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Gatton Laidley Catholic Parishes
33rd 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: 16 Nov - 7am Glenore Grove
9am Gatton
Tuesday: 18 Nov - 5pm Laidley
Wednesday: 19 Nov - 8am Gatton
11am - Memorial Service Helena King
Thursday: 20 Nov - No Mass
Friday: 21 Nov - No Mass
Saturday: 22Nov - 6pm Gatton
Sunday: 23 Nov - 7am Forest Hill
9am Laidley
Reconciliation:
Saturday 15 Nov: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Laidley)
Saturday 22 Nov: 5.15pm - 5.45pm (Gatton)
in a Nutshell
The body of Christ is a complex interplay
of diverse gifts and talents. Such gifts
must not be wasted, they are to be used
for building up the Church into a vibrant,
Spirit-filled community. As today‗s
parable of the talents
suggests, use of gifts
involves the courage to
take responsibility and
take risks.
Year A
CONTACT PERSONS
PASTORAL COUNCIL
www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/gatton
Secretary: Jenny Hatcher
16 November 2014
Ph: 5462 2675
SCRIPTURE READINGS
- Year A Readings for this weekend
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20,
30-31
1Thessalonians 5:1-6
Matthew 25:14-15, 19-21
Response:
Happy are those who
fear the Lord
Readings for next weekend
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Matthew 25:31-46
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
MEETINGS
COMBINED PASTORAL & FINANCE
MEETING
Tuesday 9th December, 7pm
Community Centre, Gatton
STEWARDSHIP
REFLECTIONS
16 November 2014
33rd Sunday Ordinary Time
“Well done, good and faithful
servant; you have been faithful over a
little, I will set you over much…”Matthew 25:21
God expects us to nurture and
develop the gifts He has given us
and then generously give back
with increase. He doesn‘t want
us to waste or hoard the gifts He
has given us; He expects us to
grow our gifts, use them wisely
and be generous with them.
PARISH NEWS and NOTICES
Use your Talents for His Glory
We have all received different talents and gifts. In the same
way, we are expected to utilize them well, each in proportion
to his/her ability, as we will all be called upon to give account
of our stewardship. Every one of us has something to offer
thus, God abhors indifference and an attitude that portrays
that it is not worth trying. Give it a go; remembering that, we
are to serve God with the gifts, talents, treasures and graces
He has given us.
May God help us to make good use of the gifts, talents,
treasures, time, and resources He has given us for the good
of our churches and for His own greater glory.
We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to Jenny Hatcher
on the death of her dear Mum, Helena King. May we all gather
in St Mary‘s Church, Gatton at 11:00am on Wednesday 19th,
to pay our last respects to Helena as we celebrate the
memorial service for the happy repose of her soul.
May the soul of Helena and the souls of all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace.
Amen.
Peace Be with you All.
Fada Malachy
THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS
During November, the Church invites us to remember in prayer
our loved ones who have gone home to heaven.
As a Community we will come together to celebrate all those
who have died on Saturday 29th November at 9am at St.
Mary‘s Catholic Church, Gatton. A morning tea will follow after
the Mass, please bring a plate to share.
November Mass intention envelopes are available in the
Churches for Happy Repose of the Souls.
THANK YOU
We would like to thank Rita Bichel for taking
the time and effort in making sure the grounds
of St. Therese‘ Catholic Church, Glenore Grove
were looking good again after a much needed clean up.
THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Both meetings will be held in the Parish Community Centre:Wednesday from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm.
Thursday from 9.30 am to 12 noon. ALL ARE WELCOME
Scripture for the week :- Paul Speaking
Philippians Chapter 1 verse 27 " Whatever happens, conduct
yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then,
whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my
absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel".
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.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
You are invited to come along on the 3rd Monday of each month
at 9am in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton for friendship,
fun and card games. Morning tea will be provided.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL - GATTON
Columban calendars $8 Christmas cards (8 pack) $2.50
Available from the Gatton Church and Vinnies in Railway St.
REDFROGS PANCAKE DONATIONS
Each year Redfrogs help thousands of year 12 graduates at
schoolies. They are there to be a positive peer presence in
alcohol-fuelled environments where young people gather.
Refrogs educate young people on safe partying behaviours, and
promote and provide non-alcoholic and/or diversionary activities
that engage young people in these environments. As part of this,
Redfrogs volunteers provide breakfast to many schoolies by
having ―Pancake Breakfasts‖. To be able to do this Redfrogs
require 10,000 bottles of pancake shaker mix. This year I am
volunteering as a Redfrog at schoolies on the Gold Coast and
would appreciate your help. If you could either donate pancake
shakers or make a financial contribution so I can purchase them
it would be greatly appreciated. These donations can be left at
the parish office in Laidley or Peter Webster Optometrist in
Gatton up until the 18th November. Thank you in advance for
your support. Clare Webster
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
LADIES BREAKFAST The Final Ladies Breakfast for 2014 will
be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, North Street,
Gatton on Saturday 22nd November at 7.30am
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.
“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/.
Catholic
Leader
THE
The Catholic Leader proudly
presents:
THE COMMUNITY LEADER AWARDS
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 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)
SILENT SUNDAY
Date:
16 November 2014
Venue: Faber CIS, 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon
Details: Praying Mark‘s Gospel - Chapter 9
Directed by Fr John Reilly sj
WINE & CHEESE NIGHT
We invite anyone involved in Pastoral Ministry, Sacramental
Programs and RCIA to come along to a ―Wine & Cheese‖ evening
to celebrate and give thanks for Ministry in parishes for 2014!
