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THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF BUNDABERG
When we gather for the Eucharist,
we gather to celebrate the reality of God’s love for us,
the nearness of God’s kingdom.
Let us give thanks for the salvation that the Lord offers.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - Hours of Sunday, Te Deum - Psalter Week 1 - 8th February 2015
Holy Rosary Church
Corner Barolin & Woongarra Streets Bundaberg CBD
St Patrick’s Church
16 Powers Street Bundaberg West
St Mary’s Church
Corner Barolin & Boston Streets Bundaberg South
“HOLY ALTAR”
Sacred Songs of Praise
Lyrics & Music written by Jaimon Kuzhikkattu
(Bundaberg). CDs $10 each (Part Sales given to
Parish). On Sale in the Holy Rosary Holy Goods
Store and at the Christian Gift & Bookstore.
PATHWAYS OF ST PAUL
Join parishioners from Holy Innocents’ on a 20 day
Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey, departing Monday
20th April 2015. Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul, visit the
places where he lived, worked and was imprisoned.
Also visit island of Patmos, where
book of Revelation, Basilica of St
tomb of "The
Divine" Apostle and
where it is said Mary spent the later
St John wrote the
John built over the
the "House of Mary"
years of her life.
For Itinerary Brochure and Booking Form please contact
Fr. Peter Krigovsky, [email protected], 02 97474291, or
download from www.holyinnocentscroydon.org.au/news-and
-events/parish-pilgrimage.
WORLD NEWS
Pope Francis proclaimed 2015 A YEAR OF
CONSECRATED LIFE, starting on the First Sunday of
Advent, November 29, 2014, and ending on February 2,
2016, the World Day of Consecrated Life. The goals will
include reflecting on the unique role religious men and
women have in the Church, everything from their
charisms to their challenges
Pope Francis’ Daily Homily - www.radiovaticana.va
National Catholic Reporter - www.ncronline.org
National Jesuits News - www.jesuit.org
UCAN - www.ucanews.com
St James’ Church
38 See Street Bargara
Parish Office & Christian Gift & Bookstore
Rossolini Place
Level 1 / 66 Woongarra Street
PO Box 79
Bundaberg Qld 4670
Parish Office Hours
8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Telephone (07) 4151 6666
Facsimile (07) 4153 3102
Email [email protected]
Website www.bundabergcatholic.net.au
The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg
Pastoral Team
Fr John Daly - Parish Priest
Fr John Fitz-Herbert - Parish Priest Assistant
Fr Andrew Hogan - Associate Pastor
Anne Sheehan - Liturgy, Sacramental, RCIA Co-ordinator
Joe McCorley - Team Member
Nadia Fregonese - Stewardship & Adult Faith Co-ordinator
Denise Tuzes - Visitation & Funeral Co-ordinator
Diana Pippia - Office Manager
Kaye Andersen - Receptionist
Mass Times (07) 4151 6666 (Afterhours)
Centacare 1300 523 985
St Vincent de Paul (07) 4151 5455
Towards Healing Helpline 1800 337 928
Complaints Management 1800 830 113
St Joseph’s School - (07) 4151 4771
www.sjbgrok.catholic.edu.au
Principal - Kaye Beston
St Mary’s School - (07) 4152 2167
www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au
Principal - Madonna Davitt
St Patrick’s School - (07) 4152 1380
www.saintpatricks.qld.edu.au
Principal - Mark Fox
Shalom College - (07) 4155 8111
www.shalomcollege.com
Principal - Dan McMahon
FOCUS by Joe McCorley
WHAT DO I OWN? WHAT OWNS ME?
As I was wheeled into the surgical room it suddenly dawned on me, ‘You know,
when you are in that surgical room, it doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter
one darn bit what you own. What matters at that moment is a competent surgical
staff and a good and gracious God’. But after that particular moment, that
experience of my life from which I came out very, very fortunate, it prompted me to
ask the question, “What do I own and what owns me?”
Having had the same experience, along with many others in our community, I join
with the Irish-American Bishop, Thomas Murphy, in asking the same question,
‘What do I own and what owns me?”
