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Christ is risen alleluia— Words which give hope to all Christians the world over. Here in the Burleigh Heads Parish the cele-
brating of Easter begins with The Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ or Passion Sunday. The following report of the Triduum
from St Benedict’s depicts the events that all of our Mass Centres would have celebrated in this way.
Fr Lucius led the Holy Thursday
Mass of the Last Supper. Twelve
people volunteered to have their feet
washed by Father as a sign of service
to one another.
The Passion of the Lord on Good
Friday was celebrated at all five
Mass centres and well attended. The
afternoon services were moving and
prayerful. At St Benedict’s Fr Lucius
carried the large wooden cross into the
church where it was draped with a red
cloth and everyone had the chance to
Palm Sunday saw the entrance
to the church lined with blessed
palms (blessed outside the church
at the beginning of Mass) held by
children. Fr Ken processed down
the aisle as the palms were laid
before the altar.
venerate it. This same cross would
stand to one side of the altar for the
Vigil Mass draped in white to sym-
bolize the Resurrection of Christ. It
will remain through the Easter Sea-
son until Pentecost.
Hosting the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults) the
Easter Vigil commenced in darkness
outside of the church, with the bless-
ing and lighting of the Paschal
Candle. Three Catechumens and
four Candidates, having journeyed
for a number of months, studying
and receiving instruction in the
doctrines, traditions and customs of
our Catholic Faith, were received
into the sacramental life of the
Church.
CATECHUMENS:
SHEREE REDDACLIFF, ALICIA
NERUNCHARAKALUN, ANA
PAULA PACHECO, were fully
immersed in the waters of Baptism;
as well as the REDDACLIFF and
DICKIE children, JADYA,
ABBEY, NOAH, INGRID and AUSTIN. The
Catechumens along with the
CANDIDATES:-
SHEREE MADEN, SCOTT REDDACLIFF,
HELEN DICKIE and GLORIA CLEARY were
then confirmed.
To see all our newly baptized presented in their white
garments and the applause of the assembled congre-
gation was a tear jerker for the RCIA Team. A Team
that works tirelessly month after month under their
Coordinator David Wilson, with attending priests
Fr Lucius and Fr Stephen, to ring fulfillment of
faith to those who seek, search and find God.
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The Reddacliff and Dickie children will
continue their faith instruction through the
Parish Sacramental Program and duly be
prepared for reception of the Sacraments of
Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eu-
charist.
The Adult Catechumens and Candidates were
invited to receive First Eucharist prior to the
assembly. The Burleigh Heads Choir led the
congregation in song.
THE PARISH OF BURLEIGH HEADS
REJOICE IN THE EVANGELISATION
AND NEW LIFE BROUGHT INTO OUR
CHURCH THROUGH THE RCIA
PROCESS
Pictured Right: Our New Members.
CONGRATULATIONS
The following is an address given
at the 10am ANZAC
Service at Burleigh Heads
Memorial Park by Fr Ken Howell.
One could become overawed at the pro-
spect of speaking on this centenary day
of the first landing on the shores of
Gallipoli. There are so many things that
could be said - and should be said, but
the centenary is merely a marker - an
indicator, to help focus our attention on
what has been the reason for our gather-
ing each year on 25 April – to recall
with gratitude what true generosity, self-
less love and sacrifice are all about.
For one hundred years we have stood in
awe of what those young men did on
that first ANZAC day 1915 and how
their actions and courage have become a
catalyst for not only every defence
personnel since, but an inspiration to the
young and to our nation – Australia and
to New Zealand of what it means to give
of oneself until it costs dearly – even to
the giving of one’s life. For we can see
in action the meaning of the words of
Jesus we have just heard: No one has
greater love than this, to lay down one’s
life for one’s friends.
I’m sure that each of us here today will
have a story to tell of a loved one who
has been touched by war or conflicts and
because of this you carry in your life a
significant story that stands out and en-
courages you and your family.
Why do these stories stand out? What
makes them special? No doubt it’s be-
cause they are from our family, or we
knew someone who had known them.
These men and women were and are -
members of a family, they were loved
and they loved in return. As we journey
through life we start to appreciate some-
thing of the sacrifice that was made,
something of the courage
displayed, something of the love shown
in the face of adversity.
As a child visiting my grandmother, I
always remember a photo of a soldier
placed in a specially crafted silky-oak
memorial frame which hung on her
lounge room wall. We never knew his
name for grandma chose not to reveal it
to us. This we never questioned, but we
knew that he was a special man and that
he had not returned from WWI. Oh how
I would love to ask questions about him
now, how I would love to know more
about who he was and what he did, and
what happened to him. Those answers
are sealed in graves near and far and to
our family he must remain as the
“unknown soldier” whose memory was
preserved in our grandmother’s home
for many a good reason.
