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ST IGNATIUS Toowong: Weekdays 5.30pm every afternoon; Saturday 9.00am & 6.00pm (Vigil); Sunday 7.00am & 5.00pm.

Reconciliation: Saturday after 9.00am Mass and from 5.15pm to 5.45pm, or by appointment. HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: Weekdays 9.00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday; Sunday 8.30am.

This Gospel underscore the contrast between Western and

Mediterranean notions of personality and the self. In Western

culture, people develop a keen sense of individualism, self-

reliance, independence from others, and personal

competence.

In the Middle East, people are urged to focus primarily on the family and forge their

identity according to the family. Simon Peter is known as a son of Jonah; Jesus is the

carpenter’s or Mary’s son. Middle Easterners depend upon the family for everything.

Indeed, the rule is “take care of family first.” In modern Middle Eastern countries, a

royal family exclusively hires relatives as government servants. People in these

cultures always feel the need of forming a coalition to achieve anything. No one dares

to dream of personal initiatives.

Western people who hear these biblical exhortations to take up one’s cross and deny

one’s self generally initiate a personal and individual plan of asceticism and penitential

behaviour. The Mediterranean person who hears these same exhortations, like Jesus’

immediate disciples, will sever ties with blood relatives but seek to join another group.

Mediterranean people simply cannot exist without a group of one kind or another.

Summoning twelve followers, Jesus created a new family group around himself. Then

Jesus redefined the family by asserting, “Whoever does the will of God is my brother,

and sister, and mother”.

Against this background, Jesus’ exhortation to sever ties with other groups and become

loyally attached to him and his group is powerfully impressive. Extract from Historical Cultural Context -24th Sunday Ordinary Time B (Saint Louis University Sunday Website) — by John J. Pilch

24th Sunday Ordinary 13th September 2015

Year B

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

To take up the crossTo take up the crossTo take up the crossTo take up the cross

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This Sunday is Child Protection Sunday. The 2015 Child Protection Week campaign continues to stress the importance of primary prevention to reduce child abuse and neglect in Australia. The theme this year is “Be Someone Who Listens To Children”.

Archdiocese of Brisbane’s 3rd edition Sacramental Policy will be launched this Sunday by Archbishop Mark Coleridge at Holy Spirit School, New Farm.

Ecumenical Social Justice Group Meeting on Monday 14 Sept. at Taringa Baptist Church. Speaker: Dr Rowan Porter, president of the Australian Ophthalmological Society, will speak on his work following in the footsteps of Fred Hollows addressing eye diseases in Qld's Indigenous (and other) populations. All are welcome.

Living Biblically in a Secular World. The final one in the series by Archbishop Mark Coleridge on Wednesday 16 September from 7.15—9pm, St Stephen’s Cathedral. All welcome. Entry: gold coin donation.

Ignite Conference 2015. “ONE”. 24—27 September at Mueller Performing Arts Centre, Rothwell (Redcliffe). A national contemporary Catholic youth conference held annually in Brisbane for adults, high schoolers & children. The conference includes live bands & some of Australia’s leading Catholic speakers with sessions on topics such as leadership, justice, creative arts, mission, culture and prayer. Keynote speakers include Archbishop Coleridge, Bishop Peter Comensoli, Steve Allgeyer and Stephen Lenahan (Life Teen USA), Sr Anastasia Reeves OP, Fr Bony Abraham MGL, Patrick Keady, NET Ministries and more. Contact: Ignite Youth office 3217 5199 or E: info@ igniteconference.com.au . Full info., videos & registration online at www.igniteconference.com.au

Call to Holiness 17th Annual Conference. Call to Holiness joins with John Paul 11 Institute (Melbourne) to present a conference on "The Family" at St. Ignatius Hall, Sat. 10 October from 9am. 6 Talks:- Fr. Paul Chandler, Drs. Adrian Cooper and Conor Sweeney, Angela Duff & Celebrant: Bishop Joseph Oudeman. BYO lunch. Tea & coffee provided. Registrations:- Family $35 | Single $25 | Students/Pensioners $20. Group discounts available. Info: Stephanie 3277 3849 or www.calltoholiness.com.au

2nd Australian Pastoral Musicians Network (APMN) Conference at St James College, Brisbane (Spring Hill). 1—3 October. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: Songs for the Journey. Keynote Speakers:- *Composer, Marty Haugen; *Theology lecturer, Dr Maeve Heaney VDMF; *Faith & Culture lecturer, Rev Dr Richard Leonard sj. Workshop presenters include John Burland, Andrew Chinn, Michael Herry, Amanda McKenna, Geoffrey Madden, Michael Mangan, Paul Mason, Sophy Morley, Jenny O'Brien, Monica O'Brien & Gina Ogilvie. More info. or to Register go to www.apmn.org.au

Readings: 24th Sunday Ordinary: Isaiah 50:5-9. James 2:14-18. Mark 8:27-35.

