ST ANTHONY'S PARISH NEWSLETTER

Saturday/ Sunday May 7/8 (Ph 4636 1737) Postal Address: PO Box 217, Drayton North, Qld. 4350

“A Place at the Table for All”

We acknowledge the living culture of the Giabal and Jarowair peoples, the traditional custodians of this land

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*** Parish Events/ News: *** Welcome back for Fr Hermi: Welcome back Fr Hermi – hope you enjoyed your holiday with family and friends. We are very happy to have you back with us again.

Friendship Group: At the next meeting – May 17th at 10am, Tracy from Anglicare will speak about options for receiving care. This is in response to queries at the March meeting where Celeste spoke on financial aspects of entering a care facility. All are welcome, bring a friend and a plate to share.

St Anthony’s:

Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday and Friday

5.00pm 9.15am

Our Lady of Lourdes:

Tuesday - Thursday Friday

10.00am 5.30pm

St Thomas More’s:

Monday & Friday Tuesday

9.00am 5.30pm

St Patrick’s Cathedral:

Monday – Saturday 6.30am

Reconciliation

St Anthony’s: Saturday 5.30pm – 5.45pm

Adoration

St Anthony’s: 1st Friday Monthly 8.45am – 9.15am

Office Hours –

Maria – Mon-Wed, Fri 9-4

Noela – Tues-Fri 8.30-2.30

Fr Hermi – Tuesday - Friday

Priest Director: Fr Hermi Rafada

Parish Coordinator: Sr Maria Joyner pbvm

Chair Parish Council: Mr Krzysztof Batorowicz

Parish Secretary: Mrs Noela Nolan

Safeguard Rep: Mrs Nicole Rangiira

School Principal: Mr Paul Ryan

We hold up and remember all those who have died recently: Mick Moloney, Peter Tek

For the Anniversaries of our loved ones: and the Anniversaries of the deceased Priests of the Diocese:

Rev Msgr Patrick McMorrow, Rev Fr William Murphy, Rev Fr Brian Moran,Fr Pat McAnany Rev Fr Vincent Maher, Rev Fr Thomas Isaac, Rev Fr Garrett Murphy, Rev Fr Francis Hall, Rev Fr Michael Herbert, Rev Msgr Thomas Nolan, Rev Msgr Edward Concannon,

We hold up in prayer all those who are sick including the following Parishioners: Ron Cartwright, Margaret Cavanagh, Shelley Fry, Alan Green, June Healy, Nev Hedges, Aaron Marsh, Doreen O’Sullivan, Noreen Pauli, Joan Potter, Anthony Stephens, Eileen Westman, John Winmill As well as the following friends & family members: Peter Anderson, Stella Asling, Denis de Boer, Madeliene Charles, Christopher Clarke, Br Ed Collins OH (Sydney), Max Collins (Helen Warren’s cousin-in-law), George Cook, Graham Cowie, Nicole Duke, Dimity Elson (Nev Hedges’ grand-daughter), Thora England, Kim Eustace, Maureen Feehelly (Pat Cullen’s sister), Leigh Fry (Shelley’s son), Yvonne Gardiner (Brisbane), Gabby Hanlon (Marie Heslop’s niece), Joan Harris, Elizabeth Head, Zoe Hickey, Frank & Norma Hickey, Ralph & Barbara Hickey, Dawn Hope, Robin & John de Lange (Maryborough), Felicity Leonardo, Margaret Mackie, Steve Maher (Tricia Buckle’s nephew), Eileen Marsh, Kevin Marsh, Zona Martin, Bernadette Morris, Sandra McClelland, Paul Murphy, Sue Murphy, Peter Naughton, Colleen O’Dempsey (sister-in-law of Elaine Duggan), Jan Parmenter (Rockhampton), Pat Parsons, Leonie Reis, Ruth Rathjen, Harley Saverin (Marie Heslop’s Great-Grandson), Ned Sparksman, Sarah Jane Styles (Clare Forbes’ grand-daughter), Len Summers, Eunice White, Geoffrey Williams (brother of late Dorothea Green).

