Dernancourt Catholic Parish

Church of Saint Pius X In the Pastoral care of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate 1 Avoca Street, Dernancourt PO Box 85, Dernancourt SA 5075 Telephone 8261 2428 Email [email protected] Web www.oblates.com.au Parish Priest: Fr Mathew Raj OMI 4th Sunday of Easter Year B Sunday 25th April 2021

Weekly Reflection The fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. In each of the three lectionary cycles, our Gospel is taken from the 10th chapter of the Gospel of John. In Cycle B, we hear the middle verses of this chapter. Unless we consider this chapter in the greater context of John’s Gospel, we will miss the radical nature of the statement Jesus makes when he declares himself to be the Good Shepherd. This chapter of John’s Gospel follows Jesus’ healing of the man born blind and the rejection of this miracle by the Jewish leaders who question Jesus’ authority to heal. Jesus responds to this challenge by calling himself the Good Shepherd. He is criticizing the leadership of the Pharisees and the other Jewish leaders. The Pharisees and other Jewish leaders are so angry that they attempt to stone and arrest Jesus (see John 10:31, 39). This controversy with the religious leaders continues until Jesus’ death. In the portion of the chapter that we hear proclaimed today, Jesus describes his relationship with his followers as similar to the relationship between a good shepherd and his sheep. As a good shepherd will risk and lay down his life in order to protect his sheep, Jesus willingly sacrifices himself for the sake of his sheep. Jesus contrasts the actions of the good shepherd with the actions of the hired shepherd who abandons the sheep in the face of danger. In the verses following Jesus' teaching, we learn that the Pharisees and the other religious leaders understand that Jesus is referring to them when he describes the hired shepherds.

The concern of a good shepherd for his sheep is part of the shepherd’s job. Jesus says, however, that the actions of the good shepherd are based upon the relationship that develops between the shepherd and the sheep. This is at the heart of the difference between the good shepherd and the hired shepherd. The good shepherd knows the sheep and therefore acts out of love. For the Good Shepherd, this is never simply part of a job; this love-in-action is integral to his identity. As with so much of John’s Gospel, one hears in this passage John’s particular focus on Christology. As the sheep are known by the Good Shepherd, the Father knows Jesus and Jesus knows the Father. There is an essential unity between the Father and the Son. The freedom with which Jesus acts when he lays down his life is rooted in the unity that he shares with his Father. In this context, Jesus also refers to others with whom he shares a relationship. By this reference, John probably understands the eventual inclusion of the Gentiles in the Christian community. Our modern ears hear this as a reference to Christian unity. The work of ecumenism is to restore unity among all Christians so that we form one flock under one shepherd, as God desires. (Loyola Press)

Catholic Schools in our Parish

Saint Paul’s College Saint Pius X Primary School Kildare College Principal: Mr Paul Belton Principal: Mr Greg Parker Principal: Mrs Tina Neate Assistant Principal Religious Identity Assistant Principal Religious Assistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission: Ms Angela Collins Identity & Mission: Mr James Lloyd & Mission: Mr Enrico Caprioli 792 Grand Junction Road, Gilles Plains 8 Windsor Grove, Windsor Gardens 96 Valiant Road, Holden Hill Phone: 8266 0622 Phone: 8266 9400 Phone: 8369 9999

COVID-19 changes Dernancourt Parish Mass Schedule Weekend Masses: As you are aware, the Premier recently announced Saturday, 6.30pm further easing of restrictions for places of worship, Sunday, 9.30am & 5.30pm commencing from April 1. We are now allowed to have

100% capacity at all masses but everyone is required to wear a mask, except those with a certified medical condition or aged under 12. If you are attending Weekday Masses: masses and are not exempt, please make sure that you Tuesday to Friday 9.15am Mass bring a mask as the covid marshall will refuse entry to anyone without one.

