PARISH MEETINGS:

PPC Meeting: 3rd Monday of the Month - 7pm - Recommence 18th Jan ‘16

Church Choir: 3rd Monday of the Month - 8pm - Recommence 18th Jan ‘16

St. Vincent De Paul: Tuesdays - 5.30pm - 6.30pm – Recommence 19th Jan ‘16

Wings of Freedom Prayer Group: Tuesdays - 7.30pm - 9pm – Recommence 12th Jan ‘16

Perpetual Help Novena Group: Wednesdays - 6pm - Recommence 13th Jan '16

Legion of Mary: Thursdays - 6pm - 7.30pm - Recommence 15th Jan '16

Little Women's Group: (Catholic Girls Club) - 2nd Saturday of the month 2pm - 4pm

LITURGY ROSTER - 3 JAN '16 LITURGY ROSTER - 10 JAN '16

VIGIL (Sat 6pm): Sacristan/Leader: Winton Thorley Ron Caldwell

Welcome: Maureen Thorley Marie Caldwell

Readers: Winton Thorley; Sheila Vincent Ron Caldwell

Offertory: Maureen Thorley; Carol Hills

Collector: Mike Calcutt Mike Calcutt Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

Winton & Maureen Thorley Ron Caldwell

SUNDAY 9am:

Sacristan/Leader: Mick Pyke

Welcome: Helen Phelan Maree Pyke; Wendy Heffernan

Readers: Veronica Buckley; AnnaMaria McGregor; Pamela Pedernal

Mick Pyke; Denise Orton; Kathy Loxley

Offertory: Ali Pedernal; Jennifer Cruz Maree & Mick Pyke; Mick & Susie Sharkey; Madonna Annetts

Collector: Kev Collins Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

Kev Collins Maree & Mick Pyke; Susie Sharkey; Kathy Loxley

Morning Tea: Anne Walters Maree Pyke; Mick & Susie Sharkey; Denise Orton; Madonna Annetts

SUNDAY 5.30pm:

Sacristan/Leader: Ellen Morosini; Ellen Morosini;

Welcome: Sue Rigby; Ged Borthistle Sue Rigby; Ged Borthistle

Readers: 1st - Therese Borthistle 2nd - Claire McGovern Prayers of Faithful - Ellen Morosini

1st – Ellen Morosini 2nd – Leste Gigantana Prayers of Faithful – Therese Borthistle

Offertory: Elsie Inocentes Claire McGovern Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

Therese Borthistle/Beatrice Lucas/ Grahame O'Brien

Therese Borthistle/Beatrice Lucas/ Grahame O'Brien

SACRED HEART PARISH, TOOWOOMBA

Incorporating North - West Toowoomba,

Wilsonton, Cotswold Hills, Gowrie,

Kingsthorpe

Cnr. Tor & North Street, Wilsonton

PH: (07) 4634 8488

Email: sacredheartparish@westnet.com.au

Masses: Sunday: Vigil (Sat) 6pm, 9am, 5.30pm Mon, Weds & Fri: 6.30am

Tues: 6.30am, 12.10pm Thurs: 6.30am, 8.40am (School Term) Sat: 8.30am

Eucharistic Adoration: Mon – Fri: 5am-6.30am (including the Angelus & Morning Prayer)

Tues: CONTINUOUS 24 hours from 6.30am Mass to Wed 6.30am Mass

First Friday: 8pm - 8.30am Mass Sat (for the sanctity of life)

Sacrament of Penance: Sat: 8am, 5.30pm Sun: 8.30am

Parish Priest: Fr. Roque MAGUINSAY (Pacem)

Parish Coordinator: Russell Belz PH: (07) 4634 4180

All Seasons Function Centre: Manager - Neville Siebenhausen PH: (07) 4633 4419

Sacred Heart Primary School: Principal – Mr. Chris Rosentreter PH: (07) 4634 3436

Email: sacredheart@twb.catholic.edu.au Website: www.sacredhearttwb.catholic.edu.au

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY - 3 JANUARY '16

Homage to the Saviour of All Nations

Epiphany is the manifestation/revelation of Jesus as the King/Saviour not only of the Jews, but of all human beings. Today’s feast reminds us that God loves all nations and cultures of the earth, and that He communicates with us in many, often unforeseen ways – through internal inspirations, through external events, through people, and through His Word. Many times these factors are combined in an interplay that becomes clear only in hindsight. The challenge is for us to “decipher” God’s message and respond to it with faith, persevering generosity and courage, just as the Magi did. Let us include in our Mass intentions - all the peoples of the world and all those who are working hard to bring about harmony and cooperation among all human beings.

READINGS: 3 JANUARY '16 - Year C 1st Reading: Is 60:1-6 Isaiah spoke of the glorious future which God had in store for Jerusalem. The Church applies this eschatological vision to herself, the “New Jerusalem,” blessed by the special presence of the incarnate Son of God, and to which all peoples of the world are invited to belong. 2nd Reading: Eph 3:2-3, 5-6 St. Paul reminds us that, with the coming of Christ, the barrier of estrangement between the Jews and the Gentiles was shattered. Both were and are invited to form one single “People of God” under the headship of Jesus, the Saviour of all. Gospel: Mt 2:1-12 The Magi are champions of faith and perseverance in a good enterprise. They are our models in following the star of God’s inspiration and the guidance contained in His Word.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM - Feast of the Epiphany - 3 January '16

"Lord, every nation on earth will adore you!"

