Acknowledgement of Country

‘We, the parishioners of the Banyo Nundah Catholic Parish, acknowledge the Turrbal People, the Traditional Custodians

and Owners who have cared for and walked upon this land for thousands of years. We pay respect to the elders past,

present and emerging of the Turrbal People and extend

that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People present among us.’

From Fr. Bernie:

A farewell to our long-serving Parish Secretary

Pauline O’Donnell is being organized to take place on

Friday March 1st commencing at 6pm (at a venue TBD). It is important, indeed imperative, for catering purposes to

have an idea of how many intend to attend. Please RSVP before February 24 by phone or email to either Julie Kelly

on (0411 023 304 or 3633 0270; julkel@optusnet.com.au)

or Cath van Dongen on (0417 077 484 or 3267 1539; cmvd1957@gmail.com).

The Word of God for Today: (Taken from Brisbane

Liturgy’s ‘Liturgia’)

Good news for Gentiles. This Sunday's gospel repeats

the last verse of last Sunday's gospel and then continues the episode. It is important to remember that in Luke's

gospel we are still reading about the first public preaching of Jesus. He began with a quote from Isaiah which

summarises his entire ministry. After an initial response of

enthusiasm the people quickly move to hostile rejection. This episode is reported by Mark and Matthew only much

later in the gospel and provides a context for such hostility. But in Luke this is his first public appearance. By Luke

including it in the very first episode of Jesus' public ministry

he is clearly indicating both the fickleness of the crowd that will dog Jesus' ministry and the rejection that will culminate

in his death. Jesus' prophetic words, 'no prophet is accepted in his own native place' (4:24) are tragically

fulfilled by the end of this passage when his townsfolk 'drove him out of the town'. (Note, too, how this episode

fulfils the prophecy of Simeon in 2:34 - 'this child is

destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted'.)

Why the hostility? The crowd was enthusiastic enough

when Jesus announced the 'gracious words' of liberty,

recovery, freedom, and a year of favour; they thought these blessings would be theirs, just as this prophet was

apparently one of their own. But Jesus, in claiming to be a prophet, refers to two episodes in which Elijah and Elisha

performed powerful deeds for the benefit of Gentiles. Readers of the gospel have been told of Jesus' mission of

universal salvation: Simeon prophesied that Jesus would be

'a light for revelation to the Gentiles' (2:32) and Luke had

quoted Isaiah 3:6 to describe John's ministry: 'all flesh shall see the salvation of God' (Luke 3:6). But this is the first

time anyone in Jesus' audience hears this word. The hometown crowd is angered to hear that Jesus will share

their blessings with Gentiles. Apparently, they took this

'good news' for others as bad news for themselves.

School’s In. It is always a joy to see and hear our parish students as they arrive at school for a

new year of growing in knowledge and love. On

behalf of the parish I offer a special welcome to all who are new. All our parish students have a

right to receive information and example that will lead them to the knowledge and love of God and of His Son Jesus

Christ. The parish wants to assist parents, ‘the first teachers of their children in the ways of the faith’, in the

handing on of faith. This takes place in our parish schools

of St. Joseph and St. Pius V and through the good work of the State School catechists and their helpers. I ask God’s

blessing on all in our parish who are involved in the ministry of Catholic Education.

A New Parish Secretary has been chosen and commenced work on Tuesday. On your behalf I welcome

Ms. Madonna Riggall to the position.

Plenary Council 2020. I have had a couple of offers from people who are interested in being part of a Writing

Group to prepare the submissions for the Plenary Council

Preparatory Committee. There is not long to go before final submissions are due on March 6th, Ash Wednesday. Anyone

interested in meeting to discuss the Plenary Council question “What do you think God is asking of us in Australia

at this time?” can attend sessions being held after the

6.30pm Mass in Holy Trinity church on Thursday February 7, 14 and 28.

Christmas Greetings were received from Fred and Olivia

Bartholomeusz, Sri Lanka. They are grateful for our financial support for their ministry.

A Centenary Project (Parish Centre) Control Group

Meeting is to be held at the Presbytery on Wednesday February 6th at 12 noon.

