St Patrick’s Parish Emerald Welcomes You

Established in 1888 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

9th & 10th February 2019 Parish Administrator: Fr Raj Kodavatikanti

Welcome to the Saint Patrick’s Parish Community!

A big welcome to all new parishioners who have Our Michael has called upon all the parishes in recently joined us! First of all, I pray that you feel at the Diocese to be actively involved in the home at the St Patrick’s and that our parish helps you evangelization movement begun in the mission of during your time in the Central Highlands. You may Christ. We are all called to put our lives at the be amazed at how dynamic and vibrant we are. Do service of the Gospel, and we reach out in so many you want to know the secret? We are a successful ways to develop our community, the Body of Christ, parish because everyone is expected to play their in such a way as to make everyone feel at home. part. What a joy! We are fishers “of people” like the We have a great parish team Francie Hartley and disciples. Cathy Chapman working for the good of our A huge thank you to our parish gathering area Project community, they really do a fantastic job and they manager Kev Bickhoff for his generosity to accept this serve us well. Life around St. Patrick is always buzzing big responsibility. He has done so much work on the with activity. As we say, “God is good!” Our parish is project so far. He is a good steward of his gifts of time so blessed with active parishioners assisting in so and talent. many services and ministries. For instance the parish As I have said many times before, our parish is a Finance Chair Jackie McGavin, Jim Waldby, John success because it is a spiritual one. People really do Gauld, Mark Green and Mike Burns and all councillors care about God and one another. God has blessed us and the parish pastoral council: the chair Bernadine richly, and for that we give thanks. May it be so for Frawley, Secretary Loy Mckinlay, Annie Case, Mick many years to come. And it depends upon you! Roach, Joe Burns, Alvin Caro, and Chris Ferguson. Once again, a warm welcome to you our new Many thanks for all of your hard work and parishioners! We pray that in blessing you, God will commitment to St. Patrick’s Parish throughout 2018. bring you happiness each day as a member of our There is no way that our staff could function as well parish family! as we do without the help of these volunteers.

We welcome our newly elected parish council, and congratulate the members- Grainne Cullivan, Fr Raj Gretchen Pedral, Peter Williamson and Social events Coordinator Anthea Cullinan. We look forward to having them represent our community and your interests. May they be empowered by the guidance of the Holy Spirit and use their unique gifts to minister to one another.

The Catholic Diocese of abides strictly with the principles and procedures of Towards Healing. The Diocese is committed to healing for victims by providing a sensitive and compassionate response to complaints. Contact the Response Coordinator on Ph 1800 830113. email: [email protected] ST. PATRICK’S PARISH Page 2

Emerald & District Mass Times Church February Roster Church Cleaning: Saturday 09 February 6pm Sunday 10 February 8am 15th: Susan McCosker, Jan Gurney, Donna Dwyer Being baptised this weekend 22nd: Jackie McGavin, Loyola McKinlay, Marie Sunday 10 February 11am Rolleston Sunday 10 February 6pm Mahony Monday 11 February NO MASS Abigail Rose Kellow

