FOCUS:

THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF BUNDABERG
The Basilica of St John Lateran is the cathedral church of the Pope,
the Bishop of Rome. In celebrating that church today,
we also celebrate the Church gathered in every local place.
THE LIVING WORD (A4)
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - Year A - Hours of the Feast, Te Deum - 9 November 2014
Holy Rosary Church
Corner Barolin & Woongarra Streets Bundaberg CBD
St Patrick’s Church
16 Powers Street Bundaberg West
St Mary’s Church
Corner Barolin & Boston Streets Bundaberg South
St James’ Church
38 See Street Bargara
Parish Office & Christian Gift & Bookstore
Rossolini Place
Level 1 / 66 Woongarra Street
PO Box 79
Bundaberg Queensland 4670
Parish Office Hours
8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Telephone 07 4151 6666
Facsimile 07 4153 3102
Email bundaberg@rok.catholic.net.au
Website www.bundabergcatholic.net.au
The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg
Pastoral Team
Fr John Daly - Parish Priest
Fr John Fitz-Herbert - Parish Priest Assistant
Rev Mr Andrew Hogan—Deacon
Anne Sheehan Liturgy, Sacramental, RCIA Co-ordinator
FOCUS:
The Humble Kitchen by Nadia Fregonese
Through the generosity of the John Wallis Foundation, the Catholic Parish of
Bundaberg in collaboration with the local St Vincent de Paul Society, has launched a
pilot project The Humble Kitchen. The Foundation is delighted to sponsor this project
particularly as Bundaberg is another area where the Missionary Sisters of Service
lived and worked for many years.
This initiative arose in response to a perceived need to rebuild a sense of community
after the devastating floods of 2013 in our Region. Former Stewardship Coordinator
Lorenza Rinaldi conceived the idea of providing a series of free cooking classes for
young mums and dads who experience the difficulty of managing on a low income.
Eating healthily and within budget is a challenge for many on a low income. This
project will focus primarily on the preparation of simple meals, providing a practical
way of developing culinary skills, building nutritional knowledge, and learning how
to make the dollar stretch. It is our hope that The Humble Kitchen will provide
participants with a sense of community and foster friendships as we learn and work
together, an opportunity to build self-confidence provided in a warm and welcoming
inclusive environment. Free childcare is available; the children will be cared for in the
same or nearby space and may join in the communal meal at the end of each class.
Under the direction of Toni Sergiacomi and with the aid of Parish volunteers, The
Humble Kitchen will commence on Tuesday 11th November and then every Tuesday
until 2nd December 2014. Classes will be held in St Patrick’s Hall, Powers Street, from
10.00am until 12.30pm. We welcome interested volunteers (blue card holders) to assist
in these classes. If you would like to become involved in The Humble Kitchen please
contact the parish office.
Joe McCorley — Team Member
Nadia Fregonese Stewardship & Adult Faith Co-ordinator
Denise Tuzes—Visitation & Funeral Co-ordinator
Diana Pippia - Office Manager
Kaye Andersen - Reception
Mass Times 07 4151 6666 (afterhours)
Centacare 1300 523 985
Towards Healing Helpline 1800 337 928
St Vincent de Paul 07 4151 5455
St Joseph’s School 07 4151 4771
www.sjbgrok.catholic.edu.au
Kaye Beston - Principal
St Mary’s School 07 4152 2167
www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au
Madonna Davitt - Principal
St Patrick’s School 07 4152 1380
www.saintpatricks.qld.edu.au
Mark Fox - Principal
Shalom College 07 4155 8111
www.shalomcollege.com
Dan McMahon - Principal
LITURGY SPOT:
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA, the cathedral of the Diocese of
Rome, was dedicated to Christ the Saviour in the fourth century. This anniversary has
been celebrated as a feast of the Latin Church on this date since the twelfth century. It
honours the local Church of Rome as a link with earliest Christian tradition and as a
sign of our communion in Christ. Today’s feast reminds us that it is not in essence
the buildings that God inhabits. St Paul tells us specifically that we are the Church –
we, the people, are God’s temple, because God’s Spirit is living among us.
STEWARDSHIP:
This week we thank all those who maintain the beauty of our church buildings and
their surrounds. They are the cleaners, sacristans, gardeners, art and environment
ministers, brass polishers, those who do the washing and ironing of church linen.
Thank you!
As we pray today for an increase of spiritual gifts, we are reminded by the bishops’ pastoral on
stewardship that good stewardship of the Church “means cherishing and fostering the gifts of
all, while using one’s own gifts to serve the community of faith.”
LITURGY TIMETABLE:
8th NOVEMBER:
SATURDAY,
6.00pm St Patrick’s Sunday MASS
Sunday readings as per back page.
