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Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish
ONE PARISH
three churches
Sacred Heart
50 Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters
St Vincent’s
40 Hamilton Avenue,
Surfers Paradise
Stella Maris
268 Hedges Avenue,
Broadbeach
PASTORAL
Very Reverend
Fr Tim Harris
Parish Priest & Dean
of South Coast Deanery
Fr Christopher Obi
Associate Pastor
Fr Nicholas Okafor
Associate Pastor
Sue Thomas
Pastoral Associate
Sr Mary Hansen PBVM
Pastoral Assistant
PARISH STAFF
Sonya Slater
Parish Manager
Marylou Ayres
Parish Secretary
Angela Williams
Atrium Coordinator
Shannon Morrison
Baptism Coordinator
Rita Foxlee
State School R.E.
Eliza Kerklaan
Youth Ministry Coordinator
SCHOOLS
St Vincent’s School
Clear Island Waters
Phone: 5572 1746
P. Kerry Rowlands
St Kevin’s School
Benowa
Phone: 5539 4522
P. Sue Curtis
St Michael’s College
Merrimac
Phone: 5530 2722
P. Michael Laidler
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
18th / 19
19th October 2014
BISHOP JOSEPH’S PARISH VISIT
As many of you know Bishop Joseph Oudeman, auxiliary Bishop Brisbane, has just completed
a pastoral visit to our parish. He couldn't meet everyone for obvious reasons but he did his
best to touch base with quite a number. Bishop Joe spent all of Friday visiting our Catholic
schools and meeting with staff and some students. He commented on the quality of Principals
of each school and had a chance to dialogue with the school leadership.
Bishop Joe was particularly impressed with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd initiative
and was able to spend a couple of hours at the Atrium on Saturday morning. The Bishop was
heard to say "the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has the potential to change the lives of the
young children and their families".
We are indeed blessed to have the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium. It is more than a
building. It is a place in which our children can come to meet Jesus the Good Shepherd in a
practical hands-on way. The Catechesis is based on Montessori principles of education
allowing the children to use and develop their senses. I encourage parishioners to make time
and arrange through Angela Williams our director (via the parish office) to visit the Atrium
and see for yourselves what this parish is trying to achieve in the ongoing faith development of
our children. Several families have described the initiative as a "God send" and indeed it is!
The Bishop also had an opportunity to listen to the members of the Parish Mission Council
and members of the Finance Board. Two mission councillors, Graham Bousen and Helen
Goldsmith gave a little presentation on where we have come from in terms of the pastoral
plan of three years ago and where we would like to take the parish now given the new ideas
gleaned from attendance of Parish Mission Councillors at the recent Proclaim conference in
Chatswood. The Bishop responded by making the point that things cannot remain the way
they are in the church in general. We have to become more missionary, by looking out into
the world and engaging with it. He reminded us of the call of Pope Francis for the church to
be in the world even if the church is not of the world. Pope Francis expects us to "get our
hands dirty" not by judging people but by loving them even in their sinfulness. Jesus did and
we should too!
Bishop Joe had a non-stop 3 days. I've only referred in detail to a few of
his activities here. Bishop Joe presided at four parish masses, had coffee
with parishioners in the our coffee shop, farewelled Fr Paul Taubman,
visited our new emerging Stella Maris Church at Broadbeach, celebrated
the birthday of a 100 year old parishioner, and a hosted a dinner with the
Deanery priests (12 priests). I am grateful to Bishop Joe for his presence
amongst us and for his kind words of praise for the parish we are. There is
something very special about you the people of this parish and I thank
you for your active participation in so many areas of parish life.
God’s Abundant Blessings,
Fr Tim
FROM THE PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:
Readings: Isaiah 45:1,4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21
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Next week’s readings: 30 Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A: Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-40
Gospel reflection: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” - Matthew 22:21
Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God
has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should
be our first priority.
