BRISBANE ORATORY IN FORMATION PARISH OF ANNERLEY EKIBIN PARISH OF ANNERLEY EKIBIN PARISH OF ANNERLEY EKIBIN The Nativity of the Lord - Year A [OF] & [EF] 24th/25th December, 2016 Readings for next Sunday 31st December/1st January, 2017 1st: Numbers 6: 22-27 2nd: Galatians 4: 4-7 Gospel: Luke 2: 16-21 Parish Office 14 Ferndale Street, Annerley 4103 PO Box 3131, Tarragindi 4121. Office Hours:- 9:00am - 1:00pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday Phone: 3848 1107 Fax: 3848 1855 Email: [email protected]Web: www.annerleyekibinparish.com www.facebook.com/ annerleyekibinparish www.twitter.com/AnnerleyEkibin Parish Priest : Fr Andrew Wise Parish Team Ms Shirley Sadler (Parish Secretary) Mrs Kathy Ducker (Finance Officer) Miss Ria McIntyre (Assistant Sacramental Co-ordinator) Mr Richard O’Neil:0427 484 679 † Mary Immaculate Church 616 Ipswich Road, Annerley † St John Fisher Church 17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi † St Elizabeth’s Chapel 61 Effingham Street, Ekibin St Elizabeth’s Primary School Phone 3848 0828 Mary Immaculate Primary School Phone 3848 8965 Our Lady’s Secondary College Phone: 3848 7462 St John Fisher Hall 17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi Phone 3848 1107 (Office hours) Brisbane Oratory in Formation Oratory House - 3392 9247 16 Ferndale Street, Annerley http://brisbane-oratory.org/ Fr Adrian Sharp (Moderator) Fr Andrew Wise Fr Scot Armstrong Br Shawn Murphy Br Tyson King Br Conor Power Br Matthew Buckley Frassati (Young Men) David Powick (0409 711 786) Flores Teresianes (Young Women) Elise Hewitt (0400 204 995) Frassati Youth (High School age) Abbie Powick (0477 055 778 ) [email protected]St Vincent de Paul Helpline Phone: 3010 1096 Homeless Hotline: 1800 474 753 From the Parish Priest Dear Parishioners, On this most holy day of Christmas we celebrate with great spiritual joy the birth of almighty God made man, in the person of Jesus Christ. To think that God love us so much that He Himself would come among us as our Saviour in this child born for us today is truly astonishing!. Along with Fr Sharp, Fr Armstrong and our four Oratory brothers I would like to wish you all a very happy, holy and blessed Christmas with family and friends. Thank you also for all the wonderful Christmas cards and gifts that we have received over these blessed days. The Oratory community has produced a Brisbane Oratory Annual for 2016 outlining some of the highlights of the year. Annals of the Oratory in 2016 can be viewed at Brisbane-oratory.org or there are some hard copies at the back of the church for those without the internet. Please note the changes to our normal parish routine over this holiday time as outlined below: St Elizabeth’s Chapel Adoration will resume on Thursday, 2nd February 2017. Holy Hour at Mary Immaculate Church will resume on Friday 3rd February 2017. For the first three weeks in January we will celebrate Low Masses with hymns at 9:00am on Sundays. Weekday Masses can be subject to change, so please check each week’s Newsletter. There will be a Midnight Mass on New Year’s Eve in Mary Immaculate Church to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This will be a Missa cantata in the Extraordinary Form. We will also celebrate a Missa cantata in the Extraordinary Form for the Epiphany on Friday, 6th January, 2017. Our Christmas Reflection follows. Fr Andrew Wise From Pope Francis’ Christmas Homily in 2013 God loves us, He so loves us that He gave us His Son to be our brother, to be light in our darkness. Together with (the Shepherds), let us pause before the Child, let us pause in silence. Together with them, let us thank the Lord for having given Jesus to us, and with them let us raise from the depths of our hearts the praises of his fidelity: We bless you, Lord God most high, who lowered yourself for our sake. You are immense, and you made yourself small; you are rich and you made yourself poor; you are all-powerful and you made yourself vulnerable. We are called to share the joy of the Gospel which proclaims God’s love for us in giving us his Son. To us the Lord repeats: "Do not be afraid!". As the angels said to the shepherds: "Do not be afraid!". And I also repeat to all of you: Do not be afraid!,” he exclaimed. “Our Father is patient, he loves us, he gives us Jesus to guide us on the way which leads to the promised land. Jesus is the light who brightens the darkness. He is mercy: our Father always forgives us. He is our peace. May the Blessings of the Christ Child be Yours at Christmas and throughout 2017
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BRISBANE ORATORY IN FORMATION
PARISH OF ANNERLEY EKIBINPARISH OF ANNERLEY EKIBINPARISH OF ANNERLEY EKIBIN The Nativity of the Lord - Year A [OF] & [EF]
From the Parish Priest Dear Parishioners, On this most holy day of Christmas we celebrate with great spiritual joy the birth of almighty God made man, in the person of Jesus Christ. To think that God love us so much that He Himself would come among us as our Saviour in this child born for us today is truly astonishing!. Along with Fr Sharp, Fr Armstrong and our four Oratory brothers I would
like to wish you all a very happy, holy and blessed Christmas with family and friends.