Church Linen: Marsha Krawczyk Tuesday 12 February 12 noon We welcome Rhys and Samantha. We Ground Maintenance: Jason Dwyer, Paul Moriarty, Wednesday 13 February NO MASS Thursday 14 February 8am extend a special welcome to the families Michael Barrett Friday 15 February 9am and friends of Abigail, sharing in her first THIS WEEKEND 9/10 February Saturday 16 February 6pm sacrament. We pray she will always find Sacristan: Sunday 17 February 8am Sunday 17 February 10.30am Anakie the community of St Patrick's a source of 6pm: John Miller Sunday 17 February 6pm Springsure light and hope, as she begins her 8am: Peter Agius Monday 18 February NO MASS Christian journey. Commentator: Tuesday 19 February 12 noon Anointing 6pm: Kevin Bickhoff Wednesday 20 February 7am 8am: Mick Roach Thursday 21 February 9am Marist College Young Adults Retreat (18-35 years) Readers: Friday 22 February 9am For any young adults across the Diocese – 6pm: Gerard Pearce, Margaret Daniels we’d love to meet you! An opportunity to take 8am: Peter Lawler, Catherine Nolan some time out and connect, or reconnect, at Communion Ministers: the beginning of the year. Friday evening 6pm: Margaret Daniels, John Chapman, Cathy * Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 22nd to Sunday 24th February at The Haven, Dale, Peter & Margaret Smith Emu Park. Email 8am: Catherine Nolan, Anthea Cullinane, Peter Dates for the Diary [email protected] for info. Agius, Grainne Cullivan, Natalie McCosker Altar Servers: 10 Hearts and Hands 10am - 12 noon Diocesan Safeguarding Training 6pm: Volunteers please 13 In-service Emerald 8am: Volunteers please 13 No Mass Date: 24th February 2019 Children’s Liturgy: 13 St Patrick’s School. School Captains Time: 10.00am 12noon 6pm: No Liturgy announced. 8.45am undercover area Venue: Emerald 8am: No Liturgy 16 Sign-on Commences (Venue to be finalised) Holy Goods Shop: 18 Anointing Mass 12 noon followed by 6pm: Elma Devlin shared lunch. This session is open to anyone within the 8am: Juliana McCosker 21 Marist College School Opening Mass parish community who wishes to attend. Musicians: 9am (No Mass at the church) 6pm: Jun, Jacinta, Cathy 22 St Patrick’s School Opening Mass However, this Safeguarding training forms part of the mandatory training requirements 8am: Vanessa, Pauline, Rebekah, Monica 9.15am undercover area. of Church personnel. Counters: Jim Waldby, Cathy Chapman No Mass St Patrick’s Church. 23 Cluster One meeting The intended participants are: * See notices for more information NEXT WEEKEND 16/17 February  Clergy and religious active in parish Sacristan: ministry, 6pm: John Miller Hearts and Hands  Anyone in an employed role within the 8am: Peter Agius Sunday 10th February parish, Commentator: 10am until 12 noon at the Church. 6pm: Sue McCosker  Anyone in a child related voluntary role, All are welcome to join in for some fun to play 8am: Janice Moriarty  Ministry leaders, music, sing, share faith stories and getting to Readers:  Parish leadership 6pm: Morag Hyslop, Kevin Bickhoff know one another more. 8am: Simon McKinlay, Mick Roach Communion Ministers: St Patrick's Parish 6pm: Sue McCosker, Lorraine Marsh, Margaret Parish Office: St Patrick’s Primary School: Daniels, Morag Hyslop, Rod Devlin Principal: Mr Chris Ferguson 8am: Mick Roach, Simon McKinlay, Loyola 33 Yamala Street, PO Box 47 McKinlay, Marie & Bill Mahony Ph: 49 821 066 41 Yamala Street Altar Servers: E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 4982 2485, Fax: 4982 4229 6pm: Volunteers please Bulletin E-mail: stpatsbulletin @gmail.com E-mail: [email protected] 8am: Volunteers please Parish Administrator: Fr Raj Kodavatikanti St Brigid’s Primary School: Children’s Liturgy: M:0418 821066 Principal: Mr Mick Roach 6pm: No Liturgy E-mail: [email protected] Gregory Highway South 8am: No Liturgy Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm Ph: 4982 0411, Fax: 4982 0422 Holy Goods Shop: Parish Secretary: Mrs Francie Hartley and E-mail: [email protected] 6pm: Margaret Boland Mrs Cathy Chapman ph 4982 1066 Marist College Emerald: 8am: Volunteer please Other Churches administered by Principal: Mr Mark Green Musicians: St Patricks: Jeppesen Drive 6pm: T.B.A Gemfields Catholic Community, Ph: 4982 3400, Fax: 4982 3033 8am: T.B.A E-mail: [email protected] Counters: Peter Agius, Anthony Iwuchukwu Ph: 4985 4154 - Mrs Ann Hatte Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Springsure St Vincent de Paul: Ph: 4982 1726 Ph: 0488 100322 - Mrs Maria Hoare Neighbourhood Centre: 17 Yamala St A reminder to all Ministers that it is greatly St Theresa’s Rolleston, Ph: 4982 1696 Fax: 4982 3710 appreciated if you are at church at least 10 Ph: 4984 3192 - Mrs Pam Dallas E-mail: [email protected] minutes before Mass commences. Please Mary Immaculate Blackwater CentaCare: 141 Egerton Street advise the Commentator that you are present. Ph:4982 5362 - Srs Colleen and Carmel (across from Coles, behind high house) (Administered by Fr John Tete) Ph: 4982 4358 ST PATRICKS PARISH Page 3 Please Especially Pray For Sick: Peter Smith, Fr Terry Loth, Lyn Polley, Valma Burridge, Remma Casquejo, Lotte Tauamoa, Kayci, Ashley & Chase Kerkow, Jack Wakling, Jim Moriarty, Mary Hornery, Lawrence McNamee, Jessie Hallam, Louise Van Zanden, Alex Cannan, Jordon Cassidy, Margaret Daniels.

Deceased: Audrey Harper, Don Ash.

