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.

Christ the King

Today’s Feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI in December 1925 in

his encyclical presented to the world at the close of the Jubilee Year.

They were turbulent times as far as national governance were concerned

with the rise of Communism towards the end of the Great War, Fascism

on the rise with the election of Mussolini in 1922 and Hitler already

making waves in Germany which would see the birth of Nazism in a few

years. Of course, in those days, there were still many kings in Europe and

other parts of the world but the Pope was not so much concerned to defend

that form of governance but rather to celebrate the all-embracing authority

of Christ, leading the human race to seek the peace of Christ in the

Kingdom of Christ.

Undoubtedly, there was a political dimension to the life and ministry of Jesus. The proximity of the

Cleansing of the Temple to his subsequent arrest and crucifixion, the fact that crucifixion was a Roman

form of punishment, added to the presence of Zealots (anti-Romans) among his entourage all point to the

fact that his was not just a spiritual mission, but one that at least had political implications.

As we get to know a little bit more about the life of the historical Jesus and are more sophisticated

in our ability to discriminate between what is more likely to be a closer reflection of Jesus own behaviour

and what is more likely to be influenced by later events, a picture emerges of a Jesus who, like the

prophets before him, were dealing with a world in which religion and politics are far from being separate

realities. One could hardly claim that people like Moses, Elijah and Jeremiah did not have an incredible

influence on the political landscape of their day.

But this has led to a number of varied and mutually incompatible portraits of Jesus being claimed by

widely differing groups. He is pictured by some as a Marxist providing the blueprint for an economic and

social reform; or as a black Messiah who stood up against an exploitive white nation in the Romans; or

as a liberator who proclaimed that God’s kingdom belonged to the poor; or as the Prince of Peace who

shows the way for nuclear disarmament.

But the model of the prophets shows the inseparable interpenetration of religion, holiness and politics

in Jesus, ministry in such aspects as the centrality of the Temple, the Sabbath and the coming threat or

judgement on Israel.

The question is was Jesus in favour of a certain political solution or did his quest for a reform of

what was seen as holy, just and prestige have significant and deep political implications.

Today we face the same questions as we strive to bring that Kingdom of peace, justice and

compassion to be in today’s world. May Christ reign in our hearts, our lives and

our countries!

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 25th November 2018

Year B

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

UPDATE 2: AUCHENFLOWER CHURCH SITE DEVELOPMENT STAGE 1

The planned construction of a fence to block access to the front carpark and front entries of the church will be delayed

until mid-January 2019. The developers have advised they will need to design and obtain approval for changes to

the sewer lines before they can commence changes to Harriet St and the front carpark of the church. However, trees lining the front of the property and the dead fig tree

will be removed in the next couple of weeks,

The change in timing will not affect the overall time for construction and has the bonus of allowing the Advent and

Christmas season to proceed without disruption.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Tuesday 18 December at Holy Spirit Church 7pm &

Saturday 22nd December at St Ignatius Church 5pm.

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Please note altered Daily Mass times and Christmas Mass times from last year.

Christmas Eve: Holy Spirit Church 5pm. (Monday 24/12): St Ignatius Church 7pm and 10pm.

(No 9am Mass Holy Spirit)

Christmas Day: St Ignatius Church 7am. (Tuesday 25/12) Holy Spirit Church 8.30am.

(No 5.30pm Mass St Ignatius)

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(Tuesday 1/1/2019) St Ignatius Church 5.30pm Mass.

Remember the

Society of St Vincent de Paul

Toowong Conference at the

‘Giving Tree’

which will be in both churches during

Advent (from next weekend 1—2 Dec.).

Envelopes will be available under the tree;

take one, include your offering to assist the poor and

place on collection plate at weekend Masses.

Readings: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: Daniel 7:13-14. Revela�on 1:5-8. John 18:33-37.

Next Sunday: 1st Sunday Advent: Jeremiah 33:14-16. 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2. Luke 21:25-28, 34-36.

Entrance Antiphon:

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Spoken Response: The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.

Sung Response: All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God (repeat)

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our father; blessed is he who

comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia!

How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and

strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.

Advent Offering – Mysticism of Teilhard de Chardin, Love is Fire both Human & Divine, with Mary Robson & Liz Kerr. Quiet Saturday 1 December, 10am-3pm.

* Are you looking for further spiritual growth in 2019?

The FULL Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius will be offered at the Faber Centre from Feb. to Nov. 2019.

Information morning on 16 Feb. 2019, 10.30am - 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.

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

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 for more details.

Palms Australia. Palms Encounter is an intimate, immersive, inter cultural experience providing insights that challenge perceptions and deepen understanding for parishioners. Palms long-term volunteers guide the Encounter with our host communities in

Timor Leste—April September 2019, Samoa—June 2019 and Myanmar–November 2019. Special group Encounters are also available. For more information please visit www.palms.org.au/encounters

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.

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: $3,529.70, Other: $20,

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: Annmarie McAllister, Basil Nolan, Bryan Flynn.

