11 April, 2021 - St Brendan's and St Michael's Parishes
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We come together to hear the story that God loves us with a love that surpasses all
understanding; to break the bread of the Eucharist, so that we might be broken as Bread in
service to others; that through our belief in Jesus, we may joyfully go forth knowing that our lives have
purpose and that we will live forever.
11 April, 2021
St Brendan’s Catholic Church
- 34 Collins Street, Annandale
Reflection
Today we consider the presence of the Risen Lord. Where is he found? Each of
St Michael’s Catholic Church the readings offers an answer to this question. The Risen Christ is found in the
- 69 Clarendon Road, Stanmore community of believers who follow the example of Jesus. Even non-believers
Postal Address: recognised something marvellously different about the Christian community,
34 Collins Street, and they exclaimed: These Christians, see how they love one another.
Annandale 2038 The Risen Christ is found in those who accept the truth of the resurrection on
Parish Office Hours the word of others. The word of God preached by others has often brought us
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday out of darkness into light, from the stranglehold of death to the birth of new
8:30am to 3.00pm life. The preaching of the disciples has been not only instructive, it has also been
transformative.
The Risen Christ is found in the forgiveness of sin. Jesus made the frightened
Email: admin@stbrendan.org.au disciples ministers of divine forgiveness. The Spirit reconciles sinners with God
Website: ww.stbrendan.org.au and, thereby, with the rest of the believing community. Forgiveness is a tangible
sign of Christ’s mystical presence.
The Risen Christ is found in the physical manifestation of Christ's own wounds,
the wounds that he offered to be touched. Since the community is the body of
St Michael’s School Christ, we touch the wounds of Christ when we touch the wounds of the
Principal: Mrs Allison Travers community, when we go out to the sick and infirm, the dispossessed and the
Telephone: 9569 7479 violated. As shocking as these wounds may appear, they are really glorious,
because the Risen Lord has identified with them and has made them his own.
Mass Times This Week © Dianne Bergant CSA
St Brendan’s:
Wednesday - 9.10am Lord God, your Son Jesus truly entered into the sin and suffering of our world and
Thursday - 9.10am through his love transformed them. May he breathe upon us his Holy Spirit that we
Friday - 9.10am
Sunday - 9.30am
St Michael: THANK YOU!
Saturday - 5.30pm Caritas Australia would like to THANK YOU for supporting Project Compassion
Baptism Bookings 2021. If you still have your Project Compassion box or set of envelopes at
Baptisms will be held only at St home, please bring them back next week or visit www.caritas.org.au to make
Brendan’s till further notice every your donation online.
third Sunday of the month at Through your generosity you will be empowering the world’s most vulnerable
11.00am. Please contact the parish communities to grow stronger and share their strengths with their communities
for all Baptism enquiries. to lift themselves out of poverty.
Marriage www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion #projectcompassion 1800 024 413
By appointment only.
Six months notice required.
Rosary: Recited on the fourth
Sunday of month at 9:10am,
before Mass.
Second Sunday of Easter , Year B 11 April, 2021
Entrance Antiphon: Gospel: Jn 20:19-31
Receive the joy of your glory, giving thanks to God, who A reading from the holy Gospel according to John
has called you into the heavenly kingdom, alleluia. After eight days, Jesus came in and stood among
them.
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35 In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week,
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles the doors were closed in the room where the disciples
The whole group was united, heart and soul. were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among
The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul; them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you,’ and showed
no one claimed for his own use anything that he had, as them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with
everything they owned was held in common. joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again,
The apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the ‘Peace be with you.’ ‘As the Father sent me, so am I
Lord Jesus with great power, and they were all given great sending you.’
respect. After saying this he breathed on them and said: ‘Receive
None of their members was ever in want, as all those who the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are
owned land or houses would sell them, and bring the forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are
money from them, to present it to the apostles; it was retained.’
then distributed to any members who might be in need. Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was
not with them when Jesus came. When the disciples said,
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 117:2-4. 15-18. 22-24. R. v.1 ‘We have seen the Lord’, he answered, ‘Unless I see the
holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my
(R.) Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is finger into the holes they made, and unless I can put my
everlasting. hand into his side, I refuse to believe.’ Eight days later the
disciples were in the house again and Thomas was with
Let the sons of Israel say: ‘His love has no end.’ Let the them. The doors were closed, but Jesus came in and stood
sons of Aaron say: ‘His love has no end.’ Let those who among them. ‘Peace be with you’ he said. Then he spoke
fear the Lord say: ‘His love has no end.’ (R.) to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; look, here are my hands.
Give me your hand; put it into my side. Doubt no longer
The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; his right hand raised but believe.’ Thomas replied, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus
me up. I shall not die, I shall live and recount his deeds. I said to him:
was punished, I was punished by the Lord, but not ‘You believe because you can see me. Happy are those
doomed to die. (R.) who have not seen and yet believe.’
