PENTECOST SUNDAY 20TH OF MAY 2018

St. Joseph the Worker Church 44 Imperial Parade, Labrador

Sunday Masses

7:00am & 8:30am

Weekday Masses

Monday & Wednesday 7:00am

Gold Coast University Hospital

Friday 10:30am

Guardian Angels’ Church 99 Scarborough St., Southport

Saturday Masses - 6:00pm

Sunday Masses

7:00am &10:00am

Mass in Korean

Sunday 5:00pm

Weekday Mass

Friday 12:30pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:30pm to 5:15pm

Mary Immaculate Church 31 Edmund Rice Drive,

Ashmore

Sunday Masses

8:30am & 6:00pm

Weekday Masses

Tuesday 9:00am Thursday 5:30pm

1st Thursday of the Month Holy Hour 4:15pm

PARISH

CONTACTS

Parish email address info@scp.org.au

Parish Website https://scp.org.au

Parish phone number 07 5510 2222

Parish fax number 07 5510 2244

31 Edmund Rice Drive Ashmore Qld 4214

PO Box 216 Ashmore City 4214

Parish Office

Leeanne Human (Parish Manager)

Daloras Howes (dalorash@scp.org.au)

Sacramental Coordinator

Maria Blancia MariaB@scp.org.au

Pastors

Fr. Jan Bialasiewicz

Fr. Van Huong Nguyen

Fr. Thomas Varkey

Parish Schools

Aquinas College Peter Hurley

(Principal)

07 5510 2888

Guardian Angels Stephen Montgomery

(Principal)

07 5510 0055

De Paul Villa

Julie Madden (Director of Aged Care)

07 5582 7250

De Paul Manor Estate

Jessica Madden (Manager)

07 5582 7999

Pentecost - Preaching in Their Own Language.

The assembled crowd “from every nation under heaven,… was

bewildered to hear [Jesus’ disciples]… preaching in [their] own

language about the marvels of God” (Acts 2:5, 6, 11).

As soon as I read this text, I remembered a particular occasion

when “language” was a concern.

It was the beginning of an adult education “program” in the parish. There was a good mix

of people in attendance, all of them eager to continue their faith formation long after many

others had decided there was nothing more to form. I was still the “new kid on the block,”

someone who didn’t know them yet, but someone who figured she had the know-it-all to teach them, having just completed studies on such an area.

Oh, the right words were there – I had the theological jargon down pat, and did my darndest to make sure they got it, the it-topic being grace. Little did I realise from my

ivory tower monologue that I was far from the mark. Much of what I was saying was over

people’s heads and definitely far from their hearts.

In the midst of this babel of words, came a hand and the voice of an elderly woman who

said (and I will remember this as long as I remember anything else), “I don’t know if I’m

using the right words, but this is how I understand what God’s grace is. It’s simply the

love of God for each of us coming into our lives just when we need it. Is that what you’re

trying to tell us? I know that’s not how you said it, and I want to be sure that I’m correct

in my faith.” The tower toppled, and I with it, and from that moment I learned, really

learned, to listen to the experience of the people whom I serve.

Through the years, the lesson of that evening has continued to show me the importance –

as a teacher, a counsellor, a writer, and a friend – of speaking a language faithful to the

tradition and one that also communicates the message in such a way that it “makes

sense” in the time and place and circumstances in which people live. This elderly woman

wasn’t the last person to raise a hand and say, “This is how I understand it.’ “Is that what

you mean?” “Is this okay?” Wherever we are, the task remains the same – to find the right

words to say the right thing, how to be faithful to the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

Not only is this a lesson I learned, but one that I have tried to teach others.

I try to remember this…you must have something to say to people that will both challenge them and build up their hope. It isn’t about explaining all the details but of making connections with people’s lives.

Pentecost presents a particular challenge because the central text would seem to be Acts

which describes the Spirit-experience as it burst upon Jesus’ disciples who “all met

together” (Acts 2:1). Certainly, the dramatic power of this passage continues to have an impact upon the attentive reader or listener, and it is a moving text that has much to say

to us of a profligate God whose generous outpouring of love is limited only by our refusal

to receive it.

