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Contact A: 41 Chaprowe Road, The Gap P: PO Box 408, The Gap Qld 4061 T: 3300 6099 E: [email protected] Web: www.stjohnswoodthegap.net.au FB: @StJohn’sWood/TheGapParish
Parish Team Sr. Kari Hatherell osu E: [email protected] M: 0413 302 825 Parish Pastoral Director Fr. Stanley Orji Parish Sacramental Minister Caryn Lee E: [email protected] Parish Office Coordinator Samantha Morrison E: [email protected] Parish Office Assistant
Parish Council Kylie Gaul E: [email protected] Chairperson
Local Safeguarding Officers
Caryn Lee & Kylie Gaul
Churches Mater Dei 16 Philomene Drive, Ashgrove St. Peter Chanel 41 Chaprowe Road, The Gap
Schools Mater Dei Primary School T: 3514 4100 St Peter Chanel Primary School T: 3300 1202
Parish of St. John’s Wood / The Gap
SUNDAY 18th
November 2018 33
rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings
A Reflection from Dianne Bergant CSS
Although this is not the last Sunday of the liturgical year, the major theme found in the readings is the end of time. The events that will usher in and will take place during this time are described in apocalyptic terms. The struggles of life will culminate in a massive cosmic confrontation between the forces of good and those of evil. This last battle will be univer-sal in scope, just like the first primordial conflict between chaos and God.
In some way, all of today’s readings state that good will finally prevail over evil. In the last days Michael, the angelic warrior of God, will rise up. In the epistle, Christ is pictured seated triumphantly at the right hand of God with his enemies under his foot, a sign of conquest. Finally, in the gospel, the Son of Man, the mysterious figure from apocalyptic literature, comes in the clouds with great power and glory. All of these images are apocalyptic; each of them is quite hopeful.
We read these stories at the close of the liturgical year, because we are coming to the conclusion of our yearly telling of the story of salvation. However, apocalyptic images are timely whenever we find ourselves in the throes of the battle with evil and it appears that we will succumb. These forms will remind us that good will be able to withstand evil. From this we will conclude that we need only trust in God.
Liturgical Ministers—Proclaimers of the Word
The workshops for those currently reading at Mass and for those who may interested are as follows:
Sunday, Nov. 18th, 3:30pm at SPC.
Tuesday, Nov. 20th, 7:00pm at MD.
Wednesday, Nov. 21st, 11:00am at MD.
Monday, Nov. 26th, 7:00pm at SPC.
Parish Census
To be in the run for the $250.00 gift card, you need to have returned your census form or complete it online by 26th November. Thanks to all those who have already completed the census.
Blessings on the week.
Reconciliation
Mater Dei Saturday 5:00pm-5:20pm
or by appointment
Sacraments Details available on our website
under Church Activities or contact the Parish Office.
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament Mater Dei
Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm
St. Peter Chanel 1st Friday of each month
2:00pm-3:00pm
Rosary Home rosary 7:30pm Monday
19th November 2018 at Leo & Pat Mead’s house, Ashgrove. Call Val Bonney for details
0417 631 246. If you would like to pray the Rosary
in your home please contact Bruce Bonney 3300 2959.
Two Hearts Prayer Group
St. Peter Chanel Thursdays after 9:00am Mass: rosary, Stations of the Cross,
selected prayers for our parish, for priests and others.
Mother’s Prayer Group Meet 1st Monday morning
of the month. Contact Helen Knight on
3300 2271.
Meditation Group Mondays 9:30am-10:30am
at the Parish Office.
DAY MATER DEI ST PETER CHANEL FEAST DAYS/NOTES
Monday 19/11
Tuesday 20/11 9:00am Liturgy of the Word and
Holy Communion
Wednesday 21/11 9:00am Mass The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday 22/11 9:00am Mass Saint Cecilia
Friday 23/11 9:00am Mass
Saturday 24/11 5:30pm Mass
Sunday 25/11 9:30am Mass 8:00am Mass 5:00pm Mass
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Liturgical Calendar
Baptism We rejoice with the Da Silva, Rodrigues, Williams and Atkins families as Nikhil Rodrigues, Darcy Atkins, Eli Williamson and Gabriel Da Silva are baptised in our parish this Sunday.
This week’s readings First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3 Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-32
Next week’s readings - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel Reading: John 18:33-37
Parish Census 2018
To complete the short online census form please go to: https://tinyurl.com/yd77tdwm Alternatively, census cards are available at the entrance of each church.
Mini Retreat Want a couple of hours of peace and quiet? Come, relax and be refreshed in a place of quiet and orderly beauty. Spend time with Jesus the Good Shepherd in a ‘Mini retreat’ at the Rosalie Atrium, 333 Given Terrace, Paddington. THEME: Advent- A New Day Dawning. This mini retreat will be offered on the following occasions: Wednesday 21
st November 12noon to 2pm.
Wednesday 21st November 7pm to 9pm.
