St Bernardine’s Church 25 Vergulde Rd, Regents Park– St Catherine’s Church 74-76 East Street, Jimboomba Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Park Ridge 4095-4105 Mt Lindesay Hwy, Park Ridge South PARISH MASSES TIMES Mon 18th Dec ~ 7:00pm St Bernardine’s Church Tues 19th Dec ~ 8:00am St Catherine’s Church Wed 20th Dec ~ 9:00am St Bernardine’s Church Thurs 21st Dec~ 6.00pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Church St. Paul de Chartres Chapel 12-16 Fedrick Street, Boronia Heights Mon 18th Dec ~ 8.00am Tues 19th Dec ~ 9.00am Wed 20th Dec ~ 9.00am Thurs 21st Dec ~ 8.00am Fri 22nd Dec ~ 9.00am WEEKEND MASS TIMES ST BERNARDINES CHURCH Sat 16th Dec ~ 6.00pm, Sun 17th Dec ~ 7.30am, 9.00am OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH ~ 7.30am ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH ~ 5.30pm Reconciliation Times or by appointment Saturdays~ 5.15pm - St Bernardine’s Church ********************************************** Parish Office Hours And Contacts Monday to Friday 8.00am -3.00pm Phone: 3884 7600; Fax: 3800 2646 Emergency Number: 3884 7600 Email: [email protected]www.stbernardinesparish.com.au Parish Priest Fr. John Conway Email: [email protected]Associate Pastor Rev Fr. Paul Chandler Administrative Officer Safeguarding Officer Mrs Kelly Levave Email: [email protected]Pastoral Associate: Mrs Jean Tamblyn Email: [email protected]Finance Officer Mrs Barbara Malicki Email: [email protected]*********************************** St. Bernardine’s Parish Primary School Principal: Mr Nick Gallen Phone: 3800 1854 St. Bernardine’s Parish School Outside School Hours Care Coordinator: Mrs Mandy Petrie Phone: 3806 9940 Emmaus College, Jimboomba Principal: Mr Kevin Schwede Phone: 5547 9990 St Clare’s Primary School Yarrabilba Principal Mr Chris Thomas Phone: 5549 8000 St Vincent de Paul Society St Bernardine’s Conference For assistance, phone 5561 4702 St Catherine’s Conference For assistance, phone 3010 1096 St. Bernardine’s Church, Regents Park Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Park Ridge St. Catherine’s Church, Jimboomba 17TH DECEMBER 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Ministry Matters— Faith Formation -ALPHA TO PROCLAIM 2018 and beyond. ADVENT GOSPEL REFLECTION- Dr Antonia Pizzey - This Tuesday we come to the third and final presentation of the Gospel of Mark. So far Antonia has presented an understanding of the role of John the Baptist in the beginning story of the Gospel, followed by the second session last Tuesday where she drew us a little more deeply into the Passion story of Jesus that we will experience in the early month of 2018, through the Lenten and Easter season that begin in February. This week, Antonia will explore a little more deeply the significance of the Gospel of Mark, opening us ,why it was written, to whom it was written and a little about the message that Mark was trying to convey to the Community for whom the Gospel had been written. Come along and hear what Mark was all about as he told his story of the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ for the world. This session with Antonia is on 19th December at 7:00pm at Park Ridge. Gold coin contribution would be appreciated to offset costs. Please mark this event in your Diary and come and hear. God Bless, Fr John CHRISTMAS MASSES ROSTERS. My thanks to all of the people across the parish who have of- fered their time and their talents for the Christmas Mass roster. Just to let you know that we are still in need of Ministers for var- ious roles at the Christmas Masses in the Parish. There is a roster sheet with most ministries filled, but there are some gaps. If you are available for the Mass and are involved in these roles, could you please fill in the gaps as they stand at present. As the sheets are completed, the Parish office will notify all min- isters as to what role they have been assigned over Christmas. Please sign up and help our co-ordinators plan the Masses effectively. Bishop John Gerry DD Funeral Details There will be a Vigil service on Wednesday 20th Dec at 7pm at St Brigids Church, Red Hill. The funeral will be on Thursday 21st Dec at 11:00am at St Stephen’s Cathedral. There will be no parking available at the Cathedral. Gathering Hymn: GA284 Prepare the Way Psalm Response : My soul rejoices in my God Recessional Hymn: GA362 Sing to the Mountains
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St Bernardine’s Church 25 Vergulde Rd, Regents Park– St Catherine’s Church 74-76 East Street, Jimboomba Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Park Ridge 4095-4105 Mt Lindesay Hwy, Park Ridge South
PARISH MASSES TIMES Mon 18th Dec ~ 7:00pm St Bernardine’s Church Tues 19th Dec ~ 8:00am St Catherine’s Church Wed 20th Dec ~ 9:00am St Bernardine’s Church Thurs 21st Dec~ 6.00pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Church St. Paul de Chartres Chapel 12-16 Fedrick Street, Boronia Heights Mon 18th Dec ~ 8.00am Tues 19th Dec ~ 9.00am Wed 20th Dec ~ 9.00am Thurs 21st Dec ~ 8.00am Fri 22nd Dec ~ 9.00am WEEKEND MASS TIMES ST BERNARDINES CHURCH Sat 16th Dec ~ 6.00pm, Sun 17th Dec ~ 7.30am, 9.00am OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH ~ 7.30am ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH ~ 5.30pm Reconciliation Times or by appointment Saturdays~ 5.15pm - St Bernardine’s Church **********************************************
