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St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G. St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds Eight Mile Plns, Bne. St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart. PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mrs Trish Stapleton [email protected] PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Debbie James E: [email protected] YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE Edwin Pereira E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: [email protected] PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: [email protected] 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 Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800 ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188 CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE 24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200 NEWSLETTER 25/26 November 2017 CHRIST THE KING/A READINGS: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 GOSPEL: Matthew 25:31-46 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. Adapted from Richard Leonard SJ LiturgyHelp.com ‘My kingdom is not of this world.’ The Roman Emperor Constantine was baptised in 337. He put it off for years. In the early Church Christians could only confess their sins once in their lives, so Constantine remained a catechumen until he was nearing the end. When he thought his death was imminent, and that he could probably sin no more, he asked for baptism, received Holy Communion and later confessed his sins. It was a watershed moment for the Church. In 313 Constantine declared that Christianity was to be the new state religion. No one could hold any other belief. It was meant to unify the Empire as trade, law, taxation and Roman culture had done. I think we should admit that this move has been a mixed blessing for the Church ever since. On the positive side of the ledger it finally sealed the end of the persecution of the earliest Christians. The blood of the martyrs had been so eloquent that their witness caused even a few emperors to ask what sort of love would see so many followers be prepared to die for their beliefs. There is no question that Christianity moderated, cultivated and humanised some of the worst Roman excesses. On the cost side, the Church became very powerful very quickly. Bishops started to wear the purple robes of the senators. Churches took on the shape of the Roman basilicas, while the government of the Church mirrored that of the Empire. Our liturgy imported all sorts of practices that were popular in the Roman temples. Tragically, for the next few hundred years, conversions were demanded at the end of a sword. It’s in this context that Islam arises against Imperial Christianity in the 6th Century. It cannot surprise us that after Constantine’s conversion the image of Christ the King becomes one of the most popular ones used in religious art. Up to this time the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was the most represented. After 313, however, Jesus is dressed in royal robes, with a crown, sceptre and orb. Mary is often presented in similar dress and starts to be called the Queen of Heaven. The problem with all this is not that imperial language was now being used in reference to Jesus. He described himself as a King. The problem comes in how Christianity starts to forget that Jesus also pointed out that his kingdom was ‘not of this world’ and that his courtiers could be recognised by how they feed the hungry, water the thirsty, welcome strangers, clothe the naked, care for the sick and visit prisoners. Jesus’ reign, and his courtiers, are of an altogether different order to that usually prized in worldly kingdoms. That’s why today’s feast is so important. On the last day of the Church’s year we are challenged by Christ our King to give our true allegiance to what really matters. Not ambition, greed, status and power, but the quiet revolutionary work of making the world a more just and peaceful place for everyone to live. Vinnies Christmas Appeal Let us love, not with words but with deeds. Parishioners have the opportunity to respond to the recent declaration by Pope Francis of the World Day of the Poor by supporting the Vinnies Christmas Appeal to provide food hampers for needy families. Gifts of non-perishable food items or cash will be gratefully accepted over the next three weeks. Non- perishable food items may be left in the baskets at each church. Cash donations may be put in the envelopes available in the pews and then placed on any collection plates. No wrapped gifts please. Thank you for your generosity.
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Transcript of Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish · PDF fileBurnett, Rose Coglan, Brian Lawton, Joseph Hung...
St Bernard’s Church 4 Klumpp Rd., U.M.G.
St Martin’s Church Cnr Logan & Chester Rds
Eight Mile Plns, Bne.
St Catherine’s Church 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart.
PARISH PRIEST Fr Patrick Molony
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Fr Stephen Kumyangi
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mrs Trish Stapleton [email protected]
PASTORAL MINISTERS VOLUNTEERS Mrs Debbie James E: [email protected]
YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE Edwin Pereira E: yaya.umg @bne.catholic.net.au
PARISH MANAGER Mignon Telford E: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE Michelle Baldi Lorraine Neagle Phone: (07) 3849 7158 Emergency: 3830 5178 Fax: (07) 3849 8742 E: [email protected]
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 Rd., U M G Phone: 3849 4800
ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 388 Newnham Rd., Wishart Phone: 3349 7188
CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE
24 Klumpp Rd., U M G Phone: 3347 9200
NEWSLETTER 25/26 November 2017
CHRIST THE KING/A READINGS: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
GOSPEL: Matthew 25:31-46
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.
