WEEKEND MASS TIMES WEEKDAY MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil Church Location Monday, 6th November - Weekday, Ordinary Time 31 7.00am St Joseph’s, North Ipswich 7.00pm Mater Dei, Sadliers Crossing Tuesday, 7th November - Weekday, Ordinary Time 31 9.00am Immaculate Heart of Mary, Leichhardt 10.30am St Mary’s Hostel, Wildey Street, Raceview Wednesday, 8th November - Weekday, Ordinary Time 31 9.00am St Mary’s, Woodend 9.30am Cabanda Nursing Home, Rosewood Thursday, 9th November - The Dedicaon of the Lateran Basilica 9:00am St. Mary’s, Woodend 9.00am St Joseph’s, North Ipswich Friday, 10th November - St Leo the Great, pope, doctor 8.00am St Mary’s College Chapel 8.30am OLMM, Reconciliaon 9:00am OLMM, Eastern Heights 4:30pm Immaculate Heart Leichhardt 5:30pm OLMM Eastern Heights 6:00pm St. Mary’s Woodend Sunday Mass Church Location 7:30am St. Joseph’s North Ipswich 8:00am St. Brigid’s Rosewood 8:30am St. Mary’s Woodend 6:00pm St. Mary’s Woodend SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Day Time Church Saturday Saturday 4.15pm - 4.25pm 5.00pm - 5.30pm Leichhardt St. Mary’s OUR CHURCHES St. Mary’s - Elizabeth Street, Woodend St. Brigid’s - Matthew Street, Rosewood Mater Dei - Cnr Ferrett Street and Rowland Tce, Sadliers Crossing St. Joseph’s - 42 Pine Mountain Road, North Ipswich Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal - Robertson Rd, Eastern Heights Immaculate Heart of Mary - 22 Old Toowoomba Road, Leichhardt 31st Sunday in ordinary time Year A 5th november November, a special month for the dead! Our Chrisan hope encourages us to believe that the darkness of death is not the end of our human desny rather a door way to eternal life promised to us by Jesus who said "I am the resurrecon and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" John 11:25. We profess this whenever we recite the Creed: "I believe in the resurrecon of the dead and life everlasng." Because the dead are no longer physically present with us, there is a high tendency to forget them. In this month of November, we commemorate our beloved ones who have transited to the world beyond. It is in the inclusive nature of the Church to remember and pray for the dead. November is not only a me of remembering those lovely mes we spent together with these our beloved ones; it is also a me to thank God for the giſt of them to humanity. We assure them that our memories of them are evergreen; “out of sight is not out of mind.” In remembering them, we are equally assured that we will be remembered when our earthly pilgrimage is done. With this we recognise that our human bond goes beyond death; death does not stop us from loving or relang with them. Prayer, requesng of Masses are tradionally part of this remembrance. We pray most especially for those who are sll on their way to heaven; the holy souls in purgatory. They are souls of the faithful who tried their best to live a good life but have not seen God yet. They can’t help themselves, they rely on us for help. It is one of our Chrisan dues to pray and offer Masses for them. Our Catholic faith recognises those souls and we remember them at every Mass we celebrate; "Remember also our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrecon, and all who have died in your mercy: welcome them into the light of your face." In a very special way, we remember also those who have no one to pray for them. When once we are enjoying life, it is a bit hard to think about death. Thus, remembering of the passing into glory of our beloved ones avails us the opportunity of thinking about our own last moments. The death of a young person for instance reminds us that death has no age bracket because according to Marn Heidegger “as soon as we are born, we are old enough to die.” We reflect on how we are going with our Chrisan vocaon asking ourselves the fundamental queson; If death occurs now, where will I find myself? Accidental deaths remind us that death has no fixed me; it can happen any day, any me, and at any moment. As such, “be prepared” becomes our moo. ”Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back - whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.” Ma 13:35. May we one day reunite with our beloved ones in our heavenly homeland so as to connue sharing the love we have for each other and looking at the beloved face of God as we see Him as He really is. Amen! Fr Nicholas
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WEEKEND MASS TIMES WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil Church Location Monday, 6th November - Weekday, Ordinary Time 31 7.00am St Joseph’s, North Ipswich 7.00pm Mater Dei, Sadliers Crossing
Tuesday, 7th November - Weekday, Ordinary Time 31 9.00am Immaculate Heart of Mary, Leichhardt 10.30am St Mary’s Hostel, Wildey Street, Raceview
Wednesday, 8th November - Weekday, Ordinary Time 31 9.00am St Mary’s, Woodend 9.30am Cabanda Nursing Home, Rosewood
Thursday, 9th November - The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 9:00am St. Mary’s, Woodend 9.00am St Joseph’s, North Ipswich
Friday, 10th November - St Leo the Great, pope, doctor 8.00am St Mary’s College Chapel 8.30am OLMM, Reconciliation 9:00am OLMM, Eastern Heights
4:30pm Immaculate Heart Leichhardt
5:30pm OLMM Eastern Heights
6:00pm St. Mary’s Woodend
Sunday Mass Church Location
7:30am St. Joseph’s North Ipswich
8:00am St. Brigid’s Rosewood
8:30am St. Mary’s Woodend
6:00pm St. Mary’s Woodend
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Day Time Church
Saturday
Saturday
4.15pm - 4.25pm
5.00pm - 5.30pm
Leichhardt
St. Mary’s
OUR CHURCHES
St. Mary’s - Elizabeth Street, Woodend St. Brigid’s - Matthew Street, Rosewood
Mater Dei - Cnr Ferrett Street and Rowland Tce, Sadliers Crossing St. Joseph’s - 42 Pine Mountain Road, North Ipswich
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal - Robertson Rd, Eastern Heights Immaculate Heart of Mary - 22 Old Toowoomba Road, Leichhardt
31st Sunday in ordinary time Year A 5th november
November, a special month for the dead!
