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3rd May, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
- Year B -
Worship Schedule
Masses this Weekend:
Vigil Mass: Saturday 6pm
Sunday: 9am
Sunday: 6pm
Weekday Mass:
St Anthony’s Parish
54 Agincourt Road.
(PO Box 3670) Marsfield, 2122
Phone: 9888 5222
Fax: 9878 2741
Email: [email protected]
Website: saintanthonys.org.au
Parish Office Hours:
Mon-Fri.9.30am—1pm
Parish Staff & Contacts
Pastor: Joseva Tuimavule N cm
Monday: 9am (Liturgy of the Word)
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday: 9am
Pastoral Associate: Madeleine Pizzuti
Wednesday: 9am
Email: [email protected]
Thursday: 9am
Parish Secretary: Rose Goh
Friday: 9am
Email: [email protected]
Reconciliation
Saturday 5.30pm
Anytime by appointment
The Word of God…
Parish Secretary: Rita Salameh
Email: [email protected]
School Principal: Julianne Rook
Email: [email protected]
1st Reading: Apostles 9:26-31
Responsorial Psalm: 21:26-28,30-32
I will praise you, Lord,
in the assembly of your people.
2nd Reading: J ohn 3:18-24
Gospel:
John 15:1-8
PARISH DIARY:
Sunday, 3 May—10May, 2015
Commitment Mass for First Holy Communion
CHARITABLE WORKS FUND APPEAL
Mother’s Day
Anointing Mass
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10 May
9am 8 May
You are asked to keep in your prayers all parishioners,
friends & relatives who are suffering through illness, especially -
Rhonda Brown, Rosemary Williams, Merle Ranasinghe, Pam Taig,
Peng Tee Yeow, Eddie Yap, Poh Lian Yap,
Konrad Wrzesinski, Magdalena Wrzesinska,
Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, Kidir Sitthampalam,
Patricia Whiteford, Phyllis Tay,
Baby Harper Stapleton, Fr David Catterall, Denise Ghali
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Due to privacy laws, if you would like the name of a family member or friend
to be printed in the Good Oil, please contact the Parish Office.
Also, please keep in your prayers those who have died, recently -
Philip Brown
(Brother & brother in law of Frank & Mary Brown)
Agnes Orland
Sr Anne Nolan DC
Sr Beryl Rogan sgs
Sr Ruth Maund sgs
Lee Cheow Neoh
Jean Ethel Gaynon
Erna Breen
And those whose anniversaries occur at this time:
Stefano Barbaro (5/5)
WYD 2016 LAUNCH + YOUNG ADULT WELCOME TO ARCHBISHOP
ANTHONY – 19 May
All young adults are invited to Sydney’s launch of World Youth Day
2016. This will also be the first time that our new Archbishop will be
present at an official Archdiocesan event for young adults so it is a great
opportunity to meet and welcome him. It will be a huge night of
celebration with Polish food, Polish dancing, information stalls, a
catechesis from the Archbishop and even a spot of fine Polish vodka!
Come and hear about the exciting pilgrimages that Sydney will be taking
in 2016 to the City of Mercy. The evening will be held at St Mary’s
Cathedral College Hall on Tuesday 19 May from 7.30pm. The
Archbishop will also be presiding at City Silence (the weekly young
adult holy hour) in the Cathedral from 6.30pm. For more information see
the event at www.facebook.com/catholicyouthservices or email
[email protected]. #getexcited #bemerciful
"May Celebration in honour of Our Lady and to intercede for Peace in
the World and the Welfare of Australia will take place
in St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday May 9th. Commencing at 11.30am
with entrance procession the programme includes,
Litany of Loreto, Consecration, Rosary and concludes with Mass."
Adult Faith Formation 2015.
St Teresa of Avila 2: Bishop David Walker DD, Emeritus
Bishop of the Diocese of Broken Bay, will deliver
teachings on St Teresa of Avila. St Teresa, a Doctor of
the Church, has come to be recognised as one of the
great teachers of how to journey to God. Come and
join us in exploring the richness of St Teresa’s
wisdom. All are welcome! The venue for all courses
will be The Centre for Christian Spirituality, 14 Frances
St, Randwick. St Teresa of Avila 2: The Interior
Castle. Dates: Wednesdays: 29 April, 6 & 13 May 2015,
7.00 – 8.30pm. Course Cost: $25.
To register: http//trybooking.com/GVFO.
Music Ministry Day
Catholic Youth Services invites together all young adults (18-35
years) involved in (or wanting to be involved in) parish music
ministry to celebrate and build on their talents and gifts so as to
channel them back into our parishes for the glory of God! Join us
as Stephen Kirk (Catholic Song writer & producer), Stephen
Smith (Australian Sacred Music Association) and many others,
lead participants through the why, when, what and how of music
used within a church setting. Registrations close May 18, 2015
Date: 23 May 2015
Place: 108 The Crescent, Homebush West
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Cost: $10 (for meals) payable on the day
What to bring: Your passion for music, your instrument of choice
for a jam session, but most importantly an open mind and a thirst
for more.
Register: [email protected] or call 97644357
Silent Retreat
Amidst all the noise, God speaks to us in the silence of our
hearts. Join us for a silent retreat as we are led deeper in our
spiritual lives by Fr Joseph Chua, a Cistercian monk of the
Tarrawarra Abbey. Fr Joseph currently serves as the vocation
director and novice master of his community and has a deep
interest in helping others foster a contemplative spirituality in their
daily living.
The retreat will run from 6:30pm Friday 5 June and finish by
1:30pm Sunday 7 June. The retreat will be held at the beautiful
BXVI Centre and will cost $215. To register, please email
[email protected] or call us on 9764 4357 for
more information.
