PARISH OFFICE

Parish Secretary, Ph: 3264 8283 Fax: 3325 5188 Office Hours: 8am–3.30pm Mon-Fri E-mail: albanyck@bne.catholic.net.au 4 Faheys Road East, Albany Creek 4035 www.allsaintsparish.com.au PRESBYTERY

Rev Ron Mollison, Parish Priest Ph: 3325 2168 YOUTH MINISTRY:

Mr Matthew Ross, Ph: 3264 8283 Email: ymcalbanyck@bne.catholic.net.au PARISH SCHOOL

4 Faheys Road East, Albany Creek 4035 Mr Peter Pashen, Principal Ph: 3325 6900 E-mail: palbanycreek@bne.catholic. edu.au www.allsaints.qld.edu.au PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Mrs Mary-Louise Hannam Chair) Ph: 0403 053 842 LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REP.

Mrs Cheryl Grace Ph: 0408 766 962

Stewardship: Sharing our Time, Talent and Treasure …

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR B—3RD DECEMBER, 2017

Gospel Reflection: Let us make Advent a season of discipline and prayer, to welcome Christ into our midst.

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

♦ Saturday Vigil:

6.00pm

♦ Sunday:

7.00am, 9.00am,

5.30pm

RECONCILIATION

Saturday

4.30—5.30pm

ALL SAINTS PARISH

ALBANY CREEK Sister Parish to Atauro Island, East Timor

With the parishes of Everton Park, Grovely/Mitchelton, Kedron, Stafford, & Wilston/Enoggera/Gordon Park, forming the North West Deanery

Entrance Antiphon: To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In

you, I have trusted: let me not be put to shame. Nor let my

enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be

put to shame.

First Reading (Isaiah 63:16—17, 64:1, 3—8): Oh, that you

would tear the heavens apart and come down.

Responsorial Psalm: Lord, make us turn to you, let us see

your face and we shall be saved.

Second Reading (1 Corinthians 1:3—9):

The revelation we looked for, Christ Jesus our

Lord.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia!

Lord, show us your mercy and love, and

grant us your salvation. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mark 13:33—37): Stay awake! You

never know when the Lord will come.

MASS SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday 6.30am

Tuesday 9.00am

Wednesday (Rosary 6.15am) 6.30am

Friday 6.30am

(The Immaculate Conception of the

Blessed Virgin Mary)

Saturday (Rosary 7.15am) 7.30am

ON SALE NOW

AT THE PIETY

STALL:

Break Open

the Word 2018

for Year B, for

weekly

readings from

3 Dec. $18.00,

limited copies.

The All Saints Disability Focus Group is celebrating their

annual Christmas Mass on Saturday 16th December at

12.00pm. We welcome all Parishioners,

Families, Carers and Friends to attend this

very special Christmas celebration. There

will be carols in the Church from 11.45am

and the Mass will be followed by a light

lunch in the Parish Centre. Any Queries –

please call the parish office.

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Welcome to Mass today at All Saints,

Albany Creek. In the early Church, one of

the things that astonished the pagans about

the early Christians was their enduring

hope as they looked forward to the return of

Jesus. Suffering and persecution often

strengthened their hope. Their constant

prayer was “Come Lord Jesus”. Christian

hope means more than having a cheerful

outlook. It is founded on a unique reality,

the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

That mighty event is the triumph of his love,

and his victory over death. Because Jesus

rose, his loyal followers will also rise.

At the second coming on the last day, Jesus

will not only come in majesty to judge the

world, but also to establish the Kingdom of

God in glory. This is a reality we pray for

daily with the words: “Thy Kingdom come.”

Fr Ron

Please remember in your prayers:

Darryl Joseph McNamara, Catherine Bright,

C.M. Chacko, Leo Bozzi, Gesaria Romy

Botrugno, and Dena. May they rest in peace.

CARE AND CONCERN PRAYER REQUESTS

Jesus says in John 16:24: ‘I tell you the truth, my father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Dear Jesus, in this month of December, please enfold the sick members of our parish family in your Divine Mercy: Loretta, Cristina Bucolo, Alfia Vitale, Ray, Gina, Ali, Brian, Mark, Majal, Bobby, Rosalie, Dalveen Fletcher, Noel Hewitt, Myrna Walters, Dorothy Murray, Loretta, Ross, Frank McCaul. For prayer requests 1 month at a time, please use the monthly Sick List book provided on the church trolley.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

1st Reading: Isaiah 40:1—5, 9—11 2nd Reading: 2 Peter 3:8—14 Gospel: Mark 1:1—8

ALL SAINTS PARISH ALBANY CREEK

The time we have is a gift from God ����that we need to use wisely.

DID YOU KNOW: Instant coffee was invented in 1901.

This Week’s Diary Dates Sunday(today)1stSundayofAdvent

Monday 7.00am—Intercess.Prayers

7.30pm—R.C.I.A.

