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4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
31st JANUARY / 1st FEBRUARY 2015
Parish Priest and Dean of
Brisbane West Deanery
Very Reverend Fr Gerry Kalinowski
[email protected]
Parish Office Manager
Michael Doherty
Sacramental Co-ordinator
Vanessa Sullivan
[email protected]
Parish Visitor
Malia Mar
[email protected]
New Beginnings: prayers and thoughts with Holy Family Parish Indooroopilly this
weekend as they begin a new chapter in their history. Fr Paul William Chandler
takes over as Administrator of the parish from this weekend. Fathers Augustine Obi
and Ambrose Periera are the priests-in-residence taking care of the regular
sacramental and pastoral care of the parish. Blessings on them and the parish.
Children’s Liturgy: is back on this Sunday morning 1st February at Christ the King
Church, 9.30am Mass. Primary school aged children are most welcome to be
involved. This year there will be two groups: prep to year 3, and an “older” group of
year 4 to 6. Many thanks to the different leaders that we have involved. Older
teenagers can be helpers as well. For the younger set contact Pat Sullivan at
[email protected] For the older set please contact the parish youth
program facilitator Nadine McDonald at [email protected]
or phone the parish office.
Youth Programme Facilitator
Nadine McDonald
Christ the King Morning tea: is on the boil again after 9.30am Mass. Come share a
cuppa and a chat. Many thanks to the organisers.
[email protected]
Youth Band: are back at it as well this Sunday evening 1st February. Many thanks
to the musicians and soloists who kept the musical pieces in harmony and full voice
over January. The parish is very appreciative of their musical support. The Youth
Band I am sure is refreshed and will be in fine tune and top voice as they again take
up leading the music at 6pm Sunday evening Mass.
Parish Finance Officer
David England
Finance Assistant
Alana McDonald
Parish Office
Sausages are sizzling: on Sunday night 1st February after Mass at Christ the King.
Sausage, sauce and scintillating conversation on offer in the covered area after 6pm
Sunday night Mass – as happens on the first Sunday night of the month throughout
the year. Cheerios to the master chefs.
18 Clewley St, Corinda, Qld 4075
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Ph: (07) 3379 1534
Fax: (07) 3379 7931
Parish Pastoral Council: gather for their first meeting this coming Tuesday
evening, 7.30pm at the parish office. Many thanks to these who continue to provide
inspired pastoral oversight to the variety of ministries and life within our parish and
beyond. Blessings on them.
Volunteer Office Assistant
Sr Evelyn Page
E: [email protected]
W: www.corindagracevilleparish.org.au
St Joseph’s Church
Oxley Rd & Martindale St, Corinda
Christ the King Church
Churchill St, Graceville
St Joseph’s School
28 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: (07) 3379 6937
Christ the King School
7 Randolph St, Graceville
Ph: (07) 3379 7872
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
19 Randolph St, Graceville
Ph: (07) 3379 8635 - Anne Delsorte
Outside School Hours Care
Clewley St, Corinda
Ph:(07) 3278 5606
Julia Cumming Community Child
Care Centre
12 Addison Rd, Graceville
Ph : (07) 3379 3069
Brisbane West Deanery
[email protected]
www.brisbanewestdeanery.com.au
Bethesda Anointing: the residents of Bethesda will pray for God’s healing and
strengthening this Wednesday in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Please do
remember these our parishioners in your prayers.
Youth Ministry Team: the younger ones are back at school, and older ones are
gearing up for their “employment” for the year. The Corinda Graceville Youth Ministry
Team are also on the job with their first meeting for the year on Thursday night 5th
February, 7.30pm at the parish office. All youthful activity being covered this week!!
Christ the King Friday morning Mass 9.30am Friday 6th February: the regular
Friday morning Mass will have added excitement as it will also be the Opening Year
School Mass for the Christ the King School as well. As the psalm response says for
that day, “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” May that be so for our students for
the year ahead and beyond.
