Newsletter Gatton Laidley Catholic Parishes 28th Sunday Ordinary Time Parish Priest: Fr Malachy Onuoha Website: Mob: 0488 033685 Office (Gatton/Laidley) Ph: 5465 3131 37 John Street South, Laidley Email: gatton@bne.catholic.net.au Parish Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-2pm Thursday - Closed Parish Schools: St Mary’s Principal: 37A John Street Laidley Ph: 5465 1240 Fax: 5465 2505 Nathan Haley Our Lady of Good Counsel Principal: 20 Maitland Street Gatton Susan Carpenter MASS TIMES THIS WEEK: Sunday: 12 October - 7am Forest Hill 9am Laidley Tuesday: 14 October - No Mass Wednesday: 15 October - No Mass Thursday: 16 October - No Mass Friday: 17 October - No Mass Saturday: 18 October Sunday: 19 October 6pm Laidley 7am Glenore Grove 9am Gatton STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS 12 October 2014 28th Sunday Ordinary Time “And my God will supply every need of yours…” - Philippians 4:19 God really does provide for those that are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. Year A CONTACT PERSONS PASTORAL COUNCIL www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/gatton Secretary: Jenny Hatcher 12 October 2014 Chairperson: Jan Maltry 5465 3995 Deputy Chairperson: Michael Hagan 5462 6460 Secretary: Jill Crellin 5411 4616 Ph: 5462 2675 FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS SCRIPTURE READINGS - Year A Readings for this weekend Isaiah 25:6-10 Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14 Response: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life Readings for next weekend Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 Brian Goodchild John & Noreen Gallagher Nathan Haley Zac MacDonald Lewis O’Donoghue Derek & Chris Pingel Adrian & Margaret Shepley MEETINGS GATTON-LAIDLEY FINANCE MEETING Tuesday 14th October, 7pm Parish Office, Laidley LITURGY MEETING Tuesday 14th October, 7pm St. Mary’s Community Centre, Gatton in a Nutshell The wedding banquet is an important biblical image to describe the glory of God’s kingdom. Today’s Gospel challenges the complacency of believers. God’s grace is always a free invitation, experienced in countless ways, great and small, each day of our lives. How willing is our response? PARISH NEWS and NOTICES SENIORS LUNCHEON & MINI CENT AUCTION All seniors from the Gatton - Laidley Parishes are invited to a Seniors Luncheon and Mini Cent Auction, including a lucky coins plum pudding to be held on Sunday 26th October commencing at 12pm in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton. Please RSVP by Friday 24th October to the Parish office on 5465 3131 or email: gatton@bne.catholic.net.au NON SENIORS OF THE PARISH Seeking the generousity of non senior members of our Parishes to assist with serving or provide a dish of food for this event. Please contact the parish office on 5465 3131 or email: gatton@bne.catholic.net.au if you are able to assist. GATTON-LAIDLEY FINANCE MEETING The next Finance meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th October at 7pm, Parish Office, Laidley. LITURGY MEETING The next Liturgy meeting will held on Tuesday 14th October at 7pm, St. Mary’s Community Centre, Gatton. CLEANING OF ST. PATRICK’S LAIDLEY CHURCH We are seeking new people who may be able to give of their time to clean the Church at Laidley. The cleaning of the church generally takes place before the weekend masses at a time convenient to you. Cleaning takes approximately 1 hour and we can arrange to pair you with an experienced church cleaner for you to learn the ropes. Please contact the Parish Office on 5465 3131 if you can assist. