The Brisbane Oratory in Formation

Parish of Annerley Ekibin Fourth Sunday of Easter [OF] & Third Sunday After Easter [EF]:

11th/12th May 2019

Parish Office

14 Ferndale Street, Annerley 4103

PO Box 3131, Tarragindi 4121.

Office Hours:- 9:00am - 1:00pm

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Phone: 3848 1107

Fax: 3848 1855

Email: annek@bne.catholic.net.au

Web: www.annerleyekibinparish.com www.facebook.com/ annerleyekibinparish

www.twitter.com/AnnerleyEkibin

Parish Priest :

Fr Scot Anthony Armstrong

Parish Team:

Ms Shirley Sadler (Parish Secretary) Mrs Kathy Ducker (Finance Officer)

Ms Teresa Martin

(Sacramental Co-ordinator)

† Mary Immaculate Church

616 Ipswich Road, Annerley

† St John Fisher Church

17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi

† St Elizabeth’s Chapel

61 Effingham Street, Ekibin

St Elizabeth’s Primary School

Phone 3848 0828

Mary Immaculate Primary School

Phone 3848 8965

Our Lady’s Secondary College

Phone: 3426 8000

St John Fisher Hall

17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi

Phone 3848 1107 (Office hours)

The Brisbane Oratory in Formation

Oratory House - 3392 9247

16 Ferndale Street, Annerley

http://brisbane-oratory.org/

Fr Adrian Sharp (Moderator)

Fr Andrew Wise

Fr Scot Armstrong

Br Tyson King

Br Conor Power

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable

Adults Parish Representative

Contact for Safeguarding concerns

Marie Melski (3848 0338)

Catholic Enquiry Group

Lauren Le Feuvre (0410 939 661)

Frassati (Young Men)

Jerome Shogren (0449 090 071)

Flores Teresianes (Young Women)

Bernadette Tomlin (0401 446 613)

Frassati Youth (High School age)

Br Tyson King (0468 429 809) frassatiyouthbrisbane@gmail.com

St Vincent de Paul Helpline

Phone: 1800 846 643

Homeless Hotline: 1800 846 437

Readings for next Sunday

18th/19th May

1st: Acts 14: 21-27

2nd: Apocalypse 21: 1-5

Gospel: John 13: 31-35

Dear Parishioners, The fourth Sunday of Easter (OF) is customarily a day on which we pray for vocations to the

priesthood. We thank God for our own seminarians, as well as those of the Holy Spirit Regional Seminary. Let us pray that the Risen Lord might grant us more shepherds after his own Heart.

Within the cycle of the liturgical year, the Church honours with special veneration and love, the holy Mother of the Lord, who is united by an inseparable bond to her Son. It was he who willed her to be Mother in the order of grace of his disciples. In the Blessed Virgin Mary we admire the most excellent fruit

of Christ's redemption, and contemplate what each of us and the whole Church are called to become....Having entered profoundly into the history of salvation, Mary, in a way, unites in her person and re-echoes the most important doctrines of the faith. (see Sacrosanctum concilium, and Lumen gentium, chapter 8). It is a long standing tradition to honour the Mother of God with particular devotion in the month of May. Let us take the opportunity to find some way of increasing our Marian devotion this month, especially as we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima Monday next, the 13 of May.

A reminder that blessed water is available (for those who wish to take some with them for their own use) at the bottom of the stairwell leading to the choir loft of Mary Immaculate church. Blessed water calls to mind our baptism, and, as a blessed sacramental remits venial sin, as well as functioning as an important defence against the demonic, which is - sad to say - more and more on the increase in our time.

In Christ, Fr Scot Anthony Armstrong

St Philip’s Day at Mary Immaculate Church on May 25th: 10:30am—12:00pm We hope you can join us in celebrating the feast of the founder of the Oratory and our principal patron St Philip Neri! Please join the Fathers and Brothers for Solemn High Mass followed by drinks on the lawn.

SAVE THE DATE! 17th August, 2019: Join us for one of the biggest Catholic social events in Brisbane, the

Brisbane Oratory Vallicella Dinner and Dance 2019 Fundraiser. Enjoy canapés by the river, drinks, dinner, and desert. Then join the live band for dancing or step outside for a drink and catch up with friends or make some new ones! Proceeds from the evening support the works of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation and the education of our seminarians. More information and tickets will be available soon!