Adapted from Richard Leonard SJ LiturgyHelp.com
‘My kingdom is not of this world.’
The Roman Emperor Constantine was baptised in 337. He put it off for years. In the early Church Christians could only confess their sins once in their lives, so Constantine remained a catechumen until he was nearing the end. When he thought his death was imminent, and that he could probably sin no more, he asked for baptism, received Holy Communion and later confessed his sins. It was a watershed moment for the Church.
In 313 Constantine declared that Christianity was to be the new state religion. No one could hold any other belief. It was meant to unify the Empire as trade, law, taxation and Roman culture had done. I think we should admit that this move has been a mixed blessing for the Church ever since.
On the positive side of the ledger it finally sealed the end of the persecution of the earliest Christians. The blood of the martyrs had been so eloquent that their witness caused even a few emperors to ask what sort of love would see so many followers be prepared to die for their beliefs. There is no question that Christianity moderated, cultivated and humanised some of the worst Roman excesses.
On the cost side, the Church became very powerful very quickly. Bishops started to wear the purple robes of the senators. Churches took on the shape of the Roman basilicas, while the government of the Church mirrored that of the Empire. Our liturgy imported all sorts of practices that were popular in the Roman temples. Tragically, for the next few hundred years, conversions were demanded at the end of a sword. It’s in this context that Islam arises against Imperial Christianity in the 6th Century.
It cannot surprise us that after Constantine’s conversion the image of Christ the King becomes one of the most popular ones used in religious art. Up to this time the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was the most represented. After 313, however, Jesus is dressed in royal robes, with a crown, sceptre and orb. Mary is often presented in similar dress and starts to be called the Queen of Heaven.
The problem with all this is not that imperial language was now being used in reference to Jesus. He described himself as a King. The problem comes in how Christianity starts to forget that Jesus also pointed out that his kingdom was ‘not of this world’ and that his courtiers could be recognised by how they feed the hungry, water the thirsty, welcome strangers, clothe the naked, care for the sick and visit prisoners. Jesus’ reign, and his courtiers, are of an altogether different order to that usually prized in worldly kingdoms.
That’s why today’s feast is so important. On the last day of the Church’s year we are challenged by Christ our King to give our true allegiance to what really matters. Not ambition, greed, status and power, but the quiet revolutionary work of making the world a more just and peaceful place for everyone to live.
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
Let us love, not with words but with deeds. Parishioners have the opportunity to respond to the recent
declaration by Pope Francis of the World Day of the Poor by supporting the Vinnies
Christmas Appeal to provide food hampers for needy families. Gifts of non-perishable
food items or cash will be gratefully accepted over the next three weeks. Non-
perishable food items may be left in the baskets at each church. Cash donations may
be put in the envelopes available in the pews and then placed on any collection plates.
No wrapped gifts please. Thank you for your generosity.
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Saturday Evening
Mass Time Changes
CHANGES BEGIN
SATURDAY 6 JANUARY 2018
4.15 pm: Sacrament of Penance, St Bernard’s Church, Upper Mt
Gravatt 5.00 pm Mass, St Bernard’s
Church, Upper Mt Gravatt 6.15 pm Mass, St Catherine’s
Church, Wishart.
End of School year
& Christmas Holidays
Congratulations and every blessing to all our students who have completed their studies for another year. To all the Year 6 and 12 students who are preparing for a significant transition in their lives; to the parents and teachers who have supported these children throughout the school year - Congratulations and best wishes for a restful break and a happy and Holy Christmas holiday. If you are around for Christmas, please consider volunteering for our ministries over the Christmas season.
Date Claimer:
Children’s Masses at
Christmas
All children are invited to participate in the Christmas Eve, Sun. 24 December, children's Masses 4.30 pm at St Bernard’s and 5.00 pm at St Catherine’s. St Bernard’s Practices:
Sunday 17 Dec. 11.30 am and Saturday 23 Dec. at 1 pm.
St Catherine’s Practice: Following the 8.30 am Mass, Sunday 17 December.
Please bring your children along to the rehearsal if you would like them to be involved. Roles will be allocated at the rehearsal. If you are unable to make the rehearsal but would still like your children to be involved, please ring Philippa (St Catherine’s) 3349 4309 and Shella (St Bernard’s) 0420 314 974.
