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Our Lady Queen of Apostles Parish, Stafford
[A Parish of the Brisbane North West Deanery]
Vision: “To follow the example of Jesus by serving others.”
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (YEAR B)
Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
Nick, Felix and Noah (our Catechumens) will
J emieka,
celebrate the “Rite of Election” in the
Cathedral on Sunday February 22nd at 3pm. To
enable us to sit together and be close to the front,
you’d need to be at the Cathedral by 2.15pm at
the latest. (Also bring something along to share a
picnic in the Cathedral Grounds after the
ceremony) It’d be wonderful for many of you to
come along — not only to support and pray for
this family but also for your own experience. It’s
a really uplifting experience to see the Church of
Brisbane together welcoming these new Elect.
7th/8th February, 2015
Next the bishop invites the catechumens to sign the book of the elect.
... Finally, during the act of admission or election, the bishop
declares that the catechumens are members of the elect, to be
initiated at the next Easter Vigil.
Although many people refer to the ceremony as the time when
catechumens “go to meet the bishop,” its meaning is very
different. It is not about meeting a celebrity. It is about being
named among God’s chosen people.
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o what’s next for our “Elect”?
They join us for, as the RCIA says, “In the Liturgy and
liturgical catechesis of Lent, the reminder of baptism already
received or the preparation for its reception, as well as the
theme of repentance, renew the entire community along with
those being prepared to celebrate the paschal mystery, in which
HE RITE OF ELECTION:
Nick, Jemieka, Felix, teach of the elect will share through the sacraments of
The questions that are asked of the
initiation.” para 125.
Noah became
Godparents (Kev and Trish McGrory) at the Rite “Catechumens” 4/3/14 (In other words, the Elect WITH ALL OF US journey together
of Election. The Godparents speak on behalf of
in Lent for renewal.) We do this through special
the whole Church and, in particular our Parish Community who has ceremonies especially on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of
journeyed with Jemieka, Nick, Felix and Noah (over 2 years now).
Lent, Holy Saturday Morning, and of course, the Easter
Vigil. We also do it by joining together in things like the
Archbishop: God’s holy church wishes to know whether these
Lenten Programme.
candidates are sufficiently prepared to be enrolled among the elect
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for the coming celebration of Easter. And so I speak first of all to
you, their godparents.
Arch: Have they faithfully listened to God’s word proclaimed by
the Church? Godparents: They Have
Arch: Have they responded to that word and begun to walk in
God’s presence?
Godparents: They Have
Arch: Have they shared the company of their Christian brothers and
sisters and joined with them in prayer? Godparents: They Have.
Then the Archbishop asks the Catechumens:
...Your own Godparents and this entire community have spoken in
your favour. The Church in the name of Christ accepts their
judgement and calls you to the Easter Sacraments….you must now
express your response to that call clearly….. Do you wish to enter
fully into the life of the Church through the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and the Eucharist?
Catechumens: We do
Archbishop: Then offer your names for enrolment.
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hat is the “Rite of Election”? - by Paul Turner:
During the rite of election the church formally announces
the names of those who will soon celebrate the sacraments of
initiation. Usually the rite of election takes place at the cathedral
with the bishop on the First Sunday of Lent, and those who are
named will celebrate baptism, confirmation, and first communion at
their parishes during the following Easter Vigil. These individuals
enter the cathedral as “catechumens” and leave as “elect.” The
ceremony may also be called “enrolment of names.”
“Election” refers to the idea of “the chosen people.” In Israel’s
early history, God chose a people and established a covenant
with them. Christians believe that God continues to choose
people, now through the covenant of baptism. The rite of election
thus establishes the names of those who will enter the new covenant
through the sacraments of initiation.
The key moments of the rite are the affirmation by the godparents
and the act of admission or election. In the affirmation, the
godparents testify that the catechumens are worthy to be initiated.
Their testimony reveals the church’s positive judgment about the
catechumens’ desire and behavior. The entire assembly may also
join the affirmation.
Please register your intention to join in the Lenten
Programme (see below) this Lent. Resources cost $10 for each
person. Nick or Jemieka will be participating in a Monday or
Thursday night session respectively. All night sessions start at 7pm!
