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Regents Park Catholic Parish
St Bernardine’s Church, Regents Park
St Catherine’s Church, Jimboomba
Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Park Ridge

1ST April Year B
SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

Parish Weekday Mass Times
Mon 2ND APRIL SEE ST PAUL DE CHATRES
Tues 3RD APRIL 8:00am St Catherine’s Church
Wed 4TH APRIL 9:00am St Bernardine’s Church
St Paul de Chartres Chapel Mass Times
12-16 Fedrick Street, Boronia Heights
Mon 2ND APRIL 8:00am
Tues 3RD APRIL 9:00am
Wed 4TH APRIL 9:00am
Thurs 5TH APRIL 8:00am
Fri 6TH APRIL 9:00am
Weekend Mass Times
Vigil Mass Sat 6:00pm St Bernardine’s Church
Mass Sun 7:30am OLA Church
Mass Sun 9:00am St Bernardine’s Church
Mass Sun 5:30pm St Catherin’es Church
Reconciliation Times
Saturday 5:15pm St Bernardine’s Church
Or by appointment with the priest
Parish Office Hours and Contacts
Monday & Tuesday 8.00am - 3.00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:30am
Thursday & Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
Phone: 3884 7600; Fax: 3800 2646
Emergency Number: 3884 7600
Email: stbernardines@bne.catholic.net.au
Website: www.stbernardinesparish.com.au
Facebook: /StBernardinesRegentsPark
Parish Priest
Fr John Conway
Email: conwayj@bne.catholic.net.au
Seminarian
Mr Jack Ho
Email: HoJ@bne.catholic.net.au
Pastoral Associate
Mrs Jean Tamblyn
Email: pastoral.stbern@bne.catholic.net.au
Administrative & Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Kelly Levave
Email: stbernardines@bne.catholic.net.au
Finance Officer
Mrs Barbara Malicki
Email: finance.stbern@bne.catholic.net.au

Ministry Matters
We are slowly moving towards the significant celebrations of The Easter Triduum, of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Vigil and Easter Sunday, when ‘He is Risen’
But a few days ago, I received an early Easter Egg. It was a very generous gift for the parish. One of our parishioners, keen to see the further development of Regents Park parish well into the future, presented me with a cheque for the parish, for the sum of $5000. AMAZING! I am truly grateful to her for this very generous contribution towards the on-going life of the parish. Having consulted the parish Finance Officer, I have decided to add this contribution to our ‘Parish Endowment Fund.’ This is the fund that we hold in the parish for the future support of the life of the parish. The advantage of this Fund is that it cannot be touched so that it is there for the future of the parish and the parish simply draws upon the Interest that it creates. In this way money contributed to the parish can be held in perpetuity, so that future generations can benefit from the commitment of parishioners today. I am very grateful to the generosity of our contributor who has gifted us with this money to enable the parish to grow and develop. THANK YOU. Fr John
PARISH ENDOWMENT FUND.
If any parishioner would like to contribute to our Endowment Fund for the future life of the Church, please contact the parish office and arrangements can be made in that regard.
In Other Words…
Happy Easter! Holy Week can be a busy time for priests and parish office staff. Our team has indeed been busy to ensure a prayerful celebration of the Sacred Triduum. This past week I have spent significant time with our schools celebrating the Holy Week liturgies/assemblies with our young people, this is my favourite time of the week as I pause from the business of everyday life and pray with our young communities.
Easter is a time for newness of life. You will no doubt notice the new Sanctuary arrangements and lighting as you walk into St Bernardine’s Church. Thank you to all those who worked so hard this week to prepare it, your work contributes greatly to the parish’s effort of ongoing growth and improvement. May the Risen Christ bless you all abundantly, Jack

MISSION STATEMENT
Lord touch our hearts, help them to grow toward the life you have promised.
Touch our lives, make them signs of your love for all men and women.

Happy Easter to you and your families.

Gathering Hymn: GA358 Easter Alleluia
Hymn

Psalm Response: This is the day the Lord has made; let us
rejoice and be glad.

Recessional Hymn: GA361 Jesus Christ is Risen Today

YOUTH CONNECT

There is also a Deanery Sports Day organised for Sat 26th May at Regents Park parish, starting around 8:00am. Come and share with other youth from the Deanery and remember WE’RE HOSTING. Please don’t leave Fr John to welcome the Deanery to our parish on his own. Food and drink will be available for sale on the day. All proceeds going to Deanery Youth activities. So Come and play, come and stay.
Further events include Deanery Day of Reflection & Sharing 3rd November. Other events to be advertised later.
Children’s Liturgy and Children’s Choir.
If you have any queries, please contact Jean:
pastoral.stbern@bne.catholic.net.au

St Bernie’s Youth Event
Friday 13th April "Black Friday - Social Superstitions and Our Christian Life" .
Come along and join in! Bring another family member or friend to join you.

