Parish School: St Dympna’s Catholic Primary

Principal: Janet Smith

Phone: 3263 6788 Fax: 32637551

Email: paspley@bne.catholic.edu.au

Website: www.stdympnas.qld.edu.au

Parish Address: 479 Robinson Road West, Aspley 4034 Parish staff: Katrina Vaughan Office hours: 9am to 1pm Monday - Friday Phone: 3862 9402 After hours emergency only: 0432155970

PARISH OF OUR LADY AND ST DYMPNA Parish Priest: Fr John Panamthottam

Parish Newsletter - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 16 August 2020 Holy days of Obligation: In Australia we have the Feast of the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas Day (25 December).

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Isa 56:1,6-7; Rom 11:13-15,29-32; Matt 15:21-28

The first reading (Isa 56:1,6-7) comes from the part of the book concerning life after the Babylonian ex-ile. There were conflicting ideas concerning the des-tiny of Jerusalem and matters of racial and religious purity. This pericope is remarkable for its openness, for righteous and God-fearing Gentiles would be able to offer sacrifices in the new temple, the house of prayer for all peoples. The reading appears to have been chosen to accompany the gospel (Matt 15:21-28), which tells of the faithful Canaanite (or Greek Syrophoenician in Mark) woman who begged Jesus to heal her daughter. The encounter does not disclose a clear belief in Israel’s God, nor any desire to join Jerusalem’s temple worship, but she has faith in Jesus’ ability to help. According to Matthew she calls him by the messianic ti-tle Son of David, which in Matthew is used mainly by foreigners and the blind. It later gives way completely to the title Son of God (used by the disciples last Sunday) by those mocking Jesus on the cross, but finally in faith by the presumed foreigners, the centurion and his company. Although Matthew’s gospel is written for Jewish believers and appears to have exclusively Jewish concerns, foreigners are surprisingly privileged in it, first signified by the visiting Gentile wise men, the Magi. Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfilment of Isaiah: during the cleansing of the temple, Matthew, Mark and Luke have Jesus cite Isaiah, calling it a house of prayer for all peoples, but Matthew alone has Jesus say in apparent reference to his own ministry that there is something greater than the temple here (Matt 12:6); Jesus prophesises its destruction (24:2), and is later accused of claiming he would destroy and rebuild it in three days (26:61; 27:40); as the last act of this gospel the risen Lord Jesus sends the eleven to make disciples of all nations. On this point all three readings today converge: in the second reading (Rom 11:13-15, 29-32), Paul credits his being sent to the Gentiles to the failure of other Jews to re-ceive the Gospel. This may appear to contradict the commissioning, seeming to indi-cate turning to the Gentiles only because of the failure of the Jews. Instead, we note it is said only of Paul’s ministry, for he went first to the Jews and only later to the Gen-tiles. Bearing in mind what was said last Sunday, note that this does not constitute re-jection of the Jews, neither by Paul nor by God. Rather Paul hopes the success among the Gentiles will goad the Jews to beneficial jealousy. He is the only New Tes-tament author to use this unusual verb, three of the four instances being in this letter and all for the same purpose. Instead of being considered a vice, this jealousy or envy can stimulate to personal betterment, just as athletes are goaded to improvement by the successes of competitors. Paul portrays Jewish reticence as having a positive benefit, one to make their eventual conversion more joyous. Perhaps careful attention to Paul may have helped avoid past atrocities against Jews, and attention to both Paul and history may help circumvent a return to anti-Jewish sentiment, but there are worrying signs of this rising again. For those of us who are Christians there should be the reminder that just as all nations are to be blessed in Abraham (Gen 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:4; Acts 3:25 and Gal 3:8), knowledge of God having been held by the Jews in trust for all people, so also Christ’s entrusting us with the procla-mation of the kingdom does not give us an exclusive claim to heaven so much as the privilege of bearing it for the benefit of all, as he did the cross. Excerpt Rev Dr Barry Craig - Liturgia.com - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

https://

www.trybooking.com/BJXIV

Mass Times and Services

(BOOKINGS REQUIRED)

Weekend Mass

Saturday 6.00pm

Sunday 9.00am

&

5.00pm

Weekday Mass

Mon, Tue, Wed

and Friday

6.30am

NO Thursday or Saturday

Morning Mass

Benediction and

Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament:

Exposition held after Mass

Friday 7am - 9.00am

All are invited to join this

devotion.

