“The Wheat and the Weeds”
Shutterstock licensed image stock photo ID: 1250987929. green spikelets of wheat with a lot of weed on an agricultural field in spring, green unripe cereal. By rsooll
THE PASTOR’S POST
One of the valuable aspects of getting older (and there aren’t all that many), is distilling what is really important in life and what things are of significant value, as opposed to those things that have a passing attraction or momentary allure. With more time to contemplate these things over the past few months, I have discerned that two things I value more now than I ever did as a younger person are: health and friends. As various factors start to impact the certainty of these two things, I only now appreciate how significant they are at all stages in life. In the past I have taken both these treasures very much for granted, assuming that things will progress through life without change in quantity and quality. Perhaps it’s the folly of youth to believe what is, will always be, or maybe it’s the burden of aging to realise that nothing is as constant as change. It’s rather interesting how closely the two gifts, health and friendship are so closely connected. The better quality in one influences the other, while each needs the other to improve. The stronger the friendship the better we are able to deal with health concerns.
An acquaintance recently remarked that since time was so precious, they didn’t have enough of it to spend with people they liked, they wondered why that bothered with people they didn’t like. If only to be that indulged or deluded. Now, while that is hardly a Christian attitude, it did get me thinking about how nurturing I am with those rare finds I call ‘true friends’, how do I nourish those connections that have gone beyond fair weather or do I just presume that they will always be there, when and what I need them for? That, to me, sounds more like an insurance policy than a friendship. Friendship is hardly that service that we put aside only to be used for troublesome times or when all else fails to amuse.
How a long-standing friendship develops is a curious thing, but I won’t bother to question it, other than to think that it might be yet another of those graces that God seems to shower on us all. We sometimes assume that all interesting companions we meet on the journey of life are all going to be friends, but I’m referring to something much more intimate. Why are we drawn to people who often have interests quite different from our own and yet light some sort of spark that has us wanting to know more about where they have come from and where they might be going to. Something akin to the relationship that Jesus had with his immediate disciples, that motley crew who didn’t necessarily know each other but were bonded by the charism and message of this thirtysomething carpenter. Those serendipitous relationships that don’t place unrealistic expectations on each other, and can withstand challenges and the odd misunderstanding, and certainly does not waver in the face of loving truthfulness. Friendship certainly does mean having to say you are sorry, but the shame of having to ask is far outweighed by the need for forgiveness. It is too valuable to be damaged or lost by pride.
All these musings came together when I read a poem by the poet Dorothy Retsloff, who offered the following gem:
A Friend is a Person -
Who will help you in the hour of sickness;
Who will lend you a dollar without deducting the interest;
Who will help you up hill when you are sliding down;
Who will defend you in the hour when others speak evil of you;
Who will believe in your innocence until you admit your guilt;
Who will say behind your back what they say to your face;
Who will shake hands with you wherever they meet you, even though you wear patches; and
Who will do all these things without expecting anything in return.
If you have found one, hold on to them tightly, not for fear of losing them, but for the comfort that they bring.
Fr Peter Dillon PP.
CONGRATULATIONS FR WARREN ON YOUR 50th YEAR OF PRIESTHOOD
ARCHDIOCESE ADDS $2.5 BILLION TO QUEENSLAND ECONOMY
Published: 16 July 2020, The Catholic Leader
An aerial shot of St Stephen/s Cathedral and chapel in Brisbane (The Catholic Leader)
A ground-breaking study shows the Brisbane Archdiocese makes a $2.5 billion contribution to the Queensland economy through its parishes, schools and agencies. (The Catholic Leader)
“I think even our own aren’t aware of how significant our contribution is and the extent of the work we do,” Brisbane Archdiocese director of government relations Cathy Uechtritz said.
It’s the first time a socio-economic study of this size and scope has examined the community role of the Church, stretching across south-east Queensland, taking in 17 local government areas, 24 federal and 70 state electorates.
The study is now available on the Brisbane Archdiocese website included as part of a demographic snapshot and community contribution of the Church.
Information is broken down into easy to read infographics that quantify the direct contribution and flow-on benefits from spending and employment through its social services and education agencies across its 98 parishes, 144 Brisbane Catholic Education schools with 72,492 students, and more than 27,000 participants in early education care.
There are 12,992 aged care and disability clients, support for 8362 seniors to live well in their home and community, support to 23,000 people affected by domestic violence and help for more than 4,000 people living with mental illness.