Thought for the Week

If you can’t feed a hundred

people, then feed just one.

- Saint Mother Teresa

Continued on Page 3

Our Mission is to be a united, sharing and inclusive Catholic Parish.

Our aim is to be open, welcoming and responsive

to the diverse needs within our parish and the community.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 3 February 2019

BanyoBanyo--Nundah Catholic ParishNundah Catholic Parish

Banyo, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, Nundah, Virginia and sections of Clayfield, Northgate and Wavell Heights

“… may they all be one”

BANYO NIGHT ADORATION:

Midnight to 7am Adoration will resume at Banyo when these vacancies are filled: Fridays - 12am OR 12am & 1am OR

2am & 3am OR 3am ; Saturdays - 3am, 4am Please contact the coordinator if you can assist.

Please Pray for Those who are sick:

Peter Ham, Danny Peart, Justin Carr, Mary Sebastian, Mary Bell

Lord, show them your loving care

Those who have died recently:

Graham Joyner

Francis Gallagher (Derry, Ireland)

The faithful departed

“may they rest in peace”

Children’s Liturgy Nundah - today Sunday 3 February during 9.30am Mass

Contact: Pat 0417 718 267 Next Sunday 5pm Mass at Banyo

School & Parish Mass Wednesday 6 February, 9am,

St Pius V Multipurpose Hall, Banyo

The Holy Father’s Intentions for February Universal: For a generous welcome of the victims of human

trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence. The month of February is dedicated to the Holy

Family

Stewardship “Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous.” (1 Corinthians 13:4)

Do you get jealous? Do you focus more on the things that other people have than on the gifts that God has given to

you? Are you pompous? Do you acquire more possessions to impress others? At times we are all guilty of these things.

Pray for more humility. Pray to become less “self-centered” and become more “God-centered”.

A Vocation View

A VOCATION VIEW: The Lord says: "Before I

formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I dedicated you." Who are you in your

vocation before God?

To talk to someone about your vocation, contact the Vocation Centre: (07) 3324 3351 Email: vocation@bne.catholic.net.au Website: www.vocationbrisbane.com

Recitation of the Rosary Prayed before the Sunday 7.30am Mass Holy Trinity Church, Banyo

and before Saturday 6pm and Sunday 9.30am Mass Corpus Christi Church, Nundah

Everyone welcome to join in.

LITURGY TIMES

SUNDAY MASS Holy Trinity, Banyo 7.30am 5pm

Corpus Christi, Nundah 6pm Saturday evening 9.30am

WEEKDAY MASS Monday 4 February

7am Mass at Corpus Christi, Nundah

Wednesday 6 February

Memorial of St Paul Miki and companions, martyrs 9am Mass at St Pius V Multipurpose Hall, Banyo

Thursday 7 February

10.30am Mass at Zion Nursing Home, Nundah 6.30pm Mass at Holy Trinity, Banyo

Friday 8 February

9am Mass at Corpus Christi, Nundah

SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF MERCY (PENANCE) Holy Trinity, Banyo Wednesday 8.15am-8.45am

Corpus Christi, Nundah Saturday 5pm-5.45pm

Holy Trinity, Banyo Sunday 4pm–4.45pm

BAPTISM Corpus Christi 9.30am 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month

Please contact the Parish Office during office hours. At least THREE months notice is required.

FIRST PENANCE, CONFIRMATION, FIRST COMMUNION Annually. Please contact the Parish Office

MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office.

SICK CALLS, COMMUNION TO THE SICK Please contact the Parish Office.

