Past Deanery & Parish Events

Kathleen and Barry Evans A group of Parishioners gather with Kathleen and Barry Evans (centre) outside St Mark’s Deanery Year of Faith Event Church Inala, after the morning session, which was also attended by 90 students from St Kathleen Evans visited St Mark’s Inala, St Ignatius Toowong and St Joseph’s Mark’s School. School Corinda to share her amazing story of life, illness, family, and faith.

Kathleen’s cure from cancer was attributed to the miraculous intercession of Mother Mary MacKillop.

Kathleen, who is a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, had smoked

since the age of 16 but had given up in 1990, three years before she got the devastating news that at 49 she had cancer.

The tumour, in her right lung, was particularly aggressive and quickly spread to her glands. Within a few months a secondary cancer was found on her brain. Fr Gerry Kalinowski, Dean of Brisbane West, She was told it was inoperable and that chemotherapy and X-ray treatment introduces Kathleen Evans at the evening were considered pointless. presentation at St Ignatius Church Toowong.

Kathleen said "All I had left was prayer." A friend gave her a picture of Mary MacKillop and a relic of Mary’s clothing, so Kathleen, her family and her parish

all began praying.

Far from getting worse, her condition improved and after four months her doctor called for more tests. Ten months after her original diagnosis, she was told there was no sign of any cancer - just some scarring where the tumours had been.

Larry Huynh and Sheila Hei meet Kathleen Kathleen and Barry’s faith in Christ and devotion to St Mary of the Cross was Evans (centre) at Toowong. inspirational to all who attended. Kathleen and Barry also spoke to students at St Joseph’s School Corinda as part of their visit to our Deanery.

Page 1 of 23 Thank you to all involved in the Deanery Mission Event

The Deanery Mission Event - the week long mission that straddled two weeks in October - has been a tremendous success. Many people from across the parishes of the deanery participated in the event. The networking and connections that have been generated across the deanery has been one of the great blessings of the mission. As well, deanery parishioners have refreshed and deepened their appreciation of God speaking to them in their lives. As God has spoken to their particular circumstance, they are opening themselves to responding to the best of their abilities. In this, God’s bountiful kingdom continues to become a reality in the world. Thanks to:

• The clergy across the deanery who have supported and promoted the Deanery mission event. Priests came to different sessions, and at short notice, they came to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

• Peter Condon and the Deanery Mission Event Team. Parishioners from every parish and a variety of different groups formed to organize for The Catholic Guy team to come to the deanery. They then advertised the event, and ensured many of their local parishioners assisted in the myriad of organizational details.

• Michael Doherty our Deanery Projects Officer with his renowned efficiency for following things through made sure that the event took place smoothly and seamlessly as though it was the most natural of parish operations. During the week of the event he has tirelessly covered two jobs, his present position as parish office manager as well. And all with his happy hospitable heart.

• The parishioners from across the deanery who welcomed participants at each sessions, and served refreshments at those sessions. Each parish had their local master chefs provide lunch and dinner for The Catholic Guy team. These meals they thoroughly enjoyed, and were very appreciative of.

• The Catholic Guy Team who came directly from a mission event at Noosa. They came and set up, and had everything running as smoothly and professionally as possible. Their organization is quite amazing. To Bruce Downes, The Catholic Guy, and his wife Rosemary, who willingly give their all in this ministry. Bruce certainly is very energetic, committed and prepared to give his all in following God’s call and proclaiming the message of God’s presence in people’s lives.

There will be many blessings that will flow from this mission event. There already have been! And they will continue in the lives of parishioners across the deanery. So God’s gracious gifts are spread across the deanery. For all this, I am very, very grateful. I pray that all continue to open themselves to God’s gracious invitations, and we pray for God’s blessings on the present and future ministry of The Catholic Guy Team as they respond to the challenges of reaching out to those who are not quite so connected to the church as we are blest to be.

Thank you one and all,

Very Rev Gerry Kalinowski, Dean Brisbane West Deanery.

Page 2 of 23 50 th Jubilee of Our Lady of the Rosary School, Kenmore

I offer you all my joyful congratulations on the occasion of the 50 th Jubilee of Our Lady of the Rosary School, Kenmore. This is a most significant event in the life of OLR school and parish community, as well as for the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Archbishop Duhig purchased the OLR site at Kenmore in 1958. The new parish of Kenmore, was separated from Indooroopilly in 1961, with Fr Tom Carroll appointed as the first Parish Priest of Kenmore.

As part of Brisbane West Deanery, the history of Our Lady of the Rosary parish school speaks also of the history of the expansion of our Deanery. A school and temporary church were opened at Kenmore in 1963. The school grew at an amazing rate, initially under the guidance of the Brigidine Sisters from Indooroopilly.

The Brigidine Sisters had come to Indooroopilly in 1928, opening Holy Family Primary School. In 1929, the Sisters established Brigidine College at Indooroopilly. Then, in 1948, the Sisters opened a school at St Lucia in rooms beneath the church. The school at St Lucia operated until 1966.

On 3 rd March 1963 the Brigidine Sisters established Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School at Kenmore, initially accommodating a preschool and Grades 1 to 4. The Sisters travelled daily from Indooroopilly to Kenmore to staff the school. In 1964 new classrooms and a swimming pool were added, with the school extending to accommodate Year 5. In 1965 the French School was added along with the Year 6 level. Finally, in 1966, Our Lady of the Rosary accommodated all classes from pre- school to Year 7.

The desire to live and teach the Gospel has occurred under the inspired leadership of the hard working shepherd priests, along with the Brigidine Sisters and many lay staff. The school has grown and flourished because of the faithful commitment of the local people. I also pay tribute to the many, many parents who have contributed in the school over the fifty years.

It is a time for celebration, and we are very pleased to join you in thanking God for the richness of blessings he has bestowed on your school over these fifty years.

May our gracious God continue to abundantly bless all your endeavours, and may Our Lady of the Rosary continue to intercede for you in Heaven.

Congratulations again, and rejoice in the great works that God continues to nurture in your Parish and School community.

God’s golden blessings to you all,

Very Rev Gerry Kalinowski, Dean Brisbane West Deanery.

St Joseph’s Nudgee Junior College th 75 Jubilee 1938 – 2013

The opening of Nudgee Junior College at Indooroopilly in 1938 by the Congregation of the Christian Brothers was the result of attempts to alleviate boarding accommodation shortages at Nudgee Senior. On the 10th of July, 1938 Archbishop Duhig formally blessed and opened the new Nudgee Junior College. In the school's first year, forty-six boarders and six day pupils were enrolled, under the first principal, Brother Wynne.

In 1939, World War Two broke out, resulting in the college being taken over by the U.S. Army. In April 1942, Nudgee Junior was taken over by the U.S. Army

Page 3 of 23 Station Hospital - the 153rd. Approximately 160 personnel were stationed there. The base was under the command of Colonel Rice from General Macarthur's staff. The majority of the casualties were serious burn cases from the U.S.S. Sims and Neosho. The students meantime had been transferred to Mt. Tamborine.

During the 1950's much work was done around the college to improve buildings and accommodation. In 1955 the College suffered its first floods.

