CHRISTMAS MASSES - Our Lady of Lourdes & Our Lady of Fatima

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sunnybank & Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Acacia Ridge
Acacia Ridge, Algester, Archerfield, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Kuraby, Macgregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills
 Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 121 Mains Road, Sunnybank  Our Lady of Fatima Church, 350 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge
Priests (After Hours Emergency Only: 3345 3498)
Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank)
Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4pm.
Ph: 3345 3766
Fax: 3344 3343,
Mass Times: 3345 1831
Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank; Administrator: Acacia Ridge)
Fr Noyichan Mamoottil MCBS (Associate Pastor)
Fr Peter Kavumpuram MST (part time Associate Pastor, part time
chaplain to Syro-Malabar Community).
Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109.
Web: www.olol.com.au Email: [email protected]
Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Year B
21st December 2014
This week’s diary
Monday
22nd December
8:15 am
8:30 am
Morning Prayer - S/bank
Mass - Sunnybank
Tuesday 23rd December
8.15 am
8.30 am
7.00 pm
Morning Prayer - S/bank
Mass - Sunnybank
Silent Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament - S/bank
Wednesday 24th December
8.15 am Morning Prayer - S/bank
8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank
9.00 am Rosary - Sunnybank
Dear Parishioners,
Christmas is fast approaching. I hope you can remain calm and
peaceful as we prepare for Christmas. Remember to “Keep
Christ in Christmas”. I pray you and your family will have an
enjoyable and holy Christmas.
We will have lots of people attending Mass at Christmas. This is a good
opportunity to be welcoming to those who don't come all that often. Please
say hello and make the person sitting beside you feel welcome in Church
at Christmas – it could encourage them to come more often.
We are still looking for some Ministers for the different Christmas Masses.
The “sign-on sheets” are available on the back table of the Church.
Next year on January 4th we will welcome a new Priest to our Parishes.
Fr Ladu Yanga is presently the assistant Priest at Woodridge and will live in
the Sunnybank presbytery. Fr Ladu grew up in Sudan and was ordained for
the Archdiocese of Brisbane early last year. Fr Ladu will replace Fr Peter
Kavumpuram who will finish in our Parishes on Ash Wednesday. Fr Noy will
Friday
26th December
begin his annual leave in the middle of January and return to us on the day
St Stephen: Public Holiday
before Ash Wednesday. (The Acacia Ridge Parish is looking forward to their
8:15 am Morning Prayer - Sunnybank new Parish Priest Fr Terry Nueva who is presently in the Philippines visiting
9.00 am Mass - Sunnybank
his sick mother).
Thursday 25th December
See box at bottom of page
for Mass times
9.45 am Legion of Mary - Media Rm
Have a good week everyone.
Saturday 27th December
11.00 am Reconciliation - Sunnybank
2.30-5 pm Catholic Charismatic Prayer
(Our Lady of Guadalupe) in Spanish
Media room - Sunnybank
5.00 pm Reconciliation
6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank
Sunday 28th December
The Holy Family: Year B
6.30 am
8.00 am
9.00 am
9.15 am
10.30 am
11.30 am
6.00 pm
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Acacia Ridge
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - (Spanish) - A/Ridge
Mass - Sunnybank: Youth
Fr Dan.
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The Parish Office will be closed
from 2 pm Wednesday 24th December, 2014
until 8:30 am Monday 5th January, 2015.
The Office staff wish all parishioners an abundance of Christmas blessings
and a year of true peace and happiness in 2015.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Wednesday 24th December, Christmas Eve
Sunnybank 4pm and 6pm (Children),
8pm (Youth), 10pm and Midnight
Acacia Ridge 2:30pm (Spanish) 7pm (English)
Chinese Centre - Runcorn 8pm
Thursday 25th December, Christmas Day
Sunnybank 6:30am, 8am, 9:30 am
Acacia Ridge 9am (English) 11.30am (Spanish)
Chinese Centre - Runcorn 10:30am
Next Sunday: The Holy Family: Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40
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Third Sunday in Advent: Year B
Introduction:
Note the repetition of the word “forever” five times in today’s readings, first at the end of the
reading from Samuel and then four times in the Responsorial Psalm. That “forever” ultimately
comes to its incarnation through Mary’s “Yes” to God.