Reconciliation Times

Saturday 11:30am-12 noon Vinnies Winter Appeal

The Vinnies winter appeal will begin on the second

weekend of May, 8th & 9th. There will be a special Baptisms, Funerals & Weddings collection at all the Masses that weekend. Please call Parish Office to arrange

Next Week’s Readings 5th Sunday Easter Year B Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8

This Week’s Saints 26th St Mark; 27th St Louis de Montfort; 28th St Peter

Chanel; 29th St Catherine of Sienna; 30th St Pius V

Saint of the Week – St Pius V Born among poor shepherds in 1504, Antonio Ghislieri entered the Dominican Order at 14. Known for his deep prayer, fasting and love for the truth, he was named a in 1556 and became pope in 1566, 2 years after the conclusion of the Council of Trent. As Pius V, he worked to implement the Tridentine reforms: he reduced the papal court, instituted seminary formation, and carefully avoided nepotism. He also promulgated the first Thank you Roman Catechism and formalised the mysteries of the A special thank you to Fr Mathew and all the rosary. He is also celebrated for having organised parishioners for your numerous prayers and support European monarchs to defend Christendom against the during Scott’s illness. Ottoman Empire, culminating in the victory of the Battle Kind regards, of Lepanto in 1571, which he credited to the rosary. Marie & Scott

National Oblate Youth Encounter 2021 Planned giving Envelope It’s been a long time coming, but we are very excited to announce that the National Oblate Youth Encounter will Planned giving envelopes are placed in the main foyer be going ahead in July 2021! of the Church. Please collect your envelopes as you The theme for this year's camp will be "Created in the leave the church. We take this opportunity to thank Image and Likeness of God..." We invite young people you for your ongoing support and we uphold all of your (year 12 - 30 years old) to come and explore this theme with our prayers. whilst sharing the charism of the Oblates. nd th WHEN: Fri 2 – Mon 5 July 2021 WHERE: Mazenod College, Victoria We Pray...that the sick will be strengthened by COST: $50 Christ Registration is now open via our website: Ken Porter, May Green, Pat Rice, Louise Rhodes, https://bit.ly/2QbtDCR Registration will close on the 18th Anna Cicharello, Carmel Flower, Barbara Stirling, Kay Morrison, & Wendy Lloyd of June or when all spaces are filled. Please ring the parish office and let us know For more info contact: Whose names you would like listed for prayers. Emma Rice: [email protected] or 03 9795 5077

Bishops’ Memorial Mass COVID-SAFE CHECK-IN Wednesday, April 28 2021 at 5.45pm in St Francis The Covid- Safe Check- In is now available in our church. Xavier’s Cathedral. Please down load the free mySA GOV app and follow the We come together to honour the memory of prompts to check in. If you don’t have the smart phone, , Archbishop , please write your name and contact number on the sheet Bishop Philip Kennedy, Archbishop and Archbishop . Please join us to at the back of the church. commemorate this occasion with the ’ families and the students and staff of Gleeson College. Marian Procession All are welcome. The 2021 Marian Procession and Peace Rally will be held on Sunday May 16 at the Adelaide Showgrounds. The Procession commences at 2pm and all are invited to Worldwide Marriage Encounter – Virtual Weekend attend with their parish or community under their banner. Worldwide Marriage Encounter invites couples, priests Group assembling will begin from 1:30pm at the starting and religious for a virtual marriage encounter weekend point of the procession on the Main Arena. The event is expected to end shortly before 4pm. Please visit to enrich and revitalise your sacrament of service. It will give you the opportunity to grow in your trybooking to book your ticket. relationship with your spouse or your community. https://www.trybooking.com/BPJAN

The Virtual weekend via Zoom will be held on April 30  Remember to wear a hat, and/or bring an umbrella. – May 2, 2021 commencing at 7pm on Friday and  Should the weather be inclement the event will concludes 4pm Sunday. Contact: Julie & Zyg Staszyc on remain at the Showgrounds but move into the P: 0437 388 513 or E: [email protected]. Jubilee Pavilion. For more information please contact Archdiocesan Events on P: 8210 8220 or E: [email protected]

