Parish Contacts: Parish Team Parish Priest Fr. Sunil Paul SVD 3803 0835 Associate Pastor Fr. Bang Nguyen Peter SVD 3803 0835 Parish Secretary Ronet D’Mello Pastoral Council Chairperson Noel Swindells Finance Commiee Chair Tom Kalaja Care and Concern Co-ordinator Sue Barre Youth Co-ordinator Chrisne Lapalapa St. Francis College Ms. Patricia Kennedy (Principal) Phone: 3489 4800 Sacramental Coordinator Rob Canning MASS TIMES Weekday Mass Times Monday No Mass Tuesday 9.00 am Wednesday 9.00 am Thursday 9.00 am Friday 9.00 am Saturday 8.00 am Reconciliaon Saturday 5pm-5.30pm or by appointment Weekend Mass Times Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 8.00am 9.30am Children’s Liturgy 9.30am St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Parish 26-38 Macarthy Road, Marsden, PO Box 545, Marsden Qld 4132, Tel: (07) 3803 0862 Email: [email protected]www.kingstonmarsdenparish.org.au PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri : 9.00am - 2.30pm REFLECTION: This story reminds us of the need to check out our assumpons and to accept the fact that we can be wrong about things we have always believed. “There are none so blind as those who will not see.” This week, we are invited on a faith journey with a man born blind and with the different groups of participants in the drama. All have the opportunity of coming to faith. Not all accept the invitation. Ironically, the blind come to see, both physically and spiritually, while those who are gifted with physical sight remain in spiritual darkness. In healing the man born blind, Jesus performs the sixth of eight powerful actions or “signs” in John’s gospel that reveal God’s power at work in Jesus and in the lives of those who seek life. The “signs” invite the reader/hearer/ viewer to accept Jesus and his revelation of God and God’s purposes. Time features significantly in the story. Jesus heals the blind beggar on the Sabbath. The Jerusalem authorities have already raised objections about Jesus’ Sabbath healing activity (John 5). Once again they object that he is failing to observe the Sabbath. They label him a sinner. Ironically, in the final authoritative analysis, it is they who “remain in their sins”. This story reminds us of the need to check out our assumptions. It also reminds us to accept the fact that we can be wrong about things we have always believed. It invites us to be open to see differently or from a new perspective. Jesus’ disciples, the parents of a man born blind, his neighbours, the religious authorities all operate out of unchecked assumptions. They mostly come to the wrong conclusions. Only those willing to admit that they have it wrong have any chance of coming to faith. In the common estimation, the man was blind, so he or his parents must have sinned. Not so, according to Jesus. From the perspective of the authorities, Jesus heals on the Sabbath and is therefore a sinner. Not so, from Jesus’ point of view. The man was born blind and so needs others to speak for him. Not so, say his parents, he can speak for himself. He does speak for himself and quite eloquently, to the chagrin of the religious authorities. He presents them with the truth about Jesus but they refuse to accept the word of an outcast. Their reaction is violent: they drive him out. But Jesus goes in search of him and leads him to yet deeper levels of faith and understanding. You may like to read the story once more and put yourself in the place of the different characters. There is a little bit of each character in every one of us.. Sister Veronica Lawson rsm 4th Sunday of Lent - 26th March 2017 ROSTER SHEETS FOR APRIL & MAY 2017 The roster sheets for the month of April and May 2017 are available at the entrance of the church. Please contact the parish office if you need any changes in the roster.