Reconciliation

Saturday 5pm-

5.30pm

Or by appointment

Baptism

Infant Baptism:

2nd & 4th Sunday after

9am Mass

Baptism preparation:

3rd Saturday 10.30am

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 66: 2-3, 5-6, 8 O God,

let all the nations praise you!

Second Reading: Romans 11: 13-15, 29-32 Gospel: Matthew 15: 21-28

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the Good News of the kingdom, and

healed all who were sick.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Acclamation of Faith:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

and profess your Resurrection

until you come again.

We give praise and thanks for blessings given and

prayers answered. We pray for all our family

members, parishioners and benefactors who are in

need of prayer and for all those who are facing

difficult times. We pray for them and for those who

have asked for our prayers.

CONDOLENCE: Our prayers and thoughts are with those who are mourning the death of loved ones.

Especially: Susie, Graeme and Brendon Blank, William (Bill) Crowley, Simon Hatton, Gerald King and Josephine Trimarchi.

SICKNESS: Our prayers are asked for people who are sick or housebound, and for all those who are in hospital, hospice or nursing homes.

Especially: Father Amani Nyonia

If you would like the parish to pray for and have someone’s name listed in our prayers each week, Intention envelopes can be delivered to the Parish office.

This week the children complete their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation which will be celebrated on Tuesday 18th August and Wednesday 19th August.

Let us pray that each of us continues to grow in the gifts of the Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Piety, Knowledge and Fear of the Lord. May each of us be alert to the action of the Spirit and living the Fruits of the Spirit in our daily lives through our loving, kind, happy, sharing, forgiving, generous and helpful attitudes.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAM ENROLEMENTS OPEN

A year 4 child (turning 9) who is Bap-tised and has made their Confirmation is able to be welcomed to the Lord's table and receive Holy Communion for the first time. 'Archdiocese of Brisbane Sacramental Policy'. 5

Enrolments for the 2020 program:

OPENED on Monday 10th August at 5pm CLOSE on Tuesday 25th August at 5pm

If you feel your child is ready to begin preparation for Holy Communion, enrolment and further information for the Sacrament of Eucharist 2020:

1. Enrolment for Eucharist (Complete online): Eucharist Enrolment Form 2. Parent Permission Form (Please print and bring to the Parent Information Session).

A VOCATION VIEW: TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME It's so easy to push people out of our lives. But the Lord knows no boundaries or races or colours. Spread the Good News that we are all God's people.

To talk to someone about your vocation, contact the Vocation Centre: 1300 133 544

vocationbrisbane.com

WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND PARISH MASSES

We have commenced Weekend Masses on Saturday 6pm. Sunday 9am and 5pm, as the first step, in our parish. Sunday 7am Mass is scheduled to recommence in September. At this stage with a MAXIMUM OF 100 PEOPLE (incl. the priest, sacris-tan, readers etc.) so BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. PLEASE ALSO ENSURE BOOKINGS ARE CANCELLED BY FRIDAY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. We have also commenced Weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6.30am (no booking necessary weekdays just sign-in your attendance).

Now NUMBERS HAVE INCREASED only a booking procedure will manage this situation and meet the Govern-ment obligations for COVID-19 tracing and cleaning procedures. Therefore, you will be required to register for the Mass that you would like to attend using an online booking system. Please book using: https://www.trybooking.com/BJXIV If you cannot use TryBooking, please contact the Parish Office by phone or email to book. As a result of the restriction on the number of parishioners able to attend our Masses, it is IMPORTANT that once registered, if you find yourself unable to attend Mass, that you PROMPTLY de-register either on the Trybooking website or through contacting the Parish Office so that others, who may wish, to attend are able to book.

This booking website will provide the parish office with your details, thus allowing us to organise everything nec-essary for your safe participation in worship at our parish.

This process is new to all of us, and we greatly appreciate your cooperation, understanding and patience while

we all get used to these new systems. It is also imperative that we have continued volunteer Marshals and After

Mass Cleaners for all Masses to allow us to offer worship for increased numbers.

Please contact the Parish Office if you can assist with one or more of the above roles.

Your assistance is needed for our parish to worship in larger numbers. We all need to pull together to get Aspley parish church back up and running.