Tuesday 9.30—10.30am—ScriptureRe#lection

6.30pm—Meditationgroup

Wednesday 7.30pm—MenConnect

Thursday 9.30am—2pm—CardClub

Friday 7am—12noon—ADORATIONOF

THEBLESSEDSACRAMENT

Sunday(next)2ndSundayofAdvent

If you ever wish for Prayers or a Mass offered for your loved ones, please ring the Parish Office on 3264 8283.

CARE AND CONCERN MINISTRY TEAM

If you are unwell and would like some help with meals,

handyman and home help or limited respite care,

please contact the parish office.

All Sainters,

You would be aware that we traditionally

have a large number of visitors for all

Masses over the Christmas period. To

support these larger numbers, we need your

assistance to fill many roles, including Altar

Servers, Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of

Communion, Families taking up the Gifts,

Welcomers.

There are lists on the table in the Gathering

Space for you to fill in your name when

available.

Help is also needed in setting out and

packing away chairs, so if you can help in

this area, please mark your name down.

Many thanks for your ongoing support of

these ministries. Christmas blessings to you

and your family.

MISSION MINISTRY TEAM RAFFLE FOR ATAURO ISLAND

This weekend, the Mission Ministry Team is conducting its quarterly raffle to raise funds for Atauro

Island. Please buy some $2 raffle tickets to win $100 worth of scratchies and support our Sister Parish. Also, anyone wishing to donate funds for Atauro Island, please do so by using the Mission Team donation box in the Church trolley.

Many thanks for your ongoing support.

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Our special gifts and talents, God-given,����for the glory of God, are

returned with increase to God.

ALL SAINTS PARISH ALBANY CREEK

ALL SAINTS CARD

CLUB REMINDER

Our next card day is on THIS Thursday 7TH DECEMBER in the Parish Centre at 9.30/10.00am. Cost $7 includes light lunch and lucky door prize. For catering purposes, contact the parish office by Tuesday before card day if you are attending, or are unable to attend. Supporting Parish

Ministries.

ON SALE NOW AT

THE PIETY STALL

From Divine Mercy

Publications: Pocket

Calendars $8, Wall

Calendars $10, Key

Rings $3.50, The Miracle

of Christmas Cards

($1.00), The Holy Rosary

Pocket Booklet ($8.00),

and the Divine Mercy

Book Marks ($2.00), The

Holy Mass ($10),

laminated Christmas

Cards of Mary’s Dream

($1.00) and more.

Absolutely beautiful,

prayer and inspirational.

Caritas Global Gifts

Send a Christmas message to those you love, and support those in need.

When you choose a Global Gift card to give to family or friends this

Christmas, you are bringing a moment of joy and helping create a

lifetime of change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people; the

gift of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love to our one human family around the

world.

Order Global Gift cards online at: www.globalgifts.org.au or

call us on 1800 024 413. In 3 steps: Choose, Receive a card, Reflect.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE APRIL 2018

The 14-day pilgrimage to Holy Land is led by Fr. Joseph Vattaparambil CMI departing on 8th of April, 2018, featuring Petra, Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea, Jericho, Masada, Mt Carmel, Mt Tabor, Mt Nebo & Jerusalem for an all-inclusive early-bird offer of $5,190. To avail the early bird offer you can reserve your seats with an initial deposit of $500. This offer ends on 15th of December, 2017. For further details or any queries please feel free to call Magi Pilgrimages on 03 8562 2246. Booking forms available on the church trolley.

Australian

CATHOLIC

Magazine

— Summer

2017-18, out now,

featuring:

FREEDOM AND

FAITH: Christmas

in the Middle East.

CHRISTMAS STALL NEWS

Thank you once again for your

contributions to our stall.

Together we made over $2,900 for our

parish. Congratulations to our hamper

winners:

1. Sue Hutton, 2. Veronica Ingram,

3. Vivienne Hunter, 4. Ellen Parr,

5. Michele Garcia, 6. Iris McFarlane,

7. Warren, 8. Betty Caulder,

9. Judy Barber, 10. Joy, 11. Denise Kerr,

12. Mary-Louise, 13. Arleen Butter,

14. Trish Donovan, 15. Frances Dolan,

16. Chris Cleary, 17. Diane Treacy,

18. Joyce Tebbutt, 19. Lurelle Gilfoyle,

20. Brent, 21. Julie Bingham,

22. Annette Jewell, 23. Joy, 24. Lisa,

25. Louise Sams.

There will now be no more crafts’ sessions

until Tuesday 16th January. Have a happy

holiday!

SVDP Christmas Appeal The 2017 Vinnies Christmas Appeal has been officially launched. The concept for this year’s Christmas Appeal is ‘You Can Make Christmas Wishes Come True’ for the thousands of Australian families experiencing disadvantage this Christmas. Help us rebuild the lives of the 17,000 children under 12 years old who are living in situations beyond their control and are unable to enjoy this joyous period. Let’s make even the simplest of Christmas wishes come true this year. Anyone wishing to donate may do so by either simply adding your donation into the SVDP Poor Box or if you wish, by using a Christmas Appeal envelope from the pocket in the church trolley and inserting it into the Poor Box. Please do not send to SVDP, South Brisbane.

