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Gatton Laidley Catholic Parishes
28th Sunday Ordinary Time
Parish Priest: Fr Malachy Onuoha
Website:
Mob: 0488 033685
Office (Gatton/Laidley) Ph: 5465 3131
37 John Street South, Laidley
Email: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-2pm
Thursday - Closed
Parish Schools:
St Mary’s
Principal:
37A John Street Laidley Ph: 5465 1240 Fax: 5465 2505
Nathan Haley
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Principal:
20 Maitland Street Gatton
Susan Carpenter
MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Sunday: 12 October - 7am Forest Hill
9am Laidley
Tuesday: 14 October - No Mass
Wednesday: 15 October - No Mass
Thursday: 16 October - No Mass
Friday: 17 October - No Mass
Saturday: 18 October
Sunday: 19 October
6pm Laidley
7am Glenore Grove
9am Gatton
STEWARDSHIP
REFLECTIONS
12 October 2014
28th Sunday Ordinary Time
“And my God will supply every need of
yours…” - Philippians 4:19
God really does provide for those that are
grateful and generous. This is very difficult
for people that don’t live a stewardship
lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and
say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical,
try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one
month – be generous with your gifts of time,
talent and treasure and see how God
provides for your needs.
Year A
CONTACT PERSONS
PASTORAL COUNCIL
www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/gatton
Secretary: Jenny Hatcher
12 October 2014
Chairperson:
Jan Maltry
5465 3995
Deputy Chairperson:
Michael Hagan 5462 6460
Secretary: Jill Crellin 5411 4616
Ph: 5462 2675
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Year A Readings for this weekend
Isaiah 25:6-10
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Matthew 22:1-14
Response:
I shall live in the
house of the Lord all
the days of my life
Readings for next weekend
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Thessalonians 1:1-5
Matthew 22:15-21
Brian Goodchild
John & Noreen Gallagher
Nathan Haley
Zac MacDonald
Lewis O’Donoghue
Derek & Chris Pingel
Adrian & Margaret Shepley
MEETINGS
GATTON-LAIDLEY FINANCE MEETING
Tuesday 14th October, 7pm
Parish Office, Laidley
LITURGY MEETING
Tuesday 14th October, 7pm
St. Mary’s Community Centre, Gatton
in a Nutshell
The wedding
banquet is an
important biblical
image to describe
the glory of God’s
kingdom.
Today’s Gospel challenges the
complacency of believers. God’s
grace is always a free invitation,
experienced in countless ways,
great and small, each day of our
lives. How willing is our response?
PARISH NEWS and NOTICES
SENIORS LUNCHEON & MINI CENT AUCTION
All seniors from the Gatton - Laidley Parishes are invited to a
Seniors Luncheon and Mini Cent Auction, including a lucky coins
plum pudding to be held on Sunday 26th October
commencing at 12pm in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton.
Please RSVP by Friday 24th October to the Parish office on 5465
3131 or email: [email protected]
NON SENIORS OF THE PARISH
Seeking the generousity of non senior members of our
Parishes to assist with serving or provide a dish of food for this
event. Please contact the parish office on 5465 3131 or email:
[email protected] if you are able to assist.
GATTON-LAIDLEY FINANCE MEETING
The next Finance meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th
October at 7pm, Parish Office, Laidley.
LITURGY MEETING
The next Liturgy meeting will held on Tuesday 14th October at
7pm, St. Mary’s Community Centre, Gatton.
CLEANING OF ST. PATRICK’S LAIDLEY CHURCH
We are seeking new people who may be able to give of their time
to clean the Church at Laidley. The cleaning of the church generally takes place before the weekend masses at a time
convenient to you. Cleaning takes approximately 1 hour and we
can arrange to pair you with an experienced church cleaner for
you to learn the ropes. Please contact the Parish Office on 5465
3131 if you can assist.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - Gatton are seeking donations of
second hand furniture in decent condition. To arrange
collection please phone and leave a message on 5462 3486.
GAME OF CARDS (BRIDGE)
Bridge players gather each Tuesday at 9am for a game of cards in
the Parish Community Centre, Gatton. New players welcome.
THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP
We will meet on Wednesday @ 7.00pm to 8.30 pm and on
Thursday from 9.30 am to 12 noon. Both meetings will be held in
the Parish Community Centre, Gatton. All are welcome.
Scripture for the week: St Paul speaking to the Christians in Rome:
Romans chapter 6 : 8 "Now if we died with Christ, we believe that
we will also live with him. " (NIV).
An intriguing statement: If we surrender our lives to Jesus, whilst
on earth, then we can expect to live with Jesus in heaven.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY is being held on Sunday,
19 October 2014, at Ferrari Park, Whites Road, Laidley from
10.00am to 2.00pm.
The theme for this year is ‘Meet Your Local Heroes’.
This is a free community event to showcase emergency
response and support agencies getting together to promote
connectedness, disaster/emergency resilience and
preparedness in the community.
Children around the Lockyer Valley Region are being encouraged
to enter the ‘Local Hero’ competition and to design their own
unique interpretation of the theme. Children are also encouraged
to come along on the day with their Carers/Parents dressed as
their hero and to meet their local heroes.
LADIES BREAKFAST the next Ladies Breakfast will be held at
the Salvation Army, Cnr Ford Street & Old College Rd, Gatton.
This is to be on the 25th October, at 730am.
This is a time for fellowship and prayer for women, and
to support School Chaplaincy in Gatton. All proceeds from
the breakfast go to supporting Gatton Primary School
Chaplaincy and Lockyer District High School Chaplaincy.
THANK YOU FOR LOCATING LOST PROPERTY
We would like to pass on our thanks for the help provided after
Beverley left her handbag in the Laidley Church after Mass last
Saturday. On returning home, she realised it was missing and
returned to Laidley but by that time the Church had been closed
up. We did leave a message for Michael Hagen on his phone
number. Next morning we received a phone call fro Ellen
Bachmann in Laidley to say that she had the handbag for pickup at
her house. She had been ringing around the Prince's in the phone
book and was able to contact my brother who passed our mobile
phone number onto her.
Shortly after picking up the handbag, Michael returned our call to
say he had been ringing around and had located the handbag at
Ellen's. So, please pass on our thanks to those people and any
others who may have been involved in locating us.
David & Beverley Prince
Summerholm
HOPE & LOVE THROUGH THE EYES OF REFUGEES
Art Exhibition Opening Night 16 October 2014, 5pm-7pm
The Honourable Quentin Bryce will officially open this Art
Exhibition at Mercy Heritage Centre, 547 Ann St, Brisbane City.
RSVP to 3013 0100 or [email protected]
This project draws upon the experiences of refugees, their journeys
and hardships, and showcases the skill and beauty of their artwork.
AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY QLD
Invites you to join us for a QUIET DAY
When: Saturday 18 October 2014. 9.30am – 2.30pm.
Morning tea 9.30, BYO lunch
Where:
The Fort. 199 – 219 Fort Road, Oxley
Suggested donations: $10
Save our Earth: Please bring cup/mug for your use
Queries: Johanna Lawrence. [email protected]
Ph: (home) 3314 1404. (mobile) 0432 327 666
Catholic
Leader
THE
The Catholic Leader proudly
presents:
THE COMMUNITY LEADER AWARDS
Nominations are now open for a new Australian Catholic award
recognising outstanding commitment to the faith and service
to our community.
All Australian Catholics are invited to nominate a friend, or
themselves, for one of five categories – Young Leader of the
Year, School Leader of the Year, Professional Leader of the
Year, Volunteer of the Year, and the major award, Community
Leader of the Year.
Nominations close on October 31.
Then join Archbishop Mark Coleridge, our sponsors, esteemed
guests, all nominees and The Catholic Leader team for The
Community Leader Awards Cocktail Party on November 19 at
the Francis Rush Centre from 6:30pm.
Tickets are on sale now.
Visit www.catholicleader.com.au/awards2014 to nominate
and purchase your ticket for this momentous event, or call our
office on (07) 3336 9382.
‘STEWARDSHIP—‘Once one chooses to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, stewardship is not an option.’
‘United States Bishops Pastoral letter on Stewardship.’
