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 Mrs Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Debbie James E: cv.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE Edwin Pereira E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish

DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

net.au/south/index.html

ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 3010 1096

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

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

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 19/20 August 2017

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/A READINGS: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

GOSPEL: Matthew 15:21-28

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.

Adapted from Richard Leonard SJ LiturgyHelp.com

The best prayer reminds us that we have to get down and get dirty and work to raise up all of God’s children to the places of honour which everyone deserves.

Until quite recently in many cultures around the world events or experiences that had no ready explanation were put down to evil forces. This was certainly true in Jesus’ day. Diseases, physical deformities, mental illnesses, accidents, bad weather patterns and defeats in battle were attributed either to God’s vengeance or the work of a demon. Although we no longer hold this to be true, we still hear this line from some people today.

The Syro-Phoenician woman considers herself cursed for having a daughter who is tormented by a demon. It is very unlikely that her daughter is possessed by the devil. She probably had a chronic illness that could not be cured. Furthermore, the woman is also considered cursed by others because she is a Gentile, a non-Jew. In fact this story is unsettling and rather unflattering to Jesus on several levels.

Because of her ethnicity and religion the disciples do not think she should ask for anything from Jesus. He seems to concur with them. If it wasn’t for the woman’s courage and persistence, she would never have got what she wanted. And by Jesus referring to them as dogs, he seems to agree with the contempt with which the Jews held the Gentiles.

Again it is the woman’s quick wit and faith which turns the situation around. She domesticates the racial slur and argues that if she is to be considered a dog she is not a wild one but of the house variety where she should be able to enjoy the leftovers. The power of her insight and the rightness of her cause catches Jesus off-guard, her daughter is healed and everyone is taught a lesson about how the Kingdom of God breaks through in the most extraordinary ways.

This story also tells us of the power of intercessory prayer. The woman goes through her ordeal not for herself but for her daughter. Her faith in Jesus is the vehicle by which someone else’s life is enriched. So too for us. As Christians many of us regularly tell others, whom we know are in need, that we will pray for them. Often these people, some who do not share our faith, are touched by this kindness. When we make our prayer intercessory, either at home or in the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass, it can be our finest hour. We can learn a lot about a parish from its intercessions. It can be the time when we forget about ourselves and our needs for a while and ask for the needs of someone else, even if we don’t know them. This type of prayer has the possibility of helping us place our lives in context and reminding us that while we have a seat at the world’s table, others are at our feet scavenging for scraps.

The best prayer reminds us that we have to get down and get dirty and work to raise up all of God’s children to the places of honour which everyone deserves.

The Radiant Tapestry of Being:

THIS Wednesday 23 August, 7.00 pm

Facilitator:

Brother Kevin McDonnell cfc

The session will be an opportunity to explore the interconnectedness of all things and the implications of

this for us as Christians All are invited to attend.

St Bernard’s Aspinall Centre, 4 Klumpp Rd Up Mt Gravatt.

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The Romero Centre

Appeal

The demand for services is growing. People seeking asylum rely on the Romero Centre to support them. Our Social Justice group is asking all in our parish to assist as best they can with donations for health and HYGIENE P A C K A G E S A N D F O O D ESSENTIALS. Boxes will be placed in each of our churches this and following weekend, up to and including our M u l t i c u l t u r a l W e e k e n d 26/27 August.

CICCA News:

Let us keep our next group of children and their parents in our prayers as they begin the formal part of their preparation for the Sacraments, in October. Our mission is to pray for, support and lovingly welcome and encourage the younger members of our parish. We can never underestimate the sense of belonging that this fosters.

Season of Creation

Pope Francis: “At the basis of everything is the Word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply”

We will celebrate the Season of Creation throughout our Liturgies during September. Watch this space!

Seeking your

assistance

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9.30 am Mass, St Bernard’s-1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month If any mums or dads can accompany the leaders and help out as requested it would be most appreciated. We only need one or two at the most, each Sunday. If your child is attending the session you are assisting with, you will not need a blue card.

Serving morning tea once a month. Again your assistance would be most appreciated. For information about how, when, where and why please call Debbie, in the parish office on Tuesday or Thursday mornings.