This week the following

hours need adorers

Nundah Mon 4 Feb: 1pm, 4pm, 5pm, 9pm Tue 5 Feb: 1pm

Wed 6 Feb: 2am, 3am, 5am, 12noon, 6pm Thu 7 Feb: 2am, 3am Sun 9 Feb: 1pm

Banyo Fri 8 Feb: 10am, 12noon, Sat 9 Feb: 12 noon, 1pm

PERMANENT VACANCIES Nundah Sundays 1pm Mondays 4am, 4pm, 5pm Wednesdays 12noon Banyo Fridays 10am, 12noon Saturdays 12noon,1pm Please contact the coordinator if you can assist.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Corpus Christi: Sunday 11am - Thursday 7am

Holy Trinity: Thursday 7am - Sunday 7am

Roster Coordinator: Rob 0401 685 447

Continued from Page 1 Lenten Program. Each year some find the weekly

meeting to pray, learn and discuss to be a helpful way to do something extra for Lent. The Lenten Program is prepared

by the archdiocese. This year the program is called

‘Compassion – Reflecting, Sharing and Living the Good News’. The Gospel Reflections have been written by

Fr John Chalmers whom many of you know. Fr John is Director of Mission and Formation, Centacare, Brisbane, and

has extensive experience in parish ministry, hospital chaplaincy, teaching and has given presentations across

Australia. The opening and closing prayers have been

written by Sophy Morley, Diocesan Coordinator for Liturgy, Diocese of Sale.

If you would like to be a participant please fill out the form

available at Mass today so that the ordering of the resource

can be made. The Program can be a private, family or group experience. Parish Group sessions will be held at

Nundah after the Friday 9am Mass and at Banyo on Wednesday after the Stations of the Cross. You might like

to form your own group. The Lenten Program will

commence in the week beginning March 3rd as each session is based on the Gospel reading for the Sundays of Lent.

Completed forms can be placed on the collection plates or into the Pastoral Council Suggestion Box.

Every Blessing,

Fr Bernie

40 Days for Life Wine and Cheese Night When: Friday 8th February 2019 – 7pm to 9pm (free event)

Where: Mary Immaculate Church grounds, 616 Ipswich Road Annerley.

This year’s guest speaker Teeshan Johnson, who is the Executive Director of Cherish Life, and hear more about

what 40 Days for Life is all about. The recent Qld Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018, is an absolute disaster

for our unborn brothers and sisters, who need us now more than ever.

To learn more about 40 Days for Life, visit: www.40daysforlife.com. For information about the Brisbane

campaign, visit: http://www.40daysforlife.com/brisbane or contact us directly: 40daysbrisbane@gmail.com or

3149 3289.

Date Claimer Sunday 24th February 2019 Retreat Day

and Prayers for Healing with Fr Ken Barker Missionaries of God's Love, commencing with Mass at 11am, followed by a

book launch of Fr Ken’s most recent book “Go Set The World on Fire”. Day finishing 3.30pm. St Thomas’ Catholic

Church Camp Hill, car park entrance Stephen St. BYO

lunch, drinks provided. Info Paul 0417 104 460, Frank 0405 514 929

Christian Healing Ministries Level 1 Prayer Training 2019

CCR Brisbane Healing Prayer Centre will be offering training

on Healing Prayer Level 1 at CCR Brisbane Centre, 688 Nudgee Road, Northgate in the grounds of St. John’s

Catholic Church. This level 1 course will be completed over 3 full Saturdays and participants are expected to attend all

3 days on Saturdays 23 March, 27 April and 25 May, from 9.30am to 5pm. For information please see

http://www.ccrbrisbane.org.au/News/ or ring 0432968892

CORPUS CHRISTI-HOLY TRINITY CARE AND CONCERN MEETING

Monday 4 February, 12 noon Parish House Meeting Room, Banyo

New members most welcome

Enquiries: Madonna 0403 413 327

ADULT FAITH FORMATION/RCIA Resumes on Tues 5th February at 7pm every week until

Easter. Newcomers will commence on 4th June with fortnightly meetings.

CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS MEETING Held second Friday of month, next meeting 8th February

Venue : Banyo Parish House Time : 7pm to 8:30pm

For further information phone Fred 3266 9937

‘Little Kings’ once a year conducts a Door Knock and a

Parish Appeal. This will be held this weekend in the parish. Little Kings Movement for the Handicapped was founded in

1968 under the umbrella of the Franciscan Missionaries of

Mary. The service provides an opportunity for persons with disability to access a social life, gatherings, and activities to

help overcome loneliness and for them to enjoy the advantages of today’s world in company, education and

acceptance into a friendly atmosphere, all based on Christian values. A special emphasis is placed on helping

parents as well as the disabled with their personal, spiritual

and social lives.

