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"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit" (John 15:5)
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THE PASTOR'S POST: God – The Social Influencer
When I was a child, we referred to our finest clothes as "Sunday Best" and we proudly wore them to Mass on Sunday. That of course was the social function of the week, so nothing shabby or casual, and certainly nothing that could be mistaken for beach wear. Not only did we think we looked good, as we processed into our normal pew, but we wanted everyone to know it. Not just my family, but everyone was on his or her best behaviour for everyone to see. As I think about it now, it must have appeared like a Sunday fashion parade, with the aisle as our catwalk.
Clearly, humility was not a strongpoint at the time and, while I have nothing against dressing with care and dignity at Mass, in fact it can be a sign of our self-respect, courtesy towards others, and our devotion towards God, there are times when we "should be clothed in sincere compassion, kindness and humility" as St. Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:12. A far more eye-catching outfit, I think.
The emergence of 'the selfie', the taking of a photograph of yourself that you think is worthy of sending on to as many people as you know, makes me think that self-confidence is alive and well in the younger generation. No one I know over forty would think that anyone else would be interested in seeing an image of them, eating dancing, holding a fish or a pose, God forbid, displaying their new-found gym body. I'm not sure if it's humility or embarrassment that stands in the way, but frankly, who would be interested?
I have become fascinated with the idea of "a social influencer", someone who not only thinks their picture is worth sharing, but also their opinion on what we should wear, eat, listen to, read, support or possibly ignore, if that is the trendy thing to do. All this with no real credibility or qualification to back up their ability to influence. Some of these "influencers' have millions of "followers' who don't make a decision, until they have checked with their fearless leader first.
But, now that I think about it, in some way I have been following the "social leader par excellence" for nearly all my life, with the great difference being that my "leader" is teaching me how to think for myself. How to assess what is the best way of living, without needing to constantly check-in to see if I'm doing things right. Clearly, Jesus did not offer an instruction for every circumstance that we encounter in our daily lives, but he certainly offered a lens through which we should see the value of or opportunity to be found in our experiences.
Surely, by now we have worked out that God cares much more about the inside, the attitude, the intention and the resolve. As much as we might wish we could we can never hide from God and we have been encouraged here, not to have others thinking for us, but to do that for ourselves and accept the consequences. To know us as we are by our actions and attitude is the difficult quest and that is the hard lesson of humility. Why is it so hard to learn and practice?
Humility is appreciation, not abasement. It deals with truth not insincerity. If we have certain talents and are gifted in certain areas or we have achievements we are proud of, then we should be ready to appreciate such gifts and to rejoice in them, we should not deprecate them or hide them. Denying our talents and gifts is a form of reverse pride. Putting ourselves down is something others can do if they choose, so we shouldn't help them by diminishing ourselves.
Humility is also stewardship, not ownership. Things not ours have been entrusted to us for a time to be used for the good of, and in the service of others. We are humble when we think of ourselves as stewards: temporary gift-holders from God. We are not permanent possessors in our own right.
We become proud when our God-given gifts slip into a sense of self-possessed and self-deserved ownership. Then we fall into the trap of acquiring possessions for their own sake in order to show people how important we are. Then we begin to consume more than we need. Then we begin to think we are the origin of our gifts and deserving of our talents. The needs of the poor become invisible to us and we get an inflated sense of self.
Finally, humility is openness, not 'closedness'. Which is to say, humility is always open to the Spirit and sensitive to where God wants us to serve. It means that the truly humble know they are "stewards"; they know they rely on God for everything.
Why is humility so important? Only those who are humble can receive the gifts of God. God's gifts are freely given, not payment for a job well done.
I wonder is now the time for God to get on Instagram or Facebook and show those 'influencers' how to use their opinions to make us better at being ourselves.
Fr Peter Dillon PP.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - ST. VINCENT'S CHURCH
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION - May 2, 2021- 5th Sunday of Easter
"Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth." - 1 John 3:18
Regarding our Catholic faith, do you "walk the talk?" Do your actions reflect what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when participating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully and generously with your financial support to your parish and other Church needs? If not, it's not too late to start!
The vision of Stewardship speaks in every aspect of life, inviting everyone to be thankful, generous and accountable for what each has been given.
NEW SCHOOL WITHIN OUR PARISH -
Starts 2022
Initially Prep to Year 3, and then extending
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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, 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 man.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au.
