our lady of lourdes parish, sunnybank & our lady of fatima ...brochure prepared by the bishops,...
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Dear Parishioners,
The Archbishop has asked Fr Noy to work at the Upper Mt Gravatt Parish. Consequently Fr Noy will finish in the Sunnybank Parish at the end of June. We are sad that he is leaving us but we will be able to thank him throughout the month and with a special “Cuppa” after Mass on 27th and 28th June. Fr Peter Gong has been working at Upper Mt Gravatt but he has been transferred to Grovely, so Fr Noy will be taking Fr Peter's place. We hope to have a replacement for Fr Noy in September.
We handed out a letter at Sunnybank from the Australian Bishops last week concerning the topic of ”same-sex marriage”. This material can easily be accessed on the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference site. There is a short letter and also a longer brochure prepared by the Bishops, to discuss this topic.
Next weekend, members of the St Vincent de Paul Conferences from both our Parishes will be asking your financial help for their “Winter Appeal”. They would also appreciate any blankets to be able to help those who are cold in this winter.
The Friendship Group are holding a special morning tea this Wednesday. I was talking to a few people from the Friendship Group as they returned from their bus trip to Canungra last Wednesday and they explained what an enjoyable day it was. The Friendship Group is a wonderful social group who enjoy each other's company and would always welcome new members. Please call Maureen Combey on 3345 6556 for details about this wonderful group.
The Archbishop will give the opening address to our Parish Conference on Saturday 1
st August. Everyone from both Parishes are invited to attend the day which goes from
9.00am to 2:30pm. The intention of the day is to enable all of us to learn how to speak freely about our faith to others, whether they are family members, workmates or next door neighbours. This will be a worthwhile day to attend.
We are still waiting on the Brisbane City Council to give us the go ahead to expand and refurbish Our Lady of Lourdes Church. We have however begun in a small way our refurbishment. We sent away one of the pews to be sanded down and polished and to have the kneelers renewed. I am very pleased with the result and you can see this pew in the middle of the Church, standing out mainly because of the new kneelers. We have begun!
God Bless,
Fr Dan
OUR LADY OF FATIMA - ACACIA RIDGE COLUMBAN MISSION PROMOTION
Our Lady of Fatima Church this weekend host FR GEORGE HOGARTY, a Columban priest who until recently was working in Peru. Fr George will preside over both masses, the Saturday 6 pm vigil mass and the Sunday 9 am mass, as well as the baptism after the Sunday morning mass. He will preach about the missionary work of the Columbans and promote the FAR EAST MISSION MAGAZINE. There will be a retiring/third collection for the Columban missionaries. God bless the men and women of St Columban’s Mission Society!
Monday 8th June
8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank Tuesday 9th June
8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Bible study 7.00 pm Silent Adoration S/Bank
Wednesday 10th June
8.15 am Morning Prayer -S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Rosary - S/bank Thursday 11th June St Barnabas
8.45 am Morning Prayer -S/bank 9:00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 7.30 pm Meditation S/Bank - Media
Friday 12th June The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
8.15 am Morning Prayer S/bank 8.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.30 am Benediction - S/bank 9.45 am Legion of Mary - Media 5.30 pm Stations of the Cross -
Acacia Ridge
Saturday 13th June
8.30 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 10.30 am Novena & Benediction -
Sunnybank 11.00 am Reconciliation - S/bank 2.30- Catholic Charismatic 5.30 pm Prayer, in Spanish - Media
Room -S/bank 5.00 pm Reconciliation - S/bank 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank 6.00 pm Mass - Acacia Ridge Sunday 14th June 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6.30 am Mass - Sunnybank 8.00 am Mass - Sunnybank 9.00 am Mass - Acacia Ridge 9.15 am Mass - Sunnybank 10.30 am Mass - Sunnybank
11.30 am Mass - (Spanish)A/Ridge 6.00 pm Mass - Sunnybank:Youth
This week’s diary
Priests (After Hours Emergency Only: 3345 3498)
Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252 email [email protected]) Fr Noyichan Mamoottil MCBS (Associate Pastor) Fr Ladu Yanga (Associate Pastor)
Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank)
Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4pm. Ph: 3345 3766 Fax: 3344 3343, Mass Times: 3345 1831
Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109.
