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ST IGNATIUS Toowong: Weekdays 5.30pm every afternoon; Saturday 9.00am & 6.00pm (Vigil); Sunday 7.00am & 5.00pm.

Reconciliation: Saturday after 9.00am Mass and from 5.15pm to 5.45pm, or by appointment. HOLY SPIRIT Auchenflower: Weekdays 9.00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday; Sunday 8.30am.

“I see clearly,” the pope continues, “that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the

hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle. It is useless to ask a

seriously injured person if he has high cholesterol and about the level of his blood sugars! You have to heal this wounds.

Then we can talk about everything else. Heal the wounds, heal the wounds … And you have to start from the ground up.

“The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The

most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you. And the ministers of the church must be ministers of mercy above all. The confessor, for

example, is always in danger of being either too much of a rigorist or too lax. Neither is merciful, because neither of them really takes responsibility for the person. The rigorist

washes his hands so that he leaves it to the commandment. The loose minister washes his hands by simply saying, ‘This is not a sin’ or something like that. In pastoral

ministry we must accompany people, and we must heal their wounds.

“How are we treating the people of God? I dream of a church that is a mother and

shepherdess. The church’s ministers must be merciful, take responsibility for the people and accompany them like the good Samaritan, who washes, cleans and raises up his

neighbour. This is pure Gospel. God is greater than sin. The structural and organisational reforms are secondary-that is, they come afterward. The first reform

must be the attitude. The ministers of the Gospel must be people who can warm the hearts of the people, who walk through the dark night with them, who know how to

dialogue and to descend themselves into their people’s night, into the darkness, but without getting lost. The people of God want pastors, not clergy acting like bureaucrats

or government officials. The bishops, particularly, must be able to support the movement of God among their people with patience, so that no one is left behind. But

they must also be able to accompany the flock that has a flair for finding new paths.

Extract from interview with Pope Francis, ‘A Big Heart Open to God’ - www.thinkingfaith.org

7th Sunday Ordinary 23rd February 2014 Year A

Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

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The Dominican Friars will be holding a retreat for men aged 18-35 at Marian Valley Retreat Centre, Canungra. 28 Feb—2 March. Speakers include Fr Dom Murphy op & Fr Paul Rowse op. Theme: "Grace and Truth". Cost $130 (includes meals & accom). Last chance to register, contact Br James Baxter OP james.baxter@op.org.au.

The Little King’s Movement for the Handicapped is in urgent need of the services of someone who can attend to the bookkeeping requirements of the Movement on a part-time voluntary basis. Anyone able to assist please contact the Movement by ph 3391 1432 between 9am-2pm on Tues to Thurs or by email: lkm67@bigpond.com

VALE FR JOSEPH HASSAM SJ Fr Joseph Hassam sj, once working in St Ignatius Toowong Parish (1954-1959), died on Sunday 9

February, aged 98, and was buried on Wednesday 12 February from the Chapel of St Peter Canisius,

Pymble, NSW. Fr Gregory Jordan sj attended, having two links with Fr Joe — the Toowong

Connection, but also the fact that both came from same town, parish and schools in New Zealand— viz Hamilton. Fr Hassam worked in Jesuit Parishes

most of his active life. Two centenarians, his contemporaries attended the Requiem!

Readings: 7th Sunday Ordinary: Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18. 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. Matthew 5:38-48.

Next week: 8th Sunday Ordinary: Isaiah 49:14-15. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. Matthew 6:24-34.

Entrance Antiphon:

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Spoken Response: The Lord is kind and merciful.

Sung Response: My Soul Gives thanks to the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, Alleluia! Whoever keeps the word of Christ, grows perfect in the

love of God. Alleluia.

O Lord, I trust in your merciful love. My heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will

sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me.

