St Patrick’s Parish Emerald Welcomes You

Baptism of the Lord -Year A

11th & 12th January 2020

Parish Administrator: Fr Raj Kodavatikanti

Established in 1888

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton abides strictly with the principles and procedures of Towards Healing. The Diocese is committed to healing for victims by providing a sensitive and compassionate response to complaints.

Contact the Response Coordinator on Ph 1800 830113. email: profstdsrock@dfs.org.au

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

This Sunday, the liturgical season of Christmas comes to a conclusion with the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. The feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a celebration of Jesus as the anointed servant of God. This feast reveals who God is for us and who we are to be for others in Christ.

The Baptism of Jesus signified the end of the preparation for his active ministry. Its culmination took place when Jesus shed his sacrificial blood on the cross to redeem the world. Our baptism is also to be seen in the light of Jesus’ baptism. Through our baptism we partake in the death and resurrection of Christ. St. Paul asks: “Don’t you know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (Rom. 6:3) Apart from the sonship and union we attain with Christ through baptism, we become members of the body of Christ. And accordingly, we are entrusted with a mission: to continue the work of Christ, namely, to go out of ourselves and live for others in love and service as Jesus did.

Jesus Christ conferred upon the water the power of the true Baptism which would remove all the sins of the world: "Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him Who takes away the sin of the world." Many of the incidents which accompanied Christ's baptism are symbolical of what happened at our Baptism. At Christ's baptism the Holy Spirit descended upon Him; at our Baptism the Trinity took its abode in our soul. At His baptism Christ was proclaimed the "Beloved Son" of the Father; at our Baptism we become the adopted sons of God. At Christ's baptism the heavens were opened; at our Baptism heaven was opened to us. At His baptism Jesus prayed; after our Baptism we must pray to avoid actual sin.

As we conscious of our Christian mission? Do we accept Christ as our saviour, Lord the son of God? What does he mean to us in concrete terms, here and now? Do we experience his nearness in the Word of God, in the Eucharist, in our community? What would our answer be to: “Who is Jesus Christ for you?” this question should make each one of us ponder and do a little heart-searching.

As many of us participated in Holy Mass being offered for all those who have been affected by the bushfires, we also held an hour of Adoration after the Mass this Wednesday morning and prayed for all those whose homes and livelihoods have been destroyed or damaged by bushfires. The devastation and enormous toll the fires took on families, properties, animals and communities are horrific.

This catastrophic condition has left the lives of so many in Australia physically, emotionally, spiritually and materially stretched and should not be forgotten. In the midst of such pain and suffering there are many stories of great inspiration where people given their all to help others, wildlife and animals. The courage and selflessness of so many should also be remembered. We pray that these people are able to rebuild their homes and lives with courage and determination, accompanied by many ‘good angels’.

Thank you, Jesus, for the wonderful firefighters and authorities who are working together to fight these terrible bushfires and we continue to pray for those fighting the fires. Let us also pray for rain to put out the fires and replenish the dry earth.

We are grateful to Fr. Gasper Peruvelil for his wonderful service to our parish. We thank him so much for all he has done in the Central Highlands.

Fr Gasper you remain in our prayers as you continue your ministry in Bundaberg. May God bless you in your new parish. Fr Raj

ST. PATRICK’S PAR-

Church January Roster Church Cleaning 17th: Les & Bronwyn Brown 24th: Marissa Ryan, Ofa Fakataua,

Church Linen: Marissa Ryan

Ground Maintenance: Michael & Ben Heinemann, Bill Mahony, Bernie Frawley

THIS WEEKEND 11/12 January

Sacristan: 6pm: John Miller 8am: Peter Agius Commentator: 6pm: Michael Heinemann Lay Leaders: 8am: Francie Hartley, Sharon McDonald Readers: 6pm: Lotte Tauamoa, Anna Wolff 8am: Marsha Krawczyk, Bill Mahony Communion Ministers: 6pm: Anna Wolff, Lotte Tauamoa, John

Chapman, Volunteers please 8am: Sharon McDonald, Bill Mahony, Thomas

Case Altar Servers: 6pm: Volunteers please 8am: Volunteers please Children’s Liturgy: 6pm: No Liturgy School Holidays 8am: No Liturgy School Holidays Holy Goods Shop: 6pm: Elma Devlin 8am: Volunteer please Musicians: 6pm: Richard, Cathy, Alvin, Lorraine 8am: Peggy, Monica Counters: Jim Waldby, Cathy Chapman

