Third Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent ---- Year A Year A Year A Year A ---- 15 March 2020 15 March 2020 15 March 2020 15 March 2020

Water from the floods in Western Queensland and Northern NSW have just reached Menindee near Broken Hill. Last year we heard of the terrible loss of fish because of the lack of fresh water and we have seen and heard the terrible devastation the drought has wrought on our land and our people. Some will never be able to recover, and others will struggle to replace breeding livestock which they had to sell during the most devastating drought.

The water brings life which we can see outside our Church with our own lawn. After the rain there is new life and growth and the same can be said for us in our Spiritual lives. Sometimes we go through periods of Spiritual dryness – when things go wrong, we can become negative, our sense of equilibrium is put off balance, when we can become anxious and afraid and where doubt and worry can over-come us. Like the people in the desert led by Moses – they begin to doubt God and turn to pagan ways

Today’s Psalm response “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts” can resonate with us as we face difficult times. We are called to listen deeply to the Lord, to trust in God, have confidence in his love for us and to be faithful. Jesus in his dialogue with the woman at the well seems to be at odds with her and they sometimes seem to be having parallel conversations – eventually they end up on the same page and she finally ‘gets it’ and goes off to bring others to Jesus as she recognises that he is the Messiah.

People come to faith in all sorts of ways and through all sorts of people. Today I invite you to think of those who brough you to faith. Who spoke to you about Jesus? Who helped you or challenged you in your faith? Who helped you in difficult times on your faith journey? Where do you turn in difficult times?

Life and grace come to us through the gift of faith and our Sacramental life, the Word of God and our life of Prayer. Lent is a gift from God for us to renew our love for God and others. Let us use this time well and thoughtfully. “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”

YoursintheLordJesusChrist,

Fr.MichaelMcLean,ParishPriest

Lenten Talks Lenten Talks Lenten Talks Lenten Talks ---- Radical Service Abroad!Radical Service Abroad!Radical Service Abroad!Radical Service Abroad!

Join Simeon Casey as our guest speaker after Sunday 9:00am Mass for a , as a teenager he will share his experiences abroad. Includes morning tea. All Welcome - Parish Centre.

Sunday 15 March

2020 after 9.00am after 9.00am after 9.00am after 9.00am

Mass Mass Mass Mass

COME, PRAY COME, PRAY COME, PRAY COME, PRAY & KEEP WATCH & KEEP WATCH & KEEP WATCH & KEEP WATCH

Friday 20 & Saturday 21 Friday 20 & Saturday 21 Friday 20 & Saturday 21 Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March 2020March 2020March 2020March 2020

St Mark’s responds to Pope Francis’ call to

participate in

24 Hours for the Lord 24 Hours for the Lord 24 Hours for the Lord 24 Hours for the Lord for for for for Lent. Lent. Lent. Lent. The initiative is an opportunity for people to

receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the context of Eucharistic Adoration.

Churches in every diocese around the world will be open for 24 consecutive hours as part

of the initiative. St Mark’s will open from

12pm Friday to12pm Saturday - sign up to pray and to keep watch -

Next Sunday the 4th Sunday of Lent is traditionally called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Laetare Sunday is also known as Rose Sunday, and customarily the colour ‘Rose’ is worn to Mass, next Sunday choose ‘Rose” as your colour of choice for Mass.

to our Year 5 Parish Families O God you have created us in Love and

with Love have established a family, and this family be willed that it should become a sign of Christ’s

Love for his Church. Keep us close to your merciful heart. That our family may grow to Love and trust you. Amen

Pick up a copy of the Autumn edition of Australian Catholics with articles on Leadership in the Church and a letter

from Ash Barty. An offering of a Gold Coin donation to our 2nd collection is

appreciated.

