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PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES & RECONCILIATION
*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 9am Mondays & Fridays, *ST IGNATIUS Toowong: 5.30pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
SUNDAY MASS TIMES:- *ST IGNATIUS Toowong Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil); Sunday 7.00am & 5.00pm. Reconciliation: Saturday from 5.15pm, or by appointment.
*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: Sunday 8.30am.
We respectfully acknowledge the
Turrbal people, as the traditional owners and caretakers of the land which is the
Toowong Catholic Parish.
We acknowledge the Elders, past and
present. May we, too, be good stewards of
this land.
5th Sunday Easter 29th April 2018
Year B
Eucharist As Food for the Journey
This weekend we will have some 40 of our young parishioners enrol in our
Sacramental Program to prepare to receive their First Communion. This will be the
final step in their initiation into our Church, a process which began with their
Baptism, most probably when they were an infant, and then progressed when they
confirmed what their parents committed them to in Baptism before the Bishop’s
representative last September.
Eucharist stands out among the Sacraments of Initiation as the only one that is
repeatable. You can only receive the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation once,
but a person’s reception of Eucharist is called their FIRST Communion with the presumption that there will be many more
to follow. In fact, anyone who has been admitted to reception of the Eucharist has an obligation to receive it at least once a
year.
Hence, the Second Vatican Council referred to it as “the source and the summit of the Christian life”. The other
sacraments, and the whole activity of the Church, are bound up with it, and directed to it.
While we tend to see the seven Sacraments as all of equal value, in actual fact the Sacraments of Baptism and
Eucharist have always had a primacy among the sacraments. This is not because they are the only sacraments that are
acknowledged by all Christian denominations. It has to do with their central position within the life of the Christian -
Baptism as the doorway into Church and its sacramental life, and Eucharist as the way in which the Church constantly
renews itself into the presence of Christ.
In many ways, the Eucharist is the seven sacraments all tied up in one - a gathering of the Baptized, it confirms us in
our faith, brings healing of body and of soul, and commissions us in our vocation in life as a calling given by God.
In some ways, it is a pity that we have tended to divide the sacraments into their particular foci. Christ is just as truly
present when we celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation as when we celebrate Eucharist, and the forgiveness of God is
just as truly operative when we come together to celebrate Eucharist as it is when we celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation.
This is not to say that there is not an essential richness in our experience of the presence of the risen Christ in receiving
Eucharist, and an essential need to be reconciled with the Church through the sacrament of Reconciliation when we are in a
state of serious sin. But to limit the real presence of Christ to the Eucharistic context and the forgiveness of sin to the
context of the Sacrament of Penance is to put unnecessarily narrow strictures on the range and influence of the Church’s
Sacraments. Whenever God’s grace is present (God is graciously present!), it is healing, sanctifying and commissioning!
So, the Eucharist as the primary Sacrament for the daily life of the Christian is truly food for the journey,
strengthening the Christian to face whatever each day may bring.
Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower
St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong
Readings: Fi�h Sunday Easter: Acts 9:36-31. 1 John 3:18-24. John 15:1-8.
Next Sunday: Sixth Sunday Easter: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48. 1 John 4:7-10. John 15”9-17.
Entrance Antiphon:
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Spoken Response: I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
Sung Response: All the Earth Proclaim the Lord
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit.
Alleluia!
O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of na3ons he has
shown his deliverance, alleluia.
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All Hallows’ School Open Day. We warmly invite the extended community to our 2018 Open Day commencing at 11:00am on Sunday 27 May. The day includes a welcome from our Principal, Mrs Catherine O’Kane at 11:30am and 12:30pm as well as the opportunity to view displays, meet our staff, enjoy performances, view academic & co-curricular displays and tour the School (day concludes at 2pm). Limited car parking be available in school’s car park accessed from Dodge Lane, in the surrounding streets & nearby public car parks. To register your attendance and to view the program for Open Day, please visit www.ahs.qld.edu.au. We look forward to welcoming you & your family on this day.
Lord Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, at Brisbane City Hall on Friday 1 June. This year the keynote speaker will be Mr Bob Atkinson, one of the six Royal Commissioners on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse. The 2018 Charity recipient will be ARMCare (Australian Refugee and Migrant Care Services Ltd). More infor-mation and booking can be found at: www.tinyurl.com/2018PrayerBreakfast.
