Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church Archdiocese of Perth

Western Australia

5th May, 2019 3rd Sunday of Easter

Year C Next Sunday’s Readings

Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Apocalypse 5:11-14

John 21:1-19

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 1.30pm

Entry by: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells

Parish Secretary: Naomi Newman: 9398 2331

Email: secretary@gosnellsparish.org.au

Catechist Coordinator Barbara Ingram : 9398 2864

Safeguarding Officers safeguarding@gosnellsparish.org.au

0432 398 973

SVDP Local Contact Genevieve De Souza : 9398 5375

Parish Priest: Fr Philip Perreau philip.perreau@perthcatholic.org.au

Address: 175 Corfield St, Gosnells WA 6110

Alternate Entry by:1 Isdell Place, Gosnells Postal Address: PO Box 297, Gosnells WA 6990

Telephone: 9398 2331

Facsimile: 9398 8491

Email: gosnells@perthcatholic.org.au

Website: www.gosnellsparish.org.au

28th April, 2019

2nd Sunday of Easter Year C

Today’s Readings Acts 5:12-16

Apocalypse 1:9-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31

Strengthening our faith Gosnells Catholic Parish

St Munchin’s Catholic Primary School

Principal: Mr Robert Romeo 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells

PO Box 172, Gosnells WA 6990 9234 7555

admin@stmunchins.wa.edu.au

Follow Truth

A friend of mine, who has been working as a nurse in the Middle-East for more than ten years, recently said this to me:

“I have been struggling emotionally being away from my family for too long and, while I’ve been away, there had been a lot of things happening at home! I could attest that I am a faithful Catholic and that I attend Mass every Sunday but why is it that I always have a hard time in life? I feel like I’m losing my faith in God and I’ve been doubting God all this time!”

Then there was silence. I really didn’t know what to say to her! Should I tell her to go to a priest for further counsel or suggest she keep praying and wait for God’s grace to enlighten her. But I wondered whether that would help her.

Then she solemnly said, “But you know, God has always been faithful to me amidst everything else that happened in my life! Struggles are real but so is our God!” Struggles are real, but so is our God!

In the gospel today, Jesus reminds us that He is real and alive. He is risen and fully present among His disciples and followers. Out of fear the disciples were gathered together and hiding after Christ was crucified and buried, fearing that they would be the next ones to be captured and to suffer the same fate as the master.

But Jesus came and greeted them, “Peace be with you!” He cleared away their fears, anxiety and doubts, assuring them that it was indeed He among them, risen from the dead. Such is Thomas, who doubted at first, but was then allowed by Jesus to touch his wounds, and to feel that He was truly risen and come back for them.

Our faith in Christ is always a matter of our personal relationship with Him. In relationships, it is healthy to have doubts, fears and even struggles. God allows room for fears, doubts and struggles in our faith journey to remind us that we are to grow our faith in Christ. These tiny holes of doubts and fears are in fact places where the Holy Spirit can enter and the grace of God poured out and into us, strengthening our faith.

Jesus invites us also to touch our own wounds, imperfections and brokenness. To do so brings us in touch with the reality of our lives, that we are not perfect. But through our wounds, imperfections and brokenness, Christ can become ever more present in our lives. He is bigger than our problems and our struggles. Indeed, our struggles are real, but so is our God! Kenneth Dan Gallamaso CSsR © Redemptorists 2019

Praying For You

Our Sick

Diana Chong, Hirute Selassie, Peter Cox, Mary Hazel Calupig,

Margaret Evans, Rose Foti, Rene Priest, Erika Magness,

Ian Ballantyne, Paula, Mavis Hall, Rose Thomas, Bill Tucker, Ivan de Santos, Leonora Crasto, Mia Griffin

Baptised Recently Gumwa Shadrach Jacob Son of Ochieng and Rose

Parish Liturgies

Weekend Mass Saturday 6.00pm Vigil Mass, Sunday 7.30am, Sunday 9.30am

Weekday Mass

Monday 8.00am Communion Service (Mass on Solemnity only) Tuesday 6.00pm Mass - 1st Tuesday Mass of Anointing Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 8.00am Mass Friday 9.00am Mass

Reconciliation Saturday 5.00-5.45pm or anytime by appointment

Buckley Caring Centre 10.00am Mass - Second Thursday of the Month

Juniper Aged Care 11.00am Mass - Third Friday of the Month

Rosary After weekday Masses

Exposition Tuesday 5.00-6.00pm with Benediction, Sunday 6.00 - 7.00pm

Charismatic Prayer Thursday 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Baptism Sunday at 11.00am, or by arrangement

