St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G.

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plns, Bne.

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart.

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REP. Debbie James E: cv.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish

DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

net.au/south/index.html

ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643

ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 22/23 June 2019

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST/C READINGS: Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

GOSPEL: Luke 9:11-17

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.

Adapted © Liturgyhelp: Dr Mary Coloe, pbvm

We are what we eat!

In Paul’s letter, we have the earliest description of the Last Supper and the Institution narrative, since this letter was written around 56 CE, many years before Mark’s Gospel took its final written form. At this Last Supper Jesus gave to the bread and wine the meaning of his actions the following day. Disciples, by participating in eating the bread and drinking the wine, participated in the meaning of Jesus’ death. The solemn ritual transcends the present moment to draw into it both past and future. This is what a ritual, or memorial is. It is not nostalgic remembering of an event in the past; it is a means of participating now in the significance of a past event, and appropriating this for one’s self. The bread and wine symbolise a body given and blood poured out, and these symbols then make accessible for all Christians what Jesus did.

Jesus names this ritual a new covenant, which needs to be understood against the background of Israel’s great covenant at Mount Sinai. A covenant is one of many terms used to describe Israel’s sense of belonging in a special relationship to God. Prior to Sinai, covenants had been experienced by Abraham and other ancestors, but at Sinai, all the people were involved. At this time, the covenant was sealed with the pouring out of the blood of sacrificial animals – half poured on the altar to represent God, and half sprinkled on the people. Since blood represented the life-force, this sharing in blood, was a symbolic way of saying that the people now participate in the very life of God.

In taking bread and wine and saying these solemn words, Jesus transforms this ancient ceremony and, now, the guarantee that we participate in the life of God is Jesus’ own life.

Stories such as the one we hear in today’s Gospel link the post-Easter experience of the Lord’s presence with their memory of other meals during the ministry of Jesus. This meal with the multitude, anticipates his later meal on the eve of his death and the ongoing meals in the Christian communities. Notice in the Gospel that the disciples are told to feed the crowd and to distribute the blessed bread. The action of these disciples continues in our communities today.

In celebrating this feast we not only give thanks for the presence of Christ in the bread and wine, we also celebrate that being nourished by the life of Jesus we become the living body of Christ. As Paul states, ‘Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.’ (1Corinthians 12:27)

St Vincent de Paul

2019 Winter Appeal More and more older Australians are living in poverty. When older Australians struggle to make ends meet, they are often doing so alone, without social support. After her husband died a decade ago, 73-year-old Ruby found herself living alone, barely able to pay for food, or cover the rent. Like many older Australians living in poverty, Ruby felt forgotten. Loneliness is more than a feeling, it's a danger. Their shrinking social circle, increased physical limitations and financial hardship, only increases the risks they face. *Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, UK

Envelopes are in our three parish churches.

Please place all donations in the envelopes provided and over the coming weekends place on the collection plates during Mass.

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MARRIAGE We congratulate Pool Cardenas

Jara & Silvana Lavado Polanco whose marriage was blessed this Saturday at St Bernard’s Church .

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish Mums & Dads:

we need your help!

Our 9.30 am Mass at St B e r n a r d ’ s urgently needs at least two adults who are willing to lead the children in the Liturgy of the Word on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month [during school term time] for the first 20 mins of Mass. The Roster will start next term. Trish will give you all the assistance you need. Please email her or call the office 3849 7158. Our parish has implemented the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy. We are committed to high standards of recruitment, screening and selection of all of our employees and volunteers and undertake intentional strategies to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment for all.

Farewell

Mignon

From her role as

Parish Manager

All are invited to drop in to the Aspinall Centre for drinks and nibbles on Friday 12 July, 4.00 - 6.00 pm and to say thanks for the many years of service Mignon has given to our parish.

Volunteers on

Roster:

a request

PLEASE, a gentle reminder that if you are unable to fulfil your roster, could you please try and find a replacement before the day on which you are rostered. This is of enormous assistance to the Mass Coordinators. Many thanks for your continued support.

