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THE BULLETIN ST THERESA’S PARISH
MISSION STATEMENT St Theresa’s Catholic Parish is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community committed to living and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Under our baptismal mission and inspired by the Spirit we are bread for one another and nourished we reach out to make a difference in the world.
POPE FRANCIS MESSAGE The Church without frontiers, Mother to all, spreads throughout the world a
culture of acceptance and solidarity, in which no one is seen as useless, out
of place or disposable. When living out this motherhood effectively, the
Christian community nourishes, guides and indicates the way, accompanying
all with patience, and drawing close to them through prayer and works of
mercy.
This weekend takes on a particular significance. In fact, in an age of such
vast movements of migration, large numbers of people are leaving their
homelands, with a suitcase full of fears and desires, to undertake a hopeful
and dangerous trip in search of more humane living conditions. Often,
however, such migration gives rise to
suspicion and hostility, even in
ecclesial communities, prior to any
knowledge of the migrants’ lives or
their stories of persecution and
destitution. In such cases, suspicion
and prejudice conflict with the
biblical commandment of welcoming
with respect and solidarity the
stranger in need.
Pope Francis, Message for World Day for Migrants & Refugees 2015
HEALING FOR
Parishioners: Mike Green; Elaine Chippendale;
Allan O’Connell;
Len Pauli;
Rosemary Carter;
Raymond Saad;
Pat Parsons
Enrico Marsili (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)
Tonino Ciminari (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)
John Gagen (Peter Kenny’s brother-in-law)
Indiana Harman (Ray Taylor’s granddaughter)
Margaret Kreis (Madeline Taylor’s sister)
Denise Drummond (Pat Cartwright’s niece)
Louis Gandini (Lina Pervan’s brother)
Connie Bamgart (Lina Pervan’s friend)
Elaine Dillon (Vivienne Price’s mother)
Pamela Dyson (Sandra Madden’s sister)
Denise Hodgson (Kathy Humphreys’ sister)
Br Tom Hickey (former Marist Brother in the
Diocese)
Patricia Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)
Noela Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)
Dawn Purcell (Kay Connor’s friend)
Pauline Curran (Pat Preece’s sister)
Roslyn Morton (Patrick’s sister)
Simon Riethmuller (Shirley’s son)
Max Shearer (9yr old - grandson of Tom & Judy
Shearer)
John Mullen (Helen McNaught’s nephew)
Karen Guyett (Pat Davey’s Sister)
Brian Davey (Denis Davey’s brother)
Fay Mogg (Daphne Butler relative)
Lyn Baile (Kerry’s mum)
Chrissy Sharpe (Jan Ede’s Daughter)
Kelly Ede (Jan Ede’s Daughter-in-law)
Reet Hughes (ex Parishioner and close
friend of Bette Flamsteed)
Br Ed Collins OH
Eve Guy (9yr old friend of Kama family)
Linda McGlashan (Helen Muller’s friend)
ANNIVERSARIES: Frank Hicks Bon Mahoney
Jim Pigott Ned Spies
Kath Noel
Doreen Hoysted
Leslie Boland
30th August 2015, Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
REFUGEE AND MIGRANT FACTS -
(from ACMRO - Australian Catholic
Migrant and Refugee Office )
This 101st World Day of Migrant and Refugees let us be
aware that 51.3 million people are displaced globally;
Three million refugees have been produced by the Syrian
war;
Six and a half million, or one-third, of Syrian people are
displaced;
Half of these refugees are children.
It is imperative to evangelise cultures in order to
inculturate the Gospel. In countries of Catholic
tradition, this means encouraging, fostering and
reinforcing a richness which already exists. In
countries of other religious traditions, or
profoundly secularized countries, it will mean
sparking new processes for evangelising culture,
even though these will demand long-term
planning. We must keep in mind, however, that
we are constantly being called to grow. Each
culture and social group needs purification and
growth. In the case of the popular cultures of
Catholic peoples, we can see deficiencies which
need to be healed by the Gospel: machismo,
alcoholism, domestic violence, low Mass
attendance, fatalistic or superstitious notions
which lead to sorcery, and the like. Popular piety
itself can be the starting point for healing and
liberation from these deficiencies.
PARISH MASSES
St Theresa’s Parish
READINGS MEALS
MON NO MASS
TUE NO MASS
WED 9AM MASS
THU NO MASS
FRI 9AM MASS
SAT 6PM MASS
SUN 9.30AM MASS
RECONCILITATION IS AVAILABLE
B E F O R E M A S S O R B Y
APPOINTMENT
THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL POPE FRANCIS 69
There are a
number of our
Parishioners who
are not well and/
or are caring for
family members
who are not well.
