Vol.325/03/2021

27th & 28st March 2021

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (Year B)

Served by the Discalced Carmelite Friars

“Hossana! Blessed is he who comes

in the name of the Lord.”

(John 12:13)

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Holy Week – Palm Sunday

Let’s be honest. Pandemic and the threat of illness still weigh heavily on our world.

Thus, this year’s Holy Week, many of us will feel the physical vulnerability of illness

or the weight of those who oppose us. The words of Jesus from the cross are also for

us, to cry to God with an intimate address, and have the courage to pray ‘why have

you forsaken me’. In doing so, we contemplate the cross, joining our voice to that of

Christ.

The Holy Week liturgies present us with the actual events of the dying and rising of

Jesus. These liturgies enable us to experience in our lives here and now what Jesus

went through then. In other words, what we commemorate and relive during this

week is not just Jesus’ dying and rising, but our own dying and rising in Him, which

result in our healing, reconciliation, and redemption. Just as Jesus did, we too must

lay down our lives freely by actively participating in the Holy Week liturgies. In

doing so, we are allowing Jesus to forgive us our sins, heal the wounds in us caused

by our sins and the sins of others and transform us more completely into the image

and likeness of God.

Holy Triduum

The final touch of the Holy Week liturgy is being organized by our Liturgical

committee. The priests, Deacon, Acolytes, Altar servers, Choirs, Readers,

Communion ministers, Decorators, Flower keepers and Volunteers in various

departments – Welcoming ministers and Money collectors etc. doing wonderful

works in our parish. And we all make one team and I wish everyone God’s blessings

to perform their duties in the most sacred time of our liturgy.

New guidelines for Holy Week from the Bishop

We are giving some special guidelines from our Bishop to be observed during the

sacred triduum of the Holy Week. You will find them in a separate page of the

bulletin. Let us try to observe and keep these guidelines for our safety and the safety

of others.

Guidelines from the Parish

Holy Week liturgies generally attract the largest crowds of the year in the church. We

can accommodate only 75% of the total capacity of area and which means 435 people

inside the church! The rest of the people are to be allowed to remain outside of the

church and we will be providing some chairs for those people. Kindly come to the

church a bit earlier so that you may be numbered among the first 435. Please park

your vehicles in the proper parking areas within the church grounds. Attention to

people parking outside the church grounds. Vehicles must park within a marked bay –

not on the church verge or footpaths. To avoid receiving a parking infringement

please use the public parking area near the intersection of Leslie and Creery Streets. I

was told that two years ago and few people got parking tickets!

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! You are invited to complete the green new parishioner form at the entrance to the Church.

It can then be placed in the collection basket or left at the Parish Office. PLEASE NOTE: All information given is kept strictly confidential.

VISITATION. If you know someone seriously sick or in the hospital, please inform the office. Our Priest or a member of the Legion of Mary will be able to visit him/her and offer prayer support. Please contact 9581-2061 or email catholicparish@westnet.com.au

Guardians’ easter break

Our Guardians are having a well deserved break over Easter. They will resume on Tuesday, 6 April.

Bulletin. Deadline for submission for notices and items for the Easter Week is on Tuesday, 30 March, before 12 noon. Parish Office Closed over Easter. The Parish Office will be closed from 2nd April (Good Friday), and will be re-opening on Tuesday, 6th April.

Easter Offering Envelopes & Easter First Collection. The Easter Offering envelopes and first collection for the Easter

Masses are offerings that go to our Priests. This is our way of showing our appreciation and gratitude for their loving Ministry. These envelopes will be available on the pews and at the back of the Church starting Palm Sunday.

Parish Reconciliation on Tuesday

The parish Holy Week Reconciliation with the liturgy will be held on Tuesday 30th

March from 6.30 to 8.00 pm. We have invited Fr. Brian and Fr. Vince from

Dawesville to come and help us. “There will be more joy in heaven over one

sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no

repentance” (Lk 15:7).

Thanks to St. Patrick’s Day

We had a parish feast for St. Patrick’s Day on 20th March in our parish centre. A

good number of people attended wearing colourful green dresses and some smart

green hats! The delicious food items were shared and at the end of the day there

was music, dance and laughter. A big thanks to the organizers!

Have a beautiful Palm Sunday! Have a blessed Holy Triduum!