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Parish Contacts:
Parish Team
Parish Priest
Fr. Sunil Paul SVD 3803 0835
Associate Pastor Fr. Bang Nguyen Peter SVD 3803 0835
Parish Secretary
Ronet D’Mello
Pastoral Council Chairperson
Noel Swindells
Finance Committee Chair
Tom Kalaja
Care and Concern Co-ordinator
Sue Barrett
Youth Co-ordinator
Christine Lapalapa
St. Francis College
Ms. Patricia Kennedy (Principal)
Phone: 3489 4800
Sacramental Coordinator
Rob Canning
MASS TIMES
Weekday Mass Times Monday No Mass Tuesday 9.00 am Wednesday 9.00 am Thursday 9.00 am Friday 9.00 am Saturday 8.00 am
Reconciliation Saturday 5pm-5.30pm or by appointment
Weekend Mass Times Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 8.00am 9.30am Children’s Liturgy 9.30am
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Parish 26-38 Macarthy Road, Marsden, PO Box 545, Marsden Qld 4132,
This story reminds us of the need to check out our assumptions and to accept the fact that we can be wrong about things we have always believed. “There are none so blind as those who will not
see.” This week, we are invited on a faith journey with a man born blind and with the different groups of participants in the drama. All have the opportunity of coming to faith. Not all accept the invitation. Ironically, the blind come to see, both physically and spiritually, while those who are gifted with physical sight remain in spiritual darkness. In healing the man born blind, Jesus performs the sixth of eight powerful actions or “signs” in John’s gospel that reveal God’s power at work in Jesus and in the lives of those who seek life. The “signs” invite the reader/hearer/viewer to accept Jesus and his revelation of God and God’s purposes. Time features significantly in the story. Jesus heals the blind beggar on the Sabbath. The Jerusalem authorities have already raised objections about Jesus’ Sabbath healing activity (John 5). Once again they object that he is failing to observe the Sabbath. They label him a sinner. Ironically, in the final authoritative analysis, it is they who “remain in their sins”. This story reminds us of the need to check out our assumptions. It also reminds us to accept the fact that we can be wrong about things we have always believed. It invites us to be open to see differently or from a new perspective. Jesus’ disciples, the parents of a man born blind, his neighbours, the religious authorities all operate out of unchecked assumptions. They mostly come to the wrong conclusions. Only those willing to admit that they have it wrong have any chance of coming to faith. In the common estimation, the man was blind, so he or his parents must have sinned. Not so, according to Jesus. From the perspective of the authorities, Jesus heals on the Sabbath and is therefore a sinner. Not so, from Jesus’ point of view. The man was born blind and so needs others to speak for him. Not so, say his parents, he can speak for himself. He does speak for himself and quite eloquently, to the chagrin of the religious authorities. He presents them with the truth about Jesus but they refuse to accept the word of an outcast. Their reaction is violent: they drive him out. But Jesus goes in search of him and leads him to yet deeper levels of faith and understanding. You may like to read the story once more and put yourself in the place of the different characters. There is a little bit of each character in every one of us..
Sister Veronica Lawson rsm
4th Sunday of Lent - 26th March 2017
ROSTER SHEETS FOR APRIL & MAY 2017
The roster sheets for the month of April and May 2017 are available
at the entrance of the church. Please contact the parish office if you
need any changes in the roster.
Sunday’s Readings, 26 March 2017
Fourth Sunday of Lent
First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 In the presence of the Lord God, they anointed David king of Israel.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22 The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. Second Reading: Ephesians 5: 8-14 Rise from the dead and Christ will shine on you.
Gospel Acclamation: John 8:12 Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ! I am the light of the world, says the Lord: Whoever follows me will have the light of life. Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!
Gospel: John 9: 1-41 The blind man went off and washed himself and came away with his sight restored.
Please pray for the sick in our Parish:
T Kasipale, J Pale, F Bowden, L Seeto, F Laritz, J Collins,
M Dunlop, M Pierce, R Henwood, D Curtis, V Reid, V Gspe-
jon, V Dancey, S Daniel, A Purkis, L Guadez, E Clayton,
K & S Talatonu, B Hodgson, T Canty, K Bellette, M Finnerty,
L Guadez, M Glorioso, D Hall, R Bakker, E Hampstead,
J Lachlan, T Egan, N Williams, A Van Uitregt, N Cutuk,
V Toalepai , G & K Brown, Y Carter, M Trehane,
B Vandenberg, J Beechey, John Maloney, Edita Jumao-as.
