Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish
ONE PARISH
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
three churches
11th / 12th MARCH 2017—YEAR A
Sacred Heart
50 Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters
St Vincent’s
40 Hamilton Avenue,
Surfers Paradise
Stella Maris
254 Hedges Avenue,
Broadbeach
PASTORAL
Fr Nicholas Okafor
Parish Administrator
Fr Paul Kelly
Associate Pastor
Helen Goldsmith
Pastoral Ministry
Coordinator
PARISH STAFF
Sonya Slater
Parish Manager
Marylou Ayres
Parish Secretary
Pat Kelly
Parish Assistant
Stephanie Santos
Youth Coordinator
SCHOOLS
St Vincent’s School
Clear Island Waters
Phone: 5572 1746
P: Kerry Rowlands
St Kevin’s School
Benowa
Phone: 5539 4522
P: Peter Anderson
St Kevin’s Kindergarten
Phone: 5564 5910
Director: Michelle Nelson
St Michael’s College
Merrimac
Phone: 5530 2722
P: Michael Nayler
Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
This is my beloved Son, Listen to him
In the gospel of this weekend we hear ‘This is my
beloved Son. Listen to him.” When I was reading this
passage of the gospel, I asked myself a question, is
there any significant difference between hearing and
listening? The answer is an absolute yes! Hearing and
listening, though synonymous, are completely different things. Listening is a step further
than hearing. Listening means to interpret the noise one hears, understand it, and
provide an adequate response to it. Listening requires concentration and thoughtful
attention. What it means is that one can hear without listening.
No wonder God wants us to listen to Jesus. When we listen to Jesus, our minds and that
of His, understand each other, they rub, mingle, and glue together; listening to Jesus
brings about intimacy in our relationship with God. One of the greatest problems of our
time is that the world hears Jesus but does not listen to Him: the noise in the world; the
noise of materialism, relativism, freedom without responsibility, individualism and
consumerism have prevented many people from listening to Jesus.
God expects us to listen to Jesus, with the heart of our ears to the heart of his voice.
When we listen with the heart of our ears, we hear God well. Listening to the heart of
God’s voice brings about conversion because it is only “by listening to the good news that
the whole world will believe and by believing, may have hope and by hoping it may love.
(Dei Verbum 1).
God talks to us every day. He talks to us through the bible, through the teachings of the
Church, through priest’s homilies, through our consciences, through nature and through
people we encounter every day. God wants us to listen to Jesus so that we can we
transformed and transfigured. When we encounter God, we will never remain the same;
we will, like Peter say, ‘it is wonderful to be here!’ There is no better time to listen to God
more, than this time of lent! May God grant us the grace to be active listeners and doers
of His word. Amen.
Announcement:
With joy, we announce that Fr. Peter Dillon has been appointed the parish priest of our
parish. He comes to us from St. Mary’s Ipswich. We are looking forward to welcoming
Fr. Peter in our Parish after Easter.
God’s choicest blessing, Fr. Nicholas
Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 6pm every Friday during Lent
in Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters. All Welcome
READINGS THIS WEEKEND:
2nd Sunday of Lent;
Genesis 12:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:8-10;
Matthew 17:1-9
FEASTS:
Fri 17th March - St Patrick, bishop
ORDINATION OF BISHOP-ELECT TIM HARRIS WEDNESDAY 3RD MAY 2017 AT 10.30AM
EMMAUS HALL, RYAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE, TOWNSVILLE, 59 CANTERBURY ROAD,
KIRWAN, QLD 4817. PLEASE ADVISE THE PARISH OFFICE ON 5572 5433
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND.
FAREWELL MASS FOR BISHOP-ELECT TIM, SUNDAY 26/2/17
READINGS NEXT WEEK:
Over 1000 people attended Sacred Heart Church for Bishop-elect Tim’s Farewell Mass, which was
3rd Sunday of Lent;
concelebrated by Bishop Brian Finnigan, Fr Mark Franklin (Kenmore PP), Fr Jan Bialasiewicz
Exodus 17:3-7;
(Southport PP), Fr Kevin Carey and Fr Nicholas Okafor as MC. Bishop-elect Tim thanked all for
Romans 5:1-2,5-8;
their generosity and support during his six years as Parish Priest. He especially acknowledged and
John 4:5-42
thanked his Aunt Mona and cousin Michael who were also present and representing his family.
The parish continues to pray for Bishop-elect Tim as he takes up his duties as Bishop of
REFLECTION:
The
Gospel today presents the Townsville.
