HYMNS, READINGS, RESPONSES & ACCLAMATIONS: FOCUS:

THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF BUNDABERG
HYMNS, READINGS, RESPONSES & ACCLAMATIONS:
God, who is rich in mercy … made us alive. Ephesians 2: 4 - 6
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - Psalter Week 1 - 19 October 2014
Holy Rosary Church
Corner Barolin & Woongarra Streets
St Patrick’s Church
16 Powers Street West Bundaberg
St Mary’s Church
Corner Barolin & Boston Streets
St James’ Church
38 See Street Bargara
Parish Office
Rossolini Place
Level 1 / 66 Woongarra Street
PO Box 79
Bundaberg Queensland 4670
Office Hours
8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Telephone 07 4151 6666
Facsimile 07 4153 3102
Email [email protected]
Website www.bundabergcatholic.net.au
The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg
Pastoral Team
Fr John Daly - Parish Priest
Fr John Fitz-Herbert - Parish Priest Assistant
Rev Mr Andrew Hogan—Deacon
Anne Sheehan Liturgy, Sacramental, RCIA Co-ordinator
Joe McCorley— Team Member
Denise Tuzes—Visitation & Funeral Co-ordinator
Diana Pippia - Office Manager
Nadia Fregonese - Reception
Mass Times 07 4151 6666 (afterhours)
CentaCare 1300 523 985
Towards Healing Helpline 1800 337 928
St Vincent de Paul 07 4151 5455
St Joseph’s School 07 4151 4771
www.sjbgrok.catholic.edu.au
Kaye Beston - Principal
St Mary’s School 07 4152 2167
www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au
Madonna Davitt - Principal
St Patrick’s School 07 4152 1380
www.saintpatricks.qld.edu.au
Mark Fox - Principal
Shalom College 07 4155 8111
www.shalomcollege.com
Dan McMahon - Principal
FOCUS:
by Fr John Daly
“We always mention you in our prayers and thank God for you all, and constantly
remember before God our Father how you have shown your faith in action, worked
for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
These are St Paul’s words taken from his first letter to the Thessalonian people.
(Our second Scripture reading this weekend: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5). Having had
lots of time recently to reflect—being on holidays and also having a spell in
hospital—I wish to make St Paul’s thankful words my own. I offer them to you the
parishioner of the Parish of Bundaberg.
I do pray for you at Mass each Sunday and other times. I am humbled by the
number of people who tell me that they too pray for me. Prayer is God’s gift that
binds us together in the embrace of God. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop once said
“Believe in the whisperings of God to your own heart”. It seems to me that prayer
is that listening to God’s whisperings, leading us to treat each other better in Christ.
Like St Paul, I do thank God for you all. I am so fortunate to be a priest in this
parish. I see goodness and generosity of people each day. There are numerous
examples of your using your gifts in service for others. We may not be prefect but
we are certainly going pretty well! And we will continue to do so if we receive
Good News and be Good News for others—especially in difficult times and when
there seems little good news on the world stage as presented by the TV news each
evening. As St Paul says we receive the Good News and are really convinced of it
through the Holy Spirit.
Each of us—not just some of us—make up a local Church that is healthy and Good
News for all when she or he shows faith in action, works for love and perseveres
through hope. To live in faith, hope and love is to live in Jesus Christ. St Paul
mentions in his writings that “only three things last: faith, hope and love and the
greatest of these is love.” Nothing else is more important in this life and these three
things alone last into eternity. Not to have to live them as fully as possible dose not
make sense for a Christian. They are a sure compass for a happy life.
LITURGY SPOT:
Let us offer each other the sign of peace. With these words the assembly is
invited to share in a sign, “that expresses peace, communion, and charity.” This is
an opportunity for all gathered to give witness to the unity and peace or which
we have just prayed during the Eucharistic prayer and to “prepare for the
sharing of Communion: the great Sacrament of Unity.” In carrying out this
gesture, we are not merely saying hello and greeting those around us, we are
recognising Christ present in our midst in the consecrated elements and the
assembly gathered. We ritualise what we are called to be to the world: signs and
instruments of God’s peace.
i Roman Missal The Communion Rite.
ii Making the Most of the Mass Pilgrims Quest, Aust. 2012
STEWARDSHIP:
This week we thank all those who give their monetary gifts each weekend as
symbol of their self offering to continue the mission of the church.
