4th Sunday of Easter 2015 - Our Lady Help of Christians

The Catholic Parish of
Brunswick and Brunswick East
Parish Newsletter
St Ambrose’s
Our Lady’s
287 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Telephone 9380 1023 Fax: 9388 8144
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stambroseparish.org.au
49 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
Telephone: 9380 1844 Fax 9388 0170
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ourlady.org.au
PARISH TEAM
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH: Fr Michael Casey and Fr Vinh Nguyen
PASTORAL ASSOCIATES: Sr Diane Cleveland and Sr Julita Buss
FAITH DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION: Tricia Murray
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Mr Philip Cachia, www.olbrunswickeast.catholic.edu.au
SUNDAY MASS TIMES:
Our Lady’s
St Ambrose’s
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Our Lady’s
St Ambrose’s
St Ambrose’s
RECONCILIATION:
Our Lady’s
MARRIAGES AND BAPTISMS: By appointment
6.00pm Saturday Vigil, 9.00am Sunday (Italian/English).
10.30am Sunday.
Tuesday to Thursday at 9.15am, Friday at 9.00am
Tuesday to Saturday at 10.00am
10.30am Saturday
11.30am Saturday
4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER – YEAR B
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
The stone rejected by the builders
has become the cornerstone.
26 APRIL 2015
I will thank you for you have given answer
and you are my saviour.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;
for God’s love has no end.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,
for God’s love has no end.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in people:
it is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
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.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER III
Blessed in the name of the Lord
is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord;
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
Alleluia!
RECENTLY DECEASED: Francisco Lopez of
Clauscen Street, Josie Di Mase, Claudia Slaverio,
Daniela Bartucca
ANNIVERSARIES: Mollie Connell, Antonio Amalfi,
Gary Polglase, Maria Galgano, Antonio Gigliotti,
Michaele Lumicisi THE SHEPHERD MESSIAH
The gospels go to great lengths to affirm the lineage of
Jesus and associate him with the house of David, the
first great Jewish king. David began
life as a simple boy tending his
father’s flock of sheep. When the line
of kings was instigated through David
they were charged with being
‘shepherds’ of their people. However,
down through the line of kings, this
care for the people was lost and they
ceased to be ‘shepherds’. Jesus’ claim
to be the good shepherd is his claim to be in the line of
the true kings of Israel – a shepherd of the people.
–Greg Sunter
TODAY IS VOCATIONS SUNDAY
This is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. ‘The
Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep …’ Today
we remember the priests of Melbourne who served as
chaplains in the First World War. See their names on
the noticeboard poster.
EASTER SERIES CONTINUES NEXT WEEK
Following on from a most successful session on
Dietrich Bonhoeffer presented by Fr Kevin Lenehan last
Wednesday evening, the next two sessions of the
Easter Series will explore the Four Gospels with
Scripture scholar Br Rod Doyle. The series continues
on Wednesdays 6 May and 13 May. These gatherings
will be at 7.30pm in St Ambrose’s Community Centre.
Dr Br Rod Doyle is a a senior fellow of
Catholic Theological College and a member
of the Department of Biblical Studies. He
lectured in the New Testament and still
supervises research essays. These two
evenings will give parishioners an
opportunity to explore the origins of the
Gospels and the individuality and purpose of
each Gospel writer. All welcome!
SR TRISH FRANKLIN
Loreto Sister Trish Franklin, has been
involved in the rescue and education of
underprivileged children in Vietnam for
twenty years. We will meet her at the 10.30
Mass today. As a point of interest, Sr Trish
Franklin is Mary Connell’s cousin!
THE PARISH VOICE AVAILABLE TODAY
The April edition of The Parish Voice is
now available. Please take a copy from
the church table. This parish magazine
is produced three times a year and
features stories and pictures from
parish people and events. A very
special thanks to all who contributed
to this current edition!
YOUNG PARISHIONERS TO MEET TODAY
All parishioners in the age group from Year 7 to young
adult are invited to meet with Fr Vinh over a cuppa in
St Ambrose’s Community Centre after
the 10.30am Mass today to plan
young people’s involvement in the
Mother’s Day Mass. Mother’s Day this
year will be on 10 May.
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
Tickets for the Mother’s Day raffle will
be sold for $1.00 each over the next
three weekends. The prizes are three lovely hampers
donated by Mediterranean Wholesalers. The raffle will
be drawn after the 10.30am Mass on Mother’s Day.
MEETING REMINDERS
• The Bethany House Committee meets this
Wednesday evening 29 April at 5.30pm in the
parish house at St Ambrose’s.
• The Brunswick Interchurch Council meets this
Thursday 30 April at 4.00pm in the parish house
at St Ambrose’s.
RCIA
A reminder to all sponsors and candidates in
the RCIA that, after our term break, the
RCIA fortnightly meetings will resume this
Thursday evening 30 April at 6.30pm in St
Ambrose’s Community Centre.
