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 268 Hedges Avenue, Broadbeach PASTORAL Very Reverend Fr Tim Harris Parish Priest & Dean of South Coast Deanery Fr Christopher Obi Associate Pastor Fr Nicholas Okafor Associate Pastor Sue Thomas Pastoral Associate Sr Mary Hansen PBVM Pastoral Assistant PARISH STAFF Sonya Slater Parish Manager Marylou Ayres Parish Secretary Angela Williams Atrium Coordinator Shannon Morrison Baptism Coordinator Rita Foxlee State School R.E. Eliza Kerklaan Youth Ministry Coordinator SCHOOLS St Vincent’s School Clear Island Waters Phone: 5572 1746 P. Kerry Rowlands St Kevin’s School Benowa Phone: 5539 4522 P. Sue Curtis St Michael’s College Merrimac Phone: 5530 2722 P. Michael Laidler 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A 11th / 12th October 2014 WELCOME BISHOP JOE As already indicated in a previous parish newsletter, Bishop Joseph Oudeman, Auxiliary Bishop Brisbane and Bishop for the Southern Region is making a pastoral visit to us this weekend Bishop Joe of course has been a regular visitor over the years and so is no stranger to our parish. Already Bishop Joe has had a busy time spending all day Friday visiting our Catholic teachers in our 3 schools. He attended the 100 year birthday celebrations of a parishioner and hosted a light dinner with the priests of the Deanery that night. On Saturday he met with the Parish Mission Council and Finance Board and visited the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium and inspected the new Stella Maris Church development. Bishop Joe will celebrate 3 of the Parish Masses where he hopes to meet as many parishioners as possible. I sincerely welcome Bishop Joe and trust that his visit proves worthwhile. FAREWELL FR PAUL I am pleased that the parish has an opportunity to farewell Fr Paul Taubman at our 9.00 am Sunday Mass. Fr Paul is well known to many, serving two terms as Associate Pastor for Surfers Paradise Parish. All of us were saddened when we heard of Fr Paul's stroke a few months back and we have been thinking about him ever since. As a result of the stroke which has left Fr Paul blind in one eye, the Archbishop has granted Paul's request to retire from active ministry. I am not yet sure what Paul has in mind for the future in terms of his living arrangements but this will be a matter for him and the Archbishop to sort out going forward. I have known Paul for over 20 years and I have found him to be a sensitive and caring priest who has made a generous contribution in his role. I only wish him well and trust that he will adjust to his unexpected early retirement. These have been difficult days for him so my prayer for Paul is that a peaceful acceptance of what has occurred will descend upon his life and that his God will continue to hold him in the palm of his hand. Thank you Fr. Paul. Deanery Pastoral Council Report Last Saturday the Deanery Pastoral Council (DPC) met for one of its semi-regular meetings. New members of the group indicated that parishes (and therefore parishioners) in general may have no idea of the existence of the DPC, let alone the meaning of ‘Deanery’. So, in the interests of communication and to enlighten people who may not know of the existence of our deanery or the DPC, this for your interest: A deanery is a grouping of parishes. To foster pastoral care through common action, several neighbouring parishes can be joined into special groups, such as vicariates forane (i.e. Deaneries). Canon 374.2. The particular groupings are at the discretion of the bishop (in our case, Archbishop). The current groupings of deaneries came out of Synod 2003. The role of the Deanery Pastoral Council is to assist in the pastoral planning of the parishes in its grouping (deanery). Members of the DPC are parishioners who may be members of their own parish’s Pastoral/Mission Council, or a parishioner chosen by the priest. While there is a general set of Archdiocesan guidelines for DPCs, particular guidelines are set at the discretion of each DPC, e.g. meeting days, times, roles, raison d’etre, etc. Someone once said to me a long time ago, ‘The Roman Catholic Church is not a democracy.’ The role of any parish or deanery council is not to ‘set the agenda’ for the Church. It is to respond to the pastoral care of parishioners in pastoral planning as guided, and sometimes directed, by the leader of the local Church, that is, the Archbishop. Continued over page: Continued over the page: Continued from Page 1: Over the past few years, the Brisbane Archdiocese allocated grants to deaneries after each deanery submitted proposals for parishes working together. These grants ceased at the end of 2012. A deanery is not an ecclesial entity. Therefore, any collaborations between parishes in a deanery is fully funded by the parishes involved. The South Coast Deanery Pastoral Council has a long history of having met on a regular basis for close on 30 years. Current items on the agenda for discussion over the next few months are: the implementation of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy; a deanery celebration of Mass of All Nations; Hospital Chaplaincy for the hospitals on the Gold Coast; Youth Ministry; discussion of submissions and proposals for ways in which parishes in the deanery can assist each other and work together. The agenda is set in response to and guided by the meetings of the Leadership Teams of parishes (clergy and Pastoral Associates). Members of the DPC report back to their clergy and their parish council to discuss ways in which their own parish can support the pastoral planning and care of the parishes within the deanery. God’s Abundant Blessings, Fr Tim FROM THE PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 Feasts: Wed 15th St Teresa of Jesus, virgin, doctor; Fri 17th St Ignatius of Antioch, bishop, martyr; Saturday 18th St Luke, evangelist. Next week’s readings: Isaiah 45:1,4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21 Recently, a conversation was had regarding our praying of the Apostle’s Creed, particularly the meaning of the words ‘He descended into hell.’ An excerpt of a book by Ronald Rolheiser OMI may assist the understanding of what these words mean. From Prayer: Our Deepest Longing. Franciscan Media, Ohio. 2013. ‘Love through Locked Doors.’ (Pp60-62) Several years ago, a family I know well lost a daughter through suicide. She was in her late 20s and had become dangerously depressed. An initial attempt at suicide failed. The family then rushed round her. They brought her home, strove to be with her constantly, sent her to doctors and psychiatrists, and generally tried everything within their power to love and coax her out of her depression. It didn’t work. Eventually, she succeeded in taking her own life. Looking at her death and her family’s efforts to love her and save her life, one sees how, at a certain point, human love can be helpless. Sometimes all the effort, patience, and love in the world cannot get through to a frightened, sick, depressed person. In spite of everything, that person remains locked inside herself, or himself, huddled against love, unfree, inaccessible, bent upon self-destruction. None of us who have ever dealt with a situation like this have been immune to the deep feelings of discouragement, guilt, hopelessness and fear that ensue. Love, regardless of effort, seems powerless. Fortunately, we are not without hope and consolation. We believe in the ultimate redeeming power of love, and in the power of a love beyond our own that can do that redeeming. God’s love is not stymied in the same way as is ours. Unlike ours, it can go through locked doors, enter closed hearts, and breathe peace and new life into frightened paralysed persons. Our hope and our belief in this is expressed in one of the articles of our Apostle’s Creed: “He descended into hell.” What an incredible statement that is: God descended into hell. If that is true, and everything in Christ’s life and teaching suggests it is, then the human heart has its ultimate