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Gatton Laidley Catholic Parishes
6th Sunday Ordinary Time
Parish Priest: Fr Malachy Onuoha
Website:
Mobile: 0488 033685
www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/gatton
Secretary: Jenny Hatcher
Office (Gatton/Laidley) Ph: 5465 3131
Parish Office Hours:
37 John Street South, Laidley
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-2pm Email: [email protected]
Thursday - Closed
37A John Street Laidley Ph: 5465 1240 Fax: 5465 2505
Nathan Haley
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Principal:
Year B
CONTACT PERSONS
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chairperson:
Jan Maltry
5465 3995
Deputy Chairperson:
Michael Hagan 5462 6460
Secretary: Jill Crellin 5411 4616
Parish Schools:
St Mary’s
Principal:
15 February 2015
20 Maitland Street Gatton
Susan Carpenter
MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Sunday: 15 February - 7am Glenore Grove
9am Gatton
Tuesday: 17 February - 9am Opening School
Mass - Our Lady of Good Counsel Gatton
- 5pm Laidley
Wednesday: 18 February - Ash Wednesday
9am Laidley, 7pm Gatton
Thursday: 19 February - 1.30pm Regis
Friday: 20 February - 10am Tabeel
Saturday: 21 February - 6pm Gatton
Sunday: 22 February - 7am Forest Hill
9am Laidley
Reconciliation:
Saturday 14 Feb: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Laidley)
Saturday 21 Feb: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Gatton)
STEWARDSHIP
REFLECTIONS
15 February 2015
6th Sunday Ordinary Time
“Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or
whatever you do, do everything for the glory of
God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does
God rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have
some work to do.
Putting God first in everything helps develop
the attitude of ―I am grateful for the gifts God
gave me‖ instead of ―I want more‖. For most
people gratitude leads to generosity.
Ph: 5462 2675
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Year B Readings for this weekend
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1Corinthians 10:31—11:1
Mark 1:40-45
Response:
I turn to you, Lord, in
time of trouble, and
you fill me with the
joy of salvation
Readings for next weekend
Genesis 9:8-15
1Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:12-15
in a Nutshell
In ancient Israel, leprosy
became a symbol in sin. The
required quarantine isolated
the unfortunate sufferer. In
touching, and healing the leper,
Jesus breaks social and
religious taboos, revealing the
relentlessness of
God’s love. No
matter what our
sinfulness and
isolation, God
seeks us out and
longs to heal us.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brian Goodchild
John & Noreen Gallagher
Nathan Haley
Zac MacDonald
Lewis O’Donoghue
Derek & Chris Pingel
Adrian & Margaret Shepley
MEETINGS
Liturgy Meeting postponed until
Wednesday 25th February at 7pm,
Gatton Community Centre
Pastoral Council Meeting
Tuesday 24th February at 7pm,
Gatton Community Centre
Mass with Anointing
Mass for the Sick will take place in
our Parish on the 1st Thursday of
each month in Gatton at 9am.
Everyone will receive anointing.
All welcome to attend
PARISH NEWS and NOTICES
Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist as we enter the
Holy Season of Lent
The Eucharist, (indeed all sacraments) is the sacrament of
encounter. In the Eucharist, we encounter Jesus personally in
His 'Real Presence'. He shares His life with us and makes us
whole. He relates with us closely!
Like the poor leper; in the Eucharist, we come to the author of
life "unclean". We come to Him with our brokenness, we come
to Him to be made clean, to be sanctified and to be restored to
full fellowship.
As the Holy Season of lent begins, we are reminded that "all
have sinned", thus Jesus comes to heal us from all that
hinders us from His relationship. He is here at this Holy
season to show us His mercy, to lift us up and to deliver us
from everything that makes us unclean, unworthy and
hopelessly lost!
We are therefore encouraged to make use of the
opportunities which the forthcoming Holy Season will offer.
God bless us all with His Divine Mercy. Amen.
