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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.

We write to welcome you to a new national initiative called the

Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) - formed in

2014 to turn more hearts and minds to compassion for people

seeking asylum. The Alliance has been inspired by: the calls of

Pope Francis for people of faith to stand up for the rights and

needs of asylum seekers and refugees; the strong stance taken

by Australia’s Bishops; and the thousands of Catholics taking action in their own communities

to extend the hand of welcome to people seeking asylum. What is CAPSA?What is CAPSA?What is CAPSA?What is CAPSA?

CAPSA aims to forge connections among Catholics in different communities across Australia

who are taking action to support people seeking asylum. We hope to build a stronger

collective voice for change informed by our shared values and Catholic principles. Jesuit

Social Services and Cabrini Health are joint founders of the Alliance which is backed by an

advisory groups of national Catholic peak body representatives. What does it mean to be part of the Alliance?What does it mean to be part of the Alliance?What does it mean to be part of the Alliance?What does it mean to be part of the Alliance?

Individuals, schools, parishes, groups and organisations are all welcome to be part of the

Alliance. Signing up means joining with thousands of others who also believe in treating

people seeking asylum with fairness and dignity. You can begin to receive monthly e-

bulletins that highlight local actions, stories and ideas about how others are supporting people

seeking asylum. We encourage you to invite others to join. How do you encourage others to join the Alliance?How do you encourage others to join the Alliance?How do you encourage others to join the Alliance?How do you encourage others to join the Alliance?

It is free (and very easy) to join the Alliance:

• Individuals can join the CAPSA network at www.capsa.org.au

• Groups can join by emailing info@capsa.org.au

• “Like” us on Facebook and share the stories we post: www.facebook.com/joinCAPSA

• Follow us on Twitter: @capsa_iCan

23rd Sunday Ordinary 6th September 2015

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Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower

St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong

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Child Protection Week Ecumenical Service at St John's Cathedral, 373 Ann St, Brisbane on Wed 9 Sept., at 10am. Enquiries and RSVP: Jayde Tinney, 3835 2285 jtinney@anglicanchurchsq.org.au Everyone welcome.

Post traumatic healing and growth. A talk by Rev Gary Stone on Thurs 10 Sept. at 7.30pm at St Michael’s Church Hall, 250 Banks St, Dorrington. Rev Gary is a permanent Deacon in Catholic Church, a former senior officer in the Australian Army with active service in the front line in Iran leading a UN peace-keeping force, as an army chaplain in Timor Leste and Bougainville and as a police chaplain in the Solomon Islands. Front line service is challenging and an unwanted product can be PTSD. Garu has written an autobiographical book about his life in the army and his experience “Duntroon to Dili” which will be available at the talk. Light supper will be provided. Contact Stuart Beavis 0408 321 582 or 3366 4103 to RSVP or if you have any questions. (An initiative of the Knights of the Southern Cross, Branch No 1).

Holy Cross Primary School Wooloowin. 125 years in 2015. Lets celebrate! Sunday 13 September, Feast Day Pilgrimage & Celebration. Email: 125holycrosshistory@ bne.catholic.edu.au | ‘Like’ on Facebook—facebook.com/HolyCrossWooloowin125

Ecumenical Social Justice Group Meeting on Mon 14 September at the Taringa Baptist Church. Speaker: Dr Rowan Porter, president of Royal Australian Society of Ophthalmologists, on his work with Indigenous people.

The penultimate instalment of the Living Biblically in a Secular World sessions, which featured the Archbishop focusing in upon the figure of St Paul, has now been posted as a podcast, http://brisbanecatholic.org.au/life/prayer/prayer-reflections/reflection/living-biblically-in-a-secular-world-session-6/ and video, https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=xh5SZMnq3tM. Final session will be held on Wednesday 16 Sept., 7.15pm—9pm at St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane. Gold coin entry.

Readings: 23rd Sunday Ordinary: Isaiah 35:4-7. James 2:1-5. Mark 7:31-37.

Next week: 24th Sunday Ordinary: Isaiah 50:5-9. James 2:14-18. Mark 8:27-35.

Entrance Antiphon:

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Spoken Response: Praise the Lord, my soul!

Sung Response: Praise, praise the Lord, Praise the Lord my soul!

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the Good News of the kingdom and healed all who were sick. Alleluia!

You are just, O Lord, and your judgement is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.

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Community of the Risen Lord invites you to the Brisbane Build up Retreats 2015. *Christ the King Church, Graceville, 7.20pm–9.30pm (ends with the Benediction).

