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PARISH OF ST. JOHN’S WOOD/THE GAP
Rosary Monday 9th November the Rosary will be recited at the home of Leo Dempsey
58 Romea St., The Gap. If you would like to pray the Rosary in your home please contact Bruce Bonney on
3300 2959
32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B 8TH NOVEMBER 2015
WELCOME
Website: www.stjohnswoodthegap.net.au Parish Office: PO Box 408, The Gap, Qld 4061 Ph: 3300 6099 Fax: 3300 6255
Churches: Mater Dei : 16 Philomene Drive, Ashgrove
St Peter Chanel: 41 Chaprowe Road, The Gap
Parish Priest: Fr. Vu Dinh Tuong [email protected]
Parish Manager: Richard James [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Ann Lister [email protected]
Sacramental Program enquiries only [email protected]
Parish of St John’s Wood\The Gap
NEWS IN BRIEF
Inside:
Rosary
Bequest or will Sick, Deceased, Anniversaries Volunteers required
Children’s Liturgy Roster MD
Christmas Festival
1 2
Prayer for Vocations Diary Dates A Vocation View
Parish Meals required
Around the Parishes Mass times Urgent Accommodation
Advertising
3 4
Ignorance
Everyone has some knowledge of a local area where that person grew up and with travel or studies we gain more knowledge of other parts of the world. Some have studied deep in one single particular field and they become experts of that field. But even experts aren’t bold enough to make claims that there is no stone in that particular field of studies which is unturned. We are ignorant to both the visible world and the spiritual one. The more we explore; the deeper we enter into it and soon recognize the vastness, the limitlessness of it and we are amazed to know how little we really know about it. Thirsting for knowledge is the main force that helps
us to learn more while arrogance stops us from learning.
Jesus warns His audience about the arrogance of the Scribes who loved to dress well and be recognized in public places and receive honour at banquets. Such public recognition demands would have come from their hearts because their hearts’ desires are displayed in the garments they wear; behaviours they show to the public and the honour they exhibit to the people. These signs manifest that they relied on the public approval for their security and self worth. Tell me where you place your trust and I tell you where you place your heart because trusting and a heart go hand in hand. When we place our trust in God then our heart is totally in God; when we place our trust in the world then our heart is totally for the world. Choose to love God and place our heart in Him and when our love meets the heart of God, trust has been born. God will enlist us into doing His mission because trust and responsibility go together. God invites us to take up the mission Jesus had begun on earth. The urgent and holy mission which is not for everyone but it is reserved for those who love God with all their heart. Those who give God lip service appear to do the same mission in the name of God but it is for their own
glory rather than for God’s glory.
We can’t master what is visible and it is much harder to learn about the invisible world. Fortunately we have Jesus who, originally came from God and is willing to show us the way of God. His way requires learning with simplicity and humility, starting with the acceptance of God’s love and mercy. It is the basic foundation and the most important foundation to learn more about God’s love and mercy. Without simplicity and humility one can’t start to learn about God’s love and mercy.
Jesus praised the poor widow who donated only two coins to the temple. She is praised not about the quantity of her contribution but because of the quality, her simplicity and genuineness which came from her heart. She gave more than others simply because it is not the money she gave but her heart.
Fr. Vudinh Tuong PP
Next Week’s Readings:
33rd Sunday Year B
First Reading Daniel 12:1-3
Second Reading
Hebrews 10:11-14,18
Gospel Mark 13:24-32
32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
BEQUEST OR WILLS All parishioners are asked to consider including our parish St John’s Wood/The Gap in your will. One of the greatest contribu-tions you can make to our parish is to ensure a legacy of faith for the young and to provide proper care for
the old.
Introduction:
Christ our High Priest, has offered one single sacrifice for sins, and then taken his place for ever, at the right hand of God. It is our privilege to offer ourselves to the Father in union with his eternal offering.
First Reading: 1Kings 17:10-16
The widow made a little scone from her flour meal and brought it to Elijah.
Responsorial Psalm: Praise the Lord, my soul!
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28
Christ offered himself only once to take the faults of many on himself.
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44
This poor widow has put more in than all who contributed.
November is a special time to pray for the deceased. A Book of Remembrance is in each of our churches and you are invited to write the names of your loved ones who have died so we can remember them in our prayers.
• Volunteers Required Urgently Volunteers are urgently required for the Mater Dei Children’s Liturgy roster. In particu-lar, we are critically low of Leaders, and no longer able to guarantee coverage for every week of the school term. Training and assistance is provided. Please give some serious consideration to stepping up for this very rewarding ministry. Donna Lynn 0418931203;
• Christmas Festival This year our Christmas Festival will run from the 16th December until the 22nd December. The organisation is well underway and we are calling for volunteers to assist with the festival by way of donations of baked goods, helping out with the stalls, setting up and taking down. To ensure this is a truly special event that brings the celebration of the birth of our Saviour to our parish and the wider community please take time to think how you can be part of this wonderful celebration. If you can spare some time or would like to donate some baked goods for the coffee shop please fill out the sheets at the back of the church. Many thanks in anticipation.