DATE CLAIMERS Tue 28 March : Pastoral Council Meeting @ 7.30 pm Sacramental Program: Enrolment is open for sacrament of Confirmation. Please return the forms to the parish office by 15th April 2017. Thur 30 Mar: Parish Lenten Program @ 9.30am Fri 31 Mar : Adoration @ 6.30pm followed by Stations of the Cross @ 7.00pm
Catholic Leader News
Gold Coast community celebrates the first of three
church openings for 2017
* Brisbane Catholic student to speak at UN
conference for World Down Syndrome Day
* Teacher turns ‘midwife’ for emergency birth of
classroom partner’s baby
* Brisbane South Sudanese Catholics feel the pain as
the people of their homeland suffer from war and
famine
* Timorese priest, who grew up hiding in a forest with
independence fighters, thanks Gold Coast
parishioners for helping his people rebuild after war
* Fr Chris Riley speaks up for a new way of dealing
with young people on the wrong side of the law
* Archbishop reminds diocesan employees their work
for the Church is ‘not just a job’
* Hundreds waiting to become Catholic in Brisbane
archdiocese this Easter
* Catholic advocates speak out against changes to
family tax benefits
* Art helps member of Stolen Generations to heal
* Please buy a copy @ $ 2.00 from the piety shop
ROSTER FOR WEEK ENDING 01 – 02 APRIL, 2017
6.00 PM 8.00 AM 9.30 AM
Mass Coordinator Dan McKeown Irene Marooth Koleta Galumanemana
Readers Marie Ferrell
Brian Cunningham
Nisha Kasipale
Regina Taua
William Barncastle
Sandra Makaohi
Extra Ordinary
Ministers
Paul Simpson
Wendy Simpson
Brian Cunningham
Bob Clapp
Lele Faaetete
Repeka Kasipale
Alex Paulo
Ron Klerks
Mary Klerks
Altar Servers Repeka Crane John Paul Tavega
Charity Vaimili
Edward Stowers Victoria Stowers
Rosemary Stowers
Christian Lapalapa
Tao Kepu
Duli Silva
Choir Saturday Night Choir Fono’s Group Ekalesia Choir
Cleaners Roster: Group 1: Agnes Faamausili, Filomena Tuiafiso, Winnie Kepu
Counter’s Roster Rod Fuller, Noel Swindells
THANKSGIVING: Week Ending 19 March 2017
No. of Envelopes Issued : 115
No. of Envelopes Received : 49
1st Collection : $ 800.95
2nd Collection : $ 788.95
TOTAL : $ 1,589.90
The Sacrament of Baptism is normally available every Sunday. Please contact the Parish Office for more information or further arrangements. We welcome our recently Baptised into
our Parish Family: The Baptism Ministers for April:
Domingo Fataccioli and Helen Swindells
All youth aged 13 and above are welcome to join our dynamic SMK Youth Group! We are the Church of today. For further information regarding our Youth Group, please call Christine Lapalapa on 420 202 712. Quarterly Youth Information Newsletter is available at the entrance of the Church. All the parents are requested to collect a copy.
PROPOSED SUPPLY AND
INSTALLATION OF
SOLAR POWER SYSTEM FOR PARISH
BY AN APPROVED SOLAR COMPANY
Specifications and Costs
2 x 5.9kW panels &
5kW inverter (incl. GST) : $18,825
Digital Meters – 2 units : $ 800
General Installation Cost : $ 1,200
Less: Government Rebate : $(8,825)
Total Cost : $ 12,000.00
The above system comes with 40 solar panels.
Donations are welcome for any amount;
however, those who wish to sponsor an entire
panel; the cost would be $250 per panel. The
donation envelopes are available at the entrance
of the church.
For Direct Bank transfers please contact the
Parish Office for Account details.
Children’s Liturgy will be held in the Maryfields Hall at
9.30am every Sunday (except during School Holidays).
Parents with children aged 5 up to early teens are
encouraged to send their children to attend these
faith-forming, fun filled and learning sessions.
For further enquiries contact:
Nimfa : 0455819601 / Alpha Abissa 0422701965
ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE
invites you to the annual
CHRISM MASS
7pm on Thursday 6 April 2017 @
The Cathedral of St. Stephen
A celebration for the entire Archdiocese ALL ARE WELCOME
Aspley Parish
invites applications for the part-time position of
Administration Assistant (20 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1pm)
The successful applicant will have: Demonstrated ability in providing reception services and administrative support ; Well-developed written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills for providing excellent customer service to internal and external stake-holders.: Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and with others.
A willingness to work within the Mission and Vision of the Catholic Church.
Specific responsibilities include:
The day-to-day running of the parish office including reception, gen-eral office responsibilities, banking, database entry, document prep-aration, photocopying & filing.
To apply for this position, please email your current resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to [email protected]. Applications should include the name of two (2) referees one of which preferably should be a Parish Priest.
For a copy of the position description please email [email protected]
In Vietnam, young Nguyet was isolated as a result of her severe disabilities, until a Caritas-Australia supported program offered her education, creative outlets and community interaction.
Please donate to Project Compassion 2017 and give children living with disabili-
ties in Vietnam the opportunity for education and inclusion in their community
You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
26th March 2017
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2017
Apart from Baptism, every year we provide the other Sacraments for children. This year we are providing only Sacrament of Confirmation for the children.
Please enrol your children for the Sacrament of Confirmation program 2017. The enrolment forms are available at the entrance of the Church and in parish office.
Wednesday 26 April: Meeting with parents for confirmation at 7 pm Sunday 30 April: Enrolment Sunday for confirmation during 9.30 am mass.
1st session: 6th & 7th of May 2017
2nd Session: 19th & 20th of May 2017
General Rehearsal : 3rd June 2017
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Sunday 04 June 2017
2017 Locations and Course details:
Francis Rush Centre, Brisbane (29 April, 27 May, 17 June, 22 July,
