St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G. St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds Eight Mile Plns, Bne. St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart. PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mrs Trish Stapleton [email protected]PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Debbie James E: [email protected]YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE Edwin Pereira E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: [email protected]PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: [email protected]Website:http:// umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic. net.au/south/index.html ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643 ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800 ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188 CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE 24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200 NEWSLETTER 2/3 September 2017 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/A READINS: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2 GOSPEL: Matthew 16:21-27 Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish 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. Ten Principles of Catholic Social Teaching 1. The Principle of Respect for Human Dignity 2. The Principle of Respect for Human Life 3. The Principle of Association 4. The Principle of Participation 5. The Principle of Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable 6. The Principle of Solidarity 7. The Principle of Stewardship: We show respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. We have a responsibility to care for the world’s goods as stewards and trustees, not primarily, let alone merely, as consumers. The Queensland Catholic Bishops issued a Pastoral Letter on the Great Barrier Reef in June 2004. They wrote: “We are all in the process of learning how to better safeguard creation, respect the rhythms of nature and live more sustainably. 8. The Principle of Subsidiarity 9. The Principle of Human Equality 10. The Principle of Common Good As Catholics, we have a rich heritage of faith, tradition, and social teaching to draw upon as we seek to live the Gospel faithfully in our own time and situation. As a community of faith, we seek to protect the dignity of every person and promote the common good of the human family, particularly the most vulnerable among us. The Church champions the rights of the unborn, seeks to bring dignity to the poor, works to overcome the scourge of racism, and welcomes the stranger among us. In parishes, diocese and other Catholic organizations, we encourage efforts to bring about discussion on issues affecting the environment (climate change, consumption, pollution, stewardship of the land) that is civil and constructive, that invokes the virtue of prudence in seeking solutions, and that is more responsive to the needs of the poor, both here and abroad. As Catholics, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in addressing the impacts these issues present, particularly on those least able to endure the burdens. [Please take a copy of Rev Dr John Chalmers’ teachings home with you. Available at our parish churches] Creation Prayer Jesus Christ, teach us to empathise with Earth. Make our spirits sensitive to the cries of creation, cries for justice from the hills and the trees. Jesus Christ, make our faith sensitive to the groans of the Spirit, groans from the deserts, the salt plains, the winds. Jesus Christ, make our souls sensitive to the songs of our kin, songs of celebration from the sea, the land and the air. Christ, teach us to care. Amen.
Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish
DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.
net.au/south/index.html
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643
ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800
ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188
CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE
24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200
NEWSLETTER 2/3 September 2017
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/A READINS: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2
GOSPEL: Matthew 16:21-27
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
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.
Ten Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
1. The Principle of Respect for Human Dignity
2. The Principle of Respect for Human Life
3. The Principle of Association
4. The Principle of Participation
5. The Principle of Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
6. The Principle of Solidarity
7. The Principle of Stewardship: We show respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. We have a responsibility to care for the world’s goods as stewards and trustees, not primarily, let alone merely, as consumers. The Queensland Catholic Bishops issued a Pastoral Letter on the Great Barrier Reef in June 2004. They wrote: “We are all in the process of learning how to better safeguard creation, respect the rhythms of nature and live more sustainably.
8. The Principle of Subsidiarity
9. The Principle of Human Equality
10. The Principle of Common Good
As Catholics, we have a rich heritage of faith, tradition, and social teaching to draw upon as we seek to live the Gospel faithfully in our own time and situation.
As a community of faith, we seek to protect the dignity of every person and promote the common good of the human family, particularly the most vulnerable among us.
The Church champions the rights of the unborn, seeks to bring dignity to the poor, works to overcome the scourge of racism, and welcomes the stranger among us.
In parishes, diocese and other Catholic organizations, we encourage efforts to bring about discussion on issues affecting the environment (climate change, consumption, pollution, stewardship of the land) that is civil and constructive, that invokes the virtue of prudence in seeking solutions, and that is more responsive to the needs of the poor, both here and abroad.
As Catholics, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in
addressing the impacts these issues present, particularly on those least able to endure the burdens. [Please take a copy of Rev Dr John Chalmers’ teachings home
with you. Available at our parish churches]
Creation Prayer
Jesus Christ, teach us to empathise with Earth. Make our spirits sensitive
to the cries of creation, cries for justice from the hills and the trees.
Jesus Christ, make our faith sensitive to the groans of the Spirit,
groans from the deserts, the salt plains, the winds. Jesus Christ, make our souls sensitive to the songs of
our kin, songs of celebration from the sea,
the land and the air. Christ, teach us to care. Amen.
