St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G.

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plns, Bne.

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart.

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Debbie James E: cv.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish

DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

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ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643

ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 27/28 April 2019

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER/C READINGS: Acts 5:12-16; Apocalypse 1:9-13, 17-19

GOSPEL: John 20:19-31

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.

Adapted © Liturgyhelp: Dr Richard Leonard SJ

The earliest Christian community focused strongly on the wounds of the Risen Lord for two reasons: to affirm the fact that Christ, now raised from the dead was the same person who had lived with them; and also to make sense of the physical wounds being inflicted on them for Christ's sake.

The story of Thomas, even with its mystical details, counters a magical notion of what the resurrection is about. Jesus bears the marks of his torture and death. His glorified body, though different, is connected to how the disciples knew and loved him. They can recognise him through his words and his wounds.

You and I know, however, that we don't have to go to a stigmatic to see Christian battle wounds. We carry within us the death of the Lord. We all have our wounds. And we also know that, for many of us, it is precisely when we are wounded most deeply by life, that our doubts in the presence of God are greatest.

The Easter story is not that we should be ashamed of this, or pretend it doesn't happen. Today's Gospel reminds us that it is into this chaos that Christ comes with words of peace, with empathy from the one who was wounded for our sake and with the mission to forgive as we are forgiven.

I remember struggling with some personal issues in the Jesuit novitiate. I'm told that's what these places are for! One day, when I felt lowest about myself, the novice master, adapting Psalm 118, said to me, ‘you realise that the stone rejected by the builder becomes the corner stone.’ By this he meant that often God takes that part of ourselves we don't like, forgives it, heals it, and uses it most powerfully to demonstrate that the pattern of the life, death and resurrection of Christ continues in all believers who bear his name and carry his wounds.

And that's what happened to Thomas. Christ took his fear, his doubts and his disbelief and through the wounds of healing and peace transformed them into a powerful Christian witness that has sustained generations of us who struggle with life and faith.

So at this Easter Eucharist we are offered the same opportunity to discover that the stone rejected within us, or among us, is that which God wants to use as the cornerstone. And when this happens we can cry with the psalmist, ‘This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes.’

CATHOLIC MISSION APPEAL Next weekend 4/5 May our parish will be holding

the annual Catholic Mission Church Appeal. This year we are invited to partner with the Church in

Ghana, as they provide ongoing protection and development of children who are vulnerable.

In line with traditional beliefs, in parts of Ghana, children born with a disability, or

whose mother passes during childbirth, are considered to be ‘spirit children’, and

thus at risk of being harmed or killed. The Church in Ghana is dedicated to protecting these children and educating families to ensure every child has a chance

to live a full life. Next week you will learn more about Sister Stan and the Nazareth

Home for God’s Children, which is leading these efforts in the diocese of Yendi.

You will be offered the opportunity to personally partner with the

Church in Ghana as a monthly giving partner, with all gifts specifically directed to life-saving projects for children in need –

please come prepared to give generously.

Freecall: 1800 257 296 catholicmission.org.au/Ghana

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish CONFIRMATION

CELEBRATION

We have 32 children in final preparation for their full initiation into the Catholic Faith. We celebrate their Confirmation on Friday 24 May, in St Bernard’s Church. On the following weekend these children will make their First Holy Communion. Please keep them and their families in your prayers at this special time of their faith journey.

May: Month of

Community

meetings!

This is an opportunity for members of the community to meet with Pastoral Councillors to discuss issues and make suggestions pertaining to each community. St Bernard’s: Wednesday 1 May,

7 pm St B’s Community Centre St Catherine’s: Tuesday 14 May,

7 pm St Catherine Comm. Centre St Martin’s: Monday 20 May,

7 pm St Martin’s Church.

PROJECT

COMPASSION

Caritas Australia would like to THANK YOU for supporting Project Compassion 2019. If you still have your Project Compassion box or set of envelopes at

home, please bring them back next week or visit www.caritas.org.au to make your donation online. Through your generosity you are helping to empower communities with hope and helping those in great need shape a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. Lives change when we all give 100%. www.caritas.org.au/project compassion #projectcompassion 1800 024 413 Please finalise your donation by next weekend.