I used to think I owned many things - a house, car, career, family, race horse and
many talents, skills and abilities. However when one faces death threatening
cancer, one realises “I own nothing!” Everything in my life is a GIFT! All are
material and spiritual gifts from an ever-loving and generous God. Indeed, our lives
are gifts, our time on earth is a gift, to be lived, cherished, and shared with others.
What owns me? What am I possessed by? Perhaps this is more difficult to answer.
It is easy to spell out addictions, such as drugs, smoking, alcohol, or gambling. But
many other things can also take control of our lives. Is it money, or TV, or
shopping, or iPhones, or possessions, or sport, or my job, or religion, or ‘ What
people think of me?’ All of these may be essential and good in moderation, but
when they begin to control our lives, our freedom, as followers of Christ in the
service of others, becomes limited.
This critical question of Stewardship as a Way of Life in our parish invites reflection:
“What do I own and what owns me?”.
LITURGY SPOT
PROCESSION OF GIFTS: “Even though the faithful no longer bring from their own
possessions the bread and wine intended for the liturgy as was once the case,
nevertheless the rite of carrying up the offerings still keeps its spiritual efficacy and
significance. Even money or other gifts for the poor or for the Church, brought by
the faithful or collected in the church, are acceptable.” (General Instruction of the
Roman Missal 73)
STEWARDSHIP
This week we say thank you to the Australian Catholic Women’s League, Bundaberg
Branch, for their commitment and dedication towards social justice and ethical
issues within our parish, community and the diocese.
Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say, “I do all that I do for
the sake of the Gospel in hope of sharing in its blessings”.
JUSTICE & SUSTAINABILITY
Living Justly. Living Sustainably
Today February 8 is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against
Human Trafficking. We remember the roughly 21 million people in our world
who have no voice, do not count, and are no one: they are simply slaves.
Francis reminds us “Trafficking in persons is a crime against
humanity” (December 12, 2103).
Pope
LITURGY TIMETABLE
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SATURDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday Readings as per back page.
7:30am St Mary’s MASS followed by
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
6:00pm St Patrick’s Sunday MASS.
SUNDAY, 8th FEBRUARY 2015
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings as per back page.
7:00am St James’ MASS;
8:00am Holy Rosary MASS;
9:00am St Mary’s MASS;
11:00am Kepnock MASS - CANCELLED;
5:30pm Holy Rosary MASS.
MONDAY, 9th FEBRUARY 2015
Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 6:53-56.
9:00am St Patrick’s MASS;
2:00pm Fairways ANOINTINGS.
TUESDAY, 10th FEBRUARY 2015
Genesis 1:20-24; Mark 7:1-13.
9:00am St James’ LWC followed by
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
until 10:30am;
12:15pm Holy Rosary MASS.
WEDNESDAY, 11th FEBRUARY 2015
World Day of Prayer for the Sick
Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17; Mark 7:14-23.
9:00am Millbank ANOINTING MASS;
5:30pm St Patrick’s MASS.
THURSDAY, 12th FEBRUARY 2015
Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 7:24-30.
6:30am St Mary’s MASS;
12:15pm Holy Rosary MASS.
FRIDAY, 13th FEBRUARY 2015
Genesis 3:1-8; Mark 7:31-37
9:00am Holy Rosary SCHOOL MASS
(ST. JOSEPH’S);
12:15pm Holy Rosary MASS;
3:00pm Pioneer South ANOINTING MASS;
5:30pm Novakoski Centre LENTEN RETREAT.
SATURDAY, 14th FEBRUARY 2015
Genesis 3:9-24; Mark 8:1-10
7:30am St Mary’s LWC followed by
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
6:00pm St Patrick’s Sunday MASS.
SUNDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2015
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46;
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1;
Mark 1:40-45.
WEDDINGS
Weddings are by appointment. Please note
that we require at least six months notice
for marriages. Preparation also required.
BAPTISMS
This week we welcome Harrison
BARKER into the Body of Christ through
the sacrament of Baptism.
