Anzac Day - A Special Day for St. Michael's
It is a not-so-well-known fact that St. Michael's is a War Memorial. The Church is blessed and dedicated to
'All Those Who Died in Defence of Australia'
Anzac Day therefore, marks a special moment of remembrance for the parish and for the serving men and women of Gallipoli Barracks and those veterans of all Services who continue live in the area.
A Special Anzac Day Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 25th at 9.00am.
The Shalom Music Ministry will be providing the music. All are welcome.
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
"Lest We Forget"
'All Those Who Died in Defence of Australia'
Anzac Day therefore, marks a special moment of remembrance for the parish and for the serving men and women of Gallipoli Barracks and those veterans of all Services who continue live in the area.
A Special Anzac Day Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 25th at 9.00am.
The Shalom Music Ministry will be providing the music. All are welcome.
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
"Lest We Forget"
Catholic Foundations
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Feast of the Annunciation at St. Michael's
The Feast of the Annunciation commemorates the visit of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he informed her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is celebrated on 25 March each year.
The Feast Day Mass and Rosary will be held at St. Michael's at 5.30pm on Monday 8th April, 2024.
The Feast Day Mass and Rosary will be held at St. Michael's at 5.30pm on Monday 8th April, 2024.
Personal Message From Deacon Peter
I am humbled to be appointed here at St. Michael's and look forward to our faith journey together.
I'm from a farming family on the Darling Downs and was ordained 18 years ago. I'm still learning and am ready to support you all as we go. I used to be an accountant and left my Mission Aust chaplain and St john Ambulance director role to serve here.
Please come and say "hi"
I'm from a farming family on the Darling Downs and was ordained 18 years ago. I'm still learning and am ready to support you all as we go. I used to be an accountant and left my Mission Aust chaplain and St john Ambulance director role to serve here.
Please come and say "hi"
Deacon Peter's Homily for Second Sunday of Easter
Welcome Deacon Peter!
St. Michael's Dorrington Parish welcomes Deacon Peter as he takes up his appointment as Pastoral Director for our parish.
Dr Peter is a director, chaplain, accountant, NGO leader, deacon, strategic consultant and leadership researcher. Originally a corporate banker and investigative accountant, he now exercises pastoral care and strategic leadership and consults and advises on governance, strategy, community commemorations, resilience, pastoral care, leadership, ethics, HR, inter-faith, allied-health, trauma care, conflict resolution and NGO development.
Eighteen years ago, after twenty-five years as a banker, people leader, senior investigating accountant, strategist and company director, Peter was ordained as a Catholic deacon. Providing pastoral care to the most vulnerable incl. the homeless and veterans is important to him.
Peter supports various veteran organisations. He sits or has sat on or chaired various boards, management committees and government statutory authorities (health, community care, education, finance and housing) and established and chaired a board audit Committee and sat on four other board audit/finance committees. Peter researches, teaches, and publishes in areas such as: ‘values at work', humility, veterans care, human resilience, ethics, business strategy, pastoral care, leadership development and organisational culture.
Dr Peter is a director, chaplain, accountant, NGO leader, deacon, strategic consultant and leadership researcher. Originally a corporate banker and investigative accountant, he now exercises pastoral care and strategic leadership and consults and advises on governance, strategy, community commemorations, resilience, pastoral care, leadership, ethics, HR, inter-faith, allied-health, trauma care, conflict resolution and NGO development.
Eighteen years ago, after twenty-five years as a banker, people leader, senior investigating accountant, strategist and company director, Peter was ordained as a Catholic deacon. Providing pastoral care to the most vulnerable incl. the homeless and veterans is important to him.
Peter supports various veteran organisations. He sits or has sat on or chaired various boards, management committees and government statutory authorities (health, community care, education, finance and housing) and established and chaired a board audit Committee and sat on four other board audit/finance committees. Peter researches, teaches, and publishes in areas such as: ‘values at work', humility, veterans care, human resilience, ethics, business strategy, pastoral care, leadership development and organisational culture.
Je T'adoor - We Love a New Door!
When is a door not a door?
When it is weather-damaged, rotting and you put your hand through it trying to get in.
But Parishioners, do not fear, the toilet at St. Michael's Church has been upgraded with a new door and a new sign.
No longer is it just a toilet, but a Unisex Toilet!
All are welcome to use.
When it is weather-damaged, rotting and you put your hand through it trying to get in.
But Parishioners, do not fear, the toilet at St. Michael's Church has been upgraded with a new door and a new sign.
No longer is it just a toilet, but a Unisex Toilet!
All are welcome to use.
New Parish Logos
At the Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Sunday 18th February, the council decided that due to potential copyright issues with using the Spiritan Fathers Logo, a new logo would be introduced.
The new logo characterises the Parish's Patron Saint, St. Michael, defeating the evil entities who rebelled against God and is remarkably similar to the carved fresco at the entrance of the church and therefore could be considered iconic within our community.
The two examples below will be used on our website and in printed documents.
Please contact Andy Walton on 0423 306 659 if you have any questions about the logos.
The new logo characterises the Parish's Patron Saint, St. Michael, defeating the evil entities who rebelled against God and is remarkably similar to the carved fresco at the entrance of the church and therefore could be considered iconic within our community.
The two examples below will be used on our website and in printed documents.
Please contact Andy Walton on 0423 306 659 if you have any questions about the logos.
A Safe Place
For the first time in seventy-two years, St. Michael's Dorrington Parish has a safe place to put its precious record books and documents.
The Parish took delivery of a refurbished Fire Safe on Friday. The safe is capable of handling the biggest record books that were previously kept on a bookshelf in the Parish Office and in danger of loss if a fire broke out.
Training sessions for office holders on how to operate the safe will be held next week.
The Parish took delivery of a refurbished Fire Safe on Friday. The safe is capable of handling the biggest record books that were previously kept on a bookshelf in the Parish Office and in danger of loss if a fire broke out.
Training sessions for office holders on how to operate the safe will be held next week.
Parish Finance Update
Letter From The Archbishop of Brisbane
You Can Help
We had a great working bee last weekend at St. Michael's but with all the rubbish that is still needing to be moved off-site, the one thing we are short of now is Brisbane City Council Waste Vouchers.
If you have any vouchers at your home or business that you are not to be using, could you please consider donating them to the parish by leaving them in the letterbox at 250 Banks Street or by phoning Andy Walton on 0423 306 659 and I will pick them up.
Many thanks in advance!
If you have any vouchers at your home or business that you are not to be using, could you please consider donating them to the parish by leaving them in the letterbox at 250 Banks Street or by phoning Andy Walton on 0423 306 659 and I will pick them up.
Many thanks in advance!
Thank-you, Working Bee-ers!
It was hot and humid, but Saturday's Working Bee was an amazing success with twenty-two people coming to the Church to help out.
We got all of the scheduled work done and then some!
We got all of the scheduled work done and then some!
Thank you so much to:
Carlton Meyn
Chris Watson
Peter Ernst
Camille Sexton
Dave Leahy
Nic Leahy
Hayden Leahy
Stevie Leahy
Anne Williams
Jeanne Meyn
Denis McClure
Pat Hansen
Judy Bondi
Hubert Rodd
Stephen Walker
Frank Pfitzenmaier
Jo Hansen
Anne-Louise Coulsen
Kaye Tinniswood
Noreen Walton
Geraldine
Andy Walton
Carlton Meyn
Chris Watson
Peter Ernst
Camille Sexton
Dave Leahy
Nic Leahy
Hayden Leahy
Stevie Leahy
Anne Williams
Jeanne Meyn
Denis McClure
Pat Hansen
Judy Bondi
Hubert Rodd
Stephen Walker
Frank Pfitzenmaier
Jo Hansen
Anne-Louise Coulsen
Kaye Tinniswood
Noreen Walton
Geraldine
Andy Walton
Australia Day Message From the Archbishop of Brisbane
Australia Day Mass at St. Michael's
A Mass will be held at St. Michael's at 9:00 am Friday 26 January 2024, for Australia Day.
Shalom Music Ministry will provide Aussie-flavored music for the mass. Don't forget to bring your best Aussie Day clothing, flags and memorabilia.
All are welcome!
Adoration will be on till 11:00 am after mass.
Shalom Music Ministry will provide Aussie-flavored music for the mass. Don't forget to bring your best Aussie Day clothing, flags and memorabilia.
All are welcome!
Adoration will be on till 11:00 am after mass.
Parish Community Meeting
The good news we have for our Church Community today is that the Parish of Dorrington is here to stay!
To hear how this will be achieved, come to our Parish Community meeting at St. Michael's Church on Tuesday 30th January, 2024 at 7:00 pm and the process will be explained by the Parish Pastoral Council.
See you there!
To hear how this will be achieved, come to our Parish Community meeting at St. Michael's Church on Tuesday 30th January, 2024 at 7:00 pm and the process will be explained by the Parish Pastoral Council.
See you there!
St. Michael's Parish Working Bee
Following a recent Workplace Health and Safety Inspection conducting for us by the Archdiocese, we are looking to remove all the plant pots and planters surrounding the Church and Presbytery. All the pathways leading to the Church, Presbytery and steps leading to the Church Hall will be tidied up and made safe for pedestrian (particularly children) traffic.
Following the cleanup, we will mow and whipper snip the grassed areas.
The Bee will be held on Saturday 27th January between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm and a sausage sizzle and cuppa will be available for hungry workers.
Your participation would be most welcome in whatever form (even just encouragement) and you don't have to be there all day - just the time you can afford.
Please RSVP to Andy Walton at [email protected]
Following the cleanup, we will mow and whipper snip the grassed areas.
The Bee will be held on Saturday 27th January between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm and a sausage sizzle and cuppa will be available for hungry workers.
Your participation would be most welcome in whatever form (even just encouragement) and you don't have to be there all day - just the time you can afford.
Please RSVP to Andy Walton at [email protected]
Beloved Parishioner Recently Passed
Beloved Parishioner of St. Michael's, Dawn Jenkins, passed from this life on the 9th January, 2024.
The Jenkins Family would like to let everyone know that the funeral for Dawn will be held on Wednesday 24th January at 10:00 am.
All are welcome to attend.
As a result of Dawn's funeral, please note that there will be no 9:00 am Mass, Benediction or Adoration on that day.
The Jenkins Family would like to let everyone know that the funeral for Dawn will be held on Wednesday 24th January at 10:00 am.
All are welcome to attend.
As a result of Dawn's funeral, please note that there will be no 9:00 am Mass, Benediction or Adoration on that day.
Welcome Father Ray Chapman!
On behalf of the Parish, we welcome Fr Ray Chapman as administrator for two months. This is a new beginning for our wonderful Parish. Please say hi and have a chat with Fr Ray when you see him.
To informally welcome Fr Ray, we will hold a morning tea/afternoon tea at each of the Masses on the weekend of 13/14 January. Please stay for a chat and cuppa.
