Mission News

Prayers

We remember in prayer beloved Marist Brother Ralph Arnell who died recently. Br Ralph’s funeral was celebrated at our College Chapel last week. We pray for all those in our community who are unwell at this time or grieving the loss of a loved one. As we begin the 2025 school year, we pray for all our staff, students and families.

Inaugural Mass, Investiture and Academic Awards

The Inaugural Mass, Investiture and Academic Awards will be our first major whole-of-community gathering to be held this Friday, 31 January at the Royal International Convention Centre (EKKA Showgrounds). Please note that this is a change in venue from last year. 

Mass start time 11:30am to be followed by Investiture then Academic Awards. The day is expected to finish at approximately 2:00pm.

Students will be dismissed from the venue unless they have a pre-booked bus ticket to return to the college. Please note, bus bookings are now closed.

Attire: Students in Years 5 to 11 are to attend in summer uniform with a formal hat. Year 12 students are asked to attend in full winter uniform including blazer and formal hat.

For further information, please refer to the letter from the Head of College.

We look forward to celebrating together at this important event!

Reflection on our 2025 theme “Pilgrims of Hope” 

Our Marist theme this year, “Pilgrims of Hope”, draws from the theme of the global Catholic church during this 2025 Year of Jubilee. Pope Francis opened the Jubilee doors of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, signifying the welcome to pilgrims who journey seeking the mercy and forgiveness of God.

To be a pilgrim of hope is to embrace a spiritual journey. It speaks of intentionally setting out on a path - the destination is important, but the journey (the Way) matters too. The earliest Christians were followers of “The Way” of Jesus – the Good News.

Our journey through life is one marked by encounters, encounters with God and with others, leading us to find hope in unexpected or surprising places. 

Our Marist theme artwork reminds us that: 

• Hope can be found in the rising sun – the new day. 
• Hope is in the quiet companionship of others 
• Hope is in the smiling faces of children
• Hope exists most powerfully of all where there is poverty, hardship and disadvantage

As we begin our year, you’re invited to reflect:

What gives me hope? How will I offer hope to others this year? How will I be a pilgrim of hope?

Mass Changes

Please see the changes below for Mass services at the local Jubilee Churches.

Jubilee Catholic Parish Brisbane

St Finbarr’s Ashgrove/St Mary Magdalene’s Bardon /St Ambrose Newmarket/Sacred Heart Rosalie/St Brigid’s Red Hill/St Joan of Arc Herston/ St Thomas Moore Petrie Terrace. 

Mass Changes for Jubilee Churches. 

In November and December 2024 our parish went through a discernment process in recognition as Fr Toni Girvan was appointed to St. Michael’s Dorrington as a Sacramental Minister (he will continue to work in prison ministry). 

Please see below all our weekend Mass times for 2025. Some Mass times in our communities have changed. There is no mass at St Finbarr’s on Saturday night. The Highlighted are masses that have changed. You are welcome to attend any Mass community across our parish. Please see our Parish Website for any other information: www.jubileeparish.com   Regards Kathleen McClafferty (Pastoral Associate Ashgrove/Newmarket)

Saturday Mass

Rosalie 4:30pm

Newmarket 4:30pm - new time

Sunday Mass

Herston 7:30am

Ashgrove 8:30am

Bardon 9:00am - new time

Red Hill 10:00am

Rosalie 5:30pm

Korean (Rosalie)10:00am