Acknowledgement of Country. We, the parishioners of the Banyo Nundah Catholic Parish, acknowledge the Turrbal people, the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation. We pay our respects to any first nation peoples who are present among us. “……MAY THEY ALL BE ONE” (John 17:20) The Word of God (Gospel) for Today: Act now to avoid crisis After addressing the 'Pharisees and the scribes' in last Sunday's gospel, Jesus now teaches his disciples once again. The subject matter is the proper use of wealth. This troublesome parable about the dishonest steward looks both forward and backward. It starts the same way as next Sunday's parable about Lazarus, 'There was a rich man' (Luke 16:1,19), and in many details looks back both to the parables of the rich fool (12:13-21; Sunday 18) and to the prodigal son (15:11-32; Sunday 24) who, like the steward in this Sunday's gospel, squandered his possessions (15:13; 16:1). The parables of the rich fool and the dishonest steward find someone in a situation requiring action. The rich man with bountiful harvest and the steward both ask themselves the same question: 'What shall I do?' (12:17; 16:3). Each answers his own question: the rich man says, 'this is what I shall do'(12:18), while the steward says, 'I know what I shall do' (16:4). What is surprising is that while the rich man's plan to build a larger storehouse seems reasonable, God calls him a 'fool' and demands of him his life 'this night' (12:20), but the dishonest steward is commended by his master (literally, 'lord kurios') 'for acting prudently' (16:8). The folly of the rich man was to think that his bountiful harvest would guarantee a future of comfort and pleasure. By contrast the steward recognised his situation as a crisis that required immediate and decisive action. With his employment and security about to end, he put his master's debtors in the position of owing him (the steward) a favour: this quid pro quo obligation which the debtors would be honour-bound to repay guaranteed the steward's future survival. The parable doesn't comment on the morality of the steward's actions, only his decisiveness in recognising a crisis and acting immediately to avert disaster. This is the skill 'the children of light' must learn from 'the children of this world'. This recalls the sayings about the narrow door (13:22- 30; Sunday 21): act now before it is too late. (Taken from Liturgia) From Father Gerry (St Joseph’s and St Anthony’s Bracken Ridge/Bald Hills Parish) This 2019 Season Creation (Sept 1 st – Oct 4 th ) has as its theme: "The Web of Life: Biodiversity as God's blessing". The Care for Creation group of St Joseph’s and St Anthony’s Bracken Ridge / Bald Hills Parish in Brisbane has produced a prayer card on biodiversity. Rosie Bugden from the group wrote the prayer and did a sketch of an Eastern Curlew, a large migratory wader. Many of them fly down from Siberia and other parts annually to Moreton Bay. It is estimated that Eastern Curlew lose 40% of their body weight on the journey. The mangroves within the boundaries of some of our parishes in the Archdiocese are their destination. For example, Tinchi Tamba Wetlands in Bald Hills, Boondall Wetlands, several areas from the Sunshine Coast and Bribie Island to the Redcliffe Peninsula and other areas of Moreton Bay. Two well-known areas are the western sides of Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island. Below is an explanation and an invitation from the Care for Creation Group to join in the prayer. They have adopted the Eastern Curlew as emblematic of God's creatures whose existence is threatened by habitat changes in our world, and our prayer, inspired by Laudato Si' (On Care for Our Common Home), centres on Pope Francis' call for us to care for God's creation and creatures. As you may already be aware our part of the world on Brisbane's northern bayside, and parts of the east and north coasts of Australia down to Tasmania are part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway of migratory shorebirds, including the critically endangered Eastern Curlew. The Eastern Curlew spends part of the year on our shores from about September to April when it heads back to the northern hemisphere. Some curlews fly as far as eastern Russia - 13,000km. The East Asian-Australasian Flyway includes parts of New Zealand, Korea, Japan, China, the Philippines, and eastern Russia. Our Care for Creation group is inviting other parishes and interested parties along the flyway to join with us in praying this prayer. The Columban Fathers and the Good Samaritan Sisters are among those helping us spread the prayer to their communities and parishes along the flyway, as well as in Australia. Our Mission is to be a united, sharing and inclusive Catholic Parish. Our aim is to be open, welcoming and responsive to the diverse needs within our parish and the community. 25 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 22 nd September 2019 Banyo Banyo - - Nundah Catholic Parish Nundah Catholic Parish Banyo, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, Nundah, Virginia and sections of Clayfield, Northgate and Wavell Heights “… may they all be one”
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Acknowledgement of Country. We, the parishioners of the Banyo Nundah Catholic Parish, acknowledge the Turrbal people, the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation. We pay our respects to any first nation peoples who are present among us.
