We hold up and remember all those who have died recently: Robert Carter, stillborn (grandson of Joe & Mary Wagner), Josephine Cummings (Bernie’s daughter), Owen Potter AM (Brother-in-Law of Joan Potter), Sr Patricia MacGinley rsm

For the Anniversaries of our loved ones: Laurie Reedy, Jeff Scully

and the Anniversaries of the deceased Priests of the Diocese: Rev Fr Jeff Scully, Rev Fr Tom Sweeney, Rev Fr Joseph McKey, Rev Fr Kevin Noble, Rev Fr Charles Casey, Rev Fr John Sinnott, Rev Fr Thomas McCormack

We hold up in prayer all those who are sick including the following Parishioners: Daniel Bell, Brian Conrick, Thora England, Eileen Garvey, Carmel Graham, Neville Harris, Marion Herzig, Rita Irwin, Pat Kamler, Elsie Kirby, Malcolm Kirby, Aaron Marsh, Margaret Morris, Damian Potter, Joan Potter, Maureen Scheikowski, Gayle Sherman, Vonnie Sherman, Rod Sleba

As well as the following friends & family members: Regina Albion, Alan Benson, Rita Berry, Brian & Hazel Bowtell, Olivia Brennan (Trish Buckle’s great-

granddaughter), Barry Cuthbert (WA), Roslyn Day, Maureen Feehelly (Pat Cullen’s sister), Patrick Fitzgerald (Tim’s son), Sr Zoe (Christina) Fitzpatrick (PBVM), Yvonne & Bruce Gardiner (Brisbane), Gabby Hanlon (Marie Heslop’s neice), Frank Hickey, Ralph Hickey, Jim Horder, Kye Johnson (Chris Gwydir’s

grandson), Stephen Mackenzie (Pam Hahn’s son), Margaret Macarthur-Onslow, Cheryl McCurran, Mary McCurran, Paul Park, Brian Potter, Rae Reynolds, Kevin Schick (Val’s brother), Harley Stewart, Noela Sheriff, Neil Syme, Denis & Ruth Volter, Frank White (Cairns), Martin Yong.

ST ANTHONY'S PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday 28th June Postal Address: PO Box 217, Drayton North, Qld. 4350

Ph 4636 1737

“A Place at the Table for All”

We acknowledge the living culture of the Giabal and Jarowair peoples, the traditional custodians of this land

*** Parish News ***

Birthdays and anniversaries for July – Norm Lovell (80 on the 26th), Sue O’Neill, Jim Nolan, Joe Saccasan, Barry Turner, Vonnie Sherman, Ed Briffa, Gloria McKechnie, Trish Buckle & Alfred Adhil all celebrate their birthdays.

Don’t forget to let us know when your birthday or wedding anniversary is, or dob-in your spouse. 😊

Office Hours –

Please email or call for an appointment.

Priest Director: Fr Peter Dorfield

Parish Leader: Sr Maria Joyner pbvm

Chair Parish Council: Mr Jim Tiernan

Parish Secretary: Mrs Noela Nolan

Safeguard Rep: Mrs Nicole Rangiira

School Principal: Mrs Louise Pfingst

Church Opening Hours

Appointment Only

Email: admin@stanthonysparish.com.au

Web: www.stanthonysparish.com.au

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16 (That is the holy man of God, let him remain there.) Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 88 – For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Second Reading – Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 (Having been buried with him through baptism, we shall walk in a new life.) Gospel Acclamation - Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people.

Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvellous light. Alleluia! Gospel – Matthew 10:37-42 (Anyone who does not accept his cross is not worthy of me.

Anyone who welcomes you, welcomes me.)

.)

Parish Calendar of Events

June 29th – Office unattended July 1st – Gospel & Faith Sharing Group July 3rd – Live stream mass – book with office to

attend. July 8th - Gospel & Faith Sharing Group July 10th - Live stream mass – book with office to

attend. July 15th – Wednesday mass to resume with Fr

Michael – NOT live streamed

Live Stream Mass each Friday at 9.15am –

see Facebook page or website.

We have had several queries from people wanting to continue supporting the parish financially whilst the church is closed. If anyone wishes to do so you have a few options –

1. Continue placing money in your Planned Giving Envelope and bring with you when church re-opens, 2. You can make a Direct Deposit into the Parish Account using the following details –

BSB – 084-961 Account No – 50898 7184 Account Name – St Anthony’s Parish Reference – either your Envelope number (if in planned giving) or “loose” if not OR

3. If you wish to make a regular Direct Deposit, please contact Noela for assistance.

Planned Giving Envelopes 2020/21: The end of the current financial year is upon us once again. A new set of envelopes is now available for collection from the Parish Office. If anyone would like to join the Planned Giving Program please give Noela a call at the office.

