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PARTNERSHIP PARISHES
Parish Priest: Father Shabin Kaniampuram I.V.Dei
ST MARY’S Email: Thornbury@cam.org.au ST JOSEPH’S
Pastoral Associate: Mirella Pace
THORNBURY (Tue & Wed 9-12 p.m. and Thursday 9-5 p.m.) NORTHCOTE
Parish Secretary: Maggie Jooste (Tues & Fri 10 -3:30pm)
Principal: Dino De Propertis Italian Coordinator St. Mary’s: Maria Zaccardi (Thursdays 9am-3:30pm) Principal: Mary Kearney
Ph: 9484 5333 Ph: 9481 7166
St. Joseph’s Phone: 9489 8008 St. Mary’s Phone: 9484 2907
Easter Sunday Year A 12 April 2020
Immediate
suspension of Greetings in the Lord
all public Dear friends, we entered into
liturgies, Holy Week with Palm Sunday in
a Novel way this year. We have
celebration of been participating in Holy Week
Liturgy in many different ways
the Mass until being at home. Today, we can
further notice. recall the life and worship of the
early Christian community- the
domestic church– like them we
Please check are experiencing new ways of
praying and worship. We
on your elderly experienced and observed the
Holiest week within a secular context i.e outside the building or precincts of
neighbours. the church. We have done this in our solitude and quietude, of course, as the
members of the church, the mystical body of Christ.
Since the beginning of Lent and entering the Holy Week we have journeyed
into the depth of the sacred mysteries. In the 40 days of lent until now we have
been discovering and re entertaining into the unfathomable wealth and
mysteries of Christ, in solidarity with the present sufferings and crisis of the
whole of humanity. We have been encountering crucified Christ in every
circumstances of our lives, especially in Australia with the bush fires that hit
our nation in the past months and now in the crisis created by the corona virus.
During Holy Week we have been witnessing the persecution that Jesus
underwent and how he was judged ferociously, even though he was innocent
and we saw through scriptures that all the evil forces of the world surrounded
him to crush him. However he conquered all with his patient suffering, brutal
death on the cross and by the glorious Resurrection . So this is where we
stand now - THE EASTER SUNDAY- the foundation of our faith.
St. Paul teaches “if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and our
preaching is in vain.” The Resurrection of the Lord is our Hope and only Hope.
As the whole world is going through this present crisis, the Resurrection gives
us hope that one day humanity will see the light at the end of the tunnel,
a bright light. Jesus dispelled the darkness of the world with his glorious
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resurrection and we all saw the rays of hope in Him, the eternal light.
Fazio: Nabih Toufic Fakhry; Let this light Guide us, lead us amidst the encircling gloom ... Lead thou me
Duncan Hartwig on..Lead the humanity in this darkness to the Light, to New life. Fr. Shabin
Anniversaries
Chafic Moussa Fakhry; This parish has a commitment to ensuring the safety of children
Gerard Francis McCarthy; and vulnerable people in our community.
George Baini; Remigio Lanti;
Angelo Delle-Vergini
ST JOSEPH’S PARISH 140 Westbourne Grove, Northcote 3070 / ST MARY’S PARISH 1 Rossmoyne Street, Thornbury 3071
FIRST READING: Acts: 10:34. 37-43 SECOND READING: Colossians 3:1-4
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles. A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians.
Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: Since you have been brought back to true life with
“You must have heard about the recent Christ, you must look for the things that are in heaven,
happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of where Christ is, sitting at God’s right hand. Let your
Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after thoughts be on heavenly things, not on the things that
John had been preaching baptism. God had are on the earth, because you have died, and now the
anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with life you have is hidden with Christ in God. But when
power, and because God was with him, Jesus Christ is revealed – and he is your life – you too will be
went about doing good and curing all who had revealed in all your glory with him.
fallen into the power of the devil. Now I, and The Word of the Lord
those with me, can witness to everything he
did throughout the countryside of Judaea and All: Thanks be to God
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 Gospel Acclamation I Cor. 5:7-8
and allowed him to be seen, not by the whole Alleluia, Alleluia!
people but only by certain witnesses God had Christ has become our paschal sacrifice;
chosen beforehand. Now we are those Let us feast with joy in the Lord.
witnesses – we have eaten and drunk with him Alleluia!
after his resurrection from the dead – and he
has ordered us to proclaim this to his people THE GOSPEL John 20:1-9
and to tell them that God has appointed him to
judge everyone, alive or dead. It is to him that A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John.
all the prophets bear this witness: that all who
believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven It was very early on the first day of the week and still
through his name.’ dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She
The Word of the Lord saw that the stone had been moved away from the
tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other
All: Thanks be to God disciple, the one Jesus loved. ‘They have taken the
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 117 Lord out of the tomb’ she said ‘and we don’t know
where they have put him.’
R: This day was made by the Lord;
We rejoice and are glad. So Peter set out with the other disciple to go to the
tomb. They ran together, but the other disciple, running
1. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, faster than Peter, reached the tomb first; he bent down
for his love has no end. and saw the linen cloths lying on the ground, but did
Let the sons of Israel say: not go in. Simon Peter who was following now came
‘His love has no end.’ up, went right into the tomb, saw the linen cloths on
the ground, and also the cloth that had been over his
2. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; head; this was not with the linen cloths but rolled up in
his right hand raised me up. a place by itself. Then the other disciple who had
I shall not die, I shall live reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he
and recount his deeds. believed. Till this moment they had failed to
understand the teaching of scripture, that he must rise
3. The stone which the builders rejected from the dead.
has become the corner stone. The Gospel of the Lord
This is the work of the Lord,
a marvel in our eyes. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
R: This day was made by the Lord;
We rejoice and are glad.
Prima lettura At 10,34.37-43 Seconda lettura Col 3,1-4
Dagli Atti degli Apostoli Dalla lettera di san Paolo apostolo ai Colossési
In quei giorni, Pietro prese la parola e disse: «Voi Fratelli, se siete risorti con Cristo, cercate le cose
sapete ciò che è accaduto in tutta la Giudea, di lassù, dove è Cristo, seduto alla destra di Dio;
cominciando dalla Galilea, dopo il battesimo rivolgete il pensiero alle cose di lassù, non a quelle
predicato da Giovanni; cioè come Dio consacrò in della terra.
Spirito Santo e potenza Gesù di Nàzaret, il quale Voi infatti siete morti e la vostra vita è nascosta
passò beneficando e risanando tutti coloro che con Cristo in Dio! Quando Cristo, vostra vita, sarà
stavano sotto il potere del diavolo, perché Dio era manifestato, allora anche voi apparirete con lui
con lui. nella gloria.
E noi siamo testimoni di tutte le cose da lui Parola di Dio
compiute nella regione dei Giudei e in
Gerusalemme. Essi lo uccisero appendendolo a Tutti: Rendiamo grazie a Dio
una croce, ma Dio lo ha risuscitato al terzo giorno
e volle che si manifestasse, non a tutto il popolo, Canto al Vangelo (1Cor 5,7-8)
ma a testimoni prescelti da Dio, a noi che abbiamo
mangiato e bevuto con lui dopo la sua risurrezione Alleluia, alleluia.
dai morti. Cristo, nostra Pasqua, è stato immolato:
E ci ha ordinato di annunciare al popolo e di facciamo festa nel Signore.
testimoniare che egli è il giudice dei vivi e dei Alleluia.
morti, costituito da Dio. A lui tutti i profeti danno
questa testimonianza: chiunque crede in lui riceve Vangelo Gv 20,1-9
il perdono dei peccati per mezzo del suo nome».
Parola di Dio + Dal Vangelo secondo Giovanni.
