Dear Friends, Archbishop Mark Coleridge has issued his Lenten Pastoral letter. He has asked that his message be played at each Mass this weekend. Also this Sunday is the 187th anniversary of the approval of the Constitution and Rules of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It is also customary of this date to renew our vows and recite the consecration of Mary Immaculate. I took my first vows on this date as did Fr Brian. We give thanks to God for our Vocation. During the week, Pope Benedict XVI renounced his ministry as Bishop of Rome as of 28 February 2013. The See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked. I thought you may be interested in what happens next.

Resignation Though traditionally the pope remains in office until death, he can resign: Since the pope has "supreme, full, immediate and universal power in the Church" (c. 331), his actions are not dependent upon another's response. Thus his resignation does not need to be accepted. Popes who have resigned: St. Celestine V (1294: resigned after about six months); Pope Philip (768) resigned on day of election. Election Of New Pope (Conclave) John Paul 11 in the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, The Shepherd of the Lord's Whole Flock, of 22 February, 1996, set out current law on papal elections. • The conclave cannot begin until 15 days after the vacancy has occurred. It may be deferred another five days by the College of Cardinals to allow absent members more time to come. • All cardinals who have not celebrated their eightieth birthday are eligible as electors. Cardinal George Pell of Sydney is the only Australian Cardinal with voting rights. Continued on the back page...

Fr Paul Smithers OMI Parish Priest

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT, YEAR C, 16/17 FEBRUARY 2013

Prayer Circle – 3886 6802

Mon 18 Feb Mass 7:30 a.m. Christ the King Church

Rosary Group 9:00 a.m. Christ the King Church Hims N Harmony Practice 7:00 p.m. St Eugene Church

Tue 19 Feb Mass 7:30 a.m. St Eugene Church

Rosary Cenacle 8:00 a.m. St Eugene Church Alcoholics Anonymous 8:00 p.m. Christ the King Church

Wed 20 Feb Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. Christ the King Church Mass 9:00 a.m. Christ the King Church Sonshine Morning 10:00 a.m. Christ the King Church Come & See (RCIA) 7:00 p.m. Fr Ned Ryan Room

Thurs 21 Feb Mass 9.00 a.m. St Eugene Church

Playgroup 9:00 a.m. Nazareth Centre

Fri 22 Feb Mass 9:00 a.m. Christ the King Church

Adoration 1:00 p.m. St Eugene Church Way of the Cross Liturgy 7:00 p.m. St Eugene Church

Sat 23 Feb Rosary 8:30 a.m. St Eugene Church Mass 9:00 a.m. St Eugene Church Reconciliation

9:30 a.m. St Eugene Church 5:30 p.m. Christ the King Church

Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 p.m. St Eugene Church

Sun 24 Feb Parish/College Mass 9:30 a.m. St Eugene Church Baptisms 11:00 a.m. St Eugene Church Baptisms

11:00 a.m. Christ the King Church

Please Pray for: Those who seek healing in their lives: Gabrielle Tennant, Dolores Quinn, Tom Maule, Luke Clunes, Bernie Booth, Aliasa Gali, Peggy Maule, Anne, Leo Garbuio, Shayne Morris, Mary Jane Lopez, Lucy Gugich, Herbert Harper, Eileen Osborn, Kevin Cashman, Isla Barnett, Maxe Wallace, Miro Martin, Justin Toussaint.

MAZENOD CLUB 2012/2013

The winners of last week’s draw were, Annie Allan & Catherine Pendall #58. Congratulations! This week’s draw will take place after the 6:00pm Mass at Christ the King Church.

Critique versus Criticism

I’m like most people. Criticism provokes a defensive response in

me that often blocks some essential parts of advice that would

help and improve various circumstances. As much as I try to

keep an open mind, I can confuse the message and the tone of

the messenger. Yet I love the critique that reviews and reflects

opportunities to improve and grow.

There are two groups in particular that offer insightful and

constructive observations. Firstly there are the people who have

shared the journey so far and can make observations based on

real experience. They have lived the reality of previous years and

rapid growth in population and are so pleased that we can

change, grow and modify systems and processes.