HOSPITALITY &
SOCIAL EVENTS
Hospitality after Mass
St Catherine’s and Our Lady of the Assumption Church’s communities have a cuppa every 1st Sunday of the month after Mass. Please bring a plate to share. St Bernardine’s have a cuppa every fourth Sunday in the month.
CLEO LADIES DINNER - ( Catholic ladies eating out )
A Group of ladies who meet every 1st Wednesday of the month, providing an opportunity for ladies in our
community to meet informally in a friendly, supportive group. Everyone is welcome, especially new faces.
Details of time and venue will be in the parish newsletter two weeks before. Please see notices for date and venue.
FIFTIES PLUS GROUP–
Fifties Plus Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at the home of a member.
If you are interested please see the newsletter for dates, time and venue. This information will be in the newsletter two weeks before the morning tea is held or contact.
Trish on Ph. 38008686. Please see notices for date and venue.
Friendship/Arts & Crafts Group
St Bernardine’s Craft Group– Arts and Crafts will resume on Monday 16th April Meeting in the John Nee Hut Every Monday morning from 9.30am. Please come along we would love to meet some new people.
Logan West Community Craft Group– Meets at the Logan West Library every Thursday at 9.30am

Sacrament of First Holy Communion - will begin with a Parent Information session on Saturday 28th April at 10.00am OR Monday 30th April at 7.00pm at St Bernardine's Church.
It is essential that a parent or guardian attend one of these sessions to get the information and to formally register your child for the program this year.
Please contact the Parish Office if you have any questions.

TODAY’S
READINGS:
ACTS 10:34, 37-43
COL 3:1-4
NEXT WEEKS
READINGS:
ACTS 4:32-35;
JN 5:1-6;
JN 20:19-31

BAPTISM
PREPARATION
EVENING
Monday 23rd April, 2018 at 7:00pm at St Bernardine’s Church.

MASS TIMES AND PLACES
& WHATS HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH
THIS COMING WEEK:
School Holidays Commence– Have a great break

MON / 2ND	8:00am Mass St Paul de Chartres / PARISH OFFICE CLOSED– PUBLIC HOLIDAY
TUES / 3RD	8:00am Mass St Catherine’s Church / 9:00am Mass St Paul de Chartres / 10:00am Legion of Mary John Nee Hut
WED / 4TH	9:00am Mass St Bernardine’s Church / 9:00am Mass St Paul de Chartres / 9:30am Prayer Group St Bernardine’s Church
THUR / 5TH	8:00am Mass St Paul de Chartres
FRI / 6TH	9:00am Mass St Paul de Chartres
SAT / 7TH	6:00pm Vigil Mass St Bernardine’s Church
SUN / 8TH	7:30am Mass Our Lady of the Assumption Church / 9:00am Mass & Baptisms St Bernardine’s Church / 2:30PM Divine Mercy Sunday St Patrick’s at Beenleigh / 5:30pm Mass St Catherine’s Church

The Sisters of St Paul de Chartres have available a lovely pre-loved one bedroom unit and 2 bedroom unit for purchase in their retirement village at Boronia Heights. Beautifully landscaped gardens with a chapel and Mass celebrated daily, community centre, close to shops and transport. Home care packages are available to residents who have ACAT approvals to assist them to live independently in their units with services delivered directly to them. Please enquire on 3809-6323 or lcalaby@spcagedcare.org.au

BAPTISM CELEBRATIONS.
This Sunday 1st April at the 9:00am Mass, we welcome Freya Burrows and Ellinor– May Lea who will be baptised with their family and friends who come to share this moment with them and with our Community. Please continue to pray for these children as they grow in faith.

Please Remember In Your Prayers :
Let us remember in prayer all those who are sick: Nigel Charles Tito And those whose anniversaries occur around this time: Derek Gordon And the recently deceased : Erwin Stawsk;

PROCLAIM 2018 12th-14th July:
National Conference on Parish Renewal and Evangelisation.
Early Bird Registrations and Group discounts for 5 or more now available. To find out more visit www.proclaimconfrence.com.au and register at our early bird rate. Come and see; Come and be involved.

St Patrick’s Beenleigh will be celebrating the feast of Divine Mercy on 8th April. All are welcome to attend.
The program consists of: 2:30 pm Exposition , 3:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy Adoration & confession, 4:30pm Holy Mass.

Happy Easter from all at Caritas Australia!
Thank you for supporting us this year as we demonstrate how A Just Future is possible for all generations, backgrounds, cultures and communities, who are part of one human family. You are empowering young people to build a just future for themselves, their families and their communities. A Just Future has started with your support!

CLEO Ladies will be meeting at the Park Ridge Tavern , 3698-3712 Mount Lindsay Highway, Park Ridge QLD 4125 at 6:00pm on Wednesday 4th April.
All new members are welcome.

