10th July - Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish

Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish
ONE PARISH
three churches
Sacred Heart
50 Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters
St Vincent’s
40 Hamilton Avenue,
Surfers Paradise
Stella Maris
254 Hedges Avenue,
Broadbeach
PASTORAL
Very Reverend
Fr Tim Harris
Parish Priest & Dean
of South Coast Deanery
Fr Nicholas Okafor
Associate Pastor
Fr Regimon Gervasis
MCBS Associate Pastor
Helen Goldsmith
Pastoral Ministry
Coordinator
PARISH STAFF
Sonya Slater
Parish Manager
Marylou Ayres
Parish Secretary
Pat Kelly
Parish Assistant
Angela Williams
Atrium Coordinator
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
YEAR C: 9th / 10th July 2016
SACRED HEART CHURCH – CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
Last Sunday, 3rd July, over 600 people attended the 30 year anniversary celebration at Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters. Archbishop Mark Coleridge began the celebration with a special Mass to dedicate the Church and
new altar. After Communion, Archbishop Mark led a procession of the
Blessed Sacrament to the new tabernacle, inaugurating the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. It was a
real family occasion with special guest, Bishop-elect Anthony Randazzo, joining the celebration.
Bishop-elect Anthony is a local Surfers Paradise Parish boy having lived and attended school in
the Parish. Also concelebrating were former Dean and Associate pastor Fr Kevin Carey,
Fr Tim and Fr Regimon. Deacon Gary Stone assisted the Archbishop and Fr Nicholas acted as the
master of ceremonies.
The sanctuary was refurbished to mark the occasion through the generous donations of
parishioners. We gratefully acknowledge and thank all the contributions which have enhanced
and created a place of beauty for the worship of God.
Many of those who came to the 30 year anniversary attended the blessing and opening of the
Sacred Heart Church by Most Reverend Francis R Rush DD Archbishop of Brisbane in 1986 and
were delighted with the refurbishment. Fr Tim praised the upgrade saying “the previous altar,
Ambo and tabernacle had stood the Church and community in very good stead for 30 years, but
it was time for an upgrade that reflected the growth of both the parish and the community. The
church has always been a place of prayer and worship for the community and continues to be
worthy of the celebration of the mystery of Jesus.”
Celebrations continued with Archbishop Mark joining the community at morning tea.
We wish to gratefully thank our altar servers – Chelsea, Joseph, Max, Matt and Tom; Christeen
and the choir; and the hospitality team which included the Youth, for their time and efforts
assisting at this celebration. The Parish is gifted with generous, committed community members.
This is definitely a special parish and we should all be very proud of what is achieved here, the
wonderful Churches we have, the facilities and groups we offer and the love that binds us all.
I feel very blessed to work here and be a member of this worshipping community.
OUR NEW TABERNACLE
SCHOOLS
St Vincent’s School
Clear Island Waters
Phone: 5572 1746
P: Kerry Rowlands
St Kevin’s School
Benowa
Phone: 5539 4522
P: Peter Anderson
St Kevin’s Kindergarten
Phone: 5564 5910
Director: Michelle Nelson
St Michael’s College
Merrimac
Phone: 5530 2722
P: Michael Nayler
ANOINTING OF THE NEW ALTAR
PHOTO REQUEST:
If you have photos of the celebration you would like to share then please send them to
[email protected] and I will include them in the archives, for use on the
website, or printed material.
Blessings, Helen
15TH SUNDAY IN ORD TIME
READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SERVE OUR WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY
as a Liturgical Minister or Volunteer at any of the Masses at
STELLA MARIS, ST VINCENT’S and SACRED HEART. There are
many ways you can contribute – Sacristan, Extraordinary
Minister of Communion, Reader, Welcomer, Collector, Data Projector, Music
Ministry, Altar Server, Hospitality, Children’s Liturgy. Full training will be
10: 38-42
provided. Please contact Helen Goldsmith by phoning the Parish Office: 5572
REFLECTION: The readings today
encourage us to dig through the 5433, or email directly to: [email protected]
10-14; Col 1: 15-20; Lk 10: 25-37
FEASTS: Mon 11th St Benedict,
abbot; Fri 15th St Bonaventure,
NEXT WEEK: 16th Sunday Ord
Time; Gen 18: 1-10; Col 1: 24-28; Lk
letter of the Law to find its spirit.
Some people tend to be very
concerned about orthodoxy, about
thinking and saying the right thing
in conformity with the Church’s
teaching, but there can be no
orthodoxy without orthopraxis, or
correct conduct. “Faith without
good works is dead.”
