ST ANTHONY'S PARISH
Priest Director:
Pastoral Associate:
Chair Parish Council:
Parish Secretary:
NEWSLETTER
Fr Hal Ranger
Mrs Monica Gundry
David Waters
Mrs Noela Nolan
Saturday/Sunday Feb 22/23, 2014
[email protected] (Ph 4636 1737)
Postal Address: PO Box 217, Drayton North, Qld. 4350
Office Hours –
Noela – Tues-Fri 8.30-2.30
Monica – Mon-Fri 9.00-4.00
www.stanthonysparish.com.au
“A Place at the Table for All”
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17--18
You must love your neighbor, as
yourself.
Responsorial Psalm:
The Lord is kind and merciful.
Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
All things are yours, but you belong to
Christ and Christ belongs to God.
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Whoever keeps the word of Christ,
grows perfect in the love of God.
Alleluia!
Gospel:
Matthew 5:38-48
Love your enemies.
Normal Weekday Mass Times –
Refer weekly programme for changes
St Anthony’s:
Our Lady of
Lourdes:
St Thomas More’s:
St Patrick’s
Cathedral:
We hold up and remember all those who have died recently:
For those who have gone before us: Maureen Allport, Mee Aeria, Joe Hanna
and the Anniversaries of the deceased Priests of the Diocese:
Rev Msgr Michael Potter, Ven A/Deacon Robert O’Shea, Rev Fr Raymond White, Most
Rev James Byrne DD, Rev Msgr John Bergin, Rev Fr Michael Hayes,
Rev Fr Michael Cronin, Rev Fr Henry MacFarlane, Rev Fr Michael Sheehan
We hold up in prayer all those who are sick including the following
Parishioners: Helen Andressen, Margaret Cavanagh, Nina Carrigan, Pat Cullen,
Shelley Fry, Kate Garrahy, June Healy, Nev Hedges, Aaron Marsh, Kent Mason,
Beatrice Moore (Carol Ryall’s mum), Rita Neale, Patricia Sheedy, Gerard Sleba,
Anthony Stephens, John Winmill
as well as the following friends & family members Peter Anderson, Stella Asling, Denis de Boer, Madeliene Charles, Fr Jack Clancy,
Christopher Clarke, Helen Coman, Fay Cronk, Nicole Duke, Thora England, Kim Eustace,
Robert Ford (Goondiwindi), Kerry Garvey (Matt’s brother), Martin Gore (Rita’s son), Joan Harris,
Elizabeth Head, Zoe Hickey, Frank & Norma Hickey, Ralph & Barbara Hickey, John
Keightley, John de Lange (Maryborough), Felicity Leonardo, Scott Lennon (Sydney), Margaret
Mackie, Eileen Marsh, Kevin Marsh, Zona Martin, Bernadette Morris, Len & Margaret Morris,
Fr Pat McAnany (Launceston – Brother of Claire Forbes), Sandra McClelland, Rob McCormack,
Peter Naughton, Colleen O’Dempsey (sister-in-law of Elaine Duggan), Helen Pearson, Bishop
Michael Putney (Townsville), David Ryall-Flanders, Maia Ryall (Nimbin - Allen and Carol’s Granddaughter), Leonie Reis, Wilson Ryall (Cooroy – Allen’s brother), Jeff de Verteil (Josephine Astbury’s
cousin), Eunice White
Tuesday and Thursday – Liturgy of the Word with Holy
Communion
Wednesday
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Monday & Friday
Tuesday
Monday – Saturday
5.00pm
9.15am
10.00am
5.30pm
9.00am
5.30pm
6.30am
Reconciliation
St Anthony’s
Saturday
5.15pm –
Welcome to all
children, and their
families, who are
entering into this
year’s Sacramental
Program.
5.45pm
*** Parish Events/ News: ***
Thanks:
Judith and family, along with Tim, would like to sincerely thank St Anthony’s Parish, especially Father Jack Peard, the Funeral
Ministers and Hospitality Team and for your prayers and support following the sudden death of Ted Fitzgerald. Your kindness has been
greatly apprediated.