Sacramental Program: The Parent Information Night for first Holy Communion will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 14th of May at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, cnr Cracknell Rd & Effingham St, Ekibin. The classes for the children will be held each Thursday afternoon at 4pm-4.45pm at St Elizabeth's, starting on Thursday 23rd of May 2019 in the same room that was being used last year on the same level, but to the left of, the Christi Centre; the dates for the classes being 23rd May, 30th May, 6th June, 12th June, with the final class on the 20th June. The children will make their first Holy Communion on the Feast of the Most Holy Body of Christ (Corpus Christi) either at the Vigil Mass on Saturday night (22nd June) at St John Fisher Church, or on Sunday (23rd June) at Mary Immaculate Church.

PARISH DATE CLAIMERS Monday 13th May Josephites Associates Meeting at St Fabian’s, Yeerongpilly at 10:00am. For further information please phone Judy Harris on 3848 6017.

Tuesday 14 May Men’s Secular Oratory, MI church, 7:30pm

Saturday 18th May Baptism Preparation for Parents at 9:00am in the School Library (under MI Church). Please contact the Parish Office to book.

Saturday 25th May Mass for the feast of Saint Philip Neri, 10:30am, MI church. Please see front page.

WE PRAY FOR: Those who are recently deceased: Gloria McIVOR,Yvonne GIBBS, Patsy DEVINE (Ireland), Bernard Michael CRANE.

Those who are sick: Ksenia BORODIN, Rex BOWEN, Verna BOWEN, Joan BRAMMER, Duncan CARSTENS, Ruth Mary DALY, Sylvia DE LUCA, Shannon EMSLIE, Mark FARRAH, Jane FARRELL, Bryan FITZPATRICK, Joan FLEW, Anne FRANETTOVICH, Gwen GAIR, Vilma GHOUSE, Bronte GREER, Marlene JOHNSTON, Tony LEVICK, Marie MITCHELL, Barbara MASON, Mila PICKARD, Ron ROFE, Joan ROONEY, Joan RYAN,

Rosa Maria SANTOS, Norma TORPEY, Josephine & Bill WRIGHT and Matthew ZEMEK.

All the faithful departed.

Refection In dealing with our neighbours, we must assume as much pleasantness of manner as we can, and by this affability win

them to the way of virtue.

St Philip Neri

"One should absolutely desire God alone, the rest in moderation. One should only want God absolutely, invariably and inviolably; but, regarding the means of serving Him, one should only desire them slowly and gently, so that if we are prevented from using them, we would not be greatly upset."

From Searching For and Maintaining Peace, by Fr Jacques Philippe (Sceptre, New York, 2002)

Save The Date: In 1957 Lucia of Fatima spoke with Fr Fuentes " Father, the Devil is in the mood for engaging in a decisive battle against the Blessed Virgin and the Devil knows what offends God the most and which in a short time will gain for him the greatest number of souls. Thus the Devil does everything to overcome souls consecrated to God". (Our Priests)

On Friday 2nd August (Feast day of St Alphonsus Liguori) the Parish will be asked to pray for our priests and the young men of the Oratory. Full details will follow shortly.

Holy Rosary: The May intentions for the Tuesday Rosary are for “those who mourn; God will comfort them! And for the Pope, the Bishops and the Priests through the intercession of Our Lady of Grace." It begins 10 minutes after the 7am Mass in Mary Immaculate Church. All welcome. Enquiries: Legion of Mary on 0421 258 418 (Bill].

Emily’s Voice: You and your friends are warmly invited to join us for a special celebration of life and love. Motivated by love for women and their unborn children, Emily’s voice promotes life, motherhood and family through truthful, hopeful, beautiful and compelling media campaigns. As our special guest you will be treated to fine food with friends, great music, be inspired by some amazing stories, be in the running to win prizes, buy exquisite gifts and invest in the greatest of causes: life! When: Friday, 24 May Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm Dress: Semi-formal Tickets: $85 single; $660 for table of 8; $820 for table of 10. Ticket Price includes canapes and drink on arrival, two-course meal and entertainment. RSVP: 07 4638 2399.

