1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

FIRST READING Acts 4:8-12
GOSPEL Jn 10:11-18
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John
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.’
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Ps 117:1. 8-9. 21-23. 26. 28-29. R. v.22
(R.) The stone rejected by the builders has become the
cornerstone.
1.
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. (R.)
2.
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. (R.)
3.
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. (R.)
SECOND READING 1 Jn 3:1-2
A reading from the first letter of St John
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.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Jn 10:14
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
Alleluia!
St. Monica’s Parish
Moonee Ponds
Presbytery: 22 Robinson St., Moonee Ponds 3039
Telephone: (03) 9370 5035 - Facsimile: (03) 9370 6335
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.’
Email: mooneeponds@cam.org.au Website: www.stmonicasparishmp.com.au
Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.00am—3.00pm
Parish Priest: Rev Fr Tony Feeney
Assistant Priest: Rev Fr Minh Tran
Parish Secretary: Lesley-Ann Wilson
School Principal: Mr. Peter Moore — School Phone No: 9375 1132
White
Fourth Sunday of Easter —Year B
25/ 26 April 2015
Weekend Masses
Saturday: (Vigil for Sunday): 6:30pm — Sunday: 8:00am, 9:15am ( Italian) 10:30 am, 5:30 pm
Monday: Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion: 7.00am
Tuesday to Friday: 7:00am & 9:15am Mass
Saturday & Holidays: 8:00am Mass
Reconciliation on Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00am, 6:00pm – 6:20pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
after 8am Saturday Mass
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1st Collection : For the upkeep of the Parish Church and all its out buildings the parish
2nd Collection : For the running of the Presbytery and support of the 2 priests in (as well as contributing to look after retired priests such
as Mons Kenny.)
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;
by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia
Much has been said and written about the Gallipoli Centenary
this weekend.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON
The Good Shepherd has risen,
who laid down his life for his sheep
and willingly died for his flock, alleluia
Much of the light has shone on the ‘fighting men’ but let
us not forget the wives and families they left behind who en-
We have heard stories about the young men (400,000
dured days, weeks, months or separation, anxiety, worry and
out of an Australian Population of some 5 million people) who
struggle as they tried to hold ‘kith and kin’ together; the wives
sailed away to fight for ‘King and country’.
and families who, with the war over, welcomed home and then
We have heard about their courage under fire, their
bravery; we have heard about how they were sturdy and steadfast, resilient and audacious, determined and compassionate,
hard-fighting and forgiving.
Much of the light has shone on the ‘fighting men’ but let
us not forget the stretcher bearers, the medics, cooks, chaplains
and the nurses, the many women, who tended the wounded
and, so often, comforted the dying.
Minister of the Word
Next week 2/3 May
Minister of the Eucharist
Next week 2/3 May
6.30pm
6.30pm R Gonsalves
A Basil
8.00am M Sheehan
Volunteer
9.15am F Priscoglio
T Pagliarello
M Galioto
S Mammone
10.30am D Cardona
R Tighe
5.30pm B Clancy
M Gandolfo
G Crundall
J Trethowan
8.00am P Bunworth
9.15am V Pizzichetta
C Priscoglio
10.30am C Lynch
P O’Farrell
5.30pm A Briggs
P Moore
began the hard and painful work of piecing together the man,
the returned soldier, who had been to hell and back.
This weekend we remember and we pray for all who have given
their lives, abroad and at home, so that we might enjoy the
freedom we today can so often take for granted.