RECENTLY
DECEASED
John CLEARY (Canberra); Arthur BRASCH;
June EDWARDS; Guido De BONI
(Brisbane); Carmel RODEN; Margaret
BLOOMER (Rockhampton); Dorothy
SPENCER (Rockhampton); John Natale
NATTA (Sydney); Parker RIVERA (USA);
Concetta BARONE; Geoff MURRAY
(Wangaratta); Jeffrey BAART; Neil JOSEPH
(Melbourne); Graham CAESAR; Carmel
PATTERSON (Tara); Enea GIANNANGELO;
Patricia CHAPMAN.
“On this mountain,
the Lord of hosts will prepare
for all peoples,
a banquet of rich food.”
Isaiah 25:6
PRAYER GROUPS
The ECUMENICAL ORDER OF SAINT
FRANCIS ~ Sunday, 15th February 2015
at 10:30am in Room 2 at the St Mary’s
Catholic Community Centre.
DIVINE MERCY HOUR with
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
~
Sunday,
15th February 2015, 4:00pm - 5:00pm in
St Mary’s Church.
MEDJUGORJE AFTERNOON in the
form of ROSARY with EXPOSITION
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ~
Sunday, 15th February 2015,
4:00pm - 5:00pm in St Mary’s Church.
MEETINGS FOR
THE WEEK
BUNDABERG
CATHOLIC
PLAYGROUP ~ Every Tuesday, 9:30am
- 11:00am in St Patrick’s Hall. For more
information contact Kathy Harden on
4155 3833 or 0429 625 730.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
~
 Monday, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, 6 San Vito
Court, Bundaberg. Contact Ian Tolley
on 4152 8262;
VISITATION MINISTRY MEETING ~
Friday, 13th February 2015 at 10:30am
in the Parish Office.
 Tuesday, 10:00am - 10:30am & Friday,
IN THIS PARISH
11:30am - 12noon. Held in the Chapel
in the Parish Office. Beginners are
invited to join the regular meditators in
this “prayer of the heart.” Contact
Joe McCorley - 0418 727 845 or Nadia
Fregonese - 4151 6666 or just turn up!
ROSARY TIMES ~ Tuesday’s &
Thursday’s at 5:25pm in the Holy Rosary
Church; Wednesday’s at 5:00pm in
St Patrick’s Church and Thursday’s at
6:00am in St Mary’s Church.
MOTHER’S PRAYER GROUP ~ Tuesday,
13th February 2015, 11:00am - 12:00noon
in the St Mary’s Catholic Community
Centre, Room 2.
7:00am St James’ MASS;
8:00am Holy Rosary MASS;
9:00am St Mary’s MASS;
5:30pm Holy Rosary MASS.
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE DISCUSSION
GROUP ~ Every Thursday at 7:00pm in
the Parish Office. All welcome.
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 11:00am - 12 noon at Holy Rosary
Church, or by appointment.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT ~ Friday, 13th February
2015 from 9:00am - 12noon in
BAPTISMS
In the Bundaberg Region one month’s notice
is required for all baptisms. All couples are
asked to participate in one preparation
session. Please contact Parish Office.
EL SHADDAI CHARISMATIC
PRAYE R G ROUP ~ Saturday,
14th February 2015, 1:00pm - 4:00pm in
the Novakoski Centre. For more
information contact Fely Hunter
4155 3953 / 0488 594 839; Lee Pendleton
4159 3938 / 0423 480 744; Melba Allen
0432 540 348.
St Patrick’s Church.
THE WORD AMONG US ~ The Lent
Edition of the ‘Word Among Us’ can now
be collected from the Parish Office.
Fr Peter Greene is now residing in
Rockhampton surrounded by Family.
He sends his love and wishes to
thank the people of Bundaberg for
their kindness and prayers.
~ Thank You ~
We thank Fr Peter for the many years of
service as a Priest in Bundaberg.
The Catholic Parish
of Bundaberg
Finance
Total Pledges .................. 597
Amount Pledged ..... $8 703.70
Total Given ............ $7 971.20
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 Melissa Davey Ph: 1800 830 113 or
email: [email protected].
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
Primary Students: Reconciliation - (Parents Only Session) Sunday, 8th February 2015 at 10:30am or Wednesday,
11th February 2015 at 7:00pm in the Parish Office.
Secondary Students: Eucharist - Sunday, 15th February
2015 at 4:15pm in the Parish Office.