BAPTISMS Congratulations to Luka Bryant, son of Nicole; Jeness Do, daughter of Quyen &
Ngoc; Zoe Poole, daughter of Justin & Tanya. They will be baptised this Sunday in St Bernard's Church. Congratulations also to Marek Palomba, son of Stephen & Leah. He will be baptised today at St Catherine’s.
READERS ROSTER 2/3 December
Please arrive 20 mins before Mass
St Bernard’s: Kay Goldfarb, Luke
Lim, Imogen Fitzpatrick; Jan
Rhoades, Pauline Huxley, Greg
Marshall; Carol Wilson, Anne
George, Brad Correia; Josh Planas,
Andrea O’Brien, Paul Risitano.
St Martin’s: Robyn Otto, Andrea
Otto, Maree Courtnay.
St Catherine’s: Darryl Petersen,
Joanne Blanchf ield, Novita
Johnston; Bob Hore, Lisa
Quinlivan, Edan Pereira.
Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish
URGENT
ASSISTANCE
Are you interested in becoming more involved in your parish? Assistance is needed with transport and taking Communion to those unable to attend Mass at our parish churches. We are urgently in need of committed volunteers to provide transport for
parishioners to our weekend Masses
to take communion to our homebound parishioners.
If you are able to assist in these important ministries please contact the parish office on 3849 7158.
Christmas Liturgy
Sign Up
We are calling for volunteers for the Christmas Masses: Extraordinary Min is ters o f Communion, Collectors, and Junior Ministers. Please fill in the sheets on the tables at our parish churches.
Let’s put Christmas
in perspective!
Planning ahead … Mark your calendars!! All are invited to celebrate in prayerful waiting for the coming of the Lord in the final week of Advent. Evening Prayer
Monday 18 December to Friday 22 December, 5.30 pm, St Bernard’s Church, Upper Mt Gravatt.
Come along and bring a friend!
As you know Laudato Si is a papal
Encyclical which is an appeal to the world
to all work together to protect our planet
and that the care for the environment is a
matter of intergenerational justice. Every little bit counts! Styrofoam cups
are made from polystyrene and this is non-biodegradable and resistant to
photolysis (breaking down by light). As part of this, the Lifeline Learning/Social Justice/Share Our World group’s initiative to actively support Laudato Si, we are ceasing the use of polystyrene cups. As such, we would like to Thank You in advance for helping with the
dishes. Step 1: Use the reusable cups provided Step 2: Wash the cup in the bowl provided Step 3: Leave the washed cup upside down to dry.
At Home with
God’s People
[Adult Faith Formation
ALL WELCOME]
Sunday mornings 8-9.15 am. St Bernard’s Parish Office. [TODAY] 26 November: Structure of the Mass.
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BESIDE RESTFUL WATERS Presents Emmanuel, a Christmas
presentation using artwork and
photography plus traditional and
contemporary carols. Start your
Christmas Season at St Bernard’s
Church, Wednesday 6 December,
7 - 8.30 pm. All welcome.
SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCH Thursday 7 December
Southern Cross Sports Club
Arrive 11 am for 12 noon lunch. Early
birds tea/coffee can be purchased at the
café. 2 course lunch $25.00. Must be
paid by 26 Nov. Contact Sue 3349 8198;
Doreen 3341 4209.
SVdP STALL The Piety Stores now have supplies of
Christmas Cards, $3 for pkt of 8 cards,
Josephite Calendars $7, and Columban
Calendars $9.
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS The summer Edition of the magazine
‘Australian Catholics’ is now available
FREE at our parish churches. This Jesuit
magazine is made available to us by the
SVdP Society.
ADVENT FAIR St Stephen’s Cathedral Choir is
holding their annual fundraising
event Sunday 3 December, from 9 am
in between Masses, at the Cathedral
Precinct. Stalls of multicultural cuisine,
and many more delectable food items.
COSSAG will have their Christmas
Market at the same time throughout the
weekend, featuring all the gifts and
decorations you will need for Christmas.
Guides and Welcomers will offer tours
of St Stephen’s. Enjoy festive music!
MISSION TO FIGHT POVERTY Catholic communities all over the
world are looking for teachers, health
and community development workers,
administrators and others to mentor
workers in their fields of expertise.
Healthy retired people find it a most
gratifying and stimulating mission.