We will have something more formal in February.
To allow Fr Ray to understand what St Michael's faith community is, the month of January will be a time for listening. Fr Ray is here to listen, heal, guide and shape our Parish and is available to anyone, for any reason on 0404 142 540 or at [email protected]
Let us embrace this new beginning, while appreciating what has gone before.
To informally welcome Fr Ray, we will hold a morning tea/afternoon tea at each of the Masses on the weekend of 13/14 January. Please stay for a chat and cuppa.
We will have something more formal in February.
To allow Fr Ray to understand what St Michael's faith community is, the month of January will be a time for listening. Fr Ray is here to listen, heal, guide and shape our Parish and is available to anyone, for any reason on 0404 142 540 or at [email protected]
Let us embrace this new beginning, while appreciating what has gone before.
Parish Sub-Committee Meeting with the Archdiocese 30-11-23
- Lisa Forbes and Fr Peter were again both present representing the Archdiocese
- They confirmed Fr Ray Chapman as Administrator, per the recent letter. He is a Marist priest, currently in Herston, celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination two years ago. He has been a spiritual director previously and looks like he has deep experience with mental health, homelessness. He was involved in the transition of Marist Brothers out of St Johns Wood - The Gap parish, so he's familiar with our situation
- The sub-committee noted online that Fr Ray was at St Brigid's in Millers Point next to the Harbour Bridge, where there was outrage, fear it would close due to dwindling numbers in 2014-15 and it made the Sydney Morning Herald (Australia's oldest Catholic building). Fr Ray stated that it will not be closing, mass will still be celebrated, which it still is today, though only one mass per week now.
- His role isn't just administration though; he will be presiding over masses too - all of them as they are now, with no change (this was confirmed) and all other special activities as previously outlined (e.g. adoration...)
- He won't be living full time in the parish presbytery
- His role will be for 2 months only
- This is the next step in the plan to firstly secure a priest and secondly, some stability for St Michael's as soon as possible before Christmas
- During this time, he'll be helping guide, heal and shape - the next steps in the plan to a long-term solution liaising between the parish (and PPC, Finance, PCSC) and the Archdiocese with the goal being to arrange a more permanent situation for Dorrington upon his departure in terms of administration, who will preside over mass and other special activities (and how many) etcetera.
- In terms of this future scenario from March onwards, the Archdiocese are still open to closer ties to Enoggera possibly a deacon to administer and more than one supply priest to preside at masses which could by that time include a reduced number of masses.
- The sub-committee reiterated that there had been serious hurt and that this had nothing to do with speculation about the future, but rather based on what had happened, what was written and stated by the Archdiocese and Spiritan Order and that this must still be acknowledged and taken into consideration if there is to be actual healing and that we as the PCSC had come to them (Lisa and Fr Peter) in faith, in that we trust in their words, in what they're telling us about the parish future.
- The Archdiocese reiterated firmly that there is no intent, plan or otherwise considerations to close the church or sell the land and that neither of the Archdiocese representatives recall it happening or believe it is a possibility.
Christmas Masses
Volunteers Please!
As you are aware, we are currently fortunate to have weekday masses here at St. Michael's when many other parishes do not. In order to maintain such a privilege and beautiful path to prayer, we need your help.
We are seeking volunteers to nominate for the Sacristy Roster for both weekday and weekend masses. It may be that you are only able to commit on one day a week or month, but it all helps.
It goes without saying; if we do not find volunteers, the number of Masses held at St. Michael's may need to be reduced. This is not what we want as a Parish, so please, let's join together and volunteer by sending Noreen an email at:
[email protected]
Remember, many hands make light work!
We are seeking volunteers to nominate for the Sacristy Roster for both weekday and weekend masses. It may be that you are only able to commit on one day a week or month, but it all helps.
It goes without saying; if we do not find volunteers, the number of Masses held at St. Michael's may need to be reduced. This is not what we want as a Parish, so please, let's join together and volunteer by sending Noreen an email at:
[email protected]
Remember, many hands make light work!
Mass for St. Michael's Parishioners Who Passed to Eternal Life
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A mass will be offered for all the parishioners who passed to eternal life during this year on Friday 01 December at 9am, and including those whom Fr Tom was unable to celebrate at for the past three years.
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Rite of Reconciliation
A 2nd Rite of Reconciliation will be held at St. Michael's Church on Thursday 14 December at 7pm.
Report of the Parish Continuity Sub-Committee
Three members of the parish continuity sub-committee (Patrick Hanson, Carlton Meyn, David Leary) and the chair of the PPC (Noreen Walton) met with Lisa Forbes and Fr Peter Dillon on 16 November to progress discussions between St Michael’s and the Archdiocese following the Listening Session that was held on 25 October with the College of Consultor representatives.
For the full report of the meeting please click
For the full report of the meeting please click
Feast of the Presentation of Our Lady
Mass will be celebrated tomorrow 21-11-23 at 9.00am for the special feast of the Presentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
All are welcome.
All are welcome.
Joy Abounds at the Confirmation of Our Children
St. Michael's celebrated the confirmation of twelve candidates from all over the Parish last Sunday at 8:30 am mass. What a lovely event!
Thankyou to all who helped with preparation of the children and setting up the church for the happy day. |
... the cake wasn't bad either!
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Fifty Fabulous Years!
Ashgrove Dance Studio proudly presents their Annual Show featuring talented dancers of all ages. All St. Michael's parishioners and friends are welcome!
Mother Teresa Shrine: 5th Anniversary
The 5th anniversary Feast for the Shrine to St. Teresa of Calcutta was celebrated last Saturday, 07 October at the Marian Valley, Canungra.
The Mass at 11 am was celebrated by Fr. Richard Green and con-celebrated by Fr January Mikude, and priests from other parishes with uplifting music arrangements including special hymns dedicated to Mother Teresa.
To commemorate this 5th Anniversary – a simple plaque was designed by David Leahy installed at the Shrine acknowledging the Parishes of St. Michaels Dorrington.
Star of the Sea in Cleveland, Corpus Christi in Nundah, and Holy Trinity in Banyo.
The devotion at the Shrine after Mass included a Novena prayer, music and an address by Sr. Hannah from the Missionaries of Charity about the work of Mother Teresa and her mission.
The Mother Teresa Shrine team would like to thank Fr. January Mikude. Fr. Rony, Fr. Ashley, Fr. Ravi and the many people from our Parish community for participating in this worship.
We extend our grateful thanks to the organisers.
And finally, we sincerely thank our Parishioners that donated generously towards the “Share your Blessings” initiative. All collections will be donated to the Missionaries of Charity and will be used to provide meals for homeless people and families doing it tough in Brisbane. If you would still like to participate in this initiative, please donate via the Parish Office or Jeanne Meyn 0404076490
We look forward to celebrating the 6th Anniversary next year on the first Saturday in October.
Dave. Carlton & Jeanne.
The Mass at 11 am was celebrated by Fr. Richard Green and con-celebrated by Fr January Mikude, and priests from other parishes with uplifting music arrangements including special hymns dedicated to Mother Teresa.
To commemorate this 5th Anniversary – a simple plaque was designed by David Leahy installed at the Shrine acknowledging the Parishes of St. Michaels Dorrington.
Star of the Sea in Cleveland, Corpus Christi in Nundah, and Holy Trinity in Banyo.
The devotion at the Shrine after Mass included a Novena prayer, music and an address by Sr. Hannah from the Missionaries of Charity about the work of Mother Teresa and her mission.
The Mother Teresa Shrine team would like to thank Fr. January Mikude. Fr. Rony, Fr. Ashley, Fr. Ravi and the many people from our Parish community for participating in this worship.
We extend our grateful thanks to the organisers.
And finally, we sincerely thank our Parishioners that donated generously towards the “Share your Blessings” initiative. All collections will be donated to the Missionaries of Charity and will be used to provide meals for homeless people and families doing it tough in Brisbane. If you would still like to participate in this initiative, please donate via the Parish Office or Jeanne Meyn 0404076490
We look forward to celebrating the 6th Anniversary next year on the first Saturday in October.
Dave. Carlton & Jeanne.
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary and Procession
St. Michael's Mourns Passing of Active Parishioner
Active and very much valued for her enormous contribution to Parish life, St. Michael's parishioner, Fran Lewis sadly passed last Thursday evening.
Chris and Fran came to St Michael's parish in 2001 from Mareeba. Fran was an early childhood teacher and was involved in children's liturgy at the Mareeba parish for several years before moving to Brisbane.
Fran answered a call from Fr Pat Doran in 2003 to run the children's sacramental program. She continued to run alternate confirmation or first communion programs annually until she was diagnosed with Leukemia in May of 2021. Fran sometimes found it hard to commit to the very time consuming task of running the program but the enthusiasm displayed by the children and the sight of them receiving the sacraments for the first time always moved her. She and Chris also joined Pat and Maria Hanson, Monica and the late Peter Barrow and Jan Lidstone to form the parish liturgy committee for several years.
Fran had strong faith and firm values based on Christ's word, she lived it, fostered it in her family and enjoyed helping children see the value of faith.
Fran Lewis' funeral is Thursday at 11.00 am at St. Michael's Church.... everyone welcome to celebrate Fran’s life and wonderful contribution to our parish.
Chris and Fran came to St Michael's parish in 2001 from Mareeba. Fran was an early childhood teacher and was involved in children's liturgy at the Mareeba parish for several years before moving to Brisbane.
Fran answered a call from Fr Pat Doran in 2003 to run the children's sacramental program. She continued to run alternate confirmation or first communion programs annually until she was diagnosed with Leukemia in May of 2021. Fran sometimes found it hard to commit to the very time consuming task of running the program but the enthusiasm displayed by the children and the sight of them receiving the sacraments for the first time always moved her. She and Chris also joined Pat and Maria Hanson, Monica and the late Peter Barrow and Jan Lidstone to form the parish liturgy committee for several years.
Fran had strong faith and firm values based on Christ's word, she lived it, fostered it in her family and enjoyed helping children see the value of faith.
Fran Lewis' funeral is Thursday at 11.00 am at St. Michael's Church.... everyone welcome to celebrate Fran’s life and wonderful contribution to our parish.
St. Teresa of Calcutta: 5th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, 07 October 2023, St. Michael's will participate in celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Shrine dedicated to St. Teresa of Calcutta at the Marian Valley, Canungra.
You are invited with your family and friends to share this special milestone celebration as we spread the message of Mother Teresa across our communities.
Let us join as a community on a 'Pilgrimage of Prayer' to the Marian Valley to celebrate the life of Mother Teresa and strengthen our faith in God.
The anniversary will be celebrated with a Mass at 11:00 am followed by a procession to the Shrine at 12:00 pm.
This year, a bus is being organised for parishioners to travel to the Marian Valley.
Tickets are $30.00 per person for the round trip, departing at 8:15 am and returning at 3:00 pm.
