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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - YEAR B PARISH MASSESVol 19 : No 23 WILLUNGA CATHOLIC PARISH CENTRE 12 St Judes Street (PO Box 14) WILLUNGA SA 5172 Phone: 8556 2132 Email: [email protected] Web: www.willungaparish.org.au

PARISH OFFICE If you need to contact the Office, please ring 0447 421 948 or 0488 287 552 if there is no-one in the Office to take your call.

NOARLUNGA DOWNS CATHOLIC PRESBYTERY Phone: 8382 1717

PARISH TEAM CONTACTS • Fr Josy Sebastian (Parish Priest - FIRST READING the children of God but what we are 8382 1717; emergency 0452 524 169) Acts 4:8-12 to be in the future has not yet been • Fr Prathap Katta Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter revealed; all we know is, that when (A/Priest - 8382 1717) said: ‘Rulers of the people, and it is revealed we shall be like him • Fr Arul Dev elders! If you are questioning us because we shall see him as he really (A/Priest - 8382 1717) today about an act of kindness to a is.

• cripple, and asking us how he was GOSPEL ACCLAMATION • Fr Tom Gleeson (Resident Priest - healed, then I am glad to tell you all, Jn 10:14 8557 1072) and would indeed be glad to tell the Alleluia, alleluia! Sr Margaret Ann (Parish worker - whole people of Israel, that it was by • I am the good shepherd, says the 0488 287 552) the name of Jesus Christ the Lord’ I know my sheep, and mine Nazarene, the one you crucified, • Gael Maloney (Parish Office and know me. Alleluia! Newsletter - articles due Wednesday - whom God raised from the dead, by 0447 421 948, [email protected]) this name and by no other that this GOSPEL man is able to stand up perfectly John 10:11-18 • Bob Daly (Parish Finance Officer - healthy, here in your presence, today. Jesus said: 0416 156 213, [email protected]) This is the stone rejected by you the ‘I am the good shepherd: builders, but which has proved to be the good shepherd is one who lays MASS CENTRES the keystone. For of all the names in down his life for his sheep. • Mary of Galilee, cnr Quinliven and the world given to men, this is the The hired man, since he is not the How Roads, ALDINGA - Galilee only one by which we can be saved.’ shepherd and the sheep do not • St Peter’s, Cape Jervis Rd, NORMANVILLE RESPONSORIAL PSALM belong to him, abandons the sheep and runs away as soon as he sees a • St Joseph’s, St Judes St, WILLUNGA Ps 117:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29 The stone rejected by the builders wolf coming, and then the wolf MASS TIMES has become the cornerstone. attacks and scatters the sheep; this is because he is only a hired man and • SATURDAY EVENING 5.30pm SECOND READING has no concern for the sheep. Aldinga Beach (Mary of Galilee) 1 John 3:1-2 Think of the love that the Father has ‘I am the good shepherd; I know my • FIRST, THIRD, FIFTH SUNDAYS own and my own know me, just as 8.30am Willunga (St Joseph's) lavished on us, by letting us be 10.30am Normanville (St Peter’s) called God’s children;and that is the Father knows me and I know the what we are. Because the world Father; and I lay down my life for • SECOND, FOURTH SUNDAYS refused to acknowledge him, my sheep. And there are other sheep 8.30am Normanville (St Peter’s therefore it does not acknowledge I have that are not of this fold, and 10.30am Willunga (St Joseph's) us. My dear people, we are already these I have to lead as well. (Continued page 4 24/25 April, 2021 • Page 1 WEEKDAY MASSES POPE FRANCIS’ LETTER There he made his home in a town Mon No Masses - Willunga Parish on the 150th anniversary of the called Nazareth”. The evangelist 9.00am - Noarlunga proclamation of St Joseph as Luke, for his part, tells us Tue 9.15am - Aldinga Patron of the Universal Church that Joseph undertook the long and Wed 9.00am - Willunga (Part 4 - continued from last week) difficult journey from Nazareth to 12.00noon - Normanville Bethlehem to be registered in his Thur 9.00am - Willunga 3. An obedient father family’s town of origin in the census Fri 9.00am - Willunga As he had done with Mary, God of the Emperor Caesar Augustus. revealed his saving plan to Joseph. He There Jesus was born (cf. Lk 2:7) and did so by using dreams, which in the his birth, like that of every other child, WEEKEND MASSES Bible and among all ancient peoples, was recorded in the registry of the (Times on front page