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Dear Parishioners,
It was great to see so many people at Mass on Ash Wednesday, as we began Lent with the ceremony of placing ashes on our forehead.
The three areas we look at during Lent are: our prayer – can I spend more time in prayer, at Mass, praying the rosary, attending Stations of the Cross, Adoration of the Eucharist, or quiet prayer every day; fasting – giving up something, food, drink, impatience, telling lies, being dishonest, gossiping about others or living an immoral life; almsgiving – what we give up we give away, possibly to Project Compassion (envelopes are at the back of the Church).
During Lent, we have an extra Mass at Sunnybank at 6.30 am Friday and at Acacia Ridge at 6.30 pm Friday (following the Stations of the Cross at 5.45 pm). Also at Sunnybank during Lent on Saturday at 10:30 am, we have Mary's Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross).
At the Sunday Masses during Lent, we will pray some parts of the Mass differently. At the Penitential Rite we will pray the Confiteor (I Confess). We will sing “Lord Hear My Prayer” at the beginning and the end of the Prayers of the Faithful. After Communion, we will have a few minutes of quiet prayer and reflection.
There are still some Little Black Books (for adults) and Little Purple books (for children) available for $4.00 each on the back table of our churches for daily prayer and reflection during Lent.
The Bible Study Group is meeting in the media room at Sunnybank every Tuesday from 9.00 am to 11.30 am. You are invited to join this group to learn more about our scriptures.
Aria Angels which is for children from birth to Pre-school, continues this Wednesday, 8th March. This is a very lively group of children and their parents or grandparents who enjoy song, prayer and play. See page 3 of this newsletter for more details.
Lent is a time of soul searching and cleansing. Don’t forget to attend the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation). Reconciliation is celebrated at Sunnybank at 11.00am and 5.00pm on Saturdays. All the Priests can be available for an appointment for Reconciliation during the week. Call the Parish Office at Acacia Ridge on 3274 5513 or Sunnybank on 3345 3766.
Misprint! Misprint! Some of the literature concerning our financial report was printed incorrectly - that the repayments for the new Church at Sunnybank are $3,558 per month, in fact it is $3,558 a week. We need your help in repaying the loan. A big thank you to all those who responded last week to our financial appeal to raise the collections by $1,000 a week. Thank you all! We need you help!
God Bless, Fr Dan
This week’s diary
Priests
Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 / 3274 5513 Email: [email protected]) (Hall Office)
Fr Ladu Yanga (Associate Pastor) Fr Dominic Orih (Associate Pastor)
Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank)
Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4pm. Ph: 3345 3766 Fax: 3344 3343, Mass Times: 3345 1831
Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109.
Web: www.olol.com.au Email: [email protected]
Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/
First Sunday of Lent: 5th March 2017
WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISHES
If you are a newcomer, we are honoured to have you celebrate with us, and would like to have the opportunity to welcome you and answer any questions you may have about us. If you would like to hear more about our caring faith community, please take a New Parishioner form from the front of the Church (yellow forms at Sunnybank Church and green forms at Acacia Ridge Church), and place it on the collection plate. If you indicate that you would like a visit, someone from the Welcoming Committee will contact you.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sunnybank & Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Acacia Ridge
Acacia Ridge, Algester, Archerfield, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Kuraby, Macgregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 121 Mains Road, Sunnybank Our Lady of Fatima Church, 350 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge
Please note that Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lourdes Church will continue
only while there are people waiting.
Monday, 6th March
8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank
Tuesday, 7th March
8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Bible Study (till 11.30am) 7.00 pm Adoration Wednesday , 8th March
8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Rosary 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge Thursday, 9th March
8.00 am Meditation - S/bank Media 8.45 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 9.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge
Friday, 10th March
6.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Adoration and
Benediction - S/bank 10.00 am Legion of Mary - Media 6.30 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Saturday, 11th March
8.30 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.30 am Mary’s Way of the Cross 11.00 am Reconciliation—S/bank 3.00 pm Charismatic Prayer
(Spanish) 5.00 pm Reconciliation—S/bank 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge
Sunday, 12th March
6.30 am Mass – Sunnybank 8.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15 am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - S/bank (Youth)
Next Sunday - Second Sunday of Lent: Genesis 12: 1-4; 2 Timothy 1: 8-10; Matthew 17: 1-9
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP - MEETING TIMES 2017 (Meetings held in the Media Room)
Feb 4th and 18th Mar 4th and 18th Aug 12th and 26th April 1st and 22nd Sep 9th and 23rd May 6th and 20th Oct 7th and 21st June 3rd and 17th Nov 4th and 18th July 1st, 15th, 29th Dec 2nd
Aria Angels Term 1 Brisbane South Deanery Term 1 Dates are as follows: Wednesdays - March 8th, 15th, and 22nd Time: 9.00am for 9.30am start - 11.00am Place: Our Lady of Lourdes 121 Mains Rd, Sunnybank Cost: $7.00 For further information contact Anne Scott 0419 642 490 or Sunnybank Parish 33455766.