Fada Malachy
ASH WEDNESDAY - Palms for Ash Wednesday, please
submit on or before Monday 16th February.
LITURGY MEETING POSTPONED
As some of our Parishioners will be attending a workshop in
Ipswich on Tuesday 17th February, it has been necessary to
postpone the Liturgy Meeting until Wednesday 25th February at
7pm in the Community Centre, Gatton.
LENTEN PROGRAM FOR 2015
This year we will again be conducting the Lenten Program within
the Parishes. If you are interested in being a leader or
participating in a group, please contact the office on 5465 3131
so arrangements can be made.
YOUNG ADULT LENTEN PROGRAM
This Lent, a young adult Lenten program will be running in the
parish. It will run once a week throughout lent for approximately
hour and half on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. Those who would like to join
please email the parish office at [email protected] for
further information.
GAME OF CARDS (BRIDGE)
Bridge players gather each Tuesday at 9am for a game of cards in
the Parish Community Centre, Gatton. All welcome
FRIENDSHIP CLUB (Held on the 3rd Monday of each month)
You are invited to come along on Monday 16 February 2015 at
9am in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton for friendship, fun
and card games. Morning tea will be provided.
THE 100 CLUB – 50% sold!
ThIs is a fundraising activity for both Gatton and Laidley
parishes to raise money towards our property maintenance.
There are ONLY 100 NUMBERS available in each parish.
You choose your number and it is yours for the duration of 2015.
You can purchase as many numbers as you like, each number
costs $100 ... every week commencing March, one number will be
drawn at each parish, and that person wins $100. So you can win
many times throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who has already purchased numbers and
sold some to their friends as well 
Numbers on sale after some Masses. You can also contact Adrian
Shepley for numbers in the Laidley Parish 100 Club on 5465 1323
or Chris Pingel for Gatton Parish 5462 4001.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
A preparation meeting for the World Day of Prayer will be held on
Wednesday 18th February 2015 at the Uniting Church, Gatton
starting at 10am.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & VULNERABLE ADULTS TRAINING
If you are a volunteer within the Parish, volunteer as a Religious
Education teacher in a State School or are involved with Children’s
Liturgy of the Word or Sacramental Program or take Holy
Communion to people in their homes or Aged care facility, you are
required to attend a workshop facilitated by a representative from
the Archdiocese.
Two workshops have been organised to be held on Tuesday 17 th
February at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Ipswich. The first workshop is
from 1pm-4pm and the second workshop is from 6pm-9pm.
The Archbishop of Brisbane has made this a compulsory
requirement for all parishes. Please contact St Mary’s Parish,
Ipswich on 3281 2133 to indicate your attendance at one of the
workshops.
WOMEN OF FAITH will commence on Saturday 21 February from
10 - 1pm. Our first meeting will be held at Ps Rick and Joys church Gatton CLC. www.womenoffaithinternational.com. We will be focussing on 'Girls with swords' a yearly program designed by Lisa
Bevere. Cost $10 and BYO finger food to share. RSVP your attendance by texting Jo Bartley on 0413343482.
LADIES BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday 28 February 2015
at the New Hope Lockyer Church, Senior Citizens Hall, North Street,
Gatton starting at 7.30am.
GLEN VINES SEMINAR ―Foundation of Spiritual Warfare‖
Glen Vines, a special Warfare Teacher will be speaking at two
Seminars to be held in Gatton.
Friday 6th March - 6.30pm-9pm at the Christian Life Centre,
Golflinks Drive, Gatton.
Saturday 7th March - 9am-3pm at the Church of Christ,
cnr Allan & Hickey Streets, Gatton.