Council Plant Vouchers:
If anyone has unwanted Free Plant Vouchers that came with their Rates notice, can you please leave them at the Parish Office so they
can be given to the school. Thanks.
Lenten Programme:
This year’s program will commence the week of Ash Wednesday (Mar 5). If you wish to be involved in a group and want to purchase a
booklet ($10) please let Monica know. There will also be a program run at the Social Justice Office each Friday morning at 9am, BYO book.
Accommodation sought:
There is a couple within the Parish who are looking for a 1-bedroom unit to rent. If anyone can assist or know of a unit can you please
contact the Parish Office. Thanks.
TRAMS Homework Tutoring:
Primary Homework – Tuesdays, 3.30pm-4.30 during school term. Secondary Homework - Mondays, 6pm-7.30pm during school
term. Did you arrive in Australia in 2009 or after? Do you have children in primary/secondary school? Would you like them to get help with
their homework? If yes, please contact TRAMS on 4632 9285 for more information.
Parish Pastoral Council Members
Dave Waters – Chair
Karen Tiernan – Secretary
Mark Copland
Sr Beryl Gleeson
Samantha Hohn
Brendan O’Reilly
Paul Pinzone
Brett Rangiira
Fr Hal Ranger
Monica Gundry
Krzysztof Batorowicz
Baptisms:
1st & 3rd Sunday – 10am
For more info contact office.
Marriages:
By appointment, contact office.
Parish Finance Council Members
Tom Warren – Chair
Greg Bowdler
Peter Hanna
Karen Tiernan – PPC rep
Michael Rees
Keith Shepherd
Fr Hal Ranger
Noela Nolan
Parish Co-ordinating Team:
Celia Warr
Margaret Nolan
Monica Gundry
Noela Nolan
Planned Giving Program:
If you would like to support our Parish financially,
this may be done by Direct Debit, or via our weekly envelope system.
For further information, please contact the Parish Office.
All contributions are gratefully accepted.
Parish Calendar of Events –
Feb 22/23 – Launch of Reconciliation Program
Feb 24th – Wk 1 Reconciliation Program
Feb 25th - Parish Finance Council Meeting
Mar 2nd – Elaine Morzone –
Spirituality of Eucharist
Mar 2nd – USQ Mass resumes
Mar 3rd – Wk 2 Reconciliation Program
Mar 5th – Ash Wednesday
Mar 6th – Fr Jeff’s Monthly Mass
Mar 9th – Social Justice Meeting
Mar 10th – Wk 3 Reconciliation Program
Mar 23rd – John Briffa to speak
Apr 13th – Palm Sunday
Mar 17th – Wk 4 Reconciliation Program
Mar 27th – Show Holiday
Apr 6th – Parish Communal Reconciliation
Apr 10th – Anointing Mass
M.A.D. Magazine: New edn available in foyer
Parish Co-ordinating Team: Meet each Friday at
10.30am.
USQ Mass: Weekly Mass to resume March 2nd
2014 in Room K520 at 11am
Home Visits: If you or someone you know would appreciate regular visits for friendship please contact the office.
Majellan Magazine is available from the St Vincent de Paul counter
Catholic Leader: Available in foyer - $2 ea.
Horizons: Available in foyer.
Australian Catholics: Available in foyer.
Gospel Discussion Group: Meet each Monday at 10.45am, EXCEPT on Public Holidays.
Friendship Group: Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am in the Community Centre. All are welcome.
Social Justice Group: Meet 10am 2nd Sunday of each month in Parish Office.
Scripture Reflection Groups: Meet each Monday at 4pm EXCEPT on Public Holidays.
**** News from outside our Parish *****
Dominican Retreat for Young Men:
Last chance to register for the Dominican men's retreat at Marian Valley Retreat Centre, Canungra, from 28 February to 2
March 2014. Open to all men (No age restrictions). Speakers include Fr Dom Murphy OP and Fr Paul Rowse OP. Theme: "Grace
and Truth". Cost $130 – includes meals and accommodation. Spaces limited. To register contact Br James Baxter OP –
[email protected].
