Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.
God's graciousness toward us should prompt us to be generous
toward others.
In the gospel, Jesus reaches deep into the world beyond life and rescues a young girl from the jaws of death. Earlier, he was jostled by the crowd and felt healing power leave him in order to restore an afflicted woman. Repeating the words of last week’s gospel: Who is this man? Is this someone with whom we want to become involved? On the other hand, can we afford not to get involved with him? This is a man who can lead us to life even in the midst of death. He is someone who is interested in the well-being of everyone, even those who may not be highly valued by society – women and children, the chronically ill, those who carry the seeds of death within them.
God's graciousness toward us should prompt us to be generous toward others. What we receive as life-enhancing gifts, we must share with those in need, those to whom life has not been kind. As we have been favoured by the healing touch of God, so we must extend that same loving touch to others. The love of Christ impels us to be open handed as we approach those in need. Following Jesus’ lead, we must not only give to them, we must also allow them to take from us. At times this will require that we share material resources; at other times it might mean that our energy will be drained in our service of them. In all of this, Jesus has set the example for us to follow.
NAIDOC Week 2018 will be held nationally from Sunday 1 July and
continue through to Sunday 15 July.
In our parish we will celebrate at all
Masses on the weekend of 7/8 July 2018
Our Mothers, Sisters, Aunties, Grandmothers and Daughters have been, and continue to be the thread which holds our families together. They have fought for justice, reconciliation and social change. It is time for us to celebrate and embrace the role that women play in our Ministries, our Church and our families.
Congratulations
Fr Pat! We are thinking of you in gratitude, and asking God to continue to bless you in your ministry.
BAPTISM Congratulations to Jack Sebastian Chilcott, son of Craig & Priscilla.
He will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard's Church.
as more variety would enrich the event and bring us together as a celebrating community of rich diversity. Please see the list below and contact Sam (041 639 7455) or Elijah (043 035 9316).
Food Stalls Multicultural
Celebration
We NEED VOLUNTEERS for stalls: British, Dutch, French, German, Irish, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, Singaporean, South African, Sudanese, Zimbabwean, Mauritian, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander. We need helpers for: Italian: Robert 0419 675 838 Indian: Anna 0434 726 839 Philippine: Ric 0413 168 647 Sri Lankan: Glen 0413 051 192 Australian Elizabeth 0407 738 582 Indonesian: Ardi 0411 982 900 Malaysian: Sean 0403 682 067 Have we missed anyone? Please contact Sam (041 639 7455); Elijah (043 035 9316) or Beth 0419 642 969 OR any of the stall convenors. PLEASE FILL IN SHEETS ON THE TABLES at each of our parish churches.
Welcome!
A very warm welcome to Kevin
and Sally and their family.
Kevin and Sally have been formally welcomed at the 9.30 am Mass at St Bernard’s and are journeying through to reception into the Catholic Church and celebration of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. Please keep them in your prayers as they make this journey in faith and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Plenary Council 2020
“What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?” Listen to what the Spirit is saying. Pope Francis has approved the Australian Bishops’ decision to hold a Plenary Council in Australia in 2020 and 2021. It is a significant moment for the Church in Australia to make decisions about the future.
We pray for the Church in Australia as we prepare for the Plenary Council in 2020. May we listen to what the Spirit is saying as we share with one another our stories of faith. We pray for courage to speak boldly and for compassion to listen with open and humble hearts.
The Plenary Council gives us all an opportunity to listen to what the Spirit is saying to the Church in Australia. In the midst of dialogue, we can hear God’s voice. Every one of us is invited to listen to God by listening to one another. Find out more about the Plenary Council 2020 at the new website, now online:
www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au.
Multicultural
Celebration
Over 40% of us were born
overseas—let’s celebrate
that!!
