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Blessing and Commissioning of New Dean
Fr
Ken Howell was Blessed and Commissioned as Dean of the Central Deanery by
Brisbane Auxiliary Bishop Brian Finnigan on Thursday 25 May 7pm St Michael's
Church, Dorrington. Many parishioners from around the Deanery attended,
including a substantial number from the host parish, whose efforts at as it is
an excellent opportunity to build connections between our parishes. As
Archbishop Bathersby said in 2004, “...It is clear that parishes must work
together more and more to carry out their mission. I believe… that it is very
important to utilise the deanery as the vehicle through which parishes work
together to carry out the mission of the local Church… meeting the challenge of
following Christ and transforming the world in our own times." (Supporting
Deaneries and Parishes)
Peter Devenish-Meares ordained a
deacon
Peter Devenish-Meares was ordained a deacon in Sacred Heart
Church, Rosalie, on 31 March by Brisbane Auxiliary Bishop Brian Finnigan. Peter
will be involved in various ministries in the Jubilee Catholic Community,
including preaching, weddings and baptisms. He is married to Jo; they have 3
children: Georgina, aged 5, Charlotte, 2; and Emily, seven months. (See
Catholic leader story)
Jubilee launches webpage
Jubilee
Catholic Community has established a
webpage.
It has a collection of
photos of the six churches, featuring various devotional artworks, as well
as brief
histories of each parish.
Fr Ken Howell new Cathedral Administrator
| Fr Ken Howell is the Administrator of St Stephen's Cathedral, starting January 2006. He was formerly the Director of Worship at St Stephen's. Fr Ian Wren is the new Associate Pastor; and was formerly vocations director for the Archdiocese. The previous Administrator of the Cathedral, Fr Peter Dillon, was appointed to Southport parish, starting January 2006. Fr Dillon was also Dean of the Central Deanery. (See Southport Parish). |
Fr Ken Howell |
 Fr Ian Wren |
 Fr Peter Dillon |
Building Inclusive Community
New Parish Disability Connections Group at St
John's Wood/The Gap
The purpose of this group is to ensure that all people,
including people with disability, are offered the opportunity for belonging,
participating and contributing, as have all parish community members. The group
is also involved in bringing a consciousness about disability to the parish
community and leading and building the parish community’s confidence and
capacity to be inclusive. If you would like to know more about the group contact
Mike (3511 0402).
Volunteers needed at Mt Olivet
Have you got four hours a week you would
like to donate to a worthwhile cause?
Mount Olivet Hospital, Marycrest
Retirement Centre and Lilian Cooper Nursing Home need volunteers to help with
their programs and activities that expand and enhance quality of life for patients and residents. There are many and varied
opportunities to join with staff in
making a difference. For further information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Mount Olivet Community Services Telephone: (07) 3240 1111
(Ext 266)
julie.walden@mtolivet.org.au
Masters in the Deanery
Veronica
Corkeron (left) and Lisa Forbes (right) at Brisbane College
of Theology graduation on Friday 27 May 2005. Veronica Corkeron, who represents the
Central Deanery on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, was awarded a Master of
Theological Studies. Her thesis was entitled Symbolism in Early Christian Art
: 2nd century to 6th century. Lisa Forbes, Pastoral Associate at St John's
Wood/The Gap, was awarded a Master of Ministry; her thesis title was ‘Come
and see’: the parish-based sacramental program as invitation to adult faith
development.
Updates on Deanery Webpage
On this website there is now a Churches page,
with photographs of all 24 churches; the
priests page now has photos of Frs Stan Wrona, James O'Donoghue and Leo
Coote; the links page has been updated.
Friends and Partners with East Timor Website
FPET is a Brisbane based non-profit organisation
working in partnership with others in Australia and East Timor but especially
with the people of Atabae Parish to re-establish self-sustaining communities in
the Atabae subdistrict. This subdistrict is part of the Bobonaro district which
abuts the border of Indonesian West Timor. FPET members mainly come from the
Brisbane Catholic parishes of St. Johns Wood - The Gap and Bardon. Others come
from Emmanuel Covenant Community, the parishes of Bracken Ridge, Dorrington,
Enoggera and Enoggera Army Barracks. The website can be found at
www.fpet.org.au
Fr Anthony Mellor named as Pastor of 6 Parishes
Herston, Ashgrove, Newmarket, Red Hill, Rosalie & Bardon
to share 2 priests.
Archbishop Bathersby has announced that Fr Anthony Mellor will be the
administrator of the 6 parishes for a period of 3 years. Fr Francis Nguyen will
be the assistant priest, also for 3 years. The appointments will take effect at
the end of January 2005. Fr Vince Hobbs, who is pastor of Red Hill, Rosalie and
Bardon, will be retiring, as will Fr Clem Hodge, pastor of Herston, Ashgrove and
Newmarket. You can read a
reflection on priesthood by Fr Anthony Mellor on Brisbane's Vocation Centre
website; there is an article about
the ordination of Francis Nguyen on the Catholic Leader website.
New on
Deanery Webpage
A photograph of old St Finbarr's church has been added
to the Historical
Photographs; The Mercy Sisters have been added to the
religious orders and congregations ; a
page for Enoggera Army Barracks
has been added.
New Parish Webpage for St John's Wood The Gap
St John's wood / The Gap parish has established a
webpage.
Features include
news,
youth news,
history, and a weekly
reflection on the Sunday Gospel written by parishioner.
