This week`s diary - Our Lady of Lourdes Sunnybank Parish

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Sunnybank & Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Acacia Ridge
Acacia Ridge, Algester, Archerfield, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Kuraby, Macgregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills
 Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 121 Mains Road, Sunnybank  Our Lady of Fatima Church, 350 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge
Parish Office (adjacent to OLOL Church, Sunnybank)
Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm; Friday 9.00am - 4pm.
Ph: 3345 3766
Fax: 3344 3343,
Mass Times: 3345 1831
Priests (After Hours Emergency Only: 3345 3498)
Fr Dan Ryan (Parish Priest: Sunnybank)
Fr Terence Nueva (Parish Priest: Acacia Ridge - 3277 2252
Post: PO Box 32, Sunnybank, QLD 4109.
email grinkoop@live.com)
Web: www.olol.com.au Email: sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au
Fr Noyichan Mamoottil MCBS (Associate Pastor)
Deanery website: http://www.parishes.bne.catholic.net.au/south/ Fr Ladu Yanga (Associate Pastor)
Fifth Sunday of Lent: 22nd March 2015
This week’s diary
Monday
23rd March
8.15 am
8.30 am
Morning Prayer S/bank
Mass - Sunnybank
Tuesday 24th March
8.15 am
8.30 am
9.00 am
7.00 pm
Morning Prayer S/bank
Mass- Sunnybank
Bible study
Silent Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament Sunnybank
Wednesday 25th March
8.15 am
8.30 am
9.00 am
7.00pm
Morning Prayer -S/bank
Mass - Sunnybank
Rosary - S/bank
Second Rite of
Reconciliation A/Ridge
Dear Parishioners
We celebrate Easter in two weeks time. Next Sunday is Palm
Sunday. During this week we will be preparing the palms to be
distributed at all our Masses next weekend. If you would like to help
you can do so after morning Mass on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday this week at Sunnybank. Ben and Clare Andrews are organising the making of
the palms. If you can help you can contact Ben and Clare on 3273 3636.
The Little White Books are available on the front tables of the Church to assist in
daily prayer and reflection on the days after Easter. The Little White Books cost
$4.00.
Thursday 26h March
This week on Wednesday and Thursday all the Priests of the Archdiocese are
meeting in convocation with the Archbishop. We will still celebrate our morning
Masses here at Sunnybank (Wednesday at 8.30 a.m. and Thursday 9 am) and
Acacia Ridge (Thursday 9am). You will understand that the Priests will be
unavailable during these 2 days.
8.45 am
9:00 am
9.00 am
7.30 pm
Morning Prayer -S/bank
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Acacia Ridge
Meditation S/Bank
We will celebrate Second Rite of Reconciliation this week at Acacia Ridge on
Wednesday evening at 7pm (25th of March). The Second Rite of Reconciliation will
be celebrated at Sunnybank the following week on Tuesday 31st of March at 7pm.
Friday
27th March
6 30 am
8.15 am
8.30 am
9.30 am
9.45 am
5.30 pm
Mass - Sunnybank
Morning Prayer S/bank
Mass - Sunnybank
Benediction - S/bank
Legion of Mary - Media Rm
Stations of the Cross Acacia Ridge
The Archbishop will celebrate the Chrism Mass this Thursday at the Cathedral of
St Stephen at 7.30pm. All our Parishioners are welcome to attend to witness the
blessing of all the Holy Oils to be used in all the Sacraments over the next twelve
months. Also all the Priests of the Archdiocese will make a recommitment to their
Priesthood during this Mass.
Saturday 28th March
8.30 am
10.30 am
11.00 am
2.305.30 pm
5.00 pm
6.00 pm
6.00 pm
Mass - Acacia Ridge
Mary’s Way of the Cross
Reconciliation - S/bank
Catholic Charismatic
Prayer, in Spanish - Media
Room -S/bank
Reconciliation - S/bank
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Acacia Ridge
Sunday
29th March
6.30 am
8.00 am
9.00 am
9.15 am
10.30 am
11.30 am
6.00 pm
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Acacia Ridge
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - Sunnybank
Mass - (Spanish)- A/Ridge
Mass - Sunnybank: Youth
Please note that Reconciliation
at Our Lady of Lourdes Church will
continue only while there are
people waiting.
A big thank you to Sister Stella for organising the 122 families who celebrated the
First Reconciliation for their children during this week. The preparation for their
Confirmation and First Eucharist will begin in July.