The first reading emphasises a
deeply internalised embrace of
God’s Law out of a sense of love,
not mere compliance or duty, as
the Law “is already in your mouths
and in your hearts.” The Gospel
links Jesus’ commandment to love
God and neighbour to the text
from Deuteronomy and takes to an
entirely new level, just how
inclusive our sense of who qualifies
as a neighbour must be. “Who is
my neighbour?” is a crucial
question in carrying out the
commandment. Another way to
ask it is, “Who in my life am I
willing/unwilling to help?”
The Good Samaritan parable
challenges us to forget about our
status in society, what people
might say about us, our personal
fears and desires which turn us in
on ourselves and forget about
our religious “obligations”. In the
story, the injured man – a
complete stranger – has a higher
priority than the needs of any of
the three passers-by. The key
word
in
the
story
is
“compassion,”
used
twice.
Compassion
implies
fellowfeeling, identifying with the pain
and
suffering
of
others.
Compassion
calls
for
an
immediate
response
to
immediate needs. Let us ask for
the grace to respond with the
healing touch of the Good
Samaritan to our neighbours in
need, such that our faith may be
accompanied by good works.
Ordination of Bishop-Elect Anthony Randazzo
The Archdiocese of Sydney will be streaming the Ordination of
Bishop-Elect Anthony Randazzo live from St Mary’s Cathedral,
Sydney on Wednesday 24th August from 7pm. As attendance to
the Ordination will be by invitation only, the Parish is offering to
stream this occasion live in the Parish Hospitality Centre.
To express your interest please phone the Parish Office. (5572 5433).
CARMELITE MONASTERY: Come and help us celebrate
Mass with Archbishop Coleridge on Sunday 17th July
2016 at the Carmelite Monastery, Ormiston. A bus will
leave Sacred Heart Church at 8am. Tickets are $25 each.
Please phone to book with Imelda on 5539 0959 or with
Milka on 5538 0398.
Sacramental Program Reminder: This Tuesday 12th July we begin the Sacramental
Program with Parent Information Sessions.
Parents are invited to attend at one of the following times:
3pm
St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School Hall, Benowa Road, Benowa.
5pm
Parish Hospitality Centre, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
7pm
Parish Hospitality Centre, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
Sea Sunday 10th July
This Sunday is “Sea Sunday”. The Apostleship of the Sea cares for all
seafarers when they come to our shores, irrespective of race, colour or
creed. This includes those that work on cruise ships, freighters, fishing
boats and merchant vessels.
This Sunday let us pray for all seafarers, men and women, who work on the oceans
far from land and their homes. Please bless them, give them strength and comfort
and return them safely to their families. We ask this through Jesus’ name. Amen
PRAYING THE ROSARY:
The statue of Our Lady will be at the home of
Aileen & Julio Camara of Nerang, week of Monday 11th July 2016.
Please phone Maxine or Pat Sela on 5539 9539 and invite Our Lady
to your home for a week. All you have to do is to say the Rosary to
Our Lady. It is not necessary to invite people to your home. If you are
unable to collect the statue due to transport problems we can deliver
the statue to you.
Thankyou, Pat & Maxine Sela.
Come and help us celebrate Fatima Day on Wednesday 13th July
at Marian Valley. For bookings please call Viviane on 07 55359623.
PRAYER: O God, help us to be bringers of the Good news of Jesus Christ to those
who have been pushed aside by society. May we like the Good Samaritan, become bearers and doers of the Gospel message. Amen
PARISH MINISTRY and GROUPS and OTHER NEWS
ATRIUM – CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
When Atrium is in recess we enjoy having time to catch up on
admin, materials making, and prepare for the coming term period.
Important dates to note:
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Monday's group will resume on 18th July.
Friday’s group will resume on 22nd July.
The next cycle of Baptism preparation
sessions will commence from 27th July.

Gold Coast Show Public Holiday is Friday
26th August.
Hoping all our families are enjoying the holiday time with their
children.
A word from our Associate Pastor:
“This is amazing! Thanks Angela and your
team for the good job you're doing in the
Atrium! Evangelising the young in the spirit
of the Church and the light of the Gospel!”
Fr Nicholas
[email protected]
LIBRARY NEWS: In the mid-year we
receive the
Apostleship of Prayer for the next 6 months! Pray with
Pope Francis is the theme—with details of readings,
reflections and prayer-tips. Importantly the intentions
that the Holy Father wants us to join with him in
praying for month by month are included. This
colourful and quality brochure is free! So pick up a copy
from the rack at the back of our Churches
or the Parish Library. The Pope asks us to
pray this month for Indigenous Peoples and
the Evangelisation of the Church in Latin
America and the Caribbean.
Achieving Pregnancy Naturally
The Billings Ovulation Method®
can assist you in having the baby of your dreams.
If you have been trying to have a baby without success, our
teachers can provide essential information, which will give
you the best chance to achieve your pregnancy naturally.
