St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Road

Upper Mt Gravatt

St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds

Eight Mile Plains

St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Road

Wishart

PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Trish Stapleton pa.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PASTORAL MINISTERS LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REP. E: cv.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Pauline Thomas E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH MANAGER Debbie James E: umg@bne.catholic.net.au

PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158

Emergencies & after hours: Phone (07) 3849 7158

Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au

Website:http://umgwcatholic.org.au/ F: Like us: http://www facebook.com/umgwparish

DEANERY www.parishes.bne.catholic.

net.au/south/index.html

ST VINCENT DE PAUL Welfare: 1800 846 643

ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL 1823 Logan Road, U M G Phone: 3849 4800

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Road, Wishart Phone: 3349 7188

CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE

24 Klumpp Road, U M G Phone: 3347 9200

NEWSLETTER 15 / 16 August 2020

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A READINGS: Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32

GOSPEL: Mt 15:21-28 The Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Catholic Parish acknowledges the Jaggera and Turribul people, the

Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander Peoples to this Country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be an evangelising, faith-filled parish whose members care for one another and are welcoming and inclusive.

COVID PRACTICES according to our Industry COVID Plan

Register for Mass one week before the date. Arrive 30 mins before Mass starts. Sanitise hands upon arrival. Stay in your designated seat as requested by Usher. Follow directions for Communion and Exiting the Church. You may chat to friends in small groups outside the church after Mass while

keeping your safe distance of 1.5 metres. People living in the SAME HOUSELHOLD ONLY may sit together and will be

allocated seating arrangements. Please listen respectfully and do as asked.

‘You have great faith!’

The first reading opens with a double imperative: Ob-serve justice; Do righteousness! This word-pair enun-ciates Israel’s primary ethical obligation, which is social responsibility. This imperative is followed by a twofold form of divine promise: Salvation will come; Righteous-ness will be revealed. The language presumes a cove-nant relationship. Some outside the community have shown their desire to become part of it. They may be for-eigners, but both internally and externally they are one with the community of believers. In response, God invites them into the liturgical life of the community. They are encouraged to proceed to God’s holy mountain. God is now accessible to all.

The psalm begins with an adaptation of the first words of the blessing used by Aaron and his descendants (v.2; see Nm 6:24-26). This suggests that the favours once promised to that priestly family are now sought for the entire people. God’s goodness will enhance God's reputation among other nations. They will conclude that only a mighty and magnanimous God is able to secure such good fortune. The good fortune of one nation is testimony to the salvific activity of God, which in turn becomes the occasion of salvation for all the earth. Thus one nation becomes the source of blessing for all.

Although Paul is proud to be known as the ‘apostle to the Gentiles’, he contin-ues to insist on Israelite privilege. Using a rabbinic form of argumentation, he explains that if the Jews’ rejection of the gospel brought reconciliation to the rest of the world, how much more will their acceptance of the gospel effect? After all, they were God’s special people, and it was to them that God granted extraordinary gifts. If God has shown mercy to those who originally worshipped other gods, surely God will show mercy to God’s own people. The Gentiles have no reason to feel superior, for both Jew and Gentile have sinned. Both are shown mercy, not because they earned it, but because God is gracious.

The gospel story addresses several important issues: crossing territorial and cultural boundaries; women and men in public social exchange; the Christian mission to the Gentiles; and faith. It also raises important questions: Why does Jesus enter pagan territory in the first place? Why does he initially withhold his healing power? First Jesus himself disregards territorial boundaries. We are not told why. Then the woman disregards appropriate social decorum (she speaks to a man who is a stranger) and pleads for the healing of her daughter. She even disregards his initial rebuff, thus showing remarkable faith. Moved by this faith, Jesus is forced beyond the limited confines of his own cultural experience. He accedes to her wishes and heals her daughter.

Adapted from © Dianne Bergant, CSA: LiturgyHelp.com

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First Holy Communion

As children were confirmed at the end of July we

now welcome them to the table of the Lord.

Over the coming weeks children will begin receiving

their First Holy Communion. Let us welcome them

and their families and keep them in our prayers.

BAPTISM We congratulate

Elizabeth Caesar, daughter of Kate & Hayden who will be

baptised at St Catherine’s this Sunday.

Congratulations also to Chiara Joshi, daughter

of Patricia & Vipul who will be baptised at

St Bernard’s.

Notices

WEEKEND MASS REGISTRATION OPEN

Saturday 5.00 pm

St Catherine’s Church, Wishart

August: 22, 29

September: 5, 12

Sunday 9.00 am St Bernard’s Church, Upper Mt Gravatt

August: 23, 30

September: 6, 13

Continuing the

Journey

Did you know that during the lockdown time we have tried to keep in touch with many people and one group in particular. At the time of shut-down we had four people who had seriously undertaken a journey in faith to come to know and belong to Christ. You may remember, Denise and Heather, our Catechumens Elect, were to be Baptised, Confirmed and receive First Holy Communion at our Easter ceremonies. Rodney, a faithful Baptised candidate was preparing to be received into our Catholic Faith. Sasenka who was enquiring was ready to be Accepted into the Order of Catechumens. Fortunately we were able to celebrate this at St Catherine’s at one of our first weekday Masses. During this time we also had another enquirer, Shahram who is seeking to connect with our Christian faith with a journey to full initiation. Behind this small group of people are faithful supporters and sponsors who have been supported by our RCIA Team. As we navigate our way through COVID19, may I ask for prayers for Denise, Heather, Rodney, Sasenka and Shahram so that we may be able to celebrate their steps on the journey with joy and surrounded by a loving community.

