Reflection OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH. 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 7th

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1 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH in the care of the Carmelites since PRIOR OF CARMELITE COMMUNITY Matthew McPhee O.Carm PARISH PRIEST Paul Sireh O.Carm ASSOCIATE PASTOR Jerome Watt O.Carm PARISH SECRETARY Donna Moloney PARISH FINANCE Jenette Free PARISH OFFICE 312 Cavendish Rd [entry via Norfolk St] Coorparoo 4151 Phone: catholic.net.au OFFICE HOURS: 8.30am pm Mondays Fridays Mount Carmel School Phone: th Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 7th 2016 Reflection Last night I had the privilege of attending a preview of a new movie called Risen backed by a Sony Pictures production house. It is a drama based on the resurrection of Christ but from the perspective of a Roman Centurion who was present at the death of Jesus (and even participated in the death) and who has been tasked with finding out what happened to Jesus body after it went missing from the tomb. As this movie looks at the resurrection story from a non-believer s point of view, it raises some very interesting and thought-provoking issues: Who was Jesus that he commanded a league of followers even before his death and resurrection? Who was Jesus that he died and came back to life again? Who was Jesus that people who had encounters with him were so changed afterwards? In today s readings we see three people who were remarkably changed by their encounters with Jesus Isaiah, Paul & Simon Peter. In the first reading, Isaiah is convinced of his own and his country-men s sinfulness after seeing God in a vision, but God forgives him his sins and calls him to be a messenger for God. In the second reading, Paul reminds the believers of his own sinful past in persecuting the Church and of his forgiveness through the death of Christ. He also reminds believers that he is God s messenger and that the gospel he preaches is directly from God. Likewise in the Gospel, Simon Peter has an encounter with Jesus while fishing and becomes convinced of his sinfulness, but Jesus tells him to not be afraid and to become a fisher of men instead of fish. This series of events an encounter of God, an awareness of our sinfulness, our forgiveness by God and God s command to be his messengers is not just for the people in Biblical times, it is not just for men and it is not just for people in power. This is how God still works in the world today. He still asks, as he did of Isaiah in the first reading, more than 2700 years ago:- Whom shall I send? Who will be my messenger? Do we have the courage to say, as Isaiah did, Here I am, send me? ( Risen the movie official release date is 18/2/16 and it will be showing at the Garden City Cinemas). Kathy Asnicar, Parishioner

2 PARISH MASS TIMES Weekends: Saturday Vigil: 6pm Sunday: 8.30am & 5.30pm Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 9am The first Wednesday of each month, a Mass of Anointing is held at 10am. This replaces the 9am Mass. Reconciliation: Saturdays 9.30am 10am Rosary: Mondays after 9am Mass LENT Project Compassion In a world where there is so much wealth, so many resources to feed everyone, it is unfathomable that there are so many hungry children. Pope Francis With the Lenten season beginning next week, it is timely to reflect on the power of compassion. So check out the many different things you can do to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with the world s poorest people. Your generous support of Project Compassion truly makes a difference. There are Project Compassion boxes and envelopes available at the entrances to the church. Please collect one to take home. Follow on Twitter #ProjectCompassion Next Sunday s Readings: Year C: 1st Sunday of Lent Deut 26:4-10; Rom 10:8:13 Gospel: Lk:4:1-13 Date Claimers FEBRUARY There will be a Cup of Tea & Bikkies after the 8:30am MASS, today Sunday 7th February. We invite you all to stay and enjoy a cuppa and chat! Thanks to Sophie and the ladies for hosting. Monday 8th The Friends of Zumalai Fundraising Committee will hold their next meeting in the Community room at 7:30pm. New members are welcome. Wednesday 10th ASH WEDNESDAY Mass at 9am and 7:30pm Thursday 18th MT CARMEL SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB AGM WILL BE HELD IN THE CARMEL COMMUNITY ROOM ON THURSDAY 18TH FEBRARY to start at 9.30AM, with morning tea to follow. $5 annual subscription now due. ALL MOST WELCOME.