There were many other signs that Jesus worked and the
The stone which the builders rejected has become the disciples saw, but they are not recorded in this book.
corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is
eyes. This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing this you may
glad. (R.) have life through his name.
Second Reading: 1 Jn 5:1-6 Communion Antiphon
A reading from the first letter of St John Bring your hand and feel the place of the nails, and do not
Anyone begotten by God has already overcome the be unbelieving but believing, alleluia.
world.
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been © The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and
copyright 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and
begotten by God; and whoever loves the Father that begot Doubleday & Co Inc, and used by permission of the publishers.
him loves the child whom he begets. The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses,
We can be sure that we love God’s children if we love God and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Summaries, and Conclusion
himself and do what he has commanded us; this is what of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International
Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.
loving God is – keeping his commandments; and his The prayers are from the English Translation of the Roman Missal © 2010
commandments are not difficult, because anyone who has International Committee on English in the Liturgy Inc. (ICEL). All rights reserved.
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 ‘How many of us are searching deep in our heart to
water and blood, not with water only, but with water and meet Jesus, just as he is: kind, merciful, tender! For we
blood; with the Spirit as another witness – since the Spirit
is the truth.
know, deep down, that he is like this. Having
rediscovered personal contact with Christ who is
Gospel Acclamation amiable and mercifully patient, Thomas understood the
Alleluia, alleluia! profound significance of his Resurrection and, intimately
You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; transformed, he declared his full and total faith in him
happy are those who have not seen me, but still believe! exclaiming: ‘My Lord and My God!’ All of us too are
Alleluia! like Thomas: on this second Sunday of Easter we are
called to contemplate, in the wounds of the Risen One,
Divine Mercy, which overcomes all human limitations
and shines on the darkness of evil and of sin.
- Pope Francis
Second Sunday of Easter , Year B 11 April, 2021
CRAFT GROUP - New participants welcome 6 DAY RETREAT 23-29 April 2021
The parish craft group meets between 2pm and 4pm on the “Become Like Water” Fr John Armstrong.
first Saturday of each month in the old laundry behind the This retreat will notice how we are called to be participants
convent building next to the Church on Collins Street. The in the life of grace by reflecting on the Mysteries of Light
group mixes its time producing craft items for parish stalls and where we notice the waters of baptism welling up
and projects and on members own individual craft projects. within us, inviting us to enter the river of life.
New members are always welcome. Regardless of your skill Cost for 6 day Retreat: $870 (Prayer Weekend 23-25 April:
level just come along and bring your latest craft project. $290) St. Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre, Douglas Park.
If you aren’t able to make the monthly meetings but would Download the Form from our Website:
like to produce craft items towards Parish initiatives the http://towersretreat.org.au or RSVP Ph:4630-0233 or
groups would welcome any contributions you would like to Email contact@towersretreat.org.au
make – beanies and scarves are always popular. A message from Aid to the
Contact Cathie Edlington - phone 0402384168 Church in Need Australia:
EASTER OFFERING ENVELOPES In many places religious
What are these envelopes used for? The money from sisters are the custodians
these envelopes goes to a Central Fund that attends to the of the faith, but often
needs of the priests in the Archdiocese. These include: sick these communities struggle just to live. Across the course
priests, priests in special works, migrant chaplains and of a year ACN supports more than 18,000 religious sisters
priests undertaking further studies. Please give them some in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
thought especially at this time. Could you help support a religious sister?
Visit www.aidtochurch.org/sisters
THE 2021 ARCHDIOCESAN MARRIAGE PREPARATION
COURSE, OF LIFE AND LOVE POSITIONS VACANT: Administration Manager for the
Saturday 14 August commencing at 10 am and then Catholic Community of City South (Rosebery, Redfern and
Thursday evenings 19, 26 August & 02 September 2021 Waterloo)
To Book Online -https://www.trybooking.com/BMTLF The Catholic Community of City South is looking to hire a
For further information, please contact - The Life, Marriage full-time Administration Manager to assist the Parish Priest
and Family team on (02) 9307 8480 or in his day-to-day administrative management.
e-mail steven.buhagiar@sydneycatholic.org. The successful applicant will be a self-starter, a good
communicator at all levels of an organisation, well
CAN YOU PICTURE YOURSELF organised and able to demonstrate good financial acumen.
BEING A FOSTER CARER? For further details and a copy of the position description,
Family Spirit needs your help to please contact the parish office on 9353 6300 and email
find part-time, short-term or your application with a copy of your resume to
long-term carers for children pp@citysouthcatholic.org.au. Applications close 17 April 2021.
and young people of all ages.
To find out more, you are invited Our dead - “Lord grant them eternal peace
to our online information and joy and to their families and friends
sessions on Wednesday 31 strength and comfort.”