ATTENTION: ALL NEW PARISHIONERS
A ‘Wine & Cheese Welcome Evening’ is being held on
Thursday, 26th February 2015 at 5:30pm in the Parish Office.
New Parishioners are encouraged to contact the Parish
Office for more details.
BUNDABERG PASSIONIST
FAMILY GROUP MOVEMENT
Family, Friends and Carers are invited to a light luncheon to
celebrate a belated Disability Awareness Week, on Sunday,
22nd February 2015 at 12:30pm in the Novakoski Centre (behind the
Holy Rosary Church).
BYO Salad or Dessert and Own Drinks. Chicken, Finger Food, Tea &
Coffee and Cordial will be provided. RSVP to Geraldine - 0413 671
641 or Helen - 0401 243 484 by Thursday, 19th February 2015.
DATE CLAIMER
Lenten Twilight Retreat, preparing for Lent & Easter —
Friday, 13th February 2015 at 5:30pm in the Novakoski
Centre. RSVP to the Parish Office by Tuesday,
10th February 2015.
Rich in Mercy
Come and join a Weekly Lenten Discussion Group:
You are invited to join our Lenten Discussion Groups. The
theme of our Lenten Programme for 2015 is ‘Rich in Mercy’.
Consisting of a six-week journey, each group will focus on
prayer, scripture and personal reflections, discussion and
living in mercy.
AVAILABLE GROUPS:
Monday ............ 11am, Parish Office;
Wednesday ...... 2pm, St James’ Church Bargara;
......................... 4.15pm, St Patrick’s Hall;
......................... 7pm, 105 Walker Street;
Thursday .......... 7pm, 77 Woods Road, Sharon;
Friday ............... 9am, Parish Office;
Saturday........... 2pm, 11 McCarthy Street;
Sunday ............. 4.15pm, Novakoski Centre.
If you wish to join please write your name and indicate the
group on a provided list at every church or contact the parish
office on 4151 6666 or email [email protected]
Daily Lenten Reflections Books
available at churches and parish office:
Little Black Books $3 each
Little Purple Books (for children) $3 each
There will be a Combined Churches Service at the Moncrieff Theatre
at 6.30pm on Sunday, 15th February 2015. The speaker will be Phil
Smith, the Campus Minister of Unity College Caloundra, the Community
Pastor at Bells Reach & an ABC radio broadcaster.
This service, which is organised by the Bundaberg Ministers Association,
will be an opportunity for churchgoers to join together to celebrate our
oneness in Christ. The focus of the service will be on Scripture Union
and the offering taken on the night will go towards the support of the
chaplains in our local schools.
Plan to go along to share in worship and fellowship with some of the
other churchgoers in our district and to support school chaplaincy!
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
(INTER-DENOMINATIONAL,
INTERNATIONAL & INTER-RACIAL)
World Wide Theme
“Do you know what I have done to you?”
Everyone is invited to unite in this World Wide Day of
Fellowship, Prayer & Worship to be held at 9:30am on Friday,
6th March 2015 at:
 Church of Christ
56 Twyford Street
Bundaberg Qld 4670
Contact: June Fischer
Ph: 4152 2081
 St James Catholic Church
38 See Street
Bargara Qld 4670
Contact: Marg Lloyd-Jones
Ph: 4159 2066
~Please Wear Bright Colours~
Cherish Life Queensland - Bundaberg Branch
supported by the Bundaberg Branches of the “Knights
of the Southern Cross” and “men ALIVE” present an
evening dinner with Guest Speaker Bobby Schindler.
“ A Life That Matters ”
(The legacy of Terri Schiavo - A lesson for us all)
When:
Venue:
Time:
Sunday, 17th May 2015
RSL Club (Quay St, Bundaberg)
Doors Open 6:00pm / Dinner - 7:00pm
Tickets are $30.00 each & can be purchased from the
Catholic Parish Office (Ph: 4151 6666); Barry Kirby
(Ph: 0419 745 242) or Kevin Gould (Ph: 4153 1287).
Thank you to all those who attended June’s
Requiem Mass, offered prayers, sent Cards,
Mass Cards, Phone Calls & other Acts of
Kindness on the passing of June. Special
thanks to Denise Tuzes & Fr Andrew.
Len Edwards