Another set of observations comes from members of the

community that have been absent for a while in other

circumstances. On their return they share valuable insights as to

how we have grown and matured, how there has been a culture

shift in attitudes and behaviours. When you are in the midst of

the daily reality it is hard to get that perspective. I constantly

marvel at the changes over the years that I have been here.

Simple things that we now take for granted have had a profound

affect. I have never learned anything from the person who thinks

exactly the same as me. I just need the courage to be a reflective

practitioner who welcomes opportunities for growth!

Mark Shakhovskoy,P-12 Head Middle/Senior Years

23/24 February Christ the King Christ the King St. Eugene St. Eugene2 Sunday in Lent 6:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 5:00 PMCleaners

FlowersWelcomers Bob Marshall Tom Porter Tom Cincotta

Rita Marshall Joan Porter Margaret Cincotta Mick NearmyAltar Society Clare Dalgity Lesina Natoealofa Maree Raske Paulette RossMusicians Clive Class Hims 'n' Harmony Singing the Prayer

Darrell FitzgeraldIvan Ingram

Data Projector Ken Stapleton Brian VersaceOperatorAltar Servers Binnian Hunt Victoria Lee

Alele Tukuaota Alexander Harding

Children'sLiturgyReaders Sue Walsh Trish Kinbacher Leo Watt Zowie Palliaer

Sapini Hunt Denys Smith Carmel QuinnCommunion Miro Martin Peter Tautasi Gary IlottMinisters Alana Osborn Bill McHugh Catherine Argent Gary Taylor

Anne Burnell Philip Jones-McLeanPaulette RossNonie WattDon Micale

RefreshmentsPiety Stall Jessie Peacock Michael CashmanCountersMazenod Club Drawn Today

Erica Cassingham, Carmel Quinn

No Flowers - LentNo Flowers - Lent

Maree Prins, Dawn GallagherBill McHugh, Ernie Edwards

The Week Ahead School News

Hail, Holy Queen - To Be Said Instead Of The Final Hymn During Lent Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

First Sunday of Lent

Your support for Project Compassion gives expression to the Gospel imperative to help those suffering from poverty and disadvantage. This week we meet 12-year old Ditosa, an orphan who lost her parents to HIV/AIDS. The Matuba Children’s Centre in Mozambique, run by Caritas Chokwe, offers orphaned and vulnerable children food, clean water, educational support, livelihood training and a place where children can be safe, happy and healthy. Your solidarity means children like Ditosa have a brighter future. Please donate to Project Compassion today.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN DURING LENT40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN DURING LENT40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN DURING LENT40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN DURING LENT

40 Days for Life is a pro-life campaign that is a cross-

denominational, faith-based effort with the vision of accessing

God’s power through prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil to end

abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring people

together in a spirit of unity during the 40 day campaign. The

centerpiece of this campaign is a 24 hour prayer vigil outside

the abortion facility at Bowen Hills over the 40 days.

Faithful believers are praying that this effort will mark the

beginning of the end of abortion. We ask for your prayers

and support for this life-saving campaign. If you have any

questions please contact: www.40daysforlife.com/brisbane/

40daysbrisbane@gmail.com or phone (07) 3149 3289

CATHOLICISM PROGRAM For those who would like to

borrow the Catholicism Program DVD’s to watch at home, please contact Helen in the parish office to organise. You will be able to borrow a DVD which contains 2 lessons for a two week period. Please phone 3888

3973 or email steugene@bne.catholic.net.au. to book your DVD. Those who attended the sessions

last year found them informative and enlightening.

Would you like to be a children’s liturgy leader at 9.30am Mass at St Eugene Church? Resources and training provided. Contact Helen on 3888 3973 at the parish office for more details.

Communion to the sick ministers

meeting Sunday 17th March after

7.30am Mass at Christ the King

Church. New volunteers

welcome. PLEASE NOTE THE

CHANGE OF TIME AND VENUE.