The sign-on form is at the Back of the Church.
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015 LENTEN PROGRAM: Rich in Mercy
At the end of the parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus
asks the lawyer: 'Which of these three, do you think, was a
neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the
robbers?' The lawyer replied, 'The one who showed him
mercy.' Jesus said to him, 'Go and do likewise' (Luke 10:3637).
The mercy of God is a constant theme of the Covenant with
Israel in the Old Testament. Jesus, as the New Covenant,
gives God's mercy flesh and bones through his actions and
words.
These Lenten reflections for individuals and groups are
focused on the second readings for the Sundays of Lent. On
the Fourth Sunday of Lent we hear of God's great love – 'rich
in mercy'! Through this abundant and ever-flowing mercy we
have been made 'alive together with Christ' (Ephesians 2:5).
The six scripture reflections in the book have been written by
Archbishop Mark Coleridge. These
eloquent and insightful commentaries
emphasise 'the power of mercy that
leads us out of a merciless world into a
world where mercy has the last word'.
The six sessions of Rich in Mercy will
provide: opening prayers; the second
readings for each Sunday; scripture
reflections; discussion questions; closing prayers; and
suggestions for works of mercy in daily life…………...
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THIS PROGRAM
(either in a group or on your own) PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME
TO THE LIST AT THE MAIN CHURCH DOOR SO BOOKS
CAN BE ORDERED. We would be hopeful of getting several
groups together, both in the daytime and the evening.
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NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (YEAR B)
Q.1 What’s the difference between outlaws and inlaws?
1st Reading:
2nd Reading:
Gospel:
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Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Mark 1:40-45
OUNTERS ROSTER: Monday 9th February, Team C:
Brian Davissen, Kev Haley, Peter Dove.
TAFFORD KEDRON CHURCHES TOGETHER pray this
week for parishioners of St Clement’s Anglican Parish.
Q.1 What do you call a bear who has no teeth?
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ELIGIOUS GOODS SHOP: Have you dropped in lately to
see what is available? There are gifts for many occasions as
well as a good supply of cards. Come and see. Don’t forget to pick
up your Catholic Leader here. There are Bibles, daily reflection
books, Memorial Cards, Statues, Candles, and more!!
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OCIAL CLUB resumes THIS Wednesday 4th February
with a Trading Table of ‘anything’. We look forward to
seeing all our regulars, as well as some new faces this year.
NDOOR BOWLS CLUB will restart this Wednesday, 11th
February. We are looking for new members, even if you have
never played before you will be welcome. Inquiries can be made to
the Parish Office on 3356 7755.
ENT starts on Wednesday 18th February. It’s an
important time of renewal for all of us. We are asked to
fast and someone said that there are 3 reasons for fasting: 1)
Deepen awareness of need for God to nourish us; 2)
Reminds us of the plight of the poor who have grumbling
stomachs all the time; 3) Reminds us not to depend, or be
ruled by every physical need. – God gives us our Daily
Bread!
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sh Wednesday Mass and Distribution of Ashes:
Mass will be at 7am on Ash Wednesday with
distribution of ashes. If you wish to take ashes home to
someone who cannot attend, please bring a small container.
The words we use for the distribution of Ashes this year are,
“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.”
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ROJECT COMPASSION 2015: The theme for
Project Compassion 2015 is “Food for
Life” and the Social Justice Group of Grovely,
Samford and Mitchelton are pleased to partner
with Caritas in presenting guest speaker,
Prakash Khadka, Program Monitoring and
Evaluation Coordinator for Caritas Nepal who will talk about
the work of Caritas in Nepal in promoting peace, community
development, and economic sustainability. All are welcome!!
When: Tuesday 17 February at 6.45 for 7.00 pm
Where: Daley Centre, St William’s, Dawson Parade,
Keperra
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.SC. Members are reminded that the next monthly
meeting of Branch 56 will be held at Our Lady’s Church
Centre Everton Park on Thursday 12 February 2015
commencing 7.30pm.
