“Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
(Matthew 22:21)
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By LauraKick and ID: 1181762416. Ancient Roman silver denarius coin of Emperor Augustus. By Eduardo Estellez
This weekend our parish will be participating in the annual Catholic Mission Church Appeal.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – This Weekend 17-18th OCTOBER 2020
Catholic Mission Appeal 2020, partnered with the Church in Cambodia, is reaching out to those who have been affected by disability and giving them hope and support to live a fulfilling life.
One of the constant messages that the team at Catholic Mission receive from missionaries around the world is ‘thank you’. The people that we support, with the generosity of our donors, know how blessed they are by the Church here in Australia. That same note of gratitude is heard in today’s second reading, where Paul, Silvanus and Timothy all acknowledge the other members of the Thessalonian faith community in their prayers and give thanks for each of them. Missionaries that we support and uphold express similar gratefulness. When you contribute to the Catholic Mission appeal this weekend, you can be assured that you, your parish and others like it, will be remembered in prayer by those in places like Cambodia.
Whether you give through a text message (Text the word GIVE to 0488 854 436, enter your parish name in the notes and follow the prompts), donate online (catholicmission.org.au/Cambodia) or give via the traditional appeal envelope, you are helping missionaries like Bishop Kike reach out and bring life to some of the most needy people in the world. On behalf of all of them, we, like Paul, give thanks.
THE PASTOR’S POST:
Church and State: Can They Be Allies?
If you are feeling a little bit “over” politics at the moment you could be forgiven. If we can bear to stay focused on the upcoming election here in Queensland, then we probably have little time to be worrying about what might be happening in the United States. Although it could make for great entertainment, if it wasn’t such an important issue. With local issues being more significant, I can hardly raise any interest in what might be happening in our southern states as their leaders try to claw back credibility in the midst of how they handled Covid and managed personal relationships. The only positive thing about all this activity, is that it’s taken the attention away from any church scandals, as long as it lasts.
There are one or two dinners that I have attended in the past, where the host has proclaimed that there should be no discussion about religion or politics at the table. While it might seriously narrow down the conversation topics, I do understand that for some people both these areas are full of emotion and deep conviction, such that any discussion invariably turns into an argument, and before long someone is offended or insulted and the party's over, before dessert is served. Always a disappointment, for me.
Some time ago, Father Frank Brennan S.J. was being interviewed on the radio in relation to off-shore detention of refugees, a topic he is well informed about and quite balanced in his understanding of the complexities involved. A little later he was berated by a politician, who said in quite colourful language that “Father should spend more time worrying about his flock and leave politics to the professionals”. (I have deleted the colourful adjectives out of respect for you, the reader).
While this is not a new argument, it is, in my view, a weak one given that the concerns of ‘our flock’ are issues of justice and concern for the powerless and the poor of our society. Poor, does not always equate with money, but can refer to those who have had their rights denied or have had any control of their lives taken over by their state or country. It can refer to people who have not been given any voice in the present or future government and are directed, rather than lead, in the way that they live their lives.
Oddly enough, it was another politician, the late Senator Warwick Parer, who said to me after a Mass he had attended, that all priests were politicians, in that their concern and service was directed toward both country and community, while the priest’s loyalty was primarily directed to the law of God. Whether you agree with the Senator or not, the real issue is that it is the duty of both priest and politician, and indeed all people of goodwill and intention, to speak out and seek to do the right moral thing when an injustice is clear. While we are certainly free to ignore this duty, it does not diminish the fact that as citizens of the world and those of us who profess a relationship with God are bound to be responsible to and for the lives of our fellow travellers.
This of course, begs the question, is it possible to be loyal to more than one country and more than one law, as in the case of civil and church laws. As Christians, we should understand what it means to show allegiance to our country when we enjoy its services and security, its rights and benefits and we should respect and protect those rights and opportunities, as well as its laws and legislators. To cheat our country is to disrespect its citizens, and to cheat them is to cheat God, who we believe created them.