SUNDAY, 9th NOVEMBER:
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
7.00am St James’ MASS;
8.00am Holy Rosary MASS;
9.00am St Mary’s MASS;
11.00am Kepnock LWC;
5.30pm Holy Rosary MASS
Sunday readings as per back page.
MONDAY, 10th NOVEMBER:
St Leo the Great
Titus 1: 1-9; Luke 17: 1-6
9.00am St Patrick’s MASS;
11.25am Shalom MASS;
2.00pm Fairways ANOINTINGS
TUESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER:
St Martin of Tours
Titus 2: 1-8, 11-14; Luke 17: 7-10
12.15pm Holy Rosary MASS
WEDNESDAY, 12th NOVEMBER:
St Josaphat
Titus 3: 1-7; Luke 17: 11-19
9.30am Millbank ANOINTING MASS;
5.30pm St Patrick’s MASS
THURSDAY, 13th NOVEMBER:
Philemon 7-20; Luke 17: 20-25
6.30am St Mary’s MASS;
12.15pm Holy Rosary MASS
FRIDAY, 14th NOVEMBER:
2 John 4-9; Luke 17: 26-37
12.15pm Holy Rosary MASS;
3.00pm Pioneer South ANOINTING
MASS
SATURDAY, 15th NOVEMBER:
3 John 5-8; Luke 18: 1-8
7.30am St Mary’s LWC followed by
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 1
SATURDAY, 15th NOVEMBER:
Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31;
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6; Matthew 25: 14-30
6.00pm St Patrick’s Sunday MASS
SUNDAY, 16th NOVEMBER:
Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31;
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6; Matthew 25: 14-30
7.00am St James’ MASS;
8.00am Holy Rosary FILIPINO MASS;
9.00am St Mary’s MASS;
5.30pm Holy Rosary MASS
RECONCILIATION: Saturday 11.00am 12noon Holy Rosary Church, or by
appointment.
BAPTISMS: In the Bundaberg Region one
month’s notice is required for all baptisms. All
couples are asked to participate in one
preparation session. Please contact Parish
Office.
WEDDINGS: By appointment. Please note
that we require at least six months notice for
marriages. Preparation also required.
PRAYER GROUPS:
BUNDABERG CHRISTIAN
MEDITATION ~ Every Monday, 7.30 8.30pm, 6 San Vito Court. Contact Ian
Tolley on 4152 8262.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION ~ There
are two weekly sessions:
Every
TUESDAY 10.00am to 10.30am and
FRIDAY 11.30am to 12noon. Held in the
prayerful space of the Chapel in the
Parish Office. Beginners are invited to
join the regular meditators in this
“prayer of the heart.” Contact Joe
McCorley 0418 727 845, Nadia
Fregonese 4151 6666 or just turn up!
ROSARY TIMES ~ Tuesdays &
Thursdays 5.25pm, Holy Rosary Church;
Wednesday’s 5.00pm, St Patrick’s
Church; Thursday’s 6.00am, St Mary’s
Church.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT ~ Friday, 14th November,
St Patrick’s Church from 9.00am to
12noon.
The ECUMENICAL ORDER OF
SAINT FRANCIS ~ Sunday, 16th
November, 10.30am, St Mary’s Catholic
Community Centre.
DI V I NE M E R C Y H O U R wi t h
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT ~ Sunday, 16th
November, 3.00pm to 4.00pm, St Mary’s
Church.
MEETINGS FOR
THE WEEK:
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
& DISCUSSION GROUPS ~ Tuesday
mornings 10.30am at St James’ Church
Bargara. Thursday nights 7.00—8.15pm
at Parish Office and for inquiries call
4159 5009 or 4151 6666 respectively. All
welcome.
Kevin GALL; Ronald PERKINS; Bob
SCHOFIELD; Peter GRANT
(Townsville); Donko BOSNIC (W.A);
Beryl HOLMES (Rockhampton);
Christopher MOSS; Michael WHEELER
(Woy Woy NSW); James Frederick
GRAHAM; Bridget BRIESCHKE;
Salvina CASSAR (Malta); Ean REEVES
(Sunshine Coast); Nita Ada TROST.
“On this mountain,
the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoples,
a banquet of rich food.”
Isaiah 25:6
THE WORD AMONG US 2015 edition, starting this Advent,
can now be collected from the Parish Office.
CHILDREN’S SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM: This weekend
the children celebrate a “Ritual of Belonging” during all
Masses. This ritual signifies their desire to belong to the
worshipping community. Please pray for these children and
their families. Become a Prayer Partner by signing your name
under their photo.
MATER HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
MEETING ~ Tuesday, 11th November,
2.00pm, Mater Hospital.
PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED: There are more photos added
to the display of children preparing for the sacraments. Become
a Prayer Partner by writing your name under a child’s photo.