Next week: 25th Sunday Ordinary: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20. James 3:16-4:3. Mark 9:30-37.

Entrance Antiphon:

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Spoken Response: I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living.

Sung Response: In the land of the living, I will walk with God all my days (Refrain 111)

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! My only glory is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, which crucifies the world to me and me to the world. Alleluia!

Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel.

The Rockstars of Renaissance

The A-Z of Spiritual Music A User’s Guide

A collection of sounds, images, memories, definitions and anecdotes. Whilst not exhaustive, this event’s encyclopaedic approach lists various phenomena, metaphors and concepts underpinning the western spiritual ethos and techniques used by composer and musicians to evoke this ethos.

Featuring Exaudi Australis, Queensland Festival Chorus, Vocal Manoeuvres Youth Ensemble, Vocal Manoeuvres Children’s Chorus under the direction of Chorus master Alison Rogers and instrumentalists from the Queensland Pop’s Orchestra with associate artist Peter Krenske.

Three performances: — Wed. 16 September,

Thurs. 17 September & Friday 18 September, from 8—10pm in St Ignatius Church, Toowong.

Tickets: Adults: $45 | Concessions: $35 | Secondary student $30 | Primary student: $25 | Family Ticket: $130 (2x Adults & 2x children). (Price includes drink on arrival and canapés followed by a light meal).

Tickets available at http://www.trybooking.com/IYFX or call 1300 VOCALS.

Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need

SSICKICK::: Carmel Bolger, Gladys O’Brien, Judy Galarza, Elizabeth Anna, Cirino Quagliata, Merryn Morris, Maria Rego, Philip Donaldson, Jenny Reed, Del O’Sullivan, Eve Jones, Vida Gleeson, Philippe Gafenesch.

RRECENTLYECENTLY DDECEASEDECEASED:: David Campbell, Sr Margaret Costigan rsc, Bernice Bentley, Valerie Palmer, Bill Kettle, Howard Ainsworth.

AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES: : Tom Tamer, Dora Dsouza, Sylvester Dsouza.

BBAPTISMSAPTISMS: : George Maunder. WWEDDINGEDDING: : Geoffrey Genn & Claire Muller.

PARISH COLLECTIONS: Including Clergy Support: $4,030, Other: $900.

CHILD PROTECTION SUNDAY A leaflet produced by NAPCAN (an independent charity and the leading advocacy body for prevention of child abuse and neglect) entitled LISTENING TO CHILDREN is available from rotary stands at both churches.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL TOOWONG would like to express sincere gratitude to all our donors for the financial and material help provided over this past year. Be assured of our thankful prayers. Our 2014/15 Treasurer’s Report can be viewed on noticeboard at the back of the church. NB. Meetings on Tuesdays 15 & 29 September, 7.45pm in the Horstmann Room.

PPC meeting is on Thursday 17 September at 7.30pm in the Horstmann Room.

JESUIT NEWS Fr John Reilly sj is currently in hospital after a fall last weekend. He is in good spirits and will hopefully be returning to the presbytery during the coming week. Please keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery.

ST. IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP Parishioners who wish to become supporters of the Logan Refugee Association please contact Karin Chai via email kummerbund@hotmail.com for more details.

PARISH “THANKSGIVING PROGRAMME” The new cycle commences weekend of 3/4 October. Please consider joining up if you are not already a member; to do so please take a New / Change Parishioner form from the rotary stands at the back of the church, complete and place on the collection plate or drop it into Parish Office (Attn: Sandy Dunne, Finance Officer). Similarly, if your are already a contributor please let us know if you are changing your banking or contact details. Thank you.

PARISH RECORDS Parishioners / Volunteers / ‘Blue Card’ Holders are requested to please keep your contact information / Blue Card details up-to-date on the Parish (confidential) records. If your contact info. has changed or ‘Blue Card’ has been renewed recently (or expired / needs to be renewed) please contact Sandy Dunne at Parish Office (Mon – Wed.) ph 3870 7818 or email toowong@bne.catholic.net.au Also, Parish volunteers please be advised Archdiocesan Policy requires we have your ‘next-of-kin’ details on parish record (confidential), in case of an emergency. Therefore volunteers are asked to please contact Sandy as above to provide same. Thanking you in advance for your assistance and understanding in these matters.

PARISH DATE CLAIMER: INFORMATION UPDATE ~ HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Join us after Masses at St Ignatius Church on weekend 17/18 October to hear more about the proposed Care Village on the vacant land surrounding Holy Spirit Church. Repre-sentatives of the Church’s partner for the Care Village, Greengate will be attending to speak to parishioners regarding the ‘St Faber’s Green’ redevelopment proposal.

