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30th October 2011 (Year A)
TOM ELICH parish priest MARY RANDLE SGS pastoral associate HELEN PRICE and PAM LONG parish secretaries ANN-MAREE NICHOLLS SGS school principal
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUR DISCERNMENT
Thank you to those of you who have written about the church. Your comments are
most important in our discernment together. Let me make a few remarks by way of
response to some of the issues raised.
Occasionally I get the impression that some think this is about me and what I want.
That is a mistake. I have been part of this parish now for six years, long enough, I
thought, to say I belong. I too love this church building. I have a passion for the
parish community and its future. My father’s funeral was celebrated here. This is
the first place where I am parish priest and I hope to see out the rest of my ministry RESPONSORIAL PSALM:
here at Sts Peter and Paul. I believe we can reflect together on who we are and how
we can leave a worthy legacy for the future of Catholic Church in the Bulimba area. In you O Lord, I have found
my peace.
This work is not only important for us now, but is vital for future generations.
Certainly there is uncertainty! Are our young people involved in the parish? Will GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
there be a priest to look after the community in ten or fifteen years? We rely on Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
what our parents and grandparents built for us. What will we leave for the future? alleluia! You have one Father,
Now we are still in a position where we can set things up well for the next fifty your Father in heaven; you
years. I believe we can do this. But will we still be able to do it in another decade? I
have one teacher, the Lord
think our centenary (in 2016) provides us with the occasion and the incentive.
Jesus Christ, the Lord Jesus
People are rightly concerned with cost. The Parish Finance Council is looking at Christ! Alleluia, alleluia,
creative and ground-breaking ways to raise capital funds. If it works, we can do alleluia, alleluia!
something. If it does not work, we cannot – we will just have to chip away at it bit
by bit over time. It is as simple as that. Our planned giving is covering our running Malachi 1:14 – 2:2 8-10
costs, but we cannot contemplate major capital works. Nor can we saddle the next Thessalonians 2:7-9
generation with a huge debt, even if the diocese would let us! Matthew 23:1-12
To do nothing is also to make a decision. Personally I believe it would be to give up
on our future. Considerable expense will be incurred just to preserve the fabric of
the building: the brickwork needs repointing to make the building waterproof and
stabilise the cornices; the roof will soon need replacing; the sound and electrical
systems need replacing entirely; the disabled carparks need to be made level; the
pews need refurbishing; the carpet is disintegrating and the paint is peeling. This is
the time to consider how the design of the liturgical space can support our
Please pray for our departed
participation at Sunday Mass and the celebration of the other sacraments. loved ones, especially for
Frank Hackett and Geraldine
Some values we clearly need to preserve:
Harris recently deceased and
♦ We need to start with a love and respect for our beautiful church and its history.
also for Patricia Charlotte
♦ We need to enhance its beauty and the sense of the sacred, not destroy it.
♦ We need to base ourselves on solid liturgical principles, not on personal whim. Williams, Adrian Maher, John
♦ We need to maintain the vibrant community of faith which has its home here. Fletcher, Natasha Evans,
What other values should we add to this list? Francesca Saffioti, Giuseppe
Saffioti, Marie, Percy, Keith
Several people have asked for something more concrete to look at because they
cannot imagine what we might be talking about. The insert in the newsletter gives
and Phyllis Thatcher, Thomas
one possibility. What do you think? Barry, Nabil Gazal, George
and Mary Allen.
Parish Priest
Please remember the sick of our Parish – Jennifer Hogan, THE SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP discussion evening on
Mary Schwede, Matilda Cumner, Michael Lloyd, Bishops' Social Justice Statement "Building Bridges, not
Muriel Jones, Ev Howse, Carmen Turner, Helen Walls - Prisons and the Justice System" Thursday 3rd
Connelly, Marie Gifford, Joan Uscinski, Daphne November 7pm in the Parish Hall. Guest Speaker- David
Hobson, Maria Kiss, Bette Ferguson, Miriam Martin, Director Catholic Prison Ministry.
Stibbe, Lilan Suraj Govinnage.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL members are
DATE CLAIMERS 2011 reminded of their monthly meeting this coming
Wednesday 2 November Parish Pastoral Council Wednesday evening. Parishioners are invited to
meet after 7pm Mass. RCIA morning tea after 8am Mass 1st and 3rd Sunday of
Group meet at 7:30pm in the Hall. each month and are asked to bring a plate to share.