Fr. Johny Arattukulam, O.C.D.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? All who see me deride me. They curl their lips, they toss their heads. ‘He trusted in the Lord, let him save him; let him release him if this is his friend.’ R. Many dogs have surrounded me, a band of the wicked beset me. They tear holes in my hands and my feet. I can count every one of my bones. R. They divide my clothing among them. They cast lots for my robe. O Lord, do not leave me alone, my strength, make haste to help me! R. I will tell of your name to my brethren and praise you where they are assembled. ‘You who fear the Lord give him praise; all sons of Jacob, give him glory. Revere him, Israel’s sons.’ R.

First Reading

A reading from the prophet Isaiah 50:4−7 The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. The Lord has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not cover my face against insult and spittle. The Lord comes to my help, so that I am untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face like flint; I know I shall not be shamed.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SECOND Reading

A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians 2:6−11 His state was divine, yet Christ Jesus did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave, and became as men are, and being as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel acclamation

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the cross. Therefore God raised him

on high and gave him a name above all other names. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!

GOSPEL

(The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according of Mark 14:1-15:47)

Please join the Palm Sunday celebration on 27th March (Saturday Vigil Mass)

and 28th March Sunday.

Solemn procession around the Church on 28thth March Sunday before the 9.30am Mass.

Assembly: 9:10 am, Parish Centre

Parishioners are requested to bring palms or olive branches. These leaves will be waved during the procession. Some palms will be available in the Parish Centre for the solemn procession.

In each Mass, the following groups will join the entrance procession:

6:00pm Saturday, 27 March– Mandurah Catholic College

8:00am Sunday, 28 March-Catenian Brothers

9:30am Sunday, 29 March-Assumption Catholic Primary School

6:00pm Sunday, March-Peel Catholic Youth

Hi everyone! PCY will not be having a youth gathering on the 4th of April, due to it being Easter Sunday. We will, however, have one on the 18th of April, centred around Scripture and Reflection. The session will be all about how to read the bible and how to reflect on bible readings. Fr. Anson will be speaking to the young people about this topic. This youth gathering will be held at the Parish Centre, from 4-6 PM. It is open to all youth from 12 to 25 years of age. To attend, please RSVP via the link on the poster or by scanning the QR code on the poster. For more information, refer to our Facebook Page or email us via peelcatholicyouth@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! -Peel Catholic Youth Core Team

What is Holy Week? Holy Week, in the Catholic church, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter, observed with special solemnity as a time of devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ. In the Greek and Roman liturgical books, it is called the Great Week because great deeds were done by God during this week. The name Holy Week was used in the 4th century by St. Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, and St. Epiphanius of Constantia. For the Christian, Holy week is the most important time of the year. In it we celebrate the “paschal mystery,” the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Paschal Mystery: The word “Paschal” reminds us that the New Testament word for Passover is “Paschal.” Jesus’ death occurred at the time of Passover, when Jews celebrated their passage from slavery in Egypt through the Red Sea to freedom in their own land. Thus, the death of Christ and His resurrection have come to be understood in the church as the fulfillment of God’s mighty acts to save His people. God acted decisively to rescue His Israel from Pharaoh’s army at the Red Sea. In the death and resurrection of Jesus, God acted to save His people from sin and death

How do we celebrate Holy Week? Four special ceremonies commemorate the events of Christ’s Passion from His entrance into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, through His arrest on Holy Thursday and Crucifixion on Good Friday, to Holy Saturday, the day that Christ’s body lay in the tomb.

Easter Triduum: The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are: Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Maundy Thursday/Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion/Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter Sunday.

Day 1. Palm Sunday: Palm Sunday recalls Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the re-enactment of Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem with a procession. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey to the praise of the townspeople who laid palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage. This was a customary practice for people of great respect. And when he entered Jerusalem the whole city was shaken and asked, “Who is this?” And the crowds replied, “This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:10-11.

As Jesus entered Jerusalem, just four short days before He would be arrested, He was received with great joy. As He entered, riding a donkey, the crowds spread their cloaks, strewed palm branches before Him and cried out, “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest” (MT 21:9). Jesus was the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and He was given a Kingly welcome. He entered this new

Holy of Holies as a King and Priest, and He died as the Sacrificial Lamb. He was greeted with shouts of “Hosanna” only to soon hear “Crucify Him, crucify Him!”