The beautiful new timber stands in the church are "pay-waves."("tap-and-go" machines). A handy new way of donating to the parish - just tap a credit card or bank card on the sensor and it takes $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. To join planned giving, please contact the Parish Office: (07) 5572 5433 (9am–12pm Mon-Fri)
St Paul 's Missionary Journey through His Letters
Fortnightly on a Tuesday
ALL WELCOME. Our next session will be on Tuesday 11th May at 6pm in the Parish Hospitality Room.
If you would like to participate in this please ring 0409 486 326. This is a great opportunity for us to reflect, discuss, share and enrich our faith and relationship with Christ.
SURFERS PARADISE PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
CONFIRMATION
There will be a second opportunity to celebrate Confirmation in October this year, please go to the parish website www.surfersparadiseparish.com.au and complete an online enrolment application to ensure that your child is included in the October group.
Use the drop down menu under Sacraments.
If your child has been baptised and you wish them to continue their journey of initiation by the celebration and receiving of further sacraments, click on Confirmation (under Sacraments), read the explanation of the sacrament and then scroll down to and click on CHILDREN'S SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM (in the blue box). Complete the form and click on submit.
Once you have submitted the form, you should receive an automated response to indicate that your application has been received by the parish team. The timing of a more personalised response to your application will vary depending on the sacrament for which you wish to prepare.
The timing of responses to Confirmation, First Communion and Reconciliation requests vary according to the time of year. As the children prepare for these sacraments in groups, our Sacramental Coordinator will use the information provided on the completed online forms to email parents approximately two months prior to the celebration of the sacrament. If you feel that you enrolled some time ago and you have not received sufficient information through our parish or school newsletters, please email Cathy Anderson andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
(For children who have already received Baptism and Confirmation) -
The First Communion Program has begun. Please note that First Communion preparation and celebration is offered to baptised and confirmed children who are in Year 4 or greater.
Children who have enrolled in our Parish Sacramental Program in previous years should not need to re-enrol. You should have received an email invitation. If you are unsure, please email Cathy Anderson andersoncm@bne.catholic.net.au
BAPTISM
If you are seeking Baptism for your child, click on the website heading Baptism (under Sacraments), read the explanation of the sacrament and then scroll down to and click on BAPTISM ENROLMENT FORM (in the blue box). Complete the form and click on submit. Baptism requests will be responded to fairly quickly as baptisms occur weekly and bookings are quite heavy and consistent throughout the year.
A WONDERFUL AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCE - SHALOM WORLD TV
This excellent world-wide online television network provides excellent Catholic content including live Masses from Australia and around the world. We have local people in our parish who are part of this great global outreach. Please visit and see the treasury of shows and articles. https://www.shalomworld.org/
Fr Paul is featured on the latest episode of Vocare (on Shalom World TV) - Here is the direct link to the Shalom Media feature on Vocare.
Please See:
https://shalomworld.org/episode/born-to-become-a-priest-fr-paul-kelly
Fr Warren Kinne was featured on an earlier episode - https://www.shalomworld.org/episode/bullets-noodles-and-a-motorbike-fr-warren-kinne
1ST FRIDAY ADORATION
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this 1st Friday, 7th May at Sacred Heart Church from 7pm to 8.30pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Helen 0421935678.
THE GOSPEL THIS WEEKEND - Abiding in God and God Abiding in Us.
The Easter Season continues this weekend. We see the wonderful boldness of the disciples, who fearlessly preach God's word, even in the face of opposition. And we see what a true leader is like. A shepherd cares for and knows their flock, and would give their life for them.
One of my all-time favourite images in the new testament writings is this concept of us "abiding" or living in God, and God abiding and living in us. This powerful concept is mentioned several times, including in John's Gospel but also in John's letters and other New Testament letters*
Can we picture a deeper connection than being united with God by means of God dwelling in our hearts and making a home in us, and us in him? This is such a profound concept of communion in the widest sense of that word.
We are all invited to be disciples and friends of Jesus. The word "Disciple" means "one who learns" - Our role is to learn from Jesus. To get to know him, to learn something about his words and his teaching to observe reverently what he nurtures as his deeply-embedded attitudes and values; so that we might capture and nurture that same Spirit, that same inner strength and drive as our teacher possesses by his very nature.
Our Gospel this weekend is that great image of the Vine and the branches. It shows the profound and deep connection we have, and are called to have, with Jesus.
We are called to not only observe and learn about Jesus, but to allow Jesus' and his presence, his message, his attitudes, to become so much part of us that Jesus lives in us, and we live in God and we also, through Christ, abide in one other's hearts. Further, we gain our source, our meaning and our fruitfulness FROM that connection to Christ.