Transfiguration. Peter, James and
John go up a hill with Jesus and have
a most intimate encounter with
Jesus, God, and, of course, themselves. Jesus dazzles with some state
of glorification. Moses, the man of
the law, and Elijah, the man of
prophesy, are seen conversing with
Jesus symbolising that Jesus is the
fulfillment of the law and the
prophets. Immediately after this
experience the disciples are left with
questions about what it was all
about. Jesus tells them not to speak
about it until he had risen from the
dead. They did not understand this,
either, but they kept on walking back
down from this hill of intimacy.
Peter, James and John experienced
an unusual convention and communion. They are “befuddled-beholders”
and they go off into the routine of
living their lives. Their faith seems to
be strengthened but at the same
time they experience bewilderment
and must ask themselves about the
“realness” of what has just
happened.
Devotion, prayer, liturgy can be
similar calls to simple and honest
closeness. Trying to figure out these
experiences and explain them cheapens them and flattens them out into
a practice rather than a delight. We
go toward a time of being met by the
Holy, given something of ourselves
by the encouragement and comfort
of God’s presence and then sent
away, but always the little question,
“Was that really real? Or was I
talking to myself, comforting myself,
judging myself?”
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Aunt Mona & Cousin Michael
Fr Nic, Bp Brian & Fr Mark with Fr Tim
AVAILABILITY FOR EASTER SERVICES: Please let me or any of the roster co-ordinators know if
you are available for the Easter ceremonies. Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper and
the Easter Vigil, Saturday night, are full parish celebrations. Those on the Sacred
Heart, St Vincent’s and Stella Maris rosters are invited, and encouraged, to assist at these
ceremonies. Ph. Helen 5572 5433 or you can email to [email protected]
RI Instructors and Assistants 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. No Experience
is required – Training is free with support. New volunteers are placed with experienced Instructors.
An easy curriculum ensures Bible stories are covered and a friendship with Jesus is established.
For more information please contact Helene McCowan on 5539 4374/0419 747 631 or
Intimacy with God does not lead to you can email to [email protected] or Helen Goldsmith on 5572 5433
comprehending, but to sending,
Project Compassion envelopes are in all churches this weekend.
living, transfiguring, changing bePlease take the envelopes with you and begin your Lenten giving
cause we are so loved. Let’s ask for
program this week.
the grace to be befuddled and have a
We still have some money-boxes left as well.
transfigurational experience through
Take one home for your loose change and help others who are in need.
prayer and liturgy.
PARISH MINISTRY and GROUPS and OTHER NEWS
Atrium
In the Catechesis of
the Good Shepherd we provide a sacred
space called ‘an atrium’ where children
explore the wonder of God.
Come and bring your children, the first
session for new children is free.
Monday and Friday sessions run from 9:30am to 11:00am.
Baptism Preparation (3-8 years old)
We started a new group on Friday 10th of March from 11:30 to
12:30 if you would like to join the group it’s still possible, and we are
going to start another group on Saturday the 29th of April from
9:00 to 10:00.
Please consider volunteering in the Atrium.
[email protected]
SURFERS PARADISE CATHOLIC LADIES
FRIENDSHIP DAY
10am to 1.30pm
Thursday 16th March 2017 in the
Parish Hospitality Centre, Clear Island Waters
Usual Fun and Cards of your choice
$5 entrance, Raffle and Lucky Door Prizes
All Welcome
Contact Irene Ross 55 621 260 for more information
Please come and join us at the Marian Valley for the beautiful
feast of Our Lady of Fatima on March 13 and to celebrate the
Feast of St Joseph on March 20th. The bus will leave from the
normal pick up point at Palm Beach at 7.30am then from
Sacred Heart Church at Clear Island Waters at 8.15am. The
cost for a seat on the bus is $20 per person return. Please
call Paula on 0402 930 918 or 5582 7950 or Madelaine
Zammit on 5529 1573 or 0405 252 367 to secure your seat.
PRAYING THE ROSARY: The statue of Our Lady
will be at the home of Mary and Joe Sanders
of Burleigh Waters for the week of Monday 13th
March 2017. There is no need to invite anyone
else into your home unless you wish to do so. Please phone
Maxine or Pat Sela on 5539 9539.
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS!
Veniré is a ministry that provides an opportunity
for young people across the Gold Coast to get
connected with other young people who share
the same faith, inviting them to find their identity in Christ;
empowering them to know, to love, and to serve the Lord.
Come along and be a part of our community!
16th – Veniré at Surfers Paradise Parish, 6 – 8:30pm
17th – Veniré at Southport Parish, 6-9pm
19th – Ignite Live, South Brisbane
If you would like any more information about these events
or to come along to any of them, please contact Steph on
0411669876 or www.facebook.com/venireyouth
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
WORKSHOP SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 2PM UNTIL 5PM.
In light of the Royal Commission findings, it is highly
important that we as faithful members of the church in our
many ministries keep up to date with what is required of us.
