st mary’s parish – anniversaries: annie obst, dereke smith ......nanango: elizabeth arthy 4171...
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Recently Deceased:
Anniversaries: Annie Obst, Dereke Smith, George Doyle, Fred Seng, Michael Carew, Monica
Kruske, Barry Black Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers this week as we wish them a return to good health:
St. Mary’s Parish: Violet Box, Pam Sokoll, Brian Mann. Kathleen Logan, Merrelyn Bishop,
Liz Manczmur, Ellie Spicer, Helen Smoothy, Darrell Bland, Mary McLennan, Brian Lenihan.
O.L.H.C. Parish: Janice Bazley, Maureen Mangan, Patricia Warwick, Lex Mangan, Helen Hart,
Pat & Aileen Langan. Recently Deceased/Anniversary requests accepted from the ‘next-of-kin’, or immediate family. Sick requests accepted from the
person themselves, ‘next-of-kin’ or immediate family member (with permission from said person). Sick requests will remain on the list for one month.)
All items for the newsletter need to be received by 12 noon Wednesday either by emailing [email protected] or phone the office on 41625121
The privacy of all individuals with whom St. Mary’s, Kingaroy and OLHC, Nanango Parishes interact is very important to us and we are committed to protecting all personal information we collect and hold. Our Privacy Policy is available at www.bne.catholic.net.au or on request.
Coordinators for Communion of the Sick Kingaroy : Janelle Henschen 4162 2951
Email:[email protected] Nanango: Elizabeth Arthy 4171 0278
Email: [email protected]
Daily Mass Book— 2018 available to order. Living Faith - daily prayer available at the entrance to the Church—$5.00 Catholic Leader - $2.00 each
Collections 15/04/18—Kingaroy $1398.25 & Nanango $1137.60. Next Weeks Counters (29.04.18) Pam Radcliffe & Brian O’Reilly
PARISH CONTACTS: Parish Administration / Hall Bookings 9.30am - 2.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Ph. 4162 5121 (Office/After Hours) Email: [email protected] Newsletter Email: [email protected]
Saint Mary’s Catholic College Ph. 4160 0900 Saint Patrick’s Primary Ph. 4163 1555 St Vincent de Paul Society 1800 846 643 Family Assistance 0417 512 238 Vinnies Shop Ph. 4162 5099
Saint Mary’s Centacare Ph. 4162 5096 Centacare South Burnett Ph. 4162 5439
APRIL MASS TIMETABLE
DATE MASS LITURGY
Sunday 1st April Kumbia 8.00am, Nanango 8.00 am, Kingaroy 10:00am
Saturday 7th April Yarraman 5.00pm
Sunday 8th April Nanango 8.00 am, Kingaroy 10.00 am & 5.30pm Kumbia 8.00am
Friday 13th April Cooyar 6.00pm
Saturday 14th April Blackbutt 5.00pm
Sunday 15th April Nanango 8.00am, Kingaroy 10.00am & 5.30pm Kumbia 8.00 am
Saturday 21st April Kumbia 6.00pm
Sunday 22nd April Nanango 8.00am, Kingaroy 10.00am & 5.30pm
Friday 27th April Cooyar 6.00pm
Saturday 28th April Kumbia 6.00pm
Sunday 29th April Nanango 8.00am, Yarraman 11.00am, Kingaroy 10.00am & 5.30pm
Reconciliation is held at St Mary’s Church Kingaroy after 9.00am Mass on Friday and before 5.30pm Mass
on Sunday commencing at 5.00 pm. Kumbia and OLHC Parish churches there is no set time – if anyone
wishes to go to reconciliation please contact Fr. Chukwudi before/after Mass or call to make an appointment.
