25th March, 2018 - Year B

PALM SUNDAY

Dear Parishioners, 1. The Small Things and the Great King In the Gospel, Jesus is acclaimed as King of Israel by a crowd of people as he rides to Jerusalem on a donkey. It is a great triumphal parade, a high point of local fame and popular success for Jesus. But I want to ask about the donkey. It’s not Jesus’ donkey. How did he get it? The Gospel says Jesus sent his disciples to a neighboring village to untie it and take it away. But why would anyone let the disciples of Jesus simply make off with somebody else’s donkey? As far as that goes, how did Jesus even know that donkey was there in that village? Here’s one possible answer. The Gospel says that Jesus was near Bethany when he sent his disciples to get the donkey. So maybe that donkey was in Bethany. Bethany is the home of Martha and Mary and Lazarus. Like the donkey, which is a humble beast, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus are small and ordinary people. Nobody would acclaim them in great parades. But they are nonetheless the particular friends of Jesus. Maybe the donkey belongs to them or to their friends. Maybe Jesus knows exactly where that donkey is because he has seen it when he was visiting Mary and Martha and Lazarus. Maybe the villagers are so ready to let the disciples of Jesus take the donkey because they know and trust Jesus. On this way of reading the story, with the people shouting and acclaiming him King, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the small beast which comes from the village of his particular friends, two ordinary women and their equally ordinary brother. And here’s the sequel. The crowd that acclaims Jesus so greatly is next seen shouting for his crucifixion. That’s how much fame and popular success are worth. And here’s what particular friendship with the Lord is worth. When Jesus ascends to God the Father, do you know what place he chooses as the site for his ascension? It’s Bethany (Luke 24: 50), where his friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus live. And so in his royal procession, on that little donkey, our Lord shows us what is truly worth caring about, the small things, the particular things so dear to us and to our great King. 2. Message from Fr Greg Dear Parishioners, I would like to let you know I will be taking up a new appointment at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Sefton and Sacred Heart Parish, Villawood. At this stage the appointment begins at the end of April. Thank you very much for the friendship and support over the past 4 and 1/2 years. I look forward to saying good-bye and thanking you over the next few weeks. I will let you know the new Parish Priest once advised.

ALL HALLOWS’ PARISH CHURCH

2 Halley Street FIVE DOCK 2046

Parish Priest: Fr Greg McGregor Assistant Priest: Fr Chaminda Wanigasena

Secretaries: Elena Di Perna & Elsa Waldie

Presbytery: Monday: Closed Tues - Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm

Phone: 9713 7960 Fax: 9713 5172

Email: parishallhallows@gmail.com

Web: www.allhallows.org.au All Hallows’ Parish School

Principal: Mrs Helen Elliott Phone: 9713 4469 Fax: 9712 5184

Email: info@ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au

Web: www.ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au

Sacramental Life Eucharist: Saturday - 9.00am & 5.30pm Vigil Sunday - 8.30am Sunday - 10am Children’s Liturgy Sunday - 6.00pm Youth Mass Monday - 9.00am Tues - Wed - 8.00am Thurs - Fri - 9.00am

Lauds (morning prayer) is prayed 20 minutes before morning mass daily. All Welcome.

Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30 - 10am & 4.45 - 5.15pm

Anointing: First Friday of the month at 9am mass. (except January).

Sick Calls: Any time - day/night. Funeral Masses: In co-operation with Funeral Directors. Exposition: Third Thursday of every month after Mass.

Celebrating FAITH, LIFE and LOVE in COMMUNITY.

Parish Involvement I invite you to collect a sheet from the gathering space which indicates the many different ways you can become more involved in our parish community through our different ministries.

If you require more information please contact

the parish office.

