Parish Weekly Diary....

Monday, 29 February 8.30am Stations of the Cross - Miami 9.00am Mass - Miami 4.30pm St Vincent De Paul Meeting 5.30pm Sung Evening Prayer - Burleigh Heads 6.00pm Parish Women's Dinner Tuesday, 1 March 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads Wednesday, 2 March 7.00am Mass - Miami 9.30am Mass - Ozanam Villa 5.30pm Mass - Palm Beach Thursday, 3 March 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 5.15pm Mass - Mudgeeraba 6.00pm Parish Men's Dinner

Friday, 4 March 6.30am Stations of the Cross - Palm Beach 7.00am Mass - Palm Beach 9.00am Mass - Robina Hospital 10.00am World Day of Prayer - Burleigh Heads 12 noon Mass - Miami - followed by Adoration of Blessed Sacrament until 2pm 7.00pm Stations of the Cross - Burleigh Heads Saturday, 5 March 8.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads 11.00am Sacrament of Mercy - Miami 5.00pm Sacrament of Mercy - Palm Beach 5.15pm Sacrament of Mercy - Burleigh Heads Fourth Sunday of Lent Sat 5.00pm Mass - Miami Sat 6.00pm Mass - Palm Beach Sat 6.15pm Mass - Burleigh Heads SUNDAY, 6 March

Fourth Sunday of Lent 10.00am Mass - Doyle Centre, Marymount - followed by the Laying of the Foundation Stone Mary, Mother of Mercy Church, Burleigh Waters 5.30pm Mass - Doyle Centre, Marymount MASS TIMES are available on our Website - www.burleighheadscatholic.com.au/Masstimes

PARISH OFFICE: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Shop 5 Executive Place, Executive Dr, Burleigh Waters [PO Box 73 Burleigh Heads]

www.burleighheadscatholic.com.au Phone: 5576 6466 [also for After Hours] Fax: 5576 7143 e-mail: burleigh@bne.catholic.net.au PARISH PASTORAL TEAM: Fr Ken Howell Parish Pastor Fr Lucius Edomobi Associate Pastor Fr Stephen Camiolo Associate Pastor

Parish Business & Finance Manager Mr Jim Littlefield manager.burleigh@bne.catholic.net.au

Message for all This weekend I have prepared a message which will be heard at all Masses. Perhaps this is an unusual step, but I wanted to get some important messages about our development at Burleigh Waters across the entire Parish at the same time. A constant struggle for me is that I only get to a particular Sunday Mass once every three weeks. Hopefully you will either see or hear this message on the same weekend. Copies of my words will be available after Mass and you can view the message on the Parish Website or through the Parish Facebook from Sunday evening. I sincerely thank our Archdiocesan Communication Office for their assistance in this process. Of importance to this message is the reminder that the cost of the project is not just for a church. There are four major components in the construction which reflect our need for a new physical heart for our Parish: through Parish offices, car park, and the function and meeting facilities. Once again, I wish to place on record that these works will enhance and move forward the running of our Parish. All Mass centres in our Parrish will be maintained; however we will now [once again] have a focal church and centre for our Infant Saviour Parish. Foundation Stone – Next Sunday Indeed, what an important day to recognise not only this development, but also our movement into a new chapter of our history. Yes, your part in this Parish is important, and for this reason, I am looking forward to seeing you at the 10 am Mass and afterwards for the Blessing of the Foundation Stone. It is a day to visibly show our unity as this Parish. To have the Apostolic Nuncio and our own Archbishop with us, reflects the significance of this occasion. Let us give Archbishop Yllana and Archbishop Mark a very warm Gold Coast welcome...[a prayer for fine weather and gentle warmth would be appreciated!] There is ample parking at Marymount and ushers will guide you at all stages. While the walk to the site might frighten some – please remember that buses will take those needing it to the top. For those walking, the Frank Shine Way has the choice of either a ramp or steps. After the blessing of the stone, we will then have morning tea in the Primary School “shed” which is next to the site, and there the formalities will conclude. The Catholic Leader There is a great full page article about our project in the Catholic Leader this weekend, thanks to journalist Mark Bowling. 24 Hours with the Lord As part of the Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has asked the Catholics of the world to join in more intense prayer on Friday and Saturday next week. Fr. Lucius has prepared a session of prayer in Burleigh next Friday evening, concluding with Mass on Saturday morning. Details Page 2. Year 12 Retreat Our senior class from Marymount participated in a retreat this past week. Our priests attended the various venues and celebrated Mass with them. Our young people remain in our prayers. Blessing on your Lent, and very much looking forward to seeing you at Marymount next Sunday, Fr Ken Howell