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arents with Children – How much can your children
see of what’s happening in the Sanctuary from where
you usually sit? When you think of it, their usual view is very
restricted by adults sitting in front of them – consider moving
to the front where they may feel more a part of the
celebration and where, not only will they see more, but they
will be ‘immersed’ in the sound of the singing and responding
from the congregation behind and around them.
orld Day of Prayer: Our Parish is hosting the “World
Day of Prayer” on the first Friday of March (6th). We’ll be
looking for people to help out and provide some goodies in
catering. Also there will be no 1st Friday Morning Tea that
Friday.
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he Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Are you
preparing for an operation? Have you been
recently diagnosed with a serious illness? Have you
experienced a “downturn” in your sickness? The
celebration of the ANOINTING OF THE SICK is for you!
We are celebrating it after each Mass NEXT weekend
and every third Sunday of the month. Please come to
the front row of seats on the flat area (near the
baptismal font) after Mass.
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erse-for-Vinnies is a concert that raises funds for the
battlers of our community through the performance of
our Australian Poetry by professional poets. On 22 Feb. Peter
Mace will be our feature poet. This award winning poet will
give you a variety of humour with his “Courting Mary”and
pathos with “What Price a VC”. He is currently Australian Bush
Poetry Champion and three times winner of the prestigious
Golden Damper Award at Tamworth. The venue is Mary
Mackillop Centre, 67 Dawson Parade Grovely. Starts
1.30pm. Cost $15 which includes afternoon tea.
There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a
miracle.
Albert Einstein
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25th Anniversary of Holy Cross School, Wooloowin:
See the Noticeboard for details of the Anniversary events
planned this year, for this important celebration.
ittle King’s Movement for the Handicapped will hold its
annual appeal in our Parish, next weekend., 14th/15th
February. For over 50 years the Movement has provided
voluntary assistance to people of all faiths. There is no charge
for any of the services offered. Calls for their services continue
to increase. Please take an envelope home and return it to the
giving plate at Mass or to the Parish Office.
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IFE IN LIMBO Come along to the Pineapple Hotel on
Monday the 9th of February and meet Dr Catherine
Althaus-Kaefer, currently a professor from the University of
Victoria in Canada. Dr Catherine, originally from Brisbane, will
be discussing the fascinating topic of frozen embryos.
WHEN: 7:30pm Monday the 9th of February 2015
WHERE: The Pineapple Hotel, 706 Main Street, Kangaroo
Point QLD 4169 (plenty of parking in Baines St or 10min walk
from Woolloongabba bus station)
EAT: Come along from 6:30pm onwards for a drink or a meal
in The Park Bar (optional) ($10 FoT menu available)
www.pineapplehotel.com.au/dining/park-bar/
TALK: Join us at 7:30pm in the function room upstairs for the
presentation. QnA and social time follows
ENTRY BY DONATION: min. $2.00 (to help us cover running
costs) MORE INFO: Lizzie: 0430 198 971 / David: 0431 956
753 Email: [email protected]
RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/328689144004725/
PLEASE NOTE: FoT is for young adults aged 18 to 35 years*
*Priests & religious of all ages are welcome) *17yo schoolleavers / uni-students also welcome)
A.1 Outlaws are wanted!
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ARITAS AUSTRALIA: In a letter received this week
from Caritas, we are told “The support of the parishes
in the Archdiocese in 2014 continued in the same generous
manner as it has over the years. We raised, altogether, just
over $1,163,789.00 throughout the Archdiocese for Project
Compassion, your parish (Stafford) contributing
$9,845.60. What a fantastic result..” Thank you once again
for your generosity towards each of the appeals to
which we are asked to contribute.
C
ELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
HIGH TEA: Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital will
host International Women’s Day High Tea to raise
awareness about women’s healthcare in our cancer
programs and our hospitals in India. Please join us on
Saturday 7th March, 2pm-4pm, Ground Floor, Sister Edith
Centre for Education, Holy Spirit Northside Hospital, 627
Rode Rode, Chermside. Tickets are $35 with champagne on
arrival, door prizes, raffles and high tea. Keynote Speaker is
Sr Sarita Kurikattil, Provincial Leader
of the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters.