But of course, we are also citizens of the Kingdom of God to which we also owe allegiance and obligations. Generally, Church and State are not in conflict, but in recent years, as our country moves away from its Christian foundations, certain glaring areas are emerging as points of difference, and more truthfully, conflict. Matters concerning euthanasia and abortion are just two of the more obvious matters, but other like global warming and off-shore detention have emerged as matters of justice and morality. It might be easy to say that these are political issues only and have no place in the purview of the Church, but if justice for the oppressed and care of the planet was only meant for politicians, then Jesus would have died for no reason.
How do we decide which value to support and what are our obligations when conflict is evident? I believe that Jesus was quite clear when he recognised that our lives are a blend of secular and religious values, but we are compelled to follow those laws that are just and fair, that are equal and supportive, that are offered to all citizens and are not exclusive. They are the principles that he laid down for his followers and are therefore the goals and values of those who profess the name ’Christian’. Unfortunately, it’s not a matter of picking the issues that suit us or we feel more emotionally connected to. That could make your life and mine very comfortable and peaceful. But when was the fight for justice and peace ever comfortable.
Jesus did not say that all such values would be immediately obvious and manageable so we should be realistic in knowing that must must be discerned through prayer and open discussion, but our first loyalty is first to God, since we believe that everything we have has come from God, even the power given to our country and its leaders. Following Christ's example, we should be prepared to protect those values at all costs, just try not to get arrested or killed in the process.
Fr Peter Dillon PP.
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM A PARISHIONER - Madelon Sutcliffe :
To the Surfers Paradise community,
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I say adieu to St Vincent’s Parish after 45 years. Through happy and sad events in my life at Surfers Paradise, friendship and great kindness has been the hallmark of parishioners and the many priests and nuns who it has been my privilege to meet. I remember you all with fondness – from Mrs Perry and Fr Shannon to Claudia and Fr. Peter. Some people say I am mad to take on this challenge as I move to renovate my new home in Sherwood, but rather I feel sure it will keep the madness at bay. I wish you all continued good health and happiness.
Madelon Sutcliffe
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION:
“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” -
Matthew 22:21
Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should be our first priority in everything. All else comes second, especially our money.
The vision of Stewardship speaks in every aspect of life, inviting everyone to be thankful, generous and accountable for what each has been given.
THE GOSPEL THIS WEEKEND
[Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed. ID: 1025397541. Hand offering Caesar statue a coin with his image for taxes. Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's (Matthew 22:21). By George Marcel]
The first reading from Isaiah is really fascinating. It speaks about God declaring King Cyrus to be a “shepherd;” his “Anointed One”-
King Cyrus might not mean much to us thousands of years after he lived and reigned. But, it was extraordinary in his day. King Cyrus was the founding ruler of the Great Persian Empire, and although he was not Jewish, (and was of another religion), was extremely supportive of the Jewish people and issued an edict that allowed the “Jewish population to return to the Promised Land from Babylon, and he also allowed them to rebuild the temple and gave them back their treasures. . The book of Isaiah honours him as a dignified and righteous king. He is the only Gentile to be designated as an anointed one of God. The word means. “Messiah,” or "a Christ" - a divinely-appointed king.
Even those who are not religious, or who do not profess a religious faith or who have faith different from ourselves, may still be enormously instrumental in promoting the values of God’s Kingdom. and as such, they may very well be acting as God’s servants, friends and instruments of God’s will, even if they would not themselves name it as such.
The Pharisees and Herodians, usually fierce opponents, have come together in an uneasy alliance motivated by a common hatred. They are trying to trap Jesus- They attempt a hypocritical ploy where they ask about Our Lord’s loyalty to the Roman Emperor, by asking whether he recommends payment of Roman taxes. They are hypocrites: The Pharisees portrayed themselves as fiercely nationalistic. They hated the Herodians, who supported King Herod, who had “sold out” as a puppet of the Roman Empire. And here they, asking after Jesus’ loyalty to the Romans. The only ones touching the coin with Caesar’s head on it… are the Pharisees and the Herodians. They ought to have seen the coin as unclean and repellant. Jesus likely kept his hands right off these coins. .