Thinking of becoming Catholic? Know of anyone who may be considering becoming Catholic? Faith discussion sessions 10am – 11am
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Mondays commencing 20 October in the Parish Hospitality Centre. A group will also commence 6.30pm
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Wednesday 29 October. Please call the Parish Office 5572 5433 to let us know if you are coming, or would like to
companion someone on the journey.
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A reminder of the Liturgical Ministers Workshops next Saturday 25 October:
Co-Ordinators and Sacristans: 10am- 11am; 11am – 12noon: Proclamation of the Word; 12 – 12.30pm: BYO lunch and stay for a chat;
12.30 – 1.30pm: Extraordinary Ministers of Communion; 2pm – 4pm: Altar Servers Part 1. Part 2 Frequently, people ask about appropriate resources for prayer and reflection. Here are some excellent online resources to which you
can freely subscribe to daily/weekly reflections:
Ronald Rolheiser: www.ronrolheiser.com Richard Rohr: https://cac.org/richard-rohr
National Catholic Reporter: ncronline.org CathNews: http://cathnews.com
Joan Chittister: http://www.benetvision.org Michael Fallon MSC: http://mbfallon.com
Dr Mary Coloe: http://marycoloe.org.au The World Community for Christian Mediation: http://www.wccm.org The Faber Centre:
http://www.faberspirituality.org.au If there are online resources that you find helpful, we would love to be able to share them with the
community. Next week, we will suggest some apps.
How to Act Appropriately in a Catholic Church This is an edited excerpt from an article by Anthony Kain, PP Glenelg and Plympton
Parishes, Adelaide, published in Liturgy News, September 2014 edition. Over the next few weeks, an edited version of the article will
be presented. This is not to create ‘liturgical vigilantes’. This is to invite us to pause and think about how we do what we do in the
sacred space that is the church building in preparing to celebrate the liturgies of the Church. Hospitality, humility, acceptance of and
respect for the other over rides all.
“A Starting Place: Even before the celebration itself, it is commendable that silence be observed in the church, in the sacristy, in the
vesting room, and in the adjacent areas, so that all may dispose themselves to carry out the sacred action in a devout and fitting
manner (GIRM 45). A sober place to open this topic. Key to getting started is that phrase ‘so that all may dispose themselves…’ This
presupposes that ‘all’ are there to carry out the action that the liturgy presents, that all are ‘devout’ and they have an idea of what a
‘fitting manner’ is. But we can no longer take this for granted. In this pluralistic country, even in such things as when to stand and sit,
the priest will need to give directions, especially for the people in the front pews at first communion, weddings or funerals!
There has been a dramatic change over the years in what people do when they enter a church. Reverent silence frequently gives way
to a vocal, chatty atmosphere. I wonder if a ‘cause’ of this change (perhaps a subconscious reason) is that previously people said
nothing in the liturgy, with the dialogue limited to the priest and server. Silent spectators were suddenly very involved in speaking
prayer out loud… so we talk!”
Remember to wear your name badge if you have one. This assists those of us who are a tad forgetful with names. It also assists the
building of community. If you don’t have a name badge, forms are available in each church to order from the Parish Office.
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Pre-orders for Break Open the Word $10 and the Daily Mass Book 2015 $20 have been extended to Friday 31 October. Please pay for
your copy on ordering. Peace and Grace, Sue Thomas
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy
Archbishop Mark has approved the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy and full details can be viewed on the
Archdiocesan website – www.bne.catholic.net.au/safeguard.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to
dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm.
Safe organisations exhibit an extended culture of guardianship through loving vigilance and the implementation of key safeguarding
elements –
Safe Recruitment & Selection Practices: Code of Ethical Behaviour: Safe Activities: Responsible Management Disclosure: Mandatory
Reporting.
The implementation of the Policy in parishes in the Archdiocese of Brisbane is mandatory. A training program of approximately three
hours is available to parishes to explain the policy, along with expectations and procedures for compliance and monitoring of best
practices in parishes.