Registration is essential. To register please call the Parish Office on 3849 7158 or email

sec.umg@bne.catholic.net.au between 9.00 am and 12 noon Monday to Thursday.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Raymond Hession, John Dwyer, Jessie Cobbo, Pieter Tuytel, Sheila Kunkel, Alexander Sammut, June Cullen, Alan Stevens, who have died recently. Also Thomas McNamara, Michael McNamara, Norma Shanks, Dr Hilary & Cleta De Souza, Rita Galea, Simon Tinh, Gus Sim, Laura Sim, Doreen Laverty, Thelma Mottram, Tamara Rushton, Kevin Bunce, Clare Morgan, Harry Stewart, Alex Snashall, Cathie Sammon whom we remember.

Social Justice Statement

The 2020–2021 Social Justice Statement is now available on-line along with a downloadable copy of the prayer card and podcasts with the spoken word version of the Statement. See “To Live Life to the Full” at: https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/2020/07/03/social-justice-statement-2020-21/

St Catherine’s Columbarium nears completion.

St Catherine’s Columbarium

Information will be available in the coming weeks regarding costs and reservations.

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Holy Thursday at Home

Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish

PARTS OF THE MASS gloria

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Responsorial Psalm PS 66 R: O God, let all the nations praise you!

1. O God, be gracious and bless us and let your face shed its light upon us. So will your ways be known upon earth and all nations learn your saving help. (R.)

2. Let the nations be glad and exult for you rule the world with justice. With fairness you rule the peoples, you guide the nations on earth. (R.)

3. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. May God still give us his blessing till the ends of the earth revere him. (R.)

Gospel Acclamation John 15:26. 27 Alleluia, alleluia!

Jesus preached the Good News of the kingdom,

Jesus preached the Good News of the kingdom,

and healed those who were sick. Alleluia!

Apostles creed I believe in God, the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

EUCHARISTIC Acclamation When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

The prayers are from the English Translation of the Roman Missal © 2010 International Commit-tee on English in the Liturgy Inc. (ICEL). All rights reserved. The English translation of the Psalm Respons-es, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Len-ten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Sum-maries, and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, In-ternational Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.

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TWENTY-FIRSTSUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME A

23 August 2020

READINGS: Is 22:19-23;

Rom 11:33-36

GOSPEL: Mt 16:13-20

ENTRANCE PROCESSION: Gather Us In

1. Here in this place, new light is streaming, now is the darkness, vanished away. See, in this space, our fears and our dreamings, Brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in, the lost and forsaken, Gather us in, the blind and the lame, Call to us now, and we shall awaken. We shall arise at the sound of our name.

We are the young, our lives are a myst'ry, We are the old who yearn for your face, We have been sung throughout all of hist'ry, Called to be light to the whole human race. Gather us in, the rich and the haughty, Gather us in, the proud and the strong. Give us a heart so meek and so lowly, Give us the courage to enter the song.

Here we will take the wine and the water, Here we will take the bread of new birth, Here you shall call your sons and your daughters, Call us anew to be salt for the earth. Give us to drink the wine of compassion, Give us to eat the bread that is you; Nourish us well, and teach us to fashion, Lives that are holy and hearts that are true.

Text & Music Marty Haugen (C)1982, GIA Publications. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 66

All: O God, let all the nations praise you. Traditional. Gelineau. Text: Excerpts from the English translation of Psalm responses from

lectionary for Mass © 1997. The Grail.ONE LICENSE #A-641326

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia! Jesus preached The Good News of the Kingdom. Jesus preached the Good News of the Kingdom, and healed

those who were sick; Antiphon: Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!

Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

COMMUNION: I AM the Bread of Life

1. I am the bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger; You who believe in me shall not thirst. No-one can to me unless the Father beckons.

Refrain: And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, And I will raise you up on the last day.

2. The bread that I will give … is my flesh for the life of the world, And you who eat of this bread, You shall live forever.

4. I am the Resurrection, … I am the life. You who believe in me, even if you die, You shall live forever.

5. Yes, Lord, I believe … that you are the Christ, The Son of God, Who has come, into the world.

Text & Music: Suzanne Toolan, SM © 1970 GIA Publications. ONE LICENSE #A-641326

SONG OF PRAISE: Bless the Lord

Mantra: Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name! Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.

Text & Music Jacques Berthier © Atelliers de Pressus de Taize. ONE LICENCE #A-641326 RECESSIONAL: Sing to the Mountains

Refrain: Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea. Raise your voices, lift your hearts. This is the day the Lord has made. Let all the earth rejoice.

1. I will give thanks to you, my Lord. You have answered my plea. You have saved my so ul from death. You are my strength and my song.

Refrain

3. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice. He has turned all death to life. sing of the glory of God. Refrain

Based on Ps 118. Text & Music: Bob Dufford SJ, © 1975 New Dawn Music ONE LICENSE #A-641326

MASS TIMES 10-16 August 2020

Bookings essential for all Masses.

Church doors open 40 minutes before Mass.

Please arrive 30 minutes before Mass starts to check

in, hand sanitise and be ushered to your seat.

No one is permitted to enter once doors close and Mass

begins.

Monday 17 August 9.15am St Catherine’s

Tuesday 18 August 9.15am St Bernard’s

Wednesday 19 August 7.00am St Catherine’s

Thursday 20 August 7.00am St Bernard’s

Friday 21 August 8.00am St Bernard’s 9.30am St Martin’s

Saturday 22 August 5.00pm St Catherine’s

Sunday 23 August 9.00am St Bernard’s

RECONCILIATION By appointment

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

8.30am - 4.30pm

Monday - Friday

For urgent matters after hours

please leave a message on

3849 7158 and we will get

back to you as soon as

possible.

All Music is used with

permission and reported

weekly to

ONE LICENSE #A-641326.