Day 2 – Holy Monday: The days between Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday are known as Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, and Holy Wednesday. The Gospel accounts are not always clear or in agreement on the events which occurred on these days, though there are traditional observances held by some faithful to commemorate certain events from the last days of Jesus Christ's life. Among them on Holy Monday some observe the anointing of Jesus at Bethany, an event that in the Gospel of John occurred before the Palm Sunday event described in John 12:12–19. And we read this passage on the gospel of Monday Mass.

Day 3 – Holy Tuesday: On Holy Tuesday, some observe Christ's predictions of his own death, as described in John 12:20–36 and John 13:21–38. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. The gospel of today’s Mass gives an account of Judas planning to betray Jesus. “……At that instant, after Judas had taken the bread, Satan entered him. Jesus then said, what you are going to do, do quickly” (John 13:27). A warning to

Peter also: “I tell you most solemnly, before the cock crows, you will have disowned me three times” (John 13:38).

Day 4 – Holy Wednesday: On Holy Wednesday, the story of Judas arranging his betrayal of Jesus with the chief priests is remembered; he was a spy among the disciples of Jesus (Matthew 26:14–25). For this reason, the day is sometimes called "Spy Wednesday". At the start of the today’s Gospel (Matthew 26:14-25), Judas asks the Chief Priests what they are prepared to pay for the handing over of Jesus. It seems that there are at least two ways of interpreting this questioning: either Judas was bargaining with the Chief Priests, weighing things up, as it were; or, Judas had already made up his mind to betray Jesus and the monetary reward was not particularly significant to him. St. Thomas Aquinas thinks the latter. He writes, “[Judas] speaks as someone who thinks very badly of God, for when someone wishes to sell a thing he loves, he sets a price on it but when he has a thing from which he wishes to free himself, he says, give me what pleases you.” In other words, for Judas, it wasn’t really about the money, it was about sin.

Day 5 – Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday: This day re-presents the institution of the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist, the Mass, and the Divine Liturgy. In this celebration the actions of Jesus and the apostles is made present in our midst. We gather with them to hear Jesus say, “This is my Body. This is my Blood — Do this in remembrance of me.”

The washing of the feet takes place during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. : The beginning of a new way of living. Tonight begins Jesus’s best conversation, with us, and with God. It is a conversation with us that begins with his tying a towel around his waist and offering to wash our feet. Like Peter, we might say that this is ridiculous – how can we allow it? We should be the ones doing that. But once it has been explained

to us, gently, again, we spring up with him and start to remove our clothes, hoping against hope that we will be washed, and renewed and given a better direction, a deeper purpose, by the touch of Christ at our feet.

After communion the Blessed Sacrament is brought to the altar of repose, where faithful people keep watch, uniting them with Jesus’ agony in the garden of Gethsemane when he said to Peter, “So could you not watch with me one hour?”

Holy Thursday morning, most of the bishops typically gather with priests from their diocese for the Chrism Mass or a day near Holy Week that works

best for the diocese. The Chrism Mass for the Bunbury diocese will be

celebrated on 30th March 2021. Bishop will bless holy oils during this Mass.

Holy Thursday is also called Maundy Thursday. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin term “mandatum” meaning to command. So, Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ mandate to the disciples after he washed their feet during the last supper. “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” John 13:14-15.

The scriptures for mass today are filled with a lot of theology, but the heart of the matter is found in the gospel of John, when it says that Jesus “loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end.” Saint John wrote these words many years later, because he never forgot how much Jesus loved them, and Saint John’s love for Jesus never dimmed throughout the years either.

It is fitting that we should end Lent by reflecting on Jesus’ command that we live a life of service to others. This is by far, His most difficult request of us. Serving others does not come naturally to human beings. Jesus understood that our happiness comes from being in service to other people. When we serve other people, we make positive connections with them. We feel loving toward the person that we are helping, and they feel cared for by us. In honour of Maundy Thursday, let us encourage to reflect on Jesus’ mandate: Serve one another. Know that in serving others, we not only will bless others, but we will make our own life more beautiful as well.

Day 6 – Good Friday Good Friday is one of the darkest days of the year for Catholics. It covers Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion. His death and burial are also memorialized. The events of Good Friday are commemorated in the Stations of the Cross, a 14-step devotion, traditionally prayed during the morning hours of Good Friday. In the afternoon liturgy starts with the Passion Reading, Universal prayers of the faithful, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. Communion comes from hosts consecrated on Holy Thursday. Good Friday is a day of fasting within the Church. Church bells are silent. Altars are left bare. The solemn, muted atmosphere is preserved until the Easter Vigil.