Anniversaries: Stanley Winter, Fr Dan Moore, Natalie McKendry, George Sicklinger, Ray Quinn, Adelaida Arquinez, Denyse Huet, John Hardgrave, Ray Palm, Aaron Whelan, High Donelly, Jim Gallagher, Gerard Pearce Jnr, Jim Rowley Roberts, Joey Hughes, Marie Jensen, Joseph Schemlowski, Jim and Mary Brosnan, Peter Moore, Lou Petho, Sue Pascoe, Margaret Willis, Mary Sullivan.

Please contact the parish office if you are aware of people or families within our community requiring our prayers and/or support.

“Ministry Breast Screen Marist Messages: Women aged 50-74  Three projects are currently This is a special invitation for you to underway at the College: Matters” expanded and refurnished Music #31 Come to the Table attend the FREE Centre, renovated and redesigned Industrial Technology Building and ‘Come to the Table’ is a community BreastScreen Mobile Service an expansion and refurbishment of outreach program run by the Emerald Visiting our Admin. Building. Neighbourhood Centre and St Vincent de Sapphire  Next week, we are looking forward Paul. On Wednesday nights, people (on Old Rubyvale Road) to professional development with gather at the Neighbourhood Centre to No referral is required Bishop Michael and the visiting share a meal. The Neighbourhood Centre It only takes 30 minutes guest speakers. also has a pick up and drop off bus that From 25 Feb to 11 March  For more news, please visit our allows those individuals without transport to Call 132050 attend. The weekly gathering allows for website; Women between 40 and 49 and over 75 are also www.maristcollegeemerald.com.au conversation and friendships to be formed. eligible to attend for free. For many years, people of all ages and or find us on Facebook. different cultures, have enjoyed dinner and Friends of Peggy Layton are welcome to join feeling a part of the community by coming the family for a casual gathering Marist College Emerald together. to celebrate Peg’s 80th Becoming a part of ‘Come to the Table’ on Saturday the 2nd March School Officer—Front Reception involves preparing and dropping off a meal (Term Time. Continuing -38 hours per week) at 33 Moriarty St 6pm on a Wednesday night to the For catering purposes please RSVP to Don- Neighbourhood Centre. During 2018, The School Officer - Front Reception, will provide na 0427 397 504 volunteers were rostered on twice a year. administrative and secretarial support to the th Currently meals are prepared for around 15 by the 20 February College, be the first port of call for all visitors, facilitate communication between administrators, people. BYO Drinks/No Gifts please teachers, and students' families. If you are interested in supporting ‘Come to the table’ please contact Bernadette SAVE THE DATE The successful applicant would be expected to Anderson on support the Catholic ethos and practices of the [email protected] College. Applicants for the position must hold a or 0428 760287. Fri 8TH Sat 9TH Sun 10TH March current Blue Card (Working with Children Check Friday 6:30 p.m. start from the Commission of Children and Young Saturday 8 a.m. start People) or be willing to apply for one. “Ministry Sunday 3 p.m. finish A copy of the Job Description and Employment for application packages are available on our website: Matters” www.maristcollegeemerald.com.au #32 Lenten Groups or from the College Office LENTEN RETREAT One of the lovely ways of preparing for in Applications close on Easter is to be able to take part in the BLACKALL Monday, 11th February 2019 Lenten Program. The program consists of six weekly meetings. Each meeting follows a @ St. Patrick’s Parish Centre Please submit your resume and cover letter set format. A meeting consists of five by email (preferred) or post to: sections: Meals provided The Principal ~ Mr Mark Green 1. Welcome Accommodation available Marist College Emerald 2. Opening prayer/ guided meditation. PO Box 81, Emerald Qld 4720 Email: 3. Gospel focus. Facilitated by [email protected] 4. Personal testimony. 5. A closing prayer. Verbum Dei Missionaries The meetings last approximately one and a R.S.V.P. 16/2/19 half hours and are generally followed by For more information contact Fr Jayanthi Maddala The Catholic Leader . supper or morning tea depending on the 46574 105 [email protected] This week’s Catholic Leader now on sale at the time of day the meeting is held. The Lenten back of the church. $2.00 per copy. Program is a wonderful way for parishioners Moira Kent 46575914 [email protected] to get to know each other on a more personal basis. The program is presented on CD and DVD and each participant has Youth Mass access to a booklet. 6pm Saturday 2nd March Rod Devlin For more info or to get involved, contact Ben & Kendal Fraser 0422 898 220. ST. PATRICK’S PARISH PAGE 4 This Weekend’s Prayers & Hymns PAGE 4

