www.mullumbimbycatholic.com.au St John’s Catholic Parish “I am here among you as one who serves.” Luke 22:2 Mullumbimby Serving the Catholic Community in the Brunswick Valley
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Year C 29th May 2016 Liturgy this week Psalm Response You are a priest for ever, in the line of Melchizedek. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live for ever. Alleluia! Sunday Mass Readings Sunday, 29th May, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Genesis 14: 18-20, Paul 11: 23-26, Luke 9: 11-17 Sunday, 5th June 10th Sunday in Ord Time The second solemnity Kings 17: 17-24, Gal 1: 11-19, Luke 7: 11-17 TODAY, the second Sunday after food on their own. The passage is Pentecost, we celebrate a second meant to remind us of two feedings solemnity, which marks our return in the Old Testament: the feeding Mass Times this week: to Ordinary Time. Today is the of the Israelites in the desert and WEEKDAY MASS Solemnity of the Most Holy Body Elisha’s feeding of 100 people with and Blood of Christ. At one time, this 20 loaves in 2 Kings 4:42-44. It is Mullumbimby day was called Corpus Christi, Latin also connected to the institution of the Tuesday 9.30am for “the Body of Christ.” In the most Eucharist. Feast of the Visitation recent revision of the liturgy, the name As in the Last Supper accounts Wednesday 9.30am for this day is expanded to be a more in Matthew, Mark, and Luke and Adoration after Mass complete reflection of our Eucharistic in Paul’s account in 1 Corinthians theology. 11:23-24, Jesus takes bread, looks up Friday 9.30am The feeding of the 5,000 is the only to heaven, blesses the bread, breaks Ordinariate Rite one of Jesus’ miracles to appear in all it, and then gives it to the disciples. Brunswick Heads four Gospels. Luke places it between In using this exact language, Luke Thursday 5.30pm Herod’s question, “Who is this about is reminding his readers that in this Adoration, Rosary prior to Mass whom I hear such things?” and Peter’s miracle Jesus is doing more than response to Jesus’ question about who feeding hungry people as God did for WEEKEND MASS he thought Jesus was: “You are the the Israelites and the prophet Elisha Brunswick Heads Messiah of God.” In Luke the feeding did as well. is not the result of Jesus’ compassion The bread he gives is his body, Saturday Vigil 5pm for the crowd but is instigated by the which he will continue to give as often Mullumbimby disciples. They wanted Jesus to send as the community breaks bread in Sunday 8am the crowd away to town. Instead Jesus remembrance of him in the Eucharist. Reconciliation 7.30am tells the disciples to give them some - Loyola Press St John’s Catholic Parish, Mullumbimby SAINTS AND FEASTS 31.05 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Contact Information The Visitation is the visit of Mary with her relative Elizabeth; they are both pregnant, Mary with Jesus PRIEST: Fr Lyall Cowell and Elizabeth with John the Baptist. Address: 03.06 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 15 Murwillumbah Road The devotion to the Sacred Heart takes Jesus (PO Box 27,) Christ’s physical heart as the representation of His Mullumbimby, 2482 divine love for humanity. Phone: 6684 2106 04.06 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Mobile: 0423086984 The Immaculate Heart of Mary refers to the interior life of the Blessed Parish email: mullumbimby@ Virgin Mary. In Chapter 2 of St. Luke’s gospel, the evangelist twice reports lismore.catholic.org.au that Mary kept all things in her heart, that there she might ponder over them. Luke 2:35 recounts the prophecy of Simeon that her heart would be PARISH SECRETARY: pierced with a sword. This image (the pierced heart) is the most popular Michelle Davies representation of the Immaculate Heart. -wikipedia Office: Wed & Thurs 10am-5pm PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Rosters: 4/5th June - 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sr Maureen McDermott rsj BRUNSWICK HEADS MULLUMBIMBY Phone: 6684 2131 Frances Godbee Liturgy Group CHURCHES: Welcomer St John’s Readers Frances Godbee Vivianne Pyke 15 Murwillumbah Rd, Michelle Davies Michael Tod Mullumbimby Offertory Volunteers please Our Lady of Lourdes Procession G Walker and Family 50 Mullumbimbi St Sandra Scarrabelotti Peter Kiernan Brunswick Heads Ministers of Michael Scarrabelotti Claudia Kiernan Communion PARISH SCHOOL: Brigitte Keil Veronica Bellenger St John’s Primary Jenny Tucker Principal: Tim Bleakley Data Projector Phone: 6684 2386 Collection Counters Wed 1st June - Janet Hoffman
