Who do you say I am?

If anyone watches “Game of Thrones”, you would know that one of the familiar

sayings is “Winter is coming”, which indicates something that is unknown is just over

the horizon. Having read all the books prior to watching the series, up until this

current series I knew what was going to happen. George M. Martin, the author

hasn’t finished the books yet, but the TV people wanted to finish the series, so they

devised a particular ending. However this may not be the same as the ending he

chooses for his books, so it’s all a bit of a mystery as to what will happen.

Advent is a time for us to reflect on the mystery of our lives, and to enter into a time

of speculation as to what might be coming in the future. How will the chapters in our

life’s “book” continue to evolve? There are many ways to enter into the spirit of

Advent. This year you are invited particularly to spend a little time in journaling.

Quietly reflecting on the readings for each Sunday and writing a little of what it

means to you and its place in the story of life.

Where are the readings leading you this Advent?

What do you hope for in the New Year? You will find an insert in the newsletter each

week inviting you to reflect and journal during the weeks of advent.

This year there is a choice of two

books to help you reflect on the

readings during Advent. Please take

whichever one you think you will find

most helpful.

If you want to contribute to the cost,

please place $5.00

on the collection plate.

Thank you and happy journaling.

2nd Rite of Reconciliation – Communal Rite

Reconciliation will be available in preparation for Christmas on 15th December at

11.00am and 6.00pm.

Holy Hour with the Blessed Sacrament will occur between 5.00pm and 6.00pm.

St. Vincent De Paul Meeting

For all those who would like to be involved in reforming the St. Vincent De Paul conference in Goondiwindi,

there will be a meeting held at the SVDP Shop in Moffat Street on Monday, 21st November,

at 5:00pm, followed by dinner at the New Dynasty. Thank you.

Carpet Bowls

The next game of Carpet Bowls will be held in the Parish Centre on Monday, 21st November at 9:30am.

Catholic – Anglican Inter-Church Challenge! Sunday, 20th November,

at 5.00pm in St. Mary’s Parish Centre, bring a plate to share.

Indoor Bowls, Cards and Mahjong.

At the beginning of October, we welcomed Eli McMahon, into the St Mary’s Parish Family, through

the celebration of Baptism. Eli is the son of

Adam & Shianey, and little brother of Ace.

May the joy of life resonate within them always. God Bless

ay the blessings of God’s presence always shine through the joyful life of this family.

2017 Columban Calenders now available for purchase

from St. Mary’s. Cost: $10.00.

Please simply place money on

the collection plate.

Our annual Mass and BBQ for all those who have offered their gifts

in ministry – to show our gratitude, will be held on the 14th December, at 5.30pm.

Please come along if you have volunteered for any role within the parish. BYO drinks and a salad

to share, God Bless.

If you would like to include the name of someone in these lists, please check with the person or family concerned and then phone Kath on 4671 5087 (Thursday 9am to 3pm).

Let us pray for all those clergy whose anniversaries occur during this month: Rev Fr William McGovern (03/11/56) Rev Fr Cornelius Cahalane (12/11/59)

Rev Fr Charles Daly (13/11/55) Ven A/Deacon Leo Hayes (17/11/67)

Rev Fr Francis Leonard (17/11/06) Rev Fr John Dowd (21/11/78)

Rev Fr William McCormack (23/11/89)

Lord, be merciful to your servants, the Bishops and Priests of this Diocese, welcome them into the company of your Saints, in the Kingdom of light and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

Weekday and Weekend Masses Monday ..SCHOOL MASS WITH GRADE 12 GSHS…9.00am

Tuesday …(Kaloma)…11.00am Friday………..12.15pm

12th/13th November, 2016 SUNDAY EVENING: Goondiwindi 6.00pm

19th/20th November, 2016

SUNDAY MORNING: 9.00am Goondiwindi (Church challenge 5.00pm in the afternoon)

26th/27th November, 2016

SATURDAY EVENING: 6.00pm Goondiwindi SUNDAY MORNING: 8.00am

10.00am Children’s Mass in the Parish Centre.

3rd/4th December, 2016 SATURDAY EVENING: 6.00pm Goondiwindi

SUNDAY MORNING: 8.00am Weengallon and 10.00am Daymar

GROUNDS ROSTER

NOVEMBER: DAN & LISA GALL

DECEMBER: GRAHAM MCGOVERN &

TERRY RYAN

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR Contributions: 07/11/16

ENVELOPES $811.00 LOOSE $228.00

VOLUNTEERS

WE PRAY FOR Those who have entered your kingdom: including

Desley Hawker, Greg Oliver, Sr. Colleen Carney, Sr Bess Turvey, Mary

Loveday, Timothy Lawless-Pyne, Fr. Mick Skehan, Audrey Albeck, Peter

Ints, David Hiles, Shirley Byrne, Mona O’Brien, Norm Hilderson, Chris

Finlayson, Maria Magoffin, Mel McGuire, Alma Betts, Darren Benecke,

Robert Picking, Len Collins, Vince Mullins, Mary Terry, Roy Ash, Boyd

Wise, Paxie de Ronde, Beryl Pearce, Mick Maloney, Will Jakins, Hannah

Turvey, Kevin Suhr, Matt Croke, Paul Heynen, Guy Langhans (Talwood),

Danielle Brennan, Father Brian O’Dwyer, Margaret Beasley (Roma), Albert

Knight, Sam Maiore (Roma), John Walmsley (St. George), Paul Zacka,

Lyn Sutton, Thelva O’Shea, Darryl Hennessy, Florence “Margy”

Pavlicevich, Ramon O’Neill, Winston Thorne, Natalie MacPherson, Erin

Laverty, Norah O’Brien, Father John (Jack) Clancy, Father Jeff Scully,

Marion O’Leary, Matthew Palmen.

