1st April, 2018 - Year B EASTER SUNDAY Dear Parishioners, Wishing all parishioners and visitors a happy and Holy Easter! Dear Parishioners, Once again we come to the celebration of Easter. The pinnacle of the church’s year where we remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. We remember with great joy that we have a God who loves us so much that he sent his only Son. Moreover through him we have hope that the kingdom of God is for us all. Easter above all is a time of hope for humanity and the world. Fr Chaminda and I wish for us all that this will be a time of hope and grace for everyone in our Parish. Of course Easter is a time for many wonderful ceremonies in our Church. My grateful thanks to all the people who have so generously given of their time and talents to make these ceremonies possible. In particular our musicians, choir, ministers, servers, readers, altar society and ushers who have put in a lot of work. Thank you so much to all. Thank you too to those who have provided so much practical support with their time. As a small gift from the parish there will be little bottles of water that were blessed at the Easter Vigil available for you to take home. Please feel free to take one with you to bless your home. Have a great Easter break. ALL HALLOWS’ PARISH CHURCH 2 Halley Street FIVE DOCK 2046 Parish Priest: Fr Greg McGregor Assistant Priest: Fr Chaminda Wanigasena Secretaries: Elena Di Perna & Elsa Waldie Presbytery: Monday: Closed Tues - Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm Phone: 9713 7960 Fax: 9713 5172 Email: [email protected]Web: www.allhallows.org.au All Hallows’ Parish School Principal: Mrs Helen Elliott Phone: 9713 4469 Fax: 9712 5184 Email: [email protected]Web: www.ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au Sacramental Life Eucharist: Saturday - 9.00am & 5.30pm Vigil Sunday - 8.30am Sunday - 10am Children’s Liturgy Sunday - 6.00pm Youth Mass Monday - 9.00am Tues - Wed - 8.00am Thurs - Fri - 9.00am Lauds (morning prayer) is prayed 20 minutes before morning mass daily. All Welcome. Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30 - 10am & 4.45 - 5.15pm Anointing: First Friday of the month at 9am mass. (except January). Sick Calls: Any time - day/night. Funeral Masses: In co-operation with Funeral Directors. Exposition: Third Thursday of every month after Mass. Celebrating FAITH, LIFE and LOVE in COMMUNITY.
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1st April, 2018 - Year B
EASTER SUNDAY
Dear Parishioners,
Wishing all parishioners and visitors
a happy and Holy Easter!
Dear Parishioners, Once again we come to the celebration of Easter. The pinnacle of the church’s year where we remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. We remember with great joy that we have a God who loves us so much that he sent his only Son. Moreover through him we have hope that the kingdom of God is for us all. Easter above all is a time of hope for humanity and the world. Fr Chaminda and I wish for us all that this will be a time of hope and grace for everyone in our Parish. Of course Easter is a time for many wonderful ceremonies in our Church. My grateful thanks to all the people who have so generously given of their time and talents to make these ceremonies possible. In particular our musicians, choir, ministers, servers, readers, altar society and ushers who have put in a lot of work. Thank you so much to all. Thank you too to those who have provided so much practical support with their time. As a small gift from the parish there will be little bottles of water that were blessed at the Easter Vigil available for you to take home. Please feel free to take one with you to bless your home. Have a great Easter break.
Anointing: First Friday of the month at 9am mass. (except January).
Sick Calls: Any time - day/night. Funeral Masses: In co-operation with Funeral Directors. Exposition: Third Thursday of every month after Mass.
Celebrating FAITH, LIFE and LOVE in COMMUNITY.
MINNIE- VINNIES NEXT NIGHT PATROL
SANDWICH RUN
Friday 13th April Please leave sandwiches in the gathering space by 3pm
1. True Joy The Psalm for Easter Sunday says, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Above all days, Easter is a day of joy. But what is joy? The answer St. Francis gave to this question is famous. St. Francis said to his Brother Leo, “When we come to [our house] St. Mary of the Angels, soaked by the rain and frozen by the cold, all soiled with mud and suffering from hun-ger, and we ring at the gate of the place and the brother porter comes and says angrily: 'Who are you?' And we say: 'We are two of your brothers.' And … he does not open for us, but makes us stand outside in the snow and rain, cold and hungry, un-til night falls—then if we endure all those insults and cruel rebuffs patiently, … oh, Brother Leo, … perfect joy is there!”.
