Glenelg Catholic Parish

25th April 2021 4th Sunday Easter

“I am the Good Shepherd”, said Jesus. John Herd PP

Today we mark Good Shepherd Sunday which is also Vocations Sunday. Recently we celebrated Jesus in his dying on Good Friday and in his rising on Easter Sunday; Jesus is the Risen Lord of history. He accompanies us his beloved church with tenderness and faithfulness. We sometimes think of sheep as cuddly and cute, but often enough sheep are impatient and run wild. It is the tender and faithful shepherd who gathers together and guides the sheep.

As Baptised faithful we all have a vocation. We are each called through Baptism to know Jesus in our lives, and to bring our gifts to serve others. The vocation of the lay faithful is often not appreciated enough and sometimes the role of priests and dominate the life of the church. But our true identity is as the People of God in which each one is welcomed. We can welcome the gift of each other. Lay people have a particular calling to family life and to life in the world. Lay faithful are missioned to bring the Gospel message into the hustle and bustle of business and social life and in the joys and struggles of family life. But together we are part of this greater reality of the church as the People of God.

In his letter this year about Vocations, Pope Francis speaks of St Joseph and the dream of a vocation. It is good for us to dream about how our life can be fulfilled. St Joseph received his vocation through a dream in which the angel told him not to be afraid. Joseph let go of his own plans and trusted God’s way for him and gave his life in service. Francis says that Joseph is known for chastity and that he overcame possessiveness in his loving. Because of this he was able to generously serve others and give his life for them. Francis thinks of St Joseph as a protector of vocations.

I have been in the Glenelg parish for just a year. I have appreciated the welcome given to me and the support of so many. But it has also been a challenging year. The experience of COVID has brought about various worries and tensions in the world generally and in families and in relationships. There has been worry in our parish community too. I want to ask forgiveness for any hurt I have caused, or for being insensitive to the needs of others. As we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, let’s look to the Good Shepherd and seek to be guided by him. We can be sure that Jesus the Good Shepherd will continue to accompany and guide the parish community of Glenelg. Please remember in your prayers 3 Recently Deceased: John Moran, Patricia Parish Stewardship O’Leary, Frank O’Flaherty, Enrico Siano, Grateful and Generous Margaret Taylor, Loretta Hanna, Neil Ashton. As chosen followers of Christ we have a Memorials: Domingo Encarnago, requirement to be givers. Catherine Schembri, Angel Schembri, Giuseppe Colmagro, Giuseppe Cerro, At many times in our lives we are receivers Bernard Lower, Bruce Selth, Domingo – when we are young, we are nurtured by Encarnado, Arthur Tumanis, Kevin O’Grady, parents and family; when we are sick again, John Partridge, Anton & Maria Zaknich, we are ministered to by family, friends and Sophie Stanley. medical professionals; when we strike (Recently deceased/Memorials will be difficulties in life, we seek out help and published for 1 month) support. At other times, though, we are called to be givers – givers of support, Sick: David, Nicole Parrish, Peter G’mer Isip, givers of solace, givers of food, givers of our Virginia Esteban, Nicky Brockman, Janie resources. White, Katic Seman, Nicole, Diane Higgins,

Ray, John Bijok, Mary Ryan, Joy Commane, th Angela Tsaliki, Anne Harkin, Francois Miller, REMINDER: Next Wednesday 28 April, Peter Gillard, Dawn Hill, Jan Wheatley, Anton at 10.00am in the St Dominic’s Hall we are Sylvester, Michael McCalkin, Teres Zaknich, holding a Working Bee to assemble letters Catherine Baldwin. (Those on the sick list and Information for all our Parish Families. will remain until such time that the Parish If you can help us, please come along, and Office is notified to remove their name) lend a hand. This will entail folding and placing material into envelopes. St Dom’s News St Dom’s Hall is back in business. Congratulations Any enquiries please ring Henriette 0439 683 338 To Ivan Bosnich on celebrating his 90th Birthday on Friday 23rd. Marian Procession Rental in Glenelg. The 2021 Marian Procession and Peace Catholic husband and wife are looking for Rally will be held on Sunday May 16 at rental in Glenelg near the church in High the Showgrounds. Street. 3 Bedroom with storage if possible. The Procession commences at 2pm and all Excellent References. Phone 8358 0234 are invited to attend with their parish or community under their banner. Group Aid to the Church in need assembling will begin from 1:30pm at the starting point of the procession on the ACN distributes over one million Bibles and Main Arena. The event is expected to end religious books thanks to the help of our shortly before 4pm. benefactors every year. Jesus commanded Please visit trybooking to book your ticket. “Go out into the whole world and preach the https://www.trybooking.com/BPJAN Gospel to all creation." ACN takes this Remember to wear a hat, and/or bring an command seriously by spreading the faith umbrella. through these Children's Bibles. Often in Should the weather be inclement the event poor countries, the Children’s Bible is the will remain at the Showgrounds but move first book that children receive in their own into the Jubilee Pavilion. language and frequently, it is the only picture For more information please contact book that they will ever hold. Visit Archdiocesan Events on P: (08) 8210 8220 www.aidtochurch.org/bibles or E: [email protected]

Parish Book Club Update The Future of Catholicism in Australia. “Books and Beverages” If you enjoy reading and having a discussion Sr. Joan Chittister OSB will speak with a cup of tea or coffee, this is for you. on: “The Future of Catholicism in Aus- Our next Book Club meeting is tralia: Renewal directions, priorities, hopes and aspirations'' on Sunday May May 4th at 2pm at St Dominic’s. nd Love to see you there. 2 from 8.30 am (SA time). All are invited to this, the first of Anne Wilson. three Convocations of Catholics, presented virtually by the Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform Bishops’ Memorial Mass (ACCCR) with the support of the Aus- Wednesday, April 28 2021 at 5.45pm in tralian Catholic University. Registration St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. is free at www.acccr.com.au Further We come together to honour the memory information: Kevin Liston: auscatho- of , [email protected] Ph. 0411 197 829 Archbishop ,