Many of the emotions that were there on Good Friday are similar to those we experience today. There is nothing we can experience today that God has not seen before. Friends who betray and reject us. Fear and anxiety over financial insecurity and sickness. Pain and heartache for loved ones. Grief, despair, hopelessness, loneliness. Jesus understands all of it.

Jesus could have stopped the process at any time. Angels could have rescued him. But he persevered because his love for people was greater than the pain he felt. That is why Good Friday can be “good”. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we can have a true and meaningful relationship with God. We can experience unconditional love and everlasting hope.

Day 7-Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday: Holy week culminates with the Great Vigil of Easter. It is evident from of the gospels that the resurrection occurred sometime during the night. The Exodus from Egypt began at night, and because of the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, Christians expected the second coming of Jesus to happen at night: hence the widespread custom of vigil watch services developed in the Christian community. Expectant people gathered to watch and pray during the night before certain celebrations. The popular "midnight mass" of Christmas stems from this. However, the Great Vigil of Easter is more ancient and has been widely restored. The service consists of four parts: 1) Lighting of the Paschal candle, 2) Liturgy of the Word, 3) Holy Baptism, and 4) the first Eucharist of Easter. Alleluia! Christ is risen.

Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday, we remember and celebrate the triumphal Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! Easter Sunday then kicks off a period of 50 days traditionally known as Eastertide — ending with Pentecost Sunday.

Pope: During Holy Week, ask which Gospel character you resemble

Preceded by young people and clergy waving tall palm branches, Pope Francis began his Holy Week liturgies by encouraging people to ask themselves which personality in the Gospel accounts of Jesus' passion, death and resurrection they resemble most. "Where is my heart? Which of these people do I resemble most?" Pope Francis asked Sunday as he celebrated the Palm Sunday Mass of the Lord's Passion last year. Throughout the Holy Week liturgies -- Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter vigil and Easter morning Mass -- "it would do us good to ask one question: Who am I? Who am I before my Lord?" the pope said.

"Am I able to express my joy, to praise him?" the pope asked. "Or do I keep my distance? Who am I before Jesus who is suffering?" Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. "Am I like Judas?" the pope asked. "Am I a traitor?" "The disciples didn't understand anything, and they fell asleep while the Lord suffered," he said. "Is my life one of sleeping?"

When Jesus was about to be arrested, one of the disciples cut off the ear of the high priest's servant. "Am I like that disciple who wanted to resolve everything with the sword?" the pope asked. "Am I like those courageous women and like Jesus' mom, who were there suffering in silence?" he asked. Pope Francis did not offer explanations but asked people to let "these questions accompany us throughout the week."

A Walk to Remember

Thank you to all who donated to the Compassionate Friends 16th annual Walk to Remember. Our work with bereaved families in this area is self-funded so we are incredibly grateful for the $771.60 which was donated by parishioners. A special Thank you to John of JFK Electrical for his generous donation. It was wonderful to see some members of the parish join us for the walk. We were blessed with a beautiful morning and those recently bereaved parents who joined us for the first time expressed their thanks for the way they were made welcome and no longer felt alone. It truly was a meaningful memorial event. Bless you all.—Margot McAllister, PR Manager, TCF Mandurah Mother of Kevin, Nana of Jackson

A Friendly Reminder Vehicle Parking during the Holy Week

Please do not park your vehicle on the church verge or footpaths along Stevenson & Creery Streets. Vehicles must park within a marked bay. If parking in the Church is already full, you may park your car in the public parking area along Creery St. Please avoid unnecessary infringements.

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PPC Meeting 16 March 2021 Items Discussed Continued Focus on Reading Unlocking Your Parish Plenary Council Discernment. Planned to have a Discernment Day planned for

Saturday 8th May. Mission Plan – Ministries. Focus on Ministries this month. Social Event Team. St Patricks Day celebration to be held on 20 March after 6.00 pm

Mass. Holy Week planning, with special Guest, Geraldine Williams, from Liturgical

Committee. Communication. ICT Team. Two issues raised Photos Taken in the Parish being used

in Social Media and using Flock notes within the Parish. Finance report Ministries report – read by PPC team. Father Johny provided a detailed update for the Parish.