3 Enrolments for Prep at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Enrolments are now being accepted at Our Lady of Mt Carmel for Prep in Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website ( ) or collected from the school office. Our enrolment policies can be viewed at our website. Interviews for places at Mt Carmel in 2017 will commence 21 st March 2016 (last week of Term 1). Enrolment forms need to be submitted by the 18 th March, The table below indicates age eligibility dates for Prep for 2017 enrolments. Please contact the schools should you have any further enquiries. Children born Eligible for Prep Year in 1 July 2011 to 30 June July 2012 to30 June CARMELITE COMMUNITY NEWS Carmelite, Brother Sean Keefe, was awarded the OAM in the Australia Day Honours 2016 He is the first Carmelite in Australia to receive this award. Br Sean, Chaplain at Whitefriars College, Donvale VIC, said he was surprised and honoured and a bit embarrassed to receive the award for his services to the City of Manningham and his long-time involvement with the people of Timor-Leste. I like to stay in the background, he said. My most valuable resource is working with wonderful and generous friends. Br Sean has been raising awareness and funds for the people of East Timor since Br Sean has previously been recognised for his services to the City of Manningham, receiving the Australia Day Citizen of the Year award in Congratulations Br Sean. Loss and Grief Program - Commencing on Wednesday 17th February, 5.30 for 6pm start at Hemmant. This is a peer support group for adults who have suffered a significant loss in their lives and may be struggling to cope and move on with life. It is a small group, the course is 6 sessions, run over 6 weeks. For information please contact : - Annette Plummer or annette.plummer@forwardthinkingcounselling.net.au Rosary Bouquet in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes at 10.30am ; Mass Saturday 13 th February St Stephen s Cathedral Elizabeth Street Brisbane,

4 We remember those in God s care Recently Deceased: David Weston, Patrick Gaynor, Michael McLean, Patricia O Neill, Joan O Leary, Michael McNamara, Ken Levy and all who have died recently. May they Rest in God s Peace. Anniversaries and Memorials: Russell Hinchliffe We pray for our sick. Sr Eliane OCD, John Reynolds, Kathleen Horne, Patrick McErlean, Brian Cochrane, Kathleen Horne, Brian Sykes, Joan Logan, Maryanne Faulkner, To have someone included in the Newsletter, please phone or the Parish office Names for the sick will be removed after two months, unless notified for them to continue. FR JEROME Come and Celebrate with Fr Jerome his Milestone Big 80 Fr Jerome turns 80 on 16th February and we as a parish community are planning to celebrate this milestone on Friday 26th February 6pm at the Carmelite Hall, OLMC School. You are all invited Please RSVP by writing you name and how many are coming with your donation of $40. This donation will cover the 3 course meal and $10 towards a gift. Please join us! Fr Jerome is away on leave at present. He is catching up with family and also the Carmelites at Middle Park in Melbourne. Enjoy your well earned break Fr Jerome! 6pm: Next Week s Rosters 13/14th February Ministers of the Word R Houston, S Delaney 8.30am: B Kreutzer, C Kreutzer 5.30pm: R Kreger, A Bach Ministers of Communion 6pm: R Heath, M Heath, B Kennedy, E Kennedy, M Martin, M Sayer, M Sayer 8.30am: I McCarthy, P Mitchell, M Nicol, M Pascoe, M Pigram, S Robinson, C Sheehy 5.30pm: S Hale, R Kelly, R Kreger, A Mahoney, M O Leary Chay, L Oliver, B Sullivan Communion to the Sick M Martin, E Martin, C Main-Down Children s Liturgy of the Word S Cotter, K Rigby, B McPherson Reflection Mark/Madeleine Sayer Mount Carmel Parish acknowledges the Turrbal people as the traditional owners of the land on which we live.

