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 Mrs Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS

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

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

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

PARISH OFFICE Mrs Michelle Baldi Mrs 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.

net.au/south/index.html

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 31 March/1 April 2018 EASTER SUNDAY/B

READINGS: Acts 10:34. 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 GOSPEL: John 20:1-9

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

Trish Stapleton

Easter Sunday does not celebrate the resuscitation of Jesus, but his Resurrection. We know his ‘glorified body’ was not the same as his human body because Jesus’ presence could be encountered in several places simultaneously and he is reported to walk through walls and to vanish. The link between both resurrection traditions is the importance of Jesus’ death. In the empty tomb accounts, as in today’s gospel, the writers give us extraordinary details about the grave clothes. In the apparition narratives there are usually references to Jesus’ wounds.

Whatever way they came to experience the Resurrection of Christ, the disciples knew that this was Jesus who actually died and was buried and that their personal encounter was with the one who was crucified.

What God did through the death and resurrection of Jesus is what Christians have done with local customs and festivals ever since: he entered into it, understood it, took it on board, domesticated it and vanquished its power. As a result we believe that God empathises with the full limitations of our human mortality and promises to remain faithful to us in death as he remained utterly faithful to Jesus.

That is why on this day 1,600 years ago St John Chrysostom could say on behalf of us all:

‘Hell took a body, and discovered God. It took earth, and encountered Heaven. It took what it saw, and was overcome by what it could not see. O death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is Risen, and you, O death, are destroyed! Christ is Risen, and evil is cast down! Christ is Risen, and angels rejoice! Christ is Risen, and new life is set free! Christ is Risen, and the tomb is emptied of its dead; for Christ having risen from the dead, becomes the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep. To Him be Glory and Power forever and ever. Amen!’

On behalf of Fr Pat and the parish team we wish you a joy filled Easter and a peaceful rest or holiday [for those who are taking one].

Thank you one and all for your contribution to our parish in each of our communities. It is your dedication and good will

that makes the cogs go around in a very busy parish.

Special thanks to the Liturgy team and all the extra people you seconded for duties during Holy Week and The Easter Triduum. Liturgy is the core business of our parish and with all hands to the wheel we are able to celebrate with dignity and grace as we journey through Holy Week and the three day celebration of the Last supper, Death of Christ and the Resurrection.

What a privilege to celebrate together in peace, mercy, forgiveness and grace-filled joy. We can only do this because God first loved and graced us. Let us be forever grateful for these wonderful gifts we continue to receive and share with others.

© Liturgyhelp Fr Richard Leonard SJ

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

READERS ROSTER 8 April 2018

Please arrive 15 minutes before Mass

St Bernard’s Readers: Marj

McCrystal, Imogen Fitzpatrick,

Joseph Cosico; David Stubbs, Lisa

O’Neill, Jan Rhoades; James

Chow, Brad Correia, Isabelle

Kime; Francis Planas, Dinah

Planas, Patrick Vialle.

St Martin’s Readers: Andrea Otto,

Robyn Otto, Mary Campisi.

St Catherine’s Readers: Maria

Cabalse, Darryl Petersen, Novita

Jurry; Carly Jeffery, Veronica

Kirn, Mia Jeffery.

Roshea and Nikki who have travelled the catechumenate

journey over the past 12 months and now, this Saturday

night will be Baptised, Confirmed and share Eucharist with us for

the first time. They have been an inspiration to us all.

A special thank you to RCIA Team members: Isabelle, Steve and

the wonderful community members who attended sessions,

shared their faith with each other, and supported Roshea and

Nikki throughout their journey.

EASTER

PRAYER

Glorify God!

God of new life,

At the beginning of creation

Your Spirit hovered over the waters

to sanctify the seas and the land.

God of Freedom,

You called your chosen people

to rise from the Red Sea of slavery.

God of Compassion,

Your Beloved Son was baptized by

John

and as he rose up from the waters,

was anointed with the Holy Spirit.

Through the Resurrection of Jesus

You have filled us with the same light.

May we always walk as radiant

witnesses to your love, your mercy,

your tender care and justice.

Creator, Saviour, Spirit of life,

guide us to be a seed of hope to our

families, communities and churches,

Bless all our relationships.

Give us gentleness, understanding,

patience and gratitude in the

expectations of others.

In humility and trust may we be the

Light of Christ filling our world with

hope, compassion and justice.

This we ask in the name of the Father,

the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

CICCA:

Sacr ament

Program

Christian Initiation of Children of Catechetical age [Sacrament program for children] offers a year round registration. Children are prepared formally to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion. If your child is approximately 7 years of age call the parish office 3849 7158 to register and the process will be explained to you. These families will be made welcome at Mass and kept in our prayers during this special time.

