1. Art and Diseño

5th Sunday Ordinary
Year B
St Ignatius Church
Kensington Terrace, Toowong
8th February 2015
The Meaning of Pain
Jorge Borgoglio, then 21, was brought down by
an illness that took him to the edge of death. It
began in August of 1957 with a devastating
pleurisy that resisted antibiotics. Barely able to
Holy Spirit Church
breathe, his life in danger, he was rushed to the
Harriett Street, Auchenflower
Syrian-Lebanese
hospital,
where
surgeons
removed three pulmonary cysts and a small part of his upper right
lung. He spent five days in an oxygen tent followed by an
extremely painful post-op month during which he was pumped
with saline with a catheter in his chest to remove the dead pleura
and scar tissue.
For Jorge, it was his first experience of intense physical suffering. At
times delirious with pain, he begged his visitors to explain what
was happening. His mother, among others, tried to comfort him by
attempting to displace his thoughts: it will soon pass, she told him,
it will all be okay, you’ll be home before you know it. But Jorge
wasn’t reassured: the pain and danger of the moment were far
more real than any future he was asked to imagine.
As Viktor Frankl, the Australia psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor,
would later show in his memories of the Nazi death camps, the
secret to enduring great suffering is not to try to imagine its end
but to find meaning in its present. That is what Sister Dolores, the
nun who had prepared Jorge for First Communion, helped him to
do when she visited. Her simple words—”with your pain, you are
imitating Christ” - revolved in his head and brought peace. What
has been pointless was now redemptive; the pain was no less, but
bearing it became possible.
Extract from The Great Reformer—Austen Ivereigh.
MASS TIMES
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.
Archdiocesan Information
INVITATION from
Ecumenical Social Justice Group on Monday 9 Feb. at
7.30pm at Taringa Baptist Church. Chris Miranda
& friends from the Logan Refugee Association will be the
guest speakers. This is a great chance to meet asylum
seekers/refugees & hear their
stories. Bring a friend & join us for a cuppa. All welcome.
Toowong and District Historical Society Inc.
MASS TIMES FOR ASH WEDNESDAY (18 FEB. ) at Cathedral
of St Stephen: 8.00am; 10.00am; 12.30pm; 5.10pm, and
St Patrick’s, Fortitude Valley: 7.00am & 11.00am.
Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon —
Everyone welcome. Guest Speakers: Matthew and Diane
Ames (as featured on the Sunday Night Program).
Brisbane based couple whose lives were changed when
Matthew lost all four limbs after contracting a streptococcal infection. On Thursday 26 February, 12midday–2pm
(extended networking following luncheon to 3pm) - Hilton
Hotel, Ballroom, 5th floor, 190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane.
Cost:-$176 incl. 2 course lunch and drinks. Don’t miss
hearing this inspirational story! Contact Colleen Keating
3324 3200 for tickets | www.catholicfoundation.org.au/acp
Excelling in Christ. “So be perfect, just as your heavenly
Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48. Mass Celebrant & Guest
Speaker: Archbishop Mark Coleridge, at CCR Brisbane
Centre and St John’s Church, 688 Nudgee Rd, Northgate
on Sat 28 Feb. Music Ministry: Hands of Hope.
Enquiries : Miriam (3202 6856). Programme - A collection
will be taken up at Mass. 9.30am Welcoming Cuppa.
10am Praise and Worship. 11am Mass including Homily/
Talk by His Grace. 12:30 pm Lunch. Please bring a plate
of savouries to share for lunch.
Multifaith Academy for Chaplaincy & Community Ministries Inc. Offering qualifications in Spiritual Care. Thinking
of becoming a Chaplain? Be trained to bring comfort &
resilience? Courses start 21/2/15 (West End). Info: 3255
2112 | www.chaplaincyacademy.com.
LITTLE KING’S MOVEMENT ANNUAL APPEAL
will be held in our parish next weekend ~ 14-15 February.
Once a year L.K.M. conducts a Door Knock and a Parish Appeal.
The Movement caters for people with disabilities in social and
spiritual activities.
There is no government funding and the Movement is staffed by
volunteers. Each year the calls for our services are increasing.
The Movement, though based on Catholic beliefs, is truly
ecumenical, and all members are welcomed and respected for
their own beliefs. There is no charge for any of the services
provided by the Movement.
IN THE SERVICE OF GOD
The history of the Catholic Church
presented by Catholic Church Archivist, Fr Martin,
who will tell the remarkable story of the Church’s
history in Queensland dating from when the Diocese of
Brisbane was established in 1859, with responsibility for
the entire state of Queensland. Fr Martin will use
material from the Church’s archives. Established to
house the history of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, the
archive contains materials, records and artefacts relevant
to more than 150 years of the Catholic Church in
Queensland. All are welcome.
