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Dutton Park

Phone: +61 7 3844 2744

Address: 47 Dornoch Tce 4101 West End, QLD, Australia

Website: http://duttonparkcatholic.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Newsletter | Year A | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//27.09.2020-26th-Sunday-

24.01.2022 Newsletter | Year A | 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//04.10.2020-27th-Sunday-

24.01.2022 Sr Salvacion never likes being in the limelight but her constant hard work behind the scenes is duely recognised in The Catholic Leader this week. We are so blessed to have her in our Parish! Please contact the Parish Office on 3844 2744 if you are keen to find out more, volunteer or donate to this excellent cause. #DuttonParkWestEndParish #StFrancisofAssisi #WestEnd #StItas #DuttonPark #OLPS #Fairfield #StMarys #SouthBrisbane #BrisbaneCatholic #CapuchinFriars #CatholicChurch #FranciscanImmaculatineSisters #ArchdioceseofBrisbane #TheCatholicLeader

22.01.2022 Newsletter | Year B | 1st Sunday of Advent. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//29.11.2020-1st-Sunday-o

22.01.2022 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. - John 3: 14-15 CNS

22.01.2022 Greater Brisbane 3-day lockdown | Masses Cancelled In line with the latest Queensland Health advice with regards to the above, please note that all Masses will be CANCELLED from Saturday to Monday Jan 9 to 11 (inclusive). Please stay safe everyone as we get through these challenging times. We will provide updates and any further changes accordingly with regards to our services.... Cathedral Mass will be livestreamed on Saturday at 11:30AM, Sunday at 8AM and 10AM, and Monday at 8AM and can be found on www.brisbanecatholic.org.au https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/web-cast/ God Bless! https://www.qld.gov.au//current-/greater-brisbane-lockdown https://catholicleader.com.au//greater-brisbane-plunged-in

21.01.2022 Newsletter | Year B | 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//24.01.2021-3rd-Sunday-i

21.01.2022 Newsletter | Year A | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//13.09.2020-24th-Sunday-

20.01.2022 Our Parish Office is back open today after a busy Christmas season and our staff enjoying a well deserved break. We're slowly catching up on any messages and queries you may have left us. Digital newsletters return this weekend too, if you wish to be included in the email list, please get in touch ([email protected]) and we'll gladly include you. God Bless!

20.01.2022 Pastoral Update | 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

20.01.2022 MASS BOOKINGS | Increased Capacity for all churches Please note that bookings need to be made each week, this allows us to provide an equitable process with Mass attendance. We also reserve the right to transfer your booking to a wait list or the following week should we be over booked. You will be notified via phone should this occur and seek your understanding with this. St Ita's Vigil Mass bookings for the next fortnight are now available, all details and requi...rements can be found at the link below: http://stitasduttonpark.eventbrite.com For St Ita's, please contact Liam O'Rourke on 0411 033 321 should you require assistance at any time. Our Parish staff can assist too if you are having trouble getting hold of Liam. We will endeavour to get back to any queries. Mass bookings are available, please register with the following volunteers: 7am - Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church | Fairfield Elvis Chua on: 0450 029 410 [email protected] 9am - St Francis of Assisi Church | West End Mary & Peter Sheehan 041 969 7773 [email protected] When you register please leave a clear message with name and telephone number. Important Notes - We ask if you are unwell, please do not attend mass. - Covid-19 protocol are in place. - Once booked in you will receive a confirmation call or email to advise of the mass you are registered for. - When attending mass you must sign the register, please bring your own pen to do this. - Please do not turn up to mass unless you have received confirmation that you are registered. Police are already enforcing the guidelines for gatherings at churches this week. You will risk being fined even if you are in the car park. Please adhere to any directions provided by our volunteer marshals, they have been provided directions to keep us all safe. We are extremely grateful to everyone involved and working hard behind the scenes so that we can gather safely again.

