WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Entrance Antiphon:
When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will
deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him
length of days.
1st Reading:
Genesis 9:8-15
Sat
Sun
Sun
Sun
2nd Reading:
1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel Acclamation:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless
glory! No one lives on bread alone, but on every
word that comes from the mouth of God. Praise
to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Gospel:
We recognise the traditional owners of this land The Kombumberri people.
LOGO
‘Coolangatta’ means place of ‘Splendid Lookout’
First Sunday of Lent - Year B
22nd February 2015
Tue 5.00pm Mass, St Monica’s, Tugun
Wed 8.00am Mass, St Augustine’s,
Coolangatta
Thurs 9.00am Mass, Jubilee Chapel,
Galleon Way, Currumbin
Fri
8.00am Mass, St Augustine’s,
Coolangatta
PARISH DETAILS
St Augustine’s St Monica’s
McLean St
485 Golden Four Dr
Coolangatta 4225 Tugun 4224
Sat 11.00am Reconciliation, Tugun
Mark 1:12-15
Response to Prayers of Faithful:
Parish of St Augustine & St Monica
Coolangatta - Tugun
WEEKDAY DIARY
Responsorial Psalm:
Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth, to those
who keep your covenant.
6.00pm Mass St Monica’s.
6.45am Mass St Monica’s.
8.00am Mass St Augustine’s
9.30am Mass St Monica’s
Office Hours
8.45am to 2.45pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Address
42 O’Connor St
Tugun 4224
NEXT WEEKS READINGS
Lord, hear the cries of your people.
Communion Antiphon:
1st Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18
One does not live by bread alone, but by every
word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
2nd Reading: Romans 8:31-34
Gospel:
Mark 9:2-10
PLEASE PRAY FOR: RECENTLY DECEASED: Nicholas Jomantas, Kingsley
Anakapu (Port Moresby).
ANNIVERSARIES/REMEMBRANCE: Ed Cavanagh, Maurice Quartly, Bob Puryer,
Isabel Gravell, Monica Brooke, Jeanette Reading, Tom Reading, George & Jean Reading,
William & Eileen Brady, Fr Patrick Martin Brady, Maud Egan, John Thomas &
Elizabeth May Taylor, Deceased relatives & friends of the Brady & Taylor families.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Doug Featherstone, Glenna Smits, Babies Beau & Kel
Hoskings, Baby Paige Monaghan, Kolorina Martin, Annette Antlitz, Marcelle Beckert, Kate
Belliveau, Margaret Bibby, Monica Brown, Ted Caruana, Jack Chapman, George Coe,
Stewart Cowell & family, Judy Crisafulli, Kaitlan Cronin, Jan Crouch, Joan Dale, Baby Indy
Dawes, Neil & Edna Devlin & family, Betty Dolan, Ursula Dowling, Helen Duggan, Trevor
Elms, Albert Fawsitt, Richard Flanagan, Peter & Trish Flynn, Gabrielle Ford, Marie Fowler,
Nell Fraser, Vonnie Greaves, George & Aileen Greensill, Fiona Irvine, Margaret Irving,
Maureen Johnson, Kelli Keir, Dulcie & Vince Kinnane, Denise Lang, Dorothy Leach, Peter
Lennard, Josie Lyle, Lyndel Mates, Lois McCarthy, Mary McCarthy, Dale McGirr, Dorothy
McGirr, Anne McRory, Patricia Nucifora, Shirley O’Byrne, Siobhan O’Connor, John
Orbenson, Trish Osborne, Laele Pepper, Pat Quinn, Peter Roche, Jane Rudman, Noel
Sanders, Fr John Scarrott, Con Sciacca, Helen Scott, Carol Scullet, Hugh & John Shields,
Marie Smith, Ellen Snell, John Taylor, Yvonne Thomas, Therese Townsend, Olive Tracey,
Henriette Van Schijndel, Betty Weir, Bill Wiggins, Josie Willett, Brian (Darby) Withers, Keith
Wood.
(Sick List names will be removed after a considerable time. Please advise if you wish names to remain).