Frederick Buechner says of God, “He speaks not just through the sounds we hear, of course, but through events in all their complexity and variety, through the harmonies and disharmonies and counterpoint of all that happens” (Sacred Journey, 3). Pentecost is a case

in point.

Leeanne

Joan Van Roy's 100th birthday

celebration

will be on the on the 2nd of June, 3pm

at De Paul Villa Aged care facility. Family and

friends are welcome!

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Retreat Day on Saturday, 9th of June at St Joseph the Worker Church,

44 Imperial Parade at 9:30 - 3:30pm (all are welcome).

• Healing Mass at 11am with individual prayers, celebrant will be Fr Vince Hobbs. • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (the quiet time) 12:30-2pm.

For more information, please contact Chris on 0417771956.

Pentecost Celebration presented by CCR Brisbane and

CCR Bardon. All are invited for this celebration on Sunday, 20th of May at St Mary Magdalene’s Church,

Cecil Road Bardon 7:30pm. Guest Speaker Peter Pellicaan. For any enquiries please contact Chris 0417 771 956 or Len 0421 977 849.

Corpus Christi Procession is on Sunday, 3rd June,

2pm at St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane, proceedings by Archbishop Mark Coleridge. For more details please visit www.corpuschristibrisbane.com Please mark your calendar.

Lift to Mass An elderly lady who is unable to get to Mass,

is looking for a lift to the 10am Sunday Mass at Guardian Angels Church for 3 - 4 week only. She resides at The Henley, unit 905, 70 Marine Pde. Please call Shirley on 5591 6474

Youth Section! Fuse Recap...

Last week we had the 2nd Fuse of the year this time held by Burleigh Heads parish, at Mary Mother of Mercy Church. We had a fantastic turnout and an inspiring down-to-earth talk by Fr Morgan who is a lieutenant in the Army, fought in several wars, has also climbed the highest mountains in the world and held mass at the top! Father's testimony had the children engrossed as he artfully quoted the lyrics of Bob Marley’s “One Love" whom of course, he also shook hands with (as well as Mother Theresa’s - although it was really more of a smack from her). Offering the sacrament of reconciliation and adoration, the holy spirit flooded the church as 50 youth gathered each worshiped and gave their heart earnestly to God. Hallelujah for His grace and mercy! For those that made it, it was truly an inspiring and God-filled event. For those that didn’t we truly invite you to the next event which is actually a 4- day RETREAT during the school holidays. For more information email

hello@venire.com

Who: All High Schoolers!, When: This Sunday, 20th May, 4-6pm with Youth Mass following. Where: Mary Immaculate Meeting Room. What: Fellowship, Games, reflection on “What is the Sabbath”? Contact Catherine on 0466 512 811 if you have any questions.

Youth Group followed by Youth Mass!

Plenary Council 2020 – Listen to what the Spirit is saying.

Pope Francis has approved the Australian Bishops’ decision to hold a Plenary Council in Australia in 2020 and 2021. It is a significant moment for the Church in Australia to make decisions about the future.

To prepare the agenda for the Plenary Council, all of God’s people are invited to reflect on the question: “What do

you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?” Find out more about the Plenary Council 2020 at the new website, now online: www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au

Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians on

Thursday, the 24th May the liturgy of the Church honours Our Lady Mary Help of Christians. Catholic Australia was the first nation to choose Mary under the title Help of Christians, as principal Patroness of our country.

On this day (Thursday, 24th May) in our parish, Masses will be celebrated as follows

7am at St Joseph the Worker, Labrador

9am at Mary Immaculate, Ashmore (with the school participation)

12:30pm at Guardian Angels, Southport

5:30pm at Mary Immaculate, Ashmore

Rosters - We are preparing the rosters for all ministers

for the months of July, August and September. Kindly phone the parish office on 5510 2222 and let us know of any changes.

Liturgy of the Word for Next Sunday: 1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4: 32-34,39-40

2nd Reading – Romans 8:14-17 Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20

St Joseph The Worker Parishioners

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

As you know we are moving closer to our application for approval for the new building and we have now reached a critical point and need your assistance. Council have requested us to provide a Traffic/Parking survey which

will be conducted next week during Mass on the Monday 21st, Wednesday 23rd and Sunday 27th May.

