St Thomas the Apostle Parish
Camp Hill
No. 10
3
Fourth Sunday i n Lent
6 March 2016
Entrance Antiphon
Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her.
Be joyful, all who were in mourning;
exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.
When we sing to God in heaven
We shall find such harmony,
Born of all we’ve known together
Of Christ’s love and agony.
Entrance Hymn: Ashes
We rise again from ashes, from the good we’ve failed to do.
We rise again from ashes, to create ourselves anew.
If all our world is ashes, then must our lives be true,
An offering of ashes, an offering to you.
© 1977, D R Gillard, Scripture in Song
Then rise again from ashes, let healing come to pain,
Though spring has turned to winter
and sunshine turned to rain.
The rain we’ll use for growing, and create the world anew
From an offering of ashes, an offering to you.
Communion Hymn: May We Come to Know the Lord
Refrain: In the bread may we be broken.
In the cup may we be out poured.
May we come to know the healer,
may we come to know the Lord.
© 1978, T Conry, New Dawn Music
First Reading
Joshua 5:9-12 The people of God went to the promised
land and there kept the Passover.
Responsorial Psalm
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Second Reading
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 God reconciled us to himself
through Christ.
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
I will get up and go to my Father and shall say to him:
Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Gospel
Luke 15:1-3. 11-32 Your brother here was dead and has
come to life.
Offertory Hymn: The Servant Song
Will you let me be your servant?
Let me be as Christ to you.
Pray that I may have the grace to
Let you be my servant, too.
We are pilgrims on the journey,
We are trav’lers on the road
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load.
I will hold the Christ-light for you
In the night-time of your fear.
I will hold my hand out to you,
speak the peace you long to hear
I will weep when you are weeping
When you laugh I’ll laugh with you
I will share your joy and sorrow
‘til we’ve seen this journey through
Memorial Acclamation
We proclaim your death, O Lord
And profess your resurrection until you come again.
1.
Though many are we, we are one in the Lord.
We are all welcome to his table of new life.
2.
We come to the table to remember the Lord,
who gave his life that we might live for ever more.
3.
In breaking the bread, in sharing the cup,
may we be filled as we come to know the Lord.
© 1988, D R Gagnon, OCP Publications
Thanksgiving Hymn: The Deeper River
1.
There’s a river running deep
Within the silence of our souls,
Where the quenching, healing waters carve their art.
At its source a spring of living water
Surging and sustained;
It’s the voice of Jesus waiting
For the listening of our hearts.
Refrain: When the living waters flow in us
When the living waters flow again,
They will carry us, they will wash us down.
They will quench our thirst again.
2.
Sometimes the river of our life
Winds wandering away,
Sometimes the rapids tumble restlessly,
Comes the time to stop and find
The deeper river running strong,
To drink refreshing waters
And to hear the Spirit’s song.
3.
Hear the call to thirsty people,
There’s no need to thirst again.
To the weary come beside still waters lie.
Full of goodness, full of mercy,
Our cup will overflow,
When the call of that deep river
Is a voice we’ve come to know.
© 1994, Digby Hannah.
All songs used with permission from “Word of Life International” Licence No: 2104E
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We remember in
our prayers
Hymn of Praise: Bring Forth the Kingdom
Cantor: You are salt for the earth, O people:
All:
Salt for the Kingdom of God!
Cantor: Share the flavour of life, O people:
All:
Life in the Kingdom of God!
Refrain:
Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy,
Bring forth the Kingdom of peace;
Bring forth the Kingdom of justice,
Bring forth the City of God!
Cantor:
All:
Cantor:
All:
You are light on the hill, O people:
Light for the City of God!
Shine so holy and bright, O people:
Shine for the Kingdom of God!
For the sick:
Dawson Timoko, Joan
Lennon, Clare Obren,
Oliver Jones, David
Trim, Jim McFarlane,
Shirley Tessman, Moira
Cremin, Wendy Mackay,
Michael Simpson, Betty
Bendel, Henry Bendel,
Jim Paterson, Joan Scott,
Michael Paulsen,
Humberto Villalta, Nes
Mustafa, Matilda
Elisabeth Swain, Aidan
Hunt, Bernice Murphy,
Joan Burlew, Margaret
Simson and Neville
Stewart
For those whose
anniversaries occur at
this time:
Beatrice Fox, Timothy
Marrinan, Antonio
Lunatici, Theresa King,
Antonio D'Alessandro,
Daryll King, Eileen
Heggie, Margaret Perry,
Ross Evans, Raymond
Mullen, Neil Harkiss,
Mary Wheatley, George
Coombes, Mark
Pantarotto, James
Croning, Gwendolyn
Taylor, William
O'Sullivan, John
Graham, Jim Corbett,
Vickie Robbins, Morgan
Innes, Beverley
McKewin, Margaret
Hess, Ronald Ashton,
Patricia O’Connor,
Maureen Harding,
William Bradbury and
Ron Kelly.
