THE BULLETIN ST THERESA’S PARISH

MISSION STATEMENT St Theresa’s Catholic Parish is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming community committed to living and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Under our baptismal mission and inspired by the Spirit we are bread for one another and nourished we reach out to make a difference in the world.

ST STEPHENS PROTOMARTYR PARISH Forget therapy, do the dishes

A husband credits the success of his thirty-year marriage not to any special

wisdom on his part or to hours of therapy and counselling. His key to a

relatively stress-free, content marriage: doing the dishes.

Our hero does every plate, bowl, and pot, every meal, day after day.

First, he finds the whole process calming. The simplicity and repetition, the

warmth of the water, is a period of solitude, not unlike prayer. Washing the

dishes is also a reality check, he writes. "It is saying that much of life is

filled with such mundane tasks. Turn up the faucet, and it warbles that dishes

are a symbol of relationship. If I tend to the dishes, then I tend to the

relationship. Fill the strainer with kitchenware, and I am preparing for

tomorrow."

“Washing the dishes cuts me down to size. It reveals over and over, that I am

just another bloke trying to get through the day. So informed, I know that

any dispute is not about the dispute, but about my reaction to it. Next time I

feel impatient or embarrassed or upset, I know that the person on the other

side of the table deserves respect." When he gets this angry and is about to

lose it, this husband remembers the "image of me, stooped over the sink,

attired with frilly apron, doing the evening dishes. If I'm so smart, how come

I'm doing this . . . ? I would sit down and think about the problem, and the

urge to keep fighting would be gone."

And what does his wife think of all this?

"She smiles, knowingly, because she has gotten me to do the most boring job

of all."

■For this husband, washing the dishes is the practice of humility, the

attentiveness required to build a relationship, the complete and

unconditional giving in which the joy of marriage is discovered and

celebrated. In marriage that is of Christ, husband and wife are bound as one

in the love of God that is revealed by and in Christ: love that happily gives

rather than takes, love that lets go rather than clings, love that liberates

rather than imprisons. In the life a couple creates together, a life centred in

trust, patience and humility - from the mundane tasks of doing the dishes to

the awesome responsibility of raising a child - Christ is the ever-present

Wedding Guest, who makes their simple, everyday life together a miraculous

sacrament in which the love of God is revealed to all. ■ From: Connections; October 2012

RECENTLY DECEASED

Daphney Butler

Parishioners: Mike Green; Rosemary Carter

Len Pauli; Allan O’Connell

Raymond Saad; Pat Parsons

Elaine Chippendale;

Enrico Marsili (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)

Tonino Ciminari (Raul Ruffini’s nephew)

John Gagen (Peter Kenny’s brother-in-law)

Indiana Harman (Ray Taylor’s granddaughter)

Margaret Kreis (Madeline Taylor’s sister)

Denise Drummond (Pat Cartwright’s niece)

Louis Gandini (Lina Pervan’s brother)

Connie Bamgart (Lina Pervan’s friend)

Elaine Dillon (Vivienne Price’s mother)

Pamela Dyson (Sandra Madden’s sister)

Denise Hodgson (Kathy Humphreys’ sister)

Br Tom Hickey (former Marist Brother in the

Diocese)

Patricia Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)

Noela Jenkins (Thel Jelley’s cousin)

Dawn Purcell (Kay Connor’s friend)

Pauline Curran (Pat Preece’s sister)

Roslyn Morton (Patrick’s sister)

Simon Riethmuller (Shirley’s son)

Max Shearer (9yr old - grandson of Tom & Judy

Shearer)

John Mullen (Helen McNaught’s nephew)

Karen Guyett (Pat Davey’s Sister)

Brian Davey (Denis Davey’s brother)

Lyn Baile (Kerry’s mum)

Chrissy Sharpe (Jan Ede’s Daughter)

Kelly Ede (Jan Ede’s Daughter-in-law)

Reet Hughes (ex Parishioner and close

friend of Bette Flamsteed)

Br Ed Collins OH

Eve Guy (9yr old friend of Kama family)

Linda McGlashan (Helen Muller’s friend)