St Mark’s Parish Drummoyne, Youth Lenten Group Deacon John will host our Youth Community Deacon John will host our Youth Community Deacon John will host our Youth Community Deacon John will host our Youth Community

Year 5 students and above in the teachings and understanding of Lent Year 5 students and above in the teachings and understanding of Lent Year 5 students and above in the teachings and understanding of Lent Year 5 students and above in the teachings and understanding of Lent

WHEN: every Friday from 28 February to 3 April 2020 WHEN: every Friday from 28 February to 3 April 2020 WHEN: every Friday from 28 February to 3 April 2020 WHEN: every Friday from 28 February to 3 April 2020 TIME: 5:30pm TIME: 5:30pm TIME: 5:30pm TIME: 5:30pm ---- 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

WHERE: St Mark’s Parish Centre (upstairs)WHERE: St Mark’s Parish Centre (upstairs)WHERE: St Mark’s Parish Centre (upstairs)WHERE: St Mark’s Parish Centre (upstairs) Light supper is included Light supper is included Light supper is included Light supper is included

Come and share your stories, join Deacon John for Reflection, Prayer Come and share your stories, join Deacon John for Reflection, Prayer Come and share your stories, join Deacon John for Reflection, Prayer Come and share your stories, join Deacon John for Reflection, Prayer

and Adoration with games, music, food and fun. and Adoration with games, music, food and fun. and Adoration with games, music, food and fun. and Adoration with games, music, food and fun.

Today’s Liturgy.Today’s Liturgy.Today’s Liturgy.Today’s Liturgy. Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Ps 24:15-16 My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor. or Cf. Ez 36:23-26 When I prove my holiness among you, I will gather you from all the foreign lands and I will pour clean water upon you and cleanse you from all your impurities, and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.

First Reading: Ex 17:3-7

The Israelites complain to Moses in the desert.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 94:1-2. 6-9. R. v.8

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Second Reading: Rom 5:1-2. 5-8

Christ laid down his life for us.

Gospel Acclamation: See Jn 4:42. 15

Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ! Lord, you are truly the Saviour of the world; give me living water, that I may never thirst again. Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!

Gospel: Jn 4:5-42 or Jn 4:5-15. 19-26. 39-42

Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well.

Offertory Antiphon: Ps 18: 9.10.11.12

The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts, and his judgements are sweeter than honey and honeycomb, for your servant keeps them.

Communion Antiphon: Jn 4:13-14

For anyone who drinks it, says the Lord, the water I shall give will become in him a spring welling up to eternal life.

BE OPENED.. To the Living Water

O God of abundant compassion, our soul thirsts for you,

like a dry and waterless land. Flood our hearts with the

torrents of your love. Wash us with the joy of your forgiveness.

Bathe us in the light of your presence. We open our hearts to you in the

name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Living Water for the world.

Amen.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God,

the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth,

and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and life everlasting. Amen.

Next Week: Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 Sm 16:1. 6-7. 10-13;

Eph 5:8-14;Jn 9:1-41 or Jn 9:1. 6-9. 13-17. 34-38;

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE.

At St Mark’s Church we will suspend

Communion from the Chalice.

Also we invite parishioners to reverence

each other at the Sign of Peace with

“Peace be with you” and offer a smile,

wave, nod or bow.

Living the Gospel – Personal encounter The Samaritan woman’s personal encounter with Jesus compels her to start spreading the good news about the amazing man she has met. She meets Jesus face to face and feels compelled to act on what she has felt. Lent is a time for each of us to again – or for the first time – seek out a face to face encounter with Jesus. Through prayer, contemplation on scripture

or reflection on encountering Jesus in the face of others, we build a one to one relationship with Jesus. When we acknowledge this relationship, like the Samaritan woman, we are compelled to act on it.

Second Sunday of Lent

15th March 2020

Father of four, Barry, embodies resilience and strength. Growing up in a tough environment, he had to look inside himself to make the right choices for himself and his family. Barry, and others like him, were able to take part in a cultural healing program called Red Dust Healing. This program encourages participants to examine their own personal hurt and allows them to heal from within, addressing family and personal relationships and what may be been life-long patterns of violence, abuse and neglect. Today, thanks to the Caritas support, he’s an inspirational father to his four girls and a leader in his community.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2020 and help vulnerable people like Barry, so that they are empowered to assist members of their communities in Australia.