consolation: Love will triumph. We haven’t always understood those words to mean that, however. The doctrine of Christ’s descent into hell is first and foremost a doctrine about love, God’s love for us, and the power of that love to go all lengths, to descend to all depths and to go through virtually every barrier in order to redeem a wounded, huddled, frightened, paranoid, alienated and unfree humanity. By dying as he did, Christ shows that he loves us in such a way that he can descend into our private hells. His love is so empathetic and compassionate that it can penetrate all barriers that we construct out of hurt and fear and enter right into our despair and hopelessness. We see this idea expressed powerfully in John 20. Twice John presents the disciples as huddled behind closed doors, locked in because of fear. Twice John has Jesus come through the locked doors and stand in the midst of that frightened and depressed group and breathe peace into them. That image - Christ going through locked doors - is perhaps the most consoling image within our entire faith. Put simply, it means that God can help us even when we cannot help ourselves. God can empower us even when we are too weak and despairing to even, minimally, open the door to let him in. That is not only consoling, it is also corrective of a bad spirituality that many of us were raised on. For a fuller version, go to http://ronrolheiser.com/love-through-locked-doors/#.VDDiEGeSzR8 A reminder of the Liturgical Ministers Workshops Saturday 25th October. There have been a number of apologies (thank you wholeheartedly for your RSVPs!). The workshops will continue on 25th October. A ‘catchup’ workshop will be held at a later date. For those new to the roster, or wanting to come onto the rosters, please RSVP as soon as possible. These are general workshops, so are appropriate for anyone on any liturgical roster in each of our three churches. Peace and Grace, Sue Thomas CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE FRIENDSHIP DAY 10am to 2.00pm Thursday 16th October in the Parish Hospitality Centre, Clear Island Waters Usual Fun and Cards of your choice $5 entrance, Raffle and Lucky Door Prizes All Welcome The Rosary - October is the month of the Rosary The statue of our Lady will be at the homes of the following parishioners for the Month of October the month of the Rosary. Monday 13 October: Pinky Huerto of Parkwood Monday 20th October: Tess Galang of Parkwood Monday 27th October: Rowena Caluag of Arundel Please phone Maxine or Pat Sela on 55399539 and offer your home to have the statue for a week. Contact Irene Ross 5562 1260 for more information We Place Our Trust In God - Sometimes simpler said than done! CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE - SURFERS PARADISE A weekend for women – for reflection, INVITATION TO THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY silence and deep connection with God. 23rd November, 2014 Palmer Colonial Golf Club Facilitated by Grace Harwood from Paradise Springs Avenue, Robina Dragonfly Ministries. Friday 12 December Time: Noon for 12.30pm - Cost: $35.00 p/p (6pm) – Sunday 14 December (5pm) Santa Raffles & Lucky Door Prizes, Fun and Fellowship Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston, Cost: Prize for best dressed in Christmas Theme $300 ($270 pensioners and full-time students) ($10 extra RSVP by 11th November, 2014. Tickets available from: per day for special diets) Individual, ensuited rooms. All Irene Ross 5562 1260, Pauline Coggan 5526 5987, linen and meals supplied. Numbers are limited. Contact Kath Rice and Dot Empen. Grace on 0409 524 283 or [email protected] to register. SURFERS PARADISE PARISH – BOOKCLUB WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: This will be held on Friday 6th Book Club members are reminded of our March 2015 and will focus on the people of the Bahamas. If monthly meeting on Tuesday 21st October at you are from the Bahamas or know of the people and their 12 noon in the Parish Hospitality