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 to 5.45pm, or by appointment. *HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: Sunday 8.30am.

This weekend we welcome to the parish Fr Trung SJ and Helen Ford. Trung is already known to many in our parish. He is currently the Director of Jesuit Mission. Helen is the CEO of Jesuit Mission. Over the years our parish has been generous in supporting the work of Australian Jesuits in missions overseas. For many years your support went to Aussies working in north India. That area is now well served by local Jesuits, through there are still some Australians there and we continue to support them financially. However, Jesuit Mission now supports many other works of Jesuits in Pakistan, Cambodia, East Timor, Myanmar and other areas in the region. In the Church’s calendar on this weekend we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christ, the feast of the Body of Christ. The traditional Corpus Christi procession will take place on Sunday in the CBD.

The Jesuit Mission Appeal is a reminder to all on this feast of the social dimensions of the Eucharist. Our Lord doesn’t just come to me in Holy Communion to show his love for me. He also comes to me with the challenge to recognise him present wherever he may be and especially in the poor, the hungry, the marginalised, the stranger and refugee, the sick and needy. There is something seriously wrong with recognising the Lord present in the Eucharist and at the same time fail to recognise him in those in need. Many years ago Father Pedro Arrupe SJ, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus declared: If there is hunger anywhere in the world, then our celebration of the Eucharist is somehow incomplete everywhere in the world… In the Eucharist we receive Christ hungering in the world. He comes to us, not alone, but with the poor, the oppressed, the starving of the earth. Through him they are looking to us for help, for justice, for love expressed in action. Therefore we cannot properly receive the Bread of life unless at the same time we give the bread of life to those in need wherever and whoever they may be. (Address at the Eucharistic Congress, Philadelphia, 1976).

Your generosity to Jesuit Mission will go directly to support the work of Jesuits among people who are not as blessed materially as we are. In particular, through education it will give hope for the future to many children. This week, June 18—24 is REFUGEE WEEK. The news this week was that the Australian Government has agreed to pay $70 million in compensation to nearly 2000 refugees. Despite the bluster from Government ministers and others, this is an acknowledgement of the serious mistreatment of refugees in the Manus Island Detention Centre. The UN and Human Rights groups have long condemned our treatment of these vulnerable people. There are still over 900 asylum seekers in detention even after 4 years for no other crime than that of seeking refuge. In addition there are right now 7,500 people seeking asylum in Australia who have been waiting up to 3 years to apply for refugee status. The government is now rushing through a process designed to make most fail by 1 October, 2017. Australia used to be a generous country for refugees. I, myself, am a boat person. I like the story told of refugees from Vietnam in the 70s. A boatload was heading towards Darwin. The boat passed a couple of fisherman in a small boat. They shouted out, “G’day mate. Welcome to Australia.”

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 18th June 2017

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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.

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Readings: The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ: Deut. 8:2-3, 14-16. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13. John 3:16-18.

Next Sunday: 12th Sunday Ordinary: Jeremiah 20:10-13. Romans 5:12-15. Matthew 10:26-33.

Entrance Antiphon: ?

Spoken Response: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.

Sung Response: Bless the Lord, My Soul, Who heals the broken hearted. Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord: whoever eats this bread will live for ever. Alleluia

He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.

2017-2018 PARISH SACRAMENTAL

PREPARATION PROGRAMME

ENROLMENTS CLOSE THIS WED. 21 JUNE 2017

for those children in Yr 3 and above who wish to complete their initiation into the Catholic Faith Community in 2018.

ENROLMENT PACKS are available from Parish Website www.stignatiustoowong.org.au (under ’Sacraments’).

Enquiries: Cathy Bennett 3870 7818 (Wednesdays) | Email: pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au

All Australian young people are

invited to complete a Youth Sur-

vey before Sun 2 July. By com-

pleting the survey you could go

in the draw to win 1 of 3 Dr Dre

Solo 2.0 On-Ear Headphones.

www.catholiccollective.org.au/

events/synod-survey

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‘Paraclete” Magazine—Holy Spirit Seminary. An annual publication by the students and staff of the Holy

Spirit Semianry. Copies are available from the rotary

stands (both churches). Please take a copy.