“……MAY THEY ALL BE ONE” (John 17:20)
The Word of God (Gospel) for Today: Act now to avoid crisis After addressing the 'Pharisees and the scribes' in last Sunday's gospel, Jesus now teaches his disciples once again. The subject matter is the proper use of wealth. This troublesome parable about the dishonest steward looks both forward and backward. It starts the same way as next Sunday's parable about Lazarus, 'There was a rich man' (Luke 16:1,19), and in many details looks back both to the parables of the rich fool (12:13-21; Sunday 18) and to the prodigal son (15:11-32; Sunday 24) who, like the steward in this Sunday's gospel, squandered his possessions (15:13; 16:1).
The parables of the rich fool and the dishonest steward find someone in a situation requiring action. The rich man with bountiful harvest and the steward both ask themselves the same question: 'What shall I do?' (12:17; 16:3). Each answers his own question: the rich man says, 'this is what I shall do'(12:18), while the steward says, 'I know what I shall do' (16:4). What is surprising is that while the rich man's plan to build a larger
storehouse seems reasonable, God calls him a 'fool' and demands of him his life 'this night' (12:20), but the dishonest steward is commended by his master (literally, 'lord kurios') 'for acting prudently' (16:8). The folly of the rich man was to think that his bountiful harvest would guarantee a future of comfort and pleasure.
By contrast the steward recognised his situation as a crisis that required immediate and decisive action. With his employment and security about to end, he put his master's debtors in the position of owing him (the steward) a favour: this quid pro quo obligation which the debtors would be honour-bound to repay guaranteed the steward's future survival. The parable doesn't comment on
the morality of the steward's actions, only his decisiveness in recognising a crisis and acting immediately to avert disaster. This is the skill 'the children of light' must learn from 'the children of this world'. This recalls the sayings about the narrow door (13:22-30; Sunday 21): act now before it is too late. (Taken from Liturgia)
From Father Gerry (St Joseph’s and St Anthony’s Bracken Ridge/Bald Hills Parish) This 2019 Season Creation (Sept 1st – Oct 4th) has as its theme: "The Web of Life: Biodiversity as God's blessing".
The Care for Creation group of St Joseph’s and St Anthony’s Bracken Ridge / Bald Hills Parish in Brisbane has produced a
prayer card on biodiversity. Rosie Bugden from the group wrote the prayer and did a sketch of an Eastern Curlew, a large
migratory wader. Many of them fly down from Siberia and other parts annually to Moreton Bay. It is estimated that Eastern Curlew lose 40% of their body weight on the journey.
The mangroves within the boundaries of some of our parishes in the Archdiocese are their destination. For example, Tinchi Tamba Wetlands in Bald Hills, Boondall Wetlands, several areas from the Sunshine Coast and Bribie Island to the Redcliffe Peninsula and other areas of Moreton Bay. Two well-known areas are the western sides of Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island. Below is an explanation and an invitation from the Care for Creation Group to join in the prayer.
They have adopted the Eastern Curlew as emblematic of God's creatures whose existence is threatened by habitat changes in our world, and our prayer, inspired by Laudato Si' (On Care for Our Common Home), centres on Pope Francis' call for us to care for God's creation and creatures. As you may already be aware our part of the world on Brisbane's northern bayside, and parts of the east and north coasts of Australia down to Tasmania are part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway of migratory shorebirds, including the critically endangered Eastern Curlew. The Eastern Curlew spends part of the year on our shores from about September to April when it heads back to the northern hemisphere. Some curlews fly as far as eastern Russia - 13,000km. The East Asian-Australasian Flyway includes parts of New Zealand, Korea, Japan, China, the Philippines, and eastern Russia.
Our Care for Creation group is inviting other parishes and interested parties along the flyway to join with us in praying this prayer. The Columban Fathers and the Good Samaritan Sisters
are among those helping us spread the prayer to their communities and parishes along the flyway, as well as in Australia.
