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Celebrating FAITH, LIFE and LOVE in COMMUNITY.
5th April 2015 - Year B
SUNDAY of the RESURRECTION
ALL HALLOWS’
PARISH CHURCH
Wishing all
2 Halley Street
FIVE DOCK 2046
parishioners
Parish Priest:
Fr Greg McGregor
and visitors
Associate Pastors:
Fr Salas Muttathukattil MSFS
a happy and
Secretary: Elena Di Perna
Presbytery:
Monday: Closed
Tues - Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Holy
Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm
Phone: 9713 7960
Fax: 9713 5172
Easter
Email:
[email protected]
Web: www.allhallows.org.au
All Hallows’ Parish School
Dear Parishioners,
Principal: Mrs Helen Elliott
Phone: 9713 4469
Fax: 9712 5184
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au
Sacramental Life
Eucharist:
Saturday - 9.00am & 5.30pm Vigil
Sunday - 8.30am
Sunday - 10am Children’s Liturgy
Sunday - 6.00pm Youth Mass
Monday - 9.00am
Tues - Wed - 8.00am
Thurs - Fri - 9.00am
Lauds (morning prayer) is prayed 20
minutes before morning mass daily.
All Welcome.
Reconciliation: Saturday
9.30 - 10am & 4.45 - 5.15pm
Anointing: First Friday of the
month at 9am mass. (except January).
Sick Calls: Any time - day/night.
Funeral Masses: In co-operation
with Funeral Directors.
Exposition: Third Thursday of
every month after Mass.
Once again we come to the celebration of Easter. The pinnacle of the
church’s year where we remember the life, death and resurrection of
Jesus. We remember with great joy that we have a God who loves us
so much that he sent his only Son.
Moreover through him we have hope that the kingdom of God is for
us all. Easter above all is a time of hope for humanity and the world.
Fr Salas and I wish for us all that this will be a time of hope and grace
for everyone in our Parish.
Of course Easter is a time for many wonderful ceremonies in our
Church. My grateful thanks to all the people who have so generously
given of their time and talents to make these ceremonies possible. In
particular our musicians, choir, ministers, servers, readers, altar
society and ushers who have put in a lot of work. Thank you so much
to all. Thank you too to those who have provided so much practical
support with their time.
Thank you also for the many generous gifts and well wishes.
As a small gift from the parish there will be little bottles of water that
were blessed at the Easter Vigil available for you to take home.
Please feel free to take one with you to bless your home. Please one
bottle per family. A copy of the blessing you can use in your house is
available in the bulletin.
Have a great Easter break and safe travels.
Fr Greg and Fr Salas.
1. True Joy
The Psalm for Easter Sunday says, “This is the
day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be
glad in it.” Above all days, Easter is a day of joy.
But what is joy? The answer St. Francis gave to
this question is famous.
3. Anointing Mass
The April Mass for the Healing of the Sick will be
held on Friday 10th April at the 9am Mass.
4. Good Friday Collection
Thank you for your support of the special
collection for the Holy Land.
St. Francis said to his Brother Leo, “When we
come to [our house] St. Mary of the Angels,
soaked by the rain and frozen by the cold, all
soiled with mud and suffering from hunger, and
we ring at the gate of the place and the brother
porter comes and says angrily: 'Who are you?'
5. Archbishop Easter Pastoral Letter
The Easter Pastoral Letter from the Archbishop is
in the gathering space for you to take a
copy home
And we say: 'We are two of your brothers.' And
… he does not open for us, but makes us stand
outside in the snow and rain, cold and hungry,
until night falls—then if we endure all those insults and cruel rebuffs patiently, … oh, Brother
Leo, … perfect joy is there!”*
Fr. Greg
Whatever we may think of St. Francis’s
explanation of perfect joy, Easter reminds us
that Francis’s kind of joy is not the end of the
story. At Easter, we celebrate the other kind of
joy, the kind each of us longs for, when every
tear is wiped away, and there is no sorrow
anymore - no more suffering from weather or
hunger or hurtful human beings. As we sing in
the much-loved hymn by Fr. John Foley, S. J. at
Easter “the cross and passion past, dark night is
over, bright morning comes at last!”
When we ourselves rise to meet our risen Lord,
in that bright morning we will hear him say,
“Come away, beloved. The winter is past; the
rain is gone, and the flowers return to the
earth.” (Song of Songs 2:10-12) In the loving
union of that encounter, all the heartbrokenness
of our lives will be redeemed. That will be
perfect joy.