Liturgical Planners: the regular parish Liturgy Team meeting is on next Saturday
morning 7th February, 10am at the parish office. The season of Lent is close at
hand, and planning for Holy Week and the Easter Triduum is already underway. An
exciting meeting is sure to unfold.
Rest in Peace: On Friday 30th January at Christ the King there was the Funeral
Mass for an affectionately loved Clare Foster. Clare was heavily involved in parish
prayer groups, Catholic Women’s League, the Associates of the Presentation Sisters
and the Christian Brothers’ Associates to name but a few.
This coming Friday 6th February at 11am there will be a Memorial Mass for Barry
McMahon. Barry lived in Sydney and was brother to parishioner Pat McMahon.
“In Christ the hope of blessed resurrection has dawned, that those saddened by the
certainty of dying might be consoled by the promise of immortality to come. Indeed
for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns
to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.” Preface I for Funeral
Mass. The prayers of the parish are also with their families as they mourn the death
of their loved ones. May Clare Foster and Barry McMahon rest in the peace of
Christ.
Welcome: last Thursday 29th January Rev Andrew Gunton was inducted as the pastor of Oxley Uniting Church. The Catholic
Parish of Corinda Graceville welcomes him to our neighbourhood and prays God’s continued inspiration on his fruitful ministry
in the area.
Parish Calendars are free and available at the doors of the church. Collect a copy and put it up in your house so that you
know what is happening liturgically, in the parish, schools, holidays and so on. There is space to add your family activities as
well. Get one quick: one month is already passed.
Lenten Program: Ash Wednesday is only two and a half weeks away. Time to start planning your Lenten observance. One
profitable endeavour is to be a part of a Lenten discussion group. The Archdiocesan program this year, ‘Rich in Mercy’, was
written by Archbishop Coleridge. All know what an insightful teacher he is on Scripture. For more information see the note on
page 3 of the newsletter.
Prayers for God’s help: our world needs it. Please pray for an end to the death penalty across the world. Prayers for mercy
for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan and those in Indonesia under immanent implementation of their death penalties.
Prayers also for an end to drug smuggling and drug abuse. Prayers too for the International Day of Prayer against Human
Trafficking – see bottom of newsletter page 2 for more on this.
Sydney Morning Herald: News Review p31, January 24, 25, 2015. “Jeffrey Fagan, who provided expert testimony during (an
Indonesian) constitutional challenge against the drug penalty in 2007, said drug offenders were prone to “hyperdiscounting”.
“Their reasoning in the face of threats of harsh punishment is skewed.” If the death penalty did deter drug traffickers, it would
suggest that supply would reduce in the particular country, pushing up prices. Drug use would then fall. But a study of the
experience of Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia between 1999 and 2005, a time when Singapore and Malaysia were
executing heavily and Indonesia was not, shows that drugs were significantly cheaper in Singapore and Malaysia. Drug use
also rose in both countries and remained more prevalent in Singapore than Indonesia.” It is a complex and multi-layered
issue. Illegal drug dealing is a problem governments do need to address. Photocopies of the article are available in the
Perspex holders at the doors of the church if you wish to read more.
Synod of the Family: From Bishop Brian Finnigan:
Dear Bishop, Monsignor, Father and Deacon
I encourage you to participate in the preparation for the next Synod on the Family to be held in October this year. The
questionnaire has now been uploaded onto our Archdiocesan website, and can be accessed as follows:
http://brisbanecatholic.org.au/articles/Vatican-invitation-synod-input-open/
Please contribute your feedback by responding to the survey yourself, and also encourage your community to do the same.
The survey is available on the Archdiocesan website, and includes a link to the full document. The survey can be completed
as an individual or as a group.
Archbishop Mark Coleridge, along with the Diocese of Darwin's Bishop Eugene Hurley, will be the Australian Bishops
Conference representatives at the event. Unfortunately the time frame for response is once again brief. Responses must be
received by Tuesday 10th February to be included in the collation of responses.