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - Gatton are seeking donations of second hand furniture in decent condition. To arrange collection please phone and leave a message on 5462 3486. GAME OF CARDS (BRIDGE) Bridge players gather each Tuesday at 9am for a game of cards in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton. New players welcome. THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP We will meet on Wednesday @ 7.00pm to 8.30 pm and on Thursday from 9.30 am to 12 noon. Both meetings will be held in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton. All are welcome. Scripture for the week: St Paul speaking to the Christians in Rome: Romans chapter 6 : 8 "Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. " (NIV). An intriguing statement: If we surrender our lives to Jesus, whilst on earth, then we can expect to live with Jesus in heaven. EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY is being held on Sunday, 19 October 2014, at Ferrari Park, Whites Road, Laidley from 10.00am to 2.00pm. The theme for this year is ‘Meet Your Local Heroes’. This is a free community event to showcase emergency response and support agencies getting together to promote connectedness, disaster/emergency resilience and preparedness in the community. Children around the Lockyer Valley Region are being encouraged to enter the ‘Local Hero’ competition and to design their own unique interpretation of the theme. Children are also encouraged to come along on the day with their Carers/Parents dressed as their hero and to meet their local heroes. LADIES BREAKFAST the next Ladies Breakfast will be held at the Salvation Army, Cnr Ford Street & Old College Rd, Gatton. This is to be on the 25th October, at 730am. This is a time for fellowship and prayer for women, and to support School Chaplaincy in Gatton. All proceeds from the breakfast go to supporting Gatton Primary School Chaplaincy and Lockyer District High School Chaplaincy. THANK YOU FOR LOCATING LOST PROPERTY We would like to pass on our thanks for the help provided after Beverley left her handbag in the Laidley Church after Mass last Saturday. On returning home, she realised it was missing and returned to Laidley but by that time the Church had been closed up. We did leave a message for Michael Hagen on his phone number. Next morning we received a phone call fro Ellen Bachmann in Laidley to say that she had the handbag for pickup at her house. She had been ringing around the Prince's in the phone book and was able to contact my brother who passed our mobile phone number onto her. Shortly after picking up the handbag, Michael returned our call to say he had been ringing around and had located the handbag at Ellen's. So, please pass on our thanks to those people and any others who may have been involved in locating us. David & Beverley Prince Summerholm HOPE & LOVE THROUGH THE EYES OF REFUGEES Art Exhibition Opening Night 16 October 2014, 5pm-7pm The Honourable Quentin Bryce will officially open this Art Exhibition at Mercy Heritage Centre, 547 Ann St, Brisbane City. RSVP to 3013 0100 or marcela.moreno@mercycs.org.au This project draws upon the experiences of refugees, their journeys and hardships, and showcases the skill and beauty of their artwork. AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY QLD Invites you to join us for a QUIET DAY When: Saturday 18 October 2014. 9.30am – 2.30pm. Morning tea 9.30, BYO lunch Where: The Fort. 199 – 219 Fort Road, Oxley Suggested donations: $10 Save our Earth: Please bring cup/mug for your use Queries: Johanna Lawrence. Johanna1@optusnet.com.au Ph: (home) 3314 1404. (mobile) 0432 327 666 Catholic Leader THE The Catholic Leader proudly presents: THE COMMUNITY LEADER AWARDS Nominations are now open for a new Australian Catholic award recognising outstanding commitment to the faith and service to our community. All Australian Catholics are invited to nominate a friend, or themselves, for one of five categories – Young Leader of the Year, School Leader of the Year, Professional Leader of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and the major award, Community Leader of the Year. Nominations close on October 31. Then join Archbishop Mark Coleridge, our sponsors, esteemed guests, all nominees and The Catholic Leader team for The Community Leader Awards Cocktail Party on November 19 at the Francis Rush Centre from 6:30pm. Tickets are on sale now. Visit www.catholicleader.com.au/awards2014 to nominate and purchase your ticket for this momentous event, or call our office on (07) 3336 9382. ‘STEWARDSHIP—‘Once one chooses to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, stewardship is not an option.’ ‘United States Bishops Pastoral letter on Stewardship.’ As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10) WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND MARRIAGE 31 Oct – 2 Nov 2014 for married couples. Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston (QLD) For bookings/details contact: Tamara and Scott Menteith, Ph (07) 4634 3559, stjmen@aapt.net.au Information website: www.wwme.org.au Couples intending to marry in the Parishes of Gatton, Laidley are required to take the following recommended steps to help them prepare for their marriage. "menALIVE In The City" is held regularly from 5.45 until 7.30pm in the Francis Rush Centre (Beside The Cathedral of St Stephen). Next event is on Thursday 23 October 2014 with the topic: DON'T GET COMFORTABLE! Growth is an active thing. This is a great opportunity for men to get together and explore the things that matter. For further information contact menALIVE on 3367 1402 or mail@menalive.org.au STEP 2: Complete Parish Application to Marry Form—nominating Church, preferred date and time. ALL HALLOWS’ PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION extends an invitation to the ANNUAL MASS for deceased Past Pupils and staff to be held in the Chapel at 10.30am Saturday 1 st November 2014 followed by morning tea in Loretto Hall, $15 per head. Registration and payment can be made by visiting the AHS website www.ahs.qld.edu.au under EVENTS. For further information please contact Lenore Thompson on 3831 5632. STEP 6: Wedding Day—Congratulations and may God continue to guide and bless you as you journey through your life together. HIDDEN CHRISTIANS TOUR IN JAPAN (AUTUMN) 3—13 November 2014 Welcome aboard Fr Gaetan Pereira sj’s (from St Ignatius Parish Toowong) Japan Holiday’s Hidden Christians Tour in Japan. Small group tour of 10—15 persons, visiting Osaka, Kyushu Kumamoto, Mt Aso, Gokanosho, Unzen, Nagasaki. Includes Bullet train, staying in beautiful mountain regions of Japan and seeing firsthand the vibrant autumn leave of the region. Escorted by Fr Gaetan, who’s ancestors were converts of Francis Xavier in India. Price is very reasonable from $4,500 per person twin share, excluding airfares. In this 465th year of the arrival of Francis Xavier at Kagoshima in Southern Japan, to travel on the footsteps of Francis Xavier one of the first companions of St Ignatius Loyola the Founder of the Jesuits and learn about the Hidden Christians and their lifestyles that kept their Christian faith alive during the reign of the Diamyo of Yamaguchi! For more details please call Japan Holidays on 07 3300 2396 or E: tonyl@japanholidays.com.au or www.japanholidays.com.au A person who is ill or house bound wishes to receive a visit from a member of the Catholic Community in the Gatton and Laidley Parishes. AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION is available for Tertiary Students; Apprentices and other Young Working People at The Loft: 38 Ferguson Road, Wavell Heights, Brisbane. For more information; please see our website: www.theloftsa.com.au. BISHOP MICHAEL PUTNEY MEMORIAL LECTURE Friday 21 November 2014 - 7.30pm All are invited to attend this lecture at St Colomb's Ministry Centre Anglican Church, 25 Victoria St, Clayfield. The Rev Professor Emeritus Robert W Gribben will speak on Trends in World Christianity: Promise and Challenge. Cost of $10 includes a light supper. To register and for more information, contact Margaret Naylon on 3324 3453 or ecum@bne.catholic.net.au by Monday 19 November, 2014. WE PLACE OUR TRUST IN GOD – Sometimes simpler said than done! A weekend for women – for reflection, silence and deep connection with God. Facilitated by Grace Harwood from Dragonfly Ministries. Friday 12 December (6pm) – Sunday 14 December (5pm) Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston Cost: $300 ($270 pensioners and full-time students) ($10 extra per day for special diets) Individual, ensuited rooms. All linen and meals supplied. Numbers are limited. Contact Grace on 0409 524 283 or grace@dragonflyministries.net.au to register. STEP 1: Invest in a FOCCUS marriage preparation. There are trained