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Parish Office Phone: 3268 3040 Priest— Urgent After Hours Phone: 0428 624 287 Care and Concern Phone: 0490 324 947 Presbytery Phone: 3150 7721
PARISH PRIEST of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish and Administrator of St Cecilia’s, Hamilton: FATHER PAUL CHACKANIKUNNEL CMI Email: [email protected]
ASSISTING PRIEST : Fr James O’Donoghue
PARISH ADMINISTRATION Parish Secretaries Phone: 07 3268 3040 Mrs Monica Johnson Email: [email protected] Mrs Majella Adams Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 9am– 12noon (Mon, Wed, Fri) Parish Office - MacKillop Centre, First Floor 25 Bowman St, Hendra Q 4011 Mail: PO Box 3109, Hendra Qld 4011 Website: www.hncatholic.org.au
Parish Pastoral Council: Mr Lucas Gozzard (Chair)
Parish Finance Council: Mr Greg McLean (Chair)
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Parish Representative: Mr Phil Garske Mob: 0410 003 465
PARISH SCHOOL: Our Lady Help of Christians 23 Bowman St, Hendra Q 4011 Phone: 07 3268 3070 PRINCIPAL: Mrs Margaret Tomov APRE: Mr Scott Murphy Email: [email protected]
Weekend Masses: Our Lady Help of Christians Cnr Manson Rd and Bowman St, Hendra Saturday - 5.30pm, Sunday - 9.30am & 6.00pm St John’s, 688 Nudgee Rd, Northgate Sunday - 8.00am St Cecilia’s, Cnr College & Hants Sts, Hamilton Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 8.30am (from 17-1-16)
Confession: OLHC: SAT—5.00pm before 5.30pm Mass St Cecilia’s—Before 5.30pm Saturday Mass
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C 9 OCTOBER 2016
Weekday Mass Times
Tues 11 Oct 6.30am OLHC Mass *Rosary before Mass
Wed 12 Oct 9.00am OLHC Mass
Thurs 13 Oct 6.30am OLHC Mass *Rosary before Mass
Fri 14 Oct 9.00am St John’s Mass
Sat 15 Oct 7.00am OLHC Mass *Rosary before Mass
Reflection
Cicero, the famous Roman senator and orator once wrote,
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all
others." This Sunday's gospel narrative reminds us that gratitude is
a rare virtue indeed.
The virtue of gratitude is the ability to express our thankful
appreciation in word or deed, to the person whose words or actions
have benefited us in some way. The truly humble and noble person
will always be grateful for the benefits received. Ingratitude is an
ugly sin.
How can the virtue of gratitude be acquired? Fundamentally,
cultivating the spirit of gratitude requires us to develop humility.
We need to understand that everything that we have and everything
that we are is a gift. Homily from Fr James Fargaflia.
** JUST 1 WEEK TO GO ** menALIVE Weekend for Men—15th and 16th October :
REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE for the Hendra/Northgate Parish’s first menALIVE weekend being organized to take place right here at the Parish Hall, conducted by experienced leaders from the menAlive Team—featuring talks, personal testimonies, opportunities for discussion, and space to reflect. To register, please phone David Hughes (mobile 0419 773 415), or the parish office. Please see brochures at the church doors.
Monday Liturgy: Because of lack of attendance to the Liturgy of the Word and Communion service at OLHC, Hendra, we discontinue the ministry until the need arise again.
Last Sunday of every month Sione Mohenoa and team lead the church choir at 9.30 am Mass. We invite all our parishioners, parents and children to join and participate in the Holy Mass and thank God for the gift of music and our young peo-ple from our own community/family. St John’s Church Northgate: We are forming a choir under the leadership of Jason Rosario and Rob Nulley. Please encourage our talented youth at Northgate community by joining and supporting them.
Solemnity of St Teresa of Avila and Canonization of Elizabeth of the Trinity Sunday 16 October - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Where? Carmelite Monastery, 287 Wellington St. Ormiston This year the Solemnity of St. Teresa falls on the day of the canonization of one of her Carmelite daughters, Elizabeth of the Trinity, who was born in France in 1880 and died at the age of 26 in the Carmel of Dijon. Join us at our monastery for this double celebration in liturgy, music, prayer, learning, reflection and multimedia presentations. 10:00 am Eucharist of the Solemnity of St Teresa - offered by Most Rev Joseph Oudeman Multi-media presentation on Elizabeth Enjoy a picnic in the grounds - tea / sandwiches available 1:15 pm Talk on Elizabeth by Father Aloysius Rego ocd Multi-media presentation on Elizabeth 2:00 pm Exposition, prayer, song, reflections from Elizabeth led by the Sisters
2:30 pm Evening Prayer of St Teresa with Benediction
OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY: The Cagliero Project, run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, gives Australians an opportunity to devote six to twelve months in volunteer service to youth in overseas Salesian communities. The Salesians are known for their work with vulnerable and disadvantaged youth. Therefore our volunteers are placed in projects such as schools, youth centers and orphanages. Our aim is to walk in solidarity with young people and for volunteer and host to have a mutual learning experience. We are also present in host communities to be role models, people that young people can aspire to be. The experience as a Cagliero volunteer is not about the volunteer but is focused on the people we go to serve. However, serving as a Cagliero volunteer will probably be the most rewarding thing you ever do! Applications for January 2017 departures are open until October 15th, 2016. Please visit www.cagliero.org.au for more information.
