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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Year A
St Ignatius Church
Kensington Terrace, Toowong
9th November 2014
Temple Cleansing
The episode of the cleansing of the Temple is
found in all four gospels. John differs from the
other three in placing the event very early in his
gospel rather than towards the end. In the
Holy Spirit Church
synoptic gospels it serves as the final provocation
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leading to Jesus’ rejection. In John it is an early
warning of conflict between Jesus and the religious authorities; it also
introduces the idea of Jesus as the new Temple.
John’s account has several unique features. Only he implies a
connection with the prophet Zechariah’s reference to traders in the
Temple (14:21), and only he cites the verse from Ps 69/70 about zeal for
God’s house. Only in John does Jesus speak about his risen body
becoming a “sanctuary” to replace the Temple of Herod. The divine
presence will not longer be confined to a place of human construction,
no matter how holy. God will be present everywhere through the
Spirit of the risen Lord.
Like the readings from 1 Corinthians the gospel text relativises the
importance of buildings and places. Their real value lies in their being
signs of the universal presence of God in the world and with his
people.
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MASS TIMES
ST IGNATIUS Toowong: Weekdays 5.30pm every afternoon; Saturday 9.00am & 6.00pm (Vigil); Sunday 7.00am & 5.00pm.
Reconciliation: Saturday after 9.00am Mass and from 5.15pm to 5.45pm, or by appointment.
HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: Weekdays 9.00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday; Sunday 8.30am.
Archdiocesan Information
Additional changes to Mass Schedule at the Cathedral during G20 Week, Monday 10—Sunday 16 November.
Further discussions have taken place regarding the disruptions in the CBD during the week leading up to the G20 and
therefore additional changes to the regular Mass & Reconciliation schedule at the Cathedral have been made.
Monday 10 to Thursday 13 Mass 8.00am & 12.30pm ~ Reconciliation 1.00-1.30pm
Friday 14 & Saturday 15
NO Masses or Reconciliation.
Sunday 16
Mass 8.00am & 10.00am ~ NO 12 NOON or 7.30pm Mass.
Ecumenical Social Justice Group meeting Monday 10 November, 7pm at the Taringa Baptist Church. Judy Haines
will speak on West Papua and its struggles against oppression. Also, ESJG wants to do Christmas hampers for 12
families (30 people, with kids in all age ranges) who are doing it tough because they are either refugees, on humanitarian visa, asylum seekers or otherwise marginalised. For more info on hamper donations call Karin 3870 7295.
The Bishop’s Commission for Pastoral Life has produced 2 recourses for parishioners:- 1. Extraordinary Synod of
the Family-Prayer Bookmark, as part of a prayer campaign to support the work of the Synod; & 2. “What is Marriage?”
brochure, a series of simple statements on marriage with special emphasis on the importance of children in marriage.
~ Both of these are available from the rotary stands at both churches.
Want an inspiring and challenging year in 2015? Canali House of discernment is now accepting applications from
men considering priesthood. The cost for residence is $100 per week inc. food and board. Over the last four years
25 men have resided in the house, developing as leaders and growing in their understanding of their vocation. For
more information please contact the Vocation Brisbane on (07) 3336 9392 or email [email protected].
"menALIVE In The City", a new initiative from menALIVE, held regularly from 5.45—7.30pm in the Francis Rush
Centre (beside St Stephen’s Cathedral). Next event: Thursday 27 November with the topic: Face the Tough Stuff!
Dealing with grief and sadness. 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]
Invitation for “Little Flower” Church, Bribie Island Jubilee. The current church will be celebrating its 50th
Anniversary on Sat 20 Dec. Archbishop Mark Coleridge will celebrate Mass at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to
attend. If you have questions or seek further information please call the parish 5495 1028.
Brisbane West Deanery Information
Youth The Amazing gRace. A night of tivia and crazy
activities for young adults aged 17yrs plus. Saturday 29
November, from 7pm to 9.15pm at St Joseph’s School
Hall, Corinda. Form a team or join a team on the night.
Gold coin doncation entry. Register your attendance –
contact Michael Doherty on 0409 235 480 or email
[email protected] . All welcome to come
along to Mass at St Joseph’s at 6pm beforehand.
Youth and Mission Day at St Mark’s Parish, Inala on
Sunday 30 November, from 1.30pm. Guest Speaker Fr
Jacob Kavunkal SVD: “Called to be Missionary
Disciples”. Includes afternoon tea, Youth Mass, Dinner
and Concert. All welcome. RSVP by 24/11 to P: 3372
5658 or E: [email protected]
Please take a copy of the new November Brisbane West
Deanery Newsletter from the rotary stands.
You are Welcome to Attend a Day to Remember
SR JEANETTE COLLIS RSM and her talented life on
Saturday 22 November, at ‘Goldicott’, from 9am—12noon.
There will be some of Sr Jeanette’s craft for sale and a
large collection of materials, buttons, lace, ribbons etc for
you to purchase (we have not priced her materials but leave
it to you to price your own purchases generously).
Proceeds will go to various Mercy charities.
Also, Sr Anna will have some of her jams and cards for sale.