Father Tony
Turno Per L’Offertorio
Oggi Fam Catalfamo
Prossima Settimana
Fam Maurici
Church Linen
April
Jennifer Trethowan
`Church Vacuuming
Tuesday 21st April
9.45am Team 1A
Readings this week 4th
Sunday of Easter Yr. B
Acts 4:8-12
1Jn 3:1-2
Jn 10:11-18
Readings next week 5th
Sunday of Easter Yr B
Acts 9:26-31
1 Jn 3: 18-24
Jn 15: 1-8
RECENTLY DECEASED “Rest in Peace”
Santa Passuello
Serafina Prrottina
Rosa Ambesi
ANNIVERSARIES “Bless the space between us”
Bishop Joe O’Connell
Murphy Kassis
Pamela Peggy Sheehan
Joseph Bernardi
Katie Duggan
ON THE LOCAL HORIZON …
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2nd Anniversary Mass for Bishop Joe O’Connell
in the Church at 9.15am Monday 27th April

Italian Prayer Group meets in Symon Centre at
10am Tuesday 28th April
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Raw Vegan Food Class Tuesday 28th April in
the Symons Centre @ 6pm for enquiries
contact Jolanda on 0412937043
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Gamblers Anonymous Wednesday 29th April
meets in the Parish Hall @7pm
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RCIA Enquiry sessions in the Parish House
Wednesday 29th April 2-3pm and 7.30-8.30pm
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Charismatic Prayer Group Thursday 30th April
in the Symons Centre @ 7.45pm

Family Healing Prayer Group Sunday 3rd May
in the Church after 10.30am Mass (refer to
additional notice in this bulletin)
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The Card Group meets in the Symons Centre
on Monday 4th May @ 12noon.
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Italian Prayer Group Tuesday 5th May meets
10-12 noon in Symons Centre
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2nd RCIA Enquiry sessions in the Parish House
Wednesday 6th May 2-3pm and 7.30-8.30pm
PARISH SACRAMENT NEWS
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Yr 6 Confirmation Retreat Day in the Symons
Centre and later in the day in the Church
Monday 27 April
Children Liturgy will be run in the Symons
Centre on Sunday 3rd May @ 5.30pm
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Flyers with information about the upcoming
RCIA enquiry sessions in the Parish house are
now available in the church . All are welcome to
attend including those new to the faith , or those
with questions about their faith.
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Real care, love and compassion—the alternative
to euthanasia pamphlets released by the
Australian Catholics Bishops Conference are
available in the back of the church . We
encourage you to please take a copy.
CHARISMATIC RENEWAL REGIONAL MASS WITH
BISHOP TERRY CURTIN
Come and celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit
together for this Pentecost . Meet our regional
Bishop Terry Curtain who will speak on the
Sacraments and Charisms. Warm Welcome to all to
attend and have a chat over a cup of tea or coffee
and a scone.
Saturday 6 June , 2pm to 4pm
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The Charismatic Prayer Group meets Thursday
evenings in the Symons Centre 7.45pm- 9.15pm . All
Welcome Enquiries : Adrian 9337 2051
Russell 9382 0840 or mobile 0407850151
FAMILY HEALING PRAYER
On the first Sunday of each month , there will be
Family Healing Prayer after the 10.30am Mass in the
side chapel of the church . Teams from St Monica’s
Prayer Group will pray for spiritual , financial ,
relationship and physical healings. All are welcome
to attend.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage!
Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle
the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that
brought you together. Recharge your relationship
batteries and explore the precious nature of your
marriage, allowing you both to share your feelings,
hopes and dreams with each other in ways that
normal, daily living tends to inhibit.
There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest
present the weekend. It is based around Catholic
values but couples of all faiths are welcome.
2015 Melbourne weekend dates : 19-21 June, 21-23
August and 23-25 Oct Starts 7pm on Friday.
Ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals
provided.
Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel (03)
97330997 Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au
Website:www.wwme.org.au
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REFLECTION –Pope Francis Surprise
“Let us ask ourselves: how do I follow Jesus?
Jesus speaks in silence in the Mystery of the
Eucharist. He reminds us every time that
following him means going out of ourselves
and not making our life a possession of our
own, but rather a gift to him and to others.”
Pope Francis
RESPECT
We remember in prayer all the victims of sexual abuse.
The Truth, Justice and Healing website at :
www.facingthetruth.org.au Provide updated information
on the Parliamentary Inquiry. The Royal Commission and
the church’s response
IN THE ARCHDIOCESE
PROGETTO CORELLI (AKA CORELLI PROJECT)
Sunday 3 May, 3pm
St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 61 Queens
Pde, Clifton Hill
Come along and hear some beautiful Baroque
music performed by talented, classically-trained
musicians at this little concert hosted by Our Lady
of the Southern Cross Parish, Clifton Hill/ Collingwood. The program includes pieces by Bach,
Corelli and Teleman. Entry by voluntary donation.