FEAST DAY FOR WEEK OF 4 Jan '16 - 10 Jan '16 - Thurs: St Raymond of Penyafort

READINGS NEXT WEEK: THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD - YEAR C

1st Reading: Is 42:1-4,6-7 2nd Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Gospel: Lk 3:15-16,21-22

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord has a long and rich history. For

centuries it commemorated a host of events in the life of Jesus; the birth and

baptism of Jesus, the visit of the Magi and Jesus’ first miracle at Cana. Two

themes are central to the readings of the Epiphany; the symbolism of light

and the manifestation of God to the Gentiles. Isaiah speaks of ‘your light has

come, while darkness still covers the earth’ (Is 60:1). Matthew recounts the

‘star in the east’ which lights the way to Jesus. Matthew’s Gospel is the only

book to mention the Magi. The detail and imagery contained in the story can

easily distract us from the message that the Incarnation of God was revealed

to foreigners or strangers who were seeking to find God. Celebrating the

Epiphany should help shift our focus to the bigger picture, that Christmas is

not just about a festive family gathering, a baby and a manger. It reminds us

that Jesus came among us, so that he could be found by all people seeking to

find truth. What am I doing to help others meet Christ?

2016 Sacramental Program The Sacramental Program will begin early next year with the Commitment

Ceremony for the Sacramental Program (Reconciliation and First

Eucharist) held at the 9:00am Mass on Sunday, 7 February, 2016.

If you would like your child/children to enrol in the program please fill in the

form in the foyer and return to Father after Mass, to the church office, or

mail to Sacred Heart Parish, 302 North St., TMBA, QLD 4350, by January

24, 2016 together with a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate and

your $20 levy. The levy will be used to purchase student activity books.

After Mass, there will be morning tea outside church – please bring a plate of

food (simple). The first Reconciliation session will begin at 10:15am,

immediately after morning tea. The lesson will be for an hour.

Please note that parents and children are to attend the 9am Mass each

Sunday and each session afterwards.

Office resumes Jan. 4, 2016

FEAST OF THE INFANT CHILD OF PRAGUE

FEAST OF THE STO. NINO - SINULOG FESTIVAL

Sunday, 17th January, 11am, Sacred Heart school hall The Filipino community will be celebrating the Feast of the Infant Child of Prague

with the Sinulog Festival – a grand festival celebrated in Cebu City, Philippines.

The whole Sacred Heart community is invited to come and join in this celebration.

Please bring a plate of food to share. ALL WELCOME!

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Saturday 13 February 2016 Sr Margaret Endicott rsm will facilitate the PPC Development Day which will

focus on imbedding the spirituality and principles shared by Fr. Phillip Marshall (at

this year’s Development Day) into the way parish pastoral councils operate, thus

helping to give new energy to future pastoral councils and to the parish at large. The

day will also promote networking amongst pastoral councils providing support and

opportunities for ongoing formation and spiritual development. More information

will be made available shortly.

DIOCESAN INSERVICE – 8-9 March 2016 The next Diocesan In-service will take place on 8-9 March, 2016 and it will have

the theme “Earth’s Distress and the Mercy of God: A Biblical Exploration”. We

are delighted that Sr Veronica Lawson rsm, a well-known author and presenter on

this topic will facilitate the In-service for us. Further details will be circulated when

they have been finalized.

Congratulations to all who participated in the 2015 Spiritual Adoption programme.

The nine month novena is now completed! We hope and pray that the spiritually

adopted children have been safely brought to life. Please continue to pray for the

child and their family as they start a new chapter in life.

CLERGY ANNUAL RETREAT - Frs. Roque, Edgar & Hermie will be on annual

retreat from January 4th – 8th at the James Byrne Centre, therefore there will be NO

Morning Mass on Thursday and Friday. Morning Mass will be celebrated on

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 6.30am. There will also be NO Midday

Mass on Tuesday, 5th January.

PLEASE PRAY FOR - OUR SICK: Barbara Hickey, Colin Eyre, Beatrice Lucas, Jesse Moore, Julie Armstrong, Paddy

Bonser, Clayton Herron, Laura Lucas, Dorothy Davies, Hazel Raymundo, Coleen from SPRED, Pat Hanley, Dulcie Carey, Mabel Saad, Margaret Lewis, Therese Fitzpatrick, Geraldine Dickmann, Cristy Foundalakis, Timothy Coonan, Yvonne King, Michael Browne, Rosa Maria Santos, Snow Tilse (Alpha), Andrew Le Dilly, Frank Moore

SUMMARY OF COLLECTIONS: THANK YOU! DATE PLANNED GIVING LOOSE TOTAL

13 December '15 $2100 $528 $2628

20 December '15 $1820 $1299 $3119

27 December '15 $1833 $1114 $2947