18.01.2022 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) #WDMR2020

17.01.2022 Pastoral Update | Christ the King

17.01.2022 Pastoral Care Update Dear Parishioners, Last Monday we were glad to have on board three new additional volunteers to help us in cooking preparations and packing the meals. Thanks to Adele Gordon for making a difference. We truly appreciate your time to help with chopping the veggies, dishwashing and cleaning up in the kitchen. We were also blessed to have Fr. James and our Capuchin Postulant Isaac Webb share the load in delivering the meals and bringing God’s love and blessin...g to the elderly. One of the elderly we visited and delivered meals to said with a grateful heart: ‘I really appreciate the food that you and your volunteers cooked for us. Thank you so much for the love and sacrifice you do for all of us. We are so blessed to have you because some don’t have even food, others don’t have Mothers, or don’t have anyone to cook and looked after them but we have you and I want to say to you and your team of volunteers I love you all because tomorrow is not promised. You are truly a gift to this world’. Last Sunday we also celebrated Father’s Day and as a little surprise to all the Father’s that I have known during my weekly Pastoral visitation. We made a little banner and a garland of chocolates as a treat for them to make their day more special. Our Prayers for them are always there but the treat is good to make them smile and feel happy especially during this time of Covid-19 Pandemic. Once again on behalf of the Pastoral Ministry Team and volunteers, I want to say thank you for all who have continually given us donations of food supplies, take away containers and gift cards. With your prayers and support together we can make a huge difference in the lives of so many vulnerable brothers and sisters in our local community and beyond. During the week let us try our best to be mindful of others by asking someone RUOK ? Let us never miss the chance to show that we care for someone. Have a great week to you all. Sr. Salvacion, sfi

17.01.2022 We congratulate the 31 children throughout our parish who have and will receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, starting from September 12. With the strict COVID restrictions in place, it's proven to be a slight challenge fitting everyone in a traditional ceremony. Nevertheless, we've managed the situation under these circumstances. May the blessings of our Lord Jesus be poured onto these children as they deepen their faith, and may they continue to grow by the grace of God as promised when we were baptised in faith.

16.01.2022 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) 27th Sept 2020 - Forced like Jesus Christ to flee Click on the link below to read the Pope’s Message for the 2020 WDMR. In the link below, you will also find a series of videos and resources.... https://migrants-refugees.va/world-day-of-migrants-refuge/ Archdiocese of Brisbane Multicultural Mass will be livestreamed from the Cathedral of St Stephen this Sunday at 2:30pm. Join our Concelebrants, Priests ministering multicultural communities across the Archdiocese, to reflect on the theme Forced like Jesus Christ to flee. Livestream details and a range of resources can be found https://bit.ly/2FQRpPa #WDMR2020

15.01.2022 Newsletter | Year A | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//15.11.2020-33rd-Sunday-

14.01.2022 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic, or wants to learn more about the Catholic faith, or completing a Sacraments? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for them. RCIA is a group of Adults who explore together in an atmosphere of friendliness and trust. During the process of preparation they meet with others to share, reflect, pray and learn more about the Catholic faith. It leads up to E...aster where candidates are Baptized , Confirmed and make their First Eucharist or are received into the Church, depending on their situation. The RCIA Program has just commenced in our Parish and all are welcome to come along and ask questions there is no pressure to commit. If you or someone you know would like to participate in this year’s program please see our Parish Priest Fr. Joshy, Deacon Adam or myself after the Mass. Alternatively, please contact the Parish office should you require more information. This program is complimentary and all are welcome. Spread the news and share God's love! Sr. Salvacion, sfi

13.01.2022 Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi St Francis is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment and today’s feast day commemorates his transition from this life to the afterlife. Enjoy the hymn attached.