4th Sunday of Easter YR B 22nd April 2018
Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18
THE GOOD SHEPHERD Pope Francis in the early days of his pontificate spoke of how he wanted priests and those who look after God’s flock to try as much as they can to have the ‘smell of the sheep’ on them. This straightaway showed us the kind of man God has given us in the new pope; a very practical and realistic man of God. What a powerful image! This was obviously inspired by the gospel reading we hear this weekend (John 10:11-18); where Jesus is referring to himself as the ‘Good Shepherd’. He goes on to say, “I know mine and mine know me….” . Jesus also points out that the sheep hear his voice and follow him. This cannot really be possible if the Shepherd doesn’t spend quality time with the sheep. This is exactly what Pope Francis is saying; that we cannot accompany people or journey with them properly if we don’t meet them where they are at. It is then that we will able to fully understand them and support them. We cannot presume if we are not close to them or have their best interests at heart. Jesus refers to himself as the ‘good shepherd’ as different from a ‘hired’ person who is paid to look after the sheep for the owner. The hired person, Jesus says, only does it for the pay and his personal interests. But a good shepherd “lays down his life for the sheep”. Here we see Jesus referring to true love and self-sacrifice for the good of all. These qualities of the good shepherd help build a lot of trust between the ‘shepherd’ and the ‘sheep’. The attitude of the ‘hired’ person has adverse effects where they will put themselves first rather than the flock and at the slightest challenge will abandon the sheep. This obviously leads to the flock being scattered rather than being together and journeying together. We don’t need to look too far to see this happening around us today in the church, society etc. My dear friends, this message is not just for those ‘in authority’ or ‘leadership positions’.
We are all shepherds in our different capacities; in our homes, workplaces etc. and a lot of
people look up to us for guidance and direction (even if we don’t know it). Jesus needs us
to learn from him and help make the world a better place. We cannot be ‘good
shepherds’ if we are not ‘good sheep’. We cannot be good leaders if we are not good
followers. If we follow well, we will lead those following us to the right direction.
Blessings, Fr Chukwudi
St Mary’s Parish – Kingaroy Our Lady Help of Christians Parish- Nanango
Churches at Blackbutt, Cooyar, Kingaroy, Kumbia, Nanango and Yarraman
Parish Priest: Fr Chukwudi Chinaka Email: [email protected]
Phone 4162 5121 (Kingaroy/Nanango) email: [email protected] www.kingaroynanangocatholic.org.au
After Hours (emergency calls only) 4162 5121
Joke for the Week ….
An Irishman not able to find a
parking space starts to pray
“Lord, if you open a space for me, I swear
I’ll give up on me whiskey and go to church
every week.” Suddenly the clouds parted
and the sun shone on an empty space.
The Irishman then said “Never mind. I
found one!”
Thoughts for the week Too often, the opportunity knocks,
but by the time you push back the
chain, push back the bolt, unhook the
two locks and shut off the burglar
alarm, it’s too late – Rita Coolidge
St. Mary’s Parish Prayer Group / Bible Study
Every Friday 6-8pm Biscuit Tin Contact Will England 0497 870 258 or
Sue Harwood 4162 1741 or 0447 638 404.
Bible Questions Who tells the story of Jesus’ Last Supper
differently from the other Evangelists?
Last Weeks Answer : Good Shepherd
Sunday
2018 Sacramental Program
Parent Information sessions
First Eucharist Thursday 26th April at 2.00pm in the boardroom of Saint Mary’s Catholic College Thursday 26th April at 6.00pm in the Saint Mary’s Parish hall. Confirmation Thursday 3rd May at 2.00pm in the boardroom of Saint Mary’s Catholic College Thursday 3rd May 6.00pm in the Saint Mary’s Parish Hall Please come along to receive more detailed information, the children’s books and to register your child. There is a $30 fee to cover the cost of the books, medals and certificate for each sacrament. There will be quite a lot of information at the meetings, about the expectations of parents to assist their children to prepare and participate in the respective activity sessions (once on a Saturday) and weekly masses over that time. Pam Radcliffe Sacramental Co-ordinator
South Burnett Ministries extend an invitation
to all for a free Parenting Seminar.