Web: www.olol.com.au Email: [email protected]
Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - 7th June 2015
Next Sunday - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ezel 17: 22-24; 2 Corinthians 5: 6-10; Mark 4: 26-34
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sunnybank & Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Acacia Ridge
Acacia Ridge, Algester, Archerfield, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Kuraby, Macgregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 121 Mains Road, Sunnybank Our Lady of Fatima Church, 350 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge
The Parish Office will be closed on
Monday, 8th June
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Year B
Introduction: Today we celebrate the Paschal Mystery embodied in Jesus as giving himself - to the Father as creation’s response, to us as food and drink and in the call to be friends with Him.
First Reading: Exodus 24: 3-8 Moses ratifies the covenant with the Lord through the sprinkling of blood on the altar and the people, a gesture signifying a relationship that was life-giving.
Second Reading: Hebrews 9: 11-15 Jesus fulfils in his person the total gift, by surrendering Himself through shedding his blood. This perfect sacrifice embodies his self-giving love while being the ultimate act of life-giving worship.
Gospel: Mark: 12-16, 22-28 We hear Mark’s account of the institution of the Eucharist, Jesus enacts, in the reality of sign and symbol, His gift of himself for all humanity and to us as our food.
Building the Kingdom Now Date Claimer: Parish Conference Saturday, 1st August 2015
Mark this date in your calendar and keep an eye on the Parish Bulletin and the parish website for more information – details of presenters and registration will be made available shortly.
Why should I attend the conference? Are you asked questions about being Catholic that you find difficult to
answer? Or you are not confident that you can answer? How do you talk about God in today’s society that has really lost its sense of what’s sacred? How can you talk about Jesus in a society that sees no need for God to save us? What
does it mean to say that Jesus is divine? Is God’s presence a reality that permeates all of your life or just some parts of it? People of all ages are seeking responses to these and other questions … do you feel equipped enough
to lead others to responses that are life-giving?
This parish conference seeks to be an opportunity to hear from people who have some expertise in a variety of areas and a chance to share with others who are at a similar place in the journey.
Don’t miss out!
Soubirous Place Dinner
The Entertainment Book
The Entertainment Books, which are one of the major fundraisers for Soubirous Place, will also be on sale. The price is still $65.00. Please do not hesitate to call Brigid on 3344 3481 for more information.
Active Refugee and Migrant Integration In Australia (ARMIA) is seeking a volunteer to teach Sewing and a volunteer to teach English.
Please contact ARMIA on 3344 1149 if you can help.
FEAST OF OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Celebrating 15 years of the Novena & Benediction
Mass on Saturday 27 June 2015 at 10.30am, OLOL 6 Course Lunch at 12 noon
at the Lucky Inn, Market Square (Cost $15) Reservations to Celine & Patrick : 32734254
Come, sing along with guitarist Brian Beiers at Lunch! All are Welcome!
The 6th Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests 84 Shrines in 46 countries praying the Rosary
12th June 2015
You are invited to join our prayers throughout the world at 10:00 am on Friday 12th June 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sunnybank we will be saying the Luminous Mysteries. The Rosary prayers will take place after Mass at 8:30 am and Benediction. It is an opportunity for us to raise our hearts to God for all priests; that they will be blessed, through our prayers, with God's grace for their priesthood. We pray that hundreds of thousands of people worldwide will participate in this the 6th Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests. This year there will be 48 countries taking part and one decade of the Rosary will be said at about every 30 minutes for 24 Hours on Friday the 12th June 2015. Australia is in the third place praying the Luminous Mysteries. All are invited for Tea, Coffee & Scones in the media room afterwards. http://www.worldpriestday.com/
Blessings, Yvan & Joelle
PS. The starting time is indeed 10am and not 11am
Missionaries of the Poor
Enjoy a Latin American lunch with V. Rev. Fr Richard Ho Lung following by talk and Caribbean concert.
Saturday 11 July at 11.30am Fr Kevin Aspinall Centre, St Bernard’s Church,
4 Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt Ticket prices: Adults $35, Children (5-12yrs) $15 for ticket sales contact Marta on 0403 496 018
or visit missionforthepoor.org/australia
Cuppa at Our Lady of Lourdes this weekend
After the Saturday Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.00pm Sunday Masses at 8am, 9:15am and 10:30am there will be
tea and coffee offered out the front of the church at Sunnybank. The Welcoming Committee provides the cuppa to give you a chance to meet with your fellow parishioners.