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Vocation Brisbane—V9 Prayer Campaign commenced last Sunday (11 June) and culminates at the end of National Vocations Awareness Week on Sunday 6 August. Please join in praying the weekly prayer.

Vocations Novena (V9) Prayer Campaign 8

A: At the sight of the crowds Jesus’ heart was moved B: For they were like sheep without a Shepherd

A: Jesus said, “The harvest is ready” B: “But the labourers are few”

A: Ask the Lord to send out labourers for the harvest B: O Lord we pray that young men will answer the call to become priests in Your harvest.

A: And shepherd for your people.

Amen

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Favourite Hymns on Sunday 25 June, at 3pm at St Thomas Anglican Church, Toowong (parking in the Data 3 carpark next to the church in High Street). Includes refreshments. Entry is by donation.

First Eucharist weekend 10-11 June 2017

JESUIT MISSION ANNUAL PARISH APPEAL THIS WEEKEND

Fr Trung Nguyen sj (Rector) and Helen Forde (CEO) are visiting our Parish this weekend, please make them welcome. Please support Jesuit Mission’s work by donating to our Parish Appeal, your generous support is greatly appreciated —

* Complete donation slip (of Jesuit Mission envelope) and/or place cash in a Jesuit Mission donation envelope and put on collection plate (at weekend Masses).

* Place loose change in the Jesuit Mission donation buckets at the back of the church after Masses this weekend.

* Online at www.jesuitmission.org.au, click on ‘Donate Now’, then ‘Donate online…”, enter your details on the online donation form & select “Toowong Parish Appeal 2017” from the ‘Direct My Donation to’ drop-down menu).

Refer to back page of this newsletter for more on Jesuit Mission. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PPC ‘Vision, Strengths and Challenges’ paper on the present state of the Parish and

hopes for the future was distributed at all parish Masses last weekend (10-11 June), for parishioner comment. If you were away &/or did not receive a copy there will be limited copies of same available from rotary stands (both churches) this weekend. Please return your comments either on the document or on a separate page, to the PPC, via basket provided at back of the church or deliver to Parish Office or email toowong@bne.catholic.net.au

Please note members of the PPC will be available after all Masses this weekend for discussion.

CWL TOOWONG BRANCH meeting on Monday 19 June after 9am Mass at Holy Spirit Church. New members welcome. Contact: Del 3371 7746.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL, TOOWONG meeting on Tuesday 20 June at 7.45pm in the Horstmann Room.

FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Meeting on Wednesday 21 June, at earlier time of 5.30pm, in the Horstmann Room.

ALTAR SERVING Would you like to become an Altar Server? Any child who has received Confirmation and First Communion and is interested in becoming an Altar Server, please ask your parents to contact Tony Castel 0438 192 298 (St Ignatius Church) or Louise Wellington 3876 8786 (Holy Spirit Church) for more information. (training will be provided).

NEW PARISHIONERS If you are new to our parish we welcome you. Please take a form from the rotary stands at the back of the Church (place completed form on collection plate or drop it off to the Parish Office) and on the way out make yourself known to the priest or to one of the Welcomers.

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BRIS WEST DEANERY NEWSLETTER: Free AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Winter 2017: Free AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Winter 2017: Free. AUST. CENTRES OF IGNATIUS SPIRITUALITY— 2017 Program book: Free. APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER 2017 Booklet: Free.

2017 BREAK OPEN THE WORD: $10— Limited copies available from Parish Office. THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2. — FYI: Take a ‘postcard’ from rotary stands to subscribe for either newspaper: $90 or digital issue: $50 (per 50 issues) or P: 3336 9100.

PARISH COLLECTIONS: Including Clergy Support: $4,205, Other: $787.

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.