Thank you also for all the wonderful Christmas cards and gifts that we have received over these blessed days.
The Oratory community has produced a Brisbane Oratory Annual for 2016 outlining some of the highlights of the year. Annals of the Oratory in 2016 can be viewed at Brisbane-oratory.org or there are some hard copies at the back of the church for those without the internet.
Please note the changes to our normal parish routine over this holiday time as outlined below:
St Elizabeth’s Chapel Adoration will resume on Thursday, 2nd February 2017.
Holy Hour at Mary Immaculate Church will resume on Friday 3rd February 2017.
For the first three weeks in January we will celebrate Low Masses with hymns at
9:00am on Sundays.
Weekday Masses can be subject to change, so please check each week’s
Newsletter.
There will be a Midnight Mass on New Year’s Eve in Mary Immaculate Church to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This will be a Missa cantata
in the Extraordinary Form.
We will also celebrate a Missa cantata in the Extraordinary Form for the
Epiphany on Friday, 6th January, 2017.
Our Christmas Reflection follows.
Fr Andrew Wise From Pope Francis’ Christmas Homily in 2013 God loves us, He so loves us that He gave us His Son to be our brother, to be light in our darkness.
Together with (the Shepherds), let us pause before the Child, let us pause in silence. Together with them, let us thank the Lord for having given Jesus to us, and with them let us raise from the depths of our hearts the praises of his fidelity: We bless you, Lord God most high, who lowered yourself for our sake. You are immense, and you made yourself small; you are rich and you made yourself poor; you are all-powerful and you made yourself vulnerable. We are called to share the joy of the Gospel which proclaims God’s love for us in giving us his Son.
To us the Lord repeats: "Do not be afraid!". As the angels said to the shepherds: "Do not be afraid!". And I also repeat to all of you: Do not be afraid!,” he exclaimed. “Our Father is patient, he loves us, he gives us Jesus to guide us on the way which leads to the promised land. Jesus is the light who brightens the darkness. He is mercy: our Father always forgives us. He is our peace.
May the Blessings of the Christ Child be Yours at Christmas and throughout 2017
PARISH DATE CLAIMERS Friday 27th January Elizabethan Social Club Australia Day Function & AGM. Pies, peas, etc., from 10:00am. $7.00. Bookings: Joan on 3848 3251 or Philomena on 3349 2809.
WE PRAY FOR: Those who are recently deceased: Catherine MILLER Joan FINCH, Tony DRUERY, Vincent BLISS, Corazon SALAO and Rina COOK. Those who are sick: Esther ADENEY, Luke ADENEY, Theresa BAGLEY, Gabrielle BENTLEY, Monique BENTLEY Neil BETTS, Ksenia BORODIN, Rex BOWEN, Stewart BOYD, Joan BRAMMER, Noelene BURGESS, Jeremy CARROLL, Robyn CLEMENTS, Jim CLIFFORD, Hilary COLLINS, Rochelle COWARD, Marietta CRUZADO, Diane ELLIS, Rowena ENNIS, David FARRELL, Jane FARRELL, Madge FARRELL, Tereza FERENC, Joan FLEW, Mary FORRESTER, Anne FRANETTOVICH, John FRANK, Gwen GAIR, Helen GIAQUINTA, Dulcey HARVEY (Ingham), Jan HEGARTY, Peter HEGARTY, Keith HOGG, Marlene JOHNSTON, Dominic KENNEDY, Robyn KINNES, Ryan MacGARY-WALSH, Cherril MALONEY, Bernard McALARY,Jean McMAHON, Marie McMAHON SGS, Marie MITCHELL, Harry MOHR, Kathryn MORRIS, Robyn O’DWYER, Valerie & Kevin ORTON, Brian QUARRY, Ron ROFE, Joan ROONEY, Dorothy RYAN, Nick SHANAHAN (Jnr), Florence SNELL, Mary STUART, Heather TERRILL, Charlie WINTER, Fr John WORTHINGTON SM, Gary WYLIE, Josephine & Bill WRIGHT and Matthew ZEMEK .