March at 6.30 – 7.30pm and Recently deceased: Lyn Quinn, Fr
Wednesday 28 April at 12.30 – Michael McCarthy, Fr Phillip Crotty SJ,
1.30pm. Trish McLeod, J Spencer, Greg Borzycki,
To book call Family Spirit 13 181 9. connect@familyspirit.org Fr Alan Brian Kidger, David Allen,
8am – 6pm Monday – Friday Maureen Anderton, Fr Harold Baker MSC,
Max Doohan, Makayla Fraser, Robert Varnakulasingham.
Anniversaries: Annunziata Severino, Mary Kathleen Rayment,
Marcia Cadiz McIlvenna.
Our sick- “Lord, grant them and their carers strength and courage”.
Chris H, Sheelagh A, Helen Scott, Fr Chris Riley, Julian
Jeffris, Tony Egan, Luca Andreucci, Vasilios Hatzigeorgalis,
Joseph Zhengtiao Han, Caecilia Chuanhua Wu.
LIVESTREAMED MASSES ACROSS THE ARCHDIOCESE OF
SYDNEY
The Archdiocese is continuing to publish details online of
parishes which are offering livestreamed Masses on this
webpage: https://www.sydneycatholic.org/live-masses/
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK It is important to
keep track of when your Working With Children Check is
coming up to Expiry. If you got your Working with Chil-
dren Check (WWCC) in 2016 it could be time to renew.
You can go to the Office of the Children’s Guardian web-
site to update your details and renew your check –
www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/check
COVID—19 UPDATE—LATEST NSW GOVERNMENT PUBLIC ORDER
Places of worship are still allowed to have one person per two-square-metres with no maximum cap from 29 March.
Under the current restrictions St Brendan’s can accommodate 120 people and St Michael’s 75 people.
THE QR CODE FOR CHURCHES IS COMPULSORY. To use the QR Code you first need to download the Services NSW
App. Those who do not have a smart phone their names and contact details must be recorded.
WE ASK YOU TO CONTINUE TO
• REGISTER (to secure a place at Mass and to help us with our numbers) by calling the parish
office - (02) 9550 3707 (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ) for the 5.30pm Saturday Mass at St
Michael and the 9.30am Sunday Mass at St Brendan’s.
Please note: bookings will close at 3pm on Friday.
Weekday Mass - Details will be taken at the door
• DO NOT ATTEND (even if you have booked) if you are unwell or at high risk due to compromised
immune or respiratory system and those that are over 70 should exercise caution.
• SEAT on pews marked
• PHYSICAL DISTANCING of 1.5m between persons not from the same household
• SANITISE your hands when entering Church.
• OBSERVE good hygiene practices when coughing or sneezing .
• CONGREGATIONAL SINGING IS ALLOWED
• MASK WEARING - Is no longer mandatory.
• DO NOT LEAVE the Parish bulletin in Church - take it home
After every service Mass, Funeral, Wedding and Baptism, our Church is cleaned for the
wellbeing of others.
PLEASE DO NOT BECOME COMPLACENT AND MAKE SURE YOU CONTINUE TO BE VIGILANT.
OFFERTORY– Collection plates are still not to be passed around.
We have collection plates at the entrance of the church for your envelopes and cash.
If you wish to have a tax deduction for your donation please fill the form below and placed in one of the collection plates.
We thank you for your kindness and donation.
First Collection is for the Priests . Second Collection is for the running of the Parish.
CONTACTLESS DONATION:
To provide another way to support the parish financially, we have a contactless
donation device in our Churches Simply tap your Visa, MasterCard or
compatible device and donate to our parish, you may tap as many times as you
wish. This will be considered as a general donation. There is no tax
deductibility, receipt or refund available on this donation.
We thank you for your donation.
PLANNED GIVING - 2020/2021 (Tax deduction of 30% of contributions)
How can I donate regularly to help my parish– St Brendan’s St Michael’s
Please complete this form and place it in the collection basket or email to admin@stbrendan.org.au.
Please indicate:
I wish to contribute to the Parish on a regular basis
Please circle your choice:
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OR: ARRANGE FOR A MONTHLY CREDIT TO THE CHURCH ACCOUNT. Please contact the Parish office for further details.
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We understand that many are under financial stress, but if you would still like to continue to make a
weekly contribution to financially support our churches and ensure the continuing practical and pastoral
works of the parish it’s grateful appreciated.
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY
Abuse is a crime. The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police. If you – or anyone you know –
have been abused, please contact the police. Alternatively, you can contact the Safeguarding and
Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 93905810 or safeguardingenquiries@sydneycatholic.org. You may also
want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has
a legal obligation to report crimes to the police.
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched a flood appeal to help those affected by the heavy rains and flooding across the state and is asking Australians to give generously. Vinnies has been helping Australians in crisis for nearly 140 years, and to supply evacuees with food, clothing, household goods, and longer term recovery, we need your help. “If you are able, please donate to the Vinnies NSW Flood Appeal.” You can donate online St Vincent de Paul Society NSW - Flood Appeal (vinnies.org.au) Donations over $2 are tax deductible Thank you.
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