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19th April, 2015
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
- Year B -
Worship Schedule
Masses this Weekend:
Vigil Mass: Saturday 6pm
Sunday: 9am
Sunday: 6pm
Weekday Mass:
St Anthony’s Parish
54 Agincourt Road.
(PO Box 3670) Marsfield, 2122
Phone: 9888 5222
Fax: 9878 2741
Email: office@saintanthonys.org.au
Website: saintanthonys.org.au
Parish Office Hours:
Mon-Fri.9.30am—1pm
Parish Staff & Contacts
Pastor: Joseva Tuimavule N cm
Monday: 9am (Liturgy of the Word)
Email: joseva@saintanthonys.org.au
Tuesday: 9am
Pastoral Associate: Madeleine Pizzuti
Wednesday: 9am
Email: madeleine@saintanthonys.org.au
Thursday: 9am
Parish Secretary: Rose Goh
Friday: 9am
Email: rose@saintanthonys.org.au
Reconciliation
Saturday 5.30pm
Anytime by appointment
The Word of God…
Parish Secretary: Rita Salameh
Email: rita@saintanthonys.org.au
School Principal: Julianne Rook
Email: info@stamarsfield.catholic.edu.au
1st Reading: Apostles 3:3-15,17-19
Responsorial Psalm: 4:2,4,7,9
Lord, let your face shine on us.
2nd Reading: J ohn 2:1-5
Gospel:
Luke 24:35-48
Anzac Day
PARISH DIARY:
Sunday, 19 April— 26 April, 2015
Sat 25 April
You are asked to keep in your prayers all parishioners,
friends & relatives who are suffering through illness, especially P
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Merle Ranasinghe, Pam Taig, Peng Tee Yeow,
Eddie Yap, Poh Lian Yap,
Konrad Wrzesinski, Magdalena Wrzesinska,
Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, Kidir Sitthampalam,
Patricia Whiteford, Phyllis Tay,
Baby Harper Stapleton, Fr David Catterall, Denise Ghali,
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Due to privacy laws, if you would like the name of a family member or friend
to be printed in the Good Oil, please contact the Parish Office.
Also, please keep in your prayers those who have died, recently -
Jean Ethel Jaymon
Erna Breen
Anna Barbara
Salvatore Nerello
Ian Todd
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Enrolments for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are now
being taken. An Enrolment package may be obtained from St
Anthony’s website, or alternatively may be picked up from the
Parish office. Children must have completed their First
Reconciliation in order to participate in the program. An
information evening for parents will be held in the School Hall on
Tuesday 21st April commencing at 7.30 pm.
For more information please contact Madeleine at the Parish
office.
Thank you to all our youth who attended our
first Youth Mass last weekend. We had many
volunteers who helped to make this Mass
very joyous and successful. We look forward
to seeing you all again every second Sunday
of the month at the 6pm Mass.
WYD 2016 LAUNCH + YOUNG ADULT WELCOME TO
ARCHBISHOP ANTHONY – 21 APRIL
All young adults are invited to Sydney’s launch of World Youth Day 2016.
This will also be the first time that our new Archbishop will be present at
an official Archdiocesan event for young adults so it is a great opportunity
to meet and welcome him. It will be a huge night of celebration with
Polish food, Polish dancing, information stalls, a catechesis from the
Archbishop and even a spot of fine Polish vodka! Come and hear about
the exciting pilgrimages that Sydney will be taking in 2016 to the City of
Mercy. The evening will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral College Hall on
Tuesday 21 April from 7.30pm. The Archbishop will also be presiding at
City Silence (the weekly young adult holy hour) in the Cathedral from
6.30pm. For more information see the event at www.facebook.com/
catholicyouthservices or email wyd@catholicyouthservices.org.
#getexcited #bemerciful
ANZAC DAY 2015
This weekend there will be a form on the front seats of the
Church on which to print the names of any deceased war
veterans (including current conflicts). We will pray for
those listed on the form at the Masses on the weekend of
25th/26th April.
There will also be a special Anzac Day Morning Tea after
the 9.00 am Mass on Sunday 26th April. Parishioners are
asked to bring along any ‘Australian’ goodies for the
morning tea, i.e. Anzac biscuits, vegemite sandwiches, etc.
Saturday 2nd May, 10am to 4pm
A day workshop on “’ENGAGING IN OUR
DEMOCRACY’’
What does a democracy ask of its citizens and its leaders? A time for
sharing diverse experiences of ways of contributing to a better
Australia.
At The Grail Centre, 22 McHatton Street, North Sydney.
Registration: Online: http://www.trybooking.com/HHPC
Email: grailsydney@ozemail.com.au
Tel:
9955 3053
Contribution: $20/$10 or what you can afford. Please bring lunch.
