PARISH NEWSLETTER - St Thomas More Primary School

PA R I S H N E W S L E T T E R
Noosa District Catholic Parish
i s a P a r i s h o f t h e C a t h o l i c Ar c h d i o c e s e o f B r i s b a n e
and incorporates the Communities of :
Sacred Heart 63 Maple Street, Cooroy, St Patrick 1 Church Street, Pomona,
St Thomas More Ben Lexcen Drive, Sunshine Beach,
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin.
Parish Pastoral and Administrative Offices:
Office Hours: 8am - 12 noon & 1pm - 4pm Monday - Friday
Address:
5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin
Postal Address: PO Box 111, Tewantin 4565
Phone:
5447 1188
Fax: 5442 4517
Mass Times line: 5442 4518
PARISH EMERGENCY NUMBER: 0438 705 447 Parish Email: admin@noosacatholic.com
The
Year
of
Mercy
Archdiocesan website: www.brisbanecatholic.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/noosacatholic
T H I R D S U N D A Y O F E A ST E R ( Y e a r C ) - 1 0 t h A pr i l 2 0 1 6
Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
I have pleasure in advising the appointment of the new principal of St Teresa’s College as detailed
in the following letter from Pam Betts, Executive Director of Brisbane Catholic Education.
I echo Pam’s sentiments and congratulate David on his appointment and thank Br Paul for his
commitment to St Teresa’s and the parish, we wish him well in his future endeavours.
May the blessing of the Risen Christ be with you and your families this Easter Season,
Fr Mark Franklin P.P.
Appointment to Principalship
I am pleased to announce the appointment of David McInnes as Principal of St Teresa’s College, Noosaville
from the commencement of Term 3, 2016.
David is currently Principal of Champagnat Catholic College, Pagewood. David has led Champagnat Catholic
College for the last seven and a half years. During this period the College has experienced sustained growth
in enrolments and student success. Presently the College has 730 enrolments.
David has had extensive teaching and leadership experience at a number of schools within the Archdiocese of
Sydney. These include De La Salle College, Caringbah; De Le Salle College, Cronulla and Holy Cross College,
Ryde.
David holds a Diploma of Teaching, Diploma of Religious Education, Bachelor of Education, and a Master of
Educational Leadership.
This appointment follows public advertising and a selection process involving the Parish Priest, the College
Board, Marist Schools Australia and representatives of Brisbane Catholic Education on behalf of the
Archdiocese.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding leadership, commitment and contribution of the
outgoing Principal Br Paul Creevey, and wish him well in his Leuven journey.
I am sure you will join me in congratulating David on his appointment.
Pam Betts, Executive Director of Catholic Education Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Parish Columbarium:
Information letters have now been issued to all those who have expressed interest in
purchasing or reserving a niche at either the Tewantin or Pomona columbarium walls.
These letters should be received during the coming week. If you haven't expressed an
interest at this stage but would like to receive this information please contact the parish
office and leave your details.
Regards,
Michael Finch, Parish Manager.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Heavenly Father, we ask your blessing upon Brian Taylor,
Dean Shurte, Christina Hendrikson, Nev Mosses, Marie Miller, John Ramsay, Carolyn
Dalton, Scott Fraser, Michael Boyle, Beryl Ivatt, Betty McKeown, Archbishop Anthony
Fisher, Brian Galloway, John Ian Hall, Thelma Conway, Jasmine Lamb, Monica Carroll,
Isaac Stearn, Gab Carter, Claire Taylor, Don Noone, Ingrid Valk, Dr. Blacius Fernando,
Betty Hargreaves, Bob Burgess, Ken Kipping, Glenn Coleman, Trish Goossens, Renoo
Pinnell, Cath Robinson, John Lipscomb, Des Manning, David Glassock, Nev Graham, Nola
and George Horrigan, Harry Goodfellow, Max Shearer, Michael Kelly, Kath Colbran, Maria
Kolesaric, Arlette Pitot and all the sick of the Parish.