of this bulletin) were considered a way for him to Empire. Saint Luke is especially make his will known. Joseph was concerned to tell us Jesus’ parents ENTRANCE ANTIPHON observed all the prescriptions of the Ps 32:5-6 deeply troubled by Mary’s mysterious pregnancy. He did not want to Law: the rites of the circumcision of The merciful love of the Lord fills the Jesus, the purification of Mary after earth; by the word of the Lord the “expose her to public disgrace”, so he decided to “dismiss her quietly”. childbirth, the offering of the firstborn heavens were made, alleluia. to God. ANZAC REFLECTION In the first dream, an angel helps him resolve his grave dilemma: “Do not be In every situation, Joseph declared his ANZAC Day is a big own “fiat”, like those of Mary at the day on the afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Annunciation and Jesus in the Garden Australian calendar, of Gethsemane. and stirs up lots of Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and emotion and you are to name him Jesus, for he will In his role as the head of a family, patriotism as we save his people from their sins”. Joseph taught Jesus to be obedient to reflect on the efforts and the Joseph’s response was immediate: his parents, in accordance with God’s values lived out by people in the “When Joseph awoke from sleep, he command. services. Today Anzac Day conjures did as the angel of the Lord command- up different thoughts, memories and him”. Obedience made it possible for During the hidden years in Nazareth, questions for each of us. What would him to surmount his difficulties and Jesus learned at the school of Joseph it have been like for our service men spare Mary. to do the will of the Father. That will and women? What would life be like was to be his daily food. Even at the In the second dream, the angel tells most difficult moment of his life, in if countries like didn’t make Joseph: “Get up, take the child and his a stand against tyrannies of evil? Gethsemane, Jesus chose to do the mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain Father’s will rather than his own,[16] How were they able to face the there until I tell you; for Herod is challenges of war? becoming “obedient unto death, even about to search for the child, to death on a cross”. The author of the destroy him”. Joseph did not hesitate Letter to the Hebrews thus concludes For me it awakens the realisation of to obey, regardless of the hardship how lucky we are and how very little that Jesus “learned obedience through involved: “He got up, took the child what he suffered”. we have to be anxious about. It is and his mother by night, and went to near on impossible to even begin to Egypt, and remained there until the All this makes it clear that “Saint imagine the anxiety the young men death of Herod”. In Egypt, Joseph Joseph was called by God to serve the and women felt as they headed awaited with patient trust the angel’s person and mission of Jesus directly overseas to confront their own notice that he could safely return through the exercise of his father- mortality, or the danger that would home. In a third dream, the angel told hood” and that in this way, “he besiege them. him that those who sought to kill the cooperated in the fullness of time in child were dead and ordered him to the great mystery of salvation and is As we reflect on the occasion of rise, take the child and his mother, and truly a minister of salvation.” ANZAC Day it should remind us of return to the land of Israel. Once (Continued next week) the many great qualities and again, Joseph promptly characteristics that all our service obeyed. “He got up, took men and women have displayed in the child and his mother, the multitude of conflicts Australia and went to the land of has found itself embroiled in over the Israel”. years. Characteristics such as courage, mateship and honesty, to During the return journey, mention a few. Each of these “when Joseph heard that characteristics should act as a Archelaus was ruling over motivator, a reflection point, a Judea in place of his father challenge and a reminder of all that is Herod, he was afraid to go good in our lives and all that we there. After being warned in should be thankful for. a dream” – now for the Rob Brennan (Principal, fourth time – “he went away Salesian College, Chadstone, Vic) to the district of Galilee.

