Newsletter
Gatton Laidley Catholic Parishes
Christ the King
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: 23 Nov - 7am Forest Hill
9am Laidley
Tuesday: 25 Nov - 5pm Forest Hill
Wednesday: 26 Nov - 8am Gatton
Thursday: 27 Nov - 1.30pm Regis
Friday: 28 Nov - 10am Karinya
Saturday: 29 Nov - 6pm Laidley
Sunday: 30 Nov - 7am Glenore Grove
9am Gatton
Reconciliation:
Saturday 22 Nov: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Gatton)
Saturday 29 Nov: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Laidley)
Ph: 5462 2675
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Year A Readings for this weekend
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Matthew 25:31-46
Response:
The Lord is my
Shepherd, there is
nothing I shall want
Readings for next weekend
Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1, 3-8
1Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:33-37
STEWARDSHIP
REFLECTIONS
Chairperson:
Jan Maltry
5465 3995
Deputy Chairperson:
Michael Hagan 5462 6460
Secretary: Jill Crellin 5411 4616
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brian Goodchild
John & Noreen Gallagher
Nathan Haley
Zac MacDonald
Lewis O‘Donoghue
Derek & Chris Pingel
Adrian & Margaret Shepley
in a Nutshell
Today‗s parable speaks of
identifying people by their virtue.
God‗s constant concern for the poor
is felt through the actions of Jesus‗
disciples. While the good‗ reach out
to others, the bad‗ cry out in
supposed generosity of heart these are the signs of God‗s eternal
kingdom. Love is the final word.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
29/30 November 2014
23 November 2014
Christ the King
“…as you did it to one of the least of my brethren,
you did it to me” – Matthew 25:40
Most of us are generous when it‘s
convenient for us. We are generous when we
have the time or the money. But, generosity
is the opposite of that. It means giving of
one‘s time, money, compassion, forgiveness,
mercy when it‘s not convenient; when it‘s
not on our schedule, but on the other
person‘s schedule.
Year A
CONTACT PERSONS
PASTORAL COUNCIL
www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/gatton
Secretary: Jenny Hatcher
23 November 2014
MEETINGS
COMBINED PASTORAL &
FINANCE MEETING
Tuesday 9th December, 7pm
Community Centre, Gatton
Each year parishes in the Archdiocese
of Brisbane take up the Peter's Pence
collection as a retiring collection.
The collection will be taken up next
weekend, 1st Sunday of Advent.
The Peter's Pence Collection gives
Catholics in Australia an opportunity
to join in communion with the
Catholic faithful throughout the world
in support of the charitable works of
the Holy See.
PARISH NEWS and NOTICES
The Kingship we Celebrate
The celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King marks the
end of the liturgical year of the church. At this celebration, we
mark the kingship of Christ. Pointedly, His kingship is not of
this world; not the kingly, majestic type. Jesus avoided all
earthly manifestation of fame, power and authority.
Today we celebrate the kingship of service, humility,
obedience, justice, love and peace. Christ came not to be
served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many
(Matt 20:28, Mk. 10:45). A humble servant who offered His
life in humble obedience to the will of the Father (Matt 11:29;
Heb. 5:7), and who never clung to his equality with the Father
(Phil 2:6). The crown of his kingship is the crown of thorns,
while his throne is the cross! Today, we celebrate the kingship
that qualifies us as heirs of the Father. As we celebrate, we
are encouraged to replicate His kingship on earth, and
particularly, in our parishes.
My sincere thanks to all who shared their talents last week
when we celebrated the Youths Mass. Thank you for
manifesting the many different gifts you have received.
Well Done and God bless!!!
Fada Malachy
PRAYER FOR RAIN:
Loving Father, protector and provider of everything created, we
thank you for your blessings. We pray for rain for the this arid
land especially where people are struggling for water.
We make this prayer through Jesus our Lord. Amen.
THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS
During November, the Church invites us to remember in prayer
our loved ones who have gone home to heaven.
As a Community we will come together to celebrate all those
who have died on Saturday 29th November at 9am at St.
Mary‘s Catholic Church, Gatton. A morning tea will follow after
the Mass, please bring a plate to share.
November Mass intention envelopes are available in the
Churches for Happy Repose of the Souls.
LAIDLEY CATHOLIC LADIES CHRISTMAS BREAK UP
The Laidley Catholic Ladies are holding their annual Christmas
break up on Wednesday 3rd December 2014 at 12 noon.
It will be held at the Qld National Hotel, Laidley. Members of
the Gatton-Laidley parishes are welcome to attend. Please
bring a $10 gift to exchange. Meal to be purchased off the
menu board.
RSVP: Aileen 5466 4224 or Mary 5466 4327 by 24th November.