Diary Dates Diary Dates Diary Dates Diary Dates

JUNEJUNEJUNEJUNE 17 Wedding: 3pm—St Ignatius

17 -18 Jesuit Mission Parish Appeal w/end

18 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius

19 CWL meeting (after 9am Mass) -H/Spirit

20 7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm

21 5.30pm Finance & Development Committee Meeting—Horstmann Rm

23 St Ignatius School term 2 ends

25 12th Sunday Ordinary

26 7.30pm St Ignatius Peace Through Justice Group meeting—Horstmann Rm

27 2pm Coffee & Chat – Horstmann Room

30 Young at Heart (movies)

Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need

SSICKICK::: Gladis O’Brien, Judy Galarza, Elizabeth Anna, Cirino Quagliata, Maria Rego, Jenny Reed, Philip Donaldson, Bridgit Gowdy, Mike MacDonald, Cathy Mamata, Beryl Clark, Corinnie Driscoll, Fr Peter Conroy, Chris Morris, Les Chillingworth, Val Tancred, Margaret Anderson, Isla Duns, Albert Jacobs, Tandina Gabriel, Jocelyn Rabaa, Maria Hanson, Clyde Towler, Beth Albury, Fr Greg Jacobs sj.

RRECENTLYECENTLY DDECEASEDECEASED:: Rita Rodrigues, Nestor Panchi, Richardo Bemudez-Goldman.

AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES::

WWEDDINGEDDING: : Patrick Hastings & Anita Theodorou.

BBAPTISMSAPTISMS: : Alice Galeano Venamore, James Goldfinch.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 11th Week Ordinary (1)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. Matthew 5:38-42. Tues: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9. Matthew 5:43-48. Wed: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18. Thu: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11. Matthew 6:7-15. Fri: Deuteronomy 7:6-11. Matthew 11:25-30. Sat: Isiah 49:1-6. Luke 1:57-66, 80.

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.

Jesuit Community of Qld

Fr Stanislaus (Stan) Lim SJ,

Administrator

Fr Gaetan Pereira SJ, Assistant Fr Ian Howells SJ

Fr Antonius (Marwan) Sumarwan SJ

Fr Bryan Pipins SJ,

Army Chaplain, Enoggera

Faber CIS, Bardon

Acting-Director: Liz Kerr.

Phone: 3368 2450

www.faberspirituality.org.au

Parish Office Staff

*Sandy Dunne (Mon-Wed.)

- Admin. & Finance .

*Monica Florence - Parish Secretary (including Newsletter)

*Sacramental Co-Ordinator:

Cathy Bennett (Wed. only)

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 & Altar Server Training: Louise Wellington 3876 8786

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Principal— Roycelyn Wilden

APRE— Rachelle Gibson

46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 .

Phone: 3371 1094

www.stignatiustoowong. qld.edu.au

* OSHC— 3870 3270

Parish staff meeting each Wed. at 1.30pm.

PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Email: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au

Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066. Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am—4.30pm.

Emergency Contact If you require a priest in an emergency, please phone the parish office and follow the prompts.

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.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE JESUIT MISSION PARISH APPEAL.PLEASE SUPPORT THE JESUIT MISSION PARISH APPEAL.PLEASE SUPPORT THE JESUIT MISSION PARISH APPEAL.PLEASE SUPPORT THE JESUIT MISSION PARISH APPEAL.

This weekend 17—18 June is our Parish Appeal for Jesuit Mission.

“Before I was nothing … ” About 50,000 people live in refugee camps in the Southern African region. Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Southern Africa helps meet their immediate needs through counselling & healthcare services, and also offers the hope of a brighter future by providing education programs, vocational training and micro-grant schemes. When forcibly displaced people have a livelihood, their financial, food and housing security will improve.

With support from our Australian community, Jesuit Mission supports JRS education and vocational training programs in Tongogara Camp in Zimbabwe. Several hundred adults benefit each year from business start-up support, and training in computing, hairdressing, cosmetology and sewing.

Bvunzai Mutema says, “I was trained in sewing skills in 2014. The training brought [a] new face to my family life. When I completed my second level training, my sewing skills were even improved. Today we are being recognised in our community. We are sewing mostly work suits and uniforms. Thank you JRS for giving me this opportunity to be trained in sewing skills. Before I was nothing but now I’m a garment designer and maker and able to buy my household needs. My income generating has greatly improved as well as my household financial status. I hope these skills will take us a long way to address our current economic crisis. I also want to appeal to JRS to train more ladies of the Mutema community so that more women are empowered. Thank you once again. May God bless you.”

The generosity of the Jesuit Mission Australia community helps makes it possible for vulnerable people like Bvunzai to live in freedom, security and dignity.

Read more about our work at www.jesuitmission.org.au.