Parish Leadership Team: Report August 2020

Among the items in his report, Fr John: referred to the 61 children to be confirmed on the 18th and 19th August, and

thanked the work of the Sacramental team of Diane Haub, Kay Buxton, Su-san Sherwood and Helen Hollamby;

thanked Iva Spanevello and Rod Campbell for their work in contacting about 60 parishioners, as part of the parish pastoral program;

referred to the condition of the ceilings in the church and hall, and reported on the processes of obtaining quotes for repair and painting;

discussed the process for raising donations for the purchase of a new organ; began discussions on the need to improve collections. Parishioners will be reminded of the need to con-

tinue or start contributions again. A sign has been placed in front of the collection basket in the foyer.

Other items included: Managing Masses under covid19 restrictions Starting the 7.00 a.m. Mass from the first Sunday in September Development of Maintenance and Cleaning Schedule of the infrastructure and environs of the Parish pre-

cinct: Dennis Smallcombe Planning for Multicultural Sunday, now 13 September at 9.00 a.m. Mass: Ike Soo Choon Planning for the Parish General meeting in November: Rod Campbell Placing PLT minutes and information on the parish website: Kay and Rod Welcome to new members Dennis Smallcomble and Matt Emerick Thanks and appreciation to outgoing Chair Rod Campbell Welcome to incoming Chair: Iva Spanevello, and new vice-chair Sylvester Vas; continuing Secretary Kay

Buxton, and new vice-secretary Elvira Arpon.

Next Meeting: JP2 Room Monday 7 September at 7.00 p.m. Rod Campbell (Chair May 2019-August 2020)

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm

137:1-3,6,8

Lord, your love is eternal;

do not forsake the work of your

hands.

Second Reading: Romans 11:33-36 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter, the rock on which

I will build my church; the gates

of hell will not hold our against it.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Next week Liturgy

Sun 16 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mon 17

Tues 18

Wed 19 St John Eudes, priest

Thur

s

20 St Bernard, abbot, doctor

Fri 21 St Pius X, pope

Sat 22 The Queenship of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

Sun 23 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Date Claimers: Sunday 13 September

9amMulticultural Mass .

19 & 20 September Annual Catholic

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Dympna’s Diary

R o s t e r s

22/23 August

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion Ministers of the Word Altar Servers Laptop Operator Music Ministry

6.00 p.m. Mass in

anticipation of

Sunday

B. McGorry (B) R. Campbell

First Reading L. McGorry Second Reading J. Pillai Prayers of the Faithful S. Cuaycong

S. Stevens Volunteer

Volunteer please Light of Jesus

7.00 a.m Mass

Recommence

September

9.00 a.m. Mass C. Gonsalves (B) S. Lopez

First Reading J. Colebourne Second Reading J, Mascarenhas Prayers of the Faithful M. Colebourne

C. George R.Campbell Yvonne Karen/ Emily

5.00 p.m. Mass S. Sherwood (B) S. Sherwood

First Reading B. Kent Second Reading R. Meekons Prayers of the Faithful S. Tam

J. Tomsey O. Joshi

Volunteer please Ike and Sene

Counters: 9.00am Mondays until further notice. Counter Monday

17 Aug

B.Donohue,

R.Meekcoms,

T.Gillam, M.Hopewell

& L.Junker

24 Aug A. Dunn,

N. Dunn, R. Heskett,

D. Salvati

Cleaning Church:

22 August Nigel

Hughes and

Volunteer

29 August

Volunteers please

5 September

D Francis

11 September

volunteer please

19 September

Salvio & Jinella

COVID19 VOLUNTEERS: Marshalls: 2 Volunteers for each mass

(Marshalls must be less than 70 years of

age).

Cleaners: Every Mass or event must have

2-3 people who stay behind to sanitise

church (Cleaners are NOT restricted by age

and must be in good health).

PLEASE NOTE: ALL MUST

MAINTAIN SOCIAL

DISTANCING AT ALL TIMES

BEFORE, DURING AND

AFTER MASS!

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY -

We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 30 August. This year, the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement is titled: To Live Life to the Full: Mental Health in Australia Today. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of many members of our parish-es, schools and communities. Under-standing mental health will help us to be aware of those who need our support. The Bishops invite us all to reject stig-matisation, to work for the transfor-mation of social determinants of mental ill-health, and to call for policies and service provision that meets the needs of the poorest and most marginalised members of our community. Download the Statement at http://bit.ly/SocialJustice_2020.