If you would like to join in a truly peaceful experience to the Marian Valley or just want more information, please register your interest with Jeanne Meyn by contacting her on 0404 076 490.
If you are self-driving, please check the Mother Teresa Shrine website below for any changes.
http://www.motherteresashrine.com.au/
Share your Blessings:
To mark the fifth anniversary of the opening of our Mother Teresa Chapel, we invite you to share your blessings with those in need. Your generous donations will be used by the Missionaries of Charity to provide meals for homeless people and families who are doing it tough in Brisbane. You can place your donation in the boxes on the day, alternatively you may donate to the when booking your bus seat.
You are invited with your family and friends to share this special milestone celebration as we spread the message of Mother Teresa across our communities.
Let us join as a community on a 'Pilgrimage of Prayer' to the Marian Valley to celebrate the life of Mother Teresa and strengthen our faith in God.
The anniversary will be celebrated with a Mass at 11:00 am followed by a procession to the Shrine at 12:00 pm.
This year, a bus is being organised for parishioners to travel to the Marian Valley.
Tickets are $30.00 per person for the round trip, departing at 8:15 am and returning at 3:00 pm.
If you would like to join in a truly peaceful experience to the Marian Valley or just want more information, please register your interest with Jeanne Meyn by contacting her on 0404 076 490.
If you are self-driving, please check the Mother Teresa Shrine website below for any changes.
http://www.motherteresashrine.com.au/
Share your Blessings:
To mark the fifth anniversary of the opening of our Mother Teresa Chapel, we invite you to share your blessings with those in need. Your generous donations will be used by the Missionaries of Charity to provide meals for homeless people and families who are doing it tough in Brisbane. You can place your donation in the boxes on the day, alternatively you may donate to the when booking your bus seat.
Trivia Night at St. Michael's!
The Ashgrove Dance Studio is holding a Trivia night on the 9th September at St Michael’s Church hall - 250 Banks Street commencing at 6pm - it would be great if you could come along - please ask your friends and hope to see you there thanks, Wendy
Return to Normal
With the return of Father Tom to the Parish, masses at St. Michael's will return to normal. Times are as follows:
Weekday Masses
Monday Evening mass at 5.30pm followed by rosary and adoration till 7.00pm
Tuesday no mass
Wednesday 8.45am rosary, 9.00am Benediction then Adoration till 11.00am
Thursday 8.45am rosary, 9.00am mass. No adoration
Friday 8.45am rosary, mass at 9.00am
Special masses will be held on special feast days that do not fit in with the above schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday morning 8.45am rosary,9.00am Mass
Saturday evening vigil 5.00pm Mass
Sunday 8.30am and 5.00pm
Weekday Masses
Monday Evening mass at 5.30pm followed by rosary and adoration till 7.00pm
Tuesday no mass
Wednesday 8.45am rosary, 9.00am Benediction then Adoration till 11.00am
Thursday 8.45am rosary, 9.00am mass. No adoration
Friday 8.45am rosary, mass at 9.00am
Special masses will be held on special feast days that do not fit in with the above schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday morning 8.45am rosary,9.00am Mass
Saturday evening vigil 5.00pm Mass
Sunday 8.30am and 5.00pm
Celebration for Return of Father Tom
Fr. Tom will return to our altar on Sunday 6th, August celebrating mass at 10.00am.
Following the mass there will be a gathering at the rose garden where those who generously purchased a rose will place their tag on a rose before everyone makes their way down to the hall for a joyful light lunch together.
You are invited to bring a delicious food contribution you can make for the lunch. Main meal or sweet. Drinks will be BYO and also BYO your own glass.
Saturday evening 5pm mass will be as normal.
There will be no 8:30 am and 5:00pm Sunday masses.
Fr. Tom looks forward to seeing us all gather together to celebrate with him!
Feast of John The Baptist - Saturday 24th June 2023
Father John will celebrate the Feast of John The Baptist with us at St. Michael's Church on Saturday 24th June at 9:00 am - all are welcome to attend.
St. John the Baptist, (born 1st decade BCE, Judaea, Palestine, near Jerusalem - died 28–36 CE.
He was a Jewish prophet of priestly origin who preached the imminence of God’s Final Judgment and baptized those who repented in self-preparation for it; he is revered in the Christian church as the forerunner of Jesus Christ.
After a period of desert solitude, John the Baptist emerged as a prophet in the region of the lower Jordan River valley. He had a circle of disciples, and Jesus was among the recipients of his rite of baptism.
St. John the Baptist, (born 1st decade BCE, Judaea, Palestine, near Jerusalem - died 28–36 CE.
He was a Jewish prophet of priestly origin who preached the imminence of God’s Final Judgment and baptized those who repented in self-preparation for it; he is revered in the Christian church as the forerunner of Jesus Christ.
After a period of desert solitude, John the Baptist emerged as a prophet in the region of the lower Jordan River valley. He had a circle of disciples, and Jesus was among the recipients of his rite of baptism.
A Long-standing Parishioner of St. Michael's Has Passed
A long-standing Parishioner of St. Michael's, Gavin Ponting passed last Saturday.
Gavin Ponting grew up in Alderley. He was a loving husband to Carmel and they were married for 58 years.
A wonderful father to Caroline, Rachael and Anna and adored Grandfather to Joshua, Lucy-May, Lily, Ebony, Brooke, Toby, Sarah and Grace.
A long standing and devoted parishioner of St Michael’s Parish and a keen member of the Dorrington Men’s Shed.
A funeral service will be held at St. Michael's at 10 am Tuesday 9th May 2023.
Gavin Ponting grew up in Alderley. He was a loving husband to Carmel and they were married for 58 years.
A wonderful father to Caroline, Rachael and Anna and adored Grandfather to Joshua, Lucy-May, Lily, Ebony, Brooke, Toby, Sarah and Grace.
A long standing and devoted parishioner of St Michael’s Parish and a keen member of the Dorrington Men’s Shed.
A funeral service will be held at St. Michael's at 10 am Tuesday 9th May 2023.
Anzac Day - A Special Day for St. Michael's
It is a not-so-well-known fact that St. Michael's is a War Memorial. The Church is blessed and dedicated to
'All Those Who Died in Defence of Australia'
Anzac Day therefore, marks a special moment of remembrance for the parish and for the serving men and women of Gallipoli Barracks and those veterans of all Services who continue live in the area.
A Special Anzac Day Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 25th at 9.00am
"Lest We Forget"
'All Those Who Died in Defence of Australia'
Anzac Day therefore, marks a special moment of remembrance for the parish and for the serving men and women of Gallipoli Barracks and those veterans of all Services who continue live in the area.
A Special Anzac Day Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 25th at 9.00am
"Lest We Forget"
Feast of the Annunciation at St. Michael's
The feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saturday morning 25th March 2023 at 9:00 am mass at St Michael’s.
The day, which for centuries, Holy Church considered the first day of the legal year.
We bow down in awe before the event upon which our Christian faith is founded.
Today, we celebrate the very moment that our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, in all humility, was conceived in the womb of a humble virgin.
And in celebrating this Unfathomable Mystery, we celebrate the miraculous power of the Holy Trinity, God in His Three Persons.
We also celebrate, of course, the humility and unblemished beauty of the human person chosen to be the receptacle of this miracle – the Blessed Virgin Mary.
And through this choosing of her, we are brought to the foundation of our relationship with our God.
And in honour of this great event, initiating the mystery of our redemption, Holy Church, in her wisdom, prepares us most fittingly.
The day, which for centuries, Holy Church considered the first day of the legal year.
We bow down in awe before the event upon which our Christian faith is founded.
Today, we celebrate the very moment that our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, in all humility, was conceived in the womb of a humble virgin.
And in celebrating this Unfathomable Mystery, we celebrate the miraculous power of the Holy Trinity, God in His Three Persons.
We also celebrate, of course, the humility and unblemished beauty of the human person chosen to be the receptacle of this miracle – the Blessed Virgin Mary.
And through this choosing of her, we are brought to the foundation of our relationship with our God.
And in honour of this great event, initiating the mystery of our redemption, Holy Church, in her wisdom, prepares us most fittingly.
St. Michael's Services for Lent
The following will be held during the Lenten period...
Ash Wednesday
Mass at 9.00 am then rosary and adoration till 11.00 am and 6:00 pm. Ashes will be distributed at both.
Fridays during Lent
9:00 am Mass, Rosary and then Adoration till 11:00 am
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
Ash Wednesday
Mass at 9.00 am then rosary and adoration till 11.00 am and 6:00 pm. Ashes will be distributed at both.
Fridays during Lent
9:00 am Mass, Rosary and then Adoration till 11:00 am
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross
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Thanksgiving Mass - Saturday 31st December
St. Michael's will celebrate Mass on Saturday 31st December at 9.30am to finish off the year with thanksgiving for all the blessings we have received during 2022.
Fr. Terry Moynihan will act as Celebrant and Shalom Music Ministry will provide music and hymns.
Fr. Terry Moynihan will act as Celebrant and Shalom Music Ministry will provide music and hymns.
St. Michael's Celebrates Our Lord's Birthday!
St. Michael's Celebrated Our Lord's birthday on Christmas Eve with a very well attended Mass and cake-cutting... the church was over-capacity with extra chairs being placed at the Church entrances to accommodate more than 350 attendees.
Cherished Parishioner Passes...
Parishioner Pen Davids, loved husband of Verona, passed away last Thursday morning.
Penrod was a man of conviction, strong values of family and treasured connection with people.
He left us peacefully at the age of 74, on 8th of December at 4.45am in the presence of his wife Verona, Kirby and Samantha his daughters.
Born into this life – 26 September 1948
Born into Eternal Life – 8 December 2022
Penrod's funeral is Monday 19th December at 10.00am everyone is invited.
Penrod was a man of conviction, strong values of family and treasured connection with people.
He left us peacefully at the age of 74, on 8th of December at 4.45am in the presence of his wife Verona, Kirby and Samantha his daughters.
Born into this life – 26 September 1948
Born into Eternal Life – 8 December 2022
Penrod's funeral is Monday 19th December at 10.00am everyone is invited.
Beloved St. Michael's Parishioner Passes
Long-term Parishioner Dr. Paul Bartlett passed on Friday 02 December.
Paul was a devoted family man encouragement with the children’s education and attending all sorts of sporting fixtures orchestral performances and ballet recitals which continued on with the arrival of grandchildren.
In his working career he was a great Physician treating the Endocrine system of the body. Patients loved him knowing that he was always only a phone call away. He taught students and mentored future Endocrinologist and worked hard as a member of the Diabetes & Endocrine Societies, lobbying the Government for better conditions & cost of drugs for Diabetics. For the last 26 years he was a member of the Knights of the Equestrian order of The Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem whose main purpose was to increase personal Spirituality and provide support for Christians and Christian schools in the Holy Land. Their patron Saint being Our Lady Queen of Palestine.
