Parish Bulletin
St Mary’s Parish Prayer
God our Father, as we thank you for the blessings, we ask you to bless this Parish of yours, so that
we may love you more.
Encircle our families with your loving care.
Help parents to be good examples to their
children and our youth to grow in strength as good Christians.
To the sick grant health, to the aged bring serenity and to those in sorrow, joy.
May we grow stronger in faith and may
our love for one another become deeper
in our daily living.
We make this through the intercession of our Mother Mary. Amen
UPDATED - Paris Office Hours
The office will remain locked but Brenda will be working her normal hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00am to 4.00pm
Bulletin notices are welcome and can be phoned to 5825 2034 or emailed to the office
mooroopna@cdos.org.au
UPDATED - Weekend Mass Times
Sat Vigil Cancelled
Sunday Cancelled
UPDATED - Reconciliation
Cancelled
Updated - Weekday Mass Times
Following Government requirements and guidance from Bishop Shane, the church will remain locked and all masses have been cancelled until further notice.
NEW - On the Lighter Side
At children’s liturgy of the Word, after the gospel was read the leader talked about shepherds leading sheep to posture, and protecting them from wild animals and thieves. She asked who is our Shepherd today? A child quickly replied: “Jesus!” Then what is our parish pastor? Another quick reply: “he is Jesus’ sheepdog!
Updated - Pope Francis -Urbi et Orbi Message 2020
In these weeks, the lives of millions of people have suddenly changed. For many, remaining at home has been an opportunity to reflect, to withdraw from the frenetic pace of life, stay with loved ones and enjoy their company. For many, though, this is also a time of worry about an uncertain future, about jobs that are at risk and about other consequences of the current crisis. I encourage political leaders to work actively for the common good, to provide the means and resources needed to enable everyone to lead a dignified life and, when circum-stances allow, to assist them in resuming their normal daily activities.
Updated - Looking at the Readings
The first reading is Peter’s speech at Pentecost. We celebrate Pentecost in four week’s time, but today we listen to St Peter’s talk to the large gathering afterwards. The Lectionary doesn’t follow strict chronological order but has a catechetical, theological pattern. The initial preaching of the Apostles after the resurrection is “Jesus is Risen! He is Lord!”
The Second reading (1 Peter) freely quotes the Prophet Isaiah’s passage on the suffering servant (Is 53:5-12) and associates the servant with Christ and now with all Christians. By our baptism into Christ we take on Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection.
This fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. This year we have the opening verses of John Chapter 10, an introduction to the Good Shepherd teaching. This week Christ says: “I am the Gate” to the sheepfold, to safety, to the fullness of life. Next year on this Sunday we read from John 10:11-18: “I am the Good Shepherd” and in year C, John 10:27-30, the conclusion: “I know my sheep, … they listen to my voice … and the Father and I are one.” Christ’s words today, I am the gate” offers his disciples authenticity, assurance and security over any other influences or powers in our world.
NEW - ENVELOPE PLANNED GIVERS
and LOOSE COLLECTION Givers
Drop Off Point
These can be posted in to the slot outside the Parish Office Door.
We most sincerely thank our generous givers for their continued support of our parish.
NEW - Thank you
To our Liturgy Team—for their dedication in providing our palms for Palm Sunday, our Cross for our Easter Display outside the Parish House and also distribution of the Sandpiper to our parishioners.
To Inez Raleigh—for hand delivering the
Parish Bulletin to 20 residents at
Rodney Park Village each week.
To Brenda Pye - for providing an electron ic version of the Parish Bulletin to keep
parishioners informed and connected
whilst in lockdown.
From Mavis Murphy
NEW - Live Services From Sandhurst With Bishop Shane
12.10pm every weekday and 10.00am Sundays
OTHER OPTIONS FOR YOU AT HOME -
DAILY TV MASS Livestream from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council of Canada: https://dailytvmass.com/ and
Facebook: ‘Daily TV Mass’
SUNDAY MASS Livestreamed from St. Mels, via Zoom at 9.30am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89196660113?pwd=Z1AxbGZTOE9aWmIrNVRqdW8wc3orQT09
Bulletin Advertising
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If you are interested in discussing this, please contact Brenda at the Parish on 5825 2034 or The school Office on 5825 2858
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