*********************************** St. Bernardine’s Parish Primary School Principal: Mr Nick Gallen Phone: 3800 1854 St. Bernardine’s Parish School Outside School Hours Care Coordinator: Mrs Mandy Petrie Phone: 3806 9940 Emmaus College, Jimboomba Principal: Mr Kevin Schwede Phone: 5547 9990
St Clare’s Primary School Yarrabilba Principal Mr Chris Thomas Phone: 5549 8000
St Vincent de Paul Society St Bernardine’s Conference For assistance, phone 5561 4702 St Catherine’s Conference For assistance, phone 3010 1096
St. Bernardine’s Church, Regents Park Our Lady of the Assumption Church,
Park Ridge St. Catherine’s Church, Jimboomba
17TH DECEMBER 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Ministry Matters— Faith Formation -ALPHA TO PROCLAIM 2018 and beyond. ADVENT GOSPEL REFLECTION- Dr Antonia Pizzey - This Tuesday we come to the third and final presentation of the Gospel of Mark. So far Antonia has presented an understanding of the role of John the Baptist in the beginning story of the Gospel, followed by the second session last Tuesday where she drew us a little more deeply into the Passion story of Jesus that we will experience in the early month of 2018, through the Lenten and Easter season that begin in February. This week, Antonia will explore a little more deeply the significance of the Gospel of Mark, opening us ,why it was written, to whom it was written and a little about the message that Mark was trying to convey to the Community for whom the Gospel had been written. Come along and hear what Mark was all about as he told his story of the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ for the world. This session with Antonia is on 19th December at 7:00pm at Park Ridge. Gold coin contribution would be appreciated to offset costs. Please mark this event in
your Diary and come and hear. God Bless, Fr John
CHRISTMAS MASSES ROSTERS. My thanks to all of the people across the parish who have of-fered their time and their talents for the Christmas Mass roster. Just to let you know that we are still in need of Ministers for var-ious roles at the Christmas Masses in the Parish. There is a roster sheet with most ministries filled, but there are some gaps. If you are available for the Mass and are involved in these roles, could you please fill in the gaps as they stand at present. As the sheets are completed, the Parish office will notify all min-isters as to what role they have been assigned over Christmas. Please sign up and help our co-ordinators plan the Masses effectively. Bishop John Gerry DD Funeral Details There will be a Vigil service on Wednesday 20th Dec at 7pm at St Brigids Church, Red Hill. The funeral will be on Thursday 21st Dec at 11:00am at St Stephen’s Cathedral. There will be no parking available at the Cathedral.
Gathering Hymn: GA284 Prepare the Way
Psalm Response : My soul rejoices in my God
Recessional Hymn: GA362 Sing to the Mountains
St Bernardine’s Church 25 Vergulde Rd, Regents Park– St Catherine’s Church 74-76 East Street, Jimboomba Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Park Ridge 4095-4105 Mt Lindesay Hwy, Park Ridge South
PARISH PRAYER GROUPS
LEGION OF MARY—Meets in the John Nee Hut Every Tuesdays at 10am. PRAYER GROUP—Meets in the St Bernardine’s Church Every Wednesdays from 9.30am– ( Contact is Jan Parker ) FLAME OF LOVE PRAYER GROUP Meets in the St Bernardine’s Church every Tuesday evening at 7pm.
TODAY’S READINGS: Is 61:1-2, 10-11; 1 Thess 5:16-24;
Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 NEXT WEEKS READINGS:
2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
Youth Connecting 2017
Deanery Youth. The Deanery Youth Commit-tee are planning a number of events for 2018.
St Bernardine’s Youth we would love to hear your thoughts, dreams and ideas about reignit-ing a youth ministry in our parish. Email: [email protected] or make a time to come in and talk to Fr. John.
Children’s Liturgy and Children’s Choir. Each Sunday during School Term we alternate running children’s liturgy and the children’s choir during the Sunday 9.00am Mass. if you have any queries, please contact Jean:
Second Rite of Reconciliation ( Communal Celebration with individual Absolution) will take place on Wednesday 20th Dec at 7:00pm. St Bernardines’ Church. Please keep these times in mind and come to Reconciliation. Private Individual Reconciliation is available by ap-pointment with one of the priests. The First Rite of Reconciliation (Individual Confes-sion) will take place after week-day Masses on the following days and places. Mon 18th Dec St Bernardine’s Tues 19th Dec at St Catherine’s Wed 20th Dec at St Bernardine’s- Thurs 21st Dec at OLA Fri 22nd Dec at St Paul’ de Chartres.