Tutti: Rendiamo grazie a Dio Il primo giorno della settimana, Maria di Màgdala si
recò al sepolcro di mattino, quando era ancora
Salmo responsoriale Sal 117 buio, e vide che la pietra era stata tolta dal
sepolcro.
R: Questo è il giorno che ha fatto il Signore: Corse allora e andò da Simon Pietro e dall’altro
rallegriamoci ed esultiamo. discepolo, quello che Gesù amava, e disse loro:
«Hanno portato via il Signore dal sepolcro e non
1. Rendete grazie al Signore perché è buono, sappiamo dove l’hanno posto!».
perché il suo amore è per sempre. Pietro allora uscì insieme all’altro discepolo e si
Dica Israele: recarono al sepolcro. Correvano insieme tutti e
«Il suo amore è per sempre». due, ma l’altro discepolo corse più veloce di Pietro
e giunse per primo al sepolcro. Si chinò, vide i teli
2. La destra del Signore si è innalzata, posati là, ma non entrò.
la destra del Signore ha fatto prodezze. Giunse intanto anche Simon Pietro, che lo
Non morirò, ma resterò in vita seguiva, ed entrò nel sepolcro e osservò i teli
e annuncerò le opere del Signore. posati là, e il sudario – che era stato sul suo capo
– non posato là con i teli, ma avvolto in un luogo a
3. La pietra scartata dai costruttori parte.
è divenuta la pietra d’angolo. Allora entrò anche l’altro discepolo, che era giunto
Questo è stato fatto dal Signore: per primo al sepolcro, e vide e credette. Infatti non
una meraviglia ai nostri occhi. avevano ancora compreso la Scrittura, che cioè
egli doveva risorgere dai morti.
R: Questo è il giorno che ha fatto il Signore:
rallegriamoci ed esultiamo. Parola del Signore
A: Lode a te o Cristo.LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION LETTER TO THE LAITY, RELIGIOUS AND CLERGY OF THE
St. Joseph’s ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE from
1st Collection: House: $
2nd Collection: Thanksgiving: $
Most Rev Peter A Comensoli Archbishop of Melbourne
St. Mary’s Dear friends in Christ Jesus,
1st Collection: Thanksgivings: $617
2nd Collection: House: $ 916
This week, Holy Week, we have entered into the journey with Jesus
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK towards his passion, death and resurrection. As disciples of Jesus
Names will remain for 4 weeks, then a Christ we make this journey with him to the foot of his Cross. His is
new request is required. the suffering, yet we accept our own part in it. This journey with Jesus can be
Christine Shortis.
HOUSE VISITATIONS
confronting.
Do you or someone you know require Our faith community in Melbourne over these past two years has been caught up in
any of the following another hard and difficult journey as we have followed the court proceedings involving
Annual House Visits Cardinal George Pell and the person identified through the Courts as ‘J’. It has been an
Visits to the Sick intense and painful time for so many, especially all those personally involved in this
case. But most particularly, this has been a hard road for all those whose wounds of
Anointing of the Sick
Please contact the Presbytery on 9484
abuse have been re-opened and laid bare– our relatives, friends and fellow travellers.
2907 to arrange a time with Fr Shabin. At the heart of this trial and appeal process have been the people involved. I want to
firstly acknowledge ’J’, who brought forward his story of abuse for examination in the
SICK OR HOUSEBOUND / courts of law. This is a right we value and honour.
MALATE O
CONFINATE A CASA
I also acknowledge Cardinal Pell who has steadfastly maintained his innocence
Se conoscete persone che sono throughout. Rightly, he has been afforded the full possibilities of the judicial system.
malate o confinate a casa e vorrebbero This decision means the Cardinal has been wrongly convicted and imprisoned, and he
ricevere visite o la comunione a casa is now free to live his life peaceably within the community.
siete pregati di mettervi in contatto
contact Parish Offices 9484 2907 or As a Christian disciple, and taking my lead from the Gospel (Matthew 25.31-46), I have
9489 8008 striven to uphold the dignity of ‘J’ and Cardinal Pell throughout this time, both in my
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private thoughts and public statements.
