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15/16TH OCTOBER 2016
29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR C
PARISH MINISTERS Very Rev Fr Peter Dillon P.P
Fr Chukwudi Chinaka Fr John Hong
Fr Stephen Bliss ofm
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mrs Bernadette McAndrew
OFFICE STAFF Mrs Janelle Van De Weyer
Mrs Maree Coyne Mrs Kathy Lund
Mrs Bernadette Lenihan
OFFICE HOURS Monday 9am - 3.30pm
Tuesday - Friday 8am - 3.30pm
PHONE: 3281 2133
MASS TIMES: 3281 0707
FAX: 3812 3911
MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 23
Ipswich Qld 4305
EMAIL [email protected]
WEB www.ipswichcatholiccommunity.org
ST MARY’S PRIMARY Phone: 3281 1998
IMMACULATE HEART PRIMARY Phone: 3812 1077
ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY Phone: 3201 6188
ST BRIGID’S PRIMARY Phone: 5464 1563
PRAYER AS A RHYTHM TO OUR DAY
Prayer, in its many forms, is the key expression of faith. But how does prayer inform and nurture our faith?
Growing up in a very Catholic environment with the influence of loving parents, prayer was a natural part of the day. We prayed the Rosary, observed the importance of giving thanks for the food set before us and we attended Mass each week. Life was simple, and finding the time to fit in our formal daily prayers never seemed to be a challenge. There didn’t appear to be competing forces such as the television, internet and other distractions to disturb our daily rhythm of prayer either at home or school.
Many families young and old today find it a continuing challenge to know how to pray with their children. When I gather with families for sacramental formation the idea of introducing prayer into a family’s daily ritual is often well received. Quite often it is the children who are the ones who demonstrate the desire to share their prayers with anyone who cares to listen. They are often like the widow in the Gospel persisting until someone gives in and listens.
The traditional prayers of my primary years have stood me in good stead and there is a comfort and security in knowing how and when to say certain prayers. All our prayers, whatever or however we pray, need to nurture our faith. Our prayer acknowledges our trust in God who loves and enjoys our company when we choose to sit in prayerful solitude, or gather with a community of like-minded people.
A healthy prayer life takes commitment and needs to change us if we are open to listening to God’s response to our prayers. Quite often we may feel that our prayers go unanswered. We become discouraged that our efforts go unrewarded. At times we even give up and therefore our faith life becomes diminished.
In these times we need to persist in our prayer and trust that God never gives up listening. An even more challenging thought - it may be God persisting with us. There may be answers to our prayers that are unexpected but our hearts and minds are closed to these possibilities.
Sometimes our prayer life needs a little boost or even re-igniting and there are so many resources offered today that can be accessed when looking for some personal guidance. The parish offers opportunities to gather with others in prayer during the week. Have you thought of trying Lectio Divina which is a way of reflecting on the scriptures and inviting God to respond through God’s Word? We also offer Christian Meditation which is silent prayer of the heart because we listen in silence with the ear of our heart.
Take some time this week to read a scripture passage slowly and prayerfully or pray without words allowing yourselves to rest in the arms of God.
If even a wicked judge will listen eventually, how much more will God listen to those who cry to him day and night? (V7)
Bernadette McAndrew
The only thing that matters is what God thinks of us.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS
CELEBRATIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Monday 17th October - St Ignatius of Antioch 7.00am St Joseph’s North Ipswich 7.00pm Mater Dei Sadlier’s Crossing
Tuesday 18th October –St Luke, evangelist 9.00am Immaculate Heart of Mary Leichhardt 9.00am St Mary’s Woodend
Wednesday 19th October - Weekday, Ordinary Time 29
9.00am St Mary’s Woodend 9.30am St Brigid’s Rosewood
Thursday 20th October - Weekday, Ordinary Time 29 9.00am St Mary’s Woodend 9.00am St Joseph’s North Ipswich
Friday 21st October - Weekday, Ordinary Time 29 8.30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Eastern Hts 9.00am Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Eastern Hts 9.00am Immaculate Heart of Mary Leichhardt
Saturday 22nd October - Weekday, Ordinary Time 29
5.00 - 5.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation St Mary’s 5.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Leichhardt
Vigil 5.30pm Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Eastern Hts 6.00pm St Mary’s Woodend 6.00pm Immaculate Heart of Mary Leichhardt
Sunday 23rd October - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7.30am St Joseph’s North Ipswich 8.00am St Mary’s Woodend 8.00am St Brigid’s Rosewood 9.30am Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Eastern Hts 9.30am St Joseph’s North Ipswich 6.00pm St Mary’s Woodend
St. Mary’s Church, Elizabeth Street, Woodend
Mater Dei Church, Cnr Ferrett Street & Rowland Terrace, Sadliers Crossing
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Robertson Road, Eastern Heights
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22 Old Toowoomba Road, Leichhardt
St. Joseph’s Church, 42 Pine Mountain Road, North Ipswich
St. Brigid’s Church, Matthew Street, Rosewood.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Fr Michael Skehan, Santo Conte, Lorraine Murphy, Jem Ireland, Barry Holmes, Peggy Quinn. Betty Walton, Maryanne Wickens, Enid Reith.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Paul McKean, Joanne Watts, Craig Hannam, Michael Williams, Merryl(Paddy) Gleeson, Kay Smith, Joan Earl, Clyde Towler, Conrad Behrendorff,
Jeff Corris, Max Bishop, Vince Elmore, Carolyn Burt, Dell Burns, Mavis Craik, Marie Tonner, Vince Heffernan, Shirley Budd, Roqueta Costa.