Baptism

Preparation For parents seeking Baptism for their infants our parish hosts Baptism Preparation sessions on the first Monday of each month of the year, except in January. Our next Baptism Preparation evening is on Monday 1st July. At least one parent must be Catholic and one

READERS ROSTER 29/30 June 2019

Please arrive 15 mins before Mass.

St Bernard’s: Imogen Fitzpatrick,

Kay Goldfarb, Marj McCrystal; Lyn

Allsop, Simon Hill, Pauline Huxley;

Anne George, Joan Green, James

Chow; Josh Planas, Dinah Planas,

Andre Adolphe.

St Martin’s: Margaret Cryan, Clare

Collins, Cristy Vecchio.

St Catherine’s: Novita Jurry, Joanne

Blanchfield, Celine George; Leanne

Murray, Clare Jones, Louisa Gough.

Godparent must also be a fully initiated Catholic. ALL Godparents must be baptised Christians. Please call the parish office to arrange your infant’s Baptism, 3849 7158.

Looking for ... something different? Wondering about the Catholic Faith? Wondering why Catholics do what they

do? Just interested in knowing a bit more about Jesus or the Catholic Faith? We have a dedicated group of people who walk this journey of discovery in a

supportive way tailored to meet the needs of each person. Call Trish in the parish office or email pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

“I’ll be with you

always”

A Retreat for the Wisdom Keepers-those who have supported the faith-life of the parish over many years. A quiet time for reflection and strengthening the spirit within.

Faciltator: Sr Mary Franzmann pbv, Wed 21st August, 9.00 am-12 noon, Aspinall Centre Upper Mt Gravatt.

Come seek his face! The Acts of the Apostles

ALL are welcome! 7.00 pm on Tuesdays: 25th June, 16th & 30th July. RSVP Pauline 0417 708 549 or just turn up.

PLENARY COUNCIL 2020

Plenary Council facilitator Lana Turvey-Collins said many topics relate to one or more of the National Themes for Discernment and this next stage of preparation – “Listening and Discernment” – is a time of prayerful consideration of the “big” questions that have been raised by the faithful. CARDS with the themes and the web address are available

on the tables in each of our parish churches.

YAYA YOUTH

NEWS

18+ Mystery Night Our next Young Adult (18+) night is Friday 28 June. At printing of the newsletter, we hadn’t nailed down what it’s going to include so for now we’re calling it a Mystery Night. If you are interested in finding out more, p l e a s e e m a i l P a u l i n e a t yaya.umg@bne.catholic.net.au or c h e c k o u t o u r F a c e b o o k (@ ya ya .um g) o r I ns tag ram (@yaya_umg).

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Matthew Topp (son of Kevin

& Maree), Valma Heilbronn (mother of

Michelle & Kerry), Joyce Lovelock

(mother of Ann Denaro), Vicki Johnson,

Eleazar Dupalag, Brian Cairns, Eileen

Clarke, Gail Gould, Irene Fitzpatrick, Fr

Pat Hall, Nicholas Healy, Jennifer

Corazzol and James Williams who have

died recently, also Michael Beuers, Bert

Zagami, Jim McGowan, Berniece Tully,

Bede Gordon, Vern Routh, Harold

Barber, Simon Tinh, Rita Galea, Gus

Sim, Laura Sim, Dr Hilary & Cleta

Desouza, Eldefonso & Joaquina Abivas,

Thomas Dwyer and George Herthington

whom we remember at this time.

ST MARTIN’S NEWS Arcare Roster - July / September

period is now available in the sacristy.

Welcoming Roster - June / December

period is now available in the sacristy.

BESIDE RESTFUL WATERS PRAYER GROUP Wednesday June 26th Fr Stephen

Kumyangi will be our celebrant. Prayer

Ministry & Praise & worship commence

at 6.45 pm. Mass 7.30 pm with

Anointing of the Sick following the

homily. Join us then for Fellowship and

Supper. We look forward to seeing you.

Contact Filomena 0407 987 859.

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB BUS TRIP Twin Towns Services Club, “Variety

Spectacular” Wednesday 26 June

M/tea, Harley Park Labrador. “Danny’s

Family Buffet” Restaurant, Tweed

Heads Coolangatta Golf Club for lunch.

Cost incl. lunch $45. Leaves St.