Towards the end of the morning there will be an opportunity
to see Sr Jeanette’s beautiful embroideries.
A cup of tea/coffee will be available.
Readings: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica: Exekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12. 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17. John 2:13-22.
Next week: 33rd Sunday Ordinary: Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6. Matthew 25:14-30.
I saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared
Entrance Antiphon:
like a bride adorned for her husband.
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Spoken Response: The waters of the river gladden the city of God.
Sung Response: O God, you are my God.
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© Morton Music. The Psalm Response text is set to music by permission of International Commission on English in the Liturgy.
All Rights Reserved. The institution named in the box is licensed to make copies for its own use only.
Gospel Acclamation:
 Kevin Siddell
Alleluia, alleluia! I have chosen and sanctified this house, says the Lord, that my name
may remain in it for all time. Alleluia!
Your Prayers Are Requested For
All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need
SICK: Deb Chesterman, Andrea Collis, Eve Jones, Liane Turner, Alan Dundas, Jenny Reed, Kell MacGroarty, Lucia
Rigoglioso, Elisabeth Byrne, Glady O’Brien, Margaret Morris, Sandra Perfect, Leon Gaffney, Madeleine Bateman
Duffy, Lorraine Haarhoff, Mary Haworth, Beryl Clark, Roslyn Ivey, Matt Ryde, Elsie Thompson, Maria Rego,
Kazimierz Owczarek, Paul O’Sullivan, Vida Gleeson, Ted Twomey, Catherine Sinnamon.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Dianne Maud Sutherland.
ANNIVERSARIES:
BAPTISMS: Frances Talbot, Juliette Talbot, Francesca Attwood, Dominic Hawley.
Diary Dates
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PARISH INORMATION
NOVEMBER
PARISH COLLECTIONS Including Clergy Support:$2,497. Other: $70,
*St Laurence’s Concert (23/10) raised $785.45 for Fr Cao/Jesuit Mission.
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CONGRATULATIONS to those children in our parish who received
their First Reconciliation last Wednesday evening (5/11) at Holy
Spirit Church. It was a long night but the children were fantastic!
A big thank you to the musicians for beautiful music and singing
throughout, the teachers from the school, Mary-Jane, Clare,
Monica for printing the certificates and especially to Frs Peter
Quin sj and Orm Rush. Also, thank you to parishioners for your prayers and please
continue to pray for the children & their families. ~ Cathy Bennett, Sacramental Co-ord.
8.30am Parish/School Mass—Holy Spirit
Baptisms: 10.30—11.30am —St Ignatius
11 Remembrance Day
13 Money Counters ‘end-of-year’ Morning
Tea—Botanicals (Mt Coot-tha Gardens)
2pm Craft Group—Horstmann Room
14 G20 Public Holiday (NB: No Masses)
16 33rd Sunday Ordinary
Full Membership: 5pm—St Ignatius
18 7.45pm SVdP meeting—Horstmann Rm
19 7pm Finance & Development Committee
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Mon:
Tues:
Wed:
Thu:
Fri:
Sat:
33rd Week Ordinary (A)
1st Reading
Gospel
Titus 1:1-9
Luke 17:1-6.
Titus 2:1-8,11-14.
Luke 17:7-10.
Titus 3:1-7.
Luke 17:11-19.
Philemon 7-20.
Luke 17:20-25.
2 John 4-9.
Luke 17:26-37
3 John 5-8.
Luke 18:1-8.
AVAILABLE NOW
(on rotary stands or at church doors)
2015 BREAK OPEN THE WORD— $10 please
put money in envelope supplied with book &
place on the collection plate.
AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Summer: Free
BRIS WEST DEANERY NEWSLETTER Nov.: Free
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER November: Free.
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Christmas: Free.
MADONNA MAGAZINE Spring: $11.
THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2.
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* Christmas Cards: pack of 5: $2.50 ea
* Children’s Advent Calendars: $6.95
& $8.50ea.
* 2015Columban Art Calendars: $9ea
Sales aid Toowong conference of
Society of St Vincent de Paul
ATTENTION READERS The parish has purchased a limited number of the ‘new’ 2015
BREAK OPEN THE WORD books which will be available at both churches from this
weekend. The cost to you is still only $10 (please place money in envelope inside
the BOTW book & then place envelope on the collection plate at weekend masses).
ST IGNATIUS CHURCH—-READING & COMMUNION MINISTERS URGENTLY REQUIRED:
Volunteers are required to assist with the Reading & Communion Ministries for ALL
Masses at St Ignatius but particularly for the 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturdays - a large
numbers of volunteers for this celebration have left the roster for various reasons.
Training in procedures is available; frequency of commitment is dependent on the
number of volunteers available but can be negotiated with the roster coordinator.
Please consider offering your services to the Parish by contacting Sharon Krippner
phone 3371 9334 or 0407 073 443 or email [email protected]
PARISH NEWS: 1. Fr Gaetan departed Brisbane last Monday (3 Nov.) for Japan for
the ‘Hidden Christians Tour’. Please keep him in your prayers for a safe journey.
2. Please note the Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday morning (11 Nov.) until
1pm due to Fr Peter and parish staff attending an Archdiocesan training session.