Whatever we may think of St. Francis’s explanation of perfect joy, Easter reminds us that Francis’s kind of joy is not the end of the story. At Easter, we cel-ebrate the other kind of joy, the kind each of us longs for, when every tear is wiped away, and there is no sorrow anymore—no more suffering from weather or hunger or hurtful human beings. As we sing in the much-loved hymn by Fr. John Fo-ley, S. J. at Easter “the cross and passion past, dark night is over, bright morning comes at last!” When we ourselves rise to meet our risen Lord, in that bright morning we will hear him say, “Come away, beloved. The winter is past; the rain is gone, and the flowers return to the earth.”. In the loving un-ion of that encounter, all the heartbrokenness of our lives will be redeemed. That will be perfect joy.
If all we had was the joy St. Francis describes, our courage might fail us in this life. Easter celebrates now the perfect joy waiting for us when we and all creation are reborn with our resurrected Lord into the everlasting love of God. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. 2. Message from Fr Greg Dear Parishioners, I would like to let you know I will be taking up a new appointment at Im-maculate Heart of Mary Parish, Sefton and Sacred Heart Parish, Villawood. At this stage the appointment begins at the end of April. Thank you very much for the friendship and support over the past 4 and 1/2 years. I look forward to saying good-bye and thanking you over the next 6 weeks. I will let you know the new Parish Priest once advised. 3. Sacrament of Confirmation
Catholic Women's League SILVER CIRCLE
Congratulations to winners of Week 4 draw:
1st No. 3 George Favotto 2nd No.39 Mary Coleman
The Parent Information Meeting for candidates celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation this year will be held on Wednesday 11th April at 7.00pm in the Church. At this meeting we will discuss the sacrament programme and organise home groups. Please bring to this meeting the resource fee of $30 and a standard size 4”x6” photo of the candidate for the church display. Only one parent need attend. 4. Parish History Thank you to those people you have contributed information and photographs. The book is coming along well. We are keen, also, to include lists of members of the parish who entered the priesthood or religious congregations of sisters and brothers. Your information will be much appreciated. 5. New Proclaimers’ Roster. The new Proclaimers roster is now available. If you have not received one, please collect it from the gathering space. For proclaimers with email addresses, could you please provide your email address to Maria Natoli if you haven’t already done so. 6. Piety Stall Our piety stall is in need of helpers. If you can help 5-10min before and after mass please contact the parish office or Franca Rodilosso. 7. Counter Roster Please check your roster to confirm that there are only 7 groups listed. If your roster is different, please contact the Parish office to receive the updated version. God Bless. Fr Greg
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED In your love and concern, please pray for:-
Recently Deceased: Molly Maguire, Maria D’Amico, Angelo Biviano Anniversaries: Bernadette Lane, Martin Brooks, Vincenzo Benfatto, Grazia Maria Fazzolari, Domenic Triulcio, Rosina Zappacosta, Pamela Godinho Also for: Joan Hume, Giuseppe Capizzi, Giorgio Diadone, Filomena Pezzullo, Domenico Gerace For the following ill members of our community:-
Eldbjorj Lundal, Mia Spalina, Sarah Galleghan, Ryan Family, Eileen Misukowis, Kylie Lane, Mario Tripodi, Judith Tetley, John Vincent,
Rosa Maria Santos, Belinda Briggs, Anna Pezzuto, Marie Mylott, Antonietta Ciaglia, Mark Bridgett, Mary Davies, Maria Iolanda Scenna, Jeni Steele, Caterina Scarfo, Mary Pulis, Giuseppe Princi,
Joyce Kelly, Tom Fonti, Natalina Denaro, Marcello Cheles, Brian Gallagher,
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Kid’s Corner
Have you checked out our facebook page. It is another way to see what's going on in our parish.