Without Jesus, our efforts are misdirected and fruitless. Connected to Jesus, our actions and efforts bear much fruit, by God working in and through our lives.
The connection of this image of the vine and branches, cannot help but highlight the importance of Eucharist. In Eucharist, Jesus comes to us in the form of food and drink. We take Jesus into our very selves, and Jesus becomes part of us. In turn, we become more and more like Christ in our words and actions and lives.
Inspired by these wonderful readings this weekend, the following things would be a wonderful rule of life, they should constantly be in our thoughts and prayers:
Prayer, and connection to God
Attention to what God is doing in our lives.
Reflection on our lives and actions; to honestly, openly, and regularly look back at our decisions, our actions and our values, in order to see how these match up with God's love.
Stillness, to allow God to be present to us and within us, and speak to our listening and attentive hearts.
Oneness, we are called to unity, (oneness), and communion, with God and one another !!
"I am the vine, says the Lord, and you are the branches…. whoever abides in Jesus and Jesus abides in them, will bear much fruit in their lives."
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.
{References: Fr Paul W. Kelly; * https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Abiding-In-Christ}
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We have been asked an interesting question recently.
"Why is it even important to know and understand the Old Testament? Why read the Old Testament?" Does not the New Testament override and supersede the Old Testament. The short answer is that it is extremely important to read the Old and New Testaments. They are two sides of the one coin. Our Lord Jesus came to complete and fulfil the Law and the Prophets of the Old Testament, not to abolish them.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC, 1992), has a lot to say about the eternal value of the Old Testament, and why Christians, of all stripes, should read and study it. Here are just a few paragraphs from the catechism to show how much the Church values the whole body of scripture.
CCC 121: The Old Testament is an indispensable part of Sacred Scripture. Its books are divinely inspired and retain a permanent value, for the Old Covenant has never been revoked.
CCC 122: Indeed, "the economy of the Old Testament was deliberately so oriented that it should prepare for and declare in prophecy the coming of Christ, redeemer of all men." "Even though they contain matters imperfect and provisional," the books of the Old Testament bear witness to the whole divine pedagogy of God's saving love: these writings "are a storehouse of sublime teaching on God and of sound wisdom on human life, as well as a wonderful treasury of prayers; in them, too, the mystery of our salvation is present in a hidden way."
CCC 123: Christians venerate the Old Testament as the true Word of God. The Church has always vigorously opposed the idea of rejecting the Old Testament under the pretext that the New has rendered it void (See also: The heresy of Marcionism).
"The Old Testament is indispensable in understanding the New... the New Testament is the climax to a story, if you don't know the first part of a story then the ending doesn't mean that much"
- Bishop Robert Barron
The two sections of scripture are divided into, what we now call, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The dividing line between the two sections being, just like in history, with BC and AD, the birth of the Son of God.
The New Testament contains the words, teachings, and commands of Christ, in both His own words and those of the inspired authors. The Old Testament contains the history of the people of God, the law, and the prophets.
You might ask why learning about Israel, the law of Moses, and the prophets should be of any concern to a Christian. There are many reasons, but the main one that I would proffer is this; Christianity is the fulfilment of thousands of years of prophecy about a Jewish messiah, with Jewish apostles and disciples, who were steeped in Jewish religion and tradition.
It's this base that Christianity is built upon. It's for this reason that the Old Testament is important, so important that the first reading at Mass will almost always be from the Old Testament (except during Easter season, when the first reading is from the book of Acts).
Context
Also, it's through the Old Testament that we can get the context of scripture as a whole.
What good is it to say, during the creed, that Jesus "rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures," if we don't know what scriptures it's referring to? It's the unity of the whole body of scriptures that gives everything it's meaning. As the Catechism says;
CCC 140: The unity of the two Testaments proceeds from the unity of God's plan and his Revelation. The Old Testament prepares for the New and the New Testament fulfils the Old; the two shed light on each other; both are true Word of God
(See also 1 Corinthians 10:11 & Romans 15:4)
Jesus taught, using the Old Testament
When Jesus taught His disciples, and the crowds that gathered, He taught in parables and by making references to the scriptures. That means He was making direct references to the Hebrew Scriptures, aka the Old Testament, because there was no New Testament at the time.
Even after Christ's death and resurrection, there weren't any written scriptures, except the Old Testament, until the first gospel was written in about 65AD. So when the inspired writers of the New Testament made reference to "the scriptures" it was always the Old Testament because the new had not yet been written.
