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PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES & RECONCILIATION
*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 9am Mondays & Fridays, *ST IGNATIUS Toowong: 5.30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays and 9.15am Thursdays.
SUNDAY MASS TIMES:- *ST IGNATIUS Toowong 6.00pm (Vigil); 7.00am & 5.00pm. from 5.15pm, or by appointment.
*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 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.
A New Way of Doing It ?
Apart from the change in the order and the normal age at which children should receive the Sacraments of Initiation, there is a significant change in HOW they are prepared to receive the Sacraments.
When we came to receive our First Communion (and Confession!), it is almost certain that you were prepared by the nuns at the school and the role of your parents was to make sure that you were there at the appropriate time, cleaned, polished and dressed in white!
However, the policy of the Archdiocese (for the past 30 years!) is that Sacramental Initiation is to be Parish-based rather than school-based, and the ones who prepare the children for the Sacraments should be their parents, not
their teachers..
This is not in any way meant to be a criticism of the school system or the ability of teachers. On the contrary, we recognize the invaluable contribution that teachers make in educating the children both by word and example. One of the reasons we are so confident about this different approach is that these teachers can help us by sharing their resources and supporting parents who aren’t quite so confident about preparing their children for the Sacraments. In fact, when I put together my first Parish-based programs for Sacramental preparation at Wavell Heights in the early Nineties, the first people I approached were the teachers at the local school whom I asked to share with me their best lessons in the area. We then built on this foundation to put together a very successful program which both parents and children seemed to enjoy.
However, there are a number of reasons why it is not good to have the Sacramental Program tied to the School.
First, it turns the reception of the Sacraments into an “Assembly Line” reality. When they get to Grade 3, whether they and their families have contact with Church or not, whether they go to Mass or not, whether the children are ready for it or not, children and families have tremendous pressure on them to receive the Sacraments “because everybody else in the class is”. It is not a good idea for somebody to make their First Communion if it is also likely to be their last.
Second, the progressive introduction of children to the Sacraments includes discernment as to their readiness, which is not simply a matter of age. Parents, pastor and teacher all have a role in ascertaining that the child has achieved appropriate faith development and that adequate faith support is assured.
Third, it is primarily the Parish which is the faith community that we belong to throughout life. School plays an important part for significant stages of our life, but then we move on. So it is appropriate that the Parish be responsible for and ultimately involved in the Sacramental preparation and presentation of children.
Fourthly, and perhaps most importantly, is the fact that parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith. The role of parents in preparing their children for reception of the Sacraments for the first time cannot be over-emphasised. Anything a priest, nun or a teacher does can only be supplementary to the basic training that a child receives at home.
The Ascension of the Lord 2nd June 2019
Year C
Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower
St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong
PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES & RECONCILIATION
*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 9am Mondays & Fridays, *ST IGNATIUS Toowong: 5.30pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays and 9.15am Thursdays.
SUNDAY MASS TIMES:- *ST IGNATIUS Toowong 6.00pm (Vigil); 7.00am & 5.00pm. from 5.15pm, or by appointment.
*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 8.30am.
Readings: The Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11. Ephesians 1:17-23. Luke 24:46-53.
Next Sunday: Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1-11. Romans 8:8-17. John 14:15-16, 23-26.
Entrance An�phon:
? Spoken Response: God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
Sung Response: All Peoples Clap Your Hands.
Gospel Acclama�on: Alleluia, alleluia! Go and teach all people my gospel. I am with you always un3l the end of the
world. Alleluia!
Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus whom you saw ascending into
heaven will return as you saw him go, alleluia.
© Morton Music. The Psalm Response text is set to music by permission of International Commission on English in the Liturgy. All Rights Reserved. The institution named in the box is licensed to make copies for its own use only.
Toowong Parish SET 018
Kevin Siddell
Sacrament of First Eucharist
RITE OF ENROLMENT LITURGY was held last Sunday at both the 8.30am Mass (Holy Spirit) and 5pm Mass (St Ignatius).
This weekend parishioners are invited to collect a name card to take home and pray especially for the child during the weeks of their sacramental preparation.
PARISH SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME:
PREPARATION SESSION with Parish Priest and Pastoral Associate on Sunday 9th June — 3pm Holy Spirit Church, REPEATED Tuesday 11th June—6pm St Ignatius Parish Hall.
COMMUNAL RITE OF RECONCILIATION The Gift of God’s Mercy Liturgy (First Holy Communion Candidates) Thursday 13th June – 6.30pm Holy Spirit Church, REPEATED Saturday 15th June – 5.00pm St Ignatius Church.
SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
will be held at both the 8.30am Mass (Holy Spirit) and 5pm Mass (St Ignatius) on the weekends of Solemnity of the Holy Trinity (16 June) and
Feast of Corpus Christi (23 June).
~~ Please pray for these candidates and their families at this time. ~~
ST IGNATIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Woolworths “Earn & Learn” 2019. Shop at Woolworths and collect Earn & Learn stickers from the 1st May for sports equipment for the school (you will receive 1 sticker for ever $10 you spend). Please drop your stickers in the collection boxes located at school office or at back of both churches. Thank you.