Centre. history could you please contact Irene Ross on 5562 1260. New Vinnie's Shop The new shop at 1, Santa Maria Court, Burleigh Waters was opened on the 1st Of October 2014. The shop is in the centre off Bermuda Street opposite Bond University. We are also looking for volunteers to work a day or two in the new shop. If you have some spare time phone Becky Gellel 0430 026 920 Multi Centre Coordinator. Hi everyone, Veniré, a group for High Schoolers, meets every Thursday 6.30pm-8.30pm in the Hospitality Centre. Come along and meet other young people from across the coast. Dinner is provided and it’s FREE. SAVE THE DATE!! Keep the afternoon of Sunday the 26th free starting at 3pm! There will be something special happening into the lead up to our Youth Mass that night! So all people young and young at heart keep this day free please. Eliza Kerklaan – Parish Youth Co-Ordinator. Mobile 0432 333 549 or [email protected]. www.facebook.com/eliza.kerklaan.youth.coordinator CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2014 Tickets on sale this weekend. Great Prizes 1.“Poinsettia” Painting by Award Winning Artist Peggy Toth Valued at $3000 2. Knitted Toys 3. Gents and Ladies Lorus Watches 4. Amazon Kindle Wi Fi 5. Artwork 6. Basket of Gifts 7. Teddy Bear 8. Jewellery – Pearl Dress Set 9. Rudolph Plush Toy ST DRAWN Sunday 21 December 2014 after Mass TICKETS $5 each or $10 for a book of 3 Tickets (Proceeds Stella Maris Project) Pre-orders for Break Open the Word $10 and the Daily Mass Book 2015 $20 have been extended to Friday 31st October. Please pay for your copy on ordering. Church Door Café At Sacred Heart Church Come and try our Breakfast and New Lunch Menus. Open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 3.30pm “Where parishioners, schools, parents and locals can come together united in the love of Christ.” Real men don’t do church? Wrong! menAlive retreat 8/9 November 2014 at St Brigid's Parish, Nerang. Contact Tom Lyons 5559 5554 or Michael Ware 5500 4510 or email Tom at [email protected] International Baby Loss Memorial Day Candle Lighting Ceremony will take place on October 15th 2014 at 6.00pm at Allambe Memorial Park, 129 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Nerang. For more information please email to Pregnancy Loss Australia at [email protected] This week the builders will start work on the zinc roof. The slab has been poured at the rear for the vestry and amenities. The structural steel frame work will be constructed shortly. Working with the architects they have identified a sandstone relief carving of Our Lady. If you are interested in sponsoring this beautiful carving I will have details of the costing in a couple of weeks. There will be small items that will need assistance. I will let you know as they come up. Thank you to those who continue to support this project in prayer and generosity. Have a joyful week. Sonya Slater, Parish Manager MONDAY 7am ST VINCENT’S WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 8.30am 8.30am SACRED HEART SACRED HEART TUESDAY 9.00am SACRED HEART (ANOINTING MASS st 11am 1 Tuesday No 9am Mass that day) NORMAL SUNDAY MASS TIMES SACRED HEART CHURCH ST VINCENT’S CHURCH FRIDAY 7am ST VINCENT’S 9am SACRED HEART SATURDAY RECONCILIATION 5pm SACRED HEART 5.15pm ST VINCENT’S Saturday evening 6pm AND Sunday 7am, 9am & 6pm Saturday evening 6pm AND Sunday 8am & 10am MIGRANT CHAPLAINS / COMMUNITIES: For more Parish groups, please refer to our Website st Filipino: 1 Sunday 1.00pm Sacred Heart Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office 5572 5433. Benediction: 1st Friday 7.30am St Vincent’s st rd Hispanic: 1 & 3 Sundays 5-7pm St Vincent’s Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday 9am Sacred Heart (school term) Fr Ignacio Gutierrez 0481 118 521 Christian Meditation: Tuesday 10am (Youth Room) Shirley Daly Email: [email protected] Tuesday 6pm (Youth Room) Sue Thomas Maronite Rite: Saturday 7.15pm Sacred Heart st CFC Australia: 1 Sunday. For information ph. Butch & Mini 0424 583 168/9 Ph: 3394 4994 St Maroun’s Church Exposition: Monday & Friday 6am St Vincent’s Polish: Sunday 11.30am Sacred Heart Tuesday 9.30am Sacred Heart Fr Bernard Bednarz 5504 6297 Thursday 9.45am St Vincent’s Art & Craft: Wednesday 9am Hospitality Centre Friday 7pm Sacred Heart (1st Friday all night 7pm-7am Sat) rd Book Club: 3 Tues 12noon. Hospitality Centre Marriages: Please contact Parish Office 5572 5433. 