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Readings this weekend

5th Sunday of Easter

Acts 6: 1-7

1 Pt 2: 4-9

Jn 14: 1-12

Readings next weekend

6th Sunday of Easter

Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17

1 Pt 3: 15-18

Jn 14: 15-21

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON O sing a new song to the Lord,

for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations

he has shown his deliverance, alleluia

COMMUNION ANTIPHON I am the true vine and you are the branches, says the Lord.

Whoever remains in me, and I in him, bears fruit in plenty, alleluia.

St. Monica’s Parish

Moonee Ponds Presbytery: 22 Robinson St., Moonee Ponds 3039

Telephone: (03) 9370 5035 - Facsimile: (03) 9370 6335

Email: mooneeponds@cam.org.au

Website: www.stmonicasparish.com.au

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am—3.00pm

Parish Priest: Rev Fr Tony Feeney

Assistant Priest: Rev Fr Minh Tran

Parish Office: Sonya Bading, Abygaile Cukavac

School Principal: Mr. Peter Moore — School Phone No: 9375 1132

WHITE 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 13/14 MAY 2017

Minister of the Word

Next week 20/21 May

6.30pm P. Duffy

J. Fernando

8.00am A. Kendall

D. McLean

9.15am A. Stivala

AM Catalfamo

10.30am E. La Mari

A. Staberhofer

5.30pm Youth Mass

Minister of the Eucharist Next week 20/21 May 6.30pm D. Fernando J. Fernando R. Gonsalves 8.00am M. Mogg R. Mogg M. Sheehan 9.15am V. Pizzichetta R. Farfalla M. Ripper 10.30am T. DeFazio C. McNeill M. O’Donnell

5.30pm Youth Mass

First Reading Acts 6:1-7 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles About this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenists made a complaint against the Hebrews: in the daily distribution their own widows were being overlooked. So the Twelve called a full meeting of the disciples and addressed them, ‘It would not be right for us to neglect the word of God so as to give out food; you, brothers, must select from among yourselves seven men of good reputation, filled with the Spirit and with wisdom; we will hand over this duty to them, and continue to devote ourselves to prayer and to the service of the word.’ The whole assembly approved of this proposal and elected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. The word of the Lord continued to spread: the number of disciples in Jerusalem was greatly increased, and a large group of priests made their submission to the faith. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Ps 32:1-2. 4-5. 18-19 (R.) Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just; for praise is fitting for loyal hearts. Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp, with a ten-stringed lute sing him songs. (R.) For the word of the Lord is faithful and all his works to be trusted. The Lord loves justice and right and fills the earth with his love. (R.) The Lord looks on those who revere him, on those who hope in his love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine. (R.) Second Reading 1 Pt 2:4-9 A reading from the first letter of St Peter The Lord is the living stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him; set yourselves close to him so that you too, the holy priesthood that offers the spiritual sacrifices which Jesus Christ has made acceptable to God, may be living stones making a spiritual house. As scripture says: See how I lay in Zion a precious cornerstone that I have chosen and the man who rests his trust on it will not be disappointed. That means that for you who are believers, it is precious; but for unbelievers, the stone rejected by the builders has proved to be the keystone, a stone to stumble over, a rock to bring men down. They stumble over it because they do not believe in the word; it was the fate in store for them. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a people set apart to sing the praises of God who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. Alleluia Gospel Jn 14:1-12 A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house; if there were not, I should have told you. I am now going to prepare a place for you, and after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me; so that where I am you may be too. You know the way to the place where I am going.’ Thomas said, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ Jesus said: ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you know me, you know my Father too. From this moment you know him and have seen him.’ Philip said, ‘Lord, let us see the Father and then we shall be satisfied.’ ‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip,’ said Jesus to him ‘and you still do not know me? ‘To have seen me is to have seen the Father, so how can you say, “Let us see the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak as from myself: it is the Father, living in me, who is doing this work. You must believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; believe it on the evidence of this work, if for no other reason. ‘I tell you most solemnly, whoever believes in me will perform the same works as I do myself, he will perform even greater works, because I am going to the Father.’ The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Weekend Masses Saturday: (Vigil for Sunday): 6:30pm — Sunday: 8:00am, 9:15am ( Italian) 10:30 am, 5:30 pm

Monday: Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion: 7.00am Tuesday to Friday: 7:00am & 9:15am Mass

Saturday & Holidays: 8:00am Mass Reconciliation on Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00am, 6:00pm – 6:20pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8am Saturday Mass 1st Collection : For the upkeep of the Parish Church and all the works of the Church.

