HOLY EUCHARIST PARISH
1A Oleander Drive
St Albans South 3021
Western Highway Deanery
Parish Priest - Fr Minh Tran SJ
Fr Brendan Byrne SJ
Fr Albert Said SJ
Fr Minh-Uoc Pham SJ
Pastoral Associate
Rod Lalunio
HE School Chaplains
Sr Ha Le IBVM – (03) 9366 2899
Sr Mercia Richards IBVM
Filipino Chaplain
Fr Joselito Asis
Refugee Worker – Gabriel Mabior
Office Hours: Friday 9.30am-3.30pm
Parish Secretary
Sandra Maiolo
Music Co-Ordinator
Sr Ha Le IBVM
Parish School Principal – Jeff Parker
PHONE:
9366 2899
RCIA Coordinators: -
Rod Lalunio & Paul Lia, email:
[email protected]
Mass Times
Saturday: 6pm
Sunday
9am, 10:30am, 6pm
12:00pm Vietnamese
Other Masses
1st Sun Filipino Mass 3.30pm
Sudanese Mass 3pm – every 2nd & 4th Sunday
RECONCILIATION:
Any time by request – contact Fr Minh.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Preca Centre, 29 Rosslare Parade,
St Albans – phone 9356 0734.
Co-Ordinator: Daniel Attard.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Catholic Care Courses
At least six months notice should be given.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms take place on a Saturday morning
at 11am. Preparation takes place on the
Thursday evening before the first Saturday of
the month at 7:30pm in the Presbytery.
The Co-ordinator is Toni Antonowicz.
Baptism forms can be collected from the
Presbytery or go online at
www.holyeuchariststalbans.org
THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING
The sacrament of the anointing of the sick is
held every 1st Friday of month during the
9:00am mass.
DAILY GOSPEL READINGS
Mon:Jn.3 :1-8
Tue :Jn.3 :7-15
Wed:Jn.3 :16-21
Thu:Jn.3 :31-36
Fri: Jn.6 :1-15
Sat:Jn.6 :16-21
Sun:Jn.24 :35-48
Office Hours: Mon – Fri. 9:30am – 3:00pm
Phone: 9366 1310
Fax: 9366 9359
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.holyeuchariststalbans.org
2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B
11/12 APRIL 2015
“We welcome the strangers”
3rd Sunday of Easter
Sat 6:00 PM, 18-4-15
Reader:
Daniel Attard
Head Spec Min: Nanette MicallefGrimaud
Spec Min:
Patsy De Abreu
Charlie Busuttil
Mario Zammit
Anne Philby
Dominic Bui
Sun 9:00 AM, 19-4-15
Reader:
Tinah Tohi
Head Spec Min: Monica Lomen
Spec Min:
Mini Eddy
Kim Bui Quang
Shirley Krizmanic
Anthony Naidu
Edith Gauci
Cristopher Creo
Sun 10:30 AM, 19-4-15
Reader:
Ed Cablao
Head Spec Min: Tony Randich
Spec Min:
Bruno Barreca
Frank Carreon
Judy Croos
Salim Hijazeen
Helen Maddela
Akok Kiir
Nina Desira
Sun 6:00 PM, 19-4-15
Reader:
Lani Laririt
Head Spec Min: Sharon Perena
Spec Min:
Han Nguyen
Ian Matanis
Ralph Perena
Lucy Bosjnak
Wency Garrata
PIETY STALL 6 pm - Janie Gatt
9 am - Volunteer
10.30am - Elizabeth
Mercieca
CHURCH CLEANING
Week beginning: 13 April 2015
Group 1 – Samoan Community
Otelia Tufuga
SINGING GROUPS NEXT WEEKEND
Sat. 18 Apr - 6pm - Michael Bonnici
Sun.19 Apr- 9am - Charlie Schembri
10.30am - Carreon family
6pm - Laririt family
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Tuesday. - Friday 9:00am
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray
God of everlasting mercy,
who in the very recurrence of the paschal feast
kindle the faith of the people you have made
your own,
increase, we pray,
the grace you have bestowed, that all may grasp
and rightly understand in what font they have
been washed,
by whose Spirit they have been reborn,
by whose Blood they have been redeemed.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of
the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer After Communion
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that our reception of this paschal Sacrament
may have a continuing effect
in our minds and hearts.