For a free information leaflet, call Billings LIFE 1800 335 860.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER weekend for married
couples 14th – 16th October at Santa Teresa Spirituality
Centre, Ormiston QLD Watch our video www.youtube.com/
watch?v=vy30Vo2P18Q
For bookings/details contact: Maria and David Murphy,
3342 1456, [email protected]
Info website: www.wwme.org.au
COFFEE CULTURE CAFÉ
7.30am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri
Catering Options are available for
your function. 0435 721 258
Veniré is a ministry that provides an opportunity for young people
across the Gold Coast to get connected with other young people
who share the same faith, inviting them to find their identity in
Christ; empowering them to know, to love, and to serve the Lord.
14th –
th
Veniré at Surfers Paradise Parish
15 –
Veniré at Burleigh Heads Parish
16th –
Veniré at Coolangatta-Tugun Parish
th
17 –
Ignite Live, ACU Brisbane
If you would like any more information about these events or to
come along to any of them, RSVP and message us via our
Facebook page
www.facebook.com/venireyouth
PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL GOLD COAST: The Philippine Festival
Gold Coast has been rescheduled to Sunday 17 July
2016 at
Broadwater Parklands,
Marine Parade, Southport from
9:30am to 5pm. ENTRY IS FREE!
Everyone Welcome. For further
information please call Mary Ann
Boehme 0416 331 233.
You are invited to attend the Solemnity of Saint Mary of the
Cross MacKillop celebrated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge on
Monday, 8th August 2016 at 10am Cathedral of St Stephen
This year marks 150 years since the Sisters of St Joseph of the
Sacred Heart were founded by Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian
Tenison Woods. In honour of the sesquicentenary,
celebrations will include the blessing and opening of the new
MacKillop Walk in the Cathedral precinct.
All the faithful are invited to celebrate the feast of Australia’s
first saint and guests are encouraged to join us for morning
tea in the Cathedral grounds after Mass. RSVP by 1 August
2016 by email to [email protected] or call 3324 3200.
ALL ITALIAN CLASSES RESUME NEXT WEEK
BEGINNERS 1 – THURSDAY NIGHT 7 – 9 P.M.
BEGINNERS 2 – TUESDAY NIGHT 6.30 – 8.30 P.M.
INTERMEDIATE 2 – MONDAY MORNING 10A.M. – 12 NOON
INTERMEDIATE 3 – THURSDAY NIGHT 7 – 9 P.M.
INTERMEDIATE 4 – TUESDAY MORNING 10.30 A.M. – 12.30 P.M.
INTERMEDIATE 4 – MONDAY NIGHT 7 – 9 P.M.
ADVANCED 1A - WEDNESDAY MORNING 10AM – 12 NOON
ADVANCED 1B – MONDAY NIGHT 7 – 9 PM
ADVANCED 2 - WEDNESDAY MORNING 10 AM – 12 NOON
LINGUA,CULTURA E SOCIETA` - WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7 – 9 PM
CONVERSAZIONE:MONDAY MORN 10 AM– NOON
For Information please call Rita on 55270797 or
www.dantegoldcoast.com.au We have an office
located at the rear of the Italo-Australian Club at
Clear Island Waters.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
7AM ST7.00am
VINCENT’S
9am
9.00am
9.00am
9.00am
9.00am
9.00am
ST
VINCENT’S
9AM SACRED
SACRED
HEART
SACRED
HEART
9.00amHEART
STELLA
MARIS
SACRED
HEART
HEART
STELLA
MARIS SACRED
ST VINCENT’S Anointing
SACRED
HEART
Next Anointing
Year
of Mercy
Mass
Reconciliations
Mass
11am
on
Reconciliation
11am on
10am—11.30am
2nd
August
10-11.30
& 5-6.30
5.00pm—6.30pm
2nd August
7am
7.00am
ST VINCENT’S
SUNDAY
NORMAL
MASS
TIMES
SUNDAY
MASS TIMES
SATURDAY
RECONCILIATION
RECONCILIATIONS
4.15pm
STELLA MARIS
4.15pm Stella Maris
5.00pm
SACRED
HEART
5.00pm Sacred
Heart
5.15pm St
5.15pm
STVincent’s
VINCENT’S
STELLA
MARISSaturday
CHURCH evening
Saturday
5.00pm
andSunday
Sunday7.00am
7.00am&and
8.30am
STELLA MARIS
CHURCH
5.00pm
AND
8.30am
SACRED
HEART
CHURCH
Saturday
6.00pm
and
Sunday
9.00am
and
6.00pm
SACRED HEART CHURCH Saturday evening 6.00pm AND Sunday 9.00am & 6.00pm
ST VINCENT’S
Saturday
6.00pm
and Sunday
Sunday 8.00am
8.00am &
and
10.00am
ST VINCENT’S
CHURCH CHURCH
Saturday evening
6.00pm
AND
10.00am
MIGRANT CHAPLAINS / COMMUNITIES:
Polish: Sunday 11.30am Sacred Heart Church
Fr Bernard Bednarz 5504 6297
Italian: Sunday 4.00pm Sacred Heart Church
Fr Michele Cagna CS 0432110468—Pastoral Support
Felicia 5571 0858 — General Info.