Normal Weekday Mass Times –

Refer weekly program for changes

Church Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 8.30am – 4pm

Sunday 8am – 11am

Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and

grandmothers. Hope you all get spoiled!

Ascension of the Lord

First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 Why are you standing here looking into the sky? Jesus has been taken into heaven.

Responsorial Psalm: God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 He made Jesus to sit at his right hand

in heaven.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Go and teach all people my gospel. I

am with you always, until the end of the world. Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 28:19, 20 While blessing them, he was taken to heaven.

Please welcome Carolyn Searle as she fills in at the office for Noela, who is taking 4 weeks leave.

Parish Coordinating Team: Meets each Friday. Australian Catholics: Available in the foyer.

Gospel Discussion Group: Meet at 10.15am each Wednesday in the Parish Office (Except during School Holidays)

Friendship Group: Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Community Centre, except December & January.

Play Group: Each Monday (Except during School Holidays) from 9-11am in the Community Centre.

Social Justice Group: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4pm in Parish Office. Horizons: Available in the foyer.

Catholic Leader: Available in foyer - $2 ea. Majellan Magazine: Available in the foyer Swag: Autumn edition in foyer - $1

Circle Dancing: Each Friday (Except during School Holidays) at 2.30pm in the Community Centre. Any enquiries may be directed to Michael 4638 4753.

Life in the Spirit Prayer group This prayer group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7pm in the church. Meetings this month are on the

12th and 26th May. All are welcome.

Pope Francis’ tip for becoming a happier person – “Be giving of yourself to others.” People need to be open and generous toward others, he said, because “if you withdraw into yourself, you run the risk of becoming egocentric. And stagnant water becomes putrid.”

Funeral Team: An information session for all funeral team members, both current and prospective, will be held at McGrath Funeral Home Mylne St on Wednesday, May 18th commencing 12 midday. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP Monday, May 16th.

Prayer Corner:

As we celebrate and spoil our own mothers this Sunday, let’s also pause together to pray for the mothers of people who

are in detention, particularly people on Manus Island at this time of great uncertainty. Most of us know how worried

and anxious our mums can get!

Mothers and families – who may be across the other side of the world – are the forgotten victims of detention. The

uncertainty of knowing when your child will we be free, or safe, or healthy is a

debilitating burden to bear.

Parish Calendar of Events –

May 7th

– Fr Hermi returns from leave

May 8th

– Mother’s Day

May 9th

– Parish Pastoral Council meeting

May 10th

– Weekday Masses to resume

Baptism Team meeting

Social Justice meeting

May 11th

– Liturgy Team meeting

May 14th

– Nicolas Baptism

May 15th

– Palmero Baptism

May 15th

– Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser

May 17th

– Friendship Group meeting –

Anglicare speaker

May 21 & 22 – Sacramental Families meeting

May 24th

- Parish Finance Committee meeting

Planned Giving Program: If you would like to support our Parish financially,

this may be done by Direct Debit, or via our weekly envelope system.

For further information, please contact the Parish Office. All contributions are gratefully accepted.

Parish Pastoral Council Members Parish Finance Committee Members

Josephine Astbury Tom Warren – Chair

Terese Hanna Greg Bowdler

Susan Tek Peter Hanna

Mark Copland Tony Meldon

Samantha Hohn Michael Rees

Brian Conrick

Vish Mariaprakasam

Keith Shepherd

Fr Hermi

Sr Maria Joyner Noela Nolan

Krzysztof Batorowicz – Chair

Brett Rangiira

Fr Hermi

Parish Co-ordinating Team:

Baptisms:

1st & 3

rd Sunday – 8.30 & 10am

Celia Warr

Fr Hermi

For more info contact office. Sr Maria Joyner

Marriages: Tim Fitzgerald

By appointment, contact office. Lloyd Bailey

A PRAYER FOR THE MOTHERS OF PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA’S OFFSHORE

DETENTION CENTRES

Creator God,

Who was with the Mother of Moses as she suffered the loss of her missing child,

Who was with the Mother of Jesus as they fled together through the desert,

And who loves the mothers of the young men who have been treated so cruelly on Manus,

See the fears they carry in their bodies,

See them tossing in their sleep.