CCHRISTMASHRISTMAS MMASSASS TTIMESIMES Christmas Eve Masses
Sunday 24th December St Bernardine’s Church Carols from 5.30pm Christmas Eve 6.00pm Children’s Mass Midnight Mass 12.00am Carols from 11.30pm St Clare’s Open Air Mass, Yarrabilba Carols from 5:30pm Vigil 6:00pm
Christmas Day Masses Monday 25th December Our Lady of The Assumption Church 7:30am St Catherine’s Church 8:30am St Bernardine’s Church 9.00am
HOSPITALITY &
SOCIAL EVENTS
As Fr John is always keen for a cuppa with those who hang around after Mass, We are trying to establish tea and coffee time across the Parish. All are welcome to stay and have chat. We will still have the regular monthly hospitality at each Church and have this running every weekend after Mass.. Hospitality after Mass at St Bernardine’s Church is every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 7.30am Mass and at St Catherine’s and Our Lady of the Assumption Church’s every 1st Sunday of the month after Mass. Please bring a plate to share. CLEO LADIES DINNER - ( Catholic ladies eating out ) A Group of ladies who meet every 1st Wednesday of the month, providing an opportunity for ladies in our community to meet informally in a friendly, supportive group. Everyone is welcome, especially new faces. Details of time and venue will be in the parish newsletter two weeks before. FIFTIES PLUS GROUP– *Please note there will be no gatherings during the month of January 2018. Fifties Plus Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at the home of a member. If you are interested please see the newsletter for dates, time and venue. This information will be in the newsletter two weeks before the morning tea is held or contact. Trish on Ph. 38008686 . Friendship/Arts & Crafts Group St Bernardine’s Craft Group– Will resume in the new year
on Monday 5th February, 2018. Logan West Community Craft Group– Meets at the Logan West Library every Thursday at 9.30am
Reconciliation Times for Advent & Christmas.
St Bernardine’s Church 25 Vergulde Rd, Regents Park– St Catherine’s Church 74-76 East Street, Jimboomba Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Park Ridge 4095-4105 Mt Lindesay Hwy, Park Ridge South
Your Prayers Are Asked For Recently Deceased… Bishop John Gerry DD
Anniversaries…
Unwell… Margaret Jarratt, Lorna Plumb, Kaye & Kevin Clarke; Reg Thornton Please pray for all prayers & intentions requested as listed in the prayer book located near the Devine Mercy candle stand… Prayer list: Please advise the parish office, if you are aware of any parishioners who are unwell or for what-ever reason need to be kept in our prayers. Please get their permission before you advise the parish office. We will include them, by name only (not reason for prayers) in our prayer list in the weekly Newsletter. Thank you
BAPTISM CELEBRATIONS. This weekend we welcome: Frances Bregg Parker Hambrecht, Ari Smith who will be baptised with their family and friends who come to share this moment with them and with our Community. Please continue to pray for these children as they grow in faith. Next Baptism Preparation Evening will take place on Monday 29th January, 2018 at 7:00pm at St Bernardine’s Church.
Fr. John would like for all parishioners to be aware of all those who are wheel-chair bound and frail in our
parish community. If you see someone struggling please assist and let them know about the parking which is located in the school carpark. This area is located behind the John Nee Hut. There is a path into the Church which has no in-cline and this makes it easier to access the Church. Placing signage around the Church would be difficult at this stage as the school carpark is only available to the Church during the weekend. The parish will endeavour to address access and safety matters as they arise. If we all do our part to insure these members of our community are made aware of that carpark and looked after that would be wonderful.
Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you love your Cathedral? Do you revel in good art and juicy history? Do we have an opportunity for you! You are invited to talk with us about becoming a volunteer welcomer and guide at the Cathedral of St. Stephen. Join us for an information session to be held in the Hanly Room of the Francis Rush Centre on 1 February 2018 from 10.30am-12.30pm. For more information, contact Carmel Devery at the Cathedral office on 3324 3030 or e-mail [email protected] by 25 January
St Bernardine’s Piety Stall If you didn't know there is a Piety Stall in the St Bernardine’s Church. This weekend go and have a look as there are some items that have been marked down and new items added. There will be a parishioner available to have the Piety Stall open every Sunday after the 9am Mass. You will need to have the correct money to purchase items from the Piety Stall as no change will be given. You can visit the parish office Mon– Fri during office hours if you wish to purchase any items. Thank you.
Arts and Crafts Raffle and Stall Sales. Thank you to the wonderful ladies in the Arts and Crafts for organising such a successful Arts and crafts stall and raffle, the proceeds going to the “ Share The Dignity” Centacare project and St Bernardine’s parish projects. The Arts and Crafts stall raised a total amount of $ 1018.65 and the Raffle bringing in $922.10 with a grand Total of $1940.75 be-ing raised. Raffle Prize Winners: 1st Prize – Lilan Goh 2nd Prize –Helen Harvey 3rd Prize – Erin 4th Prize– Fiona ( Please contact the parish office as we are unable to contact you)
St Bernardine’s Church 25 Vergulde Rd, Regents Park– St Catherine’s Church 74-76 East Street, Jimboomba Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Park Ridge 4095-4105 Mt Lindesay Hwy, Park Ridge South
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