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
the recently deceased: Mick McCoy, Betty White, Richard Fuhergill, Erin Hamers, Mary Pereira, Laura Sim, Mauricio Lopez, Lucia Menjivar, Humberto Mejia, Jack Hick, Patricia Moss, Ned Ilicic, Annie Scott, Damir Fabic
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Terry Cooley, Serapia Obayan, Paddy White, Terry Barter, Veronica Tyson, Doris Barker, Brenda Acaster, Ernst Jegodtka, Thomas Collins, Leoncia Gallibu, Janek Rutyna, Kevin Everding, Mary Pereira, Serapia Obayan, Mark Wilcox, Irene Elford, Dr Charlotte Hegarty, Sicily Antony, Peter McSweeney, Antonia Babic, Judith Stack, John Choi, Margaret Haker, Michael Cameron. those who are unwell: Noah Catchlove, Hugh Tigh, Peter McSweeney, Lorna Quinn, Ruth Walker, Don Quetcher, Crisanta Antonio, Sienna McColl, Dennis, Istvan Vadasi, Lucia Menjivar, Alejandra Paigan, Denis Cooney, Roger, Reg Parker, Anthony, Arnold and Verda Smith, Lauren MacCartney, Gwenda Lollis, Huntington Hatch, Vivian Pin, Esmeralda Berrios, Blanca Henriquez, Julia Reyes, Mari Jo Ryan, Loloy Jabimes, Pauline Pearse, Kath Barber. the Continuing Sick: Ruth Walker, Rachael, Mark Fitzgerald, Nita Anthony, Elizabeth Boase, Vaughan Boucher, Maxine Brady, Edna Brischetto, Caitlin, Jeremy Carroll, Marcela Castino, Hilary Collins, Mary Dixon, Gerry, Mary and George Goode, Brian Hammerton, Marianne Kellett, Baby Luka Kello, Blanche Kiel, Vlado Matesa, Mika Matesa, Ronnie McGregor, Bianca Miller, Catherine Miller, Alice O’Grady, Jenny Reed, Jim Neehouse, Robyn Scaysbrook, Julanne Slater, Annaleese Stewart, Maria Surdo, Istvan Vadasi, Nicholas Valle, Ruth Walker, Baby Mila Wilson.
Singles & Solos Lunch
This is a group for single and solo people of middle age who meet on the first Sunday of the month. Our next gathering is on Sunday, 7th June, 2015 at the Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, 470 McCullough Street, Sunnybank. We will meet inside at the Fresco’s Café and Lounge Bar at 10.30am.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
School tours - Tuesday, 16th June at 9.00am.
Reply to Debbie [email protected] or phone the office on 3345 0700.
REMEMBER US IN YOUR WILL
After you have cared for your Family, would you consider assisting the Parish family in your will? Some people have found they are not able to help the Parish financially in a substantial way during their life but the contents of their will can assist the Spiritual works of the Parish in the future.
Our Lady of Fatima Primary Catholic School Acacia Ridge - Enrolling for Prep 2016
Applications are now being taken for Prep enrolments for 2016. Applications forms can be accessed from our webpage www.ourladyoffatima.qld.edu.au. or contact office on 3275 1152
Date Claimer: WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS CELEBRATION
Friday, 9th October 2015
Those parishioners celebrating significant wedding anniversaries this year are invited to Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by Supper in the Avocado Room. Further details to be advised.
Sunnybank/Acacia Ridge Friendship Group
Date for you to mark in your diary:
10th June – Buffet High Tea – Sunnybank Community and Sports Club – from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Cost $10.00. (If anyone needs a lift from the Parish Complex to the Sports Club and back again afterwards, would you please give your name to the either Dawn or Esther and we will be happy to arrange something for you.
