BURLEIGH HEADS CATHOLIC PARISH

 BURLEIGH WATERS - MARY, MOTHER OF MERCY CHURCH, 3 Sunlight Dr, Burleigh Waters

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PARISH OFFICE: Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Third Sunday of Lent 3 Sunlight Dr, Burleigh Waters [PO Box 73 Burleigh Heads] 15 March, 2020 www.burleighheadscatholic.com.au Year A: Ex 17:3-7; Rom 5:1-2,5-8; Jn 4:5-42 Phone: 5576 6466 [also for After Hours] e-mail: [email protected] next week's Readings: 1 Sam 16:1,6-7,10-13; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 facebook: BurleighCatholicParish Brisbane Archdiocese’s former shepherd Archbishop John Bathersby PARISH PASTORAL TEAM: has died aged 83 Fr Morgan Batt - Parish Priest Fr Jacob Kalu - Parochial Vicar March 9. 2020 - by Joe Higgins Parish Business & Finance Manager Mr Neil Segerdahl - [email protected] He died at 7am on March 9. Parish Sacramental Co-Ordinator - Angela Williams Parish Women's Advisory - Bev Tronc, Maree Wright Parish Advisory Council Chair - David Sewell BRISBANE Archbishop Emeritus John Bathersby has Parish Safeguarding Officer - Bren Milsom been remembered as a long-serving and dedicated Parish Youth Minister - Darcy Rogers servant of the Church in Queensland after he died today.

Parish Weekly Diary.... Archbishop Bathersby served as the Bishop of Cairns for five years before taking on his role as Brisbane Monday, 16 March archbishop for 20 years. MIAMI - STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND MASS CANCELLED DUE TO FUNERAL OF ARCHBISHOP He was remembered for his emphasis on prayer, the Eucharist and the centrality of JOHN BATHERSBY Jesus as well as a commitment to ecumenism and the laity.

Tuesday, 17 March Archbishop Coleridge pays tribute to his predecessor St Patrick Man of prayer: “John was consumed by the desire to know and love Jesus, and he 7.30am Mass - Burleigh Waters spoke of this more and more as time went by.” 6.30pm Brazilian Catholic Community - Miami Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge said in Archbishop Bathersby’s 20 years as Wednesday, 18 March archbishop, he was “no high-powered administrator or fiery preacher”. “What he St Cyril brought to the office was something deeper and more enduring,” he said. “John was 7.00am Mass - Miami consumed by the desire to know and love Jesus, and he spoke of this more and more 9.30am Mass - Ozanam Villa as time went by. “This is his greatest legacy to the archdiocese. 5.00pm Stations of the Cross - Palm Beach “It led to a focus on deepening prayer, not only in his own life but in the life of the 5.30pm Mass - Palm Beach archdiocese. The mystic shone through in the little Aussie battler; and the effect of that Thursday, 19 March is hard to measure but impossible to deny. St Joseph “From this there flowed his passion for Christian unity: he understood that the Jesus 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads whom he had met knocked down the walls that divide. “His deep sense of communion 5.00pm Stations of the Cross - Mudgeeraba extended not only to other Churches but to the community as a whole.” 5.30pm Mass - Mudgeeraba Stanthorpe boy becomes Brisbane archbishop Friday, 20 March Lasting joy: Archbishop John Bathersby described his episcopate and priesthood as Bl Francis Palau Y Quer 10.00am Mass - Burleigh Waters the happiest time of his life. 6.00pm Sung Evening Prayer - Burleigh Heads Archbishop Bathersby was born in Stanthorpe in 1936 to John Thomas, a shopkeeper and publican at the Country Club Hotel, and Grace Maud Bathersby. Saturday, 21 March He had an older sister, Carmel, a younger brother, Michael, and two younger sisters, St Enda Suzanne and Anne. 8.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads Both the Mercy Sisters and Edmund Rice Christian Brothers traditions formed his 4.30pm Sacrament of Penance - Miami education, having completed his primary education at St Joseph’s, Stanthorpe, and 5.30pm Sacrament of Penance - Palm Beach secondary schooling as a boarder at Nudgee College. 5.45pm Sacrament of Penance - Burleigh Heads He entered Pius XII Seminary, Banyo, after his schooling and was ordained in Saturday, 21 March Stanthorpe parish by Bishop William Brennan on June 30, 1961. Fourth Sunday of Lent His first seven years as a priest were spent in Goondiwindi before he was sent to Sat 5.00pm Mass - Miami Rome for further studies in 1969, where he completed a licentiate in Theology and a Sat 6.00pm Mass - Palm Beach Sat 6.15pm Mass - Burleigh Heads Diploma in Spirituality. Returning to Brisbane, he worked as a spiritual director at Pius XII Seminary for seven SUNDAY, 22 March years before, again, he was sent to Rome; this time to complete a Doctorate in Fourth Sunday of Lent Theology/Spirituality. After returning to his post at the seminary, he was later 7.00am Mass - Burleigh Heads appointed Bishop of Cairns in 1986 and later became Archbishop of Brisbane on 7.00am Mass - Palm Beach January 30, 1992. 8.30am Mass - Miami 8.30am Mass - Mudgeeraba During his time in leadership, Archbishop Bathersby made ecumenical affairs front and 10.00am Mass - Burleigh Waters centre both nationally and internationally. [Yr 6 Connect Mass] Bushwalking, mountain-climbing, watching sport and listening to classical music were 5.00pm Sacrament of Penance - Burleigh Waters mainstays in his days off. 5.30pm Mass - Burleigh Waters In 2003, he hosted the second Brisbane Archdiocesan Synod, which was the first archdiocesan synod to include lay people. continued next page ... Happiest time of his life Joyful life: Archbishop John Bathersby was Archbishop of Brisbane for 20 years. When Archbishop Bathersby retired in 2011, after Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation at the age of 75, he said it had been a “privilege” and a “lasting joy” to have been archbishop. “It was marvellous to have shared the lives of so many Christians and so many people who may not be Christians but do good and care for the poor,” he said. He had said he had never been happier in life than being called by God to priesthood and episcopacy. He was also remembered as a “peerless spiritual director” in his years at Pius XII Seminary. When he retired in 2011, Vicar General Monsignor Peter Meneely said Archbishop Bathersby’s “life-long work as a spiritual director gave him a great gift of discernment”. “Many, many decisions have to be made in such a role,” he said. “Some are easy, some are hard to make because of the impact of such decisions on people and on the life of the church. “He was often able to identify a direction to go that at first was not totally obvious to the rest of us.”