11.01.2022 Pastoral Care Update. In the midst of uncertainties and challenges of the current Covid19 pandemic crisis, the Lord continually assures us that all shall be well. The generosity of God towards us does not rest on our own merits but on His eternal love for us. We cannot earn God's love it is freely given to us. Due to the pandemic restriction and the Covid-19 safe plan being put in place, adjustments/changes to our Sacramental program this year were necessary. Last Saturday at... the 8am Mass in St Mary's South Brisbane, we started the celebration of the Children's First Holy Communion and throughout the week almost everyday at the 7am Mass a couple of children are booked and I had to stretch my time to be present to give spiritual support to the children and their families on this very special day in their life. While at the same time anxious to be on time for the next ministry to cook and deliver meals. Last Monday I was a little worried that the desserts were running low in supplies. I needed 54 servings and I only had 24 available and had no time to do the shopping. But the mind of God works on a greater and more generous scale than we do. God always works in a mysterious way, he inspired people, touched hearts and performed countless little miracles each day. He knows exactly what we need before we even aske him and guess what happened next? One of my volunteers rostered for the day arrived bringing couple of packets of Cadbury Chocolates and when we repacked them it surprised us all because it was the exact number of serves we needed. Then at other times one morning we had a shortage of take away container and I said to the volunteers we need to ask for donations but suddenly we heard the door knocking and a generous parishioner of St. Francis West End was bringing in a big box of take away containers as her share in the ministry. With joyful hearts we all praise and give thanks to God for the many blessings he has given us. Thanks to all volunteers who tirelessly give, not only their time to help, but also never come each week empty handed that even their Mum at home sends a tray of eggs, some baked yummy cookies dropped them off at the office because they want to share and care for others. Most of us are not asked to do great things but it is in the small ways that we can all make a difference in the lives of so many of our most vulnerable elderly and families experiencing tough times in our community. This week let us set aside a few minutes to spend tine in prayer to listen to God speaking in our hearts of his great love for us and asking Him for the grace to respond by sharing His love and blessings to our brothers and sisters. Have a great week to you all. Sr. Salvacion, sfi

11.01.2022 Congratulations to our beloved Parish Administrator Fr. Joshy Parappully OFM Cap on his 16th year of Ordination into the Priesthood. May you be blessed and inspired by the Lord with continued wisdom, joy and peace as you have been in the past and leading us into the future. Thank You and God Bless!

10.01.2022 Sorry for the late notice, Advent Reflection starting this evening!

10.01.2022 Masses are back on this weekend but with strict protocols! Registrations are mandatory as are BYO face masks . No masks, no entry unfortunately unless exempted by law! We're back to reduced capacity as well and sitting at alternate pews. Please adhere to social distancing of 1.5m as well. All Catholics remain dispensed from their Sunday obligation until further notice.... Registration details for the various churches may be found below: St Ita’s Church (Vigil Mass only) Saturday - 5pm Register via Eventbrite http://stitasduttonpark.eventbrite.com Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church: Sun - 7am Register to Elvis Chua on 0450 029 410 or email [email protected] St Francis of Assisi Church: Sunday - 9am Register via Eventbrite http://stfrancisofassisiwestend.eventbrite.com/ Important Notes We ask if you are unwell, please do not attend mass. Covid-19 protocols are in place. All attendees including children and infants must be registered You need to re-register each week to attend Mass. If you unable to attend after booking - Please advise related Registrar (updated weekly on the Eventbrite site) directly as soon as possible by phone or email, this will enable the Marshal to allocate your seat to another per-son. (Note: the Parish Office is unattended on weekends) #MaskUpForMass #ArchdioceseOfBrisbane

10.01.2022 Pastoral Update | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

09.01.2022 Child Protection Sunday This weekend, the Catholic Church in Australia marks Child Protection Sunday, on which we pray for those who have been abused, their families and supporters. We recognise and apologise for the harm done by priests, religious and lay people in Church settings. The Church takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We recommit to practices that support survivors and make the Catholic Church and its ministries the safest possible place for childr...en and people at risk. Find out more at: www.catholic.org.au/childprotectionsunday and www.catholicreligious.org.au/safeguarding