As Archbishop Coleridge noted in his most recent Advent Pastoral letter, within the
Body of Christ there are many different ways of taking part. "One of them was by
responding to the questionnaire at the start of the Synod process. Another is
serious engagement with the questions and tasks that will emerge from the Synod's
first session," he said. "All who are part of the Body of Christ should pray for the
work of the Synod this year and next - that reasonable hopes will be fulfilled and
that the Synod will look at marriage through the lens of the Incarnation, balancing
fidelity to the teaching of Christ and his Church with a compassionate and realistic
response to men and women in need."
Yours sincerely in Christ, Bishop Brian V Finnigan, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Brisbane
We warmly welcome into our Parish Family and the Family of God
the following children, who will be Baptised this month:
Lisa Anika Seifert Camus, Mason William Chounding,
Thomas Gregory Noel Christensen, Evelyn Clare Grant,
Alice May Hall, Sebastian Tovar Hughes, Portia Aaliyah Stewart
We look forward to seeing the newly Baptised and their families
worshipping with us each weekend.
The Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People has announced that the first
International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking will take place on 8 February which is the feast of
St Josephine Bakhita. Pope Francis joined other faith Leaders at the end of 2014 to sign a Joint Declaration
on Modern Slavery. You can find out more about the Declaration and sign it too by going to:
www.globalfreedomnetwork.org/
Information about St Josephine Bakhita (a Canossian Sister from Sudan), resources for the International Day
of Prayer, a link to Pope Francis' World Day of Peace Message which deals with slavery and human
trafficking, as well as more information and suggestions for action on human trafficking can be found on the
site of Australian Catholic Religious against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) at www.acrath.org.au You can
also obtain more information about support for trafficked women in South-East Asia by contacting the
Queensland Coordinator of ACRATH, Sr Janine Bliss fmm on 0412 185 026 or [email protected]
PARISH NEWS .......
ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGIES
18th FEBRUARY 2015
Mass - 8.30am - Christ the King Church
Combined Schools Liturgy 10.00am - St Joseph’s School Hall
Mass - 7.30pm - St Joseph’s Church
CWL Meeting
9.30am Tuesday 3rd February - Parish Centre Graceville
New members always welcome
For information please contact Clare Winter on 3379 2805
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
7.30pm Tuesday 3rd February - Parish Office Corinda
Care & Concern Meeting
1.30pm Wednesday 4th February ~ 145 Dewar Tce, Corinda.
All are welcome to attend and assist in this important ministry.
Contact Patra Kalinowski on 3379 8653
Parish Youth Team Meeting
7.30pm Thursday 5th February - Parish Office Corinda
Christ the King School Opening Mass
Friday 6th February 9.30am
Christ the King Church Graceville
Liturgy Team Meeting
10.00am Saturday 7th February - Parish Office Corinda
Parish Bus Trip to Binna Burra, Lamington Plateau,
Canungra, Beechmont, Numinbah Valley, Mt Warning.
Wednesday 11th February 2015
Departs Corinda 8.15am ~ Departs Canossa 8.30am
Fare: $40 includes morning tea.
Bring or buy your own lunch.
BOOK NOW!
Bookings: George Cole 3379 7570 or Herman’s Tours 3379 6255
St Joseph’s School Opening Mass
Thursday 12th February 9.00am
St Joseph’s Church Corinda
Book Club
3.00pm Friday 13th February - Parish Office Corinda
If you enjoy good company, reading and chatting,
come along and share with other avid readers in
the parish! This is the first book club gathering of
the year. All are welcome to come along. Please
bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.
Rich in Mercy ~ Reflections for Lent
(2015 Lenten Program)
The Lenten reflections this year focus on the second
readings for the Sundays of Lent. Written by Archbishop
Mark Coleridge, the commentaries emphasise ‘the power of
mercy that leads us out of a merciless world into a world
where mercy has the last word’. Each session includes
opening prayer, Sunday reading, scripture reflection,
discussion questions, closing prayer and suggestions for
works of mercy in daily life.