Sunday 19 August 11.00 am-1.00 pm
St Catherine’s Hall & Rotunda We are making good progress in planning this multicultural event. We a l r e a d y h a v e coordinators for a few communities who have agreed to organize food stalls. We do need more coordinators from other communities and helpers for the identified ones, so please talk and solicit help from those you know in the parish,
Safeguarding Strategy. 2018-2020
‘Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility” This principle serves as the foundation for safeguarding functions within the Archdiocese. It calls all Archdiocesan church personnel, regardless
of their positions to embrace safeguarding and their duty to care for and protect others from abuse, especially children and vulnerable adults. To coincide with the launch of this new strategy the Archdiocese has announced the rebranding of the ‘Safeguarding & Professional Standards Service’ to the ‘Office for Safeguarding Services’. The functions of the new office are to: develop and implement safeguarding standards, policies and
procedures; enhance capacity to achieve compliance with safeguarding
standards, policies and procedures; and support Archdiocesan church personnel in managing safeguarding
disclosures, suspicions and allegations. This weekend the Archdiocese has produced a brochure which covers their safeguarding commitment, the 3P’s of safeguarding, the safeguarding strategy and foundation principle. Available at our parish churches. You are encouraged take a copy so that you stay informed of this new strategy.
13th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME/B - 30 June/1 July 2018 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: LORD I BELIEVE Refrain: Lord, I believe and trust in you; In you the world’s true
light. Though long the struggle and dark the night along the way of faith and love. By your grace, Lord, I believe; Help, then my unbelief.
1. From age to age, across the years, the life of faith keeps on; The Spirit moves each heart and mind the truth to search, the truth to find, the truth that sets us free, the light that shines and lights our way. (Ref.)
2. For faith, the rock on which we stand, seeks out your guiding hand. What ever darkness comes at night, faith has the eyes to see the light, and ears to hear your voice, and moves with joy to Christ’s embrace. (Refrain)
FIRST READING: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 RESP. PSALM: I WILL PRAISE YOU LORD Antiphon: I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
1. I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. O Lord, you have raised my soul from the dead, restored me to life from those who sink into the grave. R/
2. Sing psalms to the Lord, you who love him, give thanks to his holy name. His anger lasts but a moment; his favour through life. At night there are tears, but joy comes with dawn. R/
SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 ♫ GOSPEL ACCLAM: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death and brought us life through his gospel Alle, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
GOSPEL: Mark 5:21-43 ♫ EUCHARISTIC ACCLAM: We proclaim your death, O Lord….. ♫ COMMUNION: OUR SUPPER INVITATION 1. Take of my bread and eat, drink my new wine. Take of my life
and live, branch of my vine. Let me befriend you now; eat, take
your fill. Don't be afraid to dream; love has its will.
2. Take up your burden now, walk 'til you find just what the journey means; walk while there's time. Food for the journey will answer your need. Don't be afraid to walk; love, my love will lead.
3. Take of my bread and eat, drink my new wine. Be a sweet nourishment to good friends of mine. Let me befriend you now; eat, take your fill. Share with your people, that love has its will.
1. Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep. A new day is dawning for all those who weep. The people in darkness have seen a great light. The Lord of our longing has conquered the night.
MASS TIMES 2 - 8 July 2018
St Bernard’s:
Tues: 9.15 am
Wed. No Mass (1st Wed.)
Thurs. 7.00 am
Fri. 8.00 am
Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil
Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm
St Martin’s:
Fri. 9.30 am
Sunday 8.00 am
St Catherine’s:
Mon. 9.15 am
Wed. 7.00 am
Sat. 6.15 pm Vigil
Sun. 8.30 am
RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - 4.15 pm
DENOTES CHANGE
THIS WEEK Mon. 2 July 2018
HeartFIT - 11.30 am, St Bernard’s Aspinall Centre. SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre. Baptism Preparation - 7 pm Aspinall Centre.
Tues. 3 July - St Thomas Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Aspinall Centre. Meditation/Prayer - 12.45 pm, St Catherine’s Hall.
Wednesday 4 July 2018 Beside Restful Waters - Mass 7.30 pm, St B’s. St Bernard’s Comm. Meeting - 7 pm, St Bernard’s Community Centre.
Thurs. 5 July 2018 Play Group - School holidays. Bethany Group - 10 am, parish office.
Hospitality Group - 1 pm, parish office. Liturgy Group - 4.15 pm, parish office.
Friday 6 July 2018 Mass - 8 am St Bernard’s Church; 9.30 am St Martin’s Church. Play Group - School holidays. HeartFIT - 10 am, St B’s Aspinall Centre.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
Ref: Let us build the city of God. May our tears be
turned into dancing for the Lord, our light and
our love, has turned the night into day!
2. We are sons of the morning; we are daughters of
day. The one who has loved us has brightened
our way. The Lord of all kindness has called us to
be a light for his people to set their hearts free. (R)