09.01.2022 Blessed Milestone Birthday Sr Salvacion! It's been a very significant week for some in the Parish with Ordination Anniversaries and birthdays. Sr Salvacion, we are extremely blessed to have you in our Parish, thank you for all you do! In this community, we work hard and play hard when the time is right. We often recognise and value the many who contribute to it. Sr Salvacion is a very talented work horse, constantly behind the scenes driving Ministries and making things hap...pen without ever expecting anything in return. She is constantly providing and quite a master at making people feel loved and special. She's often a valuable source of inspiration to many, spend enough time with her and she'll share invaluable knowledge and educate you with the philosophy of life through her own life experiences. No surprises that she was working hard today on her birthday, constantly insisting that no birthday celebration was needed. That didn't go to plan of course. We took a moment to enjoy a simple morning tea, surprised her with a couple of things and surrounded her with our presence. It was great to see her pause for a minute and enjoy the three birthday cakes that appeared today. God Bless and wishing you an abundance of health in the years ahead

09.01.2022 Newsletter | Year A | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//20.09.2020-25th-Sunday-

08.01.2022 Today is the 7th day of the novena leading up to the Feast of St Francis of Assisi

08.01.2022 This Sunday we celebrate THE 106th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2020. Like Jesus Christ, forced to flee. Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating internally displaced persons. May our heart and our parish be open to welcome and support all migrants and refugees through their resettlement process, so they see the love of Christ through our community and one day be able to feel this is their home.

08.01.2022 Children's Liturgy has recently resumed at St Ita's Church. Under the direction of Sr Salvacion, the children enjoyed preparing their own version of an Advent Wreath as we celebrated the beginning of a new liturgical year at mass this evening. Each week, they will learn the significance of the Advent Wreath in preparation of the lead up to Christmas. #DuttonParkWestEndParish #StFrancisofAssisi #WestEnd #StItas #DuttonPark #OLPS #Fairfield #BrisbaneCatholic #ArchdioceseofBrisbane #CapuchinFriars #CatholicChurch #FranciscanImmaculatineSisters #ChildrensMinistry #Advent #NewYear #Violet #4Sundays #ChristmasIsNear

08.01.2022 Annual Catholic Campaign | Local children in need will thrive because of you. Right now, your gift can help children in our local community in desperate need of the love and care of a Catholic community. https://catholicfoundation.org.au/catholic-campaign/

07.01.2022 Today we are celebrating the Epiphany, also called Feast of the Epiphany, Theophany, or Three Kings’ Day. The Epiphany commemorates the first manifestation of ...Jesus Christ, represented by the wise men who travelled from their countries, following God’s star of Bethlehem, to pay tribute to the Son of God. The six Sunday’s following are known as a time of manifestation to reflect on the miraculous events that occur over the Christmas and Advent season. See more

07.01.2022 Newsletter | Year A | 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//08.11.2020-32nd-Sunday-

06.01.2022 Pastoral Update | 1st Sunday of Advent The First Sunday of Advent is the beginning of a new Liturgical Year. A special time when we get ready for the coming of Jesus. He asked us all to stay awake and keep watch for Him so that we can be ready when he comes. In today’s Gospel Jesus presents us the Parable of the gatekeeper. Jesus offers us this parable to remind us that we are the gatekeepers of his house until his return. What do you think Jesus wants us to see when we loo...k around us? Do we sometimes see people who need our help? People who are lonely, isolated, poor and sick around us? Jesus tells us that we are to stay awake be sensitive and responsive to the loving presence of God within us through our quiet moment in prayer. During the week as the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions continue to ease some of the elderly were so happy and excited for the changes and look forward with hope for a brighter future. Being so grateful for all that we have done to them during their difficult times, so many of them always grab a tight HUGS upon our arrival and on departure from our meal deliveries. Being aware that social distancing still in place and in order not to offend anyone, I always tell them jokes and warned them that if they want a hug it would cost them a hundred bucks hoping that no one would ask me for one. There was one particular Elderly who would only come out of her unit when we come to deliver the meals and she would sit outside watching us until we finished and always wait to have a conversation with us but first she would say please give me a hug dear so I hug her saying remember the cost of this hug? Four times she asked and I said, I would be rich by now for just today you owed me 400 bucks. She replied: I don’t care as long as you gave me a hug I will feel good. A little hug, a chat and a laughter will always mean a lot to people who are lonely and isolated. This week we’re also glad to welcome two new volunteers in our team Martina and Edith both from St. Mary’s Church. Some of our volunteer shared that in helping us in the ministry they found so much joy and healing. They always looked forward to come and learn new things every week and felt happy knowing they are part of the ministry who cares for the most vulnerable in our community. Let us then during this Advent, be mindful of God’s presence, within us and allow him to open our hearts to His grace. Our life can be different if we truly live with watchfulness. We remember the past year with gratitude and we look forward to the future with hope. God Bless and have a great week to you all. Sr.Salvacion,sfi Parish Pastoral Coordinator