Position Vacant – OLHC PARISH PASTORAL & SACRAMENTAL COORDINATOR: (22 hours per week). The successful applicant will possess excellent communications skills and comfortable Computer working knowledge. Assisting the Parishioners with their missionary role to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community which values and promotes faith development and participates for all and affirms the place God has in our lives. The role also involves coordinating a range of pastoral activities and Sacramental programs and will assist in developing and implementing Parish Activities. Specific responsibilities include: Working in collaboration and the guidance of the Parish Priest. Coordinating and managing the Parish Sacramental Program. To assist the Parish Priest in the various projects as directed. Participate in and report to Parish Pastoral Council Meetings. Assist the Parish Secretary in the preparation of the Parish Calendar, update the Parish Database, preparation of Rosters and work cooperatively with the Parish Secretary and the staff on all Parish Matters. For full position description and to apply contact Parish Office: Ph. 0732683040 or email: [email protected] or send current resume and covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to parish email address or to Fr Paul Chackanikunnel, PO Box 3109, Hendra, QLDs 4011. Applications should include the name of two (2) referees one of which preferably should be a Parish Priest. Commencement date is ASAP. Closing date: 4th Nov 2016.
TRUTH, JUSTICE AND HEALING COUNCIL More information may be obtained by accessing their web site: http://www.tjhcouncil.org.au/
PARISH COLLECTION Thank you to all who generously contributed to the mission of the Hendra and Northgate Parish on the weekend of 24th and 25th September 2016. Loose Collection: $ 1415.95 Plan Giving Envelopes: $ 614.00
Parish Activities Parish Playgroup Playgroup is held in the Parish Hall, 23 Bowman St, Hendra, every Friday (during School Terms) from 9.00am till 11.00am (babies to Prep). All welcome. Volunteers are needed to support this happy venture.
Ring Robyn on 0413 662 609 or the Parish Office.
Wednesday morning Bingo/Morning tea: Bingo/morning tea is held in the Parish Hall from 9.30-11.30am each Wednesday. Please come and support
this social gathering.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of the
month after the 9.00am Mass at St John’s, Northgate.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 6.00pm—7.00pm on the First Friday of the month at Our
Lady Help of Christians, Hendra.
Anointing and Healing Mass: Second Friday of the month at 9.00am at St John’s, Northgate. Morning tea will be
shared after the Mass. All welcome.
Rosary: Join us for the ROSARY at Hendra which is recited on Tuesday & Thursday at 6.00am and Saturday at 6.30am. It is an opportunity to pray for peace in our troubled
world and for our special intentions.
Morning tea after Sunday Mass—St Johns: Morning tea will be shared after every First Sunday of the Month at
St John’s, Northgate. All welcome.
Parish Spirituality Group: The group meets once a month to look at and discuss the gospel reading for the next Sunday. For enquiries, please contact Kate McLean on 3868 4433 or the Parish Office on 3268 3040.
ROSTERS NEXT WEEKEND 15-16 OCTOBER 2016
Ministry OLHC Sat 5.30 OLHC Sun 9.30am OLHC Sun 6.00pm St John’s Sunday 8.00am
Special
Ministers
A3 Mary Surtees, Mary Finucane
B3 Pat Shine, Joe Harvey, Trevor & Lorelei Gozzard
C3 James & Gabrielle Windsor
1 Greg McLean, Cathy McLean, Paula Whalley
Readers A3 Val Walsh, Michael Byrne
B3 Nadine or Andrew Barter, Lucas Gozzard
C3 Matthew Windsor 1 Maree Ganley, Phil Ganley
Sacristy Carmel Watson Piety Stall 3rd Sunday Dennis & Tom Walsh
Counters Peter Ryan, Michael Shine 4 Pat Buckley, Aileen Collins
OLHC Cocktail Party Saturday 22nd October Golf Central DFO Our school is looking forward to welcoming you to a special evening and community fundraising event. On the night there will be auctions of sporting memorabilia and other great prizes and we are proud to announce Leigh Kortlang, Ray White Ascot, as the major sponsor for the 2016 OLHC Cocktail Function. Please save the date, spread the word to family and friends, and book your sitter….. Invitations are on the way!!
If you have a small business that would like to donate a prize? E.g. a weekend away, gift voucher etc; connections to anyone who would like to donate to the school, or if you are unable to attend the cocktail party but would like to give a cash donation to fund prizes, please kindly contact the school office for details.
Items for inclusion in this Newsletter Please email or write out to: [email protected]
Cut Off 1.00pm Tuesday.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER 2016 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR C
First Reading: Exodus 17: 8-15 Second Reading: 2 Tm 3:14-42 Gospel: Lk 18: 1-8
WE PRAY FOR
The Recently Deceased Nora Connick, Br John Cunnins, Fr Michael (Toowoomba), Fr David Gough, Stephen Phillips, Cardinal Franciszek Marcharski
Anniversaries Fr Edgar Blain SVD, Fr Francis Douglas, Alston Unwin, Monica Simpson, Mrs Grayson.