6 mths notice required. Bridge: Mon 12.30pm. Hospitality Centre Rosary: Sunday 7.30am St Vincent’s; st C W L: Meeting 12.30pm. 1 Tues. Hospitality Ctr Monday and Friday St Vincent’s 6.30am rd Friendship Day 3 Thurs 10am-2pm Tuesday and Friday 8.25am Sacred Heart (Before Mass) rd th Parish Choir Practice: 9am 3 /4 Sat, Sacred Heart. Wed 9.30am Sacred Heart Youth Choir: Eliza Kerklaan Youth & Young Adult Ministry Sacred Heart Prayer Group: 1st Tuesday 9.30am Youth Room Playgroup: Wednesdays 9.30am Casey Hall Scripture Discussion: Tuesday 11am (Youth Room) Shirley Daly Yoga: Tues 10.45am $10/session. Hospitality Centre Spiritual Direction: Bernadette Kavanagh-Stewart 5520 7242 Zumba Gold: Friday 9.15am Casey Hall. Beginners/ St Joseph’s Prayer Group: 1st Wednesday 9.30am Sacred Heart Intermediate level. Susana Pozzi 0421 607 397 Youth Led Mass: 4th Sunday 6pm Sacred Heart Playgroup: Iovanah Archer 0420595404 Fr Marc Singson 0431 042 603 RECENTLY DECEASED: Michael Burcul, Gary O’Neill, Liam McEvoy, Maureen Murphy, Carol Third. ANNIVERSARIES: Gino Cappellazzo, Antonio Velardo, Aurora De Farias, The De Farias Family, Hugh Shephard, Nick Prajdic, Frank Dranginis, Leo Brennan. THOSE WHO ARE SICK Maureen Fitzgerald, Annette Anning, Margaret Miller NZ, Jeff Doyle, Marnie Lee Rose, Clare Keim, Charlie Pickering, Sr Caroline Hunt, Beth Green, Joe Sheehy, Angela Ferguson, Denise Tracey, Bill Carroll, Michelle Pritchard, Fr Trevor OGS, Rosaria Zammitt, Giovaninna Vitale Freda, Monica Bailey, Mary Mullahy, Michelle Pritchard, Ron Perry, Mitchell Edwards, Patrick Cannard, Paul Kiely, Rose Crane, Mary Carniel, Baby Charlie Francis, Fr Ray Wells (Hobart), Leiha Carlson, Pat Lazaro, Kaylene Swan (Launceston), (Baby) George Thomas Cook, Lesley Cruse, Peter Verhaze, Tony Tongue, Margaret Webber, Ricardo Pereira, Warren Potter, Victoria Dawson, Sheryl Abrahams, Rita Rogers, Susan Richmond, Ronnie Burke, Norm Mullins, Eleanor B Nascimento, Dolly Roberts, Joan Wienand, Shirley Heath, Mary Coy, Mary Fraser, Natty Massina, Danny Osmund, Marlise England, Stephen Zannett, Jacqui Caughey, Baby Eva Cassidy Abad, G Nicholas, Bruno Andreetta, Julieta Alvero, Margie Savage, Joanne Burge, Shirley Day, Leo Domingo, Bernie Wall, Sr Christine Hesel, Rosalia Roque, Mary McCarthy, Michael Kearney, Josephine Maybury, Monica Clifford, Clare Martin, Reg Spillane, Gerrard Theron, Mary Kerr, William Sheehan, Kate Needham, Margaret Guillesser, Barbara & Mike Farrell, Justin King, Anna Wheeler, Emma Winks, Una Parkinson, Nathan Clarke, Pat Burton, Gus Reeves. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Become a Part of the PARISH PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM to help your Parish grow. We thank most sincerely all Parishioners who contribute to the Planned Giving Program. Your ongoing commitment and contribution assists the responsible budgeting for the operating expenses of the Parish (wages, rates, electricity, building maintenance, etc) as well as pastoral planning for Parish growth (faith education, sacramental preparation, resources, etc). To obtain Planned Giving envelopes, please complete this form and place on the Collection Plate, or contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433. Planned Giving Contributions are not Tax Deductable. (Please print clearly) Surname:_________________________ Christian Names:__________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________Post Code:_______ Phone No:______________________(H)______________________(W)____________________________(M)
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