First Sunday of Lent: Year A
Introduction: Lent began a few days ago, on Ash Wednesday. Some of us are already deeply engaged on our Lenten journey to Easter. Others need encouragement to get started. Perhaps the scripture readings we hear during this Mass will enable the former to persevere and rouse us all to an awareness of our need for sober assessment of where we are in our Christian life.
First Reading: Genesis 2: 7-9, 3: 1-7 The reading reminds us of our innate or inherited tendency to undervalue our relationship with our Creator in favour of inordinate love of self and self-will. We need salvation.
Second Reading: Romans 5: 12-19 Sin entered the world through one man, Adam. Healing, forgiveness and redemption are offered to us in God’s incarnate son, Jesus the Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 4: 1-11 The devil is portrayed as using God’s good creation and God’s word in his attempt to lead Jesus astray. Jesus is shown as using God’s word properly understood to reject the tempter.
Australian Catholic University 2017 Commencement Mass
Marking the Start of the Academic Year Celebrated by Fr Harry Chan in the Holy Spirit Chapel on
Wednesday, 8th March 2017 at 12.00pm
Mass will be followed by refreshments. Please RSVP to [email protected] by 1st March for catering purposes.
Our Lady’s College - Enrolling Now For Year 7 in 2020 and 2021
College Open Day - Saturday 20 May 2017 10.00am – 1.00pm
For further information contact 3426 8000 Or visit our website: www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au
Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or a set of donation envelopes and support
Caritas Australia this Lenten season themed “Love your neighbour”. You will be helping to empower our world’s most vulnerable neighbours to build a better future for our common home. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.
"The Paschal Triduum, preparation for The Holy Week" - Saturday, 1st April, 1.30— 5.30 pm Avocado Room, Our Lady of Lourdes
You are cordially invited to attend and build up your faith. Guest speaker is Sister Rosa Vazzano (Canossia Sister) Contacts Marta Rodriguez 0433 526 703; Elmer Guerra 0411 875 472
Splendid and most enjoyable! Our first New Year's Mass Our sincere thanks to Fr Dan, Fr Chan and Fr Harry for concelebrating at Our Lady's Thanksgiving Mass for the New Year. Warm bonds of friendship were re-kindled for the Year of the Rooster with a lovely multicultural flavour, unique to OLOL. The gentle hilarity flowed on to a festive re-union lunch of delicacies, songs and dances enjoyed by friends from other Parishes, the Chinese Catholic Community, the Indonesian Catholic Family and community groups like the Taiwan Women's League. Thank you all, especially to our helpers, for your cheerful participation! Blessings for the New Year ... Celine & Patrick
‘THE JOY OF LOVE’ FROM POPE FRANCIS
The Tenderness of an Embrace
28. Against this backdrop of love so central to the Christian experience of marriage and the family, another virtue stands out, one often overlooked in our world of frenetic and superficial relationships. It is tenderness. Let us consider the moving words of Psalm 131. As in other biblical texts (e.g. Ex 4:22; Is 49:15; PS 27:10), the union between the lord and his faithful ones is expressed in terms of parental love. Here we see a delicate and tender intimacy between mother and child: the image is that of a babe sleeping in his mother’s arms after being nursed. As the Hebrew word gamul suggests, the infant is now fed and clings to his mother, who takes him to her bosom. There is a closeness that is conscious and not simply biological. Drawing on this image, the Psalmist sings: “I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a child quieted at it’s mother breast” (Ps 131:2).
Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Day Thursday, 16th March 2017 at 12.00pm
King George Square, Ann Street, Brisbane Memorial Service for those affected by suicide to come
together in a spirt of comfort and hope. RSVP: 1800 100 024
Liturgy Brisbane invites applications for full-time position of Education Officer (Monday to Friday)
The successful applicant will have -
Appropriate Tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience
in Religious Education and Theology (liturgy and sacraments)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Computer literacy and understanding of e-learning
environments and issues
Driver’s Licence
Experience in leadership and ministry in a Catholic context
Effective oral and written communication skills
To apply email your covering letter with your resume to attention: Rev Dr Tom Elich [email protected]. A copy of the position description can be obtained by calling (07) 3324 3324. Applications close on Friday 17
th March 2017
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
recently deceased: Jean-Louis Selvam, Brian Shay, Terry Barrett, Mary Culic, John Baptist, Cynthia Knight, Alma O’Donnell, Patrick McGee, Francesco Bonasia, Guiseppe Gonfalonere.