5 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Coorparoo Sacrament of Confirmation 2016 February 3 rd 2016 Dear Year 3 parents We look forward to celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation with your child. As per the revised Sacramental policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, children will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. In Year 4, they will make their First Holy Communion and in Year 5 they will make the Sacrament of Penance. To be eligible for the Sacrament of Confirmation, your child must be Baptised. If you are unable to locate your child s Baptismal certificate, please contact the parish in which they were Baptised and ask for a Baptismal extract. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated here at the Parish on Tuesday 7 th June and Wednesday 8 th June _ Parental Responsibility and the Sacraments in the Catholic Church Your child s journey in faith began with their Baptism and in the words of Pope Francis without Confirmation they have only come half-way At the Rite of Baptism: You have asked to have your child baptised. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training them in the practice of the faith. Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking? I DO It is very important for the children and their families to participate regularly in Sunday Mass. The Mass is at the heart of our Catholic identity and faith. We are, indeed, Baptised and Confirmed so that we can participate fully in the Mass On the back of this letter is a list of the key dates for Confirmation preparation. For your child to be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, it is very important that all sessions of the Confirmation preparation programme are attended. This Sacrament is a very special moment in your child s journey of faith and your parish community looks forward to supporting you in the journey and to the celebration of the sacrament. For any further enquiries please contact the Sacramental Co-ordinator (Donna Moloney) at the Parish Office on or by moloneyd@bne.catholic.net.au God bless Fr Paul Sireh, O.Carm Parish Priest

6 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Coorparoo Sacrament of Confirmation 2016 Parent Information Session (parents only) Tuesday 26 th April 2016, 7pm 8pm at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Coorparoo Please bring along to this session (in an envelope with your child s name on it) 1. The completed enrolment form 2. A copy (not the original) of your child s Baptism certificate 3. A photo of your child on an A4 sheet of paper, with their name underneath it to display at the back of the church 4. A $30 enrolment fee Rite of Enrolment at Mass Weekend of Saturday 30 th April at the 6pm Mass or Sunday 1 st May at the 8:30am or 5:30pm Mass Receive the Creed at Mass and Renewal of Baptismal Promises Weekend of Saturday 7 th May at the 6pm Mass or Sunday 8 th May at the 8:30am or 5:30pm Mass Confirmation Family Workshop (in the school hall) Tuesday 17 th May 6.30pm to 7.45pm This session is to be attended by the child and parents Rehearsal for Confirmation (held in the church) Friday 3 rd June at 3.20pm, for those being confirmed on Tuesday 7 th June Monday 6 th June at 3.20pm for those being confirmed on Wednesday 8 th June CONFIRMATION Due to the large number of children to be Confirmed, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated over four different timeslots Tuesday 7 th June at 5:30pm Wednesday 8 th June at 5:30pm Tuesday 7 th June at 7:30pm Wednesday 8 th June at 7:30pm

7 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Coorparoo Confirmation Enrolment Form 2016 Child s Full Name:... Child s Confirmation Name:.. (the child may use their Baptismal name or choose a Saint s name) Child s date of birth: Child s place and date of Baptism:. Address:. School and year level: Sponsor s name and religion: (A sponsor is required to be over the age of sixteen and to have received the Sacrament of Confirmation) Mother s name... religion... Father s name...religion... Contact ... Home/Mobile Number/s:. Confirmation will be held over four sessions. Please choose the one suitable for your family. 1 st session: Tuesday 7 th June at 5.30pm 2 nd session: Tuesday 7 th June at 7.30pm 3 rd session: Wednesday 8 th June at 5.30pm 4 th session: Wednesday 8 th June at 7.30pm Family Law Matters: Both parents are required to sign this document. A copy of any Court Orders concerning issues of consent impacting upon this enrolment must be supplied with this form prior to the start of the Sacramental program. I hereby consent for my child to be admitted to the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church Father s Signature:. Date: Mother s Signature: Date:. Method of Payment (please tick the box) Visa Mastercard Cash please include your child s name Amount paid $ / / / (expiry date) - - / - - Name on Card Direct Debit: BSB: 064 /786 Account no: Account Name: Mt Carmel Parish Privacy: The privacy of all individuals is important to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish and we are committed to protecting all personal information we collect and hold. Our privacy policy is available on the Archdiocesan website along with the Privacy Collection Statement. For your information some photographs taken at the Confirmation may be uploaded onto the Parish Website.