FRIENDS OF KEPNOCK GROVE
AUXILIARY will be held on Friday, 14th
November, 1.30pm in the Community
Centre, Jocumen Street.
CHILDREN’S SACRAMENTAL
PROGRAM ~ Next Family Session,
Sunday 16th November, 10.30am in
Novakoski Centre (behind Holy Rosary
Church) or Wednesday 19th November,
7.00pm, in the Parish Office. Please note
change of venue for Sunday session.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP SUB COMMITTEE MEETING ~ Thursday,
20th November, 3.30pm, Parish Office.
THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY will be involved in ministry,
particularly leading us in song, during the 8.00am Mass next
Sunday, 16th November. All are welcome at morning tea
to follow.
CHRISTMAS MINISTRIES: Yes, our planning turns towards
the Advent / Christmas season. We invite all ministers, e.g.
readers, ministers of communion, gifts bearers, and collectors to
begin thinking about their availability for the Christmas
Masses. Names will be called for soon.
BUNDABERG CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Next
meeting Tuesday 11th November at the Community Centre at
noon. Remember to bring your own lunch. Councillor Vince
Habermann guest speaker. All are welcome.
Further
information contact Maureen 4152 1263.
COASTAL COMBINED CHURCHES: Morning Tea, St James’
Church, Bargara, 9.30am. Thursday, 13th November.
All welcome.
VISITATION MINISTERS: Please come for ‘coffee & cake’
meeting on Friday, 14th November, 10.30am, Parish Office.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Family and friends of
our recently deceased are invited to our
Memorial Service which will be held on
Wednesday, 19th November, 7.00pm at the Holy
Rosary Church. All welcome.
BAPTISMS:
RECENTLY
DECEASED:
NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS: The Book of
Remembrance is available at all churches for you to record the
name/s of your departed loved one/s. Masses during
November will be offered for the repose of the souls of these
and all who have died.
BUNDABERG
CATHOLIC
PLAYGROUP ~ Every Thursday,
9.30am - 11.00am, St Patrick’s Hall.
Contact Kathy Harden 4155 3833 or 0429
625 730.
MEDJUGORJE AFTERNOON in the
form of ROSARY with EXPOSITION
OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ~
Sunday, 16th November, 4.00pm to
5.00pm, St Mary’s Church.
This weekend, we welcome Vin Jacob
CAUCHI and Zachry John Solo
EDMONDS into the Body of Christ
through the sacrament of Baptism.
IN THIS PARISH:
PLACE OF STILLNESS ADVENT RETREAT DAY: Saturday,
22nd November 2014, Good Shepherd Ministry Centre George
Street Bundaberg. Suggested donation $20 or as you are able.
For further enquires and booking please contact Dilys
0421 733 394 or email dilysg@me.com
Ladies are invited to the BUNDABERG CATHOLIC
WOMEN’S LEAGUE CHRISTIMAS DINNER, which will be
held on Tuesday November 25th in the Leprechaun Room,
Brothers Club. 6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Cost of the dinner is $25
which can be paid at our next meeting or at the Parish Office
from Wednesday November 12th to noon on Friday November
21st. Remember a gift for Secret Santa (something that you would
like to receive). For further information contact Maureen
4152 1263.
JUSTICE & SUSTAINABILITY:
9th November
Living Justly. Living Sustainably
“Participating in sport teaches us lifelong lessons,
some are:- the discipline of playing within the rules; persistence and
aspiring to our ‘personal best’; that skills don’t come easily; that ‘a
champion team can beat a team of champions’ ’’.
From A Crown for Australia –
Social Justice Statement 2014-2015
DATE CLAIMERS:
PAGEANT OF LIGHTS: Thursday, 4th December, Bourbong
Street. Walk with the parish Christmas float to “Light Up Your
Life with Christ”.
PARISH CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: Thursday, 11th December,
5.30pm, Novakoski Centre. Drinks, nibblies and good company.
AUTUMN RETREAT: Blue Mountains, Leura, 23rd—29th April,
2015. Facilitated by Ann Maree Thompson RSM. Total Cost $650.00.
Information and applications contact Ann Maree 0405 763 117 or
amaree.thompson@gmail.com.
WORLD NEWS:
Pope Francis’ Daily Homily - www.radiovaticana.va
National Catholic Reporter - www.ncronline.org
National Jesuits News - www.jesuit.org
UCAN - www.ucanews.com
Many happy returns to our
parishioner Marion Pott,
celebrating her birthday with
her twin brother John on
Monday 10th November.
Richest blessings to you both!
The Catholic Parish
of Bundaberg
Finance:
Total Pledges ................ 597
Amount Pledged .......... $8,703.70
Total Given ................... $9,342.75
The Parishioners of Bundaberg
Mass of Thanksgiving
10am Thursday, 4 December 2014
St Joseph’s Cathedral