Our Mission is to be a united, sharing and inclusive Catholic Parish.
Our aim is to be open, welcoming and responsive
to the diverse needs within our parish and the community.
25thSunday in Ordinary Time Year C 22nd September 2019
Banyo, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, Nundah, Virginia and sections of Clayfield, Northgate and Wavell Heights
“… may they all be one”
BANYO NIGHT ADORATION: Midnight to 7am Adoration
will resume at Banyo when these vacancies are filled: Fridays - 12am, 1am, 2am & 3am
Saturdays - 3am, 6am
Please Pray for Those who are sick:
Peter Ham, Danny Peart, Justin Carr, Mary Sebastian, Harry White, Dale Brown, Zsu Pullar, Sandra Jones, Scott
Jablonski, Pooneh Hosseininasab, Annalise Smiley, Emilia Long
Lord, show them your loving care
Recently Deceased
Rodolfo T Jocson Una Henry — Funeral Prayers at Holy Trinity, Banyo
on Friday 27th September at 10.30am
Faithful Departed
Jim Ubdergrove Stan, Winifred, Alan & Michael L’Huillier
“may they rest in peace”
Baptised this Weekend
Frederick Joseph Menegon
Georgia Eden Edwardes-Evans
Our prayerful good wishes to the families
The Holy Father’s Intentions for September Universal: That politicians, scientists and economists work
together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.
The month of September is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows (or Dolours) of Mary
Stewardship “No servant can serve two masters. He will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (wealth).” LUKE 16:13 Is money a “god” that you put before God? Giving money to support the Church and other charity is a pillar of our
faith, just like attending Mass every Sunday and participating in parish ministry. Giving money frees us from
being a slave to money. It increases our dependence on God and our trust that God will provide all that we need.
A Vocation View
A VOCATION VIEW: Do you think it is the Lord who is motivating you to make lots of money, to
use people, to grab for power, to attend to the needs of others?
To talk to someone about your vocation, contact the
Corpus Christi, Nundah 6pm Saturday evening 9.30am
WEEKDAY MASS Monday 23 September St Pius of Pietrelcina, priest NO Mass at Corpus Christi, Nundah until November 25th
Wednesday 25 September 9am Mass at Holy Trinity, Banyo
Thursday 26 September
Sts Cosmas & Damian, martyrs NO Mass at Holy Trinity, Banyo until November 21st
Friday 27 September
St Vincent de Paul, priest 9am Mass at Corpus Christi, Nundah
SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF MERCY (PENANCE) Holy Trinity, Banyo Wednesday 8.15am–8.45am
Corpus Christi, Nundah Saturday 5pm-5.45pm Holy Trinity, Banyo Sunday 4pm–4.45pm
BAPTISM Corpus Christi 9.30am 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month Please contact the Parish Office during office hours. At least THREE months notice is required.
FIRST PENANCE, CONFIRMATION, FIRST COMMUNION Annually. Please contact the Parish Office
MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office.
SICK CALLS, COMMUNION TO THE SICK Please contact the Parish Office.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Corpus Christi: Sunday 11am—Thursday 7am (24 hrs)
Holy Trinity: Thursday to Sunday 7am—Midnight (17 hrs)
Roster Coordinator: Rob 0401 685 447
OFFER OF ASSISTANCE TO STANTHORPE SVDP
CONFERENCE: Carmel Mahoney, President, Stanthorpe
SVDP advised they are OK with everything so far but
would appreciate prayers for the area and those affected by fire.
BE PART OF THE MEDIA APOSTOLATE If you can comfortably commute to the Cathedral parish at least once every 3 months and would like to become a volunteer webcaster, please email [email protected] or phone 3324 3227. This service is an invaluable assistance to people who are infirm or shut-in. FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS 2020 Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is offering scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tertiary students who are enrolled in a full time teaching degree at a University campus located within the Brisbane Archdiocese from the beginning of
2020. BENEFITS • Successful applicants will receive up to $4,500 in fee support per annum towards an education degree • A teaching position in a BCE school/college for a minimum of two years after graduating FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY To apply: https://tinyurl.com/bceteachingscholarship. Contact Gemma Crowley, Organisational Development on (07) 3033 7523 or [email protected]. Submit your application and references by 8th November 2019.