First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
This is a reminder of the priority of grace—the Lord says to King David…I took you...I have been with you
…I have destroyed your enemies...I will make you famous...I will fix a place...l will plant them...I will give
you rest...I will raise up an heir...I will be a father to him.
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
A prayer of praise to “the only wise God”.
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Mary’s “Yes” summons us to our own positive response to God’s saving word.
Practices for the 4 pm & 6pm
Children’s Christmas Eve Mass
St Vincent de Paul
Christmas Hamper Appeal
Parents, if your children want to be involved in the
4 pm or 6pm Mass on Christmas Eve,
they need to attend all practice sessions:
SVDP will begin their annual appeal for nonperishable food to be included in Hampers that will
be distributed to the less fortunate in the days
before Christmas. There are baskets at the back of
the Church for the donations.
If you wish to make up a complete hamper there
are lists on the table at the back of the Churches.
4 pm MASS
Thursday 18th December 3-5pm,
Saturday 20th December at 12pm –1pm and
Tuesday 23rd December 3pm-5pm.
6 pm MASS
Thursday 18th December at 1pm -2:30PM and
Tuesday 23rd December at 10am-12pm
For further information please contact Kristen Roe
3345 3766 or email the parish office.
We are not collecting toys this year. If you wish to
give a gift to a disadvantaged child, please place a
gift voucher or some money in an envelope marked
"SVDP gift vouchers". Cash will be converted into
gift vouchers and given to parents so that they can
select a toy or clothes appropriate for their
child's age. Thank You
SUNNYBANK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY
Human Rights Day: Time for Australia to Take Stock
On the recent Human Rights Day, the Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, Bishop
Christopher Saunders called on Government to take stock of its human rights performance. ‘Recent
developments in Indigenous affairs and immigration policy give cause for anyone concerned about human rights
to ask, ‘What’s happening to our nation?’ What’s happening in a nation willing to outlay billions of dollars in
on- and off-shore immigration detention that undermines human dignity and causes irreparable harm? The cost
of running the Manus Island and Nauru facilities alone is over $1 billion annually.’
‘At the same time, Commonwealth and State governments seem unwilling to scrape together a small fraction of
that amount to provide basic services to remote Indigenous communities. Anywhere up to 150 remote towns in
Western Australia face closure because the State Government says it can’t find a meagre $90 million to fund
municipal and essential services that were recently offloaded to the states by the Commonwealth Government,’
Bishop Saunders said.
‘Last week’s changes in Australia’s asylum legislation strike out most references to the Refugee Convention –
the international human rights standard for the treatment of asylum seekers, including our basic obligation to
ensure no one is deported to danger.’
‘As always, the benchmark of a country’s human rights performance is seen in how it treats the most vulnerable.
Australia is failing the test for First Australians seeking to maintain connection with their traditional, ancestral
homelands and for refugees and asylum seekers fleeing violence and persecution in their homelands,’ Bishop
Saunders concluded.
Website: www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au
OUR PARISH AND LOCAL NEWS
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
the recently deceased: Norm Bobberman, Mario Cisneros, Melvin La’Porte, Elizabeth Sach Thi Le,
Maria De Jesus Rodriguez, Jim Walsh.
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Edna Cartmill, George Coastino, David Despotovic,
Harrison Kaddell, Josip Matesa, Ben Raunik, John Seeto, Mark James Woods.
those who are unwell: Mauricio Guerra, Flavia, Malcolm Ellis, Jordan Keil, Catherine Miller,
Anthony Christmas, Edna Daley, Margaret Cavanagh, Anna Chow, Baby Milla Wilson, Chris Carr,
Paul Hennessy, Anthony Co, Eva Cruz, Maria Alvarado, Melissa, Natalie and Stephanie Perkovic, Lola Kelly,
Mag Complex, Daphane Maccampley, Desmond O’Reilly, Janie Booth, Jessica Vasen, Ljerka Doslovic.
