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Respecting the traditional people of this land, the Bundjalung people St Francis Xavier Church, Holy Family Church, Cnr Cherry & Crane Streets, 94 Ballina Street, Ballina Lennox Head. 3rd Sunday of Easter Committing to a higher power (B) I was recently re-watching the American out’. His death and resurrection are the guar- political drama series, The West Wing. In antor that, as the Psalmist proclaimed, “The 18th April, 2021 one episode the White House chief of staff, Lord hears when I call out” (Ps 4:4). Leo McGarry (played by John Spenser) who The Easter story is neither a simple sop for is a recovering alcoholic offers comfort to broken hearts, nor an empty reassurance that the deputy chief of staff, Josh Lyman God will rescue us from our troubles. As (played by Bradley Whitford) during a peri- today’s gospel demonstrates, Jesus was od when Josh is suffering with PTSD. raised still bearing the wounds of his suffer- McGarry tells Lyman this story: There was a ing. God did not spare Jesus the cross de- Weekend Mass Times guy who one day when spite his “agony in the gar- St Francis Xavier Church walking along a footpath den.” Ballina fell down an open manhole Similarly, the character of Saturday Vigil — 6.00 pm and was trapped in a deep Leo McGarry in The West trench. Several people Wing was a “recovering Sunday — 9.00 am walked by and, despite his alcoholic.” He was not Sunday — 11.00 am calls for help, none paid cured of his alcoholism. Holy Family Church him any attention. Eventu- Through his participation in ally a friend of his came Alcoholics Anonymous, Lennox Head along and, recognising his McGarry had committed his Saturday Vigil—5.00pm pal he called, “Hey Harry! alcoholism to a “higher Can you give me a hand? I Power” and, thereby, found Sunday—7.30 am am stuck in this trench and the strength to “not take the can’t get out!” next drink”. But he also PLEASE REGISTER AT Liturgy Help © 2021 PARISH OFFICE TO ATTEND a Harry immediately leaps Liturgy Help © 2020 found the wisdom and char- weekend Mass by phoning down into the trench. His friend looks at him ity to offer Josh Lyman the support he need- 6681 1048 incredulously and sputters, “Harry, what are ed to begin the process of recovery from or use the QR codes located on you doing? Now we are both trapped!” depression and hopelessness. the doors of both Churches Harry turns to his friend and says, “Hey! It’s For us too, the story of the resurrection is ok! I’ve been down here before, and I know one that can bring hope and encouragement; WEEKDAY MASS: the way out!” but by committing ourselves to the “higher The point of the story was that McGarry, as power” of the actual person of the resurrect- At St Francis Xavier Church a recovering alcoholic, knew exactly what it ed Jesus, we can find the strength to begin a TUESDAY TO FRIDAY was like to suffer mental anguish and hope- new journey of recovery – to find a way out. 12.00 noon lessness. As someone who had found a ‘way And more! In bringing our sufferings to Je- Please register with Parish Office out’, he could offer Lyman empathy, sup- sus, we also find the wisdom and the charity or use the QR codes on the doors port, and direction as Lyman tried to navi- to empathise, support and lead others who of the Church gate his depression. need a “way out” of the darkest trenches of The potency of the Easter story is that Jesus the human condition. RECONCILIATION has been there before us. He has suffered the Ian J Elmer 9.00 am Saturday ~ Ballina worst that life can dish up; and has, not only © Majellan Media 2021 St Francis Xavier Church found a way out, but has become our ‘way Our Parish Churches are both registered Covid-19 Safe places of worship . Catholics from the Diocese of Lismore are dispensed from their Sunday Mass obligation until further notice. PRESBYTERY: Phone: 6686 2042 Administrator of Ballina Parish: Father Peter Padsungay *AFTER HOURS MOBILE: 0423 445 639* Assistant Priest: Father Anselm Okeke Pastoral Associate: John Kearney Email: [email protected] Parish Youth Group Co-Ordinator: Amelia Kearney Email: [email protected] PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTRE: Phone: 6681 1048; Fax: 6686 8774; Email: [email protected] Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm - 53-57 Cherry Street - Postal Address: PO Box 46 Ballina 2478 www.sfxballina.org.au \ PARISH LIBRARY: Library available to parishioners Mon to Fri 9 am - 4 pm; SCHOOLS: St Francis Xavier Primary: 6686 3370 - Swift St, Ballina Holy Family Primary: 6687 5311- 40 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head Xavier Catholic College: 6687 6484 - 2 Redford Drive, Skennars Head St Anne’s Long Day Care Centre: 6687 5961- 42 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head AGED CARE: Crowley Care Services: 1300 139 099 - 154 Cherry St, Ballina PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED: Cec Penhey, Lynn Bolt, Tony O’Connor, Mary Jack, Tony Lannan, Barbara Smith, Lee Thorley, Kath Hankinson, THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Robert Hosie Snr, Mick O’Brien AND ALSO FOR: James & Mary Rogers, Cath Waddell, C & S Hosie, Mick & Gwynne Waugh, Fay Kerslake, Carolina Bordin, Armando Bordin, Rina, Charlie & James Volpatti, Thama Walker, Kathleen Kelly, Bill & Jean Shay, Cecilia & Bill Condon Snr, Stan & Mary McKeough, Members of the SVdP Conference & Auxiliary & for all faithful departed. AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL: Tom Mills, Maureen Donovan, Barbara Levett, Lee Cowdrey, Kath Young, Danny Reynolds (Caloundra), , John McCoy, Cathy Campbell, Meg O’Mara, Greg Shore, Shandelle Judd (Darwin), Rose Norris, Elsie Evans, Maureen Kearnes, Louise King, Patrick Connelly, Patricia Evans, Greg Campbell, June Ianna, John Heaton, Reanna Mulholland (Dubai), Corazon Accon, Nola Johnson, Kath Young, Pauline McLachlan, Chanice Wills, Shokat Forghani & family, Margaret Murphy, Kathleen Campbell, Kaia Randall, Darcy Martin, Charlie Clements, Charlie Scotcher, (Aunty) Julia Paden, Glenn Campbell, Maria Gorton, Peter & Reba Smidt, Asha Ousby, Jeanie Marie Curry, Darryl Simpkins, Hilda Carter, Rosemary Russell, John Moreland, Dympna Sheehy, John McNamara, Yvonne & Peter Thurtell, Mal Gillies, Cecelia Waldron, Louise Wilson, Michael O’Connor, Moore Family, Smith Family McCowan-Dann Family, Webber Families, Layton family, Fitch family, Maria Hosking, Kaley Nobbs, Graham Robertson, Gregory Thomas, Gloria Greguric, Joy Hepworth, Leo Lane, Mary Topham, Bob Grant, Michael Everson, Pat Evans, Virginia, Sarah and Peter Kolhbach, Samantha Anderson, Crowley Village, St Andrew’s Nursing Home, RSL Life Care, Bupa Aged Care. (Due to privacy laws, names are only placed on this list when requested, for six weeks) THE SACRAMENTS IN OUR PARISH BAPTISMS: Will be held on Saturday’s at 11.00 am in St Francis Xavier Church. A week’s notice prior to the preferred Baptism is essential for preparation and notification to the Priest. Under the current restrictions of 4 square metres people to sit in pews marked with X. Please contact Parish Admin 6681 1048. CONFIRMATION: Thursday 10th June 2021 RECONCILIATION: TBA. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: TBA WEDDINGS: In either church. Arrange an appointment with a Priest. Please allow at least 6 months for compulsory preparation. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please contact the Parish Office if anointing is required. HOSPITAL: If you have a loved one in hospital and require a priest, please contact the parish office 6681 1048. GUIDELINES WHEN ATTENDING MASS IN BOTH OUR PARISH CHURCHES. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend Mass. Register prior to attending Mass is preferred by ringing the parish office 6681 1048. QR check-in is also available. Use hand sanitiser provided at entrance and exit doors. Sit on crosses (X) allocated in the pews to comply with the required social distancing rules of 2 square metres (families can sit together). Singing within the body of our Churches is allowed. 5 x weekend Masses and 4 x weekday Masses are celebrated each week in our parish. Our churches are open for private prayer Monday to Friday, please sign the sheet provided when visiting. You are very welcome to our places of worship. Thank you. Low Gluten Hosts are available from the Priest at all weekend Masses. THANK YOU to all Parishioners for your continued efforts to maintain your pledge to the Parish Planned Giving program. Thank you also for your donations to the Presbyterium collection to assist the priests in our Diocese (1st collection). Our sincere gratitude to all who give to the Parish and clergy. Father Peter and Father Anselm THIS WEEK’S COLLECTIONS Support of our $ 679.55 Target First Collection Diocese Priests Collections $2,000.00 Second Collection Loose Plate $ 240.60 Support of the Parish & $1,500.00 Ministries & School Building & Planned Giving $1,000.00 $ 1,589.85 Maintenance Fund Envelopes Collected $500.00 $0.00 Planned Giving Envelopes Weekly Target $ 2,009.00 15th March 22nd March 29th March 6th April 12th April DIF PAYS 0.45% PER ANNUM BALLINA AGENTS: Michael Shay, L J Hooker 87-89 River St Ballina 6686 2711 - Crowley Admin Office Cherry St Ballina 1300 139 099 SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH BALLINA - PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM: If you are a new parishioner to Ballina or an existing one and you would like to participate in the Planned Giving Program, cards are available for completion at the Parish Administration Office. Your details will be processed and a tracking number provided. Contact SFX Parish Admin office on 6681 1048 Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. 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