Lenten Groups are forming across the parish. Join a group
or form your own reflection group for Lent. Contact the
Parish Office for more details. Books will be available a the
parish office at a cost of $8.00 each.
PARISH YOUTH NEWS .......
Taize Brisbane is hosting a Young Adults Pilgrimage on
Sunday 8 February, 2:30pm – 7:30pm at the Cathedral,
celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Taize’s foundation.
Check out the link on the parish Facebook page, or see the
Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1524260501184051/?
ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular
The first youth Pizza Night for the year will be on Sunday
15th February in the Parish Centre, after 6pm Mass at
Christ the King. All young adults 18-35yrs as well as high
school aged youth are encouraged to attend a get to know
other young parishioners. For more information, contact
Nadine at [email protected]
World Day of Prayer 2015
We of Sherwood Uniting Church are looking
forward to welcoming you and your fellow
parishioners to the 2015 World Day of Prayer
Service on Friday, 6th March and to refreshments
afterwards. We have chosen to commence the
service at 10.30am as that seemed to work well last year.
The Bahamas are the theme country of focus this year and
we invite representatives of your parish to join us on Friday,
6th February at 10.30am in our Fellowship Room to plan
the service and to consider how we can best promote the
theme of the Bahamas.
Please RSVP by 5/2/15 to Judy Thornton at
[email protected]
We pray for the good health, strength and healing of Tony Angwin, Bishop Ray Benjamin, Fleur Bennell, Trevor Butler, Ted
Cassin, Judith Cremin, Bernie Denham, Antony Doran, June Duncan, Grace Fanton, Betty Ferguson, Chris Ferguson, Joy
Follent, Clare Foster, John Gagen, Joyce Gray, Irene Hannon, Rose Hodgman, Lisa Hopgood, Veronica Howard, Juliette
Jamieson, Zelda Joseph, Marge Kent, Monica Lampe, Cheryl Matheson, John Maxwell, Gordon McCormack, Annie
McMullen, Brian Mealey, Monica Morrison, Mario Nacole, Jonathan O’Brien, Patricia O’Brien, Terry O’Donohoe, Paul Ogden,
Paul O’Sullivan, Emma Parer, Mary-Pat Parer, Naomi Parer, Roland Peterson, Daphne Quinn, John Quinn, Carmel Radford,
Les Raymer, Theresa Raymer, Ron Riley, Olive Schmidt, Bill Seymour, Fr Brian Taylor, Annette Thrum, Fiaz Uddin, Margaret
White, Bill Willliams, Colleen Williams-Kee, OLSH Sisters Lucy, Valerian, Bernadetta, St Bernard & Damian.
May those who have died recently rest in peace, especially Clare Foster, Sr Marie Hussey osu, Barry McMahon,
Joan Geeling
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur about this time, especially Herbert Olsen, Stephen Kimmins, James Mahon,
Raymond Neilsen, Bill Boucher, Bradley Warbrooke, Giuseppe Danieli, Luigi Turco, Jesus & Noel Largoza, Cyril & Flora
Bennett, Fabio Solmayor
WEEKDAY LITURGIES
Monday
8.30 am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
St Joseph’s – Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Wednesday
8.30 am
St Joseph’s – Mass
Thursday
9.00 am
9.30 am
Christ the King
1st & 15th February
HYMNS AND RESPONSES FOR SUNDAY MASSES
RESPONSORIAL PSALM:
"PSALM 95: IF TODAY YOU HEAR HIS VOICE"
St Joseph’s – Mass
Friday
9.30 am
Sunday
Christ the King – Mass
(Christ the King School Opening Mass)
Saturday
7.00 am
St Joseph’s – Prayer of the Church with Communion
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday
6.00 pm
St Joseph’s
Sunday
8.00 am
9.30 am
6.00 pm
St Joseph’s
Christ the King
Christ the King
Or: "PSALM 95: IF TODAY YOU HEAR HIS VOICE"
If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.