The evening will also include the Annual General Meeting for the
Association.
Wednesday 19th November 6.00pm – 8.30pm
The Aspinall Centre St. Bernard‘s,
4 Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt. Cost $5
RSVP: Mary-Anne 3324 3443.
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.
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
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.
"menALIVE In The City" held regularly from 5.45 until 7.30pm in
the Francis Rush Centre (Beside The Cathedral of St Stephen).
Next event is on Thursday 27 November 2014 with the topic:
FACE THE TOUGH STUFF! Dealing with grief and sadness. 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
NUDGEE COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION
The Annual Memorial Mass to celebrate the lives of deceased
Christian Brothers, Nudgee Old Boys and Members of the Nudgee
Family will be celebrated in the College Chapel on Saturday 29th
November at 7.30am. All Members of the Nudgee Family are
welcome. Breakfast follows.
AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY QLD
invites you to an evening with Fr Laurence Freeman OSB
Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation
―The Sacred Language of Christianity‖
Tuesday 2nd December 2014, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the
Marymac Community Centre, 616 Ipswich Road, Annerley
For any queries or to book, please contact Gabby: (H) 3711 4227,
(M) 0488 592770 or Email: toga@bigpond.net.au
FABER ADVENT RETREAT
Date:
5-13 December 2014
Venue: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Details: Directed by Fr John Reilly sj
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 17 November, 2014
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.
(cnr Whites Rd & John St South)
New to our Parish 
Changing address 
Need Planned Giving Envelopes 
Need Direct Debit Forms 
CANALI HOUSE
Want an inspiring and challenging year in 2015?
Canali House of discernment is now accepting applications from men
considering priesthood. The cost for residence is $100 per week inc.
food and board. Over the last four years 25 men have
resided in the house, developing as leaders and growing in their understanding of their vocation. For more information please
contact the Vocation Brisbane on (07) 3336 9392 or
email vocation@bne.catholic.net.au.
Name …………………………………………………….
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
Phone
Please complete details below and place on collection plate at Mass
Address ……………………………………………………
……………………………………Postcode ……………
………………. Email ……………………………….
Parish: Gatton / Laidley
(Please circle home parish.)
ROSTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES
Gatton: Sunday 16 November at 9am
Ministers of Communion: Margaret Brandon, Maria Bauer, Pat Ziebarth, Nellie Schimming, Margaret Turvey
Readers: Laurie Didsman, Margaret O‘Brien, Connor Ferguson
Saturday 22 November at 6pm
Ministers of Communion: Beckie Jacobsen, Gary Chalmers, Bernadette FitzGerald, Shirley De Berg, Anna Webster
Readers: Margaret Grant, Syd Thomson, John Ryan
Altar Servers: 16 Nov: Sophia Driver, Abbey Scotney
Liturgy of the Word for Children: 16 Nov: Maria Chalmers;
7 Dec: Beatrice Webster
Altar Society:
16 Nov: Muriel Cook, Denise MacGinley
Cleaning : 9 Nov - 22 Nov: Kraut Family
Counters : 16 Nov: Athol Romer, John Ryan
22 Nov: Rodney Turner, Warren Ford, Gerard & Pat Ziebarth
Morning Tea: 16 Nov: Margaret Brandon, Patrick Webster, Brigid Webster;
7 Dec: Chris Freeman, Wilma Hyde
Glenore Grove:
Sunday 16 November at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Pat Heenan, Michael Sippel, Brian Lyne
Readers: Marie Linnan, Anne Sippel, Anita Lyne
Laidley:
Saturday 15 November at 6pm
Welcomers: Elizabeth Maltry, Mollie Haley
Ministers of Communion: Nathan Haley, Mollie Haley, Rita Ilka, Aileen Seng, Col Seng
Readers: Majella Madigan, Aaron Shepley, Maureen McCarthy
Cleaners: Darren & Regina Shepley
Sunday 23 November at 9am
Welcomers: Jan Maltry, Bernadette Pinchin
Ministers of Communion: Joy Orrin, Lorraine Meiklejohn, Jan Maltry, Gerry Ryan
Readers: Helen Haley, Mike Nowlan, Gwen Hughes
Cleaners: Danny & Margot McDade
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 23 November at 7am
Ministers of Communion: Needed
Readers: Needed
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Ron Carroll, Carolynne Curry, Brian Cliffe, Sherie Van Muyen, Alfonso Vidal, Darius Arnold Vidal, Mary
Van Ansem, Larry Gould, Lucia Mascali, Sarah McNeish, Elisabeth Maltry, Trevor Hawley, Norma Hall, Elma Portman, Gordon Browne, Louisa
Longland, (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 (12), 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: Quinton James Diete, Helena King, 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, Ellen Talbot, Maria
Catherine O‘Dea, Agnes Brown, Joseph Michael O‘Connor, Brian Patrick Cutler, Raynald Garth Porter, Abbey Charlotte Cook, Benjamin
Hegarty, Keith Edward Schultz, Mabel Gertrude Selby, James Patrick Browning, Bill McGovern, John Avington, John Austin Jordan,
Julie Taylor, Alex MacAndrews, Lex Collingwood
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
Father de Caussade
on being occupied with God
“When you happen to be
entirely unoccupied with
created things so that you seem
to be thinking of nothing and
desiring nothing, you should
know that then your soul in unconsciously occupied with God
and in God.‖
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