st michael’s church · pope francis –message for 2018 ... fr. jeff kleynjans [email protected]...
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St Michael’s Church 125 High Street, Berwick 3806
Parish Support Centre 121-123 High Street, Berwick 3806 Web: www.stmichaelsparish.org.au Phone: 9707 1355 Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 9.00am to 3.00pm, Wed – 9.00am-2.00pm
St Michael’s Catholic Parish acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the Bunurong and Wurundjeri People.
We pay respect to all elders past and present and we are committed to achieving Reconciliation.
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THE GOOD NEWS
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - YEAR B 21ST /22ND April, 2018
Pope Francis – Message for 2018 World Day of Vocations ‘It will not fill our hearts if we keep standing by the window with the excuse of waiting for the right time, without accepting this very day the risk of making a decision. Vocation is today! The Christian mission is now! Each one of us is called to become a witness of the Lord, here and now. ‘We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous “yes”, nor be fearful of our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord.’
YOUTH GATHERING
12TH MAY 2018
AT ST PATRICK’S, PAKENHAM HALL (142 Princes Highway)
PRAISE, WORSHIP, ADORATION
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
AND THE YOUTH BANDS OF THE SALE DIOCESE.
GOD’S
LOVE
SHARING
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 6.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am
Sunday: 10.30am
Sunday: 6.00pm
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday: 9.30am
Tuesday: 7.00pm
Wednesday: 9.30am
Thursday: 9.30am
11.00am St John of God
Friday: 9.30am
9.30am St Catherine’s
Saturday: 9.30am
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 10.00am-10.30am 5.30pm - 5.45pm
EXPOSITION
Tuesday: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday: 10.00am - 11.00am
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Marj Conning, Patricia Scott, Geana Mastroianni, Dorothy Wijesekera,
Susanto Maria, Louise Sullivan, Mirko Colina, Roger Young, William Nelson, Rebecca Pheifer,
Josephine Clancy, Isabella Carroll, Mary Leyendekkers, and all who died recently, and Bernard
Gleeson and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER AT PRESENT IN BODY, MIND OR SPIRIT:
Tex Russo, Josette Borg, Danny Daly, Peg Sutherland, Brett Guerin, Pat Deeker, Cathy
Nazareno, Mario Tan, Rhia Chung, Jackson Margan, Leanne Abel, Ciara Nelson, Shannon
Joseph, Victoria Bonicelli, Andrea Newman, Peter Quinn Snr, Marea Green, Gill Vissenga, Jill
Coote, Trevor Wishart, Sione Hehea, Maria Colina, Sonia Kelly, Patrick Taylor, Cedric Wilson,
Gordon Clark, Kevin Clarke, June Gameau, Teresa Kelly, Ryan Devane, Neville White,
Therese Quinn, Eliza Jayalath, Angelica Tan, Brittany Long, Annabelle Wallace, Aldo Petrini,
William Mcann, Emelda Moore, Sonia Rowstron.
STATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION: After Mass on Thursdays.
MILITARY ORDINARIATE: Collection will be taken up this weekend.
PARISH CENTRE CLOSURE: Due to ANZAC Day we will be closed on Wednesday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Fr Hilarion celebrated his Birthday on April 10. We would like to wish him
a great year ahead.
FIRST RECONCILIATION: Please pray for our children as they celebrate this Sacrament.
CONFIRMATION: Parents of children in Year 6 or above, who are hoping to make their
Confirmation in 2018, are required to attend and enrol their children. Registrations open Tues
Apr 24 and close Fri Apr 27. Parish Centre hours are 9am-3pm Mon-Fri with extended hours
on Thurs April 26 (9am-7pm). Relevant information will be handed out on this day. For more
information contact the Office on 9707 1355 or email [email protected]
VANDALISM AT ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL: Due the school being vandalised the gates will
be locked shortly after each Mass. If you usually park in the school grounds please move your
car as quickly as possible after Mass. Thank you.
PARISH RENEWAL PROGRAM: The initial meeting took place on April 17. Thank you to
those who attended. The date for the follow up meeting will be on Wed, May 2 at 7.30pm in
the Parish Centre. All those who put their name down to help with the new program are invited
to attend this meeting.
BLESSED PALMS: For those of you who would like to return your old blessed Palms after
replacing them with newly blessed ones, a suitable receptacle will be placed in the foyer for
collection over the next few weeks. These palms will be burnt and used at Ash Wednesday
Masses and services in 2019.
LAUNCH OF THE PLENARY 2020 JOURNEY: On Pentecost Sunday this year (May 20th)
the 3-year process towards the Plenary 2020 will be launched in Catholic parishes around
Australia. The journey commences with Open Dialogue and Listening Encounters for
12 months from 2018-2019. More details will be supplied by the Plenary Council
Executive and the Plenary Facilitation Team.
