Mother of Good Counsel Parish (embracing the areas of Innisfail

Mother of Good Counsel Parish
(embracing the areas of Innisfail, Mourilyan & South Johnstone)
Parish Priest ~ Fr Kerry Crowley
PO Box 64, Innisfail QLD 4860 Tel: 4061 6633 Fax: 4061 7634
email: mgc@gcc.qld.edu.au Parish website www.gcparish.org.au
Parish Bulletin Sunday 31 May 2015
PARISH CHURCHES
Mission mandate grounded
in the resurrection
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Mother of Good Counsel
90 Rankin St, Innisfail
# Sat, Vigil Mass 6.30pm
# Sun, 9am
# 3rd Sun, Monthly 11am, Italian Mass Italian Mass “Because we have heard the reading from
Matthew’s gospel many times, we could easily
overlook how many themes it expresses so
St Rita of Cascia
5 Green St, South Johnstone
# Sun, 7am (every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Sunday)
Christ the King
10 Harbour Rd, Mourilyan
simply and profoundly. The mission of the
Apostles is grounded in their resurrection faith.
‘Some
hesitated’
still,
Matthew
reports,
reminding us and reassuring us as we know
the challenge faith brings. The Lord, the Word
of God, who commissions the Apostles, shares
# Sun
# Sun, 7am (every 2nd & 4th , 7am (every 2nd & 4th Sunday)
Sunday)
in the divine glory and authority of the God of
PARISH SCHOOLS
Israel’s faith, which have been ‘given’ to him by
Good Counsel College
66 Owen St, Innisfail
his Father: ‘All authority in heaven and on earth
Ph: (07) 40635300
Web: www.gcc.qld.edu.au
Paul Keenan (Principal)
disciples of all the nations, and know that I am
has been given to me. Go therefore, make
with you to the end of time’.”
(From a homily by Fr John Thornhill sm)
Good Counsel Primary
96 Rankin St, Innisfail
Ph: (07) 40612994
Web: www.gcps.qld.edu.au
Liam Kenny (Principal)
St Rita’s Primary
8 Green St, South Johnstone
Ph: (07) 40642153
Web: www.stritascps.qld.edu.au
Vicki Conomo (Principal)
Symbols and Images
The symbolic gesture of the Sign of the Cross gathers our whole being into the mystery of the Trinity - our God who is three in one. Using three fingers of the right hand, we trace the cross by touching our forehead, heart and shoulders. This encompasses our intellectual, emo onal and working lives and gathers all aspects of ourselves together in the name of God and of the cross which freed us. (Source: The Summit) ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
POSTPONED UNTIL
TRINITY SUNDAY
ADVISED
YEAR B
The Pastor’s Pen
Frs. John Newman, Hilary Flynn and I travelled to Townsville on Tuesday afternoon to join in the Funeral
Mass for a brother Priest Fr Peter Quilty; the Mass was at Holy Trinity Mundingburra at 6pm, there was to
be no burial, Peter has willed his mortal remains to James Cook University for research.
Peter had been a Military Chaplain for some 40 years, while on posting to Townsville he took a liking to the
North, so stayed on for the last 10 years, endearing himself to many. He was a member of many
organisations including Alcoholics Anonymous, Caritas and St Vincent de Paul, having a particular charism
to meet and work with the ‘little’ people.
Peter was a close friend of the late Bishop Michael Putney, while living at the Bishop’s Residence he was the
one to ensure that the Bishop’s House was always a home of welcome to all weary Clergy Travellers.
Peter made it clear that his was a special vocation, his enthusiasm was infectious, he was generous and had
a perpetual smile, to me it seemed that he had found the Pearl of Great Price, (friendship with Jesus), he
wanted to share it, and he was a means of radiating God’s love ------to the end.
His memorial card reads: “Remember, we are but travellers here.” (Mary Mackillop 1867).
Fr Kerry
Parish Office
Office Hours for next week are:
Baptisms
This weekend we welcome Lillian Zaini
into our Parish community through
Baptism.
Liturgy In-service
All Ministers of the Word (Readers) and others
interested in this Ministry are welcome to a two
part series, the first on Sunday June 7th after
the 9.am Mass. This is the first on the initiatives
of the Synod for the Southern Deanery; it has the
potential to enhance our understanding of the
Ministry and for the Word to become more the
living word.
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First Spiritual Exercise Retreat
Those interested in continuing the thrust of the
Spiritual Exercises have agreed to meet next on
Sacrament of Confirmation
Sunday June 7th at the Parish Centre at 4pm.
Others who have completed the Exercises are also
welcome. Fr Federico plans to visit the Group again
in early July.
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Hospitality
St Rita’s — South Johnstone
Children’s Liturgy
Next Saturday evening, 6 June at the 6.30pm
Vigil Mass. Children of primary school age will
be invited to come forward at the beginning of
Mass and then taken into the Parish Centre to
hear the readings of the week at their level and
to complete an activity. We hope to see you
there!
Any queries, please contact
Lisa deBuck on 40633524
Welcome EVERYONE - for a happy cuppaaa …
following Mass next Sunday morning.
Please bring a plate to share.
Come share, laugh and eat with
your Church Community.
See you there!
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Arthur Ashe
Ecumenical Morning Tea - Invita on
Catholic Leader
All catholic women of the parish are invited to an
Ecumenical Morning Tea to be hosted by St Alban’s
Anglican Mothers Union at the Anglican Parish House,
on Thursday 18 June commencing at 9.30am.
