FIRST READING: ACTS 3:13-15. 17-19 Peter said to the people: You are Israelites, and it is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our ancestors, who has glorified his servant Jesus, the same Jesus you handed over and then disowned in the presence of Pilate, after Pilate had decided to release him. It was you who accused the Holy One, the Just One, you who demanded the reprieve of a murderer while you killed the prince of life. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are the witnesses. Now I know, brothers, that neither you nor your leaders had any idea what you were really doing; this was the way God carried out what he had foretold, when he said through all his prophets that his Christ would suffer. Now you must repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out. SECOND READING: 1 JOHN 2:1-5 I am writing this, my children, to stop you sinning; but if anyone should sin, we have our advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, who is just; he is the sacrifice that takes our sins away, and not only ours, but the whole world's. We can be sure that we know God only by keeping his commandments. Anyone who says, 'I know him', and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, refusing to admit the truth. But when anyone does obey what he has said, God's love comes to perfection in him. GOSPEL: LUKE 24:35-48 The disciples told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised Jesus at the breaking of bread. They were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you!' In a state of alarm and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said, 'Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts rising in your hearts? Look at my hands and feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and see for yourselves; a ghost has no flesh and bones as you can see I have.' And as he said this he showed them his hands and feet. Their joy was so great that they could not believe it, and they stood dumbfounded; so he said to them, 'Have you anything here to eat?' And they offered him a piece of grilled fish, which he took and ate before their eyes. Then he told them, 'This is what I meant when I said, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the Psalms, has to be fulfilled.' He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, 'So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to this.' Welcome to St Joan of Arc Catholic Church Brighton CONTACTS Parish Priest: Fr Martin Dixon Pastoral Associate: Cesar Lopez Location: 118 New St Brighton Ph: 9593 1703 Fax: 9593 3155 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cam.org.au/brighton Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm during school terms. School Principal: Tony McMahon 9592 3840. YEAR B 19 April, 2015 SERVICES Sunday Mass: Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am & 5.30pm. Weekdays: Tues evening at 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Fri mornings at 9.15am except first Thursday of the month at 12pm in the chapel at Cabrini Hospital, Brighton. Reconciliation: Saturday 5.30pm. Weddings & Baptisms: By appointment. REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Weddings: Baptisms: Illness: Eric (Tony) Carr, Glynn Desmond, Leanne Ickeringill, Mary Nesbitt & David Vaughan. Recently Deceased: Anniversaries: PARISH GROUPS Readings Next Weekend Acts 4:8-12, 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Card Players: First Thursday of the month in the presbytery meeting room from 11.30am. Care Group: Jackie Warden on 9592 5458. Meditation: Mon 10am in the presbytery. Prayer Group: Thursdays at 8pm in the Church. Reflection On The Gospel “Every Christian must come to a resurrection faith, one that accompanies Jesus through from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. We are invited to understand through our prayerful reading of the scriptures and the events that occur ‘on the road’ of our lives that the risen Lord still walks with us and meets us, especially when we gather to break bread, that is share in the Eucharist.” Sean Goan Let the reader understand www.columba.ie St Joan of Arc Parish News & Events News From The Social Justice Group Services This Week Please note that the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Masses will be replaced by Liturgy of The Word and Communion services. GodStart Easter Event Parish Prayer Group The Charismatic Prayer group meets each Thursday at 8pm in Next Sunday 26th April the church. Our topic this week is ‘Our Lady Help of Christians’. 9.15am to 10.30am All welcome. Families with young children are invited to this fun activity in the parish hall to celebrate Easter. A great opportunity to meet other Special Intentions young families in the parish. RSVP via SMS Parishioners please email or phone to Ina Keung on 0421 349 899 or phone the the parish office with any names parish office on 9593 1703. for inclusion in the bulletin. Let Us Come And Celebrate The Risen Christ. Are You A Handy Person? The parish requires a person with spare time and maintenance skills to assist with the management and repair of parish buildings including memorials. In addition, experience with trades and obtaining quotes. This is a paid position with flexible hours reporting to the Finance Committee. Please telephone the parish office on 9593 1703 or see Fr Martin. ASSIST A STUDENT – IT’S LIFE-CHANGING The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Australia has set up the lifechanging program ‘Assist a Student’ to provide education for poor but capable students throughout Asia and the Pacific. By donating $70 you will create an educational opportunity for a student who otherwise would remain uneducated and trapped in the cycle of poverty. In return you will receive a certificate with the student’s name and country; and the knowledge that your $70 has changed a life! You will find brochures and donation forms in the basket in the church foyer. Please take a form home and post it to the St Vincent de Paul Society, Victorian State Office as directed. Many thanks for your support. Today, for $70, you have changed the life of a child! Anzac Day Centenary Services SOS Vanuatu Many, many thanks to all who contributed goods to this appeal at Trackside gym in Hampton. They have sent off 2 large containers to support people in Vanuatu with clothing, lots of non-perishable food, and building materials etc. Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday 25th April at 9.30am with Archbishop Denis Hart. Memorial Service Sat 25th April at Green Point, Btn Esplanade. Assemble at 5.30am for 6am service. Presented by Hampton RSL & Bayside Council. Next meeting The next meeting of the social justice group will be held next Thursday, April 23rd at 7.30pm in the meeting room of the presbytery. At this meeting we will consider the "Closing the Gap" report. All welcome. COFFEE CONNEXIONS (HEARTS IN ACTION) A gathering for women and men in their 30’s and 40’s for spirituality enrichment, friendship, motivation and social opportunities. When: Friday, 1st May – 7.45pm Topic: “Unsung Heroes”. Speaker: Scott Walker from the SES Where: Our Lady of the Assumption Parish – gathering held in the church this month (coffee afterwards) 9 Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham Enquiries: Cathy – 0408 013 397 or Sr Sue – 9512 0730 JESUIT MISSION Maytime Fair Xavier College Kew. Saturday 2nd May, 9am-5pm Spirituality In The Pub ‘The Form and Functioning of Families In Australia Today’      Wed 22 April at 7.30pm Speaker: Dr Ruth Weston PSM Sandringham Hotel, Cnr Beach Rd & Melrose St Book for a meal from 6pm on 9598 7255 Details ph Vin on 9530 6004. MOVIE TIME Next Sunday 26th April at 4pm Dendy Cinema Brighton Life Vote which campaigns for pro-life representation in the Victorian Parliament, is holding a film fundraiser. The movie is “Boy Choir" starring Dustin Hoffman & GLEE's Kevin McHale. Tickets: $25 Students $20 Children $15 (includes tea/coffee & cake). Book Online at: http://www.trybooking.com/HFUP or phone Maria on 0438 088 681.