Details: progretto.corelli@gmail.com‘
IT FEELS LIKE HOME HIGH TEA
Saturday 16 May, 2–5pm
St Joseph’s Home, 112B St Georges Rd, Northcote
The Little Sisters of the Poor invite you, family,
friends and other supporters, to join us for High
Tea. On arrival, you will be served with a glass of
sparkling wine or sparkling fruit punch, then a
wonderful array of food—traditional scones,
savory temptations and sweet delights—to be
served with a selection of tea and coffee. There
will be live musical entertainment consisting of
three acts: an opera singer, a piano player
accompanied by two singers from Melbourne
University, and a ‘Triple J Unearthed’ indie/pop
female artist. Additional fundraising will also be
on offer on the day to help you spoil yourself: a
silent auction, raffle and a community lottery—
the lucky winner gets a car. We would like to
welcome you into our home at St Joseph's and
look forward to sharing this special day with you
all. The funds raised will help us to expand
St Joseph's Home, so we can care for the elderly
and disadvantaged, who are most in need.
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/127954
Details: Sr Velonika on 9489 8444
S
t Joseph, the husband of the Vir-
gin Mary and adoptive father of Jesus,
was a descendant of King David and a
carpenter by trade. During his betrothal
to Mary he became distressed when he
heard that she was with child, but an
angelic vision reassured him that this was all part of God’s
plan. After Jesus’ birth he was warned in a dream to flee
with his family to Egypt, in order to escape from King Herod. Joseph showed great faith in his willingness to do whatever God asked of him. St Joseph is the patron saint of many
causes including families, expectant mothers, workers and
people in doubt
NEWS ITALIANA
ALL'ORIZZONTE LOCALE ...
2 ° anniversario Messa per Bishop Joe O'Connell nella
Chiesa a 09:15 Lunedi 27 Aprile
Italiano Preghiera gruppo si riunisce in Symon Centro alle
10 Martedì 28 aprile
Raw Vegan Food Classe Martedì 28 Aprile presso il Centro
Symons @ 6:00 per richieste contattare Jolanda su
0412937043
Gamblers Anonymous Mercoledì 29 aprile si riunisce nella sala parrocchiale @ 19:00
Sessioni RICA Richiesta nella Parrocchia Casa Mercoledì
29 aprile 2-3pm e 7.30-8.30pm
Carismatico Prayer Group Giovedi 30 aprile presso il Centro Symons @ 19:45
Famiglia Healing Prayer Group Domenica 3 maggio nella
Chiesa dopo 10:30 Messa (vedi ulteriore avviso in questo
bollettino)
Il Gruppo Carta riunisce in 4 ° Symons Centro il Lunedi
maggio @ ore 12.
Italiano Gruppo di Preghiera Martedì 5 maggio si riunisce
10-12 mezzogiorno in Symons Centro
Sessioni RICA Richiesta nella Parrocchia Casa Mercoledì 6
maggio 2-3pm e 7.30-8.30pm
PARROCCHIA SACRAMENTO NEWS
Yr 6 Conferma Retreat Day al Centro Symons e nel corso
della giornata nella Chiesa Lunedi 27 Aprile
Bambini liturgia si svolgerà nel Centro Symons di Domenica 3 maggio @ 05:30
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Volantini con le informazioni sulle prossime sessioni di
indagine RICA nella casa parrocchiale sono ora disponibili
nella chiesa. Tutti sono invitati a partecipare compresi
quelli nuovi alla fede, o quelli con domande sulla loro
fede.
Cura reale, l'amore e la compassione, l'alternativa per
opuscoli eutanasia diffusi dalla Conferenza episcopale
australiana cattolici sono disponibili in fondo alla chiesa.
Ti invitiamo a piacere prendere una copia.
CARISMATICA RINNOVO REGIONALE MESSA CON VESCOVO TERRY CURTIN
Venite a festeggiare la Messa dello Spirito Santo insieme
per questo la Pentecoste. Incontra il nostro Vescovo regionale Terry Curtain che parlerà sui Sacramenti e
carismi. Caloroso benvenuto a tutti di partecipare e fare
una chiacchierata davanti a una tazza di tè o caffè e un
cornetto. Sabato 6 giugno 02:00-16:00