Thank you to those who are continuing with their giving during the church closure. If making online deposit please note that your new envelopes may have a different number to this current year.

PARISH PASTORAL

COUNCIL MEMBERS

PARISH FINANCE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PARISH

CO-ORDINATING TEAM

Jim Tiernan - Chairperson

Fr Peter

Mick Gorring

Louise Pfingst

Ed Briffa

Sr Maria Joyner

David Tutty

Chris Gwydir

Tony Meldon - Chair

Tom Warren

Greg Bowdler

Peter Hanna

Keith Shepherd

Trish Zeller

Fr Peter

Noela Nolan

Celia Warr

Sr Maria Joyner

Tim Fitzgerald

Lloyd Bailey

Fr Peter

Prayer of the Week:

Covid Plan for St Anthony’s Parish: The St Anthony’s Covid plan - put together in consultation

with the Parish Pastoral Council - has been approved by Bishop Robert. All the requirements for gathering in the church have been put in place – signage, entry and exit clearly marked, places to stand and sit adhering to social distancing requirements, hand sanitisers and cleaning program in place. We have a duty of care to positively support the health of the wider faith community, so there continue to be issues around restricting numbers in the church, social distancing and appropriate cleaning of the church each time it is used.

The Australian bishops have reminded us that all Catholics are released from their Sunday obligation in these times.

If you would like to attend our 9.15am live streamed Friday weekly mass please phone the parish office by Wednesday each week to be put on attendance list. A maximum of 20 people allowed at this time.

Planned Giving Program: If you would like to support our Parish financially, this may be done by Direct Debit, or via our weekly envelope system.

For further information, please contact the Parish Office. All contributions are gratefully accepted.

Prayer for Justice Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it; a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor;

a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them; a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect;

a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love. Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Wednesday weekly mass will re-commence after the school holidays – July 15. Bookings may also be required for this mass, depending on restrictions at the time. We won’t be streaming this mass.

No unwell person can attend and those who are older and/or vulnerable are asked to consider their attendance.

Sunday mass at St Patrick’s cathedral will not commence till the end of Stage Three so live streaming of Sunday mass will continue to be available from St Patrick’s Cathedral. Weekend masses at St Anthony’s may also commence at the end of Stage 3.

If you would like time for private prayer in the church please contact the parish and make an appointment. We yearn for the time we will again be able to celebrate Eucharist together as a whole St Anthony’s community.

*** Social Justice News ***

Social Justice Thought for the Week:

Our faithfulness will depend on our willingness to go where there is brokenness, loneliness, and human need. If the church has a future it is a future with the poor in whatever form (Henri J.M. Nouwen, Sabbatical Journey) The church… cannot be content to play the part of a nurse looking after the casualties of the system. It must play an active part both in challenging the present unjust structures and in pioneering alternatives. (Donal Dorr)

Live-Stream of Mass from St Anthony’s

Each Friday we will be live-streaming a weekday mass at 9.15am. You can access this via our Facebook page or watch it again later if you miss the start. Click either of the following links to join in. It will also be available through our website. If you wish to attend in person please contact office to reserve a seat.

Facebook

The following web sites provide ready access to view the celebration of Mass.

Toowoomba - Sunday Masses are now live-streaming at 9am – https://www.twb.catholic.org.au/coronavirus-response-resources/ link below

Brisbane - Tune in and enjoy a live web cast of the 10am Sunday Mass, as well as other special events in the life of the church from the Cathedral of St Stephen Brisbane. Parishioners may access live broadcasts at specific times or replays of a Mass on-demand. https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/web-cast/

Melbourne - Daily Mass is streamed live at 1pm (Mon - Fri) from St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne and is then

available as a recording on demand until one hour prior to the next 1.00pm Mass.

https://melbournecatholic.org.au/Mass

Sydney - Daily Mass from Our Lady of the Way Parish North Sydney is recorded and available to view anytime on

YouTube. https://www.northsydneycatholics.com/

Pray at Home – Aust Catholic Bishops - https://catholic.org.au/prayathome

The following TV shows are also available – Songs of Praise – ABC Sunday 11.30am. Mass for You at Home – Channel 10 Sunday 6am or Aurora on Foxtel

Mass is live streamed from

St Patrick's Cathedral Toowoomba each Sunday at 9:00am.

Facebook

YouTube

Website

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First reading – 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16

This is a holy man of God; let him rest here One day as Elisha was on his way to Shunem, a woman of rank who lived there pressed him to stay and eat there. After this he always broke his journey for a meal when he passed that way. She said to her husband, ‘Look, I am sure the man who is constantly passing our way must be a holy man of God. Let us build him a small room on the roof, and put a bed in it, and a table and chair and lamp; whenever he comes to us he can rest there.’

