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St Mary’s Our Lady Help of Christians Holy Family
155 Nobbs Street 33 Main Street 390a Feez Street
North Rockhampton Park Avenue Rockonia
Parish Priest: Fr Marcel Kujur — Email: [email protected]
Assisting Priests: Fr Frank Gilbert (retired) & Fr Noel Milner (retired)
Secretaries: Trish Jones (Mon-Wed) & Ros McDougall (Wed-Fri)
Admin Centre: at Holy Family Church; Office Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm
Postal Address: PO Box 9874, Frenchville Qld 4701
Phone: 4928 2800 ~ Email: [email protected] ~ Website: northrockycatholic.com
THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER— YEAR C
4TH & 5TH MAY 2019
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“ DO YOU LOVE ME ?
Three times Jesus asks Peter, ‘Do you love me?’ and three times Peter answers, ‘You know I do’. Some writers suggest that the three-fold question by Jesus and the three-fold reply by Peter is intended to balance out the triple denial of Jesus by Peter at the time of the arrest and trial of Jesus. Where once Peter denied even knowing Jesus, he now declares his love for Jesus in no uncertain terms. It is a reminder to all of us that there is no act that we can perform that cannot be forgiven by God and from which we cannot come back.
Historical Context
When Jesus asks Peter, ‘Do you love me?’ and Peter repeatedly assures Jesus that he does, Jesus instructs Peter to ‘Feed my sheep’. This image of feeding sheep is used to describe the caring leadership Peter is to take over the other disciples and the other followers of Jesus. The image of a shepherd has carried through the years and finds expression in the stylised shepherd’s crook (crosier) that is carried as a symbol of office by bishops. The people of the church are often referred to as the bishop’s flock – further carrying on the image of a shepherd and his sheep. © Greg Sunter
On the fifth Sunday from this weekend is Pentecost Sunday. We are encouraged to pray for the church, for our communities and for ourselves, that we be embraced by the strength and the love of the Holy Spirit.
As a help to this please visit the ‘Changing Minds—Changing Hearts’ information on the inside of this bulletin.
If you have internet access I encourage you to visit and engage with the website each week.
https://www.eastertopentecost.com.au/
Fr Frank
First Reading: Acts 5:27-32. 40-41 Peter and the apostles refuse to give up preaching the Gospel..
Psalm: I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. (© 1981 ICEL All rights resv)
Second Reading: Apocalypse 5:11-14 John opens a window into the mysterious glory and worship of heaven.
Gospel: John 21:1-19 Peter is asked to love Jesus in a deep and sacrificial way. Next Sunday’s Readings (Fourth Sunday of Easter): Acts 13:14, 43-52; Apocalypse 7:9, 14-17; John 10:27-30
Mass Times
6th May - 12th May 2019
Monday: 9:00am St Joseph’s Cathedral
Tuesday: 9:00am Holy Family (Anointing Mass)
Wednesday: 12noon St Mary’s
Thursday: 5:30pm St Mary’s
Friday: 9:00am Our Lady Help of Christians
Saturday: 5:00pm Holy Family
(Vigil) 6.30pm Our Lady Help of Christians
Sunday: 7.00am St Mary’s
9.00am Holy Family
Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30am-10.30am Cathedral
Saturday 4.00pm-4.30pm Holy Family
St Joseph’s School
Main Street, Park Avenue 07 4994 8205 [email protected] www.sjparok.catholic.edu.au
St Mary’s School 135 Nobbs Street, North Rockhampton 07 4928 5658 [email protected]
www.smnrrok.catholic.edu.au
Emmaus College
185 Main Street 362 Yaamba Road North Rockhampton 07 4923 5700 [email protected] www.emmaus.qld.edu.au
St Anthony’s School 390B Feez Street, North Rockhampton 07 4994 8200 [email protected] www.sanrrok.catholic.edu.au
PRAYER FOR SRI LANKA
Dear Lord, We pray for those who have died, and for those who have been injured and their lives changed forever by the recent violent acts of terrorism. We pray especially for the Sri Lankan Community overseas and here in Australia, many of whom may have family or friends caught up in this atrocity. May the risen Lord give them and their families strength and courage as each hour, day and year passes. Give healing to those who have been traumatised and courage to those who work towards creating peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen
North Rockhampton Catholic Community Baptisms and Marriages are arranged through the Parish Office. Advance notice (Wedding - 6 months) and preparation are required.