Creator of Justice and Mercy,

Who inspires in the heart of every person a desire to be good,

Who weeps about the violence of our collective sins,

And who loves our politicians who are responsible for those young men.

See the fears they carry in their bodies,

See them tossing in their sleep.

Creator of Community,

Who is the embodiment of perfect community,

Who challenges everyone to love their neighbour and their enemy.

And who invites everyone to eat together at the table,

Grant us the vision to see all those mothers who are not in front of us today,

Grant us with courage to welcome the stranger.

*** Social Justice News ***

Social Justice Thought for the Week:

Peace is not merely the absence of war. Nor can it be reduced solely to the maintenance of a balance of power between enemies. Nor is it brought about by dictatorship. Instead, it is rightly and appropriately called 'an enterprise of justice' (Is. 32:7). Peace results from that harmony built into human society by its divine founder, and actualized by men as they thirst after ever greater justice. Second Vatican Council, Gaudium et Spes, #78

Laurie Reedy Fund A big thank you to all those who continue to help St Anthony’s reach out to the needy in our area. The Vincent de Paul provides wonderful assistance as well but sometimes is unable to provide support in certain immediate situations. In the past 3 months, the Laurie Reedy fund has provided emergency food to single mothers with children, fuel needed to travel for compassionate reasons, funding for work application support, and rental support. The gratitude and relief that is shown by our sisters and brothers helped in this way brings to heart and mind the words of Jesus “there is more happiness in giving than receiving.” Thank you also to those who regularly bring food to the Parish Centre for emergency support. (The Social Justice Group)

Biggest Morning Tea 2016: The Parish and School will come together to host this year’s Biggest Morning Tea on Sunday, May 15th at 9.45am in the School hall – directly after Mass (No morning tea at Parish). Everyone is encouraged and invited to support this wonderful cause. Entry is by donation. Please bring a plate to share, if you can. A coffee van will be on site, tea is self serve by donation . There will be heaps of prizes that you can win via a Cent Sale. Entertainment will be provided and also a guest speaker. If you are able to assist with prizes or help out on the day please let the office know. If you have any empty Moccona coffee jars can you please leave them at the office. Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up, during morning tea and clean-up afterwards, please let us know if you can assist. Thanks

“The Gospel calls on us and asks us to be the neighbour of the smallest and the most abandoned, to give them concrete hope”. Pope Francis. Project Compassion:

Please try to return Project Compassion monies as soon as possible so it can be forwarded on. Thanks for your support.

Mother’s Day Blessing

May Mary, who knows the joys and sorrows of Motherhood, be a guide for

your life.

May our Father bless you for the care and loving support given over the

years.

May Jesus bring you peace of heart for soothing spirit in times of trouble and

failure.

May the Spirit give you the inner joy for healing wounds and wiping away

tears.

And may God’s choicest blessings and deepest love be shown to you through

the loving embrace of family.

St. Anthony’s School Newsletter

“Lighting Pathways for life….”

Hello Parents and Caregivers The school has experienced a significant issue with after school pick - up. Two children were picked up at 4.05 pm and then another child was not picked up until 4.45pm. The supervising teacher on duty found it necessary to make alternative pick up arrangements for their

own children. The school endeavoured to contact the parents to no avail. The weather at this time of day was quite cool and the children in question had no idea what their after school pick up plans were and who was picking them up. In response to this recent development the school has approached PCYC After School Care and they have agreed to accept any child remaining at school after duty ends at 3.25pm. This is a question of safety and supervision. This will mean that families will be charged a minimum of an hour of care. This transaction will be between After School Care and the parent. Asking our teachers or office staff to remain responsible for students after duty has expired is unacceptable and certainly unreasonable. If you are late picking your child up, at 3.25pm, your child will become the responsibility of After School Care. Naturally this service will attract additional costs. On arrival at After School Care your child will be offered food and games to play until you arrive. Your child will be in a safe and supervised environment. Your child's safety is our ultimate concern. This is why this process has become necessary. Thank you to parents who ring to let us know they are running late. This reassures your child. Paul

