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Gatton Laidley Catholic Parishes
30th 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: 26 October - 7am Forest Hill
9am Laidley
Tuesday: 28 October - No Mass
Wednesday: 29 October - No Mass
Thursday: 30 October - No Mass
Friday: 31 October - No Mass
Saturday: 1 November - All Saints
9am Gatton; 6pm Laidley
Sunday: 2 November - All Souls
7am Glenore Grove; 9am Gatton
Reconciliation:
Saturday 1 Nov: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Laidley)
Saturday 8 Nov: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Gatton)
STEWARDSHIP
REFLECTIONS
26 October 2014
30th Sunday Ordinary Time
“Whoever sacrifices to any god, save to the Lord
only, shall be utterly destroyed.” – Exodus 22:20
Do you put other ―gods‖ before God? Is your love
of money, power, status or some personal possession greater than your love for God? If so, you
may want to pay
attention to the scripture reading because you
are not going to like the outcome. The good news
– it‘s not too late to put God first in your life.
Year A
CONTACT PERSONS
PASTORAL COUNCIL
www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/gatton
Secretary: Jenny Hatcher
26 October 2014
Ph: 5462 2675
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Year A Readings for this weekend
Exodus 22:20-26
1Thessalonians 1:5-10
Matthew 22:34-40
Response:
I love you. Lord, my
strength
Readings for next weekend
Isaiah 25:6-9
Romans 5:5-11
Matthew 11:25-30
Chairperson:
Jan Maltry
5465 3995
Deputy Chairperson:
Michael Hagan 5462 6460
Secretary: Jill Crellin 5411 4616
FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brian Goodchild
John & Noreen Gallagher
Nathan Haley
Zac MacDonald
Lewis O‘Donoghue
Derek & Chris Pingel
Adrian & Margaret Shepley
in a Nutshell
Today‘s Gospel expounds two great
commandments: love of God and
neighbour. No law, no ritual, no
intellectual prowess, no
sophisticated program can ever
supersede the call to love which is
at the heart of the Gospel message.
This is the answer Jesus gives to
those who try to trap him with their
politics and religious rhetoric.
A Simple Prayer for Today
Father, you love never fails
Hear our call
Keep us from danger and
provide for all our needs.
Amen
PARISH NEWS and NOTICES
THANK YOU TO FR. BAVIN CLARKE
Please may we extend a very big thank you to Fr. Clarke for
coming and celebrating Mass within our Parishes while Fr
Malachy has been on leave. We hope you have enjoyed your time
here with us.
THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS
During November, the Church invites us to remember in prayer
our loved ones who have gone home to heaven.
Mass intention envelopes are available in the Churches for Happy
Repose of the Souls.
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 this Sunday 26th October commencing
at 12pm in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton.
MEMBERS OF THE PARISH
Those who have kindly offered to provide a dish or help serve in
any way for the Seniors Luncheon, we thank you for your
generosity.
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.
THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Both meetings will be held in the Parish Community Centre and all
are welcome. These meetings are for anyone who has an
interest in the Bible. If you have not studied the Bible in depth ,
then these sessions are for you. The studies are intended to bring
the Bible alive and to highlight what Jesus wants of us. We will
meet Jesus on Judgement day, let us make sure we will be ready.
As Jesus says in
Matthew 13: 49/50 "This is how it will be at the end of the age.
The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping
and gnashing of teeth ".
You may have heard it said :- God loves us so much that all will be
saved. This statement is NOT TRUE and is not in the Bible.
The meeting on Wednesday will be held from 7.00 pm until
8.30 pm. The meeting on Thursday will be held from 9.30 am until
12 noon.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL - GATTON
Columban calendars $8
Christmas cards (8 pack) $2.50
Available from the Gatton Church and Vinnies in Railway St.
LAIDLEY CATHOLIC LADIES CLUB MEETING
The next Laidley Catholic Ladies meeting will be held on Friday
14th November at 9am in the Parish Church hall. All welcome.
YOUTH GROUP and MASS
All youth in the parish from grade 8 and up are invited to Youth
group on the 7th of November 5-9pm at the Community Centre
in Gatton. Come and enjoy an evening food, fun and fellowship.
There is a $3 cost to cover the food. Also that evening we will be
planning our Youth Mass to be held on the 15th of
November at the 6pm Mass in Laidley. So all those who would
like to be involved please come along.