In 1964, Years 1 and 2 were no longer offered, and by 1967, Year 3 was also dropped. Brother Reagan became principal in 1967 and set out to improve facilities and standards, particularly, the school library. During the 1974 floods much of the grounds were underwater, and the college housed many nearby residents for a time, without power or telephone. A fire destroyed a block of Year 7 classrooms in 1984, and this led to the opening of the present Year 7 classrooms and the spacious multipurpose hall, under the principalship of Brother Harney.

In 1994, a decision was taken by the Provincial Leadership Team of the Christian Brothers to re-locate the boarding to Nudgee Senior College. And so 1995 saw Nudgee Junior College become a day school of approximately 300 students. The current school population stands at 460 students.

In 2015 the college will move into a new era offering education for boys from years 4 to 12 coinciding with the State Government’s decision to move year 7 into the secondary years of education. The college will be renamed ‘Ambrose Treacy College’ in honour of Brother Patrick Ambrose Treacy who established the first permanent Christian Brothers community in Australia in 1868.

Applications for enrolments for boys in year 7 and 8 in 2015 and beyond are now being accepted.

Congratulations are extended to the Christian Brothers, Edmund Rice Education Australia, staff, students and parents of Nudgee Junior College on the occasion of the 75 th Jubillee of this fine college.

Message from the Dean ~ Very Rev Gerry Kalinowski

I wish to announce that Michael Doherty, our Deanery Projects Officer has been the successful applicant in the recently advertised role of Parish Secretary of Corinda Graceville. Michael will commence in his new role on 30 th September. Until this time, Michael will continue working as normal in the Deanery role of 18 hours per week.

Throughout the months of October / November / December, Michael will continue to organise the planned Deanery events for 2013, reducing both his workload and the hours paid in this role as Deanery Projects Officer as time proceeds.

The Archdiocese dramatically reduced Deanery Project Funding in 2013, and Archbishop Coleridge has now confirmed that all funding to deaneries will conclude at the end of this year, due to current restraints on the Archdiocesan budget. It is therefore not possible to continue to pay the salary of the Deanery Projects Officer or host Deanery functions as we have done in the past. Michael has had to look at his own employment possibilities into the future because of the reduced funding.

The Deanery still looks forward to the Year of Faith gatherings and youth events already planned, plus the usual Clergy gatherings, Pastoral Council and Youth Team meetings throughout the remainder of 2013. These will Page 4 of 23 happen with Michael’s diligent efficiency which we have come to know and appreciate.

The Deanery is very appreciative to Michael for his excellent, thoughtful and committed work as our Deanery Projects Officer. His has been an invaluable contribution to the fruitful life of this deanery over the last five years that he has been involved. I am deeply grateful for his wonderful ministry in this area, and I know you are as well. It is most unfortunate to be losing Michael from this role because of Archdiocesan financial cutbacks. At the same time, I was very pleased that he applied for the position of the Corinda Graceville parish secretary.

What this means for the functioning of the deanery through 2014 and beyond is a mystery that is yet to unfold. We trust that, in the providence of God’s guiding Spirit, good things will continue to evolve, and the transition for Brisbane West will be a smooth one.

God’s Blessings, Very Reverend Gerry Kalinowski, Dean ~ Brisbane West

St Mark’s Primary School Inala th 50 Jubilee 1963 ~ 2013

In 1961/62 the Parish Priest of Inala, Fr Guilford Lyons, had many meetings with Mother Damien of the Sisters of Mercy at All Hallows as he was keen to have a Catholic school in the area. Twice Fr Lyons took Mother Damien to Inala to show her the Parish. When she saw nothing but bush she was not excited at the prospect of some of her Sisters living there. Due to Fr. Lyons' dogged attitude and his promise to look after the Sisters, she finally gave her consent.

The hard work was done by Fr Lyons and faithful parishioners. Day after day they worked to clear the land. The curate, Fr John Hatch and helpers, built the tennis courts. The area between the power station and the present aged facility was made into an oval.

After much work the first wing of the school was completed. It consisted of four classrooms, a staff room and a tuckshop. St Mark's School opened on January 29, 1963, and began with three classes, Grades 1, 2 and 3. Three Sisters were appointed. Each year an extra Sister joined the staff and another class was added. During 1964 the second wing of the school was built and the school continued to grow. Each class had over sixty children.

Everyday there had to be an assembly. The first day was chaotic! Trying to organise over 180 small children into perfect lines to march into class was eventful. After several failed attempts and to give both the children and teachers a break, the children were told to run to the creek and back. The more enterprising ones kept going across the creek and home!

As we enjoy what we have at St Mark's today we must remember the generosity of the people who were the foundation of St Mark's. We give thanks for their cooperation, unselfish efforts and struggles. There was then, as there is today, a special atmosphere when people of different nationalities and experiences meet with a smile, a simple conversation or a handshake, in a gesture of friendship.

Adapted from ‘ Beginning History of St. Mark's’ written by Sr. Mary St. Gregory (left side of photo) Foundation Staff Member

Page 5 of 23 Brisbane West Deanery Reflects on God’s Grace

Five hundred Parishioners from across Brisbane West Deanery were thrilled to hear General Peter Cosgrove AC MC address the fourth of its special reflection evenings to mark the Year of Grace. Ms Margaret Vider and Bishop William Morris DD were also guest speakers at the event.

The Facilitator, Mrs Colleen Tracey (of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kenmore) noted that the three speakers were from “very different careers and backgrounds; an

armed forces leader, a nursing educator, and a Bishop”. “All three save lives” Colleen said, “whether through defence and protection, healing of body, or healing of Bishop William Morris DD spirit; all three are vital to our nation for life. All of these vocations cannot save us without the grace of God to work in us or through us” Colleen said, and quoted St Thomas Aquinas saying that “Love takes up where knowledge leaves off”.

The event was held on Tuesday 30 th April at the Church of the Twelve Apostles, Jindalee.

Bishop William Morris DD, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Toowoomba reminded those gathered that God is relationship; “to have a genuine relationship with others we need to have a relationship with God”. Bishop Morris spoke of the beautiful Ms Margaret Vider ‘parable’ of Edward the Ethiopian who wanted a tattoo and discovered he was covered in the indelible ink of God! “God the giver Himself is the gift” Bishop Morris said.

Margaret Vider shared that Grace is a positive force of goodness to her, and a protection. Margaret joined the nursing staff at Brisbane's Holy Spirit Hospital in the early 1970s. During a career spanning more than thirty years, she was the Holy Spirit’s Principal Nurse Educator, Director of Nursing, and Director of Mission. A Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing Australia, she has served for many years on healthcare sector boards and committees, including the Queensland Nursing Council and the Florence Nightingale Committee. Margaret is Chair of the Archdiocese’s General Peter Cosgrove AC MC Centacare. Margaret shared that she is mystified by God’s grace. Her relationship with God is ‘life giving’ however, she works on it and makes time for it. Margaret

shared some heartfelt stories from her nursing career, special moments with patients including some of our clergy who were ill and dying, and patients she had met over her career in nursing.