Marriage By appointment - Minimum SIX MONTHS notice for preparation etc

Rosters for 27/28 April, 2019

Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday 6.00pm

Sandra Wren Mercy Burton

Mary Ann Bombita

Kay Cox Stewart Bazzica

Lloyd Davies, Bridget Soh Cigi Dcruz, Faye Mitchell

Remi Biju, Ludette Van Der Spill

Ashton Rica-Franca, Joshua Rozario Aya Van Ingen, Dashiell Van Ingen

Angel Villian, Emmanuel Armoogum

Sunday 7.30am

Ann Ralston Eric Almen

Alaster Croning Franklin D’Cruz

Clint Barnes Russell Lally, Peter Mack

Ann Ralston, Chloe Pereira-Smith

Michael Almen, Tom Antu Gabby Keane, Joel Thomas

Sunday 9.30am

Theresa Walker Hanna Allen

Helen Magness Bec

Malagui-Hicks Cornelius

Itotoh

Servite Sister, Anne Brink Jim Brink, Angela Bushby, Franca Itotoh, Kerry Keys

Ihinosen Itotoh, Toby Crestani Paige Jacob, Sanjay Jojo Noel Justin, Sophia Kay

Tellers next week: Sidney & Esmie D’Souza, Richard Serrano Tellers this week : Sue & Vincent Frawley, Darryl le Guay

Rosters for 4/5 May, 2019

Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday 6.00pm

Rosa Ford Bette Lyra

Pam Davies Lynette

Lieveaux Lenny Dcruz

Sandra Wren, Suzanne Bazzica Vivian Loh, Christy Ravanez Pam Davies, Lloyd Davies

Tristan Bettridge, Athena Calupig Patrick Costantino, Lance Dcruz

Leslie Dcruz, Angel Donina

Sunday 7.30am

Wendie Almen Jackie Hall

Jenny Mills Calvin le Guay Larry Cavallo Rod McAtee, Russell Lally

Peter Mack, Chloe Pereira-Smith

Josey Thomas, Michael Almen Tom Antu, Gabby Keane

Sunday 9.30am

Jude Ayeni Veronica Ayeni

Tiffany Mitchell Cherry Napala Phillip

Magness

Servite Sister, Maureen Byrne Carolina Hayward, Helen Mag-ness, Lorna Mitchell, Geraldine

Pereira

Justin Kyaw-Tun, Damien Kyaw-Tun Luke Crestani, Alexander Lim

Enrico Labrador, Elain Labrador

Feast Days this Week

April 29

Mon St Catherine of Siena

30 Tue Pope St Pius V, St Mary of the Incarnation, Our Lady, Mother of Africa

May 1

Wed St Joseph the Worker

2 Thur St Athanasius

3 Fri St Philip & St James, Apostles

4 Sat The English Martyrs

SVDP Emergency Relief Phone 1300 794 054

Marycare Contact Maureen 9398 7375 Anne 9490 3377

Attention Married Couples Rekindle your love for one another away from everyday distractions.

What better way to celebrate the gift of your unique love than to make time to focus on each other and your marriage. Consider

attending a WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER weekend to renew those feelings you had during your first few years together. We invite

you to join us on our next weekend 26th-28th July to be held in Mandurah. For more information or booking contact: Valerie & Brendon on 0424 220 625,

email: WAbookings@wwme.org.au or visit:: www.wwme.org.au

Parish Safeguarding Officers The Perth Catholic Archdiocese is committed to the safety and security of all children and young people. If you have any safety concerns about a person in the parish or about a child protection or child safety issue,

you can discuss it with the Parish Safeguarding Officers. Phone 0432 398 973 or email safeguarding@gosnellsparish.org.au

Wills Probate Family Law Debt Recovery

Generations of Excellence Since 1888

For any information or personal assistance please call David Bianchini

Manager Cannington Office Tel: 9461 7133

See Kevin for all your catering needs!

Quiz Night A quiz night will be held soon to raise funds to send the youth to the ACYF (Australian Catholic Youth Festival) later this year. We are looking for donations for prizes and volunteers to help out on the night. We are hoping that you will join us and make this a wonderful night so watch this space for further details. Please see Michael Ayeni, Tiffany Mitchell, Calvin Le Guay or Fr Philip after Mass for more information. All donations are to go to Naomi at the Parish Office 9398 2331.

First Friday Coffee Corner

First Friday of every month in our Parish Centre. 8.30 -11am. Our First Coffee Corner was in May 2017 and we are still going

strong. 2 Years on – have you tried it yet? For everyone! Treat yourself to some time out, come relax and enjoy!

Our next Coffee Corner is next Friday, 4th May.

New Rosters The roster for Extraordinary Ministers and Acolytes for the next four months is now available in the foyer. Please ensure that you collect a copy for your reference at home. Once again thank you for your service to our community.