Participants in training will include all clergy, and parish staff, as well as volunteers who coordinate work with children, young people
and vulnerable adults, in order for parishes to develop an extended culture of guardianship, and to address past behaviours which
have caused harm, trauma and distress .
The Priests and Pastoral Associates of our Deanery were recently briefed on the Policy and its implementation. Over the next few
weeks we will be able to advise full details of the Policy’s implementation within the Deanery on a Parish by Parish basis.
We encourage you to become familiar with this most important Policy. It is a wonderful tool to assist in answering the question ‘What
is the Church doing about its tarnished reputation because of past practice.’
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE - SURFERS PARADISE
INVITATION TO THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY
23rd November, 2014 Palmer Colonial Golf Club
Paradise Springs Avenue, Robina
Time: Noon for 12.30pm - Cost: $35.00 p/p
Raffles & Lucky Door Prizes, Fun and Fellowship
Prize for best dressed in Christmas Theme
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RSVP by 11 November, 2014. Tickets available from:
Irene Ross 5562 1260, Pauline Coggan 5526 5987,
Kath Rice and Dot Empen.
THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held on Friday 6th
March 2015 in Sacred Heart Church. The Prayers will focus
on the people of the Bahamas. If anyone can give us any
information on the people and their country would you
please contact Irene Ross on 5562 1260.
BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Invite you to join them for lunch at the Burleigh Bears
Leagues Club, Pacific Ave, Miami on Thursday 30th October
at 12 noon. For more information – Leona Kelly 55387070.
Save the date! I have said this all month and
I am sure you are wondering why and what for. Well on
the 26th starting at 3pm in the Hospitality Centre, I
would like to invite you all to a thank you & good bye
afternoon tea, followed by a Youth Led Mass at 6pm.
It is with great sadness to inform you that I will be
leaving the parish, but with much excited for my future
path ahead, which is taking me overseas! I will inform
you more next week, but I would love for you to join
me on the 26th to celebrate and thank you for the
wonderful years I have been part of this wonderful
parish.
Veniré is on this Thursday come along and hear about
my faith journey, “sixteen to twenty six – a journey of
faith” There will be free dinner and dessert! Come
along and join us 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Hospitality
Centre. Peace and Blessings, Eliza Kerklaan – Parish
Youth Coordinator
Mobile 0432 333 549 or surfersyouth@catholic.org.
www.facebook.com/eliza.kerklaan.youth.coordinator
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2014
Tickets on sale this weekend. Great Prizes
1.“Poinsettia” Painting by Award Winning Artist Peggy Toth
Valued at $3000 2. Knitted Toys 3. Gents and Ladies Lorus Watches
4. Amazon Kindle Wi Fi
5. Artwork
6. Basket of Gifts
7. Teddy Bear 8. Jewellery – Pearl Dress Set 9. Rudolph Plush Toy
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DRAWN Sunday 21 December 2014 after Mass
TICKETS $5 each or $10 for a book of 3 Tickets (Proceeds Stella Maris Project)
CRAFT NEWS: Please feel welcome to support our end-of-year activities –
STALLS: ST VINCENT’S 2nd November at both Masses
SACRED HEART 15th / 16th November at three Masses.
CHRISTMAS PARTY: All our supporters are welcome to attend on
Wednesday 10th December from 9.30am for a 10am start. Cost
$20, includes 5 Lucky Door Prize tickets. Please notify the Parish Office if you
are able to come. Thank you for your continued support.
The Rosary - October is the month of the Rosary
The statue of our Lady will be at the homes of the
following parishioners for the Month of October the
month of the Rosary.
Monday 20th October: Tess Galang of Parkwood
Monday 27th October: Rowena Caluag of Arundel
Please phone Maxine or Pat Sela on 55399539 and offer
your home to have the statue for a week.
The roof work will be completed in two weeks. The framework for
the glass will then be put in place. The rear amenities are also
under construction. Each week our beautiful church is transforming.