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St John’s Primary School Mullumbimby
Tim Bleakley Principal
11 Murwillumbah Road, Mullumbimby Phone: 66842386 www.mbyplism.catholic.edu.au Information Evening Pilgrimage St John’s Catholic Parish, Mullumbimby Parents and Carers of children who Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with will be eligible to celebrate the Bishop Geoffrey Jarrett. 16 Day Sacraments of Reconciliation and First tour departing 4th September 2016 Let Us Pray Communion this year are invited to includes: Jordan / Lake Galilee / FOR THOSE: the Information Evening in St John’s Nazareth / Jerusalem. Limited places Recently deceased: Church, Mullumbimby at 5pm on available. Please contact Bronwyn on Robyn Lines, Joyce Wraight, Olivia Tuesday 31 May. 1800 819 156. Allen, Myrtle Wills, Terry Rahill, Children who have celebrated the Bishop John Satterthwaite. Sacrament of Confirmation and are in Ignite Youth Whose Anniversaries Year 3 or older are eligible. Dates for The 2016 ‘Ignite Youth’ Conference are at this time: the celebration of these Sacraments will be held in Brisbane from 22- Jack Condon, Daphne Mills, Kath this year are: 25 September 2016. This year’s O’Donnell, Eddie O’Donnell, Sr First Reconciliation – 21 June at Conference theme is: ‘Forming young Irene McCormack, Mary and Frank 5.30pm in St John’s Church. people to be modern day disciples and Walker, Terry Godbee. First Communion – 11 September at leaders in the Church’. 8am in St John’s Church. In their time of need at Pray with Pope Francis home, or in hospital: DIF Office Relocation May Theme: Respect for Women. Joe Dunster, Antoinette Noonan We wish to inform our investors of a That in every country of the world, (Ireland) Hazel O’Meara, Judy change of address of our head office. women may be honoured and and Frank Mills, Baby Thomas and We are now located at 10 Orion Street respected and that their essential family, Maryann Paterson, John Hall, Lismore NSW 2480. contribution to society may be highly Maree Wiesmes, Colleen Mudge, We also wish to inform that, in line esteemed. Norah Porthouse, Shirley Cairns, Jim with the rate changes by the Reserve “Father, We pray that women Mills, Stuart McKenzie, Dan Boyle, Bank, from 1 June 2016 the interest throughout the world may be blessed, Doug Spensley, Gerda Hughes, Peter rate payable to our investors will honoured and respected, and that Colville, Pam Fraser, Anne Carolan, decrease 0.25% to 2.35%pa. their essential contribution be Fr Andrew Benton, Samantha & Kate If you require more information please recognised and affirmed. Holley, Amy Poynting, Ron Knight, do not hesitate to contact our office on Amen” Mary Nicholson, Stephen Buckley, 1800 802 516. - Pope Francis and Betina Abbott. Thank you once again for your Please let us know if names should be continued support of our fund. Direct Debit Giving removed from list. Do you have trouble finding cash on Charismatic Renewal Saturday nights/Sunday mornings for Catholic Charismatic Renewal your planned giving envelope? Will Bishops speak on Election (2016 National Conference), you be away on holidays and have The Catholic Bishops of Australia ‘Signs & Wonders’ : Embracing the forgotten to organise your giving? have released a statement on the Year of Mercy. July 1 - 3, 2016. Then why not organise a Direct Debit? upcoming Australian election. Speakers: Archbishop Mark The parish’s bank details are - They have asked voters to give a Coleridge (Brisbane), Mark Nimo Bank: NAB, voice to the voiceless and make (USA), Mary Healy (USA), Katherine BSB: 082-729, their faces seen. Ruonala (Brisbane). Acc: 509796718. If you would like to read the Website: www.ccrbrisbane.org.au Please notify the Parish Office if you statement in full, a copy is available 07 3103 2400. start Direct Debit Giving. to read at the back of the church.