24/25 April, 2021 • Page 2 MEMORIAL MASS COVID-19 vaccines are associated PLEASE KEEP THESE Many parishioners were saddened by with ethically questionable production PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS the sudden death of Tom Harris on 22 and research practices, but Pope Sick: George Gater, Abbey McIver, December. None of us had the Francis and the Australian Veronica Shortland, Muriel Smith, opportunity to attend his funeral and have advised that it is morally Jeff Gray, Judy Hore, Arthur Jones, celebrate his life then, but we will get permissible to receive any vaccine Violet Gilli, Colin and Roma that chance when the regular 10.30am made available. Whitford, Anne and Michael Fox, Sunday Mass on 9 May at St Joseph’s Rita Trimboli will be a special Memorial Mass for More information is available Tom, celebrated by Fr Tom. at https://www.catholic.org.au/ Recently deceased: Denis Pym, Val coronavirus Gater, Nell Dunn MARIAN PROCESSION Please pray for all our faithful departed The Marian Procession and Peace BISHOPS’ MEMORIAL MASS and may all our sick parishioners, Rally will be held on Sunday, May 16 Wednesday, April 28 at 5.45pm in St relatives and friends know the healing at the Adelaide Showgrounds. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral love of Christ through our actions and We come together to honour the His healing presence. The Procession commences at memory of Andrew 2.00pm and all are invited to attend Killian, Archbishop , with their parish or community under Philip Kennedy, Archbishop their banner. Group assembling will and Archbishop DATES begin from 1.30pm at the starting . Please join us to 25 Apr ANZAC Day point of the procession on the Main commemorate this occasion with the 26 Apr ANZAC Day public holiday Arena. The event is expected to end Bishops’ families and the students and 27 Apr First day School Term 2 shortly before 4.00pm. Please visit staff of Gleeson College. All are 1 May Feast of St Joseph the Worker. trybooking to book your ticket. welcome. Volunteers will be recognised https://www.trybooking.com/BPJAN during Mass.

Remember to wear a hat, and/or bring CONGREGATIONAL SINGING 8 May St Joseph’s Church, Willunga - an umbrella. Should the weather be Please remember to wear a mask if Heritage Walk 2pm - 4pm inclement the event will remain at the your would like to join in singing at 9 May Memorial Mass for Tom Harris Showgrounds but move into the Mass. - St Joseph’s 10.30am Mass Jubilee Pavilion. 14 Jun Queen’s birthday holiday COMMUNITY DAY 15 May St Stephen’s Cemetery, For more information please contact Sunday, 16 May Willunga - Heritage Walk 2pm Archdiocesan Events (08) 8210 8220 You are invited to a reflection day, 16 May Community Day - St Joseph’s or [email protected] focussing on the significance of Hall - with Fr Tom silence in relationships. So often we 4 Oct Labour Day holiday ST VINCENT DE PAUL meet someone, ask how are you? and Coffee, cereals and pasta sauces are then go on our way. What if we listen in short supply in the local Vinnies further? What about our relationship store. Any donations of these goods with God? Silence, is God’s universal COLLECTIONS to the baskets in the Church foyers, language; the language of Love. (For the last two weekends) would be much appreciated. First collection $509.00 We begin the day with the 8.30 Mass Second collection $432.00 GET VACCINATED FOR at Willunga and in the Hall after- Envelopes $485.60 THE COMMON GOOD wards. Bring something to share for Direct credits $510.00 Vaccination against COVID-19 is a lunch. We finish at 3.30pm. All are morally good thing, providing welcome. For further information Thank you for your support - it is protection for the person vaccinated please contact Fr Tom Gleeson much appreciated. and the wider community. Some (0438 153 489).

ROSTERS ANZAC DAY WREATH ALDINGA Saturday 24 April Saturday 01 May Special thanks to the 9 and 10 year Commentator Chris McWilliams David Manders old students from Galilee School for Readers Peter Laffan Heidi Davidson providing each of our communities Angela Trembath Christina Tiedge with an ANZAC wreath for this ANZAC weekend. They are much NORMANVILLE Sunday, 25 April Sunday, 02 May appreciated. Welcomer Rachel Palin Judy Hore Commentator Antoinette Fleming Ena Harvey FEAST OF ST JOSEPH Reader Ann Henriksen Pam Kelly THE WORKER Altar/Cleaning N Pile, L Montgomery M Kennedy, P Kelly On the first day of May we celebrate the Feast of St Joseph the Worker. WILLUNGA Sunday, 25 April Sunday, 02 May Next weekend (1/2 May) all Masses Commentator Vanda Farrall Marie Andrews in our communities will recognise the Reader Chris Dzamko Izak Bruschi vital work of our Parish volunteers. Church Cleaning Michael Hynes Michael Hynes Those volunteers present will be Church Linen Wayne Best Anna Rogers blessed during the Mass by Fr Josy.