Each of us has been part of this project, and have a personal
connection to it. I have received the quote for the sandstone image
of Our Lady. It will be placed on the wall to the left of the Altar. If
you are interested in sponsoring this item for your family or a loved
one the cost is $4,500. Many items have been donated. The
Reconciliation furniture was sponsored by holiday makers from
Melbourne last week. There are only 20 pews left to be sponsored.
At a recent funeral it was the wish of the family for friends and family
to contribute to a pew in memory of their loved one rather than give
flowers. A sponsored pew could be considered as a Christmas gift.
Please call me if you would like to know more about the sandstone
or any of the other items. Have a blessed week. Sonya Slater
ATRIUM NEWS
Thank you to Bishop Joseph for visiting the Atrium. It was
wonderful for the children and their families to meet with Bishop
Joe and for him to see the Atrium in action.
Atrium sessions re-commenced this week for Term 4. We welcome
Chloe and Anastazja to the Atrium. We also welcome Brandon,
William, Brodie Summer, Sebastien, Theresa, Jason and Eliah who
will receive Baptism preparation in the coming term.
Please keep these young people in your prayers as they prepare to
receive the Sacrament and spend time learning about the life of
Jesus.
It was such a great privilege for Shannon and myself to attend the
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60 Anniversary Celebration of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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held in Phoenix, Arizona from 1 to 4 October.
We sincerely thank Fr Tim, Sue Thomas and Sonya Slater for their
continued support and mentorship. To learn more of the origins
and history, to experience fellowship and connectedness with
almost 600 Catechists from 22 countries around the world, and to
attend lectures with guest speakers who have worked in this field
for many years, has been invaluable towards our continued
formation and given us much to share with the children and their
families.
To enrol your child for Baptism preparation in the Atrium or your
three year old child for Catechesis, please phone Angela Williams at
the Parish Office on 5572 5433 for more information.
MONDAY
7am
ST VINCENT’S
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
8.30am
8.30am
SACRED HEART SACRED HEART
TUESDAY
9.00am
SACRED HEART
(ANOINTING MASS
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11am 1 Tuesday
No 9am Mass that day)
NORMAL
SUNDAY
MASS TIMES
SACRED HEART CHURCH
ST VINCENT’S CHURCH
FRIDAY
7am
ST VINCENT’S
9am
SACRED HEART
SATURDAY
RECONCILIATION
5pm SACRED HEART
5.15pm ST VINCENT’S
Saturday evening 6pm AND Sunday 7am, 9am & 6pm
Saturday evening 6pm AND Sunday 8am & 10am
MIGRANT CHAPLAINS / COMMUNITIES:
For more Parish groups, please refer to our Website
Filipino: 1st Sunday 1.00pm Sacred Heart
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office 5572 5433.
Benediction: 1st Friday 7.30am St Vincent’s
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Hispanic: 1 & 3 Sundays 5-7pm St Vincent’s
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday 9am Sacred Heart (school term)
Fr Ignacio Gutierrez 0481 118 521
Christian Meditation: Tuesday 10am (Youth Room) Shirley Daly
Email: paterignacio@yahoo.com
Tuesday 6pm (Youth Room) Sue Thomas
Maronite Rite: Saturday 7.15pm Sacred Heart
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CFC Australia: 1 Sunday. For information ph. Butch & Mini 0424 583 168/9
Ph: 3394 4994 St Maroun’s Church
Exposition: Monday & Friday 6am St Vincent’s
Polish: Sunday 11.30am Sacred Heart
Tuesday 9.30am Sacred Heart
Fr Bernard Bednarz 5504 6297
Thursday 9.45am St Vincent’s
Art & Craft: Wednesday 9am Hospitality Centre
Friday 7pm Sacred Heart (1st Friday all night 7pm-7am Sat)
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Book Club: 3 Tues 12noon. Hospitality Centre
Marriages: Please contact Parish Office 5572 5433. 6 mths notice required.