NEXT WEEKEND 18/19 January

Sacristan: 6pm: John Miller 8am: Peter Agius Commentator: 6pm: Jackie McGavin 8am: Margaret Smith Readers: 6pm: Janice Moriarty, Lotte Tauamoa 8am: Ruth Bell, Yvonne Farrell Communion Ministers: 6pm: Cathy Dale, Lotte Tauamoa, Cathy

Chapman, Lorraine Marsh, Janice Moriarty

8am: Sharon McDonald, Peter Agius, Peter Smith, Yvonne Farrell, Thomas Case

Altar Servers: 6pm: Volunteers please 8am: Volunteers please Children’s Liturgy: 6pm: No Liturgy School Holidays 8am: No Liturgy School Holidays Holy Goods Shop: 6pm: Margaret Boland 8am: Sue Peters Musicians: 6pm: Roslyn, Kevin, Jacinta, Lorraine 8am: A.P & W. Monica, Ally, Anthea, Rebekah Counters: Peter Agius, John Chapman

St Patrick's Parish

St Patrick’s Primary School:

Principal: Mr Chris Ferguson

41 Yamala Street

Ph: 4982 2485, Fax: 4982 4229

E-mail: christopher_ferguson@rok.catholic.edu.au

St Brigid’s Primary School:

Acting Principal: Tegan Green

Gregory Highway South

Ph: 4982 0411, Fax: 4982 0422

E-mail: Tegan_Green@rok.catholic.edu.au

Marist College Emerald:

Principal: Mr Mark Green

Jeppesen Drive

Ph: 4994 9100, Fax: 4982 3033

E-mail: mark_green@rok.catholic.edu.au

St Vincent de Paul: Ph: 4982 1726

Neighbourhood Centre: 17 Yamala St

Ph: 4982 1696 Fax: 4982 3710

E-mail: community@emeraldnc.com.au

CentaCare: 141 Egerton Street

(across from Coles, behind high house)

Ph: 4982 4358

Parish Office:

33 Yamala Street, PO Box 47

Ph: 4982 1066

E-mail: stpatsem@bigpond.com

Bulletin E-mail: stpatsbulletin@gmail.com

Parish Administer: Fr Raj Kodavatikanti

M:0418 821066

E-mail: rajasekr84@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

Parish Secretary: Mrs Francie Hartley and

Mrs Cathy Chapman ph 4982 1066

Other Churches administered by

St Patricks:

Gemfields Catholic Community,

Ph: 4985 4154 - Mrs Ann Hatte

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Springsure

Ph: 0488 100322 - Mrs Maria Hoare

St Theresa’s Rolleston,

Ph: 4984 3192 - Mrs Pam Dallas

Mary Immaculate Blackwater *

Ph:4982 5362 - Srs Colleen and Carmel

*(Administered by Rockhampton Diocese)

Dates for the Diary

A reminder to all Ministers that it is greatly appreciated if you are at church at least 10 minutes before Mass commences. Please

advise the Commentator that you are present.

Emerald & District Mass Times

Saturday 11 January 6pm

Sunday 12 January 8am *

Sunday 12 January 10.30 * Anakie

Sunday 12 January 11am Rolleston

Sunday 12 January 8am Springsure

Monday 13 January NO MASS

Tuesday 14 January 12 noon

Wednesday 15 January 7am

Thursday 16 January 8am

Friday 17 January 9am

Saturday 18 January 6pm

Sunday 19 January 8am

Sunday 19 January 6pm Springsure

Monday 20 January NO MASS

Tuesday 22 January 12 noon

Wednesday 23 January 7am

Thursday 24 January 8am

Friday 25 January 9am

Gemfields Catholic

Community News 2020

The Gemfields community meet for Liturgy

of the Word with Holy Communion on the

second Sunday of the Month and Mass on

the fourth Sunday of the Month at the

Anakie Community Hall at 10.30am.

