My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am -3.00pm Phone: 3884 7600; Fax: 3800 2646 Emergency Number: 3884 7600 Email: stbernardines@bne.catholic.net.au www.stbernardinesparish.com.au

Administrator: Fr John Panamthottam

Administrative Officer Safeguarding Officer Mrs Kelly Levave

Pastoral Associate: Mrs Jean Tamblyn Email: pastoral.stbern@bne.catholic.net.au

Finance Officer Mrs Barbara Malicki Email: finance.stbern@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Liturgy Coordination Parish Liturgy Team

St. Bernardine’s Parish Primary School Principal: Mr Nick Gallen Phone: 3800 1854

St. Bernardine’s Parish School Outside School Hours Care Coordinator: Mrs Mandy Petrie Phone: 3806 9940

Emmaus College, Jimboomba Principal: Mr Kevin Schwede Phone: 5547 9990

St Vincent de Paul Society St Bernardine’s Conference For assistance, phone 5561 4702 St Catherine’s Conference For assistance, phone 3010 1096

9TH OCTOBER 2016 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR C

St. Bernardine’s Church, Regents Park Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Park Ridge

St. Catherine’s Church, Jimboomba

The name of Jesus is the glory of preachers, because the shining splendour of that name

causes God’s word to be proclaimed and heard.

GA416 Lift Up Your Hearts

Recessional Hymn

Gathering Hymn

Psalm Response

GOSPEL REFLECTION Today’s gospel reading follows immediately after last Sunday’s reading. This linkage is important, because it helps us appreciate Luke’s presentation of this incident, as expanding the teaching on ‘faith’ in last Sunday’s gospel. The miracles of Jesus were, before all else, signs pointing to what was to be expected from the Saviour’s presence among us. In this miracle, the interaction between Jesus and the Samaritan who returns to give thanks leads us deeper into an understanding of the faith that is God’s gift. Jesus tells the Samaritan that it is ‘faith’ that has saved him. His companions, too, we may presume, also had faith – evidenced in their common plea with him, and the fact that they too have been healed - because Jesus is surprised that they have not returned. But, unlike the one who returns, they do not have the gratitude that is the expression of a lively faith. If faith is a trusting readiness to receive the great things God does for us, it is also a grateful recognition of what God has done and is doing in our lives. The Samaritan helps us understand what this awareness involves. He ‘turned back praising God at the top of his voice’. Our relationship with our God is quite unique; the other relationships that shape our lives cannot be compared with it. Our awareness of our indebtedness to God should deepen more and more this unique relationship, as we grow in wonder at the blessings of each day. It is not by chance that we call our principal act of worship, our ‘Eucharist’, our ‘Thanksgiving’. - From a homily on the Gospel by Fr John Thornhill sm

GA414 Sing a New Song

The Lord has revealed to the nations his

saving power.

My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

MASS TIMES ST. BERNARDINE’S CHURCH

25 Vergulde Road, Regents Park Mon 10th Oct 7.30am Wed 12th Oct 9.00am Sat 15th Oct 5.15pm Reconciliation 6.00pm Sun 16th Oct 7.30am, 9.00am

ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH 74-76 East Street, Jimboomba

Thus 13th Oct 8.00am Sun 16th Oct 5.30pm

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH Corner of Stoney Camp Road and Mt. Lindesay Highway, Park Ridge

Sun 16th Oct 7.30am ST. PAUL DE CHARTRES CHAPEL

12-16 Fedrick Street, Boronia Heights Mon 10th Oct 8.00am Tues 11th Oct 9.00am Wed 12th Oct 9.00am Thurs 13th Oct 8.00am

Fri 14th Oct 9.00am

Today’s Readings: Next Week’s Readings:

2Kg 5:14-17 Ex 17:8-13

2Tim 2:8-13 2 Tim 3:14-4:2

Lk 17:11-19 Lk 18:1-8

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Sunday 9th October 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10.30am Baptisms ~ St Bernardine’s Church

Monday 10th October 10am-11am Prayer Group ~ St Bernardine’s Church

9.30am– 12pm– Arts and Crafts Tuesday 11th October 10.00am Legion of Mary ~ The Hut 7.00pm Flame of Love Prayer Group Thursday 13th October 9.30am Craft Group ~ Logan West Library

Saturday 15th October Sunday 16th October 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7.30am Hospitality after Mass~ St Bernardine’s Church

Year Of Mercy Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9th October 2016

“Jesus goes and heals and integrates the marginalized, the ones who are outside the

city, the ones outside the encampment. In so doing, he shows us the way.”

