“ Keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.”
(Matthew 25:13)
Shutterstock stock photo ID: 1411850060. Three Lit Handmade Oil Lamps from the Middle East on a Dark Table. By P Maxwell Photography
THE PASTOR’S POST:
If Only . . .
Ah...... November. The month of jacarandas, Melbourne Cup and that incredibly unique event known as the Year 12 Graduation Mass. Having participated in several of these sometimes demanding rituals over the years, I have to say that I have arrived at two clear observations. One is that more and more of the young adult participants in these liturgies seem so focussed on their future careers and less concerned with the unusual rite of passage called a “gap year”. They want to get into the world and all its treasures. They don’t want to miss out.
Secondly, the maturity and self-confidence of those same participants is something I can only admire. Where have all the shy and self-conscious teenagers of my youth gone? So many of these young people today seem comfortable with delivering public presentations and informed opinions, many with a maturity beyond their years. It is with a very pleasant surprise that I am often welcomed at school gatherings by self-possessed and articulate young men and women who seem not only informed about matters academic, but also appear to have been formed in areas of respect and courtesy.
Contrary to popular criticism about young people today, in general, the ones I have encountered in recent years have been respectful and hospitable, often taking the initiative to introduce themselves and enquire if they can assist in some way. I find myself wishing I had only half the confidence that they appear to have when I was their age. They happily talk about their plans for future study and later careers, often expressing gratitude for the opportunities offered by their school and colleges, and appearing to recognise the sacrifices made by their parents in providing such education.
Of course these days, most teenagers have part-time jobs or are involved in sporting or artistic pursuits that require them to interact with the public on a daily basis, and while the computer or mobile phone screen still takes their greatest attention, they are becoming exposed to a broad range of worldly interests. They now know there is so much to see and do, that their lives are operating 24/7. Gone are the days when the only opportunities for study and work are only available close to home. They are applying for entrance in interstate and even international universities, showing little fear of venturing far from the nest.
Why then, I ask, with all this confidence and maturity, is it so rare to see all but a few of these young people participating in an active way in the practice of their faith? While they may express strong values and opinions in the classroom, why are they so slow to connect up with the institution that can encourage and inform those values? With all the research telling us that young people are desperately searching and hungering for spiritual enrichment, why are the vast majority of our Sunday congregations filled with middle aged and older Catholics? How is it with all their focus and resolve, that young Catholics appear to have very little understanding of the liturgical and pastoral life of their Church? I wonder in all their formation and preparation for an interesting and fulfilling future, have schools, parents and let me honestly admit, clergy, neglected to remind these young adults that their relationship with God and involvement in the life of God’s people is the very thing that might guarantee them stability and direction in the years ahead. Is the only commitment they understand to their careers and the quest for success as the world sees it?
It has been said that most Sunday church gatherings are simply preaching to the already converted. That we are feeding those who already know what food they need for the journey. Is it time to shake the tree a little more and turn all our attention to speaking to the needs of the young? It has been suggested that it is time for the clergy to get out from behind the altar and go find these young souls.
Unfortunately, I get daily reminders that my ways are not their ways, that I don’t talk their talk. If I don’t know what they seek I can’t really help them find it. If I don’t listen to their concerns then I cannot adjust my focus. But what are those needs and where can I hear it? I fear a little, that the horse has bolted, in that the real work of faith education does not actually happen in the church, but in the home and if a parent isn’t interested then why would the child? The church can only reinforce what had already been taught. Is religion a dinner table conversation these days or is it avoided for fear of displaying our ignorance on matters of faith? Living our faith does not come naturally; it needs to be taught and experienced, preferably by example. They simply cannot follow the example of their fellow parishioners if they are never in their presence.
If only we could channel their enviable energy and resolve onto bringing new life into our fast-aging priesthood and frequently complacent congregations, then we could all benefit by their example, rather than the other way round.
Fr Peter Dillon PP.
Remembrance Day - 11th hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
Lest We Forget
I came across this snippet from a few years back when Remembrance day fell on the 11/11/11.
I had forgotten about this particular milestone, and a special message I received that day.