Let’s Go Further, Together. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

During the

Season of Lent,

we might consider,

where in our own

lives do we need to go

further in love

and compassion? This year, Project Compassion is

built around the theme of Global

Community – Go Further

Together. We’re at a time of increasing global change and tense dialogue, so the idea of the ‘common good’ is more

important than ever.

Sunday 15Sunday 15Sunday 15Sunday 15 Monday 16Monday 16Monday 16Monday 16 Tuesday 17Tuesday 17Tuesday 17Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18Wednesday 18Wednesday 18Wednesday 18 Thursday 19Thursday 19Thursday 19Thursday 19 Friday 20Friday 20Friday 20Friday 20 Saturday 21Saturday 21Saturday 21Saturday 21

Are you recycling everything you can?

Refresh your memory with the

Madison Recyclopedia.

Re-use an item you would have thrown away, like a jam jar or a plastic

yogurt container.

Eliminate single use plastics –

when out to eat, request

no straw.

Try some new ‘green’ cleaning

products or make your own.

Fill a reusable water bottle instead of

using a single use plastic

bottle

Stop unwanted junk mail to save

trees, cut down on carbon emissions, and reduce waste.

Bring reusable bags with you to get

groceries and leave them in your

vehicle for future trips.

Matthew 17: 1-9

His face shone like the sun

National advice on liturgical implications in light of coronavirus (COVID-19). The following recommendations are believed to be proportionate to the current understanding of the coronavirus and the risks outlined by health authorities. They are consistent with the Catholic Church’s prerogative to protect those who are most vulnerable. Individuals should consider their own health, including any potential to infect others with a contagious disease, before attending a public liturgical celebration.

† Holy Water should be temporarily removed from stoups at the doors of churches to reduce the possibility of transmission of the virus. Holy Water should continue to be available for people to take home. Please ask the priest for Holy Water.

† Parishes and other settings where liturgies are celebrated should make alcohol-based gels or rubs (or like products) available near entrances. Similar provisions should be considered for settings used for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

† When exchanging the Sign of Peace, individuals should avoid shaking hands but say “Peace be with you” and offer a smile, wave, nod or bow.

† All Ministers of Holy Communion should take particular care to wash their hands before and after distributing.

† Parishes should cease distributing Holy Communion from the Chalice until further notice. The faithful should be reminded that Christ is fully present under either species.

† The coronavirus is easily spread through saliva. In celebrations of the Ordinary Form of the Latin Rite, it is therefore recommended that the Body of Christ only be administered in the hand because of the high risk of transmission if people continue to receive on the tongue. Ministers should seek to avoid contact with the communicant's hands.

† The faithful who are too unwell to attend Sunday Mass – whether due to coronavirus or some other condition – or are at particular risk they can honour their Sunday obligation by participating in a time of prayer within the home, reading the Scriptures or watching Mass on television or online (http://bit.ly/MassOnDemand).

TUESDAY 17, MARCH, SAINT PATRICK, BISHOP

MASS AT 9:30AM - ALL WELCOME God our Father,

you sent Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the

people of Ireland. By the help of his prayers, may all Christians proclaim your love to all men. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives

and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for

ever and ever.

St Patrick (385 - 461) He was born in Roman Britain around the end of the 4th century, and died in Ireland about the middle of the 5th century. As a missionary

bishop, he endured many hardships and faced opposition even from his friends and fellow Christians.

Nevertheless, he worked hard to conciliate, to evangelize, and to educate local chieftains and their

families. He is remembered for his simplicity and pastoral care, for his humble trust in God, and for his fearless preaching of the gospel to the very people who had

enslaved him in his youth.

THURSDAY 19, MARCH, SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY MASS AT 9:30AM - ALL WELCOME

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that by Saint Joseph's

intercession your Church may constantly watch over

the unfolding of the mysteries of human

salvation, whose beginnings you entrusted

to his faithful care. Through our Lord Jesus

Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

St Joseph Nothing is known of St Joseph except what is said of him in the Gospels. He was a carpenter; he accepted the will of God; and he supported Mary and brought up Jesus. From the human character of his son we can see that he was a good and responsible father. He is widely venerated as a patron of artisans who honourably do good work with the gifts God has given them, and of workers in general. To those who exercise the role of an adoptive parent, whether formally or informally, whether over one child or as the support of a whole family, he is a source of inspiration.

