Newsletter
Gatton Laidley Catholic Parishes
1st Sunday of Advent
Parish Priest: Fr Malachy Onuoha
Website:
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
37A John Street Laidley Ph: 5465 1240 Fax: 5465 2505
Nathan Haley
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Principal:
Chairperson:
Jan Maltry
5465 3995
Deputy Chairperson:
Michael Hagan 5462 6460
Secretary: Jill Crellin 5411 4616
Parish Schools:
St Mary’s
Principal:
Year B
CONTACT PERSONS
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Mob: 0488 033685
www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/gatton
Secretary: Jenny Hatcher
30 November 2014
20 Maitland Street Gatton
Susan Carpenter
MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Sunday: 30 Nov - 7am Glenore Grove
9am Gatton
Tuesday: 2 Dec - 11am Funeral Liturgy
for Connie Durkin (Gatton)
- 6.30pm St. Mary‘s School
Year 6/7 Graduation Mass (Laidley)
Wednesday: 3 Dec - 8am Mass Adoration
& Benediction Gatton
Thursday: 4 Dec - No Mass
Friday: 5 Dec - 10.30am St. Mary‘s School
End of Year Mass (Laidley)
Saturday: 6 Dec - 6pm Laidley
Sunday: 7 Dec - 7am Glenore Grove
9am Gatton
Reconciliation:
Ph: 5462 2675
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Year A Readings for this weekend
Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1, 3-8
1Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:33-37
Response:
Lord, make us turn to
you, let us see your
face and we shall be
saved
Readings for next weekend
Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
2Peter 3:8-14
Mark 1:1-8
Saturday 29 Nov: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Laidley)
Saturday 6 Dec: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Laidley)
Brian Goodchild
John & Noreen Gallagher
Nathan Haley
Zac MacDonald
Lewis O‘Donoghue
Derek & Chris Pingel
Adrian & Margaret Shepley
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
This Weekend
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 this
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.
THE ADVENT WREATH
AND CANDLES
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
30 November 2014
1st Sunday of Advent
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know
when the time will come.” - Mark 13:33
We all take things for granted. In particular, we
take time for granted. Our lives are so busy,
many of us are planning our time - our days,
weeks, months, even years in advance.
Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of
us knows how long we will be here. Start today
and begin thanking God for each and every day.
Take time in silence, everyday, and listen to what
God is saying to you.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
MEETINGS
COMBINED PASTORAL &
FINANCE MEETING
Tuesday 9th December, 7pm
Community Centre, Gatton
Advent wreathes are a
tradition used to mark the
four weeks of Advent. Its
usual form is a horizontal
Evergreen wreath holding
four candles. Each week a candle is lit.
The underlying symbolism is that the
accumulation of light is an expression of
the growing anticipation of the birth of
Jesus Christ who is the light of the world.
Three of the candles are violet coloured
to symbolize faithful expectation and the
one rose candle symbolizes joy and
hope. Finally, the circular wreath represents God‘s eternal love which has no
beginning or end.‘
PARISH NEWS and NOTICES
Advent: A Period of Patient Waiting
Advent season is here with us once again! We mark the
beginning of a ‗New Year‘ of the Church! So, we welcome
ourselves to the new cycle of the church‘s liturgical year.
During this season, the Mother Church reminds us to
prepare; watch and pray to welcome the Lord, the Saviour of
the world. We are encouraged not only to watch and pray for
Christ, but equally to watch and pray with Christ. This means
that we have to fix our hearts and minds, our whole being, on
the One who comes in Glory.
We can achieve this by sparing a few minutes in prayer with
God. Spend time with God in prayer and meditation and He
will open the gateway of answers to our problems. Remember
that we can pray with our Bibles, meditate with the Scripture
readings of the daily Mass or make use of other books with
Advent reflections. We can download these materials online.
We can also participate in the advent programmes and
activities lined up in our parishes. Be assured, my dear
friends, that those who wait in patient hope will not be
disappointed.
Peace Be With You All!
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.
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
Please note: The next Catholic Ladies meeting will be held on the
1st Friday in February 2015.
ADVENT FAMILY PRAYER
As the Advent season is upon us, we are invited to utilize our
talents and what we have as we prepare for the coming of the
Saviour. Your talent could be to make a cup of tea to someone
who would like to come to your house this Advent season to
share the word of GOD.
We are therefore invited, on every Saturday of Advent, starting
from 6th of December, to share the word of God together during this period of expectation. The aim is to reflect on the scriptures, share the Sunday readings and prepare ourselves for
the coming of Christ. Remember to come along with your Sunday Missal, if you have one. Thanks to some of us who have
volunteered to help with this.
Venue: 99 Davey Road, Gatton. (John and Daphne Ryan‘s
house)
Time: 9:00 to 10:30am All Welcome!!!
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 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.
MEALS ON WHEELS
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
Scriptures for the week:- Jesus speaking :St John chapter 8 verses 31/32. " If you hold to my teaching, you
are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth
will set you free."
Verse 51. " I tell you the truth, if anyone keeps my word, he will
never see death. "
Verse 58. " I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, " before Abraham was born, I am!"