CENTACARE
OLGC Outside School Hours Care is located in the Daniel Walsh
Building. Before School Care operates from 6:30 am -8:30am
while After School Care operates from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Commencing on 8th December Vacation Care will be available
operating from 7:00am – 6:00pm. Please contact Tania on 0487
001 722 or email gattonoshc@bne.centacare.net.au
OLGC Kindergarten is currently accepting enrolments for 2015.
For further details please contact Stephen Lynch on 54624810
or email gattonkindy@bne.centacare.net.au
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON
in aid of Laidley Hospital Auxiliary
Tuesday 4th November at 11.00am, Q.N. Hotel
Admission $25
Prizes and Multi-Draw raffle
Tickets on sale at Q.N. Hotel
WOMEN OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL presents
SOUL SISTER’S CONFERENCE
Saturday 1st November 2014,
47 Laidley-Plainland Road, Plainland
9.30am-3pm (Women $20 includes lunch)
(Men $10) 9.30am-12pm followed by lunch with Ps Trevor
Guest speakers: Peter Gee - Itinerant minister & mental health
expert. Worship leaders: John, Karen & Melody
Please register online, email jo@womenoffaithinternational.com
or text M: 0413343482 with your name and details.
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 1st 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.
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)
G20 AND WOMEN PRAYER VIGIL
Friday 31 October, 2014, 6pm for 6.30pm at Little Flower Catholic
Church, 80 Turner Rd, Kedron
Please come and pray with us that the voices of trafficked and
oppressed women will be heard by the leaders of the G20.
Upcoming prayer vigils include: Prayer for the Earth, Friday 7
November 6pm for 6.30pm at Sherwood Uniting Church, 706
Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, Prayer for People living in Poverty, Friday
14 November, 7pm at St Andrew's Anglican Church, 160 Vulture
St, South Brisbane. For enquiries, please contact Catholic Justice
and Peace Commission on 3324 3441 or
arndtp@bne.catholic.net.au
CATHEDRAL CONCERT SERIES
St. Stephen‘s Cathedral Concert Series presents its sixth and final
concert for 2014 in a program entitled Requiem presented by the
Cathedral Schola and the Cathedral Choir on Sunday,
November 2 (All Soul‘s Day) at 4.00 pm at St. Stephen‘s
Cathedral. The program will include two Requiems. The first is by
Michael Haydn (brother to Joseph Haydn), the second one by
Tomas Luis de Victoria.
Admission is $25 (adults) and $20 (concession). The Cathedral is
located at 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane and concert goers may
use the Cathedral car park from 3.00 pm (entrance from Charlotte
Street). For further information call 07 3720 0514.
MARRIAGE
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.
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 2: Complete Parish Application to Marry Form—nominating
Church, preferred date and time.
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.
STEP 6: Wedding Day—Congratulations and may God continue
to guide and bless you as you journey through your life together.
CARING FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS
OF THE HOUSE BOUND & SICK IN
GATTON AND LAIDLEY
“ADD YOUR VOICE” to the Archdiocesan Youth Ministry
Conversation And go in the draw to win a GoPro Hero3 White
Young people (aged 13-30), as well as the wider Catholic
Community, are invited to add your voice to the conversation
around youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The
Archdiocese has taken 2014 as a year for listening within the area
of youth ministry. To have your say, please go to
www.cymbrisbane.org.au/add-your-voice/. For any questions
regarding this survey, please contact Teresa Delsorte at
Evangelisation Brisbane on 3324 3446
IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS
Thursday 13 November 7pm-8.30pm at City Tabernacle Baptist
Church, 163 Wickham Tce, Spring Hill. This forum will focus on
three key issues; recognising first nations, prostitution and
trafficking globally, freedom of religion in business. Visit
www.importantconversations.com.au for more information.
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.
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
BRISBANE CITY CHURCH SERVICE on the Occasion of G20 2014
Sunday 16 November 10.30am at City Tabernacle Baptist Church,
163 Wickham Tce, Spring Hill. Guest speaker Honourable John
Anderson, Former Deptuty Prime Minister of Australia. For more
information email wendy.francis@acl.org.au
To arrange baptisms please phone 5465 3131 or
Email gatton@bne.catholic.net.au to book in for a
Baptismal preparation EVENING.