If all we had was the joy St. Francis describes,
our courage might fail us in this life. Easter
celebrates now the perfect joy waiting for us
when we and all creation are reborn with our
resurrected Lord into the everlasting love of
God. This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
2. Project Compassion
Can you please return your Project Compassion
Appeal envelope and boxes in the boxes in the
church or the parish office.
We thank you for your support with this appeal.
God Bless
Brazilian Samba Classes at the Parish (for women),
with Shyamla Eswaran
Looking for a fun way to keep fit?
Then join us for this popular, fun dance
class.
Join highly sought after Brazilian
Samba dancer Shyamla Eswaran to
unlock your inner sambista. Learn the
basic samba step and other vibrant,
sensual movements to experience the
joy of Brazilian dance.
This class will uplift your spirit, get your hips
shaking and put a smile on your face. No prior
experience necessary - just a willingness to shake,
shimmy, sweat ... and smile!
New Classes recommencing Thursday 16 April at
5:30pm to 6:30pm
6 week course - $65
12 week pass - $120
Bookings essential: Michelle Carrick 0438 219 165
FROM OUR FAMILY EDUCATOR
Thank you to all who are continuing their generous
donations for our Toiletry Runs. This month we are
low on stock of men's deodorants, shaving cream and
packets of razors blades. Any of these items would be
gratefully received.
NEXT NIGHT PATROL
SANDWICH RUN
Friday 17 April
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
SILVER CIRCLE
Congratulations to Week 3 winners:
1st No. 29 Fr Salas; 2nd No. 7 Anne McReynolds.
Blessing of a Home at Easter
Introductory Rites
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All:AMEN
Leader: It is Christ who enlightens our hearts and homes with his love. It is Christ, risen from
the dead, who is our source of hope, joy and comfort. May all who enter this home find
Christ's light and love.
Reading from the Word of God Luke 24: 28-32
As the disciples approached the village to which they were going, Jesus gave the impression
that he was going on further. But they urged him, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the
day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with
them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their
eyes were opened and they recognised him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to
each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and
opened the scriptures to us?"
Prayers of Intercession
The Son of God made his home among us. With thanks and praise let us call upon him.
ALL: Stay with us, Lord
Lord Jesus Christ, through you every dwelling is a temple of holiness: build those who live in
this house into the dwelling place of God in the Holy Spirit.
ALL: Stay with us, Lord
Lord Jesus Christ, you had no place to lay your head, but in the spirit of poverty accepted the
hospitality of your friends: grant that through our help the homeless may obtain shelter.
ALL: Stay with us, Lord
Lord Jesus Christ, the disciples recognised you in the breaking of the bread: grant that the
members of this family may be open always to your presence in word and sacrament.
ALL: Stay with us, Lord
As children of God we confidently pray: Our Father....
Prayer of Blessing
Lord, we rejoice in the victory of your Son over death:
by rising from the tomb to new life he gives us new hope and promise.
Bless all the members of this family (or household)
and surround them with your protection, that they may find comfort and peace
in Jesus Christ, the paschal lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen
The house is now sprinkled with Easter water
Concluding Rite
May Christ dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and
for ever. Amen
13th April 2015 Health Forum
at Concord Hospital.
Topic: Complementary and Alternative
medicines for Cancer Patients
Time 5.00-6.30 pm
Education Centre Gate 3 Hospital Road
www. Concord Hospital Public Forums.
Check out our Piety stall for gift
ideas and cards for all occasions
St Mark’s Parish Drummoyne is hosting an
information evening in relation to the
ongoing Royal Commission into
Institutional Responses to Child Sexual
Abuse on Thursday April 30 2015.
The speaker for the night is Mr Francis
Sullivan (CEO Truth, Justice and Healing
Council). The evening will commence at
7.30pm in the St Mark’s parish hall located
in the school grounds and a cup of tea will be
served afterwards in the parish centre. For
catering purposes it would be appreciated if
you could please register your interest in
attending with the parish office on 9181 1795.