It is recommended that you read the whole of this chapter.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL - GATTON
Columban calendars $8 Christmas cards (8 pack) $2.50
Available from the Gatton Church and Vinnies in Railway St.
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.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
You are invited to come along on the 3rd Monday of each month
at 9am in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton for friendship, fun
and card games. Morning tea will be provided.
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 the 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]
HUGE GARAGE SALE at St Augustine‘s College, St Augustine‘s
Drive, Augustine Heights on Saturday 29 November and Sunday
30 November 2014 between 7.00 am and 3.00 pm. Items for
sale include Household Items, Books, Food items and Bric a Brac.
Come along for a great bargain. Cash only sales.
Details: Facebook.com/Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish
‘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)
“ST. GERARD MAJELLA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL”
Is now on every night from 7.00pm to 10.00pm and will continue
till Tuesday 23 December. Massive Lights display, free entertainment at 7.30pm, Barbecue, Café, Ice Creams and Drinks, fabulous Gift Shop and Christmas Market Stalls. Free Admission.
Enquiries phone Kate on 3359 0239.
“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/.
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]
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
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.
FABER ADVENT RETREAT
Date:
5-13 December 2014
Venue: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Details: Directed by Fr John Reilly sj
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.
IGNITE SUMMER CAMP 2015 - ONE HOPE
Each year, two hundred teenagers and youth leaders come
together for four huge days of inspiring speakers, huge outdoor
games, loads of time making new friends and heaps of time to
connect with Jesus, and discover more about their faith and
explore what it all means. Perhaps you know someone in your
family who needs something just like this to kick of their year!
For high schoolers in 2015 (Including QLD year 7)
When: January 15-18, 2015
Where: QCCC Tamborine - 255 Beacon Rd, North Tamborine
Early bird pricing finishes this week - all details, registration and a
video of the experience can be found online at igniteyouth.com/
summercamp or call Scott on 3217 5199
IGNITE SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2015
Are you a musician involved in the parish youth mass, or perhaps
want to start a parish youth mass? Ignite School of Music inspires,
equips and raises up emerging song writers, worship leaders,
vocalists and musicians for the Catholic Church. This experience is
all about giving you the tools to bring the absolute best out of your
talent to enhance the experience of music for everyone in your
parish.
For musicians of all instruments and skill levels
When: January 8-12, 2015
Where: Australian Catholic University Banyo Campus
Registration and further details available at igniteyouth.com/
schoolofmusic or call Scott on 3217 5199.
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 15 December, 2014
St. Mary‘s Church Community Centre, Cnr Maitland &
Spencer St, Gatton.
Laidley Parish: Anyone wanting to book in for the
Preparation Meeting in December will be referred to the
Gatton meeting.
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ROSTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES
Gatton: 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
Sunday 7 December at 9am
Ministers of Communion: Daphne Ryan, Margaret Brandon, Maria Bauer, Nellie Schimming, Margaret Turvey
Readers: Pat Ziebarth, Margaret Grant, Steve Harper
Altar Servers: 30 Nov: Bridget Harper, Jessica Bamberry; 7 Dec: Sophia Driver, Abbey Scotney
Liturgy of the Word for Children: 7 Dec: Beatrice Webster
Altar Society:
30 Nov: Mary Bauer, Chris Freeman; 7 Dec: Jenny Stephens, Wilma Hyde, Kathy Robinson
Cleaning : 23 Nov - 6 Dec: Kevin Smith, Elaine Kluck, Kathy Thomas
Counters : 30 Nov: Kevin Smith, Glen Kluck
7 Dec: Chris Freeman, Tina Van Ansem, Mary Bauer, Wilma Hyde
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:
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
Saturday 6 December at 6pm
Welcomers: Margaret Shepley, Jan Maltry
Ministers of Communion: Adrian Shepley, Lorraine Meiklejohn, Jan Maltry, Helen Haley, Gerry Ryan
Readers: Margaret Shepley, Bernadette Pinchin, Gwen Hughes
Cleaners: Gail Boland & Family
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 14 December at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Needed
Readers: Needed
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Steve Thelander, Ron Carroll, Carolynne Curry, Brian Cliffe, Sherie Van Muyen, Alfonso Vidal,
Darius Arnold Vidal, Mary Van Ansem, Larry Gould, 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: Athol Romer, Connie Durkin, 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, Trevor Lyons, Catherine Mary McLeary, Michael Luck, Florence Quade, Thomas Kenneth Taylor, Marjorie Glennie, John Brennan, Dale Maree Bachman, Stan Nawratzki, Cecilia Luck, Cecilia Crowley, Harry Osborne, Hazel June Litfin.
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 Damascus on charity,
love and peace
―Think of the Father as a spring of
life begetting the Son like a river
and the Holy Ghost like a sea, for
the spring and the river and sea
are all one nature. Think of the
Father as a root, and of the Son as
a branch, and the Spirit as a fruit,
for the substance in these three is
one. The Father is a sun with the
Son as rays and the Holy Ghost as
heat.‖
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