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CHILDREN'S LITURGY: is on again, beginning this Sunday 29th January at the 9.30am
Mass at Christ The King. Children are able to go and have the Liturgy of the Word
celebrated in a way that is easier for them to understand and participate in.
Then they return at the preparation of the gifts, joining the whole community for the
celebration of the Eucharist. With this beginning, Children’s Liturgy of the Word will
then be celebrated every second, fourth and fifth Sunday during school term at the
9.30am Mass at Christ the King.
RUBY AND GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES: Friday 27th January was the fortieth anniversary
of Sr Cate’s religious profession. Monday 5th February is the golden anniversary of
Fr Paul Mercieca’s religious profession. We congratulate them both. The Church
thanks God and themselves for these years of dedicated and generous ministry.
One could marvel at the height, depth, length and breadth of their experiences and
people with whom they have served. It speaks of their wonderful characters and the
fruitfulness of God’s creative Spirit. May God continue to bless them abundantly in
the people that they are and the fields of endeavour into which God calls them.
CENTENARY AND SEVENTY FIVE YEARS: Did you know that the foundation stone for the
first church in Corinda Graceville (and Darra) was laid on 28 April 1912 by Fr J. F.
McCarthy of Red Hill. Then on 3 November 1912 a wooden church was built where
the parish office stands. It was blessed and opened by co-adjuter Archbishop Duhig.
So this Year of Grace is the centenary of a church building in the parish. [The mother
parish was Goodna, which was established as a parish in 1892 . Mass began being
celebrated sometime after 1900 in the homes of the Careys and McLaughlins in
Graceville. In Corinda Mass had been celebrated from 1906 in the school of Arts (the
present day library.) Then on 24 January 1937 Christ the King Primary School was
blessed and opened by Archbishop Duhig. The parish has been greatly blest in an
enormous number of ways, for which we are grateful to God. Much to be celebrated
in the parish in the year ahead.
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a faith formation programme for children aged 3-12. It takes place in a prepared
environment filled with many beautiful materials based on the scriptures and the liturgy. This environment is called an atrium
and is situated above and at the parish centre at Graceville. It is like a retreat centre for children. There are three age levels
each with their own environment and specially prepared materials 3-6 years, 6-9 years and 9-12 years. Sessions run for 2
hours on a Monday and one and a half hours on a Tuesday and Thursday. The atrium reopens this year on Monday 13th
February. If you would like further information or would like to enrol your child please contact Anne Delsorte on 3379 8635
(atrium) or email me at delsorte@bigpond.net.au.
TOWARDS THE LIGHT SEMINAR
Parish Centre, 19 Randolph Street, Graceville
Wednesday 8th February
A beautiful way to prepare for Lent this year. The
seminar will commence with a cuppa at 7:15pm
and will be led by Fr Anthony Mellor and Rob
Cosgrove from Faith & Life. We will begin with a
visual reflection on the significance of light in the
universe – how it gives life and illuminates our world. This will
be followed by prayer and meditation. Fr Anthony and Rob will
provide input on the symbol of light as a metaphor for God’s
grace and mercy – and our response in faith, words and
actions. The group will also reflect on the meaning of Lenten
practices and symbols. The seminar will conclude with prayer
at 9 pm.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY “Love One Another”
At each of the weekend Masses on
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th February, the
Parish will honour the Sacrament of
Marriage by celebrating a Renewal of
Vows ceremony for our Married Parishioners
at each Mass. World Marriage Day
had its beginnings in the US in 1981 and in 1993 Pope John
Paul II imparted his Apostolic Blessing on World Marriage Day
celebrations. This year, our Parish wishes to ‘celebrate” daily
married life by joining in the World Marriage Day Celebrations.
Job Vacancy Advertisement
Catholic Parish of Corinda Graceville
Full-time (38 Hours per week)
Pastoral Associate
The Catholic Parish of Corinda Graceville is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons interested in working as a
member of a parish team in a dynamic and diverse parish community. Tasks include planning, coordinating and actively
delivering sacramental, liturgical and pastoral programs/events; and serving the needs of our parish community.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Archdiocesan Pastoral Ministry Pay Scale commensurate with experience
and/or study.
Appointment will be from 16 April 2012.
A Position Description is available from:
The Parish Office: 18 Clewley Street, Corinda QLD 4075. Phone 07 3379 1534
Applications addressing the Position Description can be forwarded in writing to:
Very Rev Gerard Kalinowski, Parish Priest,
Parish, 18 Clewley Street, Corinda QLD 4075 or by email to pp.corindagraceville@bne.catholic.net.au
Applications close Sunday 5 February 2012. |
DATE CLAIMER FOR READERS AND COMMUNION MINISTERS - There will be a meeting on Saturday 28th January,
9.30am for Readers. At 10.30am the Communion Ministers can join in for a cuppa and their meeting will
commence at 11am. To enable as many people as possible to come these meetings will be repeated on
Tuesday 31st January for Readers at 7.30pm and on Wednesday 1st February at 7.30pm for Communion
Ministers. You will receive a letter from Fr Gerry in mid January with more details. This is for current Readers
and Communion Ministers as well as for new ones.
CORINDA GRACEVILLE PARISH OUTING
WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2012
KINGSCLIFFE
Enjoy the scenery at the Tweed Valley with
Mt Warning as a backdrop.
Visit the Tweed River Regional Art Gallery and view the works of
regional artists depicting the local area
Fare: $38.00 includes m/tea
Bookings: Contact George Cole Phone 3379 7570 or
Herman’s Tours, 599 Oxley Road, Corinda Phone 3379 6255. Next Outing: Wednesday 11 April 2012 - Rudd’s Pub at Nobby,
Darling Downs
A Message of Thanks
Dear Fr Gerry
Jim and I were lucky to get back into our home just before Christmas. We would love to thank you and all the parishioners
who made this possible, including the members of the St Vincent de Paul Society, those who worked tirelessly to get the yard
cleaned up, those who gave their time cooking meals, and those people who are always just there with their generosity and
love. We really have been humbled by all this and would again like to thank you all. Kath and Jim
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