facilitators within our parishes. Please contact the Parish Office for more information and to register. Phone 54653131 or email: gatton@bne.catholic.net.au STEP 3: Time and date will be confirmed by priest or parish office staff. STEP 4: Plan and book wedding reception, etc. STEP 5: Priest will contact couple to arrange a suitable date and time to prepare paperwork and liturgy for the ceremony. CARING FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE HOUSE BOUND & SICK IN GATTON AND LAIDLEY A person who is ill or house bound wishes to receive Holy Communion on a Sunday or another suitable day of the week, that person or a close relative needs to contact the office on 5465 3131 or email: gatton@bne.catholic.net.au so the arrangements can be made for this ministry to take place. BAPTISMS For future reference the Sacrament of Baptism will take place at the following times:Gatton - 1st Sunday of the Month after 9am Mass Laidley - 4th Sunday of the Month after 9am Mass To arrange baptisms please phone 5465 3131 or Email gatton@bne.catholic.net.au to book in for a Baptismal preparation EVENING. Next meeting: Gatton Parish: 7pm Monday 20 October, 2014 St. Mary’s Church Community Centre, Cnr Maitland & Spencer St, Gatton. Laidley Parish: No meeting in October, meetings will be referred to Gatton parish. New to our Parish Changing address Need Planned Giving Envelopes Need Direct Debit Forms Please complete details below and place on collection plate at Mass Name ……………………………………………………. Address …………………………………………………… ……………………………………Postcode …………… Phone ………………. Email ………………………………. Parish: Gatton / Laidley (Please circle home parish.) ROSTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES Gatton: Saturday 11 October at 6pm Ministers of Communion: Gary Chalmers, Carmel Turner, Bridget Webster, Dorrie Van Ansem, Nora Ring Readers: Rachel Pingel, Margaret Grant, Steve Harper Sunday 19 October at 9am Ministers of Communion: Joan Reimann, Judy McGlade, Kathy Philp, Margaret Brandon, Laurie Didsman Readers: Clare Webster, Connor Ferguson, John Ryan Altar Servers: 11 Oct: Peter Lindblom; 19 Oct: Sophia Driver, Abbey Scotney Liturgy of the Word for Children: 19 Oct: Beatrice Webster Altar Society: 11 Oct: Shirley De Berg, Joan Reimann; 19 Oct: Muriel Cook, Denise MacGinley Cleaning : 12 Oct - 25 Oct: Reg Schimming Counters : 11 Oct: Rodney Turner, Gerard & Pat Ziebarth 19 Oct: Kevin Smith, Glen Kluck Morning Tea: 19 Oct: Jacoba Stevens, Tina Van Ansem; 2 Nov: Nora Ring & Friends Glenore Grove: Sunday 19 October at 7am Ministers of Communion: Tom Linnan, Pat Heenan, Brian Lyne Readers: Marie Linnan, Michael Sippel, Anne Sippel Laidley: Sunday 12 October at 9am Welcomers: Elizabeth Maltry, Helen Haley Ministers of Communion: Aileen Seng, Nathan Haley, Mollie Haley, Margaret Turvey, Col Seng Readers: Mike Nowlan, Helen Haley, Gwen Hughes Cleaners: Louise Brimblecombe / Patsy O’Shea Saturday 18 October at 6pm Welcomers: Elizabeth Maltry, Jill Crellin Ministers of Communion: Col Seng, Nathan Haley, Mollie Haley, Rita Ilka, Aileen Seng Readers: Helen Haley, Bev Reid, Gwen Hughes Cleaners: Maria Larkman / Norma Lyne LIFE BEQUESTS - Make a gift that lives on: A gift to the Laidley or Gatton Parishes in your Will is a simple yet powerful way to impact future generations. Forest Hill: Sunday 12 October at 7am Ministers of Communion: Needed Readers: Needed PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Sherie Van Muyen, Alfonso Vidal, Darius Arnold Vidal, Mary Van Ansem, Larry Gould, Lucia Mascali, Albert Curry, Sarah McNeish, Elisabeth Maltry, Crystal Middleton, Trevor Hawley, Norma Hall, Elma Portman, Gordon Browne, Louisa Longland, Denise Gorman (Carolynn Curry’s sister), Sherry MacKinnon, Tim Fairchild, Iris Ewing, Kelly Roberts, Margaret Brown, Janene Cornelius, Brenda Flint, Anne Hobbs, George Farquason, Des Trebbin, Sean Martin, Patricia McMorrow, Rhonda Harding, Colin Webb, Kath Goodwin, Katy Maltry, Timothy Maltry, Margaret Vaux, Catherine and Michael Kimmings, Lil Warland, Fr Vince Reilly, Michael Smith, Marianne Kellett, Ben Beling, Carmel Porter, Lucy Kimmings (10), Judy Ryan, Peter