Paul's funeral will be on Wednesday 14th at 10.30am at St. Michael's Church.
Paul was a devoted family man encouragement with the children’s education and attending all sorts of sporting fixtures orchestral performances and ballet recitals which continued on with the arrival of grandchildren.
In his working career he was a great Physician treating the Endocrine system of the body. Patients loved him knowing that he was always only a phone call away. He taught students and mentored future Endocrinologist and worked hard as a member of the Diabetes & Endocrine Societies, lobbying the Government for better conditions & cost of drugs for Diabetics. For the last 26 years he was a member of the Knights of the Equestrian order of The Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem whose main purpose was to increase personal Spirituality and provide support for Christians and Christian schools in the Holy Land. Their patron Saint being Our Lady Queen of Palestine.
Paul's funeral will be on Wednesday 14th at 10.30am at St. Michael's Church.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception at St. Michaels
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, also called Immaculate Conception Day, celebrates the sinless lifespan and perfected Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, celebrated on September 8. It is one of the most important Marian feasts in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church celebrated worldwide.
The Feast will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church at 9:00 am mass Thursday 8th December, 2022.
The Feast will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church at 9:00 am mass Thursday 8th December, 2022.
Silent Night! Holy Night!
(at St. Michael's)
With special thanks to Chris and Kay from Shalom Music Ministry, St Michael’s will be hosting Christmas carols at the church on the evening of Tuesday 13th December starting at 6.30 pm through to 7.30 pm.
Perhaps there will be a couple of encores if enthusiastic people still want more singing. You never know!!!
Please bring yourselves along with Visitors, Friends and family... all are welcome!
Perhaps there will be a couple of encores if enthusiastic people still want more singing. You never know!!!
Please bring yourselves along with Visitors, Friends and family... all are welcome!
St. Michael's Lower Car Park Gets Facelift!
St. Michael's Lower Car Park got a special facelift on Friday 18-11-22 with new road base being put down and the drainage fall ratio corrected to prevent any further flooding of the area.
The work was done by Peter Domrow who regularly donates his time and resources to the Ashgrove Dance Studio. On this occasion, St. Michael's was the fortunate beneficiary of Pete's generosity. Our sincere thanks to him.
Please come and look at the results yourself!
The work was done by Peter Domrow who regularly donates his time and resources to the Ashgrove Dance Studio. On this occasion, St. Michael's was the fortunate beneficiary of Pete's generosity. Our sincere thanks to him.
Please come and look at the results yourself!
Hooked on Dance - 2022!
St. Michael's associates, Ashgrove Dance Studio proudly presents their annual show featuring talented dancers of all ages.
Magical Neverland an enchanting story inspired by Peter Pan's adventures in magical Neverland. Filled with Mermaids, Pirates or Fairies.
After interval the Glitter and Glamour of Broadway comes to Ashgrove with That’s Entertainment!
A fantastic mix of dance styles featuring our Senior students and Adult performers in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap with plenty of sequins and toe tapping tunes.
Location:
Draney Theatre - Marist Brothers Ashgrove
Glenlyon Drive entrance.
Magical Neverland an enchanting story inspired by Peter Pan's adventures in magical Neverland. Filled with Mermaids, Pirates or Fairies.
After interval the Glitter and Glamour of Broadway comes to Ashgrove with That’s Entertainment!
A fantastic mix of dance styles featuring our Senior students and Adult performers in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap with plenty of sequins and toe tapping tunes.
Location:
Draney Theatre - Marist Brothers Ashgrove
Glenlyon Drive entrance.
St. Michael's Remembers It's Fallen
On Friday 11-11-22, St. Michael's held a service to commemorate those Australians who died or suffered in the country's cause in all wars and conflicts. A sincere 'thank you' to KM Smith for their kind donation of the wreath and the individual flowers.
St. Michael's - Save the Dates
Remembrance Day Mass - Friday 11th November at 9:00 am
Commencing Monday 14th November, there will be a Communion Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 am.
Commencing Monday 14th November, there will be a Communion Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 am.
Church Temporary Closure
St. Michael's Church will be closed temporarily this week commencing Monday 7th November 2020, while new carpet is fitted to replace flood-damaged carpet on the altar.
St. Michael's Celebrates it's 70th Anniversary!
St. Michael's Parish Celebrated it's 70th Birthday last Sunday with a Parishioner get together after 08:30 Mass. In a simple ceremony, Fr. Tom Kessey and Fr. John Huynh cut the 70th Anniversary cake which was eagerly shared around with tea and coffee with some of the original Parishioners from 1952.
Beloved St. Michael's Parishioner Passes
John Ryan passed away peacefully on Wednesday 12th October.
A Long standing, highly respected parishioner of St Michael’s, he was an active member of the Men’s Shed, Knights of the Southern Cross and various duties of the church.
John's funeral mass will be held on Friday 28th October at 10.30am at St. Michael's Church and all are invited to join the family in the hall after mass to celebrate his life.
A private burial will be held at Nudgee cemetery.
A Long standing, highly respected parishioner of St Michael’s, he was an active member of the Men’s Shed, Knights of the Southern Cross and various duties of the church.
John's funeral mass will be held on Friday 28th October at 10.30am at St. Michael's Church and all are invited to join the family in the hall after mass to celebrate his life.
A private burial will be held at Nudgee cemetery.
Amendments to St. Michael's Mass Times
The St. Michael's Liturgy Committee has announced the following Mass times for the next few weeks...
Wednesday 26th October - 70th Anniversary mass at 9.00am
Friday 28th October - There will be no 9:00 am mass and adoration. John Ryan's funeral mass will be at 10.30am
Sunday 30th October - Morning tea after the 8.30am Mass to celebrate the parish 70th Anniversary
No masses and adoration for the Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th November due to laying of new carpet on the altar.
Wednesday 26th October - 70th Anniversary mass at 9.00am
Friday 28th October - There will be no 9:00 am mass and adoration. John Ryan's funeral mass will be at 10.30am
Sunday 30th October - Morning tea after the 8.30am Mass to celebrate the parish 70th Anniversary
No masses and adoration for the Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th November due to laying of new carpet on the altar.
Mother Teresa Shrine: 4th Anniversary
The fourth anniversary Feast for the Shrine to St. Teresa of Calcutta was celebrated last Saturday, 1st October at the Marian Valley, Canungra.
This year we welcomed parishioners from St. Thomas (Camp Hill) in addition to St. Michael’s Dorrington, Corpus Christi (Nundah) and Holy Trinity (Banyo).
Mass was celebrated at 11:00 am by Fr. Ashley Warbrooke whose homily elegantly encapsulated the Life and Journey of Mother Teresa, beautifully complemented with uplifting music arrangements including special hymns dedicated to Mother Teresa.
The devotion at the Shrine after Mass included a Novena prayer, music and an address by Sr. Florian from the Missionaries of Charity about the work of Mother Teresa and her mission.
Many took the opportunity to visit other Shrines at the Marian Valley rounding off a spiritual experience before settling down into picnic style lunches.
We look forward to celebrating the fifth anniversary next year on 7th October, 2023.
For further details, please contact Carlton Meyn [email protected]
This year we welcomed parishioners from St. Thomas (Camp Hill) in addition to St. Michael’s Dorrington, Corpus Christi (Nundah) and Holy Trinity (Banyo).
Mass was celebrated at 11:00 am by Fr. Ashley Warbrooke whose homily elegantly encapsulated the Life and Journey of Mother Teresa, beautifully complemented with uplifting music arrangements including special hymns dedicated to Mother Teresa.
The devotion at the Shrine after Mass included a Novena prayer, music and an address by Sr. Florian from the Missionaries of Charity about the work of Mother Teresa and her mission.
Many took the opportunity to visit other Shrines at the Marian Valley rounding off a spiritual experience before settling down into picnic style lunches.
We look forward to celebrating the fifth anniversary next year on 7th October, 2023.
For further details, please contact Carlton Meyn [email protected]
Weekday Masses Re-Commencing at St. Michael's
The St. Michael's Liturgy Committee is pleased to announce that following completion of recent Church repairs, weekday mass and adoration will be re-commencing this Monday with 5.30 pm mass and 9.00 am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Please kindly let everyone you can (especially those not on this newsletter group) know so we can get everything back to normal as soon as possible.
Please kindly let everyone you can (especially those not on this newsletter group) know so we can get everything back to normal as soon as possible.
Feast of the Archangels - Michaelmas
St. Michael's will hold a mass Thursday 29th September at 9am to honour the feast of the archangels. Michaelmas; also known as the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, the Feast of the Archangels, or the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels) is a Christian festival observed in some Western liturgical calendars on 29 September. Michaelmas has been one of the four quarter days of the financial, judicial, and academic year.
In Christian angelology, the Archangel Michael is the greatest of all the angels and is honored for defeating Lucifer in the war in heaven.
In the fifth century, a basilica near Rome was dedicated in honour of Saint Michael the Archangel on 30th September, beginning with celebrations on the eve of that day. The 29th September is now kept in honour of Saint Michael and all Angels throughout some western churches. The name Michaelmas comes from a shortening of "Michael's Mass", in the same style as Christmas (Christ's Mass).
During the Middle Ages, Michaelmas was celebrated as a Holy Day of Obligation, but this tradition was abolished in the 18th century. In medieval England, Michaelmas marked the ending and beginning of the husbandman's year, George C. Homans observes: "at that time harvest was over, and the bailiff or reeve of the manor would be making out the accounts for the year."
Because it falls near the equinox, this holy day is associated in the northern hemisphere with the beginning of autumn and the shortening of days. It was also one of the English, Welsh, and Irish quarter days, when accounts had to be settled. On manors, it was the day when a reeve was elected from the peasants. Michaelmas hiring fairs were held at the end of September or beginning of October. The day was also considered a "gale day" in Ireland when rent would be due, as well as a day for the issuing or settling of contracts or other legal transactions.
In Christian angelology, the Archangel Michael is the greatest of all the angels and is honored for defeating Lucifer in the war in heaven.
In the fifth century, a basilica near Rome was dedicated in honour of Saint Michael the Archangel on 30th September, beginning with celebrations on the eve of that day. The 29th September is now kept in honour of Saint Michael and all Angels throughout some western churches. The name Michaelmas comes from a shortening of "Michael's Mass", in the same style as Christmas (Christ's Mass).
During the Middle Ages, Michaelmas was celebrated as a Holy Day of Obligation, but this tradition was abolished in the 18th century. In medieval England, Michaelmas marked the ending and beginning of the husbandman's year, George C. Homans observes: "at that time harvest was over, and the bailiff or reeve of the manor would be making out the accounts for the year."
Because it falls near the equinox, this holy day is associated in the northern hemisphere with the beginning of autumn and the shortening of days. It was also one of the English, Welsh, and Irish quarter days, when accounts had to be settled. On manors, it was the day when a reeve was elected from the peasants. Michaelmas hiring fairs were held at the end of September or beginning of October. The day was also considered a "gale day" in Ireland when rent would be due, as well as a day for the issuing or settling of contracts or other legal transactions.