Did they really care about government and religious relations?. Very Likely not! They were setting Jesus up in a seemingly "no-win" situation. However, Our Lord answered wisely by affirming that there is a duty to observe civil laws and procedures, but that we also owe ultimate allegiance to God who created all things. There is not a clear-cut Religion vs Government line here. It requires discernment. It is possible that supporting civil projects gives glory to God… it is also possible that serving God can be at the service of civil needs. Our Lord is not trying to build an impenetrable “them and us’’ mentality, unlike his opponents.
The true test is how self-serving our actions really end up being.(Or as St Paul says.,… in the second reading; putting faith into action. and not merely words. but as power, as the Holy Spirit and as utter conviction…). Jesus was utterly sure that he owed absolutely EVERYTHING to The Father, and did not make excuses, Instead, he emptied himself entirely in service and love. This humbles us and makes us truly grateful. May we be strengthened to follow his example. in our daily life and actions…
Fr. Paul Kelly
[Reference: Barclay, W. (1975). The Gospel of Matthew. Part II. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: St. Andrew Press; “RENDER TO GOD WHAT IS GOD’S”- JOEL SCHORN ]
BREAK OPEN THE WORD, DAILY MASS BOOK & ORDO
Final orders will be placed this week for the 2021 BREAK OPEN THE WORD for YEAR B, which commences the First Sunday of Advent. Cost $22. The Parish will subsidise the book as previous years if you are a rostered parish reader.
All readers are encouraged to have a copy of this book to enable you to prepare the reading during the week prior to your rostered Mass. If you have copies of the books for Years A, B, or C, from previous years, these can be used, by following the appropriate Liturgical Sunday of the year.
A reminder that we follow the New Revised Standard Version which is found at the back of the book. The Jerusalem translation can be found at the front of the book along with a commentary and Responsorial Psalm.
Orders are being taken now for
2021 DAILY MASS BOOK, which starts 1st Sunday of Advent, cost $22.
ORDO 2021, starts 1st Sunday of Advent, is a reference book highlighting the particular commemorations in the General Roman Calendars of Australia and New Zealand and also shows those commemorations displaced from their usual day in the General Roman Calendar, cost $12.
If you would like to order a copy of these books please email the Parish Office surfers@bne.catholic.net.au or telephone 55 725 433 9am-12pm Monday - Friday.
Fr Warren livestream Mass on ShalomWorld.org website
Fr Warren will celebrate Mass live on “ShalomWorld TV” each Friday afternoon for the next few months at 1pm* (Brisbane time).(*adjusted for daylight saving).
If you want to join in you do this through a browser on your mobile device or computer (or by downloading the ShalomWorld app on a Smart TV or to your device).
The link is:
You then need to get to choose “SW PRAYER” from the menu
It seems that all the browsers work a bit differently so we cannot give more precise details. Chrome, Edge or Safari are recommended. Firefox seems to have some difficulties.
Warren Kinne
PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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
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. At the Sacred Heart and St Vincent’s churches we are now able to accept tap and pay donations via our contactless eftpos machines. 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
MASS TIMES (PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
Additional to the above times, we will continue to celebrate weekday Mass at Sacred Heart at 9am.
The 9am Saturday Mass will be on the First Saturday of the month (7th Nov) at Sacred Heart.
You will be informed via the parish website or E-Newsletter when this situation changes.
Please remember that as per restrictions we are still expected to book and check in for mass, maintain a social-distance of 1.5metres, receive Holy Communion in the hand only, refrain from physical contact when offering the Sign of Peace, and to sanitise when entering and exiting the premises. 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: https://bookeo.com/catholicmassgoldcoast or
Or, if you are unable to book online, please ring the parish office between 9am and 12 noon Mon-Fri. Ph: 5572 5433
SACRED HEART & ST VINCENT’S RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOPS
Generous persons required to open/close the Sacred Heart Religious Goods Shop approx 15 minutes prior to and 15 minutes after the close of Mass each Sunday at the Vigil 5pm, or Sunday 9am, or Sunday 6pm Mass. Please contact the Parish Office for more details.
LITURGY SPOT
Keeping our focus on the Word and the Sacrament and participating in it fully, actively and consciously.