In the past 7 years 21 people have walked the catechumenal journey to prepare for full initiation into the catholic church; All of these people have been accompanied by ordinary

everyday Catholics who have given their time to be part of the graced journey being undertaken;

People, both those enquiring, and those who are supporting them, meet in small groups of varying sizes, a mixture of ages and cultures and in various venues according to the needs of the group;

Many who have been initiated into the catholic faith in our parish are now active Ministers of the Word, Communion ministry, music ministry and include Isabelle and Steve who are members of the leadership team of the RCIA [catechumenal journey];

We are all on a journey of discovery and seeking a deeper relationship with Christ;

Anyone who wishes to join these groups are most welcome. For all enquiries please call Trish Ph: 3849 7158 You can come and join us as an inquirer or as a friend who walks the journey with us.

Project

Compassion

This Appeal is an e x t r a o r d i n a r y , o n g o i n g demonstration of the faith, love and generosi ty of caring supporters, all in the name of justice and peace. It is the lifeblood of Caritas Australia; without it, we could not do the work we do.

Please donate to Project Compassion today so that Caritas Australia can bring thousands of Australians in solidarity with the world’s poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.

Envelopes and sharepacks are available in our churches. Please finalise your donation by

next weekend.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Patrick McCann (husband of

Mary), Michael Cartmer, Macario

Herrera, Merna Marshall, Pat Gladstone

and Roberto Calderon who have died

recently, also Gus Sim, Laura Sim, Dr

Hilary & Cleta DeSouza, Peter

McNevin, Charles & Scott Sullivan,

Brian Lawton, Rosy Mascarenhas, Rita

Galea, Simon Tinh, Augustine Chieu,

Arthur Johnson, Monnie Sherman, Ian

Douglas, Des O’Brien, Betty Russell-

Hall, Dorothy Johnson, Keith Roff,

Michael, Manuela, Santo, Rodolfo &

Luisa Cassarino, Charles & Caterina

Doyle, Filomena Portlock, Robert &

Natalina Woods, Josephine Hanmore,

Fred & Maria Manson, James & Mary-

Clare Michie, Harriet Beane, May,

William, Elizabeth, Bill, Norine, John

& Pat Ingham, Ted & Doris

Humphreys, Patricia Palumbo, Margaret

Szpaczek, Sr M Anna Schepis, Mario

Tornabene, Hilman Willico, and

deceased relatives and friends of the

Ingham, McAnalen and Lawton

families whom we remember at this

time.

PARISH MENS BREAKFAST Come Hungry, Get Fed!

Saturday 14 April, 7 am to 9 am,

Aspinall Centre, Upper Mt Gravatt.

$10.00 pay at door. Fellowship-Guest

Speaker-Lucky Door-Joke of the Day-

Raffle! Bacon, Eggs, Tomato, Sausage,

Baked Beans, Toast, Jam, Coffee, Tea,

Juice.

RSVP by Thursday 12 April to Robert

Baldi 0419 675 838 or

mensbfastumgw@gmail.com.

CIRCLES OF LIFE QLD Women’s Forum “Our Land”

7 pm, 14 May 2018

VENUE: The Greek Club,

26 Edmonstone St., West End.

Murrawah Maroochy Johnson -

Activist and winner of the 2017 Bob

Young Brown environmentalist award.

Hugh Mackay - Psychologist,

sociologist, social researcher and multi-

award winning author.

Beverly Muckan - Acknowledgement

of Country.

Kathleen Noonan - Regular favourite.

Entertainment: Cheep Trill Choirakoe,

with Emma Dean & Tony Dean.

Tickets: charitydos.com.au/do/21613.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARY MACKILLOP The Sisters of St Joseph invite

you to join the 2018 National

Pilgrimage, Melbourne

23 October, travel through Victoria

& South Australia, conclude in

Sydney 3 November 2018. Cost ex

Brisbane: $3,360.00 (all inclusive:

airfares, accomm., coach travel,

admission fees and meals). Single

supplement $700. Info. Sr Therese

0417 683 123 or Sr Annie Bond

02 89124818, or

E: national.pilgrimage@mmp.org.au.

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE "The Death of a King: an Australian

reflection on the 50th Anniversary of

the assassination of Martin Luther

King Jr" Delivered by: The Reverend

Doctor Noel Preston AM, ethicist,

theologian and social commentator.

7 pm Monday 23 April, St Matt’s

Anglican, Holland Park, Cnr. Logan

Rd & Swain St. Bookings essential.