When: Saturday April 28th 9-12.30
Sunday April 29th 10.00am
Where: 2 Ivans St Kingaroy.
For more information please call
SB Ministries on 4162 5824
Project Compassion
campaign has
finished! Thank you to all who have kindly
donated. For those of you still holding onto
your envelopes please ensure they are
returned to the office before 30th April.
Cherish Life
What you can do to stop the decriminalisation of
abortion in Queensland. The people who get to
make the decision are our members of
parliament, elected to represent us on our behalf.
They will each be voting on this second attempt
to decriminalise abortion.
The most important thing you can do to ensure
that your state MP actually hears from the
community is to communicate directly with him/
her. Avoid phone messages or email as electoral
staff may not even pass them on.
Visit your MP in person or write a personal hand-
written letter. Sign the official Queensland
parliament e-petition. For easy access, go to
www.cherishlife.org.au/petition.
For more information and to stay up to date with
what the media doesn’t tell you, go to
www.cherishlife.org.au
OLHC Music News Fortnightly Musicians/ Singing Practice Sessions Monday 23rd April at 3.30pm Wednesday 9th May at 3.30pm
24th April Tuesday
St. Mary’s Kingaroy
5.30pm Mass
25th April Wednesday
St. Mary’s Kingaroy
Anzac Day Mass
9.00am
Mass
26th April Thursday
OLHC Nanango 8.30am Mass
26th April Thursday
St. Mary’s Kingaroy
5.30pm Mass
27th April Friday
St. Mary’s Kingaroy
9.00am Mass
27th April Friday
OLHC Nanango
12.00pm Mass
Fire Pit Youth Mass
Held the Second Sunday of each
month from 5.30pm at Saint Mary’s
Kingaroy. Pizza & Drinks
available for Gold Coin Donation
Next Mass: 13th May 2018
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS! St Mary's 10am Mass
Children's Liturgy— Every Sunday Children/Family Mass— 20th May Love kids and want to help them understand the Gospel? Why not join our Children's liturgy team? Chat to Suzanne 0499527830, Marty or the Parish Office (07) 4162 5121.
Ken Baines Morning Tea Monday 30th April In the Biscuit Tin at the
rear of St Mary’s Hall 9.30am. Come along
for some tea and a chat, all welcome and bring
a friend.
Next Week’s Readings: 1st Reading: Acts 9:26-31 2nd Reading : 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:1-8
Responsorial Psalm The stone rejected by the builders has become the
cornerstone.
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia!
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me.
Alleluia!
Weekday Mass
(Apr 23—Apr 27)
Liturgy Brisbane is once again hosting their Annual Musicians' Workshop. This year the will is focus on extraordinary music for
ordinary time. Presented by Sr Ursula O'Rourke, James Robinson and the music ministry team from Maroochydore Parish. It will be a day filled with laughter, insight and new music. $20 registration covers materials and morning tea (parish discount applies). 2nd June at ACU Banyo. More information via our website: Register via https://liturgybrisbanemusic.weebly.com/
Weekend Mass Times—Please note due to
the first Sunday of April falling on the 1st we
are in a 5 week month! Please check the
weekend timetable for Mass Times as it is
slightly different to normal. Jesse Manibusan Concert
“The Life You’re Living” tour. A Youth Rock
Mass at St Mary’s Maryborough followed by a
candle pilgrimage to the Brolga Theatre.
Monday 7th May 5.30pm for the small cost of a
donation to St Mary’s Maryborough.
For more information please contact
Maryborough Parish on (07) 4121 3071 or
Sistas in Sync invite you to see the highly acclaimed movie, I can Only Imagine, on Tuesday 24th April, to raise funds for local school chaplaincies. Drinks & nibbles at 6.00pm with movie starting at 7.00pm. Tickets available at Elray Jewellers.