PARISH WEEKDAY MASS CHANGES (IN EARLY NOVEMBER) COMMUNION SERVICES will
be held at both churches on Mon 10 & 17 November (while Fr Gaetan is away).
Also, on Friday 14 November Masses at both churches have been cancelled due
to the G20 Public Holiday (and the Parish Office will be closed).
PARISH ‘MONEY COUNTERS’ will enjoy an ‘end-of-year’ gathering at Botanicals (Mt
Coot-tha Gardens) for morning tea on Thursday 13 November.
CRAFT GROUP Join us and bring your craft on Thursday 13 November at 2pm in
the Horstmann Room. New members always welcome.
PARISH DATE CLAIMER:- KOINONIA (WELCOME & CARE) GROUP members note the end-ofyear lunch will be on Saturday 6 December at The Summit Restaurant, Mt Coot-tha.
NOVEMBER MASS ENVELOPES are available in both churches at both church in rotary
stands and on the pews (plus in Thanksgiving Envelope packs). Mass offerings for
Deceased relatives & friends. Place on offertory collection at weekend masses.
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There are dozens of Jesuit saints and many more named blessed, not to mention the many
Any inclusions for the Parish newsletter should
unofficial saints—men and women—who have lived Ignatian values in inspirational ways.
be marked to the attention of the
We
remember these Ignatian holy people in a special way on All Saints Day, All Souls Day,
Parish Secretary & received at Parish Office
and
the feast of ALL SAINTS AND BLESSED OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS on 5 November.
no later than Thursday mornings. Thank you.
The Four Major Basilicas of Rome
These 4 churches are so important to Catholic faith and history that we have feast days commemorating
their dedications. They each dates back to the early church, though most of their structures have been
destroyed and rebuilt numerous times over the centuries.
*St. John Lateran: The first basilica was dedicated on this site in the early 300s. From that time until
the 1300s, it was the principal residence of the popes. It is still officially the seat of the Patriarch of Rome.
The current church dates from the 17th century. The Feast day is celebrated on November 9.
*St. Mary Major: This is the only one of the patriarchal basilicas to retain its original structure, although it has been embellished and added on to over the centuries. It is believed to be the oldest church in
the west dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The lovely legend of Our Lady of the Snows is associated
with the construction of this church. The Feast day is celebrated on August 5.
*St. Peter’s Basilica: This building replaced “Old St. Peter’s Basilica”, a Romanesque structure begun
by Constantine in 323 on the site of the crucifixion of St. Peter. The obelisk which stands in the middle
of St. Peter’s square originally stood in Nero’s circus, having been brought to Rome in 40 AD by
Caligula and was thus witness to the deaths of numerous Christian martyrs, including St. Peter. It was
moved to its current location in 1586. The present Basilica was constructed between 1506 and 1667.
*St. Paul Outside the Walls: The site of St. Paul’s martyrdom, originally outside the city of Rome. A
first, rather small, basilica was built by Constantine around 320. A larger basilica, built in 390, was
destroyed by fire in 1823. The current basilica is intended to replicate the original structure. Saint Paul’s
tomb was unearthed below this church in 2006. The Feast day is celebrated on November 18.
OUR MISSION PRAYER
We, the St Ignatius community, are called to live the good news.
We pray that we become the people that Jesus Christ called us to be.
We pray that we know the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit
through knowing Jesus in prayer, scripture and liturgy.
We pray that we give hope to others by a practical, personal kindness,
affirming each person's dignity, worth and destiny in Christ. May we live
out this mission of our Christian vocation in the spirit of St. Ignatius.
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PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION
Phone: 3870 7818.
Fax: 3870 7857.
Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au
Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am—4.30pm (closed for lunch 1-1.30pm )
Emergency Contact If you require a priest in an emergency, please phone the parish office and follow the prompts.
Jesuit Community of Qld
Fr John Reilly SJ Superior
Fr Peter Quin SJ PP
Fr Gaetan Pereira SJ APP
Parish Office Staff
Sandy Dunne - Finance
Fr Ian Howells SJ
Fr Vince Hurley SJ
Fr Greg Jordan SJ
Sacramental
Co-Ordinator
Faber CIS, Bardon
Director: Fr John Reilly SJ
Administrator: Allison King
Phone: 3368 2450
www.faberspirituality.org.au
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Newsletter
Cathy Bennett
Liturgical Ministry:Roster Co-ordinatorsSt Ignatius Church:
* Ministry Roster:
Sharon Krippner 3371 9334
*Altar Server Convenor:
Tony Castel 0438192298
Holy Spirit Church
Staff meeting
each Wednesday 2pm.
* Rosters, Children’s Liturgy
& Altar Server Training:
Louise Wellington
3876 8786
Parish Pastoral Council
Charles Costello—Chair
Finance & Development
David Slater—Chair
Musical Director
Anthony Young
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Principal—
Roycelyn Wilden
APRE—
Rachelle Gibson
46 Grove Street,
Toowong Qld 4066
Phone: 3371 1094
www.stignatiustoowong.
qld.edu.au
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* OSHC— 3870 3270
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