PARISH INFORMATION
UPDATE ON AUCHENFLOWER SITE As you will have noticed the area in the front of the Church is getting close to finished, with planting and landscaping undertaken during the week. When this is finished, there will be an approximately 6 weeks break while the new stage of the project is signed off on. So we are expecting the next stage of the development (which will mean the back of the Church will be totally inaccessible) to begin in mid—July. Because of limited parking on site, we are asking that you respect that the parking in front of the Church is reserved for those with problems of mobility although the drive can be accessed for drop off. Entrance to the driveway is via the Ridley St side of the driveway with exit from the end closest to Dowling St. Hopefully, there will be sufficient street parking in Harriet, McIlwraith & Ridley Streets for Sunday Mass goers. These provide free parking on Sundays. Weekdays there should be sufficient parking on site for our Masses.
NEW PRINCIPAL FOR ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL. Just over a week ago, Duncan Maitland was appointed Principal of St Ignatius School. Duncan has fulfilled the role of Acting Principal since the beginning of the year, following the move of Ms Roycelyn Wilden, and his appointment, effective immediately, is great news for all concerned with the school. He brings a great sense of Church and the importance of Parish—School relationships to the role. Welcome, Duncan!
PARISH VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS (ARCHDIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING). Thank you to the many parishioners who completed required documents (ie Blue Card, Police Check & Stat. Dec. etc). Reminder to those who are yet to do so, in particular those on Readers / Eucharistic Minister rosters. Please refer to Archdiocese’s ‘Volunteer Portal’ at https://ai.catholic.net.au/hris/Volunteer%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx or ‘Can you Help?’ page of parish website. Most documents now need to be completed online however if you need assistance with accessing same please contact Parish Office. Thank you.
Contemplative Arts Circle. Theme: Expressing the Holy Spirit’s Gifts. Saturday 8 June, 9.30am to 12pm.
NEW DATES: * Experiencing God’s Love in Daily Life – An 8 Day retreat amidst your daily life. Starts Saturday 8 June, 3pm.
For all enquiries and bookings contact Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality,
Bardon on P: 3368 2450 | W: www.faberspirituality.org.au |
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY INFO.
Available Now
(on rotary stands or at church doors)
THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2. — AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Winter ‘19: Free.
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 12noon Thursdays. Thank you.
PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH COLLECTIONS: $3,473.35, Other: nil, * Projection Compassion 2019 (additional): $20.
Your Prayers Are Requested For
SICK Judy Galarza, Elizabeth Anna, Cirino Quagliata, Jenny Reed, Philip Donaldson, Bridgit Gowdy, Cathy Mamata, Fr Peter Conroy, Chris Morris, Val Tancred, Margaret Anderson, Isla Duns, Tandina Gabriel, Beth Albury, Margaret Twomey, Fr Guy Carlson sj, John McKenzie, Rhoda Yates, Oscar Louie, Paul Giles, Michael O’Brien, Rieka O’Sullivan, Maddie Bateman Duffy, Yvonne and Frank Cassidy, Jocelyn Rabaa, Louis Nunan, Carmen Luisa Maria, Mark Knight, Joanne Edwards, Thomas Agoni, Yvonne Rademaker, Betty Andrews, Dan Winkel, Sebastian Agoni, Carolyn Doyle, Maria Duque, Marianne Andrews, Emily Ingle, Susi Rieder.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Heather Castel, Joseph Sebastian, Anita Ferrer, Patricia ‘Pat’ McNamara.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mollie Smith, Colin Woolnough, Sheila O’Sullivan, Vera Feeney, Rosalie Cavalerie.
BAPTISMS: Felicity MacDonald, Charlotte Ashton, Amelia Ashton, Sophia Camenzuli.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 7th Week Easter (1)
1st Reading Gospel
Mon. Acts 19:1-8. John 16:29-33. Tues: Acts 20:17-27. John 17:1-11. Wed: Acts 20:28-38. John 17:11-19. Thu: Acts 22:30, 23:6-11. John 17:26-26. Fri: Acts 25:13-21. John 21:15-19. Sat: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31. John 21:20-25.
A Baptismal Prayer
Heavenly Father, In your love you have called us to know you, led us to trust you, and bound our life with yours.
Surround this child with your love, protect it from evil. Fill it with the holy spirit and receive it into the family of your church, that it may walk
with us in the way of Christ, and grow in the knowledge of your love.
JUNE
1-2 ‘Expect-a-cuppa’ (after all Masses)-St Ig.
2 The Ascension of the Lord
8.30am Parish & School Mass (Yrs 2& 3)—Holy Spirit
Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius
3 7.30pm St Ignatius Peace Through Justice Group meeting—Horstmann Rm
4 7.45pm SVdP meeting—Horstmann Rm
7 9am Anointing Mass—Holy Spirit
8 Holy Hour’ Adoration and Benediction (following 6pm Vigil) - St Ignatius
9 Pentecost Sunday
Feast Day celebrations— Holy Spirit
3pm 1st Eucharist Preparation Session
6 Queensland Day
This Sunday we will be celebrating a School and Parish Mass at the 8.30am Mass at Holy Spirit Church,
which will be lead by the students from Years 2 and 3.