Parish Involvement I invite you to collect a sheet from the gathering space which indicates the many different ways you can become more involved in our parish community through our different ministries.
If you require more information please contact
the parish office.
BAPTISMS We welcome
Livia Lorraine Genova
Orlando George Beshara
Zara Harper Guest
Tilly-Rosa Stenlin
who were baptised into our parish family of All Hallows recently.
May God bless them and their parents.
All Hallows’ Catholic Primary School
Please join us for our
Open Day Thursday 10 May 9.30am
For prospective Kindergarten
2019 enrolments. The School Principals address will
commence at 9.40am followed by a tour of the school grounds and facilities.
All hAllows’ youth group
gENErAtIoN AwAKENINg
Wash for a Cause
CAR WASH SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 8AM TO 12PM
ON SUNDAY 8 APRIL AT TOP BLOCK
All proceeds will go to
Caritas Australia Project Compassion
MOUNT SCHOENSTATT SPIRITUALITY CENTRE
Being and Becoming a WOMAN -
A Retreat for Young Women on Womanhood following the example of MARY
When: Saturday 14th April 10am - Sunday 15th April 2pm
Where: Mount Schoenstatt Spirituality Centre, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa
Investment: $130 - Registration and Payment by 8th April
THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM – On this Easter weekend we are blessed to have our very own Bishop Brian Mascord along with Bishop Bill Wright sharing the Gospel reflection with us. Sr Hilda Scott shares her wisdom from the Abbey with The Never Ending Story, and Pete Gilmore talks to us with his God spot on Empty Tomb, Busy Life. God Bless and take care of each other on this special Easter weekend. Listen to Journey Catholic Radio where it’s all about to faith, hope, love and life. Go to www.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime and subscribe to weekly shows by email.
At The Grail, we recognise that the youth of today will play a defining role in shaping the future of
our planet. That's why we've created a new program specifically designed to speak to the
concerns of Generation X and Millennials. Throughout this series we will explore what it means to be committed to both a deep interior life and a life of commitment to the world. We'll be doing this, not only through the life story of the Grail movement, its hopes and its achievements, but also through the prophetic vision of Pope Francis in his encyclical, Laudato Si’. The series will take place at the Grail Centre in North Sydney over 6 Saturdays:
14 April – Lifelong search 12 May – Compassion
14 July – Wisdom 11 August – Changing the world
8 September – Creating the future All are welcome - come be energised and inspired!
Should you wish to be a volunteer or part of a subcommittee then please also express your
interest.
For further information please contact Rosetta Pozzer 0466 233 216 or 9712 3076
POPE’S COLUMN
True Christians Have Cheerful Faces, Joyful Eyes and Hearts According to Vatican Radio, Pope Francis made this observation during his daily morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta, as he reflected on the readings from yesterday and today.
In yesterday’s, the rich young man wanted to follow the Lord, but his wealth led him to follow money instead. Jesus’ words in this story worry the disciples, as he tells them it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
In today’s reading from St Mark’s Gospel, the Pope said, we see Peter asking the Lord what will happen to them as they have given up everything to follow him. With these in mind, the Holy Father called on faithful to consider the relationship between God and money, and recalling that we cannot serve two masters.
Can’t Serve 2 Masters
The Jesuit Pope repeated the Gospel words: “there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel, who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age.”
This, Francis noted, demonstrates that the Lord “is incapable of giving less than everything,”
“When He gives us something, He gives all of himself,” he said.
However, he noted, this means entering into a different way of thinking, a different way of behaving, for Jesus gives everything of Himself, “because the fullness of God is a fullness emptied out on the Cross.”
The gift of God, the Pope insisted, is a fullness which is emptied out. And this is also the Christian’s way of being, he noted, namely “to seek and receive a fullness which is emptied out and to follow on that path, which is not easy.”
