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THE BULLETIN ST THERESA’S PARISH
MISSION STATEMENT St Theresa’s Catholic Parish is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community committed to living and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Under our baptismal mission and inspired by the Spirit we are bread for one another and nourished we reach out to make a difference in the world.
ST STEPHENS PROTOMARTYR PARISH Forget therapy, do the dishes
A husband credits the success of his thirty-year marriage not to any special
wisdom on his part or to hours of therapy and counselling. His key to a
relatively stress-free, content marriage: doing the dishes.
Our hero does every plate, bowl, and pot, every meal, day after day.
First, he finds the whole process calming. The simplicity and repetition, the
warmth of the water, is a period of solitude, not unlike prayer. Washing the
dishes is also a reality check, he writes. "It is saying that much of life is
filled with such mundane tasks. Turn up the faucet, and it warbles that dishes
are a symbol of relationship. If I tend to the dishes, then I tend to the
relationship. Fill the strainer with kitchenware, and I am preparing for
tomorrow."
“Washing the dishes cuts me down to size. It reveals over and over, that I am
just another bloke trying to get through the day. So informed, I know that
any dispute is not about the dispute, but about my reaction to it. Next time I
feel impatient or embarrassed or upset, I know that the person on the other
side of the table deserves respect." When he gets this angry and is about to
lose it, this husband remembers the "image of me, stooped over the sink,
attired with frilly apron, doing the evening dishes. If I'm so smart, how come
I'm doing this . . . ? I would sit down and think about the problem, and the
urge to keep fighting would be gone."
And what does his wife think of all this?
"She smiles, knowingly, because she has gotten me to do the most boring job
of all."
■For this husband, washing the dishes is the practice of humility, the
attentiveness required to build a relationship, the complete and
unconditional giving in which the joy of marriage is discovered and
celebrated. In marriage that is of Christ, husband and wife are bound as one
in the love of God that is revealed by and in Christ: love that happily gives
rather than takes, love that lets go rather than clings, love that liberates
rather than imprisons. In the life a couple creates together, a life centred in
trust, patience and humility - from the mundane tasks of doing the dishes to
the awesome responsibility of raising a child - Christ is the ever-present
Wedding Guest, who makes their simple, everyday life together a miraculous
sacrament in which the love of God is revealed to all. ■ From: Connections; October 2012
RECENTLY DECEASED
Daphney Butler
Parishioners: Mike Green; Rosemary Carter
Len Pauli; Allan O’Connell
Raymond Saad; Pat Parsons
Elaine Chippendale;
Enrico Marsili (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)
Tonino Ciminari (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)
John Gagen (Peter Kenny’s brother-in-law)
Indiana Harman (Ray Taylor’s granddaughter)
Margaret Kreis (Madeline Taylor’s sister)
Denise Drummond (Pat Cartwright’s niece)
Louis Gandini (Lina Pervan’s brother)
Connie Bamgart (Lina Pervan’s friend)
Elaine Dillon (Vivienne Price’s mother)
Pamela Dyson (Sandra Madden’s sister)
Denise Hodgson (Kathy Humphreys’ sister)
Br Tom Hickey (former Marist Brother in the
Diocese)
Patricia Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)
Noela Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)
Dawn Purcell (Kay Connor’s friend)
Pauline Curran (Pat Preece’s sister)
Roslyn Morton (Patrick’s sister)
Simon Riethmuller (Shirley’s son)
Max Shearer (9yr old - grandson of Tom & Judy
Shearer)
John Mullen (Helen McNaught’s nephew)
Karen Guyett (Pat Davey’s Sister)
Brian Davey (Denis Davey’s brother)
Lyn Baile (Kerry’s mum)
Chrissy Sharpe (Jan Ede’s Daughter)
Kelly Ede (Jan Ede’s Daughter-in-law)
Reet Hughes (ex Parishioner and close
friend of Bette Flamsteed)
Br Ed Collins OH
Eve Guy (9yr old friend of Kama family)
Linda McGlashan (Helen Muller’s friend)
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Davis Ruth Nash
Vidio Marchetti Jean Wilkinson
Patrick Dunne Mary Ryan
Jack Herbert Frank Murphy
Irene Leonard Clothilde Zardo
Christine Dent Arthur Shooter
Bruno Borserio Gwen Savage
Emmett Fitzgerald
4th October 2015, Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
PARISH MASSES
St Theresa’s Parish
READINGS BAPTISM
MON NO MASS
TUE NO MASS
WED 9AM MASS
THU NO MASS
FRI 9AM MASS
SAT 6PM MASS
SUN 9.30AM MASS
RECONCILITATION IS AVAILABLE
B E F O R E M A S S O R B Y
APPOINTMENT
What is called for is an evangelization capable of
shedding light on these new ways of relating to God,
to others and to the world around us, and inspiring
essential values. It must reach the places where new
narratives and paradigms are being formed, bringing
the word of Jesus to the inmost soul of our cities.
