PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES & RECONCILIATION

*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 9am Mondays & Fridays, *ST IGNATIUS Toowong: 5.30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays and 9.15am Thursdays.

SUNDAY MASS TIMES:- *ST IGNATIUS Toowong 6.00pm (Vigil); 7.00am & 5.00pm. from 5.15pm, or by appointment.

*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 8.30am.

2nd Sunday Lent 17th March 2019

Year C

We respectfully acknowledge the

Turrbal people, as the traditional owners

and caretakers of the land which is the

Toowong Catholic Parish.

We acknowledge the Elders, past and

present. May we, too, be good stewards of

this land.

THE CROSSES OF LENT

The CROSS Of GLORY

At the end of Luke’s Gospel, as the risen Jesus walks with the disciples on the way to Emmaus, he uses the Scriptures to show them that it was necessary that the Christ should suffer and thus enter into his glory. So it is not surprising that, in presenting the Transfiguration when Peter, James and John receive an early glimpse of Christ in his glory, Luke should add the elements of suffering. So Luke is the only one of the evangelists to name the conversation between Jesus, Moses and Elijah as centring on his

coming suffering and death in Jerusalem, and is also the only Gospel to suggest the disciples were sleepy, as they would be in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Luke believes there is NO glory without a cross. In this, he shows himself to be a disciple of Paul who, in presenting his credentials to the Corinthians writes, “Christ has said, ‘My grace is enough for you: my power is at its best in weakness. So, I will glory in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me” (2 Corinthians 12/9).

Most of us are willing to dream of glory, but a lot fewer are willing to pay the price of that glory. We can envy the success of a Kieran Perkins, an Ashleigh Barty, a Kerry Packer without recognizing the hours and hours of hard work that have gone into achieving what they have done. And, as many a Greg Norman has found out, God help you if you stumble once or twice just short of the pinnacle others expect you to achieve.

Glory has its price; It has its cross, both in trying to achieve it and in living with it. We see it again and again in the lives of the famous and not so famous around us. This does not mean that there is something wrong with glory but rather, like everything else in life, it needs to be redeemed by an Easter reality so that the cross of glory gives way to a glory transformed in and by God.

God of the Covenant, your presence fills us with awe, Your word gives us unshakable hope.

With St Paul, we will glory in nothing but the cross of Christ. Fix our hearts in the image of your Son in glory that,

sustained on the path to discipleship, we may pass over with him to newness of life. Grant this through Christ, our deliverance and our hope, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the

Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever. Amen. ____________________________________________________________________________

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

Reminder: Change to weekday Mass Times at St Ignatius Church: 9.15am Thursdays (no 5.30pm Mass)

Readings: 2nd Sunday Lent: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18. Philippians 3:17-4:1. Luke 9:28-36.

Next Sunday: 3rd Sunday Lent: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15. 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12. Luke 13:1-9.

Entrance An�phon:

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Spoken Response: The Lord is my light and my salva+on.

Sung Response: The Lord is my light and my help.

Gospel Acclama�on:

Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:

this is my beloved Son, hear him. Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your

face from me.

COMPASSION – REFLECTING, SHARING AND LIVING THE GOOD NEWS

2019 Archdiocesan Lenten Program

Parishioners are invited to participate in this year’s Lenten programme being held in conjunction with the St Thomas Anglican Parish. The Lent programme is a six session resource for groups or

individuals that provides a process for reflection and discussion on the Sunday Scriptures during Lent.

This programme has commenced and continues with weekly sessions held at:-

* St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Toowong

each Wednesday at 10.30am, continuing on 20 & 27 March and 3 & 10 April,

and

each Thursday at 7pm, continuing on 21 & 28 March and 4 & 11 April,

and

* St Ignatius Parish

each Friday following the 9am Mass at Holy Spirit Church, Auchenflower

continuing on 22 & 29 March and 5 & 12 April, and

each Tuesday at midday in the Horstmann Room (Parish Office), continuing on 19 & 26 Mar. and 2, 9 & 16 April.