Parking is available. Further details can be
found on the St Mark’s website. Come join us
and get a full understanding of the Catholic
Church’s response to this challenging subject.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
In your love and concern, please pray for:Recently Deceased:
Willie Baugh, Antonino Bartolone,
Kerrie Anne Miller Gleeson
Anniversaries:
Vincenzo Lore, Vincenzo Benfatto, Anthony Godinho
Also for:
Vincenzo Greco, Angela Giovannazzo Alessi,
Michael Elvy, Domenico Triulcio
For the following ill members of our community:John O’Dwyer, Maria Recchia,
Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, Vince Moschella,
Crochetta Valenti, Brian Gallagher, Bernadette Lane,
Vanessa Lane, Muriel Daly, Margaret Gleeson,
Mary Johnson, Carmen Gallagher, Mary Longrell,
Benilda Buenafe, Lorenzo Mioli, Frances Hennessy,
Antonietta Ciaglia, Tomas Laming,
Angela Colantonio, Ida Bova, Amelia Casarotto,
Mirella Mercuri, Madelina Michael,
Monica Moschella, Marcello Cheles, Brian Lees.
(Names will remain on list for 1 month unless notified.)
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Living the victory of Christ’s love: Archbishop Fisher’s Easter pastoral
Now that’s a church – Rouse Hill opens stunning new
parish church
Six more: ordinations of deacons in St Mary’s bring
happiness all round
What about the children? Boycott of Dolce & Gabbana
misses the whole point – Phyllis Zagano
Ignoring Catholic education won’t make a government’s problems go away – Dr Brian Croke
Where the love runs deep: the remarkable story of a
Vietnamese sister and her orphanage for the disabled
Keeping it in the family – one family’s love affair over
generations with making paschal candles
Last of the Plantagenet kings – buried in an Anglican
cathedral, Richard III still gets a Catholic mass for the
repose of his soul
ONLY $2.00 AVAILABLE FROM THE STAND
Musicians needed for
Sunday Night Mass
Please contact Bruno
on
0419 498 243
Kid’s Corner
Q. Why did the Easter egg hide?
A. He was a little chicken!
Holiday Drama Workshops in Abbotsford
FASHIONSHOESFROMCHILDRENFROMALL
OVERTHEWORLD
70GreatNorthRoadFiveDock
(nexttoRSLClub)
WWW.THELITTLESHOESHOP.NET
[email protected]
Roald Dahl's Crazy
Characters: K-Year 4
Join The BFG and
Sophie, Matilda and Miss Trunchbull, Willy
Wonka and Charlie and all your favourite Roald
Dahl characters. Explore their worlds and
change their stories using your creativity and
imagination, all while developing your acting
skills and a clear, confident voice. Activities are
carefully programmed to develop a range of
performance skills and build confidence. Highlights of the week will feature in a performance
on the final day.
Filmmaking Madness, Year 5 - 8
It’s lights, camera, action! Enter the world of
filmaking as you write, act, shoot, light, direct
and edit your own short film. Pitch your ideas,
write a script and develop the storyboard - just
as it's done in a professional film studio. You'll
experience what it's like being part of a film crew
as you have a go both behind and in front of the
camera. You'll even get to walk the red carpet at
the film's premiere on the final day.
Monday 13-15 April, 9.15am - 3.30pm,
Abbotsford Presbyterian Church,
443 Great North Rd Abbotsford. Register at
www.vivavoicestudio.com. Or call 80401902 .
Sibling discounts available. Quote "Drama" for
further discount.
Journey to Pentecost
Sat 16th May 8am - Sunday 17th May 4pm
Mt Schoenstatt 230 Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa
A weekend retreat for men of all ages
$135
RSVP Jim - [email protected]
Mobile 0432 487 927
You are invited to a morning of quiet reflection at
the Grail Centre, 22 McHatton St, North Sydney, on
Tuesday 21st April from 10am to 12 noon. We will
be reflecting on the meaning of obedience in the
context of Benedictine Spirituality. There will be
time for silent meditation and the opportunity to
share thoughts in a group. We ask for a small
donation to cover costs.
For more information or to register your interest,
please contact the Grail Centre 9955 3053 or
[email protected], or
Tricia [email protected]
Holiday Drama Workshop at All Hallows
Thursday 16th April - 9.30 - 12. 30 All Hallows Parish Hall
$55 per student ( morning tea provided )
Recital to Parents and Carers at 12 noon
This program is designed for Primary School Age
students and will be conducted by Leoni Ryan Ebbs
who has been running classes at All Hallows for 13
years. As a degree qualified therapist, Leoni specialises in helping children find their inner confidence
through drama activities and " performance " .
