FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT - Year C 6th / 7th APRIL 2019

As we prepare to celebrate the Holiest week in the church calendar it is good for us to enter into the solemn celebrations as fully as possible. The Three Holy Days, known as the Triduum, of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are regarded as one single liturgy spread over three solemn days. It is so important to participate in all three of these ceremonies. The Three Liturgies form a ‘seamless garment’ in which the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection is explored. To miss one of the three would be like skipping a whole third of an event. It is meant to be a holy journey that we embark upon. From ancient times the Holy Thursday Night Mass of the Lord’s Supper and then the 3pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and then finally the Saturday night Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection hold pre-eminent position. It is wonderful to attend the Stations of the Cross that will be conducted in the morning of Good Friday, however this is not intended to be an alternative to the sacred 3pm commemoration. The Liturgies in Holy Week are notably longer than the usual Sunday Masses, but something special and exceptional is happening in these. Please come along to these ceremonies prepared

in heart and mind for longer but profound ceremonies in this highpoint of the year.

SURFERS PARADISE PARISH HOLY WEEK AND EASTER TIMES

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Please note that INDIVIDUAL RECONCILIATION will not be available immediately

prior to the Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies. Please ensure that you participate in the

Sacrament of Penance prior to the three holiest days)

Holy Week Reconciliations:

Monday 15th April - ST VINCENT’S (Surfers Paradise) 7.30am 1st Rite of Reconciliation

Tuesday 16th April - SACRED HEART (Clear Is Waters) 9.30am 1st Rite of Reconciliation

Wednesday 17th April - STELLA MARIS (Broadbeach) 9.30am 1st Rite of Reconciliation

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES:

SACRED HEART CHURCH, 50 FAIRWAY DRIVE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross throughout the grounds 10am

- Passion of the Lord 3pm

Holy Saturday - The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 6pm

Easter Sunday - Mass 9am and 6pm

ST VINCENT’S CHURCH, 40 HAMILTON AVENUE, SURFERS PARADISE

No Holy Thursday Mass (See Sacred Heart Church above)

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross 10am

- Passion of the Lord 3pm

Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil 6pm

Easter Sunday - Mass 8am and 10am

STELLA MARIS CHURCH, 254 HEDGES AVENUE, BROADBEACH

No Holy Thursday Mass (See Sacred Heart Church above)

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross 10am

- Passion of the Lord 3pm

Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil 5pm

Easter Sunday - Mass 7am and 8.30am Fr Paul Kelly

PASTORAL STAFF

Fr Peter Dillon Parish Priest

Fr Paul Kelly Associate Pastor

PARISH STAFF

Sonya Slater Parish Manager

Marylou Ayres Parish Secretary

Pat Kelly Parish Assistant

Cathy Anderson Sacramental Coordinator

Auceli Blanchard Atrium Coordinator

SCHOOLS

St Vincent’s School Clear Island Waters Phone: 5572 1746 P: Kerry Rowlands

St Kevin’s School Benowa Phone: 5539 4522 P: Peter Anderson

St Kevin’s Kindergarten Phone: 5564 5910 Director: Michelle Nelson

St Michael’s College Merrimac Phone: 5530 2722

P: Anthony Elmore

READINGS THIS WEEK: Isaiah 43: 16-21; Philippians 3: 8-14; John 8: 1-11.

NEXT WEEK: (Entrance: Luke 19: 28-40) Isaiah 50: 4-7; Philippians 2: 6-11; Luke 22: 14-23:56.

FEAST DAYS: Thurs 11th: St Stanislaus; Saturday: St Martin I.

PRAYING THE ROSARY: The statue of Our Lady will be at

the home of Maxine & Pat Sela of Broadbeach Waters, for

the week commencing 8th April. If you would like to take part please contact Pat and Maxine Sela on 5539 9539.

NEWS FROM THE GOLD COAST CATHOLIC LIBRARY: Let each of us prepare for HOLY WEEK in a special way which is meaningful to us. A personal favourite with me is to meditate on The Words of Jesus from the Cross, drawn from the 4 Gospels and encompassing forgiveness: Mary as Mother; the Psalms in Prayer; the Trinity and the great drama of the Passion. Pick up a copy of the handout!