† Tuesday 17 March 2020 St Patrick’s Day Celebrate the Mass of Solemnity of Saint Patrick, Bishop - Mass @ 9:30am with Morning Prayer from 9:15am - All Welcome

† Thursday 19 March 2020 St Joseph Celebrate the Mass of Solemnity of Saint Joseph Mass @ 9:30am with Morning Prayer from 9:15am - All Welcome.

† Thursday 19 March 2020 Sunshine Club @ 12pm Gather with fellow parishioners for an enjoyable relaxing lunch at the Oxford Hotel (Garden). All Welcome

† Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March 2020 St Mark’s responds to Pope Francis’ annual call to

participate in 24 Hours for the Lord for Lent.

† Friday 20 March 2020 First Holy Communion Letters and applications forms for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be available. visit www.stmarksdrummoyne.org.au

† Wednesday 25 March 2020 Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Lent's austerity is interrupted as we solemnly keep a feast in honour of the Annunciation.

† Friday 27 March 2020 CWL - Lunch & Meeting The Catholic Women’s League meet at 11.30am for lunch followed by their 1:00pm meeting Parish Centre - All Welcome.

† Saturday 4 April 2020 St Mark’s Primary School Fete Come along and support our parish school.

† Sunday 5 April 2020 (Palm Sunday) Daylight Savings Ends Turns the clocks back 1 hour

† Sunday 5 April 2020 Baptism Gathering Book in for your Baptismal Preparation Community Gathering.

† Wednesday 8 April 2020 Parish Committee Meetings Liturgy Committee meet @ 6.30pm

Monday 16 March Monday 16 March Monday 16 March Monday 16 March Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group ---- Maria Di Giovanni Maria Di Giovanni Maria Di Giovanni Maria Di Giovanni Join mum Maria on Monday 9.15am - 10:15am after school drop off, so you can journey this Lenten season together as she invites you all into the conversion through reflection and prayer. Includes morning tea. All Welcome - Parish Centre.

Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group ---- Sr Margaret Knagge RSJ. Sr Margaret Knagge RSJ. Sr Margaret Knagge RSJ. Sr Margaret Knagge RSJ. Join our weekly Prayer Group at 10:00am following morning Mass during the season of Lent to reflect on how God’s word might open our hearts and minds. All Welcome

Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group ---- Marija Zrilic (Faith & Family) Marija Zrilic (Faith & Family) Marija Zrilic (Faith & Family) Marija Zrilic (Faith & Family) Join St Mark’s Primary School Faith & Family Educator 2:30pm - 3.15pm before school pickup to break open the treasures of the Lenten Gospels. All Welcome

Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 17 March Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group Lenten Group ---- Deacon John Phan Deacon John Phan Deacon John Phan Deacon John Phan Take a moment every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to reflect on the Lenten Gospels and a new way of believing and seeing. All Welcome - Parish Centre.

Friday 20 March Friday 20 March Friday 20 March Friday 20 March St Mark’s Parish Youth Lenten Group St Mark’s Parish Youth Lenten Group St Mark’s Parish Youth Lenten Group St Mark’s Parish Youth Lenten Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm Deacon John will host our community Youth from Year 5 and above in the teachings and understanding of Lent. Join Deacon John for Reflection, Prayer and Adoration with games, guest speakers, music and fun. A light supper will be provided. Register Today!

Friday 20 March Friday 20 March Friday 20 March Friday 20 March Healing in the Silence Healing in the Silence Healing in the Silence Healing in the Silence ---- Adoration Adoration Adoration Adoration 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adoration begins with Evening Prayer of the Church followed by reflection and silence with the Exposition to the Blessed Sacrament. The Sacrament of Penance (Confession | Reconciliation) is available from 7.15pm - 7.45pm and the evening concludes with Night Prayer of the Church and Benediction. Afterwards Scripture reflection and Bible discussion in the Parish Centre from 8.00pm - 9:00pm.