For any further inquiries or to register your interest, please email Allison King at pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au

© Morton Music. The Psalm Response text is set to music by permission of International Commission on English in the Liturgy. All Rights Reserved. The institution named in the box is licensed to make copies for its own use only. Toowong Parish SET 018

Kevin Siddell

Second Sunday of Lent

17th March 2019

Tati lives in the remote forest of Indonesia. She is a mother of three who was earning an income working in a local rubber plantation. Since taking part in eco-tourism training with Caritas Australia

and its partners, Tati can now afford to send her children to school. With new hope and

commitment Tati aspires to a future free from poverty for her family.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2019 and help lift communities in Indonesia out of poverty, and give them hope to protect our common home. Lives change when we all give 100%. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

8.30am Mass Holy Spirit Church

ENTRANCE HYMN: Save Us, O Lord Bob Dufford

Save us, O Lord; carry us back. Rouse your power and come. Rescue your people; show us your face. Bring us back.

O Shepherd of Israel, hear us. Return and we shall be saved. Arise, O Lord; hear our cries, O Lord: bring us back! (Refrain)

How long will you hide from your people? We long to see your face. Give ear to us. Draw near to us. Lord God of hosts! (Refrain)

Turn again; care for your vine; protect what your right hand has planted. Your vineyards are trampled, uprooted, and burned. Come to us, Father of might! (Refrain)

Text and music © 1981, Robert J. Dufford, SJ, and OCP.

All rights reserved.

Used with permission under ONE LICENCE A-640311.

Please note: Any inclusions for the Parish newsletter should be marked to the attention of Parish Secretary & received, by email or note, at Parish Office no later than 12noon Thursdays. Thank you.

PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH COLLECTIONS: $3,143.75, Other: $100.

Your Prayers Are Requested For

SICK Judy Galarza, Elizabeth Anna, Cirino Quagliata, Jenny Reed, Philip Donaldson, Bridgit Gowdy, Cathy Mamata, Fr Peter Conroy, Chris Morris, Val Tancred, Margaret Anderson, Isla Duns, Tandina Gabriel, Clyde Towler, Beth Albury, Margaret Twomey, Fr Guy Carlson sj, John McKenzie, Fr Jack Soulsby sm, Rhoda Yates, Oscar Louie, Paul Giles, Michael O’Brien, Rieka O’Sullivan, Maddie Bateman Duffy, Yvonne and Frank Cassidy, Jocelyn Rabaa, Louis Nunan, Carmen Luisa Maria, Mark Knight, Joanne Edwards, Thomas Agoni, Yvonne Rademaker, Betty Andrews, Dan Winkel, Sebastian Agoni, Carolyn Doyle, Maria Duque.

RECENTLY DECEASED: José Travao de Melo Junior, John Taylor.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr John Reilly sj, Peter Macey, Leo Roessler, John Walpole.

BAPTISMS: Arlo Fantozzi, Maeve O’Shea.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 2nd Week Lent (1)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon. Jeremiah 1:4-9. Luke 10:1-12, 17-20. Tues: 2 Sam. 7:4-5, 12-14, 16. Matt. 1:16, 18-21, 24. Wed: Jeremiah 18:18-20. Matt. 20:17-28. Thu: Jeremiah 17:5-10. Luke 16:19-31. Fri: Gen. 37:3-4,12-13,17-28. Matt.21:33-43,45-46 Sat: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.

A Baptismal Prayer

Heavenly Father, In your love you have called us to know you, led us to trust you, and bound our life with yours.

Surround this child with your love, protect it from evil. Fill it with the holy spirit and receive it into the family of your church, that it may walk

with us in the way of Christ, and grow in the knowledge of your love.

MARCH 17 2nd Sunday Lent

Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius

5pm Parish / School Mass—St Ignatius

18 CWL meeting (following 9am Mass)-H/S

7pm Music Performance—St Ignatius

19 12-midday Parish Lenten Programme—Session 2—Horstmann Room

7.45pm SVdP meeting—Horstmann Rm

22 Parish Lenten Programme—Session 3 (following 9am Mass) - Holy Spirit

23 Baptism: 10am - St Ignatius

Holy Hour’ Adoration and Benediction (following 6pm Vigil) - St Ignatius

24 3rd Sunday Lent

Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius

25 Annunciation of the Lord

12-midday Parish Lenten Programme—Session 3—Horstmann Room

2pm Coffee & Chat—Horstmann Room

This Sunday we will be celebrating a School and Parish Mass at the 5pm Mass at St Ignatius Church,

which will be lead by the students from Years 4 and 5.

CWL TOOWONG BRANCH will meet on Monday 18 March after the 9am Mass at Holy Spirit. New members welcome. Enquiries: Del Doherty 3371 7746.