Each year at tax time, we conscientiously give “to Caesar what belongs to Caesar.” Does my
stewardship indicate that I am as faithful about giving “to God what belongs to God?”
See Matthew 22:21
LITURGY TIMETABLE:
SATURDAY, 18 OCTOBER:
6.00pm St Patrick’s Sunday MASS
Sunday readings as per back page.
SUNDAY, 19 OCTOBER:
7.00am St James’ MASS;
8.00am Holy Rosary MASS;
9.00am St Mary’s MASS;
5.30pm Holy Rosary MASS
Sunday readings as per back page.
MONDAY, 20 OCTOBER:
Eph 2: 1-10; Lk 12: 13-21
9.00am St Patrick’s LWC
TUESDAY, 21 OCTOBER:
Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12: 35-38
9.00am St James’ LWC followed by
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
until 10.30am;
10.00am St Mary’s ANOINTING
MASS CANCELLED
12.15pm Holy Rosary MASS
WEDNESDAY, 22 OCTOBER:
Eph 3: 2-12; Lk 12:39-48
5.30pm St Patrick’s MASS
THURSDAY, 23 OCTOBER:
Eph 3: 14-21; Lk 12: 49-53
6.30am St Mary’s LWC;
12.15pm Holy Rosary MASS
FRIDAY, 24 OCTOBER:
Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59
12.15pm Holy Rosary MASS
SATURDAY, 25 OCTOBER:
Eph 4: 7-16; Lk 13: 1-9
7.30am St Mary’s LWC followed by
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
SATURDAY, 25 OCTOBER:
Ex 22: 20-26; 1 Thess 1: 5-10;
Mt 22: 34-40
6.00pm St Patrick’s Sunday MASS
SUNDAY, 26 OCTOBER:
Ex 22: 20-26; 1 Thess 1: 5-10;
Mt 22: 34-40
7.00am St James’ MASS;
8.00am Holy Rosary MASS;
9.00am St Mary’s MASS;
5.30pm Holy Rosary MASS
RECONCILIATION: Saturday
11.00am - 12noon Holy Rosary
Church, or by appointment.
BAPTISMS: In the Bundaberg Region
one month’s notice is required for all
baptisms. All couples are asked to
participate in one preparation session.
Please contact Parish Office.
WEDDINGS: By appointment. Please
note that we require at least six months
notice for marriages. Preparation
also required.
PRAYER GROUPS:
BUNDABERG CHRISTIAN
MEDITATION ~ Every Monday,
7.30 - 8.30pm, 6 San Vito Court.
Contact Ian Tolley on 4152 8262.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION ~
There are two weekly sessions:
Every TUESDAY 10.00am to
10.30am and FRIDAY 11.30am to
12noon. Held in the prayerful space
of the Chapel in the Parish Office.
Beginners are invited to join the
regular meditators in this “prayer of
the heart.” Contact Joe McCorley
0418 727 845, Parish Office 4151 6666
or just turn up!
Joseph SILIC (Germany); Frances
TINCKNELL; Fr Joseph MINTOFF
(Malta); Rex O’SULLIVAN
(Charleville); Greg SCHICK
(Yeppoon) - brother of Fr Chris Schick;
Bruna CAVUTO (Brisbane); Edna
Shirley CHRISTENSEN; Frank
CURRAN (Caloundra); Walter
M a t t he w D O N A L D; P h y l l i s
Rosalind RABEL; Giuseppe
UCCISELLA; Eric CHAPMAN; May
TIBBEY; John ORVAD; John
MERLO (Brisbane); Beryl Joyce
WAKEFIELD; Anne SMITH
(Albury).
“On this mountain, the Lord of hosts
will prepare for all peoples,
a banquet of rich food.”
Isaiah 25:6
MEETINGS FOR
THE WEEK:
ROSARY TIMES ~ Tuesdays &
Thursdays 5.25pm, Holy Rosary
Church; Wednesday’s 5.00pm, St
Patrick’s Church; Thursday’s
6.00am, St Mary’s Church.
ST MARY’S CONFERENCE OF ST
VINCENT DE PAUL ~ Monday 20
October, 4.30—5.30pm, Room 2,
Catholic Community Centre.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
EL SHADDAI ~ Saturday, 25
October, 1.00—4.00pm, Novakoski
Centre. For more information contact
Fely Hunter 4155 3953/0488 594 839;
Lee Pendleton 4159 3938/0423 480
744; Melba Allen 0432 540 348.