“FULLY ACTIVE” - Some Principles of Liturgy
In the Vatican Council II document entitled “This Sacred Council,” (SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM, 4/12/63), there is a wonderful statement that the “faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations.” (Chapter 14).
We show this “fully active participation” by how we engage in the Eucharist, in our words and actions and general attitude. We warmly and eagerly enter into the celebration of the Liturgy by saying resolutely the different responses of the mass, actively listening and watching attentively, Standing and sitting and kneeling at the different times if able, singing confidently, with all one’s ability, avoiding any unnecessary movement or distraction and being aware of the people around us as brothers and sisters in God’s family. Naturally, we all sincerely strive to do this each time.
It is possible, though, for us to develop little habits that in little ways begin to both distract and detract from this full participation. We help each other participate by engaging quite attentively to the flow of the liturgy.
Everyone participating in the Mass is an integral part of the liturgy. Different ministries all work together to focus on worship and praise of God and to uplift the prayer of the community. Every distinct ministry is still part of the whole. So, even when we are not presently exercising our ministry, we still actively focus on the whole liturgy. In Mass, there are no such things as “switching off” until our next “cue.”
(Naturally, the Liturgy is not a theatrical play, but a full participation of mind, soul, head and heart); but even in a mere theatrical play, if one the players were sitting downstage, flicking through his script and lounging at the side of the stage, or whispering and waving their hands around animatedly about something not related to the action, while the drama unfolded elsewhere, it would be less than impressive to say the least - extremely distracting would be another word!
I have learned from my childhood years as an altar server, and then later, from presiding at Masses as a priest, the truth of the rule that any unnecessary movement, no matter how inconsequential, can immediately distract people's attention away from the Readings or the Prayers.
This reflection is for us all. I am sure that I and other priests have been guilty of also causing unnecessary distractions from time to time. It is something which we all do well to increase our overall awareness. Even a hushed conversation to the side often catches people’s eyes and tugs at other’s ears.
(A whispered conversation is often not as quiet and unnoticed as one thinks). Anyone with their body turned away from the sanctuary, or flicking through notes until their next “cue,” or chatting to someone, or looking away from the action of the Mass, is distracting from the Liturgy.
I have witnessed this many times over the years of my ministry, so it is not particular to any place, location or person. This can be an unfortunate habit that has slowly developed over time and may not be done consciously, but it still does not assist the focus of our worship. The aim is for everyone present to be watching, listening and responding attentively to the Reader, Cantor or whatever the action of the Mass is up to at that moment.
Full preparation and organization prior to the liturgy should minimize the need for rifling through papers for lost notes, continually walking around or turning and chatting or being in a position where everyone can see that someone is clearly not paying attention . We are all focused upon supporting and directing the prayerfulness of the whole assembly. Sometimes, an urgent or unforeseen need may arise in Mass that may need addressing immediately, and some movement or a whispered instruction.
In this reflection we are not at all speaking of families with young children. We warmly and eagerly welcome families with infants who are a delightful part of our community and we all understand how busy parents are trying to keep their children settled and to cope with their exuberance. That is just part of life and we are delighted to have them as part of the family. This reflection is dealing with other moments or interruptions that flow from bad habits or practises that have crept into our behaviour, or a lack of awareness that our actions affect those around us.
It is a job hazard for any of us involved in ministry within the liturgy to be wary of falling into the trap of being “on” and “off” depending on whether we are at any one moment performing our ministries. Any unexpected situations can often be dealt with without fuss and with every intention of keeping the focus on the Mass.
The conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer leads to a magnificent highpoint with the people saying what is known as the Great AMEN. Sadly, sometimes it is far from a great AMEN and quite often trails off into mumbling. Usually, and especially on Sundays, the Great AMEN ought to be sung. It gives fitting solemnity to this highpoint.
However, on weekdays and occasions where singing is not readily available, it is even more important not to let this part fall flat. One can hardly say “I wasn’t ready for it!” as this moment is preceded by the Priest lifting the Host up high and saying “Through him, and with him, and in him…. (etc.)” and ends with the priest saying emphatically “forever and ever” to which the response of AMEN follows naturally and hopefully audibly and effectively.
