Dear Parishioners, You will by now have heard that some Churches are opening for Masses. However only 10 people (including the Priest) are allowed to participate. There are strict protocols of registering the details of each person and cleaning the church after each person leaves. We have decided here at Sunnybank not to open the Church for our Masses until the weekend of 13th/14th June when we can have 20 people attend. After the weekend of 13th/14th June, we will also celebrate weekday Masses where only 20 people (including the Priest) will be able to attend. We will celebrate some evening Masses during the week. However only 120 people will be able to attend the six Masses on the weekend and 160 people at the proposed eight Masses during the weekdays. We normally have about 2000 people at our weekend Masses, so we will be announcing some sort of registration or ballot system where people can register to attend a weekend or weekday Mass, hopefully at least once a month until higher numbers are allowed to attend our Masses. From 11th/12th July we should be able to have 100 people attending each Mass. When we begin the Masses on the weekend of 13th/14th June we will need some volunteers to assist us to be able to organise a Mass. At each Mass we will need a “Marshall” (who needs to be under the age of 70) who will need to record each person’s name, address and phone number. At each Mass we will need two cleaners to be able to sanitise each seat that is used and to sanitise any “touch points”. If you can assist please call the Parish Office during normal office hours and nominate which Mass you can assist with. In organising the Parish Masses, obviously we are following very strict guidelines laid down by the government. Also we are very conscious of protecting the elderly and the vulnerable in our community. I fear that it may be some months or longer before we can return to normal Mass attendances. We continue to ‘live stream’ on our Parish Facebook and our website (olol.com.au) at 9.30am Mass every Sunday until 13th/14th June when we may ‘live stream’ another Mass Time. Of course you can watch and pray this Parish Mass any time after it is recorded. Last weekend after Sunday Mass we had 450 people view the Mass and since Sunday the number has risen to over 540. Anyone wanting to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is vey welcome to ring the Parish office during normal office hours to organise a time to celebrate the Sacrament with one of our Priests. As always our wonderful St Vincent DePaul people are willing to help anyone in need. If you or anyone you know is in need please contact the Parish office during normal office hours and we will arrange for someone to assist. God Bless, Fr Dan

Priests: Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank) Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge (nuevat@bne.catholic.net.au Office: 3277 2252) Fr Enoch Iheme (Associate Pastor) Fr Raju Joseph (Associate Pastor)

Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank) Ph: 3345 3766 Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109

Web: www.olol.com.au Email: sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

The Ascension of the Lord - 24th May 2020

Acacia Ridge, Algester, Archerfield, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Kuraby, Macgregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 121 Mains Road, Sunnybank Our Lady of Fatima Church, 350 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge

Next Sunday: Pentecost Sunday - Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13; John 20: 19-23

The Ascension of the Lord: Year A

First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11 In this reading, Luke shows how he young, Spirit -filled community of the early Church of Jerusalem is the fulfilment of the promises made to Israel.

Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 17-23 This reading, from the first chapter of the Letter to the Ephesians, is a prayer of thanksgiving for the gifts given to us by God: that we might take for ourselves and use these gifts which have been given to us.

Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20 Matthew ’s account of the ascension of Jesus characteristically takes place on a mountain - the high place where Matthew’s Jesus is depicted as the new Moses. And while formerly, the mission was to the lost sheep of the House of Israel, now the great commission is to make disciples of all the nations, placing on the lips of Jesus the Trinitarian, liturgical formula.

‘GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE’ Rejoice and Exult THE GREAT CRITERION

CHAPTER FOUR Signs of Holiness in Today’s World

BOLDNESS AND PASSION

129. Holiness is also parrhesía: it is boldness, an impulse to evangelize and to leave a mark in this world. To allow us to do this, Jesus himself comes and tells us once more, serenely yet firmly: “Do not be afraid” (Mk 6:50). “I am with you always, to the end of the world” (Mt 28:20). These words enable us to go forth and serve with the same courage that the Holy Spirit stirred up in the Apostles, impelling them to proclaim Jesus Christ. Boldness, enthusiasm, the freedom to speak out, apostolic fervour, all these are included in the word parrhesía. The Bible also uses this word to describe the freedom of a life open to God and to others (cf. Acts 4:29, 9:28, 28:31; 2 Cor 3:12; Eph 3:12; Heb 3:6, 10:19).

