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Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish
ONE PARISH
three churches
Sacred Heart
50 Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B
7th / 8th February 2015
Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
St Vincent’s
40 Hamilton Avenue,
Surfers Paradise
Stella Maris
268 Hedges Avenue,
Broadbeach
(Under Construction)
PASTORAL
Very Reverend
Fr Tim Harris
Parish Priest & Dean
of South Coast Deanery
Fr Nicholas Okafor
Associate Pastor
Fr Regimon Gervasis MCBS
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
SCHOOLS
St Vincent’s School
Clear Island Waters
Phone: 5572 1746
P. Kerry Rowlands
St Kevin’s School
Benowa
Phone: 5539 4522
Acting Principal
Richard Grajczonek
MORE GOOD NEWS……….
I can confirm that the Broadbeach State School oval will be available for parking on the
night of the Dedication Mass. For a ‘gold coin donation’ the School has agreed to assist
us. As you can see we are doing everything we can to accommodate all those who wish
to attend. This offer is greatly appreciated and I am sure many of you will choose to
park on the school oval which is virtually just one block away.
St Michael’s College
Merrimac
Phone: 5530 2722
P. Michael Laidler
KEEP YOUR RSVP’S COMING. ALL ARE WELCOME (PARISHIONERS AND VISTORS
ALIKE). Please let the Parish Office know if you intend to be present on the night.
Canapés and drinks will be served.
God’s abundant blessings , Fr Tim
FROM THE PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:
Readings: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39
Feasts: Tuesday 10th St Scholastica, virgin; Saturday 14th Sts Cyril, monk, and Methodius, bishop
Readings next week: 6th in Ord Time Yr B: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10:31 - 11:1;Mark 1:40-45
Thank you to those who attended Saturday’s compulsory workshops for group leaders and volunteers introducing the
Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy. Full details of the policy can be viewed on the Diocesan Web Site – www.bne.catholic.net.au/safeguard for those who were unable to make it, the same workshop is being
offered throughout the Deanery: Runaway Bay Parish Saturday 14th February; 10.15am-1.15pm Burleigh Heads Parish Saturday 7th March 9am – 12md in the Doyle Centre at Marymount College; St Brigid’s Nerang 14th March 2015 10.00am to
1.15pm, Wednesday 22nd April 6.30-9.30pm Parish Hospitality Centre at Sacred Heart Church.
Would all parishioners of Surfers Paradise Parish who are attending workshops in other Parishes please RSVP to our
Parish Office 5572 5433 or email pastoral.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au
Lent begins Wednesday [18th February]. Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self-denial and helping others. In this way,
the whole Church prepares for Easter with those who are to be baptised. Other celebrations in Lent (e.g. marriage) must
take account of the spirit of penance: musical instruments are only used to sustain singing and floral decorations are very
simple. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The law of fasting binds those who have completed their eighteenth year, until the beginning of their sixtieth year; the law of abstinence binds those who have completed their fourteenth year. (CCL 97, 1251-52). From ORDO 2015
Thank you to those parishioners who have been sending contact details through regarding their availability for the liturgy
rosters. Keep them coming! There are not a great many ‘new’ names, so if you are keen to be involved but are maybe a
little shy at putting your own name forward, please contact me via email pastoral.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au or phone
to have a chat. Also, if there are people around who you think would be great at being involved, but just need to be invited or asked, please send me the name and contact details, and I will approach them confidentially.
We are still seeking roster coordinators for the Stella Maris 5pm Saturday, 7am Sunday and 8.30am Sunday Masses.
Please contact me via the Parish Office if you are interested.
The Lenten Program Rich in Mercy commences week beginning 16th February. There has been a minimal response from
parishioners to join a Lenten Group. Please seriously consider forming or joining group to gather together to spiritually
prepare for the Easter celebrations, the high point of our Catholic year. Please contact the Parish Office 5572 5433 or
email pastoral.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au to leave your name and contact number if you would like to be involved.
Peace and grace. Sue Thomas, Pastoral Associate.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS TIMES: Wednesday 18th February
St Vincent’s Church, 40 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise: 7.00am
Sacred Heart Church, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters: 9.00am and 7.00pm
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
The Catholic Women's League of Surfers Paradise will be hosting this years WORLD DAY OF PRAYER,
on Friday 6th March. There will be a Liturgy in Sacred Heart Church, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island
Waters at 10.30am followed by morning tea in the Parish Hospitality Centre. Would all members of
the CWL please bring a plate of food to share.
PRAYING THE ROSARY: The statue of Our Lady will be at the home of Mary Nejm of Surfers Paradise, for week
commencing Monday 9th February 2015. Please phone Maxine or Pat Sela on 5539 9539 and offer to have the statue in
your home for a week. All you are invited to do is to say the Rosary to Our Lady. It is not necessary to invite people to your
home. If you are unable to collect the statue due to transport problems we can deliver the statue to you.
