentators. Their flawed thinking would have us reject not only the practice of euthanasia but demean those who advocate it. This cannot be allowed to happen. Both pro and anti-euthanasia stances share a value: that each person deserves to be treated with respect from birth to death. The question is: how do we faithfully articulate our values in end-of-life care? One response is to take practical steps to end one’s life and suffering. An alternate response is to offer palliative care that deals with pain while also making meaning around the end of life, (indeed, to make meaning of one’s whole life).

Malachy 3.19-20: Notice the variety of images/metaphors in the first reading, most of which focus on fire: Getting fired up | Bushfires destroy | We can get more than our fingers burned | Flames can also warm the heart | The sun of justice with its healing rays shines on those who aren’t arrogant. The first part of the first reading focuses on the destructive nature of fire. Then, as the reading ends, we read that the Lord is coming to rule the world with justice. One might explore the various kinds of justice e.g. procedural justice, proactive judges; retributive justice, poetic justice, social justice, restorative justice. What does this reading have to offer the dialogue around euthanasia?

The Responsorial psalm: If the reading from Malachy tacks towards the negative, the Responsorial psalm more than fairly establishes a sense of balance. There’s mention of singing joyfully before the King. Here, in response to a dark and dismal reading from Malachy we are lifted up. As the final sentence puts it: He will rule the world with justice and give people with justice (what kind of justice is called for?) The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice! Life is a social reality. It doesn’t belong to any individual. It always involves others.

2 Thessalonians 3.7-12: Thessalonians meanders its way through toil and drudgery, night and day. Reading between the lines; we are created relational. This extract from Thessalonians gives evidence of many and various interactions.

Luke 21.5-19: A heartfelt question arises: what is the world coming to? Are we on the road, not only to perdition, but of self-destruction? Will the world end (individually and corporately) in hopelessness or will it end in fulfilment? This is a fertile image of great promise. What would it say re euthanasia? What stands behind the text? What new world does the text suggest? In each church there are several different brochures with information from the

Australian Bishops Conference. Please take a copy with you to be informed.

“DYING PEACEFULLY - NO EUTHANASIA” SUNDAY

LOVE TO THE END

Heavenly Father, We pray for all who suffer in body, mind or spirit. We ask that You may grant them the grace to endure their trials and receive the reward of their faithfulness. Show us how to care for those at the end of life with loving patience. We pray for all doctors, nurses and care givers who answer the call to serve You in the sick and dying. May they be strengthened to continue to use their gifts in the service of life. We pray for our law and policy makers, may they always seek to serve the common good and respect the dignity of all, especially the most vulnerable. We pray for the freedom of all to act in accordance with their conscience. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen Mary, Mother of all, pray for us! (Used with permission © Archdiocese of Melbourne)

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BAPTISMS We congratulate Jaden Ibarra,

son of Andres & Tammie. Jaden

will be baptised this Sunday at St

Catherine’s Church.

Congratulations also to Taylor

Webb, daughter of Craig &

Renee; Emily O’Keefe, daughter

of Stephen & Rahel; Odette Clive,

daughter of Sam & Katia. They

will be baptised this Sunday at St

Bernard’s Church.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Order of

Catechumens

Congratulations to Denise, Rodney and Heather who will be received into the Order of Catechumens over the next two weekends. This is the first rite on their journey to full initiation at Easter.

How is God calling us

to be a Christ-centred

Church … that is

Prayerful & Eucharistic?

This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who shared how deeply they treasured the Eucharist and the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church. There was a call for stronger and more engaging preaching, with an emphasis on the Word of God and connection to daily life, some seeking a uniquely Australian expression of prayer and Eucharistic celebration, drawing from the wisdom and rituals of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and also bringing together the many migrant communities which make up the Church in Australia. There were many divergent expressions of ways in which people and communities encounter God through their experiences of prayer, music and liturgy and a desire for catechesis, training and formation for those in ministries related to these. What do you think? Have your say on Wednesday 20 November at 9.30am OR 7.00pm in St Bernard’s Community Centre.