Music News –

Sing Out Date Claimer – Don’t forget Thursday the 16th June for our Eisteddfod Choir! Thank you to the children who have continued on from the Eisteddfod to participate for another term of Choir. We have a Pizza Party to look forward to in a just a few weeks to celebrate all our hard work.

‘Nowhere Boy’ Musical Year Five and Six – Thursday 23rd June Thank you to the families who have sent back notes regarding costumes, backdrops and so on! I am grateful for your support. If your child’s note went missing there are spare copies at the office. The note contains information about the show that I’m sure you will find useful. More information in the weeks to come! Thanks, Anne-Maree Spalding

School Calendar of Events Term 2 2016 *** Dates & Times Subject to Change*** Mon 11 April - Fri 24 June 11 weeks Mon May 9 Winter Uniform to be worn Tues–Thurs May 10,11,12 NAPLAN Sun May 15 Biggest Morning Tea in aid of Cancer Fri May 27 St Anthony’s Day Mass Fri June 3 Trivia Night Mon June 6 School Photos-Winter Uniform Fri June 10 Sport Carnival Field Events Thurs June 16 Sing Out—Eisteddfod Choir Mon June 20 Sport Carnival Track Events

Fri June 24 Jump Rope for Heart

Student Protection Contacts: Rebecca More, Alice Cavanagh

WHS: Korine Lewis

Principal: Paul Ryan

Priest Director: Fr Hermi Rafada

9 Memory Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Phone: 4635 6200 Fax: 4635 0950

Email: stanthonys@twb.catholic.edu.au Website: http://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/stanthonys

Office Hours Mon - Fri 7:45am - 3:45pm

Pastoral Care Anyone who needs assistance please contact the

P&F on Ant.PandF@twb.catholic.edu.au

Or An Van Cauwenberge on 0403233276

.

St Anthony’s Parish Playgroup Playgroup meets every Monday at the parish building from

9am until 11am (except during holidays). If interested please contact Robynne 0431 095 874 or Kahren on

0422 569 947

*** Parish Youth Group Notes ***

The Youth Group will be having a Pizza, Movie & Activity night tonight May 7th, after 6pm

Mass. All young people ages 13-18 are welcome and encouraged to attend.

***** News from outside our Parish *****

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:

Following are the gathering times and venues for the week of prayer:

Tuesday - 10th May. St. Stephen's Uniting Church, Neil St. 7.30pm Thursday - 12th May St. Patrick's Parish Centre, Neil St. 7.00pm Friday - 13th May Our Savior's Lutheran Church, West St. 7.00pm Sunday - 15th May St. James' Anglican Church, Mort St. 5.00pm

Book Sale: The Diocesan Archives hold many books surplus to research and needs of the diocese. Many of these books are stored offsite and cover a wide range of topics. At a later date I would like to have a book sale. Before this happens the books need to be sorted and priced. Are there any retired Librarians or book lovers out there who would like to assist with this task? Please contact Gabrielle Saide on 4632 7484 and leave a message.

Mother’s Day Remembrance Service: The Tmba Garden of Remembrance extends a warm invitation to Family and Friends to the annual Mother’s Day Service on Sunday, May 8th at 3pm in the Crematorium Chapel. This non-denominational service will be led by Celebrant Susan Seaton. Refreshments served at conclusion.