Thank you for your support, Pat and Maxine Sela
PATHWAYS OF ST PAUL
Join parishioners from Holy Innocents’ on a 20 day Pilgrimage to Greece and
Turkey, departing Monday 20th April 2015. Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul, visit the places where he lived,
worked and was imprisoned. Also visit island of Patmos, where St John wrote the book of Revelation,
Basilica of St John built over the tomb of "The Divine" Apostle and the "House of Mary" where it is said
Mary spent the later years of her life. For Itinerary Brochure and Booking Form contact Fr. Peter Krigovsky,
02 97474291 or email to admin@holyic.org.au, , or download from www.holyinnocentscroydon.org.au/news-andevents/parish-pilgrimage
LIBRARY NEWS:
Pope Saint John Paul II called all young people to live as
Christ’s disciples. Not only knowing Jesus' teachings and
values, but living them out and understanding we are
called to love as Jesus loved. If we take up our call, then
our actions can make a huge difference to the common
good of the world, especially if we work together in solidarity. Come along to Venire this Thursday from 6:308:30, to discover more on being a disciple and how your
actions can go a long way. Venire provides a safe and fun
environment to learn more about your faith, while having
a good time and making friends while you're at it. Dinner
is provided!
Like us on Facebook to keep up with our events
at: https://www.facebook.com/Venireyouth or for further information call the Parish Office on 5572 5433.
A Message from Jean Di Benedetto
“It is with great delight that I tell you that I have returned to our
Parish Library as Administrative Officer and co-ordinator of the
wonderful volunteer Library Team. I look forward to meeting you all
again and helping to make our super parish Library even better in
2015! God Bless!
Take a look at our new display outside the Library of Summer
Reading. These are books from the collection which readers have
particularly enjoyed.
In the Adult Faith racks are the February Apostleship of Prayer
leaflets and copies of Justice Trends.
ATRIUM NEWS
This week we welcome our children and families back to
the Atrium for the new year of 2015. Monday session
went very well! The children were so excited to be back at
the Atrium, and were very comfortable and confident
working with the materials and socialising with each
other! We look forward to meeting our new 3 year olds on Friday!
We, as Catechists, have been attending ongoing formation course
days during the break, and continuing for dates set during the coming
term. Level 2 formation will enable us to set up the space for the 6 to
9 year age group. Many new materials are required to be prepared
In an ongoing spirit of openness, Pope Francis and
for this next level. More about this to come. Please keep us in your
the Vatican have issued a call for further feedback
to enlighten the discussions at the conclusion of the prayers for the continued growth of our Parish Atrium.
To enrol your child for Baptism preparation in the Atrium
Synod on the Family.
or your three year old child for Catechesis,
Participation in the latest survey is a way to take an
please
phone Angela Williams at the Parish Office
active role in shaping how the Church shares the
on
5572
5433
or email atrium.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au
Gospel and best respond to the needs of those around us.
It is necessary to read the document from the first synod to
OPENING OF THE NEW STELLA MARIS CHURCH
respond to the survey.
DEDICATION MASS 6PM FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY
To read the document go to: http://press.vatican.va/content/
Dear Parishioners, Due to the number of people attending this
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Mass, there will be no parking on site for Workplace Health and
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To take part in the survey, go to https://
Safety reasons. Parking will be available from 4.30pm for a
www.surveymonkey.com/s/familysurvey15
gold coin donation on the oval of Broadbeach State School. To
If the link does not work, go to:
enter the school oval gate use Old Burleigh Road, Alexandra
http://brisbanecatholic.org.au/articles/vatican-invitation-synod Ave. Do not travel on Hedges Ave past the Church as this will
-input-open and click on the link in the body of the text.
Join the Team. Religious Instruction Teachers
and Helpers are needed, in all areas of the Gold
Coast on any day of the week for 1-2 hours to
help teach children in our State Primary Schools
about Jesus.
For more information please call Helene McCowan 5539 4374
or mobile 0419 747 631.
The Little Black Books
have arrived!
block local traffic. We are in contact with the GCCC and
Broadbeach police to arrange a drop off zone close to the
church. However, no parking will be available in the immediate
vicinity. It is highly recommended for those attending this Mass
to use public transport. Sonya Slater Parish Manager
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
7am
7am
ST VINCENT’S
ST VINCENT’S
9.00am
9.00am
SACREDHEART
HEART
SACRED
NORMAL
SUNDAY
NORMAL
SUNMASS
DAY TIMES
MASS
TIMES
(ANOINTING
ANOINTING
MASS
3RD
3RDMARCH
MARCH2015
2015
NO 9AM MASS
11.00AM)
THAT
DAY
WEDNESDAY
8.30am
8.30am
SACRED
SACRED HEART
HEART
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
8.30am
8.30am
SACRED
SACRED
HEART
HEART
7am
7am
ST VINCENT’S
ST VINCENT’S
9am
9am
SACRED HEART
SACRED HEART
RECONCILIATION
5pm RECONCILIATION
SACRED HEART
5pm
SACRED
HEART
5.15pm
ST VINCENT’S
5.15pm ST VINCENT’S
NO 9AM MASS
SACRED HEART CHURCH
Saturday evening 6pm AND Sunday 7am, 9am & 6pm
HEART
CHURCHSaturday
Saturday
6pm
AND8am
Sunday
7am, 9am & 6pm
STSACRED
VINCENT’S
CHURCH
evening evening
6pm AND
Sunday
& 10am
ST VINCENT’S CHURCH
MIGRANT CHAPLAINS / COMMUNITIES:
Polish: Sunday 11.30am Sacred Heart
Fr Bernard Bednarz 5504 6297
Italian: Sunday 4.00pm Sacred Heart Church
Fr Michele Cagna CS 0423648736—Pastoral Support
Giovanna Santomauro 55 395 028—General Info.