Corpus Christi Procession. Sunday 3 June, 2pm St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane. www.corpuschristibrisbane.com
Pentecost Celebrations. Catholic Charismatic Renewal Brisbane will be conducting The Grace of Baptism seminar at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Cecil Road, Bardon, commencing Friday 18 May, 7—9pm and Sat 19 May, 9.30am—4pm. Discover how precious you are in Christ & experience what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. The seminar is open to anyone and is free of charge. A love offering will be taken up. BYO lunch. Morn-ing and afternoon teas provided. There will also be the traditional Pentecost celebration with CCR Brisbane & CCR Bardon on Sunday 20 May at the same Church at 7.30pm with guest speaker Peter Pellicaan, Private Secretary to the Archbishop. After having spent over 10 yrs as an ordained Protestant Minister, Peter came in to the Catholic Church with a fresh enthusiasm for the beauty, goodness and truth found in the Holy Catholic Church. Everyone welcome.
Pentecost Retreat – ‘Moved by the Spirit - Led by the Spirit’ with Fr Lam Vu OFM Cap & Steffanie Le on Sunday 20 May, 11am—10pm at St Francis Hall, 47 Dornoch Tce, West End. Cost $50 (including food and refreshments). Registration by 8 May via email to [email protected]
Liturgy Brisbane is hosting its annual musicians workshop on Sat. 2 June, 9.30am—3.30pm, at ACU Banyo. Presented by Sr Ursula O'Rourke, James Robinson (Education Officer at Liturgy Brisbane) & music ministry team from Maroochydore Parish. Drawing on Catholic Worship Book II & other resources, this workshop will introduce new music for Ordinary time. $20 p/p (+ GST) incl. morning tea and resources. BYO Lunch. Discounts available for parishes sending more than 5 participants. For further info. please contact James Robinson on 3324 3322 | E: [email protected] Nb. Brisbane Catholic Education has approved this workshop for 5 hrs towards Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School. Registrations are via the Liturgy Brisbane purchasing system. Purchase your ticket by credit card or we can send you or your parish an invoice. https://liturgybrisbanemusic.weebly.com/
Sacrament of First Eucharist
RITE OF ENROLMENT will be held at Masses this Sunday 29 April, at either the 8.30am Holy Spirit Church, or 5pm St Ignatius Church.
Thursday 17th May – 6.30pm Holy Spirit Church Communal Rite of Reconciliation The Gift of God’s Mercy Liturgy (First Holy Communion Candidates)
Saturday 19th May – 5.00pm St Ignatius Church Communal Rite of Reconciliation The Gift of God’s Mercy Liturgy (First Holy Communion)
SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION will be held at Parish Masses on the weekends of Solemnity of the Holy Trinity (26—27 May) and
Feast of Corpus Christi (2—3 June).
~~ Please pray for these candidates and their families at this time. ~~
HAPPY
60TH BIRTHDAY
to
ROYCELYN WILDEN, Principal of St Ignatius School,
for Thursday 26th April.
We wish her many
happy returns
for the day.
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PARISH COLLECTIONS: $3,647, Other: $6,340.
Please note: Any inclusions for the Parish newsletter should be marked to the attention of Parish Secretary &
received, by email or note, at Parish Office no later than 1pm Thursdays. Thank you.
Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need
SSICKICK::: Judy Galarza, Elizabeth Anna, Cirino Quagliata, Jenny Reed, Philip Donaldson, Bridgit Gowdy, Cathy Mamata, Fr Peter Conroy, Chris Morris, Les Chillingworth, Val Tancred, Margaret Anderson, Isla Duns, Albert Jacobs, Tandina Gabriel, Clyde Towler, Beth Albury, Margaret Twomey, Fr Guy Carlson sj, Fr Jack Soulsby sm, John McKenzie, Rhoda Yates, Oscar Louie, Paul Giles, Diana Reece, Margaret Devine, Michael O’Brien.
RRECENTLYECENTLY DDECEASEDECEASED: : Raymond Baulch, Fr José-María Enedáguila sj, Shirley Harris, Jim Davis.
AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES: : Laurie Andrews, Vida Gleeson, Lawrence Gleeson.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 5th Week of Easter (2)
1st Reading Gospel
Mon: Acts 14:5-17. John 14:21-26. Tues: Acts 14:19-28. John 14:27-31. Wed: Acts 15:1-6. John 15:1-8. Thu: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. John 14:6-14. Fri: Acts 15:22-31. John 15:12-17. Sat: Acts 16:1-10. John 15:18-21.
