Parish Newsletters
Newsletter archives of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Beenleigh. Please feel free to download them.
Newsletter archives of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Beenleigh. Please feel free to download them.
Jesus says, “Do not rejoice that the demons are subject to you, but rejoice instead that your names are written in heaven.” What is this line about? I would suggest to you that it is about humility. You see, Jesus gave his disciples real power to limit the influence of evil spirits, and that power was good. But Jesus did not want his disciples to be distracted by what they could do. This is why he says that they should rejoice that their names were written in heaven. It was a valuable thing for the disciples to drive out demons on earth, but it was even more valuable that God in heaven knew them and cared for them. Understanding this is humility. Humility is a virtue by which we see ourselves in the right perspective. It is a virtue that we need in our world today, because so many factors are trying to convince us that life is about us, about our own successes and importance. There is nothing about humility that says that we should not take satisfaction in what we can do. The disciples should have been pleased that they could drive out demons. But all the things that we do are part of a larger picture, a picture in which God plays a role. Knowing that is humility. You might be gifted as a parent. You should take pride in your ability to guide your children and teach them. But humility reminds you that what your children become is not entirely in your control. Their lives are part of a bigger picture to which you can only contribute. That is why your greatest joy should be to know that God knows your intention and whatever happens, God will stand with you. We should be proud of the things we can do. But it is not really about us. It is about what God can accomplish through the gifts we offer. This is why our greatest joy is, that no matter what happens, we are secure in God’s love.
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EFT Details (not for in-branch use)
A/C Name: St. Patrick’s Parish Working Account
BSB: 064-786
A/C No: 100006012
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Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy As a group we gather in the MacKillop Room, listen to the gospel, sing the Alleluia and discuss what it all means for us as followers of Jesus in 2015. We usually respond to the word in a number of ways- using drama, mediation, song, drawing and creating in a meaningful way. We conclude with Prayers of the Faithful, often sharing our own prayers from the heart with each other. We often receive more spiritual wisdom from the children than that from a lot of adults!!
Sacramental Program
St Patrick’s Parish Beenleigh Sacrament Program Dates 2017
First Holy Communion
Parent Formation/Information 6.30pm Monday, 24th April
Rite of Enrolment Weekend of 6th and 7th May
Presentation of Lord’s Prayer Weekend of 20th and 21st May
Family Barbecue 6pm Thursday, 8th June
Family Session with Elizabeth, Carole 6.30-8pm Thursday, 8th June
Celebrating God’s Mercy 2nd Rite of Penance Tuesday 13th June
First Holy Communion Weekend of 17th and 18th June
Parish celebration cake? Weekend of 24th and 25th June?
School holidays
School Holidays Activity Day Alive in the Spirit Friday, 30th June
Your Prayers Are Requested For
The Sick: Gary Battle, Graeme Becker, Carolyn Becker, Sofia Birch, Rosario Burgos, Billiie Fiscalini, Peter Fiscalini, Debbie Chambers, Priscilla Gabriel, Jeffrey Graver, Val Hintz, Mary Hall, Ben Hall, Mary Harrigan, Roy Hull, Brenda Humberstone, Arthur French, Dominga Kennedy, Peter Katsadores, Neil Kajewski, Mary Kolosowski, Steve Leibinger, Vicki Leibinger, Ruth Marshall, Jill Palmer, Carol Robertson, Paul Russell, Gavin Stewart, Rubeth Samuelsen, Jodie Taylor, Helen Topp, Kev Topp, Joe Topp, Peter Topp, Kallum Topp, Neil Wright, Googal Zillionoro Prayers are also requested for the following nursing home residents at Beenleigh, Pimpama, Bethania Gardens, Jimbelunga—Eagleby, Connolly Court, Palm Lake, Jeta Gardens and Woodbeck Village.
Announcements & Reminders
Catholics “Come Alive” Seminar 22,23 & 24th September 2017. St Patrick’s Church. To book contact Mary McGrath 0402 859 396
Catholic lay apostolate, Aneel Aranha will be speaking at the Church 7pm Thursday 14th September 2017.
28th July, in the School Hall. Tickets are now on sale at all Masses.
Our parish has implemented the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy. We are committed to high standards of recruitment, screening and selection of all of our employees and volunteers and undertake intentional strategies to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment for all. If you are a volunteer reader, Eucharistic Minister etc. and have not received a Volunteer Data Form and the Code of Ethical Behaviour, please contact the parish office.
Young Adults meetings every Wednesday night (except the 2nd Wednesday of the month) in the Church from 7.30 – 8.45 (after 7pm Mass). Depending on the night, it may include prayer and praise, discussion, Scripture and Church teaching. If you’re in your late teens, twenties or thirties you will be very welcome!
Band Practice 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights from 7-8.30pm in the office. No practice on Anzac Day this week. Call Cathy 0400 494 943 or email youth.beenleigh@bne.catholic.net.au
Sacramental Program
St Patrick’s Parish Beenleigh Sacrament Program Dates 2017
Confirmation
Thursday 14/04/2022 HOLY THURSDAY
Friday 15/04/2022 GOOD FRIDAY
Sat 16/04/2022 HOLY SATURDAY
Sun 17/04/2022 EASTER SUNDAY</>
NO EVENING MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Please Note: Normal Mass Scheduled has resumed with a maximum of 200 attendees per Mass.
N.B. There is NO Saturday Vigil Mass on Christmas Day for the Sunday feast day of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Dear Parishioners
The Queensland Parliament, in the next few weeks, will be debating and voting on controversial laws to make euthanasia and assisted suicide legal in the state. You can click the links below to take you to the petition to the Queensland Parliament, asking them to reject these euthanasia and assisted suicide laws.
Petition link: https://www.noeuthanasia.org.au/petition_2108_qld
Email to your MP link: https://www.noeuthanasia.org.au/petition_2105_ocp_qld