Launch of Project Compassion 2014:
Bishop Robert McGuckin will officially launch Project Compassion at St Pat’s Cathedral at 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturday,
March 1st. The commissioning of Student Leaders from Colleges in the Diocese will also take place and this allows the students to take
the message of Project Compassion’s theme, a life lived to the full, back to their schools and church communities. Following Mass a
light supper and socializing will be offered in the parish centre. All are welcome to attend. Guest speakers at this year’s celebration will
the Julieann Caffery and Maureen Cesari, who participated in the 2013 Caritas Immersion Programme in Nepal.
World Day of Prayer:
Around the world, people will gather on Friday March 7th to pray for Egypt. The World Day of Prayer service has been
prepared by the Christian women of Egypt.
Mrs Ruth Roufaeil, currently a senior lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, will be guest speaker
at the HumeRidge Church of Christ, Friday March 7th at 10.15am. All are welcome to attend, both men and women, with morning tea
following the service.
Opening Ceremony of First Toowoomba Mosque:
The Muslim Community of Toowoomba invite you and members of your family to the opening ceremony of the Fist Mosque
in Toowoomba. The program will be from 11am to 7pm on Sunday, March 30th at the Mosque premises at 217 West St. Please see
flyer on Bulletin Board for further.
Palms Australia:
Join an ‘Encounter’ to East Timor or Kiribati with Palms Australia, a Catholic organisation which has been preparing,
placing and supporting skilled Australian volunteers in placements in Asia, Africa and the Pacific for 50+ years. A Palms Encounter is
perfect for anyone interested in learning about another culture, as well as those interested in social justice and reducing poverty. During
this cross-cultural experience, you will gain insight into the life of work of Palms’ volunteers, and learn about the pressing development
issues facing our neighbours. Dates are 14-26 April 2014 and 26 July - 7 August 2014. For further information visit:
http://www.palms.org.au/encounters, email: [email protected], or call Palms on 02 9518 9551. Limited places remain as numbers
are restricted to ~8 per Encounter.
Missionary Sisters of Service:
In 2014, the Missionary Sisters of Service celebrate 70 years since their order was founded in Tasmania by Fr John Wallis.
Also the sisters are celebrating 50 years ministering in the Toowoomba Diocese. The sisters have ventured into the remote areas of South
West Queensland over the past 50 years. This long association with the Toowoomba Diocese continues today with a number of the sisters
residing in Toowoomba.
In May 1964, five Sisters arrived in Toowoomba at the invitation of Bishop Brennan. They came initially to serve the rural
parishes by way of home visits and providing faith education for adults and children. Their travels took them to scattered and isolated
communities. They stayed with families or at local churches. At that time they were commonly known as the Rosary House Sisters.
The Sisters invite parishioners to come along and celebrate the Golden Jubilee on Sunday 27th April. At the same time, they
will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the foundation of their Congregation.
This will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Toowoomba on Sunday 27th April, commencing with Mass at 11.30am. This will
be followed by a light luncheon. Those attending will need to book prior to 17th April.
Phone Sr. Mary Cleary on 07. 4634.9786 or email her on [email protected]
Overseas Mission:
Columban experience in Chile – October 2014. Walk with 80,000 young pilgrims on the 26km pilgrimage through the foothills of the
Andes Mountains to the Shrine of St Teresa of The Andes. For details contact Fr Dan Harding – [email protected]
St. Anthony’s School
Newsletter
“Lighting Pathways for life….”
Principal: Paul Ryan
Priest Director: Fr. Hal Ranger
9 Memory Street
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Phone: 4635 6200 Fax: 4635 0950
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/stanthonys
Student Protection Contacts:
Jane Rodgers & Anne-Maree d’Abadie
WHS: Korine Lewis
Hello everyone,
The staff and I attended professional development workshop with Michael Grose at the beginning of the year. Michael’s
focus has always surrounded parents and their involvement with their child’s school. Here are a few more comments from
Michael that may be of some interest to you.