–Pope Francis, The Name of God is Mercy

STEWARDSHIP INSERTS October 9, 2016 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Luke 17:18 Most of us live “easy” lives. We have food, shelter and clothing. We go on vacation every year and own a car or two. Most of us take this all for granted. Did you ever notice that people with the least amount of possessions are usually the most grateful? Shouldn’t this be the other way around? Take time every day and thank God for all He has given you. (Accessed on 20 Sept 2016 from http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts)

My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

PARISH NOTICES

Hospitality after 7.30am Mass at St Bernardine’s A reminder that next Sunday 16th October, those attending the 7.30am Mass are invited to stay for a cup of tea or coffee after Mass. A small plate of food to share would be welcome. The Sisters of St Paul de Chartres own & operate St Paul de Chartres Residential Aged Care/Retirement Units, Boronia Heights and have two pre-loved, nicely renovated 2-bedroom retirement units available for purchase. If you would like to view or make an enquiry about St Paul de Chartres please contact Libby Calaby on 3809-6323 or the main office 3800-7188 PARISH CENSUS 8TH/9TH OCTOBER A confidential Parish Census will take place this weekend with forms available at each Church. Please take a census form home to complete. A Parish Census is vital to maintaining and building relationships within our Parish Community. It also gives us a clear idea of how we can serve our community better and to ensure the needs of our Parish Community are being met. Thank you.

Solemnity of St Teresa of Avila and Canoniza-tion of Elizabeth of the Trinity Sunday 16 October - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: Carmelite Monastery, 287 Wellington St. Ormiston This year the Solemnity of St. Teresa falls on the day of the canonization of one of her Carmelite daughters, Elizabeth of the Trinity, who was born in France in 1880 and died at the age of 26 in the Carmel of Dijon. Join us at our monastery for this double celebration in liturgy, music, prayer, learning, reflection and multimedia presentations. 10:00 am Eucharist of the Solemnity of St Teresa - offered by Most Rev Joseph Oudeman Multi-media presentation on Elizabeth Enjoy a picnic in the grounds - tea / sandwiches available . 1:15 pm Talk on Elizabeth by Father Aloysius Rego ocd Multi-media presentation on Elizabeth 2:00 pm Exposition, prayer, song, reflections from Elizabeth led by the Sisters 2:30 pm Evening Prayer of St Teresa with Benediction.

LIVING BIBLICALLY—MERCY IN THE SCRIP-TURES - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19 Living Biblically – Mercy in the Scriptures is the successor to last year’s formation series, also presented by Arch-bishop Mark Coleridge, entitled Living Biblically in a Secular World. The final session is being held at the Francis Rush Centre’s hanly Room from 7.00pm—8.30pm on Wednesday 19 October. The Scriptures, though written 2000 years ago, offer insight and wisdom into the contemporary issues we experi-ence today. Drawing on his biblical scholarship, and in this the Year of Mercy, Archbishop Mark will reflect on the recurring theme of Mercy within scripture, and as one of God’s great gifts, its power to transform our lives. These evenings are an initiative of Evangelisation Brisbane and underscore Pope Francis’ view that ‘the study of the sacred Scriptures must be a door opened to every believer.’ (Evangelii Gaudium ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ n.175) Entry is by gold coin donation. Free parking will be available in the Cathedral car park which is open from 6pm (entrance via Charlotte St). All people are welcome. An initiative of Evangelisation Brisbane.

Please remember in your Prayers

William Falconer Jr ( 5th Anniversary)

Mary Sullivan ( 65th Anniversary)

D. Colling, Bernie McClean

Mr & Mrs K. Clarke Prayer list: Please advise the parish office, if you are aware of any parishioners who are unwell or for whatever reason need to be kept in our prayers. Please get their permission before you advise the parish office. We will include them, by name only (not reason for prayers) in our prayer list in the weekly Newsletter. Thank You.

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