The purpose of this survey is to show to council we do not need to provide additional parking on site. If council requires us to provide additional parking this will add over $80,000 in building works which is a

considerable burden on our resources.

What can YOU do to help during the survey period, especially next Sunday?

Follow the direction of on site parking directors if

you are parking in the car park;

Walk to Mass or ride a bicycle on these days to

reduce congestion;

Car pool with a friend you know is coming to Mass,

4 people in 1 car is better than 4 in 2 cars;

Catch a taxi;

During the above dates you will be asked to complete a brief survey after Mass to provide data to the traffic survey company. Please pray for a favourable outcome.

Your Prayers Are Requested For Those In Need And Who Have Journeyed To The Father

Recently Deceased: Michael Schons, Margaret Williams, Patricia Ferguson, Fr Keith Teefey (CSSR)

Anniversary: Mark Galton, Fr. Keith Turnbull, Gunter Fraude, Bruce Thrush, Elizabeth Dileo, Mavis Atkinson, Donald

Atkinson, Margaret Jean & Patrick Michael Emmet Noonan

Sick and in Need: Claire Keefe, Terry Sharpin, Mervyn Powell, Wiktoria Stojanovic, Arthur Smith, Bernice Lynch,

Inge Vom Bruch, John Flannery, Ron Gledhill, Terry Neal, Margaret Iringan, Rebecca Siganto, Theresa Burmingham, Peter Selby, Sheryl Fleet, Patrick Sullivan, Teresita Adrid, Barbara Raymont, Michael Skinner, Lucio Dumas, Debbie Poulton, Stephanie Alijahn, Douglas Bateman, Robin Bourke, Christopher Browne, Jan Buttigieg, Matthew Byrne, Albert Chandler, Anne Chandler, Amado Dizon, Ely Deganos, Clare Dobozy, Bernadette Douwes, Narelle Dwyer, Patrick

Guillon, Shirley Harris, Evelyn Martinac, Maureen McCabe, John Morgan, Yvonne See, Angela Taylor, Mladen Topic, Joe Tuesley, David Walters, Harry Hunter, Victor Williams, Andrei Celes, Mary Achilles, Bede Lawner, Semeon Illescas, Alma Spurdle, Jim Kiely, Arsinio, Leoncia Dizon,

Immaculate Heart of Mary we trust to your gentle care and intercessions those we love and those who are sick or lonely or hurting.

Help all of us Holy Mother to bear our burdens in this life until we share eternal life with God.

Baptismal Preparation Classes - Parents planning to

baptise their children in our parish, note that the next Baptismal Preparation Classes will be held on Tuesday, 22nd May or 12th and 26th June at 10:30am in Mary Immaculate Church, Ashmore.

Marriage Preparation - For parishioners who are going

to marry in the coming months, please contact Abas Supeli in order to obtain the Marriage Preparation Course. Contact by phone on: 0450 221 088 or email: asupeli@gmail.com as the Registered Facilitator for the Ministry of Marriage Preparation in the Southport Catholic Parish.

SCL Trivia Night Help us kick-start our first SCL social event of the year by gather-ing with fellow parishioners and friends for a Trivia Night.

Put on your thinking caps and enjoy a time of challenge, friendship and fun. The questions will be graded so there is opportunity for all to succeed. Either form a team of four before the event or link up on the night. For your infor-mation:

Date: Friday 1st June Venue: Meeting Room, Mary Immaculate Church Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start and 9:00pm finish Cost: $5.00 per person (tickets at the door) Prizes: Each round, overall and for “Best Team” title.

Entry cost includes supper, but beer and wine will be sold on the night. Bring your friends and if transport is required, ring John on 5500 5772.

Sponsor support is most welcomed by SCL

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS FIRST HOLY COMMUNION IN 2018

2nd Rite of Reconciliation for children who are preparing

for First Holy Communion, will be held on Monday, 28th May at 4pm or Tuesday, 29th May at 4pm and for Guardian Angels Students will be on Tuesday, 29th May at 10am at Mary Immaculate Church.