All are welcome

* Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion

Music Meeting

Sunday 19th January

9.30am - Church All Welcome

dRegular Prayer Gatherings

Legion of Mary, Church,

Mondays, 9am

Good Shepherd Prayer Group,

Church, Wednesdays, 7.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration, Church, Fridays, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Rosary at the Grotto, Sunday, 5.30pm

Most Welcome

January 16 Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

6pm * 19 Music Meeting 9.30am Church 23 Parish Finance Council Meeting 5.30pm * 24 C.H School’s Opening Mass 9am 26 Australia Day 27 Parish Office Closed. Public

Holiday 31 St Brigid’s School Opening Mass 9am

* See notices for more information

Bishop’s In-service 2020 The Bishop’s In-service Day will be held once again in 2020. The date for Emerald is and locations are as follows:

Wednesday, 12 February - Emerald Town

Hall and St Patrick’s School, Emerald

All the current information about Bishop’s In-service Day is available on the following website: Bishop's

Inservice Day Information Site.

Registration opens at 8:00am on Wednesday,

22 January. Registration closes Sunday, 02 February at 8:00pm.

If you require further information or

assistance, please do not hesitate to email

BID@rok.catholic.edu.au or contact Carolyn

Turner or Nicole Butler at CEO on

4994 8100.

Please Especially Pray For Sick: Gerard Pearce, Peter Mahony, Peta Campbell, Joan Agius, Theo Cassimatis (Theo’s café), Valma Burridge, Max, Kayci, Ashley &

Chase Kerkow, Jack Wakling, Mary Hornery, Lawrence McNamee, Alex Cannan, Jordon Cassidy.

Deceased: Fr John Rasmussen, Sally Roberts, Mark Maynard, Jacinta Iwuchukwu, Vincent Lazar, Lyn Polley

Anniversaries: Audrey Harper, Don Ash, Sr Marie Duffy, Sr Rosa MacGinley, Tess Pokarier, Edna Markwell, Dr Grove Johnson, Joyce Dale, Tania Lenton, Susan Clark, Denyse Huet, John Hardgrave, Sr Joan, Sr Pius (Edna Stubberfield), Mary Allpass, Evelyn Lawrence, Brendan Conway, Lena Larter, Des Cahill, Krista Burridge, Jessie Forsythe, Owen Dwyer, Rae Hertsch, Phyllis Boland, Lena Hughes, James Burns, Julie Forrester, Ned Moore, Garry Hornery, Ray Rose, Gordon McKinlay, Alice Boland, Denise Conway, Steve Sabo, Vera Shelford, Peter Gallagher, Jenny Maloney, Barry Mahony.

Please contact the parish office if you are aware of people or families within our community requiring our prayers and/or support.

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Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

16th January - 6pm

St Patrick’s Parish Office

Sacramental News

Baptisms Ceremonies

First Saturday of the Month, 11am & 6pm

Second Saturday of the Month, 6pm

First Sunday of the Month, 8am

Preparations

Fourth Sunday of the Month, 9.15am

For dates and bookings please contact

the Parish Office. Early bookings

essential to avoid disappointment,

4982 1066.

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to Emerald. Please take one of our prayer cards

wishing you every blessing for an enjoyable and safe journey.

Emergency Out of Hours Help/Relief

Out of hours help for persons in crisis

January 2020

Salvation Army 4987 5421

Volunteering on a Diocesan council or

committee

Are you interested in volunteering your time

and expertise on a Diocesan council or

committee? Do you have skills or experience

that could benefit the Diocese?

Bishop Michael invites expressions of interest

from persons interested in sharing their gifts for

the advancement of the Diocese’s mission.

Membership of a committee is a great way of

contributing to the life of our Church and of

being part of the governance and leadership of

the Diocese. To find out more or to submit an

expression of interest, please visit:

www.rok.catholic.net.au/eoi

Please note that vacancies arise on an

infrequent basis. A register of interested

persons and their relevant skills/experience will

be kept and if any opportunities arise, the

relevant persons will be contacted. An

expression of interest does not confer any

obligation to accept a position. For those living

outside of Rockhampton, access to meetings

can be arranged using videoconference

technology.

This Weekend’s Opening Prayer & Hymn

OPENING RITE (Sunday)

Presider: Come to us O God of Life All: That we come to know of your

suffering for us. Presider Come to us O God of Truth All: That our faith in You remains strong Presider: Come to us O God of Mystery All: For You came to serve and not to

be served.