DECEASED: Remember in your prayers Bishop Ronald Mulkearns and Carmel Mary
Erickson who died recently and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time including
Epifanio J. Medalla, Walter Hess, Filipina Medalla, Kevin Reidy, Patrick John Earner
and Hermann Reinke. Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Vivian Boyle.
Rite of Christian Baptism
We welcome into our faith community
Ari James Sullivan,
son of Ryan and Natalie,
who receives the Sacrament of Baptism at
Sacred Heart Church, Cooroy on 9th April and
Matthew Michael Grinceri,
son of Michael and Samantha,
who receives the Sacrament of Baptism at
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Tewantin on 10th April
WEEKLY DIARY
Monday 11th April
St Stanislaus
Parish Office hours 8am - Noon and 1pm - 4pm
 8.30am MASS, OLPS, Tewantin
 9.00am Holy Hour for Vocations,
OLPS
 10.30am Ozcare Communion Service
Tuesday 12th April
Tuesday of the 3rd week of Easter
Parish Office hours 8am - Noon and 1pm - 4pm
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8.00am Rosary, Sacred Heart, Cooroy
8.30am MASS, Sacred Heart, Cooroy
9.00am Confessions, Cooroy
4.30pm SVDP Conference Meeting,
Noosaville
 6.00pm STM P&F meeting, STM
Wednesday 13th April
Wednesday of the 3rd week of Easter
Parish Office hours 8am - Noon and 1pm - 4pm
 9.45am Carramar Comm Service
 10.30am Christian Meditation, OLPS
 12 Noon Ministers’ Gathering, River
Deck Restaurant
 3.30pm Baptism Preparation Mtg,
Parish Office Tewantin
May the spirit of god always live in their life.
RUGFEST 2016
Women’s Half Day Retreat
Saturday 23rd April
St Patrick’s Church, Pomona
9am - 12noon.
(led by Sr Helen Dyson OSU
on the Year of Mercy)
There will be time for
communal and private prayer.
Morning tea will be available.
To book call 5447 1188. Limited Numbers.
Saturday 16th July
Pomona Memorial Hall
WANTED
Time to dig deep into the cupboards
for any vintage napery or clothing
items eg tablecloths, bed linen,
serviettes, handkerchiefs, doilies, etc
suitable for sale on the Vintage Stall to
be held at Rugfest in July.
We will accept worn items and ones
with aging marks.
Please drop off at any of our Churches
or Parish Office, marked for Rugfest.
Women’s Breakfast
Saturday 28th May, 8am start
The River Deck Restaurant
2 Parkyn Ct, Tewantin
Guest Speaker: David Powick
David is a faith filled young man who will share is faith
journey and his love for the Church and God.
WELCOME CUPPA
Tewantin:
Sunshine Beach:
Pomona:
Cooroy:
2nd Sunday of each Month after 10am Mass
1st Sunday of each Month after 8.30am Mass
Weekly after 8am Mass Sunday
Every Tuesday after 8.30am Mass
You are invited to join with other members of the community to share fellowship .
 5.30pm MASS at St Patrick’s,
Pomona
 7.00pm RCIA Meeting, Parish Office
Tewantin
Thursday 14th April
Thursday of the 3rd week of Easter
Parish Office hours 8am - Noon and 1pm - 4pm
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8.00am Rosary, OLPS, Tewantin
8.30am MASS, OLPS, Tewantin
9.00am Confessions, OLPS
9.00am Divine Mercy, OLPS
Friday 15th April
Friday of the 3rd week of Easter
Parish Office hours 8am - Noon and 1pm - 4pm
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8.00am Stations of the Cross, OLPS
8.30am MASS at OLPS, Tewantin
9.00am Novena, OLPS, Tewantin
9.30am NNC, Comm Service
6.30pm Family Group Mass,
Noosaville
Saturday 16th April
Saturday of the 3rd week of Easter
Confessions 4.30pm - 4.50pm, Tewantin
5.00pm Vigil Mass, Tewantin
Confessions 5.00pm - 5.20pm, Cooroy
5.30pm Vigil Mass, Cooroy
Sunday 17th April
Fourth Sunday of Easter
7.00am Mass, Tewantin
Confessions 7.30am - 7.45am Pomona
8.00am Mass, Pomona
8.30am Mass, Sunshine Beach
Confessions after 8.30am Mass STM
 9.45am Baptism, STM
10.00am Mass, Tewantin
Counters:
This Week:
Next Week:
M McEwan, J Harrison, A Stead, P MacRitchie.