2nd Collection : For the running of the Presbytery and support of the priests

We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, as the traditional caretakers of the land which is the St. Monica’s

Catholic Parish. We acknowledge the Elders, past & present. May we, too, be good stewards of this land.

Mother’s Day Blessing May the Lord who brought us to birth by his Spirit, strengthen us for the Christian Life.

Amen May the Lord who provides for all our needs sustain us day by day

Amen May the Lord whose steadfast love is constant as a mother’s care, send us out to live and

work for others. Amen

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Euthanasia & Physician Assisted Suicide

– Why are we concerned? Euthanasia and physician assisted suicide would damage

doctor-patient relationships

The purpose of medicine is to improve a patient’s quality of

life not shorten it. As the World Medical Association says,

euthanasia is unethical and incompatible with the dignity

and practice of medicine. Euthanasia and physician assisted

suicide would erode our trust in doctors and plant a seed of

doubt in the minds of patients in relation to end of life care.

To find out more about the issue, contact the Life, Marriage

& Family Office on 9287 5587 / lmf@cam.org.au or visit:

www.cam.org.au/euthanasia

OFFERING ENVELOPES THE NEW GIVING ENVELOPES ARE IN THE

CHURCH FOR COLLECTION FROM THE TABLE

AT THE SIDE CHAPEL —

THEY ARE SORTED FROM A-Z

Please go and collect yours after Mass .

“Thank you to all parishioners for their support

both financial and volunteer !”

RECENTLY DECEASED

In Faith, Hope and Love, let us pray for repose of the souls of Caterina Brancatisano; Joan Nunan;

May they rest in peace

FUNERALS THIS WEEK

Joan Nunan 11.00am Funeral on Tuesday 16th May

Anniversaries We remember in prayer

Catherine Butler; Marlene Butler; Gertrude Leslie; Sally Holmes; Jim Leahy; Ray Brady; Harold O’Brien

Notizie Italiane

Se qualcuno vorrebbe inserire qualche notizia sul bol-

lettino, per favore manda una copia in italiano per email a

mooneeponds @cam.org.au

Per essere inclusa sul bollettino della settimana corrente è

importante che sia inviata

prima di mezzogiorno il mercoledì.

Per ulteriori informazioni per il gruppo di preghiera ital-

iana che si riunisce ogni martedì dalle ore 10 alle ore 12 nel

centro Symons (la sala accanto alla chiesa) contattate Ma-

ria Giardina sul 93702047 o Connie Munafò sul 93751980.

La Comunità di Parrocchia di St Monica L'invita a

presenziare ad una Massa di Priva-

zione per essere tenuto alla Chiesa di

St Monica su mercoledì 17 maggio

2017 a 7pm. La massa è celebrare le

vite e morte di uni amati. La cena

sarà offerta nella Parrocchia Centro di

Symons dopo Massa. prego portare un

ritratto incorniciato di Suo amato per

mettere su una tavola di fronte all'altare. Per informazioni

più lontane, per favore non esiti a contat-

tare Kelly Maltman da e-mail

(Kelly.Maltman@hotmail.com) o

0439949244 o contatta l'Ufficio di Parrocchia 9370 -5035

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

‘The Monica’ is a quarterly publication of St Monica’s Parish

featuring news, photographs, community profiles, club news,

social pages and seasonal reflections.

The editorial team is seeking enthusiastic

volunteers to assist with writing short

articles, undertaking basic research and/or

taking photographs as required for ‘The

Monica’. No previous writing experience

necessary, just a willingness to contribute

to our wonderful and diverse parish life.