All the faithful departed.
COLLECTIONS LAST WEEKEND: $2,788.40 ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS AVE. FOR WEEK
$1,988.05 Thank you from a grateful Parish
Mary Immaculate School Centenary Mary Immaculate School, Annerley is about to turn 100!
On April 30th, 2017, the school will officially commemorate
its 100th birthday, and we will also remember the
centenary of Annerley Parish as well. We are inviting all
past students, parents, and staff to join with us in
celebrating this momentous event. Save the dates of
Saturday, April 29th and Sunday 30th April, 2017.
We would love for as many as possible to join us in
celebrating on this weekend with an “Under the Stars” late
afternoon/evening event on Saturday 29th April with guest
of honour, Mr Hugh Lunn. On Sunday 30th April,
Archbishop Mark Coleridge will celebrate a Thanksgiving
Mass in honour of our Centenary.
We are also asking if you have any memorabilia: photos,
newsletters, etc., please email me, Leanne Delaney at
Give the Gift of Faith. Did you know that you can create a gift to the Parish that lasts forever? Please consider naming the
Parish as one of the beneficiaries in your Will. You can designate a specific gift amount to the Parish or nominate the Annerley Ekibin Parish Endowment Fund to receive your gift. Endowments provide a steady stream of income to the Parish forever. To find out how to support the mission of the Catholic Church and your local parish well into the future please contact the par ish o f f i ce or go to : h t tps ://catholicfoundation.org.au/articles/donate-perpetual-fund/, choose ‘designation’ and select Annerley Ekibin Parish and/or Brisbane Oratory in Formation.
Christmas Offering envelopes may still be given on any collection plate or through the Parish Office any time over the
next few weeks. If you would like to make an offering, but do not have a printed envelope, please clearly mark a plain
envelope and return as above. Thank you for your kind generosity to our Parish and the Brisbane Oratory in Formation.
Highlights from the Christmas
Oratorio Concert in
Mary Immaculate Church, Left & Below
(With thanks to Maria Rose Anna Photography)
A HAPPIER CHRISTMAS FOR 150 HOMES IN ANNERLEY
A wonderful team effort enabled the Mary Immaculate
Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society to deliver 150
Christmas Hampers to less fortunate families and
individuals in the Annerley area.
This was made possible by the efforts of Staff of
Greenslopes and Princess Alexandra Hospitals; pupils of
Mary Immaculate School and Our Lady’s College;
parishioners with their giving tree donations and
Christmas Appeal support; and the many helpers who
The Angelus and the Rosary are prayed half an hour before the early Masses, Monday to Friday, at SE & SJF.
All night Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Thursday at St Elizabeth’s Chapel beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 6:45am on Fridays.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Saturdays from 7:15am - 8:00am at Mary Immaculate Church.
Rosters for next week
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, 24th December, 5:30pm Vigil at SJF: For the Holy Souls 7:30pm Vigil at SJF: For the Holy Souls Sunday, 25th December, 7:30am Mass at MI: For the Holy Souls 9:00am Mass at MI: For the People of the Parish: Pro populo Monday, 26th December, 7:00pm Mass at MI: For the Holy Souls Tuesday, 27th December, 6:00am Mass at SE: For the Repose of the Souls of Gloria, John and Mary Baugh Wednesday, 28th December, 6:30am Mass at SJF: For the Repose of the Souls of Ellen, Peter and Tony Hansen 9:00am Mass at MI: For Special Graces for the Spiritual Welfare of Kevin & Gail’s 13 grandchildren Thursday, 29th December, 6:00am Mass at SE: For Jesus Youth Friday, 30th December, 6:30am Mass at SE: For all Holy Souls in Purgatory
St Gregory’s Latin Mass Community: The Nativity of the Lord: Wilston 7:30am
Saturday, 31st December, Private: For the Intentions of the Donor 5:30pm Vigil at MI: For the People of the Parish: Pro populo Midnight at MI: For the Holy Souls Sunday, 1st January, 7:30am Mass at MI: For the Seminarians of the Brisbane Oratory and for Vocations 8:30am Mass at SJF: For the Holy Souls 9:00am Mass at MI: For a Special Intention
PLEASE NOTE:
Weekday Mass Omitted For This Week:
Monday, 26th December, 6:00am Mass at SE
Thursday, 29th December, 7:00am Mass at MI
SUNG VESPERS on SUNDAYS: Every second
and fourth Sunday of the month Vespers, the
evening portion of the Divine Office, is sung in MI church at 4pm in the Extraordinary
Form.
