MASS TIMES

ST IGNATIUS Toowong: Weekdays 5.30pm every afternoon; Saturday 9.00am & 6.00pm (Vigil); Sunday 7.00am & 5.00pm.

Reconciliation: Saturday after 9.00am Mass and from 5.15pm to 5.45pm, or by appointment. HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: Weekdays 9.00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday; Sunday 8.30am

“A new teaching—with authority!” What did it

mean for those in the synagogue who described

Jesus’ teaching with this way? And right here, in

this moment, what does it mean to speak “with

authority”?

The authority of Jesus’ teaching refers to the power and dignity with

which he speaks. It is a power beyond his right to teach in the

synagogue. It acknowledges his personal call to offer a “new teaching”.

Jesus bravely enters into his God-granted authority: he exerts power

over unclean spirits and heals on the Sabbath. Jesus clearly has a sense

of authority. He knows who he is and what he is about, and his listeners

are amazed. They ask, “What is this?”

We also ask, “What is this?” We hear Moses’ advice about heeding the

words of God’s prophets, and consider our own call to be a prophet. The

psalmist encourages us to keep our hearts soft and open to God’s word.

Paul would be delighted if we all claimed our God-granted power and

dignity to live the life to which we have been called. In doing so, we

would discover our own authority.

When Jesus spoke in the synagogue it was new and it was with authority.

Today, Jesus speaks to us in Word and Sacrament. It is still new and he is

still with authority. We are blessed.

Brenda Hildebrand.

4th Sunday Ordinary 29th January 2012 Year B

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF THE LORD

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

Readings: 4th Sunday Ordinary: Deuteronomy 18:15-20. 1 Corinthians 7:32-35. Mark 1:21-28.

Next week: Job 7:1-4.6-7. 1 Corinthians 9:16-19.22-23. Mark 1:29-39.

Entrance Antiphon:

Spoken Response: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Sung Response: Come, Ring out Our Joy to the Lord

Gospel

Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! The people in darkness have seen a great light; a radiant

dawn shines on those lost in death. Alleluia!

Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your

holy name, and make it our glory to praise you.

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Deanery Youth Mass at ’Our Lady of the Rosary’ Church, Kenmore, Sunday 4 March at 5.30pm. Supper & Youth Night after mass.

“Days in the Deanery” Liturgical Workshops facili-tated by Elizabeth Harrington, from Thursday 3 May to Saturday 5 May.

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~ Job Vacancies ~

Pastoral Associate ~ Full-time (38 Hrs p/week) ~ The Catholic Parish of Corinda Graceville is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons interested in working as a member of a parish team in a dynamic and diverse parish community. Tasks include planning, co-ordinating and actively delivering sacramental, litur-gical and pastoral programs/events; and serving the needs of our parish community. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Archdiocesan Pastoral Ministry Pay Scale commensurate with experience and/or study. Appointment from 16 April 2012. A Position Description is available from: The Parish Office: 18 Clewley St, Corinda QLD 4075. Ph: 3379 1534. Applications addressing the Position Description can be forwarded in writing to:Very Rev Gerard Kalinowski, Parish Priest, Parish, 18 Clewley Street, Corinda QLD 4075 or E: pp.corindagraceville@bne.catholic.net.au Applications close Sunday 5 February 2012.

Assistant to Children’s Pastoral Ministries Coordi-nator ~ Part Time (12 hrs) ~ The Catholic Parish of Darra Jindalee is seeking a suitably qualified person who is interested in supporting and assisting the Chil-dren’s’ Pastoral Ministries Co-ordinator. Remuneration will be accordance with the Archdiocesan Pastoral Min-istry pay scale. Appointment from: 20 February. Tasks include: · Administrative tasks for parish sacramental programme. · Teaching catechetics. Requirements: Applicants must be eligible for:- Qld suitability card for child related employment · Own transport preferred. · Computer skills. Some teaching in catechetics is desirable but not essential. · Reference from Parish Priest. A full description of this position is available from the Parish Office, Phone: 3715 8517 or email darjin@bne.catholic.net.au Applications for the position to be made in writing to:- Rev. Fr Dan Carroll PP P O Box 113, Sumner Park Qld 4074, or by the above email. Applications close 11 February 2012.