Parent involvement is the secret ingredient to children’s school success. Positive parent participation demonstrates to
children that you value learning as well as holding their school in high regard. Have you ever heard a parent run the
school or its staff down? Makes you wonder why they continue to send their child to the school? Remember - if you find yourself in a
conversation with someone who has nothing good to say, about the school, you are well within your rights to advise them to see the
classroom teacher or Principal immediately. Any concerns raised will be heard and answered immediately.
Michael Grose says that parents need to become advocates for their child’s school and openly promote its positive features. Attend
school activities and events. Consult with your child’s teacher about practical ways that you can assist both at home and at school.
These are just a few ways to contribute and support the school that supports your child.
The Welcome BBQ and Disco is set for Friday the 21st Feb. The school asks that all members of the Board and P&F executive avail
themselves to be introduced on the night to the wider community. This will take a few moments of your time. The rest of the night will
focus on giving everyone the opportunity to get to know each other. Take up this challenge.
We congratulate Mr Brett Rangiira for accepting the role of Board President for 2014. We also acknowledge these members: Jan
Neale, Vicky Nauschutz, Kim Hess, Brendan O’Reilly, Paul Wiedman &Tom Bradbury. These parents & staff assist and provide advice
for Fr Hal and myself in policy development and future direction of the school. This is a position of service to the entire community.
Thank you for your considerable commitment to the school.
Paul
Next Week is ‘Family Week’ please enjoy
spending time as a family!
APRE News - What is the RTC?
The Responsible Thinking Classroom (RTC) was designed to give students the
opportunity to reflect on their own choices of behaviour, in a quiet, safe and supportive
environment. The students take “time out” of their busy day at school to reflect on the
choices they have made and the choices they could make if they were faced with a
similar situation in the future. Children are supervised and supported by a qualified
teacher in the RTC. If a child breaks a school rule in the playground or is repeatedly spoken to by a teacher for breaking class rules,
then they will spend time in the RTC.
Here at St Anthony’s we strive to keep parents well informed. It is for this reason why we send you a text message to inform your child
has spent time in the RTC. We will also send all correspondence home for you to read, sign and return to school. Please read the form
carefully and talk to your child about it. If you have any concerns, you need to speak to the teacher who gave your child the RTC slip.
Every student has the right to be safe and learn in environment conducive to learning. In order to help create this environment, we
must have rules and we must enforce them. We acknowledge that is important for children to play and socialise with each other.
Therefore, the RTC is only open for one play break during the day. This ensures so all students have the opportunity to play with their
friends at least once during the day.
Brendan O’Reilly
APRE
Music
I have started to receive notes from children who are interested in performing in a solo section at the
Eisteddfod this year. This can be a great opportunity for children who are willing to put in the time to
rehearse for this event. Entries are due by the end of February and Entry Fees are usually around $5.00.
Solo Eisteddfod preparation is something that should happen at home, and parents have the responsibility of transporting children to
and from the performances. I am happy to help co-ordinate the entry forms, to let the children know when they’ll be performing, and to
provide support at school.
For those children who wish to sing, I can help with the selection of songs and am willing to accompany the children on the day of their
performance. I am usually able to make a practice CD for the children to rehearse with at home. This year we are lucky enough to have
Mrs Sandra Neale offering her expertise for those children who would like assistance in the area of Speech and Drama. Mrs Neale is
an extremely talented and highly qualified speech teacher. If your child wishes to enter any of the speech sections this year I would
encourage you to contact Mrs Neale for further information. I know her contact details have been in the newsletter recently.
CHOIRS
St Anthony’s will enter two choirs in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod this year: the Primary School Choir A Grade and (for the first time) a
Primary Boys’ Choir. In the past our choirs tended to be 50% male and female, but over the past few years the boys have drifted away
a little. I’d really like to change that this year. Please en-courage your children – and especially your boys – to take part in choir. These
choirs are open to any child in Years 4 to 7 who is willing to give up one lunch hour a week to practise. We will combine the choirs for
rehearsal times until closer to the date. 2014 is also a SING OUT year! Anyone who has ever attended SING OUT will tell you what a
wonderful opportunity it is.