the Continuing Sick: Kath Adams, Nita Anthony, Elizabeth Boase, Vaughan Boucher, Maxine Brady,
Jeremy Carroll, Betty Catchlove, Robyn Clark, Hilary Collins, Noel Combey, Mary Dixon, Yvonne Fletcher,
Brian Hammerton, Mariann Kellett, Baby Luka Kello, Mika Matesa, Bianca Miller, Catherine Miller, Jenny Reed,
Jim Neehouse, Julanne Slater, Maria Surdo, Emma Weatherley.
Prayer and Faith Development Groups
Many of the groups are in recess over the Christmas
break. Watch the newsletter for information about
when the groups will resume in the new year.
The Rosary will continue to be said before Mass at
Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday morning.
Silent Adoration will continue all through the
break—everyone is welcome to come to Our Lady of
Lourdes on Tuesday from 7 pm until 8 pm. You could
take time away from the ‘busyness’ of preparing to
celebrate Christmas and spend some time reflecting
on the ’reason for the season’. Spend some quiet time
giving thanks for all the blessings of the year,
especially the gift of Jesus.
The Legion of Mary will not meet on December 26th
and will resume on January 2nd.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
In 2015 we plan to introduce CLOW to the 10.30am
Mass as well as the 9.15am Mass. We will need more
people to make this possible. If you are interested
please contact the Parish Office on 3345 3766.
On Sunday 1st February 2015 at 4pm—5.30pm we are
holding a workshop for all people involved in CLOW and
those who are considering involvement in this ministry.
Please contact the office if you are able to attend.
Sacramental Programme 2015
Important Notice for Parents
Interviews for the 2015 Sacramental Program are
continuing until the end of January.
If you have not contacted the Parish office for an
interview time, please do so on 3345 3766.
Please access the website olol.com.au,
Sacramental Program/Sacraments.
The programme starts in early February, 2015. All
those wishing to participate in the Sacramental
Programme of 2015 will need to have completed the
interview by the end of January.
Sunnybank/Acacia Ridge Friendship Group
The committee of the Sunnybank/Acacia Ridge
Friendship Group would like to wish each one of you
a very joyful and peaceful Christmas and a happy and
healthy New Year.
We look forward to another successful year ahead,
which of course is only possible with your continued
support and encouragement.
Hope Santa is good to you! See you next year!
Maureen, Dawn, Frances, Teresa, Esther, Haji, Mary,
Elizabeth, Danuta, Kerry, Pauline and Kay.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Prep to Year 6
Enrolments for Round 1 interviews for Prep 2016
close on 2nd March 2015.
We are committed to providing a quality Catholic
education in both academic and social fields.
Our facilities include refurbished and well-equipped,
air conditioned classrooms, swimming pool, modern
library, performing arts centre with auditorium.
Enrolment forms can be obtained from our
website or for more information, please
contact the Enrolments Officer
Debbie on 3345 0700 or email
[email protected]
Brisbane Catholic Bushwalking Club
The club provides people with an opportunity to
develop friendships and to get fit and healthy while
exploring the wonderful country in which we live. The
Club’s current age range is 40 to 70 and we are very
keen to get younger members involved.
See the notice boards for the flyer and the programme
of walks for 2015.