PROCLAIM CONFERENCE-EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES April 22.
The theme of this year’s Conference is “Make your home in me” and the conference aims to
assist Catholic communities in preparing for the Plenary 2020.
Register at http://proclaimconference.com.au/ See flyer.
Go to the Plenary Council website http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au and subscribe with your
email address for the latest updates.
CATHOLIC LIFE: Is available in the foyer.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY TRAINING: To be held at St Patrick’s Pakenham on April 28,
11.00am-2.00pm. This training is for any volunteers currently leading the program or anyone
interested in becoming involved. Please bring a plate to share for lunch.
ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL ENROLMENTS FOR 2019: Open for all Year Levels on May 1
and close June 1. School Tours (approx one hour in length) Wednesday May 2 at 12 noon and
6.30pm, Thursday May 3 at 10.00am. Enrolment packs available at administration.
CASEY CITY CONCERT BAND: On Sunday April 22, 2pm at the Auditorium, Beaconsfield
Baptist Church, 7 Desmond Ct, Beaconsfield. Tickets at the Door - $10 adult, $8 concession,
$5 U18, $25 family. All proceeds to the parish's care packages for children in hospital program.
PARISH PRIEST:
Fr. Jeff Kleynjans
ASSISTANT PRIEST:
Fr. Hilarion Fernando OSB
PRESBYTERY:
119 High Street, Berwick
Phone: 9769 7430
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:
Elizabeth Overdyk
Phone: 9707 4072
SECRETARY:
Dorota Shields / Geraldine Martin
SACRAMENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Tara Bau
BAPTISM:
Every 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday at
11.45am in the church.
Bookings arranged only after
attending the baptism preparation
program. Contact the Parish Support
Centre for more information.
MARRIAGES:
At least six months’ notice requested.
ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL
16 Scanlan Street, Berwick
Phone: 8794 2400
ST. CATHERINE’S SCHOOL
73 Ridgemont Drive, Berwick
Phone: 9702 1466
ST. BRIGID’S SCHOOL
25 Bayview Road, Officer
Phone: 5943 2447
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE
Beaconsfield Phone: 9707 3111
Berwick Phone: 9702 6588
Officer Phone: 5943 3600
OLD CHURCH HALL HIRE
Phone: 0439 206 229
CATHOLIC CARE: 1800 522 076
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP:
Safe Steps -1800 015 188
safesteps.org.au
No to Violence: Men’s Referral
Service - 1300 766 491
Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
Multi-Cultural Centre Against
Family Violence - 1800 755 988
APRIL
21/22 READERS
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
APRIL
28/29 READERS
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
Sat. 6.00pm
James McKee Edwin Machado
Bernie & Lorraine Ludekens, Terry McKertish, Angelo Michael, Maree Raftery, Cesar Guajardo, Corry Van Diemen
Sat
6.00pm Brian Crockett Kimberley Lobo
Jeremy Wright, Larry Larkins, Bev Kuster, Nymia Moss, Liz Hansen, Jamie Hansen, Gordon Hughes
Sun 9.00am
Peggy Harvey Frank Sutherland
Marita Crilly, Rachel Long, Maria D’Elia, Mary McGrath, Peggy Harvey, Kevin Fewster
Sun
9.00am
Nato Azzopardi Veronica Beavis
Peter & Kathleen Cahill, Karen & John Hughes, Anne & Matt Johnson, Josie Mastroianni
Sun 10.30am
Marita Sigg Marcel Koenig
Dianne Wilkinson, Rachael Brown, Judy Burmas, Margaret & Bill Clayton, Helen Comport, Mary Hoogwerf
Sun
10.30am Cathy Pater Kyly Walker
Audrey Delaney, Tara Bau, Justin Delaney, Sarah Johnston, Michael & Joan O’Shea, Bill Murphy
Sun 6.00pm
Anushka Peiris Kaveri Gunatilake
Joe Marsiglio, Vince Pezzanite, Hashika De Silva, Lal Gunatilake
Sun
6.00pm Macreadie Family
Diana Tan, Blake Stanwick, Elizabeth Morgan, Louise Van Greunen
PIETY STALL CHURCH CLEANING
APRIL 27/28 PIETY STALL
CHURCH CLEANING MAY 05/06
Sat 6pm: Liz Hansen Sun 9am: Ester Peregi 10.30am: Lynn Cabarrubias Sun 6pm: Maria Crestani
Penny Bacon, Julia Torelli, Shamini Jay, Haily Stellenberg,
Lavonne Rodrigues
Sat 6pm: Carolyn Johnson Sun 9am: Jasmin Ferey 10.30am: Audrey Delaney Sun 6pm: Gail Hall
Joan McKendry, Mary Hughes, Maxine Curtis,
Miriam Jaremczuk
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS:
1st - Presbytery/Priest Support: $2,133.00
2nd - Planned Giving (Church/Parish Exp): $2,569.00
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
COMMUNITY OF THE SONS & DAUGHTERS OF GOD:
Meet Mondays, 12.30-3.00pm in the Parish Centre. Divine
Office, prayers, discussion & cuppa. In the Parish Centre.