BAPTISMS Congratulations to Ariella Louise Bojcic, daughter of Nikola &

Brooke.

She will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard's Church.

READERS ROSTER 27 August 2017

NEW ROSTERS NOW

AVAILABLE

Please arrive 15 mins before

Mass.

St Bernard’s: Imogen Fitzpatrick,

John Cassidy, Lynn Nazareth;

Vera McNevin, Patrick McNevin,

Lisa O’Neill; Fiona Cleary, Carol

Wilson, Joan Green; Robert Baldi,

Tito Ah Toon, Christina Stewart.

St Martin’s: Jacob & Jasmine

C h e r u v a n k a l a y i l , C a r o l

Fuhrmeister.

St Catherine’s: Darryl Petersen,

Mary Cusack, Brian Rayfield; Rae

Hurrell, Blythe Bishop, Claire

Jones.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Multifaith

Community Action

Workshop

St Bernard’s Community Centre, Saturday 26 August, 1-5pm

How can communities o f f a i th respond with compassion and justice, guided by teachings that call us to treat others as we want to be treated, to welcome the stranger and recognise the dignity of all people. Contact Erin Kennedy (M) 0432 699 934. E:erin.k@asrc.org.au.

From the

Bookshelf

Our Book Promotion for the month of August features the Lives of Saints – old and new - Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Mother Teresa, St Therese Lisieux, St Francis of Assisi, and many more. They are there in the bookcase at the back of St Bernard’s church for you to borrow.

Pope Francis says: ‘The Church which “goes forth” is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice.’ ...“Our shared response may be articulated by four verbs: to welcome, to protect, to promote and to integrate.”-Pope Francis

Celebrating our unity in diversityCelebrating our unity in diversity

All MassesAll Masses——all churches, in our parishall churches, in our parish

on the weekend of 26/27 August on the weekend of 26/27 August

Welcome to Country/Acknowledgement of Country Readings in various languages

All invited to come dressed in national dress BYO plate of national food to share

Continue celebrating at the Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

Sunday 27 August at 2.30 pm, Fr Stephen will be concelebrating with the Archbishop.

The Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Catholic Parish acknowledges the Jagera and Turribal people, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and

cared for this land for thousands of years.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

cosmic landscapes extend horizons

beyond Earth.

Jen Tucker: After being involved in a

bicycling accident in 2015 Jen has made

a remarkable journey of healing and self-

discovery.

Donation on the night, appreciated.

HIGH TE A ON THE RIVER Lourdes Hill College, 1.30

- 4.30 pm, Sunday 22

October.

Circles of Life Qld are

raising much needed funds

for the development of a documentary

film project “Outback Women”. Come

along to a fun and relaxing afternoon

featuring Brissy journo Tracey Spicer.

Kelly Higgins-Divine will count down

all the best hits from 60’s. Tickets

$ 8 0 p p . A v a i l a b l e

www.circlesoflifeqld.com.

ASSEMBLY OF CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS You are most welcome to join Archbishop

Mark Coleridge at luncheon, Hilton Hotel,

Grand ballroom, Thursday 31 August

12-2 pm, with extended networking to

3 pm. Cost $120. Guest speaker ACU

Professor Paul Carding. ‘Six key skills

used by the world’s greatest classical

actors’. Harness these skills to lift your

presentations. E: acp@bne.catholic.net.au

or Colleen 3324 3201.

UQ NEWMAN SOCIETY BALL Feeling the urge to dance the night away

and meet fellow young adults? UQ's

Newman Catholic Society invites

members, past students and friends to the

2017 Newman Ball, 6.30 pm, 6 October,

Darling & Co. Paddington. Student

tickets starting at $75, general public

$90, with all funds to support the student

run society. Bridget: 0466314349 E:

newmancatholicsociety.uq@gmail.com

or like us on facebook.