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SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER 13 24th Sunday Ordinary

Baptism: 10.30am—St Ignatius

15 Funeral: 11am—Holy Spirit

7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm

16 Parish Sacramental Preparation Prog. Enrolments Close today.

17 7.30pm PPC Meeting—Horstmann Rm

18 St Ignatius School Term 3 ends

Wedding: 3.45pm—St Ignatius

20 25th Sunday Ordinary

25 Young at Heart (movies)

26 Wedding: 3pm—St Ignatius

27 26th Sunday Ordinary

29 2pm Coffee & Chat—Horstmann Room

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 24th Week Ordinary (B/1)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon: Numbers 21:4-9. John 3:13-17. Tues: Hebrews 5:7-9. John 19:25-27. Wed: 1 Timothy 4:12-16. Luke 7:36-50. Thu: 1 Timothy 6:2-12. Luke 7:36-50. Fri 1 Timothy 6:2-12. Luke 8:1-3. Sat: 1 Timothy 6:13-16. Luke 8:4-15.

AVAILABLE NOW (on rotary stands or at church doors)

APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER September: Free. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Spring: Free. MADONNA MAGAZINE Winter: $11. BRIS WEST DEANERY NEWSLETTER Sept.: Free. AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Winter: Free. AUST CENTRES OF IGNATIUS SPIRITUALITY—

2015 Program book—Available Now: Free. THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2. — Please note: The Catholic Leader have issued a ‘postcard’ for readers to subscribe to either newspaper or digital copy of their publication. (please take one up from the rotary stands).

Any inclusions for the Parish newsletter should be marked to the attention of the

Parish Secretary & received at Parish Office no later than Thursday mornings. Thank you.

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ENROLMENTS CLOSE THIS WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER for those children in year 3 and above who wish to complete their initiation into the Catholic Faith Community.

ENROLMENT INFORMATION AND FORMS are available from the Parish Website www.stignatiustoowong.org.au (under ‘Sacraments’).

All enquiries to Cathy Bennett, Parish Sacramental coordinator, phone: 3870 7818 (Wednesdays only) or email: pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish WEBSITE www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website!

When making out your will please consider the needs of the parish

Queensland’s Privacy Scheme and the Commonwealth Government’s legislation deals with the manner in which private sector organisations may record, use, store and disclose information, including health information, collected from individuals. The Parish of Toowong is committed to upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set out in both the legislations and Privacy Scheme and by the Archdiocese of Brisbane. A copy of the Parish's Privacy Policy is available to any parishioner by contacting the Parish Office on 3870 7818 during office hours.

Jesuit Community of Qld

Fr John Reilly SJ Superior

Fr Peter Quin SJ PP

Fr Gaetan Pereira SJ APP

Fr Ian Howells SJ

Fr Vince Hurley SJ

Faber CIS, Bardon

Director: Fr John Reilly SJ

PA to the Director: Allison King

Phone: 3368 2450

www.faberspirituality.org.au

Parish Office Staff

*Sandy Dunne - Finance *Monica Florence - (Parish Secretary including Newsletter)

*Sacramental Co-Ordinator:

Cathy Bennett (Wed only)

Parish Pastoral Council

Charles Costello—Chair

Finance & Development

David Slater—Chair

Musical Director

Anthony Young

Liturgical Ministry:- Roster Co-ordinators- St Ignatius Church: * Ministry Roster: Josie Hynes 0407 355 811 & Chris Ioannides 0415 624144 *Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438 192 298

Holy Spirit Church

*Rosters: Pat L:ye 3300 1432 *Children’s Liturgy & Altar Server Training: Louise Wellington 3876 8786

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Principal— Roycelyn Wilden APRE— Rachelle Gibson

46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 .

Phone: 3371 1094

www.stignatiustoowong. qld.edu.au

* OSHC— 3870 3270

Staff meeting each Wednesday 2pm.

PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066

Email: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au

Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am—4.30pm (closed for lunch 1—1.30pm )

Emergency Contact If you require a priest in an emergency, please phone the parish office and follow the prompts.

OUR MISSION PRAYER

We, the St Ignatius community, are called to live the good news. We pray that we become the people that Jesus Christ called us to be. We pray that we know the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit

through knowing Jesus in prayer, scripture and liturgy. We pray that we give hope to others by a practical, personal kindness, affirming each person's dignity, worth and destiny in Christ. May we live out this mission of our Christian vocation in the spirit of St. Ignatius.

I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu; kept

people looking so hard for facts … and for others it was a revelation. Some

were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalised.

But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers. To others it was

a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you.

Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges

to help them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of

them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A li'le lady says

she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate be'er. See how well you can

compete. Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible

in this paragraph.

16 Books are mentioned below (8 OT & 8 NT): How many can you find? 16 Books are mentioned below (8 OT & 8 NT): How many can you find? 16 Books are mentioned below (8 OT & 8 NT): How many can you find? 16 Books are mentioned below (8 OT & 8 NT): How many can you find?