BURLEIGH HEADS CATHOLIC PARISH

PALM BEACH, Our Lady of the Way Church - Eleventh Ave, Palm Beach

MIAMI, Calvary Church - Santa Monica Rd, Miami

MUDGEERABA, St. Benedict's Church - Wallaby Dr, Mudgeeraba

BURLEIGH HEADS COMMUNITIES - Burleigh Heads - INFANT SAVIOUR CHURCH, Park Av, Burleigh Heads - Burleigh Waters - Marymount College, Reedy Creek Rd, Burleigh Waters

Third Sunday of Lent

28 February, 2016

Year C: Ex 3:1-8,13-15; 1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12; Lk 13:1-9

SUNG EVENING PRAYER DURING LENT Each

Monday at 5.30pm in Infant Saviour Church, Burleigh Heads, during the six weeks of Lent. Over the weeks we pray for the cleansing and healing of our brokenness, acknowledging God as our strength. We pray for Jesus to make us free and for the renewal of God's gifts in our hearts. As we raise our voices in song during this Lenten service of reconciliation we call on God for mercy and compassion as we pray the psalms for peace and pardon for our transgressions.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge invites you to the annual Chrism Mass

Cathedral of St Stephen Wednesday 16 March, 7pm.

A celebration for the entire Archdiocese. All welcome.

LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR OUR NEW CHURCH AND PARISH CENTRE Our Parish will come together on Sunday 6 March for 10am Mass in the Doyle Centre of Marymount. At the end of Mass we will process "up the hill" to the building site and there the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Yllana, will bless the site and lay the foundation stone. Morning tea will follow in the Primary school "shed". This will be the only Sunday morning Mass celebrated in the Parish. [Saturday and Sunday evening Masses will be celebrated as normal.] IF YOU REQUIRE TRANSPORT AND YOU HAVE NOT YET NOTIFIED US, PLEASE PHONE THE PARISH OFFICE NO LATER THAN MONDAY.

The Scrutinies

At Masses over the next three Sundays (the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent), parishes will celebrate rituals called the

"Scrutinies" with adults and older children who are preparing for initiation into the Church at Easter. Some people feel uncomfortable with the word "scrutiny" so the term "rites of healing and strengthening" is sometimes used

instead. The ritual book says that the purpose of the scrutinies is to "heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect" and

"to give them strength in Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life". Every time the sacrament of baptism is celebrated, we are asked, "Do you renounce Satan ... and all his works ... and all his empty

promises?" These are serious questions which need to be given careful consideration and not just answered automatically. And that is what

the elect, those preparing to be baptised at the Easter Vigil, spend much of Lent doing. In the Scrutiny, the power of Jesus over all sin is proclaimed in a litany of intercession. A prayer is then said over the elect asking for their deliverance and strengthening. The celebrant, catechists, sponsors and other members of the community lay their hands on the heads of the elect in an ancient

sign of forgiveness, healing and empowerment. Because the entire community will renew its baptismal promises at Easter, we all take this opportunity to examine our way of life

and ask ourselves whether we are truly living as Christ's disciples, as people of the Gospel. © Elizabeth Harrington, Liturgy Brisbane

THE YEAR OF MERCY

"24 Hours with the Lord" "Mercy is the very foundation of the Church's life"

FRIDAY 4th and SATURDAY 5th MARCH

On Friday 4 March to Saturday 5 March, our parish will respond to the Pope's call to have "24 Hours with the Lord" during

the Jubilee Year of Mercy. All the faithful, especially members of our Burleigh parish, are invited to participate in the series

of prayers and liturgies that will be held at Infant Saviour Church. There will be Sung Evening Prayer, Stations of the Cross,

Adoration and Benediction and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available, concluding with the celebration of Holy

Mass on Saturday morning, followed by morning tea.

This "24 Hours with the Lord" is an opportunity for all to be fed at the "oasis of mercy" that is our Church.