QUO VADIS WEEKEND This weekend is offered to young men considering the priesthood, to ask

themselves the questions "where am I

going, what am I doing, and how does God

fit into that?" 26-28 August at the Holy

Spirit Seminary, giving participants the

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially John Gallagher (husband of

Jacqueline), George Mulherin, Michael

Hade (husband of Trisha, and son-in-

law of Bob & Denise Butler), June

Griffin, Vincent Wheeler, Philomena

Murdoch, Josefina Victorino, Doug Shearwin, Noel Kavanagh and Claude

Stevenson who have died recently, also

Jock & Phylis Birgan, Beryl Quirk,

Peter Quinn, Maria, Anre & Giuse

Ninh, Brian Lawton, Peter Khoo Peng

Hong, Hyacinth Nazareth, Luz

Cristobal, Dr Hilary & Cleta Desouza,

Lily D’Souza, Rita Galea, Simon Tinh,

Laura Sim, Charles & Scott Sullivan, Nettan O’Reilly, Jack Johnson, Carmel

Bartels, Sr Celsus, Doreen Laverty,

Thelma Mortram, Tammy Rushton,

Kevin Bunce and deceased members of

the Lawton, Reddy, D’Cruz and

Rattansay families whom we remember.

PARISH YOUNG SINGERS A reminder to our Parish Young Singers

that music practice will be at 9 am next

Sunday 27 August for the 9.30 am Mass.

BESIDE RESTFUL WATERS Southside Charismatic Group gathering

this Wed. 23 August at 6.45 pm with

Reconciliation, Praise & Worship.

Mass 7.30 pm. Anointing of the sick

after the homily. Celebrant: Fr Stephen

Kumyangi. Coffee and fellowship.

Maureen 3172 9248 or 0403 002 199.

SENIORS BUS TRIP Holmwood Lavender Farm

Wednesday 23 August

Visit a lavender farm in the

Lockyer Valley, with lunch at the Laidley Hotel. Tour, lunch

and morning tea included for $45. Bus

leaves St Catherine’s 8 am. Bookings

Maureen 3343 3144. Stamps for the

Columban Missions can be left in the

box at St Catherine’s.

WOMEN’S NIGHT OF SPIRITUALITY

Stuartholme School Chapel

5 September, 7.30 pm –9.15 pm.

MC: Robyn Emerson, a science

journalist currently writing an

adventurous series of children’s books.

Colleen Mitron: Principal of Hymba

Yumba Community Hub in Springfield

- a place of listening and learning.

Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox: A

Brisbane based visual artist. Her

opportunity to gauge their understanding

of God's call in their life. Contact Adam

Burns E: burnsa@bne.catholic.net.au.

BIBLE FOUND A Santa Biblia (bible) in a stitched

brown leather case with text in

Spanish and English was left in St

Bernard’s Church some time ago. If

you know to whom it

may belong could you

please contact the parish

office.

THE QUEENSLAND CHOIR Presents ‘American Masterpieces’.

Powerful music for choir and

instruments, by three of America’s

greatest composers. The Sinfonia of St

Andrew’s, conducted by Kevin Power.

Saturday 9 September, 7.30 pm, St

John’s Cathedral. Tickets $50/$45/$15.

Available from 4MBS 3847 1717 or

www.4mbs.conm.au.

POSITION VACANT Catholic Pastoral Carer/Team Leader

Applications are open for this position

at the Wesley Hospital. A person

experienced in providing pastoral care

in an ecumenical team in a hospital

set t ing, and with appropriate

qualifications, is required for a part

time position for 20 hours a week. For

additional information visit https://

brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to careers.

CATHOLIC LEADER Catholic bioethicist Margaret

Somerville stands up for children’s

rights in same-sex marriage debate

Royal Commission recommends

changes for clergy on reporting

abuse

Nine-year-old Catholic schoolgirl

with autism writes letter to Senator

Pauline Hanson about comments

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20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/A - 20 August 2017 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: GATHER US IN 1. Here in this place new light is streaming, now is the darkness

vanished away. See in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in the lost and forsaken, gather us in the blind and the lame; Call to us now, and we shall awaken, We shall arise at the sound of our name.

2. We are the young our lives are a myst’ry, We are the old who yearn for your face, We have been sung throughout all of hist’ry, Called to be light to the whole human race. Gather us in the rich and the haughty, gather us in the proud and the strong; Give us a heart so meek and so lowly, Give us the courage to enter the song.