Fr Paul Kelly
(photo image: Shutterstock licensed - ID: 322056773. Couple interrupting and distracting the speaker during a lecture. By Ikonoklast Fotografie)
STAYING CONNECTED
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SURFERS PARADISE CATHOLIC PARISH - CENSUS UPDATE
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If not, please email us at paulwkelly68@gmail.com. Note: sometimes we have added a person to our email-list but the email is going to their ‘spam’ or ‘junk-mail’ folder. It is a good idea to check these folders to see if it is there. If that is happening to you, you can mark these emails as ‘approved’ or ‘not-spam/junk’, so your email server lets them get through to you.
BECOMING CATHOLIC
AN INVITATION TO ‘COME & SEE’
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
RCIA
Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your understanding and relationship with Jesus Christ?
‘COME & SEE’ how a relationship with Jesus Christ will change your life.
How do we do that?
Like any relationship, we come to know and love others by coming to know their story and it is the same with Jesus – we come to know and love him through his story in the Gospels. We come to know that regardless of what or who we are or what we have done Jesus Christ loves us unconditionally and forgives us all our sins. He is like the Father waiting at the gate to welcome us back, he runs to greet us, but we have only to turn to him and ask for forgiveness.
An invitation to those who are:
NOT CATHOLIC
- Unbaptised and wanting to hear the message of Jesus, and enquiring about the Catholic Church
- Baptised into another faith tradition and enquiring about the Catholic Church
CATHOLIC
- Baptised Catholic but have not received the Sacraments other than Baptism and are now wanting to become full members of the Catholic Church and deepen their relationship with Jesus
- Baptised Catholics who are wanting to renew their faith commitment and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ
- Baptised Catholics who are desiring to walk with people on a journey of faith as Catechists, Sponsors and Support
- Baptised Catholics who are wanting to share in the various Adult Faith Talks and Videos on offer during the RCIA Process
If you are one of these people, then you should ‘COME & SEE’ at our gathering to be held in the Parish Hospitality Room on
Wednesday 4th November 6.30pm for a 7pm start
PARISH INVOLVEMENT
The RCIA process does not happen without the involvement of the Parish community. So we are asking you to pray about whether you will become involved in sharing with our Catechumens and Candidates your faith journey, your relationship with Jesus Christ and your spreading of the Kingdom beyond the doors of the church to your neighbour. You too are most welcome to join them on their journey and our continued journey of faith! Parish Office: 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters Q 4226
Phone: 07 5572 5433 | Email: surfer@bne.catholic.net.au | Parish Priest: Fr Peter Dillon
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES FROM THE QUEENSLAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS:
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/assets/uploads/Bishops_of-Qld_State-Election_A4-brochure.pdf
Also, Say No to Euthanasia ! A letter from the bishops of Queensland:
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/assets/uploads/Bishops-Pastoral-Letter_final.pdf
Let us pray for all families, and all leaders in the communities, as well as doctors and nurses and care-givers, who care for the sick and the dying. That they may be strengthened to use their gifts in the service of the dignity of human life. Lord, hear us.
Archbishop Coleridge recently said, “My thoughts were made very clear when the debate on abortion was going on in the state (of Queensland), and the Church’s position is unequivocal on it. I think the legislation that was passed was seriously mistaken. I’ve made no secret of that. Therefore, I would support legislative change.
This is a major issue in the upcoming State election.
If you want to help stop this barbaric practice, phone (07) 3871 2445
or go to http://www.cherishlife.org.au/volunteer
The wait is over!
FATIMA, the movie is screening at Event Cinemas Robina Town Centre on Wednesday 28th October at 7pm.
Single ticket price - $11.50.
Cut and paste this link into your browser to purchase tickets:
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/J3POS
If Event Cinemas don’t get enough tickets the movie will not be screened, so please advertise and help with purchase of tickets. If you have any questions, please call 0404013014.