General Peter Cosgrove AC MC then addressed the gathering. General Cosgrove, who earlier this year was bestowed with the Honour of the Knight of the Grand Cross in the Order of St Gregory the Great by Pope Benedict XVI, graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1968. His early formation in faith was through “muscle” and his grandfather was the constant male role model in his life. Whilst away from

his family at Duntroon, the death of General Cosgrove’s grandfather was a moment of Joe Blaney (Toowong) & Michael Doherty grace and prayer when he found himself asking God to “find a place” for him. As a 22 (Deanery Projects Officer,) with General year-old lieutenant in Vietnam, General Cosgrove commanded an infantry platoon in Cosgrove. a sustained assault and was awarded the Military Cross. In 1999 General Cosgrove rose to international prominence as commander of the United Nations backed East Timor peacekeeping mission (INTERFET) which restored order to the young war-torn nation. In 2000 General Cosgrove was appointed as Chief of the Army. During his years in war General Cosgrove stated that he always asked God to protect him and the men and women who served with him, even when he was at “the front line with a pistol wielding Anglican pastor!” However, General Cosgrove stated that his greatest achievement in life was his marriage and his family. He said “my marriage and fatherhood are the highlight of my life” and he found that when he started his family that he truly started to pray to God to protect those he loved. General Cosgrove was awarded “Australian of the Year” in 2001. General Cosgrove subsequently served as Very Rev Gerry Kalinowski (Dean), Bishop William Morris, Ms Margaret Vider, Mrs Colleen Chief of the Australian Defence Force until July 2005, and was head of the Cyclone Tracey (Kenmore) and General Peter Cosgrove Larry Taskforce in 2006/2007. In May 2010 he was appointed Chancellor of the at Jindalee. Australian Catholic University.

Page 6 of 23 Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore

Golden Jubilee 3 rd March 1963 ~ 3 rd March 2013

Archbishop Duhig purchased the current OLR site at Kenmore in 1958. The new parish of Kenmore, was separated from Indooroopilly in 1961, with Fr Tom Carroll

appointed as the first Parish Priest of Kenmore.

A school and temporary church were opened in 1963. The school grew at an amazing rate, initially under the guidance of the Brigidine Sisters from Archbishop Mark Coleridge (right) cuts the Indooroopilly. The Sisters had come to Indooroopilly in 1928, opening Holy Family Jubilee Cake with Fr Francis Onwunali (Parish Primary School. In 1929, the Sisters established Brigidine College, also at Priest OLR)and Mr Andrew Oberthur (Principal OLR School). Indooroopilly. Then in 1948 the Brigidine Sisters opened a school at St Lucia in

rooms beneath the church. The school at St Lucia operated until 1966.

On 3 rd March 1963 the Brigidine Sisters established Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School at Kenmore, initially accommodating a pre school and Grades 1 to 4. The Sisters travelled daily from Indooroopilly to Kenmore to staff Our Lady of the Rosary

School.

In 1964 new classrooms and a swimming pool were added, with the school extending to accommodate Year 5. In 1965 the French School was added along with the Year 6 level. Finally in 1966 OLR accommodated all classes from pre-

school to Year 7.

Congratulations to all staff, students, parents and parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Kenmore on the occasion of your Jubilee Year.

Reflecting on God’s Grace

On Tuesday 19 th February a grace-filled event took place at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Kenmore. One hundred and forty parishioners from across Brisbane West Deanery, and beyond, gathered to reflect, listen, and ponder on the place of grace in scripture, in their lives and in our Catholic faith. Fr Gerry Kalinowski, Dean Brisbane West, welcomed all who attended the Year of Grace reflection evening.

Father Orm Rush, nephew of Archbishop Francis Rush and Theology Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University, spoke about grace and faith, stating that grace is God's love – which is the foundation of our life. Fr Orm gently opened Scripture Father Orm Rush leading us to understand that “Jesus' primary call is to relationship with God as the fundamental foundation for a flourishing human life.” Through Fr Orm’s presentation we heard that faith is the relationship we have with God; which Jesus tells us is the most important relationship that we can have. Fr Orm said that grace gives us the infinite power to be the person God created us to be, and that it is Jesus’ love that empowers us to rise to the possibilities of being a better version of ourselves!

Sister Mary Franzmann, a Queensland Presentation Sister, with a background in Adult Faith and Lay Leadership, led the gathering through a personal ‘labyrinth walk’ and invited people to delve deeper into their life experience and discover grace

moments within their lives. Sr Mary told the gathering that “the labyrinth is a walking Sister Mary Franzmann pbvm prayer. A journey to the centre of who we are – a journey to God.” She explained that the labyrinth is a model or metaphor for life. Along the many twists and turns of the labyrinth there are many graced moments – moments of conversion. Conversion itself is a graced process that happens to us in life when we slowly uncover who we are in the eyes of God. Each of us is a word of God – a unique word.

Sr Mary explained that the ‘inward journey of the labyrinth’ takes us towards the light that is God. The ‘centre of the labyrinth’ is the holy place – the space to be with God and to allow God to be with each of us. As we rest in the centre, we receive from

Page 7 of 23 God; we feed on God. Finally, Sr Mary explained that “as we embark on the outward journey, we take our encounter with God with us as we take the light out into the world.”

The final presentation of the evening was given by Miss Pam Betts, who is newly appointed Executive Director of the Brisbane Catholic Education Office. Pam who has a thirty year background in Science, Catholic Education and Theology explained that “Grace is a gift from God.” Pam said that “in receiving this gift from God, we are prompted to ask how we help others to receive this gift of grace. This does not have to be a grand gesture, but a simple hello to a colleague; a smile to a stranger can Miss Pam Betts help others to be graced by God.”

Speaking of the staff in our Catholic schools, Pam stated that “we can help our students experience the mystery of God's grace, to contemplate the face of Jesus, to be people of hope and gratitude.” She said “we can do this through prayer, our liturgical celebrations or quiet reflection so the students become open to God's presence.” “Now is the time to listen for God's grace among us” Pam concluded, “may we have the wisdom and humility to hear it and to accept the gift that is God's grace.”

Anthony Young (organist and Music Director at St Ignatius Parish Toowong) led the Sister Mary Franzmann pbvm, Miss Pam Betts abd wonderful music team which included Angelina Ellis (guitar) and Thien Pham (piano). Father Orm Rush The beautiful singing and harmonies of the choristers from Indooroopilly, St Lucia and Toowong parishes provided a time of reflection between each of the presentations, with the singing of psalms.

The evening was gently facilitated by Colleen Tracey of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kenmore.

After the presentations, all stayed and enjoyed supper, served on the veranda of the church.

Choristers from across the Deanery performing at the Year of Grace event.

An Evening of Grace

On Wednesday 7 th November over 350 parishioners from across Brisbane West Deanery, and beyond, gathered at the Church of the Twelve Apostles Jindalee, for the second Year of Grace event hosted by Brisbane West.

The Deanery welcomed Archbishop Mark Coleridge who invited all of those gathered to reflect, listen, and ponder on God’s word and God’s grace. Archbishop Coleridge called on all present to contemplate the face of Christ, not just to look at Christ, but to Most Rev Archbishop Mark Coleridge DD truly contemplate his face. He encouraged all to choose a painting or icon of Christ and deeply contemplate all that is revealed within Christ’s face - to spend time really looking at the face of Christ, to enter into a deep conversation with Christ, to listen to Christ and to seek the heart and mind of Christ. Archbishop Coleridge encouraged this in the true belief that it will open our hearts and become a two way communication.