Please note: The next Catholic Ladies meeting will be held on the
1st Friday in February 2015.
ST MARY’S LAIDLEY ST VINCENT De PAUL CHRISTMAS
APPEAL
At this time of the year there are many families in our local
community who need our help to get through the Christmas
festivities. We would like to collect donations of non perishable
food and new toys or books to give to these families so they
too can experience the joy of Christmas.
In the foyer of the school there will a Christmas Tree with
baskets under it. Anyone who would like to donate goods to
this appeal can put their donations in these baskets. Any
donations will be very gratefully accepted.
A presentation will be made to St Vincent de Paul Society in the
last week of school.
CONGRATULATIONS to Isla O‘Keeffe who is to be
baptised this Sunday at St Patrick‘s Catholic Church, Laidley.
May God bless and guide Isla and her family as they continue to
uncover the wonder of God‗s love in their lives.
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
MEALS ON WHEELS
Congratulations to the Gatton Catholic Church Meals on Wheels
deliverers who have been inducted into the Meal on Wheels Roll
of Honour for continued and dedicated service.
If there is anyone who would like to volunteer for this most
valued service to deliver meals to the sick and house-bound on
the third Tuesday or Wednesday of each month, please contact
Pat Ziebarth (07 5462 3646 or 0407 623660) or Shirley De Berg
(5452 2711). Training is provided.
THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Both meetings will be held in the Parish Community Centre:Wednesday from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm.
Thursday from 9.30 am to 12 noon. ALL ARE WELCOME
Scripture for the week :- Paul Speaking :Ephesians chapter 3 verses 20/21. " Now to him who is able to do
immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his
power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in
Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
The letter to the Ephesians is well worth reading, particularly
chapter 6.
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND COLUMBIAN CALENDARS
For sale at the Piety stall in Laidley
Christmas cards pkt 8 for $2.75
Columbian calendars $9 each with $1 from each sale going to
the Columbian missions.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL - GATTON
Columban calendars $8 Christmas cards (8 pack) $2.50
Available from the Gatton Church and Vinnies in Railway St.
CENTACARE
OLGC Outside School Hours Care is located in the Daniel Walsh
Building. Before School Care operates from 6:30 am -8:30am
while After School Care operates from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Commencing on 8th December Vacation Care will be available
operating from 7:00am – 6:00pm. Please contact Tania on 0487
001 722 or email [email protected]
OLGC Kindergarten is currently accepting enrolments for 2015.
For further details please contact Stephen Lynch on 54624810
or email [email protected]
“BRIDGING THE GAP” GIFT HAMPERS FOR THOSE ON
BRIDGING VISAS
Margaret Cole and Carol Fletcher, from the Lockyer Multicultural
Association, have been delivering gift hampers of groceries and
toiletries to people on Bridging Visas in the Lockyer Valley.
There are over sixty people from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India,
Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua/New Guinea, Sri Lanka and
Sudan receiving and sharing hampers, in more than twenty
households.
They receive a small allowance from the Government but are not
allowed to work or access Government-funded English classes.
The ladies are asking for donations of non-perishable grocery and
toiletry items that they can then distribute to those on
Bridging Visas. The ladies can arrange for any donations to be
collected. Thank you. Carol Fletcher 5465 4126.
‘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)
“ADD YOUR VOICE” to the Archdiocesan Youth Ministry
Conversation And go in the draw to win a GoPro Hero3 White
Young people (aged 13-30), as well as the wider Catholic
Community, are invited to add your voice to the conversation
around youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The
Archdiocese has taken 2014 as a year for listening within the area
of youth ministry. To have your say, please go to
www.cymbrisbane.org.au/add-your-voice/.
"menALIVE In The City" held regularly from 5.45 until 7.30pm in
the Francis Rush Centre (Beside The Cathedral of St Stephen).
Next event is on Thursday 27 November 2014 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]
NUDGEE COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION
The Annual Memorial Mass to celebrate the lives of deceased
Christian Brothers, Nudgee Old Boys and Members of the Nudgee
Family will be celebrated in the College Chapel on Saturday 29th
November at 7.30am. All Members of the Nudgee Family are
welcome. Breakfast follows.
MARRIAGE
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.
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 2: Complete Parish Application to Marry Form—nominating
Church, preferred date and time.
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.
STEP 6: Wedding Day—Congratulations and may God continue
to guide and bless you as you journey through your life together.