Walking with Pope Francis: I know that I am often self- centred, O God, especially when I do good deeds and expect something in return. Even when I pray, I sometimes think of myself as good and holy. But all goodness comes from you. Help me to believe this and open my heart to you more fully. I ask this through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. www.mullumbimbycatholic.com.au SAVE THE DATE St John’s Catholic Parish, Mullumbimby N atioN al coNFereN ce oN the N ew evaN geliS atioN June 3: Associates Reflection Morning, St Finbarr’s, Byron Bay. PROCLAIM 2016: Sept 1-3 June 11: Old ‘n’ Gold fundraiser The Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney. June 24-26: Worldwide Marriage PROCLAIM Registrations Now Open. This exciting 2016 Encounter Weekend conference on the New Evangelisation July 1-3: Catholic Charismatic is expected to draw more than 500 Renewal (2016 National participants from across Australia On aMission ofMercy: Evangelising Parishes Conference). to discuss, exchange and learn fresh Sept 1-3: PROCLAIM 2016 ways in which parishes can become
Conference on the New Evangelisation. evangelising communities of the Keynote Speakers twenty-first century. To find out more Cardinal Donald Wuerl (Washington) Sept 22-25: Ignite Youth Bishop Nicholas Hudson (Westminster) visit www.proclaimconference.com.au Dr Susan Timoney (Washington) and Conference, Brisbane Dr Timoney’s visit to Australia is hosted and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Melbourne and register at our early bird rate. Mr Daniel Ang (Australia) For more information, please contact
PROCLAIM 2016 conference is organised on behalf of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference by the Year of Mercy Natalie Moutia on 9847 0504 or Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay.
email: [email protected] For more information [email protected] Natalie Moutia (02) 9847 0504 pilgrimage Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay Parishes and schools can www.proclaimconference.com.au book a pilgrimage to St Reflection Morning of them not regular parishioners. Carthage’s Cathedral The Josephite Associates invite you and be guided in a tour Congratulations and huge thanks to to join with them this Friday 3 June Vivianne Pyke, Anna Armstrong and and avail themselves at St Finbarr’s Church, Byron Bay, of the Sacrament of all those who helped to co-ordinate following the 9.30 Mass (feast of this wonderful event. Confession. Tours the Sacred Heart of Jesus). Sr Jan will be offered on Sat mornings Visit our website for photos of this Barnett rsj from Sydney will lead those great weekend and also Confirmation. starting at 11.30am. Contact the gathered in a reflectionListening to Parish Office via email: office@ the Heartbeat of the World. Sr Jan will Administrator needed stcarthages.org.au invite us to reflect on our call, Called“ or phone: 02 6626 0200. The Diocese is seeking an as Jesus was, as Mary MacKillop was Administrator for Kalumburu Mission. and as we are in our time.” Ideally suited to a couple, the role: You are most welcome to join those • Management/administration skills gathered as they take this time for • Church commitment personal challenge and reflection. The • Experience working closely with session will conclude at lunch time. Aboriginal people • A good sense of humour and being Project Compassion prepared to go the extra mile, this A huge thank you to all parishioners is not a 9-5 who donated to Project Compassion • Commit to minimum one year. during Lent. The parish raised more Package includes accommodation, than $1100 to bring renewed hope to living costs and a stipend. You can the world’s poorest people. learn more about Kalumburu Mission on www.kalumburumisison.org.au Vinnies need volunteers Christian Meditation For further details please We need some Parish Resource Room, Wed 3.30pm. contact:Volunteer Coordinator more helpers on Phone Judy 0401629748. Anneliese: 08 9192 1060. most days at our Email: volunteers@broomediocese. Vinnies shop in Mercy Retreat Weekend org Web: www.broomediocese.org Mullumbimby. If Thank you to all those who came you can spare a half, along to the Retreat weekend. Marriage Enrichment or even a full day Fantastic fundraising and donations Worldwide Marriage Encounter once a week, call in to the shop in mean the weekend only cost the Weekend – relationship enrichment Dalley St. and introduce yourself. parish $340. St John’s School for married couples. Couples have a For more information, ring 6684 Principal Tim Bleakley has expressed unique opportunity to rekindle and 2639 or call into the shop and find deep appreciation for the work the refresh their relationship. 24-26 June at out how you can help others today. Sisters of the Immaculata carried out Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville, with the students at St John’s and also NSW. Bookings www.wwme.org.au or Visit our new web site online at: with his staff. The retreat attracted Bill and Ardell Sharpe on 02 4283 3435 www.mullumbimbycatholic.com.au more than 30 people each day, many or [email protected]