Whoever he was, however he died,
wherever he is buried, whatever he
meant to my grandmother, may he rest
in peace, and thank you unknown
soldier for your generosity, your courage
and your love.
This is my family story and you have
your own, and there are thousands upon
thousands of stories like it.
We would not be here today if they meant
nothing to us – they do and they always
will and that is how we preserve their
memory from generation to generation.
What should we take from this ceremony
today? What can we gain from this story
and this sacrifice? If we leave here and
only just remember what they did and how
they did it, then we are letting them down,
their sacrifice has been in vain. But if we
can see in their story: courage, self giving,
dedication, love for God and their fellow
countrymen and women, and if we do not
try to incorporate these things into our
living, then we have missed the vital point
of what they have shown us. Their selfless
giving should be reflected in our living,
because for the first ANZACs and every
other person who has served in the defence
forces for 100+ years, has learnt these
lessons and have given us an example
against which we can live today and every
day.
May this be so, may this be our resolve, to
take something of what they have shown,
and keep it alive now through the way we
live, and for generations to come.
They fought for peace, they gave that we
might have peace. So many paid the
ultimate price so that the words of Jesus
that we heard earlier might be a reality.
A gift to us and to the world:
Peace I bequeath to you,
my own peace I give you,
a peace the world cannot give, this is
my gift to you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled or
afraid.
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Anzac Mass and Poppies
There was a small group gathered at St
Benedict’s for the Anzac Day Mass with
Father Lucius, but the service was very
special.
Several of the men had their medals, Guy
Bagot, Anthony Hayson and father Claude
Hayson (pictured) who wore a home knit-
ted poppy, courtesy of his wife Maureen.
Long time worshippers at St Benedict’s,
Claude and Maureen live at The Terraces,
and worship with us every Sunday.
A group of ladies knitted 200 poppies, one
for each of the people at the Terraces and
The Last Post, one minute’s silence,
the Rouse and finally the Ode
followed. Music was provided for the
hymn Abide with me and the
Australian and New Zealand National
Anthems.
The Commemoration concluded with
the reading of the Anzac Grace. A
prayer composed by Chaplain Cos-
grove and presented to the
Canberra Services Club in 2008.
Ozanam Villa Chaplain Joan Morson
and Ozanam staff were active in ar-
ranging an Anzac Day
Commemoration for the residents at
Ozanam Villa .
Residents Nancy and Stan processed an
eternal flame to the podium together with a
vase of rosemary which is synonymous with
remembrance and commemoration.
The opening address was given by Keith
Richards who M C‘d the programme. A spe-
cial poem “100 years since ANZAC” was
read. This beautiful poem was written by
Army Chaplain Rev Jim Cosgrove who
would be well known to many parishioners.
Keith introduced two fine aboriginal men,
Russell and Evan, (pictured) from Dream
World who freely gave their time in honour
of the some 1300 indigenous men who
served with the Anzacs in World War 1.
The playing of the didgeridoo would have
brought a thought provoking moment.
Jim Goodwin, a volunteer at Ozanam Villa,
told the Anzac Story and this was followed
by an address by Beverley who is the
daughter of resident Jim Watts (inset), who
was a serviceman, and is now 99 years old.
His Uncle served at Gallipoli in the 3rd Field
Ambulance with Jack Simpson who, as
Simpson and his donkey, became Australia`s
best loved military hero.
John Conlan, now a resident at Ozanam Vil-
la, recited an Anzac prayer prior to a wreath
being brought forward by Jim
Sullivan assisted by Paul Goodwin. The
wreath was taken on Anzac Day by Margaret
Dunshea and Keith Richards and placed at
the cenotaph as part of the Burleigh Heads
Anzac Day Ceremonies.
the extras to make a wreath, which Maureen
presented at their midday Anzac Service.
After mass, everyone was invited to stay for
a “cuppa” and Anzac biscuits, a fitting way
to commemorate the day.
The ODE
They shall grow not
old, as we that are
left grow old;
Age shall not weary
them, nor the years
condemn.
At the going down of
the sun and in the
morning
We will remember
them
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OUT AND ABOUT THE PARISH
Margaret Anning (pictured)
celebrated her 90th Birthday
with her family at Mass at
Ozanam Villa celebrated by
Bishop Brian Heenan, a member
of Margaret’s extended family.