E: [email protected] or Roger
0431 995 058. 2018 applications closing
soon. See more than 40 volunteer
positions at www.palms.org.au/projects/.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Especially Paul Bakes (son of Patricia),
John Xavier (brother of Lydia O’Kane),
Ralph McIver (husband of Julie),
Ronald Darmody, Grazia Spoto, Betty
Druit t , Cathy Will iams, Brian
Fitzsimon, Cristina Alexander and Bill
Wynne who have died recently, also
John Paul Ford, Derek Hartley, Kevin
Burnett, Rose Coglan, Brian Lawton,
Joseph Hung Trinh, Margarita Camins
Hein, Dr Hilary & Cleta Desouza, Lily
D’Souza, Rita Galea, Simon Tinh,
Laura Sim, Charles & Scott Sullivan,
Angela Bazzo, Alfreddo & Maria
Bisaro, John & Olivia Cividin, John &
Teresa Fox, Margaret Madden, Peter
Connor, Rick Randall, Lyn Predl,
Trevor Smith, Tom Slattery, Des
Dwyer, Hilda Prindable and Jack
Williams, whom we remember.
CRAFT & COMPANY STALL The parish Craft Group is
selling their wares at all
Masses, St Bernard's
Church THIS weekend
25/26 November. This is a good
opportunity to purchase Christmas
items made by the very talented craft
group members, and as well to help
raise funds for a young family who is
very much in need of assistance.
ADVENT MUSIC PRACTICE All musicians and singers in
the parish are warmly invited
to an Advent practice at St Bernard’s
Church on Tuesday 28 November at
7.00 pm. We will rehearse new music
for Advent and revisit hymns from past
years. There is also another Advent
practice at St Catherine’s at 9.45 am on
Monday 27 November. Your continued
support to our parish music ministry is
sincerely appreciated.
BNE CATHOLIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY The final meeting for the year will be
on Tuesday 5 December, starting with
Mass for deceased members at 5.00 pm,
St Stephen’s Shrine. We will move to
the Francis Rush Centre, where the
speaker for the evening will be Barbara
Foster, whose topic is “The Ignatians:
A Toowong Parish Initiative”.
Everybody welcome, non-members can
make a gold coin donation.
HEALING MEETING Tuesday 28 November, 7pm St
Francis’ Hall. 47 Dornoch Tce.,
West End. Awaken Together In
Christ. A ministry bringing hope and
the tangible presence of Christ to the
lost, and a deeper connection for those
who know Him. Hosted by St Mary’s
and Dutton Park Parishes.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE The 14-day pilgrimage to the Holy
L and i s l ed b y Fr J ose p h
Vattaparambil CMI departing
8 April, 2018, featuring Petra,
Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea,
Jericho, Masada, Mt Carmel, Mt Tabor,
Mt Nebo & Jerusalem for an all-
inclusive early-bird offer of $5,190.
Early bird offer with an initial deposit
of $500, ends 15 December. Call Magi
Pilgrimages 03 8562 2246.
VOLUNTEER HOSPITAL PASTORAL CARER Expressions of interest for
training as a volunteer hospital
pastoral carer are being sought
for 2018. Centacare Pastoral Ministries
offers scholarships for training in return
for a one morning per week
commitment for a minimum two year
period. Pastoral care teams in hospitals
are highly valued by patients, staff and
management.
P: 3324 3193. Expressions of interest
close 15 January 2018.
CATHOLIC LEADER Community awards showcase
Catholics’ incredible service across
Queensland
Johnathan Thurston’s generosity
helps priest make it to Mass in Coen
during wet season
Bishop warns of spread of
euthanasia bills.
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CHRIST THE KING/A - 26 November 2017 ♫ PROCESSIONAL: HAIL REDEEMER, KING DIVINE
Hail Redeemer, King divine! Priest and Lamb the throne is thine. King, whose reign shall never cease, Prince of everlasting peace. Angels, saints and nations sing "Praised be Jesus Christ, our King; Lord of life, earth, sky and sea, King of Love on Calvary."
King, whose name creation thrills, rule our minds, our hearts, our wills. Till in peace each nation rings with thy praises, King of kings. Angels, saints and nations sing "Praised be Jesus Christ, our King; Lord of life, earth, sky and sea, King of Love on Calvary."