Children’s Choir
We will be leading the singing at the 8.30 mass on Sunday the 2nd of March. Our first get together for children’s choir will be this
Friday during 2nd Break. This choir is aimed at our younger children, who work to learn the hymns sung
at St Anthony’s Parish masses and then share their lovely voices with that community. We always have
older children to support them so it isn’t a stressful experience for anyone. Looking forward to seeing
some lovely new faces and hearing some beautiful new voices!
Anne-Maree Spalding
Drama Classes & Eisteddfod Work
If you are interested in doing ‘Drama Classes’ and ‘Eisteddfod Preparation Work’ please contact Sandra Neale 46352468 after 7pm.
Cookbook
The St Anthony’s Cookbook is now available for purchase from our school office for $15.
The book contains many quick and easy meal ideas for your family meals,
children’s lunches and basic cooking for your children to prepare!!!!
There are also various recipe's from the different cultures in our school.
Please support this fundraising activity as the profits raised goes back into purchasing items for our children.
Justice of the Peace
We are lucky to have the service of a JP at our school. Should you require this service please contact Mrs Holly Roche
via our school office.
St Anthony’s Parish Playgroup
Playgroup meets every Monday at the parish
building from 9am until 11am.
If interested please contact Robynne 0431 095 874 or
Kahren on 0422 569 947
Pastoral Care
If you have any queries or know anyone who requires
help please contact Viv Hanna 4614 0401 or
Nicole Rangiira 0437 382 408. Your support would be
appreciated
If you are able to assist our ladies in providing
the occasional meal for our community
members in need please contact Viv or Nicole.
Your support would be appreciated
School Calendar of Events 2014
TERM ONE Tuesday, January 28 – Friday, April 4 10
weeks
February –
th
Mon 24 – Family Week – NO Homework
th
Fri 28 - S.E.A.T Visit (spinal awareness)
March –
th
Wed 5 - Regional Swimming Carnival
th
Mar 27 – Show Holiday Thursday
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Ash Wednesday, March 5
Catholic Education Week Sunday, July 27 – Saturday, August
2
Student Protection Week Sunday, September 7 – Sunday,
September 14
World Teachers’ Day Friday, October 31
Melbourne Cup Tuesday, November 4
Saturday Feb 22 - Monday March 31
Could you please start collecting the tokens from The Chronicle and bring them to the
school or Parish office !!!!
Donate to the Farmers Appeal
If you would like to donate to this appeal, you can drop non-perishable goods to the office. They will be picked up at the
end of February and then distributed to the drought-stricken and destitute farmers/ graziers. Suggestions for donations are:- toiletries
eg. shampoo & conditioner, soap, hand cream, toothpaste/brushes; tea, coffee; laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid; longlife milk,
longlife custard; tinned vegetables eg tomatoes, corn, beetroot, peas, beans, three bean mix; tinned fruit eg pineapple, peaches,
pears, mixed fruit; tinned tuna/ salmon; wine!!!!! Please - no tinned spam or similar products.
Thank you once again for your extraordinary generosity.
Children’s Liturgy
Here at St Anthony’s, we offer a Children’s Liturgy Program for children from 3 years to those children preparing for the Sacraments.
The program is offered on Sunday mornings during our 8.30am Mass.
The children are called just as Mass begins and are taken by the Leader and helper to our Community Centre. They are involved with
the scripture readings of the day, but from the Children’s Bible, at a level that they can understand. They will often colour a picture that
connects with the readings or create a craft item that also relates.
The Leaders and helpers are experienced parents, some may also be teachers, who like to involve the children in the Gospel stories.
Leaders who do not have children attending sessions all have Blue Cards to adhere to the Child Safety Laws. Teachers hold an
Exemption Card.