PO Box 117
Coolangatta 4225
Phone
07 5598 2165
Fax
07 5525 6251
Email [email protected]
Web http:// coolangatta-tugunparish.
org.au
Pa rish P riest:
Fr John Scarrott
Parish Secretary: Denise Clarke
Admin Assistant: Mrs Julie Pead
5598 2165
Parish Pastoral Council: Peter Cossins
- 5607 0580 [email protected]
St Augustine’s Parish Primary
Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters 4223
Phone 07 5598 8730
Fax 07 5598 5125
Web page www.sa.qld.edu.au
This First Sunday of Lent begins with the
Covenant between God and the entire world
with all its living creatures. Next week we
focus on the Covenant with a particular
group of people who became known as the
Chosen People – the Covenant made with
Abraham. On the following week, we hear
of the Covenant of the Law made with
Moses at Horeb (Mt Sinai) – the chosen
people were called to respond to their
choice of God through living in a moral way.
The Fourth Sunday describes the rebuilding
of the Temple by Cyrus, King of Persia after
its destruction by the Babylonians. On the
Fifth Sunday (the week before Passion
Sunday), we hear from Jeremiah the
promise of a new Covenant, a personal
covenant between God and people, written
in their hearts.
Today’s section of the Book of Genesis is a
much misunderstood text. The story of
Noah and the Flood is NOT the account of
God’s anger and punishment of sinful
people. This perspective is the human
attitude. Whenever natural disasters occur
the frequent question is “Why did God let
this happen?” We tend to blame God for the
floods and earthquakes and fires. Let us
listen to God’s point of view: “God said,
‘here is the sign of the Covenant I make
myself and you and every living creature for
all generations: I will set my bow in the
clouds and it shall be a sign of the Covenant
between me and the earth …. And so the
waters shall never again become a flood to
destroy all things of flesh.”
Fr John Scarrott
Telling the Lenten Scriptures with Joy
You are invited to take some time to prepare
yourself for Lent and nurture your spirit. Come
along to St Monica’s Parish hall from 7-9pm
this Tuesday 24th February to hear the Lenten
gospels told by Biblical Storytellers. This will
also be a time for quiet reflection, prayer and
conversation. Please add your name to the list
at the back of the church as we need to know
numbers for photocopies. For more information contact Rina Wintour 0400332120.
Entrance ‘Gather Us In Mercy Lord’ choir
Penetential Rite: Kyrie Eleison, Christe
Eleison, Kyrie Eleison
Psalm: To You O Lord I lift my soul,
To You I lift my soul.
Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you,
Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Gifts Procession: Silence/Quiet Music
Communion: ‘On Eagle’s Wings’ No. 153
PROJECT COMPASSION Reflection: ‘Tree of Life’
Light of life beyond conceiving, Mighty Spirit
This week we meet Eric and Ma
of our Lord; Give new strength to our
who are thriving in their homebelieving, Give us faith to live your word.
land of Fiji, thanks to a training
From the dawning of creation, You have loved
course that changed the direcus as your own; Stay with us through all
tion of their lives.
temptation, Make us turn to you alone.
Twenty-five years ago, married
Marty Haugen © 1984, GIA Publications, Inc. WOL 2122
couple Eric and Ma worked hard, but their
farm was unprofitable. They had a very
Recessional: ‘Bring Forth The Kingdom’
limited income and diet, until they took a
You are salt for the earth, O people: Salt for
training course at the Tutu Rural Training
the Kingdom of God! Share the flavour of life,
Centre (supported by Caritas Australia).
O people: Life in the Kingdom of God!
Using the skills they learnt there, the
Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy,
couple have built a successful family life,
and a thriving farm that provides them
Bring forth the Kingdom of peace;
with a healthy diet and sustainable source
Bring forth the Kingdom of justice,
of income. Please donate to Project
Bring forth the City of God!
Compassion today and help people in
You are a light on the hill, O people: Light for
isolated areas of Fiji gain the skills
the City of God! Shine so holy and bright, O
they need to grow food for life.
people: Shine for the Kingdom of God!