General Enquiries – Maureen – 3345 6556 Bookings: Dawn – 3711 9465; Esther - 3345 3829
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal will be held 13th / 14th June
at Sunnybank and Acacia Ridge Parishes
St Vincent de Paul will be collecting outside the Churches after each Mass for their annual Winter Appeal. Receipts will be issued on request for all donations of $2.00 or over. Please help us to help the needy in our community. If you come unprepared, envelopes will be provided for your use.
Blankets are urgently required also, and can be left in the baskets at the back of Sunnybank and Acacia Ridge Churches. Thank you
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
What you always wanted to know about the RCIA!!
On Thursday, 11th June at 7.00pm in the Avocado Room
we are offering an information session on:
Role of the Sponsor Role of the Catechist Role of the Parish Programme Outline
We look forward to the presence of many of our parishioners on the 11
th June at 7.00pm.
If you know of anyone interested in learning about the Catholic Faith there will be an Inquiry Session on Wednesday, 15
th July at 7.00pm
PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate (P/T) Stella Noskoff rsj
Parish Office Staff Karrin Halliday Parish Manager
Secretary Michelle DeAmbrosis
Tam Nguyen (Accounts) [email protected]
Caring Co-ordinator (P/T) Bernadette Christian
Unite Youth/Young Adults Co-ordinators -
Steven & Eloise Bird 0403 182 617
Centacare - Sunnybank Aged Care Community Program Manager
Jennifer Vanarey 3216 9554
Paloma Reception Centre 3345 6666
www.palomacentre.com.au
OLOL School, Sunnybank Principal - Mark Badke
3345 0700
OLOL OSHC Co-ordinator - Sarubh Malviya
3344 3064 [email protected]
OLOF School, Acacia Ridge Principal - Warren Fields
3275 1152
St Stephen’s School, Algester Principal - Phil Manitta
3711 4911
St Stephen's OSHC Co-ordinator - Victoria Hickling
3711 9291 [email protected]
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank Principal - Peter Elmore
3323 4600
Soubirous Place Coordinator -
Sr Brigid Courtney rsm 3344 3481
Sunnybank Parish Groundsman
Bob Davis
Housekeepers: Therese Prygiel Louise Weston
Latino American Chaplaincy
Fr Martin Ignacio Gutierriez (Chaplain)
0481 118 521 Marina Castellanos (Secretary)
0481 168 748
office@hispanoamericancommunity. com.au
Office: Tuesday & Wednesday 9.15am - 3.00pm 3277 6367
Roster for the Next Youth Ministered Mass Sunday the 14th June
MUSICIANS: K. O’Kelly, M. Betia, E. Dulay, G. King
SINGERS: T. Lee, F. Lee, L. Dulay
READERS: S. Eastgate, F. Ford, C. Ranatunga
OFFERTORY:M. Arachchige, C. Aji
ALTAR SERVERS: S. Arachchige
SPECIAL MINISTERS: A. Riveria, L. Conde, S. Kadell, S. Luate-Wani, S. Ranatunga, Y. Hsieh,
S. Robb
Youth and Young Adult
The next Life Nite will be Sunday the 14th of
June. It’s going to be a whole stack of fun!
Come along and bring a friend or two!
LifeNite is a youth group for those in grade 9-12.
The next EDGE is Friday 12th June.
Come along and bring a friend or two!
BBQ TONIGHT
Any donation for a sausage, $1.00 for a drink!!
The main reason we have the BBQ after the Youth Ministered Mass is so that YOU can
stay after Mass for a small bite to eat and socialise with your fellow parishioners. An im-
portant part of being Catholic is being part of a community and that is what we aim to
do through the BBQ. Please stay and get to know someone new or catch up with someone
This retreat is going to be an inspiring weekend! We would like to invite all those in grade 9-12 t o
consider coming along to this retreat. Come along and make new friends, connect with Jesus and our
faith and enjoy the crackle of a bonfire!
There is a cost involved, however if money is an issue we are happy to discuss
options, it does cover all accommodation, food and travel.
Please get in contact for a registration form or if you have any questions or concerns.
Living Biblically in a secular world will help you see how Scripture can be and is relevant to your life today. Date: Wednesday 10th June Time: 7:15-9:00pm Cost: Gold Coin Donation Venue: St. Stephen’s Cathedral (227 Elizabeth St, Brisbane) Parking available from 7pm underneath Cathedral, entre on Charlotte Street