OZROSARY#53 - Mt Gravatt Lookout, 3.30pm Saturday 25 May Bring your Rosary beads, water, a chair or rug. Free homemade scones with jam and cream available from 3.15pm (your reward for being early). Expected end time: by 4.30pm. Meet on the grassed area near the café.

Parish Diary & Mass Times: 13th - 19th May

Monday 13th May 6:30am Mass [OF+] SE 7:00pm Mass [EF] MI Tuesday 14th May 7:00am Mass [EF] MI 9:00am Mass [OF] SE School Mass

Wednesday 15th May

6:30am Mass [OF] SJF

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

Thursday 16th May

7:00am Mass [OF+] MI

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

5:45pm Exposition SE

Friday 17th May

7:00am Mass [OF] SE

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

7:30pm Holy Hour MI

Saturday 18th May

8:15am Mass [EF] MI

5:30pm Vigil [OF+] MI

5:30pm Vigil [OF] SJF

Sunday 19th May

7:30am Mass [OF] MI

8:30am Mass [OF] SJF

9:00am Mass [EF] MI

11:00am Mass [OF] SJF (Sudanese Community)

4:00pm Vespers MI

5:00pm Mass [OF+] MI

OF = Ordinary Form | OF+ = Ad orientem | EF = Extraordinary Form]

MI = Mary Immaculate SE = St Elizabeth’s SJF = St John Fisher

CONFESSION TIMES:

Mon 6:45pm (MI) Wed 9:40am - 10:00am (MI) Thu 9:40am - 10:00am (MI Fri 9:40am - 10:00am (MI) 7:30pm - 8:30pm (MI) During Holy Hour Sat 7:15am - 8:00am (MI) Sat 4:45pm - 5:15pm (MI) Sat 5:15pm by request (SJF)

Sun During 9:00am Mass where possible (MI)

The Angelus and the Rosary are prayed half an hour before the early weekday Masses, at SE & SJF.

All night Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Thursday at SE, beginning at 6:00pm and concluding at 6:45am on Fridays.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Saturdays from 7:15am - 8:00am at MI Church.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place from 9.40am to 11.30am on every First Friday at Mary Immaculate Church.

The Holy Rosary is prayed at Mary Immaculate after the 7am Mass on Tuesdays, at 7.30am on Saturdays and after the 8.15am Mass on every First Saturday.

Rosters for next week

St Gregory’s Latin Mass Community: Third Sunday After Easter

Wilston 7:30am

Sunday, 19th May, 7:30am Mass at MI: For the repose of the soul of Julio Silva (anniversary 18/5/2017) 8:30am Mass at SJF: For the Pope and the Bishops 9:00am Mass at MI: For the repose of the souls of Charles & Mary Stannus 5:00pm Mass at MI: For the Holy Souls in purgatory

PLEASE NOTE:

There are no changes to Mass times this week.

COLLECTIONS LAST WEEKEND: $2,120.10 ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS AVERAGE FOR

WEEK: $1,628.40 Thank you from a grateful Parish.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, 11th May, Away: For the seminarians of the Brisbane Oratory and for Oratorian Vocations 8:15am Mass at MI: For the repose of the souls of Edward & Joan Stannus 5:30pm Vigil at MI: Mass for the people ‘pro populo’ Sunday, 12th May, 7:30am Mass at MI: For the Pope and the Bishops 8:30am Mass at SJF: For the repose of the soul of Frederick Deed, anniversary of death (12/5) 5:00pm Mass at MI: For Gloria Term (PNG), ill health Monday, 13th May, 6:30am Mass at SE: For the Benefactors of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation, living and deceased 7:00pm Mass at MI: For Frassati groups and their members Tuesday, 14th May, 7:00am Mass at MI: For a special intention Wednesday, 15th May, 6:30am Mass at SJF: For the Holy Souls in purgatory 9:00am Mass at MI: For the Holy Souls in purgatory Thursday, 16th May, 7:00am Mass at MI: For the intention of the donor Friday, 17th May, 7:00am Mass at SE: For the intentions of Sandra Nair 9:00am Mass at MI: For Cardinal George Pell Saturday, 18th May, Private: For the intention of the donor 5:30pm Vigil at MI: Mass for the people ‘pro populo’ 5:30pm Vigil at SJF: For the repose of the soul of Matthew Farrell, 18th Birthday

EASTER OFFERINGS

Easter offerings may still be given on the collection

plate at Mass anytime over the next few weekends.