You can donate through Parish boxes and
© 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. WOL 2122
envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/
projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413. Secular Franciscan Meeting Francis’ Example
Francis with his brother Friar went to preach in
500 Founders - St Augustine's Church
the Piazza Commune, a central gathering place
Are you a foundation member? Did you
in Assisi. After moving among the townsfolk
contribute $1,000 or more to the refurbishment with a kindly and sincere greeting, Francis
of St Augustine's? If so, please provide the
began to return to their simple dwelling. His
Parish office by mail (PO Box 117, Coolangatta puzzled companion remarked, “But we have
4225) or email ([email protected])
not preached the word of God.” Francis
with your full name and contact details.
replied, “ Preach the Gospel always, when
The Parish wishes to verify its records prior to necessary use words.” Could this be our
arranging for an historical record to be
Lenten resolution, our way to preach the love
displayed in St Augustine's Church.
and compassion of our Saviour? Next
Thanks.
Fraternity Meeting, Wednesday Feb. 25th,
12.30 to 3.30pm, Infant Saviour Church, Park
Avenue, Burleigh Heads. All welcome.
HOSPITALITY ROSTER
28th February & 1st March
6.00pm Jenny & Peter O’Halloran
9.30am Amy Matthews
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
1st March
9.30am Michelle Campbell
Those baptised into our Catholic
Community this weekend. We
welcome: Jax Joesph Commens,
James Dean Yeoman, Macca Vinko
Bredenoord and Edward Hans Clayton.
Parish Finance Council
Our Parish Finance Council is seeking a new
member to replace an existing member who is
relocating. Ideally the person would be a
current or retired accountant or have good
accountancy skills. The Finance Committee
meets 4 to 6 times a year. Please contact Fr
John (5598 2165) or Tom Lyons (5559 5554)
to discuss.
Parish Ministries Showcase Wine ‘n Cheese
Night! WOW! What a great night we had. A
terrific number of parishioners represented
their ministries and were well received. Seven
new parishioners who were warmly welcomed
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION MEETING were Peter, Carla and Finn Holliday, Rodger
& Carol Hendy, and Vince & Veronica
First Wednesday evening of each month at
Kearney. Please join us in welcoming all our
7.00pm. One parent needs to attend, two if
new parishioners and we look forward to
possible. Next meeting Wednesday 4th
March in St Monica’s Hall at Tugun. Please getting to know you better. Our Ministries
Showcase will be a regular event about 3 times
ring office to notify of your attendance.
per year and we hope even more parishioners
You will remember meeting last year, the
will join us at the next event.
lovely Alice Tate who was involved in our
Youth Group and volunteered to join the NET Position Vacant: Holy Family Parish
Ministries Team for 12 months. She has now Indooroopilly invites applications for the partcompleted her 5 weeks of initial training. A
time 9 month contract position of Parish
lunch (1pm) and Commissioning Mass (3pm) Administration Officer (12 hrs pw Mondays,
took place this Saturday 21st February
Wednesdays and Fridays)
celebrated by His Grace, Archbishop Mark
Specific responsibilities include:
Coleridge. Alice has been assigned to
The day-to-day running of the parish office
Goulburn-Canberra Parish in NSW with a
team of 5 others. Alice has asked that we pass including reception, general office responsibilion her appreciation for all your overwhelming ties, banking, database entry, document preparation, parish newsletter, sacramental registers,
prayers and financial support for her youth
photocopying
and filing.
evangelisation journey and says that she will
To
apply
for
this
contract position, please
keep you all in her daily prayers. For further
email
your
current
resume and covering letter
details or support, please email Peter Cossins,
outlining
your
suitability
for the position to
Pastoral Council Chair at petercossins@big
[email protected]
pond.com
For more information contact Cindy Hayer on
3367 6332 or [email protected]
RE Teachers’ Meeting
th
Our next teachers’ meeting will be held on Applications close on Wednesday 4 March
Monday, 23 March in St Monica’s Centre,
Pious Goods Store located in both churches:
Tugun commencing at 9.00am - all RE
• Columban calendars just $5 each;
teachers are asked to please attend.
• Assorted cards (50c); Holy cards,
The 2015 Summer issue of The Australian
Medals, statues;
Catholics magazine is now out, so pick up
• Catholic Leader - read about children
your free copy from the table at the back of the
in immigration detention, & much more...
church. Great reading, great articles!