In this issue:
RSVP: Parish Office by Wednesday 10 June
 4061 6633
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Brisbane shares joy of Archbishop Oscar
Romero’s beatification.
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Cardinal says protecting environment need not
compromise legitimate economic progress.
menALIVE Weekend for Men
Jesus@theJack Event
1 June 2015
Between 2006 – 2008, Sam Clear walked
the face of the earth to promote Christian
unity. Sam now travels around Australia, NZ & the
USA to share his story of extraordinary courage,
challenges and love in action under incredible
circumstances. Meet Sam at The Union Jack Hotel on
June 1 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm and join other young
adults for a meal and good conversation.
For more info please contact Anne on 0407 716 430
or achellingw@cns.catholic.edu.au
Sharing the Tradition
‘The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central
mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery
of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the
other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens
them. It is the most fundamental and essential
teaching in the “hierarchy of the truths of faith”’
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 234)
This Sunday's Texts:
Deut 4:32-34, 39-40
Rom 8:14-17
Mt 28:16-20
Church & Toilet
Closing Roster
Week
commencing
31 May
Graham Celledoni
Next Sunday's Texts:
Ex 24:3-8
Heb 9:11-15
Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
Church Cleaning Altar Linen Roster
1 June
Roster - Mourilyan
Fran McLeish
Gail Hogan
On the weekend of 13/14 June our
parish will be holding the annual
Catholic Mission Church Appeal. This
year we are invited to reach out and
support the life-saving work of Catholic
Mission in Madagascar—to help provide
clean water and sanitation facilities, as
well as formation and spiritual support to
children in desperate need.
Freecall: 1800 257 296
catholicmission.org.au/water
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
10.00am
1.30pm
10.00am
10.00am
Italian Rosary Group - Parish Centre
Eucharis c Adora on - Christ the King Church, Mourilyan
Rosary & Prayers for Priests - Prayer Room, Parish Centre
Cuppa following the Anoin ng Mass
PLANNED GIVING: Envelopes $4202.72; Loose $564.85
Responsorial Psalm
© 1994 Jenny O’Brien . 10 Noble St, Brighton. South Australia. 5048. The words of this psalm may be copied for use in parish liturgies by parishes which have purchased the book.
Music may not be copies except with the written permission of the composer. All unlawful copying prohibited.
Recently Deceased
Fred MACCARONE, Rudy EILERS, Dominique PERHAM (Mossman - friend of Angie Sheerans)
-
Anniversaries
Jonathon TAYLOR, Phylliss ARNELL, Denis DILLON SNR, Joseph GALEA, Doris MESTREZ, Sam PRIVITERA, Cecilia DILLON,
Sr. Marie Denise SGS, Michele CONTARINO, Eileen PRICE, John BONELLO, Stephen VALENTE, Franz KORGER, Domenico
GATTERA, George GRIMA, Brianna SPITERI, Fr Bernie CONNOLLY OSA, Robert DELANEY, Victor FENECH, Joan JOY, Elija
BUGEJA, Dino SORBELLO, George SING, Phil MULLINS, Giovanni PRIVITERA, Genoveffa PEZZUTTI, Noeleen GRAY,
Mons. Vince VANDELEUR, Antonio CONTARINO, Evelina JURSS, Peter BONANO, Guiseppe AGLI, Guiseppe RACITI, Grace
GRAY, Giovannina RINAUDO, Vito FIAMINGO, John CLARK, Mary CALLEJA, Eva WARD, Mons. Michael O’BRIEN OSA
WEEKDAY MASSES MONDAY 1st
St Justin
8.00am Innisfail TUESDAY 2nd
8.00am Innisfail WEDNESDAY 3rd
8.00am Innisfail
THURSDAY 4th
NO MORNING MASS FRIDAY 5th
9.00am Villanova SATURDAY 6th
10.00am Anointing Mass - Parish Centre, Innisfail
10.45am Warrina - Lay Led Liturgy
Charles Lwanga & companions
St Boniface
RECONCILIATION: (Innisfail) Saturday 11.30am
SUNDAY MASS TIMES & ROSTER FOR WEEKEND 6/7 June
Week 1
6/7 June
6.30pm Sat
Innisfail
7.00am Sun
Mourilyan
7.00am Sun
Sth Johnstone
9.00am Sun
Innisfail
COMMENTATOR
S. Todd
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N. Smith
B. Bortolanza
READERS
M. Treston
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I. Massa
L. Massa
Leigha Clark
Jayde Mayers
CIBORIUM
M. McCormick-Brown
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P. Renneberg
CHALICES
J. Said
L. Lanzafame
L. Catalano
C. Catalano
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B. Davies
J. Brincat
S. Lynch
M. Hogan
J. Terry
S. Terry
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M. Siliato
M. Nolan, S. Hoad
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Youth Group
HOSPITALITY
MUSIC
Silkwood Duo
Did You Know?
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Many of the prayers of the Church express our belief in a Triune God (three persons in one). One
of the greatest prayers is the Sign of the Cross where we dedicate ourselves “In the name of the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.’‛
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St Patrick reportedly used the shamrock to describe the three persons in one God to the pagans
of Ireland.
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St Augustine described the Trinity as the lover, the beloved and the love between.
(Source: The Summit)