Catherine’s 8 am. Ros 3349 9218.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

DATE CLAIMERS Archdiocesan Assembly 2019:

towards Plenary Council 2020,

4-5th October Edmund Rice

Performing Arts Complex, St

Laurence’s College, South Brisbane.

Sat 12th October 9.00 am-12.00 pm

Nick Wagner & Diana McAlyntal,

The Aspinall Centre [an opportunity

for all involved in Liturgy, especially

during lent and Easter].

REKINDLE THE FLAME FOR FAMILY GROUPS Come to a day of sharing,

exploring, learning and

rejuvenating our own spirit

and the spirit in our Family

Groups.

9.00 am - 5.00 pm (including Mass),

5-8 pm (Happy Hour & Dinner),

Saturday 3 August, Passionist Retreat

Centre, 219 Fort Rd., Oxley. Morning

and afternoon tea provided. Dinner $5

pizza. BYO refreshments. RSVP: Fri.

27 July gwen.winterscheidt@gmail.com

(M) 0407 175 508.

ENCOUNTER TIMOR LESTE IN SEPTEMBER Join us for an intimate immersive

Encounter with Timorese culture and

communities. Experienced Palms

participants will guide your journey

from 1 September and deepen

understanding of how sustainable

development makes a real difference

for our neighbours. Special Group

Encounters also available. Call Now!

Visit palms.org.au/encounters or call

Palms 02 9560 5333.

WOMEN OF THE WAY RETREAT

23-25th

August 2019.

Watson Park Convention Centre.

Dakabin. Two International Presenters:

Ann Brereton, chairperson of Catholic

Charismatic Renewal and Anne Marie

Gatenby, Intercession coordinator for

Australia will address the theme, Come,

Listen, Drink, Live! Fr Neville Yun is

the resident priest. For brochure or

further information, Rosa 38861661 or

email wowqld@gmail.com.

ST ITA’S SCHOOL CENTENARY We invite you to join in the

Centenary Celebration

Mass on Sunday 11 August, 9 am. This

will be followed by a community day,

including open classrooms, history walks,

souvenirs, food and drink.

Enquiries 3838 8400

E: pdduttonpark@bne.catholic.edu.au.

POSITION VACANT Do you know someone that has a heart

for Mission? Is helping change lives,

by sharing the Good News in Word and

Deed, something you or someone you

know, is passionate about?

The Brisbane office of Catholic

Mission is looking for a permanent,

part-time Administrative Assistant.

Visit the Catholic Mission website and

look for the tab 'Jobs at Catholic

Mission'.

CATHOLIC LEADER Leading Catholic bioethicist

Margaret Somerville warns about

‘the slippery slope of death’

Inspiring Marian Sisters of the

Eucharistic Love Sister Stan

Therese Mario Mumuni visits

Brisbane to share her mission in

overcoming hatred and evil in

northern Ghana

Brisbane Catholic social justice

advocate speaks out against the

proposed Adani

Centacare Pastoral Ministries

provides support to help seafarers

overcome loneliness after spending

months out at sea.

13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/C

30 June 2019

READINGS: Kings 19:16, 19-21; Galatians

5:1, 13-18

GOSPEL: Luke 9:51-62

ST CATHERINE’S

SCHOOL FETE

TODAY 23 JUNE 9.30 am - 3.00 pm

Come along and enjoy some time at St Catherine’s School Fete and help the school provide resources for their students. Stalls include Craft, Cakes, Sweets, Trash & Treasure, Plants and many more. Entertainment, games, raffles and prizes. Hot food available in the beer garden.

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MASS TIMES 24-30 June 2019

St Bernard’s:

Tues: 9.15 am

Wed. 7.30 pm - Charismatic Mass

Thurs. 7.00 am

Fri. 8.00 am

Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil

Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm

St Martin’s:

Fri. 9.30 am

Sunday 8.00 am

St Catherine’s:

Mon. 9.15 am

Wed. 7.00 am

Sat. 6.15 pm - Vigil

Sun. 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Saturday 4.15 pm

DENOTES CHANGE

THIS WEEK Mon. 24 June 2019

Italian Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Ctre.

HeartFIT - 11.30 am, St B’s Aspinall Centre.

SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.

Tues. 25 June 2019 Craft Group - 10 am St B’s Community Centre.

Acts of the Apostles - 7 pm, St Bernard’s

Community Centre.

Wed. 26 June 2019

St Vincent de Paul - Meet at 5 pm, Aspinall

Centre, Room 1.

Beside Restful Waters - 6.45 pm, Praise and

worship; Mass 7.30 pm, St Bernard’s Church.

Thurs. 27 June 2019

Play Group - 9.15 am, St B’s Community Ctre.

Senior Social Club - Hoy & morning tea 10 am,

Aspinall Centre. Bring and buy.

Arcare Mass - 10 am, Warrigal Rd., Eight Mile Plns.

Friday 28 June 2019

Play Group - 9.30 am, Fr Rosenskjar Hall.

HeartFIT- 10 am, St Bernard’s Aspinall Centre.

Mass - 8 am, St Bernard’s Church; 9.30 am St

Martin’s Church.

YAYA 18+ - Mystery Night.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

© Michael Tate SJ LiturgyHelp.com

BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST/C - 22/23 June 2019 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: TABLE OF PLENTY

Refrain: Come to the feast of heaven and earth! Come to the table of

plenty! God will provide for all that we need, here at the

table of plenty.

1. O, come and sit at my table where saints and sinners are friends.

I wait to welcome the lost and lonely

to share the cup of my love. (Refrain)

4. Your fields will flower in fullness;

your homes will flourish in peace.

For I, the giver of home and harvest

will send my rain on the soil. (Refrain) W & M: Schutte, Daniel © 1992 OCP Pub. ONELICENSE #A-61326.

FIRST READING: Genesis 14:18-20

♫ RESP. PSALM: YOU ARE A PRIEST FOR EVER

Response: You are a priest for ever, in the line of Melchizedek.

1. The Lord’s revelation to my Master: “Sit on my right: I will put

your foes beneath your feet.” R/

2. The Lord will send from Zion your sceptre of power: rule in the

midst of all your foes. R/

3. A prince from the day of your birth on the holy mountains; from

the womb before the daybreak I begot you.

4. The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change. ‘You are a priest

for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.’ R/ Text: Ps 109 Excerpts from the English translation of Psalm responses from lectionary for Mass

© 1997. The Grail. Music: © Colin Smith, © 1995 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. I am the

living bread, the living bread from heaven; who ever eats this bread

will live for ever, says the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010

ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

GOSPEL: Luke 9:11-17

♫ COMMUNION: MAY WE COME TO KNOW THE LORD Refrain: In the bread may we be broken. In the cup may we be out-

poured. May we come to know the healer, may we come to know the Lord.

1. Though many are we, we are one in the Lord. We are all welcome to his table of new life. (Refrain)

2. We come to the table to remember the Lord, who gave his life that we might live forever more. (Refrain)

3. In breaking the bread in sharing the cup, may we be filled as we come to know the Lord. (Refrain)

Words & Music: Gagnon, David R© 1988 OCP Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

♫ SONG OF PRAISE: MERCY FROM THE HEART OF GOD

1. God of mercy and compassion draw us deeply to your heart,

lead us to a place of healing where we’ll never be apart.

2. Let forgiveness be our passion reaching out with hands of peace.

Turning from the chains that bind us finding freedom and release.

Chorus: Mercy, ever flowing, freely given. Mercy, mercy from the

heart of God, mercy from the heart of God.

3. May our mission be of mercy welcome all without reserve.

As one heart we stand for justice with compassion, called to serve. Text: O’Brien, Monica. Music: Ogilvie, Gina © 2015 Willow Publishing ONE LICENSE

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♫ RECESSIONAL: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

1. I am the bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger:

you who believe in me shall not thirst.

No one can come to me unless the Father beckons.

Refrain: And I will raise you up, and I will raise

you up, and I will raise you up on the last day.

4. I am the Resurrection, I am the life.

You who believe in me, even if you die,

You shall live forever. (Refrain)

5. Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ,

the Son of God, Who has come

into the world. (Refrain) Text & Music: Toolan, Susan sm © 1970 GIA Publications. ONE

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