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The Ascension of The Lord 27-28 May 2017

Acts 1:1-11 The apostles stand on the road but the road is for travelling, not for standing still on.

Ephesians 1:17-23 Paul calls us to see what can be, not just what is.

Matthew 28:16-20 Whatever will happen in the future, whatever days you have to come, you may be sure of one thing: Jesus will be with you.

Bishop: Most Reverend Michael McCarthy DD Dean of St Joseph’s Cathedral: Very Rev Bryan Hanifin VG Parish Priest of Cathedral/Rockhampton South Parish:

Very Rev Bryan Hanifin VG

Associate Pastors: Rev Jayanthi Maddala HGN,

Rev Marcel Kujur HGN (Chaplain to Hospitals and Prison) Assisting Priests: Rev John Hogan Rev Grove Johnson (retired), Rev John Hayes (retired)

Admin & Finance Coordinator: Mark Hopkins Parish Secretary: Cathy Lawrence Receptionist: Samantha Simpson Bookstore Manager: Jo-Anne Whitfield Bookstore Assistant: Helen Hoolihan Grounds Staff: Cliff & Debbie Broom

The Cathedral Centre — Parish Office Cnr William & Murray Streets, Rockhampton PO Box 8446, Allenstown Q 4700

Ph: 4927 6744 Fax: 4927 1940 Email: rockhamptonsouth@cdor.org.au Website: www.rok.catholic.net.au/rockhampton-south

Catholic Parish of Rockhampton South

Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9.00am–4.00pm St Joseph’s Cathedral Gift & Bookstore Ph: 4921 2170 Fax: 4927 1940 OPEN: Monday–Friday 9.00am–4.00pm

Email: cathedralbooks@bigpond.com Website: www.cathedralbooks.com.au

School Principals and Websites St Joseph’s, Wandal St Peter’s, Upper Dawson Road Mrs Kellie Jenkinson 4922 4250 Mr Anthony Greene 4927 5994 www.sjwlrok.catholic.edu.au www.stpetersrockhampton .catholic.edu.au

The Cathedral College (TCC) St Paul’s, Gracemere Mr Rob Alexander 4999 1300 Mrs Tricia Adair 4933 2139

www.tccr.com.au www.spgrrok.catholic.edu.au

FOCUS

Some people travel all over the world but never really go anywhere. True travel is in the heart and these people never reach out to others from the heart. Some spend almost their whole lives in one place, yet they stretch out their hearts to all humanity. This is the power of their prayer which makes them Godlike. When we say God is everywhere, we mean that God touches everywhere, sustains all things in existence. In prayer we share the reaching out to all things. The world is bigger than me.

Fr Bryan Hanifin

The Cathedral Parish of St Joseph Incorporating the worshipping communities of

St Joseph’s Cathedral, St Peter’s, St Paul’s, Sacred Heart (Mount Morgan), St Anne’s (Wowan) & Sacred Heart (Westwood)

Parish Mass Times

29 May - 4 June 2017

Monday 29 May St Joseph’s Cathedral 6.30am

Tuesday 30 May St Peter’s, Allenstown 9.15am School/Parish Mass St Joseph’s Cathedral 5.30pm

Wednesday 31 May The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St Joseph’s School 9.00am School/Parish Mass St Joseph’s Cathedral 12.10pm

Thursday 01 June St Justin

St Joseph’s Cathedral 8.00am

Friday 02 June Ss Marcellinus and Peter

St Joseph’s Cathedral 9.00am Sacred Heart Sodality

St Joseph’s Cathedral 12.10pm

Saturday 03 June St Charles Lwanga & Companions

St Joseph’s Cathedral 9.00am

Vigil Pentecost Sunday

Sacred Heart, Mt Morgan 4.00pm St Paul’s, Gracemere 5.30pm St Joseph’s Cathedral 6.00pm

Sunday 04 June St Joseph’s Cathedral 6.30am St Joseph’s Cathedral 9.30am St Joseph’s Cathedral 6.00pm

In a medical emergency (after hours) To contact a priest, phone 1300 555 555,

ask for pager no 26933 and leave a brief message.

St Vincent de Paul

Assistance & Welfare

4927 6026

Sacrament of Penance Cathedral: Saturday 9.30–10.30am

Baptisms, Marriages Bookings are made through the Parish Office. Advance notice and preparation are required.