PLAYGROUP The sole matter for examination in this case was whether Cardinal Pell committed
During school terms for children 0-5 certain despicable crimes, of which he has now been acquitted, and not about the
years. broader question of how Church authorities have dealt with sexual abuse. Yet, I fully
Friday 9.30 - 10.45am
in the HALL (entry via Mansfield St). appreciate that people have seen in this case another emblematic story of sexual
ALL WELCOME! Contact: abuse by a Catholic priest. And it has brought a deeper weariness of soul to people of
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CHILDREN’S I am acutely aware of the division this matter has created in our community.
LITURGY OF THE WORD Even now, at the end of this process. Some will be comforted; others will remain
Sunday, 5:30pm Mass during school distressed.
terms. This is a way for school I have lost count of the conversations I have had with our people, who continue to draw
aged children to gather and
understand the Gospel at their age strength and purpose from following in the way of Jesus Christ, yet whose anguish and
level. Cancelled until further notice anger towards the institutions of the Church and her leaders is visceral. While each
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION allegation of abuse should rightly be addressed individually, the accumulative effect of
Every Thursday at 2pm in Good the nature and extent of it has left most Catholics, and people of goodwill generally,
Samaritan Convent. utterly ashamed of what continues to emerge. You tell me of your outrage that this has
8-10 Mansfield St., Thornbury been allowed to happen. Yours is a righteous anger and I share it with you.
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Contact: Mirella 0408 470 114
But this journey to the Cross points us to a particular place – one of restoration and
Cancelled until further notice Christ’s promised hope. Healing the damage done to those who have suffered Church-
related sexual abuse, and building a culture of life, trust, care and goodness for all in
BAPTISMS: Cancelled until further
notice
the Church, is the task I lead. It is something in which we all have a part to play.
First Wednesday of the month. As Archbishop of Melbourne I re-dedicate myself and our Archdiocese to finding new
St. Joseph’s: 7.00pm: Baptism ways of listening attentively to victims of sexual abuse, and accompanying them on
Preparation meeting the church. pathways to justice, redress and healing. We continue our efforts to protect and care for
By appointment only. our young people and for those who are vulnerable, and to make our faith communities
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please call parish Office safe, as Jesus Christ expects of us. And, I commit myself to encouraging and
SENIORS supporting the many faithful Clergy who currently serve in the Archdiocese of
Last Friday of the month Melbourne.
St. Joseph’s: 2.00pm: Seniors Mass at I invite you to join me in walking with our brothers and sisters who have experienced
the parish Centre. Cancelled until
further notice.
abuse in helping them to find recovery in their lives. This means active support for
First Friday of the month rigorous safeguarding
St. Mary’s: 2.00pm Mass of Anointing policies and practices, respectful listening to survivors of abuse, and our own
of the Sick. Cancelled until further conversion. Let us pray for ‘J’ and his family; pray for Cardinal Pell and his family; pray
notice.
and work for survivors of abuse; and build a Church that is centred on God’s love for
Catholic Religious Education each person, with a special care and concern for the weakest, the most vulnerable, the
St. Joseph’s: Weds: 4-5pm R.E. most hurt.
classes for Children for State &
Secondary Students in the Parish
In Jesus Christ, whose life is our hope and healing, I make the following words
House. Cancelled until further my prayer today. For God alone my soul waits in silence,
notice. for my hope is from him.
St. Mary’s: Thurs: 4-5pm R.E He alone is my rock and my salvation,
Classes in preparation for my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
Sacraments. Please contact Mirella On God rests my deliverance and my honour;
9484 2907.
my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
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Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. (Psalm 62:5-8)
Yours sincerely in Christ Jesus Most Rev Peter A ComensoliYou can also read
