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v REGULAR WEEKEND MASS LOCATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION St. Mary’s Church, Woodend 1B Elizabeth Street, Woodend 4305. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Leichhardt 22 Old Toowoomba Road, Leichhardt 4305. St. Joseph’s Church, North Ipswich 42 Pine Mountain Road, North Ipswich 4305. St. Brigid’s Church, Rosewood Matthew Street, Rosewood 4340. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, E/Heights 33A Robertson Road, Eastern Heights 4305. Parish Office Hours Mon to Thur 8:30am - 3:30pm | Fri 8:30am – 12pm 1C Elizabeth Street, Ipswich 4305 | 07 3281 2133 [email protected] | ipswichcatholic.com Weekend Mass Saturday - 4:30pm (Immaculate Heart), 5:30pm (Miraculous Medal), 6pm (St. Mary’s Church) Sunday - 7:30am (St. Joseph’s), 8am (St. Brigid’s), 8:30am (St. Mary’s), 6pm (St. Mary’s) SUBSCRIBE FOR REGULAR UPDATES - ipswich.flocknote.com/digitalnews 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 12th September 2021 Dear Parishioners, ‘But you, who do you say I am?’ This would have to be one of the most powerful questions of the gospels! It echoes down the centuries and is just as relevant today as it ever was. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Our answer to that question is perhaps the most revealing statement of our faith. Our answer no doubt changes over time as we grow in understanding and as we experience the ups and downs of life, but nonetheless, just like Peter in the gospel passage, our answer remains a clear statement of our faith. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Just a good guy who lived 2,000 years ago? A role model? A friend? God made flesh? The Word come down from heaven? Nobody? Everybody? Our saviour? An inspired man of God? The Messiah? Take a few minutes and respond to these words of Jesus! Perhaps you’ve never tried to actually answer the question yourself. It is a confronting question, ‘Who do you say I am?’ It’s confronting because, as Christian people, we believe that our actions are a reflection of our beliefs and values. It’s confronting because whatever we say in answer to that question has implications for the way we live. ‘Who do you say I am?’ You see, the question is in the present tense, not the past. It doesn’t ask ‘Who do you say I was?’; it asks, ‘Who do you say I AM?’ The very question asks us to recognise that Jesus was not just some guy who lived 2,000 years ago but rather someone who continues to be a presence in our lives today. And he stands before each and every one of us today and asks that same, demanding, confronting, purposeful question: ‘Who do YOU say I am?’ Over the next few weeks, the Sunday gospel will call us into the ways of respect, of commitment, and of peaceful negotiation, to ever deeper insight into the ways of being part of God’s Kingdom: we will be reminded to reflect that you and I are the messengers, today. But today those beautiful words of Peter never seem to get much of a focus, so when Peter says; LORD YOU KNOW EVERYTHING; YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU. .... My friends may Peter’s words to the Risen Christ be ours too. Lord, you know I love you! May our lives this week reflect these words! Have a great week! Stephen ofm -------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNUAL CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN OUR PARISH COLLECTION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN WILL TAKE PLACE AT ALL MASSES NEXT WEEKEND 18th & 19th SEPTEMBER PLEASE PLAN AHEAD AND COME PREPARED WITH YOUR CASH DONATION FOR THE LEAVING COLLECTION FOR THIS IMPORTANT ARCHDIOCESAN APPEAL. Dear Parents/Guardians and Parishioners, On behalf of St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Rosewood, and the Ipswich Catholic Community, we are very excited to announce the final approval and upgrade of the St Brigid’s School/Parish Front Entrance and Driveway. Stage 1 of the St Brigid’s Redevelopment (in alignment with the St Brigid’s School Master Plan) will feature: • enhancing the aesthetics of the school through a new entrance, signage, and electronic sign. • redeveloping the school driveway to incorporate a safe and efficient ‘drop-off zone’ and ‘pick up zone’ We are extremely grateful and appreciative for the significant financial support provided by Brisbane Catholic Education in funding a major portion of the Stage 1 St Brigid’s Redevelopment. It is also important to acknowledge and thank Fr Stephen Bliss and the Ipswich Catholic Community for the collegial and collaborative manner in which the project has been received and developed. It is anticipated construction of the entrance and driveway will commence in early Term 4 (2021). Project commencement dates and traffic management plans to be communicated as soon as specifics are confirmed. A plan of the anticipated redevelopment is available in the School or Parish Offices for your pursual. Should you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Yours sincerely, Fr Stephen Bliss ofm, Parish Priest, Ipswich Catholic Community Duane Wann, Principal, St Brigid’s Primary School, Rosewood. -------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY – SEPT. 12 This weekend, the Catholic Church in Australia marks Safeguarding Sunday, on which we pray for those who have been abused, their families and supporters. We recognise and apologise for the harm done by priests, religious and lay people in Church settings. We recommit to practices that support survivors and make the Catholic Church and its ministries the safest possible place for children and people at risk. You can find out more about the Church’s work in this area at: www.catholic.org.au/safeguardingsunday NEXT SUNDAY – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) 1 st Reading Wis 2:12, 17-20 2 nd Reading James 3:16—4:3 Gospel Mk 9:30-37