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael O’Davis Ruth Nash

Vidio Marchetti Jean Wilkinson

Patrick Dunne Mary Ryan

Jack Herbert Frank Murphy

Irene Leonard Clothilde Zardo

Christine Dent Arthur Shooter

Bruno Borserio Gwen Savage

Emmett Fitzgerald

4th October 2015, Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

PARISH MASSES

St Theresa’s Parish

READINGS BAPTISM

MON NO MASS

TUE NO MASS

WED 9AM MASS

THU NO MASS

FRI 9AM MASS

SAT 6PM MASS

SUN 9.30AM MASS

RECONCILITATION IS AVAILABLE

B E F O R E M A S S O R B Y

APPOINTMENT

What is called for is an evangelization capable of

shedding light on these new ways of relating to God,

to others and to the world around us, and inspiring

essential values. It must reach the places where new

narratives and paradigms are being formed, bringing

the word of Jesus to the inmost soul of our cities.

Cities are multicultural; in the larger cities, a

connective network is found in which groups of

people share a common imagination and dreams

about life, and new human interactions arise, new

cultures, invisible cities. Various sub cultures exist

side by side, and often practice segregation and

violence. The Church is called to be at the service of

a difficult dialogue. On the one hand, there are

people who have the means needed to develop their

personal and family lives, but there are also many

“half citizens”, and “urban remnants”. Cities create a

sort of permanent ambivalence because, while they

offer their residents countless possibilities, they also

present many people with any number of obstacles to

the full development of their lives. This contrast

causes painful suffering. In many parts of the world,

cities are the scene of mass protests where thousands

of people call for freedom, a voice in public life,

justice and a variety of other demands which, if not

properly understood, will not be silenced by force.

First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24

They were two in one flesh.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 127

May the Lord bless us all the days of

our lives.

Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11

He who sanctifies, and those who are

sanctified, have one origin.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

If we love one another, God will live

in us in perfect love.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 What God has joined together, no one

must divide.

Next week’s readings:

Wisdom 7:7-11

Hebrews 4:12-13

Mark 10:17-30

THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL POPE 74

Parish Pastoral Council

Calling for Nominations for our

Parish Pastoral Council for 2016

At the close of this year, a number

of our current members will

complete their term of service on

the Pastoral Council.

Please consider nominating a

parishioner whom you feel may

bring gifts to the Pastoral Council.

Membership is open to all

members of our parish from all

walks of life and experiences.

Nominations will need to be in to

the office by Monday 2nd

November. Forms are available in

the foyer.

St Theresa’s Parish

NATIONWIDE PUBLIC ROSARY -

Saturday 10th October 2015: Queens

Park cnr Margaret & Lindsay Sts

Toowoomba. Commencing at 2pm.

Enquiries Theresa PH 4564 9805 (M) 0434 528 904

Email: ther.b@optusnet.com.au

PLAYGROUP - The Parish

wants to start a playgroup (both

adult and child to attend) for

children 0-5 years of age on a

Tuesday morning at the Parish

Centre from 8.30 - 11.00am.

If you are interested a sign on sheet is available in the

foyer or contact the office on Ph. 4639 4688.

MATER DEI PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Year 4 Class Parent Reps are

putting together an “Inaugural Mater

Dei Spring Fair 2015 Cookbook”.

Mater Dei would love to receive

recipes from their Parish Community. Please e-mail

Mary AKROYD mn.akroyd@gmail.com or Ph: 0407

787 837 or send a printed copy in an envelope to

Mary via the Mater Dei School Admin Office.

Lets get behind our Parish School!!!

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL - 75th

Anniversary, celebrating with a

1940’s Dinner dance on October

31st from 7.15 / 7.30pm at Our

Lady of Lourdes School Hall,

Goodwood St Toowoomba.

Tickets $55.00pp, tables of 8 available. Includes;

Complimentary drink on arrival & dinner. St Ursula’s

College Jazz Fusion Band. Lucky door & Cent Sale.

Commemorative Cook Book on sale. Dress 1940’s.

Phone 0407 348 167 for further information.

RCIA Journey - (Rite of

Christian Initiation of Adults)

beginning late October. I f y o u

know someone who might be

interested in learning more about

the Catholic faith, please ask them to contact the

office for more details. PH: 4639 4688.

NOTICES

HOSPITAL MINISTRY TRAINING COURSE -

to begin January 2016, if you would like an

application form, please contact Pastoral Care

Office, Toowoomba Hospital for further details.