BAPTISM Congratulations to Elias Gianneas, son of

Jamie & Nicolette. He will be baptised this Sunday at St Catherine's. Congratulations also to Harvey Duricin, son of Tony & Emmalea. He will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard’s Church.

READERS ROSTER

NEW EUCHARIST MINISTERS AND READERS ROSTERS NOW

AVAILABLE

4/5 May 2019

Please arrive 15 mins before Mass.

St Bernard’s: Marj McCrystal,

Imogen Fitzpatrick, Kay Goldfarb;

Jan Rhoades, Lyn Rebecchi, Lyn

Allsop; Fiona Cleary, Isabelle Kime,

Loretta Reedman; Michael Buksh,

Liz Ryan, Roshea Buksh.

St Martin’s: Cristy Vecchio, Agnes

Young, Clare Collins.

St Catherine’s: Hans Cabalse,

Hannah Cabalse, Gail Albert; Ros

Flood, Clare Jones, Judy Rudd.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane

Volunteer Requirements The archdiocese is committed to creating and maintaining safe and secure environments for all clergy, religious, employees and volunteers of parishes, ministries and ethnic/faith communities.

Parish Volunteer Coordinators have been issued with an updated Archdiocese of Brisbane Volunteer Requirement Matrix which sets out the registration, accreditation and training requirement for each category of volunteer.

Please note, the requirements have changed and the degree of working with children and vulnerable adults in not the only criterion eg. those in a position of trust, such as Readers, Communion Ministers, Transport Ministry, Visitors to the Sick [including EMCs], Sacristans/Mass Coordinators, PPC Members, Counters, Finance Council and Altar Servers over 18 years now must obtain a Police Check and Blue Card.

We thank all our wonderful volunteers who are involved in so many ministries within Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish. You are a very

important part in the continued support and upkeep of our parish.

If you are a volunteer and do not have an up to date Police Check and

Blue Card please contact Debbie, Volunteer Coordinator on 3849 7158.

PRIVACY POLICY—

ROSTERS

To ensure that the privacy of all is maintained, and in accordance with Archdiocesan Policy, all parish rosters in the future will be emailed to those who minister in our parish. If you do not have an email address, copies of the rosters will be available in the sacristy of each parish church. If your email has not been recorded with the parish, or you have recently updated your email address let us know by forwarding details to us at umg@bne.catholic.net.au, and your roster will be emailed to you in the future.

MENS

BREAKFAST

ALL MEN WELCOME. Saturday 11 May, 7-9 am Aspinall Centre, Upper Mt Gravatt. Cost $10. Pay at the door. Fellowship-Speaker Lucky door - Joke of the Day-Raffle Full Breakfast Bacon, Eggs, Tomato, Sausage, Baked Beans, Toast, Jam, Coffee, Tea, Juice. RSVP by Thursday 9 May to mensbreakfastumgw@gmail.com or contact Allan 0407 722 683.

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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Neville Harvey, Therese

Buchner, Patricia Latzias, Margaret

Grant, Ciaron McCarthy, Peter

Demartini and Alvina Boulton who have

died recent ly, a lso Madeleine

McLaughlin, Geoff Musgrave, Simon

Tinh, Marcus Kumkel, Rita Galea, Gus

Sim and Laura Sim whom we remember

at this time.

MEDITATION/PRAYER You are invited to meditation/prayer in

the Fr Rosenskjar Hall, St Catherine’s at

12.45 pm on Tuesday 7 May. Enq.

Maria 3216 8118.

PARISH CRAFT AND COMPANY STALL The Parish Craft Group are holding their

craft stall this Sunday 28 April after

the 8 am Mass at St Martin’s Church,

Eight Mile Plains. An opportunity to

purchase some handmade items for

family and friends. Proceeds to charity.

SENIORS BUS TRIP Ringsfield House Nanango

Thursday 16 May

Bus leaves St Bernard’s 8.30 am.

Established in 1908

as a magnificent

family home, with

its wide verandas,

historic interior and glorious garden,

Ringsfield House is packed with

character, providing the perfect setting

for an enjoyable day out. Cost $60.

Morning Tea and lunch included.

Contact Sue 3349 8198/0488 498 198.