Community

Meetings

St Martin’s Community Meeting: Mon 18 Nov

7.00pm in the Sacristy, St Martin’s Church. Social Justice Team: Thurs 21 Nov

6.30pm Southern Cross Sports Club.

Come As You Are

Tuesday 26 November, 6.30pm in St Bernard’s Community Centre. Join us to watch and discuss the movie “Prince of Egypt” to finish up 2019.

READERS ROSTER - 23/24 November

St Bernard’s: Vikki Enright, Luke Lim, Kay Goldfarb; Pauline Huxley, Nathalie Dudson, Simon Hill; Fiona Cleary, Shalomi Arachchige, James

Chow; Patrick Vialle, Dinah Planas, Josh Planas.

St Martin’s: Jacob Cheruvankalayil, Cristy Vecchio, Kathlyn McCarthy.

St Catherine’s: Novita Jurry, Joanne Blanchfield, Celine George; Blythe Bishop, Rae Hurrell, Clare Jones.

Junior Ministers

Training

Children who are Baptised, Confirmed and received first Holy Communion are invited to train as junior ministers serving on the altar at Mass. Parents/carers are asked to sign a consent form and accompany their child/ren to one of the following training sessions:

Wednesday 20 November, 3.15 pm,

St Catherine’s Church; OR

Thursday 21 November, 3.30 pm, St Bernard’s Church.

ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS:

Readers … Ministers of Communion … Mass

Coordinators … Musicians

We invite all current Liturgical Ministers and welcome new members as we refresh our skills and

understanding of Liturgical Ministry.

Facilitator: Sr Ursula O’ Rourke

Please join us NEXT Tuesday 19 November, 7.00pm in the Aspinall Centre, 4 Klumpp Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt.

At Home with God’s

People

Monday 25 November: ‘Celebrating our Faith’. 7.00pm St Bernard’s Community Cen-tre, Upper Mt Gravatt. Come along and bring a friend. All are welcome!

Advent Events

December 2020

Back by popular demand, you are invited to our ecumenical Taizé Prayer evenings to prepare spirit-ually for Christmas. Monday 2 December, 7.00pm

St Bernard’s Church; Mondays 9 & 16 December,

7.00pm St Catherine’s Church Come along and bring a friend. If you are interested in joining the team that prepares and sets up for these evenings please let Trish know.

Miracle on

Klumpp Christmas

Game Show

“Ever wanted to be on a game show and win some amazing priz-es, but more importantly have fun?!? Well 2019 is your chance! Bring your best 8 competitors to smash out the rest. Christmas is about giving, but we know it’s also about that family feud fun.” Music, Snacks, Games, Raffles & More! Friday 13 December, 6.00 - 9.00pm, Aspinall Centre. pauline@ yaya.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Noela Reedman (mother-in-law of Loretta), Agnes Gallagher (mother of Trish Jones), Patricia Bateman (sister of Elaine O’Dowd), Luigi Brunetti, June Robertson, Faye Dunphy, Lai Chui, Patricia Burton, Marc Pinter, Nancy Lacey, Teresija Maric, Melanie Stone, who have died recently. Also Ann-Maree Cavanagh, Beryl McNamara, Doreen Blower, Lindsay Gordon, Pearl McAllister, Simon Tinh, Laura Sim, Gus Sim, Rita Galea, whom we remember.

THE CATHOLIC LEADER

Exhaused fire crews battle

catastrophic conditions as unprecented bushfires claim lives & livelihoods from Sydney to far north Queensland.

Brisbane catholics rally against

the latest push for euthanasia by observing Dying Peacefully - No Euthanasia Sunday today in churches across the archdiocese.

