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YOUTH TO MEET OUR NEW ARCHBISHOP This Sunday evening 20th May is an opportunity for all youth of the Archdiocese to meet the new Archbishop. All young
people are invited to the launch of the Archbishop Mark Coleridge¹s Pastoral Message to Young People, when he celebrates Mass at
Sacred Heart Church, Given Tce, Rosalie at 5.30pm. Following Mass the launch of the Pastoral Message will include a
summary of the message by the Archbishop as well as music and multimedia. It will be followed by free pizza outside the
church and then "Fuel", a monthly youth event run by Emmanuel Youth Outreach.
INITIATION INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Congratulations to our candidates who
celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation on Friday night. The parish is grateful for
the ministry of Bishop Brian Finnigan who presided. Also our gratitude to our
sacramental coordinator Vanessa Sullivan and her many helpers. The candidates
continue their full initiation into the church through reception of first Holy Communion.
Congratulations to those celebrating their reception this weekend – and others will
continue over the next three weekends.
NEW BISHOP FOR TOOWOOMBA: Monsignor Robert McGuckin has been appointed
Bishop of Toowoomba. Until now, Monsignor McGuckin has been serving as Vicar
General of the Diocese of Parramatta. Since his ordination in 1973 he has served in
several parishes of the Archdiocese of Sydney and, from its inception in 1986, of the
Diocese of Parramatta. Monsignor McGuckin said "I'm honoured and humbled to be
appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as Bishop of Toowoomba. I would hope to build
upon the good work of my predecessors and look forward to working with the clergy,
religious and everyone in the diocese." "I ask for your prayers as together we strive
to fulfil the mission entrusted us in building up the Kingdom of God." Monsignor
McGuckin's Episcopal Ordination will be celebrated in St Patrick's Cathedral,
Toowoomba, on Wednesday, 11th July at 11.30am, the Feast of St Benedict.
OUR MONTHLY DEATH PENALTY PRAYER VIGILS resume at Christ the King Church,
Churchill Street, Graceville, on Tuesday 22 May at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join us
in praying for those on death row around the world, for their families and for the
victims of crime.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK,
THE
USUAL CELEBRATION OF THE MASS WILL BE REPLACED BY
LITURGY OF
THE WORD WITH COMMUNION. |
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2012/2013 If you have children currently in Grade 2 or above - the Sacramental Program for 2012/13 will commence with an
information night on Tuesday 17 July, 7:30pm at CTK church. Please mark your diaries now. Enrolment packs will be
available online from 1 July 2012 and enrolments will close on Friday 20 July 2012. Further information will be provided via
the newsletter towards the end of term 2.
If you have any questions - please email me at sc.corindagraceville@bne.catholic.net.au
Vanessa Sullivan Sacramental coordinator (volunteer)
FEAST OF OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Thursday 24 May National Patroness of
Australia. The church continues to pray for Mary's intercession for our country.
CENTENNIAL. The parish will be celebrating its own year of grace within the Year of Grace designated by the Bishops of
Australia. The parish looks forward to St Joseph's fete on 22nd July. Then the parish celebrates the 75th anniversary of Christ
the King school in August. And we are in the midst of the one hundred year milestone of a Church building in the area in
November. I am looking for interested people to form a committee to oversee the centenary celebrations of a church here in
Corinda. (the area included was from Darra to Chelmer). Volunteers please phone or email the office during office hours.
PARISH OUTING
WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 2012
GOOMBUNGEE—HIGHFIELDS
Goombungee, a frequent Tidy Town winner,
is the administration centre for the Rosalie Shire in the
northern part of the Darling Downs. Travelling via Esk we
make a short stop to admire the view from the top of
Ravensbourne National park. Enjoy a tasty 'pub lunch' at
the historic Pioneer Arms Hotel which dates back to 1827.
After leaving Goombungee we travel to Highfields where we
visit the Danish Flower Art Centre. This cottage shop and
flower barn have an almost magical atmosphere displaying
both the materials required for flower art and the beautiful
creations which are possible. Return via Murphy's Creek.
Fare: $60 includes Morning Tea & Lunch
For bookings: contact George 3379 7570
Departure: 8.15am from Corinda/ 8.30am Canossa
Next Outing: Wednesday 12 September - Coolum Beach