Please bring a plate to share for lunch. Morning and afternoon tea
is provided. For more information, please contact Annie Cathcart
[email protected] Ph: 0401 556 215 or Yvonne Nash
[email protected] Ph: 5462 8607
LENTEN/HOLY WEEK/EASTER MASS SCHEDULE 2015
Ash Wednesday
- 18th February = Laidley 9am
= Gatton 7pm
Palm Sunday
- 28th March
- 29th April
= Laidley 6pm
= Glenore Grove 7am
= Gatton 9am
Holy Thursday
- 2nd April
= Gatton 6pm
Good Friday
- 3rd April
= Stations of the Cross
= Gatton 9am
= Forest Hill 9am
= Glenore Grove 10am
= Passion
= Laidley 3pm
Holy Saturday
- 4th April
= Easter Vigil
= Gatton 6pm
Easter Sunday
- 5th April
= Forest Hill 7am
= Laidley 9am
Stations of the Cross in Lent
Every Thursday
Every Friday
= 9am Gatton
= 4pm Laidley
‘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)
HELP NEEDED - Volunteers are urgently needed to help in the
Lockyer District High School tuckshop. If you are able to offer any
assistance, please contact the school on 5466 2333.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS TIMES
Cathedral of St Stephen
8.00am; 10.00am; 12.30pm; 5.10pm
St Patrick’s Fortitude Valley
7.00am & 11.00am
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 546 53131
or email: [email protected]
FULL SPIRITUAL EXERCISES IN DAILY LIFE
DATE: Mid March - Mid October, 2015
VENUE: Faber CIS, 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon
DETAILS: 30 weeks in Daily Life throughout the year
For bookings/enquiries: [email protected]
or visit www.faberspirituality.org.au
QUIET SATURDAY AT FABER IN MARCH
DATE: 7th March, 2015
VENUE: Faber CIS, 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon
DETAILS: Communion of Saints presented by Cecilia Formby
"What is the Church if not the assembly of all saints?"
For bookings visit www.faberspirituality.org.au
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
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week, that person or a close relative needs to contact the
office on 5465 3131 or email:
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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 16 February, 2015
St. Mary’s Church Community Centre, Cnr Maitland &
Spencer St, Gatton.
Laidley Parish: 7pm Tuesday 17 February, 2015
Parish Office, 37 John St South, Laidley. (cnr Whites Rd & John
St South)
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ROSTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES
Gatton: Sunday 15 February at 9am
Ministers of Communion: Dorrie Van Ansem, Joan Reimann, Judy McGlade, Kathy Philp, Nellie Schimming
Readers: Connor Ferguson, Margaret O’Brien, John Ryan
Saturday 21 February at 6pm
Ministers of Communion: Shirley De Berg, Bernadette FitzGerald, Patrick Webster, Gary Chalmers, Nora Ring
Readers: Beckie Jacobsen, Pat Ziebarth, Laurie Didsman
Altar Servers:
Liturgy of the Word for Children: 15 Feb: Daphne Ryan;
1 March: Maria Chalmers
Altar Society: 15 Feb: Muriel Cook, Denise MacGinley;
1 March: Jenny Stephens, Wilma Hyde, Kathy Robinson
Cleaning : 15 Feb - 28 Feb: Carol Scott, Terry O’Sullivan, Lewis O’Donoghue
Counters : 15 Feb: Rodney Turner, Warren Ford, Gerard & Pat Ziebarth
21 Feb: Kevin Smith, Glen Kluck
Morning Tea: 15 Feb: Jacoba Stevens, Tina Van Ansem;
1 March: Nora Ring & Friends
Glenore Grove:
Sunday 15 February at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Deon Herpich, Sandra Herpich, Carolynne Curry Readers: Anne Sippel, Clare Hogan, Rita Bichel
Sunday 1 March at 7am
Ministers of Communion:
Laidley:
Tom Linnan, Pat Heenan, Rita Bichel Readers:
Marie Linnan, Clare Hogan, Michael Sippel
Saturday 14 February at 6pm
Welcomers: Jan Maltry Ministers of Communion: Lorraine Meiklejohn, Adrian Shepley, Nathan Haley
Readers: Helen Haley, Patsy O’Shea, Gwen Hughes
Cleaners: Deon & Sandra Herpich
Sunday 22 February at 9am
Welcomers: Jan Maltry Ministers of Communion: Joy Orrin, Nathan Haley, Mollie Haley
Readers: Bev Reid, Mike Nowlan, Maureen McCarthy
Cleaners: Danny & Margot McDade
Forest Hill: Sunday 22 February at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Needed