King most holy, King of truth, guide the lowly, guide the youth; Christ thou King of glory bright, be to us eternal light. Angels, saints and nations sing "Praised be Jesus Christ, our King; Lord of life, earth, sky and sea, King of Love on Calvary."
T: Brennan Patrick 1877-1952 © Search press Tune: REX 77 77. Ref: Flood,
William Henry Grattan 1859-1928 ONE LICENSE #A-641326
FIRST READING: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 RESP. PSALM: MY SHEPHERD IS THE LORD Response: My shepherd is the Lord, nothing indeed shall I want.
1. Lord you are my shepherd there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where you give me repose. Near restful waters you lead me, to revive my drooping spirit. (Resp.)
2. You guide me along the right path; You are true to your name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort. (Response)
3. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil, my cup is overflowing. (Resp.)
4. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell forever and ever. (Resp.)
Text: Ps 23 M: Gelineau, Joseph © 1963 The Grail ONE LICENSE #A-641326
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 ♫ GOSPEL ACCL: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Blessings on him who comes, who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Music: Mason, Paul © 2004 Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of
The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Willow Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
GOSPEL: Matthew 25:31-46 ♫ COMMUNION: MAY WE COME TO KNOW THE LORD R: In the bread may we be broken. In the cup may we be out-poured.
May we come to know the healer, may we come to know the Lord.
1. Though many are we, we are one in the Lord. We are all welcome to his table of new life. (R)
2. We come to the table to remember the Lord, who gave his life that we might live forever more.(R)
3. In breaking the bread in sharing the cup, may we be filled as we come to know the Lord. (R)
W&M: Gagnon, David R© 1988 OCP Pub. ONE LICENSE #A-641326
♫ SONG OF PRAISE: JESUS YOUR LIGHT
Jesus your light is shining within us. Let not my doubts and my darkness speak to me. Jesus, your light is shining within us. Let my heart always welcome your love. (repeat)
T&M: Berthier, Jacques © Ateliers et Presses de Taize ONE LICENSE #A-641326
♫ RECESSIONAL: SHINE JESUS SHINE
1. Lord, the light of your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness, shining; Jesus Light of the World shine upon us, set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me.
Refrain: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory;
blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
MASS TIMES 27 Nov - 3 Dec. 2017
St Bernard’s:
Mon. 10.00 am - Italian Mass
Tues. 9.15 am
Wed. No Mass - 5th Wed.
Thurs. 7.00 am
Fri. 8.00 am
Sat. 6.15 pm
Sun. 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.15 pm
St Martin’s:
Fri. 9.30 am
Sunday 8.00 am
St Catherine’s:
Mon. 9.15 am
Wed. 7.00 am
Wed. 11.00 am Funeral - Paul Bakes
Sat. 6.00 pm
Sun. 8.30 am
RECONCILIATION St Bernard’s - Sat. 5.15 pm
St Catherine’s - Sat. 5.00 pm
DENOTES CHANGE
THIS WEEK Mon. 27 November 2017
Italian Group - Mass 10 am, St Bernard’s.
HeartFIT - 11.30 am, Aspinall Centre.
SVDP Meeting - 5 pm, St C’s Community Centre.
Tues. 28 November 2017
Craft Group - 10 am, St B’s Community Ctre.
Advent Music practice - 7 pm, St Bernard’s.
Wednesday 29 November 2017
Funeral - Paul Bakes, 11 am, St Catherine’s.
Beside Restful Waters - Mass 7.30 pm, St B’s.
Thurs. 30 Nov. St Andrew
Play Group - 9.15 am, St B’s Community Ctre.
Seniors - Hoy and children’s choir, 10 am
Aspinall Centre.
Friday 1 December 2017
Play Group - 9.30 am, St Catherine’s Hall.
HeartFIT: - 10 am, Aspinall Centre.
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2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence, from
the shadows into your radiance; by the blood I
may enter your brightness, search me, try me,
consume all my darkness. Shine on me, shine
on me. (Refrain)
3. As we gaze on your kingly brightness so our
faces display your likeness, everchanging from
glory to glory, mirrored here may our lives tell
your story. Shine on me, shine on me. (R) W&M: Kendrick, Graham © 1987 Make Way Music Ltd. ONE
LICENSE #A-641326
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT/B - 3 Dec. 2017
READINGS: Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1, 3-8;
1 Corinthians 1:3-9. GOSPEL: Mark 13:33-37.