O’Shea, Michael Woodfield, Val Hughes, Pat Manstone, Kelly Roberts, Cate Mumford, Sienna McDonald, Kevin Trebin, Allison Corcoran, Michelle Reuben, Rachelle Panzram, Peta Linnan, Gwen Cassimatis, Suemantha Tyler, Les Long, Helen Colley, Betty Schulz, James McDade, Raymond Hearn, Ken Volk, Esmay Volk, Mary Kavanagh, Margaret Stephenson, John Williams, Amy Haines, Anna Baessler, Patrick Mkyles, WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Tony Tromp, Doreen Agnes Portley, Bernardine Cleary, Paula LeBrocq, Peter Van Ansem, Daniel Joseph Phillips, Frances & Bob Menzies, Evelyn DeHare, Owen Cusack, Kathleen Pomerenke, Yvonne Conroy, Julie Mary Simmons, Mervyn Knight, Thomas Cornelius O’Brien, John Murphy, Kathleen Crowley, Terry Ryan, Michael Brennan, Frank Conroy, Albert Joseph O’Brien, Harold Brennan, Claire Hansen, Mary Gillam, Joyce Farndon, Beverley Robina Hughes, Ernest O”Sullivan, Peace Baulch, Arthur Parkyn, Theresa Agnes Fitzpatrick, Mary Agnes Hickey, James Kearney, James Gallagher, Joan Osborne, Barry Rodney Neighbour, Catherine Doherty, Agnes Brown, Augusta Elizabeth Schulz, Walter Edmund Stephens, Francisco Vidal, Ismael Vidal, Severina Vidal, Crispin Vidal, Florentina Bueno, Sally and Patch Kroesen, Mila Jordan. CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN SUNDAY MASS WEBCAST ONLINE: Our own Archdiocese has a weekly webcast of the Sunday Mass 10am at the Cathedral. PARISHES WEEKEND MASS TIMES 2014 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday of Month—Mass Saturday: 6:00pm Laidley Sunday: 7:00 am Glenore Grove 9:00 am Gatton 2nd & 4th Sunday of Month—Mass Saturday: 6:00 pm Gatton Sunday: 7:00 am Forest Hill 9:00am Laidley Words of Wisdom St Cyprian ‘May all Christians be found worth of either the pure white crown of a holy life or the royal red crown of martyrdom.’ PARISHES WEEKDAY MASS TIMES 2014 (Subject to change at short notice due to unforseen circumstances) Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays: 5pm: 8am: 1.30pm 9am 10am 10am No Mass 1st, 3rd & 5th week Laidley; 2nd & 4th week Forest Hill Gatton 3rd week Regis Nursing Home 1st & 2nd Laidley 3rd week Tabeel 4th week Karinya MASS SCHEDULE 2014 - JULY TO DECEMBER Gatton—Laidley Catholic Parishes Date Mass Date Mass July 5 6 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Oct 4 5 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am July 12 13 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am Oct 11 12 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley July 19 20 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Oct 18 19 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am July 26 27 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am Oct 25 26 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley Aug 2 3 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Nov 1 2 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Aug 9 10 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am Nov 8 9 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley Aug 16 17 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Nov 15 16 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Aug 23 24 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley Nov 22 23 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley Aug 30 31 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am FIFTH SUNDAY Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Nov 29 30 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am FIFTH SUNDAY Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Sep 6 7 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Dec 6 Dec 7 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Sep13 14 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am Dec 13 14 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley Sep 20 21 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Dec 20 21 Laidley 6:00 pm Glenore Grove 7:00 am Gatton 9:00 am Sep 27 28 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley Dec 27 28 Gatton Forest Hill Laidley 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am
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