Through Christ our Lord.
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Antonia Busuttil, Helen
Farrugia, Asuncion Maddela, Carmen Baera, Doris
Gatt, Eddie Cuma, Boris Kolendowski, Mary
Gauci, Rosario Creo, Frank & Margaret Maxwell,
Stella Sandle, Tommy Fincham, Katica Dupkovic,
Zoravko Rogulic Caeudine Domango, Teresa
Huynh, Sam Ignacolo, Joe Listar, Nalini Cruse,
Sixto Antonio Jr., Jimmy Bajada, Maricris Moral,
Joe Grima, Craig Busuttil, & Peter Disco
RECENTLY DECEASED: Marjorie Burton
ANNIVERSARIES & WE REMEMBER: Giuseppa
Giuffrida, Anka Valentic, Emilia Marmur, Richard
Marmur, Maria Le Thi Hong Van, Maria Nguyen
thi Thanh, Jessica Tuyet Nguyen, Phero Nguyen
Quoc Hung, Dioestede Rosete Alcontara, Pacifico
Alcontara, Luis Pamintuan, Family Micallef &
Family Galea, Michael Azzopardi, family Gauci,
Michael Lia, Joseph Lia, Grace Lia, Pauline Lia,
Emmanuel Lia, Felix & Angelo Lia, Mary Pulis,
Mary Camilleri, Leon Joson, Sr. Mary Teresa
Hennessey FCJ, Josee Tanner, Raymond Abela,
Francis & Francis & Francis & Dominique Le,
Dominque & Maria Dan, Joshep & Maria Te,
Francis Chi, Charlie Xerri, Lewis Spiteri, Tommy
Pirotta, All souls in Purgatory & All Souls.
First Reading Acts 4:32-35
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles
The whole group was united, heart and soul.
The whole group of believers was united, heart
and soul; no one claimed for his own use
anything that he had, as everything they owned
was held in common.
The apostles continued to testify to the
resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power,
and they were all given great respect.
None of their members was ever in want, as all
those who owned land or houses would sell
them, and bring the money from them, to
present it to the apostles; it was then distributed
to any members who might be in need.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 117:2-4. 15-18. 22-24.
R. v.1
(R.) Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his
love is everlasting
1. Let the sons of Israel say: ‘His love has no
end.’ Let the sons of Aaron say: ‘His love has
no end.’ Let those who fear the Lord say:‘His
love has no end.’ (R.)
2. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; his
right hand raised me up. I shall not die, I
shall live and recount his deeds. I was
punished, I was punished by the Lord, but
not doomed to die. (R.)
3. The stone which the builders rejected has
become the corner stone. This is the work of
the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was
made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad.(R.)
Second Reading 1 Jn 5:1-6
A reading from the first letter of St John
Anyone begotten by God has already
overcome the world.
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ
has been begotten by God;
and whoever loves the Father that begot him
loves the child whom he begets.
We can be sure that we love God’s children
if we love God himself and do what he has
commanded us;
this is what loving God is –
keeping his commandments;
and his commandments are not difficult,
because anyone who has been begotten by God
has already overcome the world;
this is the victory over the world – our faith.
Who can overcome the world?
Only the man who believes that Jesus is the Son
of God;
Jesus Christ who came by water and blood,
not with water only,
but with water and blood;
with the Spirit as another witness –
since the Spirit is the truth.
NEWS
ST VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS: The new
applicants for the St Albans division will be
meeting at Holy Eucharist Presbytery on
April 14th at 7.30pm.
BLUEPRINT WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH: A
workshop is being offered designed to
support people working or volunteering in
youth ministry. The day includes a keynote
presentation from Bishop Mark Edwards,
Mass and great networking opportunities.
There is no cost and lunch is provided.
When: Sat 18th April 2015 from 10am4.30pm. Where: Thomas Carr Centre. For
more info visit: [email protected] or phone
92875565.
MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS:
The Life, Marriage & Family Office warmly
invite all expectant mothers and their families
to the Mass for Expectant Mothers. The Mass
will be celebrated by Archbishop Denis Hart
at St Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday 31 May at
11.00am. Registrations can be made online at:
www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily or
alternatively by contacting: 9287 5587.
Please note that registration closes on Friday
22 May. Expectant mothers who register will
receive a small token of recognition.
SCHOOL NEWS
Term 2 commences Monday 13th April. All
school based activities are suspended
during the term break, and will
recommence in Term 2.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Presentation
of the children who will be receiving their
First Holy Communion will be on Saturday
18th April at the 6pm mass.
The First Holy Communion will be on
Sunday 3rd May.
ANZAC DAY 2015: Centenary of the Anzac
landing at Gallipoli. Mass will be celebrated
at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 9.30am on
Saturday 25th April by Archbishop Denis hart
DD.
85TH ANNUAL MISSION CONCERT: The
Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver will hold
their Annual Mission Concert-starring Mike
Brady.
When: Sunday 19th April from 2pm
Where: St peter Claver Hall, 154 Cotham
Road, Kew
Admission is free-a collection will be taken
during the Concert. Proceeds will go to assist
the missions.
COMMUNITY LEADERS MEETING: Can all
community leaders please note the next
meeting will be on Tuesday 21st April at 7pm,
in the Presbytery.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Periodically we will
restart the list of sick people for whom we are
praying. We are always willing to pray for
those who need our prayers however, over
time, we cannot be sure that those on the list
still need our prayers and may well have
recovered. From Sunday 19th April the
prayers for the sick will be restarted. If you
would like the name of someone you know to
be included on the list please advise the Parish
Office.
All information used in accordance with the terms
of our privacy policy.
CONGRATULATIONS: Father Minh
would like to congratulate Mr & Mrs Tu
and Mr. & Mrs. Tran Phuong on their
46th Wedding Anniversaries. Wishing
both couples many more years of
wedded bliss.
If any parishioner(s) have an
anniversary, birthday or special notice
they would like advertised in the
bulletin, please inform the Parish
Secretary.
HOLY HOUR: There will not be a Holy
Hour on the 24th April as Sr. Helen
Mary FCJ will be away. The next Holy
Hour will be on Friday 29th May at 7
Camara St, St Albans.
THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES: There
are still some families who have not
collected their new set of envelopes.
Please take a moment before or after
mass to collect them as the new cycle of
envelopes has commenced. Remember
they are sorted by street names, not
Surnames. Thank you.
LINE DANCING: The Seniors Club
Line Dancing
Where: Holy Eucharist Hall.
When: Tuesday nights at 7pm8.30pm. Cost: $7.00 All Welcome.
‘BROKEN NOT BEATEN’: THE
CATHOLIC MAN BREAKFAST SERIES
Thursday 16 April, 7–9am Hear
former Australian cricketer Rick
McCosker; after having his jaw broken
in the first innings, he returned to bat in
the second with his jaw wired shut,
closing out the match and leading
Australia to victory. Rick brings the
same commitment to life and a long
history of service within the Church.
Details: Michael on 0439 172 465
HOLY EUCHARIST YOUTH GROUP:
The next H.E. Youth group meeting
will be on Monday 20th April. It will be
a sports night. Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: H.E. Hall.
Contact TED 0466 154 622.
GUILD OF ST STEPHEN: All Altar
Servers can participate in the Annual
Mass for Altar Servers at St Patrick’s
Cathedral on Friday 1st May 2015 at
7.30pm. Inquiries : Fr Dishan Candappa
97992108. Parents of current Holy
Eucharist Alter Servers, please note, if
you would like your child admitted into
the Guild please see the Parish Staff. In
addition, Parents of children who wish
to become Alter Servers, please see
Parish Staff.
CARITAS AUSTRALIA: Thank you to all
the Parishioners who donated to Project
Compassion for 2015. If you requested
a receipt, they are now ready for
collection from the Parish Office.
A VOCATION VIEW:
Easter:
resurrection and new life; to be
begotten by God. A new life, achieved
from a conquered tomb. Meaning for
life for people for thousands of years.
Nothing more secure nothing more
lasting. “As the Father sent me, so I am
sending you …..”