Lourdes Hill College Past Pupils Association cor-dially invites all past pupils and friends of the college to attend a mass in celebration of Lourdes Day on Sunday, February 12 at 2pm. The mass will be held in the Good Samaritan Centre, Hawthorne Rd, Haw-thorne and will be followed by the Association's An-nual General Meeting & afternoon tea. Enquiries to Roz Price at the College on 3399-8888

Ongoing Learning and Renewal at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Kenmore Rd, Kenmore on Monday 27 February at 7.30pm. “In the attempt to ‘start afresh from Christ’, in the communion which is in Jesus, we have decided to call the whole Church in Australia to celebrate A YEAR OF GRACE from Pentecost 2012 to Pentecost 2013.” Archbishop Philip Wilson Mike Humphrys, Archdiocesan Co-ordinator and member of the National Planning Team for the Year of Grace (a project of the Australian Catholic Bishops) will explain what this project means for us personally, and as a nation, and suggest ways in which we can embrace this invitation to journey with our Bishops in listening to the Spirit. Gold Coin Donation - Supper provided Ph: 3878 6655 or email admin@olr.org.au

Archdiocesan Youth & Children’s Ministry Train-ing Day at ACU Banyo on Saturday 11 February 8.45am - 4.30pm. A day of formation, prayer, networking and workshops for anyone involved in ministry with children or young people Cost $40 (including morning tea and lunch) Ph 3109 6800 or email youthministry@bne.catholic.net.au to book.

Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Day – open to everyone! “Young People and our School Communi-ties in Church and Parish Life” O’Shea Centre, Wilston. Saturday 10 March from 9am-3pm A day of Prayer, information, discussions and networking for ALL PARISHIONERS. Morning tea and Lunch Provided Bookings Essential. Cost – FREE. Ph 3336 9362 or E: mcl.fl@bne.catholic.net.au to book.

Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners and friends who are sick and in need All Parishioners and friends who are sick and in need

SSICKICK::: Vanda Scolaro, Noel Wildman, Sue Hood, Mae Carlin, David Pradella, Margaret Ritson, Vera Finney, Tony Gregg, Patricia and Don Larken, Michaela Frost, Lindsay Vengrasamy, Sr Mary Brennan rscJ, Mia Ryall, Jim McMillan, Karen Pandy, Cecile Lamboley, Kerry Bates.

RRECENTLYECENTLY DDECEASEDECEASED: : Percy Hanlon.

AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES: : Rosito Borreros Sr.

BBAPTISMSAPTISMS: : Emily Doring, Amelia Earley, Charlotte Earley.

PARISH COLLECTIONS:- 15/1/12- Incl. Clergy Support: $3,943; Other: nil; 22/1/12- Incl. Clergy Support: $3,229; Other: $270

MASSES CANCELLED During February no 9am Monday Mass at Holy Spirit Church.

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT After seven months in our parish Fr Cao will leave during the coming week (he will be visiting family down south before departing for overseas). We thank Fr Cao for all his work during his time in our parish and wish him all the very best for the next stage of his journey.

HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH GROUNDS MOWING. Can you spare 3 hours every 3 months to mow the lawns at Auchenflower? Any parishioners from 16 to 90 years of age are invited to join the mowing roster. The Parish has a new ride-on mower (like driving a small automatic car) so this is not a physically demanding exercise. Please contact Simon Mitchell email simitchell@optusnet.com.au or 0404 859 485 if you can help.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL, TOOWONG meeting at 7.45pm on Tuesday 31 January, in Horstmann Room. New members welcome.