To relieve some pressure from
these family members we are
hoping some of our wider
community Parishioners could
make a few meals that can be
placed in our tall freezer in the
Parish Centre kitchen.
These meals would be greatly
appreciated and will be given to
families, discreetly, in need.
T h a n k y o u i n
advance!
First Reading: Deut 4:1-2.6-8
You may add nothing to the word
which I speak to you - keep the
commands of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 14:2-5
The just will live in the presence of
the Lord.
Second Reading:James1:17-18.21-22.27
Be doers of the word.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The Father gave us birth by his
message of truth, that we might be as
the first fruits of his creation.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8.14-15.21-23 You forget the commandments of
God and hold on to human tradition.
Next week’s readings:
Isaiah 35:4-7
James 2:1-5
Mark 7:31-37
Available to any child in grade three and higher. Below is
the Sacramental preparation program required prior to the
Celebration.
Requirements: Child must be Baptised and in year three or
above.
Enrolment night: Wednesday 7th October at 7pm in the
Parish Centre Chapel.
Commitment Ceremony: Attendance at a Commitment
Ceremony at one of the Parish Masses (either Saturday 10th
October at 6pm or Sunday 11th October at 9.30am)
Every week: Work through the Our Times Together booklet
in clusters for four different sessions.
Preparation for Reconciliation: Participate in a number of
Sunday Liturgies between now and the celebration of the
Sacrament of Reconciliation.
1st Reconciliation Ceremony: Thursday 12th November at
6pm in the Parish Centre.
Cost: $10-00 per child.
Enrolment forms are available in the foyer or contact the
Parish Office on Ph. 4639 4688.
RETIRED PRIESTS RETIREMENT
FOUNDATION COLLECTION:
This collection will be held on
the 5-6 September during Mass.
We look forward to your usual
general response.
St Theresa’s Parish
ST THERESA’S PARISH COUNCIL INVITES
YOU TO A RETREAT DAY WITH PATRICK
OLIVER-
Date: 19th September, 9am to 3pm. Cost $20pp.
Tea and coffee supplied, but pack own lunch.
Sign on sheet is available in the foyer of the Parish
Centre.
As the years go by, we can find that one of our
greatest teachers has been life itself. This day retreat
allows an opportunity to reflect upon how our
seeming successes and seeming failures can teach us
to be people of prayerfulness. What might be the
Gospel's invitation to us at the moment to live a little
more freely, joyfully and lightly?
Can a little prayerful wisdom from
the years help us to revisit what
Jesus taught in his preaching and
his parables, so we can hear their
resonance in our daily lives?
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER: Weekend for
married couples at Santa Teresa
Spirituality Centre, Ormiston QLD
(on Brisbane’s bayside). From 4th -
6th September.
F o r b o o k i n g s / d e t a i l s
contact: Maria and David Murphy, ph (07) 3342
1456
Information website: www.wwme.org.au
MARIONTE MASS: On Sunday, September 20th
Fr Fadi (Brisbane) will celebrate mass in the
Maronite Rite at St Anthony’s Church, 3 Memory St,
commencing 11.30am. All are welcome to
attend. Travelling with Fr Fadi will be members of
the Brisbane Maronite Community, who will
celebrate the mass and then view the gardens and
parks during the Carnival of Flowers.
PLAYGROUP - The Parish
wants to start a playgroup (both
adult and child to attend) for
children 0-5 years of age on a
Tuesday morning at the Parish
Centre from 8.30 - 11.00am.
If you are interested a sign on sheet is available in the
foyer or contact the office on Ph. 4639 4688.
NOTICES
GARAGE SALE - Alzheimer’s Australia (QLD)
Toowoomba Branch are holding a fundraiser to
support running costs of local office.
When: Sat 5th September at 16 Aberdeen St.
Need donations of items for sale: Books, DVD’s,
clothing, bric-a-brac, household items etc - most
welcome.
To leave items contact: Lynne on 4613 0052 Mon,
Wed, Fri 10am-2pm or Ph. Alison 4635 0059
Pick-ups: Phone: Esma 4635 0667.
CENT SALE - The Missionary Sisters
of St. Peter Claver are holding their next
cent sale on Wednesday 2nd September
at All Seasons Function Hall, cnr North
& Tor Sts. Entry is $5.00, this gives you a free sheet
of tickets, entry into Lucky Door and a buffet
morning tea.
Doors Open 8.30am for 9.30am start. For further
information contact Sr. Miriam, PH. 4632 1818
MATER DEI PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Year 4 Class Parent Reps are
putting together an “Inaugural Mater
Dei Spring Fair 2015 Cookbook”.
