Th 5th 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 15th February 2015
Our Mission: We follow the words of our patron, St John Vianney, who said “He is here”. We
recognise Christ is in the Word, the Eucharist, and in us, His people with a special reverence
for Him in the poor and marginalised. We are called to make Christ present through our
prayer and charity. We seek to grow in our spiritual lives and create a community where
everyone is welcome; the young and old, together to experience the loving presence of
God. We believe He is here amongst us and we joyfully go out to make Him present to all.
St John Vianney's, Manly & St Jude's, Gumdale
Dear Friends,
This week’s gospel reveals Jesus doing the unthinkable…..”He stretched out His hand and touched him.”
Our Lord touched the man with leprosy which went
against every law and custom. Lepers were unclean and
as the first reading reveals, being unclean they must live
alone, outside the camp. Our Lord’s compassion is
something all of us can imitate, as St Paul tells us in the
second reading.
Jesus was very strong in going the extra mile to help
others, even to the extent, that through His healing of
the leper, Christ Himself became the one rejected and
ostracised because He challenged the authorities of His
time and the laws and customs that became more
important than the message of God which are mercy
and justice. We too are challenged to go out deeper in
our love of God and neighbour. Those who lose their life
will find it says the Lord. He is referring to charity and its
ability to break boundaries that keep people isolated and
outside the camp. We are challenged to touch those, in
other words, to take their hand, to become involved, with
the lepers of our society. We do not need to look very
far. They are within our family, our Parish, our school,
work and street. Many are hidden in the distressing
disguise of mental illness, unemployment, refugees,
sickness of all kinds, old age, widowhood, divorce and
the lonely.
Being imitators of Christ calls us to move beyond our
boundaries and to see with the eyes of
compassion. February the 11th was the feast of Our
Lady of Lourdes. Her message of deep love for the sick
and infirmed inspires us to reach out and touch those
who are suffering. We can be encouraged by the tender
love of Mary to hear the question of those who
suffer “If you want to, you can make me clean” - Our
response like Jesus is “I want to.” Let us ask Our Lady
for her help in giving us the courage to become involved
in the sufferings of others through prayer and active good
works. In this way, we can share the joy of helping another
to be healed and belong again.
Please keep our RCIA candidates in your prayers. We
have 10 young people entering the Church.
Please remember our children preparing for the
Sacraments this year. Thanks to all who generously give of
their time and talent to these good people. As we begin
Lent, let us take time to increase our peace and charity and
God Love You Fr Frank
hope.
What’s happening this week ?
Mon
16th
Tues
17th
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6:00pm Mass - Manly
Ash Wednesday
9:10am Rosary - Manly
9:30am Mass - Manly
11:30am Liturgy - Birkdale
6:00pm Mass - Manly
6:00pm Mass - Birkdale
Wed
18th
Thurs
19th
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Fri
20th
9:30am Mass - Birkdale
Sat
21st
Sun
22nd
Reconciliation - Birkdale
Mass - Birkdale
4:30pm
5:00pm
6:15pm
Reconciliation - Manly
Mass - Manly
Mass - Birkdale
7:00am
8:00am
9:30am
Mass - Gumdale
Mass - Birkdale
Mass - Manly
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Elaine Somerville, Faith Bell, James Brown, Karen Booker, Daphne Eddleston, Michael Gibbings,
Norm Goopy, Denise Hobbs, Gordon Lee, Joyce McBarrow, Gwen Pook, Pat Quelch, Bryce Scott, Colin Shrubb, Judy Shultz,
Mary Schmidt, Helen Stevenson, Joyce Starkey, Margaret Turpin, Ruth Louise Wragge, Gayle Wharton, Madge Wiese,
Julie Whitaker, Pat Wilson, Sandra Wilson, Sr Teresa Geraghty, Pat Brennan, Mary Forrester, Krystyna Kelly, John Harrison,
Therese
Sheehan, Sheila Petersen, Antoinette Brennen, Richard Pook, Terry Bonny, Violet Phillips, Ash Dean, Anthony Cassell,
Maura Poots.
ANNIVERSARIES: Martin Ball, Russell Barton, Murray Bradley, Flynn Brown, George Campbell, Sr Denise Candy, Eileen Cook,
Leonard Cunnington, Maria Cybulski, Ernie Erzetic, Mary Forbes, Robert Hooper, Jamie Kaden, Ivan Katic, Blanche Mahoney,
Peter Martin , Kai Mathie, Franklin Pankhurst, John Pease, Valerie Smith, Warren Smith, Mary Thornthwaite, Frederick Ward,
Kathleen Wellington.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Fr Paul Siebert OMI, David Vidler, Donna Pytko, Ronnie Mason-Johnson.