Don’t forget Hoy, morning tea 10 am

Aspinall Centre, this Thursday

2 May. Bring and buy stall.

KOALA JOEYS FAMILY PROGRAM Wednesdays, 2nd Term, beginning

15 May, running from 9.30 am

until 11 am, St Bernard’s Outside

School Care. A FREE interactive program for parents and children from birth to five years. Empowering parents to use songs, dance, movement and stories as well as further develop emotional and social skills whilst having fun. Nicole 0400 335 749/1800 777 690 or E: Nicole.mcnamara@pcl.org.au or info@pcl.org.au. Sponsor: Pregnancy Counselling & Education Services.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES Mt Gravatt and surrounds

Come for a walk Sunday 5 May Meeting point the park between St Bernard’s Primary School and Mt Gravatt Bowls Club, Logan Rd., UMG. 10 am for 10.15 start (approx 3 km). Snacks & refreshments St Bernard’s Community Centre. P: 3343 1441 for catering purposes. Hosted by Southside Community Care.

MACGREGOR LIONS HEALTH & WELLBEING FREE EXPO

Hillsong, 16 Rover St., Mt Gravatt

Wed. 15 May, 8.30 am—3.30 pm. Additional features for Seniors. Seated air conditioned comfort. 35 exhibitor displays 7 keynote speakers - Q&A 300 car parking spaces RSVP: Thursday 9 May to mansfield@parliament.qld.gov.au or call 3414 3100.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL Monthly Prayer Meeting at St

Stephen’s Chapel, Bne, Wed. 1 May 10.45 am - 12.15 pm, followed by tea and light lunch, in the CWL tea rooms. Contact Maureen 0403 002 199.

REAL TALK ANNUAL DINNER 2019 Support Real Talk in bringing a life-giving message on love, relationships and sex to young people across Australia. Guest speaker is Matt Fradd a best-selling author, podcaster and international speaker. Thursday

23 May, 6.30 pm Hotel Grand Chancellor– Brisbane. Dress: Semi-formal. Cost: $150pp. RSVP: 3 May. Call 3875 2024. www.realtalkaustralia.com/dinner admin@realtalkaustralia.com.

THE QLD CHOIR A programme of great music by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, at the Cathedral

of St Stephen, Elizabeth St., Brisbane, 7.30 pm Friday 10 May. Conducted by Kevin Power with the Sinfonia of St Andrew. Tickets $55/50/15. Bookings 3847 1717 or online at 4mbs.com.au.

ALL HALLOWS OPEN DAY Sunday 26 May, 11 am-2 pm

A welcome from Principal, Catherine

O’Kane as well as the opportunity to

view displays, meet staff, enjoy

performances, view academic displays

and tour the school. To register your

attendance visit www.ahs.qld.edu.au.

Contact: 3831 3100.

GREGORY TERRACE PAST MOTHERS’ MASS

Sunday 19 May, 10 am Mass,

Chapel of the Holy Family

Followed by morning tea in the

Founders’ Room. Cost $20 + booking

fee. RSVP via college events by

Tuesday 14 May. Contact Samantha

samtonymills@gmail.com

(M) 0409 290 906.

POSITION VACANT Applications are open for a position at

the Upper Mount Gravatt Wishart

Parish. A person with excellent Office

Management experience as well as

administration and secretarial skills is

required for a full time position of

Parish Manager for 37.5 hours a week

Monday to Friday.

For additional information, please visit

https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to

careers. Closing: Friday 17th May 2019

CATHOLIC LEADER Queensland bishops stand up for

dignity of life in the parliamentary inquiry considering voluntary assisted dying laws

French president and Paris

archbishop vow to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral within five years after blaze

Death toll continues to rise – about

300 dead and 500 injured from the Easter bombing in Sri Lanka

3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER/C—

5 May 2019

READINGS: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41;

Apocalypse 5:11-14.

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MASS TIMES 29 April - 5 May 2019

St Bernard’s:

Tues: 9.15 am

Wed. No Mass 1st Wednesday

Thurs. 7.00 am

Fri. 8.00 am

Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil

Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm

St Martin’s:

Fri. 9.30 am

Sunday 8.00 am

St Catherine’s:

Mon. 9.15 am

Wed. 7.00 am

Sat. 6.15 pm Vigil

Sun. 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Saturday 4.15 pm

THIS WEEK Mon. 29 April - Catherine of Sienna

Italian Friendship Group - 10 am St Bernard’s

Community Centre, for Tai Chi.