Booking prior essential as numbers are limited
0433 280426
Transforming Sydney Christian Movement would like
to invite you to join us at this prayer gathering.
Pentecost Eve in Sydney
Transforming Sydney and All Sydney Prayer Leaders
Invite you to
Join us 6pm on Saturday 23rd May 2015
at Newtown Mission, 280A King Street, Newtown
Positions Vacant.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is
inviting applications for the following
positions:
Operations Officer,
Catholic Development Fund
Polding Centre, Sydney CBD.
Research and Project Officer,
Justice and Peace Office
Polding Centre, Sydney CBD.
Casual Outdoor Educational
Facilitator,
Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Grose Vale.
Enquiries to Anthony Spata, REACH
Human Resources, on 0402 210 055.
For more information visit
www.catholicjobsonline.com.au.
Applications close Friday, 17 April 2015
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the
ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
More details here on our website
http://www.transformingsydney.org/
TSEvents.html#Pentecost2015
WYD 2016 LAUNCH +
YOUNG ADULT WELCOME TO
ARCHBISHOP ANTHONY – 21 APRIL
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 21 April 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
Joe Calabrese
P: 9743 1333
M: 0438 869 883
[email protected]
All court matters - Criminal Law - Debt Recovery Family Law - Civil & Commercial Litigation - Wills &
Estate Law - Property Law & conveyancing
22/103 Majors Bay Road, Concord
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Head Office: 9713 1555
160 Great North Road Five Dock
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 9713 1400
Pager: 9937 2478
Eastern Suburbs:
9699 7877
L.A.R. Limousines
Excellence in service and quality
Weddings and Formals - Accredited Business
Call Enzo or Terri on 9712 1990
www.larlimousines.com.au
Residential Builder
New Homes
Extensions
Renovations
John Biazzo
M: 0419 238 809
F: 02 9712 3750
T: 02 9713 5676
E: [email protected]
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Specialising in:
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JOIN FR SALAS ON ALL HALLOWS
PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE AND ITALY
IN SEPTEMBER
Frank & Tony
Ph: 9799 7688
[email protected]
45 Liverpool Road
Summer Hill NSW 2130
Catering from
$19.50
Weddings Corporate & Social Functions
Christenings - Birthdays
Home Catering
“We deliver to you”
1800 OTTIMO
Or make an enquiry at
www.ottimohouse.com.au
120 Great North Road, Five Dock
Start in Paris, and finish in Rome while traveling
through France and Italy, on comfortable coaches, with
a great group of like-minded people. You can even add
a European holiday before or after the Pilgrimage.
Start on Tuesday 8th September 2015 and finishing on
Sunday 27th September in Rome. Included are 19
breakfast and 15 dinners, plus all transfers.
The estimated cost per person will depend on number
traveling and will range from $3762/person for group of
40, to $4588/person for group of 25.
Maximum numbers will be limited to 40.
Air fares estimate $2275/person, minimum group of
25, subject to availability. For more details please
contact Camillo Pavan on 0405 133 014 or via email
[email protected] or Cathy at Laze Away Travel
on 9712 1177 email [email protected].
Parishioner requires Temporary Accommodation
Practice Information Sheet
Shop 3 Level, 213-235 Parramatta Rd, Five Dock
(Next to Officeworks) Phone: 9745 6728
Bulk Billing Practice
Practice Opening Hours
Monday 9:30am-8.00pm
Tuesday 9:30am-6.00pm
Wed/Thur 9.30am-8.00pm
Friday
9:30am-4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday Closed
Practice Doctors
Dr Georgette Boctor (Female Doctor)
Dr Natascha Bohm (Female Doctor)
Dr George Thiraviarajah (Male Doctor)
Allied Health Service
Katja Bulic (Psychologist)
Local female parishioner requires a granny flat or
house/pet minding situation for 6 months. Would be
perfect for a elderly person requiring company on a
short term basis or a family travelling overseas requiring a responsible person to maintain the home and look
after pets. Call 0433280426
HEALING MASS Friday 10th April 2015
St Therese’s Church, 15 Garrong Rd, Lakemba
Rosary: 7pm, Reconciliation 7-8pm,
Prayer and Praise 7.30pm, Mass 8pm.
