St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G.

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plns, Bne.

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart.

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mrs Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Debbie James E: cv.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish

DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

net.au/south/index.html

ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643

ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 17/18 February 2018

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT/B READINGS: Genesis 9:8-15; 1 St Peter 3:18-22

GOSPEL: Mark 1:12-15

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.

© Adapted from Greg Sunter SJ LiturgyHelp.com

Led by the Spirit into the wilderness...

In the gospel passage, we have a picture of Jesus preparing himself for his public ministry. He takes himself out into the wilderness, away from all that he has known until this time, to reflect on his life so far and this next vital stage that he is about to enter. In the

wilderness, Jesus is tempted. He has to face his own doubts and demons before he sets off on the road of his public ministry. When he leaves the desert wilderness and enters back into Galilee he immediately begins to preach and, in the first words accredited to him in this gospel, Jesus announces that the kingdom of God is at hand and it’s time to repent and believe. It’s a call to open your eyes and get with the program! Jesus’ proclamation of the kingdom of God is a call to live out God’s transformative

dream of right relationship with one another and with our world. To accept this call

requires a change of heart and mind (a metanoia) and the adoption of a new

orientation, a new worldview based on living the kingdom of God. This is a challenge to

be counter-cultural – to go ‘against the flow’ of the majority attitudes at times. It is

certainly not an ‘easy option’ that we are called to live. Jesus’ call to ‘repent and believe’

is a very appropriate call to begin the Lenten season. The presence of Jesus in the

world, was as clear a signal as the rainbow in the sky, that God was willing to give us

another go – give us a chance to again see God with new eyes and new understanding.

‘Blessed and Broken’ Lenten Program All parishioners & friends are invited to join one of two group sessions or form their own group in a suitable time or place. There are three options. 1. 8.00 am Sundays...starting today (between the 2 Masses in the Parish

Meeting Room UMG OR 2. 10.30 am Wednesdays in St Bernard’s Community Centre OR 3. 7.00 pm Tuesdays in St Bernard’s Community Centre hosted by Young Adults.

Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent from Friday 16 February: 9.00 am St Martin’s Church EMP 7.00 pm St Bernard’s Church UMG

Rite of Election

We travel to the Cathedral this Sunday afternoon for Holly’s, Nikki’s and Roshea’s reception into the Order of the ELECT as they are called by the Archbishop and sign their names into the Book of the Elect. This is their final step and entrance into their special stage of preparation for their full Initiation at the Easter ceremonies. Please keep them in your prayers.

Hope In the Future:

Faith 18 A Lenten Pilgrimage

Hope in the Community Peter Arndt and Presenters.

Social Justice action in our local Community Thursday, 22 February

7.00 to 8.30 pm Acacia Ridge Parish (350 Mortimer Road)

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Congratulations!

This weekend we have a group of young people taking the next step in the Sacrament journey as they are enrolled for formal preparation for Confirmation and First Communion. Please keep them in your prayers.

A Time of Prayer

and Reflection:

Blessed and Broken

A beautiful program this year. If you find the night time or early morning Lenten offerings too much, you may enjoy a relaxing air-conditioned environment at 10.30 am with Sr Rosaleen on Wednesdays in Lent , St Bernard’s Community Centre.

For Sale:

2 x Daily Prayer Book 2018 2 x Sacred Space 2018 $20 each— Parish Office 3849 7158 if you would like to purchase one. If you ordered one of these books and forgot to pick it up could you also please contact the Office. First in first served.

READERS ROSTER 24/25 February 2018

NEW ROSTERS NOW AVAILABLE Please arrive 20 mins before Mass

St Bernard’s: Denis & Amanda

Fitzpatrick, Joseph Cosico; Pauline

Huxley, David Stubbs, Lisa O’Neill;

Leenore Reddy, Fiona Cleary,

Dierdre Robinson, Pauline Thomas,

Patrick Vialle, Robert Baldi.

St Martin’s: Jasmine & Jacob

Cheruvankalayil, Clare Collins.

St Catherine’s: Joanne Blanchfield,

Mary Cusack, Nancy Johnston;

Clare Jones, Blythe Bishop, Rae

Hurrell.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Faith 18

Pilgrimage in Hope

OUR JOURNEY IN HOPE 7 - 8.30 pm Thursdays in Lent

Hope in the Community: February 22, Acacia Ridge Parish - Mr Peter Arndt and presenters.

Emphasis on Social Justice

Hope in Our Common Home: March 1, Annerley Parish - Jacqui Redmond, Global Catholic Climate Movement. Emphasis on

Laudato Si of Pope Francis

Hope in the Papacy of Pope Francis: March 8, Upper Mount Gravatt

Parish - Rev Anthony Mellor

Hope in the Generations: March 15, Salisbury Parish - Steven & Eloise Bird (Youth Workers). Images of God in the

different generations

Hope in the LORD: March 22,

Chrism Mass in the Cathedral.

For further details see flyers at our parish churches.

Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or a set of donation envelopes and support Caritas Australia this Lenten

season as we celebrate 50 years of Project Compassion.