Please join us on our Facebook page for all up to date
information.
Marsfield vinyard
Canteen Manager (Temporary Part Time)
Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich
Applications are invited for the position of temporary part time Canteen
Manager for 12 hours per week.
We require an efficient, enthusiastic person to manage our College
Canteen two days per week. It is essential that you have experience in
the food industry.
You will be responsible for assisting with managing the volunteer roster,
menu preparation, ordering stock, preparing food, yearly stocktaking,
servicing and cleaning canteen equipment, operating the Flexischools
ordering system, balancing the daily takings and serving staff and
students. You will report to and work with the Business Manager in
relation to all aspects of the Canteen.
It is a requirement of employment that you undergo a Working with
Children check.
Applications should email their written application letter and a resume to
[email protected] by Friday 8 May 2015.
Any enquires please phone Kathleen Badolato, Business Manager,
0457 595 418.
THE ANNUAL MAY PROCESSION IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY - WAVERLEY
COLLEGE
The Annual Procession in Honour of Our Lady will be held on Sunday, 3
May 2015 at 2.00 p.m. It will commence in the College grounds in Birrell
Street with seating available in the College Quadrangle. All Old Boys and
Friends of the College are invited to be part of this event and join the
Brothers, staff, students and parents in this act of devotion to the
Mother of Jesus.
131 Birrell Street, Waverley 2024
Ph: 9369 0600
CHARITABLE WORKS FUND (CWF) PASTORAL
APPEAL
This weekend is the CWF appeal which continues
to play an important role in providing social, pastoral,
advocacy and training programs through its 6
agencies. The CWF is your Catholic charity and we
encourage you to give it your generous support. Couples,
families, refugees, migrants, our future priests, Catholic
public school children, the deaf and hearing impaired are
just some of the people you are helping by supporting
the CWF. There is so much which can be done with your
donations, so please give generously.
DOWNPOUR - PENTECOST YOUTH RALLY – SAT, 23
MAY 2015.
Join with hundreds as we celebrate Pentecost 2015 and
pray for Sydney! This awesome night will feature worship
by Steve Angrisano (USA), Gary and Natasha Pinto
(Melbourne) and Stephen Kirk (Canberra) with a dynamic
preaching by Fr Chris Ryan MGL. A night not to be
missed!! Tickets and information available online at
downpoursydney.com
ROME PILGRIMAGE TOUR - 3 JUNE 2015
DEPARTURE.
There are some vacancies still available on the Catholic
Archdiocese of Sydney's Rome Pilgrimage Tour which
departs on 03 June 2015. The 7-night tour package
includes return economy airfares, accommodation at
Domus Australia, all breakfasts and dinners, and all tours
including admission. For full details go to
www.romepilgrimages.com or phone 1800 819 156
The Grace Of Vocation. Union and Charity, a series of
discernment events held on Saturdays in Sydney for
young single women sponsored by the Religious Sisters
of Mercy of Alma. Last event date: 16 May. For further
information visit www.rsmofalma.org and to RSVP ring
02 9557 2398 or [email protected]
Catholic Adult Education Centre New Courses for
2015 (Term Two April – June)
Courses include The Eucharist (New) & Moral Life in
Christ from 20 April – 8 June, M onday evenings
with Dr Peter John McGregor; Knowing and Living with
Creation (New), one day intensive 18 May with Dr
Peter John McGregor; and Maronite History (New) 20
April – 25 May, M onday evenings w ith P eter El
Khouri. With the exception of Maronite History, all
courses will be held at The Catholic Centre, Keating St,
Lidcombe. Enquiries – (02) 9646 9010 or
[email protected].
Aquinas Academy 2015 Courses.
The Academy will be holding courses on spirituality and
the Gospels including retreats throughout 2015 starting
from February through to October. More information
can be obtained from www.aquinas-academy.com .
To register please ring 02 9247 4651 or by email: :
[email protected]
Commitment Mass
for Candidates preparing for
First Holy Communion
We welcome the families and the candidates who are preparing
for First Holy Communion. This is a wonderful time of being
part of our Parish family as we all seek to become one with the
Risen Christ in the Eucharist. Please make them feel welcome
and pray for them in their preparation.
We welcome into our Parish Community through
the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend:
Amelia & Eloise Ippolito
(Children of Michelle & David)
THE CATHOLIC WEEKLY— 3rd May, 2015

yes or quit’ – Plibersek call to Labor MPs on same-sex
marriage
Canon law coup: Sydney Catholic body gets nod to offer first full
degree in canon law
Archbishop’s hope for a Church ‘teeming with new life’
Prayer card: pray for the Church and persecuted Christians
everywhere
World Youth Day launch rescheduled: you won’t want to miss it!
Anzac commemorations in Sydney and Rome
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Jesus ‘gave me rosary to end Boko Haram’: bishop
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Available at the front entrance to the Church.
Please put your $2.00 in the Poor Box.
CAPTAINS, PLEASE ENSURE TO REMIND YOUR TEAM
COUNTERS ROSTER FOR MAY:
3/5-Team 4; 10/5-Team 5; 17/5-Team 6; 24/5-Team 7;
Please take home a copy of the Good Oil.
However, if you prefer not to, please return it to the trays
found at each entrance to the Church.
COMMUNION UNDER BOTH KINDS
Please consider the following:
1. If you have a cold or flu symptoms (or any other
communicable disease, cold sores, etc.) you MUST NOT
receive communion from the Chalice.
2. In accordance with the General Instruction, we
DO NOT DIP the Host in the Chalice.
DON’T FORGET TO TURN OFF YOUR
MOBILE PHONE. THANK YOU