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10)
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
MARRIAGE
31 Oct – 2 Nov 2014 for married couples.
Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston (QLD)
For bookings/details contact: Tamara and Scott Menteith,
Ph (07) 4634 3559, [email protected]
Information website: www.wwme.org.au
Couples intending to marry in the Parishes of Gatton, Laidley
are required to take the following recommended steps to
help them prepare for their marriage.
"menALIVE In The City" is held regularly from 5.45 until 7.30pm
in the Francis Rush Centre (Beside The Cathedral of St Stephen).
Next event is on Thursday 23 October 2014 with the topic: DON'T
GET COMFORTABLE! Growth is an active thing. This is a great
opportunity for men to get together and explore the things that
matter. For further information contact menALIVE on 3367 1402
or [email protected]
STEP 2: Complete Parish Application to Marry Form—nominating
Church, preferred date and time.
ALL HALLOWS’ PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION extends an
invitation to the ANNUAL MASS for deceased Past Pupils and staff
to be held in the Chapel at 10.30am Saturday 1 st November
2014 followed by morning tea in Loretto Hall, $15 per head.
Registration and payment can be made by visiting the AHS
website www.ahs.qld.edu.au under EVENTS. For further
information please contact Lenore Thompson on 3831 5632.
STEP 6: Wedding Day—Congratulations and may God continue
to guide and bless you as you journey through your life together.
HIDDEN CHRISTIANS TOUR IN JAPAN (AUTUMN)
3—13 November 2014
Welcome aboard Fr Gaetan Pereira sj’s (from St Ignatius Parish
Toowong) Japan Holiday’s Hidden Christians Tour in Japan.
Small group tour of 10—15 persons, visiting Osaka, Kyushu
Kumamoto, Mt Aso, Gokanosho, Unzen, Nagasaki. Includes
Bullet train, staying in beautiful mountain regions of Japan and
seeing firsthand the vibrant autumn leave of the region. Escorted
by Fr Gaetan, who’s ancestors were converts of Francis Xavier in
India. Price is very reasonable from $4,500 per person twin
share, excluding airfares. In this 465th year of the arrival of
Francis Xavier at Kagoshima in Southern Japan, to travel on the
footsteps of Francis Xavier one of the first companions of St
Ignatius Loyola the Founder of the Jesuits and learn about the
Hidden Christians and their lifestyles that kept their Christian
faith alive during the reign of the Diamyo of Yamaguchi!
For more details please call Japan Holidays on 07 3300 2396 or
E: [email protected] or www.japanholidays.com.au
A person who is ill or house bound wishes to receive a visit
from a member of the Catholic Community in the Gatton and
Laidley Parishes.
AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION is available for Tertiary
Students; Apprentices and other Young Working People at
The Loft: 38 Ferguson Road, Wavell Heights, Brisbane. For more
information; please see our website: www.theloftsa.com.au.
BISHOP MICHAEL PUTNEY MEMORIAL LECTURE
Friday 21 November 2014 - 7.30pm
All are invited to attend this lecture at St Colomb's Ministry
Centre Anglican Church, 25 Victoria St, Clayfield. The Rev
Professor Emeritus Robert W Gribben will speak on Trends in
World Christianity: Promise and Challenge. Cost of $10 includes
a light supper. To register and for more information, contact
Margaret Naylon on 3324 3453 or [email protected] by
Monday 19 November, 2014.
WE PLACE OUR TRUST IN GOD – Sometimes simpler said than
done! A weekend for women – for reflection, silence and deep
connection with God.
Facilitated by Grace Harwood from Dragonfly Ministries.
Friday 12 December (6pm) – Sunday 14 December (5pm)
Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Cost: $300 ($270 pensioners and full-time students) ($10 extra
per day for special diets)
Individual, ensuited rooms. All linen and meals supplied.
Numbers are limited. Contact Grace on 0409 524 283 or
[email protected] to register.
STEP 1: Invest in a FOCCUS marriage preparation. There are
trained facilitators within our parishes. Please contact the Parish
Office for more information and to register. Phone 54653131 or
email: [email protected]
STEP 3: Time and date will be confirmed by priest or parish
office staff.