Each month Baptisms are celebrated at Holy Family on the first Saturday at 10am and fourth Sunday in 9am Mass; at Our Lady Help of
Christians on the third Saturday during 6.30pm Mass; and at St Mary’s on the third Sunday during 7am Mass and at 10.30am.
Please remember in your prayers:
Recently deceased: Patricia Cagney, John O’Sullivan, Norma Hickey, Doris Cosgrove, Patricia Busk, Betty Fry (Blackall), Tim Sisley, David Pham, Rex McCulloch, Mervyn Fitzgerald, Kathleen Lawrence (Darwin), Kathleen Liddell, Evelyn Maza, Mary Templeton, Kye Funch,
Anniversaries: Bob Williams (6th
May)
Those who are sick: John O’Hanlon, Roberto Hifarva, Hazel Matthews Cahill, Tony Stanton, Fr Karel (Karl) Emerick OP (Melbourne), Ruth Tierney, Eileen Weston, Noel Goltz, Les Muller, Thea Hoffmann (Brisbane), June Hornung, Michele Akers (Caboolture), Johann Pranadjaja, Pat Harp, Frank Hickey, Sadie Edmistone, Gloria Munns, Betty Hoskings (Sydney), Ebony Huton, Carmel Rowen, Pat James, Laurie Conaghan, Denis McCusker, Christopher Steer, Bernie Brady, Ernie Trevaskis, Niels Albrechtsen, Janet Fitzgerald (Brisbane), Anne McHugh, Molly Humphries, Eileen Johnson, Taylor Christiansen (Brisbane), Steph Lloyd, Ria Vogels, Phillip Grasse, Stuart Dallon, Simon Schell (Sydney) Ron Trevaskis, Jim Sharry.
When sending in names, please indicate which list the person needs to be on.
When requesting family and friends be included in the sick list, please ensure you have their permission.
SUNDAY DEVOTIONS: Rosary & Adoration now 5.30pm at St Mary’s.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Every Thursday 10am-9pm at St Mary’s Church. We use an hourly roster to ensure there are at least two people present at all times. If you would like to be on the roster, please add your name to the list at St Mary’s or contact Daphne 4926 6021, Paul 4928 1612 or the Office 4928 2800.
NO MASS AT EMMAUS There will be no Thursday Mass at Emmaus while Fr Marcel is on holidays.
ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
Holy Family Conference (Rockonia & Park Avenue) meet each Monday at 5pm in Holy Family Hall. St Mary’s Conference meet on the first Tuesday of the month, this Tuesday May 7th at 5.30pm in the meeting room. The meeting follows Rosary in the Church at 5.15pm. If you are interested in becoming a member of Vinnies you are most welcome.
ST MARÝ’S SCHOOL INVITATION TO LOOK THROUGH THEIR NEW BUILDINGS Parishioners who would like to look through the new buildings at St Mary’s are invited to a tour after 7:00am Mass on Sunday, May 19th.
CRAFT n NATTER GROUP meet on Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am (except first Thursdays) at Holy Family hall. Ladies from 3 Parishes welcome. For more information contact Ann 4926 5033.
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN STATE SCHOOLS: Have you considered sharing the gift of your faith with children in State Schools by becoming a Religious Instructor? Providing religious instruction in our state schools is a gift for both our catechists and our children. RI is about evangelisation and sharing the message of the Good News. If you would like more information about the duties associated with being a Catechist please contact the Parish Office on 4928 2800 or email [email protected]
HOLY SPIRIT SEMINARY APPEAL There will be a second collection next weekend for the Holy Spirit Seminary.