E: ajpaulsen@bigpond.com

HOLY CROSS FUNERALS Position Vacant

A mature minded, customer-focused

person is required for a part time

position of funeral administrator for

22.5 hours a week, 3 days.

For additional information, please

visit the Archdiocese of Brisbane

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

to careers

CATHOLIC LEADER ‘He is risen, alleluia’ – special

Easter edition

Easter messages from

Queensland’s bishops

Easter’s a special time for man

celebrating 50th anniversary of

surviving rare childhood cancer

against all odds.

MEDITATION/PRAYER No gathering this Tuesday 3 April,

at St Catherine’s Hall. Will resume

next month.

BNE CATHOLIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY Will meet Tuesday 3 April,

5.30 pm in the Hanly Room,

Francis Rush Centre (next to

St Stephen's Cathedral).

Guest speaker will be Dr Barbara

Reynolds-Hutchinson with the topic:

The Windows of St Stephen's. Visitors

welcome. Gold coin donation.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL BRISBANE Our monthly Prayer Meeting will be

held in St Stephen's Chapel,

Wednesday 4 April, 10.45 am -

12.15pm, following 10 am Mass.

Kathleen Cosgrove will be our guest

speaker. Personal Prayer Ministry is

available. Afterwards a friendly cuppa

at the CWL Tea Rooms. Enq:

Maureen 0403 002 199/3172 9248 or

Helena 0405 321 901/3393 9573.

MEMORIAL MASS Our Lady Of Victories Church,

1 Roche Ave., Bowen Hills, 22 April,

8 am Sunday Mass. Remembering

those who served as we mark the

centenary of World War 1. Please

contact olv.rsvp@gmail.com or

P: 3219 2366 if you have a family

member listed on our honour roll of

Qld Catholics who died in WW1.

PALMS AUSTRALIA Volunteer with Palms

Australia - Get out there and

be the Church, “bruised,

hurting and dirty”.

Communities in Myanmar, PNG,

Samoa, Timor Leste, Kiribati and

Kenya seek volunteers to mentor

locals and build capacity. Palms

volunteers don’t do quick fixes, but

immerse themselves in overseas

communities for long-term skill

exchange.

If you have teaching, medical,

business, admin or trade skills, share

them with our global family!

Christine 02 9560 5333 or go to

www.palms.org.au/volunteer/.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

THIS WEEK

Mon. 2 April 2018

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Mass 9.15 am, St

Catherine’s Church.

School Holidays - Schools resume Tues. 17 April.

Baptismal Preparation - NO Baptism Prep this

Monday evening.

SVdP Wishart - No Meeting.

HeartFIT - To resume next Monday 9 April.

Tues. 3 April 2018

Craft Group - 10 am - 2 pm, St Bernard’s Aspinall

Centre.

Prayer/Meditation - No gathering this month.

Wed. 4 April 2018

Beside Restful Waters - No gathering this week.

Will resume next Wednesday.

Parish Pastoral Council - Meeting 7 pm, St

Catherine’s Community Centre, Wishart.

Thurs. 5 April 2018

Bethany Meeting - 10 am, parish office.

Liturgy Meeting - 4.15 pm, parish office.

Friday 6 April 2018

Mass: 8 am St Bernard’s; 9.30 am St Martin’s.

HeartFIT- 10 am St Bernard’s Aspinall Centre.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER/B

8 April 2018

READINGS: Acts 4:32-35; 1 St John 5:1-6.

GOSPEL: John 20:19-31.

MASS TIMES 2 - 8 April 2018

St Bernard’s:

Tues. 9.15 am

Wed. No Mass

Thurs. 7.00 am

Fri. 8.00 am

Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil

Sunday 7.00 am, 9.30 am & 6.15 pm

St Martin’s:

Friday 9.30 am

Sunday 8.00 am

St Catherine’s:

Mon. 9.15 am

Wed. 7.00 am

Sat. 6.15 pm - Vigil

Sunday 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION

St Bernard’s - Sat. 4.15 pm

DENOTES CHANGE

X S Y E S Y H R N I L L K J

J B M G I F K C R Y E V S D

C B N G L A Q E L G B I A H

L S M C N C D F A D C E G V

P E T E R E T O M B O N T X

T A E U I T X S J M N Z A G

P T J G C P R B W T N L K N

C L O T H D D A R K G D E I

Y Z S C R I P T U R E S N L

S B V X B E H Y L C A V L I

D B H M T A Q B F E S O Q F

G Q J W J E N T R A N C E E

N R S T O N E M G M C Q U V

G D P K P L I N E N M A R Y

Try to

find these

words:

cloth

dark

entrance

face

life

linen

Mary

Peter

Scriptures

stone

taken

tomb

Colour in the picture in bright

Easter colours.