Mater Dei would love to receive recipes from their
Parish Community. Please e-mail Mary AKROYD
[email protected] or Ph: 0407 787 837 or send
a printed copy in an envelope to Mary via the Mater
Dei School Admin Office.
Lets get behind our Parish School!!!
PART TWO - “CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT”: For
those who attended the reflection day on this theme
in May, part two will be offered Friday 18th
September (9.30-12.30) in the Bishop Kelly room,
Shrine Complex Ruthven St. Please bring your
booklet. Newcomers also welcome. Those wishing
to stay on might like to bring lunch to share. No cost
involved. Facilitator: Sr. Elaine Morzone MFIC.
For any queries contact Sr Elaine via: Ph 4632 4277
Mob: 0458 020 906. Or, [email protected]
BUS TRIP MARIAN VALLEY
Saturday 5th September, to
honour Our Lady’s birthday. Bus
departs Neil St. outside St. Pats Cathedral at 7:45am
and returning approx. 5:30pm. Cost $30pp. For
bookings contact Theresa on 4564 9805, Mob. 0434
528 904, Email: [email protected].
St Theresa’s Parish
All is Grace
All is Grace deals with one of the most
basic of all questions: the nature of time.
In a series of brilliant meditations, Fr.
Boulad discusses scientific problems of
time and relativity, the nature of the
present, eternity, coping with the past,
redeeming time and facing the future - all with an
attractive informality which sometimes disguises just
how deep are the problems with which he is concerned.
CONTACTS
Anniversary Book If you haven’t already put the name of your loved one
in the Anniversary Book, we invite you to do so. The
book is in the foyer.
LIBRARY
Shrine Bookshop is shutting down, so get in quick
Tuesday to Friday: 10:30am till 2:30pm
Saturday: 9.00am till 11.30am
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
First Wed:
Parish morning tea at 9.45am, Park House Café
Every Tue:
St Vincent de Paul St Theresa’s Conference, 4pm
4636 0461
First and Third Tue:
Holy Angels Conference - 4635 3778
Second Sun:
Mad Toowoomba Group from 7pm at Anthony’s
Parish Centre. (Grade 7-12 people)
Sun 30th:
World Migrant and Refugee Day - 9.30am Mass
Tue 1st:
Care and Concern Meeting, 9.30am Parish Office.
Wed 2nd:
Parish Council Meeting, 9.30am Parish Office.
Parish Priest:
Fr Brian Noonan 4696 7094
e-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate:
Regan Kama 4639 4688
e-mail: [email protected]
Parish Secretaries:
Margie Sullivan and Janet Weier
4639 4688 Fax: 4639 6538
e-mail: [email protected]
Church:
Cnr Campbell & Curzon Sts, Toowoomba
Office:
55 Curzon St, Toowoomba
Parish Website
www.sttheresas.org.au
Parish Pastoral Council Fr Brian Noonan; Regan Kama; Ray Taylor; David Rogan;
Patricia Njoroge; Kay Gleeson; Max Borserio; Christine
Harpham; Danny Carter; Kathy Sternes; Kathy Doherty;
Gavin McCabe; Paul Apel and Claire Howden.
Finance Committee Fr. Brian Noonan; Pat Morton; Warren Dredge; Ray
Taylor: Shane Blakeley; Brian Wilson, Pat Richardson.
Liturgy Team Fr. Brian Noonan; Jan Mayo; Peter & Norma Kenny;
Anne Thomas; Carole Rogan; Kathy Sternes; Kay
Gleeson; Max Borserio, Elizabeth Stewart, Kathy Doherty
and Claire Howden.
Baptism Team: Cath Kelly; Jenny Ryan; Tracy George; Bernadette Hede;
Alison Daniel; Anne Anderson; Jan Watkins; Maureen
Burke; Angela Irvine; Mary Otto.
Consolation Team: Fr Brian Noonan; Mary Otto; Margie Sullivan; Lyn
McRae; Loretta Male; Peter Kenny; Bette Flamsteed; Pam
Merritt; Moya Schaefer, Josephine Nolan.
Welcome & Hospitality Team: Paul & Kathryn Marangelli; Clarice da Silva; Carole
Rogan; Mary Otto; Pat & Neville Preece; Maureen Burke;
Bette Flamsteed.
Family Groups: Coordinator: Brian Wilson
Care & Concern Team Coordinator: Moya Schaefer
CONSOLATION QUOTE
May I be generous in my farewell
and give my loved one the blessing
of goodbye.