This Week

SUNDAY 19th Apr

9am, 11am, 6pm Mass

Baptism Prep at 3.45pm

MONDAY 20th Apr

9.00am Mass

TUESDAY 21st Apr

8.30am Rosary

9.00am Mass

WEDNESDAY 22nd Apr

6.30pm Rosary

7pm Mass

7.30pm Meditation

THURSDAY 23rd Apr

9am Mass

(at North School)

FRIDAY 24th Apr

8.30am Rosary

9.00am Mass

9.30am Divine Mercy

SATURDAY 25th Apr

ANZAC DAY

10.00am Mass

6.00pm Mass

SUNDAY 26th Apr

9am, 11am, 6pm Mass

Baptism Welcome

3rd Sunday of EASTER Year B, April 18th-19th, 2015

‘How can the ‘paralysed’ among us receive the

healing power of Jesus?”

Friends,

The Irish poet Seamus Heaney died a couple of

years ago. In his last volume of poetry (Human

Chain) - especially in the poem ‘Miracle’ - Hea-

ney shares with us a powerful lesson learned

from his own vulnerability after suffering a

stroke:

Not the one who takes up his bed and walks

But the ones who have known him all along,

And carry him in—Their shoulders numb, the ache and stoop deeplocked

In their backs, the stretcher handles Slippery with sweat.

And no let-up

Until he's strapped on tight, made tiltable

And raised to the tiled roof,

then lowered for healing. Be mindful of them as they stand and wait

For the burn of the paid-out ropes to cool, Their slight lightheadedness and incredulity

to pass,

those ones who had known him all along.

He deftly points to those who brought ‘Good

News’ (i.e. his evangelisers) into his life by

their acts of mercy and kindness reflecting on

the miracle of the lame man.

I love the ‘creative’ act of kindness of the lame

man’s friends: "finding no way to bring him in

because of the crowd, they went up on the roof

and let him down with his bed through the tiles

into the middle of the crowd” (cf. Luke 5:18-20)

Now that was imaginative!

The Melbourne poet Philip Hughes remarks that

the usual homily on the miracle of this lame

man rightly focuses on his faith and hope. But

as Hughes so beautifully points out: "Heaney…

with a certain sense of humour about the whole

affair, draws attention not just to the faith and

hope of the man's friends, but also their charity.

It is they who will go to any trouble to help

their mate in his hour of need. The poet even

takes on the tone of the preacher, asking us to

'Be mindful of them'."

Yes, we all need to ‘be mindful of them’ - as we

too depend so much on the simple kindness of

others to get through life… especially when sick

or depressed. For all of us are fragile and needy

- not so far from the condition of the paralysed

lame man in the Gospels.

Often, however, like him, we just can’t bring

ourselves to Jesus. We feel ‘paralysed’ and are

in just too much pain! We need daring friends -

who through kindness and compassion - get us

to Jesus somehow! We do not need more talk

from ‘Job’s comforters’ who offered poor Job

nothing but ‘theology’!

And it was a risk. No doubt, some in the crowd

wanted to stop these friends of the paralysed

man from such a daring act of kindness!

Some today make the same objections. Pope

Francis, however, gives us clear leadership. The

Holy Father recently told the new Cardinals on

February 15th that the church over the course of

history has repeatedly needed to call to conver-

sion those who are gripped by close-mindedness

to “any kind of openness … any action outside

of their mental and spiritual boxes ... any caress

or sign of tenderness which does not fit into

their usual thinking and their ritual purity.”

And so over to us. This is the urgent pastoral

question of our times – how can the ‘paralysed’

among us receive the healing power of Jesus?