Cities are multicultural; in the larger cities, a
connective network is found in which groups of
people share a common imagination and dreams
about life, and new human interactions arise, new
cultures, invisible cities. Various sub cultures exist
side by side, and often practice segregation and
violence. The Church is called to be at the service of
a difficult dialogue. On the one hand, there are
people who have the means needed to develop their
personal and family lives, but there are also many
“half citizens”, and “urban remnants”. Cities create a
sort of permanent ambivalence because, while they
offer their residents countless possibilities, they also
present many people with any number of obstacles to
the full development of their lives. This contrast
causes painful suffering. In many parts of the world,
cities are the scene of mass protests where thousands
of people call for freedom, a voice in public life,
justice and a variety of other demands which, if not
properly understood, will not be silenced by force.
First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24
They were two in one flesh.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 127
May the Lord bless us all the days of
our lives.
Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11
He who sanctifies, and those who are
sanctified, have one origin.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
If we love one another, God will live
in us in perfect love.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 What God has joined together, no one
must divide.
Next week’s readings:
Wisdom 7:7-11
Hebrews 4:12-13
Mark 10:17-30
THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL POPE 74
Parish Pastoral Council
Calling for Nominations for our
Parish Pastoral Council for 2016
At the close of this year, a number
of our current members will
complete their term of service on
the Pastoral Council.
Please consider nominating a
parishioner whom you feel may
bring gifts to the Pastoral Council.
Membership is open to all
members of our parish from all
walks of life and experiences.
Nominations will need to be in to
the office by Monday 2nd
November. Forms are available in
the foyer.
St Theresa’s Parish
NATIONWIDE PUBLIC ROSARY -
Saturday 10th October 2015: Queens
Park cnr Margaret & Lindsay Sts
Toowoomba. Commencing at 2pm.
Enquiries Theresa PH 4564 9805 (M) 0434 528 904
Email: ther.b@optusnet.com.au
PLAYGROUP - The Parish
wants to start a playgroup (both
adult and child to attend) for
children 0-5 years of age on a
Tuesday morning at the Parish
Centre from 8.30 - 11.00am.
If you are interested a sign on sheet is available in the
foyer or contact the office on Ph. 4639 4688.
MATER DEI PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Year 4 Class Parent Reps are
putting together an “Inaugural Mater
Dei Spring Fair 2015 Cookbook”.
Mater Dei would love to receive
recipes from their Parish Community. Please e-mail
Mary AKROYD mn.akroyd@gmail.com or Ph: 0407
787 837 or send a printed copy in an envelope to
Mary via the Mater Dei School Admin Office.
Lets get behind our Parish School!!!
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL - 75th
Anniversary, celebrating with a
1940’s Dinner dance on October
31st from 7.15 / 7.30pm at Our
Lady of Lourdes School Hall,
Goodwood St Toowoomba.
Tickets $55.00pp, tables of 8 available. Includes;
Complimentary drink on arrival & dinner. St Ursula’s
College Jazz Fusion Band. Lucky door & Cent Sale.
Commemorative Cook Book on sale. Dress 1940’s.
Phone 0407 348 167 for further information.
RCIA Journey - (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults)
beginning late October. I f y o u
know someone who might be
interested in learning more about
the Catholic faith, please ask them to contact the
office for more details. PH: 4639 4688.
NOTICES
HOSPITAL MINISTRY TRAINING COURSE -
to begin January 2016, if you would like an
application form, please contact Pastoral Care
Office, Toowoomba Hospital for further details.