Archbishop Bathersby’s funeral details: Vigil – 15th March Sunday evening at the Cathedral Funeral Mass – 11am Monday 16th March, St Stephen’s Cathedral

Byzantine icons are portals to the divine presence. The depictions are heavenly - the gold backgrounds speak of divine truth. The serene, symmetrical faces invite us into the order of Heaven. Here is a peace that surpasses all understanding. We slow down before the icon and encounter the divine presence.

In this icon of the woman at the well, we see the encounter of Christ with the Samaritan woman, who in the Orthodox tradition has a name: St. Photini, the illuminated or enlightened one. She meets Jesus while he is seated by the well. She approaches with her vessel to get water. Their hands indicate for us that they are engaged in conversation. On Christ’s right hand, his third finger bends in, a subtle sign of his divine nature. The two mountains behind them recall their words, reflecting that they come from two different backgrounds.

Central to the icon are two architectural elements - the well, and the walled city in the distance.

The well has a peculiar shape; it’s low and shaped like a cross and is suggestive of a baptismal font. It invites us to enter into the death of Christ so as to rise with him in the Resurrection - the very essence of the Paschal Mystery. We are beckoned to the font to seek the living water that delivers us from death to eternal life.

Behind the font looms a walled city. It is Jerusalem, the scene of the Paschal Mystery. The dark, gaping gate is like a tomb. Red curtains hint of the passion and bloodshed that will soon occur there. Yet the curtains are drawn back. Like the font, these curtains are inviting us into the tomb but also showing us the way out.

The woman at the well enters the tomb as she acknowledges in truth the painful path of her life. Christ illuminates her heart. He invites her to move beyond her current life. She enters the tomb of this in truth and accepts the living water. She is transformed from an outcast to an evangelizer. She will bring her joy back to her community and compel them to follow her to Christ. Through meeting Christ, St. Photini finds light in her darkness, a light she will shine to others.

Commentary is by Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, assistant professor of liturgy, catechesis, and evangelization at Loyola University New Orleans.

"Is the Lord in our midst or not?" Exodus 17:7 Like the ancient Hebrews of Exodus, there are millions of people around the world today who must wonder this question aloud on a daily basis as they struggle to put nutritious food and clean water on the table. Thanks to the work of organizations like Caritas and Catholic Relief Services, impoverished people throughout the world can experience God working in their midst. CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program. https://photos.crs.org/rb2020videos/hdcc7b6c3#hdcc7b6c3 You are also invited to eat simple, meatless meals from these countries. And, through the stories, learn about the principles of Catholic social teaching—and ways you can put them into action during Lent and beyond. In today’s Gospel Jesus even thirsts. He asks a Samaritan woman at the well for a drink. Next Sunday, March 22, is World Water Day. More than 844 million people do not have access to safe water, according to the World Health Organization. Limited access to safe water causes disease, lack of sanitation, and political turmoil. Imagine, too, if you are a woman or a child having to spend your day transporting water to your home, forcing you to relinquish your daily activities and education. This year’s theme for World Water Day is "Water and Climate Change" and how the two are inextricably linked. Water is our most precious resource – we must use it more responsibly. We must balance all of society’s water needs while ensuring the poorest people don’t get left behind. Everyone has a role to play. There is one simple step you can take immediately that will make a big difference: don’t waste water. To learn more, go to: https://www.worldwaterday.org/ You can also explore Catholic Relief Services’ work for clean water (www.crs.org/our-work-overseas/program-areas/water-and-sanitation) and search for other sites that seek to provide safe drinking water. We are called to recognize the needs of our global human family and respond. Our prayers, fasting and almsgiving can provide for those worldwide who are most in need, especially those who are hungry and lack proper nutrition. Let them know that the Lord is, indeed, in their midst. Parish News and Happenings