Deanery mentions from other sources
The recent
Issue
3 of Ecumenical Interfaith News (pdf 588kb)
from the
Commission for Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations has two reports of "Church as Communion" discussion groups held in the Deanery;
one is Ashgrove, and another in the Inner Western Suburbs. Also, the lead
article, a recent homily by Archbishop Bathersby, mentions his participation in
the Ashgrove discussions. The
November What's Up (doc 303KB) from
Multicultural
Pastoral Care has an article about Sr Angela Remi's cross cultural pastoral
work with the Indonesian Catholic community who gather at Sacred Heart church,
Rosalie. There is an
article about St John's Wood/The Gap's parish cookbook in
the December 5
Catholic Leader.
Advent Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Bathersby
In his 2004 Advent pastoral letter, Archbishop John Bathersby observes that "when
faith becomes the dominant driving force in our lives the desire to share it as
widely as possible with others automatically follows." For the full text of the letter
click here.
Parish Synod Submissions
In preparation for Synod 2003, each parish was asked
to make a submission with "creative and effective" responses to 4 key issues. 12
of the 15 parishes of the Deanery responded, and their responses illustrate the
diversity of our deanery. They are available on the synod website. Links are
provided here:
Ashgrove;
Bardon;
Bowen Hills;
Buranda;
Cathedral;
Dorrington;
Herston;
Lutwyche;
Newmarket;
Red Hill;
Rosalie;
St Johns Wood.
Peace Be With You: Cultivating a Culture
of Peace
The Australian Catholic Social
Justice Council (an agency of the Australian bishops) has released its
Social Justice Sunday statement for 2004. In part it states: "A culture of
peace is a culture of life. Respect for the sanctity of life and the fostering
of the inherent dignity of the person is foundational to our faith and the many
ministries of our Church. We can all defend the sanctity of life – of the
unborn, the sick and elderly, the criminal sentenced to death, and communities
ravaged by poverty, famine or war. A culture of peace is also a culture of human
rights, which include access to proper nourishment, health, housing and
education. We can all defend these basic human needs, affirming and promoting
religious, civil and political freedoms, as well as cultural, economic and
social rights."
New Doctorate in Ministry The Studies in Religion discipline at the University of Queensland is currently developing a professional doctorate in pastoral ministry [DProf (Min)]. This practitioner doctorate seeks to meet the need for continuing education for ministry of priests and pastors. Though it is academically rigorous, it is not designed as an academic doctorate. The emphasis is on improving pastoral practice. The programme can be completed in two years full-time or four to six years part-time. Areas covered include (a) Parish leadership and adminstration; (b) Liturgy and Homiletics (c) Spiritual direction and leading retreats; (d) Pastoral care and chaplaincy; (e) Christian education; (g) Mission and evangelisation; and (f) Social justice ministry. The School of HPRC is now calling for expressions of interest. Please contact Rev. Dr. Neil Pembroke on 07 33653010 or e-mail him at n.pembroke@uq.edu.au
Talks that reveal God’s love for us.
Mondays and Thursdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm St Ambrose's Church
52 Enoggera Rd Newmarket
Presented by the Neo-Catechumenal Communities. We all face problems in daily
life: difficulties in marriage, raising children, making ends meet, struggling
to be loved and accepted. Sometimes we feel that there is no meaning for our
life. But God does love us, and has given us new hope in Jesus Christ.
Jesus has experienced. life like us and made it possible to live happily. You
can find new meaning and peace in your life. (Babysitting and transport are
available if required. 3356 4700)
Let Your Light Shine - Planning for the
Archdiocese's Future
Archbishop John Bathersby has released a major document on
the future direction of Brisbane archdiocese to take forward the Jesus
Communion Mission
vision of the synod and the nine archdiocesan priorities’, which flowed from the
2003 synod. It draws together planning initiatives implementing the synod
outcomes and provides a broad strategic framework for the preparation of
pastoral plans. It is to be implemented over the next seven years. The document
can be viewed
online and hard
copies can be ordered from the
Archbishop's Office
for $5. The Catholic Leader has an
article
with further information.
Fr Clem Hodge to finish up at HAN after Christmas
Fr Clem Hodge, Pastor of Herston Ashgrove and Newmarket
parishes, has announced to parishioners that the Archbishop has accepted his
request to resign from this role, and will finish up at the end of January 2005. Fr
Clem, age 68, became pastor of Herston and Newmarket in January 2000 and in July
2000 became the first pastor of the combined Herston Ashgrove Newmarket group of
parishes. His previous appointments include administrator of St Stephen's
Cathedral and parish priest of Stafford. He has also taught liturgy at Banyo
Seminary.
KOINONIA
1st Wed of the month 7pm - 8pm pm St Patrick’s Church Fortitude Valley
An opportunity for young adults (age 16+) to come together for the Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament and reflection upon the Gospels.
FUEL
3rd Sunday of the month from 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Patrick’s Church,
Fortitude Valley.
A night of praise and worship for all youth and young adults. Come and
receive prayer and insight into your life, or just rock the Valley with praise!
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WEAVERS - Womens experience and voice Expressed in
Ritual and Story.
Mackwood Life, 8 Dutton St., Dutton Park.
This program provides an opportunity for women to be supported and encouraged in
their life's journey. Meetings are held four times a year. All welcome. If
interested contact Sr. Therese Wilson 3844 8715. Sr. Therese is a
spiritual director. Anyone looking for spiritual companioning is welcome to
phone Therese on 38448715. She says, "Each interview is conducted in a safe and
confidential atmosphere conducive to one's spiritual well-being."
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