CARING FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS
OF THE HOUSE BOUND & SICK IN
GATTON AND LAIDLEY
AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY QLD
invites you to an evening with Fr Laurence Freeman OSB
Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation
―The Sacred Language of Christianity‖
Tuesday 2nd December 2014, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the
Marymac Community Centre, 616 Ipswich Road, Annerley
For any queries or to book, please contact Gabby: (H) 3711 4227,
(M) 0488 592770 or Email: [email protected]
FABER ADVENT RETREAT
Date:
5-13 December 2014
Venue: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Details: Directed by Fr John Reilly sj
Are you a fan of the movies?
Do you like watching films on the
big screen?
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.
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
If you answer ‗yes‘ to either of the above questions, then you are
invited to join Catholic Mission at a exclusive screening of a new
film about Moses Exodus: Gods and Kings.
To arrange baptisms please phone 5465 3131 or
Email [email protected] to book in for a
Baptismal preparation EVENING.
For $20, you can not only experience this new release film, days
after it opens in cinemas, but you can also do so knowing you
are supporting the work of the Catholic Mission in raising funds
to support seminarians and catechists in their local
Communities.
Next meeting:
Gatton Parish: 7pm Monday 15 December, 2014
When: Sunday, December 7, at midday
Where: Palace Barracks Cinema, Brisbane
(top of Caxton Street, a short walk from Roma Street station)
St. Mary‘s Church Community Centre, Cnr Maitland &
Spencer St, Gatton.
Laidley Parish: 7pm Tuesday 16 December, 2014
Parish Office, 37 John St South, Laidley.
(cnr Whites Rd & John St South)
Numbers are limited. To reserve a seat, please contact our
office, during business hours, on (07) 3336 9239 or email
[email protected], with your contact details.
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.
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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Address ……………………………………………………
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Parish: Gatton / Laidley
(Please circle home parish.)
ROSTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES
Gatton: Saturday 22 November at 6pm
Ministers of Communion: Beckie Jacobsen, Gary Chalmers, Bernadette FitzGerald, Shirley De Berg, Anna Webster
Readers: Margaret Grant, Syd Thomson, John Ryan
Sunday 30 November at 9am
Ministers of Communion: Kathy Philp, Pauline Brennan, Rachel Pingel, Pat Ziebarth, Dorrie Van Ansem
Readers: Tony FitzGerald, Margaret O‘Brien, Judy McGlade
Altar Servers: 22 Nov: Jessica Bamberry, Paul Amongol; 30 Nov: Bridget Harper, Jessica Bamberry, Clare FitzGerald
Liturgy of the Word for Children: 7 Dec: Beatrice Webster
Altar Society:
30 Nov: Mary Bauer, Chris Freeman
Cleaning : 23 Nov - 6 Dec: Kevin Smith, Elaine Kluck, Kathy Thomas
Counters : 22 Nov: Rodney Turner, Warren Ford, Gerard & Pat Ziebarth
30 Nov: Kevin Smith, Glen Kluck
Morning Tea: 7 Dec: Chris Freeman, Wilma Hyde;
21 Dec: Jacoba Stevens, Tina Van Ansem
Glenore Grove:
Sunday 30 November at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Pat Heenan, Deon Herpich, Sandra Herpich
Readers: Mary Heenan, Michael Sippel, Anne Sippel
Laidley:
Sunday 23 November at 9am
Welcomers: Jan Maltry, Bernadette Pinchin
Ministers of Communion: Joy Orrin, Lorraine Meiklejohn, Jan Maltry, Gerry Ryan
Readers: Helen Haley, Mike Nowlan, Gwen Hughes
Cleaners: Danny & Margot McDade
Saturday 29 November at 6pm
Welcomers: Elizabeth Maltry, Mike Nowlan
Ministers of Communion: Mollie Haley, Rita Ilka, Aileen Seng, Col Seng, Nathan Haley
Readers: Mike Nowlan, Helen Haley, Bev Reid
Cleaners: Margaret Shepley / Tom Madigan
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 23 November at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Needed
Readers: Needed
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Ron Carroll, Carolynne Curry, Brian Cliffe, Sherie Van Muyen, Alfonso Vidal, Darius Arnold Vidal,
Mary Van Ansem, Larry Gould, Lucia Mascali, Sarah McNeish, Elisabeth Maltry, Trevor Hawley, Norma Hall, Elma Portman, Gordon
Browne, Louisa Longland, (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 (12), 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: Quinton James Diete, Helena King, 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, Brian Bruce,
Veronica Joan Mischke, Margaret Reynolds, Herbert Howard Doyle, Aldo Andreo Sceresini, James Martin Ford.
CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN SUNDAY MASS WEBCAST ONLINE:
Our own Archdiocese has a weekly webcast of the Sunday Mass 10am at the Cathedral.
Words of Wisdom
St John of Capistrano
―Those who are called to the
table of the Lord must glow
with the brightness.”
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
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