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Roy Cho, Margaret Rowland, Kevin Rowland, Mary Bourke, James Bourke, Michial Joseph, Mary Pereira, Antonija Babic, Ana Powell, Januaria Vordeflor, Dawn Pereira, Joan Donovan, Neville Knight, Queenie Sinclair, Bernard Elford, Terry McIntyre, Mary Andrews.
those who are unwell: Robert Timms, Carol Ann Grace, Baby Patrick, Tony McNicol, Tony Vasen, Regina, Dennis Furber.
the Continuing Sick: Ray Greenwood, Fay Garner, Patrick Reyes, Donna Vande Maat, Marie Vlieg, Mary Dixon, Beverley Armstrong, Maxine Brady, Denis Cooney, Alan Cooke, Patricia Edwards, Betty Grace, Trevor Muller, Brian Mann, Oscar Mata, Natalie Taylor, Ronnie McGregor, Tereza Ferenc, Jason Carroll, Istvan Vadasi, Sandra Garrett, Mary & George Goode, Hilary Collins, Dennis Vandenberg, John Callaby, Judy Diggins, Win Murray, Jan Fooks, Norma Ives, Stephen Ives, Peter Hoole, Kathleen Barrett, Elizabeth Canavan, Isabelle, Helmut Jonas, Vivian Pin, Jenny Reed, Cezarina Palting, Leanne Lambert, Maryann Larcher.
THE LEGION OF MARY - Every Friday at 10.00am (Media Room, OLOL) See Christ in others and serve Him there.
Contact: Lilia 0413 565 050; Mary 0470 689 769; Julie 0433 522
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Do you have a child born between 1 July 2012 & 30 June 2013? They are eligible for Prep in 2018. We will be commencing interviews in April for places in Prep 2018. To enrol online, go to Enrolments at ourladyoflourdes.qld.edu.au. For an enrolment pack to be sent to you, please contact the Enrolments
Officer - 3345 0700 or email [email protected] .
St Stephen’s Primary School at Algester
is currently accepting enrolment applications from catholic families in our local parish for Prep 2018. Interviews with Principal, Phillip Manitta, will commence in April.
For a personalised tour of Stephen’s School facilities or any enrolment inquiries please contact Bridget Brischetto, Enrolments Secretary, 3711 4911 or email [email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank Visitors’ Days 2017
Term One - Tuesday, 7th March Term Two - Tuesday, 30th May Term Three - Tuesday, 15th August
Session Times: 9.15am and 4.15pm Taking Enrolments for 2018, 2019, 2020
Meet our School Principal - Mr Les Conroy Tour our classrooms/facilities & receive your Enrolment Package
For more information and to register, phone 3323 4600.
Sunnybank/Acacia Ridge Parish Friendship Group On Wednesday, 8th March,
we will be playing BINGO. Meeting will begin at 9.15am. As this is close to St Patrick’s Day, we are asking members to wear something green. Also at this meeting, bookings open for the Twin Town’s Morning Melodies bus trip on 12th April. Cost is $40.00.
Frances McKenzie 3219 9778; Haji Kelly 3273 1802
SINGLES & SOLOS BRUNCH
This is a group for single and solo people of middle age who meet on the first Sunday of the month . Our next gathering is on Sunday, 5th March, 2017 at the Sunnybank Community & Sports Club, 470 McCullough St, Sunnybank. We will meet inside at the Fresco’s Café and Lounge.
SUNNYBANK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING FOR REFUGEES: SUNDAY, 5 MARCH
In the wake of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference's call for the closure of Australia's offshore processing centres on Nauru and Manus Island and for all refugees and people seeking asylum on those islands to be brought to Australia, this is an important way in which Catholics can express their commitment to dignity, compassion and justice for all people who have fled their homelands and sought Australia's protection.
Prayer for the refugees For people from many nations – Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq, Myanmar, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic …. As they are forced to leave their families, homes and all that they know, may they be guided by God’s loving Spirit of wisdom embracing them and keeping them safe. For countries who are providing shelter – Turkey, Pakistan, Lebanon, Iran, Ethiopia and Jordan. … May their efforts to support people in great need be richly blessed. For those waiting to have their status determined - and for those who can no longer wait. … May the Spirit’s gifts of hope, courage and strength grow daily in them as their days drag by. For those in detention. … While experiencing loneliness, hardship and uncertainty, may they come to know God’s love for them through the kindness and support of many. For our parliamentarians and law makers. … May the God of hospitality and mercy fill them to act courageously for the good of those most in need. For those individuals and organizations who provide services to those who have arrived in Australia. … May your Holy Spirit’s gift of love and generosity grow in them daily. For ourselves. … May your Holy Spirit open our hearts, minds and hands so that many refugees and asylum seekers may make their homes in Australia.
Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care Team requires committed Catholics with an ability to relate pastorally to those who are suffering a mental illness. The training course is to be held at the Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care Centre each Wednesday from 3rd May to 22nd November from 9.00am to 3.30pm. We require voluntary commitment of eight hours per week on completion and Graduation of the Course. The various ministries of Pastoral response are the Day Centre, Hospitals and Hostels. Applications close Friday, 21st April. Apply in writing to - Fr Jim Smith, Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care, 58 Morgan Street, Fortitude Valley. Ph. 3252 5461 or email: [email protected]
Catholic Kids Club
1st Meeting of the Year!
Saturday 11th March
Avocado Room - Paloma Centre 3:00pm - 5:00pm (4yrs - 11yrs)
At meetings children learn about their faith in a fun way through activities, crafts, games and stories. It’s a great way to develop children’s love for God and interest in the Catholic Church in a way they can relate to. A youth group for kids! For more information email [email protected]
PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate Stella Noskoff rsj
Parish Manager Karrin Halliday
Secretary
Michelle DeAmbrosis [email protected]
Accounts
Tam Nguyen [email protected]
Caring Coordinator Bernadette Christian
Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinators
Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617
Sunnybank Parish
Groundsperson Natalie Langer
Housekeepers: Therese Prygiel Louise Weston
Paloma Reception Centre
3345 3766
Centacare - Sunnybank Aged Care
Community Program Manager Jennifer Vanarey
3216 9554
OLOL School, Sunnybank
Principal - Mark Badke 3345 0700
OLOL OSHC
Co-ordinator - Sarubh Malviya 3344 3064
OLOF School, Acacia Ridge Principal - Damian Gambley
3275 1152
St Stephen’s School, Algester Principal - Phil Manitta
3711 4911
St Stephen's OSHC Co-ordinator - Victoria Hickling
3711 9291 [email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank
Principal - Les Conroy 3323 4600
Soubirous Place
Coordinator - Sr Brigid Courtney RSM
3344 3481
BBQ THIS SUNDAY
It’s just a donation
for a sausage and
bread and a gold
coin for a can of
drink.
Stay and have a bite to eat while
getting to know fellow
parishioners.
Note: All profit goes straight back into the
youth & young adult ministry
Roster for the Next Youth Ministered
Mass Sunday 12th March 2017
MUSICIANS: K. O’Kelly, L. O’Shea, M. Primacio, K. O’Kelly, S. Gomez
SINGERS: I. Sharrock, L. Sharrock, N. Tran, C. Tran, M. Calague
READERS: J. Darmawan, S. Eastgate, G. King
OFFERTORY: S. Cox, C. Cox
ALTAR SERVERS: A. Do, D. Do, R. Guerra
SPECIAL MINISTERS: M. Stannard, G. Stannard, Z. Stannard, C. Ranatunga, J. Frassetto,
K. Luate-Wani,
L. Kadell, K. Mann, E. Guerra, S. Robb, S. Luate-Wani
BBQ: M. Zunker, N. Hernandez CLOW: NA PIETY STORE: A. Guerra
THIS Friday the 10th March 7-9pm in the Jacaranda Room of Paloma
Everyone in grade 6-8 is welcome!!
EDGE is a youth group for those in grade
6-8, new people are ALWAYS welcomed.
It is a place where young people can grow
up together. Have fun, make friends,
learn about the faith in a fun and
relevant way and explore issues that
impact them. EDGE is run fortnightly on a
Friday night from 7-9pm.
THIS SUNDAY 5th March Venue: Avocado Room of Paloma
Time: 7:15-8:30pm Unleashed is for those who have finished school up to 35(ish) years old. It’s a place to meet other like
minded young adults & discuss anything and everything. Come
along and check it out! Tea, coffee and snacks provided!
NEXT Sunday the 12th of March 7-8:45pm
We’re Waiting for you! In the Avocado Room of Paloma! If you’re in grade 9-12, BE THERE!
LifeNite is a place where young people can come together create lifelong friendships, have
fun and learn about how the faith can be relevant in your life! It’s a place where the
tough questions can be asked and real answers are given!
Thank you to all those who have completed a Ministry Form we have created a roster for March which is available in the foyer of the Church. Please take one
and let us know if there are any issues at all. We have done our best to make sure it is accurate and meets everyone’s requests but we
are only human so please let us know any issues. If you were not able to make it to an in-service please come and talk to us/message us,
especially if you are new!!
Youth and Young
Adult Ministry
LENT IDEA…
As Catholics we believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
Go to Eucharistic adoration, spend some time face to face
with Jesus.
Tuesdays 7-8pm
Fridays 9-9:30am
Sundays 5:20-5:50pm
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