This is not a matter of wanting to ‘change’ the

teaching of Jesus but living it more deeply! This

is not a ‘softening’ of the Gospel message but,

on the contrary, all about an expansion of our

hearts so that the kindness of God can heal…As

Pope Francis said so eloquently in his April

11th Misericordiae Vultus Bull of Indiction of

the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy... "God’s

mercy, rather than a sign of weakness, is the

mark of his omnipotence."

by Mark O'Connor fms

Parish Calendar, News & Events

DIARY 14th Apr: ASRE Classes resume at 4pm 20th Apr: JPIC Meeting at 7.30pm 21st Apr: First Family Night for First Communion 24th Apr: Trivia Night at 7.30pm 25th Apr: Anzac Day Mass at 10am 25/26 Apr: Presentation of First Communion Candidates 13th May: CanCare meeting at 7pm 15th May: Bingo night at 7.30pm 21st May: Senior’s event 18th Jun: Asylum Seeker—Forum for Parishes CONGRATULATIONS To Andre Leclair as he was received into the church last weekend through Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation after his year of Preparation.

FIRST FAMILY NIGHT for First Communion Candidates is on Tuesday, 21st April at 7pm in the church. (Sign in starts at 6.45pm) All children who have been registered for this Sacrament have to attend this night with one (or both) parents. PARISH TRIVIA NIGHT The Parish Men’s group is running their annual TRIVIA NIGHT on Friday, April 24th at the St Paul Apostle Community Hall. Start time is 7.30pm. All are welcome. Come and Join us for a fun night where we can test our knowledge and socialise. Who knows ? You may also pick up a bargain at the silent auction. Cost is $15pp. Book an entire table or come on your own, either way we would love to see you there. For more information please call John on 97002101 or Dick on 97001284. ANZAC DAY 2015 This year we celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the ANZAC day landings at Gallipoli. As a parish we’ll have an opportunity to remember that occasion. Perhaps you are a descendant of a First World war veteran. Maybe you have some special photos or Medals of someone who fought at Gallipoli. Please bring those special mementoes along to mass on Saturday morning 25th April at 10.00am. Following our Anzac Mass we’ll gather for a cuppa. Maybe you could cook up a batch of Anzac Biscuits and bring them along. And thanks to our busy team of

knitters who are creating our Anzac poppies. Please bring those poppies to the Parish office by 23rd April. If you have some left to finish, you may bring them on the morning, prior to the Mass. Also can you bring along some homemade “ANZAC” biscuits.Please let those in the office know SENIOR’S NEXT EVENTS Please feel welcome to stay for morning tea in the gathering space after the Anzac Day Mass. Our next senior’s event is on May 21st. For that we have two options available—let’s know what you prefer. 1. trip to Crown Casino for lunch 9.30am to 2.30pm or 2. a Movie with a light lunch 12-3pm For option 1 we would need 40 people to avail of the offer of lunch for $7pp. There will be a cost of approx $15pp for the bus. For option 2: no minimum number required, but there would be a small cost of $5pp Please sign up on the sheets in the gathering space and foyer so that Linda Daly can determine which option to choose. Closing date to sign up will be May 8th. SHOPPING SPREE TOUR—AMENDED DATE!! This is one of our annual fundraisers. This year the tour will be on Saturday, 31st October 2015 Please contact Parish Office if you wish to join us in this shopping adventure. COME AWAY DAY This is a quiet reflective day held at Holy Cross Retreat Centre in Templestowe and the next one for the year in is in April 23rd, 10am-3pm. BYO lunch and $20-25 donation PROJECT COMPASSION 2015 Please return your Project Compassion box to the church (or Parish House) POSITION VACANT Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the positions of: 1/ Deanery Resource Coordinator, Diamond Valley Deanery- Montmorency 2/ Youth Minister, St. Gregory the Great Catholic Parish - Doncaster 3/ Group Executive Director Leadership & Mission, Mercy Health - Richmond 4/ Communications Officer, Media & Communications

This weekend we pray for: Those who are sick Joe Solari, Mary Yun, Anne Payet, Angela Tziokas, Lennie D’Souza, Henry D’Souza, Massimo Di Marcantonio, Gordon Tanner, Marie Martin, Maurice White, Sandy White, Harvey Wyett, Chris Dickson, Jessica Meintjies, Cliff Paul, Micaela Avano, Yolande Bonnefin, Michael Leong, Pat Garard, Michael De Vito, Alin Le Merle, Delphine Briggs, Karolina Adamczuk, Baby Lucas Giacomo, Muliaga Vaifale, Kylie King, Joy Anquiliano, Rey Domingo.