In his presentation, Archbishop Coleridge explained that the Church in Australia has been invited by the Australian Bishop’s Conference to share with the Bishops in entering into this special time of the Year of Grace, and acknowledged that we are a Church in need of healing; to commit ourselves to repent for the times we have failed; Sister Margaret Fahey olsh and through God’s Grace, which is pure love and is freely given, we seek healing, renewal and forgiveness.

Archbishop Coleridge spoke of Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter, Novo Millennio Inuente (At the Beginning of the New Millennium) which was the guide and inspiration behind The Year of Grace. From this Apostolic Letter come two of the key phrases of

Page 8 of 23 the Year of Grace; to start afresh from Christ and to contemplate the face of Christ.

After breaking open Scripture, Archbishop Coleridge’s inspiring address was followed by Sr Margaret Fahey, who led the gathering in a “mini retreat”. Sr Margaret is a Daughter of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, who for the past twelve years, has been a member of the Campion Ignatian Spirituality Team in Melbourne. She presently works in outreach to the people living in the rural areas of Victoria providing spiritual direction, prayer days and weekend retreats.

Sr Margaret led the gathering through a gentle reflection to ponder on areas where Former Wallaby Captain Andrew Slack God’s grace has been prevalent in the lives of each person. Sister led all who had gathered in an example of the Daily Examen based on Ignatian teachings, and encouraged all present to use this exercise daily, in order to see and know Christ more deeply, to enhance what we already do, and to listen - to put our ear to the ground of our being and listen to God - and recognise his presence in each act of every day.

The third presenter for the evening was Andrew Slack, former Australian Wallaby Captain and TV presenter. With humour and genuine sincerity, Andrew shared his multifaceted and personal views very humbly and honestly. He spoke on how faith and grace have helped him along life’s journey, after the loss of his own father when Year of Grace gathering at Twelve Apostles Andrew was a young boy, and especially throughout the illness and death of his own dear son Tom. Andrew reflected on his own upbringing, his extended family and his life as a teacher, sportsman, husband, and father.

The three speakers reinforced that God’s grace is unchanging and it does not discriminate! We do not need to ‘earn’ God grace. It is given freely to us - it is up to us to respond to it.

Fr Gerry Kalimowski, Dean Brisbane West, welcomed all who attended the Year of Grace reflection evening at Jindalee. Musical interludes between each of the presentations were provided by organist Elaine Keogh, violinist Helentherese Good Andrew Slack, Sr Margaret Fahey olsh, and soloists Ros Booth and Margaret Lawless, who afforded an opportunity for all Archbishop Mark Coleridge present to reflect and enjoy the grace of music! The evening was beautifully facilitated by Colleen Tracey of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kenmore.

Afterwards all stayed and enjoyed supper, served on the outdoor deck of the church. The Deanery thanks the hospitality of Fr Dan Carroll and the Parishioners of Darra Jindalee.

This event was the second in a series of special Year of Grace events to be held in Brisbane West, with the next evening to be staged at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Kenmore on Tuesday 19 th February 2013.

757575 ththth Anniversary of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church and School

November 2012

I offer my joyful congratulations on the occasion of the 75 th Jubilee of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church and School, Darra. This is a most significant event in the life of Darra Jindalee Parish as well as for the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

The Church of Darra has worshipped and celebrated God’s gracious presence since 1937, and have done so with fervour and committed discipleship. This desire to live the Gospel locally has occurred under the inspired leadership of the hard working Pastors. The parish has grown and flourished because of the faithful commitment of the local people. Many religious and lay staff have also contributed to the building up of the kingdom. I also pay tribute to the many, many parents who have contributed in the school over the seventy-five years.

In particular I acknowledge Fr Dan Carroll for his generosity, faith and enthusiasm in nurturing the Darra Jindalee community. May our gracious God continue to abundantly bless Fr Dan.

The Parishes of Darra Jindalee and Corinda Graceville have long-term connections. At

Page 9 of 23 Corinda we are celebrating the Centenary of the opening of the first Church of St Joseph (1912). As part of our joint history, it was from the opening of the Darra Church-School in 1937 that the priests of Corinda celebrated Mass at Darra and the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart travelled daily from Corinda Convent to teach in the Darra School. Then in 1952, the curate of Corinda, Father Livingston, became the first Parish Priest of Darra. In 1954 the Sisters of Mercy took over administration of the school, and in the decades that followed the growth of the parish and school has ever expanded. T The seeds God has planted have grown into an abundant harvest.

It is a time for celebration, and the Deanery is very pleased to join in thanking God for the richness of blessings he has bestowed over these seventy five years.

May Our Lady of the Sacred Heart continue to guide the Parishioners, Staff and Students of Darra Jindalee ever closer to the Heart of her Son.

Congratulations again, and rejoice in the great works that God continues to nurture at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church and School.

Very Reverend Gerry Kalinowski, Dean ~ Brisbane West

St Joseph’s Church, Corinda Centennial Celebrations November 2012

1912 Blessing and Opening of St Joseph’s Church Corinda by Coadjutor Archbishop James Duhig. The church served the districts of Richlands, Darra, Oxley, Corinda, Sherwood, Graceville and Chelmer

1912 Corinda Church under the Mother Parish of Goodna

1917 Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart arrive at Corinda

1917 St Joseph’s Primary School Corinda opened and blessed

1919 Corinda Church transferred to the Mother Parish of Annerley

1919 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Boys Boarding School blessed and opened (operated until 1930’s)

1923 St Joseph’s Corinda established as a Parish

1924 Ursuline Sisters arrive at Oxley - Duporth College – boarding and day school for girls (operated until 1957)

1926 Transepts and new Sanctuary added to St Joseph’s Church Corinda

1930 Former Church of St Michael and All Souls Toowong transported across Brisbane River, renovated and dedicated as Christ the King Church Graceville

1930 Christ the King Graceville established as a Parish

1937 Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary arrive at Graceville

1937 Christ the King Primary School Graceville opened and blessed

1937 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church-School Darra opened and blessed

1941 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Corinda, day and boarding high school for girls opened and blessed (operated until 1972)

1945 St Patrick’s Church Richlands opened and blessed (operated until 1952. Building was transferred to Darra for use as Classrooms) Page 10 of 23 1952 St Joseph’s Church Corinda extended with new Sanctuary

1952 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Darra established as a Parish

1954 Sisters of Mercy arrive at Darra

1955 Congregation of the Passion arrive at Oxley - Regina Caeli Retreat (The Fort)

1960 Canossian Daughters of Charity arrive at Oxley and commence Canossa Hospital Complex for the Aged and Infirm on the former site of Duporth College

1964 Chapel of Ease opened at Oxley (closed in 1979)

1968 Church of St Joseph Corinda opened and blessed by Archbishop O’Donnell

1996 The boundaries of St Joseph’s Parish Corinda and Christ the King Parish Graceville are suppressed to form the new Catholic Parish of Corinda Graceville

A Graced Event August 2012

On Wednesday 8 th August a truly graced event took place at St Joseph’s Church Corinda, as 200 people from across Brisbane West Deanery and beyond, gathered to reflect, listen, and ponder on the place of grace in scripture, in their lives and in our Catholic faith.