The celebrant will be
Father John Ssemaganda
Enq: Rose 9642 2359/ 0412 115 961
NEXT WEEK
Sunday 5th APRIL 2015 - SUNDAY of the RESURRECTION
READINGS: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
SATURDAY
5.30pm
SUNDAY
8.30am
SUNDAY
10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm
Youth Mass
READERS
Easter Roster
Easter Roster
Family Mass
WHAT’S ON IN OUR PARISH?
Catholic Women’s League Five Dock
3 Friday of month 12.00pm in Parish Hall
For more information please contact
Rosetta on 9712 3076
rd
Intro & P/F:
Chris M
Ist: Rebecca C
Psalm: James C
2nd: Emma S
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Easter Roster
Easter Roster
V. Jacobs
D. Squadrito
A. McMahon
M. Hadjidakis
C. Petrucco
N.,Ancona
P. Pavan
Bingo/Tombola
1st Friday of month in the parish hall at
10.00am. All profits to charity
N. Lazzaro
L. Parisi
M. Zol
Chris M
M. Di Bella
A. Di Bella
1 needed
ALTAR SERVERS
Inner Wheel Club - Balmain Group
1st Tuesday of month 6.30pm - 9pm in Hall
St Vincent de Paul Society
Meetings held each 2nd & 4th Tuesday of
the month at 6.30pm in the meeting room
connected to the garage.
Contact Gerry Modini on 0418 966 247
Easter Roster
Easter Roster
Group 4
Group 3
HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, J. Livolsi, M. Chesworth, P. Pavan
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 9 April - Parkview: Cristina & Frances
Visit 10 April - Russell Lea: Antonia & Lucia
COUNTERS: Group 4
TRANSPORT: Robyn, Rosy, Tony
PIETY STALL: Wendy V, Eleanor C, Mary R, Mari L
ALTAR SOCIETY: Rosy, Geraldine, Cris, Liz, Simone
CHILDRENS LITURGY: School Holidays
Italian Prayer Group
Tuesday - 1 pm in Parish Hall
Messa Italiana ogni ultimo martedi del mese
Enquiries: M. Mureddu 9712 2394
Playgroup
9.30am -11.30am in Parish Hall
(not during school holidays)
Wednesday - Antonella 0417 068 323
Choir Practice
All welcome to choir practice in the Church
7.30 pm every Monday.
Ring Maria on 9713 7310
Italian Choir Group
Tuesday -12.30 pm in the Church
Family Mass Choir Practice
Wednesday 7.45pm in Church
All welcome!
Italian Prayer Group - Thursday
In Chiesa, ogni settimana dopo la messa
delle nove (9). Ogni terzo Giovedi del mese
l’intenzione è per il Gruppo di Preghiera di
Riparazione Eucaristica.
Siete tutti benvenuti!
NEXT WEEK
Sunday 12th APRIL 2015 - SECOND SUNDAY of EASTER
READINGS: Acts 4:23-31; 1 Jn 5:1-5; Jn 20:19-31
SATURDAY
5.30pm
SUNDAY
8.30am
SUNDAY
10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm
Youth Mass
READERS
B. Gallagher
F. Hume
M. Fitzpatrick
N. Giunta
M. Coleman
G. Favotto
M. Chesworth
N. D’Amico
A. Kerley
B. Hayes
M. Angelatos
Intro & P/F:
Max C
Ist: Isabella M
Psalm: Emily C
2nd: Jill M
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
G. Bonaddio
J. Bonaddio
V. Radice
R. Glover
A. Fabro
A. Falcone
R. Pozzer
L. La Cava
I. Bova
A. Merlino
M. Coleman
R. Compantagelo
R. Liberatore
J. Heffernan
S. Carbone
L. Moliterno
F. Mercuri
M. Caldareri
A. Caldareri
A. Roberts
E. Ferraro
A. Den
A. Pavan
C. Pollifrone
C. Modini
A. Bonaccorso
A. Zol
A. Kirby
ALTAR SERVERS
Group 3
Group 2
Group 5
Group 4
HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, M. Coleman, J. Heffernan, E. Ferraro
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 16 April - Parkview: no visit
Visit 17 April - Russell Lea: no visit
COUNTERS: Group 5
TRANSPORT: Teresa, Mary, Sue
PIETY STALL: Sue, Franca, Mari L
ALTAR SOCIETY: Bernadette, Robyn, Margaret, Tina, Connie
CHILDRENS LITURGY: School Holidays