For those who have died Vincent Bugeja, Robert Radoc, Pamela D’Silva, Nelson Cornista, Elizabeth D’Silva, Cesar Balatbat, Paul Parascandalo, Edna Daly, Richard Kankanige, Maria Mesaros, Henry Mathiza, Jeanette Dal-zotto, Alex Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Bert Gieleskey, Cesare Riccioni, Rosa Silva, Patrick Coghlan, Katerina Zika, Br Keiran O’Grady, Marina Bruna, Carlos Aquino, Gioconda Tropeano, Maree Hallett, Olivia Horne, Anton J S Clarke, Mara Ujka, Nikolla Behari, Anthony Hien Vu, Melissa Johnston, Edite Roboredo, Pesamino Tusa, Iris D’Oliveiro, Marie McGaw, Mabel Carmen Wilson.

May they rest in peace

Sunday Readings

THIS WEEK:

3rd Sunday of EASTER Year B Acts 3: 13-15; 17-19

1 Jn 2: 1-5; Lk 24: 35-48

NEXT WEEK: 4th Sunday of EASTER Year B

Acts 4: 8-12; 1 Jn 3: 1-2;

Jn 10: 11-18

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ST PAUL APOSTLE SOUTH SCHOOL PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2016 NOW OPEN Come and see your Parish pri-mary schools – best in En-deavour Hills! South School OPEN DAYS - Thursdays23 & 30 April 9-11am Saturday 2 May 9 -12 noon Thursdays 7 & 14 May 9-11am All other times by appointment for a school tour Phone: 9700 3663 www.spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au email: principal@spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au 9 William Hovell Drive, ENDEAVOUR HILLS Principal: Mrs. Helen Greenhill Come and see your beautiful parish school, have a try at music, art, physical education, computers, read a book in our LRC, see what’s cooking in our kitchen, visit our community garden, say hello to our Chinese dragon in the Mandarin room!, hear about our exten-sive extra curricular activities. Come and tour our learning spaces and meet our amazing students. Eve-ryone always comments on how well-behaved our children are! Our surveys prove it too! Our invitation to you is to support your beautiful par-ish schools – make them your first choice!

Rosters for Weekend of 18th—19th April (3rd Sunday of the month)

Sacraments: Baptisms are held on the 1st & 2nd Sundays of the month. Preparation is on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Marriages require 6 months notice to one of the priests, participation in a FOCCUS marriage preparation program, or a CatholicCARE Course.

Anointing of the Sick is held during Mass on the 1st Friday of the Month at 9am. Before going to hospital for major surgery, why not ask one of the priests to pray with you and anoint you.

Children’s Sacraments require full participation in the preparation phase.

Registration forms in the Parish Centre.

Parish Finances

Parish (1st) Pledged Weekly Rec’d

T/G Envelopes $2,987.00 $ 2,178.10

Credit Card & $2,752.00 $ 2,752.00 Direct Debit

Cash $ 899.30

Parish Total $ 5,829.40

Priests ( 2nd Collection) $ 1,370.65

Thank You

St Paul Apostle

Catholic Community

Priests:

Fr Tim O’Toole CP (PP)

Fr Tony Egar CP

Pastoral Associates:

Sr Joan Smith CP

Sr Brigid Murphy CP

Parish Staff:

Bursar: Gillian Velupillay

Secretary: Didi Karkas

Passionist Community Fr Brian Gleeson CP

Fr Chris Mithen CP

Fr Tony Egar CP

Fr Tim O’Toole CP

Fr Brendan Connell CP

Sisters of Cross and

Passion

Sr Anne Cunningham CP

Sr Brigid Murphy CP

Sr Joan Smith CP

St Paul Apostle

North Primary School - 9700 6068

Principal

Mrs Christine White

St Paul Apostle

South Primary

School - 9700 3663

Principal

Mrs Helen Greenhill

St John’s Regional

College - 9791 3366

Principal

Mr Andrew Walsh

Rosters for next Weekend of 25th—26th April (4th Sunday of the month)

6pm 9am 11am 6pm

Welcome Lien Phan, Carlos & Sylvia Fernandes

David & Sandra McGuire, Carolyn Tinney

Maria Longano, Marie Allas, Jenny Barry

Volunteers

Sacristan Peter Miller Sandra & David McGuire

Antoinette Gargano Mignonne Meerwald

Readers & Commtrs

Karen Rolfe Liseby Lapierre

Nick Dimitrakas Bernie O’Hara

Irene Wilson, Christine White, Mary John, Anne Astin

Annette Tanner William Roncon

Gifts Nina Nguyen Gertrude Akom Emmanuel Jega-nathan

Lionel & Dharshani Alwis Sabrina Chitaranjan

Marie Nelson Hanan Matty

Hiranya Leitan

Communion

Paul Negri Michelle Boissezon Lien Phan Cris Emmanuel Karen Maillard Lionel & Riona Alveyn

Ernie & Wilma San Giorgio, Martin Vaifa-le, Anton Nadarajah, Paul Smith, Danny O’Hara, Ricki/ Noel Hawthorn

Glen Johnson Damian Kearney Rhonda O’Connor Christine Gaiardo Meaghan O’Connor Jake Madeira

Mignonne Meerwald

Eugene Rebeiro

Shaddy Sadaka

Hirushika Leitan,

Swineetha Disanayake

Margaret Keating

Servers Ananya Joshua, Jasmine Kathleen

Mark Harper Ashvika, Ethan Tara

Sean, Jade Joshua, Jaeden M Jayden Madeira

Lakni Rachel Joseph

6pm 9am 11am 6pm

Welcome Carmeline Don Paul Anne Peters, Danny & Rose Sugunasekera

Anabela Costa, Joe Solari

Julian Disanayake Volunteers

Sacristan Lien Phan Anton Nadarajah Yvonne Sherwin Volunteer

Readers & Commtrs

Liz Flood, Mark Rolfe

John Callery, Stefan Jayasuriya

Stephen Nasalio, Florence Madeira, Meaghan O’Connor

Shaddy Sadaka Gabby Sadaka Marg Keating

Gifts Sujeeva & Tania Wick-ramaratne

Glen & Romaine Todd Sharni Denham, Bealiah Wemyss

Dilinger Family Keating Family

Communion

Steven/ Bridgett Her-bert, Dominica Arena, Prabodh Perera, Fosio Dunlop, Charlene Pereira, Lindsay Cresswell

Fred Hall, Marina Nadarajah, Anne Pe-ters, Alain Mallac, Elaine Gillett, Glen Todd, Ayomi Fernandesz

Joe Solari, Yvonne Sherwin, Christine White, Frances Anthony, Geraldine Mutthumani Peter Van Helmond

Roland Mathias

Nona Sangalang

Gabby Catania,

Jenny Catania,

Premani Leitan,

Brendan Keating

Servers Joshua Kathleen, Jessica

Ashvika, Luke Kevin, Casey

Jaysen, Abraham, Jaeden M, Amalesh Jade

Lakni, Rachel, Joseph

Cuppa Nora Robinson, Bridgette & Joseph Carvalho

Denver & Siro De Rozairo, Regina Thurairatnam

Antoinette Gargano Cheryl Anthony

Communion to the Sick

after 9am Mass

Roster A: Martin Vaifale

Church Prep Team 1 R&B Barnfield

Flowers Dina Mariette Vel Vaifale

View Hills: Friday 24th April Mass at Reema Blvd—Marie Nelson