“Being Catholic and an employee of the Archdiocese I understand the extent of the work the Catholics do, but no one had actually quantified it,” Ms Uechtritz said.
“The study is a really good education tool, not just for the politicians with whom I work, but for all our employees, all Catholics and the general public.”
LOOK WHAT IS HAPPENING
IN THE
ST VINCENT’S CHURCH
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES ARE READY
The Planned Giving Envelopes are now available at the Sacred Heart Church before and after the scheduled masses. Bookings for masses are still necessary. The parish office can also give you your envelopes between 9am and 12 noon, Monday to Friday. We only have envelopes for those who requested them, or those who previously. People who direct debit will not have envelopes unless they requested them. Receipts for anyone who direct debits will be available at the parish office between 9am and 12 noon, Monday to Friday
THE GOSPEL THIS WEEKEND
A quality that describes God in the readings this weekend is "Forbearance” - which is defined as:
“patience, being long-suffering, tolerance, or “the act of refraining from enforcing a debt, obligation or right.”
(Merriam Webster Dictionary Online)
“God is all-powerful, but is gentle and always wants to give us time for change, for transformation, and for repentance.” (Abbot’s homily, Monastery of Christ in the desert)
I for one am very glad that God is patient.. ….That God gives us time to be fully transformed by the gospel…….. I am sure we have all benefited from that most reassuring of Divine qualities… “forbearance and mercy.”
We are invited to focus more than ever on doing as much good as we can, in being people of kindness, mercy, justice and compassion in deeper ways with each passing day. Let us not allow the hurts and sins of the world stop us from doing yet-more good; to love more deeply than before. When the weeds around us might otherwise prompt us to respond with negativity, bitterness, revenge or hate, and where sin and hurt abound, let us ensure that the grace, kindness and forbearing love of Christ all the more abound in all that we do and say…
Shutterstock licensed stock photo ID: 1325193074. Field bindweed twines around wheat grain stalks & spikes in a field. Close-up of convolvulus, having pink flower buds & green leaves, trails around a golden wheat stalk. Weed growing in a wheat field. By Ellita
Fr. Paul Kelly (Ref: Mary Coloe. LiturgyHelp.com; MONASTERY OF CHRIST IN THE DESERT. ABBOT’S HOMILY)
LITURGY NEWS
We have an added bonus for you this week – free access to the latest edition of Liturgy News!
Liturgy News is a quarterly magazine from Liturgy Brisbane. Each issue features commentary and insight from Australia's leading liturgists and is written for parishes, schools, experts and novices. This sixteen-page journal, printed in colour, is sent to subscribers at the end of each quarter.
Click here to view the Winter 2020 issue of Liturgy News or https://www.liturgybrisbane.net.au/…/Liturgy-News-Winter-2…/
**UPDATES ON MASSES IN THE PARISH - BOOKINGS STILL REQUIRED**
Up until the end of August, Masses will continue to be offered every day at Sacred Heart Church at 9am including Saturday and Sunday. Please note, because of the restrictions, it is important that not everyone goes to the Sunday Mass. The Archbishop has continued to exempt everyone from the obligation to attend Sunday mass during restrictions, so please consider booking for ANY of the masses of the week.
The Next Step
The next step, (hopefully to start in August - if there are no changes to the present restrictions), will be offering a Mass at each Parish Church. The “4-square-metre rule” will still limit numbers in each of the Churches. We will not be able to achieve this unless we have a team of 6 (six) people at each mass, who can ensure that the covid-safe requirements before, during and after each Mass are fulfilled. This includes people to clean and sanitize the Churches before and after Mass and act as ushers. Please keep this in mind when the Mass schedule is released.
Many thanks to those generous people who have volunteered to be on duty at the door, as ushers and cleaners of the pews, hand rails and toilet after every Mass. There are a significant number of stipulations that must be complied with to fulfil our specific church communities industry COVID SAFE PLAN. Achieving these requirements involves a great deal of organising of personnel and processes as well as working out the best way to be fair with access to all people, particularly those who have no internet access, but must rely on the telephone of information from a fellow parishioner.