24/25 April, 2021 • Page 1 COMPLIANCE WITH (Continued from page 1) flock - a Christian - or be lost. To REGULATIONS They too will listen to my voice, and suggest this today in a world where (April/May, 2021) there will be only one flock, and one we are increasingly aware of the Different rules apply for Churches with shepherd. riches present in other faiths would fixed or non-fixed seating. Please check be to deny the tenderness of the ‘The Father loves me, because I lay with your Church for details on how imagery used by Jesus. seating is handled. down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me; I lay This is not an exclusive flock of • For fixed seating 100% of available it down of my own free will, and as those who are saved. Nor does the seats may be used, provided 100% of it is in my power to lay it down, so it shepherd demand that people belong attendees wear masks. If 75% of seats is in my power to take it up again; to it. This is a flock of those who are used, masks are not necessary. and this is the command I have been have heard the voice of the Shepherd given by my Father.’ and responded. How they will • The non-fixed seating capacity is respond depends on where they are worked on 3:4sqm. No masks are and the culture and faith from which required for this density. Masks are essential for anything more than the DID YOU KNOW? they come. Catherine McElhinney capped density. • The Latin word for shepherd is the and Kathryn Turner root of the word pastor which is • Singing as a congregation may often used to describe the priest EXPLORING THE WORD recommence, provided masks are worn. who leads the community. King David had been a shepherd as a boy, so the image of the Shepherd • No beverage or food consumption (ie • From this Latin root we also Messiah underlies this text. But the cup of tea after Mass) derive other terms such as pastoral intimacy of Jesus’ relationship with associate, pastoral council and his flock goes beyond even this. This • Social distancing is still recommended. pastoral care, all of which imply a gospel is a statement of the serious- duty of love and care towards ness of Jesus’ commitment to the • There should be no shaking of hands others. Father’s will and his self-giving love or holding hands during the Mass. • Bishops carry a staff known as a for humankind. Jesus’ life is freely given for his flock. It is sometimes • Every gathering must record contact crosier which is the shepherd’s details - either with the QR code for crook and a symbol of the care of thought that Jesus died to satisfy the smart phones, or the handwritten log - the bishop for his people. will of the Father imposed on the both located at the entrance to the Son. This is not so. Jesus’ gift was a Church. • John’s Gospel will be read for free gift because he responded at all some weeks during this period. times to that which was most pro- • Hand sanitizer is to be available at John is the latest of the written found in him: the Father’s love, church entrances. gospels, probably being composed which he wished to make known to at the very end of the first century. the world. It is generous, self-giving • Offertory procession will be omitted. love for others. Communion is given only in hands. GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY Precious Blood will not be distributed The passage today is one that Jesus might have used when he was THIS WEEK’S READINGS • Collection plates will not be passed reminding his disciples that he had (26 April - 02 May) around but a single drop point is foretold his death and resurrection. Monday, 26: St Mark ( 1 Pet 5:5-14; provided at the churches. • He is the Good Shepherd who seeks Mk 16:15-20) • Holy Water is not available at the out the lost and the lame - but who is • Tuesday, 27: Tuesday - 4th week - doors of churches. also prepared to lay down his own Easter (Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30) life to save his flock. He is the one • All surfaces should be cleaned at who will face the wolf - and the • Wednesday, 28: St Peter Chanel least daily, with special attention forces of evil - using his own life as (Acts 12:24 - 13:5; Jn 12:44-50) given to frequently touched surfaces. a shield for his sheep. Because of his • Thursday, 29: St Catherine of Siena willingness to sacrifice his life on (Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20) • Sick and high risk/vulnerable people their behalf, the Father ensures that th should be encouraged not to attend. • Friday, 30: Friday - 4 week of Easter he can be restored to life - and to (Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6) draw all into one flock with one • Care should be taken at the dismissal th shepherd. • Saturday, 01: Saturday - 4 week of and on leaving the church to minimise Easter (Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14) social contact. For many years, such a passage was • Sunday 02: FIFTH SUNDAY of used to maintain that everyone was • The obligation for Sunday Mass for EASTER (Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24; the laity HAS NOT BEEN destined to become part of the one Jn 15:1-8) RE-INVOKED at this stage. PASTORAL CARE If you need a Priest for anointing of the sick or last rites contact: Noarlunga/Seaford (8382 1717), Willunga (0488 287 552), Victor Harbor/Goolwa (8552 1084), Kangaroo Island (0418 819 078).

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