Thursday 3 November Playgroup 9:30pm in the Hall. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY would like to say thank you to
Social Justice talk by David Martin all their special supporters by hosting a sausage sizzle
from Catholic Prison Ministry. after the 6pm Mass on Saturday 12 November.
Friday 4 November Drop in Morning beginning at Parishioners are invited to come along and join them.
10am in the Parish Hall.
Sunday 6 November Youth Group will meet at 7pm in DROP-IN-FRIDAY Come and enjoy hospitality plus cuppa
the Parish Hall. and morning tea with some friendly people on the first Friday
Thursday 10 November Liturgy Group meet at 7pm in the of each month in the Parish Hall 10am-12 noon.
Parish Board Room. YOUTH GROUP will meet next Sunday after
Wednesday 21 December Parish Christmas Carols 6pm in 6pm Mass in the Parish Hall. All young people in
the Good Samaritan School Hall. high school are very welcome. It is always a
RCIA – Great news! Today we celebrate the Rite of great night. Please bring $5 for the cost of pizza.
Acceptance into the order of Catechumens for Ros Price, AUGUSTINIAN FRIENDS present Fr Tony Banks osa speaking
Danielle Guttridge, Barbara Schol, Eleanor Horton and on Augustine the Educator, Augustine the Advisor,
Megan Steckly. We welcome these wonderful people Augustine the Parent. 6:30pm 9 November St James Parish
Hall, Coorparoo. RSVP to Sylvia 3397 9758 by 4 November.
who are searching for God and are looking seriously at
becoming part of our Catholic community here at Sts ST. JAMES COORPAROO SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM - ROLE OF
Peter & Paul. Please keep them in your prayers. CENTACARE - DISABILITY SERVICES 1 November 7pm St James
Priory – next to Church (note not in St. James Hall) RSVP: 28 October
GOOD SAM MELBOURNE CUP DAY Thank you for your osastjames@bne.catholic.net.au - title “Social Justice” or 3397 1671
fabulous support for our fundraiser. Last chance to buy raffle MUSIC MINISTRY – Workshop for all our musicians and
tickets at the church doors today or bid for the quilt(secret auction). singers, Monday 7 November 5:30pm in the Church.
URGENT – please return sold or unsold books of tickets to parish
office or 50 Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne by Monday 31 October. OPENING OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HALL – Sts
Peter and Paul’s primary school invite parishioners to
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE – Parishioners are invited to this event Wednesday 9 November at 9:30am.
inscribe the names of their family and friends who have died RSVP to 3399 1281
in our parish Book of Remembrance. They will have a special LOURDES HILL COLLEGE PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION
place in our prayers at Mass during November. Memorial Mass 10am 5 November. Ph Leisa Crew 0418 187 536
BRISBANE EAST DEANERY NEEDS A YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR. Are you “PREPARING FOR ADVENT WITH THE Gospel of Mark”
passionate about your faith? Are you willing to share this passion to inspire hosted by Fr Bill O’Shea. 9am-3pm 19 November Holy Spirit
young Catholics? Do you have a vision for Youth Ministry? 15-30 hours School Hall New Farm. Phone Gabby 3711 4227 / 0488 592 770
weekly. For details contact Very Rev John Garrahy, BED Office 3398 3697.
GARAGE SALE – on behalf of the St Francis Orphanage in Sri
FREE CPR COURSE hosted by Brisbane City Council and Lanka will be held Saturday 26 November. The contact people
Queensland Ambulance 11am Sunday 13 November at Sts are Janet Mylne 3399 3342 (day and evenings) or Brian
Peter & Paul’s Hall. Phone 3407 8200 for details and to book in. Wellington 3399 5928 (evenings). Goods can be left at the
Church Hall Friday 25 November or phone for pickup.
CONGRATULATIONS to Nathaniel Robson and
HANDS OF THE WORLD – FAIR TRADE ARTISANS’ MARKET selection
Kirby Rilen who will celebrate their wedding at
of unusual crafted objects from many countries around the world for
Sts Peter & Paul’s on Saturday 5 November. We
sale. Francis Rush Centre 277 Elizabeth Street from 29 October to 1
wish them every happiness as they begin their life together.
November 9am–5pm. Ph- 3870 9427 or email mollyjon@tpg.com.au.