Bouquets & Brickbats
A very small but vocal minority of people have complained (at every opportunity and, it seems, to anyone who will listen), about the extensive requirements involved in returning to mass. This really is not helping! Everyone is feeling the pressure and hurt of these uncertain times. We have heard, loud and clear, all the compliments and criticisms, and we are grateful that most people appreciate we are all doing the best we can in the circumstances. These health requirements are a given reality, and enforceable by law, and they simply must be done as required. It is useless to compare Churches with any other organisation or business. It is equally futile and un-neighbourly, to compare surrounding Parishes with each other. Each area of the community has its own specific issues and requirements. And so complaining achieves nothing, but only adds to the stress of people who are only trying to implement what is necessary to ensure that these masses can happen at all. If someone around you is persistently complaining about the state of things, could you please, in a fraternal and charitable way, encourage them to focus on the positives, and to assume goodwill and faithfulness on the part of those making decisions, and to be part of the solution, not the problem.
The understanding and support of so many parishioners during these demanding restrictions to the celebration of our faith has been outstanding. It is never easy to have to place such restrictions on a community that is so used to freely gathering often and in large numbers. That day will come again, but until then we should be careful and caring, so that we don’t find ourselves having to restart the restrictions again because we were too impatient to take things slowly.
We ask that people consult the parish website https://www.surfersparadiseparish.com.au, to keep up to date with any changes relating to masses.
Mass Booking page: https://bookeo.com/catholicmassgoldcoast
SACRAMENTAL ENROLMENTS
Surfers Paradise Parish follows the guidelines outlined in the
Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane – Christian Initiation for Children https://www.liturgybrisbane.net.au/media/1326/sacramental-policy-christian-initiation-2015.pdf
We celebrate and share our faith; a gift from God that is encouraged by example and instruction. The Surfers Paradise Parish Sacramental Team provides support and resources to assist parents as they seek to nurture the faith of their children. Our Sacramental Team strives to understand and work to respond to the needs of each family and where necessary, the individual needs of children within families. If you wish to discuss your particular circumstances please email our Children’s Sacramental Coordinator, Cathy Anderson andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au to start the conversation. If you are a member of the Surfers Paradise Parish and you are ready to enrol your child to prepare to receive one of the sacraments, please go to the website www.surferspardiseparish.com.au and use the drop down menu to find the enrolment forms or use one of the links provided below.
Baptism in Surfers Paradise
In Baptism, God adopts us as children and makes us a new creation through water and the Holy Spirit.
[Christian Initiation of Children]
Baptism for Children under Twelve Years: Please complete a Baptism Enrolment Form. After completing the orange and red form and click on Submit. You will then be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements and explain preparation requirements.
Baptism for Children Twelve Years and older: Please email our Children’s Sacramental Coordinator, Cathy Anderson andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au to express interest.
Confirmation in Surfers Paradise
In Confirmation, God brings us to the full stature of the Lord Jesus to continue his mission in the world. [Christian Initiation of Children]
Children who have been baptised and are in Year 3 or greater are eligible.
Please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red form click on Submit.
You will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of Confirmation.
If you have already completed an online sacramental enrolment application, you should have recently received an email from Cathy Anderson explaining the work that the Sacramental Team is currently undertaking to create a program for use by families at home. If you did not receive this email please contact Cathy at andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au
First Communion in Surfers Paradise
At the table of the Eucharist, we are fed on the Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood, and, with the whole Church, take part in the saving offering of Christ on the cross. [Christian Initiation of Children]
Children who have been Baptised and Confirmed, and are in Year 4 or greater are eligible.
If you previously completed a Sacramental Program Enrolment Form with us for your child’s Confirmation (probably last year), you will not need to complete another form. In the last two weeks, you should have received an email from Cathy Anderson asking you if you wish to prepare your child for First Communion using the Prepare at Home Document that our team has recently created. If you did not receive this email please contact Cathy at andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au
If your child was confirmed in a parish other than Surfers Paradise, please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red enrolment form click on Submit.
You will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of First Communion.
First Reconciliation in Surfers Paradise
Children who have been Baptised, Confirmed and received First Communion are eligible.
Instructions associated with your child/ren being included in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance or First Reconciliation are similar to those for First Communion (above). Later this year, you will be contacted via email using information you provided in previous enrolment application/s.
If your child did not receive First Communion in Surfers Paradise Parish please complete a Sacramental Program Application Form After completing the orange and red enrolment form click on Submit. Later this year, you will be contacted by a member of the Parish Sacramental Team to complete arrangements; explain preparation requirements and discuss current dates and availability around the Celebration of First Reconciliation.
SPP Sacramental Team
LITURGY SPOT: Space (and Silence) - The Final Frontier!