Live streaming web address: www.youtube.com/user/StJosephsCathRton

DIOCESAN and REGIONAL NOTICES

CHURCHES TOGETHER

We pray for The work of Scripture Union, and the Ministry of School Chaplains

St Joseph’s Cathedral Gift and Bookstore

Open 9am–4pm Monday to Friday

238 Murray St, Rockhampton Phone: 4921 2170

Fax: 4927 1940 Email:

cathedralbooks@bigpond.com

NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE

Acts 1:12-14 As Jesus went up to heaven, the disciples and Mary devoted themselves to prayer. 1 Peter 4:13-16 If you insulted for bearing the name of Christ, blessed are you. John 17:1-11 The Lord prays in an intimate way now that he sees his hour has come. The end is in sight and glory is to be given.

Catholic Diocesan E-Newsletter The first edition has been published!

and will appear in your inbox on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Find out what is happening across the diocese. To subscribe, please send your name and email ad-

dress to: CatholicCQ@rok.catholic.net.au It’s free!

Faith Circles – a weekly small group catechesis published by the Diocese of Wollongong – can be

downloaded from http://www.dow.org.au/faith-circles

Some hard copies are available at the doors of the churches.

Sacramental Gifts

Available now!

ARTS CENTRAL QUEENSLAND INC PRESENTS

Bach in the Dark

the music of the eternal

Wednesday 28th June 2017

St Joseph’s Cathedral, William St Rockhampton

5.30 – 6.45pm

Adults $15, Children $5 Concession & Seniors $10

Families 2 adults & 2 children $40

See notice board for more details

Associates Gathering

There will be a gathering of Mercy, Presentation and

Josephite Associates on Saturday 10th June at 9.00am.

Beginning with a Mass at the Range Chapel

followed by morning tea.

“God is a Surprise” is the topic for guest speaker Sr Carmel Dwan.

In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop 2017 National Pilgrimage

The Sisters of St Joseph invite you to join the National Pilgrimage, giving you the opportunity to journey to significant places in Australia made holy by St Mary MacKillop. Commence Melbourne 8 November, travel through Victoria & South Australia, conclude in Sydney 18 November 2017. For further information or a Pilgrimage brochure, please

contact Sr Therese Leydon 02 89124845 or Sr Annie Bond 02 89124818, or at MMP.NationalPilgrimage@sosj.org.au

CLERGY SUPPORT FOUNDATION APPEAL The Rockhampton Clergy Support Foundation Appeal for the support of Retired Priests of our Diocese will take place this weekend. The church is asking for your prayerful and financial support for our Retired Priests. We thank them for their many years of service. Appeal envelopes are available this weekend.

DATE CLAIMER

The Bishop is hosting a gathering to meet

Senator Matthew Canavan on Fri 7th July 5.00pm

Further details to follow

National Reconciliation Week 2017 Theme: 'Let's Take the Next Steps'

National Reconciliation Week is held annually from 27 May - 3 June. It is a time to celebrate and build on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. Each year has a different theme set by Reconciliation Australia. Preceded by National Sorry Day on 26 May NRW is framed by two key events in Australia’s history, which provide strong symbols for reconciliation: 27 May 1967 - the referendum that saw more than 90 percent of Australians vote to give the Australian Government power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people and recognise them in the census. 3 June 1992 - The Australian High Court delivered the Mabo decision, which recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

have a special relationship with the land. This paved the way for land rights known as native title.

As a part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 28 May - 4 June 2017

Please come along on 4 June at 7 pm to Peace Christian Church, 22 Thozet Rd, Koongal

Please bring something to share for supper All Welcome!

A Refugee Family (husband, wife, 16yo son) are arriving in Rockhampton from Afghanistan this week. Have house but little furniture. Need: blankets, bed linen, double bed, kitchen

equipment etc. Contact: Mohommad Azad (MDA): 0417474225 or 49212222 (w) or Sr Pat Wood rsm on

0419203677 or 49262570.

Recently Deceased

Peter Heenan (Brother of Bishop Brian), Mary Rose “Billie” Cannon (Sister of Fr Peter Tonti), Bill Leyden, Ian Carroll, Loyle Shepherd,

Sr Mercia Hawken RSM, Sr Carmel O’Dwyer RSM,

Neil Lennox (NSW), Morna Joyce, Val Flynn, Adrian Pradella.