Re-Opening of St. Michael's Church
The Church doors will open again this weekend for weekend masses following the completion of the bulk of the recent repair work.
Thank-you to all who made the Parish Hall such a welcoming and comfortable venue in which to worship while the repairs were happening.
Please watch this space for information on future weekday masses.
The Catholic Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the traditional date of September 8, nine months after the December 8 celebration of her Immaculate Conception as the child of Saints Joachim and Anne.
The Liturgy Committee have arranged to have a mass in the hall at 9:00am to celebrate the birth of Our Lady. Fr. John will be the Celebrant and the Shalom Music Ministry will provide a musical repertoire.
The circumstances of the Virgin Mary's infancy and early life are not directly recorded in the Bible, but other documents and traditions describing the circumstances of her birth are cited by some of the earliest Christian writers from the first centuries of the Church.
Saint Augustine described the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary as an event of cosmic and historic significance, and an appropriate prelude to the birth of Jesus Christ. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley,” he said.
The Liturgy Committee have arranged to have a mass in the hall at 9:00am to celebrate the birth of Our Lady. Fr. John will be the Celebrant and the Shalom Music Ministry will provide a musical repertoire.
The circumstances of the Virgin Mary's infancy and early life are not directly recorded in the Bible, but other documents and traditions describing the circumstances of her birth are cited by some of the earliest Christian writers from the first centuries of the Church.
Saint Augustine described the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary as an event of cosmic and historic significance, and an appropriate prelude to the birth of Jesus Christ. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley,” he said.
Feast of the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. John has kindly offered to celebrate the Feast of the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Michael's on Monday 22nd at the 9am mass in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome.
In the Hebrew Bible, some Davidic kings had in their court a gebirah (“Great Lady") who was often their mother, and held great power as his advisor and an advocate to him. In 1 Kings 2:20, Solomon said to his mother Bathsheba, seated on a throne at his right, "Make your request, Mother, for I will not refuse you."
In the New Testament, the title has several biblical sources. At the Annunciation, the archangel Gabriel announces that [Jesus] "... will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever and his reign will be without end."(Luke 1:32) The biblical precedent in ancient Israel is that the mother of the king becomes the queen mother. In other words, Mary's queenship is a share in Jesus’ kingship.
A statue of the coronated Mary is typically crowned with 12 stars reflecting the biblical image of the young woman pursued by the great red dragon in Revelation 12.
(Picture Mariano Gerada’s masterpiece statue of Santa Marija, Ghaxaq, Malta)
In the Hebrew Bible, some Davidic kings had in their court a gebirah (“Great Lady") who was often their mother, and held great power as his advisor and an advocate to him. In 1 Kings 2:20, Solomon said to his mother Bathsheba, seated on a throne at his right, "Make your request, Mother, for I will not refuse you."
In the New Testament, the title has several biblical sources. At the Annunciation, the archangel Gabriel announces that [Jesus] "... will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever and his reign will be without end."(Luke 1:32) The biblical precedent in ancient Israel is that the mother of the king becomes the queen mother. In other words, Mary's queenship is a share in Jesus’ kingship.
A statue of the coronated Mary is typically crowned with 12 stars reflecting the biblical image of the young woman pursued by the great red dragon in Revelation 12.
(Picture Mariano Gerada’s masterpiece statue of Santa Marija, Ghaxaq, Malta)
The Assumption of Our Lady
The 15th of August is a special feast day for the Assumption of Our Lady
Fr John will celebrate 9.00am mass at St. Michael's on that Monday morning to give the parishioners the opportunity to attend.
On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which the Church celebrates every year on August 15. Simply put, the dogma of the Assumption states that at the end of her life, the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken, body and soul, into Heaven.
A long-standing parishioner passed away last Saturday 16th July
Dolores Carter - Aged 93 years.
Beloved wife of Victor (d) Much-loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Cheryl, Anne and Gerard, Christine and Stephen, Elaine and Vincent. Cherished Nanna to thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grand children. Family and friends are invited to attend Requiem Mass at St. Michael's War Memorial Church, on Wednesday 27th of July, at 11:00am, followed by interment in Nudgee Cemetery.
Beloved wife of Victor (d) Much-loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Cheryl, Anne and Gerard, Christine and Stephen, Elaine and Vincent. Cherished Nanna to thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grand children. Family and friends are invited to attend Requiem Mass at St. Michael's War Memorial Church, on Wednesday 27th of July, at 11:00am, followed by interment in Nudgee Cemetery.
A long-standing, active parishioner of St. Michael’s passed away last Sunday
Sheila Ryan, beloved wife of John Joseph Ryan, Mother of Michael, Catherine and Anthony has passed away.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Sheila at 9:00 am Saturday 16 July 2022 at S. Michael's Church, 250 Banks Street, Ashgrove.
Thanks to OzCare and Metro North Community Palliative Care Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation in Sheila's name to Parkinson's Australia
LINK https://pamkind.org.au
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of Sheila at 9:00 am Saturday 16 July 2022 at S. Michael's Church, 250 Banks Street, Ashgrove.
Thanks to OzCare and Metro North Community Palliative Care Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation in Sheila's name to Parkinson's Australia
LINK https://pamkind.org.au
Altar Gets New Carpet!
St. Michael's Church altar will get new carpet next month... the first time since 1975!
This new carpet will replace the carpet wrecked by summer storms after lightening opened up the Church roof. Picture (right) is an artist impression (Paul Mooney).
Colour ranges have changed somewhat in the last 47 years but the Parish Pastoral Council thought this would be the best fit.
This new carpet will replace the carpet wrecked by summer storms after lightening opened up the Church roof. Picture (right) is an artist impression (Paul Mooney).
Colour ranges have changed somewhat in the last 47 years but the Parish Pastoral Council thought this would be the best fit.
Roof Repairs Begin!
Repairs to the roof of St. Michael's Church began today (21-6-22). The roof will be re-pointed and lead flashings will be repaired as well as 51 tiles being replaced to keep the Church watertight for the next decade or so.
The Church will remain open this week nevertheless, Parishioners are asked to keep clear of workmen and ladders during this process and to maintain a safe distance when using the Church entrance.
The Church will remain open this week nevertheless, Parishioners are asked to keep clear of workmen and ladders during this process and to maintain a safe distance when using the Church entrance.
Long-Time Parishioner Passes
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The Burton family wish to notify the parish that their father, Barry Burton passed away on 9th June at St Vincent’s, Mitchelton aged 85 years. Barry lived at Moola Rd, Ashgrove for fifty-six years and attended St Finbarr’s church when his children attended school there. Barry later switched his allegiance to St Michael’s and requested to have his funeral here.
The service will be at 1pm this Friday 17th June. The family have expressed that any parishioners who knew Barry are welcome to attend and pay their respects. |
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Contractors at Work - Upcoming Closure
Beginning on the 1st July, St. Michaels will become a construction site as contractors begin repairs to the Church roof and interior following a lightening strike last year and the storms that followed it.
The work is fairly extensive and involves roofing, ceiling, electrical and flooring replacement and/or repairs involving scaffolding and power tools.
This means that for safety reasons, Masses and other services will be moved to the Parish Hall (which of course, is the old Church) for several weeks or in some cases, cancelled.
Please watch this space and your regular St. Michael's Bulletin for further details closer to the time.
The work is fairly extensive and involves roofing, ceiling, electrical and flooring replacement and/or repairs involving scaffolding and power tools.
This means that for safety reasons, Masses and other services will be moved to the Parish Hall (which of course, is the old Church) for several weeks or in some cases, cancelled.
Please watch this space and your regular St. Michael's Bulletin for further details closer to the time.
St. Michael's to Celebrate an Australian Feast Day
There will be special mass at St. Michael's this coming Tuesday 24th May, 2022 at 9.00am celebrating the Feast of Our lady Help of Christians who is Patroness of Australia.
Mary Help of Christians was adopted as patron of the new Church of Australia at a significant time in our history. British settlement was just over fifty years old, the transportation of convicts was coming to an end, and the first elections in Australian history had been held in 1843. Issues of land, immigration and education had begun to surface and the Church was involved in these social problems. In 1843 Archbishop Polding inaugurated the first Catholic apostolic meeting with indigenous people in Moreton Bay.
In 2022, we confront many of the same social problems and the Church has the same need to witness to the values of the gospel. The task of evangelising the Australian culture is more urgent and daunting than ever. Today recourse to our national patron, Mary Help of Christians, is as relevant and necessary as it ever has been.
Fr. John will be the Celebrant and the Shalom Music Ministry will provide a musical repertoire. The mass will be followed by rosary and adoration for a short period of time.
Mary Help of Christians was adopted as patron of the new Church of Australia at a significant time in our history. British settlement was just over fifty years old, the transportation of convicts was coming to an end, and the first elections in Australian history had been held in 1843. Issues of land, immigration and education had begun to surface and the Church was involved in these social problems. In 1843 Archbishop Polding inaugurated the first Catholic apostolic meeting with indigenous people in Moreton Bay.
In 2022, we confront many of the same social problems and the Church has the same need to witness to the values of the gospel. The task of evangelising the Australian culture is more urgent and daunting than ever. Today recourse to our national patron, Mary Help of Christians, is as relevant and necessary as it ever has been.
Fr. John will be the Celebrant and the Shalom Music Ministry will provide a musical repertoire. The mass will be followed by rosary and adoration for a short period of time.
Long-time Parishioner Passes...
Mary Rebecca Pyke died peacefully at Mater Hospital on 07 April 2022.
Mary was a very long time parishioner at St Michael’s.
Born on 02 December 1930, Mary was the wife of Joe (d) and mother of Marianne (d), Michelle (d) and Chris.
Mary’s family would like to invite you to celebrate Mary’s life at her Funeral Mass on Wednesday 20 April 2022. Mass will commence at 09:00 am and will be preceded by prayers and a section of the Rosary at 08:45 am.
Mary was a very long time parishioner at St Michael’s.
Born on 02 December 1930, Mary was the wife of Joe (d) and mother of Marianne (d), Michelle (d) and Chris.
Mary’s family would like to invite you to celebrate Mary’s life at her Funeral Mass on Wednesday 20 April 2022. Mass will commence at 09:00 am and will be preceded by prayers and a section of the Rosary at 08:45 am.
Christ is Risen on Sunday - Shalom!
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On Easter Sunday, St. Michael's will have the full band of musicians in attendance for the 08:30 am mass
For this most important celebration, the music will start from 08:00 am We welcome anyone who wishes to come early and join us to fill the heavens with music celebrating that The Christ is Risen! |
Relax at St. Michael's With Tai Chi
Anyone interested in Tai Chi will be pleased to know that St. Michael's hosts a half hour lesson at the Church Hall every Friday morning at 9:30 am
Only $5.00 entry!
