St Joan of Arc Catholic Church Brighton

FIRST READING: ACTS 10:34, 37-43
Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: 'You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of
Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John had been preaching baptism. God
had anointed him with the Holy Spirit and
with power, and because God was with
him, Jesus went about doing good and curing all who had fallen into the power of the
devil. Now I, and those with me, can witness to everything he did throughout the
countryside of Judaea and in Jerusalem
itself: and also to the fact that they killed
him by hanging him on a tree, yet three
days afterwards God raised him to life and
allowed him to be seen, not by the whole
people but only by certain witnesses God
had chosen beforehand. Now we are those
witnesses - we have eaten and drunk with
him after his resurrection from the dead and he has ordered us to proclaim this to
his people and to tell them that God has
appointed him to judge everyone, alive or
dead. It is to him that all the prophets bear
this witness: that all who believe in Jesus
will have their sins forgiven through his
name.'
GOSPEL:
JOHN 20:1-9
Welcome to
It was very early on the first day of the
week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone
had been moved away from the tomb and
came running to Simon Peter and the other
disciple, the one Jesus loved. 'They have
taken the Lord out of the tomb' she said
'and we don't know where they have put
him.' So Peter set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together,
but the other disciple, running faster than
Peter, reached the tomb first; he bent down
and saw the linen cloths lying on the
ground, but did not go in. Simon Peter
who was following now came up, went
right into the tomb, saw the linen cloths on
the ground, and also the cloth that had
been over his head; this was not with the
linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple who had
reached the tomb first also went in; he saw
and he believed. Till this moment they had
failed to understand the teaching of scripture, that he must rise from the dead.
St Joan of Arc Catholic Church Brighton
SECOND READING:
COLOSSIANS 3:1-4
Since you have been brought back to true
life with Christ, you must look for the
things that are in heaven, where Christ is,
sitting at God's right hand. Let your
thoughts be on heavenly things, not on the
things that are on the earth, because you
have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God. But when Christ is
revealed - and he is your life - you too will
be revealed in all your glory with him.
CONTACTS
Parish Priest: Fr Martin Dixon
Pastoral Associate: Cesar Lopez
Location: 118 New St Brighton
Ph: 9593 1703 Fax: 9593 3155
Email: Brighton@cam.org.au
Website: www.cam.org.au/brighton
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm
during school terms.
School Principal: Tony McMahon 9592 3840.
YEAR B
5 April, 2015
SERVICES
Sunday Mass: Saturday 6.00pm,
Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am & 5.30pm.
Weekdays: Tues evening at 7.30pm.
Wed, Thurs & Fri mornings at 9.15am except first
Thursday of the month at 12pm in the chapel at
Cabrini Hospital, Brighton.
Reconciliation: Saturday 5.30pm.
Weddings & Baptisms: By appointment.
REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Weddings:
Baptisms: Caroline Marinucci.
Illness: Eric (Tony) Carr, Glynn Desmond,
Leanne Ickeringill, John Marich,
Mary Nesbitt, Elizabeth Pilcher,
Ivan Rodrigues, Guy Rodrigues, Emily Somers
& Bernard Vilathgamuwa.
Recently Deceased: Trav Pajtasz.
Anniversaries: Alexis Mactier,
John Anthony Molloy & Mavis Watson.
PARISH GROUPS
Readings Next Weekend
Acts 4:32-35 1 Jn 5:1-6
Jn 20:19-31
EASTER SUNDAY
OF THE RESURRECTION
OF THE LORD
Card Players: First Thursday of the month in
the presbytery meeting room from 11.30am.
Please note that there is no meeting in April.
Care Group: Jackie Warden on 9592 5458.
Meditation: Mon 10am in the presbytery.
Prayer Group: Thursdays at 8pm in the
Church.
Reflection
“Today is our day for rejoicing in the
risen Christ, for thanking the Father
for his love, and for reminding
ourselves of that to which we have
committed ourselves: The Way.
Death has contended with Life, yet
despite tombs and symbols of death
all around us, we proceed to commit
ourselves to life, confident that as the
Father transformed the existence of
Jesus, so he will transform the whole
creation.”