Fr Bill O’Shea, well loved scripture scholar and former Rector of the Queensland Provincial Seminary, Banyo, spoke on “The Place of Grace in the New Testament”. Fr Bill concentrated mostly on the letters of St Paul, as it was Paul who was the one most responsible for developing the theology of grace. “For Paul, grace is an all- embracing term which includes God’s love, compassion, mercy and forgiveness. It refers to God’s saving will and becomes a description of the whole gospel or good news of Jesus Christ.”

Fr Bill said, “Although Paul insists always on God’s initiative through Christ, he also uses the word ‘grace’ to describe the effects it brings about in us. It is God’s work, but it is also something given, something received, a quality we possess. We are a graced people.”

“What comes through most strongly in Paul’s letters is that God’s grace is pure gift, and not something we can earn by good works. Our good works, our works of charity, are still an important part of the Christian life, but they flow from grace. They are the sign that God’s grace has been effective in our lives, and that our faith Fr Bill O’Shea is genuine and authentic”, Fr Bill told those present. “St Paul says that the required response to God’s grace is faith. But even faith, although a human act and a human choice, is itself a gift of God. Grace, however, always leaves us free. Our cooperation with the grace of God is an integral part of the whole process.”

Fr Bill concluded that this was a message of liberation. For, he said, “from the point of view of final salvation, I would far rather rely on the grace of God than on my own good works, or lack of them”.

Br Damien Price then spoke about “Those small ‘g’ moments of every day” . Brother

Damien, a Christian Brother, played on the words - 'g' is grace and God - meant to Br Damien Priice cfc indicate that our days, our lives are full of small moments of courage, risk, trust, forgiveness and more - crossroad times. These are our 'grace' times and God times - and it is here that we must first 'be aware' and then secondly - deliberately invite our God, who is love, to be in that moment with us.

Page 11 of 23 Br Damien, who co-founded Edmund Rice Camps and began Eddie’s Van, a soup van / hospitality van for homeless people, said “we won’t find a big God ‘up there’ if we can’t find the God of the everyday moment in the people and events around us. God comes to us in the people and events of our lives. The challenge is whether we have the awareness, beyond ego, to recognise these small ‘g’ moments and grow with them and from them.”

Br Damien said “for the disciple our first call is to ‘come as guest’ to the people and

events of our lives; the guest comes slowly, respectfully, open to the face and voice Sr Monica Cavanagh rsj of love, of God, that they will encounter in the small five second moments of life. From guest comes the choice to be deeply present. This presence says to the ‘other’; you are beautiful, you are gift – just as you are. From guest-ness and presence will flow compassion leading to an ultimate inner freedom.”

“The spiritual life is a journey of tens of thousands of small ‘five second’ choices to come as guest and be present. Don’t ask for the strength and courage to climb the mountain, rather for the small ‘five second’ love choice, forgiveness choice, acceptance choice right in front of you; right now.”

Finally Br Damien told those present, “Do not be afraid of the journey for your God; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Youth Choir your God of total and unconditional love walks beside you and lives and hugs within you!”

As this special gathering was held on the Feast of St Mary of the Cross, the Deanery also engaged Sr Monica Cavanagh to speak on “Mary MacKillop: Living a Graced Life in our Nation” . Sister Monica is a Josephite Sister who was deeply involved in the preparations for Mary MacKillop’s Canonisation. Sr Monica explained that Mary MacKillop is a gift from God to us, to refresh and enliven us. Mary MacKillop’s life was full of graced moments and she continues to allow God’s grace to touch us today in modern Australia. Her Canonisation, as an example, was a

moment of grace with the Australian Church and society.

Sr Monica explained that many moments of grace are woven in the story of Mary MacKillop’s life, mostly in the ordinary moments of life but particularly in the response to her excommunication, at which time Mary said “I can only dimly remember the things that were said to me, but the sense of the calm beautiful presence of God I shall never forget.”

In 1890 Mary MacKillop wrote that “if we have love in our hearts, we shall have God with us.” And again in 1890 she urged her sisters to “cling to God’s love and grace.” Another of Mary’s favourite sayings was “In God and for God!”. Sr Monica, who has a special interest in the life and spirituality of Mary MacKillop, and Mary MacKillop – A Window of Hope’ Crowds gather at St Joseph’s Church Corinda has written a book ‘ said that “Mary for the Deanery Year of Grace Event MacKillop’s life continues to touch the lives of people and the grace of God continues to gift us in and through her life”.

The three speakers reinforced that God’s grace is unchanging and it does not discriminate! We do not need to ‘earn’ God grace. It is given freely to us - it is up to us to respond to it.

Fr Gerry Kalinowski, Dean Brisbane West, welcomed all who attended the Year of Grace reflection evening. Rosalie Nasalio conducted Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Choir whose beautiful singing and harmonies provided a time of reflection between each of the key presentations. The evening was facilitated by Colleen Tracey of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kenmore. After the presentations, all stayed and enjoyed supper, served in the Mall alongside the church.

Page 12 of 23 Christ the King School Graceville 75 th Anniversary ~ 2012 ~

The church gives thanks to God for the blessing that Christ the King School has been, and continues to be in the life of the area. Seventy-five years ago the Presentation Sisters accepted the invitation of Archbishop Duhig to minister in the Graceville area to educate Catholic children. The Presentation Sisters faithfully served in that capacity for many years. In the tradition of their founder Nano Nagle they have inspired children and their families to be the light of Christ to the world (and though no longer teaching in the school the Sisters continue to do this in Corinda Graceville Parish and elsewhere in the Deanery. For this the local church is very grateful).

Many staff have also contributed to the school’s excellent tradition of “For Life, Love and Learning”. I also acknowledge the fine shepherding of many fine pastors, and pay tribute to the many, many parents who have contributed over the seventy- five years.

May students continue to be eager to come to Christ the King School every day, and be formed in the life, love and learning of Jesus Christ.

Vale ~ Fr Michael Fallon June 2012

Father Michael Francis Fallon was ordained to the Priesthood on 29 th June 1968 in St Stephen’s Cathedral Brisbane. After ordination he served as Assistant Priest at Beaudesert from 1969 to 1974. Father Bernard O’Shea then invited Fr Michael and Sr Desley Robinson to lay the foundations for a Religious Education Support Team for Catholic Schools. (Sister Desley went on to serve as Pastoral Associate at St Mark’s Inala for 17 years and was greatly loved by the people of Inala. Sister passed away in December 2011).

Fr Michael worked in Education until 1981 and during that time graduated with a Masters in Religious Education from the Catholic University of America. He then served on the staff of Pius XII Seminary at Banyo from 1982 to 1984.

In 1984 Father Michael was appointed as Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Corinda, and served the people of Corinda until 1991. In his time at Corinda he was instrumental in building the Parish Hall as well as creating a large area for music ministry within the parish church. In his diverse priestly ministry, Corinda was to be the only Parish that Fr Michael served as Parish Priest.

After his time at Corinda, Fr Michael was appointed as Director of Continuing Education of Clergy until 1996. He then served as National Director of the Community for a Better World from 1997 to 2011 in NSW. Fr Michael returned to Brisbane at the end of 2011. He died suddenly on the morning of June 21 st 2012. His funeral was celebrated at St Stephen’s Cathedral on 26 th June.