(If you would like your name
included on or removed from
our Parish Sick List, please
advise the Parish Office)
© 1986, M Haugen, GIA Publications
From Fr. Peter
The Gospel from Luke is one which is very familiar to all of us - the parable of the Prodigal
Son or Lost Son. One of the features in the parable is that we can easily identify with the story
and choose which of the people in the parable we see to be like ourselves. We would all like
to be the son who returns to the household and is welcomed back by the father. Sometimes
though we are like the older brother who fails to accept the renewal of the relationship of his
younger brother with their father. At times too we like to be like the father who receives and
forgives others and restores friendships. However, the parable is not a play in which there are
several parts but a teaching tool used by Jesus in defence of his companionship with tax collectors and sinners. This behaviour irritates the Pharisees and scribes.
We tend to focus on the younger son who comes back to the father and is restored fully to the
place as a son, but we tend to overlook the response of the older brother. He cannot abide the
behaviour of his father for whom he has slaved on the farm. He sees himself not as son but as
slave and he refuses to join in the joyful celebration in the house. He remains outside and rejects the reconciliation between his father and his younger brother. In these days of Lent
where are we in the celebration of the Year of Mercy - sharing in the forgiveness of God or
staying at some distance, just looking on?
First Rite of Reconciliation
The young people who are preparing for the celebration of the First Rite of Reconciliation are
reminded that the celebration is on Saturday 12th March at 3pm in the Church. Please remember these young people and their families in your prayers.
Clergy Convocation
The annual gathering of the clergy of Brisbane Archdiocese will be on Tuesday 15th and
Wednesday 16th March and concludes with the celebration of the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral at 7pm. Archbishop Coleridge invites parishioners to celebrate the Chrism Mass. This is
the Mass in which the Holy Oils are blessed by the Archbishop. There are three Holy Oils,
namely, Oil of the Sick, Oil of Baptism and Oil of Chrism. Each of the Oils is used in the celebration of the Sacraments.
St. Patrick’s Day - March 17th
Mass on St. Patrick’s Day will also be a time for us to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing
during the Mass. Care and Concern will provide morning tea after the Mass. If family members are aware of elderly or sick members then please arrange to accompany them to Mass.
NEW PARISHIONER’S REGISTRATION
If you are new to the area we invite you to register with the Parish by completing a Parish Registration Card located on the table at the back of the church and
placing it in the mailbox provided.
Our Parish News & Notices
Can you help?
It’s time to clean the silverware again! If you can
help with this easy task please be at the Church on
Friday afternoon, 18th March at 1.30pm. It will only
take about 30 minutes. All are welcome.
Thank you!
Piety Stall News
The Piety Stall will be opened on Saturday 12th March in
the undercover area between the church and hall
for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation
which takes place at 3pm.
There are a variety of items and lovely gift ideas for sale.
Sisters of St Joseph 150 Years
The Sisters of St Joseph warmly invite you to celebrate 150
Years of the Foundation of the Sisters of St Joseph of the
Sacred Heart on Saturday 19 March 2016. with 10:30am
Mass, Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth St, Brisbane.
Morning Tea to follow in the Francis Rush Centre, on the
Cathedral grounds
We look forward to celebrating with all who have supported and shared our Josephite life over many years.
P: 07 3370 2699; E: [email protected]
PO Box 818, Nundah Qld 4012.
ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE
invites you to the annual
Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care - Training Course
Could this be your Ministry?
The Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care Team need mature,
committed Catholics with an ability to relate pastorally to
those who are suffering a mental illness. The training
course is held at the CPPC Centre each Wednesday from
4th May to 23rd November , 9am to 3.30pm. We require
a commitment of 8 volunteer hours p/week on completion
of the course in the various ministries e.g. Day Centre,
Hospitals and Hostels. Please apply in writing to:
Fr Jim Smith
Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care
58 Morgan St
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Or phone 3252 5461 or email [email protected].
