PARISH WEEKDAY MASSES & RECONCILIATION

*HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: 9am Mondays & Fridays, *ST IGNATIUS Toowong: 5.30pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & 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.

Lest We Forget

One hundred years ago this Sunday, shortly before dawn, a party of

Germans including a Catholic politician and two army Generals, entered a

guarded railway carriage in the forest of Compiegne. Six hours later, at

11.00am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, after four and a

quarter years of war, the guns fell silent on the Battlefields of Europe.

Germany had admitted defeat and signed an armistice.

It was not an unconditional surrender, but Germany had to hand over

5,000 heavy guns, 30,000 machine guns, 2,000 warplanes and all her U-

boats. As well as that, Allied troop were to occupy the Rhineland, their

upkeep to be paid by Germany, and the Allied blockade of Germany was to remain in force.

Just the day before, the Kaiser had fled Germany, seeing the collapse of the Habsburg dynasty,

appearing at the Dutch border with his family, servants and possessions, in 12 motor cars and later

accompanied by 20 rail carriages containing luggage. He left behind a nation wracked by revolution.

Four new nations, with roots going back into Europe’s pre-history, were to spring from the smouldering

ashes of the Austro-Hungarian oligarchy. They were Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Yugoslavia.

It had truly been the Great War, surpassing in horror anything previously known in the history of the

human race. More countries were involved and more people killed – over 10 million – than in any

previous single conflict. 750,000 men from Great Britain died, plus a further 200,000 from the Empire

while France with a population less than Britain had a death toll almost twice as high. More than 58,000

Australians never returned home, with many more returning as invalids. The financial burden was also

significant with a cost of some 125 million dollars to the Allied side and 60 million from the Central

Powers.

But it was far from over. At the end of June the following year, the Treaty of Versailles was imposed

on the Germans, demanding a provisional compensation payment of 20 billion gold marks, the surrender

of 87 square kilometres with a population of 7 million people to neighbouring states and with the left bank

of the Rhine to remain under Allied control for up to 15 years. The terms of the treaty were so harsh that

Lloyd George declared that “we shall end up fighting another war all over again in 25 years at three times

the cost”. He was wrong on two counts: the 2nd World War started just 20 years later in 1939, and the

cost was over 5 times the casualties with over 55 million killed, with Russia, Poland and China bearing

the brunt of most of those casualties. Australia’s death toll was 27, 273. To put the financial costs in

perspective the “Manhattan Project”, which led to the development of the atomic bombs dropped on

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, alone cost 2 billion dollars!

When will we ever learn?

32nd Sunday Ordinary 11th November 2018

Year B

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

Readings: Thirty-second Sunday Ordinary: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28. Mark 12:38-44.

Next Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday Ordinary: Daniel 12:1-3. Hebrews 10:11-14, 18. Mark 13:24-32.

Entrance Antiphon: ?

Spoken Response: Praise the Lord, my soul!

Sung Response: Praise, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! Happy the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! Alleluia!

Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.

The Queensland Irish Choir Invite you to attend their Christmas Concert: ”It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like

Christmas”. A range of Christmas and Celtic songs which you are sure to enjoy. As this year commemorates the 100th

Anniversary of the ending of World War 1 we will also be singing some wartime favourites.

Our guest artist is a wonderful Soprano: Annika Hinrichs Place: Brisbane German Club, Vulture St. East Brisbane.

Date: Sunday 25 November, from 2 – 4pm. Cost: $15. Bookings: Jennifer Dunbar M: 0447 744 788

| E: jennifer.dunbar@hotmail.com Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Afternoon Tea is included.

Ignite Youth. If you have the Fuel App by Ignite Youth, you already have access to our amazing Ignite Grow faith series, a resource intended to help young people embark upon their faith journeys. With 2 unique courses aimed at delivering faith and leadership formation, Ignite Grow is awesome for the formation and follow up young people need on their journeys!

Reclaim. A collaborative initiative between ACU Campus Ministry, QUT Freedom and the UQ Catholic Chaplaincy for Catholic young adults in Brisbane. We want to create a space for community, fellowship, prayer and formation - where young adults can be challenged to reclaim their faith for themselves. We want to foster a generation of Catholics who encourage each other to run the race with intention, who live lives with prayer and Christ at the centre! Held at 7 – 9pm on the last Tuesday of every month at the Blind Eye Drop in Centre, South Brisbane. Refer to their Facebook page.

The Ecumenical Social Justice Group meeting on Mon. 12 November at 7.30pm at the Taringa Baptist Church. Guest speaker is the new reverend in charge of St. Andrews, Indooroopilly. All are welcome

Mass for the Deaf. Auslan-Supported Mass at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Dorrington / Ashgrove at 8.30am on Sunday 18 Nov. Everyone who would like to attend is invited to this special Mass & morning tea afterwards.

CCR Brisbane “Strengthening the Stakes” event with Mass celebrated by Bishop Emeritus Joseph Oudeman. Sat. 24 November, from 9.30am—2pm at CCR Brisbane Centre, 688 Nudgee Rd, Northgate. For info. Miriam 3103 2400.

Christmas Lights at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. This year the Cathedral will host a spectacular sound, light and projection show to celebrate the season of peace, joy and goodwill. From the creators of Sydney’s Vivid Lightwalk, the Lights of Christmas will illuminate the side of the Cathedral with an enchanting 12-minute show, which will run continuously from 7:30pm until midnight every evening from 12—24 December. We are thrilled to invite parishioners to join us on the lawn for this magnificent event.