For example, the phrase "the scriptures" is said 20 times in the Gospels, 7 times in Acts, 6 times in Romans, 3 times each in Galatians and James, 2 times each in 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians, and once in 2 Peter. Each and every time, this is a reference to the Old Testament. And that's just with a concordance word search, there are more than these if you searched different terms, but the point is the same.
Just because it's interesting
There are a whole host of theological, ecclesiological, soteriological, and eschatological reasons to read and study the Old Testament, but let me present an equally valid one; it makes for a good read!
There are countless stories in the Hebrew Scriptures, and some are more interesting than the bestselling novels of today. Adam and Eve, Noah and the flood, Abraham and Sarah, Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and his brother, Joseph and his brothers, Moses the prince and saviour of the Hebrews, the Red Sea, golden calf, and these are all just in Genesis!
That is why we all should "get out there" and read the Old Testament, study the way that the ancient Israelites worshipped God, and study the prophecies that pointed clearly to Jesus as the messiah. I promise you it will strengthen your faith, and add to it a level of depth that you didn't even know you were missing.
(Source: By Charlie Johnston - https://www.catholic365.com/article/6102/the-importance-of-the-old-testament.html )
Image: Mick Haupt on Unsplash ).
TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH: "Be the change!"
Prior to his conversion, Saint Paul, who earlier in life was known by his Hebrew name Saul, was most definitely no saint. He not only disliked those who followed Jesus, he attacked them. So what happened? He encountered Jesus the Christ. Jesus did not put Paul through what fiction refers to as a "mind wipe," or erasure of former personality and memory. Jesus called Paul to stop and see clearly the truth of his mindset and actions. And then Paul put in the work. This is something we all have to do—put in the work—especially when our dislike of those who are different leads to harm.
"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" (Acts 9:1-20)
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MASS TIMES (PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL): SURFERS PARADISE MASS TIMES
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 (1st May) at Sacred Heart.
Please remember that as per restrictions we are still expected to book and check in for mass, maintain a social-distance of 1.5m, 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 www.surfers paradise parish.com.au, to keep up to date with any changes relating to masses.
Mass Booking: bookeo.com/catholicmassgoldcoast Thank you for your cooperation at this time.
POPE FRANCIS: Pope urges Catholics to pray in May for end to Covid-19 pandemic
Pope Francis recites the Rosary on 30 May 2020 in the Vatican's Lourdes Grotto (Vatican Media)
Pope Francis invites Catholics and Marian Shrines around the world to dedicate the month of May to a marathon of prayer for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Catholics across the globe are encouraged to dedicate the Marian month of May to praying for an end to the pandemic.
The initiative, behind which the Pope has thrown his support, involves 30 Marian Shrines from various parts of the world.
The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization announced the news with a press release on Wednesday afternoon.
It takes place under the theme "The whole Church was fervently praying to God," which recalls a verse in the Book of Acts (12:5).
Prayer initiative
"The initiative will involve all the Shrines of the world in a special way, so that they might encourage the faithful, families, and communities to recite the Rosary to pray for an end to the pandemic," read the statement.
Pope Francis will open the Marian month of prayer on 1 May with a Rosary broadcast across Vatican Media's platforms.
Each day will see Vatican News broadcast the recitation of the Rosary at 6 PM Rome time, (2am Brisbane time)- from the various Shines taking part in the initiative.
The Pope will also close the initiative on 31 May with another specially-broadcast Rosary.
End to the pandemic : This year's dedication of May to pandemic-related prayer recalls a similar occurrence during the first wave in March 2020.
Pope Francis led the world in prayer during that confusing and difficult time, celebrating a live-streamed, daily Mass in the Casa Santa Marta.
After more than a year, and with the world still in the grips of the pandemic, the Pope and the Church around the world are once again leading the way in imploring God for an end to the suffering which so many people are forced to bear.
(source: By Devin Watkins - https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-04/pope-francis-shrines-may-2021-prayer-end-pandemic.html)
1ST FRIDAY ADORATION
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this 1st Friday, 7th May at Sacred Heart Church from 7pm to 8.30pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Helen 0421935678.
CATHOLIC LEADER EDITION - Available Now
SACRED HEART AND ST VINCENT'S RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOPS
New stock arrives in the shops approximately every two weeks, please check our displays and place an order if what you are looking for is not there. When placing an order, your name and contact phone number is required.
New items are the larger rosary beads to hang on your wall. Bible stories for children and also First Holy Communion giftlines.
The May edition of the Catholic Leader is available this weekend at $4 per copy.