MISSION ADVENTURE? Communities in Asia, Africa and the Pacific seek volunteer medics, teachers, tradies, business and admins to assist their development. Contact Palms and find out how sharing your skills can immerse you in a world of deep cultural discovery. Apply by November 1st to start your adventure in 2020! Call us Mon-Fri on 02 9560 5333 or see palms.org.au 2019 – 2020 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT LAUNCH Join the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission and St James Coorparoo Social Justice Group as Archbishop Mark Coleridge officially launches the 2019—2020 Social Justice Statement in Brisbane. The evening will also include a lively panel discussion
exploring the positive and problematic possibilities of the increasingly digital world in which we live. The launch will take place on Wednesday 25th September at 7.00pm at St James Parish Hall, Coorparoo. SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 29th September. This year, the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement is titled: ‘Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world’. It shares Pope Francis’ challenge to us to ‘boldly become citizens of the digital world’. It points out that we are called not just to be inhabitants of this world, but active citizens shaping it. For further details about the Social Justice Statement, visit the Office for Social Justice website (www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au) or call (02) 8306 3499. Order the Statement online at: bit.ly/socialjusticeshop Follow us on Facebook @socialjusticeACBC or Twitter: @JusticeCatholic. Copies of the statement will be available in both churches next weekend.
MARCH FOR LIFE 12th October at 2pm. Meeting at Queens Gardens, 144 George St, Brisbane CBD. We rally for the unborn, for proper care of pregnant women and for the generations to come. Please bring friends and family with you. The March will mark the 1 year anniversary of the passing of Queensland’s extreme abortion laws. www.cherishlife.org.au
PL EN ARY CO UNCIL L IST EN IN G & DISCERNMENT GROUP Meeting this Thursday at 7pm at Banyo. All participants can collect their pack from the parish
office.
CUPPA after 7.30am Mass at BANYO NEXT Sunday 29th
September. Please bring a plate to share.
DATE CLAIMER
Saturday 7th December – Christmas Musical Morning Tea in Nolan Hall.
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH COOKBOOK The Centenary Celebration Book of Family Favourites is a beautiful
compilation of timeless classics and modern recipes for the busy family. Over 200 recipes including Kids in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating and of course Desserts are all accompanied by snippets of generational family history and recipe tips. Highly recommended for everyone - start your Christmas shopping now by pre-ordering one of these recipe books today! Enquiries can be made to Our Lady of the Valley Parish Office 5465 3131 or email [email protected]. Launch date is Sunday 27th October ... limited copies available ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOLARSHIP TRUST The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust offers scholarships to enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in
leadership/ministry or a specialised activity, such as promoting faith enhancement, social justice and pastoral care. More information and Applications Forms are available on our website: https://www.pallottine.org.au/scholarships/st-vincent-pallotti-scholarship-for-lay-ministry.html Closing Date is 18 October 2019 BRISBANE CATHOLIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING— OCTOBER 1 Please note the upcoming topic of interest on Tuesday October 1 - Dr Chris Hanlon will speak on The Catholic Church in Colonial Queensland 1859-1918. The Brisbane Catholic Historical Society normally meets at 5.30pm in the Hanly Room of the Francis Rush Centre, besides the Cathedral of St Stephen. Annual Membership of the Society is $35 per person / family. GPBS TOURS – HOLY LAND 2020 EASTER PILGRIMAGE An unforgettable pilgrimage to the land of Jesus, Mary and the Apostles from Sunday 5 April – Monday 20 April 2020. Travel to some of Christianity’s most important sites. 14 night tour, first class accommodation, superior air-conditioned motorcoach and most meals included. For more information phone 0412 850 883 or email [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
MINISTERS OF THE WORD Our Parish is in urgent need for more parishioners to volunteer for this ministry in particular Ministers for the 6pm Saturday Mass (Corpus Christi), and 5.00pm Sunday Mass (Holy Trinity). Remember if more people volunteer, the commitment is reduced for every minister. If you have been considering becoming a Liturgical Minister (training will be provided) or would like further information, please
contact Julie Kelly. Phone: 3633 0270 or 0411 023 304.