Anniversary

Mona Patricia Keane (Cahill). Other requests are on the Notice Board with copies available to take home. When sending in names, would you kindly indicate which list the person needs to be on, i.e. deceased, recently deceased, anniversary, sick or other intention. Thank you.

OTHER MASSES in our Parish RANGE CHAPEL Every day at 9.00am BETHANY CHAPE Sundays, Weds & Fridays 9.30am ORDINARIATE Sundays 10.30am and Wednesday 9am. St Peter’s Church, Allenstown.

St Louise de Marillac Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society

meet each Tuesday at 9am in the Parish Centre.

Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group 7.30 pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Cathedral Centre Meeting Room Please join us for prayer and praise!

HEALING PRAYER MINISTRY after 6 pm Mass Sunday 28 May

Last Week’s Collections

Thank you!

PARISH of ROCKHAMPTON SOUTH

FAMILY FUN DAY

June 4th 2017 10.30am – 1.30pm St Joseph’s Cathedral Grounds

lots of fun, entertainment and camaraderie

How you can help... The parish fair committee is looking for donations of eggs, sugar and butter to

help with the cooking of delicious wares to be sold at the Fun Day. The committee would love to see as many people as possible

come along to join in the fun at the cook up. Time: 8am

Date: 3 June 2017 Place: Mercy Centre at TCC.

Can’t wait to see you all there.

Baptismal Ministry By virtue of our own Baptism we all share in the mission of Jesus, the mission of the Church. I invite individuals or married couples to share in the special ministry to help prepare parents for the Baptism of their child. Please contact Fr Bryan at the Parish Office.

Baptisms

We welcome into our faith family this week:

Annabelle Mary Smith, daughter of Nigel & Kathryn Amiah Eve Williams, daughter of Peter & Julienne Adelyn Rose Anderson, daughter of Lee & Brenna

Emma-Lee & Ava-Jade Macdonald children of David & Brooke

PARISH PLANNED GIVING

The Planned Giving Program is the major source of income for our Parish, and is vital in enabling the Parish to meet its ongoing and increasing expenses. Your generous support is needed to enable pastoral ministry and outreach, and the maintenance of our buildings. Fifteen per cent of Parish Planned Giving is contributed to Diocesan Charitable Works, such as Centacare. This portion of Planned Giving is tax deductable. · New planned giving envelopes for the 2017/2018 financial year are available at the Cathedral, Gracemere, Mt Morgan and the Range Chapel. · Envelopes for givers who formerly worshipped at St Vincent’s or St Peter’s are at the Cathedral. If you would like your envelopes sent to a different church, please contact the Parish Office on 4927 6744 or rockhamptonsouth@cdor.org.au · New givers are always welcome – please complete a pledge form which can be found at the door of the church or contact the Parish Office. In addition to envelopes, the very convenient options of giving via direct debit or credit card are also available. · Receipts for the 2016/2017 financial year will be issued in July.

Many thanks for your generosity!

The Rockhampton South Parish will celebrate ‘Flores de Mayo’ (Flowers of May) in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and as tribute and thanksgiving for all her blessings and intercessions, this Sunday 28th May at 4.00 p.m. at St Joseph’s Cathedral. This year coincides with the Centenary of the Apparition of the Virgin of Fatima to Francisco, Lucia and Jacinta. Saint Francisco and Saint Jacinta were canonized by the Holy Father on 13th May at the anniversary of the Apparition. The highlight of ‘Flores de Mayo’ is the ‘Santacruzan’ a religious festivity to celebrate the finding of the relics of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena or St. Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of Rome. ‘Santacruzan’ starts with a novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary where the Holy Rosary is offered for nine days. The Filipino community in Rockhampton has been following the tradition over the last 3 years, where children join in offering flowers to the Blessed Virgin. It will be more significant this year with the participation of children from different cultural backgrounds, highlighting a true spirit of diversity in our Parish. You are invited to join us at St Joseph’s Cathedral for the Eucharistic celebration of ‘Flores de Mayo’. Please bring a plate to share after the Mass.

Elevate Youth meeting

(High school students)

2nd of June 5:45-8:00pm

The Cathedral College - Our Lady’s Hall

Please join us in song!