Just turn up on the day... everyone is welcome
Only $5.00 entry!
Just turn up on the day... everyone is welcome
Duelling Pawpaw's...
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These two Pawpaws cultivated at St. Michael's by gardening guru, Fr. Tom Kessy seems to be duelling with each other to see who can produce the most and biggest fruit... place your bets!
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Let the light of The Redeemer Shine Over the Whole World!
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The old cross comes down...
The new goes up... |
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and the light of the Cross shines brightly for kilometres around!
Many thanks to Neon Signs Australia and PC Metal Fabrication for their professional approach to the re-construction of the spire, cross and LED lighting atop St. Michael's Church. |
Cherished Parishioner Passes...
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Joan Hill of Affleck Street, Alderley passed away on 11 March 2022.
Joan was a regular church goer and member of the local St Vincent de Paul Society for many years. Joan's Funeral Prayer Service will be held at St Michael’s Church at 10 am on Thursday 7 April 2022. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
Celebrating God's Forgiveness at Easter
St, Michael's is offering individual Reconciliation prior to Easter for those who want to participate in the sacrament.
Fr John will be available for individual confessions on Friday 01 April and Friday 08 April during 9am Mass and Stations of the Cross and afterwards if required.
Fr John will also be available on Friday 08 April during 6pm Stations of the Cross and after if required.
Fr John will be available for individual confessions on Friday 01 April and Friday 08 April during 9am Mass and Stations of the Cross and afterwards if required.
Fr John will also be available on Friday 08 April during 6pm Stations of the Cross and after if required.
Pray for the Russian and Ukrainian People With Us!
You are invited to join the St Michael's Church community to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and three Rosaries at 2.50 pm on the 27th March to pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia.
Any inquiries please call - Judy Bond on 0447 058 748
Any inquiries please call - Judy Bond on 0447 058 748
Palm Sunday - Celebrating the Triumph of Our Lord
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On Palm Sunday, Christian worshipers celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, an event that took place the week before the Lord's death and resurrection.
Palm Sunday always falls one week before Easter Sunday. This year, St. Michael's will be celebrating Palm Sunday on the 10th April at all Masses.
For many Christian churches, Palm Sunday, often referred to as Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday.
The date of the first observance of Palm Sunday is uncertain. A detailed description of a palm processional celebration was recorded as early as the 4th century in Jerusalem. The ceremony was not introduced into the West until much later in the 9th century.
Jesus travelled to Jerusalem knowing that this journey would end in his sacrificial death on the cross for the sins of all mankind. Before he entered the city, he sent two disciples ahead to the village of Bethphage to look for an unbroken colt:
As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say, 'The Lord needs it.'"
(Luke 19:29-31, NIV)
The men brought the colt to Jesus and placed their cloaks on its back. As Jesus sat on the young donkey he slowly made his humble entrance into Jerusalem.
The people greeted Jesus enthusiastically, waving palm branches and covering his path with palm branches:
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
(Matthew 21:9, NIV)
The shouts of "Hosanna!" meant "save us, now!" and the palm branches symbolized joy, goodness and victory.
Adapted from What Is Palm Sunday?
Mary Fairchild
Updated on August 04, 2020
Palm Sunday always falls one week before Easter Sunday. This year, St. Michael's will be celebrating Palm Sunday on the 10th April at all Masses.
For many Christian churches, Palm Sunday, often referred to as Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday.
The date of the first observance of Palm Sunday is uncertain. A detailed description of a palm processional celebration was recorded as early as the 4th century in Jerusalem. The ceremony was not introduced into the West until much later in the 9th century.
Jesus travelled to Jerusalem knowing that this journey would end in his sacrificial death on the cross for the sins of all mankind. Before he entered the city, he sent two disciples ahead to the village of Bethphage to look for an unbroken colt:
As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say, 'The Lord needs it.'"
(Luke 19:29-31, NIV)
The men brought the colt to Jesus and placed their cloaks on its back. As Jesus sat on the young donkey he slowly made his humble entrance into Jerusalem.
The people greeted Jesus enthusiastically, waving palm branches and covering his path with palm branches:
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
(Matthew 21:9, NIV)
The shouts of "Hosanna!" meant "save us, now!" and the palm branches symbolized joy, goodness and victory.
Adapted from What Is Palm Sunday?
Mary Fairchild
Updated on August 04, 2020
St. Michael's Parishioners and Dorrington Residents United!
A petition circulated in the Parish and it's surrounding residents this month attracted one-hundred and six signatures in favour of keeping St. Michael's Memorial Church operating in the community.
The Petitioners also endorsed the need to find full-time Priest to serve the Pastoral and Administrative needs of the Parish as well as needy people in the community.
Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge also affirmed the same purpose for St. Michael's in his letter to Parishioners this week.
We are united in purpose. Thanks be to God!
Parish Leaders have sent the Petition with letter to the Convenor of the Spiritans in Queensland, Fr. Msami Rogasian requesting appointment of a replacement Priest as soon as possible.
The Petitioners also endorsed the need to find full-time Priest to serve the Pastoral and Administrative needs of the Parish as well as needy people in the community.
Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge also affirmed the same purpose for St. Michael's in his letter to Parishioners this week.
We are united in purpose. Thanks be to God!
Parish Leaders have sent the Petition with letter to the Convenor of the Spiritans in Queensland, Fr. Msami Rogasian requesting appointment of a replacement Priest as soon as possible.
St. Joseph’s Day - A Great Celebration!
Some years we celebrate Easter in March but the holiday that the month is best known for is the feast of St. Patrick, held on the 17th day of the month.
But did you know there is another feast day of importance also celebrated in March?
St. Joseph's Day is a Roman Catholic feast day commemorating the life of the stepfather of Jesus and husband of Mary. This day is celebrated each year on March 19. Many people, especially those of Italian and Polish descent, observe the day as a holiday.
Popular customs among Christians of various liturgical traditions observing Saint Joseph's Day are attending Mass or the Divine Service, wearing red-coloured clothing, carrying dried fava beans that have been blessed, and assembling home altars dedicated to Saint Joseph.
But did you know there is another feast day of importance also celebrated in March?
St. Joseph's Day is a Roman Catholic feast day commemorating the life of the stepfather of Jesus and husband of Mary. This day is celebrated each year on March 19. Many people, especially those of Italian and Polish descent, observe the day as a holiday.
Popular customs among Christians of various liturgical traditions observing Saint Joseph's Day are attending Mass or the Divine Service, wearing red-coloured clothing, carrying dried fava beans that have been blessed, and assembling home altars dedicated to Saint Joseph.
Adapted from article by
Carola Lillie Hartley
Special to Gannett Louisiana
Published March 24, 2018
Please come to the Solemnity of St. Joseph's Mass at St. Michael's at 9 am on Saturday 19th March 2022. Everyone welcome!!
Carola Lillie Hartley
Special to Gannett Louisiana
Published March 24, 2018
Please come to the Solemnity of St. Joseph's Mass at St. Michael's at 9 am on Saturday 19th March 2022. Everyone welcome!!
The Colour of Lent...
Parishioners would have noticed that at our Ash Wednesday Masses the colour purple was used abundantly.
Our Lord, Jesus was dressed in a purple robe during his Passion by Roman Soldiers as a mockery of his being 'The King of the Jews' since long before his time, purple had been a symbol of royalty.
In Exodus, we can read how Moses ordered the tabernacle to be made of “ten sheets woven of fine linen twine and of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn” (Exodus 26:1) and in 2 Chronicles 3:14 we read that Solomon ordered the temple in Jerusalem to be decorated with fabric of the same colours.
The Church decided to keep the colour violet as a symbol, not just of penance and mourning (in anticipation of the crucifixion and with reference to Jesus) but also as a reminder of the need to confront our own sins, to prepare ourselves spiritually, and to help our neighbours to draw closer to God and his kingdom (conserving in this way the solemn character traditionally assigned to violet). It’s not just a colour that is used on special occasions, such as the popular processions honouring 'Jesus the Nazarene' during Holy Week throughout the Spanish-speaking world; it’s the colour of Lent as a whole.
Adapted from: https://aleteia.org/2017/03/15/why-do-we-wear-violet-during-lent/
Our Lord, Jesus was dressed in a purple robe during his Passion by Roman Soldiers as a mockery of his being 'The King of the Jews' since long before his time, purple had been a symbol of royalty.
In Exodus, we can read how Moses ordered the tabernacle to be made of “ten sheets woven of fine linen twine and of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn” (Exodus 26:1) and in 2 Chronicles 3:14 we read that Solomon ordered the temple in Jerusalem to be decorated with fabric of the same colours.
The Church decided to keep the colour violet as a symbol, not just of penance and mourning (in anticipation of the crucifixion and with reference to Jesus) but also as a reminder of the need to confront our own sins, to prepare ourselves spiritually, and to help our neighbours to draw closer to God and his kingdom (conserving in this way the solemn character traditionally assigned to violet). It’s not just a colour that is used on special occasions, such as the popular processions honouring 'Jesus the Nazarene' during Holy Week throughout the Spanish-speaking world; it’s the colour of Lent as a whole.
Adapted from: https://aleteia.org/2017/03/15/why-do-we-wear-violet-during-lent/
Ash Wednesday
- Masses for Ash Wednesday will be held at 9 am and 6 pm on Wednesday 2 March 2022
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be held after the 9 am Mass on Friday mornings and at 6pm on Friday evenings during Lent. This will commence on 4 March 2022
Did You Know?
Did you know that St. Michael's Church is a War Monument registered with the National Register of War Memorials?
The purpose-built wooden Church (now the Parish Hall) which replaced the converted house in on Havana Street in 1953 was dedicated as
'A Memorial To Those Who Fought in World War II'
The brick Church replacing the wooden Church in 1974 had a new dedication plaque installed expanding on the first War Memorial Church and memorialised
'All Those Who Died in Defence of Australia'
…recognising those who had returned from Korea and more recently, Vietnam
for more information follow the link below:
placesofpride.awm.gov.au/memorials/266333
The purpose-built wooden Church (now the Parish Hall) which replaced the converted house in on Havana Street in 1953 was dedicated as
'A Memorial To Those Who Fought in World War II'
The brick Church replacing the wooden Church in 1974 had a new dedication plaque installed expanding on the first War Memorial Church and memorialised
'All Those Who Died in Defence of Australia'
…recognising those who had returned from Korea and more recently, Vietnam
for more information follow the link below:
placesofpride.awm.gov.au/memorials/266333
Celebrating the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes - A Special Event at St. Michael's
"I raised my head and looked towards the grotto. I saw a Lady dressed in white, wearing a white dress, a blue girdle and a yellow rose on each foot, the same color as the chain of her Rosary."
St. Bernadette
In the vision Our Lady was praying the rosary.
It is the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes along with being our healing mass so a double celebration. Mass is at 9.00am Friday 11th February and will be followed by adoration till 11.00am.