MINNIE- VINNIES NEXT NIGHT PATROL

SANDWICH RUN

Friday 13th April

3. Project Compassion Please donate to Project Compassion 2018 and help improve the health and wellbeing of communities in the Philippines so they can work towards eradicating poverty, providing a just future for all. 4. Sacrament of Confirmation The Parent Information Meeting for candidates celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation this year will be held on Wednesday 11th April at 7.00pm in the Church. At this meeting we will discuss the sacrament programme and organise home groups. Please bring to this meeting the resource fee of $30 and a stand-ard size 4”x6” photo of the candidate for the church display. Only one parent need attend. 5. Second Rite of Reconciliation The Second Rite of Reconciliation will be celebrate here at All Hallows on 27th March at 7.30pm with several priests. Please take advantage of this opportunity as the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Holy Saturday can be very busy.

St Mary’s Concord will celebrate the 2nd Rite Reconciliation on Wednesday 28th March at 7.30 pm 6. Top Block Storage A large shipping storage container currently standing on school grounds needs to be relocated due to the upcoming building program at All Hallows school. I have given permission for this container to be relocated on the side of the Parish Car Park (top block). The relocation will occur Tuesday morning 27th March and the car park will be closed from 7.00am until 12 noon. I thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. 7. Easter Sign up sheets are in the gathering space for those wishing to be part of the Easter liturgies. Please see the Mass times for Easter on page 4. Please note there will be no evening 6pm Mass on Easter Sunday. 8. Parish History Thank you to those people you have contributed information and photographs. The book is coming along well. We are keen, also, to include lists of members of the parish who entered the priesthood or religious congregations of sisters and brothers. Your information will be much appreciated. 9. New Proclaimers’ Roster. The new Proclaimers roster is now available. If you have not received one, please collect it

from the gathering space. For proclaimers with email addresses, could you please provide your email address to Maria Natoli if you haven’t already done so. 10. Piety Stall our piety stall is in need of helpers. If you can help 5-10min before and after mass please contact the parish office or Franca Rodilosso. 11. Good Friday Collection The annual collection for the support of the church in the Holy Land takes place on Good Friday. This collection promotes the missionary work of the Church in the holy Land by providing welfare assistance to local Christian areas such as health, education, employment and housing. Parishes, schools, orphanages and medical centres throughout the Holy Land also rely on assistance from the Good Friday collections. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 12. Windward Manor Mass will be celebrated at Windward Manor on Tuesday 27th at 11am. 13. Monday Mass There will be Mass this Monday morning at 9am due to Holy Week. We congratulate the 115 children who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday morning and thank our teachers, parents and sacramental team for preparing the children for this sacrament. We also thank Fr Denis, Fr Phil, Fr John, Fr Brian, Fr Chaminda for helping us cele-brate the Sacrament. God Bless. Fr Greg

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED In your love and concern, please pray for:-

Recently Deceased: Alfio Lo Giudice, Angelo Biviano, Antonino Maltese Anniversaries: Bernadette Lane, Martin Brooks, Grazia Maria Fazzolari, Domenic Triulcio Also for: Joan Hume, Giuseppe Capizzi, Giorgio Diadone For the following ill members of our community:-

Eldbjorj Lundal, Mia Spalina, Sarah Galleghan, Ryan Family, Eileen Misukowis, Kylie Lane, Mario Tripodi, Judith Tetley, John Vincent,

Rosa Maria Santos, Belinda Briggs, Anna Pezzuto, Marie Mylott, Antonietta Ciaglia, Mark Bridgett, Mary Davies, Maria Iolanda Scenna, Jeni Steele, Caterina Scarfo, Mary Pulis, Giuseppe Princi,

Joyce Kelly, Tom Fonti, Natalina Denaro, Marcello Cheles, Brian Gallagher, Crochetta Valenti, Vanessa Lane

(Names will remain on list for 1 month unless notified.)

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Kid’s Corner

Catholic Women's League SILVER CIRCLE

Congratulations to winners of Week 3 draw:

1st No. 43 Rob McGregor; 2nd No.29 Hanaan Herro

All Hallows’ Catholic Primary School

Please join us for our

Open Day Thursday 10 May 9.30am

For prospective Kindergarten

2019 enrolments. The School Principals address will

commence at 9.40am followed by a tour of the school grounds and facilities

All hAllows’ youth group

gENErAtIoN AwAKENINg

Wash for a Cause

CAR WASH SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 8AM TO 12PM

ON SUNDAY 8 APRIL AT TOP BLOCK

All proceeds will go to

Caritas Australia Project Compassion

As a gift for the Easter season and Liturgies this year,

CatholicCare has produced Holy Cards for our parishioners.