The Parish Pastoral Council have decided to organise a Parish conference on
the first Saturday of August this year. All Parishioners are invited to the conference
which will take the form of an opening address by the Archbishop, followed by
several choices of workshops to challenge us in our Christian faith and how to
spread the message of Jesus. The title of the conference is “Building the Kingdom
Now”. I feel this is an exciting innovation of the Pastoral Council and I hope as many
Parishioners as possible will be involved. More details later.
Please take note of all the Easter Ceremony times for both our Parishes on page
two of this newsletter.
Have a great week everyone.
Fr Dan
Next Sunday: 6th Sunday of Lent Year B
Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1-15:47
5th Sunday of Lent: Year B
Introduction: In these final weeks of Lent we consider even more fully what Jesus really achieved for us by offering his
life. Through obedient suffering he brought us eternal salvation.
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 This is an appropriate text for this week before Palm Sunday and the celebration of
the Triduum. All of the Lenten themes are moving to a great crescendo as we hear the prophet Jeremiah speak of
things “new” - covenant and heart.
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Another great text that show us the new covenant in Christ Jesus beyond his limited
earthly time. This is a powerful and beautiful reminder of his ongoing intercessory prayer for us, for truth we heard last
Sunday of love that invites us to eternal life.
Gospel: John 12:20-33 With all the “joy” that is integral to the Lenten journey, this Johannie passage doesn’t let us
forget that the ‘joy’ Jesus brings comes only after much suffering leading death. Here is the great paradox, and one to
which we are asked to take seriously—that in death is life. In other words, Death doesn’t have the final say.
EASTER CEREMONY TIMES
Second Rite of Reconciliation :
Acacia Ridge
Sunnybank
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
SUNNYBANK
Holy Thursday – 2nd April
Morning Prayer 8.30am
Reconciliation 9.00am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm
Adoration until 10 pm
rd
Good Friday – 3 April
Morning Prayer 9am
Reconciliation 9.30am
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 2pm & 4pm
Holy Saturday – 4th April
Morning Prayer 9am
Reconciliation 11am
Easter Vigil Mass 7pm
th
Easter Sunday - 5 April
Mass: 6.30am, 8am, 9.15am, 10.30am, 6pm
Wednesday 25th March 7pm
Tuesday 31st March 7pm
Our Lady of Fatima Church
ACACIA RIDGE
Holy Thursday—April 2nd
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6.00 pm (English)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 9.00pm (Spanish)
Good Friday—April 3rd
Stations of the Cross 9.30am (English)
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm (English)
Stations of the Cross 5.30pm (Spanish)
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 6.30pm (Spanish)
Holy Saturday—April 4th
Easter Vigil Mass 6.30pm (English)
Easter Vigil Mass 8.30pm (Spanish)
Easter Sunday—April 5th
4.45am Easter Encounter Filipino Chaplaincy
5.15am Dawn Easter Mass Filipino Chaplaincy
Mass: 9am (English), 11.00am (Spanish Exposition)
11.30am (Spanish Mass)
Living in a remote Andean village in Peru isn’t easy. Until recently, Cristian (a 33 year old farmer) had to travel one kilometre
to access running water. Cristian’s community in rural Peru has
always lived a traditional life, with simple diets and crops dependent on rainfall. With the help of Caritas Huacho, 33-year-old Cristian and 14 other young farmers have introduced running water and irrigation to the village. They now grow and
harvest a wide variety of high-value, sustainable crops, which provide them all with a secure income and a wide
variety of food for life.You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/
projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.
Parish Conference Date claimer Saturday 1st August
“Building the Kingdom Now”
‘Providing effective tools for joyful Evangelization’
Watch this space for more information.
Registrations open June
If you have experience in organising conferences and can help out
please contact Steven via email youth.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au
or phone 0403 182 617 OR leave a message at the office.
If you have a business who you think could help sponsor this event in any way please contact
Steven and we can provide you with some free advertising during the conference.