Year 12s of 2019 prepare to

graduate.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE C

24 November 2019

READINGS: 2 Sam 5:1-3; Col 1:12-20 GOSPEL: Lk 23:35-43

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

NATIONAL PRAYER CAMPAIGN FOR DROUGHT The ‘National Prayer Campaign for Drought’, continues throughout November. People across the country are encouraged to pray for the gift of rain, for people affected by the drought and to provide practical support, where possible. Large parts of the country are directly affected by the drought, but the impact is national and the response should be too. Access resources at: www.catholic.org.au/drought

CRAFT GROUP NEWS Cop Care Teddy Bears

The Craft Group ladies have been busy making knitted and crocheted Cop Care Teddy Bears. These teddies are used by the police to give to children at difficult times such as accidents, fire and family trauma. The ladies have made over 100 teddies this year, in addition to the other work they do for stalls and other charities. A wonderful effort for a very small group!

Craft Group Christmas Stall To be held on the weekend of 23 & 24 November at all masses at St Bernard’s Church, Upper Mt Gravatt. Lovely craft items and unique handmade Christmas gifts for sale.

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB Wednesday 27 November

Trip departs St Catherine’s 8.00am Final Seniors Coach Trip from St Catherine’s for 2019. Stop for morning tea then on to a Celebration Christmas lunch at a mystery destination. Come dressed for the Christmas Season, prizes for best dressed. Cost $50pp. Bookings: Ros 3349 9218. Bring Used Stamps for the Missions, give to Bob and Maureen Hore.

BISHOP MICHAEL PUTNEY LECTURE Tuesday 26 November, 7.00pm, Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre, 277 Elizabeth St, Brisbane. Topic: ‘Receptive Ecumenism: Living the Undivided Life’. Speaker: Geraldine Hawkes. Suggested cost: $10 at the door. Light supper included. RSVP by 21/11/19: 3369 6792 or admin@qct.org.au. (Parking available in Cathedral carpark off Charlotte St).

LOURDES HILL COLLEGE An independent Catholic school for girls in years 7-12. Enrolments for Yr 7, 2023 now open (current Yr 3 students). Apply online now!

BESIDE RESTFUL WATERS Come celebrate Christmas and the 30th Anniversary of Beside Restful Waters. Wednesday 27 November,

St Bernard's Church. 6.45pm Praise & Worship,

Prayer Ministry & Reconciliation.

Mass 7.30pm Fr Stephen Kumyangi. Anointing of the sick after Homily.

Followed by Festivities! Contact: Kathy 0413 912 218 or Filomena 0407 987 859. Hosted by Beside Restful Waters Prayer Group.

COSSAG The Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group Christmas Market will be held in the Francis Rush Centre (adjacent to the Cathedral) on: Saturday 30 November 2.00pm -

7.30pm with live music; and Sunday 1 December 9.00am -

3.00pm with food stalls. All are invited to celebrate the start of the season with lots of unique handmade and fair trade products, a great way to get some Christmas shopping done. Parking available under the Cathedral via Charlotte St. Contact cossagart@gmail.com.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL BRISBANE

End of Year Event Saturday 30 November CCR Brisbane Centre,

688 Nudgee Rd, Northgate. 10.00am Praise & Worship; 12 noon Mass; 1.00pm bring & share lunch. Celebrant: Bishop Joseph Oudeman OFMCap.

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN At the 10.00am Mass on Wednesday 4 December 2019, Archbishop Mark Coleridge will celebrate Mass to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of St Stephen, following the 1989 renovations. Parishioners are invited to attend and stay for morning tea following the Mass. For catering purposes please RSVP by Friday 29 November to: cathedral@bne.catholic.net.au.