FRIENDS OF MERCY are holding a cent sale at Leinster Place Saturday May 11th at 9.30-11.30am in the Recreation Room - followed by bbq lunch for sale. This is an annual fundraiser for Mercy Aged Care Homes and Services for benefit of residents/clients. All most welcome. Please come and support us. (Leinster Place at 3 Pearce St Park Avenue - behind Emmaus College Main St Campus. Enter through chapel entrance - balloons mark the spot!)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA has an email address [email protected] to send through any inquiries, otherwise please contact the parish office.
The RCIA team are asking for intercessory prayers for the team, enquirers and candidates. Please fill in the following form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/e74ZuUXq4cBxRi8S7
PARISH HALLS: We have three halls for hire in our Northside Community - Park Avenue Hall in Main Street, St Mary’s Hall in Nobbs Street, and Holy Family Hall attached to Holy Family Church in Feez Street. All three halls are available for hire - contact the Parish Office on 4928 2800 for further info.
LADIES RETREAT “Created not Constructed” Ladies retreat at The Haven Emu Park, 28th-30th June 2019 (Friday 5.30pm - Sunday 12pm) Facilitators: Rev Delfina Trail & Margaret Hallinan. Please see the notice board for more information. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. RSVP Nicole Butler at [email protected] or 4994 8100 by Friday 14th June
AUTHENTIC MANHOOD EVENING Menalive Rockhampton is offering Catholic men, 18 years and over, the opportunity to listen, learn and grow in their faith and lives. Gather with other men and hear from Chris Kennedy from Menalive Brisbane about AuthenticManhood.
Find out what Authentic Manhood is and discover the true meaning of your role, the way God meant it to be! Challenges of being a man of God and what is required (for single and married men)
Venue: St Joseph’s Cathedral Parish Centre, William St.
Date: Thursday 16th May. 6.30pm arrival for 7.00pm start with evening to finish at 9.00pm
Enquiries: Kevin 0407 589 674
CLEANING THE CHURCH: Would you like to become part of a team who cleans Holy Family Church. You might like to come do it as a family, a group of friends, meet some new friends. All are welcome. Please contact the office on 4928 2800
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2019 Penance, Confirmation, Eucharist
Mass & Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Saturday 11th
May 5.00pm Holy Family
Saturday 11th May 6.30pm Our Lady Help of Christians
Sunday 12th May 9.00am at Holy Family
Family Workshop 6 (Eucharist)
Tuesday 14th May 5.30-6.30pm Holy Family
Wednesday 15th May 5.30-6.30pm Our Lady Help of Christians
Contact: Beryl Mills (Coordinator) - [email protected]
Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton - www.rok.catholic.net.au - 4887 3070 The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton abides by the principles and procedures of Towards Healing. The Diocese is committed to healing for victims by providing a sensitive and compassionate response to complaints. Contact the Diocesan Professional Standards and Safeguarding office: Response Line on 1800 830 113 (free call) or email: [email protected] Visit the Diocesan Website for more information: www. rok.catholic.net.au To view the Diocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults commitment statement and Policy: http://www.rok.catholic.net.au/safeguarding-policies.html Queensland Professional Standards Office: www.psoqld.catholic.net.au/ The Diocese of Rockhampton is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Diocese abides strictly with the principles and procedures of towards healing. The Diocese is committed to healing for victims by providing a sensitive and compassionate response to complaints. Contact the Response Line on 1800 830 113 or email [email protected] North Rockhampton PSR mob. 0473 515 221 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
To contact a priest in a medical emergency (after hours) please call 1300 555 555 and ask for pager no. 26933. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
St Vincent de Paul Assistance and Welfare: 07 4927 6026.