M Flanagan, M Finch, J O’Neill, T Layton.
5.30pm Mass, Sunshine Beach
ENROL NOW FOR 2017
PARISH INFORMATION
Parish Office Phone 5447 1188
Applications for enrolment for Prep and other
Parish Priest
Year levels will open on
th
Rev Fr Mark Franklin
Monday 11 April 2016.
St Thomas More School is a modern
co-education facility preparing children from Preparatory to Year 6. As a Catholic school we
educate all to live the gospel of Jesus Christ as successful, creative, confident, active and informed learners empowered to shape and enrich our world. We are committed to a caring,
rich, holistic education, which caters for the diverse needs of children; and one that provides a
wide range of opportunities for them to develop as a whole person.
To be eligible to enrol for Prep in 2017 a child must be born between 1/7/2011 and
30/6/2012. All applications must include a copy of the student’s Birth certificate and
Baptism certificate. Applications for years one to six also require a copy of the child’s most
recent school report.
Applications for enrolment close on Wednesday 18th May 2016. Late applications are always
accepted but no guarantee of placement can be given. For further information, please contact
the school office: Address: PO Box 810, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 phone: 5449 2022, or email:
psunshinebeach@bne.catholic.edu.au.
Application packs are now available for existing families from the School Office.
REMINDER FOR SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Enrolments close 18th April 4pm.
There are 2 Sundays till enrolments close.
Please continue to watch and discuss the 10 presentations
and fill in the Sacramental Passport.
Once your Passports are completed please bring them into the
Parish Office at Tewantin Church with payment.
Meeting for Parents who have not been part of the Sacramental
Programme before in this Parish.
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Monday 18th April 7.00pm Tewantin Catholic Church
Tuesday 19th April 1.30pm Tewantin Catholic Church.
Church Cleaning Tewantin
Help is needed to clean the Tewantin Church
on a monthly roster.
Please contact Michael Finch at the Parish
Office on 5447 1188 if you are able to assist.
DATE CLAIMER
FOR THE NEXT
PARISH DAY TRIP
Tour of Maleny Dairies & the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Thursday 19th May 2016
Maleny Dairies is a premium, family owned company in Maleny on the
Sunshine Coast. Enjoy a farm and factory tour and learn all about the
processing of milk from the cow to the bottle and everything in between!
You can expect to get up close and personal with one of their Guernsey gals
and meet their calves. The tour includes a visit to the dairy to see where the
cows are milked and the factory where the milk is processed and then
bottled. And of course the tour wouldn't be complete without sampling their
range of award winning products. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
Email: mfranklin@noosacatholic.com
Mobile: 0418 785 440
Associate Pastor:
Rev Fr Isidore Enyinnaya
Email: ienyinnaya@noosacatholic.com
Mobile: 0424 574 686
Manager, Parish Services
Mr Michael Finch
Email: mfinch@noosacatholic.com
Mobile: 0418 778 295
Parish Pastoral Worker
Mrs Maria Higginson
Email: mhigginson@noosacatholic.com
Parish Secretary/Receptionist
Mrs Elaine Stephenson
Email: admin@noosacatholic.com
Finance/Wedding Secretary
Mrs Pam Walsh
Email: admin2@noosacatholic.com
Parish Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable
Adult Representative
Mrs Jenny Noakes: Ph: 5447 1188
Email: jnoakes@noosacatholic.com
Pastoral Assistant (Caring Ministry)
Mrs Margaret Stewart Ph 5447 1188
Parish School - St Thomas More Primary
Ben Lexcen Drive, Sunshine Beach.
