Parish Bulletin

4th Sunday of Easter, Year B 24th / 25th April 2021

Parish Priest THE GOOD SHEPHERD LAYS DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS SHEEP Fr Roy John Elavumkal SMM

Parish Secretary Entrance Antiphon Psalms 32:5-6 Karen Taylor - Tue to Fri The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;

WHS/ Finance Officer by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia.

Divya Paul - Monday First Reading Acts 4:8-12 Police Checks Unit Hiacinta Msomi - Monday Responsorial Psalm Psalms 117:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29 R.v.22

Sacristan R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the Weekdays: Michael Pierce cornerstone. Sundays: Terence Yeow, Clare Boyle, & Roger Worth 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: Mass Times it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. R. Sunday 9.30 am Saturday Vigil Mass 6.30 pm I will thank you for you have given answer and you are my saviour. Tuesday to Friday 9.15 am The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Confessions This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. R. Saturday 6.00 pm Blessed in the name of the Lord is he who comes. Rosary We bless you from the house of the Lord; Tuesday to Friday 8.45am I will thank you for you have given answer and you are my saviour.

Adoration of the Eucharist Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his love has no end. R. Every Friday before Mass Second Reading 1 John 3:1-2 Novena to St. Joseph Every Wednesday after Mass Gospel Acclamation John 10:14

St. Joseph’s Primary Alleluia, alleluia! Principal - Adrian Grbin I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; Phone: 8431 2834 I know my sheep, and mine know me.

Catechism Alleluia!

Sr. Mary Jasmine Gospel John 10:11-18 Children’s Liturgy

Anne Dudzinski Communion Antiphon

Knights of the Southern Cross The good shepherd has risen, who laid down his life for his sheep Michael Boyle and willingly died for his flock, alleluia. Ph: 8337 3270 PARISH LOGO Parish Pastoral Council There are many elements to the Logo. The Trinity is represented by the Chairman - Michael Boyle Fire - the guiding presence of God, the Ph: 8337 3270 Cross – signifying Christ and the faith of Christians, and the

St. Vincent de Paul Dove – the symbol of the Holy Spirit. Ph: 8112 8700, 1300 729 202 The Lillies and the “SJ” are the symbol of our Parish patron, St. Joseph Wheat – the most important of the “six species of the land” and valued as a divine Youth Representative provision for the people of God. Nancy Ngure The Dove with the Olive branch as it appears in Christian images of Noah’s Ark. Finally the words “Love Heals” reminding us we should thank God for His restorative power and never Parish Office Hours hesitate to ask him for His healing touch. Monday to Friday 9 – 12 Ph: (08) 8431 6932 PLEASE NOTE Love heals Once you pick up a copy of the newsletter it needs to be taken home with you to ensure we adhere to COVID-19 protocols. Kindly DO NOT leave it behind after Mass has concluded.

Information desk Parish Pastoral Council AGM th The Covid-19 plan: Places of worship must be supervised The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) AGM will be held on 29 by a COVID Marshal who must have a copy of their training April at 7.00pm in the Parish Hall. We have 12 Nominations certificate available when conducting COVID Marshal duties and for the available positions. Please put it in your calendar. be clearly identified as a COVID Marshal. We welcome everyone to the AGM and we look forward to As of December 1, all public buildings have been provided a QR seeing you there. Code. This code is to be scanned using the MySAGov phone app or using the camera on your smart phone. Worldwide Marriage Encounter – Virtual Weekend Arrangements listed below will be in force until further notice: Worldwide Marriage Encounter invites couples, priests and Our Parish is Committed to Health and Safety. religious for a virtual marriage encounter weekend to enrich and 1. Please scan the QR Code located on the door or external wall revitalise your sacrament of service. It give you the opportunity of the church. If you do not have a smart phone, please write your name & phone number in the Register upon entry. to grow in your relationship with your spouse or your 2. Use the sanitizing gel provided at the Church entrance. community. The Virtual weekend via Zoom will be held on April 3. As of March 31, seating restrictions are as follows 30 – May 2, 2021 commencing at 7pm on Friday and concluding 3 persons per 4 square metres. We can have 75% capacity at 4pm Sunday. See Flyer on the noticeboard. without Face Masks – Our total number is 256. Contact: Julie & Zyg Staszyc on P: 0437 388 513 or 4. Holy Communion is given only in the hand. 5. Keep the social distancing requirement when processing for E: [email protected] Holy Communion and when leaving the Church after Mass. 6. Please remember to wipe down the area where you have been BIRTHDAY CONGATULATIONS sitting/kneeling in the pews and use the sanitizing gel provided Congratulations to all who have celebrated on your way out. a Birthday this month. 7. Please don’t go back to the entrance door. Entry and Exit rule must be followed for your safety. Rosters for 1/2 May 2021 8. If you are unwell please consider the health of our community 5th Sunday of Easter and stay home until you are better. Time Commentator / Reader

9. Your cooperation with these requirements is greatly 6:30 pm Fil Ciancio appreciated. Fr. Roy John Elavumkal SMM Pauline Brooks, Laurie Brooks

Bishops’ Memorial Mass 9:30am Alan Tyson

Wednesday, April 28 2021 at 5.45pm in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. Sandy Mazzarolo, Sheila Hoogland

To honour the memory of , , Childrens Liturgy: Tania and Michelle Leonard Faulkner, and Philip Kennedy. Please join us to commemorate this occasion with the ’ families and the Count Team No: 6 Frank Mazzarolo, Sandy Mazzarolo, students and staff of Gleeson College. All are welcome Terry Pickering, Christine Holmes

EASTER HOUSE BLESSINGS Altar/Flowers Doreen Ryan, Nancy Ngure

Anyone who would like a All those who volunteered please arrive at least 15 minutes before the House Blessing, please contact start time and report to the commentator for that mass the Parish Office to arrange a time in May. POLICE CHECKS A reminder to all those needing to RENEW their Police Checks to please see Hiacinta in the office on Mondays to complete the form required. Please bring your 100 Points of ID with you.

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Anniversary: Ventura De Jesus, Juanito Calaguas, Pedro Santos and all the Deceased Relatives and Friends of our Parish

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them; present them to God the Most High. Sick: We pray for the sick of our Parish