ITITITIT’S FE’S FE’S FE’S FEAST FAIR AST FAIR AST FAIR AST FAIR

PREPARATION TIME PREPARATION TIME PREPARATION TIME PREPARATION TIME

AGAINAGAINAGAINAGAIN

During the week, the first St Eugene Feast Fair

meeting was held for the year. With the Fair

happening on Sunday 19th May this year, preparations

are well underway. The Parish and College share

50/50 in the profits of the fair so we need to do our

fair share. This year the Parish have been given the

Trash & Treasure stall, Hamburger stall & the Raffle

to coordinate.

I am seeking helpersI am seeking helpersI am seeking helpersI am seeking helpers!!!! Trash & Treasure StallTrash & Treasure StallTrash & Treasure StallTrash & Treasure Stall –––– we have a coordinator for we have a coordinator for we have a coordinator for we have a coordinator for

this stall so this stall so this stall so this stall so help help help help out on the day on a roster basisout on the day on a roster basisout on the day on a roster basisout on the day on a roster basis is is is is

all that is requiredall that is requiredall that is requiredall that is required. . . . 1111 hour is all we are asking for.hour is all we are asking for.hour is all we are asking for.hour is all we are asking for.

Hamburger Hamburger Hamburger Hamburger Stall:Stall:Stall:Stall: helpers to prepare and serve the helpers to prepare and serve the helpers to prepare and serve the helpers to prepare and serve the

hamburgershamburgershamburgershamburgers on the dayon the dayon the dayon the day. Once again 1 hour is all . Once again 1 hour is all . Once again 1 hour is all . Once again 1 hour is all

we we we we are asking for.are asking for.are asking for.are asking for.

Raffle:Raffle:Raffle:Raffle: peoplepeoplepeoplepeople to to to to recordrecordrecordrecord the returned books of the returned books of the returned books of the returned books of

ticketsticketsticketstickets prior to fair day prior to fair day prior to fair day prior to fair day and and and and peoplepeoplepeoplepeople to sell tickets to sell tickets to sell tickets to sell tickets

on the day of the fair.on the day of the fair.on the day of the fair.on the day of the fair.

If you can assist please contact Helen in the parish

office ph 3888 3973 or email

steugene@bne.catholic.net.au. The next meeting is

Wednesday 13th March so I would like to go to the

meeting with names in hand.

• The word "conclave" means "with key": the cardinals are assembled under lock and key. In other words, the election is conducted in absolute secrecy and there are many safeguards to protect this secrecy. The cardinals are gravely bound in conscience not to reveal anything about election. Others who must be present are bound to secrecy under penalty of excommunication reserved to the Holy See.

• All must reside within the Vatican walls throughout conclave — at Domus

Sanctae Marthae. Food is passed in, means of communication are excluded, correspondence is forbidden, and the sending of newspapers in or out is also forbidden.

• The pope is elected by secret ballot. A two-thirds majority of the lectors who are present is necessary, or more than two thirds if the number is not divisible by three. This rule holds for the first twenty-eight ballots. If after twenty-eight ballots, a two thirds majority has not been achieved, the cardinal electors may vote to permit election by an absolute majority, that is, more than half.

• Balloting takes place for three days, with four ballots a day, and then there is a maximum one day pause for prayer, discussion and a spiritual exhortation given by the senior cardinal in the order of deacons.

• If no man is elected, the papers are burned and the black smoke travels up a pipe to tell the crowd that no man is elected.

• When a man is elected Pope, a few chemical pellets are added to the papers to create the white smoke that signals the election.

The New Pope

• When a candidate receives the required number of votes, he is approached and asked in Latin, "Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme Pontiff?" When he says yes, he is asked, "By what name do you wish to be called?" Once he answers, he is Pope.

• At this point the new Pope is taken to the sacristy of the Sistine Chapel and vested in Papal robes which are kept there in several sizes. The new Pope then takes a seat at the altar to receive the cardinals' homage and obedience.

Installation • Shortly after the white smoke signals a new Pope the announcement is made

from a balcony to the crowd gathered in St Peter's Square: "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum. Habemus papam! " ("I announce to you a great joy. We have a Pope!").

• The new Pope's birth name is then announced, along with the name he has taken as Pope. He then appears and gives his blessing.

• Some days afterward, the new Pope is formally installed in a special ceremony.