Archbishop , Philip Threshold: Inspire – 2021 Kennedy, Archbishop Pentecost Vigil and Archbishop . Please join 8pm - 11pm Saturday May 22 us to commemorate this occasion with the at the Monastery Glen Osmond. Bishops’ families and the students and Threshold: Inspire is the annual Pentecost staff of Gleeson College. All are welcome. youth event in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. This is an opportunity to gather St Joseph’s Old Scholars Association – with young people aged 16 to 30 for an Autumn Luncheon evening of fun, music, prayer and Mass St. Joseph's Old Scholars' Autumn with the Archbishop. Luncheon - Wednesday May 26 This year's celebration will feature at 11.45am for 12 noon start. The renowned Catholic musician Gen Bryant! Hampstead Hotel - Corner North East/ Gen will lead a workshop earlier in the Hampstead Roads, Collinswood. Senior's day and perform a concert in the evening. Menu is $15. Register today to ensure your place! Bookings with Josie – P: 8295 3667 or www.trybooking.com/BQCJV Joyleen – P: 8337 9500 by Friday, May The Free music workshop. is from 2pm— 21. Seating will not be allocated. 4pm for young people who are passionate Invitation is for all former students and about music and are involved in their teachers from any Josephite school or school, church or work. Register at: college. https://www.trybooking.com/BQOHF

Liturgy Roster 1st/2nd May 2021 - 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER 6.00pm Vigil 10.30am OLOV 5.00pm OLOV 9am OLOG

Sacristan J Coonan T Felici & P Felici R Knolder & G Lyons P & P Murphy Commentator P Hurley M Emery R Knolder R Higgins Readers A Hurley F Crimmins P Brougham T Glover M Noonan M Morgan J Lee Int. D Dunne Power Point J Coonan S Moss K Felice COVID Marshal M Speechley M Morgan G Lyons P & P Murphy OLOV Linen: S McGahan Counters: B Sellars & J Holland OLOG Altar Servers: Jack & Tom R OLOV Altar Society: R Knolder & G Lyons OLOG Flowers: P Murphy, M Good, K DiGianni Lawn: May—B Newberry LITURGY—YEAR B  Parish Churches

4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Our Lady of Victories 13/15 High Street, Glenelg Jesus, our good shepherd, invites each one of Our Lady of Grace us to know and to follow him more closely. 36 Beadnall Terrace, Glengowrie

Today is also the World Day of Prayer for Sunday Masses, Glenelg Vocations, on which we pray especially for Sat. Vigil: 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.30am, 5pm

vocations to the priestly, the religious and the Sunday Mass, Glengowrie consecrated life. 9am

1st Reading: Acts 4:8-12 Weekday Services, Glenelg This is the only name by which we can be Mass: Tues. 10 am. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. saved. 12noon (Adoration on Thurs. at 11.30am) Psalm: 117:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29 Saturday Reconciliation: 11am

The stone rejected by the builders has become Parish Team the cornerstone. Parish Priest: Fr John Herd 2nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-2 Finance Council Chair: Kevin O’Brien We shall see God as he is. A/g Pastoral Council Chair: H Greenfield Gospel: John 10: 11-18 A copy of the latest Pastoral Council report can be The good shepherd lays down his life for his viewed on our website. sheep Parish Schools Gospel Acclamation: St Marys Memorial, Glenelg 8294 4580 Alleluia, alleluia! I am the good shepherd, Our Lady of Grace, Glengowrie 8177 9100 St Dominic’s Centre—82941888 says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine Henriette Greenfield (COORD) 0439683338 know me. Alleluia! St Marys Hall Memorial Acclamation: Available for hire. Ph 8294 1888. When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, Columbarium Enquiries we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you Anne Kay. Ph 0438 479 845 come again. Playgroup, Murphy House (CURRENTLY CLOSED)

Parish Pastoral Council Parish Office: 17 High St, Glenelg Next meeting Weekdays 9-12 & 12.30-2 (Closed Public Tuesday 27th April, 7pm Holidays) Parish Secretary: Araceli Hunt Sacramental Coord: Melissa Mabarrack

RCIA Coord : Fr John Herd Theology of the Body Virtual Conference Ph: 8294 1888 Fax: 8295 1149 2021 Email: [email protected] On demand talks from over 80 speakers, Website: www.glenelgcp.com live Q&A + worship. Facebook: Glenelg Catholic Parish Be part of this FREE global event exploring Directors of Music Saint John Paul ll's teachings on love and Our Lady of Victories: TBA (6pm marriage. www.smartloving.org/tobvc21 &10.30am) Nadee Fernando (5pm) Our Lady Of Grace: Kate Crocker Safe Environments for All Child Safety Officers “A Church where God’s children can Araceli Hunt. Ph: 8294 1888 flourish, where all are welcomed, valued Work place safety officers and respected” Phil Murdoch & Peter O’Malley To view the Archdiocesan Best Practice Incident Report forms are available in the church foyer or Parish Office. Guidelines for interacting with children & Fire Wardens: 9—Pat Murphy. 6— Jo young people, please visit Coonan. 10.30—Geoff McCarthy & Peter Felici www.adelaide.catholic.org.au/child 5—Henriette Greenfield & John Lee. protection unit