Thomas O’Loughlin
Liturgical Resources for the Year of Matthew.
www.columba.ie
St Joan of Arc Parish News & Events
HAPPY EASTER
Thank you for joining us at St Joan of Arc Church this
Easter. If you are new to the parish please introduce
yourself to our Parish Priest, Fr Martin Dixon. We wish
everyone a safe and happy Easter and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Congratulations to our RCIA candidates Max Brodribb, Vickye Rush and
Caroline Marinucci who were received into the Church this Easter.
Many thanks to our wonderful parishioners who volunteered their time &
talents this Easter and to our parish organist Mary Taylor, cantor Adam
Kaczanowski and Kevin Greelish for preparing the slideshows.
Please note that there will be no weekday Masses this week.
Please keep in your prayers our fellow Catholics who have been deeply
hurt by the recent fires in Catholic churches.
Parish Prayer Group
The Charismatic Prayer
group meets each Thursday at 8pm in the church.
This week we will have
reflection, prayer and
healing. All welcome.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Please remember to return your giving
box as soon as possible. Your donation
will help vulnerable people to establish
sustainable food sources for life. Donations of $2 & over are tax deductible.
GodStart Easter Event
Sunday 26th April 9.15am to 10.30am
Families with young children are invited to this fun
activity in the parish hall to celebrate Easter. A great opportunity to
meet other young families in the parish. RSVP via SMS to Ina Keung on
0421 349 899 or phone the parish office on 9593 1703.
Let Us Come And Celebrate The Risen Christ
Anzac Day
Centenary Services
BRIGHTON DEANERY
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 17th April at 7.30pm
Come along to St. Mary’s Parish
hall, 59 Holyrood St. with friends
or join a table. Tables of 10 available. All proceeds to go to Brigidine
Asylum Seeker Project. Entry $20
per person BYO supper and drinks.
To book ph Sr. Michele Kennan on
0415 956 107 or email:
Michele_kennan@ Hotmail.com
Saturday 25th April, Mass
at St Patrick’s Cathedral at 9.30am with
celebrant Archbishop Denis Hart.
Sunday 26th April, commemorative
service at St Andrew’s Anglican Church in
Brighton at 10am. Preacher: The Most
Rev’d Dr Philip Freier with music by the
Footscray Yarraville City Band.
St Patrick’s Cathedral Choral Scholarships 2016
Scholarships are available for boys entering Year 5 at St Kevin’s College,
Toorak in 2016. Applications close on Friday May 15, 2015.
Auditions at the Cathedral on Saturday May 23, 2015.
Applications are available online at: www.stkevins.vic.edu.au
MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS
AND THEIR FAMILIES
Sun 31 May, 11am St Patrick’s Cathedral
The Life, Marriage & Family Office warmly
invite all expectant mothers and their families
to the Mass for Expectant Mothers to be celebrated by Archbishop Denis Hart. Expectant
mothers who register will receive a small token of recognition.
RSVP: Friday 22 May Register: 9287 5587
or www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily
‘Catholic Man Breakfast Series’
Featuring Rick McCosker, former Australian
Test Cricketer. Hear Rick tell his story:
“Broken not Beaten”. CQ Club, 113 123 Queen St. Melbourne, 7am – 9am. Thursday 16th April 2015, $45/head. Bookings to
Michael on 0439 172 465.
MOVIE TIME
Sun 26th April at 4pm
Dendy Cinema Brighton
Life Vote which campaigns for
pro-life representation in the Victorian
Parliament, is holding a film fundraiser.
The movie is “Boy Choir" starring Dustin
Hoffman and GLEE's Kevin McHale. All
funds raised will go towards the airfare
and associated costs of bringing UK midwife, Mary Doogan, to Australia to tell her
story of losing her job because of her conscientious objection to abortion.
Tickets: $25 Students $20 Children $15
(includes tea/coffee & cake).
Book Online at:
http://www.trybooking.com/HFUP
or phone Maria on 0438 088 681.