Pope Francis: “At the basis of everything is the Word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply”
We will celebrate the Season of Creation throughout our Li turgies during September. This week, please take home the 10 Principles of Social Justice enhanced by Rev Dr John Chalmers. It is said that Catholic Social teaching is the Church’s best kept secret. Let’s all become aware of our Baptism call.
THANKS A MILLION!!!
Your generosity to the Romero Appeal organized by our Social Justice Group was phenomenal. Thank you so very much. We have delivered a huge amount of food supplies, baby needs, toiletries, cash, ($240) to the Centre at Dutton Park and they are amazed at your generosity and most appreciative. Thank you. Beth McDonnell, Coordinator, Social Justice
Team.
At Home with God’s
People
Something a little different for you to think about....After many requests we are trialling faith formation sessions on Sunday mornings 8.00-9.15 am. Come before the 9.30 am Mass or stay after the 7.00 am Mass. Please check the topics and dates and come and join us, if you can, in the parish board room at Upper Mt Gravatt. 10 September: In Search of God 17 September: Prayer 24 September: The Bible 8 October: God of Revelation 15 October: Birth of the Church 29 October: Mary 12 November: Life of Faith 19 November: The Sacraments 26 November: Structure of the Mass
If there is interest we will check out other alternative times and places. Email Trish: [email protected].
Month of Community
Meetings:
St Bernard’s: Wed, 6 Sept. 7.00-8.30 pm, St Bernard’s Community Centre.
St Catherine's: Tues. 12 September, 7.00-8.30 pm, St Catherine's Hall.
St Martin’s: Mon. 18 September, 7.00-8.30 pm, St Martin’s Church.
READERS ROSTER 9/10 September 2017
Please arrive 15 mins before
Mass.
St Bernard’s: Linda Goh, Joseph
Cosico, Kay Goldfarb; Greg
Marshall, Lyn Allsop, Nathalie
Dudson; Sean Szetoo, Navodya
Heath, Anne George; Youth.
St Martin’s: Robyn Otto, Maree
Courtnay, Andrea Otto.
St Catherine’s: Nancy Johnston,
Mary Cusack, Novita Jurry;
Veronica Kirn, Leanne Murray,
Judy Rudd.
MARRIAGE We congratulate Harry Penkeyman
and Michaela Langmaid who were married in St Bernard’s C hur ch t h i s Sa t ur d ay , 2 September 2017.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
Next Saturday 9 September 10.30 am - 3.00 pm
Stalls include: Books, Plants, Cakes, Sweets, Trash and Treasure, Face Painting and Side Show Alley. Enjoy the School Children displays, Art and Craft, Devonshire Tea and plenty of food and entertainment. Monies raised by the P & F Assoc. will be used to assist with much needed resources for St Bernard’s School. See you there!!
YAYA YOUTH GROUP
Youth Mass will be next Sunday 10 September, in St Bernard’s Church, followed by supper in the church courtyard. Musicians and singers to rehearse from 4 pm. We welcome anyone who wishes to participate in Youth Mass, especially young people who are trained as Readers, Eucharist Ministers or Junior Ministers. Youth Group will be held on Friday 15 September in St Bernard’s Aspinall Centre. Youth leaders will be organising games and activities with free dinner and drinks included. Parents/guardians please remember to accompany under 18’s into the hall and sign them in and out.
NEXT WEEKEND 9/10 SEPTEMBER
our Church will hold a special collection for the
Annual Catholic Campaign. The Campaign brings together four Archdiocesan appeals, in support of vital Catholic agencies in this Archdiocese:- Holy Spirit Seminary: To prepare and educate our future priests and assist each seminarian to be a good shepherd, a pastor after God’s heart. The Priests Foundation: Providing health care and dignified retirement for the priests who have been instrumental in guiding our Catholic faith. Centacare Pastoral Ministries: providing help and hope to the most vulnerable among us through hospital chaplaincy, prison ministry, psychiatric pastoral care and Murri ministry. Mary MacKillop Catholic School Access Fund: A special fund created to make Catholic education accessible to school children experiencing extreme hardship and crisis.
Check the
Bookshelf
In this Season of Creation, the book s e l e c t i o n r e l a t e s t o t h e environment, and the call of the Pope and the Global Catholic Climate Movement to care for creation. Check out the books on the second top shelf of the first bookcase in St Bernard’s Church. There are a few gems there. All are welcome to borrow them.