By: Brendan Chestnutt, PPC Chair

DIOCESAN REGULATIONS FOR EASTER CEREMONIES

Holy Week in the Diocese of Bunbury – 2021

These diocesan directives have been prepared to comply with the spirit of the renewed directives from the Vatican and with reference to the Western Australian Government regulations and recommendations and the particular conditions pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic as presently experienced in Western Australia.

The following diocesan/government requirements for gatherings in places of worship need to be observed.

Contact Registers • Contact Registers are mandatory at all places of worship to assist with contact tracing. • The WA Government’s SafeWA App provides an efficient and safe way to record contact details, by allowing people to easily check-in at businesses and venues. Paper-based contact registers must also be provided at all places of worship.

Capacity Restrictions & General Restrictions • Places of worship may have up to 75% of their authorised venue capacity. • Appropriate physical distancing is to be observed. • Parish newsletters or bulletins should not be re-used • Hymnals or shared copies of texts are not to be used. • Offertory Processions are to be omitted. • The Sign of Peace is to be given without physical contact. • Physical distancing between people in the Communion Procession is to be observed. • Holy Communion is to be received in the hand • The faithful are dispensed from the usual Sunday obligation.

Palm Sunday (Sunday, 28 March 2021) Any of the three (3) options for the Palm Sunday “procession” provided for in the Roman Missal can be used, as long as the following principles are maintained:

• Any gathering of people outside the church or at the entrance to the church for the blessing of the palms must make provision for appropriate physical distancing according to government recommendations. • If palms are provided by the parish at the church, they must not be left after Mass for use by others at a later Mass. New stocks of palms/branches must be provided for each successive Mass. • The palms carried by the people can still be blessed with Holy Water which has been

blessed prior to the Mass for this particular occasion.

Chrism Mass (Tuesday, 30 March 2021)

The Chrism Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday, 30 March,

11.00am.

Holy Thursday (Thursday, 1 April 2021)

Washing of the Feet. The ceremony of the Washing of Feet is optional.

If a local community decides to go ahead with this ceremony, it is recommended that

the number of people whose feet are to be washed be reduced to four;

physical distancing of the four people is clearly observed and observable by the

congregation;

the celebrant sanitizes his hands after each person’s feet have been washed;

there is a separate bowl, jug and towel for each of the four people concerned.

Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose. If the positioning of the Altar of Repose allows for appropriate physical distancing of those who wish to remain after Mass for silent prayer, the procession can proceed as usual. If the positioning of the Altar of Repose does not allow for this, the procession can still take place in some form, but the Blessed Sacrament should be returned to the main tabernacle.

All other COVID-19 government requirements and diocesan requirements for gatherings in places of

worship, as specified above in relation to Palm Sunday, must be observed.

Stations of the Cross. Because of the traditionally large numbers who attend Good Friday liturgies, particular attention will need to be paid to the enforcing of limits in terms of numbers able to be accommodated in the place of worship. Celebration of the Passion of the Lord As happened in 2020 a special prayer (see text below) should be added to the Universal Prayer. Petition: For those who find themselves in distress Let us pray for those who are suffering deep distress or illness due to the COVID-19 Virus….Almighty, ever-living God, In your great mercy hear the prayer of your Church and bring healing and hope to this world so stricken with the pandemic. Help those who are suffering in so many ways and show them the depths of your great love. Through Christ, our Lord.

Adoration of the Cross Either forms one (1) or two (2), as specified in the Roman Missal (pages 362-363), can be used: Only the main celebrant and a small group (no more than five or six, representative of the

parish) should approach the cross individually for adoration. No one is to touch or kiss the cross. A simple genuflexion or a profound bow is appropriate. Only one cross is to be used. Once this small group has venerated the cross, there should be some moments of silence,

or the singing of a suitably simple and reflective hymn, while people, remaining in their places, pause in contemplation of the cross.

If practicable, the Cross may be held high by acolytes/servers so that it can more easily be seen by the congregation.

All other COVID-19 government requirements and diocesan requirements for gatherings in places of worship, as specified above in relation to Palm Sunday, must be observed.

Easter Vigil (Saturday, 3 April 2021)

Blessing of the Fire Any gathering of people outside the church or at the entrance to the church for the blessing of the Easter Fire must make provision for appropriate physical distancing according to government recommendations. It is suggested that a small group of parishioners, representative of the local community, be present at the fire while the rest of the congregation waits in the Church.