ALTAR SERVERS: Calling all young people from the Rosewood parish who are interested in serving their parish through the ministry of altar serving. We are sure there are children who come along each week to Mass who would like to participate more actively in the celebration of the Mass. To the Parents : if you have a child who is in year 3 or above and has celebrated the sacrament of Baptism please encourage them to put their hand up for this important ministry. Fr Stephen will be conducting the training days for new altar servers and the training will be held in St Brigid’s Church. Children can give their name to the Priest after Mass or phone Bernadette at the parish office on 3281 2133. Once we have a group of children we will set the training date and time. Thanks.
ANNUAL REMEMBERANCE MASS: As in previous years we will celebrate a special Mass for families who have farewelled a loved member of their family this year. We also extend this invitation to anyone in the parishes who wishes to honour a family member, or friend that has died either recently or whose anniversary you celebrate each year. The Mass will be held on Wednesday November 2nd at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, followed by a supper served at the side of the Church. Please bring a plate to share. For further information contact the Parish office.
WARRILL PARK LAWN CEMETERY: In honour of the many relatives, and friends of parishioners who have been l ovingly laid to rest at Warrill Park we are celebrating a Liturgy of the Word which will include a special blessing for those loved ones. Please join us in prayer on Sunday 6h November, at Warrill Park, commencing at 3pm. If you would like to place flowers on the graves please bring them along and they will be blessed before placing them. A folding chair and umbrella is also handy as there is limited seating and shade. For further information please contact the Parish office.
READINGS FOR MASS: 15/16 October: Ex 17: 8-13; 2 Tim 3: 14-4: 2; Lk 18: 1-8 22/23 October: Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-19; 2 Tim 4: 6-8, 16-18; Lk 18: 9-14
NEWS FROM AROUND THE PARISHES
Date
CHILDREN’S LITURGY DATES FOR OCTOBER
Mass and Venue 15th 16th 16th 23rd
6.00pm Immaculate Heart of Mary 7.30am & 9.30am St Joseph’s 8.00am St Mary’s 9.30am Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
A CALL TO CARE FOR CREATION
A presentation by Fr Sean McDonagh SSC will be held on Thursday 3rd November at St Mary’s Parish Centre Ipswich, Cnr Elizabeth Street and Roseberry Parade , Woodend commencing at 10am with morning tea. The presentation will be 10.30am—12.30pm.
If you will be attending please let the Parish Office know by Monday 31st October.
Irish Columban Fr Sean McDonagh is known around the world as an eco-theologian who works to raise awareness on the connections between justice and peace issues, environmental sustainability and faith. He is an outspoken critic of policies that allow for the systematic degradation of the environment, linking them to global poverty and the increased suffering of the poor.
Our parish will conduct the annual World Mission Month appeal for Catholic Mission on the weekend of October 22/23
As we approach World Mission Sunday, we commend the forthcoming Catholic Mission appeal to you. In the liturgy for this weekend, we hear in the first reading of a battle being waged and the impact of
Moses on the outcome of that conflict. When Moses holds his arms aloft, Israel has the advantage. But when he tires, the tide turns. In order to ensure his arms remain raised, Aaron and Hur offer support, one on either side. Your parish will be one of those men, joining with Catholic Mission on the other side. Together, we will help “keep their hands steady”. Thank you, in anticipation, for your generosity – you will be responsible for helping turn the tide against poverty, domestic violence and other injustices.
David McGovern, Director, Brisbane Archdiocese
LEICHHARDT CARE & CONCERN MEETING: Our next meeting will take place next TUESDAY, 18th October from 9.30am in the former Presbytery. Interested Parishioners are invited to come along.
FAREWELL HELENA: Please join us on Sunday, 23rd October after the 9.30am Mass at St Joseph’s for morning tea to say Thank You to Helena. Please being a plate of yummies to share .