Our Christian hope encourages us to believe that the darkness of death is not the end of our human destiny rather a door way to eternal life promised to us by Jesus who said "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" John 11:25. We profess this whenever we recite the Creed: "I believe in the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting."
Because the dead are no longer physically present with us, there is a high tendency to forget them. In this month of November, we commemorate our beloved ones who have transited to the world beyond. It is in the inclusive nature of the Church to remember and pray for the dead.
November is not only a time of remembering those lovely times we spent together with these our beloved ones; it is also a time to thank God for the gift of them to humanity. We assure them that our memories of them are evergreen; “out of sight is not out of mind.” In remembering them, we are equally assured that we will be remembered when our earthly pilgrimage is done. With this we recognise that our human bond goes beyond death; death does not stop us from loving or relating with them.
Prayer, requesting of Masses are traditionally part of this remembrance. We pray most especially for those who are still on their way to heaven; the holy souls in purgatory. They are souls of the faithful who tried their best to live a good life but have not seen God yet. They can’t help themselves, they rely on us for help. It is one of our Christian duties to pray and offer Masses for them. Our Catholic faith recognises those souls and we remember them at every Mass we celebrate; "Remember also our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, and all who have died in your mercy: welcome them into the light of your face." In a very special way, we remember also those who have no one to pray for them.
When once we are enjoying life, it is a bit hard to think about death. Thus, remembering of the passing into glory of our beloved ones avails us the opportunity of thinking about our own last moments. The death of a young person for instance reminds us that death has no age bracket because according to Martin Heidegger “as soon as we are born, we are old enough to die.” We reflect on how we are going with our Christian vocation asking ourselves the fundamental question; If death occurs now, where will I find myself? Accidental deaths remind us that death has no fixed time; it can happen any day, any time, and at any moment. As such, “be prepared” becomes our motto. ”Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back - whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.” Matt 13:35.
May we one day reunite with our beloved ones in our heavenly homeland so as to continue sharing the love we have for each other
and looking at the beloved face of God as we see Him as He really is. Amen! Fr Nicholas
RECENTLY DECEASED: Vanessa Marsh, Robyn Shierlaw, John Callaghan, Mary Anson, Robin(Bob) Green, Debbra French, Helen Brown, Ben Redfern, Peter Boddington.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Vince Elmore, Carolyn Burt, Craig Hannam, Elaine James, Madison Bell, Joan(Mary) Bridgeman,Peter Hogan, Lawrence McDowell, Betty McDowell, Denis Sharman.
NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Monday: 10.00am — 3.30pm
Tuesday: 8.00am — 3.30pm
Wednesday: CLOSED (only emergency phone will be attended)
Thursday: 8.00am — 3.30pm
Friday: 8.00am — 1.00pm
Please note the new times for the Parish Office of the Ipswich Catholic Community.
LITURGY OF THE WORD AT WARRILL PARK LAWN CEMETERY Sunday 5th November, at Warrill Park, commencing at 3pm.