Sacramental Reconciliation is a way of "rediscovering a path back to the Lord, living a moment of intense prayer and finding

meaning ... (and it will be) for every penitent, a source of true interior peace" [Misericordiae Vultus n. 17]. Pope Francis said,

"Mercy will always be greater than any sin" {MV n. 3]

FRIDAY 4 MARCH

6pm - Sung Evening Prayer / Scriptural Reflection

6.40pm - Holy Hour: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Silent Meditation

7pm - Stations of the Cross / Scriptural Reflection; Adoration; Reconciliation

8pm - Benediction and Dismissal

SATURDAY 5 MARCH

8am - Mass and morning tea

SICK & SPECIAL NEEDS Your prayers have been requested for Michael Allan, Deanne Allul, Gail Andrews, Ngoc Diep Armstrong, Patricia Ashton, Taylor Austin, Jenny Avery, Glenys Bailey, John Beatie, Liam Bleby, Elizabeth Boase, Leigh Boulcher, John Boyes, Jacob Burgstaller, Lily Burgstaller, Kevin Byrne, Deborah Campani, Madeline Church, John Conlan, Alan Bugeja, John Costigan, Annette Cremin, Chris Curran, Graham Delahunty, Edna Devlin, Joseph Dick, Patricia Dowling, Vikki Dwyer, Patti Edwards, Helen Elford, Marlise England, Rosalie Evans, Helen Fairshall, Fr Des Fitzgerald, Des Fox, Joan Fox, Lance Fry, Rita Galea, Geromy Grima, Fred Grioli, Hazel Harvey, Robert Harvey, Cheryl Hingerty, Patricia Holmes, Angelika Huber, Norman Ingle, Janine Kilfoy, Denis Magill, Pauline McCallum, Patrick McMahon, Terry Miners, Helena Misztela, John Moore, Wendy Mullard, Betty Murdoch, Jacquie Murphy, June Newdick, Damian Normice, Heather Oakes, Mary O'Brien, Paul O'Connor, Eileen O’Neill, Phil O'Neill, Michael Onn, Sean O’Reilly, Maureen O’Sullivan, Noel O’Sullivan, Anne Owens, Joan Parker, Mike Parker, Anna Pereira, John Poderin, Peter Reid, Peter Ryan, Edna Ryding, Lito Santos, Helene Scarff, Lina Schembri, William Sheehan, Max Smales, Isaac Stafrace, Carmel Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Fr Keith Teefey, John Tibbs, Lorraine Tibbs, Gwane Walker, John Walker, Graham Zendler, Norah Zipf, the sick of our Parish and all in need of God’s healing Spirit.

BAPTISMS We welcome to our faith community Kai Aiden Jones (St Benedict's, Mudgeeraba)

Siena Madeline Yost, Bosco Kenneth Yost, Kael Perseus Smith, Knox Levy Smith (Infant Saviour, Burleigh Heads) who were baptised last week.

Parish News and Happenings

FR LUCIUS has been appointed to Gympie Parish from the Second Sunday of Easter. If you would like to contribute to a farewell gift, there are envelopes at the door today.

PARISH WOMEN'S DINNER - Monday 29 February, 6pm, Burleigh Sports Club, Christine Av. Good food, reasonable prices, friendly company. All ladies, including visitors, welcome. Club courtesy bus within 5kms (book bus through Club on 5576 3177). Further information Margaret 5520 0186.

MINISTERS NEEDED for 5.30pm Mass in Doyle Centre on Sunday 6 March. If you can help (Reader or Communion Minister) please let Bev Tronc know (5576 6310).

WELL DONE - Laughlin Sosinski, our Altar server at Burleigh, won the Australian Junior Triathlon championship last Saturday.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - Cuba - Friday 4 March, 10am, Infant Saviour, Burleigh Heads. Morning tea to follow. Come join us in prayer. All welcome.

BURLEIGH PARISH CHOIR - Music practice in preparation for the Foundation Stone Mass and ceremony - Mondays, 6 - 7pm at Infant Saviour Church. Everyone welcome. Contact Cathy 0431 356007.

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH MIAMI

CALVARY CHURCH COFFEE MORNING will be on Monday 7 march, after 9am Mass, at Barchino Cafe/Restaurant, Santorini Resort, 28 Chairlift Av, Nobby Beach. Plenty of parking. All welcome.

CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS - Venire , hosted by Blaze, Burleigh Heads youth group, is looking for enthusiastic young adults who are into their faith and have a heart for wanting to share it with other young people. We are looking for a whole range of different people with different gifts that they can bring to the leadership team. Contact with Steph Santos - vy.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au or phone 0411 669876.

CAPUCHIN VOCATION ENQUIRY

EVENING FOR YOUNG MEN (18-35) - 6.30pm, Wednesday 2 March, Assumption Friary, 245 Gladstone Rd, Dutton Park. Starts with pizza and then prayer, a talk, Q&A and concluding with Night Prayer. vocations@capuchinfriars.org.au or 0432 362052.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL MIGRATION ADVICE SERVICE (MAS) - MAS celebrated its fifth birthday this month. Over the past five years MAS has helped more than 540 needy people from more than 40 nationalities with immigration advice. If you know of anyone wanting visa assistance, please get them to call MAS between 6pm to 9pm Monday to Friday on 0487 347858. New volunteers are also needed to assist with the phone roster or with publicising MAS work. If you have time and are interested, please call Maureen 0412 293189 or Peter 0424 288843.

