8 We Remember those in God’s Care OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH in the care of the Carmelites since 1937 *p Astrid Briedis-Spelman, Joan Peel, Robert McPhee, Irene Penny and all who have died recently. * all whose anniversaries occur now. We Pray for …. * Phyllis Reynolds, Will Coventry, Jan Roman, Mark Taylor, Margaret Ballinger, Ann & Jack Randle, Anne Jones, Bronwyn Williamson, Jennifer Graham, Damien Holt, Andrew Bremer, Joe Campanella, Brian Cochrane, Maire Coyle, Lidia Salazar de Menendez, Joan Eide, Gina Giufre, Phyl Green, Kathleen Horne, Joan O’Leary, Monica Mahoney, Peter McCue, Elizabeth O’Callaghan, Gerry O’Sullivan, Janet Putterill. John Rutherford and all our sick. Noticeboard in Foyer Further information on the following events and others being put on throughout the Archdiocese is available on the Church noticeboard –             Qls Catholic Schools & Colleges Music Festival, Villanova College, 14-17 August. PROCLAIM 2014, Chatswood, 21-23 August Women of the Way Annual Retreat, 22-24 August Conversations of Ageing, Centacare, Cannon Hill, 23 & 30 July; 6,20 & 27 August. All Hallows 40 year reunion (senior 1974 or 1973 Secretarial), 30 August Multicultural Mass, St Stephen’s Cathedral, 31 August Little King’s Movement for the Handicapped Annual Fete 14 September, 9am-1pm Sony Children’s Holiday Camp for disabled children, 20-23 September Catholic Mission GIG immersion experience to Ethiopia, 20 September – 4 October Pilgrimage to England, Wales and Scotland, led by Fr Ted Tyler, September 2014 Ignite – National Catholic Youth Conference, 25-28 September Nudgee College Class of 1954 – 60th Anniversary Reunion, October 18 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 August 2014 The Annual Catholic Campaign will be returning to parishes in September to take the place of multiple in-parish appeals for the Holy Spirit Seminary, Centacare and the Priests Foundation. Last year, over $1 million was raised for vital charities due to the extraordinary support & participation of our parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Golden wedding Celebration th Reflection on 20 PRIOR OF CARMELITE COMMUNITY Matthew McPhee O.Carm PARISH PRIEST Paul Sireh O.Carm ASSOCIATE PASTOR Jerome Watt O.Carm The Cathedral of St Stephen invites couples celebrating 50 years or more wedding anniversary, together with families and friends, to a Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge. When: Saturday 4 October at 10am Where: St Stephens Cathedral RSVP: Cathedral Office on 3324 3030 by Wed 1 October 2014 There will be light refreshments in the Francis rush Centre following Mass. PARISH SECRETARY Emma Box Multicultural Mass [email protected] www.mtcarmelcoorparoo.org.au St Stephen’s Cathedral Sunday 31 August 2.30pm All Welcome Mount Carmel Parish acknowledges the Turrbal people as the traditional owners of the land on which we live. FINANCE Maureen Hassett PARISH OFFICE 312 Cavendish Road [entry via Norfolk St] Coorparoo Phone: Fax: Email: 07 3397 1587 07 3847 9198 Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm Mondays – Fridays MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL Phone: 07 3397 7125 Sunday in Ordinary Time In the last week we have had a focus on the faith and faithfulness of women. We celebrated the feast day of Mary McKillop and on Friday, the Assumption of Mary. In today’s gospel Jesus affirms the Canaanite woman for her faith. However with these woman and today’s readings there is a more profound emphasis on acceptance and inclusion of those who are disenfranchised. Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mary McKillop are known and loved for these qualities. The gospels tell us of Mary reaching out to others – Cana, Elizabeth, and of course her acceptance of God’s invitation to be the mother of His Son. Mary McKillop has been recognised with Sainthood for her vision, commitment and outreach to Australia’s poor and isolated. In the gospel the Canaanite woman surprisingly challenges Jesus’ reluctance and achieves a change from Jesus – he does help and heal her daughter. The reading from Isaiah speaks of ‘foreigners who have attached themselves to the Lord’ and beautifully proclaims acceptance and inclusion through - the Lord’s house is a ‘house of prayer for all people’. Paul continues from last week his deep sadness that the Jews continue to reject the gift of salvation offered through Jesus. Whilst Paul is happy in his role of Apostle of the pagans, he sees the blindness and rejection (‘disobedience’ in Paul’s words) by the Jews as excluding themselves from the grace and salvation given through Jesus. There is a thread of hopefulness in Paul’s words – that some of the Jews will see the faith of others and open their hearts to God’s mercy. This week we are challenged to be people of faith and to heed the words of Isaiah: Have a care for justice, act with integrity, for soon my salvation will come. Madeleine Sayer, Parishioner PARISH MASS TIMES Weekends: Saturday Vigil - 6pm; Sunday 8.30am and 5.30pm. Weekdays – this week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am. RECONCILIATION Saturdays 9.30am – 10am ROSARY Mondays –after 9am Mass Communion Ministers Formation Session: Saturday 23 August at 10am in Church. All Communion Ministers are asked to attend to review recent changes in this Ministry. RSVP: Parish Office [email protected] Or 3397 1587 Sacramental Program 2014/2015 Important information This coming week children in year 2 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary School will be given a letter outlining details of the next Sacramental Program to prepare them to continue their initiation into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2014 and Confirmation and Eucharist in 2015. The preparation will commence in Term 4 within the Parish. Communnion to the Sick Ministers Please Return Pyx to the Parish Office or Sacristy Urgently If you have a child who attends another primary school or is in a grade higher than year 2 who you would like to join this program please contact Emma at the Parish Office on 3397 1587 (Tues-Fri). Date Claimer! Communion Ministers Formation Session READERS’ PREPARATION Thursdays 7.30pm BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS By appointment Sunday 17 August, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 56:1,6-7; Romans 11:13-15,29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 Sunday 17 August  Baptismal Welcomes 8.30am&5.30pm Monday 18 August  St Vincent De Paul meeting CCR,7.30pm Wednesday 20  St Bernard Feast Day Thursday 21 August  Mt Carmel Social Club Meeting CCR, 9.30am Friday 20 August  The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday 23 August  Eucharist Ministers Formation, Church 10am DATE CLAIMER! Mt Carmel Seniors Social Club Meeting Thursday 21 August at 9.30am Carmel Community Room ALL WELCOME!! Next Excursion: ‘Jacobs Well Adventure, Thurs 18 Sept (cost $45) THE CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER! Mt Carmel Memorial Garden When strolling around the outside of the church, Parishioners may have noticed the Memorial Garden situated by the Columbarium. Recently, it has come to our attention that plants have been disappearing from this sacred and special sight. This is very distressing for those whose loved ones are commemorated here. These plants are Parish property. Please respect our community and do not remove plants from the Church or Parish grounds. The Little King’s Movement for the Handicapped Annual Fete When: Sunday 14 September, 9am-1.30pm Where: 33 O’Keefe St, Buranda. There will be Raffle, Mini Auctions, Cakes, Sweets, Jams, Craft, Pick of the shelf, Thrift Shop, Hamburgers, Morning teas, Big Wheel, China Stall and LOTS MORE!! For more information call: 3391 1432 2014 Carmelite Raffle supporting their Education = Freedom program for East Timor. Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20 Only 2500 tickets in total Prize: 4 nights for 8 people at Greg Norman Golf Resort, Hunter Valley Total Value: $4500 On sale after mass this weekend