Only the parish representatives would have candles lit from the Paschal Candle. They

could take part in the procession of the Paschal Candle through the darkened church

gather, with appropriate physical distancing, around the Paschal Candle, while the Exsultet is proclaimed, after which they would return to the places in the congregation.

Lighted candles would not be used for the renewal of Baptismal Promises.

Easter Sunday (Sunday, 4 April 2021) If the Apostles Creed is replaced by the renewal of baptismal promises, the People can be sprinkled with Holy Water blessed at the Easter Vigil as long as it has been kept separate from the Holy Water used for the baptisms. Lighted candles will not be used for the renewal of Baptismal Promises. All other COVID-19 government and diocesan requirements for gatherings in places of worship, as specified above in relation to Palm Sunday, must be observed. Remaining COVID Safe WA remains in a State of Emergency, and various restrictions are enforceable by fines of up to $50,000 for individuals and $250,000 for businesses. Police officers also have the power to issue $1000 on-the-spot fines. It is important to maintain physical distancing where possible and use good personal hygiene to protect yourself and the general health of our community. Further updates from the Western Australian Government can be accessed on the WA Government’s COVID-19 website: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus

Note: Regulations sent through by the Bunbury Diocese Office 23/03/21. Some texts were simplified.

Good Friday Holy Land Collection 2 April 2021 (after the Homily on Good Friday) Please support the work of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land through the traditional Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.

For the Collection for the Holy Land this year, Br. Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land, has launched an appeal encouraging the faithful to generously support this important service to the universal Church.

In these times of the ongoing health emergency and the multi-faceted challenges that it entails, the Holy Land has also been affected with the lack of pilgrims and the lack of jobs to local Christians, among other things. Br. Patton explains that prayers have been intensified for the whole world “at the Holy Sepulchre, in Gethsemane, in Bethlehem, in Nazareth and in the other shrines.”

The Custos also notes that in the parishes, they continue to take care of Arabic, Hebrew and Greek-speaking Christians, migrant workers and refugees. In fact, through the Terra Sancta Schools, around then thousand children, teenagers and young people are able to benefit from a good education.

All of these costs, Br. Patton explained, “is largely covered by the Good Friday Collection every year.” In light of the situation, the Custos appeals for generosity from Christians all over the world.

“Please help us again this year, according to your possibilities, according to the generosity of your heart, so that we can continue to help those in need,” Br. Patton said. “Help us to help others! May the Lord bless and reward each and every one of you. Thank you!”

Excerpt from Vatican News

Reflection. Isaiah 50:4-7

Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39

Isaiah references both speaking and listening. The servant of God is both a person who can speak boldly with a well-trained tongue and a person whose ears and heart are open for listening. If we are to heal the brokenness of our world, we all need the grace both to speak and to listen. The Passion reminds us that Jesus is the suffering servant. Christ “emptied himself and became the servant of all.” We need this spirit if we are to bring an end to the war, violence, selfishness and injustice which divides us. We are called to be more. We need to be able to respond to the needs of the world and its people. Jesus is such a servant – one who is connected with our life, our struggle and our world. Within the Passion we see examples of kindness such as the woman with the alabaster jar, who saw beyond the superficial and performed one of the’ good works’ just as we have during Project Compassion. “Leave her alone. Why are you upsetting her? What she has done for me is one of the good works.” Veronica performed the simple service of wiping the face of Jesus and Simon assisted Jesus in carrying the cross. These are small acts in themselves but have had significant meaning over time. Through the liturgies of Holy Week, we participate in the remembrance of Jesus’ final days. We are mindful too of the many women, men and children around the world who are most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice. We have seen examples of this poverty and injustice in the Project Compassion stories which highlight the support for those in Bangladesh, Solomon Islands, Tanzania and Indonesia where we have been able to help uphold their dignity. It is for these and thousands of others that we are called to “be more” for they are the face of the suffering Christ in our time. Let us ask ourselves: How can I recognise the face of Christ in all? How can I truly listen and speak boldly for justice?

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th March 2021

For over half a century, generations of Australians have participated in Project Compassion, supporting vulnerable communities before, during and after natural disasters, conflicts and crises – making it one of the nation’s longest running charity campaigns.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2021 to so this transformational program can continue to empower vulnerable women, men and children, and strengthen the communities around them.

You can donate through parish boxes or envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

Prayer of Intercession We pray for the women, children and men most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice. That we

continue to be of service and work together as a global family, to ensure that all people have what they need to live a full and beautiful life.