On: Friday 27 February from 9.30-11.30am.
Where: Toowong Library, top floor, Toowong Village.
Please stay and join us afterwards for morning tea.
For inquiries, RSVP and apologies: P 040 1180 0921 or
E: [email protected] | http://toowonghistory.org.au/
Brisbane West Deanery Information
Deanery News Archbishop Coleridge recently announced
new clergy for the Holy Family Parish, Indooroopilly,
Administrator—Fr Paul Chandler & Priest in Residence—
Fr Augustine Obi and Fr Ambrose Pereira SDB.
St Catherine’s Workship Centre, Moggill will celebrate
its 20th Anniversary with a special Mass on Sat 7 March
at 5.30pm, with Bishop Brian Finnigan leading. All past
parishioners are invited to the Mass and celebrations.
BWD Youth Adult Lenten Reflection/Retreat Moring.
All young adults (aged 17-35) are invited. Sun 8 March, at
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Darra. Youth Mass: 9am.
Mini retreat: 10am—1pm. Finishing with light lunch. Cost:
$5. Register your attendance with Michael Doherty on
0409 235 480 or E: [email protected]
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd—Graceville Atrium.
A sacred space set apart for children aged 3-12 yrs filled
with many beautiful hands on materials based on the
scriptures and the prayers of the Liturgy. Children come
once a week during school term time. The 3-6yo has the
opportunity to fall in love with God. The 6-12yo is invited
to consider the call of the beloved and to join with God in
God’s dream of transforming the world and bringing forth
God’s kingdom of light, love, hope and joy. For more info
refer BWD newsletter or ph Anne Delsorte 0459 025 118.
Please take a copy of the February Brisbane West
Deanery Newsletter from the rotary stands or go to
www.brisbanewestdeanery.com.au
Readings: 5th Sunday Ordinary: Job 7:1-4,6-7. 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23. Mark 1:29-39.
Next week: 6th Sunday Ordinary: Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46. 1 Corinthians 13:31—11:1. Mark 1:40-45.
O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for his is the
Entrance Antiphon:
Lord our God.
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Spoken Response: Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted.
Sung Response: Bless the Lord, My Soul who heals the broken hearted.
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia! He bore our sickness, and endured our suffering. Alleluia!
Your Prayers Are Requested For
All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need
SICK: Carmel Bolger, Fr Ian Howells sj.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Thomas Higgins.
ANNIVERSARIES: Cecile Lamboley, Tom Corcoran.
BAPTISMS: Jessica Auckland, Lincoln Knutt, Olive Frost, Chayton Greck.
Diary Dates
FEBRUARY
8
5th Sunday Ordinary
PARISH INORMATION
PARISH COLLECTIONS: Including Clergy Support: $3,524, Other: $4,950.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL TOOWONG Thank you to everyone who contributed to the
"Giving Tree" - $5,941.50 will provide support to those in need in our local area.
Baptisms: 10.30-11.30am—St Ignatius
PARISH NEWS Please note Communion Services will be held at both churches
(instead of Mass) on Mondays 9 and 16 February (during Fr Gaetan’s absence).
*FR IAN HOWELLS SJ was admitted to hospital last weekend and is likely to remain
12 2pm Craft Group—Horstmann Room
13 9am St Ignatius School Opening School there for another week or so. Request no visitors at this time but please keep Fr Ian
in your prayers.
Mass—St Ignatius
9
CWL Meeting (after 9am CS)-H/Spirit
14 -15 Little Kings Movement Annual
Appeal weekend.
14 10am Koinonia Group (Welcome &
Care) Meeting—Horstmann Room
Fr Ian Howells sj Birthday
15 6th Sunday Ordinary
Baptisms: 10.30—11am—St Ignatius
16 7.30pm St Ig PTJ Group Meeting-H/Rm
17 7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm
CHILDREN’S LITURGY resumed last Sunday and is held during the 8.30am Sunday
Mass at Holy Spirit Church (during school terms). It is an enjoyable way for our
children to participate in the liturgy.
CWL TOOWONG BRANCH First meeting of the year to be held on Mon 9 February
after 9am CS at Holy Spirit Church.
** Also, NEW MEMBERS are desperately needed to ensure the viability of our Branch
so please consider joining and if unable to attend morning meetings please ring Del
Doherty 3371 7746 as we may be able to arrange an alternative meeting time such
as directly after 6pm Mass on a Saturday at St Ignatius.
CRAFT GROUP Join us and bring your craft to our first gathering of the year on Thurs
18 ASH WEDNESDAY — Masses:12 February at 2pm in the Horstmann Room. New members always welcome.
9am Holy Spirit Church and
6pm St Ignatius Church (nb. no 5.30pm) KOINONIA GROUP (Welcome & Care) First meeting of the year on Sat 14 February,
at 10am in Horstmann Room. New members always welcome.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Mon:
Tues:
Wed:
Thu:
Fri:
Sat:
5th Week Ordinary (B)
1st Reading
Gospel
Genesis 1:1-19.
