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at a glance

In a Nutshell Jesus wants us to love him, because only then will we do what he asks of us. This is truly keeping his commandments. We will be given an Advocate, the Spirit of truth, who will guide us and be with us always. Love will be the motivating force which will keep us close to Jesus. We will also share this love with others, sometimes without even knowing it.

Acts 13:14.43-52 Rejection is opportunity

Apocalypse 7:9.14-17 The Lamb their shepherd John 10:27-30 Mine forever

Raise your voices

Entrance antiphon: Speak out with a voice of joy; let it be heard to the ends of the earth: The Lord has set his people free, alleluia. Response to the psalm: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Or: Alleluia. Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them and we will come to them. Alleluia!

Sixth Sunday of

Easter Year A

20/21 May 2017

We are not orphans. The life-giving Spirit is given to us in our baptism and confirmation and in the community of the Church. Without the life-giving Spirit there would be no Church—instead just a fading memory of someone who once lived among us, a good man who lived and died many years ago. But the one who died, rose again. He is the unconquered one and it is his Sprit that now animates his Church and all its members. It is by the power of that Spirit that we can lived lives of simple goodness, faithfulness and kindness to others, even when others are not kind to us. It is precisely in times of hardship and persecution that the strength of the Spirit is to be seen in our lives. Persecution does not only mean the oppression of religious believers. It means any kind of human oppression, be it sickness or human hostility. Family feuds, conflicts at work and arguments with friends and neighbors, all these are the daily tests of life where the unconquered Spirit of the Lord can be at work.

The Spirit is given to us precisely to overcome these everyday difficulties. When Gareth Malone was working with a group of war veterans he was shaken by the depth of suffering that they had endured. But even more powerful was the transformation of spirit that took place in all of them when they came together and listened to one another and allowed music to enter their souls. This is the work of the unconquerable Spirit of the living God.

The Living Word 2017

Acts 8:5-8,14-17 They laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit 1Peter 3:15-18 In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life. John 14:15-21 I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate

Today’s Readings

Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Caroline Doherty Pastoral Associate: Anne-Marie Snelling 135 Brook St Coogee 2034

Phone: 9315 7562 Website: www.mscparishes.org Emails: stbparish_coogee@yahoo.com.au philhicks@misacor.org.au

St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Mr Leigh Mirto 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326

Mass Offerings: Your prayers are requested for the following:

Recently Deceased: Fr Mark McGuinness msc, Caroline Gold, Margaret Zika, Peter Murphy, Margaret Morgan, Lia Fracchia, Fr Jim McMahon, Other Deceased: Bill Swanbury, Jack & Shirley Michael, Elsie Scott, Toni Barry, Mary Ridland, Julie Ann Knight ,Muriel Knight ,Francis Champion Anniversaries: John Dawson, Noel Hudson Snr, Cecil Byrnes, Paul Simpson, Jack & Alma Saidey, Daphne & Jack Bourke Sick: Alma & Victor Reid, Mary Kerrin, Fr John Rate msc , Jack Azar, Bill Jack,Sr Kathleen Conlan, Fr Frank Perry msc Sandra Sadlier, Kath McDonald, Nola Ryan, Renae Scarlet, Ellie Hutton, Greg Ashton & Aria Hutton, Michelle Maddy & Jack O’Connor

St Brigid’s Parish Information

Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5.00 pm, Sunday 7.00 am, 9.30 am and 6.00 pm Morning Tea Every Sunday after the 9.30 am Mass (more volunteers needed) Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 am Communion Service Wednesday 9.30 am Reconciliation 20 Minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass Sacrament of Anointing During 9.30 Mass, 2nd Thursday of each Month Baptisms By appointment on the first and third Sundays of the month Marriages By appointment arranged at least six months in advance Parish Office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am to 3 pm (9315 7562)

Readers

Saturday Vigil Janet Neenan (Coordinator) May: Janet Neenan, Sr Jan O’Neill Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator)

May: Carol Miller

Sunday 9.30 am Adele Cornale (Coordinator)