CD PLAYER WANTED Would you have a CD player that you no longer

use and would be willing to give for use in Corpus

Christi Church? If so, please contact the Parish Office, 3266 1444.

CATHOLIC LEADER $2 at the piety stall. Pick up your

copy today!

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE

ADULTS

As parish ministries, committees and support groups reconvene for the 2019 year, it is a good time to remind

conveners and volunteers of their responsibilities under the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Policy.

All volunteers must have completed:

Archdiocesan Volunteer Form and depending on your

volunteer role to also have completed

Archdiocesan Blue Card Application Form and/or a

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

If you have completed these forms in previous years the above documents will still be current for 2019. I would ask

that volunteers check the expiry date of their Blue Cards and submit new forms well before the expiry date.

Any new volunteers must complete these forms as per the

Archdiocesan policy. Further details can be obtained from the parish Safeguarding representative (Catherine Byrnes

3267 5222) or the Parish Office.

Thank you to everyone for your co-operation regarding this

important matter.

© English translation of the Psalm Responses are taken from the Lectionary for Mass 1981, International Commission on English (ICEL). All rights reserved.

PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Website: www.banyonundahcatholic.org.au

Corpus Christi Church 65 Bage Street, Nundah Holy Trinity Church 352 St Vincent’s Road, Banyo

Parish Priest: Rev Fr Bernie Gallagher Ph: 3266 1444 bgallagher@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Office: 20 Donkin Street, Nundah 4012 Ph: 3266 1444 Fax: 3266 4088 Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm nundah@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Secretary: Mrs Pauline O’Donnell

Finance Officer (Wednesday): Mrs Kellie Darben

Sacramental Coordinator: Mrs Angela Greathead (Thursdays) sc.nundah@bne.catholic.net.au

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Representative: Ms Catherine Byrnes Ph: 3267 5222

Youth Activities Coordinator: Ph: THE VOICE BNYG thevoice.weebly.com

St Pius’ Primary Apperley Street, Banyo Ph: 3267 7306 pbanyo@bne.catholic.edu.au St Joseph’s Primary 16 Leslie Street, Nundah Ph: 3266 2405 pnundah@bne.catholic.edu.au Mary MacKillop College 60 Bage Street, Nundah Ph: 3266 2100 mmc@bne.catholic.edu.au

PROPER OF THE MASS

Introductory Rites

Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm (R.) I will sing of your salvation.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia!

The Lord sent me to bring Good News to the poor and freedom to prisoners.

Alleluia!

Profession of Faith Apostle’s Creed

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Eucharistic Prayer IV

Memorial Acclamation III: Save us, Saviour of the world.

Communion Rite

Readings - Sunday 10 February 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 6: 1-8 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11

Luke 5: 1-11

Safeguarding Policy

The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an

intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm.

They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.

This means that everyone in the church must ensure that the fundamental rights of children, young people and

vulnerable adults are respected. © Dianne Bergant CSA

Call to Discipleship

In the readings for this week we see the reaction of those who hear the word of God. Jeremiah was told that he had been called to be a prophet even before he was born. Yet he had to fight against the people to whom he was sent. Those who heard Jesus were first amazed at his words and then later sought to throw him off a cliff. We too are often quite resistant to the word of God.

Neither Jeremiah nor Jesus recoiled from the implications of their call, regardless of the resistance they experienced. Instead, they entered even more deeply into the call to love. Lest he brood over his injuries, Jeremiah is reassured of God’s protection. And, without aggressively demonstrating his strength when he was threatened with harm, Jesus exhibited patience and kindness. Both men bore and endured their bitter misfortunes. This is the image that is placed before us as an example for us to follow.

The call to discipleship is a call to live in the eschatological age of fulfilment inaugurated by Jesus. We can say with certainty that God calls us to a new way of living. We may chafe under the suffering that it could cause us, but we will not be left alone in our distress. As God was with Jeremiah so we can depend upon God to be with us in our need. We must remember that, however we do react, our response must be born out of love.