Everyone welcome ... please tell your friends!
St. Bernadette
In the vision Our Lady was praying the rosary.
It is the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes along with being our healing mass so a double celebration. Mass is at 9.00am Friday 11th February and will be followed by adoration till 11.00am.
Everyone welcome ... please tell your friends!
St. Michael's Welcomes Dance Divas!
In keeping with our Parish vision to be welcoming and inclusive of local communities, St. Michaels' welcomes the Ashgrove Dance Studio and it's proprietors, Wendy and Judith Lowe to their new home in the our Parish Hall.
Ashgrove Dance Studio is a locally-owned, family-run business that has been part of the Ashgrove community for more than 100 years. The Ashgrove Dance Studio originates from the oldest ballet school in Queensland.
Parishioners and their families will have the opportunity to enrol in a wide variety of programs including Preschool Ballet, a full selection of RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Ballet Syllabus, Lyrical, Contemporary, Broadway Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop from age 3 to 83. So, why not join them?!!
Ashgrove Dance Studio is a locally-owned, family-run business that has been part of the Ashgrove community for more than 100 years. The Ashgrove Dance Studio originates from the oldest ballet school in Queensland.
Parishioners and their families will have the opportunity to enrol in a wide variety of programs including Preschool Ballet, a full selection of RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Ballet Syllabus, Lyrical, Contemporary, Broadway Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop from age 3 to 83. So, why not join them?!!
The original school commenced in 1899 under the direction of Nellie Lawrence and was continued by Katie Cannan from 1913 to 1922.
At that time it came under the direction of Thelma Robertson who with Brenda McCullough taught until 1935, when Thelma Robertson continued the school alone for a further three years.
1938 saw Joy and Faye Bassett take the reins and in 1945 their sister, Nell, joined them. The Bassetts conducted studios in the inner city, Camp Hill, Mitchelton, Southport and Ashgrove.
In January 1973 they passed their Ashgrove School to Wendy and Judith Lowe who had gained their early training with the Bassetts, Frankie Thompson and Phyllis Danaher completing all their examinations in the RAD syllabus and becoming fully Registered Teachers of the RAD.
Over the years the school has had many guest teachers including Phyllis Danaher, one of the early RAD examiners, Evan Jones a former Lecturer in Ballet at QUT and Robyn Ross who held positions as Rehearsal Director for Ballet Ireland, Introdans – The Netherlands and le Grand Theatre de Genève (Switzerland).
Parishioners at St. Michael's wish Ashgrove Dance Studio
the very best of success in their new home!!
Over the years the school has had many guest teachers including Phyllis Danaher, one of the early RAD examiners, Evan Jones a former Lecturer in Ballet at QUT and Robyn Ross who held positions as Rehearsal Director for Ballet Ireland, Introdans – The Netherlands and le Grand Theatre de Genève (Switzerland).
Parishioners at St. Michael's wish Ashgrove Dance Studio
the very best of success in their new home!!
Iconic St. Michael's Parishioner Passes
Bernice Mary O’Callaghan was born in 1934 and was a parishioner at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Dorrington for the last sixty years. Bernice passed away on Sunday the 23rd of January, 2022 surrounded by her family.
Bernice and her husband Des O’Callaghan (1931-1988) had their eleven children baptised at St.Michael's as well as many of their grandchildren.
Bernice was an active member of the St.Michael's and for many years has loved sitting in her regular seat up the back of the church near the windows with the lovely breeze and her many friends. Bernice’s deep faith in God, her love and kindness shone through with her everyday treatment of all those around her.
The family has extended an invitation to all parishioners to attend their dear Mum’s funeral so please feel free to come along to St. Michael's on Friday 28th January at 8.45 am.
Bernice and her husband Des O’Callaghan (1931-1988) had their eleven children baptised at St.Michael's as well as many of their grandchildren.
Bernice was an active member of the St.Michael's and for many years has loved sitting in her regular seat up the back of the church near the windows with the lovely breeze and her many friends. Bernice’s deep faith in God, her love and kindness shone through with her everyday treatment of all those around her.
The family has extended an invitation to all parishioners to attend their dear Mum’s funeral so please feel free to come along to St. Michael's on Friday 28th January at 8.45 am.
Heartfelt Thanks to God on Australia Day!
On this Australia Day, we give God heartfelt thanks, for the many gifts we have been given, and we are reminded that we live in a commonwealth and that this Commonwealth is for the common good. The gifts we have are gifts to share for the benefit of each other. The gifts other individuals and communities within this nation, and the gifts and resources between all nations can be shared so that together we all have the gifts needed. The gifts that we have, we can share with others who have not, so that we all end up having the fullness of the gifts we need.
We pray that people everywhere will deepen their sense of belonging to the Commonwealth for common good and that there will be peace, respect, harmony and care for others in our society that we might always spare a thought for the person less fortunate, whether they be next door or in the next country.
Adapted from Roman Catholic Reflections and Homilies 25-1-21
http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com/2021/01/australia-day-national-day-26th.html
We pray that people everywhere will deepen their sense of belonging to the Commonwealth for common good and that there will be peace, respect, harmony and care for others in our society that we might always spare a thought for the person less fortunate, whether they be next door or in the next country.
Adapted from Roman Catholic Reflections and Homilies 25-1-21
http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com/2021/01/australia-day-national-day-26th.html
After Two Years - A Break!
After two (fairly hectic) years since Fr Tom had a break from work, he finally has the opportunity to re-charge his batteries. Here is the full statement from Fr Tom's Supervisor, Fr Msami:
Greetings Parishioners
May I wish you all a Happy and Holy New-year.
As you are aware, Covid certainly continues to impact our lives on a daily basis and I pray that all in our community are staying safe.
I am making this announcement to advise you all that Father Tom Kessey will be taking five week's leave effective Saturday 15th January. As you may be aware Father Tom has not had the opportunity for a break for over two years. Since he is reluctant to travel overseas at this time, he has accepted my offer to reside as a house guest with me. This will ensure that he has a proper break from all of his commitments as parish priest - celebrating Mass, providing support as necessary and counselling to parishioners, taking home communion to the sick and elderly and so on.
You are probably wondering what arrangements will be in place to cover Fr Tom's absence. Accordingly during this time, Father John has kindly agreed to cover regular weekend Masses.
I will be visiting the Parish to celebrate Masses on Monday evenings and Wednesday and Friday mornings. This is something I am looking forward to very much.
Unfortunately, during this time, we will not have Masses at Dorrington on Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Additionally, during this time if parishioners require urgent assistance, I would ask you to please contact the Pine Rivers parish for support. A message will be left on the parish answering machine to this effect.
Any urgent emails should be redirected to my office.
I look forward to joining you at Mass and thank you for your understanding at this time.
God bless... I will see you all soon.
Fr. Msami Rogasian
Mass days and times
Fr John
Saturday -5.00 PM
Sunday 8.30 AM & 5.00 PM
Fr Rogasian Msami
Monday -Evening 5.30 PM
Tuesday - No Mass
Wednesday - Morning Mass 9.00 AM
Thursday – Morning No Mass
Friday - Morning Mass 9.00 AM
Saturday - Morning No Mass
Greetings Parishioners
May I wish you all a Happy and Holy New-year.
As you are aware, Covid certainly continues to impact our lives on a daily basis and I pray that all in our community are staying safe.
I am making this announcement to advise you all that Father Tom Kessey will be taking five week's leave effective Saturday 15th January. As you may be aware Father Tom has not had the opportunity for a break for over two years. Since he is reluctant to travel overseas at this time, he has accepted my offer to reside as a house guest with me. This will ensure that he has a proper break from all of his commitments as parish priest - celebrating Mass, providing support as necessary and counselling to parishioners, taking home communion to the sick and elderly and so on.
You are probably wondering what arrangements will be in place to cover Fr Tom's absence. Accordingly during this time, Father John has kindly agreed to cover regular weekend Masses.
I will be visiting the Parish to celebrate Masses on Monday evenings and Wednesday and Friday mornings. This is something I am looking forward to very much.
Unfortunately, during this time, we will not have Masses at Dorrington on Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Additionally, during this time if parishioners require urgent assistance, I would ask you to please contact the Pine Rivers parish for support. A message will be left on the parish answering machine to this effect.
Any urgent emails should be redirected to my office.
I look forward to joining you at Mass and thank you for your understanding at this time.
God bless... I will see you all soon.
Fr. Msami Rogasian
Mass days and times
Fr John
Saturday -5.00 PM
Sunday 8.30 AM & 5.00 PM
Fr Rogasian Msami
Monday -Evening 5.30 PM
Tuesday - No Mass
Wednesday - Morning Mass 9.00 AM
Thursday – Morning No Mass
Friday - Morning Mass 9.00 AM
Saturday - Morning No Mass
Thinking of the New Year - Irish Blessing
Happy New Year to All Our Readers!
Contributor - Peter Brown
Nativity Mass - The Real Meaning of Christmas
St. Michael's celebrated the Nativity of Christ during Christmas Eve this year.
Children of the parish were the supporting cast to Baby Jesus in the story of His birth from the Annunciation through to the Worshipping of Him by the Shepherds and Kings in the stable in Bethlehem.
What a wonderful and heart-warming event to bring the community together at the end of 2021!
Many thanks to Steve and Sue Walker for their hard work organising the whole event :-)
Children of the parish were the supporting cast to Baby Jesus in the story of His birth from the Annunciation through to the Worshipping of Him by the Shepherds and Kings in the stable in Bethlehem.
What a wonderful and heart-warming event to bring the community together at the end of 2021!
Many thanks to Steve and Sue Walker for their hard work organising the whole event :-)
How is Your Church Life Going?
St. Michael's parishioners are encouraged to participate in this year's National Church Life Survey. The survey will look at the following important issues in the Church today:
• Who is coming to Mass, their age groups and gender, education, migrant background and employment
• What parishioners currently value in the parish
• What they see as priorities for the future
• How parishioners relate to God through prayer, the Mass etc.
• Current involvement of parishioners
• Percentage of parishioners who are growing in their faith
• Who is outreaching to the community and how
• Relationships with other parishioners – how strong our community is
Please visit the following link to participate:
attendersurvey.ncls.org.au/
Please use our Church Code where requested:
TAB03901 St Michael's Catholic Church Dorrington
St. Michael's Dragon?
Fr. Tom's garden is becoming quite a magnet for wildlife. This Eastern Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) came out of the bamboo thicket to warm himself in the morning sun...
Anyone know how to train a dragon?
Anyone know how to train a dragon?
It Warms The Heart - Merry Christmas!
What a great response!!
This year's Vinnie's Christmas Appeal has come up trumps with generous St. Michael's Parishioners and Visitors plumping up the Christmas Tree with goodies for the hampers for those less fortunate this coming Christmas Day.
Many thanks to all who gave of their time, resources and gifts to our local appeal.