The message is still fresh today:
[This image was taken by Fr. Paul Kelly at the Cenotaph Maryborough at 11.11am on 11/11/11]
On the 11th 11th 2011, my beloved Grandfather, Jack Kelly, forwarded this poem to me by email. He was quite up with all things electronic including computers, emails etc. He was a decorated War Veteran from World War II and was almost 91 at the time, when he emailed me this message. So it seems we are never “too old” to master new technologies and try new things. Whenever someone tells me “I am too old, I am too set in my ways, I am too old for these new-fangled technologies,” I immediately think of my grandfather who, at 91 and onwards, was using these technologies expertly - and for that matter, I think of my beloved father, who into his seventies was taking apart computers, fixing them and putting them back together, and this was just his hobby that he developed himself!” (Grandad Jack, (John David), passed away peacefully in 2014 at the age of 92 years, 11 months and 23 days. “May he rest forever after his work, since his good deeds go with him,”- Revelation 14:13).
Back on Remembrance Day, 11/11/11, I was delighted that he emailed me this poem that he had come across.
It contains some moving thoughts, relevant to this week of Remembrance and Prayer, for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and all who served and brought home crosses to carry. This is also a week of prayer for peace in the world.
(Photo: taken at 11.11am on 11/11/2011)
POEM - A Father’s Day, on November 11th:
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
And she couldn't wait to go.
She knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
Of why he wasn't there today.
Eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
'My Daddy couldn't be here,
Because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
Since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
And how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories
He taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
And taught me to fly a kite.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me,
Even though we are apart -
I know because he told me,
He's forever in my heart'
'I love my daddy very much,
He is my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
But heaven's just too far.
You see he is an Aussie soldier
And died just this past year
When a roadside bomb hit his convoy
And taught Australians to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes,
And saw him there that day.
And to her mother’s amazement,
She witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
All starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
Who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
They saw him at her side.
'I know you're with me Daddy,'
To the silence she called out to say.
And received the gift of believing,
That heaven is never too far away.
God bless!
We will remember them!
Lest we forget!
11/11/20
Let us get-together for a ‘FISH FEAST’ on
Friday 04 December, 12noon
At The Fish Emporium at Capri On Via Roma, Isle of Capri
Your choice of:
*Classic fish n chips box or *Classic calamari and chips box or *Fish burger and chips or *Chicken schnitzel burger and chips. Rate $15.00 per person (drinks and desert additional).
The spacious deck at “THE FISH EMPORIUM” - an ideal place, offers north-east views of the city skyline over the water (covid social distancing will be in place). Let us begin meeting new friends & reacquainting ourselves with old friends from our Surfers Paradise Church congregation. This is a special offer for our Parish extended to us by the owners of the restaurant.
Bookings are required (Numbers Are Limited).
You may contact Marguerite McMahon on margueritemcmahonts@gmail.com (or phone 0408 765 954) (Marguerite is a parishioner @ Stella Maris on Sunday.) RSVP by Wednesday 2nd December).
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
Did I offer peace today?
Did I bring a smile to someone’s face?
Did I say any words of healing?
Did I let go of my anger and resentment?
Did I forgive anyone?
Did I love anyone?
These are real questions.
I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow today will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come. (Henri Nouwen, 1932 – 1996).
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION:
“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” - Matthew 25:13
Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy. We’ve all said, “I’ll do it later when I have time.” Unfortunately, too many of us apply this attitude to our Faith. Jesus’ call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circumstances. Don’t delay. How is God calling you to use your gifts today? None of us is guaranteed tomorrow.
The vision of Stewardship speaks in every aspect of life, inviting everyone to be thankful, generous and accountable for what each has been given.
FANS IN THE CHURCH DURING HOT WEATHER ARE TO BE LEFT ON
(Please Don’t Ask The Coordinator To Turn Them Off. They Are Following Church Policy)
Now that Summer is fast approaching, and the churches are warming up swiftly, it is really important that all the fans in the churches are turned on for each mass. We apologise to those exceptional people who feel the cold in hot weather, but we are trying to keep as many people comfortable and as healthy as possible in the hot and muggy conditions. There are many more people who feel the heat in hot weather and there is a significant risk of heat-related conditions. We are unable to satisfy the varying needs of individuals, amongst such a large group of people. We cannot have most people sweltering, or people fainting because a few people feel cold in hot conditions. If you feel cold in hot weather, please come prepared with a jumper or a ‘throw rug” or the like. There is no way to adequately meet the needs of the whole community if a few people with extraordinary needs request that the fans be turned off, especially when those needs can be dealt with individually by bringing warmer jackets etc. Please do not put the mass coordinators under pressure by making these personalised requests, as they have been instructed to keep the fans on. [Also, the coordinators have been advised that once most people are seated, the side doors are to be opened to allow for fresh air. If the doors are not open once mass has started, you are welcome to ask a coordinator or usher to please open them as per the policy]. People must still enter and leave the church by the main door.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT - A NEW WAVE!