The sympathy and prayers of the clergy and parishioners of Brisbane West Deanery are offered to Father Michael’s sister Trish and his brother John and their Families.

May Father Michael Fallon experience forever the joy and eternal peace of the Risen Lord.

Page 13 of 23 250 th Anniversary of the birth of Blessed Edmund Rice May 2012

On 5 th May 2012 the Christian Brothers and Edmund Rice Education celebrated the 250 th Anniversary of the birth of their founder Blessed Edmund Rice.

Edmund Rice was born in County Kilkenny Ireland in 1762. He was a wealthy and successful business man in Waterford, but the tragic death of his wife in 1789 led him to years of soul searching and he emerged from this time as a person with exceptional commitment to the poor.

In 1802, he established a makeshift school in a converted stable in Waterford. Soon, other men joined Edmund’s mission for the poor, thus founding the Congregation of the Christian Brothers. The Brother’s work led them from Ireland to spread Edmund’s mission to twenty five countries.

We are privileged to have several communities of Christian Brothers working and living in Brisbane West Deanery.

St Joseph’s Nudgee Junior College was founded at Indooroopilly by the Christian Brothers in 1938 and continues its proud tradition as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition.

St Leo’s College within the University of Queensland at St Lucia is administered by the Christian Brothers.

The Indooroopilly Montessori Children’s House, a long care day centre, and Riverglenn Conference Centre, at Indooroopilly, both operate under the Christian Brothers and Edmund Rice Education. Xavier Grafix, a commercial Printing Office at Taringa, is also an initiative of the Christian Brothers.

Brisbane West Deanery acknowledges the great work of the Christian Brothers and Edmund Rice Education on the 250 th Anniversary of the birth of Blessed Edmund Rice.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

th Church and School ~ 75 Jubilee ~ 2012

The Church / School of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Darra was blessed and opened th by Archbishop James Duhig on 4 April 1937.

The school was staffed by the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart who

Original Church and School of travelled to Darra daily from Corinda by train. Thirty seven children enrolled for the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Darra first day of school on 5 th April 1937.

Darra was established as a Parish in 1952, with Fr W.L. Livingston appointed as the first Parish Priest. Then in January 1954 administration of the school was handed to the Sisters of Mercy. Since that time the parish expanded to include the suburbs of Darra, Jindalee, Mt Ommaney, Sinnamon Park, Jamboree Heights, Middle Park, Riverhills, Westlake, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Oxley and Wacol. Now more than 450 students attend OLSH School Darra.

Throughout 2010 and 2011, OLSH Church was extended and renovated to accommodate the growing needs of Darra Jindalee Parish and the school, with the extended and modernised church being Solemnly Dedicated by Archbishop John Bathersby on 31 st July 2011.

Brisbane West Deanery wishes warm congratulations upon the 75 th Jubilee of the Church and School of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

May Our Lady of the Sacred Heart continue to guide the Parishioners and School community of Darra Jindalee ever closer to the Heart of her Son.

Page 14 of 23 Centenary of St Joseph’s Church Corinda ~ 2012

Did you know that the foundation stone for the first church in Corinda (at the time,

encompassing the area from Darra to Chelmer) was laid on 28 April 1912 by Fr J. F. McCarthy of Red Hill. Then on 3 November 1912 a wooden church on the corner of

Clewley St and Oxley Rd Corinda was blessed and opened by co-adjuter Archbishop James Duhig.

The Brisbane Courier

Original Church of St Joseph, Corinda Monday 29th April 1912

NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH FOUNDATION

STONE LAID YESTERDAY. The ceremony of laying the foundation Stone of St Joseph's Church, to be erected at Corinda, was performed yesterday afternoon by the Rev. Father McCarthy, assisted by Rev. Father Stapleton, the parish priest. Father Stapleton congratulated the committee on realising the object for which they had been enthusiastically working for the last l8 months. A sum of £500 had been subscribed, which was a very creditable amount, seeing the number of people in the parish to whom an appeal could be made. Father McCarthy said it was with extreme pleasure that he performed the ceremony they had asked him to do. He made an eloquent speech on behalf of the Church to which they belonged. There was still a little debt, he said, on the church, and he asked them to make one more sacrifice, and wipe it out. An enthusiastic response to the appeal resulted in £85 being collected. The new building will be constructed of hardwood, and will be 47 ft long by 27ft. wide. The site is on the corner of Corinda Road and Clewley Street, where two acres of land have been purchased in what is known as the Martindale Estate. The new church will seat 200, and will cost £528, not including the furniture. The builder is Mr. W. Ross (of Milton), and the architect is Mr. G. Trotter, junr., of Corinda.

Page 15 of 23 Farewell and Thank You Sister Patricia Buckley csb February 2012

It is with great fondness that Brisbane West bids farewell to Brigidine Sister Patricia

Buckley.

Sister Patricia has been an integral member of Holy Family Parish, Brigidine College Indooroopilly, and Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore, over the past 24 years. For many years Sr Patricia has been the Pastoral Assistant at Brigidine College. Sister had also been a Pastoral Worker in Holy Family Parish and was involved in many ministries, such as leading Lenten Groups, being a member of the Parish

Council and Parish Liturgy Group as well as ministering to the housebound, the sick and those in hospital. Prior to her time at Indooroopilly, Sr Patricia taught at Our Sr Patricia Buckley csb Lady of the Rosary School, Kenmore.

Sister Patricia is transferring to the Brigidine Convent, Randwick, Sydney. Sadly, this ends a long association of the Brigidine Sisters, who have worked and ministered in

our Deanery for 84 years.

The Congregation of St Brigid was founded by Bishop Daniel Delany in 1807 in Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland. Six sisters set sail for Australia to found the first Brigidine Convent in Coonamble, New South Wales in 1883. The Brigidine Sisters came to Indooroopilly in 1928, taking up residence in the former home of the Foxton Family in Ward Street, and opened Holy Family Primary School in February 1928. In 1929, the Sisters established Brigidine College at Indooroopilly, which for many years was both a boarding school and a day school for high school girls. The boarding section was phased out in 1973.

In 1948 the Brigidine Sisters opened a school at St Lucia in rooms beneath the church. The school at St Lucia operated until 1966.

In 1963 the Brigidine Sisters established Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School at Kenmore. The Sisters travelled daily from Indooroopilly to Kenmore to staff OLR

School.

It is with much gratitude and fondness that we now bid farewell to Sister Patricia Buckley, who has been well loved at Holy Family, Our Lady of the Rosary and Brigidine College. In all ways Sr Patricia has truly lived the virtues of her

Congregation’s motto of “Strength and Gentleness” .

We wish God’s continued blessings to Sister Patricia and to all of the wonderful Brigidine Sisters who have lived, worked and served, with such strength and gentleness, in the schools and parishes of Indooroopilly and Kenmore. Holy Family School, Our Lady of the Rosary School and Brigidine College continue to grow from strength to strength under the legacy of the Brigidine Sisters.

Page 16 of 23 Vale Sister Desley Robinson RSM December 2012011111

On 17 th December 2011, much loved Sister of Mercy Desley Robinson passed way

at the age of 77.

Sister Desley was the Pastoral Associate at St Mark’s Parish Inala until February 2007, having spent 18 years of dedicated service and pastoral care in the Parish.