BOOK GROUP
The Spiritual Reading Book Group will
meet on Wednesday evening, 29 April from
7.00 – 8.15pm in the Spirituality Room in St
Ambrose’s Community Centre to conclude
our reading/discussion of Sr Elizabeth
Johnson’s ‘Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the
God of Love’ (final 3 chapters). For the meeting, choose
significant paragraphs to share with the group. Also,
please bring along any suggestions for our next book.
CRAFT GROUP
This Friday 1 May, from 11.00am–
12.30pm, there will be another gathering
of our parish craft group in St Ambrose’s
Community Centre. Bring along anything
you are working on, or come for a cuppa
and a friendly chat and help sew 25 First Communion
stoles for our First Communion candidates this year.
All welcome!
FRUIT FOR JAMS, OR VEGIES FOR PICKLES
To all those who provided the jars for jam,
in preparation for the Brunswick Market
Day, thank you! As the year goes on, any
parishioners who have excess fruit or
vegetables suitable for making into jams,
pickles or chutneys please call me on 0409 324 882
and I will arrange to pick them up. Lemons are always
welcome.
–Margaret Duggan
SIGN UP FOR A SMALL GROUP MEAL
The ‘Meals in Small Groups’
initiative provides an opportunity
for parishioners to get to know
one another a little better, and
simply to enjoy each others’
company. Choose one of the
following Saturday evenings to
come along:
• 9 May at the home of Pina and Bill Dunne
in Pascoe Vale
• 16 May at the parish house at Our Lady’s with Fr
Michael as host (don’t worry, he won’t be cooking)!
• 23 May at the home of David and Annette Tepper
in North Fitzroy.
You are invited to keep one of those dates free. Sign up
on the sheet in the gathering space if you’d like to share
a meal in a small group and you will be given all the
details. For further information, contact Annette
Tepper on 0434 074 819.
LITURGY PLANNING TEAMS
Would you like to be part of a
team that meets with Fr Michael
and Fr Vinh to prepare the
liturgies for our Sunday Masses?
Each team would meet perhaps
once or twice in the year
depending on the number of people who volunteer. The
team would discuss ideas for the focus of the Mass, the
music, and suggestions for Prayers of Intercession.
Interested? There is a sign-up sheet on the church table
today.
2016 FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN
Term Two marks the official opening of
our Foundation enrolments for 2016.
Some families have been quick off the mark
and there are only 4 places left. If you
know of any children who will be turning 5
by 30 April 2016 then please contact the school this
week for an enrolment pack and school tour with the
Principal. Our Lady Help of Christians School provides a
Catholic primary education for families in Brunswick,
East Brunswick, North Fitzroy, Carlton and Parkville.
We also have CRICOS permission to accept Full Fee
Paying Overseas students. –Philip Cachia, Principal
Phone: 9380 5050.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
You are invited to participate in Christian
Meditation on Monday mornings 9.15 am
and Wednesday evenings 7.30 – 8.30 pm in
Our Lady's Community Centre. Note: no
evening meditation on 6 or 13 May. Contact
Bruno Masci for further details, 9381 1383.
The Centering Prayer meditation group
continues to meet at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings in St
Ambrose’s Community Centre.
FESTA NEXT SUNDAY
There will be the Festa of the Madonna of
Servigliano celebrated by Fr Pawel Pakula
CSSR on Sunday 3 May at 3.00pm in St
Ambrose’s church. Full details on the Italian
Page today.
REAL CARE, LOVE AND COMPASSION
The Australian Catholic Bishops have
released a brochure entitled Real Care, Love
and Compassion – the alternative to
euthanasia. This brochure debunks six
myths about euthanasia and promotes good
palliative care for the dying. Copies of the
brochure are on the church table today.
LECTURE ON TERESA OF AVILA
It is 500 years since the birth of St Teresa of Avila. To
celebrate this event there will be a
lecture with renowned theologian,
historian and scholar of mysticism,
Professor Bernard McGinn on St Teresa
of Avila – the Contemplative in Action. This
Wednesday 29 April, Catholic
Leadership Centre, East Melbourne,
7.00 – 9.00pm. Details on the noticeboard.
CONCERTI PICCOLI
Lovers of good music are invited to
enjoy Concerti Piccoli featuring music
from the great composers of the
Baroque era. To be held at St John’s
Church, 63 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill
next Sunday 3 May commencing at
3.00pm. Entry by donation. See noticeboard for
information.
PARISH PRAYER FOCUS FOR APRIL
We pray for all those who are deprived of their human
rights. May we treat all people with justice, dignity and
respect.
ON THE NOTICEBOARD
• Online car raffle for Jesuit Mission
• Reasons for Hope – A conversation between two
Franciscan bishops (Napier and Long), 7.00pm,
14 May, All Saints Church, Brunswick St, Fitzroy
• Updates from the Archdiocese
• Invitation to High Tea at the Little Sisters of the
Poor, Northcote, Saturday 16 May, 2.00–5.00pm
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Church:
$1473.36
Presbytery:
$722.33
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
The Good Friday collection for the Holy
Places in Jerusalem raised $990.35. Thank
you for your generosity!