Among the books and music on display are: He Loved Them to the End (a book which offers meditations on the Gospel Passion of John), Oberammergau (the script of the famous Passion Play) and De Wohl’s classic novel The Spear.

A quiet time to contemplate the image of The Crucifixion can be a rewarding form of prayer. Books containing great art works will help you “gaze” and “enter the scene”.

Read & Return Trolley: “New Stock” of books for you to enjoy are out now! Take a look at the back of the churches.

PROJECT COMPASSION for FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT: Salma featured in Project Compassion 2013. At the time

she was pregnant with her first child, she was sick and terribly frightened. In distress, she sought the help of a midwife trained by Caritas’ Safe Motherhood Program. Six years on, she’s now a healthy mother of two strong, happy children. Salma is committed to giving her children the education they need to provide them with the future she hoped for.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2019 and help reduce infant mortality rates in countries like Bangladesh and provide hope to pregnant women in remote communities for happy and

healthy families.

Lives change when we all give 100%. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes or by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion

PALMS AND HELPERS NEEDED this Friday 12th April, 9:30am at the Parish Office. We are asking for many willing hands to prepare the palms for our three churches for Palm Sunday. Byo secateurs to the Parish Office Ph 55725433

“The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, re-spect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and protected from any harm.” As a Parish

Community we pray for a change of heart, that we respond to our grief by reaching out to one another in truth and love.

Dates or First Communion Workshops (Venue: Sacred Heart Church)

Session 1: 29.04.19 at 7pm

or 30.04.19 at 6pm Session 2:

06.05.19 at 7pm or 07.05.19 at 6pm

Session 3: 13.05.19 at 7pm

or 14.05.19 at 6pm Session 4:

20.05.19 at 7pm or 21.05.19 at 6pm

Presentation of Lord’s Prayer: Saturday 11.05.19 at 6pm Mass or Sunday 12.05.19 at 9am Mass Celebration of First Communion: Sunday 26.05.19 at 11am Mass or Sunday 02.06.19 at 11am Mass We are excited to be approaching this special time

in the faith journey of so many of our young parishioners. Please pray for the children, their families and the sacramental team.

WE ASK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN RETURNING NEWSLETTERS TO THE HOLDERS AND NOT LEAVING KNEELERS DOWN.

We understand that you may wish to make a photographic or video record of celebrations within our Parish Churches. In doing so please exercise courtesy, sensitivity and common sense in relation to photographing adults and children other than members of your own family. We request that you confirm with others before including them in your personal photographs. The images that you take should only be used as your memen-tos of this event. Where photos contain children or adults outside your family, these should not be shared in any public forums, such as social media.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: The SPCL Friendship Day will not be held this month and it falls on Holy Thursday. The next Friendship Day is scheduled for Thursday 16th May.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Franciska Knap, Marie Therese Haney, Romulo Cosme, Ricardo Joseph Herft, Fedele Palmisano, Peter Borg, James Jeffords, Lee Visco. ANNIVERSARIES: Brian Lloyd, John Morgan, Justin Paul Fitzgerald, Earl Breirty, Tibor Enrody, Steven & Iris Morris, Therese Salama, Antoun Christophi, Arthur Kelly Burns THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Terry King, Joanne Parkes, Kim Parkes, Cecilia Calligan, Angelita Freda, Peter Medlyn, , Norm Harding, Patricia Bridgewienand, Raymond Bridge, Gerard Theron, Alan Krushka, Paul Kiely, Maria Trosic, Lucy Liwag, Tony McLeod, Ron Perry, Aileen Van Zijl, Robert and Anne Maree Reed, Gregory Perkins, Marianne Vanek, Monica Bailey, Margaret Borg, Rosa Michael, Catherine Palin-Brinkworth, Bernie Seeto, Kurt Hillesheim, Brian McGettigan, Joanne Mooney, Michelle MacDonald, Julianne Conway, John Stowers, Frank Lyons (Syd), Gus Reeves, Savannah Mary Ayoub, Mark Miller, John & Molly Robinson, Claire Keefe, Yvonne Lofthouse, Eileen McCarthy, Mary Kerr.