PARISH STAFF
& CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate
Stella Noskoff rsj
[email protected]
Parish Office Staff
Karrin Halliday
Parish Manager
[email protected]
Gabby Nelson (Assistant)
Kristen Roe (Assistant)
Tam Nguyen (Accounts)
[email protected]
Caring Co-ordinator
Carol Micale
[email protected]
Unite Youth/Young Adults
Co-ordinators Steven & Eloise Bird
0403 182 617
[email protected]
Centacare - Sunnybank Aged Care
Community Program Manager
Jennifer Vanarey
3216 9554
Paloma Reception Centre
3345 6666
www.palomacentre.com.au
OLOL School, Sunnybank
Principal - Mark Badke
3345 0700
OLOL OSHC
Co-ordinator - Sarubh Malviya
3344 3064
[email protected]
OLOF School, Acacia Ridge
Principal - Warren Fields
3275 1152
St Stephen’s School, Algester
Principal - Phil Manitta
3711 4911
St Stephen's OSHC
Co-ordinator - Victoria Hickling
3711 9291
[email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank
Principal - Peter Elmore
3323 4600
Soubirous Place
Coordinator Sr Brigid Courtney rsm
3344 3481
Sunnybank Parish
Groundsman
Bob Davis
Housekeepers:
Therese Prygiel
Louise Weston
Latino American
Chaplaincy
Fr Martin Ignacio Gutierriez
(Chaplain)
0481 118 521
Marina Castellanos (Secretary)
0481 168 748
office@hispanoamericancommunity.
com.au
Office: Tuesday & Wednesday
9.15am - 3.00pm 3277 6367
Youth and Young
Adult Ministry
Christmas Eve Youth
Ministered Mass will be
at 8pm! Hope to see you
there!
“What if Christmas, doesn’t come from a store.
What if Christmas... perhaps .. means a little
bit more!”
(The Grinch, by Dr. Seuss)
Christmas is THIS Thursday!! Are you ready for it?
For the last four weeks we have been journeying
through the advent season. The Advent season is a
time for us to prepare our hearts for Jesus, a time
to recommit our lives to Christ and to stop and
remember the greatest gift that God gave us over
2000 years ago!!
Every moment during advent is a time for us to
prepare our hearts for Christ... In these last few
days before Christmas try to remember why what
we are really celebrating at this time of year!
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If you are hanging lights—remember that
Jesus is the light of the world.
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When you bake biscuits — remember that
Jesus is the Bread of Life.
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When you do your last minute shopping—
remember that every good and perfect gift
comes from God.
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When you look at your Christmas tree—
remember the tree that Jesus gave his life
upon for us.
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When you think about what you want for
Christmas—remember it is in giving that we
receive.
We challenge you to offer every day to Jesus for
the rest of Advent. Here is a little prayer that you
can pray each day:
Jesus, I thank you for the gifts of this day. I offer
you the ups and downs—the joys and the
frustrations. Teach me more about myself today.
Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see how Scripture is
my story as much as it’s the story of Christ and His
apostles. Father, open my eyes to your love today,
and teach me how to say “yes”, as Mary said “yes”
to your Son. May your will be done, now and
forever. Amen”
Children's Liturgy
CLOWN 2015
Is there anyone who attends the
Sunday evening youth ministered
Mass who would be interested in
helping out with running
children's Liturgy at the Sunday
night youth mass? Please come
and see Eloise or Steven ASAP so
we can discuss starting this
program in 2015. . . Thank you.
2015 is just around the corner and
it’s going to be a GREAT year!!
A lot of people contact us and ask
“what do I have to do to get involved in the youth group?”
our answer... Come along to one of
our events and check it out!! We
have events for those from grade 6
up to 35 years old and we would
love YOU to come along!! We also
need young adults and adults that
are young at heart to help as leaders
and supervisors... If you have a
passion for Jesus and young people
we would love to hear from you and
find a way for you to help out!! Early
in 2015 we will be sharing with you
all our exciting plans for the year.
Adapted from Life Teen’s Advent Companion 2014
Stay in touch by liking the ‘Unite Sunnybank’ page. All events are posted on
facebook and extra things to make you think or just smile =)
It’s the easiest way to be in the know!
MUSICIANS & SINGERS FOR THE YMM
Sunday 28th December
MUSICIANS: S. Field, S. Luate-Wani, C. Ranatunga
SINGERS: F. Lee, J. Conde
READERS: Y. Hsieh, C. Donovan, L. Donovan
OFFERTORY:P. Lambert, L. Sharrock
ALTAR SERVERS: N. Tran, C. Tran
SPECIAL MINISTERS: S. Robb, H. Richardson, V. Wasiack, S. Ranatunga, K.Koorbanally, C. Micale,
K. Mann