This year's Vinnie's Christmas Appeal has come up trumps with generous St. Michael's Parishioners and Visitors plumping up the Christmas Tree with goodies for the hampers for those less fortunate this coming Christmas Day.
Many thanks to all who gave of their time, resources and gifts to our local appeal.
Need Fresh? Then Veg Out Next Week
12 December 2021
Vegetables for Gold Coin Appeal
Father Tom is donating some of his home-grown super-fresh veges to the for Parishioners and Visitors to take home with a donation of a gold coin. New feature vegetable every week.
What do you think will be the ⭐ vege for next week?
Come to Mass and see - don't forget your gold coins!
(Kaye Tinniswood at Sunday Mass last week)
Leaky Roof Syndrome?
Ecclesiastes 10:18
Says...
Laziness lets the roof leak, and soon the rafters begin to rot
So the Parish Finance Council thought that we had better up and quickly make an insurance claim for St. Michael's Church's leaky rook and see if we could get some repairs done.
Turns out the roof had been hit by lightening so, our Catholic Church Insurance has paid for all the repairs (yippee!)
A bit of roof sealant and some deft soldering and an uplift on the old lead flashing and it was job done.
On a more sombre note... the Church roof is approaching 50 years old and will in the longer-term need a complete refurbishment or replacement. Watch this space for a Roofing Fund Appeal soon.
Says...
Laziness lets the roof leak, and soon the rafters begin to rot
So the Parish Finance Council thought that we had better up and quickly make an insurance claim for St. Michael's Church's leaky rook and see if we could get some repairs done.
Turns out the roof had been hit by lightening so, our Catholic Church Insurance has paid for all the repairs (yippee!)
A bit of roof sealant and some deft soldering and an uplift on the old lead flashing and it was job done.
On a more sombre note... the Church roof is approaching 50 years old and will in the longer-term need a complete refurbishment or replacement. Watch this space for a Roofing Fund Appeal soon.
Christmas Mass...
Everyone is invited to our Christmas (Old English Crīstes mæsse) or Christ's Mass to celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus and join together as a community to sing Christmas Carols and enjoy a beverage and birthday cake.
No booking required... just come along!!
No booking required... just come along!!
Our Cup(s) Floweth Over...
3 December, 2021
Anyone notice the new attendees at Mass last week?
They were certainly standing around and soaking up the atmosphere!
Seriously though, the recent rain deluge has exposed leaks in the Church roof that need to be attended to urgently.
The Parish Finance Council is desperately trying to get a quote from a Roofing Plumber to re-seal the roof for what could be quite an expensive job and thence to find the funds to finance it.
Anyone notice the new attendees at Mass last week?
They were certainly standing around and soaking up the atmosphere!
Seriously though, the recent rain deluge has exposed leaks in the Church roof that need to be attended to urgently.
The Parish Finance Council is desperately trying to get a quote from a Roofing Plumber to re-seal the roof for what could be quite an expensive job and thence to find the funds to finance it.
Its a Light Conversation
3 December 2021
Good things come down from Heaven and so it is with Church lighting.
Parishioners may have noticed that several of the pendant lights at the back of the church were broken. After more than forty years of reliable service, some of the light fittings had corroded contacts, perished wires and dead bulbs that would no longer work.
With replacement special 1970's light globes coming in at more than $200 each, it was important to find a solution.
Many thanks to Barry Whisson at SS Electrical for locating an exact copy replacement fittings and for repairs the perished wires as well as Kaye Tinniswood
who found the special Syvania Mercury Vapour globes needed.
All is good once again...
Good things come down from Heaven and so it is with Church lighting.
Parishioners may have noticed that several of the pendant lights at the back of the church were broken. After more than forty years of reliable service, some of the light fittings had corroded contacts, perished wires and dead bulbs that would no longer work.
With replacement special 1970's light globes coming in at more than $200 each, it was important to find a solution.
Many thanks to Barry Whisson at SS Electrical for locating an exact copy replacement fittings and for repairs the perished wires as well as Kaye Tinniswood
who found the special Syvania Mercury Vapour globes needed.
All is good once again...
Snakes Alive!
3 December, 2021
St. Michael's Parish Hall recreation area got some timely help from a pack of snakes this week as the rain deluge tried to take away the soil from Fr. Toms garden into the drains.
Not pythons of course... just friendly silt snakes from a local landscaping store in the right spot and job done!
Phew... thank Goodness for modern technology!
The all-important storm water drainage from the parish grounds will now be able to continue to operate effectively until the installation of new turf all the new People with Disabilities Ramp at the lower hall is complete.
Many thanks to Brian Brebner, Peter and Patsy Brown for your help.
It might be time to borrow a ride-on mower soon though, by the looks of the wild grass!
St. Michael's Parish Hall recreation area got some timely help from a pack of snakes this week as the rain deluge tried to take away the soil from Fr. Toms garden into the drains.
Not pythons of course... just friendly silt snakes from a local landscaping store in the right spot and job done!
Phew... thank Goodness for modern technology!
The all-important storm water drainage from the parish grounds will now be able to continue to operate effectively until the installation of new turf all the new People with Disabilities Ramp at the lower hall is complete.
Many thanks to Brian Brebner, Peter and Patsy Brown for your help.
It might be time to borrow a ride-on mower soon though, by the looks of the wild grass!
What a View!
3 December, 2021
Yes... what a view indeed!
A last, St. Michael's Church gets its magnificent view over Mt. Cootha and Brisbane City back after glaziers repair the damage done by vandals by installing new security glass into the 40 plus year-old frames.
Many thanks to Catholic Churches Insurance (CCI) and Cuttler Glass for making it happen.
Yes... what a view indeed!
A last, St. Michael's Church gets its magnificent view over Mt. Cootha and Brisbane City back after glaziers repair the damage done by vandals by installing new security glass into the 40 plus year-old frames.
Many thanks to Catholic Churches Insurance (CCI) and Cuttler Glass for making it happen.
Brighten Someone Else's Christmas!
20 November, 2021
It's hard for some in our own local community here at St. Michael's to feel the Joy of Christ at Christmas when they struggle with everyday life let alone spending on Christmas extras. That's where the annual Vinnie's Christmas Appeal comes in!
Beginning next week, the First Sunday of Advent, there are lots of ways you can help;
PRAY
Remember those less fortunate in your prayers and offer up your own difficulties as a prayer to them
DONATE
Look for the envelopes and the Vinnies box at the back of the church to make a tax deductible cash donation.
CONTRIBUTE
During Advent season, bring in hamper items (food, drink, and other non -perishables) and/or children's gifts using the tags provided on our special Christmas tree.
HELP OUT
Put your name down to help on the weekend of 17-19 December to sort, compile and/or deliver Christmas Hampers to the forty-odd households in need in the Parish area.
It's hard for some in our own local community here at St. Michael's to feel the Joy of Christ at Christmas when they struggle with everyday life let alone spending on Christmas extras. That's where the annual Vinnie's Christmas Appeal comes in!
Beginning next week, the First Sunday of Advent, there are lots of ways you can help;
PRAY
Remember those less fortunate in your prayers and offer up your own difficulties as a prayer to them
DONATE
Look for the envelopes and the Vinnies box at the back of the church to make a tax deductible cash donation.
CONTRIBUTE
During Advent season, bring in hamper items (food, drink, and other non -perishables) and/or children's gifts using the tags provided on our special Christmas tree.
HELP OUT
Put your name down to help on the weekend of 17-19 December to sort, compile and/or deliver Christmas Hampers to the forty-odd households in need in the Parish area.
We Remember Them in a Mass
21 November 2021
On Saturday, St. Michael's Parish held a special Remembrance Mass for loved one's lost. Each Parishioner placed a flower on the Remembrance table and an unconsecrated host be blessed into a plate and lit a commemorative candle in honour of the spirit of loved ones passed away. It was a moving ceremony and a beautiful honorific occasions for all of us. Many thanks to Madonna Rath for the beautiful flower arrangements. J and KM smith donated the wreath and all the separate flowers tied with ribbon. Kaye Tinniswood also kindly donated extra separate flowers with ribbon.
On Saturday, St. Michael's Parish held a special Remembrance Mass for loved one's lost. Each Parishioner placed a flower on the Remembrance table and an unconsecrated host be blessed into a plate and lit a commemorative candle in honour of the spirit of loved ones passed away. It was a moving ceremony and a beautiful honorific occasions for all of us. Many thanks to Madonna Rath for the beautiful flower arrangements. J and KM smith donated the wreath and all the separate flowers tied with ribbon. Kaye Tinniswood also kindly donated extra separate flowers with ribbon.
Playing Possum?
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17 November 2021
A brush-tail possum has decided to make St. Michael's her permanent home after finding a nice comfortable spot in one of Father Tom's beautiful banana trees. She is not shy about being photographed either. We hope she will be happy there. It seems Father Tom's garden is rapidly becoming a regular Garden of Eden!! |
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Children's and Youth Mass Coming Soon
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8th November 2021
A Children's and Youth mass will be held at 5 pm on Saturday 27 November 2021. Our children and youth will be involved throughout the mass. If your children or teens want to be involved, please contact Stephen Walker on 0478409310 |
Cross Gets Much-Needed Repair
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5th November 2021
After a fire earlier this year, the much loved Dorrington iconic Neon Cross atop St. Michael's Church is getting a rebuild. The cross spire is also worse for wear after 40-odd years of service. Insurance will pay for some of the repairs but donations towards the renewal of the spire are very much appreciated by Fr. Tom and the Parish Councils. Keep an eye out... the iconic blue cross is on it's way back! |
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Vandal Damage to Be Fixed Soon
2nd November 2021
Vandals broke eight windows using a slingshot earlier this year after they were intercepted by Fr. Tom using the Parish grounds as a drug-taking site.
Fortunately, the Church builders were wise enough to install special security film which prevented the windows collapsing altogether.
It has been some time to get the insurance claim resolved and also to source the special glass required as supplies are difficult to get at the moment.
Nevertheless, our glazier who has been tracking down supplies for the past month or so says the repairs will be done by the end of next week.
Vandals broke eight windows using a slingshot earlier this year after they were intercepted by Fr. Tom using the Parish grounds as a drug-taking site.
Fortunately, the Church builders were wise enough to install special security film which prevented the windows collapsing altogether.
It has been some time to get the insurance claim resolved and also to source the special glass required as supplies are difficult to get at the moment.
Nevertheless, our glazier who has been tracking down supplies for the past month or so says the repairs will be done by the end of next week.
Vandalism Spurs the Installation of Security Cameras!
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5th November 2021 Visitors to St. Michael's Church may have noticed the warning signs "24-hour surveillance" and the little cameras on the four corners of the church. A EUFY Security Camera system was installed in August and is now working very well. Be aware - all people accessing the Church or church grounds are being monitored by the system and reported via text message to Fr. Tom and members of the Security Team. So far, the deterrent to vandals seems to be working! |