Everyone welcome.
LEGION OF MARY: Meet Tuesdays, 10.00am to noon in
the Parish Centre. Everyone welcome.
RCIA: Tuesday 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Meeting on Tuesday 7.30pm.
FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Next outing Cardinia Park Hotel
Thurs April 26 at 12.00pm. Cars leaving St Michael’s at
11.30am. Info: Michael: 8786 9983 or John 9702 1928
ROSARY: Recited before weekday masses.
GOSPEL REFLECTION GROUP: Friday morning (after
mass) in the Parish Centre, all welcome.
COMMUNITY OF THE RISEN LORD: Fridays, from 7pm, in the Old Church Hall (next week only).
FILIPINO MASS: Celebrated here on the 3rd Sunday of
the month. Next mass Sunday May 20 at 3pm.
TIME OF RECOLLECTION FOR WOMEN: Opus Dei run
a monthly "mini-retreat", offering guidance in answering
the call to holiness in everyday life. Women of all ages are
most welcome. May 7, 7.00pm-9.15pm.
CARE OF THE SICK: If you know of anyone who is unable
to get to Mass and would like the Eucharist brought to them
please advise us on 9707 1355.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS: If you have
recently joined our parish, we ask that you record your name
and details in the white folder in the foyer, so that we can
contact you and make you welcome.
MASS FOR YOU AT HOME: Channel 10 at 6.00am Sun and
every day at 10.00am on the Foxtel Aurora channel 173 or
can be viewed on the website.
http:// www.mfyah.com or daily at 9.30am on
http://www.dbb.org.au/index.cfm
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BIBLE STUDY GROUP: Thursdays in the Parish Centre.
ST. CATHERINE’S ENROLMENTS FOR 2019: For all year
levels, open Tues May 1 and close Friday June 1. An Open
Day will be held on Tues May 1, 9.00am-10.30am. Any
enquiries please contact the school on 9702 1466.
THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM
– AIRS 29 April
This week our Gospel reflection about the ‘Vines and the
Branches” is by Fr Steven Varney. The Catholic Guy, Bruce
Downes questions us about The Wrong Map, and Marilyn
Rodrigues encourages us to Pray and Hope. Tune into LIFE
103.9 FM Sunday 10am or go to www.jcr.org.au or
www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime and
subscribe to weekly shows by email.
Faith can move mountains but don’t be surprised if God hands you a shovel.
Entrance Antiphon
The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word
of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia.
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said: ‘Rulers of the
people, and elders! If you are questioning us today
about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how
he was healed, then I am glad to tell you all, and would
indeed be glad to tell the whole people of Israel, that it
was by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the one
you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by this
name and by no other that this man is able to stand up
perfectly healthy, here in your presence, today. This is
the stone rejected by you the builders, but which has
proved to be the keystone. For of all the names in the
world given to men, this is the only one by which we can
be saved.’
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm:
The stone rejected by the builders has become the
cornerstone.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,
for his love has no end.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in men:
it is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.
I will thank you for you have given answer
and you are my saviour.
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord,
a marvel in our eyes.
Blessed in the name of the Lord
is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord;
I will thank you for you have given answer
and you are my saviour.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;
for his love has no end.
The stone rejected by the builders has become the
cornerstone.
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us,
by letting us be called God’s children; and that is what
we are. Because the world refused to acknowledge him,
therefore it does not acknowledge us. My dear people,
we are already the children of God but what we are to
be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know
is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because
we shall see him as he really is.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
Alleluia!
Gospel: John 10:11-18
Jesus said: ‘I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd
is one who lays down his life for his sheep. The hired
man, since he is not the shepherd and the sheep do not
belong to him, abandons the sheep and runs away as
soon as he sees a wolf coming, and then the wolf
attacks and scatters the sheep; this is because he is
only a hired man and has no concern for the sheep. I
am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own
know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the
Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep. And there
are other sheep I have that are not of this fold, and these
I have to lead as well. They too will listen to my voice,
and there will be only one flock and one shepherd. The
Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to
take it up again. No one takes it from me; I lay it down
of my own free will, and as it is in my power to lay it
down, so it is in my power to take it up again; and this is
the command I have been given by my Father.’
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus
Christ.
Communion Antiphon
The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down his life for
his sheep and willingly died for his flock, alleluia.
Readings for next week:
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:1-8