Bridge: Mon 12.30pm. Hospitality Centre
Rosary: Sunday 7.30am St Vincent’s;
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C W L: Meeting 12.30pm. 1 Tues. Hospitality Ctr
Monday and Friday St Vincent’s 6.30am
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Friendship Day 3 Thurs 10am-2pm
Tuesday and Friday 8.25am Sacred Heart (Before Mass)
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Parish Choir Practice: 9am 3 /4 Sat, Sacred Heart.
Wed 9.30am Sacred Heart
Youth Choir: Eliza Kerklaan Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Sacred Heart Prayer Group: 1st Tuesday 9.30am Youth Room
Playgroup: Wednesdays 9.30am Casey Hall
Scripture Discussion: Tuesday 11am (Youth Room) Shirley Daly
Yoga: Tues 10.45am $10/session. Hospitality Centre
Spiritual Direction: Bernadette Kavanagh-Stewart 5520 7242
Zumba Gold: Friday 9.15am Casey Hall. Beginners/
St Joseph’s Prayer Group: 1st Wednesday 9.30am Sacred Heart
Intermediate level. Susana Pozzi 0421 607 397
Youth Led Mass: 4th Sunday 6pm Sacred Heart
Playgroup: Iovanah Archer 0420595404
Fr Marc Singson 0431 042 603
RECENTLY DECEASED: William (Bill) Carroll, Patricia Morgan, Liam McEvoy, Marcella Said, Gary O’Neill,
Maureen Murphy, Carol Third.
ANNIVERSARIES: John Anton Shedden, Gladys Barlow, Aurora de Farias.
THOSE WHO ARE SICK Maureen Fitzgerald, Annette Anning, Mavis Boland, Sam Newton, Margaret Miller NZ, Jeff Doyle,
Marnie Lee Rose, Clare Keim, Charlie Pickering, Sr Caroline Hunt, Beth Green, Joe Sheehy, Angela Ferguson, Denise Tracey,
Michelle Pritchard, Fr Trevor OGS, Rosaria Zammitt, Giovaninna Vitale Freda, Monica Bailey, Mary Mullahy, Michelle Pritchard,
Ron Perry, Mitchell Edwards, Patrick Cannard, Paul Kiely, Rose Crane, Mary Carniel, Baby Charlie Francis, Fr Ray Wells
(Hobart), Leiha Carlson, Pat Lazaro, Kaylene Swan (Launceston), (Baby) George Thomas Cook, Lesley Cruse, Peter Verhaze,
Tony Tongue, Margaret Webber, Ricardo Pereira, Warren Potter, Victoria Dawson, Sheryl Abrahams, Rita Rogers, Susan
Richmond, Ronnie Burke, Norm Mullins, Eleanor B Nascimento, Dolly Roberts, Joan Wienand, Shirley Heath, Mary Coy,
Mary Fraser, Natty Massina, Danny Osmund, Marlise England, Stephen Zannett, Jacqui Caughey, Baby Eva Cassidy Abad,
G Nicholas, Bruno Andreetta, Julieta Alvero, Margie Savage, Joanne Burge, Shirley Day, Leo Domingo, Bernie Wall, Sr
Christine Hesel, Rosalia Roque, Mary McCarthy, Michael Kearney, Josephine Maybury, Monica Clifford, Clare Martin, Reg
Spillane, Gerrard Theron, Mary Kerr, William Sheehan, Kate Needham, Margaret Guillesser, Barbara & Mike Farrell, Justin
King, Anna Wheeler, Emma Winks, Una Parkinson, Nathan Clarke, Pat Burton, Gus Reeves.
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commitment and contribution assists the responsible budgeting for the operating expenses of the Parish
(wages, rates, electricity, building maintenance, etc) as well as pastoral planning for Parish growth (faith
education, sacramental preparation, resources, etc). To obtain Planned Giving envelopes, please complete this
form and place on the Collection Plate, or contact the Parish Office on 5572 5433. Planned Giving
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