“Peace be with you”. In supporting Catholic Mission’s Propagation of the Faith Appeal next weekend, you strengthen the work of Catholic missionaries throughout the world by helping them to bring the

peace of the Risen Christ to communities that have known nothing but violence and oppression. In giving and praying for this peace for others elsewhere, we strengthen its presence in our own hearts and families here at home.

Easter Thank YouEaster Thank You I would like to thank everyone involved with making our Easter celebration a joyous and spiritual experience: Acolytes, altar servers, readers, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, the music ministries, cantors, psalmists, the youth and youth ministry for leading the Stations of the Cross, readers, collectors, greeters, the sacristans, those who contributed to the cost of the flowers and those who prepared the floral arrangements, those who provided the Paschal Candle, and the Easter eggs. Thank you also for bringing your family, neighbours and friends to our celebrations. Many people gave so much of their time and love in making our Easter celebrations so special for all. We had an extraordinary celebration which I hope had touched us all and lifted our faith. May the Easter Message come alive in our daily lives! Thank you too for your support, your gifts and well wishes for Fr Hieu and myself. Sincerely, Fr Philip & Fr Hieu

Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour will commence at 3pm on Second Sunday of Easter, 28th April, which is Divine Mercy Sunday - the Feast of Mercy. All are welcome.

Happy Easter Hunt Calling ALL parishioners! The young at heart, from babies to all great-grandparents. The Parish Youth Committee have organised an Easter Egg Hunt. Please join us after the 9.30am Mass on the school oval.

Welcome The Gosnells Catholic Parish of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament together with the Universal Church welcomes Karen Adams in full communion with the Catholic Church.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word The Liturgy of the Word, normally conducted at our 9.30am Mass, for children 4 years and over (up to Yr 3) will resume next week, 5th May. We hope all had a safe break over the school holidays and are going well for all concerned.

Marycare Our parish outreach program exists to provide assistance to parishioners in times of short term need. Transport, home support, etc. Ordinary people helping ordinary people with ordinary tasks. Don’t hesitate to call.

Our Parish Columbarium A sacred place for all parishioners and former parishioners and their families.

Brochures are available in the foyer.

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Take Time: Stop for a Cuppa! After all Masses next weekend, and the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the company of other parishioners. Take a moment to get to

know someone new! Thanks to all on the Morning Tea Roster.

Special Ministers To The Sick

If you are an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and interested in taking the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound, The Centre for Liturgy will be conducting a training session at Armadale Parish, 279 Forrest Road, Hilbert on Wednesday, 1st May from 7pm to 9pm in the hall. Cost: $10. For more information email: registrations.cfl@perthcatholic.org.au or phone 9207 3350.

Spiritual and Counselling Referral Service Need help with managing grief? Many Catholics in our Archdiocese are struggling with grief. The Archdiocese of Perth has established the following contact number 0432 541 588. If you need help finding professional support for grief please call so that we can help you find appropriate assistance.

Golden Age Club The next Club Day is in the Parish Centre Tuesday, 30th April with indoor activities from 9.00am until 11.30am, then out to lunch

Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) 2019 “Listen to what the spirit is saying” It’s an event not to be missed! Australia’s largest catholic youth festival will be held in Perth from the 8th –10th December, for youth and young adults aged between 14 to 30 years old. Experience live bands, dynamic local and international speakers, engaging workshops and forums, powerful prayer experiences and much more. At ACYF, explore the diversity and beauty of the Catholic Church with over 5,000 other like minded youth from around Australia in a fun and safe space. Make a choice to re-ignite or deepen your faith! Visit www.acyf.org.au for more event details.

Catholic Faith Renewal invites you, to bring your family and friends to enjoy this evening of Songs of Praise & Prayer, Thanksgiving Mass, a talk by Fr Jean-Noel Marie on “St Athanasius - Architect of the Nicene

Creed” followed by fellowship and light supper. Join us Friday, 3rd May from 7.30pm at St John & Paul’s Church, Pinetree Gully Rd, Willetton.

Seniors / Pensioners / Parishioners discounts apply

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Dry Cleaning Laundry Ironing Alterations Key Cutting Services

Vinnies Your patronage of the Vinnies’ Poor Box goes a long way in assisting the underprivileged in our community. Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible. All you have to do is tick the relevant box on the donation envelope and provide us with your name and postal address. God Bless.

Project Compassion Please bring your envelopes and boxes back to the Parish soon. Thank you for your Generosity in helping those in need.

Are you interested in learning how to communicate with people who are deaf and who use sign language? Deaf sign language and

Auslan classes are available free of charge at Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth (nearest train station East Perth). Tuesdays 10am - 12pm or Thursdays 11am - 2 pm. Please contact Barbara 9328 8113 for further information.