We ask that you review all names on our Sick List and advise us if we can remove any names. This list will be reduced by half on a monthly basis. If you wish to remain on the list please advise the Parish Office.

BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING for parents of children

soon to present their children for Infant Baptism —

Wednesday 10th April, 6:30pm, Sacred Heart Church.

Please register by telephoning the Parish Office 55 725433 $2.00

In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop 25th Anniversary National Pilgrimage - the Sisters of St Joseph invite you to join the 25th anniversary National Pilgrimage, giving you the opportunity to journey to places in Australia made holy by St Mary MacKillop.

The Pilgrimage commences in Melbourne 22 October, visiting Penola, Adelaide and other significant places, and concludes in Sydney 2 November 2019. Cost $3,575 – $4,390 (twin share) depending on capital city of departure (Australia or New Zealand). Single supplement for all areas $685 pp.

For a brochure, application form or further info please email national.pilgrimage@mmp.org.au or call Sr Therese Leydon rsj on 0417 683 123, or Sr Annie Bond rsj on 02 8912 4818.

Cherish Life – Gold Coast Branch Meeting. All Life minded people are welcome 6.30pm Monday 8 April 2019 Parish Hospitality Centre. Telephone Fiona 0457 781 513

Position Vacant – Administration Assistant

Applications are open for a position at the Beaudesert Catholic Parish. A person with excellent administration and secretarial skills is required for a Part Time fixed term contract for 12 months starting on the 1 July 2019 for 10 hours per week Monday and Tuesday. There is a possibility this position could become permanent. Applications close 3 May 2019.

For additional information, visit the Archdiocese of Brisbane website https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/ and to careers.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for em-ployees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environ-ment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we con-duct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

DISCERE the Latin term meaning “to learn” or “to find out” is a one day retreat for young adults who are discerning a possible call to the Priesthood or to Religious and offers an opportunity to reflect and discover more about their Vocation.

9:00am – 4:30pm Saturday 27th April 2019

Location: Carmelite Monastery, Wellington St Ormiston 4160

Find out more or register through: vocation@bne.catholic.net.au or call 1300 133 544

MARIAN VALLEY On Saturday 13th April 2019 we will be celebrating Fatima Day at Marian Valley and we would love you to join us. The bus will pickup at Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters, at 8.15am and collect passengers at Nerang Train Station at approximately 8.30am. The cost for the bus is $20 return. When booking your seat, please verify your point of pickup. You can secure your seat with Paula on 0402 930918 or 5582 7950 or Madeline on 0405 252 367 or 5529 1573.

Gatton Laidley parishioners celebrate Our Lady of the

Valley’s centennial

Brisbane archdiocese partners with Youngcare and Moreton Bay Regional Council in housing project for young Queenslanders with high care needs.

Technology and social media hindering children’s intellectual development and psychological happiness.

Enthusiastic young Catholics step up to the altar to serve in the sacred liturgy.

FREE ‘Your Choice’ magazine showcasing the out-standing schools across Queensland

ART AND CRAFT NEWS: EASTER RAFFLE

This weekend is the last opportunity to purchase tickets in this raffle. Every ticket gives you the chance to win one of the SEVEN GREAT PRIZES. It will be drawn on the 14th April

Prizes will be chosen according to tickets drawn, e.g. first ticket drawn will have first choice of prizes, etc.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

MIGRANT COMMUNITIES MASS TIMES & CHAPLAINS :

Polish: Sunday 12 noon Sacred Heart Church Inquiries please phone - 3252 2200 for inquiries.

Italian: Sunday 4:00pm Sacred Heart Church

Fr Angelo Cagna CS 0423 648 736 Pastoral Support and General Information - Connie 5575 8882

Filipino: Next Mass, 7th April 2019, 12noon at Guardian

Angels Church, Scarborough St, Southport. Will continue at

Southport each 1st Sunday. MaryAnn Boehme 0416331233

Hispanic: 1st & 3rd Sundays 5—7pm St Vincent’s Church Fr Ignacio Gutierrez 0481118521 e: paterignacio@yahoo.com

Maronite Rite: Saturday 7:15pm Sacred Heart 3394 4994 St Maroun’s Church, Brisbane.