For all whose anniversary is at this time: including Joan Spink,

Norman Phillips, Byron Carrigan, Ann-Maree Hoole, Sue Reardon,

Beverley Brumpton, Kenneth Robinson, Howard Mullins, Harold Clayton,

Carmain “Bub” Porter, Ray Linton, Roma Ford, Colleen Carrigan, Heather

Glasser, Darrell Littlewood, Jack Rigney, Bill Bell, Colin Murphy.

For those who are ill: including Rosemary Lawson, Bill Dyer, Trish Dyer,

Brian Freeney, Deanna Dawson, Kevin Lawless, Ray Mackie, Peter

Keehn, Joan Fleming, Frank Brosnan, Gloria Bale, David Croft, Tim

Bourke, Joe Cowmeadow, Shirley Schluter, Stasia Lawless, Paul Lloyd,

Mavis Gordon, Jean Ramada, Stella McGovern, Jean Sizer, Francis Lloyd,

Madonna Nicoletti, Kathy McDonald, Steph Adamson, Bailey Brennan,

Pauline Robinson, Win Skinner, Sonya Horrigan, Helen Paige, John

Toohey, Marie Cook, Phillip Carney, Shirley Riley, Therese Sullivan and

Joseph Hord; also those ill at home, in hospital and for those in Kaloma.

WELCOMERS AT DOOR

JOE HANNA & PAULINE CORCORAN (13/11)

ANNE WEBSTER & MARY BELL (20/11)

SHIRLEY WHITTLE & CLAIRE CHARLES

(26/11)

WELCOMER AT MICROPHONE

PHIL ORMES (13/11)

CAROL ORMES (20/11)

PAT THOMPSON (26/11)

1ST READER/PSALM

ROBYN LINDORES (13/11)

JOE HANNA (20/11)

ROSE KEEHN (26/11)

2ND READING/ALLELUIA

CARMEL SCHAUMBURG (13/11)

GRAHAM MCGOVERN (20/11)

LOUISE SULLIVAN (26/11)

EUCHARIST MINISTERS

CAROL ORMES, SUE MCGOVERN &

BRETT POLLARD (13/11)

DAWN LLOYD, BRIAN COOK &

ST MARY’S STAFF (20/11)

CARMEL SCHAUMBURG, CARMEL GEESON

& MARY COLLINS (26/11)

DATA PROJECTOR

LEEANN WELSH (13/11)

MARY COLLINS (20/11)

LEEANN WELSH (26/11)

MONEY COUNTERS

MARY COLLINS & ROS PHILLIPS (13/11)

DENISE MCCORMACK & JENNIFER LAWLESS

(20/11)

TERESA HEYNEN & BELL FAMILY (26/11)

Parish Information

33RD

SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

13TH

NOVEMBER, 2016

Introduction

In today’s Gospel, Jesus promises his persecuted followers of every age, ‘Your endurance will win your lives’. As Malachi prophesied: ‘the sun of righteousness will shine out with healing in its

rays’. It is our faith that, out of the darkness of the tomb, the Son of righteousness did rise with

healing in His rays, bathing the world with that light which makes the world habitable for human beings. We should take a moment to pray for contemporary persecuted Christians that their

faithful endurance will win their lives.

First Reading Malachi 3:19-20

The sun of righteousness will shine on you

Responsorial Psalm The Lord comes to rule the earth with

justice.

Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Do not give anyone food who refuses to work.

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.

ALLELUIA!

Gospel Luke 21:5-19

Your endurance will win you your life.

Prayers of the Faithful That our Holy Father Pope Francis will faithfully lead the Church in times of uncertainty and opposition.

In your mercy, we pray...... That war and fighting will be ended through justice and peace.

In your mercy, we pray.......

That all who encounter difficult conditions at work will be rewarded for their perseverance.

In your mercy, we pray.....

That our parish community will bear witness to the Word of God and the coming of Christ.

In your mercy, we pray.....

For those who have died within our community, especially those we hold dear during the month of November, and for all who grieve In your mercy, we pray......

Let us pray together: God of everlasting life: keep us hopeful in what lies beyond, while we struggle

to live life fully each and every day. Help us to be people of faith and hope,

who encourage those who have lost hope. We ask this in the name of your

son, Jesus, who showed us the meaning and purpose of life. Amen.

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael O’Brien

Phone: 0422 308 955 or 4671 1091

St Mary’s School:

Mr Brett Pollard Ph: 4671 1730

Care for the Aged Co-ordinator:

Mrs Jane Blomley Ph: 4675 4132

Parish Office

Parish Secretary: Mrs Kath Gore

Thursday: 9.00am – 3.00pm

69 Callandoon Street or

PO Box 45, Goondiwindi 4390

NEW PARISH PHONE NUMBER: 4671 5087

Father Michael’s house Phone: 4671 1091

stmarysgdi@bigpond.com