Final date of Applications is Friday 22nd April 2016.
Being Lost...Being Found: Lenten Program Books
The Lenten discussion group is now underway on Monday
mornings. We have some extra copies of the book available for only $5. If you were unable to join the group but
would be interested in working through the book in your
own time please contact the Parish Office.
Wanted...Garage Space
A parish family are looking for a garage to rent for storage
purposes. Please phone 0413 903 631 if you have a suitable space you would be willing to rent out.
Australian Catholics - Special Edition
A special edition of Australian Catholics following the
Year of Mercy in the Catholic Church in 2016 is now
available in the Church. This edition explores the place of
mercy in spirituality. Please take a copy home to read,
there are always lots of interesting articles.
CHRISM MASS
Prep 2017 – have you enrolled yet?
Applications for enrolment for Prep 2017
opened on Monday 15th February and close on
Wednesday 23rd March, 2016. Application for
Enrolment forms are available on the school
website: www.stthomascamphill.qld.edu.au.
The interview process will commence shortly.
Wednesday 16 March 2016 @ 7.00pm
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN
A celebration for the entire Archdiocese
ALL WELCOME
Liturgy Roster
The Week Ahead
Sun - Mar 6
St Thomas’ Friends Roster Collection
Mon - Mar 7
Playgroup - 9am
Tues - Mar 8
12th & 13th
March
Liturgy Meeting - 6pm
Fri - Mar 11
Mahjong - 9.30am
Sat - Mar 12
Sacrament of First Reconciliation - 3pm
Sun - Mar 13
Baptisms - 10am
Sunday
Morning
Sunday
Night
Caitlin Wright
Daniel Wright
Henry Wright
Isabelle Bailey
Sofia Cunningham
Altar
Servers
Connor Leahy
Georgina Cadman
Joseph Power
Communion
Brian Pearcy
Anne Murphy
Bernie Kelly
Teresa Henry
Amanda Sheridan
Neal Dallas
Ann Kelleher
Ethan Lam
Paul Bertini
Readers
Trish Wild
Greg Leahy
Julie Saunders
Mary Shearer
Nicola Roborgh
Rebecca Cadman
Wed - Mar 9
Thur - Mar 10
Saturday
Vigil
Anna Wright
Patricia Rynja
Madeline Wright/
Patrick Wright
St Thomas the Apostle Parish
31 Perth Street, Camp Hill 4152
PO BOX 685 Coorparoo QLD 4151
Ph: 3398 1154 Fax: 3398 1023
[email protected]
www.camphillcatholicparish.org.au
Office hours
8:30 am - 1:30pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday
Parish Priest
Fr Peter Casey
[email protected]
YEAR OF MERCY
“Being all fashioned of the self-same dust,
let us be merciful as well as just.”
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Tales of a Wayside Inn)
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Sr Analissa Balderama
[email protected]
Parish Secretary
Ms Lisa Moroney
[email protected]
Sunday Eucharist
Saturday
5.30pm
Sunday
8.30am
Sunday
5.30pm
Weekday Eucharist
Monday
7.00am
Tuesday
7.00am
Thursday
9.00am
Friday
9.00am
Saturday
8.00am
Public Holiday 9.00am
Baptism
2nd and 4th Sundays 10:00am
Contact the Parish Secretary
First Australian Evangeline lives in a remote community that faces many ongoing
challenges. She had a limited vision for her future until three years ago, when
she started working at the Djilpin Arts Ghunmarn Culture Centre, a communityowned venture supported by Caritas Australia. Today Evangeline is flourishing,
with new skills and a passion for the preservation and promotion of her Aboriginal
culture.
Please donate to Project Compassion 2016 and help First Australians in
remote communities of Australia gain new skills and renewed passion to
preserve and celebrate traditional culture. You can donate through Parish
boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.
Reconciliation
Saturday
4:30pm
Marriage
Contact the Parish Secretary
Adoration and Benediction
1st Friday
After 9am Mass
Anointing of the Sick during Mass
Quarterly as advised 9am
St Thomas’ School (P-6)
10 Stephen St, Camp Hill 4152
3398 6633
[email protected]
Acting Principal Mrs Donna Jones
APRE
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
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