130. Blessed Paul VI, in referring to obstacles to evangelization, spoke of a lack of fervour (parrhesía) that is “all the more serious because it comes from within”. How often we are tempted to keep close to the shore! Yet the Lord calls us to put out into the deep and let down our nets (cf. Lk 5:4). He bids us spend our lives in his service. Clinging to him, we are inspired to put all our charisms at the service of others. May we always feel compelled by his love (2 Cor 5:14) and say with Saint Paul: “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel” (1 Cor 9:16).

131. Look at Jesus. His deep compassion reached out to others. It did not make him hesitant, timid or self-conscious, as often happens with us. Quite the opposite. His compassion made him go out actively to preach and to send others on a mission of healing and liberation. Let us acknowledge our weakness, but allow Jesus to lay hold of it and send us too on mission. We are weak, yet we hold a treasure that can enlarge us and make those who receive it better and happier. Boldness and apostolic courage are an essential part of mission.

132. Parrhesía is a seal of the Spirit; it testifies to the authenticity of our preaching. It is a joyful assurance that leads us to glory in the Gospel we proclaim. It is an unshakeable trust in the faithful Witness who gives us the certainty that nothing can “separate us from the love of God” (Rom 8:39).

133. We need the Spirit’s prompting, lest we be paralyzed by fear and excessive caution, lest we grow used to keeping within safe bounds. Let us remember that closed spaces grow musty and unhealthy. When the Apostles were tempted to let themselves be crippled by danger and threats, they joined in prayer to implore parrhesía: “And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness” (Acts 4:29). As a result, “when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness” (Acts 4:31).

St John Vianney’s Manly Parish Parish Secretary (Part-time-15 to 20 hours over 3 to 4 days per week)

Specific responsibilities include the day-to-day running of the parish office including reception, general office responsibilities, general banking, database entry, document preparation, photocopying and filing. To apply for this position, please visit https://clientapps.jobadder.com/68451/aob-internal-career-opportunities/139287/parish-secretary and apply through the provided links. Please submit your current resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position of Parish Secretary. Applications should include the name of two (2) referees one of which preferably should be a Parish Priest. For a copy of the position description or any other enquires please email James Herd, HR Coordinator at herdj@bne.catholic.net.au. Remuneration will be based on the suitable candidate’s skills and experience and be paid in line with the Clerks Private Sector Modern Award 2010. Applications close on Friday 29 May 2020. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

Your Prayers Are Asked For:

recently deceased: Elisa Rosales, Brian Morgan, Joan McLaurin, Francis Hong, Margaret Redding.

those with anniversaries & others who have died: Peter McSweeney, Irene Elford, Lucila Puno, Lucille Delos-Santos, Remigia Mariano, Ethney Nolan, Ellen Robinson, Richard Romanowski.

for those resting in our Columbarium: Fredrick Aisthorpe, Harold Aisthorpe, Minnie Aisthorpe, Helen Bailey, Francesco Bonasia, Geoffrey Chapman, Pedro Gallibu, Fay Garner, Eric Glennon, Iris Glennon, Brian Hammerton, Lucia Yeen Lim, Noemi Lorenson, Maureen McDonald, Peter McSweeney, Eusebia Moraw, Gerard Murphy, Cuong Nguyen, Dr Roberto Rabuya Jr, Claribel Tungol, Anthony Van der Togt, Lily Rose Villas, Romeo Villas, Elizabeth Wilson, Monica Wong.

those who are unwell: Vera McErlean, Blanche Keil.