05.01.2022 Newsletter | Year A | Christ the King. https://duttonparkcatholic.org.au//22.11.2020-Christ-the-K

03.01.2022 Annual Catholic Campaign | Helping vulnerable people in our community Your gift helps Centacare provide domestic violence support services, counselling, hospital chaplaincy and prison ministry. https://catholicfoundation.org.au/catholic-campaign/

02.01.2022 Happy feast day of Saint Padre Pio! Padre Pio, in the world Francesco Forgione, was born in Pietrelcina, in the diocese of Benevento, on 25 May 1887. Having ent...ered as a cleric in the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor on 6 January 1903, he was ordained a priest on 10 August 1910, in the cathedral of Benevento. On 28 July 1916, he came to San Giovanni Rotondo, on the Gargano, where, except for a few brief interruptions, he remained until his death that took place on 23 September 1968. On the morning of Friday 20 September 1918, praying before the crucix in the choir of the old church, he received the gift of the stigmata, that did not heal but bled for half a century. During his life he founded the Prayer Groups and a modern hospital, to which he gave the name The Home for Relief of Suffering. He was beatied by Saint John Paul II on 2 May 1999 and was canonised by him on 16 June 2002. See more

02.01.2022 Please note the changes effective at 1:00am today (Friday, 22 January) the following protocols are in place for all places of worship in the Archdiocese of Brisbane: The capacity for places of worship is one person per 2 square metres. Funerals can accommodate a maximum of 200 people or the occupancy your space allows with one person per 2 square metre rule whichever number is the lowest. (For example, if your maximum occupancy is 65 people, the funeral can accommodate a m...aximum of 65 people. If your church occupancy under the 2sq metre rule is 218 people, the funeral can accommodate a maximum of 200 people.) Wedding ceremonies can accommodate a maximum of 200 people or the occupancy your space allows with the one person per 2 square metres rule whichever number is the lowest as described above. Masks are no longer mandatory in places of worship, only recommended where social distancing cannot be maintained. Please note that Queensland Health strongly encourages individuals to carry a face mask at all times, to provide added protection if you are in a situation where you cannot maintain social distancing. All parishes will continue to follow the Industry Plan for Places of Worship as required prior to the most recent restrictions. Please find the Industry Plan here. To learn more about current restrictions for the broader community please visit covid19.qld.au

01.01.2022 Impact on Parishes within the Greater Brisbane Region This applies only to parishes located in the Greater Brisbane Region (see map below) and to all priests from outside that region who visited, and left, the Greater Brisbane region since the 2nd of January: The occupancy of Churches has been reduced to 1 person per 4 square metres during this time. ... Churches may open for Masses but face masks must be worn by everyone in attendance The Body of Christ should continue to be administered only in the hand and the chalice should be received by the celebrant alone. Avoid direct physical contact where possible and limit contact to hands. Funerals and weddings may have a maximum of 100 attendees. No visitors are permitted to aged care facilities, disability accommodation services, correctional facilities, or hospitals (with the exception of an end of life visit for a patient) through 22 January. For Parishes outside the Greater Brisbane Region Individuals who have been in Greater Brisbane on or since the 2nd January 2021 must wear a face mask in the church. It is recommended that this requirement is included as a screening question prior to entry (at registration stage). For more detailed information please visit the Queensland Health website here. Please remember that if you are experiencing any symptoms, please get tested and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result. Thank you for keeping our parish communities safe. +Ken