SUNDAY
SCRIPTURE
REFLECTION & DISCUSSION
GROUPS ~ Tuesday mornings
10.30am at St James’ Church
Bargara. Thursday nights 7.00—
8.15pm at Parish Office and for
inquiries call 4159 5009 or 4151 6666
respectively. All welcome.
BAPTISMS:
This weekend, we welcome Macie
Kathleen MAULE, Rhys Andrew
MAU, Nate Anthony O’BRIEN into
the Body of Christ through the
sacrament of Baptism.
WEDDINGS:
We congratulate Rebekah Jane
MAY & Felise Christopher
KAUFUSI who were married this
weekend in our parish.
RECENTLY
DECEASED:
Donko BOSNIC (W.A.); Christopher
MOSS; James Frederick GRAHAM;
Bridget BRIESCHKE; Bob
SCHOFIELD (Mackay); Salvina
CASSAR (Malta); Ean REEVES
(Sunshine Cosat); Nita Ada TROST;
BUNDABERG CATHOLIC
PLAYGROUP ~ Every Thursday,
10.00am - 11.30am, St Patrick’s Hall.
Contact Kathy Harden 4155 3833 or
0429 625 730.
BEREAVEMEN T G R OUP ~
Friday, 24 October, 11.30am, Parish
Office.
The Catholic Parish
of Bundaberg
Finance:
Total Pledges ................ 597
Amount Pledged .......... $8,703.70
Total Given ................... 6,958.70
IN THIS PARISH:
Younger ladies you are invited to join the CWLA
Younger Set at their next dinner. It will be held on
Tuesday, October 21st at Sabrosa Steakhouse at 6.30pm.
If you are attending please advise Maureen Ewing on
4152 1263 by Monday night.
ALL ABOUT MARY CONCERT Bundaberg Orpheus
Singers: October 18, 7.30pm Uniting Church, Barolin
Street; October 19, 2.00pm Shalom College Performing
Arts Precinct. Funds raised in the raffle and from the sale of
refreshments will go to Pink Ribbon Day, fundraising for
Breast Cancer research.
PLACE OF STILLNESS ADVENT RETREAT DAY:
Saturday 22 November 2014, Good Shepherd Ministry
Centre George Street Bundaberg. Suggested donation $20
or as you are able. For further enquires and booking
please contact Dilys on 0421 733 394 or email
[email protected]
IN THE DIOCESE:
If there are sufficient numbers, The Catholic Parish of
Bundaberg will organise a bus to travel from Bundaberg
to Rockhampton return to attend Deacon Andrew
Hogan’s Ordination held at St Joseph’s Cathedral on
Wednesday, 3 December 2014. If you are interested in
attending this special occasion please contact the parish
office on 4151 6666 by Friday 7 November. Travel
confirmation and cost will be advised.
Annual World Mission Month appeal this weekend
One of the stories told by the missionaries who work in
Jamaica is the challenge of teaching children who come to
school without having had anything to eat. Hunger is a
significant impediment to learning. In the Gospel for this
weekend, we hear a parable, not about hunger, but about
abundance. Yet the story of the feast and the wedding
celebration is not just a tale about those who have much;
it’s also a metaphor that is meant to speak to each of us
about the need to respond, when an invitation is offered.
This Sunday, in the Mass, you will be invited to support
the Church, and those who represent it, as they look to
‘reach out’ and ‘bring life’ to people in need.
On behalf of those who will benefit from
your generous response, we say thank you.
David McGovern, Brisbane Director
(on behalf of Fr John Grace)
WORLD NEWS:
Pope Francis’ Daily Homily - www.radiovaticana.va
National Catholic Reporter - www.ncronline.org
National Jesuits News - www.jesuit.org
UCAN - www.ucanews.com
Thank You
Pat Orvad and family would like to express
their deepest gratitude and appreciation to all who
attended John’s Funeral Mass, gave Mass Offerings,
and for the thoughtful gestures that have been bestowed
upon them during this time of bereavement.
“Sacred Scripture continually speaks to us of
an active commitment to our neighbour and demands
of us a shared responsibility for all of humanity.
This duty is not limited to one's own family, nation or
state, but extends progressively to all . . . so no one
can consider himself or herself extraneous or indifferent
to the lot of another member of the human family
Pope John Paul II,
Centesimus Annus, no. 51
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