READINGS NEXT WEEK: Acts 9:26–31; 1 John 3:18–24; John 15:1–8
PAGINA IN ITALIANO
OGGI SONO VOCAZIONI DOMENICA
Questa è la giornata mondiale di preghiera per le
vocazioni. 'Buon pastore stabilisce la vita per le sue pecore...'
Oggi ricordiamo i sacerdoti di Melbourne che ha servito
come cappellani nella prima guerra mondiale. Vedere i
loro nomi sulla locandina bacheca.
LA ‘PARISH VOICE’ È OGGI DISPONIBILE
L'edizione di aprile di The Parish Voice è
ora disponibile. Si prega di prendere una
copia della tabella di chiesa. Questa
rivista parrocchiale è prodotto tre volte
l'anno e dispone di storie e immagini
dalla parrocchia persone ed eventi. Uno speciale grazie a
tutti coloro che hanno contribuito a questa edizione
corrente!
‘MOTHER’S DAY’ LOTTERIA
I biglietti per la lotteria della ‘Mother’s Day’
saranno venduti per $1.00 ciascuna oltre i
prossimi tre fine settimana. I premi sono
tre cesti donati da grossisti del
Mediterraneo. La lotteria verrà disegnata
dopo la messa 10.30 ‘Mother’s Day’.
GRUPPO ARTIGIANATO
Questo venerdì 1 maggio, dalle ore 11.00
am – 12.30 pm, ci sarà un'altra riunione del
nostro gruppo artigianato parrocchiale nel
centro comunitario di Sant'Ambrogio.
Portare con sé un lavoro icominciato
stanno lavorando, o venite per una tazza di
tè e una chiacchierata amichevole e aiutare
a cucire 25 stole di prima comunione per i nostri
candidati prima comunione quest'anno. Tutti i Benvenuti!
CONCERTI PICCOLI
Gli amanti della buona musica sono invitati
a gustare Piccoli Concerti con musica da
grandi compositori dell'epoca barocca. Si
terrà presso la Chiesa di San Giovanni, 63
Queens Parade, Clifton Hill domenica
prossima 3 può iniziare a 3.00 pm. Voce di
donazione. Vedere bacheca per informazioni.
FRUTTA PER MARMELLATE
O VEGIES PER SOTTACETI
A tutti gli amici che hanno fornito i vasetti
per la marmellata, in preparazione per il
giorno di mercato di Brunswick, grazie! La
risposta è stata grande! Come l'anno va
avanti, qualsiasi parrocchiani che hanno in
eccesso frutta o verdura adatto a fare in
marmellate, sottaceti o chutney chiamatemi su 0409 324
882 e provvederà a raccoglierli. Limoni sono sempre i
Benvenuti!
–Margaret Duggan
FESTA DI MARIA SS DI SERVIGLIANO MONTEMURRO
Il Comitato Promotore cordialmente invita tutta la
comunità Montemurrese, amici e simpatizzanti, alla
celebrazione in onore della Madonna
di Servigliano è un’occasione
importante per tutta la comunità
Montemurrese di sentirsi unita nel
celebrare le tradizioni paesane. Il
Comitato organizzatore sarà ben lieto
di vedere che questa festa e ancora
molto sentita tra I paesani.
La Santa Messa avrà luogo Domenica
3 Maggio alle ore 3.00pm, nella
Chiesa di Sant’Ambrogio. La Messa
sarà celebrate da P. Pawel Pakula CSSR.
Seguirà la Procesione con la Statua della Madonna
accompagnata dalla Banda della Ferovia. Per ulteriori
informazioni e donazioni telefonate A Parisi 9387 2119.
MESSA IN ONORE DI PADRE PIO
La Santa Messa in Onore a Santo Pio sarà
questo martedì 28 Aprile alle ore 9.15am
nella Chiesa di Santa Maria.
RADUNO DI PREGHIERE IN ITALIANO
La comunità italiana a Santa Maria tiene questo raduno
dopo la Messa 9.00 am ogni venerdì in chiesa. Questo
consiste di adorazione, insegnamento dei valori del
Vangelo e condividere. Per informazione telefonare
Giuseppina di Dio 9388 2584 o Maria Tucci 9387 6168.
MEDITAZIONE CRISTIANA
Siete invitati a partecipare alla meditazione
cristiana su Lunedi mattina 9:15 e
mercoledì sera ore 7.30 – 8.30 nel centro
della Comunità di Santa Maria. Nota: Non
ci sarà nessuna meditazione il 22 aprile, 6
e 13 maggio. Per maggiori dettagli
contattare Bruno Masci, 9381 1383.
PREGHIERA PARROCCHIALE PER APRILE
Preghiamo per tutti coloro che sono privati
dei loro diritti umani. Possiamo trattare
tutte le persone con giustizia, dignità e
rispetto.
COLLEZIONE DI VENERDÌ SANTO
La collezione di Venerdì Santo per i luoghi
santi di Gerusalemme sollevato $990.35.
Ringrazio per la vostra generosità!