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Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need

SSICKICK::: Deb Chesterman, Andrea Collis, Eve Jones, Liane Turner, Sr Regina Naisbitt olm, Alan Dundas, Jenny Reed, Kell MacGroarty, Lucia Rigoglioso, Elisabeth Byrne, Glady O’Brien, Margaret Morris, Sandra Perfect, Leon Gaffney, Sr Jeanette Collis rsm, Madeleine Bateman Duffy, Lorraine Haarhoff, Mary Haworth, Aldery Bates, Beryl Clark, Roslyn Ivey, Matt Ryde, Clare Sawyer.

RRECENTLYECENTLY DDECEASEDECEASED: : Arthur Moody, Fr Joseph Hassam sj.

AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES: : Marlene Moffat.

BBAPTISMSAPTISMS: : Ruby McAlonan, Hamish McAlonan, Harry Gallagher.

PARISH COLLECTIONS Including Clergy Support: $4,138, Other: $300.

ST IGNATIUS CHURCH LIFT Repairs are ongoing as we await replacement / installation of a new battery by the service provider. Apologies & we thank you for your patience.

YOUNG AT HEART Join us on Fri. 28 Feb. to attend a movie of choice at the morning session at the Regal Twin, Graceville / Eldorado Cinema, Indooroopilly. Followed by lunch at a nearby venue. Please ph Ursula 3878 9002 or Beryl 3371 5210 for details.

OPEN THE CHURCH St Ignatius Church will be open from 2pm on Friday 28 February (staying open through to 5.30pm Mass). Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord. If you are available to join the ‘watcher’ roster please phone Betty 3870 8867.

CWL TOOWONG BRANCH will meet on Monday 3 March after the 9am Mass at Holy Spirit. New members welcome. Enquiries: Del Doherty 3371 7746.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL TOOWONG meeting Tues 4 March, 7.45pm in Horstmann Rm. ~ To make a donation to the Toowong Conference please take a marked SVdP envelope from rotary stands and place on the collection plate or into the poor box.

‘WORLD DAY OF PRAYER’ St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church St Lucia (87 Central Ave) is host this year for “World Day of Prayer” in our area and our congregation is cordially invited. The hour of prayer will be held on Friday 7 March at 10.30am. This year’s theme: ‘Streams in the desert’ and the service has been prepared by the WDP Committee in Egypt. (The service will involve members of St Thomas Aquinas, the Uniting Church and Anglican Church in St Lucia). Followed by morning tea.

PARISH DATE CLAIMERS:- *CONCERT The old boys and community of St. Laurence's College warmly invite you to a concert at St. Ignatius on Monday 17 March at 7pm. Choral and instrumental groups will perform an entertaining selection of works by a range of composers, including compositions by one of our parish musicians, William Brown. Entry is free, & a collection will be taken to assist Jesuit Mission. *PARISH LENTEN REFLECTION 2014: “EVANGELII GAUDIUM” Frs. Quin, Pereira & Reilly will lead a series of discussions on Pope Francis’ recent exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel”. We would love as many parishioners as possible to join us on Wed’s 12, 19 & 26 March & 9 April, 7.30-8.30pm in Horstmann Room.

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23 7th Sunday Ordinary

Baptisms: 10am—Holy Spirit

24 Fr Vince Hurley sj Birthday

25 2pm Coffee & Chat—Horstmann Room

28 Young at Heart (Movies)

2pm Open the Church—St Ignatius

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2 8th Sunday Ordinary

Baptisms: 10am—11am—St Ignatius

3 CWL Meetings following 9am Mass—Holy Spirit

5 ASH WEDNESDAY — Masses: * 9am Holy Spirit Church * 11.30 St Ignatius School Mass—St Ig. * 6pm St Ignatius Church

4 7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 7th Week Ord. (A)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon: James 3:13-18. Mark 9:14-29. Tues: James 4:1-10. Mark 9:30-37. Wed: James 4:13-17. Mark 9:38-40. Thu: James 5:1-6. Mark 9:41-50. Fri James 5:9-12. Mark 10:1-2. Sat: James 5:13-20. Mark 10:13-16.