St Elizabeth’s Chapel Adoration is finished for the year and will resume on Thursday, February
2nd 2017.
Holy Hour at Mary Immaculate Church will resume on Friday 3rd February 2017.
Volunteers Needed: More Ministers of the Word are urgently required for the 7:30am Sunday Mass at Mary Immaculate Church. Please contact the Parish Office on 3848 1107 if you can help.
Rosters for next week
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Sat (SJF) 5:30pm Kay Holmes
Sun (MI) 7.30am Michael Cooper, Sol Dobinson
Sun (SJF)9.00am Deidre Vokes, Dianne Shanahan
Sun (MI) 5.00pm Maggie Soares, Ken Meissner
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Sat (SJF) 6:00pm: Bert Jacobs, John Lesina, Prem Nair, Kevin Rowen, Valmai Winter
Sun (MI) 7:30am: Bertha Clark, Joan Coghlan, Paul Coghlan, Ester Evangelista, Charles Grugan, Kathleen Grugan
Sun (SJF) 9:00am: Peter Menagh
Sun (MI) 5:00pm: Liam Herbert (also available as a reserve.
The Nativity of the Lord - Year A: 24th/25th December, 2016
MASS READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7
The people that walked in darkness has seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow a light has shone. You have made their gladness greater, you have made their joy increase; they rejoice in your presence as men rejoice at harvest time, as men are happy when they are dividing the spoils. For the yoke that was weighing on him, the bar across his shoulders, the rod of his oppressor, these you break as on the day of Midian. For all the footgear of battle, every cloak rolled in blood, is burnt and consumed by fire. For there is a child born for us, a son given to us and dominion is laid on his shoulders; and this is the name they give him: Wonder-Counsellor, Mighty-God, Eternal-Father, Prince-of-Peace. Wide is his dominion in a peace that has no end, for the throne of David and for his royal power, which he establishes and makes secure in justice and integrity. From this time onwards and for ever, the jealous love of the Lord of hosts will do this.
The Word of the Lord
Response: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm either Sung or:
Psalm 95
(Said by all)
O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord all the earth. O sing to the Lord, bless his name.
Proclaim his help day by day, tell among the nations his glory and his wonders among all peoples.
Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad, let the sea and all within it thunder praise, let the land and all it bears rejoice, all the trees of the wood shout for joy at the presence of the Lord for he comes, he comes to rule the earth.
With justice he will rule the world, he will judge the peoples with his truth.
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
God's grace has been revealed, and it has made salvation possible for the whole human race and taught us that what we have to do is to give up everything that does not lead to God, and all our worldly ambitions; we must be self-restrained and live good and religious lives here in this present world, while we are waiting in hope for the blessing which will come with the Appearing of the glory of our great God and saviour Christ Jesus. He sacrificed himself for us in order to set us free from all wickedness and to purify a people so that it could be his very own and would have no ambition except to do good.
The Word of the Lord
Response: Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia! Good News and great joy to all the world: today is born our Saviour Christ the Lord. Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 2:1-14
Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the whole world to be taken.
This census - the first - took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria, and every one went to his own town to be registered. So Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee and travelled up to Judaea, to the town of David called Bethlehem, since he was of David's house and line, in order to be registered together with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to a son, her first-born. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn. In the countryside close by there were shepherds who lived in the fields and took it in turns to watch their flocks during the night. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone round them. They were terrified, but the angel said, `Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.' And suddenly with the angel there was a great throng of the heavenly host, praising God and singing: `Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace to men who enjoy his favour'.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Memorial Acclamation: Number Three
Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
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Brisbane Oratory Music: Please contact Ronan if you would like to audition for the mixed choir, the schola or the children's choir (5yrs - 15yrs). Lessons in sacred music are also offered. ‘On the night when the Saviour was born, the Angels proclaimed Christ's birth to the shepherds with these words: "Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus". Tradition has always claimed that the Angels did not simply speak like people but sang, and that their song was of such heavenly beauty that it revealed the beauty of Heaven…In fact, praise of God demands song!’ (Address of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the members of the Pontifical ‘Sistine’ Choir, Tuesday 20th of December 2005) ‘Contact: Ronan Reilly, Director of Brisbane Oratory Music: [email protected] Phone: 0402 613 963
