Parish Staff & Clergy
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Fr Gerry Kalinowski - Parish Priest
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Fr Rony Kalapurackal Chacko - Associate Priest I come from the southern part of India called Kumily, in Kerala State. I am the sixth child in my family with six brothers and two sisters. I am a member of the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (MCBS). For the last four years I have been appointed to our communication office. Arriving in Brisbane on 14th of January 2020. I am delighted that the Archbishop has appointed me to the Jubilee Parish for the next two years. chackor@bne.catholic.net.au |
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Fr Tony Girvan - Associate Pastor
Fr Tony's ministry is within the prison system. We are lucky to have his assistance with Masses, baptisms and weddings within the parish.
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Rev Peter Devenish-Meares - Deacon
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Our Parish Secretary takes responsibility for the smooth running and coordinating of the Parish Office. Linda is the first person to contact for information and assistance.
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Cathy Currie - Wedding & Baptism Coordinator- weddings.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au
baptisms.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au Cathy is responsible for the coordination of weddings and baptisms within the parish. She works Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 9am-3pm. |
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Pastoral Associates - Gina Clare (Ashgrove) and Therese Beavis (Bardon)
pa.ashgrove.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au pa.bardon.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au We have two pastoral associate in the Jubilee Parish. This is a part-time position within their other commitments. The Pastoral Associate’s role is to assist the parish priests in the organisation and delivery of the parish services through the coordination of a range of pastoral activities and programs. It is to network with parishioners, particularly in the Ashgrove and Bardon communities of Jubilee Parish. The role is to empower them as members of the local Church so that they live as disciples of Christ within the modern world. It is to support the Parish Priests and other Pastoral Staff in the conduct of the Church’s mission. The role is about networking and building relationships within the community. |
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Local Safeguarding Representative - lsr.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au
LSR is responsible for making sure that the parish is aware of the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; promoting safe practice including what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour; and both with and at times, independently of the Parish Priest assisting in the administration of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy. When volunteers are appointed the Local Safeguarding Representative may also be responsible for arranging for training in best practice for dealing with situations where children and vulnerable adults are present and in what to do if they are concerned about a particular situation or person. |
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Emma Ferguson - Sacramental Programme Coordinator - sac.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au
Each year hundreds of our young men and women receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Emma's ministry is to ensure that all our children and families receive adequate preparation to celebrate the Sacraments. If you have any questions about our Sacramental Programme contact Emma on sac.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au or click here to view our Sacramental Programme guidelines.
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Sinead Fitzgerald - Youth Coordinators - youth.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au
Sinead runs a primary, high school and young adult groups and events in the Parish and around the Archdiocese. Get in touch if you want to get involved or find out more about what is happening. |
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Terry Lewis - Grounds and Maintenance Terry has the mammoth task of maintaining the grounds of the parish churches as well as various other buildings within the parish. He is also responsible for minor maintenance issues. Terry works Thursday and Fridays from 7am-3pm. |
OTHER PARISH CONTACTS
- Finance Officer - finance.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au