Within Mass, time for silent prayer is specifically planned and expected. In this modern age, not everyone is comfortable with silence. But it is a necessary blessing in a busy and noisy world. It is something that gets more familiar with practice. If people feel uncomfortable with extended pauses for silence within the Mass, I suspect this is because they are not actually doing what they should be doing at that time, that is, PRAYING silently to God;
adding our silent prayers to the prayers of the whole assembly gathered!
If a person is silently and fervently praying during these pauses for silent prayer, there is no time to think about “what's happening? Why is nothing being done or said?” In fact, if we utilise these oases of silent prayer properly, one will likely think to oneself, “drat, I hardly had enough time to finish my silent intentions.”
Here is a little parable that may help to highlight how Eucharist is like a Holy Meal with several wonderful courses served which are truly nourishing to the soul and must be savoured and appreciated, each in their own time.
Imagine being invited to dinner. As soon as you arrive, the hosts say "Hello, let’s eat." You are then immediately led to the table, pushed into your seat and the entrée is served. The moment the last bite is taken, your entrée is ripped out from under your hand, and the main meal is hurriedly served. Before you can finish the main dish, the dessert is brought out and a swift exchange of plates occurs. As soon as you finish dessert, coffee and tea are served and then you are led towards the door and the hosts say, "Thanks for coming, hope you enjoyed the meal!” The door slams shut! This just would not happen, surely!
If this did happen to you, it would be disorienting to say the least. You would probably get indigestion, but surely you would also feel dizzy, rushed and frazzled. You would not have had the time and space to enjoy the food, let alone the company, and how could you have savoured the meal as an important human experience.
No polite host would do this to their guest.
Unfortunately, haven’t we all been in parishes where this is exactly what the Mass is like. As soon as the opening prayer ends, the reader has shot up to the lectern and has sped through the first reading. The first reader has barely uttered the last word of the reading when the Psalm begins, and as the last note of the psalm is still sounding, the second reading feels as if it is already half finished. The Alleluia Verse is being spoken (which is a bit like speaking the words to the song "Happy Birthday"). Next, the gospel is over and we sit exhausted. All these wonderful individual “meals” - sources of nourishment - have barely been savoured, in the race to the finish. It is as if we were speeding through something we don't understand or like.
Similarly when a priest races through the prayers, and omits pauses for silent prayer, that are actually indicated in the Missal for the celebration of the Mass. Although one cannot SEE silence, it is an important part of the Mass, and just as significant as the parts one can hear or see.
In my training for priesthood, we experienced Liturgy in the Seminary Chapel as well as having many opportunities to visit different churches throughout the archdiocese. When I first began this training, I was struck by the pauses for silent prayer and reflection between the prayers and the readings. I had never really noticed this experience in a parish up to this point, and although it seemed different and new to me, and initially a bit foreign to me, I grew to like it. In fact, I came to value it so much that if i went somewhere that did not have these pauses, it felt quite rushed and jarring. This space is where we centre ourselves and prepare to allow the word of God to enter into our hearts. It also gives us time for the words and prayers to sink deeply into our minds and hearts.
This pattern became so natural that when I went to a parish where there were no gaps between readings it would feel breathless, jarring and rushed.
The great liturgical principle in all of this is that silence is as much a part of the Mass as any other element. As one commentary says, "never omit silence!" And here, I am speaking not so much of silence before or after Mass but the times of silent prayer that are actually named and intended for different parts of the celebration of Mass. These times and places are listed below.
Within the Mass, there are specific times when silent prayer by the assembly is built-in to the structure of Eucharist.
When the Priest says the words of introduction to the penitential rite, such as “Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.” (the assembly then pauses in silent prayer for ten to twenty seconds to call to mind any sins). Then the penitential rite is conducted.
At the start of the Collect (once called the “Opening Prayer”), the priest says “Let us Pray.” He is then meant to pause for 10—20 seconds or more of silence for all gathered to offer a silent prayer to God. Only then does the priest pray “The Collect.”
10—20 seconds of silence prior to the first reading. (This usually coincides with the time the first reader takes to walk up to the Ambo, but the silence is important in its own right and ought to be observed even if the reader were already at the Ambo).
10—20 second silence after the first reading and before the psalm.
10—20 second silence after psalm and before second reading
10—20 seconds silence before gospel.
A period or silent prayer is observed after homily and before creed.
Within the Eucharistic prayer, depending on which one is used at the time, there are different times when a pause for silent prayer is envisaged, for example “for the dead, especially (those for whom we now pray),…..”