COFFEE AND CHAT First gathering of 2012 will be held on Tuesday 31 January at 2pm, in the Horstmann Room. All ladies welcome for a coffee and a chat. Come along and meet up with old and new friends.

CWL TOOWONG BRANCH First meeting for 2012 is Friday 3 February after the 9am Mass at Holy Spirit. New members welcome. Enquiries: Del Doherty 3371 7746.

EXPECT-A-CUPPA will be held next weekend 4 & 5 February after the 6pm Saturday and 7am Sunday Masses at St Ignatius Church. Holy Spirit Church serves a cuppa after the 8.30am Mass every Sunday.

CRAFT GROUP Join us and bring your craft to our first gathering for 2012 on Thurs 9 February at 2pm, in the Horstmann Room.

KOINONIA GROUP (Welcome & Care) First meeting of 2012 is on Sat 11 February, at 10am in Horstmann Room. New members welcome.

FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE First meeting of 2012 will be Wednesday 15 February, at 6pm in the Horstmann Room.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL First meeting of 2012 will be Thursday 16 February, at 7pm in the Horstmann Room.

ST IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP First meeting of 2012 will be Monday 20 February, in the Horstmann Room.

YOUNG AT HEART Join us for a movie of choice at the morning session, on Friday 24 February, followed by lunch nearby. Contact Ursula 3878 9002 or Beryl 3371 5210.

THE SCRIPTURE GROUP will recommence probably after Easter. Details will be advised in the newsletter in due course. Enquiries: Betty Andrews 3870 8867.

NEW PARISH WEBSITE Take a look at our new parish website which was launched late last month, please note new web address - www.stignatiustoowong.org.au

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JANUARYJANUARYJANUARYJANUARY 29 4th Sunday Ordinary

Baptisms 10.30am - St Ignatius

31 2pm Coffee & Chat – Horstmann Room

7.45pm SVdP Meeting - Horstmann Rm

FEBRUARYFEBRUARYFEBRUARYFEBRUARY

3 CWL Meeting following 9am Mass - Holy Spirit

4 Baptism 10am - St Ignatius

5 5th Sunday Ordinary

Baptisms 10.30am, 11am , 11.30am & 12 noon - St Ignatius

9 2pm Craft Group - Horstmann Room

11 10am Koinonia (Welcome & Care) - Horstmann Room

12 6th Sunday Ordinary

15 6pm Finance & Development Committee Meeting - Horstmann Room

16 7pm PPC Meeting - Horstmann Room

Expect-a-cuppa

2 Presentation of the Lord

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 4th Week Ordinary (B)

1st Reading Gospel Mon: 2 Sam. 15:13-14.30. 16:5-13. Mark 5:1-20. Tues:2 Sam.18:9-10.14.24-25.30-19:3. Mark 6:1-6 Wed: 2 Samuel 24:2.9-17. Mark 6:1-6. Thu: Malachi 3:1-4. Luke 2:22-40 Fri: Sirach 47:2-11. Mark 6:14-29 Sat: 1 Kings 3:4-13. Mark 6:30-34

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46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066

Phone: 3371 1094

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OUR MISSION PRAYER

We, the St Ignatius community, are called to live the good news. We pray that we become the people that Jesus Christ called us to be. We pray that we know the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit

through knowing Jesus in prayer, scripture and liturgy. We pray that we give hope to others by a practical, personal kindness, affirming each person's dignity, worth and destiny in Christ. May we live out this mission of our Christian vocation in the spirit of St. Ignatius.

‘IF YOU WANT TO SERVE THE AGE, BETRAY IT.’

What does that mean—to betray the age? Well, to me, it means

exposing its conceits, its foibles, its phony moral certitudes.

It means telling the secrets of the age and facing harsher truths.

Every age has its massive moral blind spots. We might not see

them, but our children will … What are the ideas right now worth

betraying? What are the lies we tell ourselves now? What are the

blind spots of our age? … It might be something as simple as our

deep down refusal to believe that every human life has equal

worth.

Brenda Kennnelly.