How Do We Know If We Are Following This Path… Cheerfulness
“How do we recognize that we are following this path of giving everything in order to receive everything,” Francis asked, reminding that the words of the day’s first reading tell us to “pay homage to the Lord, and do not spare your freewill gifts. “With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy”. Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means.
“A cheerful face and eyes full of joy, the Pope said, these are the signs that we’re following this path of all and nothing, of fullness emptied out.”
Francis recalled that the face of the rich young man, not capable of receiving and welcoming this fullness emptied out, fell and he became very sad, whereas the saints and Peter were able to receive it.
“Amid all their trials and difficulties, they had cheerful faces and hearts full of joy.”
Francis concluded, recalling the Chilean saint Alberto Hurtado who worked with the poor amidst such difficulty, persecution and suffering, yet his words were ’I’m happy, Lord, I’m happy’.
“May he teach us to follow this difficult path of all and nothing, of Christ’s fullness emptied out and to be able to say at all times ’I’m happy, Lord, I’m happy’” he prayed.
HEALING MASS - Friday 6th April, 2018
St Joseph’s Church 126 Liverpool Road, Enfield
Rosary: 7pm, Reconciliation 7-8pm, Prayer and Praise 7.30pm, Mass 8pm.
The celebrant is Bishop Terry Brady DD Enq: Rose 9642 2359/ 0412 115 961
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In celebration of Autism Awareness Month and to Honour all those in our community with Autism,
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney invites you to the annual …..
Mass and Blessing for People with Autism
Sunday 8th April at 2.00pm St Benedict’s Broadway
To be celebrated by the
Most Rev Anthony Randazzo Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney
RSVP requested by Tuesday 3rd April
Call 9307 8404
Rosebank College Open Day Sunday 6 May, 11.00am – 3.00pm
Join us to experience an innovative
co-educational learning environment
· Take a guided tour of the College with current · students · View Curriculum displays · Enjoy Drama, Dance and Music performances and
take part in a variety of workshops · Interact with students, teachers and parents · Attend the Assistant Principal’s Address at
11.30am or 1.30pm · Discover our dynamic learning program including
ConnectED in Year 7, Gifted & Talented courses EnrichED and InspirED, as well as our Accelerated Learning, Scholarship and International Exchange opportunities
April Offerings at the Mount St Benedict Centre - Discovering Your
Sacred Voice (April 5 and 7)
There are still places left for this one day workshop offering deep exploration into
prayer through music, discovering sacred languages in song. The workshop is being offered on Thursday 5 April and Saturday 7 April. No singing experience necessary. Date: Thursday 5 April and Saturday 7 April Time: 10am-3.30pm Cost: $30 Morning Tea provided, BYO Lunch. Reserve your place by email [email protected] or ph 8752 5390 Where: 449D Pennant Hills Road. Entrance off Hull Road.
Head Office: 9713 1555 160 Great North Road Five Dock Email: [email protected]
45 Liverpool Road Summer Hill NSW 2130
SCHOENSTATT SHRINE—MULGOA is celebrating 50 years. Join us for the annual May Pilgrimage at Mt Schoenstatt and Golden
Jubilee celebration of the Shrine.