If this sounds like you – please contact

Jacqueline Le Grand-Condello on 0439 558

309 or Joanne Barrett on 0419 117 399

Chaplaincy Sunday Appeal 2017, Sunday 21 May. Next weekend is Chaplaincy Sunday in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Melbourne Catholic Archbishop’s Charitable Fund will be conducting a special collection in all parishes for the purpose of supporting the vital work of our Catholic Chaplains. Our dedicated Chaplains in the Youth Justice Centre at Parkville can work under extremely sad circumstances; conducting funerals, memorial services, hospital visits and offering support at court appearances. You are in-vited and encouraged to take home the envelopes on the seats this weekend and bring back next week with your considered donation. Donations go towards supporting Chaplains who work with:

Young people in youth justice facilities Patients and their families in public hospitals People living with HIV/AIDS. Men & women in Prisons and Seafarers To find out more please view the Chaplaincy Sunday webpage www.cam.org.au/chaplaincy.

IN THE PARISH :

May

Mass Counts will occurr each weekend in May as

requested by the Archdiocese.

14th Happy Mother’s Day to all !

May 14th & 21st at 10.30 Children’s Liturgy is on

in the Symons Centre (under school age children

must be accompanied by a parent). Also 4th June

at 5pm and 18 June at 10.30am

Tuesday 16th – Foundation 2018 Interviews

continue this week

Bereavement Mass on Wednesday 17th at 7pm.

(refer to opposite page for details)

Thursday 25th : Reconciliation Workshops in

Senior Building 5.30pm and 7.00pm

The Social Dance will be held on Friday 26th May

2017. Enquiries to Renus Burke on 0430 392 152.

Saturday 27th – Parent’s Association Trivia

Night at 7pm: Prayer of Sorrow Masses

Sunday 28th Prayer of Sorrow Masses

5.30pm Year 4 Family Mass

June Monday 12th – Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Wednesday 14th -Parish Education Board

Meeting at 7.00pm

Sunday 18th Past Students Mass

Tuesday 20th Reconciliation 4.00pm-6.00pm

Wednesday 21st Reconciliation 4.00pm-6.00pm

Thursday 22nd Reconciliation 4.00pm-6.00pm

REGULAR PARISH EVENTS :

The Card Group continues the first Monday of

each month from 12noon to 3pm in the Symons

Centre. The cost is $5 for tea and coffee and

everyone is welcome.

The Golden Oldies Mass is in the Symons Centre

the first Wednesday of each month @ 11am .

BYO plate of food for a shared lunch.

Gamblers Anonymous will meet in the Parish

Hall @7pm every Wednesday . All welcome.

The Italian Prayer Group meet every Tuesday

@ 10am in the Symons Centre.

St Monica’s Charismatic Prayer is on every

Thursday evening at 7.45 –9.15 pm in Symons

Centre. Enquiries to Adrian 9337 2051 or Russell

9382 0840.

Parish Playgroup– runs throughout the year

during school terms on Wednesdays in the Hall

from 9-10.30am

Family Healing Prayer – in the Mary Chapel after

10.30 Mass the first Sunday of each month.

Weddings next Weekend 20th May

Joseph Polidano will marry Nadia Fragomeni at 1.30pm

Dominic Rodrigues will marry Sharon Bastion at 3.30pm

We pray for them as they begin their married life together.

St Monica’s Parish Community

invites you to attend a

Bereavement Mass to be held at St

Monica’s Church on Wednesday

17th May 2017 at 7pm. The mass

is to celebrate the lives and death

of loved ones. Supper will be

provided in the Parish Symons

Centre after Mass. If you wish

bring a framed picture of your loved one to place on a

table in front of the altar. All are welcome.

For further information, please do not hesitate to

contact Kelly Maltman by email

(Kelly.Maltman@hotmail.com) or on 0439949244 or

contact the Parish Office on 9370-5035.

St Monica’s Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group presents….

KNOWING GOD BETTER

A video course on understanding more fully the nature of

God, his help, his Spirit, his forgiveness and the hope

God gives in this troubled world.

To be held on seven Thursdays from 7.45 pm to 9.15 pm

from 4 May to 15 June in the Symons Centre. Sharing of

insights will follow the presentation. All are welcome.

St Monica's Primary School

Parents' Association is holding a

TRIVIA NIGHT on 27th May at

Ava Maria College.

Flyers with more details are available in the Foyer.

Confirmations on Friday Evening

“Congratulations!” to the young people confirmed

on Friday evening. Thankyou also to Bishop Terry

Curtin for celebrating their Sacrament.

To our much loved Parish Priest Fr Tony

Our Blessings and Thanks as a Parish, for your dedication

to your vocation and our Parish , on your 43RD Ordination

Anniversary on

Thursday 18th May