Is on sale at the front of the Church. Cost is $2.00
• Sri Lanka terror attack unites Brisbane Catholic communities in prayer at St Stephen’s Cathedral
• Brisbane Archdiocese domestic violence workers urge a closer focus on strangulation to lower fatalities in Queensland homes
• Marist College Ashgrove old boy found the faith and set himself on a mission to help those in need
• The joy of Easter fills the hearts of all the new Catholics joining the faith
• The Catholic Leader prepares for a new distribution model - changes to affect regional dioceses
• Survivor of Santa Cruz cemetery massacre, Rogerio Castro Da Cruz, tells his story
• PLUS a regional focus on the Townsville Diocese
ROCKHAMPTON CHURCHES TOGETHER
We pray for Wesleyan Methodist Church
THE ROCKHAMPTON BRANCH OF CLQ is coordinating a letterbox drop in the Capricornia electorate as part of their campaign to prevent federal funding of abortion in public hospitals. If you think you can help us deliver flyers in an area close to you in the next week or two please email [email protected] or call 0437 822 231. We would appreciate any help – even if you are only able to deliver flyers to just a few streets. We are also greatly in need of financial contributions to help fund our campaign. If you would like to donate to our branch activities please email us.
CHAPLAINCY MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA will be held on Saturday 11th May 12noon to 2.00pm at North Rockhampton State High School’s “The Master and the Apprentice” café. Cost $50. Bookings NRSHS Administration. Ph 4924 7888 Bookings and payment required by 8/5/19
DATE CLAIMER The Cathedral Parish of St Joseph’s will be hosting the Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday 26
th May at 2.30pm. Bishop Michael
will be the presider at this Service. All are invited.
2019 HOMELESS CONNECT Homeless connect brings together businesses and community groups at a one-day event to give free services to people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness. It is being held at Robert Schwarten Pavilion, Rockhampton Showgrounds on Thursday,
23rd
May 8am to 2pm. St Vincent de Paul are collecting items such as clothing, shoes, non – perishable food items (with pull-ring tops, if cans), toiletries etc… Donations can be put in the bins provided at the doors of the Church.
St Joseph’s Cathedral Gift & Bookstore Books ~ sacramental gifts ~ bibles ~ missals ~ candles
children’s books ~ rosary beads ~ medals ~ gifts & more The Cathedral Centre, 238 Murray St
Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Phone: 4921 2170,
Email: [email protected]
PRAYER FOR THE NORTH ROCKHAMPTON CATHOLIC
COMMUNITY
Lord Jesus, you gave us your Mother, Mary, to be our
mother and our patron of the North Rockhampton Parishes
of Saint Mary’s, Our Lady Help of Christians and Holy Family. We pray with grati-tude for our three Parishes
which have been the sign of your presence in North Rock-hampton for over 100 years. We give thanks for the gifts
bestowed upon all parishion-ers, both past and present
and for the many priests and religious who have served you and your people in our
Parishes. As we move through these times of
change where our worship-ping communities seek to
come together more closely, we pray that your Holy Spirit will guide us and that Mary, our Mother, will continue to support and protect us both
now and into the future. Amen.
Mary Help of Christians
pray for us
Changing Minds - Changing Hearts
The period from Easter to Pentecost is an exciting time in the liturgical year. It is filled with promise and hope. The Easter Season which begins on Easter Sunday and continues for 50 days is an opportunity for us to read, reflect and pray about the Holy Spirit who helps us to be a follower of Jesus Christ. The website includes :
• Scripture, commentaries, homi-lies and videos
• Small group reflections
• Resources such as Making Je-sus Real, Indigenous prayer and hymns
• Online formation sessions by the Ministry of the Wild Goose
• Opportunities to interact with others on a weekly blog
Take the time to engage with the site each week, as an individual, with family or friends or members of your faith com-munity, school or workplace.
Scan the QR code
Or type the web address into your browser
https://www.eastertopentecost.com.au/
TERM 2 DATES
YOUTH GROUP MOTHER EFFECT
May 10th June 21st May 17th June 28th
May 24th June 28th May 31st
June 7th June 14th
North Rockhampton Catholic Youth Group
Welcome Home Night ! Friday May 10 @ 7pm in the Holy Family Church Hall
All students grades 7 - 12 welcome
Come discover your place in God’s family!
Please contact [email protected]
with any questions or enquiries.
Fundraiser for St Joseph’s Cathedral
Remember to use your key tag - our next donation is due early June! Are you claiming the 4c per litre on your fuel?
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