STEP 4: Plan and book wedding reception, etc.
STEP 5: Priest will contact couple to arrange a suitable date
and time to prepare paperwork and liturgy for the ceremony.
CARING FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS
OF THE HOUSE BOUND & SICK IN
GATTON AND LAIDLEY
A person who is ill or house bound wishes to receive Holy
Communion on a Sunday or another suitable day of the
week, that person or a close relative needs to contact the
office on 5465 3131 or email:
[email protected] so the arrangements can
be made for this ministry to take place.
BAPTISMS
For future reference the Sacrament of Baptism will take
place at the following times:Gatton - 1st Sunday of the Month after 9am Mass
Laidley - 4th Sunday of the Month after 9am Mass
To arrange baptisms please phone 5465 3131 or
Email [email protected] to book in for a
Baptismal preparation EVENING.
Next meeting:
Gatton Parish: 7pm Monday 20 October, 2014
St. Mary’s Church Community Centre, Cnr Maitland &
Spencer St, Gatton.
Laidley Parish: No meeting in October, meetings will be
referred to Gatton parish.
New to our Parish 
Changing address 
Need Planned Giving Envelopes 
Need Direct Debit Forms 
Please complete details below and place on collection plate at Mass
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Parish: Gatton / Laidley
(Please circle home parish.)
ROSTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES
Gatton: Saturday 11 October at 6pm
Ministers of Communion: Gary Chalmers, Carmel Turner, Bridget Webster, Dorrie Van Ansem, Nora Ring
Readers: Rachel Pingel, Margaret Grant, Steve Harper
Sunday 19 October at 9am
Ministers of Communion: Joan Reimann, Judy McGlade, Kathy Philp, Margaret Brandon, Laurie Didsman
Readers: Clare Webster, Connor Ferguson, John Ryan
Altar Servers: 11 Oct: Peter Lindblom;
19 Oct: Sophia Driver, Abbey Scotney
Liturgy of the Word for Children: 19 Oct: Beatrice Webster
Altar Society: 11 Oct: Shirley De Berg, Joan Reimann;
19 Oct: Muriel Cook, Denise MacGinley
Cleaning : 12 Oct - 25 Oct: Reg Schimming
Counters : 11 Oct: Rodney Turner, Gerard & Pat Ziebarth
19 Oct: Kevin Smith, Glen Kluck
Morning Tea: 19 Oct: Jacoba Stevens, Tina Van Ansem;
2 Nov: Nora Ring & Friends
Glenore Grove:
Sunday 19 October at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Tom Linnan, Pat Heenan, Brian Lyne
Readers: Marie Linnan, Michael Sippel, Anne Sippel
Laidley:
Sunday 12 October at 9am
Welcomers: Elizabeth Maltry, Helen Haley
Ministers of Communion: Aileen Seng, Nathan Haley, Mollie Haley, Margaret Turvey, Col Seng
Readers: Mike Nowlan, Helen Haley, Gwen Hughes
Cleaners: Louise Brimblecombe / Patsy O’Shea
Saturday 18 October at 6pm
Welcomers: Elizabeth Maltry, Jill Crellin
Ministers of Communion: Col Seng, Nathan Haley, Mollie Haley, Rita Ilka, Aileen Seng
Readers: Helen Haley, Bev Reid, Gwen Hughes
Cleaners: Maria Larkman / Norma Lyne
LIFE BEQUESTS - Make a gift that lives on:
A gift to the Laidley or Gatton Parishes
in your Will is a simple yet powerful way
to impact future generations.