Principal: Mr Patrick Colley
Ph: 5449 2022
Postal: PO Box 810, Noosa Heads 4567
Email: psunshinebeach@bne.catholic.edu.au
Catholic College - St Teresa’s Secondary
Sea Eagle Drive, Noosaville
Principal: Br Paul Creevey
Ph: 5474 0022
Postal: PO Box 1592, Noosaville DC 4566.
Email: snoosaville@bne.catholic.edu.au
Assisi House Tewantin
Affordable Accommodation Project
Mr Michael Finch - Manager
Ph: 5447 1188, Mobile: 0418 778 295
Email: mfinch@noosacatholic.com
Society of St Vincent de Paul:
 Store & Depot Ph 5470 2091
165 Eumundi Road, Noosaville 4566
 Family Support Office Ph 5449 9980
165 Eumundi Road, Noosaville 4566
 After Hours Mobile Ph 0400 956 146
 Email: olps4565@svdpqld.org.au
Holy Cross Funerals:
Joe Perry - Funeral Director
Tewantin Office, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin
Ph 5474 3764 (all hours)
Email: info@holyfunerals.com
www.holycrossfunerals.com.au
Centacare Catholic Family Services
Bernard House, 21 Cornmeal Parade,
Maroochydore 4558 Ph 5430 9300
Email: csc@centacarebrisbane.net.au
Ozcare - Home for the Aged
80 Cooyar Street, Noosa Heads
Ph 5473 6400
Email: carefacility.noosa@ozcare.org.au
Marist Brothers Monastery
Br Paul, Br Martin and Br Hugh
Community Leader - Br Paul 5449 2591
DO WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE?
To our long time Parishioners:
Are you on our computerised Parish register yet?
Do we have your current email address?
Have you moved?
Have you kept us up to date with your new particulars?
To our new Parishioners:
Have you registered with the Parish yet?
We would love to welcome you with our newcomer’s pack!
Please fill in the Parish Census form which is available at all the Churches, and mail it or drop it onto the
collection plate at Mass, or contact the Parish Office on 5447 1188 or
email: admin@noosacatholic.com
Receiving Communion in the Catholic Parish of Noosa District
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal states that the common posture in Australia for the
reception of Holy Communion is to stand. By everyone following the common practice and standing to
receive communion, Holy Communion becomes a true sign of unity among those who share in the same
table of the Lord.
Sometimes different gestures of reverence are used when people receive communion. To show that we are
one in Christ, all communicants are asked to use a common sign of reverence.
“When approaching to receive Holy Communion, the faithful stand and then bow in
reverence of the Mystery that they are to receive”.
Communicants are to make a simple bow of the head when they step forward to receive the consecrated
elements from the minister. Such a bow can be done simply, without disrupting the flow of the
Communion Procession.
The hymn or song that is sung during the Communion procession also serves to unify the assembly as well
as prepare them to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Above all, the Communion procession should
be ordered and reverent.
Church Religious Gifts and Book Store
Open before and after the Tewantin Masses and the 8.30am STM Mass.
All your religious gifts and devotional books.
Prayer books and Missals.
Baptism, Communion, Confirmation Gifts. Crosses and Holy Pictures. Statues, Rosary Beads,
Cards for all occasions.
Columban Art Calendars, Devotional books.
Please come and see what there is on sale.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHURCH STORE
ALTAR SERVERS
Young people who wish to be Altar Servers at
Parish Masses are invited to ask their parents
to contact the Parish Office on 5447 1188
to be sent an application form.
You must have received your 1st Holy
Communion to be eligible.
PARISH LIBRARY
The Parish Library at Tewantin is OPEN before and
after Masses on the weekend
or during the week through
the Parish Office.
Also available are brochures
and books of various topics
about faith.
ENJOY this wonderful facility!