Filipino: Next Mass in our Parish is on 2nd October at
12noon in Casey Hall. Fr Terence Nueva 3277 2252
Hispanic: 1st & 3rd Sundays 5—7pm St Vincent’s Church
Fr Ignacio Gutierrez 0481 118 521
Email: [email protected]
Maronite Rite: Saturday 7.15pm Sacred Heart
Phone: 3394 4994 St Maroun’s Church, Brisbane.
Art & Craft: Wed 9am-12.30pm Parish Hospitality Centre
Book Club: 3rd Tues 12noon. Parish Hospitality Centre
Bridge: Monday 12.30pm. Parish Hospitality Centre.
SPCL: Meeting 1.00pm 1st Tue. Hospitality Centre
Friendship Day 3rd Thurs 10am-1.30pm PH: 5562 1260
Parish Choir Practice: 8.30am 1st and last Saturdays SH
Playgroup: Wednesdays 9.30am Casey Hall, Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters - Sarah 0410 701 515
Playgroup is Volunteer Based— Each parent needs to sign
an attendee sheet at each session.
Yoga: Tuesday 10.45am $10/Session.
Zumba Gold: Friday 9.15am Casey Hall. Beginners and
Intermediate Levels. Susana Pozzi 0421 607 397
Pilates: Monday, Tuesday sessions. Casey Hall. Phone
Nicole 0420 301 379 or at [email protected]
RECENTLY DECEASED: Mavis Eileen
O’Brien, Kathleen Perkins, Francisca
Hanoszek, Anthony Louis Joseph, James
Fletcher, Judith Taylor (Kelly), Brian
Swaddling, Ljuban Pilic, Ines Favretto,
Cyril Imeson (Casino NSW), Bruno
Andreetta, Maurice Hann.
ANNIVERSARIES: Rita Anne Smith, Petar
& Jakica Talenta, Trevor Cardoza, Robert
Hartenfelser, Roseann Roche, Normavilla
Espinosa, Margaret Peake, Naiding
Serrano, Peter Butler, Shirley Roche.
FOR MORE PARISH GROUPS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office 5572 5433 to register.
Marriages: Contact Parish Office 5572 5433 (Min 6mths notice required)
Benediction: 1st Friday 7.30am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Weekly at 9am Mass Sacred Heart Church.
Stella Maris Church 8.30am Mass 2nd Sunday of each month.
Christian Meditation: Tuesday 10am (Youth Room) Pam Egberts
0428090703 and on Tuesday 6pm (Youth Room) Contact Parish Office
CFC Australia: Phone Butch & Mini 0424 583 168/9
Exposition:
Monday & Friday 6am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise
Tuesday 9.30am Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters
Thursday 9.45am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise
Friday 7pm Sacred Heart Church, (1st Friday 7pm to 7am)
Carmelite Spirituality: 3rd Sunday of each month 10.30am PHC, CIW
Contact: Norm Harding 0421 125 575.
Rosary: Sunday 7.15am St Vincent’s Church
Monday & Friday 6.25am St Vincent’s Church
Tuesday & Friday 8.25am Sacred Heart Church, before Mass
Wednesday 8.25am Stella Maris Church, before 9.00am Mass
Youth Led Mass: Sunday 6pm Sacred Heart. Next Date 28th August
Bennik, Fadoul Kazzi, Kathryn Geldard, Roberts & Gerald Theron (Cape
Pat Burton, Valda Martin, Andreas
Lunandi,
Kate
Needham,
Ian
Finlayson, Gus Reeves, Annette
Anning, Monica Bailey, Sage Amor
(Canada), Brian Elsmore, Emile Van
Deurse, Ron Mooney, Denise Tracey,
Ron Perry, Paul Kiely, Denise Darwin
(Syd), Rachel Raines, John Ashby,
David Weldon, Dorelle Muller,
Michael Kearney, Mike and Barbara
Farrell, Marian Komorowski (Poland),
THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Colleen Fr Dom Cremesco SVS, Mary Kerr,
O’Shannassy (Colac, Victoria), Fr John Conor Cosgrave, Anne Weston, Mary
Milliken PP of Stanmore, Henriette Hayes (Melb), Diep Armstrong, Dolly
Town), Joan Wienand, Ron Cadd,
Bernadine Lewis (Capetown SA),
Sophia Wisniewska (Poland).
Have you thought about
Leaving a legacy?
Brochures on how to “Make a
Bequest to the Surfers Paradise
Parish” are in the brochure holders
at the back of all churches.
For further information call the parish
office 5572 5433.
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or contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433 for further
information.