And the total profit including $60 donations from the Bunnings’

Brendale Sausage Sizzle on Sun 19th November totalled

$1350.48.

Many thanks for your continuing generosity.

NOW ON THE CHURCH TROLLEY, Magazines from:

⇒ The Far East—Columban Mission (Nov/Dec 2017)

⇒ WHISPERS OF THE SPIRIT—Christmas 2017

⇒ L’ARCHE Aust. Nov 2017

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PLEASE NOTE:

If you are unable

to a�end as

rostered, please

ensure that you

arrange a

replacement.

...Thankyou

CATHOLIC

LEADER

Keeping Faith

with You!

Place $2 in the

slot on the side

of the Church

Trolley. Making

headlines: Pope

Francis’

historic

visit to

Myanmar.

FAMILIES

TAKING UP THE

GIFTS:

Please introduce

yourselves to the

* Person, upon your

arrival.

Rosters

BIBLE JOTTINGS

♦ Can you help give a home

to a family seeking asylum

this Christmas?

♦ POSITION VACANT:

Hendra Parish-Youth

Ministry Worker, and

Sunnybank Parish-Youth &

Young Adult

Min.CoordinatorVolunteer

Hospital Pastoral Carers

Please

see

notice

board for

other

events

around

us, in-

cluding

these

events

����Come share in our Master’s happiness, build up the Kingdom of God.

9 – 10 December 2017 2nd Sunday of Advent

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Donna Birchall * Sharron McKeown

John Prato

Simon Mahaffy

Donna Jacobson * Karen Bright Mary Nash

Peter Carrigan *

Margaret Fitzsimon

Jeanelle Bergin

Carolyn Healy

Cathy Jarvie

Therese Metzling

Barbara Baillie * Tom Warren

Oriano Giammichele

R Anne McGill Larry Mann

Elsie Milfull Judy Barber

Ann Ustrnal Trudy Nankervis

Brett Kitchener Brian Walker

S Tabbytha McKeown Benjamin Greenaway

Jackson Greenaway William Canning Talitha Lehane

G Hambleton Family Kathy Rose &

Pat Bonnici Beale Family

W Joan Turner Patrick Kelleher Maureen Mosely Adrian Tyler

Counters: Team 1

Church Cleaning: Franco Renda, Michael Meehan, Howard Smyth

Altar Linen Cleaning: Joan Turner Flowers: Judy McIntosh

Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 7.00am Sunday 9.00am Sunday 5.30pm

2 – 3 December 2017 1st Sunday of Advent

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Anne McGill *

Kay Dunn

Irene Nash

Terry Moore

Larry Mann *

Margaret Fitzsimon

Lurelle Gilfoyle

Paul Begg * Ray Strickland

Shirley Strickland

Mary-Louise Hannam

Tracey Holtum

Lesley Woods

Janine Hennessey *

Matthew Ross

Katelyn Ross

R Eileen Bennett Judy Barber

Kaye Fox

Cam Impellizzeri Cathy Jarvie

Paula Gunton Tom Warren

Susan Pollock

S Elizabeth Smyth Penelope Break-spear

Thiana Gunther Leanne Torres

Jacob Anderson

G Smyth Family Milfull Family Kelly Family Ash Tyler

W Christopher Hurd Carole Cameron Joan Turner Tracey Tyler

Counters: Team 5

Church Cleaning: Cheryl Grace, Kathie Hughes, Lorelie Javier Altar Linen Cleaning: Joan Turner Flowers: Judy McIntosh

This Sunday, the Church starts a new liturgical year – Year B - and the

start of the Season of Advent – from the Latin word ‘adventus’ meaning

‘arrival’ or ‘coming’. It refers not just to Christ’s birth but also to His

coming into our lives through grace and the Eucharist, and to His final

coming at the end of time. The book, “Break Open The Word” that our

readers use to prepare the readings each Sunday, says “As the season

progresses, the challenging images of the end times yield to those of

fruitfulness, healing and promise. It is a season of encouragement and

invitation”. The colour violet or purple is used during Advent as a sign of

penance, sacrifice and preparation. To help us focus on our preparations,

there is a wreath in the sanctuary, containing four candles, one for each

week of Advent, also symbolizing penance, preparation and sacrifice.

There is one pink candle, which is lit on the Third Sunday of the season,

indicating the half way mark of our preparations. The light of the candles

represents Jesus “who entered the world to disperse the darkness of evil

and show us the way of righteousness. The progression of lighting candles

shows our increasing readiness to meet our Lord”. (Fr. William Saunders,

catholiceducation.org). Just as in these next four weeks a lot of preparation

will go into making Christmas a special family time, so should there be

preparation for our spiritual life in welcoming and celebrating Jesus’

coming. A prayer from loyolapress.com: God of love, Your son, Jesus, is

your greatest gift to us. He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love

during the weeks of Advent, as we wait and prepare for His coming. We

pray in the name of Jesus, our Saviour. Amen.