MASS AND BLESSING OF GRAVES GLAMORGAN VALE CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Saturday 18 November at the Glamorgan Vale Catholic Cemetery at 10am
Our online events calendar is located at the following address: www.ipswichcatholic.com/event
ANIMATION GROUP Preparation Reading. …….. CHURCH LEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE These are some extracts from a presentation by Bishop Vincent Long, Bishop of Parramatta. The presentation was given at the Yarra Theological Union, Melbourne, as part of panel of Church leaders (cleric and lay) who discussed the sexual abuse crisis and ways forward for the Catholic Church. “The Royal Commission has exposed a moral disease that has spread right through the body that is the Church. Pope Francis often speaks of the cancer of clericalism; and the two are closely linked. And I believe we cannot tackle the sexual abuse crisis effectively without confronting the clerical culture which is guilty of aiding and abetting it. “We ought to be thankful [for the Royal Commission]. It has brought about a heightened level of public consciousness, not only of the sexual abuse but also of the Church’s appalling failures. … ‘Child sexual abuse has broken the heart of the Church in Australia’. There is an urgency on the part of those who love the Church as a faith community to mend that broken heart and to restore confidence to it, because we owe it to the victims, to the People of God, to the Gospel of Christ. “One of the ways in which we can build a healthier Church is to rid it of clericalism, to make it less of a Church of the ordained and more of the Church of the baptized. The latter facilitates a more collaborative, empowering and dynamic pilgrim community, whereas the former favours a more clerical, male-dominated and top-down model. “We must not divert from the task of listening, conversing and understanding each other in the spirit of mutual trust. A healthier Church is not possible until its leaders have reclaimed the core Gospel values of powerlessness, vulnerability and servant leadership. These are not just private virtues but the antidote to the disease of clericalism. Much of what is unhealthy with the Church today stems from the travesty of Christian leadership and service. “As far as I am concerned the sexual abuse crisis is only the tip of the iceberg. We must look for factors within this very culture of the Church which have contributed to and aided and abetted, the sexual abuse crisis.” You can listen to Bishop Vincent’s address on your computer, tablet or phone: www.tjhcouncil.org.au/media/139950/yarra_panel_vl.mp3 Stephen Bliss ofm
CHRISTMAS CARDS ($2) are available at your church now.
ROSTER FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER: The rosters have been sent to those who have provided the office with an email address. If for some reason you think you have not received the email, can you check your email boxes to see whether the email has automatically been sent to your ‘Junk E- Mail’ on your computer. For some computers, if bulk email addresses are attached to an email, your computer security may presume it is ‘spam mail’. Otherwise if the roster email is definitely not anywhere on your computer please let me know as soon as you can. Bernadette
BOOK OF LIFE During November our church particularly prays for “those who have gone before us marked with the sign of
faith.” At the entrance to each of our churches is a “Book of Life” for you to note the names of your deceased relatives and friends. If you come from a large family you may wish to simply note “Deceased relatives and friends of the …...family” or individual names. During November
these books will be placed strategically on the sanctuary to honour the life they share in the resurrection. “When this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made
ready for them in heaven.” (Preface of Christian Death).
ST BRIGID’S PARISH MEETING AFTER MASS ON 19th NOVEMBER
To discuss finances and happenings in the Community. Please come – promise to be no more 30 mins!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Last weekend we celebrated the Rite of Welcome and Acceptance for those who are seeking to be fully initiated into the Catholic Faith. We are very fortunate as a parish to be given this opportunity to welcome new members. This group of adults, along with their sponsors, will be gathering each week for their formation sessions. Thursday evening of the forthcoming week they will have input from Fr Nicholas on the Old Testament. The sessions usually run for about an hour which includes time for discussion and clarification of any questions. Please feel free join the sessions if you have a particular interest in any of the topics we are presenting. We will attempt to let you know via the newsletter the topic for each week. Keep all of the candidates and sponsors in your prayers.
2017-2018—BREAK OPEN THE WORD ($20), DAILY MASS BOOKS ($20), - Orders are now being taken for these books. Nth Ipswich and Leichhardt parishioners please place your name on the list at the church.
St Mary’s, OLMM and St Brigid’s parishioners please phone the parish office to place your order.
ADVENT REFLECTION TIME: It is time to think about the Season of Advent and this year I am taking ex-pressions of interest from those who would like to meet once per week over the 4 weeks to reflect on the Advent scriptures. If you would like to form a group please contact Bernadette at the Parish Of-fice on 3281 2133 to register your interest
LITURGY HELPERS FOR THE MASS OF REMEMBRANCE: If you will be attending the Mass of Remembrance on the 27th
November and would like to be included in the liturgy as a Reader, Communion Minister, welcomer, or hospitality after the liturgy can you please let Bernadette know at P. Office
CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY MASS: : Calling all children and parents who will be attending the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at St Mary’s, we will be commencing rehearsals for the Christmas story that will be presented at the Vigil Mass on the 24th December. The first rehearsal gathering will be Tuesday 28th No-
vember at 3.30pm in St Mary’s. At this rehearsal the lovely Katie McAndrew will be there with her measuring tape to begin organising sizes for costumes. We will need shep-herds, stars, angels (as you can never have enough angels) for the presentation. So we are not rushed at the end Katie would like to make a start on sewing the costumes. Please let the office know if you would like your child to be part of this event at Christmas. If you are not able to make some of the rehearsals, but would like your child involved we can work around your availability just let us know as soon as possible so we have an idea of what numbers of children to expect.