Filipino: 1st Sunday 1.00pm Sacred Heart
Fr Terence Nueva 5510 2222
Hispanic: 1st & 3rd Sundays 5—7pm St Vincent’s
Fr Ignacio Gutierrez 0481 118 521
Email: paterignacio@yahoo.com
Maronite Rite: Saturday 7.15pm Sacred Heart
Saturday evening 6pm AND Sunday 8am & 10am
FOR MORE PARISH GROUPS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office 5572 5433
Benediction: 1st Friday 7.30am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday 9am Mass Sacred Heart. (In Recess)
Christian Meditation: Tuesday 10am (Youth Room) Shirley Daly
Tuesday 6pm (Youth Room) Sue Thomas
CFC Australia: 1st Sunday—Phone Butch & Mini 0424 583 168/9
Exposition:
Monday & Friday 6am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise
Tuesday 9.30am Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters
Thursday 9.45am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise
Friday 7pm Sacred Heart Church, (1st Friday 7pm to 12am)
Art & Craft: Wednesday 9am PHC
Book Club: 3rd Tues 12noon. Parish Hospitality Centre
Bridge: Monday 12.30pm. Parish Hospitality Centre
CWL: Meeting 12.30pm 1st Tue. Hospitality Centre
Friendship Day 3rd Thurs 10am-2pm
Parish Choir Practice: 9am 3rd / 4th Saturday,
Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters.
Youth Choir: Youth & Young Adult Ministry—Venire
Playgroup: Wednesdays 9.30am Casey Hall, Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters (School Term) Iovanah 0420 595 404
Yoga: Tuesday 10.45am $10/Session. Hospitality Centre
Zumba Gold: Friday 9.15am Casey Hall. Beginners and
Intermediate Levels. Susana Pozzi 0421 607 397
Marriages: Please contact Parish Office 5572 5433 (6months notice required)
Rosary: Sunday 7.30am St Vincent’s Church
Monday & Friday 6.30am St Vincent’s Church
Tuesday & Friday 8.25am Sacred Heart Church, before Mass
Wednesday 7.55am Sacred Heart Church, before Mass
Sacred Heart Prayer Group: (In Recess)
Scripture Discussion: Tuesday 11am (Youth Room) CIW Shirley Daly
Spiritual Direction: Bernadette Kavanagh-Stewart 5520 7242
St Joseph’s Prayer Group: 1st Wednesday 9.30am Sacred Heart Church
RECENTLY DECEASED: Sr Christine Hesel, Charles Cassar, John Pascoe, Sr Bridie Fennessy RSM, Clare Foster, Sid Ellington (UK).
ANNIVERSARIES: Terry Maher, Paul Barry, Michael O’Brien, Dorothy Joy Ritchie, Tom Frawley, Teresa Jackson , Gloria McLeod, Gino
Cappalazzo.
THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Ray Dunn, Dimi Gimouras, Marie Boulougouras, Poppy, Victoria, Deanna , Phyllis Watkins (USA), Vivien Dreise,
Eden McNamara, Shelly Conway, Denise Darwin (Syd), Tilda Liappas (Greece), Patrick Bolton, Raphael Verkest, John Ashby, Theo Farr,
Frank Foslen, Betty-Anne Hillesheim, Dylan Kinnimont, Tracey Burgess, Alfia Harrop, Moira Roberts, Fiona Mecca, Elaine Pitchell, Emile
Van Deurse, Ron Mooney, Alan Wilson, Peter Townsend, Zenaida Osborne, Donna Cassin, Samir Moussa, Percy Jordan (Melb.) Yvette
Litchfield, John Rohr, Earl Brierty, Maureen Fitzgerald, Annette Anning, Sam Newton, Margaret Miller, Jeff Doyle, Marnie Lee Rose, Joe
Sheehy, Angela Ferguson, Denise Tracey, Michelle Pritchard, Rosaria Zammitt, Giovaninna Vitale Freda, Monica Bailey, Mary Mullahy, Ron
Perry, Patrick Cannard, Paul Kiely, Rose Crane, Mary Carniel, Baby Charlie Francis, Fr Ray Wells (Hobart), Leiha Carlson, Pat Lazaro, Kaylene
Swan (Launceston), Lesley Cruse, Peter Verhaze, Margaret Webber, Ricardo Pereira, Warren Potter, Sheryl Abrahams, Susan
Richmond, Ronnie Bourke, Norm Mullins, Eleanor B Nascimento, 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, 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.
Become a Part of the PARISH PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM to help your parish grow.
We thank most sincerely all parishioners who contribute to the Planned Giving Program. Your ongoing 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 Contributions
are not Tax Deductable.
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