Tea & coffee provided
Aquinas Academy 2015 Courses
The Academy will be holding courses on spirituality and
the Gospels including retreats throughout 2015 starting
from February through to October. More information can
be obtained from www.aquinas-academy.com
To register please ring 02 9247 4651 or by email
secretary@aquinas-academy.com
We welcome into our Parish Community through
the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend:
Jordan Goubar
(son of Richard & Lisa)
Timothy Wilkinson
(Son of Stewart & Catherine)
Vocational Discernment Day with the Dominicans
In this Year of Consecrated Life, the Dominican Community at St.
James'. Glebe will be holding a discernment day for young men
(18-35) on Saturday April 25th. The day will include talks on
vocational discernment in general, on the religious life, as well as
personal testimonies from a Dominican priest and brother. Cost is
free and includes morning/afternoon tea and lunch. For more
information or to register, please visit 'Dominican Friars
Australasia' on Facebook or email vocations@op.org.au
You are invited to a morning of quiet reflection at the
Grail Centre
Tuesday 21st April from 10am to 12pm
At 22 McHatton St, North Sydney.
We will be reflecting on the meaning of obedience in the context of
Benedictine Spirituality. There will be time for silent meditation and the
opportunity to share thoughts in a group. We ask for a small donation to
cover costs.
For more information or to register your interest, please contact the Grail
Centre (9955 3053) or ruthcrowe@ozemail.com.au, or
Tricia Gemmell (pgemmell@tpg.com.au).
Next Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated this day as World Day
of Prayer for Vocations also known as Good Shepherd
Sunday.
On this annual worldwide event, the Church invites you to
ask for God’s blessings that we may be strengthened in our
Christian vocation and to pray especially for those God is
calling to the Priesthood and Religious Life.
Praying the Prologue of the Rule of St Benedict
Mount St Benedict Centre
449d Pennant Hils Road, Pennant Hills (Entrance via Hull Road)
Date:
June
Time:
Facilitator:
Cost:
Bookings:
Contact:
Day 1 Wednesday 20 May OR Saturday 23 May
Day 2: Wednesday 3 June OR Saturday 6
10.00am - 3.30pm
Christine Manning
$20 per day
Morning tea provided. BYO lunch.
Day 1: by Friday 15 May
Day 2: by Friday 29 May
9484 6208 or mtstbenedict@bigpond.com
POSITION VACANT: The Archdiocese of Sydney is
inviting applications for the position of Casual Outdoor
Educational Facilitator, Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Grose
Vale.
Enquiries to Anthony Spata, REACH Human Resources, on
0402 210 055. For more information visit
www.catholicjobsonline.com.au. Applications close
Friday, 17 April 2015.
DEVELOPING YOUR OWN SPIRITUALITY
UNIT TWO
Michael Whelan PhD & Marie Biddle MA, MTh
WHEN? 5 Wednesday mornings, 10am-12noon, April
29–May 13 & May 27-June 3*
If you are doing the Group Work, the Groups begin at 9am
WHERE? Level 5, 141 Har r ington Street, Sydney
COST? Without Group wor k: $155/person (incl weekly booklets)
With Group Work: $265/person (incl weekly booklets + reader)
For reservations and more information:
T 02 9247 4651 E secretary@aquinas-academy.com;
I www.aquinas-academy.com
The Mount Carmel Retreat Centre
Six day directed retreat
A silent retreat with a spiritual director to accompany you.
When: April 27 – May 3
Presenter: Team of Directors
Cost: $660 (concessions apply)
Where: 247 St Andrews Road, Varroville, NSW, 2566
Contact: 02 8795 3400, email: retreats@carmelite.com
www.carmeliteretreats.com.au
THE CATHOLIC WEEKLY— 19th April, 2015
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The other centenary! Pope points finger over Armenian genocide
Celebrating the consecrated life
Mercy ‘makes God perfect, omnipotent’ – pope
Priest for a day! A boy’s wish come true
Daniel Mannix: Irish exile and Australian prince
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Two dads aren’t better than one: US survey
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Top girls among CEOs sleeping rough to aid homeless
Children are ‘God’s blessing – never a mistake’, says pope
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Available at the front entrance to the Church.
Please put your $2.00 in the Poor Box.
CAPTAINS, PLEASE ENSURE TO REMIND YOUR TEAM
COUNTERS ROSTER FOR APRIL– MAY:
12/4-Team 1; 19/4-Team 2; 26/4-Team 3; 3/5-Team 4;
Please take home a copy of the Good Oil.
However, if you prefer not to, please return it to the trays
found at each entrance to the Church.
COMMUNION UNDER BOTH KINDS
Please consider the following:
1. If you have a cold or flu symptoms (or any other
communicable disease, cold sores, etc.) you MUST NOT
receive communion from the Chalice.
2. In accordance with the General Instruction, we
DO NOT DIP the Host in the Chalice.
DON’T FORGET TO TURN OFF YOUR
MOBILE PHONE. THANK YOU