-Thursday 10 September: Gifts of the Holy Spirit. - Friday 11 September: Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

*Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Darra, 10.20am–5.30pm on Sat 12 Sept.: How to Live & Pray the 4-Steps. Free admission. Info: 0410 017 203. www.crlmain.org

Multicultural Fiesta at St Mark’s Primary School, Inala. International foods, home-made goods, raffles, family fun activities & more. Sunday 13 September, 10am—3pm (9am Mass in Mercy Hall prior).

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Corinda Ex-Students Ass’n Reunion Morning tea / Brunch on Sun 13 September at 10.30am at Yeronga Services Club. Cost: $30. Contact: Marian Arthur 3855 1363.

Please take a copy of the September BWD Newsletter from stands from the rotary stands at back of the churches

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Silent Sunday at Faber CIS, Bardon. Mystery of Holy Spirit on 13 September, 10am-3pm. Suggested donation: $35. BYO lunch. Details: Facilitated by Fr John Reilly sj.

For info. and / or bookings please phone 3368 2450 or E: fabercis@bigpond.com | www.faberspirituality.org.au

HISTORICAL CORNER - Did you know that?:- “Goldicott” was

originally built

in 1865 and

celebrates 150

years this year.

The Sisters of

Mercy purchased the property in 1902. The

Convent was blessed the same day the school was

blessed and opened on Sunday 18 January, 1903.

Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need

SSICKICK::: Carmel Bolger, Gladys O’Brien, Judy Galarza, Elizabeth Anna, Cirino Quagliata, Merryn Morris, Maria Rego, Philip Donaldson, Jenny Reed, Del O’Sullivan, Eve Jones, Vida Gleeson, Betty Andrews, Philippe Gafenesch.

RRECENTLYECENTLY DDECEASEDECEASED:: Kathleen Foley, Fr ‘Joe’ William Joseph O’Mara sj, Matthew Manning, David Campbell, Sr Margaret Costigan rsc.

AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES: :

PARISH COLLECTIONS: Including Clergy Support: $3,294, Other: $3,848, * Women’s Night of Spirituality: $1,688.

COMMITMENT WEEKEND 2015 ANNUAL CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN in our parish this weekend. Please look for the ACC leaflets and envelopes on church pews at both churches.

EXPECT-A-CUPPA will be held this weekend — Parishioners are invited to stay after the 6pm Saturday Vigil and 7am Sunday Masses for a cup of tea / coffee.

CWL TOOWONG BRANCH will meet on Monday 7 September after the 9am Mass at Holy Spirit. New members welcome. Enquiries: Del Doherty 3371 7746.

CRAFT GROUP Join us and bring your craft on Thursday 10 September at 2pm in the Horstmann Room. New members always welcome.

KOINONIA GROUP (Welcome & Care) Next meeting is on Saturday 12 September at 10am in Horstmann Room. New members welcome.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL TOOWONG would like to express sincere gratitude to all our donors for the financial and material help provided over this past year. Be assured of our thankful prayers. Our 2014/15 Treasurer’s Report can be viewed on noticeboard at the back of the church.

PARISH “THANKSGIVING PROGRAMME” The new cycle commences early October. Please consider joining up if you are not already a member; to do so please take a New / Change Parishioner form from the rotary stands at the back of the church, complete and place on the collection plate or drop it into Parish Office (Attn: Sandy Dunne, Finance Officer). Similarly, if your are already a contributor please let us know if you are changing your banking or contact details. Thank you.

ST. IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP 1. Many thanks to all parishioners who supported our recent fundraising. As a result we were able to send $450 to Jesuit Mission (for Fr. Cao) and give $370 to Logan Refugee Association. 2. We are looking for someone who can help us with some simple sewing of bags for the soap from PNG. If you can help please ring Judy 0402 236 359. Thank you.

3. Reflection: In his encyclical, Laudato Si', Pope Francis writes that God created the world and entrusted it to us as a gift. We have the responsibility to care for and protect it and all people who are part of creation. This care for creation is strongly linked to protecting human dignity.

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5 - 6 Australian Catholic Campaign—Commitment Weekend

5 Expect-a-cuppa (after 6pm Mass) - St Ig.

6 23rd Sunday Ordinary

Fathers’ Day

Expect-a-cuppa (after 7am Mass) - St Ig.