CHRISTMAS VIGIL: Calling the children of the Parish: the Christmas Nativity story will again be presented during the Mass at the Christmas Eve vigil in St Mary’s. The parish will be calling for all interested children to be part of this celebration. There is a part for every child and is always lots of fun. To nominate your child please contact Berna-dette at the parish office on 3281 2133 or via email [email protected]
2016-17—BREAK OPEN THE WORD ($20), DAILY MASS BOOKS ($20), LITTLE BOOKS ($4) - Orders are now being taken for these books. North Ipswich and Leichhardt parishioners please place your name on the list at the church. St Mary’s, OLMM and St Brigid’s parishioners please phone the parish office to place your order.
ENVELOPE USERS: It is always of benefit to the those who count our weekly collections , if you write the amount of your contribution on the outside of the envelope . This is of particular benefit it coins roll out of the envelope, as we can correctly balance amounts with givers. While some may not wish to do this for their own reasons, we appreciate the extra little effort of those who do.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR PARISH ‘RENOVATE” - MOVE FROM “MAINTENANCE” TO ‘MISSION” - THEN THIS SEMINAR IS FOR YOU! AND FOR YOU! AND FOR YOU! On Saturday, 19th November, 9am-4pm (yes, all day—morning tea and lunch included) at San Sisto College, Carina, FR JAMES MALLON will inspire us with stories of how his parish has transformed into a more vibrant,
welcoming and outwardly focused faith community. He will share key strategies that have worked for them and could work for US. DON’T JUST LEAVE IT TO SOMEONE ELSE, BE PART OF MAKING OUR PARISH BETTER! Mark your diary now, and plan to come along. Registrations will need to be made at the Parish Office (Ph 3281 2133) by 1st November.
RECYCLING COLLECTION DAY - 29/30 October— LEICHHARDT & NORTH IPSWICH PARISHIONERS are invited to please bring your items along for collection on this day. If you don’t collect as yet, could I ask you to please consider saving any stamp-bearing envelopes and empty jam/condiments jars (with metal lids).—NOT MOCCONA COFFEE JARS! Money raised from the sale of the stamps is sent to Catholic Missions. Caritas Ipswich uses the money from the sale of the jars to assist Catholic endeavours in Pacific Ocean nations. On top of that, you are also helping to reduce precious landfill. So, please consider this work - any support that you can give will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Linda Allen
PIETY SHOP: The Christmas Session if fast approaching and we now have Christmas cards for sale. Packs of eight for $2.50. The 2017 Colombian Calendars are also now available for purchase for $8 at the piety store or at the Parish Office.
APOLOGIES for any inconvenience which may have been experienced last weekend as a result of the installation of the bollards near the fence next to the workshop. These bollards have been installed for the safety of the school children however will be taken out for weekends. Parking in Mary Street over the next two weekends may be limited as we have been notified by the council that there will be road works happening.
ST EDMUND’S OLD BOYS DINNER: Saturday 29 October 2016 at 7pm - Brother Leagues Club Ipswich. Guest speaker: Cr Paul Pisasale - Mayor of Ipswich. $50 per head for 2 course meal. Book a Table of 10 for $450. For tickets please contact Andrew McGrath on 0438 164 452 or [email protected]. All welcome!
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: Local production with local talent! The Ipswich Orpheus Chorale, by kind permission of Origin Theatrical, is proud to announce that its major musical event for 2016 will be an all-new production of the smash-hit rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar! Performances will be held at the Ipswich Civic Centre on Friday 14th October at 7.30pm, Saturday 15th October 1.30pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 16th October at 1.30pm. Tickets are available by contacting the Ipswich Civic Centre or via the web site http://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/event/jesus-christ-superstar/
ST MARY’S COLLEGE IPSWICH GALA DINNER
Saturday 22nd October 2016, 6.30pm-11.30pm
McAuley Auditorium, St Mary's College, Mary Street, Woodend
Please join with us for the gathering of
St Mary's College Ipswich past and present students, families, staff and friends.
Tickets are $80 per head, which includes a served three
course dinner, drinks to be purchased on the night.
Keynote speakers:
Orange Sky Laundry's Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett, 2016 Young Australians of the Year.
Entertainment provided by the St Mary's College Show Choir
with the opportunity to dance the night away.
Tickets may be purchased by:
ONLINE ticket bookings available at: www.stagecenta.com or,
PHONE Bookings at: 02 6253 1454 Any queries about the evening please phone St Mary's College
on 3432 5404
Pondering Expectantly
Journeying with Mary and Elizabeth as they ponder and wait with great expectations for the advent of God-with-us.
Gentle Reflection, Prayer, Deep Connection Anticipation
A retreat opportunity for women of all ages. Friday 9 December 6pm – Sunday 11 December 3pm
Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Wellington Street, Ormiston.
Cost: $350 ($320 pensioners and full-time students) Individual, ensuited rooms. All linen,
meals and resources supplied.
To Register or Enquire: Contact Grace on 0409 524 283 or [email protected]