Friday 23rd
November 10am to 12 noon. Sunday 25
th November 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Cost: $5. What to bring….. yourself! What to wear….. comfortable clothes, a pair socks or bare feet. Refreshments available. Limit of ten people to a session. To save a place check with us at [email protected] or [email protected] Blessings, Mary H & Mary D
Everyoung Club Everyoung’s Christmas Party Thursday 22
nd November
2018 at 10:30am for 11:00am start at the Gap Baptist Church.
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Prayers for the Sick Allan Feodoroff Jane McMahon
Andrew Dudgeon Felix Nolan John Perks
Robert Murphy Fr Jack Soulsby Peter Maidens
Recently Deceased Carissa Price Clare Williams
Anniversaries William Maher
Patricia McIntosh Alfred Stone Terry Stewart Meta Truscott
Terry Eastwood Anne MacPherson
All those we remember during this month of November
2019 Columban Art Calendar & Christmas
Cards Now available to purchase
from the Parish Office and at the entrance of each
church. Calendars $9.00;
Cards $4.00 per pack.
SAVIOUR
Advent & Christmas Daily Reflections
2018 Books Available to purchase from the
Parish Office and at the entrance of each church.
$5.00 each.
Listening and Dialogue Encounters You are invited to participate in a Plenary Council 2020 Listening and Dialogue Encounter. This provides a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts and to listen to other clergy as they share their response to the question:
‘What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?’
As parishioners you can provide a unique perspective to this question. Your voice matters!
All sessions to be held in the Parish Office on the following dates:
Monday 19th November 10:30am - 12:00noon Wednesday 21st November 7:00pm - 8:30pm
SVDP Christmas Appeal—This Weekend
The Parish Conference of St Vincent de Paul is conducting its annual Christmas Appeal at Masses this weekend. In addition to the appeal, a Christmas Giving tree will be in each church. Please consider taking a card from the tree which will have suggestions for gifts to give needy families in our parish. Gifts are required to be returned under the Giving Tree by Saturday 8th December.
Palms Australia Make an Encounter in 2019
Palms Encounters are rich immersions that challenge perceptions of our neighbour, guided by Palms mission volunteers with cultural experience of Timor Leste, Myanmar and Samoa.
Timor Leste - April & Sept Samoa - June Myanmar - November www.palms.org.au/encounters
ARCHDIOCESES OF BRISBANE POLICY STATEMENT
...for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10:14 Children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded.
This means that everyone in the church must ensure that the fundamental rights of children, young people and vulnerable adults are respected. This will be achieved through the development of respectful relationships and a commitment to safety embracing appropriate boundaries, behaviours and practices, in accordance with the Archdiocese of Brisbane Code of Ethical Behaviour
for employees and volunteers who work in service of the Church as well as adherence to the legislative imperatives of the State.
ST JOHN’S WOOD / THE GAP PARISH STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The Parish of St John’s Wood / The Gap is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Our organisation is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and will endeavour to provide a safe and supportive service environment for children and young people by following the safeguarding procedures designed by the Archdiocese of Brisbane which are built around three key standards –safe recruiting and selection practices; code of ethical behaviour; and safe activities and environments.
Children, young people and vulnerable adults have a fundamental right to be respected, nurtured and safeguarded by all. The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to taking the necessary steps to:
demonstrate that the right to protection from harm for all people is paramount;
safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults;
foster best practice;
demonstrate accountability through establishing effective structures and practices;
support Archdiocesan organisations and personnel in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults;
uphold safe recruitment and selection practices for all Church personnel including volunteers because the Archdiocese is committed to employing people who will keep children and vulnerable adults safe from harm;
uphold and maintain standards of conduct which set out clear guidelines regarding ethical behaviour as an essential part of reducing the risk of harm for all people;
operate a safe play, learning and pastoral environments that ensure safety.
Volunteers Dinner 2018 The parish’s annual volunteers’ dinner will be held on Sunday 2nd December following SPC’s 5pm mass. The parish Christmas lights will be turned on and the gift card for the parish census competition will be drawn on this night. Please RSVP to the parish office by 26th November.
Christmas in our Parish 2018
Our Christmas festival will run for 3 nights this year commencing Sunday 16th December and finishing Tuesday 18th December, with a Christmas hamper raffle being drawn on the last night.
Performers booked for the nights are as follows: · Sunday 16th December (BBQ 6:00pm) - 6:30pm-7:00pm SPC/MD Choir - 7:00pm – 8ish The Veranda Band · Monday 17th December (BBQ 5:30pm) - 6:30pm-7:00pm Jubilee Singers - 7:15pm – 7:45pm Peace ‘n’ Choir · Tuesday 18
th December (BBQ 5:30pm)
- 6:00pm-6:30pm Children’s music - 7:00pm – 7:30pm Samford Community Choir Each evening will have children activities from 6:00pm-6:30pm together with a Christmas movie. Mark these dates in your diary and come along for a fun night of great company, food and entertainment.