8.30am Parish & School Mass—H/Spirit

7 CWL meeting (after 9am Mass) - H/Spirit

10 2pm Craft Group—Horstmann Room

12 10am Koinonia (Welcome & Care) Group —Horstmann Room

Wedding: 3pm—St Ignatius

13 24th Sunday Ordinary

Baptism: 10.30am—St Ignatius

15 7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm

17 7.30pm PPC Meeting—Horstmann Rm

18 St Ignatius School Term 3 ends

Wedding: 3.45pm—St Ignatius

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS 23rd Week Ordinary (B/1)

1st Reading Gospel

Mon: Colossians 1:24—2:3. John 10:27. Tues: Micah 5:1-4. Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23. Wed: Colossians 3:1-11. Luke 6:20-26. Thu: Colossians 3:12-17. Luke 6:27-38. Fri 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-24. Luke 6:39-42. Sat: 1 Timothy 1:15-17. Luke 6:43-49.

AVAILABLE NOW (on rotary stands or at church doors)

APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER September: Free. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Spring: Free. MADONNA MAGAZINE Winter: $11. BRIS WEST DEANERY NEWSLETTER Sept.: Free. AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Winter: Free. AUST CENTRES OF IGNATIUS SPIRITUALITY—

2015 Program book—Available Now: 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.

2015-2016-2017 PPARISHARISH SSACRAMENTALACRAMENTAL PPREPARATIONREPARATION PPROGRAMROGRAM

Enrolments are now being taken for those children in Yr 3 & above who wish to complete their initiation into the Catholic Faith Community.

The Programme begins with an experience of Reconciliation in October / Nov. this year and the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist in the post Easter Season 2016.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be when the children are in Yr 5.

ENROLMENT INFORMATION AND FORMS are available from the Parish Website www.stignatiustoowong.org.au (under ‘Sacraments’).

ENROLMENTS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2015

All enquiries to Cathy Bennett, Parish Sacramental Co-ord. P: 3870 7818 (Wednesdays only) or E: pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au

Happy Father’s DayHappy Father’s Day Blessing of FathersBlessing of FathersBlessing of FathersBlessing of Fathers You are blessed to be a father, and, as a father, may you be a light, an example of goodness that shines forth for all to see.

Parish WEBSITE www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website!

When making out your will please consider the needs of the parish

Queensland’s Privacy Scheme and the Commonwealth Government’s legislation deals with the manner in which private sector organisations may record, use, store and 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 contacting the Parish Office on 3870 7818 during office hours.

Jesuit Community of Qld

Fr John Reilly SJ Superior

Fr Peter Quin SJ PP

Fr Gaetan Pereira SJ APP

Fr Ian Howells SJ

Fr Vince Hurley SJ

Faber CIS, Bardon

Director: Fr John Reilly SJ

PA to the Director: Allison King

Phone: 3368 2450

www.faberspirituality.org.au

Parish Office Staff

*Sandy Dunne - Finance *Monica Florence - (Parish Secretary including Newsletter)

*Sacramental Co-Ordinator:

Cathy Bennett (Wed only)

Parish Pastoral Council

Charles Costello—Chair

Finance & Development

David Slater—Chair

Musical Director

Anthony Young

Liturgical Ministry:-

Roster Co-ordinators- St Ignatius Church: * Ministry Roster: Josie Hynes 0407 355 811 & Chris Ioannides 0415 624144 *Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438 192 298

Holy Spirit Church

*Rosters: Pat L:ye 3300 1432 *Children’s Liturgy & Altar Server Training: Louise Wellington 3876 8786

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Principal— Roycelyn Wilden APRE— Rachelle Gibson

46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 .

Phone: 3371 1094

www.stignatiustoowong. qld.edu.au

* OSHC— 3870 3270

Staff meeting each Wednesday 2pm.

PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066

Email: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au 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.

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.

I learnt a lot about myself as a woman and what it meant to be a wife and

mother from my father. It might seem strange that I didn’t say mother there

but here’s the thing—from my father I learnt my intrinsic worth and value

by watching how he treated my mother. From my mother I learnt many oth-

er things but what to expect from a man, how I deserve to be treated and val-

ued was taught by my father. He taught me that mothering was of huge im-

portance by appreciating all my mother did in the home. He never saw her

role as ‘less than’ simply because she didn’t go out to work. He never ques-

tioned ‘what she did all day’ or diminish the countless, often thankless, jobs

she did to keep the household running smoothly. My father taught me that I

could be and do anything—that gender was no barrier. Extract from “Personally Speaking” by Susannah Friis (“The Centenary News”, September 2015)

What I learnt from my father What I learnt from my father What I learnt from my father What I learnt from my father