A SNIPPET FROM THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER - A Day in Christ's Life
Mark's Gospel shows us a day in the life of
Jesus. He visits the synagogue, then goes
to Simon and Andrew's home where he
heals an ailing mother-in-law. Her fever dissipates at the touch
of his hand! We imagine him chatting companionably with
friends until they gather around a table to share a meal. At
dusk, crowds gather around the door seeking to be healed.
With compassion, Jesus cures many who are sick. Perhaps he
sleeps awhile, but before dawn Jesus goes to a deserted place
to pray. No day is complete without a time of intimate
communion with his Father.
Each one of today's readings holds a message for us. In trying
times we must be people of faith. Our mission is to
passionately live the Good News, for we may well be the only
Gospel some people ever hear. Furthermore, we are called to
spend time in intimate communion with God. Babrara d'Artois 
FAREWELL FR CAO Last weekend we said farewell to Fr Cao who has been with us for many
months, and who has also incidentally assisted us several times in the last
few years.
Earlier this week Fr Cao left us to fulfil the next state of his mission and our
Lord's work. He may face some danger where he is going.
Fr Cao has been a delight for our parish. He's been great to work with, he's
looked after us and even updated our website. His homilies, where he's
used his own experiences (before, during and after arriving here as a refugee),
brought the gospel to life.
In those homilies he has alluded to the dangers he has already faced in his
past and I ask you all to pray for him now, and to keep him in your prayers
til we meet again.
Chào Fr Cao. Mai môt găp lai
Farewell Fr Cao, we will meet again soon.
CENTACARE ANNUAL APPEAL The Catholic Social Services Appeal for Centacare will be held in
our parish next weekend – 11/12 February. Please help Centacare raise funds to continue
their vital services to Queenslanders in need. Like Jesus, who reached out to the
marginalised people of his time, Centacare provides practical, compassionate support to
the elderly, the infirm, the hospitalised, unemployed people, people with disabilities,
members of indigenous communities, people affected by mental illness, prisoners and their
families, young people, and parents and families in crisis.
Centacare is always seeking new and more effective ways to provide services. You can
support Centacare in this vital work by giving generously.
Please help Centacare create life-changing opportunities for people in need and come next
weekend prepared to give generously. Thank you!
Gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible – ABN 35 020 644 975. Visit the website..... www.centacarebrisbane.net.au
'THE FRONT PAGE' HOT OFF THE PRESS. Fr Chris Gleeson sj has just written a book
with a selection of the Front Pages he wrote in our newsletter while he was here.
On sale this week for $20 - Available at Church doors and Parish Office.
MASSES CANCELLED During February there will be no Monday 9am Mass at Holy Spirit Church.