the continuing sick: Giuseppe Abbate, Dawn Angus, Brian Burgess, Denise Burgess, Lawrence Chua, Hilary Collins, Alan Cooke, Margo Couldrey, Hayley Cranwell, Mary Dixon, Jamie Edwards, Patricia Edwards, Jan Fooks, Carol Ann Grace, Mary Goode, Jean Hamilton, Marie Harrison, John Hickey, Shelley Hobson, Norma Ives, Gloria Ives, Stephen Ives, Geoff Ives, Mel Jones, Theo Jovellanos, Rochelle Keen, Betty Kennedy, Maryann Larcher, Malcolm Lilley, Denise Mann, Rod McDonald, Carolyn Miller, Mark O’Brien, Duncan Pegg, Peter, Vivian Pin, Jenny Reed, Josephine Russo, Katie Ryan, Jim Scriha, Brian Strangman, Valmai Sutton, Maria Turner, Istvan Vadasi, Craig Woodcroft, Carole Young.

Archdiocese of Brisbane Policy Statement ...for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10:14

The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that Children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.

Care for our Common Home – Sustainable Living

When we look at what is happening in your world and hear people speaking about it, we often hear the word ‘crisis’. The original meaning of the word crisis in Greek does not have the negative connotations it currently has in English and in other modern languages. Originally it meant ‘opportunity’, in the wake of a serious obstacle. To pause, look back and give it a new radically new direction. Only crisis brings real change. The crisis in our natural world, with all its grim prospects, holds a beacon of hope for humanity to rebuild our common planetary home and heal the ruptured bonds of fellowship with every aspect of our earth. Pope Francis says, “as never before in history, common destiny beckons us to seek a new beginning … let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life.”

A VOCATION VIEW: Through His death, resurrection and ascension, Christ showed us the path to eternal life. Know that the Lord is with you always, through your struggles and triumphs, and that he will hear your

prayers.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (Sunnybank Conference)

The St Vincent de Paul Society continues to assist the needy in the Sunnybank Community despite the COVID19 shutdown and social distancing we are currently experiencing. Persons requiring assistance, including parishioners can still call the hotline on 1800 846 643. SVDP in Sunnybank will be following up those calls for assistance by phone and making support arrangements subsequently without making physical contact through letterbox drops and other means.

Despite our normal funding options of the poor box and appeals being on hold, at the moment, we are very appreciative of anyone who has or would like to donate to help in this very trying time.

If you would like to contact and/or donate there are a number of different options:

Ring the Parish Office on 33453766 and arrange for a SVDP member to collect your donation.

Do an online donation to the SVDP Sunnybank Conference Account

Account Number: 100026096 BSB: 064786

Email SVDP Sunnybank on Oll4109@svdpqld.org.au (Oll = Our Lady of Lourdes)

Thank you again for your continuing support at this time.

PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS

Pastoral Associate

Christopher Voigt pa.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Parish Manager Karrin Halliday

sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Local Safeguarding Representative Karrin Halliday - Officer

Linda De Ruyter - Local Contact 0423 145 478

Secretary

Michelle Morley sec.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Accounts

Tam Nguyen accounts.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Caring Coordinator

Christine Smith care.concern.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

Unite Youth/Young Adults Coordinator

Athira Crispin youth.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au

0403 182 617

Sunnybank Parish Groundsperson John Furlong

Housekeepers: Therese Prygiel Louise Weston

Paloma Reception Centre

3345 3766

OLOL School, Sunnybank Principal - Micheal O’Sullivan

3345 0700 Assistant Principal - Sally Smith sasmith@bne.catholic.edu.au

OLOL OSHC

Co-ordinator - Sheleen Lata 3344 3064

sunnybankoshc@bne.centacare.net.au

OLOF School, Acacia Ridge Principal - Damian Gambley 3275 1152

St Stephen’s School, Algester Principal - Phil Manitta 3711 4911

St Stephen's OSHC

Co-ordinator - Mel Maltman 3711 9291 algesteroshc@bne.centacare.net.au

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank

Principal - Les Conroy 3323 4600

St Vincent de Paul

1800 Vinnies 1800 846 643

Soubirous Place

Sr Bridgid 3323 2100

Sunnybank Aged Care Unit 5/18 Torbey Street, Sunnybank

3323 2100

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

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