Have you seen the beautiful new timber stands in the church? They are called “payWave” (or are they “tap-and-go” machines?). These are a handy new way of donating to the parish.
Following several requests from parishioners, we have decided to provide payWave facilities in each of our Parish Churches, to assist people who may wish to donate to the work of the parish, but find that they don’t have ready access to cash when they arrive at Church. The donation points are set at $5, so that each time you wave your credit card you would be making a donation to the parish of $5 (or $10 if you wave twice and so on). EFTPOS is also available for larger amounts. We hope this will be a more convenient way for some parishioners to donate to the parish, and that people will not feel uncomfortable if they do not contribute when the plate comes past at the collection times. All in all it is a safer, easier and more sensible way to donate as the carrying of cash is fast becoming a thing of the past. Please ask for assistance from the priests or Mass coordinators if you experience any difficulties or have questions or concerns.
To payWave, just tap a credit card or bank card on the sensor and it will donate $5 and once it has processed this first tap, (which may take 30 seconds), you can tap it again, to give another $5, and so on. A safe and handy way to give money.
God bless you for your support.
SACRED HEART AND ST VINCENT’S RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOPS
Add a prayer or holy card when writing your Christmas cards this year. Prayer and holy cards are only 20cents each, Christmas cards at $4 per packet of 8 and are available now at the Religious Goods Shops in the Parish.
THE GOSPEL THIS WEEKEND:
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids
Wisdom is bright and unfading. She readily appears to those who love her.
She’s found by those who keep seeking after her. (Wisdom 6:12)
[Gospel values included in the readings: humility, preparation, alertness, wisdom, and trusting in God’s promises whilst not taking them for granted]
The only thing that seems excessive Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, (five who are wise and five who are foolish), is, okay, so they were not prepared for the arrival of the bridegroom!!... They messed up!! So?...... Surely it is a happy occasion when everyone is celebrating and in a good mood? The bridegroom is also surely a nice guy. Why lock out the bridesmaids because they were a bit disorganised and unprepared??
But this parable is designed to shock and surprise people out of their complacency.
This parable is a bit like those modern-day memes one sees on social media: - “you had one job to do – and you blew it!!’ - That is, the whole PURPOSE and role of the bridesmaids is to await and welcome the bridal party- To be ready to greet them and welcome them when they arrive, and after welcoming them, to diligently lead the newlyweds into the banquet feast - and they missed it. They missed their whole purpose due to carelessness and foolishness. They did not show enough care and consideration for the Bride and Groom to do their job properly and let the whole show down. The listeners at the time of Jesus’ parable knew all-too-well the cultural significance and importance of a wedding celebration. The bride and groom are so special that they are to be treated as if they are a King and a Queen for the days-long celebration. The audience knew how weddings worked in the community and it was common for the bridegroom to be delayed quite a long time. It was even known that the bridal party would playfully delight in trying to catch the wedding attendants off-guard. It was SO IMPORTANT that they be ready no matter what time they arrived. But, here this parable takes on a much more serious tone…
[Image Credit: Shutterstock Licensed ID: 95252647. Parable about the ten bridesmaids in the wedding feast color. By askib ]
And also… On a wider level… the parable has at least two universal warnings. (i) It warns us that there are certain things which cannot be obtained at the last minute. It is far too late for a student to start preparing for a major exam when the day of the examination has arrived. It is much too late for a person to acquire a skill, or a personal quality or character if they do not already possess it when the need arises for that quality to be put into action.
It is like a medical expert telling a patient who is suffering a major medical episode, “come back later, I haven’t become good enough at treating THAT particular illness yet. I was going to go to a training course to perfect this next week... Come back then! Or , couldn't you have come to me with something else that I WAS actually prepared for!” No such chance!
Similarly, it is easy to leave things so late that we can no longer prepare ourselves to respond. And likewise, one can leave things too late to prepare to meet with God.
In 1660, Mary, the Princess Royal, lay dying from smallpox. She had a visit from her chaplain who, seeing her on her deathbed, sought to speak to her urgently about the ways of salvation. Her answer was delightful:
"I have not left such a matter to this hour."