Bishop Heenan blessed a statue of
Our Lady (pictured and held by
Margaret’s grandchildren). This
was donated to the Ozanam Villa
Chapel by Margaret in memory of
the Anning and McLoughlin Fam-
ilies.
Margaret (nee McLoughlin) was
born in Brisbane and lived at Red
Hill and Ashgrove. She attended
St. Bridget’s and All Hallows
In all our Mass centres, Mums were blessed by the
Presider and remembered by the congregation with a small
gift
PALM BEACH Our Lady of
the Way always presents a
special Mothers Day Card and
encloses a chocolate with it.
MIAMI Calvary ran a Moth-
er’s Day Raffle lucky Mum’s
were Trish,
Bernadine and
Doreen. With the card
(pictured) all Mums were
given a satchel of tea, and a
chocolate.
BURLEIGH HEADS —
Infant Saviour—All Mums
received chocolates at the
door
DOYLE CENTRE - Home
made Cupcakes decorated with hearts were specially made for the
Mums for Morning Tea.
MUDGEERABA—At St Benedict’s Mums received a Lucky door
ticket and chocolate. Prizes were won by Mary, Robin and Helen.
“Mother’s Day traditions have always been honoured in all of our
mass centres, and will continue these very worthy traditions in the
years to come.
In our last Catholic Life, we featured our OAM recipient
Mrs Bernadette Lane who was awarded an OAM for her
work for community service. She is seen here accepting
her OAM from the Governor of Queensland, Governor
Paul De Jersey . The recipients were invited to Govern-
ment House to receive their medals
An Organist at Calvary
Church for some forty
years, Mrs Joan Fields is
remembered with affection
from all those who knew
her. She has left a legacy of
service to her Church
Community.
Joan was farewelled with a
Funeral Mass at the Miami
church with friends and
family on May 7, 2015.
Schools before working at the
Tax Department. Margaret,
aged 19, married Harry Anning
from North Queensland in 1945.
They lived for a time outside
Pentland before moving to Bee-
wah on the Sunshine Coast then
Brisbane.
Margaret and Harry had 7
Children. Harry died in 1981 and
Margaret moved to Palm Beach
in 1987. More recently she has
taken up residency at Ozanam
Villa, in the Burleigh Parish.
In the midst of "Happy
Birthday" being sung
after Sunday Mass, at
Infant Saviour, Marlene
Dwyer celebrated by
sharing her cake.
Thanks Marlene for all
the sacristan duties
which you perform.
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Eleanor Carter;
was born in Waterford, Ire-
land and spent 10 years as a
youth worker during which
time she met and married
Andrew Carter (originally
from Ceduna South
Australia). Eleanor and
Andrew moved to Australia
in 2006 together with their
children Eden now 12 and
Calum now 9, and settled in
Mudgeeraba.
Eleanor works full time for
Australian Red Cross as the
Regional Coordinator for
Emergency Services in South-
ern Queensland. Working in
Disaster management Eleanor
spends much of her time
training volunteers,
multi-agency personnel and
communities to prepare for,
respond to and recover from
disasters. Storm season is
always busy for Red Cross
For the last three years
Eleanor has coordinated the
Children’s Liturgy Team at
St. Benedict’s.
Having spent many years as a
youth worker, Eleanor is
passionate about engaging
our children and young peo-
ple in creative and engaging
learning activities which help
them to better understand
God’s Word. Eleanor recent-
ly reflected on the Children’s
Liturgy Team saying “I am
continually amazed by the
dedication, commitment and
creativity of our Children’s
Liturgy leaders and really
appreciate the time they vol-
unteer week in and week
out”.
Eleanor and the team contin-
ue to provide a great program
for our young people and
always welcome new chil-
dren and new helpers.
and with Eleanor’s speciali-
ty area being evacuation
centres and operations she
spends much time working
in communities that have
been impacted by disasters.
Her work also takes her to
other states and territories
and across the ditch to New
Zealand.
Year 10 student, Caitlin MacPhail-Clarry, has recently
been awarded the Australian Scout Medallion – the high-
est award in the Scouts Section of the Scouts Organisation.
To receive this award, Caitlin undertook the position of
Patrol Leader, managed the training of other scouts and
completed the Adventure Level Cord over recent years.
This included activities such as a 30km adventure hike
over two nights, a first aid course, extensive community
service and a variety of leadership courses.
We congratulate Caitlin for this significant achievement
and acknowledge the high level of commitment and
perseverance required to obtain such a medallion.
from George Clarkson, Pastoral Leader
Adele de Souza, in Year 11 at King’s
College and a St Benedict’s
parishioner, was sponsored not to
speak, write or communicate with
anyone for a week.