Bus Trip - Marian Valley: Saturday 21st May to honour the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians and to support Bishop McGuckin in the celebration of devotions for the day. Bus departs Neil St. outside Cathedral at 7:30 am returning approx. 5-5:30 pm Cost $30. For bookings contact Theresa on 4564 9805. mob. 0434 528 904

Tmba Municipal Band: A fundraising concert for the Tmba Hospice & Tmba Municipal Band titled Aspects of Love will take place on Saturday & Sunday May 28 & 29 commencing 2pm in USQ Arts Theatre. Contact USQ Artworx for Bookings – 4631 1111. Flyer on Bulletin Board.

ERDU Bible Institute: “The Letters of Paul…” is the theme for a presentation by Chris Monaghan CP at Banyo on July 1 & 2. See flyer on Bulletin Board for further details.

From Watergate to Disco … the Vietnam War to Star Wars. How much do you know about the infamous decade? Put on your boogie shoes and see if you are Dyn-o-mite! Friday 3 June from 7pm til late in the Assembly Hall $10 Entry includes Lucky Door Raffle and Light Snack! And remember, if you remember the 70s, you weren’t really there! Anyone who would like to be part of the parish table, please contact the parish office. Book your table or chair soon! Places are limited… Tickets on sale at the school office from Friday 6 May or via

email: Ant.PandF@twb.catholic.edu.au

PARISH WEEKLY PROGRAM

PARISH WEEKLY PROGRAM Date

Readings Mass

Times Parish Life

Sunday May 8th

Ascension of the Lord

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11

Second Reading Ephesians 1:17-23

Gospel Matthew 28:19, 20

8.30am

9.30am Parish Morning Tea

Mothers Day

Monday May 9th

Monday of the 7th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 19:1-8 Gospel Colossians 3:1

No Mass or

Liturgy

7pm SVDP meeting 7pm PPC meeting

Tuesday May 10th

Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 20:17-27 Gospel John 17:1-11

5pm

Home Communions 9am Baptism Team Meeting 4pm Social Justice Meeting

Wednesday May 11th

Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 20:28-38

Gospel John 17:11-19

9.15am

Home Communions 10.15am Gospel Discussion Group 2pm Liturgy Team meeting

Thursday May 12th

Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter First Reading Acts 22:30; 23:6-11

Gospel John 17:20-26

5pm

Home Communions 7pm Life in the Spirit Prayer Group

Friday May 13th

Friday of the 7th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 25:13-21

Gospel John 21:15-19

9.15am

10am Coordinating Team meeting

Saturday May 14th

Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter First Reading Acts 18:23-28

Gospel John 16:23-28

6pm (Vigil)

10am Nicolas Baptism 5.30pm Reconciliation

Sunday May 15th

Pentecost

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 Second Reading Romans 8:22-27

Gospel John 7:37-39

8.30am

Family Mass

Biggest Morning Tea 9.45am 10am Palmero Baptism

MINISTERS FOR MASS - Saturday / Sunday 14th/15th May 2016 – Week 3 (Sat) Week 1 (Sun)

6pm Vigil Mass 8.30am Mass

Co-ordinators: Lloyd Bailey, Tim Fitzgerald

Karra Nosworthy

Welcomers: Gill & Cherene Brandt School

AV Operator: Artie Hanna Alice Cavanagh

Children’s Liturgy Dave Waters & helper

Parish Morning Tea: Biggest Morning Tea

Readers: Terese Hanna, Barry Turner School

Prayer of the Faithful: Ray Cullen School

Presentation of Gifts: Ray Cullen, Pat & Jill Sullivan School

Ministers of

Communion:

Tabernacle: Viv Hanna

Pouring Wine: Marg Nolan, Chris Gwydir,

Catherine Hanna, Luisa Dillon

Tabernacle: School

Pouring Wine: School

Altar Assistants: Alisha DeRuggiero

Music: A Capella Anne-Maree Spalding & School Choir

Collectors: Jack Phelan, Tony Allport School

Flower Roster: Gillian & Cherene Brandt

Money Counters:

This Week: 08/05

Next Week: 15/05

Amber Copland, Jim Tiernan, Michael Rooke

Tony Meldon, Michael & Lyndelle Rees

Apr 30/May 1

Planned Giving - $650.50

Loose - $474.65