Starting at 9.30am Please call 4773 8338 for more information
st MArK’s DruMMoyNE plAygroup
FrIDAys 9AM—10.30AM
CoNtACt MArtI 0403 560 432
Drummoyne Community Centre is offering two more enriching workshops for parents and caregivers. Dads and Babies Workshop: For dads with their babies from 0-12 months (or expectant dads) who have questions about how they can be more in-volved. Learn how to settle your baby, and some practical techniques like baby massage and baby yoga on Saturday 5 May 2018 from 2-3.30pm. Bookings essential. See attached outline of the course and enrolment form. Priority given those living in the Canada Bay area and open to neighbouring areas too. If interested please call Ros Lance 9719 8102
Sisters of Charity Outreach, based at St Vincent’s Hospital, is seeking casual drivers for its Country Care Link program. Drivers must have their own
fully comprehensively insured vehicle and volunteers can receive a kilometre allowance for
trips undertaken. For enquiries phone 8382 6430 or Jo Moore at [email protected]
Globally renowned theologians in Australia, July-August
Two of the world's leading theologians, Professor Massimo Faggioli and Professor
Richard Lennan will be delivering a two-day, face-to-face seminar Leading Ecclesial
Communities: Foundations, Challenges & Possibilities in Sydney (2-3 August)
https://www.goo.gl/LoRRAi
HOME VISITS: M. Hinds, M. Chesworth, P. Pavan NURSING HOMES: Parkview: 5 April - Josie & Rosie Russell Lea: 6 April - Robyn & Mary M Bayswater Garden: April - Lorraine, Helen & Michelle COUNTERS: Group 6 TRANSPORT: Robyn, Rosy, Frank ALTAR SOCIETY: Bernadette, Linda, Sharon, Tina, Connie PIETY STALL: Mary C, Marti CHILDRENS LITURGY: No liturgy
NEXT WEEK- Sunday 8th April 2018 - Second Sunday of Easter
READINGS: Acts 4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
SATURDAY 5.30pm
SUNDAY 8.30am
SUNDAY 10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm Youth Mass
READERS V. Tomasello D. Pettenon C. Campbell M. Piccolo
G. Favotto V. Simms M. Chesworth N. Giunta
Intro/1st: M. Angelatos 2nd/PF: A. Kerley
Intro/PF: Emma S. 1st & Psalm: Isabella P. 2nd: Olivia J..
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION A. Fabro V. Moschella T. Coghlan C. Tramonte L. Speranza S. Mangano R. Glover
J. Livolsi N. Vuchich L. Peruzzi Ma. Chesworth R. Liberatore M.J. Megna M. Megna
E. Ferraro M. Hutton L. Moliterno F. Mercuri M. Pignone M. Caldareri A. Caldareri
Rosetta P. Nina R. David H.
ALTAR SERVERS Group 5 Group 1 Group 3 Group 1 HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, N. Vuchich, L. Peruzzi NURSING HOMES: Parkview: 12 April - No visit Russell Lea: 13 April - No visit Bayswater Garden: April - Lorraine, Helen & Michelle COUNTERS: Group 7 TRANSPORT: Theresa, Nives, Tony ALTAR SOCIETY: Rosy, Maria, Cris, Nowell, Simone, Rosetta PIETY STALL: Wendy, Eleanor C., Franca, Rosetta CHILDRENS LITURGY: Mark L.
Sunday 1st April 2018 - SUNDAY of the RESURRECTION
READINGS: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
SATURDAY 5.30pm
SUNDAY 8.30am
SUNDAY 10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm
Youth Mass
READERS D. Tomasello L. Gatto F. Hume R. Liberatore
L. La Cava J. Maynard
Intro/1st: M. Hutton 2nd/PF: D. Squadrito
No mass
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION G. Bonaddio J. Bonaddio B. Pratelli A. Pollifrone M. Tomasello D. Tomasello K. McInerney
M. Hinds L. La Cava M. Chesworth E. Chesworth J. Walsh B. Walsh M. Mureddu
P. Pavan D. Squadrito M. Hadjidakis N. Ancona C. Petrucco N. Valeo B. Pinto
No mass
ALTAR SERVERS Group 4 Group 3 Group 2 No mass
ALL HALLOWS’ PARISH, FIVE DOCK
EASTER TIMETABLE
HOLY THURSDAY: 29th March
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7.30pm
Prayer with the Reserved Blessed
Sacrament till 11pm after the
conclusion of Mass
GOOD FRIDAY: 30th March Stations of the Cross - 9.30am
Liturgical Action of the
Lord’s Passion - 3pm
HOLY SATURDAY: 31st March Easter Vigil Mass of the Lord’s
Resurrection - 7.00pm
EASTER SUNDAY: 1st April Masses are: 8.30am & 10.30am
Note: No 6pm Mass
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION: 27th March at 7.30pm at All Hallows’