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY : You are invited to join us at Booval Parish Office on 17th November 2017 from 9.00am to 2.30pm to celebrate the contribution men and boys make to those around them, to their family and friends, their work place and the community, the nations and the world. Morning Tea and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by 6th November to [email protected] for catering purposes.
SPECIAL NOVEMBER CELEBRATIONS
WARRILL PARK LAWN CEMETERY: In honour of the many relatives, and friends of parishioners who have been lovingly laid to rest at Warrill Park, we are celebrating a Liturgy of the Word which will include a special blessing for those loved ones. Please join us in prayer on Sunday 5th November, at Warrill Park, commencing at 3pm. If you would like to place flowers on the graves please bring them along and they will be blessed before placing them. A folding chair and umbrella is also handy as there is limited seating and shade.
MASS AND BLESSING OF GRAVES GLAMORGAN VALE CATHOLIC CEMETERY: A Mass and the Blessing of Graves will be held on Saturday 18 November at the Glamorgan Vale Catholic Cemetery which is located on the Fernvale Road near the junction with the Glamorgan Vale Road outside Ipswich. The ceremony will commence at 10.00am. The cemetery was established in 1879 with the first burial in 1880. There are over 140 graves in the cemetery. Visitors are asked to bring chairs and umbrellas for shade. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery would be welcomed. For further details please contact Gabriel Dempster on (07) 3201 7051.
ST MICHAEL’S, PINE MOUNTAIN MASS AND BLESSING OF GRAVES: SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2017 commencing 9.00 A.M. The Blessings will be followed with refreshments. (Bring a Plate) B.B.Q Sausage, Tea and Coffee. (FREE) All residents and their friends are most welcomed. Stay and Chat. Your financial support to maintain this Historical Church and Cemetery appreciated. Present project windows - repairs and painting inside Church. Enquires: - John Wiseman 07 54643784 Email; - [email protected]
ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE MASS: As in previous years we will celebrate a special Mass for families who have farewelled a loved member of their family this year through each of the churches of the Ipswich Catholic Community. We also extend this invitation to anyone in the parishes who wishes to honour a family member, or friend that has died either recently or whose anniversary you celebrate each year. The Mass will be held on Monday November 27th at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, followed by a supper served at the side of the Church. Please bring a plate to share. For information contact 32812133
ENVELOPES for NOVEMBER MASS OFFERINGS are now available at the front door of each church.
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY: On Saturday 11th November, there will be a sale at Leichhardt of items made from Christmas cards donated through the Recycling Roundup. There will be -packs of 25 Christmas gift tags - $1 per pack, packs of 50 Christmas cards with envelopes - $2, Christmas bookmarks - 10c each. All funds raised will be given to our local SVDP for their Christmas appeal. Thanking you in anticipation of your support.
NEWS FROM AROUND OUR COMMUNITY
Each year our parishes are asked to supply Drivers and Helpers for two days in December and January to give the regular Meals on Wheels volunteers a
well-deserved break.
This year the designated days are MONDAY (11th) and TUESDAY (12th) DECEMBER for Leichhardt and North Ipswich and MONDAY (8th) and TUESDAY (9) of JANUARY for St Mary’s. You simply arrive at the Meals on Wheels Kitchen (South Street) at 10.15am, and you are then given the meals and a list of recipients (usually about 1½ - 2 hours). To volunteer there is a list on the notice board at North Ipswich and Leichhardt churches and for St Mary’s parishioners call the Parish Office. So please give it some thought and volunteer where you can. (Families who have volunteered in the past, have found it a great experience for the children – being able to deliver meals to usually older people who just love to see the children helping)
LEICHHARDT CARE AND CONCERN
Christmas Raffle: Three prizes– Train Set, Large basket of goodies and Small basket of goodies. Tickets will be available on the weekends 11th and 18th November at Leichhardt 4.30pm mass. The raffle will be drawn at the Care and Concern Morning Tea on 21st November.
Morning Tea: Our next morning tea will take place next TUESDAY, 21ST NOVEMBER from 9.30am in the Immaculate Heart School Hall. Parishioners are invited to come along and bring someone whom they think might need a morning out, a chance to mix with other people, to sit back and be entertained for a while, and to share a yummy morning tea. We welcome our guests from various Nursing Homes too–everyone always knows someone.