(Applications will close during October 2015).
Phone Lyn Cash 4616 6 415
CENTACARE TOOWOOMBA - is looking for a
suitably qualified person from within the Diocese to
take minutes at the monthly Centacare Advisory
Board meetings.
Contact - Geoff Argus, Director on 1300 477 433.
UPDATING THE BULLETIN -
Every bulletin includes the names of people for
whom we are asked to pray: those who are sick and
recovering, for our homebound, and for those in
nursing homes.
In some instances, we do not know if they are still
sick and need our prayers. It would be a great help if
family members would please call the parish office
to update these lists, both to remove and add the
names of parishioners. Thanks.
FORUM - “Forging a Common Humanity - A Civic
responsibility”. 9-10 October, facilitated by the
Multi-faith Multicultural Centre, Pure Land
Learning College and has a wide range of
presenters, many representing local and international
civic and faith groups.
Venue - St Patrick’s Cathedral Centre, 123 Neil St
Toowoomba. Friday 9th (9am-3pm), Saturday 10th
(9.30am - 3.15pm). At 5pm Community Friendship
Dinner at Pure Land Learning College Association
Inc.
Free registration for either days. Refreshments and
lunch provided. For catering purposes please
register at mfmcc.pllc@gmail.com or
PH 4637 8765.
FIRST MODULE OF - Foundations for Lay
Pastoral Ministry is a course designed by the
Institute of Faith Education (IFE) Archdiocese of
Brisbane to provide theological and practical lay
ministry formation for interested people.
For more information please find the flyer on the
noticeboard in the foyer of the centre.
St Theresa’s Parish
CONTACTS
Consolation Quote
Remind me, O Devine Healer of Hearts,
not to expect a miracle of quick
recovery
LIBRARY
OCTOBER
First Wednesday
Parish morning tea at 9.45am, Park House Café
Every Tue:
St Vincent de Paul St Theresa’s Conference, 4pm
4636 0461
Second Sun:
Mad Toowoomba Group from 7pm at Anthony’s
Parish Centre. (Grade 7-12 people)
Tue 6th:
Care and Concern Meeting, 9.30am Parish Office.
Wed 7th:
Parish Council Meeting, 5.30pm Parish Office.
Wed 7th:
First Reconciliation Parent Information Night, 7pm
Parish Chapel.
Sat 10th and Sun 11th:
First Reconciliation Commitment Ceremony, during
Mass.
Parish Priest:
Fr Brian Noonan 4696 7094
e-mail: brian.noonan@sttheresas.org.au
Pastoral Associate:
Regan Kama 4639 4688
e-mail: regan.kama@sttheresas.org.au
Parish Secretaries:
Margie Sullivan and Janet Weier
4639 4688 Fax: 4639 6538
e-mail: office@sttheresas.org.au
Church:
Cnr Campbell & Curzon Sts, Toowoomba
Office:
55 Curzon St, Toowoomba
Parish Website
www.sttheresas.org.au
THE GREAT CATHOLIC TRIVIA CHALLENGE
By Claire Mary Smith
Answers for last week
1. How many Bible readings are there at Sunday
Mass?
a. Three or more
2. What colour do priests wear on Palm Sunday?
a. Red
This weeks questions
1. What colour vestment would be used for a
funeral Mass of a pope?
a. Green
b. Pink
c. Purple
d. White
e. Red
2. According to Catholic teaching, salvation is
by__________ ?
a. Grace
b. Belief
c. Works
d. Confidence
e. Enlightenment
3. What does CCD stand for?
a. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
b. Catholic Christian Discipline
c. Communion, Confirmation and
Doctrines
d. Co-Ed Church Drama
FIND ANSWERS NEXT WEEK
ON PURSPOSE - Charles Birch
At a time when people all over
the world are questioning the
worth of a high-tech existence,
eminent phi losopher and
biologist Charles Birch offers us
a new way of thinking for the
new millennium. Birch uses new
discoveries in the fields of science, religion and
philosophy to argue for a new postmodern worldview
which tackles global problems as well as each
individual’s needs for meaning and purpose.
Anniversary Book
I you haven’t already put the name of your loved one in
the Anniversary Book, we invite you to do so. The
book is in the foyer.
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