One day when he came, he retired to the upper room and lay down. ‘What can be done for her then?’ he asked. Gehazi (his servant) answered, ‘Well, she has no son and her husband is old.’ Elisha said, ‘Call her.’ The servant called her and she stood at the door. This time next year,’ he said ‘you will hold a son in your arms.’ The word of God.

Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 88

R: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord; through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth. Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever, that your truth is firmly established as the heavens. R. Happy the people who acclaim such a king, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, who find their joy every day in your name, who make your justice the source of their bliss. R. For it is you, O Lord, who are the glory of their strength; it is by your favour that our might is exalted: for our ruler is in the keeping of the Lord; our king in the keeping of the Holy One of Israel. R. Second reading – Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

When we were baptised we went into the tomb with Christ, so that we too might live a new life

When we were baptised in Christ Jesus we were baptised in his death; in other words, when we were baptised we went into the tomb with him and joined him in death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father’s glory, we too might live a new life.

But we believe that having died with Christ we shall return to life with him: Christ, as we know, having been raised from the dead will never die again. Death has no power over him any more. When he died, he died, once for all, to sin, so his life now is life with God; and in that way, you too must consider yourselves to be dead to sin but alive for God in Christ Jesus.

The word of God.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people. Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvellous light. Alleluia!

Gospel – Matthew 10:37-42

Anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Anyone who prefers father or mother to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who prefers son or daughter to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of me. Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.

‘Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me. ‘Anyone who welcomes a prophet will have a prophet’s reward; and anyone who welcomes a holy man will have

a holy man’s reward. ‘If anyone gives so much as a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, then I tell you

solemnly, he will most certainly not lose his reward.’ The Gospel of the Lord.

SCRIPTURE READINGS for Daily Mass (Australian Liturgical Calendar) head to:

http://www.universalis.com/Australia/1000/mass.htm Navigate the daily Scripture readings for the week ahead

using the right-hand column.

A Reflection By Pope Francis

Today’s liturgy presents to us the last lines of the missionary discourse in Chapter 10 of the Gospel of Matthew, by which Jesus instructs the twelve apostles at the moment in which, for the first time, he sends them on mission to the villages of Galilee and Judea. In this final part, Jesus underscores two essential aspects for the life of a missionary disciple: the first, that his bond with Jesus is stronger than any other bond; the second, that the missionary brings not himself, but Jesus, and through Him the love of the heavenly Father. These two aspects are connected, because the more Jesus is at the centre of the heart and of the life of a disciple, the more this disciple is “transparent” to His presence. The two go hand in hand.

“He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me...”, Jesus says. A father’s affection, a mother’s tenderness, the gentle friendship among brothers and sisters, all this, even while being very good and valid, cannot be placed before Christ. Not because he wants us to be heartless and ungrateful, but rather, on the contrary, because the condition of a disciple demands a priority relationship with the teacher. Any disciple, whether a layman or laywoman, a priest or a bishop: an all-absorbing relationship. Perhaps the first question that we must ask a Christian is: “Do you meet with Jesus? Do you pray to Jesus?”. The relationship. One could almost paraphrase the Book of Genesis: Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and cleave to Jesus and the two shall become one (cf. Gen 2:24).

Those who allow themselves to be drawn into this bond of love and of life with the Lord Jesus become his representatives, his “ambassadors”, above all in the way of being, of living. To the point that Jesus himself, in sending his disciples on mission, says to them: “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who

sent me”. It is important that the people be able to perceive that for that disciple Jesus is truly “the Lord”; He is truly the centre of his or her life, the everything of life.

It does not matter then if, as for every human being, he or she has limitations and even makes mistakes — as long as he or she has the humility to recognize them; the important thing is that they not have a duplicitous heart — and this is dangerous. I am a Christian; I am a disciple of Jesus; I am a priest; I am a bishop, but I have a duplicitous heart. No, this is not okay. One must not have a duplicitous heart, but a simple, cohesive heart; [one must] not keep one foot in two shoes, but be honest with oneself and with others. Duplicity is not Christian. This is why Jesus prays to the Father so that the disciples may not fall prey to the worldly spirit. You are either with Jesus, with the spirit of Jesus, or you are with the spirit of the world.

Here our experience as priests teaches us something very beautiful, something very important: it is precisely this welcoming of the holy, faithful People of God; it is precisely that “cup of cold water” that the Lord speaks of today in the Gospel, given with affectionate faith, which helps you to be a good priest! There is a reciprocity in mission too: if you leave everything for Jesus, the people recognize the Lord in you; but at the same time it helps you to convert each day to him, so as to renew and purify yourself from compromises and to overcome temptations. The closer a priest is to the People of God, the closer will he feel to Jesus, and the closer a priest is to Jesus, the closer will he feel to the People of God.