Two Hours of Quiet – 24 November, 7am to 9am.

Are you looking for further spiritual growth in 2019? The

FULL Spiritual Exercises of St Igna�us will be offered at the

Faber Centre from February to November 2019.

~ Informa�on morning: 16 Feb 2019, 10.30am to 12pm.

For all enquiries and bookings contact Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality, Bardon.

P: 3368 2450 | W: www.faberspirituality.org.au | E: administrator@faberspirituality.org.au

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY INFO.

ARCHDIOCESAN INFORMATION

* Available Now (both churches) —

* Christmas Cards (pack of 8 assorted): $5 ea. * 2019 Columban Calendar: $9.00 each.

Sales aid Toowong Conference of Society of St Vincent de Paul.

Available Now (on rotary stands or at church doors)

AUST. CENTRES OF IGNATIUS SPIRITUALITY— 2018 Program book: Free. APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER 2018 Booklet.

THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2. — AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Summer ‘18: 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 COLLECTIONS: $3,958.85, Other: $30.

PARISH INFORMATION

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, Clyde Towler, Beth Albury, Margaret Twomey, Fr Guy Carlson sj, John McKenzie, Fr Jack Soulsby sm, 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, Ann G.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Jill Cassidy, Fr Ray Kearney.

ANNIVERSARIES: Rina Martina, Barbara Lynch, Carmel Finn.

THE SYNOD ON YOUNG PEOPLE: “WHAT DOES THE FINAL DOCUMENT SAY?’ A leaflet on same is available from rotary stands (both churches) this weekend. Please take a copy.

‘HOLY HOUR’ EUCHARIST ADORATION will be held this Saturday 10 November following the 6pm Vigil Mass (St Ignatius Church) for 1 hour, concluding with benediction at 8pm. Please join us for silent prayer. This will be held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday each month.

AUCHENFLOWER PARKING: STAGE 1 of the development of the Holy Spirit site is scheduled to begin in the next couple of weeks. It will involve widening of Harriet Street, development of 11 car park spaces in front of the Church and the upgrade of utilities to the site, including water and sewerage. There will be no access to the church from Harriet Street. A temporary fence will surround the other three sides of the church. Vehicle access to the church property will be via Burt Street. Pedestrian access to the church will be via a back entrance near the ladies toilet. For further details, please check the parish website about parking for disabled and pedestrian access or pick-up a map from the church.

CWL TOOWONG BRANCH will meet on Monday 19 November after the 9am Mass at Holy Spirit. New members welcome. Enquiries: Del Doherty 3371 7746.

COFFEE AND CHAT All ladies are invited to come along on Tuesday 27 November at 2pm in the Horstmann Room, for our final gathering of 2018. If you have not come before please do and if you are a ‘regular’ please bring a friend with you.

NOVEMBER MASS ENVELOPES Mass offerings for Deceased relatives and friends. Envelopes are now available on church pews & from rotary stands at both churches (& Thanksgiving Envelope packs). Place on offertory collection at weekend Masses.

NOVEMBER MEMORIAL BOOK At the back of each church there will be a Memorial Book. You are invited to write the names of those whom you would like to be remembered at all Masses during the month of November. The book will be brought up with the Offertory Procession and placed on the altar during Mass.

ATTENTION READERS: Liturgical Year C commences soon. If you have not already pre-ordered a copy of the new 2019 Break Open the Word the parish ordered a limited number of copies which are available for parishioners to purchase at a subsidised cost of $10 each (RRP: $24). Please add your full name and contact details to the clipboards available at both churches and please take a marked envelope for pre—payment (include your name on the front of same, enclose your payment and place on the collection plate) or contact the parish office to obtain a copy.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 32nd Week Ordinary (2)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon: Titus 1:1-9. Luke 17:1-6. Tues: Titus 2:1-8, 11-14. Luke 17:7-10. Wed: Titus 3:1-7. Luke 17:11-19. Thu: Philemon 7-20. Luke 17:20-25. Fri: 2 John 4-9. Luke 17:26-37. Sat: 3 John 5-8. Luke 18:1-8.

NOVEMBER

11 32nd Sunday Ordinary

Remembrance Day

12.30pm Church bell ringing—St Ig.

18 33rd Sunday Ordinary

Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius

19 CWL Meeting (following 9am Mass)-H/S

20 7.45pm SVdP meeting—Horstmann Rm

25 34th Sunday Ordinary

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

10 ‘Holy Hour’ Adoration and Benediction (following 6pm Vigil) - St Ignatius

27 2pm Coffee & Chat—Horstmann Room

24 ‘Holy Hour’ Adoration and Benediction (following 6pm Vigil) - St Ignatius

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY to FR WREX WOOLNOUGH for Friday 9th November.

We wish him many happy returns for the day.

www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website!

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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: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au 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: bwdeanery@bne.catholic.net.au

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.

R E M E M B R A N C E D A Y 2 0 1 8 ~ 1 1 N O V E M B E R

This Remembrance Day marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War.

It’s an opportunity for us all to come together and remember those who sacrificed for our freedom.

So wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, at 11am on 11 November, pause for a minute.

Remember them.

Remembrance Day and the Centenary of Armistice ~ 11 November 2018.

As part of Armistice Centenary commemorations this Remembrance Day, bells from bell towers across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will ring to mark the significance of this anniversary. It is suggested ringing of bells occur for two to three minutes at 12.30pm, which will ensure that the bells will not conflict with the one minute’s silence or

Remembrance Day services. The St Ignatius Church bell will be rung at this time.