RSVP Saturday 28th February to Kelly
Connellan on 3326 3371 or email
[email protected]
Q.2 What has a baboon’s bottom, a lion’s mane and
a penguin’s beak?
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A couple lived near the ocean and used to walk the
beach a lot. One summer they noticed a girl who was
at the beach pretty much every day. She wasn’t
unusual, nor was the travel bag she carried, except
for one thing. She would approach people who were
sitting on the beach, glance around, then speak to
them.
Generally, the people would respond negatively and
she would wander off, but occasionally someone would
nod and there would be a quick exchange of money for
something she carried in her bag. The couple assumed
she was selling drugs and debated calling the police,
but since they didn’t know for
sure, they just continued to watch
her.
After a couple of weeks the wife
asked, “Honey, have you ever
noticed that she only goes up to
people with boom boxes and other electronic devices?”
He hadn’t and said so, Then she said, “Tomorrow I
want you to get a towel and our big radio and go lie out
on the beach. Then we can find out what she’s really
doing.”
ssembly of Catholic Professionals Luncheon Everyone welcome
Date: - Thursday 26 February 2015
Where: - Hilton Hotel, Brisbane
Time:- 11:45am for a 12:15pm start
Cost:- $176.00 a ticket includes 2 course lunch and drinks
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.
Don’t miss hearing this inspirational story!
Contact Colleen Keating on 3324 3200 for tickets or visit our
website at www.catholicfoundation.org.au/acp
Well, the plan went off without a hitch, and the wife
was almost hopping up and down with anticipation when
she saw the girl talk to her husband and then leave.
The man walked up the beach and met his wife at the
road. “Well, is she selling drugs?” she asked
excitedly?”
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“Sally sells C cells by the Seashore!!!!”
risbane Cursillo Movement is holding a workshop
on How to live “The Joy of the Gospel’
On Saturday & Sunday, 21 & 22 February 2015 at
“No, she’s not.” he said, enjoying this probably more
than he should have. “Well, what is it then?” his wife
shrieked. The man grinned and said, “Her name is Sally
and she’s a battery salesperson.” “Batteries?” cried
the wife. “Yes,” he replied..................................................
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ALLY FOR LIFE: Join us on Saturday 21st February
Where: Kindilan, Cnr Days & German Creek Roads, Redland
at Queens Park, cnr William, Elizabeth and
Bay Qld 4165. All enquiries please contact Michael 3353
George Streets, Brisbane. The rally begins with
0633 or Lionel
0417 786 542
entertainment at 1.15pm followed by the main Rally
Commencing: 9.30am on the Saturday and finishing after
for Life event with guest speakers. Bring your friends,
lunch on Sunday. THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL.
relatives, children, hat, water, sunscreen chair,
A.2 A zoo
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ow can I support our safeguarding practices?
* teach your children self protective behaviours * report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior
*take part in planning, managing and delivering safe parish activities for children and vulnerable adults.
“to protect every man and every woman, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is to open up a horizon of hope"
Pope Francis
umbrella, rug and suggested donation of $5. See
noticeboard for more.
Our Lady, Queen of Apostles Parish
Parish School (“Queen of Apostles”)
Parish Office:
Address: 70 Appleby Road, Stafford 4053
Parish E-mail: [email protected]
Parish WEBSITE: www.staffordcatholicparish.org.au
Parish Pastoral Council: [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Rosemary Haydock
Office Hrs: M-Th 9.00am—4.30pm
Fri 9.00am—-10.00am
Office Telephone: – 3356 7155
Parish Administrator: Fr Denis Scanlan
Fr Denis’ E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Convent: (Sr Josita Paczkowska and
Sr Maureen Stemko) 3356 6185
School Office:
Address: 10 Thuruna Street, Stafford 4053
School email: [email protected]
School Team:
Principal: Nigel Bird
APA: Melissa Spiteri
APRE: Michael Bruynesteyn
School Secretaries:
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Thuruna St:: Cathy McGraw, Vera Fitzgerald
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Chuter St: : Mary-Anne Coppolecchia
School Office Hrs: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Telephone (Thuruna St:) - 3356 7755
Telephone (Chuter St:) - 3326 0400
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Mon
9th
8.30am
6.00pm
Mass
Divine Mercy Prayer and Adoration
Tues
10th
8.30am
7.00pm
Prayer of the Church (Morning Prayer)
Sacramental Parent Meeting
Wed
11th
9.30am
Indoor Bowls Club
Thurs
12th
8.30am
5.00pm
7.30pm
Mass
Social Justice Meeting
Parish Finance Council Meeting
Fri
13th
9.00am
Mass
Morning Tea
Sat
14th
5.00pm
6.00pm
Reconciliation
Mass
Sun
15th
7.00am
9.00am
10.30am
2.30pm
5.30pm
Mass
Mass
Baptisms
Rosary
Mass
Please leave MOBILE
PHONES turned OFF.