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Monday 18 November 9.15am St Catherine’s

Tuesday 19 November 9.15am St Bernard’s

10.00am Wishart Gardens, Glasford St, Wishart

Wednesday 20 November 7.00am St Catherine’s

Thursday 21 November 7.00am St Bernard’s

Friday 22 November 8.00am St Bernard’s 9.30am St Martin’s

Saturday 23 November 5.00 pm St Bernard’s

6.15 pm St Catherine’s

Sunday 24 November 7.00 am St Bernard’s 8.00 am St Martin’s

8.30 am St Catherine’s 9.30 am St Bernard’s 6.15 pm St Bernard’s

RECONCILIATION Saturday 4.15pm - St Bernard’s

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

All Music is used with permission and reported weekly to ONE LICENSE

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MASS TIMES 18 - 24 Nov 2019

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Monday 18 November —-oo0oo—-

HeartFIT - 11.30am Aspinall Hall SVdP (St Catherine’s)

5.00pm Community Centre St Martin’s Community Meeting - 7.00pm St Martin’s Church Sacristy

Tuesday 19 November —-oo0oo—-

Craft Group - 10am St B’s Comm Centre Wishart Gardens Mass (see above)

Liturgical Minister Training (see page 2)

Wednesday 20 November —-oo0oo—-

Plenary - 2 sessions (see page 2) Junior Minister Training (see page 2) Beside Restful Waters - 7.00pm

St Bernard’s Church Finance Meeting - 7.00pm Parish

Boardroom

Thursday 21 November —-oo0oo—-

Play Group (St Bernard’s) - 9.15 am Community Centre

Seniors Hoy - 10.00am Aspinall Hall Junior Minister Training (see page 2)

Friday 22 November —-oo0oo—-

Play Group (St Catherine’s) - 9.30 am Rosenskjar Hall

HeartFIT - 10.00am Aspinall Hall

ENTRANCE PROCESSION

ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Refrain: All the ends of the earth, all you creatures of the sea, Lift up your eyes to the wonders of the Lord. For the Lord of the earth, the master of the sea, Has come with justice for the world.

1. Break into song at the deeds of the Lord, The wonders God has done in ev’ry age. Refrain

2. Heaven and earth shall rejoice in your might; Ev’ry heart, ev’ry nation call you Lord. Refrain

Text & Tune: Bob Dufford, sj, © 1981, New Dawn Music.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PSALM 97

Response: The Lord comes to rule the world with justice. Music © 1995, Colin Smith, Revised 2016 Willow Publishing Pty. Ltd. Text: Excerpts from the

English translation of Psalm responses from lectionary for Mass © 1997.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Lift up your heads! Lift up your heads and see; Lift up your heads and see; Your redemption is near at hand. Refrain

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub.

COMMUNION

BREAD OF LIFE HOPE FOR THE WORLD

Refrain: Bread of life, hope of the world, Jesus Christ, our brother:

Feed us now, give us life, lead us to one another.

1. As we proclaim your death, as we recall your life, We remember your promise to return again. Refrain

2. The bread we break and share was scattered once as grain: Just as now it is gathered, Make your people one. Refrain

3. We eat this living bread, we drink this saving cup: Sign of hope in our broken world, Source of lasting love. Refrain

5. You are the bread of peace, You are the wine of joy, Broken now for your people, poured in endless love. Refrain

Text & Music: Bernadette Farrell ©1982, ST Thomas More Group, OCP Pub.

SONG OF PRAISE

IN THE LORD I’LL BE EVER THANKFUL

In the Lord, I’ll be ever thankful, In the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God, do not be afraid, lift up your voices, the Lord is near. Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.

Text & Music: Jacques Berthier, © Ateliers et Presses de Taizé.

RECESSIONAL

THOUGH THE MOUNTAINS MAY FALL

Refrain: Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust, yet the love of the Lord will stand as a shelter for all who will call on his name. Sing the praise and the glory of God.

2. Should you turn and forsake him, God will gently call your name. Should you wander away from him, he will always take you back. Refrain

3. Go to him when you're weary; he will give you eagle's wings. You will run, never tire, for your God will be your strength. Refrain

Text & Music: Dan Schutte, © 1975, New Dawn Music, Portland, OR.