Pastor: Fr Frank Jones
Associate Pastor: Fr Epati Tamati
Parish Office: cnr Ernest and Kooralgin Sts, Manly, 4179
Postal Address: PO Box 5174 Manly Qld 4179
Office hours: 9.00am to 2.30pm Mon, Wed, Fri
Ph: 3131 2610 (Birkdale 3822-2139) Fax: 3396 9630 email: [email protected]
Website:manlycatholicparish.org.au
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
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Steve Pratt (Chairman), Bruce Corrie
(Secretary), Leslee O’Connell, Ray Devoy,
Katie Pook, Joshua Walsh, John Muller, Rebecca Sullivan and Arnold Read.
Entrance Anthiphon:
Gospel Acclamation : Lk
Be my protector, O God,
a mighty stronghold to save me.
For you are my rock, my stronghold!
Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.
7:16
Alleluia, alleluia!
A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Alleluia
First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46.
Gospel:
Mark 1:40-45
The leprosy left him and he was cured.
As long as he is unclean, he must live alone, outside the
camp.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 31:1-2, 5, 11.
The Prayers of the Faithful:
I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble and you fill me with
the joy of salvation.
For our Holy Father Pope Francis and for all leader-servants of
the Church, that they stretch out their hearts and hands to heal
discrimination and injustice.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
Happy the man whose offence is forgiven,
whose sin is remitted.
O happy the man to whom the Lord
imputes no guilt,
in whose spirit is no guile. R.
For our civic leaders, that they stretch out their hearts and hands
to help the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the victims of war.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
But now I have acknowledged my sins;
my guilt I did not hide.
I said: 'I will confess
my offence to the Lord.'
And you, Lord, have forgiven
the guilt of my sin. R.
For all of us here today, that we stretch out our hearts and hands
to help those who need our spiritual and material assistance.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
For those who care for the ill, the elderly, and the dying, that they
continue to stretch out their hearts and hands to heal and comfort
their patients.
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,
exult, you just!
O come, ring out your joy,
all you upright of heart. R.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
Second Reading: Corinthians 10:31-11:1
That all who have died, may they rest in peace and glory.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Lord hear us. Lord hear our prayer.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults: The
Archbishop has approved the new Archdiocesan
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy. Training in this policy is mandatory and part of our
strategy for
educating and reducing risk for all people, our volunteers as well as those whom we serve. All
parishioners who work with children, young people or
vulnerable adults are invited to attend training in this
policy and the associated procedures. Priests, religious
and parish staff will also attend training.
CARD PLAYERS Are you interested in playing
“500” on the 3rd Tuesday of each month? If so,
please contact Joan Carmichael on 3901 0334.
THE LITTLE KING’S MOVEMENT Once a year
conducts a Door Knock and Church Appeal. The
Movement caters for people with disabilities in social
and spiritual activities. There is no Government
funding and the Movement is staffed by volunteers.
The appeal for our Parish will be conducted this
weekend 14th & 15th February, Please give
generously to this worthy cause.
Training will be offered at two times on Thursday, 5
March 2015 at 9:30 am - 12:30pm and at 6:30 pm 9:30pm in the Parish Centre - 12 Hardy Road, Birkdale.
ROSTERS for March and April have been emailed
where possible. Hard copies are also available in the
foyer.
St John Vianney’s Rosary Group are asking
parishioners for donations of craft items to sell or other
items suitable for monthly raffle prizes. Please leave
items at the Piety shop or contact Leslee on
0430 331 921.
Thank you God Bless
Looking for a great Kindergarten?
4 year old and 3 year old places available.
Mon and Tue long day group. Wed Thur, Fri
group. Call Debbie 3396 6514. Ashton Street
Wynnum Manly Community Kindy.
Next Week’s Roster: 22nd Feb 2015 1st Sunday of Lent Gen 9:8-15, St Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:12-15
Counters Group: F
SJV
St
Jude’s
MASS
TIME
SACRISTANS
READERS
Sat.
5:00pm
Gaye B
Paul F
Aidan G
Sun
9:30am
June M
John M
Helen C
Sun
7:00am
Jayme S
Lorraine B
MINISTERS OF
COMMUNION
Alison G
Gaye B
Donna E
Margaret H
Martin M
Libby C
Robyn A
John C
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ALTAR
SERVERS
Charlotte H
Mackenzie H
Brooke P
Phoebe J
Juliet C
SCREENS
HOSPITALITY
Patrick E
Denise A
Pat S
Tracy J
Marina S
Elise M
Thank you for your contribution to our Planned
Giving
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