The Sick Margaret O’Brien, Ramina Khan, Lucia Rigoglioso, Lola Townsend, Stella Burton, Ryan Clayden-Zabik, Desmond Ryan, Rob Bruce, Clive Cass, Margaret Paterson, Josip Bicanic, Christopher Ledwich, Marie Connor, Christina Peters, Hilary Collins, Matthew Gray, Raymond King, Naomi Garden, Paul Ferguson, Kerri Smith, Patti Davies, Wayne Evans, Dale Martin, Max Lyons, Patricia Anderson, Patrick Broe, Viviene O’Sullivan, Sean Sturges, Simon Powell, Audrey Ryan, Fr James Browne, Kath Delahunty, Dell McHugh, Benjamin Doolan, Pat Curran, Rakesh Akhil, Fr Peter Conroy, The Residents of Merriwee (Bluecare at Hamilton), Isabelle Leddick (7 yr old), Charles Darmanin, Mary Gilmer, Deacon Frank Love, Maurice Conquest, Fr John Dobson, Colleen Scott
LITURGY
THIS WEEK’S READINGS:
First Reading: 2 Kings 5: 14-17
Responsorial Psalm
The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
Second Reading: 2 Tm 2: 8-13
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! For all things give thanks to God, because this is what he expects of you in Christ Jesus. Alleluia!
Gospel: Lk 17:11-19
NEWS FROM OUR PARISH SCHOOL
Welcome to this busy term 4. I trust that all our families had a
safe and happy holiday and the children are ready and
excited to return to term 4. I encourage you all to visit the
parent portal and note the dates of important events coming up
this term like Grandparents’ Day, Orientation, Cocktail Party,
Christmas concert and Graduation. Excursions for classes
already planned will also be on that calendar. Late last term I
met with the parents who came along and gave their time to
help us review three of the components of our school’s life,
and the leadership team will meet soon with our Area
Supervisor to recognise what has been going well for us and
what we might need to do for a future goal.
Leadership team, working with BCE staff, will set goals later
this term for 2017, based on our reviews and on BCE strategic
directions.
Staffing
We welcome back to OLHC Scott Murphy, who had been
seconded to St Anthony’s at Alexandra Hills. I thank
Kylie-Jo Harvey for the excellent way she took on Scott’s
role here while he was away. We welcome also Kaitlyn
Hartley, who will be a prac teacher working with Katie
Wilson in the Yr 3 classroom for some time across this term.
P&F meeting
This coming Tuesday at 7:30pm in the hall our P&F will
meet. We will be organising the last few events of the year.
We will also be looking forward to 2017 and discussing
fundraising and projects to be undertaken. If you would like to
participate in the discussion, please come along. See you
there!
Congratulations
Our own Ruby Ingles had a very successful National
Clubs in Melbourne over the holidays. Her team finished
3rd in Australia for Level 6 and Ruby gained some
personal best scores over the championships. Ruby also
competed in Junior State Titles at Chandler and came
away with being State Champion for Floor - Under 12
Level 6; and Bronze medal for Beam - U12 Level 6 in
QLD. Well done Ruby!
Margaret Tomov—Principal
A VOCATION VIEW: Oh, that today you would hear His voice! Listening brings faith; faith brings hope. Hope brings trust; trust brings courage to follow the Lord.
To talk to someone about your vocation, contact Vocation Brisbane. P: (07) 3336 9392 E: [email protected] W: www.catholicpriesthood.com
NEWS FROM ST CECILIA’S
SMALL ORGAN AVAILABLE : Anyone who might be interested in obtaining the small Kawai organ at the back of the church at St Cecilia’s is most welcome to call the Parish Office.
Closure of the building site and toilet block: Parishioners are asked to use the toilets in the Church Sacristy for the time being. The current completion timeframe is towards the end of November.
ST CECILIA’S PARISH LADIES FRIENDSHIP GROUP—MASS AND MORNING TEA: Next meeting is 9.00am on Thursday 27th October for a Mass in the church followed by morning tea.
CONFESSION TIMES: 5.15—5.25pm before 5.30pm Saturday Mass.
HOLY LAND TOUR 2016
***BOOK NOW***
13 Days from Thursday 27th October to Friday 8th November 2016 Following inspirational tours over the last several years, Fr Paul will once again lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this year.
VISITING: *Caesarea * Mt. Carmel * Nazareth * Galilee * Jericho
* Jerusalem * Bethlehem * Rome
Join this remarkable journey through the Holy Land culminating in Rome following in the footsteps of Christ, the Apostles and the early Christians.
For further information please contact Fr Paul on 0428 624 287, Monica in the Parish Office on 3268 3040 or Canale Travel Service Pty Ltd on 3357 6444. Brochures are available in the church.
Music Ministry generously
supported by Mirvac