OPENING HYMN ALLELUIA Mass Shalom. Colin D Smith and Paul Mason CELEBRATE Monica Brown AOV Vol 1:44 Sing to the Mountains Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Chorus: Bob Dufford. As One Voice Vol 1: 92 REFRAIN Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Celebrate what we have been given, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia celebrate what we have received. Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea. Copyright (c) 2010 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.. Celebrate the spirit of Jesus, Raise your voices, lift your hearts. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478 This is the day the Lord has made. alive in our hearts. THE NICENE CREED Let all the earth rejoice. I believe in one God, No longer shall you be people the Father almighty, who walk in darkness, I will give thanks to you, my Lord. maker of heaven and earth, You have answered my plea. it is the spirit who draws you into the light. of all things visible and invisible. You have saved my soul from death. I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, Even the earth cries out. You are my strength and my song. the Only Begotten Son of God, It longs to receive new life. born of the Father before all ages. It is the spirit who fills the world with new life. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God from God, Light from Light, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; You who are gathered here This is the day that the Lord has made. through him all things were made. share life and love together. Let us be glad and rejoice. For us men and for our salvation It is the spirit who calls you out to give. he came down from heaven, Copyright (c) 1986 Emmaus Productions. All rights reserved. One License He has turned all death to life. online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478 Sing of the glory of God. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate from the Virgin Copyright (c) Oregon Catholic Press .All rights reserved. One License Mary, Prayer for the relief from online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478 and became man. suffering in this drought

GLORY TO GOD For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, Lord of land and sea and sky Mass Shalom Colin D Smith and Paul Mason he suffered death and was buried, Glory to God in the highest, and rose again on the third day Bring water to the parched land of and on earth peace to people of good will. in accordance with the Scriptures. Bring us rain to renew the earth, water the He ascended into heaven shoots of next seasons crops, We praise you, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. And to replenish the dams and waterholes that we bless you, He will come again in glory sustain our livestock. we adore you, to judge the living and the dead we glorify you, and his kingdom will have no end. Lord of the people of the desert we give you thanks for your great glory, I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, Lord God, heavenly King, Our farmers have struggled for many years who proceeds from the Father and the Son, To nurture crops and livestock O God, almighty Father. who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, And many are tired and weary who has spoken through the prophets. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Give them rain, and hope for the future you take away the sin of the world, I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. have mercy on us; I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins Give the farmers and those who support them you take away the sins of the world, and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead Strength to keep going: and the life of the world to come. Amen receive our prayer; Faith in your ongoing love and care you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. GIVE THANKS Henry Smith. AOV Vol 2:17 Hope for the journey ahead. Give thanks with a grateful heart. For you alone are the Holy One, Give thanks to the Holy one. Lord, keep us all alert to the health and well- you alone are the Lord, Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his being of those around us you alone are the Most High, Son. Who struggle, and grieve and feel lost. Jesus Christ, Help those who are taken to the brink of with the Holy Spirit, despair in the glory of God the Father. Give thanks with a grateful heart. Amen. Give thanks to the Holy one. And help us to show them your loving face. Copyright (c) 2010 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. One Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478 We pray also for our indigenous communities, Son. WELCOME THE WORD OF GOD Especially those who are living in this parched Speak, Lord Gary Ault And Now, let the weak say, country. Speak Lord I’m listening ‘I am strong’, Bring them renewal and strength. Plant your Word down deep in me Let the poor say “I am rich’, Speak Lord I’m listening Because of what the Lord has done for us. Please show me the way Copyright (c) 1970 GIA Productions. All rights reserved. One License online. St Patrick’s Parish February Used with permission. Licence No. 622478 And Now, let the weak say, ‘I am strong’, Intercessory Prayer Calendar RESPONSORIAL PSALM Frank Andersen Let the poor say “I am rich’, Available on the back table of the church for Scripture in Song. Page 62 Because of what the Lord has done for us. collection. Give thanks to the lord for God is good, Copyright © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. One License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478 his love is everlasting! Give thanks to the lord for God is good, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE FINAL HYMN We are trialling placing the boxes containing Dear Visitor, his love will never end! musical instruments for the children to play for Copyright (c) 1985 Rising Moon, Scripture in Song. All rights reserved. One the final hymn at the back of the Church. Welcome to Emerald. Please take License online. Used with permission. Licence No. 622478 At the end of notices the children are invited one of our prayer cards wishing you to go to the back of the Church and collect an instrument. every blessing for an enjoyable and safe Their musical contribution is a gift that enhances our celebration. journey. It is appreciated if the instruments are not played until the final prayers are said.