The Virgin Mary felt in the first person what it means to love Jesus by separating herself from him, giving new meaning to family ties, beginning with faith in him. With her maternal intercession, may she help us to be free and happy missionaries of the Gospel.

The Universal Prayer Sunday June 28th

– 13th

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebrant: Sisters and brothers, God’s word today has taught us about how the grace of hospitality, the new life of baptism and courage in carrying our own cross, all draw us closer to Jesus Christ. That Pope Francis, successor to the Apostle Peter, will be filled with grace and sustained with good health, as he and the Church prepare to celebrate the Holy Apostles, Peter and Paul on Monday. Lord, hear us. That within our own faith and culture we will learn from other faiths and cultures how important and liberating it is to offer hospitality to the poor and the homeless, the stranger and the lonely, the sick and frightened. Lord, hear us. That every day Christians will value the new life which they received in baptism, so that by dying to the sins of selfishness, greed and violence, they will, in the Spirit, be thoughtful of others, generous in charity and peaceful in relationships. Lord, hear us. That for the people of the land where Jesus lived, walked, died and rose, there will be a new opportunity, led by universal diplomacy, to secure border stability for Israel and Palestine, shared water resources, equal opportunities for living with dignity and freedom of movement. Lord, hear us. That as the rates of Covid 19 infection continue to increase around the world, governments and citizens will continue to play their part in striving to halt its spread and assist those whose lives are affected by it. Lord, hear us. May Christ bring to everlasting life those who have died, especially from the Corona virus and bring consolation to their families. We remember all those we know who have died recently: Robert Carter, Josephine Cummings, Owen Potter, Sr Patricia MacGinley rsm

Our loved ones whose anniversaries are at this time: Laurie Reedy, Jeff Scully

the deceased priests of the Diocese ……. And all those who are sick. Lord, hear us. Celebrant: Eternal God, with joy we walk in the light of your face, and as our lives are secure in your truth, enable us to work for justice everywhere. Through Christ our Lord.

(St Alphonsus)

To our St Anthony’s Parish family,

Hi all, we have a different ‘messenger’ this week as Maria has been relaxing at the beach, keeping much warmer than us!

Last Friday we had our first mass with parishioners in attendance, since lockdown commenced. It was great to see our regulars back in the pews and I know they enjoyed the experience as well. Unfortunately our numbers are limited so be sure to give the office a call to book a seat. We are booked out again for this Friday (June 26).

After the school holidays Fr Michael will be celebrating Wednesday masses with us again – first one on July 15. This will NOT be live streamed but numbers will still be limited as per restrictions at that time. Further info to follow as we get closer to the date.

School holidays start this week so we hope all the teachers and students enjoy their time off and come back refreshed and ready to hit the books again in term 3.

Playgroup is hoping to re-start after the holidays on July 13 so mark your calendars for that one.

In the past week several of our parishioners have lost family members – Paul & Angela Carter (daughter of Joe & Mary Wagner) lost their baby son at just 20 weeks. Bernie Cummings’ daughter Josephine died suddenly of a heart attack and Joan Potter’s brother-in-law Owen passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families.

Hope you all stay safe and warm. Don’t forget to call and book a seat for mass. Until next week… Noela

How are your Granny Squares going?

PARISH WEEKLY PROGRAM

Date

Readings Mass Times

Parish Life

Sunday June 28th

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16

Second Reading Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

Gospel Matthew 10:37-42

Monday June 29th

Saints Peter & Paul First Reading Acts 12:1-11

Gospel Matthew 16:13-19

Tuesday June 30th

Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12

Gospel Matthew 78:23-27

Wednesday July 1st

Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading Amos 5:14-15, 21-24

Gospel Matthew 8:28-34

10am Morning Tea and faith sharing

Thursday July 2nd

Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time First Reading Amos 7:10-17

Gospel Matthew 9:1-8

Friday July 3rd

Saint Thomas

First Reading Ephesians 2:19-22

Gospel John 20:24-29

9.15am

Maria back from leave. Live stream Mass – register with office to be present in church.

Saturday July 4th

Saturday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time First Reading Amos 9:11-15

Gospel Matthew 9:14-17

Sunday July 5th

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Zechariah 9:9-10

Second Reading Romans 8:9, 11-13

Gospel Matthew 11:25-30

Excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal ©, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) All rights reserved.

Don’t forget to ring the office and book in to attend Friday mass!!