ANNIVERSARIES: Neal Ryan, Fr Peter Quin sj, Phemie Keppel, Cath Wilkes, Dominic Nguyen-Ngoc-Vang.

‘HOLY HOUR’ EUCHARIST ADORATION following 6pm Vigil Mass (St Ignatius) this Saturday (24 Nov.) for 1 hour, concluding with benediction at 8pm. Please join us for silent prayer.

ST. IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP Final meeting for the year will be held this Monday 26 Nov. at 7.30pm in the Horstmann Room. NB. No meeting in December but will resume in January 2019. New members always welcome.

MEMORIAL MASS for Br Eric Blumenthal FMS will be held at the 5.30pm Mass (St Ignatius) on Tuesday 27 November. Br Eric passed away on 5th October. He was involved with the Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission during the 1980’s and 90’s.

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

YOUNG AT HEART Join us for our final gathering of the year, on Fri. 30 Nov. to attend a movie of choice at the morning session at the Regal Twin, Graceville / Eldorado Cinema, Indooroopilly. Followed by lunch nearby. Contact Pat 3378 2314 for details.

2019 ‘BREAK OPEN THE WORD’ - YEAR C STARTS NEXT WEEKEND (1—2 DEC.) REMINDER to parishioners who have added their name to the ‘Pre-Order’ list, please return your payment asap (in envelope provided on clipboard) via collection plate at weekend Masses or contact the parish office to obtain a copy. The books are available now and will made available for collection once payment received. Thank you.

EXPECT-A-CUPPA will be held next weekend (1—2 December), after all Masses at St Ignatius Church. Parishioners are invited to stay after Mass for a cup of tea / coffee. ~ Holy Spirit Church serves a cuppa after the 8.30am Mass every Sunday.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL, TOOWONG are selling Christmas Cards & Columban Calendars —available now at both churches. Please place payment into money tin provided.

~ Next meeting: Tuesday 4 December, at 7.45pm in the Horstmann Room.

PARISH 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 7 December.

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.

CAN YOU SING IN TUNE? Would you like to help the singing group that lead the singing at Mass at St. Ignatius Church? The only commitment is to come 45 minutes before mass to train voices, rehearse the music and blend the sound. In return you will receive professional conducting and voice training in the rehearsals and know that you are worshipping God by helping the congregation join in singing.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 34th Week Ordinary (2)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon: Revelation 14:1-5. Luke 21:1-4. Tues: Revelation 14:14-19. Luke 21:5-11. Wed: Revelation 15:1-4. Luke 21:12-19. Thu: Rev’n 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3,9. Luke 21:20-28. Fri: Romans 10:9-18. Matt. 4:18-22. Sat: Revelation 22:1-7. Luke 21:34-36.

NOVEMBER

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

25 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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

27 5.30pm Memorial Mass (Br Eric) - St Ig.

2pm Coffee & Chat—Horstmann Room

28 6.30pm St Ignatius School Christmas Concert —St Ignatius

30 Young at Heart (movies)

DECEMBER

1-2 “Expect-a-Cuppa’ (after all Masses)-St Ig.

2 1st Sunday Lent

Baptisms: 10.30am—St Ignatius

4 7pm St Ignatius School Year 6 ‘Rite of Passage’ - St Ignatius

7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm

7 9am Anointing Mass—Holy Spirit

10.30am St Ignatius School End-of-year Mass—St Ignatius (last day of term)

Parish Office closed.

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.

IGNITE YOUTH IGNITE HIGH

COME HANG OUT!

High schoolers from across Brisbane meet for

hangs, to share about their week and to grow in

their relationship with Jesus!

I+,-./ H-+1 is all about huge games, real

sharing about life, growing with new and old

mates and doing your faith journey in a way that

matters. In a comfortable environment, other high

schoolers from across Brisbane come together to

journey with each other and have a heap of fun.

Where: St Ignatius Church Hall,

Kensington Terrace, Toowong.

When: Friday Nights: Nov. 30 & Dec. 7,

from 7—9:30pm.

Parents—Want to be notified and be kept up-to-

date about Ignite High info? Register at

https://igniteyouth.com/high-register

Plenary Council 2020

Listen to what the Spirit is saying …

Does my voice, my experience,

sharing my story really matter?

Yes absolutely! Each of us is called as children of

God to respond to Pope Francis’ invitation to

become a “synodal” Church — a Church of faith-

filled people who speak boldly and with passion,

and who listen deeply with an open & humble heart.

In his address to the Bishops of the world, Pope

Francis explains the importance of listening,

dialogue and prayer: “A synodal Church is a Church

which listens, which realises that listening is more

than simply hearing. It is a mutual listening in which

everyone has something to learn. The faithful

people, the college of bishops, the Bishop of Rome:

all listening to each other, and all listening to the

Holy Spirit, the ‘Spirit of truth’ (Jn 14:17), in order to

know what he ‘says to the Churches’ (Rev 2:7).”

Go to the Resources page and see how you and your

local community can be involved.

http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au