If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.
PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:
"I WANT TO WALK AS A CHILD OF THE LIGHT"
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday
5.00 pm – 5.30 pm St Joseph’s
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism for Children is celebrated
by appointment on the following Sunday’s of the month
2nd Sunday 11.00 am St Joseph’s
4th Sunday 11.00 am Christ the King
All enquiries to the Parish Office
PRAYER GROUPS
Tuesday
7.45 pm
4 Merring St, Oxley
Wednesday 9.00 am
Parish Centre - 19 Randolph St, Graceville
Friday
Community of the Risen Lord
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
Christ the King Church, Graceville
Praise, Worship & Message - every Friday
Adoration - 2nd Friday of the month
“The Flock” Young Adults (aged 18-35) - 0428 811 751 or visit
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/CorindaGracevilleCatholicYouth
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION GROUPS
Tuesday
5.30 pm
34 Mortlake Rd, Graceville (ph. 3379 2581)
Thursday
9.00 am
34 Mortlake Rd, Graceville (ph. 3379 2581)
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
(Printed so that users may live daily in the spirit of the Prayer of the Church)
SUN, 1 FEB
MON, 2 FEB
TUE, 3 FEB
WED, 4 FEB
THU, 5 FEB
FRI, 6 FEB
SAT, 7 FEB
SUN, 8 FEB
FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
4th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
Deut 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
The Presentation of the Lord - Feast
Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
St Blaise, bishop, martyr - Optional Memorial
St Ansgar, bishop - Optional Memorial
Heb 12:1-4; Mk 5:21-43
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Mk 6:1-6
St Agatha, virgin, martyr - Memorial
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Mk 6:7-13
(Alt. 1 Cor 1:26-31; Lk 9:23-26)
St Paul Miki and companions, martyrs - Memorial
Heb 13:1-8; Mk 6:14-29
(Alt. Gal 2:19-20; Mt 28:16-20)
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Mk 6:30-34
FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
5th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23;
Mk 1:29-39
18 Clewley St, Corinda Qld 4075
Refrain: In him there is no darkness at all;
The night and the day are both alike.
The Lamb is the light of the city of God:
Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
2. I want to see the brightness of God; I want to look at Jesus.
Clear Sun of righteousness shine on my path,
And show me the way to the Father. (Refrain)
(ph. 3379 6780 / 3379 7402)
7.30 pm
1. I want to walk as a child of the light; I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world;
The star of my life is Jesus.
P (07) 3379 1534
3. I’m looking for the coming of Christ; I want to be with Jesus.
When we have run with patience the race,
We shall know the joy of Jesus.
(Refrain)
COMMUNION: "BLEST ARE THEY"
Refrain: Rejoice and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!
COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEGMENTS
"Psalm 95: If Today You Hear His Voice" by C. Smith or J. Crocker,
© Willow Publishing;
"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" by K. Thomerson, © Celebration;
"Blest Are They" by D. Haas, © GIA Publications;
Australian Agent Word of Life. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Licence No. 186E. Clip Art, © LiturgyHelp.
ARE YOU NEW TO THE PARISH?
If you have recently joined the parish, WELCOME!!
Please make yourself known to us. We’d like to formally
greet you, so please complete a “NEW PARISHIONERS’
SHEET” at the front of the church and some one from the
parish staff will get in touch with you soon.
Refresh Your Stash Mega Craft Garage Sale
21 February, 8am-1pm at Sherwood Uniting Church,
cnr Thallon St and Sherwood Rd. Get in fast to book your
space by emailing [email protected] Donate
your craft materials or promote your local craft group or
upcoming event. Proceeds from the event will be used to
help others to learn a skill or earn an income. Go to
www.facebook.com/refreshyourstash for further information
about the event and the great supplies on sale.
CARE AND CONCERN CO-ORDINATOR
PATRA KALINOWSKI 3379 8653
F (07) 3379 7931
E [email protected]