Your Prayers Are Asked For:
the recently deceased: Shirley Hawkins, Brian Cahill, Pastora Juco, Gerry Alabado, Mara Perkovic,
Margaret McAuliffe, Bill Bruback, Alec Hoffman, Ivan Prpic, Drago Bortic, Petar Milos, Jack Gibney,
Coral Aileen Biggins, Rae Young, Ben Gow.
those with anniversaries & others who have died: Mattia Pirrotta, Baby Owen Astill, Tony Van Der Togt, Mary
Allport, Syd Jennings, Helen Jennings, Giuseppe Vicino, Damien Drew, John Greiger, Sydney Caswell, Leonardas
Karvelis , Lynn Ruth, Lee Maria, Dominico Tuan-Nguyen, Matthew Chi Phan.
those who are unwell: Nicholas Valle, Pauline Pearse, Kath Barber, Carmel Malley, Rachael, Amelita Castino, Claire
Moynihan, Carolann Grace, Harry Mohr, Nola Wright, Ronnie McGregor, Cristy Frial, Jesus Cabrera, Gina Conde, Mark
Fitzgerald, Sonia Ambrosini, Anthony Toohey, Bohdi Wayne Davis, Michael Grace, Bernard Jensen, Mauricio Guerra,
Flavia, Malcolm Ellis, Jordan Keil, Anthony Christmas, Margaret Cavanagh, Anna Chow.
the Continuing Sick: Kath Adams, Nita Anthony, Elizabeth Boase, Vaughan Boucher, Maxine Brady, Edna Brischetto,
Caitlin, Jeremy Carroll, Marcela Castino, Betty Catchlove, Robyn Clark, Hilary Collins, Noel Combey, Mary Dixon,
Gerry, Mary and George Goode, Brian Hammerton, Marianne Kellett, Baby Luka Kello, Blanche Kiel, Vlado Matesa,
Bernadette Matesa, Mika Matesa, Bianca Miller, Catherine Miller, Veronica Mossman, Alice O’Grady, Jenny Reed, Jim
Neehouse, Robyn Scaysbrook, Julanne Slater, Annaleese Stewart, Maria Surdo. Baby Milla Wilson.
Palm Sunday Crosses
Once again asking for your help in
making the crosses for Palm Sunday.
We had a wonderful group of helpers
last year and it is a great way to meet
your fellow parishioners.
Please bring along a pair of scissors.
We will be meeting after morning Mass on
Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March.
Any queries, call Ben and Clare Andrews on 3273 3636
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Acacia Ridge
Enrolling for Prep 2016
Applications are now being taken for Prep
enrolments for 2016. Enrolment Applications forms and
information about Our Lady of Fatima can be accessed
from our webpage www.ourladyoffatima.qld.edu.au
we are For further information, please contact the office on
(07) 3275 1152
Catholic Kids Club
EASTER DAY CAMP
(Prep - Grade 6)
REMEMBER US IN YOUR WILL
After you have cared for your family would you
consider assisting the Parish family in your will.
Some people have found they are not able to help
the Parish financially in a substantial way
during their life but the contents of their will can
assist the Spiritual works of the Parish in the future.
St Vincent de Paul, Sunnybank would like to
acknowledge with thanks, the recent receipt of $2,500
from the SUNNYBANK Community and Sports Club
which is part of their annual donation of $10,000 to our
local conference
St Stephen’s School - Algester
Prep 2016-Limited places remaining
Applications are now being taken for Prep
enrolments for 2016. Enrolment Applications forms and
information about St Stephen’s School can be accessed
from our webpage www.ststephens.qld.edu.au.
For further information, please contact Stacey at
stacey.sutton@bne.catholic.edu.au
MONDAY 13th-WEDNESDAY 15th APRIL
$20 per child, per day (family discounts may apply)
Morning and Afternoon Tea Included ( BYO Lunch)
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Complex - Avocado Room
For more information email catholickidsclub@gmail.com
Sunnybank/Acacia Ridge Friendship Group
Next Wednesday 25 March, there will be no Morning Tea
at the Complex.
We are off on our first bus trip of the year to Murwillumbah
to visit Margaret Ollie’s Home/Studio. Bus leaves outside
Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 8.00 a.m. sharp. Parking
will be available at the back grassed area behind the
Church for your convenience.
Also, don’t forget you are still able to use your Katz
Vouchers from the Fashion Parade until the end of March.
Enquiries – Maureen 3345 6556/Dawn 3711 9465
Meals on Wheels Open Day
Taste our meals - see our kitchen
Come along and learn about our home delivery service
or how you can order and pick up a meal.
Time:
When:
Where:
9am to 2pm
Saturday 28th March 2015
Our Kitchen, 95 Lister St, Sunnybank
(Behind Lions Hall)
Baptism for Children 7 years to 15 years
A Baptism Programme for children 7 years to 15 years
will be commencing in May 2015. Any parents wishing to
enrol their child will need to call the Parish office on 3345
3766 to organise a time for an interview with Sr Stella.