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Presbytery– 6 Stevenson St, Mandurah Church– Creery St., Mandurah WA 6210

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Accounts: viv.catholicparish@westnet.com.au Website: www.olaparishmh.org.au

Office Hours: 8am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm Mon-Fri

Fr Johny Arattukulam - Parish Priest

Fr Albin Odippattil—Assistant Parish Priest

Fr Anson Antony—Assistant Parish Priest

Michael Phillips - Deacon

Ernie Carey– Retired Deacon

Vivien de Winter/Alison Caingcoy—Office Staff

Frank O’Driscoll, Alysha Carboni, John Gilbertson, Joan Orchard,

Joan McKay, George Tacey, Jenny Stokic, Sue Short, Sheila Pearce,

Joanne Ford, Leah Hardie, Lesley Mertens, Sean Mahoney, Jodie

Donnelly, Mikayla Wilton, Peter Young, Roy & Jan Payne, Grace

Moore, Aldine Wheldon, Daryl Winters, Merle Johnson, Trish

Mulcahy, Oliver, Norma Hales, David Naughton, Dulcie Kent, Anita

Doran, Herbert Lenard, Taylor Green, Margaret McGuiness, Les Pearson, Beryl Fitzgerald,

Louisa & Luigi Bove, Anne-Marie Fliegener, Bill Kociaruba, Johnson Joseph, Fiona Davies-

McConchie, Les Burns, Sophie, Margaret Worthington, Tessie Plamonte, Cristina King, Irene

Pini, Kate Whooley, Fr Chris Warnock, Joshua Chernoff, Ron Nichols, Barbara Padua, Marie

Aide, Raeleen Sutton, Jessica Amphlett, Raegis Farrell, Barbara, Philip Giuffre, Liz Evans, Bill

Copple, Dorothy Oliver, Chris Morris, Alan Edwards, Joseph Godridge, Christian Vimpany,

Kylie Godridge, Mark Bussanich, Amber, Elsie Medina, Markus Ruescher, Angie Mae, Greg

Lewis, Joan Marshall, Kevin Scanlon, Eunice Hope, Mia Hoppee, Greg Carter, Sue Murphy,

Michelle Stafford, Debra Keena, Joy Brokenshire, Brendan Davidson, Neil Stewart, Moyra

Naughton, John Wilcox, Lea Fajardo, Tania Ward, Jemma Hill, Emilia Padua and all those

who are recovering or sick and all those affected by Covid-19. Please advise the

office if any of the above names need to be removed.

AWHINA TUITAGALOA CHERRINGTON

Daughter of Bona & Te

The parish community rejoices with you in this special occasion.

We PRAY in thanksgiving all those who are celebrating their birthdays and wedding anniversaries this week. We also pray for all our ministry coordinators, volunteers, our parish community and those who continue to support our Parish.

Church Offering Thank you to everyone who contributes to our weekend collections during Mass.

For those people who would like to make electronic contributions to the parish these are the account details to use:

Mandurah Parish Cheque Account

BSB 086 006

Account Number 848522519

Please be aware that electronic contributions will be recorded as “Bank Deposits” and

will not be recorded under planned giving envelope numbers or names.

- HOLY WEEK REQUIREMENTS -

PALM SUNDAY 28th

March 2021 8AM MASS: 3 additional readers required in addition to the rostered readers: Zeli Eigures; Elizabeth Disney; Jenni Srdarev 09:30 MASS: 2 additional readers required, in addition to the rostered readers: Hugh Tinney; Karmela Messineo HOLY THURSDAY 7PM 1

ST APRIL 2021: 2 readers required

Helen Crosbie; Zeli Eigures STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 9AM FRIDAY 2

nd APRIL 2021

Commentators: Colin Purcell; Susan Macdonald GOOD FRIDAY PASSION AT 3PM 2

ND APRIL 2021

5 readers for the Passion reading: Zeli Eigures; Hugh Tinney; Jenni Srdarev; Karmela Messineo; Bernadette Scharfe HOLY SATURDAY 7PM 3

RD APRIL 2021

3 additional readers required in addition to the rostered readers: Karmela Messineo; Elizabeth Disney; Marie Almond EASTER SUNDAY 4

TH APRIL 2021

2 additional readers required for 6:30 AM MASS. VACANCY; VACANCY Reminder to Rostered readers: Please note time change from 9:30am to 10am for this Sunday. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO DO ANY OF THE ABOVE, IN ADDITION TO YOUR ROSTERED DUTIES. - Colin

Pope Francis has been reminding us all that 'older people are a treasure'.