Readers: Needed
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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Helena Auchter, Bronek Pianko, Monica Hocking, Steve Thelander, Ron Carroll, Carolynne Curry,
Brian Cliffe, 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), 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), 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: Ellen Hughes, Joyce McDonald, Peg Oliver, Judy Ryan, Rose Mary Bartlett, 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, Owen Cusack, Kathleen Pomerenke, Yvonne Conroy, Julie Mary
Simmons, Mervyn Knight, Thomas Cornelius O’Brien, Genevieve Mary Birney, Donna Margaret Church, William John Vivian Chadwick,
Gerald O;Keeffe, Patrick McNamara, Vincent Ronald Mallon, Eileen Ryan, John Joseph Caldow, Josephine Abington, Catherine Kavanagh,
Edward Myles Schipp, Frank Bourke, Colin Walter Robeck, Olivia Margaret Raisin, Gerard McDonald, Les Reynolds, Gerard Cronin, Arthur
Cyrus McIvor, Josephine Hockings.
CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN SUNDAY MASS WEBCAST ONLINE:
Our own Archdiocese has a weekly
webcast of the Sunday Mass 10am at
PARISHES WEEKEND MASS TIMES 2015
the Cathedral.
1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday of Month—Mass
2nd & 4th Sunday of Month—Mass
Saturday: 6:00pm Laidley
Saturday: 6:00 pm Gatton
WORDS OF WISDOM
Sunday:
7:00 am Glenore Grove
Sunday:
7:00 am Forest Hill
9:00 am Gatton
9:00am Laidley
St Clare of Assisi
―God of mercy, You inspired St Clare
with the love of poverty.
By the help of her prayers, may we
follow Christ in poverty of spirit and
come to the joyful vision of Your
glory in the Kingdom of Heaven. We
ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God. Forever and ever. Amen.‖
PARISHES WEEKDAY MASS TIMES 2015
(Subject to change at short notice due to unforseen circumstances)
Mondays
Tuesdays
5pm:
Wednesdays 8am:
Thursdays 9am
1.30pm
Fridays:
9am
10am
No Mass
1st, 3rd & 5th week Laidley; 2nd & 4th week Forest Hill
Gatton
1st week Mass of the Sick
3rd week Regis Nursing Home
1st & 2nd Laidley
3rd week Tabeel
MASS SCHEDULE
2015 - JANUARY TO JUNE
Gatton—Laidley Catholic Parishes
Date
Date
Mass
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Apr 4
5
Easter Weekend
Gatton
6:00 pm
Forest Hill
7:00 am
Laidley
9:00 am
Jan 10
11
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
Apr 11
12
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Jan 17
18
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Apr 18
19
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Jan 24
25
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
Apr 25
26
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Jan 31
Feb 1
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
May 2
3
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Feb 7
8
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
May 9
10
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Feb 14
15
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
May 16
17
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Feb 21
22
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
May 23
24
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Jan 3
4
Mass
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
May 30
31
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
Feb 28
Mar 1
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
June 6
7
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Mar 7
8
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
June 13
14
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
Mar 14
15
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
June 20
21
Laidley
6:00 pm
Glenore Grove 7:00 am
Gatton
9:00 am
Mar 21
22
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
June 27
28
Gatton
Forest Hill
Laidley
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
FIFTH SUNDAY
Mar 28
29
Laidley
Glenore Grove
Gatton
6.00pm
7.00am
9.00am
Fifth Sundays: March 28/29; May 30/31
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 am
9:00 am