CONCERT by The St. Laurence’s Community Choir & Old Boys Choir on Monday 18 March at 7pm at St Ignatius Church. Entry is free, however a collection will be taken up for ‘Jesuit Mission’. Enjoy a great night of music making by alumni of St. Laurence’s College, members of St. Ignatius Community and Friends.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL, TOOWONG meeting at 7.45pm on Tuesday 19 March in the Horstmann Room.

COFFEE & CHAT All ladies are invited to come along on Tues 25 March at 2pm in the Horstmann Room—if you have not come before please do and if you are a ‘regular’ please bring a friend with you.

NEWS ON ‘APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER’ (PRAY WITH POPE FRANCIS) BOOKLET. We contacted Jesuit Communications re delivery of a 2019 edition, and have been advised the booklet is no longer being produced; suggested online alternative www.pray.com.au

The parish has recently established a Facebook page, please search St-Ignatius-Parish-Toowong & follow us.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME 2019—SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

PREPARATION SESSION 3 (parent and child) will be held at St Ignatius Church on Sun 24 March at 2pm (please note change of time, previously advertised 3pm).

The Sacrament of Penance is being offered during Holy Week.

Enquires: Allison King, Pastoral Associate E: pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au | P: 3870 7818.

~ Parishioners are asked to please pray for these children and their families during this time. ~

ST IGNATIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Prep Enrolments for 2020

If you have a child starting prep next year, please ensure you have submitted an online enrolment

application found on the school website www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au

All applications must be received by the end of Term 1.

www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website!

Queensland’s Privacy Scheme and the Commonwealth Government’s legislation deals with the manner in which private sector organisations may record, use, store and disclose information, including health information, collected from individuals. The Parish of Toowong is committed to upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set out in both the legislations and Privacy Scheme and by the Archdiocese of Brisbane. A copy of the Parish's Privacy Policy is available to any parishioner by contacting the Parish Office on 3870 7818 during office hours.

Parish Office Staff

*Monica Florence (Tues-Fri) - Parish Secretary (including Newsletter)

*Pastoral Associate:

Allison King (Mon-Thurs.)

Parish Pastoral Council

Louise Wellington—Chair

Finance & Development

David Slater—Chair

Musical Director

Anthony Young

Liturgical Ministry:-

Roster Co-ordinators- St Ignatius Church: * Ministry Roster: Liz Alvey & James Donaldson E:alveydonaldson@gmail.com

*Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438 192 298

Holy Spirit Church

*Rosters: Pat Lye 3300 1432 *Children’s Liturgy Roster: Amanda Lim

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Acting-Principal— Duncan Maitland

APRE— Rachelle Gibson

46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 .

Phone: 3371 1094

www.stignatiustoowong. qld.edu.au

PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Email: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au

Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066. Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10am—3pm.

We are part of the Brisbane West Deanery ~ website: www.brisbanewestdeanery.com.au ~ email: bwdeanery@bne.catholic.net.au

Emergency Contact If you require a priest in an emergency, please phone the parish priest on 0402 049 017.

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 treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.

INQUIRY INTO AGED CARE, END-OF-LIFE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, AND VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING.

The Queensland Parliament’s Health Committee is considering how aged care, end-of-life and palliative care are delivered for Queenslanders. The committee is also considering, and seeking views on, whether voluntary assisted dying

should be allowed in Queensland. They want all Queenslanders to have their say on these important issues. See the committee’s issues paper for more info.

NB. Copies of their ‘Response form’ are available from back of both churches. **Return by 15 April 2019.

Become a Prison Chaplain

Catholic men and women provide pastoral care to prisoners in the eleven Correctional Centres in the Archdiocese of Brisbane

Centacare currently seeks expressions of interests from men and women who would be interested to know more about the work of chaplains in the Correctional Centres in the Wacol precinct and at Borallon Training Correctional Centre

Chaplains visit these Correctional Centres as part of the Catholic team on a rostered weekly basis.

There is a brochure available in your church with more details. Training is provided and travel expenses reimbursed.

It’s a great way to make a real difference to someone’s life through the Christian ministry of pastoral care, making known the love God has all for people.

If you would like to discuss this role and its suitability for you, please call: Judy Norris,

Director, Centacare Pastoral Ministries on 33243193

A reference from your Parish Priest is required along with all Archdiocesan safeguarding compliance requirements including Blue Card and police check.