FOR MORE PARISH GROUPS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE

Baptisms: Contact Parish Office 5572 5433 to register your interest.

Marriages: (Min 6mths notice required) Phone 5572 5433

Benediction: 1st Friday 7:30am St Vincent’s Church

St Vincent de Paul: Monetary Donations Phone 13 18 12

Care & Concern: Transport to Medical Apts: 0474 211 908

Children’s Liturgy: Sacred Heart 9am: Next on 14th April then

fortnightly thereafter. (28.4.19)

Christian Meditation: Tuesdays 10am (Parish Office Prayer Rm)

& 6pm (Youth Room) Pam Egtberts 0428 090 703

Couples For Christ Foundation for Family and Life:

Please phone Butch 0424 583 169 or Mini 0424 583 168

Carmelite Spirituality: 3rd Sunday of each month 10:30am PHC

Contact: Norm Harding 0421 125 575. Next 21 April 2019.

Exposition:

St Vincent’s Church: Monday & Friday 6am; Thursday 9:00am

Sacred Heart Church: Tuesdays 9:30am; Fridays 7pm-9pm;

1st Friday 7pm 5th April to 7am Sat 6th April.

menALIVE Scripture Journaling Groups: Monday 7-8am or

Thursday 7-9am. Contact Chris Kennedy (M) 0412 270 828 or

christopher.kennedy@menalive.org.au

Rosary: St Vincent’s Church: Sundays 7:15am and

Mondays & Fridays 6:25am

Sacred Heart Church: Tuesdays & Fridays 8:25am before Mass

Stella Maris Church: Wednesdays 8:25am before Mass

Veniré Youth Mass: Sunday 6pm on 28th April 2019

CONTACT FORM FOR ALL PARISH MINISTRIES

FAMILY NAME:_______________________________OTHER NAMES:_________________________________________

ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________________

HOME PH: _________________________MOBILE: ____________________EMAIL:_____________________________

WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RIGHT NOW?

○ Registering in parish ○ Sacrament enquiry ○ Youth ○ Prayer request

○ Roster availability ○ Other: ________________________ ○ To commence parish planned giving program

PLEASE PLACE THIS COMPLETED FORM ON THE COLLECTION PLATE, OR CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE

ON 55 725 433 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

8th APRIL

7.00am

ST VINCENT’S

9th APRIL

10.00am SACRED HEART

NEXT ANOINTING MASS 10AM 7TH MAY

10th APRIL 9.00am

STELLA MARIS

11th APRIL

9.00am

STELLA MARIS

12t h APRIL

7.00am ST VINCENT’S

SACRED HEART

9:00am

13th APRIL

RECONCILIATION 4.15-4.45pm STELLA MARIS

5.15-5.45pm ST VINCENT’S 5.00-5.40pm SACRED HEART PLEASE ADHERE TO THESE TIMES TO ALLOW THE PRIEST TO PREPARE FOR MASS.

STELLA MARIS CHURCH Saturday Evening 5 .00pm AND Sunday 7 .00am & 8 .30am SACRED HEART CHURCH Saturday Evening 6 .00pm AND Sunday 9 .00am & 6 .00pm ST VINCENT’S CHURCH Saturday Evening 6 .00pm AND Sunday 8 .00am & 10.00am

ART & CRAFT: Wednesdays 8.30am-12.30pm in the Parish Hospitality Centre (PHC)

BOOK CLUB: PHC Tuesday 16th April @ 12 noon.

BRIDGE: Monday 12 noon & Wednesday 1pm PHC

CHOIR PRACTICE: Saturdays 8:30am SH Church

FRIENDSHIP DAY: Next 16th May 2019. Cancelled for April.

SPCL: Next meeting Tuesday 7th May 2019

SENIORS EXERCISE TO MUSIC: 9am Tuesday Casey Hall

with Rochelle 0438 333 308 $7 per session.

YOGA: Each Tues 10:45am $10/Per Session.

divinaQ YOGA: Thursdays 6am PHC Mob 0435 721 258

ZUMBA GOLD: Fridays 9:15am Casey Hall. Beginners and Intermediate. Susana Mobile: 0421 607 397 $12 session.