The Candidates for First Holy Communion must be a Bap-tised Catholic. Those candidates who are unsure if they qualify, contact Maria Blancia on 5510 2222.

The Children’s Liturgy

As we celebrated Mother’s Day last Sunday, the facilitators (Andrea, Sean and Raphaelle) made time to create a card

(children under 5’s) and discussed (older children) with the children on how special our Mother is.

For the children under 5’s Raphaelle brought some artwork for the children to be creative and help them make a Mother’s day card, as a token of love and appreciation.

As for the older children’s group, besides covering the Sunday Liturgy of the word, Isabelle Mananghaya (one of the children who attends the CLOTW) shared how she appreciates Andrea and Sean “talked about, how important our mother is and how much

our mother loves and cares for us.”

Once again thank you Raphaelle, Andrea and Sean for your time facilitating and organising the Sunday, Children's Liturgy of the Word. If anyone is interested in assisting with The Children’s Liturgy of the Word Program please contact Maria Blancia on 5510 2222 (Wednesday or Friday) or email MariaB@scp.org.au

PROCESSIONAL HYMN

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, Come Come Holy Ghost, Creator, come From thy bright heav’nly throne; Come take possession of our souls And make them all thine own. Thou, who art called the Paraclete, Best gift of God above, The living spring the living fire, Sweet unction and true love. Thou who art sev’n-fold in your grace, Finger of God’s right hand, His promise teaching little ones To speak and understand. Public Domain

GLORY TO GOD Mass of St Francis

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, You alone are the most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Amen.

GIFTS PROCESSION

Spirit Come Transform Us Refrain: Spirit, come, transform us. Come, be our breath, be our hope. Spirit, come, transform us. Come, be our breath, be our hope. Deep in the womb of our heart Reveal your presence, O God. R. Draw us to share others’ burdens, Healing and loving with truth. R. You are the one who unites us In striving for justice, for peace. R. ©1988. Gregory Norbet OCP Publications.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION (ICEL)

We proclaim your death, O Lord and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

COMMUNION PROCESSION

O Breathe On Me, O Breath Of God O breathe on me, O breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love all that you love, And do what you would do.

O breathe on me, O breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until with you I have one will, To do and to endure.

O breathe on me, O breath of God, And all my life refine, Until this earthly part of me

Glows with your fire divine.

O breathe on me, O breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with you the perfect life Of your eternity. Public Domain

Bread of Life, Hope of the World

Refrain: Bread of life, hope of the world, Jesus Christ, our brother: Feed us now, give us life, lead us to one another. As we proclaim your death, As we recall your life, We remember your promise to return again. R. The bread we break and share, Was scattered once as grain: Just as now it is gathered, Make your people one. R. We eat this living bread, We drink this saving cup: Sign of hope in our broken world, Source of lasting love. R. Hold us in unity, in love for all to see;

That the world may believe in you, God of all who live. R.

You are the bread of peace, You are the wine of joy, Broken now for your people, Poured in endless love. R. © 1982- 1987 Bernadette Farrell OCP Publications

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.

Used with permission from

One licence A-640129

Recessional

Lord, The Light Of Your Love Lord, the light of your love is shining,

In the midst of the darkness, shining: Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us. Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me. Shine on me.

Refrain: Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father’s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow. Flood the nations with grace and mercy: Send forth your Word, Lord, And let there be light.

Lord, I come to your awesome presence, From the shadows into your radiance; By the blood I may enter your brightness. Search me, try me, Consume all my darkness. Shine on me, shine on me. R. Copyright 1987Graham Kendrick Make Way Music

12:00pm -12:10pm

Blessed Sacrament exposed (opportunity for confession until 12:30)

12:10pm -12:30pm

Rosary

12:30pm –12:50pm

Meditation & Prayers and Hymns

12:50pm -13:00pm

Benediction, prayers, divine praises, Blessed Sacrament reposed

Please put this

on your fridge at home and bring your friends.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

programme

EVERY Wednesday 12pm-1pm

at Guardian Angels