Even after her retirement in 2007, Sr Desley continued to live and worship in Inala Parish.

In her time at St. Mark's, Sr Desley journeyed with many parishioners during times of difficulty and joy. She was a source of comfort to families who mourned the loss Sr Desley Robinson rsm of loved ones, a teacher of faith to both adults and children, an advocate and helping

RIP hand for the marginalised, and a compassionate presence to all those in need. The parish was truly blessed by her ministry and care.

Fr Gerard Mulholland svd, Parish Priest of St Mark’s said that even when he visited Sr Desley in hospital, what was meant to be a brief visit became a half hour discussion about all the sick people that Sr Desley suggested Fr Gerard should visit, which he said was a sign of how caring and dutiful she was, even in the darkest of days.

May Sister Desley Robinson, and all of the departed Sisters of Mercy who worked so selflessly in Inala Parish, Rest in Peace.

A SPECIAL AWARD FROM THE JESUITS

FOR PERCY HANLON OF TOOWONG PARISH November 2011

On Sunday 6th November Fr Peter Quin SJ, on behalf of Fr Steve Curtin SJ, Provincial of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus, presented to Percy

Hanlon the “Companions Medal”.

The award was in recognition of all the many and varied things Percy has done for

Toowong Parish and the Jesuit Fathers since his birth and baptism there in 1934. He received his First Communion in the Parish in 1942, was educated at St Ignatius’

Primary School, and was married in the Parish.

In turn, he has become an indelible part of the Parish’s history. In the mid-1950’s Percy was appointed warden of St Ignatius Church. Later he became Sacristan. As a Communion minister, reader, collection minister, permanent member of the Parish Pastoral Council and Welcoming Committee, President and Treasurer of the St Vincent de Paul Society, he has been a pillar of the church. He has helped organise fetes, was caretaker of the hall and was regularly seen with his sons clearing drains

after heavy rains or mowing the grounds at Holy Spirit, Auchenflower.

Percy’s love of stories and local history has resulted in him producing a full volume of Parish historical matters. Sunday after Sunday Percy has sat on the St Ignatius’ Church porch, selling The Catholic Leader, organising collection ministers, handing out keys and identifying newcomers. He has played an enormous part in making the Parish a welcoming and faith-filled community. Percy has been a true companion in ministry. In recognition of this the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus took great pleasure in awarding him the ‘Companions Medal’. Percy Hanlon passed away in the early hours of Thursday 1 st December. Vale Percy Page 17 of 23 Deanery Pastoral Council Retreat Day

th 15 October 2011

Reflection by Louise Wellington, Deanery Pastoral Councillor, Toowong Parish.

Members of the West Deanery Pastoral Council gathered for a retreat at “Shalom Place” Canossa on Saturday 15 th October. The program, directed by our Dean Fr Gerry Kalinowski, gently led the group through a reflection of each person’s journey to the present along the “River of Life”. Each person told of a journey that was starkly unique yet there were echoes and resonances between the stories.

Focus turned to the gospel reading for that Sunday from Mathew 22: 15-21. The historical perspective of the gospel was described and then a number of prompts were provided to enable people to explore the reading themselves. Insights were shared by the group and then it was time to gather for lunch.

Michael Doherty, Deanery Projects Officer generously catered for the occasion and everyone assisted to bring the meal to the table. Conversation was lively and the richness of life in each Parish of the Deanery was evident.

The afternoon session looked at Luke 10: 1-12, 16-20 ‘The Mission of the Seventy’ . This was a great reading to explore especially as a member of the Deanery Pastoral Council. The shared discussion highlighted many different aspects of ministry.

Canossa was an ideal venue as the ‘retreat house’ is secluded with bushland and a labyrinth adjacent to the house. Each person had an opportunity to reflect in a setting that enabled them to quieten their mind and get in touch with their spiritual nature.

Thanks go to Fr Gerry Kalinowski for his spiritual leadership and to Michael Doherty for his calm and capable organisation of the day. In time, the fruits of the day will become evident!

Centenary of the Australian Province of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 8th September 2011

In January 1885 five Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart arrived in Australia from France. At the request of Cardinal Moran the Sisters opened a school at Botany, the first of many schools, colleges and institutions across Australia. Three of the Sisters sailed onto Thursday Island in 1886 to commence teaching and nursing. Over the years the number of Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and the extent of their apostolate, grew sufficiently to enable the erection of the Australian Province on 8th

September 1911 . Mother Chanel Bergin was the first Australian Provincial.

Here in Brisbane more teaching Sisters were needed to open Catholic Schools in developing residential areas. Until 1915, the only teaching institute of women in Brisbane had been the Sisters of Mercy who had arrived from Dublin in 1861.

Archbishop James Duhig saw very clearly that the expanding parish school system called for the cooperation of additional institutes of teaching Sisters.

Hence in 1915 he brought from Sydney the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart and in 1916 he invited to Brisbane the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, and the Daughters of

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

Page 18 of 23 Locally, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart arrived at Corinda in 1917, to establish St Joseph’s Primary School which was blessed and opened by Archbishop Duhig on 28 th January 1917, with 50 students attending on the first day. Mother Chanel Bergin was appointed as the first Superior of Corinda Convent. In 1919 the Sisters

opened a Boarding School for Junior Boys, along side St Joseph’s School.

On 5 th April 1937, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School at Darra was opened with an enrolment of 30 students. The Sisters travelled by train each day from Corinda St Joseph’s Primary School Corinda to staff the school, until the end of 1953, when administration was handed to the Mercy

Sisters.

In 1941, the Sisters opened Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Corinda – a girl’s high

school for boarders and day students, which operated until 1972.

The Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart continue to work and minister in our Deanery, and are involved in visiting people in their homes and aged care facilities,

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, Corinda assisting with Meals on Wheels, and Parish Office work. In addition, Sisters are involved in ministries at St Vincent de Paul headquarters, Pastoral Care at the PA Hospital and

Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care in the Valley.

St Joseph’s Corinda and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Darra continue to thrive and live true to their shared mottos to live in “Faith and Love”. Congratulations to the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart on the Centenary of the Erection of the Australian Province.

Solemn Dedication of the Church of the Twelve Apostles Jindalee Sunday 4 th September 2011

My warmest congratulations to you and your Parishioners on the occasion of the Solemn Dedication of the Church of the Twelve Apostles, Jindalee. This is another celebration of great significance for your parish and for the life of the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

The expansion of Darra Jindalee Parish from its earliest days has seen years of thoughtful planning to meet the needs of your large congregation. The Solemn Dedication of this new Church is an immense tribute to the faith of past and present parishioners and to the dedication of Fr Dan Carroll. The God who calls has found a very responsive people and a fertile soil that continues to bear an abundant harvest.

The liturgical space that has been created is inspirational, beautiful, light-filled and welcoming. It is a wonderful space for the community to gather around the table of the Word and table of the Eucharist; to worship God, and pray for God’s continued intercession. As the twelve apostles apprenticed themselves to Jesus so as to learn the ways of the Gospel, so too the community of Jindalee will gather in this sacred space to be inspired by the Word of God and fed by the Eucharist. This will be the foundation that will sustain them as they too are sent, as the apostles, to proclaim God’s kingdom to the world.