Mark 6:53-56.
Genesis 1:20 –2:4.
Mark 7:1-13.
Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17. Mark 7:14-23.
Genesis 2:18-25.
Mark 7: 24-30.
Genesis 3:1-8.
Mark 7:31-37.
Genesis 3: 9-24.
Mark 8:1-10.
AVAILABLE NOW
(on rotary stands or at church doors)
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Summer: Free.
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER February: Free.
BRIS WEST DEANERY NEWSLETTER Feb.: Free
AUST CENTRES OF IGNATIUS SPIRITUALITY—
2015 Program book—Available Now: Free.
2015 BREAK OPEN THE WORD— $10 please
put money in envelope supplied with book &
place on the collection plate.
MADONNA MAGAZINE Summer: $11.
AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Summer: Free
THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2.
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.
ST. IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP First meeting of the year on Monday 16
Feb., 7.30pm in the Horstmann Room. All are welcome. Also, Gardening Bee will be
held at Holy Spirit on Sat 28 Feb., 8.30-11.30am. Please put it on your calendar!
COFFEE AND CHAT All ladies welcome for a coffee and a chat at our first gathering of
the year on Tuesday 24 February at 2pm in the Horstmann Room. Come along and
meet up with old and new friends.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are urgently looking for someone who can help us with
Religious Education classes at Rainworth State School (Boundary Rd, Bardon) on
Thursdays or Fridays from 2-3pm. All you need is a love of God and of the kids and
a blue card (working with children). We provide the books & support, and if
necessary, transport. If you can help, please contact Karin 3870 7295 or email
[email protected] - we'd love to hear from you. If you can't help, please,
pray for us and ask around for help. Thank you!
NEW PARISHIONERS If you are new to our parish we welcome you. Please take a
form from the rotary stands at the Church and on the way out make yourself known
to the priest or to one of the Welcomers (wearing blue name badges).
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL There is currently a couple of vacancies for members of
PPC. Please contact Fr Peter Quin sj P.P. (3870 7818) if you are interested in being
considered to become a member of PPC (meetings are normally held on the second
Thursday of the month, from 7.30pm in the Horstmann Room).
PARISH’S ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES ~ 18TH FEBRUARY
9am Holy Spirit Church and
6pm St Ignatius Church (no 5.30pm)
More Thoughts for 2015
Do not ask the Lord to guide your steps
if you are not willing to move your feet.
Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others
cannot keep it from themselves.
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The grass may be greener next door
but it is just as hard to cut.
One is rich or poor according to what one is,
not according to what one has.
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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.
Parish WEBSITE www.stignatiustoowong.org.au
Current Newsletter now on our website!
When making out your will please consider the needs of the parish
PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION
Phone: 3870 7818.
Fax: 3870 7857.
Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stignatiustoowong.org.au
Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am—4.30pm (closed for lunch 1—1.30pm )
Emergency Contact If you require a priest in an emergency, please phone the parish office and follow the prompts.
Jesuit Community of Qld
Parish Office Staff
Liturgical Ministry:Parish Pastoral Council PRIMARY SCHOOL
Charles Costello—Chair
Fr John Reilly SJ Superior
*Sandy Dunne - Finance
Roster Co-ordinatorsPrincipal—
Fr Peter Quin SJ PP
Fr Gaetan Pereira SJ APP
Fr Ian Howells SJ
Fr Vince Hurley SJ
Fr Greg Jordan SJ
*Monica Florence (Parish Secretary including
Newsletter)
Faber CIS, Bardon
Cathy Bennett (Wed only) Holy Spirit Church
Director: Fr John Reilly SJ
Administrator: Allison King
Phone: 3368 2450
www.faberspirituality.org.au
*Sacramental
Co-Ordinator:
Staff meeting
each Wednesday 2pm.
St Ignatius Church:
Finance & Development Roycelyn Wilden
David Slater—Chair
* Ministry Roster: Suzanne
Angell & Geof Hill 3848 1902 Musical Director
*Altar Server Convenor:
Anthony Young
Tony Castel 0438 192 298
* Rosters, Children’s Liturgy
& Altar Server Training:
Louise Wellington
3876 8786
APRE—
Rachelle Gibson
46 Grove Street,
Toowong Qld 4066
Phone: 3371 1094
www.stignatiustoowong.
qld.edu.au
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* OSHC— 3870 3270
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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 and by the Archdiocese of Brisbane. A copy of the Parish's Privacy Policy is available to any parishioner by
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