In 2015 Pope Francis said that "every

person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral - and not simply an economic - act". Can't find slavery-free Easter eggs in your supermarket? - Did you know that the Easter eggs in Australian Supermarkets might be made with cocoa beans picked by children, many of whom have been enslaved or forced to work in exploitative conditions with no access to education and other human rights? The International Labor Rights Forum estimates that there are 1.5 million children working in the cocoa sector in West Africa. Talk to your local supermarket manager about slavery-free ethical chocolate. It must carry one of these three labels to be slavery free. Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. Go to the ACRATH website: acrath.org.au to find out more.

My Will - after you have cared for your

loved ones, is there a place in your will for your extended family - your parish community? To help you consider this option, a booklet prepared by the Archdiocese entitled Your Legacy of Faith Will Continue is available at the door of the church. Please prayerfully reflect on this option. Our future generations need faith more than ever.

GROW offers a proven community based program for those suffering depression, anxiety, panic attacks or any other mental disorder. For further information contact Dan Carroll 0419 299689.

PLANNED GIVING LAST WEEK - CODE: = very good;

= good;

= hangin’ in there;

= help!

Planned Giving roster this week: Miami DECEASED Masses have been requested for the recently deceased and for friends and relatives whose anniversaries occur

about this time: John Conlan, Masie & Norman Boss, Leon Grioli, Ralph Morton, Judith Petrie, Danielle Bridget Orr, Fr Brian O'Dwyer (Toowoomba).

May the choirs of angels come to greet you ... May you find eternal life.

FUNERALS Last week we celebrated the funeral of John Brian Conlan who has died in Christ. Let us remember his family and friends in our prayers this week.

God will raise you up on eagle’s wings

PROJECT COMPASSION: Generational poverty has led to many challenges in Dominic's community in Papua New Guinea, including gender inequality, alcohol abuse and violence. Since receiving training in the Caritas Australia supported Community Conversations program, Dominic has learnt communication and problem solving skills to lead his community towards a more peaceful, prosperous future. Please donate to Project Compassion and help empower communities in Papua New Guinea to lead their own development and create more harmonious futures.

Bond Uni Mass Transport 5520 2591

Care & Concern 5576 6318

C W L 5535 8487

Choir 5598 2570

Christian Meditation 5593 3794

Family Groups 5535 3817

Ladies’ Dinner 5576 2623

Ladies’ Lunch 5576 2623

Marymount Primary 5535 1803

Marymount College 5586 1000

menALIVE Scripture Group 0412 270828

Men’s Dinner 5576 2623

Ozanam Villa 5507 0800

St Vincent de Paul 5561 4702

TEAMS for Married Couples 5522 4880

Youth Group 0412 222260

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A VOCATION VIEW Each Lent should bring us closer to our God. There is no failure, except that of no longer trying. You can still follow Jesus more closely. Vocation Office: 1300 133 544 vocation@bne.catholic.net.au www.bne.catholic.net.au/vocations

Liturgical Music for Third Sunday of Lent

Next week’s readings: Joshua 5:9-12; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3,11-32

INTRODUCTORY RITES: Gathering: Praise To You, O Christ Praise to you, O Christ, our Saviour, Word of the Father, calling us to life; Son of God who leads us to freedom: glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. You are the Word who calls us out of darkness; you are the Word who leads us into light; you are the Word who brings us through the desert: glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. You are the one whom prophets hoped and longed for; you are the one who speaks to us today; you are the one who leads us to our future: glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. © 1986, Bernadette Farrell, OCP Publications

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Christ, have mercy. Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison. Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Psalm Response: The Lord is kind and merciful.

Gospel Acclamation: Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ! If today you hear his voice; harden not your hearts. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: Acclamation: When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: Communion Processional: Hosea Come back to me with all your heart. Don't let fear keep us apart. Trees do bend, though straight and tall; so must we to others' call. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life. The wilderness will lead you to your heart where I will speak. Integrity and justice, with tenderness, you shall know. You shall sleep secure with peace; faithfulness will be your joy. © 1980, Gregory Norbert, Benedictine Foundation, Vermont

CONCLUDING RITES Dismissal: (organ) Please remain in silence until the procession has left the church