St Ignatius Church Kensington Terrace, Toowong Holy Spirit Church Harriett Street, Auchenflower The Epiphany of the Lord Year B 4th January 2015 The Baptism of the Lord Year B 11th January 2015 2nd Sunday Ordinary Year B 18th January 2015 3rd Sunday Ordinary Year B 25th January 2015 What was Jesus Like? How did Jesus come across to those who met him in the few, packed years of his ministry? Certainly not as a kind of “superman” who was never weary. He was remembered as once being so worn out that he even fell asleep in a boat during a storm. He was pictured as being so tired from a journey that he sat exhausted by a well and asked a stranger for a cup of water to drink. None of the Gospels suggest that miracles supplied him with superhuman energy, let alone food and drink. He was very different from those people we sometimes meet who are bursting with energy, never betray any weariness, and seem capable of living in a constant frenzy of activity. Some critics harshly dismissed Jesus as “a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Luke 7:34). That was a nasty sneer, but all the same it expressed something profoundly true about Jesus and his habits. For him, eating and drinking with others provided a way of entering into communion with all kinds of people, especially those with serious, spiritual problems. They found him to be a wonderful friend to be with, someone who never turned dysfunctional people away and who changed their lives— lives—often by taking meals with them. Extract from ’Pause for Thought’ - Gerald O’Collins sj MASS TIMES 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. * 4 January 2015 ~ The Epiphany of the Lord: Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6. Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6. Matthew 2:1-12. Entrance Antiphon: Arise, Jerusalem, and look to the East and see your children gathered from the rising to the setting of the sun. ? Spoken Response: Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Sung Response: O God, Give Your Judgement. Kevin Siddell © Morton Music. The Psalm Response text is set to music by permission of International Commission on English in the Liturgy. All Rights Reserved. The institution named in the box is licensed to make copies for its own use only. Gospel Acclamation: Toowong Parish SET 018 Alleluia, alleluia! We have seen his star in the East; and have come to adore the Lord. Alleluia! * 11 January 2015 ~ The Baptism of the Lord: Readings: Isaiah 55:1-11. 1 John 5:1-9. Mark 1:7-11. Entrance Antiphon: After the Lord was baptised, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. ? Spoken Response: You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. Sung Response: We shall draw Water, Joyfully. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! John saw Jesus approaching him, and said: this is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Alleluia! * 18 January 2015 ~ 2nd Sunday Ordinary Readings: 1 Samuel 3:3-10,19. 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20. John 1:35-42. Entrance Antiphon: All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High! ? Spoken Response: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. Sung Response: Come Ring out Our Joy to the Lord. Kevin Siddell © Morton Music. The Psalm Response text is set to music by permission of International Commission on English in the Liturgy. All Rights Reserved. The institution named in the box is licensed to make copies for its own use only. Gospel Acclamation: Toowong Parish SET 018 Alleluia, alleluia! We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who bring us truth and grace. Alleluia! * 25 January 2015 ~ 3rd Sunday Ordinary: Readings: Jonah 3:1-5,10. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. Mark 1:14-20. Next Sunday: 4th Sunday Ordinary: Deuteronomy 18:15-20. 1 Corinthians 7:32-35. Mark 1:21-28. Entrance Antiphon: O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place. ? Spoken Response: Teach me your ways, O Lord. Sung Response: Lord, Make Me Know Your Ways. KevinSiddell © Morton Music. The Psalm Response text is set to music by permission of International Commission on English in the Liturgy. All Rights Reserved. The institution named in the box is licensed to make copies for its own use only. Gospel Acclamation: Toowong Parish SET 018 Alleluia, alleluia! The kingdom of God is near: believe the Good News. Alleluia! Your Prayers Are Requested For All Parishioners & friends who are sick and in need SICK: Deb Chesterman, Andrea Collis, Eve Jones, Liane Turner, Alan Dundas, Jenny Reed, Kell MacGroarty, Lucia Rigoglioso, Elisabeth Byrne, Glady O’Brien, Margaret Morris, Sandra Perfect, Leon Gaffney, Madeleine Bateman Duffy, Lorraine Haarhoff, Mary Haworth, Roslyn Ivey, Matt Ryde, Elsie Thompson, Maria Rego, Kazimierz Owczarek, Paul O’Sullivan, Vida Gleeson, Ted Twomey, Paul Keppel, Peter McLean. ANNIVERSARIES: Jack Pelit, Judy Hanlon. BAPTISM: William O’Halloran. Diary Dates JANUARY 3 Expect-a-cuppa (after 6pm mass)-St Ig. 4 The Epiphany of the Lord 11 The Baptism of the Lord 18 2nd Sunday Ordinary CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNION: Maki Takahara. PARISH INORMATION PARISH COLLECTIONS Incl. Clergy Support (21/12): $3,633, Other: $1,0.59. g{tÇ~ lÉâ Sincere appreciation and gratitude is expressed to the extraordinary ministers of The Word & Eucharist, Altar Servers, Musicians & Choir, Projectionists, Welcoming, Sacristans, Co-ordinators & Collectors for your contribution ministering to the extraordinary congregations which graced our Christmas Liturgies this year. - Frs Peter Quin sj PP & Gaetan Pereira sj 20 7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm EXPECT-A-CUPPA will only be held after the 6pm Mass on Saturday 3 January (and not after 7am Sunday 4 January). Parishioners and visitors are invited to stay for a cup of tea 26 Australia Day Public Holiday or coffee after Mass. Then again on the weekend of 31 January / 1 February (being held after both the 6pm Sat. Vigil and Sunday 7am Masses at St Ignatius Church). 