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) May : Maria Wilson, Denise Haylen

Church Cleaners May 21st: Jim & Rhonda Uglow May 28th: John & Margaret Betros June 4th: Sharon Critchley & Diane Karas June 11th: Pilar & Esteban Ovelar

Money Counters- Parish Office (more help required) May 21st: Group 2 May 28th: Group 3 June 4th: Group 4 June 11th: Group 1

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Sr Gabriel (Coordinator) May: Leo Carroll, June Ferguson, Sr Gabriel Sunday 7.00 am May: Charlie Robinson, Gary Keating, Peter Frost Sunday 9.30 am Paula Hudson (Coordinator) May: Paula Hudson, Adele Cornale, Cheryl Graham, Erin Docherty Volunteers needed each week

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) May: Paula O’Connor, Therese Compton, Denise Haylen

Gardeners Susan & Kevin Bradley

If rostered and unavailable PLEASE advise your coordinator

Offertory Gifts— Sat 20th May: 5.00 pm Vigil Mass. Mary Streeting & Ann Wright

Offertory Gifts— Sun 21st May: 7.00 am Mass Laura & Gerry Walker

The Children’s liturgy runs on the second Sunday of the month and is aimed at children from preschool to approximately year 2. We are currently quite low on volunteers and really need the support of the Parishioners to keep this running.

Everything is provided for you, you just need to lead the session. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Itziar Hutchinson on 0400043324. The liturgy will be held in our recently renovated room, located above the Parish Office.

Christianity across the Ages A Journey of Faith Through the Evolution of Christian liturgy and its Music. This is a presentation of amazingly unique slides combined with related story-telling by Marie Therese Levey rsj—music teacher, author, specialist in medieval plainchant, collector of digital copies of manuscripts from across the centuries. Where: St Joseph’s Regional Centre 5 Alexandra Ave, Croydon 2132 When: 9am-12 midday Friday June 2 Entry by voluntary donation.

At St Brigid’s This Week

We are anticipating the coming of the Holy Spirit this week. Jesus is preparing us—the Spirit won’t be sent until after the Ascension when we celebrate Pentecost. That is the celebration of memory: the fact is that the Spirit is already living and active and moving amongst us now in this community of faith in Coogee. Sometimes it takes a stranger such as myself to notice the ways in which people are caring for each other, problems are being faced, sufferers of all kinds are being comforted and the Spirit is active in the community. May God continue to bless all who are connected to St Brigid’s. We welcome Fr Phil back as he returns this week after a good holiday and he will be celebrating Mass at 9.30am and 6pm Masses. This Wednesday 24th May is Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, patron of Australia Mass at 9.30am with St Brigid’s School leading the liturgy. In our parish hall, singing workshops will commence this Sunday 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Music is a language that we all understand intuitively. The act of singing releases endorphins, the brain’s “feel good” chemicals. Singing also has some of the same health benefits as exercise. No audition or previous experience, donations to St Brigid’s. RSVP email soleremedies@gmail.com or you can call Gina on 0424 185 774.

Guitar Tuition Contemporary Performance Blues, rock, pop, metal, electric, acoustic Practical emphasis + theory, all ages and skill levels HSC Music practical exam preparation Randwick studio, school or home visits, attractive rates Blake Noonan BMus (Contemporary Performance—Guitar) Musician—Guitar Instructor 0433 211 656 Email: blake.noonan@hotmail.com

Statement from Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP regarding investigation into Cardinal Pell

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has written to all the Parishes regarding the investigation into the historic child abuse allegations against Cardinal George Pell. The Victorian Office of Public Prose-cutions has delivered its advice and the final decision now rests with the Victorian Police. Until the police make their decision we must wait and see. Justice must be left to run its course. The full transcript of the letter is available at the back of the Church and in the Parish Office.

Sacrament of First Communion The Sacrament of First Communion will be celebrated on the weekend of the 17th and 18th June. Rehearsals for First Communion will take place on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of June.

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