Parents are welcome to stay with their children for the sessions, if you feel that your child may not settle on their own.
Parents are also encouraged to become involved in the sessions.
The Children’s Liturgy sessions are always in school term time of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month.
Please feel free to join us on a Sunday as we celebrate God’s word as St Anthony’s Community. For more information please contact
our Parish Office when you drop off or pick up your child from School or phone us on 4636 1737.
PARISH WEEKLY PROGRAM
Date
Sunday
Feb 23
Monday
Feb 24
Tuesday
Feb 25
Wednesday
Feb 26
Thursday
Feb 27
Friday
Feb 28
Saturday
Mar 1
Sunday
Mar 2
Readings
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Gospel Matthew 5:38-48
Monday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading James 3:13-18
Gospel Mark 9:14-29
Tuesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading James 4:1-10
Gospel Mark 9:30-37
Wednesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading James 4:13-17
Gospel Mark 9:38-40
Thursday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading James 5:1-6
Gospel Mark 9:41-50
Friday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading James 5:9-12
Gospel Mark 10:1-12
Saturday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading James 5:13-20
Gospel Mark 10:13-16
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Isaiah 49:14-15
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Gospel Matthew 6:24-34
Mass
Times
Parish Life
8.30am
Mass led by Fr Peter Dorfield
9.30am Parish Morning Tea – All Welcome
Launch of 2014 Reconciliation Program
No Mass
or
Liturgy
5pm
Liturgy
10.45am Gospel Discussion
4pm Scripture Reflection Group
7pm SVDP meeting
Home Communions
7pm Parish Finance Council Meeting
9.15am
Home Communions
Mass led by Fr Hal Ranger – Yr 4JR to attend
4.30pm Taize Prayer Group
5pm
Liturgy
No Mass
or
Liturgy
6.00pm
(Vigil)
8.30am
11am
Home Communions
10.30am Co-ordinating Team Meeting
5.15pm Reconciliation
Mass led by Fr Hal Ranger
Project Compassion Launch this Weekend
Family Sunday Mass led by Fr Hal Ranger – Yr 6/7RL
9.30am Parish Morning Tea – All Welcome
10am Spirituality of Eucharist – Elaine Morzone
USQ Mass in room K520
3.30pm School Pastoral Carers Meeting
MINISTERS FOR MASS - Saturday / Sunday – 1st/2nd March 2014 – Wk 1
If rostered on, but unable to be present, please find a replacement. If unsuccessful, please phone the Parish Office on 4636 1737
Vigil Mass
8.30am Mass
Co-Ordinators:
AV Operator:
Welcomers:
Parish Morning Tea:
Readers:
Margaret Nolan, Shelley Fry
Celia Warr, Pat Kamler
Brendan O’Reilly
Ian & Andrew Waite
Family Sunday
Brett & Sam Hohn & Family
Family Sunday
Prayers of the
Faithful:
Presentation of Gifts:
Gillian Brandt
Family Sunday
Shelley Fry, Rita Irwin
Family Sunday
Tom Warren, Cherene Brandt
Children’s Liturgy:
Ministers of
Communion:
Altar Assistants:
Music:
Collectors:
Flower Roster:
Money Counters:
This Week: 23/02
Next Week: 02/03
Family Sunday
Tabernacle: Lola Canning
Pouring Wine: Marg Nolan
Noreen Pauli, Tim Fitzgerald, Nancy
Hargrave
Damian Wylie
Sharon Robertson, Marg Wyllie,
Michael Rooke, Damian Strofeld
Nev Dredge, Pat Sullivan
Kath Olive, Denise Ashford
Reedy Family
Jan Boyce, Monica Gundry
Tabernacle:
Pouring Wine:
Family Sunday
Mia Rennick, Alisha DeRuggiero
Anne-Marie Spalding & School Choir
Harold Leis, Peter Sheridan
Collections – 16/02
Planned Giving: $909
Loose: $543.10
Always remember to keep your contact details up to date!