27 Parish Office re-opens 28 St Ignatius School Term start (Yrs 1-6). * Holy Spirit Church serves a cuppa after the 8.30am Mass every Sunday. ST VINCENT DE PAUL, TOOWONG Please remember the SVdP Toowong Conference 29 St Ignatius School—First day for Prep at the “Giving Tree” which will remain at back of the church until the weekend of the 30 Young at Heart (movies) Epiphany (3/4 January). 2pm Open the Church—St Ignatius Also, first meeting of the year: Tues 20 January at 7.45pm in the Horstmann Room. 31 Expect-a-cuppa (after 6pm Vigil Mass) YOUNG AT HEART Join us on Friday 30 January to attend a movie of choice at the morning session at the Regal Twin, Graceville / Eldorado Cinema, Indooroopilly. Followed by lunch nearby. Contact Ursula 3878 9002 or Beryl 3371 5210 for details. 1 4th Sunday Ordinary OPEN THE CHURCH St Ignatius Church will be open from 2pm on Friday 30 January Expect-a-cuppa (after 7am Mass) (staying open through to 5.30pm Mass). Come and spend quiet time with the Lord. Baptism: 10.30am—St Ignatius All are welcome to come for as short or long a time as suits—no structured prayer, nor 2 CWL Meeting (after 9am Mass)-H/Spirit formalities—it’s your quiet time with the Lord. Enquiries: Betty Andrews 3870 8867. 3 7.45pm SVdP Meeting—Horstmann Rm CWL TOOWONG will not meet in January; next meeting: Monday 2 February after 8 5th Sunday Ordinary the 9am Mass at Holy Spirit. New members welcome. Contact Del 3371 7746. CRAFT GROUP will not meet in January; next gathering: Thursday 12 February, 2pm Baptisms: 10.30-11.30am—St Ignatius in the Horstmann Room. New members welcome to join us and bring your craft. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED COFFEE AND CHAT will not be held in January; next gathering: Tuesday 24 February UNTIL TUESDAY 28 JANUARY. at 2pm in the Horstmann Room. New members always welcome. KOINONIA GROUP (Welcome & Care) first meeting of the year will be on Saturday AVAILABLE NOW 14 February at 10am in the Horstmann Room. New members always welcome. (on rotary stands or at church doors) APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER (new format) CHILDREN’S LITURGY is only held at 8.30am Mass (Holy Spirit) during school terms January: Free. and will recommence in early February. AUST CENTRES OF IGNATIUS SPIRITUALITY— PARISH NEWS Fr Peter will be away from the parish during January for annual leave. 2015 Program book: Free. Please keep him in your prayers during his travels away from our parish. MADONNA MAGAZINE Summer: $11. 2015 BREAK OPEN THE WORD— $10 please LITTLE KINGS MOVEMENT ANNUAL APPEAL will be held on weekend 14-15 February. put money in envelope supplied with book & St Ignatius School Information place on the collection plate. AUST. JESUITS COMPANIONS Summer: Free IMPORTANT DATES / REMINDERS FOR START OF 2015 SCHOOL YEAR. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Christmas: Free. * Monday 19 January: School Office re-opens. THE CATHOLIC LEADER Weekly: $2. * Friday 23 January: ‘Play in the Park’ (in the school’s adventure playground) for new and 25 3rd Sunday Ordinary FEBRUARY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * 2015 Columban Art Calendars: $9ea Sales aid Toowong conference of Society of St Vincent de Paul existing families from 2—3pm. Nb. The Uniform Shop will also be open at this time. * Wednesday 28 January: School resumes for Years 1-6. * Thursday 29 January: First day for Prep. ‘Tea & Tissues’ in Mercy Hall from 9am. * Tuesday 17 February: Parent Information evening. More Thoughts for Our Time ∗ I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it. ∗ If all is not lost, then where on earth is it? ∗ It was a whole lot easier to get older, than to get wiser. ∗ It’s hard to make a comeback when you haven’t been anywhere. ∗ The world only beats a path to your door when you’re in the bathroom. ∗ If God wanted me to touch my toes, he’d have put them on my knees. ∗ When I’m finally holding all the right cards, everyone wants to play chess. 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. Parish WEBSITE www.stignatiustoowong.org.au Current Newsletter now on our website! When making out your will please consider the needs of the parish PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION Phone: 3870 7818. Fax: 3870 7857. Postal Address: 30 Kensington Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066 Email: [email protected] 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. Jesuit Community of Qld Parish Office Staff Liturgical Ministry:Parish Pastoral Council PRIMARY SCHOOL Charles Costello—Chair Fr John Reilly SJ Superior Sandy Dunne - Finance Roster Co-ordinatorsPrincipal— Fr Peter Quin SJ PP Fr Gaetan Pereira SJ APP Fr Ian Howells SJ Fr Vince Hurley SJ Fr Greg Jordan SJ Faber CIS, Bardon Director: Fr John Reilly SJ Administrator: Allison King Phone: 3368 2450 www.faberspirituality.org.au Monica Florence - Newsletter Sacramental Co-Ordinator Cathy Bennett St Ignatius Church: * Ministry Roster: Sharon Krippner 3371 9334 *Altar Server Convenor: Tony Castel 0438192298 Holy Spirit Church Parish Office closed until Tuesday 27 January 2015 * Rosters, Children’s Liturgy & Altar Server Training: Louise Wellington 3876 8786 Finance & Development Roycelyn Wilden David Slater—Chair APRE— Musical Director Rachelle Gibson Anthony Young 46 Grove Street, Toowong Qld 4066 Phone: 3371 1094 www.stignatiustoowong. qld.edu.au . * OSHC— 3870 3270 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.
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