THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME….YEAR A 11TH/12TH NOVEMBER, 2017

First Reading: WISDOM 6: 12-16 God’s wisdom is not distant, but reveals herself to those who are alert to her presence. Psalm: 63:2,3-4,5-6,7-8 MY SOUL IS THIRSTING FOR YOU, O LORD MY GOD. Second Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 4: 13-18 Paul offers a word of consolation and hope.

Gospel: MATTHEW 25: 1-13 The wise are those who prepare for the day of the Lord’s coming.

Mass Times: Monday 13th November - Sunday 19th November 2017 Monday: 6.30am St Joseph’s Cathedral Tuesday: 9.00am Holy Family Wednesday: 12.00pm St Mary’s Thursday: 8.00am Emmaus College Chapel, Yaamba Road Friday: 9.00am Our Lady Help of Christians 7.00pm Emmaus Year 12 Graduation Mass, Holy Family Saturday night: 6.00pm Our Lady Help of Christians, 6.00pm Holy Family Sunday: 7.00am St Mary’s 9.00am Holy Family Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30am-10.30am St Joseph’s Cathedral;

Saturday 5.00pm-5-30pm Our Lady Help of Christians & Holy Family What do you think?

This is what our new draft bulletin might look like. There have been many suggestions, prints, photos and comments and this is what we have come up with. It has taken some time and I have tried to bring together the suggestions and to give our bulletin a new look for all our community. The pictures that we had of the churches were of varied quality and the response to them was mixed, especially getting everyone to agree on which picture to use. Looking from the perspective of the North Rockhampton Catholic Community, with each parish connected to Mary, the icon of her (above) will be a call for us all to gather around her Son Jesus. I would be pleased for any comments or final edit suggestions, before we make this format/printing, final for the coming year. Fr Matthew

Prayer Corner Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Lloyd Richards, Frank Frigerio (Bendigo), Julian Carolan (Germany), Colin Souter, Edna Lyons, Margaret Joyce, Dorothy Hustler, Paul Reabel, Leanne Messer, Catherine Lawrence (BRISBANE) Gertrudes Serapio, Darryl Marshall, Marie Hutcheon, Grahame Cornick, Dr Charlotte Lip, and all those who have gone before us in faith, Catherine Moore. Anniversaries : Wenceslao Napinas, Peter Brown ( 10th Nov); Annette Brown (20th Nov); Bill Livingstone. Please pray for those who are sick, Kye Funch, Patricia Cantwell (Brisbane), Helen Fletcher (Brisbane), Frank Muggeridge (Brisbane), Molly Humphries, Mavis Crane, Eileen Johnson, Sue Mitchell, Taylor Christiansen (Brisbane), Ross Murphy, Les Quinlan, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Pat Watts, Steph Lloyd, Ria Vogels, Anthony Farr, Phillip Grasse, Sandi Russell (Perth) Stuart Dallon, Simon Schell (Sydney), Ron Trevaskis, Jim Sharry, Joanne Grant (Sunshine Coast).

When requesting family and friends be included in the sick list, please ensure you have their permission.

Parish News

At the 7am Mass at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 12th November we will welcome members of the VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY to share the Gospel and some parts of the Mass in Vietnamese. ADORATION is held at St Mary’s Church every Thursday between 10am – 9pm. If you would like to be on the roster please place your name on the list in the church or please contact Daphne Smith on 49266021 or 0417632529. Rosary is held at 11.45am to pray to our Lady for her help against the current debate of changes to the marriage act. REMEMBRANCE BOOKS During the month of November, Books of Remembrance will be placed at the front of all Churches and will be processed in at every Mass. You are invited to place names of your deceased loved ones in the books. READINGS NEXT WEEKEND 18/19 NOVEMBER, 2017 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6; Matthew 25:14-30

HAPPY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY TO FR MATTHEW Fr Matthew celebrates his 13th year of Ordination to the Priesthood on the 11th November. We congratulate him and will celebrate with him after the 9am Mass at Holy Family on Sunday 19th November with a sausage sizzle, cake and ice blocks. Everyone is welcome. PARISH SENIORS’ CLUB will be holding their Christmas Breakup Lunch at the Victoria Tavern on Monday 20th November at 12noon. Seniors from our 3 parishes are welcome. Please bring a $5.00 gift to exchange. For bookings call Marie 49282620/Anne 49282839. MARIAN LADIES will gather on Tuesday 14th November for lunch at the Park Avenue Hotel at 12noon. If in need of a lift phone Kay 49261992. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Fr Frank will commence his holidays as from this weekend. We wish him a restful, safe holiday. PARISH & SCHOOL MASSES Next weekend 18/19 November, Parish & Children’s Masses will be held on Saturday night 6pm Mass, 18th November at Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church and at the 9am Sunday Mass 19th November at Holy Family Church .Everyone is invited. After the 6pmMass at Park Avenue supper will be available , please bring a plate of food to share. On Sunday 19th November there will be a cuppa and sausage sizzle after Mass . Students from St Anthony’s, St Mary’s and Emmaus are invited to lead the singing at this 9am mass with practice at 8:00am on Sunday morning at Holy Family Church. ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2017: St Mary's Conference & Holy Family Conference of Rockonia & Park Avenue Columban Calendars & Christmas Cards are now available for sale in our Churches. Our Christmas Hamper appeal is open. Donations of non- perishable goods and cash donations are very appreciated. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH ROCKHAMPTON CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FINANCE COUNCIL will be held on Tuesday 14th November, 5.30pm, Holy Family Church.