Once the communion hymn is concluded, or after any post-communion hymn, a fitting pause for some time of silent prayer and reflection.
The General Instruction on the Roman Missal (GIRM) says:
Paragraph 127. (In the Opening Prayer of the Mass): The priest then invites the people to pray, saying, with hands joined, “Let us pray.” All pray silently with the priest for a brief time. Then the priest, with hands extended, says the collect, at the end of which the people make the acclamation, Amen.
Paragraph 56. The Liturgy of the Word is to be celebrated in such a way as to promote meditation, and so any sort of haste that hinders recollection must clearly be avoided. During the Liturgy of the Word, it is also appropriate to include brief periods of silence, accommodated to the gathered assembly, in which, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, the word of God may be grasped by the heart and a response through prayer may be prepared. It may be appropriate to observe such periods of silence, for example, before the Liturgy of the Word itself begins, after the first and second reading, and lastly at the conclusion of the homily.
Paragraph 164. (After communion), the priest may return to the chair. A sacred silence may now be observed for some period of time, or a Psalm or another canticle of praise or a hymn may be sung (cf. no. 88).
Paragraph 165. Then, standing at the chair or at the altar and facing the people, the priest, with hands joined, says, “Let us pray;” then, with hands extended, he recites the prayer after Communion. A brief period of silence may precede the prayer, unless this has been already observed immediately after Communion. At the end of the prayer the people say the acclamation, Amen.
Fr. Paul.
(Photo Shutterstock stock photo ID: 686955799. Woman praying in church in the morning. By MIA Studio)
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset . . . your Marriage! This is a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh your relationship.
A weekend experience for married couples, daytime, going home on the Saturday evening – away from the distractions of everyday living.
Our next COVID-SAFE live-out weekend will be held from 24-25 October 2020 at Hendra (Brisbane inner suburb) from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon (including Mass).
Watch our video – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V3PwNz9ENP1tiaSUaT1C_gqYkIgHxzQ8/view?usp=sharing
For bookings/details contact: Maria and David Murphy, Ph (07) 3342 1456, dandmmurphy@optusnet.com.au Information website: www.wwme.org.au
In preparation for this coming weekend, the resources can be found on the Liturgy Brisbane website and will be updated each week.
In these unique times where our Sunday Masses have been suspended, you may wish to read the Sunday readings and associated commentaries at home.
This resource is designed for families with young children and has been a joint endeavour of Liturgy Brisbane and Evangelisation Brisbane. An extract from the Sunday gospel is provided, along with some reflection questions, family activities and a worksheet for children.
The Surfers Paradise Parish congratulates the POWELL and BAGRAITH families who will have their children OLIVER, RUBY and THEODORE baptised
at the Sacred Heart Church this weekend.
As these children begin their faith journey, please keep them and their families in your prayers.
RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOP
Our Religious Goods Shops have many devotional items such as statues, chaplets, rosary beads, medals, holy cards, including gift lines for Baptism and other Sacramental gifts. For enquiries please ring 0404 805819
THE CATHOLIC LEADER
Access to the current and previous digital editions available here: https://catholicleader.com.au/digital-newspaper-covid19. The flipbook is downloadable in PDF and printable. First, enter full-screen mode by clicking the ‘full-screen’ button in the centre of the pages. Using the icons above the newspaper, you can select print or download. Alternatively, you can visit the website: https://catholicleader.com.au/
PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Our faith sustains us through challenging times. Now, more than ever, your support is needed to help our Parish to continue valuable pastoral activities and to provide ongoing sustainability. To assist you to support the Parish during this time of isolation, you can give via http://parishgiving.brisbanecatholic.org.au
We will continue to serve you through online resources and webcasts. If you are able to continue to support us, we would be most grateful. For all those who have been making payments via credit card and those who have donated directly into the parish account, we thank you. The spirit of generosity is alive in our parish. If you would like confirmation of your donation or a receipt emailed to you please contact me at manager.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au
Yours faithfully,
Sonya Slater, Parish Manager
As in an above article, Planned Giving Envelopes are available at the Sacred Heart Church before and after Mass and from the Parish Office Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm. Please remember that due to administration efficiency and costs the Parish preferred order for giving is as follows; Direct Debit, Parish Giving App, Planned Giving Envelopes, Eftpos, Cash/Cheque, and finally Direct Credit.