In 2015 our parish had its first Safeguarding workshop where
many attended and late last year ran a second workshop and
had approximately 40 more attend. We have another workshop planned for SUNDAY 26TH MARCH AT 2PM in the Parish
Hospitality Centre, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
If you are in ANY MINISTRY in the parish and HAVE NOT
attended this workshop in the last two years THEN YOU MUST
ATTEND. Ministries are: Home Communion to the Sick, Home
Communion to private homes, Volunteer in the Atrium, Youth
Ministry, Care and Concern, Children’s Liturgy of the
Word, All Choir members, All Sacristans, Mass Coordinators, Extraordinary Ministers, Readers/Commentators, Musicians and Singers, Welcomers, Counters and Collectors.
It is a requirement of the Archdiocese of Brisbane and we
stress the importance of your attendance to this workshop.
Please RSVP by 23rd March to 5572 5433
Our EASTER RAFFLE begins this
weekend 11/12 March, and
continues to 2nd April. It will be drawn at the 9.00am Mass
Little Black Book’s for Lent are available now in the on Sunday 9th April. The Raffle consists of TEN GREAT PRIZES
Religious Goods Shops and the Parish Office until sold out, and will be $5 per ticket or three tickets for $10. Proceeds
will support the Missions, the Parish and the Surfers Paradise
only $4 each for great Lenten reflections.
Catholic Ladies who are also assisting us with this effort.
The Bold and The Beautiful friendship group
BRISBANE CATHOLIC BUSHWALKING CLUB invites all past members
will meet for lunch & Irish celebrations at
to the 50TH ANNIVERSARY of the opening of the CLUB HUT
the NewLife Uniting Church Cafe 4 Greenwich
“YALBURRU” on SUNDAY, 19th MARCH 2017. A celebration is being
Court, Robina at 12Noon on Thursday, 23rd
held at the hut to mark the occasion. Mass will commence at 11am,
followed by lunch and a cuppa. The walk in to the hut goes up and
March 2017. All welcome.
Second Sunday of Lent - A
A VOCATION VIEW: The Lord called Abram
to go forth to a new land and begin a
new nation. There's no telling what we can
become by responding to the Lord's invitation to us.
down through about 6 small gullies and it may take an hour and a
half for slower walkers. RSVP to [email protected] with
names and phone numbers.
Children’s IRISH DANCING CLASS Mondays 3.30pm to
4.30pm in Casey Hall, Clear Island Waters. Ages 3+ yrs.
For further information, call Linda on 0407 370 047.
COFFEE CULTURE CAFÉ - 7.30am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri. Catering is available for your function. Ph Lauren 0435 721 258
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
13th March
14th March
15th March
16th March
17th March
18th March
9.00AM
9AM
7.00am
9.00am
9.00AM
7.00am
SACRED
HEART
ST VINCENT’S
SACRED HEART STELLA MARIS
ST VINCENT’S
Anointing
Anointing
Mass
Mass
10am
New time 10am
4th April
4th April
REGULAR
NORMAL
WEEKEND
SUNDAY
MASS
TIMES
MASS
TIMES
9.00AM
9.00am
STELLA
MARIS
STELLA
MARIS
STELLA MARIS
9.00am
9AM
SACRED HEART
SACRED HEART
RECONCILIATION
RECONCILIATION
4.15pm STELLA MARIS
5.00pm SACRED HEART
5.00pm SACRED HEART
5.15pm ST VINCENT’S
4.15pm STELLA MARIS
5.15pm ST VINCENT’S
STELLA
CHURCH
Saturday
andAND
Sunday
7.00am
and 8.30am
STELLA
MARISMARIS
CHURCH
Saturday
evening5.00pm
5.00pm
Sunday
7.00am
& 8.30am
SACRED
HEART
CHURCH
Saturday
6.00pm
and
Sunday
9.00am
and
6.00pm
SACRED HEART CHURCH Saturday evening 6.00pm AND Sunday 9.00am & 6.00pm
ST VINCENT’S
CHURCH
Saturday
6.00pm
andAND
Sunday
8.00am
and 10.00am
ST VINCENT’S
CHURCH
Saturday
evening
6.00pm
Sunday
8.00am
& 10.00am
MIGRANT CHAPLAINS / COMMUNITIES:
FOR MORE PARISH GROUPS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE
Polish: Sunday 11.30am Sacred Heart Church
Fr Bernard Bednarz C/- 3252 2200
Italian: Sunday 4.00pm Sacred Heart Church
Fr Michele Cagna CS 0432110468—Pastoral Support
and General Information - Connie 5575 8882
Filipino: Next Mass in our Parish is on 1st October 2017 at
12noon in Casey Hall. Fr Terence Nueva 3277 2252
Hispanic: 1st & 3rd Sundays 5—7pm St Vincent’s Church
Fr Ignacio Gutierrez 0481 118 521
Email: [email protected]
Maronite Rite: Saturday 7.15pm Sacred Heart
Phone: 3394 4994 St Maroun’s Church, Brisbane.