Parish Prayer Network All you need to do is call one of the following: Marie 8264 9569, Maureen 8261 6906, Beth 8396 2079

New Members: Ministry Roster Weekend of 1 / 2 May Parishioners who may be interested in helping with Vinnies Home Visitation are warmly invited to attend our next meeting, Monday, 3rd May, at 7 pm, in the Saturday 6.30 Mass Commentator: Jean Canil Parish Hall. Readers: Shani Quadras & Sheya Quadras If you would like to learn more and could give an hour Extraordinary Minister: David Lloyd & Dennis Rodrigues or so each week to help with this important work, Music: James Lloyd please get in touch with any of our members. Contact details are available from the Parish Office. Sunday 9:30am Mass We urgently need shopping bags, either strong plastic Commentator: Dorothy Nappa or cloth, to take food parcels to the families we visit. Readers: Annamaria Jins & Chris Clift Bags can be left in the Church foyer. Extraordinary Minister: Sue Griffith & Marie Sterai Music: Peter Roberts Vinnies Foodbank: We thank parishioners for their generous donations of food – we are most grateful. At Sunday 5:30pm Mass the moment we are in need of canned/non- perishable Commentator: Alex Kaminski food only e.g. Long Life Milk (Full cream), tinned Readers: Susan Timpani & Hithna Padayahil tomatoes, spaghetti, soup, fish, pasta sauce and Extraordinary Minister: Maria Cid & Tony Gagliardi breakfast cereal. “Donations of wool, any colour or Music: Michael & Tim Carter quantity, would be appreciated by our group of knitters who make beanies, scarves, etc for those in need. Wool can be left in the Church foyer.” Church Cleaners Team A – Mohan, Zammit, Caruana For Vinnies assistance ring: 1300 729 202

Altar Linen Counters Marie Rosslyn & Lawrie We are a ‘Child Safe’ organisation In short, the main reason that Jesus wanted this feast to be established is that He wanted to "throw a This Week’s Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Acts 4:8-12 Second Reading 1 Jn 3:1-2 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said: ‘Rulers of the Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by people, and elders! If you are questioning us today letting us be called God’s children; and that is what we about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us are. Because the world refused to acknowledge him, how he was healed, then I am glad to tell you all, and therefore it does not acknowledge us. My dear people, would indeed be glad to tell the whole people we are already the children of God but what we are to of Israel, that it was by the name of Jesus Christ be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we the Nazarene, the one you crucified, whom God raised know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him from the dead, by this name and by no other that this because we shall see him as he really is. man is able to stand up perfectly healthy, here in your presence, today. This is the stone rejected by you the Gospel Acclamation Jn 10:14 builders, but which has proved to be the keystone. For Alleluia, alleluia! of all the names in the world given to men, this is the I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; only one by which we can be saved.’ I know my sheep, and mine know me. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm Ps 117:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29. (R.) The stone rejected by the builders has become Gospel Jn 10:11-18 the cornerstone. Jesus said: ‘I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep. 1. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, The hired man, since he is not the shepherd and the for his love has no end. sheep do not belong to him, abandons the sheep and It is better to take refuge in the Lord runs away as soon as he sees a wolf coming, and then than to trust in men: the wolf attacks and scatters the sheep; this is because it is better to take refuge in the Lord he is only a hired man and has no concern for the than to trust in princes. (R.) sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I 2. I will thank you for you have given answer know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep. and you are my saviour. And there are other sheep I have that are not of this The stone which the builders rejected fold, and these I have to lead as well. has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, They too will listen to my voice, and there will be only a marvel in our eyes. (R.) one flock and one shepherd. The Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. 3. Blessed in the name of the Lord No one takes it from me; I lay it down of my own free is he who comes. will, and as it is in my power to lay it down, so it is in We bless you from the house of the Lord; my power to take it up again; and this is the command I will thank you for you have given answer I have been given by my Father.’ and you are my saviour. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his love has no end. (R.)