Thank you for your generosity to our Parish and the

Brisbane Oratory in Formation.

Rosters for next week

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

Sat (SJF) 5:30pm Kay Holmes

Sun (MI) 7.30am Brian McMahon, Noel Everding

Sun (SJF) 8:30am Dianne Shanahan

Sun (MI) 5.00pm Anna Herbert, Liam Herbert

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sat (SJF) 5:30pm: Bert Jacobs, John Lesina, Prem Nair

Sun (MI) 7:30am: Joan Coghlan, Paul Coghlan, Charles Grugan, Kathleen Grugan

COUNTERS

Monday, 13th May, 2019

CHURCH CARE

Laundry (SJF): Pat Smith

Fourth Sunday of Easter Year C – 11th/12th May, 2019

MASS READINGS

First Reading: Acts 13:14. 43-52 Paul and Barnabas carried on from Perga till they reached Antioch in Pisidia. Here they went to synagogue on the sabbath and took their seats. When the meeting broke up, many Jews and devout converts joined Paul and Barnabas, and in their talks with them Paul and Barnabas urged them to remain faithful to the grace God had given them. The next sabbath almost the whole town assembled to hear the word of God. When they saw the crowds, the Jews, prompted by jealousy, used blasphemies and contradicted everything Paul said. Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly. We had to proclaim the word of God to you first, but since you have rejected it, since you do not think yourselves worthy of eternal life, we must turn to the pagans. For this is what the Lord commanded us to do when he said: I have made you a light for the nations, so that my salvation may reach the ends of the earth. It made the pagans very happy to hear this and they thanked the Lord for his message; all who were destined for eternal life became believers. Thus the word of the Lord spread through the whole country-side. But the Jews worked upon some of the devout women of the upper classes and the leading men of the city and persuaded them to turn against Paul and Barnabas and expel them from their territory. So they shook the dust from their feet in defiance and went off to Iconium; but the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm 99 (Said by all)

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing for joy.

Know that he, the Lord, is God. He made us, we belong to him, we are his people, the sheep of his flock.

Indeed, how good is the Lord, eternal his merciful love. He is faithful from age to age.

Second Reading: Apocalypse 7:9.14-17 I, John, saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language; they were standing in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb, dressed in white robes and holding palms in their hands. One of the elders said to me, 'These are the people who have been through the great persecution, and because they have washed their robes white again in the blood of the Lamb, they now stand in front of God's throne and serve him day and night in his sanctuary; and the One who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. They will never hunger or thirst again; neither the sun nor scorching wind will ever plague them, because the Lamb who is at the throne will be their shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.'

The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. Alleluia!

Gospel: John 10:27-30

Jesus said:

'The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life; they will never be lost and no one will ever steal them from me. The Father who gave them to me is greater than anyone, and no one can steal from the Father. The Father and I are one.'

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Memorial Acclamation: Number One

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

ARE YOU A NEW PARISHIONER?

OR ARE YOU FROM ELSEWHERE IN BRISBANE BUT

REGULARLY ATTEND MASS HERE AND WOULD LIKE

TO BE REGISTERED AS A FRIEND OF THE BRISBANE

ORATORY? If so, please fill in the form below and place it

on the collection plate or mail to our Parish Office:

P.O. Box 3131, Tarragindi. 4121.

□ I am a new parishioner

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registered as a friend of the Brisbane Oratory

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The Catholic Enquiry Group

The Catholic Enquiry Group is for those who would like to

know more about the Catholic faith or who may be interested

in becoming a Catholic. The Catholic Enquiry Group meets on

Tuesdays at 7:30pm at the Parish Office. Please phone

Teresa Martin for further information on 0413 763 256.

REQUEST FOR WOOL Now that the cooler weather is with

us, our parishioner who very kindly crotchets knee rugs for

people in nursing homes, is in need of more wool. As long as

we can supply her with wool, she will crotchet. Please leave

at the back of the Church. Thanks and blessings.

Marie Melski. You can contact me at 3848 0338

Juventus High schoolers are invited to join Frassati Juventus youth group at St Elizebeth’s School on Friday 17 May 6:30pm to

8:00pm for games, fun, pizza, prayer, and discussion on the faith. For more information call or text Br Tyson on 0468 429 809.