Her brother Aidan had done it the
year before. For a teenager this is
really difficult and it takes a special
person to achieve such a task. Year
10 students are interviewed and only
3 are chosen. The money goes to
Silence against Slavery to rescue
young people, primarily girls from
poor countries where they are sold
into slavery.
They raise over $5000 every year for
this great, but little known, cause.
Baptised at, and a regular visitor to Mass at Calvary
Church Miami with Grandmother Jon MacPhail, the
following was a story in Voca– the Lourdes Hill College
newsletter.
Cooper and Ashley Nicholls, also St
Benedict’s parishioners are
students at All Saints College are tak-
ing part with other students from Years
7-12 in a bid to do at least 10 hours a
year of unpaid service for their home
community.
At church the boys hand out
bulletins, empty the bins, do
collections at Mass, pack up and fill
the Holy Water fonts and any job
asked of them.
In their neighbourhood they are doing
gardening, fund-raising and coaching a
junior soccer team. They have far
surpassed their 10 hours already. They
also plan to visit with elderly folk and
volunteer at Animal Welfare League.
These are young members of our Par-
ish of whom we can be very proud.
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TAKE A PEEK!
A special HELLO to our
committee member, Lea
Dunlea. Thinking of you
and wishing you well.
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Burmese Refugees tuck in – yum.
Don’t panic – I’ll look after you.
Les Giddens, Fr Lucius and Ron Gale taking a break from the BBQ
Some 180 refugees from
several countries attended the
Refugee Picnic held at
Tallebudgera Creek. Amongst
the guests were the families
from Nigeria, Somalia, Tonga,
Sri Lanka, Burma, Iran, Iraq
and Afghanistan.
The annual picnic welcomes all
new families as new fellow
Australians. We do this by
introducing them to a popular
aspect of the Australian way of
life - our beach and BBQ
culture and through this
encourage them to mix beyond
their own cultural groups. Saint
Vincent de Paul, Burleigh
Heads (Infant Saviour) and
Woodridge Special Works
Conferences, combine together
to do this. We believe that not
only do we need to encourage
migrants and refugees to
integrate as Australians but it
challenges all of us in return to
reach out to them proactively
and to do our part to make
integration and mutual respect
possible. It’s a hand-up to help
them to become fellow
Aussies.
We are not the only ones who
share this mission. We
acknowledge Sky Bond and
Sam Fien of the Surf Life
Saving movement. They co—
ordinated an overwhelming 61
young members representing
clubs from the NSW border to
Tallebudgera to volunteer on
the day.
What a delight it was to see
these young people greet our
guests so warmly. First the
volunteers met the buses to
help the guests to the picnic area.
Then they approached each of
the families to take their children
hand in hand to the beach, intro-
ducing them to water safety and
explained why they must swim
between the flags. The Life Sav-
ers showed all how to raise their
arms to seek help and to trust
lifesavers to assist them when
needed. Playing together quick-
ly broke down any barriers and
the many smiling faces told the
rest of the story. Thanks to all
for making this a wonderful day.
We can always depend on the
schools at Marymount to do their
part. Thank you for lending us
the tents and barbeque. Thank
you Jane Lennon and your
teachers for organizing the
donations of towels, swimwear
and beach toys so kindly provid-
ed by the caring and generous
students and parents of the
school.
Fr. Stephen and Fr. Lucius,
thank you for your presence and
support.
Thanks to Justin Moynihan, our
Regional President, for your help
and also to Peter Richards, Chair
of the Saint Vincent de Paul
State Migration and Refugee
Committee for your help and
support.
Finally we thank the members of
our conferences quietly working
in the background. Without you
this successful achievement
would not have been possible.
Thank you all and God bless you. Co-Ordinator Hans van Mosseveld
REFUGEE PICNIC REPORT 18th APRIL 2015
Thank you Australia
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A significant mention must be made of Arisa
Atanyakui, who sang at a level that would be
expected of any professional singer. Our
college Vice Captain Lucy Koschel gave a
gutsy performance also.
A special band of fourteen musicians deserve
a mention, as they played Hairspray’s musical
track flawlessly, establishing a dynamic
rhythm at the core of the whole performance;
A special mention of Ms Press and Mrs Baker,
for their tremendous effort organising the
100+ students in the dance ensembles and
whole cast groups, who performed with
enthusiasm and energy.