Fifties Plus Group will meet at 10am on Wed 4th of April at the home of Edna Marais, 2 Hadley Crt, Boronia Heights. Please bring a plate to share for morning tea. New people are very welcome. Please contact Trish on 3800 8686 for more information or to advise you will be attending.

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Easter Triduum Liturgies

Holy Week

Following are the times for the Holy Week and
Easter liturgies for the three churches:
St. Bernardine’s Church, Regents Park
Holy Thursday (20th March) 7.30pm
Good Friday (21st March) 3.00pm
Easter Vigil (22nd March) 6.30pm
Easter Sunday (23rd March) 7.30am, 9.30am
St. Catherine’s Church, Jimboomba
(These will be held at St James’ Anglican Church)
Good Friday (21st March) 3.00pm
Easter Sunday (23rd March) 10.30am
Note: Due to the unavailability of priests the Holy Thursday Mass and Easter Vigil will only be offered at St Bernardine’s Church.
There will be no masses held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Quo Vadis weekend
Quo Vadis is a latin phrase that means "where are you going?" The Quo Vadis Weekend is offered to young men considering the priesthood, to ask themselves the questions "where am I going, what am I doing, and how does God fit into that?" Hosted by Vocation Brisbane and Holy Spirit Seminary, the Quo Vadis Weekend is held on the 26th – 28th August 2017 at the Holy Spirit Seminary. Quo Vadis is designed as an immersive experience of priestly formation and discernment, giving partcipants the opportunity to gauge their understanding of God's call in their life. To register for the weekend, contact Adam Burns by email: burnsa@bne.catholic.net.au.

Open My Eyes
Open my eyes, Lord.
Help me to see your face.
Open my eyes, Lord.
Help me to see.
Open my ears, Lord.
Help me to hear your voice.
Open my ears, Lord.
Help me to hear.
Open my heart, Lord.
Help me to love like you.
Open my heart, Lord.
Help me to love.
I live within you,
Deep in your heart, O Love.
I live within you.
Rest now in me.

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Give them something to eat yourselves

PARISH WEEKEND MASSESS
From the first Weekend in February, (3rd/4th Feb) the parish Masses each weekend will be as follows:
St Bernardine’s: Sat 6:00pm.
Sun 9:00am.
OLA, Park Ridge: Sun 7:30am.
St Catherine’s: Sun 5:30pm.
Ministry Matters:
LENTEN SEASON
Well schools have returned and life has become somewhat hectic once again, and then into the mix, we add the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday will take place on 14th February and the events for that day are as follows:
Mass at St Bernardine’s at 9:00am and 7:00pm with distribution of Ashes. I then embark on the journey to St Clare’s at Yarrabilba to celebrate with the School Community there and to distribute Ashes again. Finally to EMMAUS College around 12:10pm to repeat the process. And so lent will have begun and I will be exhausted. With this in mind, we have borrowed the slogan from the Lenten Programme for 2018, ‘Blessed and Broken’ as a focus for us through the days and weeks of Lent. As Lent gets a little closer, there will be more information about parts of our Lenten Journey that will be available for us to prepare for the Season of lent and for the Easter event as well. Wait and see!!

The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven, (all bow)
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.

“Jesus marked out the path for me, and now I am walking in it.”
– Blessed Marcel Callo
24 years old
French Young Christian Worker

DATE CLAIMERS

First Rite of Reconciliation for
children who have completed the reconciliation program-
Sat 24th March @ 4:30pm
Parish Leadership Meeting
Mon 2nd April @ 7pm.
Finance Council Meeting
Mon 9th April @ 7pm.
Youth Encounter Fri 13 April 7pm

PROCLAIM 2018—12th—14th July
Who is interested? Let Fr John know

Colour Me

“Tell Christ the King I shall be with Him soon.”
– Saint José Luis Sánchez Del Río 14 years old Mexican martyr

BREAK OPEN THE WORD AND COLUMBAN CALENDAR ORDERS
All those who have ordered and paid for their “Break Open the Word” Book for readers and Columban Art Calendar these are now available for collection at each Church.
The books and Calendars will be located on the back table of each Church. Please sign for your copy when you collect it. Thank you.

29th May 2016

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https://www.facebook.com/StBernardinesRegentsPark/

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Please put the dates of the Sacramental
Program information Sessions in your diary. This significant parish event will be upon us soon and if you wish for your child/children to take part in the program this year at least one parent will need to attend one of the sessions—Monday 19th February at 7pm OR Saturday 24th February at 10:00am in the Church.

The name of Jesus is the glory of preachers,
because the shining splendour of that name
causes God’s word to be proclaimed and heard.

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“Simbang Gabi” (Misa de Gallo)
The Catholic Filipino Australia Chaplaincy invites you to the annual Filipino tradition of “Simbang Gabi” from:
6.30pm Thursday 21st December at
St Bernardine’s Church. Please bring a plate of food to share. Thank you.

My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)