G20 WEEKEND - FRIDAY 14, SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16
NOVEMBER 2014
Change to Mass Schedule at the Cathedral
There will be major disruptions in the CBD during the weekend of
the G20, which has necessitated changes to the regular Mass &
Reconciliation schedules at the Cathedral.
Friday 14 & Saturday 15,
there will be NO Masses or Reconciliation
Sunday 16 - 8am & 10am Mass as scheduled
There will be NO 12 NOON or 7.30pm Mass
St. Patrick‘s - Sunday Mass will be held as scheduled at 9am &
12 noon. Parishioners who do not live in the CBD are
encouraged to attend Mass at their local parish that weekend.
St. Mary‘s Church Community Centre, Cnr Maitland &
Spencer St, Gatton.
Laidley Parish: 7pm Tuesday 18 November, 2014
Parish Office, 37 John St South, Laidley.
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.
Next meeting:
Gatton Parish: 7pm Monday 17 November, 2014
(cnr Whites Rd & John St South)
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ROSTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES
Gatton: Saturday 25 October at 6pm
Ministers of Communion: Rachel Pingel, Maria Bauer, Pat Ziebarth, Patrick Webster, Nellie Schimming
Readers: Margaret O‘Brien, Syd Thomson, Beckie Jacobsen
Sunday 2 November at 9am
Ministers of Communion: Anna Webster, Daphne Ryan, Dorrie Van Ansem, Shirley De Berg, Pauline Brennan
Readers: Judy McGlade, Steve Harper, Margaret Grant
Altar Servers: 25 Oct: Jessica Bamberry, Paul Amongol
2 Nov: Bridget Harper, Jessica Bamberry, Clare Fitzgerald
Liturgy of the Word for Children: 2 Nov: Daphne Ryan;
16 Nov: Maria Chalmers
Altar Society:
2 Nov: Jenny Stephens, Wilma Hyde, Kathy Robinson
Cleaning : 26 Oct - 8 Nov: Carol Scott, Terry O‘Sullivan, Lewis O‘Donoghue
Counters : 25 Oct: Chris Freeman, Tina Van Ansem, Mary Bauer, Wilma Hyde
2 Nov: Terry O‘Sullivan, Peter & Dulcie MacAndrews
Morning Tea: 2 Nov: Nora Ring & Friends;
16 Nov: Margaret Brandon, Patrick Webster, Brigid Webster
Glenore Grove:
Sunday 2 November at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Tom Linnan, Michael Sippel, Pat Heenan
Readers: Marie Linnan, Mary Heenan, Anita Lyne
Laidley:
Sunday 26 October at 9am
Welcomers: Gerry Ryan, Elizabeth Maltry
Ministers of Communion: Jan Maltry, Helen Haley, Gerry Ryan, Joy Orrin, Lorraine Meiklejohn
Readers: Bernadette Pinchin, Aaron Shepley, Maureen McCarthy
Cleaners: Aileen Seng / Joy Orrin
Saturday 1 November at 6pm
Welcomers: Jan Maltry, Bernadette Pinchin
Ministers of Communion: Helen Haley, Gerry Ryan, Adrian Shepley, Lorraine Meiklejohn, Jan Maltry
Readers: Bernadette Pinchin, Margaret Shepley, 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 26 October at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Needed
Readers: Needed
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Brian Cliffe, Helena King, 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, Rose-Ann Taylor, Lenore Ann Polities, Basil Vincent Linneth, Kevin
Wayne Schulz, Anne Josephine Long, Cecilia Anne Hickey, Melanie Elizabeth Moriarty, Brian Benedict O‘Dea, Mary Doreen Forrest.
Alice Lucy O‘Brien, Irene Bridget Reynolds. Lawrence John Talbot, Sr. Mary Loman RSM, Daisy Cliffe.
CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN SUNDAY MASS WEBCAST ONLINE:
Our own Archdiocese has a weekly webcast of the Sunday Mass 10am at the Cathedral.
Words of Wisdom
Brandon Vogt
Author of The Saints Favourite
Books, blogger and commentator on
social media
―If our aim is evangelization, then
like Cyril and Methodius we must
study today‘s language. And by
‗language‘ I don‘t just mean
words; I mean the tone, the style,
and the form. For it‘s only once
we understand and speak the
language of modern man that we
can evangelize him.‖
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
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