Book for Mass at Surfers Paradise Parish: https://bookeo.com/catholicmassgoldcoast
Home Resources:
You can visit the Stay Connected page on our website to find an extensive list of information and resources to help during these times of isolation. Below are quick links to help stay in touch with our Parish and celebrate Mass at home:
Liturgy for you at Home (produced by SPP): https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks
Weekly Homily (produced by SPP): https://homilycatholic.blogspot.com
Surfers Paradise Parish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surferscatholic/
Breaking Parish News (SPP Blog): https://news-parish.blogspot.com/
Livestream Catholic Mass (from Brisbane Cathedral, usually around 10 am): St Stephen’s Cathedral live webcast
Video on Demand of Masses: https://www.youtube.com/user/CatholicBrisbane/videos
Mass for You at Home (free-to-air TV): Channel 10, Sundays 6:00 - 6:30 am and on-demand here also available on Foxtel 173 Aurora Channel
Current Parish Office Operating Protocol
The Parish has phone contact hours Monday to Friday 9 am until 12 noon, where we will endeavour to answer the phone for any inquiries. We are also contactable anytime via email surfers@bne.catholic.net.au. In the case of emergencies, there is also the same parish office number (with a button option to press for emergency contact) for the on-call priest 24/7. The Parish phone number is 5572 5433.
IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME
FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: William (Bill) Wall, Caterina (Cathy) Randazzo, Peter O’Brien, Baby Charbel Raphael, Angela Duvnjak, Judy Dempsey, Monica Bailey, Rachel Raines, Savannah Ayoub, Lisa Mangan, Colin Virtue, Ann Harris, Ann-Marie Loder, Angel Salvador, Brian Woodgate, Kate Smith, Tricia Baumann, Gus Reeves, Baby Maeve Lombard, Kathy Kiely, Ron Perry, Kim Parkes, Rosslyn Wallis, Jabour Haddad, Yvonne Lofthouse, Maureen Murphy, Peter Walsh, Arthur Haddad, Jean Di Benedetto, Damian Callinan, Rosemary Wales, Peter Allsopp, Yvonne Campesi, Louis Couch, Steve Wayt, Michael Tracey, Joanne Mooney, Joanne Parkes, Michelle MacDonald, John & Molly Robinson, Mary Kerr, Eileen McCarthy. And all suffering from the effects of Covid-19.
ANNIVERSARY: Archbishop Frank Rush 21/7/2001, Valda Martin. Mal Condon, John Ashby.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Marie Nunn, Patrick Boyle, Elizabeth (Betty) Taylor, Anna Felisiak, Norma Ruth Hanley, Barry Haug, Anthony McCudden, Benjamin Moore, Roza Masa, Sr. Christine Chia, James Mark Tamai
DECEASED: Bruck Wheeler, and the Wheeler, Westwell and Woodgate families
Readings for Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A
FIRST READING: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12|
Ps: Psalm 119:57+72, 76-77, 127-28, 129-30 “Lord, I love your commands.”
SECOND READING: Romans 8:28-30
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: (cf. Matthew 11:25) Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth. You have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.
GOSPEL: Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and protected from any harm.”
As a Parish Community, we pray for a change of heart, that we respond to our grief by reaching out to one another in truth and love.
Factsheet for covid-protection as related to churches:
https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/132704/places-of-worship-factsheet.pdf
How to protect yourself and others — COVID-19
Everybody is at risk of getting COVID-19. For most people, they will only develop mild illness and recover easily, but others may develop severe sickness. To protect yourself, your family and the community from getting COVID-19 you must maintain good hygiene and practice social distancing (also called physical distancing).
Correct / Do:
Stay home if you are sick
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested
Stay 1.5 metres away from other people—think two big steps
Wash your hands lots with soap and water, or hand sanitizer
Sneeze or cough into your arm or a tissue. Then put the tissue in the bin.
Incorrect / Do Not:
Go near people if you are coughing or sneezing
Touch your mouth, nose and eyes
Shake hands
Hug or kiss people.
Restrictions on meeting up with other people, in homes and in public places like restaurants and parks, are changing often. To find out what current restrictions in Queensland are, visit the Public Health Directions page.
Advice for people most at risk of getting really sick from COVID-19
Some people are more likely to get really sick with COVID-19. As restrictions continue to ease in Queensland, people still need to take extra steps to protect themselves and those most at risk. See below our advice on who is at greater risk and how to protect them.
Those at greatest risk are:
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