Saturday 21 March Saturday 21 March Saturday 21 March Saturday 21 March Exposition Exposition Exposition Exposition ---- Penance Penance Penance Penance ---- Mass Mass Mass Mass Saturday from 11:00am - 11:55am Exposition to the Blessed Sacrament with the Sacrament of Penance (Confession | Reconciliation) is available followed by Mass at 12:00pm

Dates for the Diary Dates for the Diary Dates for the Diary Dates for the Diary This Lenten week at St Mark’s This Lenten week at St Mark’s This Lenten week at St Mark’s This Lenten week at St Mark’s

HEALING

IN

THE

SILENCE

Come together before the Lord to Pray, Reflect & make reparation for all those hurting and lonely or wanting to take

some time out in preparation for Easter . Eucharistic Adoration with the Sacrament

of Penance. Stay for the hour or come for

as long as you can.

St Mark’s Church Fridays during Lent

from 7.00pm

*Grandmother’sinhumanedeath

*Don’tpanic:Prudentcoronavirusmeasures *Sufferingforvictims:Priest’schoice

*Don’twedthefaithless Only$2.00availablefromtheChurchfoyer

ST MARK’S PLAYGROUP EVERY FRIDAY DURING

SCHOOL TERM @ 9.00am - ST MARK’S HALL

ALL WELCOME.

Family Group

Do you have a child on the Autism Spectrum or with diagnosed ADHD? What challenge are you faced with right now?

Finding help? Schooling? Accessing services? Finding therapists, working out what therapy you should try?

Do you have a milestone you want to share with people who understand.

Are you just exhausted and simply feel like having a chat with people from your parish community who share your faith and are

aligned with your morals. We are currently gaging interest for a Special Needs Family Group

over a casual cuppa. If you would like to join in, call Maria Di Giovanni on 0400 663 596 to register your interest.

Visit Of The Relics Of St Thérèse Of Lisieux and Her Parents The National Pilgrimage of the Relics of Saints Thérèse,

parishioners can take this opportunity to venerate the relics of one of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints and her

parents who helped nurture her faith.

Tuesday 17 March: St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

582 Victoria Rd, Ryde Arrival: 8:00 am

Departure: 3:00 pm Other places and dates available from the parish office

First Holy Communion 2020

We are inviting all children who are Year 3 and above and who wish to enter the Parish based Sacrament program for First Holy Communion at St. Mark’s to complete an application form.

Letters and Application forms are available from Friday 20 March with additional information and will be distributed through St. Mark's Primary School, Drummoyne Public School Catechists (Scripture Class). Application forms and information can also be downloaded from our Parish Website, h�ps://www.stmarksdrummoyne.org.au/

sacrament-of-holy-communion/ For any enquiries you may contact Parish Office.

Application forms are to be returned by

3rd April 2020.

Thank you.

Encounter Kiriba� with Palms

18-26 May 2020

On this 12-day tour you will visit a number of islands in this small Pacific nation. Palms personnel there are working with local communities to develop self-reliance and sustainable solutions to poverty in a part of the world impacted by climate change. You will meet and spend time with them and their host communities to see first-hand how Palms Australia is working to create a better world. It might even inspire you to join Palms and work overseas yourself. For more information call Robert at Palms on 02 9560 5333

Saturday Vigil 6.00pm Sunday 9.00am & 6.00pm

Weekdays: 8.00am Monday 9:30am Tuesday 7.30am Wednesday 9.30am Thursday 8.00am Friday 12 noon Saturday Morning Prayer of the Church 15 minutes prior to weekday Mass

Reconciliation: 11.30am Saturday

Adoration & Exposition: 11.00am - 12 noon Saturday

First Friday of the Month from the conclusion of morning Mass

St Mark’s Parish Mass Times

LITURGICAL MINISTERS - 21/22 MARCH 2020 Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year A

NEXT

WEEK: WORD COMMUNION (if required)