Well said! To be too late is always a tragedy. And if it is too late, it does not reflect on the goodness of the one who has already closed the door and turned the key with finality.
(ii) This parable warns us that there are certain things which cannot be borrowed.
The foolish bridesmaids found it impossible to borrow oil when they discovered they needed it. Neither can a person borrow a relationship with God; They must possess it for themselves. A person cannot borrow a character; they must be clothed with it, wear it like a second skin.
We cannot always rely on the spiritual “capital” which others have been nurturing. There are certain things we must gain or acquire for ourselves, for we cannot borrow anything and everything from others. Two words that are just dripping with regret and dismay are these two horrifying words: - “too late!”
We know that God is patient and compassionate and gives us so many opportunities and new starts… But this parable is warning us not to take this for granted, because eventually, the time will come for the door to close and so we must be ever-humble, diligent and prepared.
It takes most people a lifetime for God to enrich us and develop our character into those qualities consistent with the Gospel of Jesus. It requires, on our part, a sincere openness of heart, a humility and a willingness to change and be transformed by God - And also a true state of readiness, that simply cannot be left to the eleventh hour!
To listen to the whole Sunday Mass each week (including homily) from Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish, please visit this link: Liturgy for you at Home (by SPCP) - https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks
Fr. Paul Kelly [Reference: THE DAILY STUDY BIBLE. GOSPEL OF Matthew (REVISED EDITION). BY WILLIAM BARCLAY.]
LITURGY SPOT
There has been an inordinate amount of head-scratching, discussion, argument and debate about a recent liturgical clarification we made in relation to practises to be followed in the celebration of the liturgy in our parish.
One would think we had inserted a new book of the Bible, the way some people have reacted. But no, it is simply clarifying something fairly simple that has always been the case. Nothing new! Nothing controversial!
It is simply this:
"During the celebration, all who enter the sanctuary, leave it, or pass before the altar, make a deep bow of the body to the altar." [Ceremonial of Bishops, no. 72]. (ps, even though this instruction is found in the book called the Ceremonial of Bishops, this particular instruction clearly relates to everyone and to all liturgies).
Also, (to prove the point above), the same instruction comes from the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), which contains directives for the celebration of the Mass.
No. 275 - b) A bow of the body, that is to say, a profound bow is made to the altar;... [the fact that this is said once, in this document does not mean one bow only. It means whenever one interacts with the altar, (approaching, leaving, passing by it whilst in the sanctuary)].
Some confusion seems to have arisen by mixing up the posture and procedure for approaching a sanctuary where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in that sanctuary area. The bow to the Altar and genuflecting to the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle, are two distinct and separate actions and have two distinct procedures.
In a church where a tabernacle, reserving the Blessed Sacrament on a separate High Altar within the Sanctuary or positioned anywhere within the sanctuary, when the Liturgy begins, the Priest and ministers genuflect to the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle when arriving at the foot of the sanctuary in the entrance procession, (if their health and mobility permits, naturally), and genuflect to the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle upon leaving the sanctuary in the recessional procession. The Tabernacle is not referenced or genuflected towards during the rest of the Mass or Liturgy by the priest or any of the ministers, even those who approach the sanctuary to proclaim a reading or as extraordinary minister of communion. (When entering and leaving a church one genuflects to the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle if it is visible from the body of the church. No further genuflection occurs within Mass or liturgy except by the priest to the sacrament on the altar at the consecration and related to the sacrament on the altar prior to communion). When entering or leaving a church where the Tabernacle is NOT visible from the body of the church, one simply bows to the Altar upon entering and leaving the church.
However, in churches where the Tabernacle is reserved away from the Sanctuary, in an area of its own, the following procedure occurs. In the entrance procession of the liturgy, the Priest and ministers bow in reverence to the Altar upon arriving at the foot of the Sanctuary. Anyone upon the sanctuary bows to the Altar whenever passing it. Anyone, (such as readers, extraordinary ministers of communion etc,) approaching the Sanctuary or leaving it, bows to the altar at the foot of the sanctuary (that is, upon approaching and withdrawing from the sanctuary).
In both situations, whether the tabernacle is on the sanctuary or elsewhere, the altar is bowed towards when entering and leaving the sanctuary, or when passing by the altar whilst on the sanctuary. During the celebration of Mass, as mentioned before, the tabernacle is not referred to at all, as the focus is on the Sacrament on the altar!). (The only exception to this is when someone approaches the tabernacle to retrieve or replace a ciborium of hosts from or into it. Then, one genuflects before opening the tabernacle and closing the tabernacle, but not whilst carrying the ciborium of hosts).