COME TO THE WATER Frank Andersen MSC

AOV 1:74

Chorus: Come to the water! You who are thirsty! Though you have nothing, I bid you come! And be filled with the goodness I have to offer! Come! Listen! Live! Why spend your money on what cannot fill the emptiness deep in your heart? Listen to My Word and you will enjoy goodness and peace in your heart! Just as the heavens are high above earth, My ways and thoughts beyond you. Call me your Father and know I am near. I will be Father to you! Just as the rain falls to water the earth, just as a seed becomes bread... My Word upon you can never return until My longing is filled. Copyright (c) 1978 Chevalier Bookshop. All rights reserved. One License online. . Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

PENITENTIAL RITE: (Sunday) I confess to Almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary, ever– Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Continued Page 4

Position vacant: Resource

Development Manager

Do you have a proven track record in

fundraising? Are you passionate

about helping not-for-profit

organisations to grow? The Diocese is

looking for a full-time Resource

Development Manager. Visit

www.rok.catholic.net.au/rdm for

more details or to apply.

Position vacant: Executive Officer

– Vocations, Youth & Family Life

Are you a highly-motivated person

who is able to promote and foster in

others a personal commitment to the

mission of the Catholic Church? The

Diocese seeks an Executive Officer –

Vocations, Youth & Family Life to

assist young people and families to

be more closely engaged with the life

of the Church and to assist young

people to contemplate a calling to the

priesthood. To apply, visit

www.rok.catholic.net.au/eovyfl.

God’s Word 2020 Daily

Reflections books

additional copies have arrived.

$12 per copy.

See the Holy Goods Shop for

purchase.

Parish Finance

Meeting

Thursday 23rd January

5.30pm

St Patrick’s Parish Office

OPENING PRAYER & HYMN PAGE 3

GLORY TO GOD Mass Shalom Colin D Smith and Paul Mason

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King,

O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us;

you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Copyright (c) 2010 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

WELCOME THE WORD OF GOD Speak, Lord Gary Ault Speak Lord I’m listening Plant your Word down deep in me Speak Lord I’m listening Please show me the way Copyright (c) 1970 GIA Productions. All rights reserved. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Music by Jun

The Lord will bless his people with peace Will bless his people with peace.

ALLELUIA Mass Shalom. Colin D Smith and Paul Mason

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Copyright (c) 2010 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

THE NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE FINAL HYMN

At the end of notices the children are invited

to go to the back of the Church and collect an

instrument. Their musical contribution is a gift

that enhances our celebration.

It is appreciated if the instruments are not

played until the final prayers are said.

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He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

SUNDAY PRAYER OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING

Presider: We give You praise and thanks O God All: For You call us to be true servants in our community. Presider: We give You praise and thanks O God All: For You call us to have faith and trust in Your promise. Presider: We give You praise and thanks O God All: For You call us to build your Kingdom on earth. Presider: We give You praise and thanks O God All: For You call us to be a community of believers, living out the call of our baptism.

TO THE GLORY OF GOD Monica Brown

To the glory of God let us lift our voices. Let us sing from our hearts. Sing out our praise. To the glory of God let us sing. Copyright (c) 1995 Emmaus Productions. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478

GATHER US, O GOD Monica Brown

Gather us, O God Body, spirit, soul and mind. Gather us, O God One in union now with you. Copyright (c) 1992 Emmaus Productions. One License onlineUsed with permission. Licence No. 622478

I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS Traditional English Melody. AOV Vol 1:54

I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Come unto me and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast’. I come to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad. I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down, and drink, and live’. I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘I am this dark world’s light; look unto me, thy morn shall rise, and thy day be bright’. I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I’ll walk till trav-’ling days are

done.

CELEBRATE Monica Brown AOV 1:44

Chorus: Celebrate what we have been given, celebrate what we have received. Celebrate the spirit of Jesus, alive in our hearts. No longer shall you be people who walk in darkness, it is the spirit who draws you into the light. Even the earth cries out. It longs to receive new life. It is the spirit who fills the world with new life. You who are gathered here share life and love together. It is the spirit who calls you out to give. Copyright (c) 1986 Emmaus Productions. All rights reserved. .One License.

Used with permission. Licence No. 622478