SERVER/ JEM

Children’s Liturgy

Saturday 6.00 PM

J Pattenden T Pattenden

N Duane M Hanvey

R Zoccali

Sunday 9:00 AM

L Boulos T Murphy N Rice

E Harrison K Rowntree R Colantonio

B Lorizio / E Doolan

Sunday 6:00 PM

T De Silva D Jayasuriya

I Boccalatte D Swetz

T Boccalatte

Younger Group

S Garofono &

R Ilacqua &

Older Group K Reid

BAPTISMS: are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 10:30am. During Easter Tide Baptisms can be celebrated every Sunday. Parents, are asked to book in for their Baptismal Preparation Community Gathering by contacting the parish office. Come along to meet other young families and their children on the First Sunday of the month at 4pm, our next gathering is 5 April 2020. Fr. Michael, Sr. Antonia, and our parishioners are looking forward to welcoming you.

Weddings & Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS - 14/15 MARCH 2020 Third Sunday of Lent - Year A

THIS

WEEK: WORD COMMUNION (if required)

SERVER/ JEM

Children’s Liturgy

Saturday 6.00 PM

C Cheng R Harris

M Griffin S Uthappa

E Pidd

Sunday 9:00 AM

E Chatterjee M Fernon J Maniscalco

A Bateman M Di Giovanni S Williams

M Casey / H Easton

Sunday 6:00 PM

V Beggs J Denehy

Sr Antonia J Dey

T Griffin

Younger Group

R Harris &

Older Group

M Doueihi

Parish Priest: Very Rev Fr Michael L McLean PP EV Priest in Residence: Fr Denis Minns OP

Deacon: Rev Mr John Pham Pastoral Associate: Sr Antonia Nedu ISR

Chairperson Parish Pastoral Council: Ms Celine Cheng School Principal: Ms Rachel Bourke

St Mark’s Catholic Parish 33 Tranmere Street, Drummoyne NSW 2047

Tel: (02) 9181 1795 e: admin@stmarksdrummoyne.org.au vsit: www.stmarksdrummoyne.org.au

St. Mark’s Parish acknowledges the Wangal people, the traditional owners and

custodians of the land on which we stand. We pay our respects to them and for

their care of the land. May we walk gently and respectfully upon the land.

Keep Keep Keep Keep them in them in them in them in

your your your your prayers prayers prayers prayers

In your love and concern, please pray for the following ill

members of our community:

Fr. Emmanuel Seo, Dan Willoly, Bill Mullin, Shelia Orsborn, Patricia Ryan, Brian McCarthy, Eileen O’Neill, Meagan Ficarra, Brian & Ann Johnson, Sr. Carmel Clancy and Sr Claire Burgess & all St. Mark’s Parish community members unwell at this time.

Anniversaries & hose we are remembering at this time:

Judy Moran, Helen Jones, Kevin Fahy, Rita Rota, Cynthia Avril, Michelle Crothers, Roslyn Iris Poppen, Tony Lorizio, George Peres da Costa, Rena Fernandes, Giustino Russo, Irene and Richard Cartwright, an unknown organ donor, Giuseppe Ziino, Alan Gill and Domenico Bianca

Recently Deceased: Margaret Maunsell We pray for those who have died and offer our prayers

to their families.

Please respect the sacredness of our church and remember to turn off your mobile phone. Thank you

VOTE: Over 4 weeks parishioners were asked to vote on a change of Mass time for the

Saturday Vigil from 6pm to 5.30pm

Vote Count: 300 YES & 102 NO The Saturday Vigil Mass (this Mass only) will change

to 5.30pm from Saturday 18 April 2020 (This is an indefinite change).

RICA: First Scrutiny of the Elect (3rd Sunday of Lent)

This Sunday, and for the next two Sundays, we will celebrate the Scrutinies.

According to the Church’s Rites, “the scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is

upright, strong, and good.” We will also “hand over” (traditio) the Creed to our catechumen, which she will

then “hand back” at the Easter Vigil when she makes her Baptismal Promises.

Please keep our Elect ‘Ly W.’ in your prayers as she makes

her final journey to the Easter Sacraments.

A message from the Archdiocese of Sydney: Child sexual 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) 9390 5810

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.

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