Art & Craft: Each Wednesday 9am to 12noon in PHC
Book Club: 3rd Tuesday of Month at 12 noon in PHC
Bridge: Mondays at 12noon Parish Hospitality Centre
SPCL: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Friendship Day Thursday 16th March 2017
Parish Choir Practice: 8.30am 1st and last Saturdays SH
Playgroup: Wednesdays 9.30am Casey Hall, Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters - Sarah 0410 701 515
Playgroup is Volunteer Based— Each parent needs to sign
an attendee sheet at each session.
Yoga: Tuesday 10.45am $10/Session.
Zumba Gold: Friday 9.15am Casey Hall. Beginners and
Intermediate. Susana Pozzi 0421 607 397
RECENTLY DECEASED: Ruth Fearnley,
June Curtis, Jim Ryan, Richard George
Tischer, Patrisha Mitchell, Les Harvey,
Sandi Matsumoto, Samir Moussa, Ian
Finlayson, William (Bill) Kelly, Roland
Amir, Judy Jones, Salvatore Pollicina, Mrs
Duffy, Trevor Raymond Karst, Sonya
Canedi, Shaun Hunter.
ANNIVERSARIES: Vlado Vidovic, Lexie
McGrath, Cecil Wall, Pat Lazaro, Peter
Butler, Kath Browning, Arkley Debnam,
Garrett Fitzgerald, Angelina Pacheco.
THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Maria Nazari,
Maria Shen, Earl Brierty, Gloria Heal,
Helen Lindsay, Junko Costigan, Camelia
Shamvian, Mini Enriquez, Lauretta
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7.00am
STSTVINCENT’S
VINCENT’S
Baptisms: Please contact the Parish Office 5572 5433 to register.
Marriages: Contact Parish Office 5572 5433 (Min 6mths notice required)
Benediction: 1st Friday 7.30am St Vincent’s Church, Surfers Paradise
Children’s Liturgy: Sunday @ 9am Mass Sacred Heart Church (during School
Term only). Stella Maris Church @ 8.30am Mass every 2nd Sunday
Stations of the Cross: 6pm every Friday in Lent at Sacred Heart Church
Christian Meditation: Tuesday 10am (Youth Room) Pam Egberts
0428090703.
Christian Meditation Tuesday 6pm (Youth Room). Contact Parish Office
Couples For Christ FFL: 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—9pm Sacred Heart Church,
1st Friday 7th April - 7pm to 7am Saturday 8th April.
Carmelite Spirituality: 3rd Sunday of each month 10.30am PHC, CIW
Contact: Norm Harding 0421 125 575.
Rosary: Sunday 7.15am St Vincent’s Church
Monday & Friday 6.25am St Vincent’s Church
Tuesday & Friday 8.25am Sacred Heart Church, before Mass
Wednesday 8.25am Stella Maris Church, before 9.00am Mass
Venire Youth Mass—6.00pm Sunday 26th March 2017
Peterson, Junko Costigan, Rosa Maria
Santos, Vera McCormick, Jason & Jodie
Morphett, Raymond Balkin, Jim O’Brien,
Morgan McEnieny, Ann Reich (Syd), Anne
Donaldson,
Irmg̈ard (Joan) Graz,
Carmelia Shamovian, Baby Ollie Hall,
Andy Brown, Louie Kazzi, Edwin Ware,
Nalin Sena, Ahoi Hong, Jackie Hatfield
(Wollongong) Tony Bui, Bernadette Lewis
(Capetown), Daniel Farrugia, Sean
Weldon, Oscar Miranda, John Traynor
(UK), Sr Mary Mullins,
Patricia
Sulzberger, Judy West, Michelle Coyle,
Colleen O’Shannassy (Vic), Fr John
Milliken PP Stanmore, Fadoul Kazzi, Pat
Burton, Andreas Lunandi, Gus Reeves,
Annette Anning, Sage Amor (Canada),
Brian Elsmore, Emile Van Deurse, Ron
Mooney, Denise Tracey, Ron Perry, Paul
Kiely, Denise Darwin (Syd), Rachel
Raines, John Ashby, Dorelle Muller,
Michael Kearney, Barbara Farrell, Marian
Komorowski (Poland), Mary Kerr, Conor
Cosgrave, Anne Weston, Mary Hayes
(Melb), Diep Armstrong.
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LEAVING A LEGACY?
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5572 5433
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