Interview times commence 14th April and go to 14th May
2015. Enrolments close 14 May 2015
PARISH STAFF
& CONTACTS
Pastoral Associate (P/T)
Stella Noskoff rsj
pa.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au
Parish Office Staff
Karrin Halliday
Parish Manager
sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au
Secretary
sec.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au
Tam Nguyen (Accounts)
accounts.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au
Caring Co-ordinator (P/T)
Bernadette Christian
Youth and Young Adult
Ministry
The BOOK SALE of the year is THIS weekend!
All money raise goes towards the youth and
young adult ministry of our parish.
Thank you for your support!!
In-service for ALL those on
the youth ministry roster
(except BBQ cookers and piety store people)
Next Sunday the 28th of March
straight after the Sunday evening
6pm Mass until 7:30pm at the latest.
If you cannot attend this in-service
please let us know!
carenconcern@hotmail.com
Unite Youth/Young Adults
Co-ordinators Steven & Eloise Bird
0403 182 617
youth.sunnybank@bne.catholic.net.au
Centacare - Sunnybank Aged Care
Community Program Manager
Jennifer Vanarey
3216 9554
Paloma Reception Centre
3345 6666
www.palomacentre.com.au
OLOL School, Sunnybank
Principal - Mark Badke
3345 0700
OLOL OSHC
Co-ordinator - Sarubh Malviya
3344 3064
sunnybankoshc@bne.centacare.net.au
OLOF School, Acacia Ridge
Principal - Warren Fields
3275 1152
St Stephen’s School, Algester
Principal - Phil Manitta
3711 4911
St Stephen's OSHC
Co-ordinator - Victoria Hickling
3711 9291
algesteroshc@bne.centacare.net.au
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank
Principal - Peter Elmore
3323 4600
Soubirous Place
Coordinator Sr Brigid Courtney rsm
3344 3481
Sunnybank Parish
Groundsman
Bob Davis
Housekeepers:
Therese Prygiel
Louise Weston
Latino American
Chaplaincy
Fr Martin Ignacio Gutierriez
(Chaplain)
0481 118 521
Marina Castellanos (Secretary)
0481 168 748
office@hispanoamericancommunity.
com.au
Office: Tuesday & Wednesday
9.15am - 3.00pm 3277 6367
GOOD FRIDAY DRAMA
YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUTH
If you are in grade 8 and up to 35 years
old and would like to be in the Good
Friday Drama please let us know. There is
a sign up sheet on the youth notice board.
There will be a practice from 3-4pm
Sunday 28th March
THIS Sunday (22nd March) after the
Youth Ministered Mass. It’s going to be a
powerful night. We even have a guest
speaker!
LifeNite is a youth group for those in grade 9-12. It is a place
where young people can come together to create lifelong friendships, have fun and learn about how the faith can be relevant in
your life! It’s a place where the tough questions can be asked
and real answers are given!
Please go to www.40dfl.net for more information
and to sign up for an hour.
You will be required from 10am until
5:30pm on Good Friday, the 3rd of April.
The annual
young adult
Holy Saturday
mountain climb!
We also need people who are willing to
read for the drama.
Note: we do both the 2pm and 4pm services
Grade 4 and 5
Movie-Pizza Night
Saturday 28th March 7-9:30pm
Media Room
Gold coin donation on entry
When:
Time:
Where:
Cost:
Who:
RSVP:
Saturday 4th April
3am
Meet at the church and we will car
pool to the Glass House Mountains
Free
Those who are 16-35 years old
On the youth notice board or call,
text or email us
Note: It is quite a big walk, you will need good
walking shoes (joggers), a water bottle, a torch.
We will share breakfast at the bottom of the
mountain
YOUTH MINISTERED MASS MINISTRY ROSTER available at the back of the Church!
It is a draft roster, any issues please let us know!
If you are new to the youth ministry roster please arrive at 5:30pm on the
week on which you are rostered.
Roster for the Next Youth Ministered Mass
Sunday the 28th March
MUSICIANS: K. O’Kelly, P. Avinante, C. Ranatunga
SINGERS: H. Allison, L. Conde, V. Lupita
READERS: B. Halog, Y. Hsieh, W. Madassery
OFFERTORY: S. Archchige, J. Randle
ALTAR SERVERS: G. King, K. Hall
SPECIAL MINISTERS: T. Ranatunga, S. Ranatunga, M. Rodriguez, S. Rodriguez, S. Kadell, M. McKendry, S. Powell
BBQ: NO BBQ Piety Store: CLOSED