Fr Dan, you can feel rightly proud of your achievements in ministry; in bricks and mortar, and in the faith filled community you have nurtured into existence. Congratulations on your dedicated and faithful ministry in the Priesthood.

May Our Lady of the Sacred Heart continue to bless and guide your Parish, and may the Twelve Apostles rejoice in the abundant gifts that God has given you, and intercede on your Parish’s behalf for the continued growth of God’s kingdom, and your Parish, into the future.

Congratulations again, and rejoice in the great works that God has done. Very Reverend Gerry Kalinowski, Dean, Brisbane West Deanery Page 19 of 23

Solemn Dedication of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Darra Sunday 31 st July 2011

My warm congratulations to Fr Dan Carroll PP and the Parishioners of Darra Jindalee Catholic Parish on the Solemn Dedication of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Darra. This is a most significant event in the life of your parish as well as for the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. You are to be justifiably proud in your accomplishment.

The Church of Darra has worshipped and celebrated God’s gracious presence since 1937, and have done it with fervour and committed discipleship. The seeds God has planted have grown into an abundant harvest, and you are continuing to nurture that growth even more.

The expansion and renovation of this original Church, to meet the needs of your large congregation, is a tremendous tribute to the faith of the parishioners and to the dedication of Fr Dan Carroll. The church building is named after the ‘Church’ as the people of God who gather within it. It is wonderful for the community who gather, to enjoy such fine and inspirational liturgical space in which to worship God, and pray for

God’s continued intercession in your needs.

Fr Dan I congratulate you on this achievement. I know that building a church takes a lot of energy, resolve and commitment. And you have built not one, but two – with the work at Jindalee nearing completion as well. Congratulations on your well-lived and faithful ministry in the Priesthood.

May Our Lady of the Sacred Heart continue to guide you and the Parishioners of Darra Jindalee ever closer to the Heart of her Son.

Congratulations again, and rejoice in the great works that God is nurturing in your Parish. Very Reverend Gerry Kalinowski, Dean, Brisbane West Deanery

Page 20 of 23 95 th Anniversary of St Ignatius Parish Toowong Sunday 31 st July 2011

th Congratulations on the 95 anniversary of St Ignatius Parish Toowong. This is a significant milestone and is evidence of the long and faithful tradition of the Catholic Church in the area. Of course the tradition of St Ignatius stretches much further back, and the global Church rejoices in that rich tradition. I congratulate you, and those who have gone before you, in the way in which the Parish has lived the faith in a most magnificent way, and expressed it in well-loved hues, with much compassion and generosity.

To Fr Peter Quin SJ PP and the Jesuit Community, thank you for your dedicated and diverse ministry. I am sure St Ignatius is very proud of this group of men who endeavour to live the Catholic faith through his particular charism. I have a particular affection for the spirituality of St Ignatius, and I am sure we are all endeavouring to ‘find God in all things’. I have also enjoyed working and ministering with many Jesuits, and I am most grateful for that shared ministry we enjoy.

To the Jesuit Community and Parish of St Ignatius: may you celebrate well. as Church, we rejoice in the abundant gifts that God has given you, and pray for the continued growth of God’s kingdom, and your Parish, into the future.

Very Reverend Gerry Kalinowski, Dean, Brisbane West Golden Jubilee of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kenmore 15 th May 2011

Congratulations to the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary: On behalf of the Church of Brisbane West Deanery I offer you all my joyful congratulations on the occasion of your Golden Jubilee.

Within God’s creative Spirit, the Parish has grown and flourished because of the faithful commitment of the local people. This desire to live the Gospel locally has occurred under the inspired leadership of a number of hard working shepherds who have been your Parish Priests. For the fruitful efforts to be co- creators of God’s Kingdom here in the local church I salute you. We are also grateful to those who have gone before you marked with the sign of faith, those who have been the founding mothers and fathers. It is a time for celebration, and I am very pleased to join you in thanking God for the richness of blessings he has bestowed on your Parish over these golden years.

In particular I wish to acknowledge your Parish Priest, Fr Francis Onwunali whose generosity, faith and enthusiasm nurtures your community at the present. The Priests of the Deanery (and the Archdiocese) are privileged to have him as a brother Priest working in this area of the Lord’s vineyard.

May our gracious God continue to abundantly bless all your endeavours, and may Our Lady of the Rosary continue to intercede for you in Heaven. God’s golden blessings to you all.

Very Reverend Gerry Kalinowski, Dean, Brisbane West Deanery

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150 Years of the Sisters of Mercy in Queensland 10 th May 2011

On 10th May 1861 Mother Vincent Whitty rsm along with five young companions (a postulant, two novices and two professed Sisters) steamed into port in Brisbane.

They arrived at the invitation of Bishop James Quinn, bringing the first Sisters of Mercy to Queensland and establishing the Brisbane Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy. The group had travelled from Ireland to Liverpool, leaving in December 1860 to make the trip to Australia aboard the Donald McKay . At the time, there St Michael’s and All Souls School Toowong were just two Priests working in Queensland – one in Brisbane and one in Ipswich. Accompanying the Sisters of Mercy on their arrival were a further five Priests plus Bishop James Quinn DD, first Bishop of Brisbane and of the Province of Queensland. nd Toowong: On the 22 July, 1902, the Sisters of Mercy purchased “Goldicott” at Toowong for a Convent. The following year on 19 th January 1903 the School and Convent of Mercy were blessed by Archbishop James Duhig. The school was first known as St Michaels and Holy Souls. In 1930 the Sisters donated a portion of their property to build the new St Ignatius Church/School complex on Kensington Terrace.

Darra: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School had been established by the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Darra Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in 1937. The OLSH Sisters withdrew from Darra in 1953. In January 1954, at the invitation of Archbishop Duhig, the Sisters of Mercy commenced administration of the School. Towards the end of 1955 “The Brown House” opposite the school was purchased by Archbishop Duhig as a Convent for the Mercy Sisters.

Inala: St Mark’s School Inala opened its doors in 1963, with three Sisters of Mercy initially teaching Grades 1, 2, & 3. Each year an extra Sister joined the staff and another class level was added. A modern convent was built for the Sisters on site.

The Deanery thanks the Sisters of Mercy for all that they have achieved in the First Sisters of Mercy on staff at St Mark’s Inala Schools and Parishes of Brisbane West Deanery and for their continued presence and ministry within the Deanery. Morning Tea for the Religious of Brisbane West Deanery

Each Advent and Easter Season, Priests, Sisters and Brothers from across Brisbane West Deanery gather for a Deanery Morning Tea get together.

The Deanery is blest to have so many Religious Congregations living and working across the seven Parishes, and these occasions give an opportunity for them to gather, meet with old friends and connect with new friends! We thank all of our Parish Clergy, and the Religious Fathers, Sisters and Brothers across the Deanery for their witness over so many years.

Along with our wonderful Diocesan Clergy, members of the following Congregations live and work across the Deanery:

Brigidine Sisters, Canossian Daughters of Charity, Christian Brothers, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Divine Word Missionaries, Jesuit Fathers, Passionist Fathers, Presentation Sisters, Society of the Sacred Heart, Sisters of Mercy and Ursuline Sisters

Please see Contacts & Links page for more information on each Congregation. Page 22 of 23

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