School News END OF SCHOOL MASSES Everyone is welcome to attend these Masses Emmaus College Year 12 Graduation Mass Friday night 17th November at 7pm the Emmaus College Year 12 Graduation Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church. Congratulations to all our graduating Students. St Mary’s School Wednesday 29th November at 12pm at St Mary’s Church St Anthony’s School Thursday 30th November at 9am at Holy Family Church St Joseph’s School Park Avenue Friday 1st December at Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church Park Avenue ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Classroom and Kindergarten Construction Project Work on the St Anthony’s building project will commence from Wednesday November 8, 2017. There will be notification of these changes well in advance of them starting. The first stage of car park upgrade is the sealing of the gravel section of the car park directly across from the church. This stage is scheduled to be completed prior to Christmas this year. The sealed section of this car park will continue to function during this time. Plans for the building works are on display in the school office and the church foyer. THANK YOU.

The ‘Did you know?’ column is a new initiative for our parish. This column will have information regarding a variety of topics. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is a resource which could be used at times. The Church has documents, letters, the CCC and many other resources that can be used for information on the sacraments or to clarify issues which are currently happening in the community and world.

‘Mary’ “Devotion to the Blessed Virgin “All generations will call me blessed”. The Church’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship. The Church rightly honours “the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times the Blessed Virgin has been honoured with the title of ‘Mother of God’, to whose protection the faithful fly in all their dangers and needs… This very special devotion…differs essentially from the adoration which is given to the incarnate Word and equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly fosters this adoration. The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an “epitome of the whole Gospel,” express this devotion to the Virgin Mary.” English Translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for Australia copyright © 1994 ST PAULS/Liberia Editrice Vaticana.

ALTAR SERVERS’ TRAINING will be held on Sunday morning 19th November after the 9am Mass at Holy Family Church.

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ROCKHAMPTON & CAPRICORN COAST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY will be held on, Saturday 18th November, 9am -12noon , Holy Family Church Hall. All welcome. CATHOLIC LEADER is on sale at the front of the Church - $2.00 per copy. ROCKHAMPTON CHURCHES’ TOGETHER

COVENANT OF PRAYER Please pray for:

St Luke’s Anglican Parish, Wandal. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS MAGAZINE Parish Edition entitled “Freedom and Faith” . Please take your free copy from the front of the Church. ST JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL CONSERVATION APPEAL will be held THIS weekend 11/12 November. Special appeal envelopes are available. ROCKHAMPTON AND CAPRICORN COAST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY Saturday 18th November, 9am -12noon , Holy Family Church Hall. All welcome. ST JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL GIFTS & BOOKS Phone: 49212170 Open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday 238 Murray Street, Rockhampton. Christmas Gifts & Cards, Calendars, Break Open the Word, Daily Mass Book and Ordo for 2018 all now in stock.

CATHOLIC NETWORK EVENING Bishop Michael invites you to a Catholic Network evening at the Rockhampton Golf Club on Friday 24 November between 5.30pm and 7.00 pm. Bishop Michael’s guest for the evening is Mr Rob Alexander, Principal of The Cathedral College. Cost $10. For catering purposes RSVP is essential by Friday 17 November to Jan Mussig 4887 3099 or email rsvp@rok.catholic.net.au FRIENDS OF MERCY – CENT SALE AT LEINSTER PLACE 3 Pearce St Park Avenue will be held on Saturday 9th December @ 2pm ( in rec room next to Chapel). Proceeds assist residents of Mercy Aged Care homes. All welcome. Tickets can be purchased beforehand at Leinster Place or at the door. Enquiries call Barb: 49247421. ROCKHAMPTON DIOCESE ADVENT PILGRIMAGE Departs 8 December, 2018 Accompanied by Bishop McCarthy and Fr Noel Milner. 15 day pilgrimage. Brochures at the front of the Church.

Community News 100 RECIPES FOR 100 YEARS As part of the Centenary Celebrations in 2018, St Ursula’s College, Yeppoon, will produce a recipe book, 100 Recipes for 100 Years Please Send to Mrs Cheryl Kussrow, or Ms Jenny Pieper St Ursula's College, Yeppoon LMB 600 YEPPOON QLD 4703 or cherylk@stursulas.qld.edu.au jennyp@stursulas.qld.edu.au. MORE INFORMATION IS ON THE CHURCH NOTICEBOARD.

NORTH ROCKHAMPTON UNITING CHURCH will hold a session at 321 Berserker St, on Friday 24 November from 9:30am, where someone from Alzheimer’s Australia will speak about Alzheimer. This is free and open to anyone who is interested. Light morning tea afterwards. PARK AVENUE TENNIS COURT HIRE: If you would like to hire the Tennis Court at Park Avenue the key can be collected from Kerry’s General Store in Main Street. Please complete a GREY “Tennis Court Hire Advice” form and return in the envelopes provided with payment - $9 per hour daytime and $12 per hour night-time.