God of all peoples and nations, you accompany us on our Lenten journey.

Through the life and mission of your son, you give us the gift of mercy. May we learn to walk your way of justice and compassion

with all your people. In a special way, we keep in mind the children, women and men around the

world who are most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice. In this Year of Youth, may we support young people as they recognise that through their efforts, their desire to change and their generosity, they too

are participating in the building of a better world. Bless our prayers, our fasting and our Lenten gifts to Project Compassion.

Through these actions, may our hearts be open to receive your grace as we work towards a just future for all your creation.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen. www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion

UNI STUDENTS

WELCOME

Uni students are invited to a BBQ in

the Parish Office Courtyard,

4 Klumpp Rd., Upper Mt Gravatt Friday 2 March

5.00 pm to 7.00 pm Meet other local students who are just beginning on this new journey in their life or are continuing with their tertiary education. RSVP Debbie by 28/2/18. See posters at our churches.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

SENIORS COACH TRIP Wednesday 28 February

Cruise the Gold Coast

Waterways, morning tea

aboard, then lunch at Surfers

Paradise RSL. Cost $45.

Leaves St Catherine’s, 8 am. Bookings:

Ros 3349 9218. Stamps for the

Columban Mission to Bob & Maureen,

on the day or left in the box at St

Catherine’s church.

TAIZE PRAYER AROUND

THE CROSS All are welcome to St Bartholomew’s

Anglican Church, 1357 Logan Rd., Mt

Gravatt, today, Sunday 18 February,

6 pm, for Taize prayer around the cross.

PREGNANCY CRISIS INFO

NIGHT PCI is a charity that provides

impoverished pregnant women with

emergency housing, material and

emotional support. If you’d like to

volunteer or learn more about us come

along on Wednesday 18 April 7pm,

14 Ferndale St., Annerley. Children and

families welcome. RSVP: COB Friday

13th April 2018. Ph. 1300 777 777 or

E: pci777@bigpond.com. BRISBANE CATHOLIC

B U S H W AL K I N G

CLUB All Past Members, Family &

Friends of BCBC are invited

to the celebrations on

Saturday 10 March: Mass at 10 am, St

William’s Church, 67 Dawson Pde,

Keperra, followed by a light lunch. See

the link “The 60th Anniversary” on

http://www.bcbc.bwq.org.au. RSVP at

bcbcbigevent@gmail.com or by phoning

Greg on 3351 4092.

DIVINE MERCY RETREAT Saturday 10 March, 9 am to 5 pm,

Marian Valley, Our Lady Help of

Christians Shrine, 2541 Beechmont Rd.,

Witheren. Guest speaker John Canavan,

from Melbourne. Cost $25 (includes

lunch). Register: Andre 0467 042 961.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE

WHO HAVE DIED Especially Alan Cloughley (husband of

Jenny), Terry Cramer (sister of

Berenice Wood), Barbara Kerrigan,

Mark Druery (son of Jim), Paul

Lancaster, Betty Legg and Norah

Grainger, who have died recently, also

Perc Felsman, Marcus Kunkel, Brian

Lawton, Michael Dat, Miles Vass,

Edward Rhoades, Hana Paglar, Patrick

Greaney, Andre Le, Elizabeth Loan Le,

Joseph Linh, Kevin Burnett, Rita Galea,

Simon Tinh, Laura Sim, Gus Sim, Dr

Hilary De Souza, Charles & Scott

Sullivan, Clinton Bolger, Ben Bolger,

Margaret Rotondo, Joan Bennetts and

Noel O’Meara whom we remember.

EASTER CHOIR

PRACTICE Practice for the Easter

ceremonies begins

Tuesday 27 February, 7 pm, St

Bernard’s Church. All interested

singers and musicians are warmly

invited to attend.

ST CATHERINE’S

PLAYGROUP We warmly invite new

members to join our

playgroup. We meet

Friday mornings at

9.30 am, during school

terms, St Catherine’s Hall, Wishart.

Mums, dads, grandparents, carers, are

all welcome, with children from

newborn to pre school age.

We also seek a new coordinator/group

leader. Please call Sarah 0419 611 818

if you are interested, and for more

information.

ARIA ANGELS Term 1 Brisbane South Deanery

For children between birth and 5 years.

Parents and grandparents/caregivers

join the children in music, movement,

art, craft, morning tea and prayer, while

the children are cultivating their social,

emotional, physical and intellectual

development. Wednesdays 14 February

- 21 March, 9am for 9.30am start -

11am, Our Lady of Lourdes 121 Mains

Rd Sunnybank. Cost $7.00. Contact

Anne 0419 642 490 or 3345 5766.

CHANEL COLLEGE 60TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

for students of the Marist Fathers era

(1958-1970). For details send your

email address to

chanel.geelong@gmail.com or to

PO Box 3069, Geelong West 3218.

