FIRST READING: ACTS 10:34, 37-43 Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: 'You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John had been preaching baptism. God had anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and because God was with him, Jesus went about doing good and curing all who had fallen into the power of the devil. Now I, and those with me, can witness to everything he did throughout the countryside of Judaea and in Jerusalem itself: and also to the fact that they killed him by hanging him on a tree, yet three days afterwards God raised him to life and allowed him to be seen, not by the whole people but only by certain witnesses God had chosen beforehand. Now we are those witnesses - we have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection from the dead and he has ordered us to proclaim this to his people and to tell them that God has appointed him to judge everyone, alive or dead. It is to him that all the prophets bear this witness: that all who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name.' GOSPEL: JOHN 20:1-9 Welcome to It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved. 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb' she said 'and we don't know where they have put him.' So Peter set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together, but the other disciple, running faster than Peter, reached the tomb first; he bent down and saw the linen cloths lying on the ground, but did not go in. Simon Peter who was following now came up, went right into the tomb, saw the linen cloths on the ground, and also the cloth that had been over his head; this was not with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he believed. Till this moment they had failed to understand the teaching of scripture, that he must rise from the dead. St Joan of Arc Catholic Church Brighton SECOND READING: COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 Since you have been brought back to true life with Christ, you must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is, sitting at God's right hand. Let your thoughts be on heavenly things, not on the things that are on the earth, because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God. But when Christ is revealed - and he is your life - you too will be revealed in all your glory with him. 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 5 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: Caroline Marinucci. Illness: Eric (Tony) Carr, Glynn Desmond, Leanne Ickeringill, John Marich, Mary Nesbitt, Elizabeth Pilcher, Ivan Rodrigues, Guy Rodrigues, Emily Somers & Bernard Vilathgamuwa. Recently Deceased: Trav Pajtasz. Anniversaries: Alexis Mactier, John Anthony Molloy & Mavis Watson. PARISH GROUPS Readings Next Weekend Acts 4:32-35 1 Jn 5:1-6 Jn 20:19-31 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD Card Players: First Thursday of the month in the presbytery meeting room from 11.30am. Please note that there is no meeting in April. Care Group: Jackie Warden on 9592 5458. Meditation: Mon 10am in the presbytery. Prayer Group: Thursdays at 8pm in the Church. Reflection “Today is our day for rejoicing in the risen Christ, for thanking the Father for his love, and for reminding ourselves of that to which we have committed ourselves: The Way. Death has contended with Life, yet despite tombs and symbols of death all around us, we proceed to commit ourselves to life, confident that as the Father transformed the existence of Jesus, so he will transform the whole creation.” Thomas O’Loughlin Liturgical Resources for the Year of Matthew. www.columba.ie St Joan of Arc Parish News & Events HAPPY EASTER Thank you for joining us at St Joan of Arc Church this Easter. If you are new to the parish please introduce yourself to our Parish Priest, Fr Martin Dixon. We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter and look forward to seeing you again soon. Congratulations to our RCIA candidates Max Brodribb, Vickye Rush and Caroline Marinucci who were received into the Church this Easter. Many thanks to our wonderful parishioners who volunteered their time & talents this Easter and to our parish organist Mary Taylor, cantor Adam Kaczanowski and Kevin Greelish for preparing the slideshows. Please note that there will be no weekday Masses this week. Please keep in your prayers our fellow Catholics who have been deeply hurt by the recent fires in Catholic churches. Parish Prayer Group The Charismatic Prayer group meets each Thursday at 8pm in the church. This week we will have reflection, prayer and healing. All welcome. PROJECT COMPASSION Please remember to return your giving box as soon as possible. Your donation will help vulnerable people to establish sustainable food sources for life. Donations of $2 & over are tax deductible. GodStart Easter Event Sunday 26th April 9.15am to 10.30am Families with young children are invited to this fun activity in the parish hall to celebrate Easter. A great opportunity to meet other young families in the parish. RSVP via SMS to Ina Keung on 0421 349 899 or phone the parish office on 9593 1703. Let Us Come And Celebrate The Risen Christ Anzac Day Centenary Services BRIGHTON DEANERY TRIVIA NIGHT Friday 17th April at 7.30pm Come along to St. Mary’s Parish hall, 59 Holyrood St. with friends or join a table. Tables of 10 available. All proceeds to go to Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project. Entry $20 per person BYO supper and drinks. To book ph Sr. Michele Kennan on 0415 956 107 or email: Michele_kennan@ Hotmail.com Saturday 25th April, Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral at 9.30am with celebrant Archbishop Denis Hart. Sunday 26th April, commemorative service at St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Brighton at 10am. Preacher: The Most Rev’d Dr Philip Freier with music by the Footscray Yarraville City Band. St Patrick’s Cathedral Choral Scholarships 2016 Scholarships are available for boys entering Year 5 at St Kevin’s College, Toorak in 2016. Applications close on Friday May 15, 2015. Auditions at the Cathedral on Saturday May 23, 2015. Applications are available online at: www.stkevins.vic.edu.au MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Sun 31 May, 11am St Patrick’s Cathedral The Life, Marriage & Family Office warmly invite all expectant mothers and their families to the Mass for Expectant Mothers to be celebrated by Archbishop Denis Hart. Expectant mothers who register will receive a small token of recognition. RSVP: Friday 22 May Register: 9287 5587 or www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily ‘Catholic Man Breakfast Series’ Featuring Rick McCosker, former Australian Test Cricketer. Hear Rick tell his story: “Broken not Beaten”. CQ Club, 113 123 Queen St. Melbourne, 7am – 9am. Thursday 16th April 2015, $45/head. Bookings to Michael on 0439 172 465. MOVIE TIME Sun 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 and GLEE's Kevin McHale. All funds raised will go towards the airfare and associated costs of bringing UK midwife, Mary Doogan, to Australia to tell her story of losing her job because of her conscientious objection to abortion. 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.
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