Tom Weatherall showed an extraordinary
level of skill in his dancing, unparalleled
by any other. It’s easy to see that Mrs
Howe, Ms Griffen and all the staff in-
volved poured heart and soul into this
musical and spent countless hours
organising and preparing the student cast
for their performances.
Hairspray has raised the standard of Mary-
mount’s school musicals; so if you missed
it I would urge you to count the days to the
next musical. This one had so much care
and love poured into it, that I can only
imagine what the next one will be like! from Year 10 reporter Luke Harrison
On behalf of the participating students, I
would like to thank Ms Cook and Mr
Hamilton for organising and attending
the Gallipoli Camp.
It was a rewarding experience and I
know that in the future I will be telling
my children that I slept under the stars
on the 100th Anniversary of ANZAC
DAY, just like the soldiers did Brooke Fraser student reporter
On Friday, a group of Marymount students
had the privilege of attending the Camp
Gallipoli at the Brisbane Ekka Showground
with more than 500 other people - schools
and general public. We were provided with
entertainment such as live music, and the
movie Water Diviner on a huge screen in
the field.
The atmosphere of the people from all over
Queensland meeting in this one spot was
exhilarating and provided us with the
chance to meet new friends. We all slept
either in swags or just sleeping bags in the
field, watching the stars. Although I only
had a tarp and sleeping bag, and was very
uncomfortable and frozen, it was an
exciting experience. It also hit home that
soldiers would be sleeping, cold and
uncomfortable for years.
The Brisbane Showground was a meeting
spot for enlisted men from all over Queens-
land, where they spent their last night -on
the ground as well- before they were
shipped off to war. It was surreal to be
partaking of the same thing soldiers
were experiencing 100 years before.
The Dawn Service was a particularly
solemn ceremony, with a sense of
community oneness. We stood together
paying our respects, remembering
soldiers from a century ago, as well as
all those who have fought in wars.
The students at Marymount profes-
sionally presented the musical Hair-
spray over a week of performances.
Every single student and teacher
contributed to the production of
Hairspray, helping to create a
fantastic 60’s style theme.
As I watched my peers being
exposed as the stunning singers that
they are, I was dumbfounded at their
superb talent. Having never known
how absolutely fantastic they were, I
believe this was an incredible
opportunity for them to show their
talents.
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22 College students and 14 Primary students
joined together in 2014 to form the MARY-
MOUNT MOB, supported by staff; under the
student leadership of Amy Weatherall and Ty-
son Wilson (Year 12).
All of these students identify as being of
aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Co-captain Amy says “Our goal is to extend our
program to include and involve the Indigenous
students of Marymount Primary School as well;
we wish to establish a kinship of students that will en-
hance their sense of belonging within the Marymount
Community and lead to a smooth transition to high
school.”
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Our ANZAC Day Liturgy was
highlight. The College is fortu-
nate to have a number of students
involved in the cadets outside of
school.
Their presence and skills, led by
Year 12 student, Jake Wilson as
sergeant, took command of the
catafalque party which helped create
a solemn and reverent mood for this
very special gathering to mark the
100th Year Anniversary.
Fr Ken Howell led the prayer with
Spiritual Captains, Hazel Faulkner
and Christopher Boyce. Fr Ken
spoke of the connection between the
prayers which we prayed on Friday
and at the Burleigh March on Satur-
day. They came from the ANZAC
day Mass and he had given a copy
to Darcy Reynolds asking him to
pray them at the Gallipoli service on
Saturday.
Our special guests, one of whom is a
teacher here, Matthew Hurley, and
Bush Poet, Denis Scanlan enriched
our liturgy with their presentations.
Matthew spoke of his great
grandfather’s experiences and
survival at Gallipoli and his grandfather who
was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Occupation
Force in Japan following WWII and later in
Malaya and Vietnam. As well as this, his
brother is a Captain in the army and an
Afghanistan veteran whilst he himself has
served in the Royal Australian Infantry.
Denis Scanlan regaled us with two of his very
evocative poems which left us with a deep
appreciation of the legacy of the ANZACs
and others who have gone into war for
Australia. Denis’s poems remind us of the
gift these men and women and their families
have given us which is beyond measure.
Memorabilia and photographs, from families
of staff members, was displayed on the pray-
er table, all of which connects to rich
stories of resilience, courage, generosity
and deep faith. Other symbols included
an iconic slouch hat, and rosemary grown
from cuttings of plants at Gallipoli.
The National Anthems of Australia and
New Zealand were led by a choir of stu-
dents and the Rouse was sounded by our
bugler, Caitlin Avery.
It was a poignant and prayerful liturgy
attended by 1300 student and staff.
from a Marymount reporter