PARISH SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME - SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST. The preparation programme commenced during the week with a parent meeting and this Sunday we will be holding the RITE OF ENROLMENT LITURGY, at 8.30am Mass (Holy Spirit) and 5pm Mass (St Ignatius) for 40 of our young parishioners who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last year. ~ Parishioners are invited to collect a name card next weekend to take home and pray especially for the child during the weeks of their sacramental preparation.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Parishioners please note ‘opening’ hours of parish office will change next week, with new hours being 10am—3pm Monday to Friday.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL, TOOWONG meeting at 7.45pm on Tuesday 1 May in the Horstmann Room.
ANOINTING MASS is celebrated on the first Friday of the month at 9am Mass at Holy Spirit Church, next one will be held on Friday 4 May.
EXPECT-A-CUPPA will be held next weekend (5—6 May) after all Masses at St Ignatius Church. Parishioners and visitors are invited to stay after Mass for a cup of tea / coffee.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR OVERHEAD PROJECTOR SCREEN (at St Ignatius Church). Please consider joining the roster for operating same at weekend Masses, more volunteers needed for both the 6pm Vigil & 5pm Sunday Masses. Training provided. Please contact roster co-ord. Julian via E: [email protected] for more info.
CANDLES AVAILABLE We have two large Easter candles from the last two years and are wondering if someone in the parish, or someone you know, who likes to work with wax, could convert them into smaller candles? If so, please contact the parish office 3870 7818 and leave your details or email [email protected] The candles can be delivered in the greater Brisbane area.
LAST CHANCE to donate to “SHARE THE DIGNITY” April Dignity Drive, which ends on Monday 30 April. Please place your donations in the marked boxes located at both churches this weekend (boxes will be removed after this weekend’s Masses) OR into box at the Parish Office. Thank you to all parishioners who have already generously donated to this worthy cause. Info: www.sharethedignity.com.au
FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM ST. IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP: “We cannot have durable peace without social and economic justice, and our political and economic systems today are failing to create a world with such justice.” (Joseph Stiglitz)
THANK YOU from The Little Kings Movement for the Handicapped —. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your
support for our Church Appeal 2018 to raise much needed funds. This year your parishioners have raised $1,715. Your generosity will enable us to carry on our work within our communities on their behalf. Your parish has been a great supporter of our work for many years and we look forward to your continued support.”
Diary Dates Diary Dates Diary Dates Diary Dates
AAAAPRILPRILPRILPRIL 29 Fifth Sunday Easter
Sacramental Preparation Programme (Sacrament of First Holy Communion) -‘Rite of Enrolment’ at 8.30am—H/Spirit & 5pm St Ignatius
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1 7.45pm SVdP meeting—Horstmann Rm
4 9am Anointing Mass—Holy Spirit
5 -6 Expect-a-cuppa after all Masses— St Ignatius Church
6 Sixth Sunday Easter
Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius
7 Labor Day Public Holiday
Parish Office closed
13 The Ascension of the Lord
Mothers Day
15 7.45pm SVdP meeting—Horstmann Rm
17 6.30pm Sacramental Preparation Prog. (Sacrament of First Holy Communion) -Communal Rite of Reconciliation ‘The Gift of God’s Mercy’ Liturgy—H/Spirit
19 5pm Sacramental Preparation Prog. (Sacrament of First Holy Communion) -Communal Rite of Reconciliation ‘The Gift of God’s Mercy’ Liturgy—St Ignatius
20 Pentecost Sunday
Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius
21 CWL meeting following 9am Mass-H/S
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.
* Fr Wrex Woolnough,
Parish Priest 0402 049 017
Parish Office Staff *Monica Florence (Tues-Fri) - Parish Secretary (including Newsletter)
*Pastoral Associate:
Allison King (Mon-Thurs.)
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 *Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438 192 298
Holy Spirit Church
*Rosters: Pat Lye 3300 1432 *Children’s Liturgy Roster: Amanda Lim
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Principal— Roycelyn Wilden
APRE— Rachelle Gibson
46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 .
Phone: 3371 1094
www.stignatiustoowong. qld.edu.au
PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Email: [email protected] Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au
Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066. Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10am—3pm.
We are part of the Brisbane West Deanery ~ website: www.brisbanewestdeanery.com.au ~ email: [email protected]
Emergency Contact If you require a priest in an emergency, please phone the parish priest on 0402 049 017.
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.
We are starting a Welfare Thursday discussion at the Multi-faith Chaplaincy located at the
University of QLD.
We read Bible verses related to help-ing those in need and reflect on what those readings are asking of us in
day to day life.
We talk then of the different things in the community that people can get involved in such as your peace and
justice group.
I just wanted to extend an invitation to any of your members that might like
to attend.
The first one will be on Thursday 17 May, 9:30—10:30am at UQ Chaplaincy.