FUTURES- END OF LIFE SEMINAR – 3rd April Ever wondered about funeral costs, cremations verses burial, How to prepare a BAPTISMS will, Being a Beneficiary/Benefactor to the local Catholic Parish Community? The Parish We welcome to our faith community Sekiah who was baptised last week. is hosting a day seminar 3rd April 10:30am – 12:30 MMM Community hall about varying issues of the end of life – wills, living life well, power of attorney, funerals (costs and what to do), your last wishes and Requiem Masses (how to prepare your funeral). It has been FUNERALS many years since we conducted this seminar and all are welcome to attend - some great Last week we celebrated the funerals of presenters will be there. Morning tea provided. Please register at the Parish Office. Judith Crain and Deirdre Farry who have died in Christ. Let us remember their families and friends in our prayers this  MONDAY 16 MARCH - Miami Mass  BRAZILIAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY week. cancelled due to the funeral of meets each Tuesday in Calvary Church, Archbishop John Bathersby. Padre Miami, from 6.30 - 8.30pm. 1st Tuesday God will raise you up on eagle’s wings of each month - English; other Tuesdays -  Dear Parishioners, last week we gave the Portuguese. Next Portuguese speaking SICK & SPECIAL NEEDS financials for the Parish. The heading Mass - 17 May, 11am. Your prayers have been requested for should have read One Year Jan - Dec Michael Allan, Noreen Andersen, Patricia 2019 not half year July to Dec 2019.  ORGAN CONCERT - A Community event Ashton, Glenys Bailey, Peter Bennett, Ida Thank you again for your ongoing support. - free entry - sponsored by All Organs. Elda Bonke, Leigh Boulcher, Peter Briggs, Padre. Hector Olivera in Concert. Mary, Mother of William Buckley, Lily Burgstaller, James Mercy Church, Wednesday 18 March, 10 - Burke, Diane Busutil, Jan Carmont,  LENT 2020 PARISH RETREAT is 11.15am. Maestro Hector Olivera is one Stephen Cochrane, Maria Fiore, Fr Des cancelled due to virus issues and travel of the most sought after and revered Fitzgerald, Angelita Freda, Geromy Grima, restrictions. international organists of the present time. Fred Grioli, Kath Hare, Vera Havlik, Cheryl Hingerty, Jean Hokin, Norman Ingle, Stuart