Synopsis: In 1917, outside the parish of Fatima, Portugal, a 10-year old and her two cousins, witness multiple visitations of the Virgin Mary, who tells them that only prayer and suffering will bring an end to World War 1. As secularist government officials and Church leaders try to force the children to recant their story, word of the sighting spreads across the country, inspiring religious pilgrims to flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle. What they experience will transform their quiet lives and bring the attention of the world, yearning for peace. Based on real-life events, FATIMA is an uplifting story about the power of faith.
ALLAMBE GARDENS MEMORIAL PACKAGE FOR SALE IN CATHOLIC SECTION
Due to family needs Mr and Mrs Swift have returned permanently to live in the UK. As a result of this decision they no longer require two burial plots at Allambe Gardens. Allambe does not arrange resale of their packages but the owner can arrange for the sale privately. The plot includes a double depth burial site, a polished jet black headstone (with 100 characters of gold leaf inscription), and two gold finished aluminium vases.
If you are considering purchasing a burial plot this could be to advantage as Jim is willing to sell below cost price.
If you are interested in negotiating with Jim and Linda please email on jfs.swift@gmail.com
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/
Access the digital Catholic Leader: https://catholicleader.com.au/digital-newspaper-covid19
IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Noel Jones, Baby Charbel Raphael, Sam Maxwell, Margaret Paterson, Rodney McGrath, Emmanuel Cominos, Paul Kennedy, Doug Reiser, Helen Bohringer, John Zappa, George Cook, Caterina (Cathy) Randazzo, Peter O’Brien, 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, Maureen Murphy, Peter Walsh, Arthur Haddad, Jean Di Benedetto,
Damian Callinan, Rosemary Wales, Peter Allsopp, Yvonne Campesi, Louis Couch, Michael Tracey, Joanne Mooney, Joanne Parkes, Michelle MacDonald, John & Molly Robinson, Mary Kerr, Eileen McCarthy. And all those suffering from the effects of Covid-19.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Toh Ga Choon, Jake Ryan, Andy French, Beverley Aliprandi, Noelene Rosengren, Gwyneth Aiken,
Yvonne Henrietta Lofthouse, Irene Crocket, Stella Maria Cross, John Webber, Michael Moroney, Teresa Montgomery, Nan Gorman, Josie Hegarty, Gordon Farquhar, Mario Podrecca, Carol Rose Williamson, Del Enid Anderson, Joan Margaret Gibbon, Carina Barrington, Peteria Moran, Theresa Johnston.
ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH: Perfecto Garde Jr., Kathleen Vosti, Mary Mullahy, Timothy John Bosworth, Bs Virgil Copas, Fr Patrick Hanratty, Kathleen Kelly, Brian O’Neill, Brigid Grimley, Raymond Gardiner, Aurora P.B. De Farias, Gwendolyn Isobel HODGES, Grayton Barryman ROSEMEYER, Ivan Patricio SUSIN, Peter Laurence TAFFE, Virginia Mary FAY, Cecilia Louisa VLEMMIX, Stephen John SCHRECK, Rosario NOCAL, William Henry MITCHELL, Philippe Melham AOUAD, Gaetana CUTAYAR, Vincent Netting, Charlotte Chaudet, Thelma Muggleton, Emy Vetsch, Harold Alexander, Gwen Hoare, Yvonne Martin, Theresa Hooworth, Sylvia Moray, Bea Hughes, Hugh Shepherd, Tom Toomey, Leo Brennan, Frank Alcock, Muriel Rasey, Bessie Rice, Barry Harth, Elaine Presswood, Ted Szczesny, Tom Killin, Keith Smith, Lee Cross, Ernest Barrett, Olive May Cam, Margaret Netting, John Hanna, Rita McCarthy, Dominica Borgia, Neville Coorey, Fanny Macky, Alan Taranto, Shirley Alford, Muriel Doris Miller, Nea Mary Butler.
DECEASED: Ronald Keene, Bruck Wheeler, and the Wheeler, Westwell and Woodgate families.
Readings for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A .
FIRST READING: Exodus 22:20-26
Ps: Psalm 18:2-3a, 3b-4, 47+51 “I love you Lord, my strength.”
SECOND READING: 1 Thess 1:5c-10
Gospel Acclamation: (John 14:23) Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them and we will come to them.
GOSPEL: Matthew 22:34-40
“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.
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