So to honour Grandparents and The Elderly he has made the last Sunday in July a day to celebrate them. This year the date is Sunday 25 July 2021. In the lead up to this day, our Parish is hosting a 4 part video series for over 60’s, starting Saturday 03 July from 9.00am—11.00 am and every Saturday morning to 24 July, at Our Lady’s Assumption Parish Centre, 8 Stevenson Street, Mandurah. Please pass on this information, diarise it, and join us as we welcome you with morning tea. A list will be provided at the entrance to the church for registration and for catering purposes, closer to the date.

ASSISTANCE REQUIRED Vision impaired lady requires assistance for one hour on one or two Sundays per month. Anytime after 3pm. Some personal care and kitchen assistance. No cleaning required. Renumeration offered. Also, a volunteer who can spare some time to read aloud for a vision impaired lady. For more details please call Cheryl on 0430 171 160.

Saturday 27 March 2021 6:00pm—Elma Coverley Sunday 28 March 2021 8:00am— Mary Ann Reynolds 9:30am—Virginia Schou 6.00pm-—Volunteers Saturday 3 April 2021 6:00pm—Helen Crosbie Sunday 4 April 2021 6:00am— volunteer 8:00am—Bev Peles 10.00am—Daniel Teo

Next Week’s Readings

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

(28 Mar) Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16

Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47

Pilgrim Statue This week the Pilgrim statue will be at the home of: 28 March Judith Court 4 & 11 April Rita Bruzzese

If anyone would like the Pilgrim Statue for Anniversaries, birthdays, etc. please ring Rosemary Rana on 0438 916 165.

Regular MASS, ADORATION &

RECONCILIATION TIMES

Monday 7.30am

Tuesday 7.30am, 9am

Wed 7.30am & 5.00pm

Thursday 7.30am, 9am

Friday 7.30am & 5.00pm

Saturday 7.30am, Vigil 6.00pm

Sunday 8.00am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

Continuous Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: 8am-3pm — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Reconciliation: after Weekly Masses & before weekend Masses. Please see noticeboard and back page of the bulletin for current parish events and Mass times.

VISION STATEMENT As Disciples of Christ, we are a faith-filled, inclusive,

connected Catholic family committed to grow, worship and serve.

MISSION To be a welcoming Church using its talents in Ministries to develop our Parish focusing on our spiritual growth.

Saturday 27 March 2021 6:00pm—Kathleen Coles, Helen Crosbie Sunday 28 March 2021 8:00am—Julia Shewring, Jenni Srdarev 9:30am—Rosemary Van Schoor, Loretta Turner 6.00pm—MCC, MCC Saturday 3 April 2021 6:00pm—Susan Macdonald, Alex Popov Sunday 4 April 2021 6.30am—Volunteers 8:00am—Joy McCleay, Zeli Eigures 10.00am—Helga Sebastian, Micaela Lazaroo

Church Cleaning

Volunteers needed. If able to help, please contact or visit the

Parish Office.

Our sincere thanks

to all parishioners

who donated palms

and olive branches

and to those people

who helped

decorating our

Church for Palm

Sunday.

27 March Saturday Vigil Mass

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:30 am Mass 6:00 pm Palm Sunday Vigil Mass

28 March Passion/Palm Sunday

8:00 am Mass 9:15 am Solemn Procession and Mass 6:00 pm Mass

29 March Holy Monday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:30 am Mass

30 March Holy Tuesday

7:10 am Morning Prayer, 7:30 am Mass 9:00 am Holy Communion Service 6:30-8:00 pm Lenten Reconciliation with Liturgy

31 March Holy Wednesday

7:10 am Morning Prayer, 7:30 am Mass 5:00 pm Mass

1 April Maundy Thursday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30-9:30 pm Adoration of the Holy Eucharist

2 April Good Friday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 9:00 am Stations of the Cross (Church) 3:00 pm Passion of the Lord (Church)

3 April Holy Saturday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass (includes blessing of Fire, Candle and Wa-ter)

4 April EASTER Sunday

6:30 am, 8:00 am & 10:00 am (NO evening Mass)

Our Church Easter Celebration and Mass timetable will also be published in our local newspapers

(Mandurah Mail and Coastal Times) next week. Please check the newspapers Easter feature page.