HeartFIT - 11.30 am, St B’s Aspinall Centre.

SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.

Tues. 30 April 2019 Craft Group - 10 am St B’s Community Centre.

Wed. 1 May - Joseph the Worker

Beside Restful Waters - 7 pm St Bernard’s Ch.

St Bernard's Community Meeting - 7 pm, St

Bernard’s Community Centre.

Thurs. 2 May - St Athanasius

Play Group - 9.15 am, St B’s Community Ctre.

Senior Social Club - Hoy and morning tea

10 am, Aspinall Centre. Bring and buy.

Bethany Meeting - 10 am, parish office.

Liturgy Meeting - 4.15 pm, parish board room.

Friday 3 May - Sts Philip and James

Play Group - 9.30 am, Fr Rosenskjar Hall.

Heartfit - 10 am, Aspinall Centre.

Mass - 8 am, St Bernard’s; 9.30 am St Martin’s.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER/C - 27/28 April 2019

♫ PROCESSIONAL: CELTIC ALLELUIA - SENDING FORTH Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

1. Give thanks to the Lord he is good. The love of the Lord has no ending. Sons of Israel say: ‘His love has no end.’ (Refrain)

2. Now He is living, the Christ. Out of the tomb He has risen; He has conquered death - opened heaven to all believers. (Refrain)

3 He is the first fruits from death, now are our lives filled with glory! Darkness vanishes in the light of his power. (Refrain)

Text & Music: O’Carroll, Fintan/Walker, Christopher © 1985 Oregan Press Publishing ONE LICENSE # A-641326

FIRST READING: Acts 5:12-16 RESP. PSALM: GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD Response: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,

His love is everlasting.

1. Let the sons of Israel say: ‘His love has no end.’ Let the sons of Aaron say: ‘His love has no end.’ Let those who fear the Lord say: ‘His love has no end.’ R/

2. The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. R/

3. O Lord, grant us salvation, O Lord grant success. Blessed in the name of the Lord is he who comes. We bless you from the house of the Lord; the Lord God is our light. R/

Text: Ps 117 Excerpts from the English translation of Psalm responses from lectionary for Mass © 1997. The Grail. Music: © Colin Smith Willow Pub. . ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

SECOND READING: Apocalypse 1:9-13, 17-19 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; happy those who have not seen me, but still, still believe. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010

ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

GOSPEL: John 20:19-31 ♫ EUCHARISTIC ACCLAM: We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again.

Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010

♫ COMMUNION: EAT THIS BREAD Refrain: Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be

hungry. Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.

1. I am the bread of life, the true bread sent from the Father. (R)

2. Your ancestors ate manna in the desert but this is the bread come down from heaven. (Refrain)

3. Eat my flesh and drink my blood, and I will raise you up on the last day. (Refrain)

4. Anyone who eats this bread, will live for ever. (Refrain) Text: John 6 adapt Batastini. Music: Berthier, Jacques © 1984 Ateliers et Presses de

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♫ SONG OF PRAISE: LORD I BELIEVE Refrain: Lord, I believe and trust in you; In you the world’s true

light. Though long the struggle and dark the night along the way of faith and love. By your grace, Lord, I believe; Help, then my unbelief.

1. From age to age, across the years, the life of faith keeps on; The Spirit moves each heart and mind the truth to search, the truth to find, the truth that sets us free, the light that shines and lights our way. (Refrain)

2. For faith, the rock on which we stand, seeks out your guiding hand.

What ever darkness comes at night, faith has the eyes to see the

light, and ears to hear your voice, and moves with joy to Christ’s embrace. (Refrain)

Text: Kelly, Anthony CSsR © 2012. Music: Willcock, Christopher SJ © 2012 ONE

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♫ RECESSIONAL: WE WALK BY FAITH

1. We walk by faith, and not by sight: No

gracious words we hear of him who spoke as

none e’er spoke, But we believe him near.

2. We may not touch his hands and side, Nor

follow where he trod; Yet in his promise we

rejoice, And cry “My Lord and God!”

3. Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our

faith abound; To call on you when you are

near, and seek where you are found:

4. That when our life of faith is done in realms of

clearer light, we may behold you as you are in

full and endless sight. (Repeat Vs. 1) Text: & Music: Haugen, Marty © 1984 GIA

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