4. Not in the dark of buildings confining, not in some heaven, light years away, but here in this place, the new light is shining, now is the Kingdom now is the day. Gather us in and hold us for ever, gather us in and make us your own; Gather us in all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and our bone.

© WOL Int Haugen, Marty GIA Lic. 1326E

FIRST READING: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 RESP. PSALM: O GOD, LET ALL THE NATIONS Response : O God, let all the nations praise you!

1. O God, be gracious and bless us, and let your face shed its light upon us; so will your ways be known upon earth, and all nations learn your saving help. R/

2. Let the nations be glad and exult, for you rule the world with justice. With fairness you rule the peoples, you guide the nations on earth. R/

3. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. May God still give us his blessing till the ends of the earth revere him. R/ © Word of Life Int. Smith Colin WIL Lic 1326E

SECOND READING: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom. Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom, and healed those who were sick. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. © WOL Int. Mason P WIL Lic. 1326E.

GOSPEL: Matthew 15:21-28 ♫ COMMUNION HYMN: BREAD OF LIFE, 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)

4. You are the bread of peace, you are the wine of joy, broken now for your people, poured in endless love. (Refrain)

© Word of Life Int. Farrell, Bernadette OCP Lic. 1326

♫ SONG OF PRAISE: LORD, I BELIEVE Ref: Lord, I believe and trust in you; In you the world’s true light.

Though long the struggle and dark the night along the way of faith and love. By your grace, Lord, I believe; help, then my unbelief.

1. From age to age, across the years, the life of faith keeps on; The Spirit moves each heart and mind the truth to search, the truth to find, the truth that sets us free, the light that shines and lights our way. (Refrain)

2. For faith, the rock on which we stand, seeks out your guiding hand. What ever darkness comes at night, faith has the eyes to see the light, and ears to hear your voice, and moves with joy to Christ’s embrace. (Refrain)

© Word of Life Int. C Willcock/A Kelly Licence 1326 RECESSIONAL HYMN: WE ARE CALLED 1. Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the

Lord! We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God!

MASS TIMES 21 - 27 August 2017

St Bernard’s: Tues. 9.15 am; Wed. 7.30 pm - Charismatic Mass Thurs. 7.00 am Fri. 8.00 am; Sat. 6.15 pm Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm

St Martin’s:

Fri. 9.30 am Sunday 8.00 am

St Catherine’s:

Mon. 9.15 am Wed. 7.00 am Sat. 6.00 pm Sun. 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Sat. 5.15 pm St Catherine’s - Sat. 5.00 pm

DENOTES CHANGE

THIS WEEK Mon. 21 August - Pius X

HeartFIT: 11.30 am St B’s Community Centre. SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.

Tues. 22 August - Queenship of Mary Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Ctre. Funeral - 10.30 am, June Griffin, St Catherine’s. Funeral - 1 pm, George Mulherin, St Bernard’s.

Wednesday 23 August 2017 Seniors Bus Trip - To Lavender farm. Bus leaves St Catherine’s at 8 am. Funeral - 10.30 am, Vincent Wheeler, St Bernard’s SVdP Meeting - 5 pm, Aspinall Centre Rm 1. Beside Restful Waters - 6.45 pm Reconciliation, Praise & worship, 7.30 pm Mass. Radiant Tapestry of Being - 7 pm, Aspinall Ctre.

Thurs. 24 August - St Bartholomew Play Group - 9.15 St B’s Community Centre. Funeral - 10 am, John Gallagher (husband of Jacqui), St Bernard’s Church. Seniors Group - Hoy & morning tea 10 am Aspinall Centre. Bring and buy.

Friday - 25 August 2017 Play Group - 9.30 am, St Catherine’s Hall. HeartFIT: - 10 am, Aspinall Centre.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Chorus: We are called to act with justice, we are

called to love tenderly, we are called to serve

one another, to walk humbly with God!

2. Come! Open your heart! Show your mercy to

all those in fear! We are called to be hope for

the hopeless so hatred and blindness will be no

more! (Chorus) © WOL Int. Haas, David GIA Licence 1326E

21st SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/A - 27 August 2017

READINGS: Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36.

GOSPEL: Matthew 16:13-20.