Catholic Mission Appeal October 29/30. We welcome
guest speakers Frances Drum and Gabi Parish Rosters
Atuilar this weekend. Please donate to help Next weekend Masses
those less fortunate. Readers, Communion Ministers, Sacristans and Altar Servers
Team 1 - please arrange substitute if not available.
VOCATION VIEW– “Credibility” becomes a household
word, not because there is so much of it, but because there Children’s Liturgy Roster
is such a lack of it. The Church also needs people who not 6 November – Jenny Barends, Mechelle Fury, Kerry Pontikis.
only practice what they preach, but can also preach what they 13 November – Rachael O’Neill, Jill Hrstich, Brigid Xavier.
practice. To speak to someone about your vocation contact the Hospitality Roster
Vocations Office on 3336 9203 6 November – Bartley Family and Kym Marenjak.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20 November – Robinson Family and Toni Schulz.
CHECK OUT THE PARISH WEBSITE Casserole Bank Roster
www.bulimbacatholic.com Group 1 – Please contact Barb Daley
GET THE PARISH NEWSLETTER ONLINE
+Liturgy this Week 31 October – 6 November 2011
MONDAY 7:00pm September 2011 for All Saints Day
Mass
TUESDAY - All Saints -
WEDNESDAY 7:00pm All Souls Mass
THURSDAY - Reconciliation with Yr 6 children
FRIDAY 8:00am Charles Borromeo Mass
SATURDAY 9:00am Mass
SUNDAY 6:00pm(Sat); 8:00am; 6:00pm Mass: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings – Wisdom 6:12-16 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13
OTHER LITURGY AND PRAYER
RECONCILIATION Saturday at 9:30am and 5:00pm
MEDITATION Tuesday at 7:00pm (Lourdes Hill Convent) and Wednesday at 9:30am (Parish Hall)
ROSARY for peace Saturday before the 9:00am Mass
ANGELUS for vocations Friday and Saturday before Mass
ENTRANCE HYMN COMMUNION HYMN
GATHER YOUR PEOPLE WE REMEMBER
CHORUS Gather your people, O Lord. We remember how you loved us to your death,
Gather your people, O Lord. And still we celebrate, for you are with us here;
One bread, one body, one spirit of love. And we believe that we will see you when you come,
Gather your people, O Lord. In your glory,Lord,We remember,we celebrate,we believe
Draw us forth to the table of life: Brothers and sisters, Here, a million wounded souls are yearning
Each of us called to walk in your light. Just to touch you and be healed;
CHORUS Gather all your people, and hold them to your heart.
We are parts of the body of Christ, Needing each other,
Each of the gifts the Spirit provides. Now we recreate your love,
CHORUS We bring the bread and wine to share a meal;
Wash us, Lord, in the waters of life: Sign of grace and mercy, the Presence of the Lord.
Waters of mercy, waters of hope that flow from your side.
Christ, the Father’s great “Amen”
CHORUS
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Peace beyond all telling, and freedom from all fear.
GLORIA
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth See the Face of Christ revealed
peace to people of good will. in every person standing by your side;
Gift to one another, and temples of your love;
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we give you thanks for your great glory.
RECESSIONAL HYMN
Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God,
SING OF THE LORD’S GOODNESS
Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom,
have mercy on us; Come to him and bless his name. Mercy he has shown us,
you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; His love is forever, faithful to the end of days.
you are seated at the right hand of the Father, CHORUS
have mercy on us Come, then, all you nations, sing of your Lord’s goodness,
Melodies of praise and thanks to God.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
Ring out the Lord’s glory, praise him with your music,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
worship him and bless his name.
in the glory of God the Father. Amen
Power he has wielded, honour is his garment,
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION: Risen from the snares of death. His word he has spoken,
We proclaim your Death, O Lord One bread he has broken, new life he now gives to all.
and profess your Resurrection until you come again. CHORUS
Courage in our darkness, comfort in our sorrow,
LAMB OF GOD Spirit of our God most high; solace for the weary,
Lamb of God; Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Pardon for the sinner, splendour of the living God.
have mercy on us. Lamb of God CHORUS
Lamb of God; Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Praise him with your singing, praise him with the trumpet,
have mercy on us. Lamb of God Praise God with the lute and harp praise him with the cymbals
Lamb of God; Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Praise him with your dancing, praise God till the end of days
CHORUS
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