Forest Hill: Sunday 12 October at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Needed
Readers: Needed
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Sherie Van Muyen, Alfonso Vidal, Darius Arnold Vidal, Mary Van Ansem, Larry Gould, Lucia
Mascali, Albert Curry, Sarah McNeish, Elisabeth Maltry, Crystal Middleton, Trevor Hawley, Norma Hall, Elma Portman, Gordon Browne,
Louisa Longland, Denise Gorman (Carolynn Curry’s sister), Sherry MacKinnon, Tim Fairchild, Iris Ewing, Kelly Roberts,
Margaret Brown, Janene Cornelius, Brenda Flint, Anne Hobbs, George Farquason, Des Trebbin, Sean Martin, Patricia McMorrow, Rhonda
Harding, Colin Webb, Kath Goodwin, Katy Maltry, Timothy Maltry, Margaret Vaux, Catherine and Michael Kimmings, Lil
Warland, Fr Vince Reilly, Michael Smith, Marianne Kellett, Ben Beling, Carmel Porter, Lucy Kimmings (10), Judy Ryan, Peter O’Shea, Michael Woodfield, Val Hughes, Pat Manstone, Kelly Roberts, Cate Mumford, Sienna McDonald, Kevin Trebin, Allison
Corcoran, Michelle Reuben, Rachelle Panzram, Peta Linnan, Gwen Cassimatis, Suemantha Tyler, Les Long, Helen Colley, Betty Schulz,
James McDade, Raymond Hearn, Ken Volk, Esmay Volk, Mary Kavanagh, Margaret Stephenson, John Williams, Amy Haines, Anna
Baessler, Patrick Mkyles,
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Tony Tromp, Doreen Agnes Portley, Bernardine Cleary, Paula LeBrocq, Peter
Van Ansem, Daniel Joseph Phillips, Frances & Bob Menzies, Evelyn DeHare, Owen Cusack, Kathleen Pomerenke, Yvonne Conroy, Julie Mary Simmons, Mervyn Knight, Thomas Cornelius O’Brien, John Murphy, Kathleen Crowley, Terry Ryan, Michael Brennan, Frank Conroy, Albert Joseph O’Brien, Harold Brennan, Claire Hansen, Mary Gillam, Joyce Farndon, Beverley Robina Hughes,
Ernest O”Sullivan, Peace Baulch, Arthur Parkyn, Theresa Agnes Fitzpatrick, Mary Agnes Hickey, James Kearney, James Gallagher,
Joan Osborne, Barry Rodney Neighbour, Catherine Doherty, Agnes Brown, Augusta Elizabeth Schulz, Walter Edmund Stephens, Francisco Vidal, Ismael Vidal, Severina Vidal, Crispin Vidal, Florentina Bueno, Sally and Patch Kroesen, Mila Jordan.
CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN
SUNDAY MASS WEBCAST ONLINE:
Our own Archdiocese has a weekly
webcast of the Sunday Mass 10am at
the Cathedral.
PARISHES WEEKEND MASS TIMES 2014
1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday of Month—Mass
Saturday: 6:00pm Laidley
Sunday:
7:00 am Glenore Grove
9:00 am Gatton
2nd & 4th Sunday of Month—Mass
Saturday: 6:00 pm Gatton
Sunday:
7:00 am Forest Hill
9:00am Laidley
Words of Wisdom
St Cyprian
‘May all Christians be found
worth of either the pure white
crown of a holy life or the
royal red crown of
martyrdom.’
PARISHES WEEKDAY MASS TIMES 2014
(Subject to change at short notice due to unforseen circumstances)
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays:
5pm:
8am:
1.30pm
9am
10am
10am
No Mass
1st, 3rd & 5th week Laidley; 2nd & 4th week Forest Hill
Gatton
3rd week Regis Nursing Home
1st & 2nd Laidley
3rd week Tabeel
4th week Karinya
MASS SCHEDULE
2014 - JULY TO DECEMBER
Gatton—Laidley Catholic Parishes
Date
Mass
Date
Mass
July 5
6
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Oct 4
5
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
July 12
13
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
Oct 11
12
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
July 19
20
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Oct 18
19
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
July 26
27
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
Oct 25
26
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Aug 2
3
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Nov 1
2
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Aug 9
10
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
Nov 8
9
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Aug 16
17
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Nov 15
16
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Aug 23
24
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Nov 22
23
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Aug 30
31
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
FIFTH SUNDAY
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Nov 29
30
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
FIFTH SUNDAY
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Sep 6
7
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Dec 6
Dec 7
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Sep13
14
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
Dec 13
14
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Sep 20
21
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Dec 20
21
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Sep 27
28
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Dec 27
28
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am