Redemptorist Monastery

National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Third Sunday of Easter ~ 18 April 2021

MASS TIMES

Saturday: 5.00pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7.00am, 9.00am, Committing to a higher power 10.30am & 6.00pm. I was recently re-watching the American political drama series, . In Monday: 6.30am one episode the White House chief of staff, Leo McGarry (played by John Spenser) Tuesday: 6.30am & 11.00am. who is a recovering alcoholic offers comfort to the deputy chief of staff, Wednesday: 6.30am & 11.00am. (played by Bradley Whitford) during a period when Josh is suffering with PTSD. Thursday: 6.30am & 11.00am. McGarry tells Lyman this story: There was a guy who one day when walking along Friday: 6.30am & 11.00am. a footpath fell down an open manhole and was trapped in a deep trench. Several NOVENA people walked by and, despite his calls for help, none paid him any attention. to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Eventually a friend of his came along and, recognising his pal he called, “Hey Harry! Can you give me a hand? I am stuck in this trench and can’t get out!” Saturdays at 4.30pm.

RECONCILIATION TIMES

Tuesday: 10.00am - 10.50am. Wednesday: 10.00am - 10.50am. Thursday: 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Friday: 10.00am - 10-.50am. Saturday: 10.00am - 12.00pm. 4.00pm - 4.30pm. 5.45pm - 6.00pm.

Harry immediately leaps down into the trench. His friend looks at him incredulously REDEMPTORIST COMMUNITY and sputters, “Harry, what are you doing? Now we are both trapped!” Harry turns to Fr Tuyen Vu CSsR, Pastor his friend and says, “Hey! It’s ok! I’ve been down here before, and I know the way Fr Mark Chia CSsR out!” The point of the story was that McGarry, as a recovering alcoholic, knew Fr Thomas McFall CSsR exactly what it was like to suffer mental anguish and hopelessness. As someone Fr Noel McMaster CSsR who had found a ‘way out’, he could offer Lyman empathy, support, and direction Fr Son Nguyen CSsR as Lyman tried to navigate his depression. The potency of the Easter story is that Fr Edmond Nixon CSsR, Mission Leader Fr Brian Russell CSsR Jesus has been there before us. He has suffered the worst that life can dish up; Fr Timothy Tapoona CSsR and has, not only found a way out, but has become our ‘way out’. His death and Mr Minh Do resurrection are the guarantor that, as the Psalmist proclaimed, “The Lord hears Mr Savirio Vunibobo when I call out” (Ps 4:4). The Easter story is neither a simple sop for broken hearts, nor an empty MASS TIMES & INFO (08) 9328 3486 reassurance that God will rescue us from our troubles. As today’s gospel CONTACT DETAILS demonstrates, Jesus was raised still bearing the wounds of his suffering. God did ADDRESS: 190 Vincent St not spare Jesus the cross despite his “agony in the garden.” Similarly, the character North Perth WA 6006 of Leo McGarry in The West Wing was a “recovering alcoholic.” He was not cured PHONE: (08) 9328 6600 of his alcoholism. Through his participation in Alcoholics Anonymous, McGarry had WEB: www.themonastery.org.au committed his alcoholism to a “higher Power” and, thereby, found the strength to E: [email protected] “not take the next drink”. But he also found the wisdom and charity to offer Josh SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS Lyman the support he needed to begin the process of recovery from depression PAM WARDLEY 0429 450 545 and hopelessness. LORETA WILLIAMS 0406 080 157 For us too, the story of the resurrection is one that can bring hope and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT encouragement; but by committing ourselves to the “higher power” of the actual person of the resurrected Jesus, we can find the strength to begin a new journey of Wajuk People recovery – to find a way out. And more! In bringing our sufferings to Jesus, we also Noongar Nation find the wisdom and the charity to empathise, support and lead others who need a Custodians of the “way out” of the darkest trenches of the human condition. land on which today we worship Ian J Elmer

The Living Word At the Monastery Today’s Readings Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48 Responsorial Psalm NOTICE Lord, let your face shine on us. During this time of social distancing please (Psalm make 117: arrange- 24) Gospel Acclamation ments for Infant Baptism Preparation; Celebration of Mar- riage; RCIA through our office during office hours (8.30 Alleluia, alleluia! Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us: am—12.30pm) as following details make our hearts burn with love when you speak. Alleluia! Telephone: 08) 9328 6600 Gospel Email: [email protected] It is written that the Christ would suffer and on the Or you may like to talk to Fr. Tuyen Vu (Pastor) third day rise from the dead Monastery Craft/Social Group - Every Monday 1.30-4pm.

The disciples told their story of what had happened on All welcome. Please contact Margaret on 0437 336 245. the road and how they had recognised Jesus at the Christian Meditation Group - Every Mon—5.30—6.15 pm breaking of bread. They were still talking about all this Contact Grace on 0435 246 901 or Ron on 0466 726 244. when Jesus himself stood among them and said to For info. and resources from the World Community of Chris- them, ‘Peace be with you!’ In a state of alarm and fright, tian Meditation, please search wccm.org they thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said, ‘Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts In keeping with Covid 19 health guidelines, rising in your hearts? kindly take your Bulletin home with you. Look at my hands and feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me Next Week’s Readings and see for yourselves; a ghost has no flesh and bones as you can see I have.’ And as he said this he showed Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 117; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 them his hands and feet. Their joy was so great that they still could not believe it, and they stood there Next Week’s Commentators & Readers dumbfounded; so he said to them, ‘Have you anything here to eat?’ And they offered him a piece of grilled fish, 4th Sunday of Easter (Anzac Day) ~ 25 April which he took and ate before their eyes. 07.00 am Debbie Dimond & Anna Kristancic Then he told them, ‘This is what I meant when I said, while I was still with you, that everything written about 09.00 am Ric D, Pina F & Annette D me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the 10.30 am Wendy C, John D & Alana L Psalms has to be fulfilled.’ He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘So 06.00 pm Gary Evans & Marya Stewart you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his This Week’s Mass Intentions name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. Monday 6.30 am Fr Hugh Connolly, A/D & M & B You are witnesses to this.’ McCann, S/I The Gospel of the Lord. Tuesday 6.30am Giuseppe Sabatino, S/I 11am Maria Pham, A/D Wednesday 6.30 am Maria Vu, A/D 11 am Stanislaw Brozyna, deceased Thursday 6.30am Francis Nguyen, A/D 11 am Peter Pham, A/D Friday 6.30am Pham Family, S/I 11 am Yvonne Miranda, P/D & Margerita Valeros, RIP We are on Facebook. Please search ‘Redemptorist Monastery’, check out our page and like us too! “Stay with us, for it is nearly Bread 4 Today. A prayer app for life. Download free from www,cssr.org.au/bread4today evening; the day is almost over.” EMERGENCY RELIEF ASSISTANCE (Luke 24: 29) Free Call—1300 794 054