POSITION VACANT Catholic Prison Chaplaincy

Coordinator

Applications are open for a

position at Centacare

Pastoral Ministries. A person with

experience in pastoral and spiritual care

and a demonstrated empathy for people

affected by the criminal justice system

balanced by respect for, and an ability

to understand legislation, policies and

procedures is required for a part time

position of Catholic Prison Chaplaincy

Coordinator for 30 hours a week. For

additional information, please visit the

Archdiocese of Brisbane website

https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to

careers.

CATHOLIC LEADER Lent's spirit of giving is thriving in a

Queensland cattle property owner

who has given more than $1 million

through scholarships for young

people in remote parts of the state

Royal Commission leads former

judge to key Catholic education role

in Queensland

Aboriginal elder taken from her

mother soon after birth savours

Apology anniversary

Family trauma over generations

impedes Closing the Gap.

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1st SUNDAY OF LENT/B - 18 February 2018 ♫PROCESSIONAL: RETURN TO GOD - Lenten Hymn Refrain: Return to God with all your heart, the source of grace and mercy; come seek the tender faithfulness of God.

1. Now the time of grace has come, the day of salvation; come and learn now the way of our God.

2. I will take your heart of stone and place a heart within you, a heart of compassion and love.

T& M: Haugen, Marty © 1990 GIA Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

FIRST READING: Genesis 9:8-15 RESP. PSALM: YOUR WAYS, O LORD ARE LOVE …. Response: Your ways, O Lord are love and truth

to those who keep your covenant.

1. Lord make me know your ways. Lord teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth, and teach me: for you are God my saviour. R/

2. Remember your mercy, Lord, and the love you have shown from of old. In your love remember me, because of your goodness, O Lord. R/

3. The Lord is good and upright. He shows the path to those who stray, he guides the humble in the right path; he teaches his way to the poor. R/

Text: English translation of Psalm Responses from lectionary for Mass © 1997.. Music: Smith, Colin D © 1995 Revised 2016Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326.

SECOND READING: 1 St Peter 3:18-22 ♫ GOSPEL ACC: Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ. No one lives on bread alone, but on ev’ry word that comes from the mouth of God. No one lives on bread alone, but on ev’ry word that comes from God. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

M: Mason, Paul © 2004 T: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

GOSPEL: Mark 1:12-15

♫ COMMUNION: THE BREAD OF LIFE

Refrain: I am the bread of life. Those who believe in me shall not

hunger. Those who believe will never thirst. I am the bread, the

bread of life.

1. Take and eat of my body. Take and drink of my blood poured

out for you. I have come to give life. (R)

2. Take this bread freshly broken. Grown from grain scattered on

the ground to die. Death gives way to new life. (R)

3. Take this cup of salvation. Take and drink of this fruit crushed

from the vine. Death gives way to new life. (R)

4. Food and drink for the journey. Strength and comfort for the

lonely, lost and lame. I have come to give life. (R) T& M: Mangan, Michael © 2001 Litmus Productions ONE LICENSE #A-641326

♫ SONG OF PRAISE: Instrumental

♫ RECESSIONAL: FROM ASHES TO THE LIVING FONT 1. From Ashes to the living font your Church must journey, Lord,

baptised in grace, in grace renewed by your most holy word.

3. From ashes to the living font, your Church must journey still, through cross and tomb to Easter joy, in Spirit fire fulfilled.

4. From Desert to the mountaintop in Christ our way we see, so, tempered by temptation’s might we might transfigured be.

Text Ps Hommerding, Alan © 1994 World Library Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

MASS TIMES 19-25 February 2018

St Bernard’s:

Tues: 9.15 am

11.00 am - Funeral Barbara Kerrigan

Wed. No Mass

Thurs. 7.00 am

Fri. 8.00 am

Sat. 5.00 pm - Vigil Mass

Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm

St Martin’s:

Fri. 9.30 am

Sunday 8.00 am

St Catherine’s:

Mon. 9.15 am

Wed. 7.00 am

Sat. 6.15 pm - Vigil Mass

Sun. 8.30 am

RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Sat. 4.15 pm

DENOTES CHANGE

THIS WEEK Mon. 19 February 2018

HeartFIT - 11.30 am, Aspinall Centre.

SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.

Clairvaux MacKillop Opening Liturgy 6.30 pm,

Chandler.

Tues. 20 February 2018 Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Centre.

Wishart Village Mass - 10 am, Glasford St.,

Wishart.

Funeral Mass - Barbara Kerrigan 11.00 am St

Bernard’s Church.

Wednesday 21 February 2018

Blessed & Broken - 10.30 am, St B’s Comm Ctre.

Beside Restful Waters - 7.00 pm, St Bernard’s Ch.

Thurs. 22 Feb. The Chair of St Peter

Play Group - 9.15 am, St B’s Community Centre.

Faith 18 - 7.00 pm, Acacia Ridge.

Friday 23 February 2018

Play Group - 9.30 am, St Catherine’s Hall.

Mass - 8 am St Bernard’s; 9.30 am St Martin’s.

Stations of the Cross: 9 am St Martin’s; 7 pm St

Bernard’s.

HeartFIT: - 10 am, Aspinall Centre.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT/B - 25 Feb. 2018

READINGS: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; Romans 8:31-34. GOSPEL: Mark 9:2-10.