 A Festival Mass which celebrates 60 Ingram, Denis McEnery, Barry McKnoulty,  SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2020 - YEARS OF THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL Fay & John Mooney, Pat Moy, Stephen Over the past three weeks, families have CONFERENCE operating in Burleigh Murray, Josie Nocolas, Mary O'Brien, Sr been preparing for the Sacrament of Parish is being held at Mary, Mother of Annette O'Connor, Paul O'Connor, Eileen Penance - First Rite of Reconciliation. We Mercy Church on Saturday 4 April at O’Neill, Michael Onn, Sean O’Reilly, Anne will be holding practice sessions for the 10am, followed by a light lunch. All are Owens, Maureen Pocock, Phyllis Pola, celebration of the Sacrament and welcome, especially past and present St William Sheehan, Peter Smith, Pacing experiencing a Labyrinth contemplative Vincent de Paul members and helpers Soriano, Isaac Stafrace, Andrew Supple, prayer experience on Wednesday 18 who have assisted our Conference in any Luke Thorpe, Lourdes Toledo, Nemcio March. It has been wonderful to see the way. For catering purposes please rsvp Toledo, Sarra Tyler, Dan Wilson, Graham children's enthusiastic participation in the Bob or Carol, 0428 971121 or email Zendler, Norah Zipf, the sick of our Parish Parish Apprenticeship of Ministry. Please [email protected] and all in need of God’s healing Spirit. continue to support our families as they learn more about assisting at Mass  CHRISM MASS - Archbishop Mark throughout the Parish. Inquiries email: DECEASED Coleridge invites you to the Annual Masses have been requested for the [email protected] or Chrism Mass to be held in the Cathedral recently deceased and for friends and contact the Parish Office on 5576 6466. of St Stephen on Thursday 2 April relatives whose anniversaries occur about commencing at 7pm. This is a celebration this time: Deirdre Farry, Judith Crain,  BIBLE STUDY with Fr Jacob, Infant for the entire Archdiocese and all are Gerry O'Reilly. Saviour meeting room, Saturday, 8.30am. welcome. May the choirs of angels come to greet you ... May you find eternal life. HOLY WEEK Normal Sunday Masses Palm Sunday th 6 April – Second Rite Penance Miami 9am PLANNED GIVING LAST WEEK -  7th April – Second Rite of Penance Burleigh Waters 6pm CODE:  = very good; 8th April – Second Rite of Penance Palm Beach 5:30  = good; Holy Thursday  = hangin’ in there;  = help! Palm Beach - 6pm Counting roster this week: Palm Beach Mudgeeraba - 6pm Burleigh Waters - 7pm Good Friday Family Groups Ecumenical Stations of the Cross 10am Burleigh Heads (this is a walk) Goannas Sunday 29 March 2pm Confessions - Burleigh Waters; Mudgeeraba 12 noon, Dog & Parrot Tavern, 2 Scottsdale Dr, Robina. Phone Margaret - 5534 2654. 3pm - Burleigh Waters; Palm Beach; Miami; Mudgeeraba; Burleigh Heads 7pm - Tenebrae Burleigh Waters Easter During Lent ... Stations of the Cross: Miami - Monday, 8.30am; Vigil - Burleigh Waters only Saturday 6.30pm Palm Beach - Wednesday, 5pm; Mudgeeraba - Thursday, 5pm Sunday - Normal Mass times Sung Evening Prayer and Stations: Burleigh Heads - Friday, 6pm PROJECT COMPASSION: Father of four, Barry, embodies resilience and strength. Growing up in a tough environment, he had to look inside himself to make the right choices for himself and his family. Barry, and others like him, were able to take part in a cultural healing program called Red Dust Healing. This program encourages participants to examine their own personal hurt and allows them to heal from within, addressing family and personal relationships and what may have been life-long patterns of violence, abuse and neglect. Today, thanks to the Caritas support, he’s an inspirational father to his four girls and a leader in his community. Please donate to Project Compassion 2020 and help vulnerable people like Barry, so that they are empowered to assist members of their communities in Australia. Liturgical Music for Third Sunday of Lent INTRODUCTORY RITES: LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST:

Gathering: Communion: Living Water

All The Earth Proclaim The Lord I will give you living water. Shade to rest under; strength to your heart. All the earth proclaim the Lord, Grow deep within me ... filled by my Spirit, Sing your praise to God. my burdens are easy, my life it is yours.

Serve you the Lord, heart filled with gladness. We have been with the lonely. Come into his presence singing for joy! to the hungry we've given your bread...

Know that the Lord is our creator. We now come with all our hopes and dreams to rest awhile with you. Yes, he is our Father; we are his own. To the empty we've carried We are the sheep of his green pasture, your word of hope and of life. for we are his peop0le; he is our God. Build us now beyond our hopes and dreams © 1965, World Library Publications Inc 'till we live in you. © F Andersen LITURGY OF THE WORD: Thanksgiving: I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Psalm Response: I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast'. I came to Jesus, as I was, so weary and worn and sad;

I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink, and live'. I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; © 2012, Amanda McKenna, Willow Publishing my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'I am this dark world's light; Gospel Acclamation: look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright'. Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I'll walk till trav'ling days are done.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST: © Oxford University Press

Save us, Saviour of the world, CONCLUDING RITES for by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. Dismissal: Though The Mountains May Fall

Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust, Psalm Responses for Weekday Masses yet the love of the Lord will stand this week: as a shelter for all who will call on his name. Monday: My soul thirsting for the living God: Sing the praise and the glory of God. when shall I see him face to face? Could the Lord ever leave you? Tuesday: Go out to all the world, Could the Lord forget his love? and tell the Good News. Though a mother forsake her child, Wednesday: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. he will not abandon you.

Thursday: The son of David will live for ever. Should you turn and forsake him, Friday: I am the Lord, your God: hear my voice. he will gently call your name.

Saturday: It is steadfast love, not sacrifice, Should you wander away from him, that God desires. he will always take you back.

If you are a Parish Volunteer or working in the parish the onus Go to him when you're weary; he will give you eagle's wings. is on you to comply with all Archdiocesan policies. You will run, never tire, for your God will be your strength. Safeguarding training and registration is available online - www.safeguardingaob.com.au . © 1975, Daniel L Schutte, New Dawn Music If you see any unsafe practice or reportable occurrence please contact the Parish Office or STOPline Service - 1300 304 550; Used with permission under ONE LICENSE # A-727411