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AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Summer: Free. APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER February: Free. BRIS WEST DEANERY NEWSLETTER Feb.: Free AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Summer: Free 2014 BREAK OPEN THE WORD— $10 please put money in envelope supplied with book & place on the collection plate. THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2. MADONNA MAGAZINE Quarterly: $11.

Any inclusions for the Parish newsletter should be marked to the attention of the

Parish Secretary & received at Parish Office no later than Thursday mornings. Thank you.

Happy Birthday to Fr Vince Hurley sj who will celebrate his birthday on Monday 24th February.

We wish them many happy returns for the day.

COFFEE AND CHAT February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time when Ovarian Cancer Australia focuses on informing women of the risks and symptoms. Again this year, our gathering will be renamed ‘Afternoon Teal’ this month and Sr Jeanette has requested we raise money for Ovarian Cancer Australia towards their research by making a donation. Teal ribbons will be available on the day. ~ All ladies are invited to come along—if you have not come before please do and if you are a ‘regular’ please bring a friend with you, this Tuesday 26 February, at 2pm in the Horstmann Room. Come along and meet up with old friends and new. Please note, Sr Jeanette advises additional parking is available in their convent grounds (enter at top of Grove Cres) if needed, then walk down past the oval.

Parish WEBSITE www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website! When making out your will please consider the needs of the parish

Queensland’s Privacy Scheme and the Commonwealth Government’s legislation deals with the manner in which private sector organisations may record, use, store and disclose information, including health information, collected from individuals. The Parish of Toowong is committed to upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set out in both the legislations and Privacy Scheme. A copy of the Parish's Privacy Policy is available to any parishioner by contacting the Parish Office on 3870 7818.

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Fr John Reilly SJ Superior

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Fr Gaetan Pereira SJ APP Fr Ian Howells SJ Fr Vince Hurley SJ Fr Greg Jordan SJ

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St Ignatius ChurchSt Ignatius ChurchSt Ignatius ChurchSt Ignatius Church: * Ministry Roster: Sharon Krippner 3371 9334

*Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438192298

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* Louise Wellington 3876 8786

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Ewen Thompson Chair

Finance & Development Finance & Development Finance & Development Finance & Development

David Slater Chair

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Anthony Young

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PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal— Roycelyn Wilden

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46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066

Phone: 3371 1094

www.stignatiustoowong.qld.edu.au

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Email:Email:Email:Email: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au Website: Website: Website: Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au

We are part of the Brisbane West Deanery ~ website: www.brisbanewestdeanery.com.au ~ email: bwdeanery@bne.catholic.net.au

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OUR MISSION PRAYER

We, the St Ignatius community, are called to live the good news. We pray that we become the people that Jesus Christ called us to be. We pray that we know the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit

through knowing Jesus in prayer, scripture and liturgy. We pray that we give hope to others by a practical, personal kindness,

affirming each person's dignity, worth and destiny in Christ. May we live out this mission of our Christian vocation in the spirit of St. Ignatius.

AUCHENFLOWER PROSPECTS

There have been rumours circulating in our parish that the Finance and Development Committee plans to demolish the Holy Spirit Church to make way for retirement and aged care units. The rumours are entirely incorrect.

Under Canon law the Committee has the role to act as custodian of the parish assets. It appraises carefully any suggestion concerning the use of those assets. It does not propose premature decisions to the Parish Priest. Currently, it has taken on the responsible and time-consuming task of investigating, in an orderly way, the future of the Auchenflower site. Central to the task, at this stage of proceedings, is the Committee’s decision that the existing Holy Spirit Church must be incorporated within the master plan of any future proposed development. It is the desire of the committee that the church remain active during any such development. In that regard the Committee has listened to and heard parishioners’ concerns.

We are conscious of the demographic fact that an increasing aged population will need affordable housing and care, close to transport and medical services, within the next 10 years. The Committee’s responsibility includes planning ahead, according to our Mission Statement, for parish needs.

- Parish Finance and Development Committee

~ Holy Spirit Church News ~