OUR LADY'S FEASTS- MARIAN VALLEY
Please come and join us at the Marian Valley for Fatima Day on Thursday 13th May and for the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians on Saturday 22nd May. The bus will be picking up at 8.15am at the Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters. The cost for the bus is $22 return for each Feast day, and you will need to BYO lunch. When booking your seat, please verify your point of pickup. You can secure your seat with Paula on 0402 930918 or 5582 7950 or Madeline on 0405 252 367 or 5529 1573. All are welcome!
OUR LADY'S STATUE
The Statue of Our Lady is going around the Parish. If you would like to take part in the saying of the Rosary with Our Lady's Statue, please contact Maxine Sela on 5539 9539.
The Roster for the next few weeks:
W/c 3/5/2021 Helen & Thor Skjaerbaer of Merrimac
W/c 10/5/2021 Helen & Thor Skjaerbaer of Merrimac
God Bless, Maxine & Pat Sela
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
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
A message from Aid to the Church in Need Australia: ACN distributes over one million Bibles and religious books thanks to the help of our benefactors every year. Jesus commanded "Go out into the whole world and preach the Gospel to all creation." ACN takes this command seriously by spreading the faith through these Children's Bibles. Often in poor countries, the Children's Bible is the first book that children receive in their own language and frequently, it is the only picture book that they will ever hold. Visit www.aidtochurch.org/bibles
YOGA AT THE PARISH HOSPITALITY CENTRE
Come join us for our friendly class in the Parish Hospitality Centre next to the Parish Office. Classes run every Tuesday at 10:45am. Learn to relax, yet gain greater flexibility, inner strength, body awareness and concentration, all while increasing your breath support and general wellbeing. Ruth is an IYTA accredited instructor with wide experience and runs a caring, carefully monitored one hour session costing $10 (new attendees need to arrive by 10.30am to prepare adequately for class). For more information call Ruth on 0421338110.
LITURGICAL MUSICIANS' TRAINING DAY
The Archdiocesan Commission on the Liturgy is pleased to present a day of practical formation for liturgical musicians, run by people who are experts in the field. Several streams will be on offer including vocal, choral, organ, keyboard, guitar, composition, orchestral, and congregational singing.
Saturday 15 May at St Laurence's College, South Brisbane from 9:00am–3:30pm. Register by scanning the code, or by phoning Liturgy Brisbane on 3324 3321.
Your copy of "Liturgy News"
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FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: David Spackman, Rita Press, Maryann Cassar, Margaret Haerse, Rosalind Lee, Milka Barac, Mary Ashton, Kurt Hillesheim, Neil Rogers, Jacqueline Costigan(Bethania), Bill Goodrem, Rodney and Norma McLennan, Lois and Doug Wood, Sam Maxwell, William Franklin, Gerry Stoffels (Capetown, SA), Maria Mihalic, Margaret Dawes, Bill Gilmore, Annie Scicluna, Anne Logan, Dymphna Hogg, Elaine Cotter, Margaret Thompson, Patricia Moor, Helen Bohringer, Margaret Cook, Peter O'Brien, Angela Duvnjak, Rachel Raines, Savannah Ayoub, Gus Reeves, Baby Maeve Lombard, Kathy Kiely, Ron Perry, Rosslyn Wallis, Arthur Haddad, Jean Di Benedetto, 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: Salma El Jouni, Michael Foy, Brendan Howes, Dorelle Elizabeth Muller, Annette Burley, Terry McManus, Barbara (Barbie) White, David Freiberg, Fr Romo Servatius Subhaga SVD (Bali), Vincent Murray, Beatrice Sheyare, Graham Smith, Ross Campbell, Thomas (Tommy) Raudonikis, Therese Mary Clift, Faye Shanahan, Ben Hamlet, John Donelly Shiels, Josephine Desira, Judy Dempsey (Wagga), Angelita Javillonar, Yvonne Cassidy, (sister of Gerard Denaro), Sheila Asher, Maria Gafa, Virgil Klaassen.
ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH: Greg Perkins, Beverly Ann Gooding, Una Mary Parkinson, Bryan James Telfer, Charles Cassar, Mary Cassar (Spiteri), Salvatore Aprile, Andrew Brown, Maria Del Carmen Olsen, Alberto Simonetti, Kath Ryan, Jeanette Margaret McCormack, Brian James Ellsmore, Nola Rita Lawrence, Patricia Mary Dussek, Robert Chadwick Evans, Juan Rivero, Brian Reuben Maher, Imre Masa, Gordon Lepp , Frank Glynn.
"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.