The reason for this reverence toward the Altar is that, from the earliest times, the Altar is and was a powerful symbol of the presence of Christ and his abiding sacrifice on the Cross. The immovable Altar is a sign of the permanence and immovability of Christ's saving sacrifice and love. Before consecrated Hosts were regularly reserved in a visible and permanent tabernacle within a church, and well before Crucifixes were regularly featured publicly, the Altar was already an established and powerful symbol of Christ and his saving sacrifice. Due to necessity, these altars were, in the early days, often including the top stone of a saints’ tombs, when Eucharist was celebrated in secrecy, and at great personal risk, in catacombs (underground tombs), below busy streets, and away from the public eye, adding even further meaning on top of an already perfect symbolism of Christ himself.
The General Instruction on the Roman Missal says:
No. 296. The altar, on which is effected the Sacrifice of the Cross made present under sacramental signs, is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God is convoked to participate in the Mass, and it is also the centre of the thanksgiving that is accomplished through the Eucharist.
No. 298. It is desirable that in every church there be a fixed altar since this more clearly and permanently signifies Christ Jesus, the Living Stone (1 Pt 2:4; cf. Eph 2:20).
I really think when I share these simple clarifications, some people attribute to me a genius that is certainly not warranted. They seem to think I make these instructions up myself, out of thin air. I have, more than once had people say to me, "Oh, yes, Father, that's that thing you like!"
Ummm... Actually, No! Rather, it is the "thing" that the Catholic Church likes, which I also like a lot! 😁
I am now preparing myself for more head-scratching and inordinate questioning and debate when I turn my attention to the essential matter of pauses for silence within the celebration of the Liturgy, which is actually intrinsic to the celebration and not an added extra, or a novelty, (even though it is often omitted in far too many places, due to long standing misunderstanding). 😁
Fr Paul Kelly
SHUTTERSTOCK LICENSED stock photo ID: 1196513287. Belfast, Northern Ireland - 08.06.2018:
St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor. The altar. By Dignity 100
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. 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. Or, please ring the parish office between 9am and 12 noon Mon-Fri. Ph: 5572 5433.
Yours faithfully,
Sonya Slater, Parish Manager
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: www.shalomworld.org/watchlive
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
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
STAYING CONNECTED
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SURFERS PARADISE CATHOLIC PARISH - CENSUS UPDATE
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IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Yvonne Warren, Hiroshi Takahashi, Anthony Netting, Caterina (Cathy) Randazzo, Ellanie Gonzalez, Draga Vlasic, Andrew Young, Noel Jones, Baby Charbel Raphael, Sam Maxwell, Margaret Paterson, Rodney McGrath, Doug Reiser, Helen Bohringer, John Zappa, George Cook, 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.
ALL THE HOLY SOULS - ESPECIALLY THOSE LISTED IN THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE AT THE CHURCHES
RECENTLY DECEASED: Monique Roberts, Marie Elizabeth Giles, Ederlina Callada, Danielle Begaud, Wilhelmina Antoinette Vos, Enid Wynne (sister of Justin King), Carmen Kruse, Julie Mary Ritchie, Rodney Matthews.
ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH: Carl Tamer, Shirley Elizbeth O'Brien, Adleen Elgin Radecki, Zelimir Bresic, Ronald George Blacker, Phillip Aldur Kaljo, John Reginald Slattery, Phillip Aouad, Phylis Woodhead, Agnes Kean Main (Nancy) McDermott.
THE SACRED HEART BRIDGE CLUB
Meets at the Sacred Heart - Parish Hospitality Centre, Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
Playing Bridge keeps your brain active and increases your social network! So why not give us a try?
Learn to play Bridge at “Our Friendly Club” - Free Lesson. “Introduction to Bridge”
Easy to learn format, no previous card playing experience necessary. All are welcome.
For more information and to enrol, Please phone: Cheryl 5538 8821 or Mob 0417 772 701.
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, 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
Readings for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - A
FIRST READING: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
PS: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5. “Happy are those who fear the Lord.”
SECOND READING: 1 Thess 5:1-6
Gospel Acclamation: (John 15:4a+5b). Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me, and let me live in you, says the Lord. My branches bear much fruit.
GOSPEL: Matthew 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
“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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