Prayers for the Sick Gordon Ramm
Marie Cooper Margaret Daly
Samantha Saunders Stan Lawson
Mary Lou Haynes Klaus Ingenhoven
Recently Deceased
Paul Gannon
Alan Gordon Baxter
Wayne Vitnell Edward Fraser
Anniversaries Mary Ridley
Tony Mulroney
Mary Johnson
Murray Dick
Performance
Date
Community Groups
16/12 Serenata Singers
17/12 Peace Choir
18/12 Combined Choirs MD & SPC
19/12 The Bottom Line Ukulele Group
20/12 Family Night
21/12 Jubilee Singers
22/12 Peter Monaghan & Denise Parker
Time for
Entertainment
7pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
6.30pm BBQ and Santa/games
7.30pm
7.30pm
Christmas Festival Entertainment Performances times at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church.
menCONNECT final Gathering for 2015 is 7 am on Saturday 21st November in the SPC Hall. Brett Horton’s prior presentation of “The 7 Magnificent Men who have influenced my Personal and Spiritual Life” was a huge success as will this occasion when he will cover “What’s the Mission of Catholic Schools? What are the challenges and success-es past and present?” For a beaut BBQ breaky, great company and an inspiring
presentation, for catering please contact Mike on 0459 992 228
'Friends and Partners with East Timor Inc (FPET)
The Monthly General Meeting of FPET will be held in the Mater Dei Meeting Room on Monday 9 November 2015 commencing at 7.30 p.m. Following the meeting supper will be provided. This month the meeting will review existing programs and explore new opportunities to help the people of Timor Leste. Everyone is welcome to join us to hear first hand how St Johns Wood/ The Gap Parish is making a difference to some of the poorest people in our world. New members are encouraged to attend and are very welcome. For further information contact Lindsay Stokes - 0419 731 388.'
Around the Parishes Mass for the Deaf. St Michael' s Church, 250 Banks Street, Ashgrove, for the Central Deanery Pastoral Council, will host an Auslan-Supported Mass on Sunday 22
November at 8.30 am. A warm invitation is extended to all who would like to attend
this Mass, with morning tea afterwards. Enquiries to [email protected].
Brisbane City Pops Orchestra presents “A celebration of the Musicals” at Kedron-
Wavell Services Club, Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside, Sunday 15th November, at 2pm. Join the fabulous 50 piece Orchestra conducted by Warwick Potter, featuring the glamorous Leslie Martin (soprano) and dashing Italian Tenor Raffaelo Pierno. Let us entertain you with selections from Oklahoma, The Mikado, Les Miserables, Grease, Chicago to name a few. Book now: Phone 3359 9122 or online ticketmaster.com.au
or tickets at the door. Admission $25 Lift and wheelchair access.
• The Editor retains the right to edit any items that are submitted to the
Bulletin.
• Names will be placed in the sick list for a period of four (4) weeks, if you wish to continue after that please contact the Parish
Office.
• The cut off for the Parish Bulletin is
Wednesday 3pm.
• If you have any queries please contact the Parish
Office.
32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
Date Event Time Location
Nov 9 RCIA Journey Information night 7.30pm SPC Office
Nov 29 Volunteers BBQ and Christmas light display After 5pm Mass at SPC
6pm SPC
Dec 1 Year 6 Graduation Mass (MD school) 6pm MD
Dec 2 Year 6 Graduation Mass (SPC school) 6pm SPC
Dec 9 Mass of Forgiveness 7pm MD
Dec 13 RCIA Journey—Children’s Baptism 8am SPC
Dec 16-
22 Christmas Lights and festival BBQ from 6.30pm Music from 7.30pm
SPC
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Vigil - Carols Mass Christmas Eve Vigil - Carols Mass
5.30pm 6pm 6.30pm 7pm
MD MD SPC SPC
Dec 25 Christmas Day Mass No 5pm Mass
9.30am 8am
MD SPC
January 1 New Year’s Day 9.30am MD
Nov 21 menCONNECT 7am SPC Hall
A VOCATION
VIEW: The Lateran Basilica,
the Cathedral of Rome,
is a symbol of the unity
of the Church. We are
called to be apostles of
unity, ourselves living in,
and calling others to,
communion with Christ
in His Body, the Church.
May we seek out
opportunities to
proclaim this message.
‘[email protected]. au www.catholicpriesthood. com
Parish Freezer
We have an Urgent need to provide meal support through the Parish Freezer. If you are able make a large family meal your assistance would be appreciated. Containers are available at the rear of the Church and can be delivered to the Parish office. Any queries please contact
Dana 0414954245
MASS TIMES MATER DEI Air conditioned
ST PETER CHANEL Feast Days/Notes
Monday 9am 7pm
Tuesday 9am
Wednesday 9am
Thursday 9am Buddy’s Mass with Year 6 and Prep
from SPC
Friday 9am
Saturday 5.30pm
Vigil 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
Sunday
9.30am
8am 5pm
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
8.30am to 3pm
Tuesday to Friday
RECONCILATION Mater Dei
Saturday 5.00-5.20
St. Peter Chanel Sunday 4.30-4.45
PARISH SCHOOLS
Mater Dei Primary:
Ph: 3514 4100
St Peter Chanel
Primary:
Ph: 3300 1202
BAPTISMS
Mater Dei 3rd Sunday
St Peter Chanel 4th Sunday
BAPTISM
PREPARATION Details available on our website under Parish Activities
Parish Pastoral Council
Steven Foley (Chairperson)
steven-
New Parishioners are
welcome Please place your
name in the Book at the back of
the church.
Renovations,
Decks, Fit Outs Build In Under
Pender & Whitehouse Solicitors Since 1917
JOHN WHITEHOUSE PH (07) 3356 6589 Conveyancing—Fixed Fee Wills, EPOA’s, Estates Leasing—Business– Buying & Selling Email: [email protected] 250 Enoggera Road, Newmarket.. Qld 4051
Congratulations to
Peter Maher (the big 70)
and Ann Lister who celebrate their birthdays on 11th November. Also Happy Birthday to Mick Bruhwiller who celebrated his birthday on the
4th November
Congratulations to Chris Hazzard who
Celebrates his 60th birthday on the 12th
November.
Accommodation urgent required: A mature aged working women non-smoker/non drinker urgently requires a granny flat or independent living area please contact
0407 784391
The children singing the My Lighthouse Song at Children’s Mass 8am at SPC
last Sunday. Well Done!!!