BAPTISMS in this Parish occur at 10.30am on
the Third Sunday of each Month (except during
Lent).
BAPTISM PREPARATION is on the First
Sunday of each month at 10.30am.
You may add a sick person’s
name to the list by phoning the
Parish Office (3356 7155). To
keep the list ‘fresh’ the last four names each
week will be deleted. If their illness
continues, let’s know and we’ll add them to
the start of the list.
For the Sick: Rod Styman, Eddie Nicholson, Toddler Amity Brady, Edilene Fazza, Diane Stevens, Ashley Thornton, Hyacinth Morel,
Margaret Munt, Tim Green, Neville Lamb, Joe Donnelly, Caroline Adams, Kevin Wildermuth, Bianca Muir.. (Please read above notice
about the sick list)
Those Recently Deceased: Chrysant Sprinkart (Wilgarning Street), Bill Brassington (husband of Ann), Leonie Byrnes, John Culic.
Those We Remember: Greg Curry, all deceased Parishioners, their families and friends and all our brothers and sisters in Christ maimed,
killed or dispossessed because of their faith.
STAMPS FOR MARIST MISSIONS: A very big THANK YOU to all of our Stamp Savers. From
stamps left in the Church Stamp Box and generous donations of Stamp Collections, we have raised
$5,000 + for orphans and displaced persons since the March 2011 disasters in Japan. We are often asked
‘how do you sell the stamps’? Some are sold privately but most are listed as Lots and sold on eBay.
Recent and high value Australian stamps are by far the biggest sellers; if you work, or know someone in
an office which receives a high volume of mail, please help us by organising the collection of stamps that
would otherwise be destroyed. ALL stamps are most welcome, particularly those with light or no
postmarks. Please leave a border around the stamps when trimming them from envelopes - damaged or
torn stamps are worthless. God bless you and thank you for your ongoing support.
The Catholic Leader is available from the Religious Goods shop for $2. Purchase a copy today
to find out what’s happening in the local Church and in the world. In this week’s issue:
* Bishops plead for clemency for two Bali Nine drug smugglers facing death penalty
* Six young religious sisters make professions in Brisbane
* Leaders of Church bodies evaluate where their organisations stand in Queensland’s new
political landscape
* New Catholic boys’ school opens in Indooroopilly
* Truth, Justice and Healing Council welcomes Royal Commission consultation paper on
options of redress for victims of child sexual abuse
* Pro-life Victorian MP to speak at Brisbane’s Rally for Life
* Bishops and religious support Pope’s declaration of today (February 8) as a day of prayer in
response to human trafficking
* Brisbane’s Lenten resources focus on God’s mercy
* Fr Anthony Ekpo talks about his journey of surprises from the village of Umudike, Nigeria, to
the office of Archbishop Mark Coleridge
VISITOR’S BOOK:
If you are new to the Parish there is a
visitor’s book at the main Church
door. In it there are brief census
cards. Please complete one and put it
on “the plate” or hand in to the
office.
Our Lady has asked us
to pray the Rosary for
peace. Rosary is
prayed here 1/2 an
hour before each
weekday Mass as well
as on Sundays 2.303.30pm.
Please join us.
Contact the Parish Office on
3356 7155 for
information regarding our
Planned Gifting Program