EXPECT-A-CUPPA will be held this weekend (1—2 June) after all Masses at St Ignatius Church. Parishioners and visitors are invited to stay for a cup of tea / coffee.
~ Holy Spirit Church serves a cuppa after the 8.30am Mass every Sunday.
SUNDAY 9 JUNE - PENTECOST SUNDAY— FEAST DAY OF HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
INVITATIONS TO PARISHIONERS. The Auchenflower community has had the privilege of hearing the many languages used by those in our congregation who come from oth-er countries. This occurs during the first reading on Pentecost Sunday. At the words “… they all began to speak in other tongues ...” the participants make the statement “Jesus has risen and the Holy Spirit has come among us!”. We have heard these words in French, Spanish, German, Hindi, Mandarin & Pidgin, and would be delighted to add to the list. It is a beautiful demonstration of the spread of the gospel. Please join us during the 8.30am Mass at Auchenflower next Sunday 9 June if English is not your original language. May we know by this Sunday (2 June) - please phone Barbara Foster 3870 2741.
CELEBRATION. We will be celebrating at the 8.30am Mass on Sunday 9 June followed by after—Mass celebrations including BBQ. All are invited. We would welcome contributions of salads, cakes and vegetarian alternatives, as well as help on the day - if you can help please email Karin [email protected]
PARISH NAME BADGE ORDER. Blue parish name badges are available free of charge to parishioners who volunteer their services for Ministry and/or Parish Groups. We are currently taking orders for same, if you do not have a parish name badge and/or require a replacement due loss or breakage please add your details to the order form (clipboard) located at back of both churches by no later than Sunday 9 June or alternatively reply to recent email sent out by parish office. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS, STUARTHOLME. Last Saturday, 25th May, was not only the Feast of St Madeleine Sophie Barat but also the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the Foundation Stone of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, which was to see the RSCJ sisters move from Annerley onto the Stuartholme site!
ANNUAL WOMEN’S NIGHT OF SPIRITUALITY. Tuesday 30 July at Stuartholme Chapel. Announcing this year’s speakers:- *Juliette Wright—CEO Givit, *Jen Witheriff—Executive Leadership Coach & *Aunty Evelyn Parkin—Indigenous Spiritual Guide.
www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website!
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.
Parish Office Staff
*Monica Florence (Tues-Fri) - Parish Secretary (including Newsletter)
*Pastoral Associate:
Allison King (Mon-Thurs.)
Parish Pastoral Council
Louise Wellington—Chair
Finance & Development
David Slater—Chair
Musical Director
Anthony Young
Liturgical Ministry:-
Roster Co-ordinators-
St Ignatius Church: * Ministry Roster: Liz Alvey & James Donaldson E:[email protected]
*Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438 192 298
Holy Spirit Church
*Rosters: Pat Lye 3300 1432 *Children’s Liturgy Roster: Amanda Lim
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Acting-Principal— Duncan Maitland
APRE— Rachelle Gibson
46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 .
Phone: 3371 1094 www.stignatiustoowong.
qld.edu.au
* OSHC— 3870 3270
PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10am—3pm.
Email: [email protected] Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Facebook: St-Ignatius-Parish-Toowong
Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066. 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.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm.
They are to treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.
Please join us at St Joseph and St Anthony Parish, Bracken Ridge ‘In partnership with Murri Ministry’
to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2019 on Thursday 6th June at 7pm at 30 Eldorado Street, Bracken Bridge.
Walk Together with Courage. To foster positive race relations, the relationship between Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people and the broader community must be grounded in a foundation of truth. Whether you’re engaging in challenging conversations or unlearning and relearning what you know, this journey requires all of us to
walk together with courage.
Please bring a plate to share and a gold coin donation.
ARCHDIOCESAN INFORMATION
The Parables Podcasts. New fortnightly (7-part) series: Archbishop Mark Coleridge gives his insights and reflections on the parables of Jesus. In 1st episode, he gives an overview of the parables, what they were and how they were used. Listen to these podcast by subscribing to “Archdiocese of Brisbane” channel on your preferred podcast app, or from https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/articles/ep-1-introduction-to-the-parables/
Corpus Christi Procession. Sun 23 June St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane. Led by Bishop Brian Finnigan. Eucharist Miracle Exhibition at the Hanly Room. www.corpuschristibrisbane.com
Annual St Dympna’s Day Celebrations. Saturday 8 June at St Patrick’s Church, Fortitude Valley. Day includes 10am Healing Mass with Anointing of the Sick concelebrat-ed by Archbishop Mark Coleridge followed by a free barbecue lunch, raffles, a lucky wheel & cake stall. Annual donation day for Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.