(Applications will close during October 2015).

Phone Lyn Cash 4616 6 415

CENTACARE TOOWOOMBA - is looking for a

suitably qualified person from within the Diocese to

take minutes at the monthly Centacare Advisory

Board meetings.

Contact - Geoff Argus, Director on 1300 477 433.

UPDATING THE BULLETIN -

Every bulletin includes the names of people for

whom we are asked to pray: those who are sick and

recovering, for our homebound, and for those in

nursing homes.

In some instances, we do not know if they are still

sick and need our prayers. It would be a great help if

family members would please call the parish office

to update these lists, both to remove and add the

names of parishioners. Thanks.

FORUM - “Forging a Common Humanity - A Civic

responsibility”. 9-10 October, facilitated by the

Multi-faith Multicultural Centre, Pure Land

Learning College and has a wide range of

presenters, many representing local and international

civic and faith groups.

Venue - St Patrick’s Cathedral Centre, 123 Neil St

Toowoomba. Friday 9th (9am-3pm), Saturday 10th

(9.30am - 3.15pm). At 5pm Community Friendship

Dinner at Pure Land Learning College Association

Inc.

Free registration for either days. Refreshments and

lunch provided. For catering purposes please

register at mfmcc.pllc@gmail.com or

PH 4637 8765.

FIRST MODULE OF - Foundations for Lay

Pastoral Ministry is a course designed by the

Institute of Faith Education (IFE) Archdiocese of

Brisbane to provide theological and practical lay

ministry formation for interested people.

For more information please find the flyer on the

noticeboard in the foyer of the centre.

St Theresa’s Parish

CONTACTS

Consolation Quote

Remind me, O Devine Healer of Hearts,

not to expect a miracle of quick

recovery

LIBRARY

OCTOBER

First Wednesday

Parish morning tea at 9.45am, Park House Café

Every Tue:

St Vincent de Paul St Theresa’s Conference, 4pm

4636 0461

Second Sun:

Mad Toowoomba Group from 7pm at Anthony’s

Parish Centre. (Grade 7-12 people)

Tue 6th:

Care and Concern Meeting, 9.30am Parish Office.

Wed 7th:

Parish Council Meeting, 5.30pm Parish Office.

Wed 7th:

First Reconciliation Parent Information Night, 7pm

Parish Chapel.

Sat 10th and Sun 11th:

First Reconciliation Commitment Ceremony, during

Mass.

Parish Priest:

Fr Brian Noonan 4696 7094

e-mail: brian.noonan@sttheresas.org.au

Pastoral Associate:

Regan Kama 4639 4688

e-mail: regan.kama@sttheresas.org.au

Parish Secretaries:

Margie Sullivan and Janet Weier

4639 4688 Fax: 4639 6538

e-mail: office@sttheresas.org.au

Church:

Cnr Campbell & Curzon Sts, Toowoomba

Office:

55 Curzon St, Toowoomba

Parish Website

www.sttheresas.org.au

THE GREAT CATHOLIC TRIVIA CHALLENGE

By Claire Mary Smith

Answers for last week

1. How many Bible readings are there at Sunday

Mass?

a. Three or more

2. What colour do priests wear on Palm Sunday?

a. Red

This weeks questions

1. What colour vestment would be used for a

funeral Mass of a pope?

a. Green

b. Pink

c. Purple

d. White

e. Red

2. According to Catholic teaching, salvation is

by__________ ?

a. Grace

b. Belief

c. Works

d. Confidence

e. Enlightenment

3. What does CCD stand for?

a. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine

b. Catholic Christian Discipline

c. Communion, Confirmation and

Doctrines

d. Co-Ed Church Drama

FIND ANSWERS NEXT WEEK

ON PURSPOSE - Charles Birch

At a time when people all over

the world are questioning the

worth of a high-tech existence,

eminent phi losopher and

biologist Charles Birch offers us

a new way of thinking for the

new millennium. Birch uses new

discoveries in the fields of science, religion and

philosophy to argue for a new postmodern worldview

which tackles global problems as well as each

individual’s needs for meaning and purpose.

Anniversary Book

I you haven’t already put the name of your loved one in

the Anniversary Book, we invite you to do so. The

book is in the foyer.