Please feel free to take a card

from the brochure stand

MOUNT SCHOENSTATT SPIRITUALITY CENTRE

Being and Becoming a WOMAN -

A Retreat for Young Women on Womanhood following the example of MARY

When: Saturday 14th April 10am - Sunday 15th April 2pm

Where: Mount Schoenstatt Spirituality Centre, 230 Fairlight Road, Mulgoa

Investment: $130 - Registration and Payment by 8th April

Contact: Sr M Julie Brcar - 0408 738 334 or juliebrcar@gmail.com

THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM – This week on the Journey, as we draw closer to Easter, we reflection on the weekly Gospel with our Wollongong Di-ocese Lenten program, Trish McCarthy reminds us of Simplicity in her God spot, Milk & Honey, Sam Clear in his Walking the Walk, reminds us to Hold On to What’s Important. Our music is a wonderful collec-tion of amazing Christian music artists helping us to create a show about faith, hope, love and life. Go to www.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime and subscribe to weekly shows by email.

At The Grail, we recognise that the youth of today will play a defining role in shaping the future of

our planet. That's why we've created a new program specifically designed to speak to the

concerns of Generation X and Millennials. Throughout this series we will explore what it means to be committed to both a deep interior life and a life of commitment to the world. We'll be doing this, not only through the life story of the Grail movement, its hopes and its achievements, but also through the prophetic vision of Pope Francis in his encyclical, Laudato Si’. The series will take place at the Grail Centre in North Sydney over 6 Saturdays:

14 April – Lifelong search 12 May – Compassion

14 July – Wisdom 11 August – Changing the world

8 September – Creating the future All are welcome - come be energised and inspired!

RSVP: The Grail Centre on 9955 3053 or grailsydney@ozemail.com.au

50th Anniversary Reunion Domremy Class of 1968

Saturday 15th September 12pm West Tigers Club, Five Dock Park

For further information please contact Moya Potts (Sheehan) 0412390362

Christine Wilson (Shearman) 0419408531

Mt Carmel Retreat Centre April retreats

247 St Andrews Road, Varroville. Phone: 8795 3400 retreats@carmelite.com

www.carmeliteretreats.com.au Living in the light of the resurrection: A retreat in the spirit of Taize. Facilitated by the Friends of Taize April 6: 6:00 pm – April 8: 1:30 pm Cost: $250.00 (concessions apply) Living in the light of the Resurrection: A retreat in the spirit of Taizé. Experiencing God in our joys and sorrows. Out of darkness, colour breaks Presenter: Lorraine Murphy, OCDS April 7: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $30 Pick-ups from Minto train station at 930am and 1000am. Please bring your own lunch. Journeying with the disciples of Emmaus: Time to reflect with two “insignificant disciples” as they return (from Emmaus) to Jerusalem after meeting the Risen Lord. Gospel People Presenter: Bishop Greg Homeming, OCD April 13: 6:00 pm – April 15: 1:30 pm Cost: $250.00 (concessions apply) The Gospels give us the encounters of ordinary people with Jesus in the uniqueness of their own personality, concerns and failings.

Positions Vacant: The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney

Applications are invited for the following vacant positions in the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Manager, Office of Aged Care

Administration, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Permanent part-time position, 3 days per

week. Sydney CBD-based. For further information please contact Anthony

Spata at REACH Human Resources, on 0402 210 055. Applications close 28 March 2018.

Diocesan Director Archdiocese of Sydney/ Community Participation Leader – NSW/

Eastern Region, Caritas Australia Full time position, Sydney based

To enquire about this role, please contact Fr George Sigamony on +61 499 022 915

Applications close 3 April 2018.

POPE’S COLUMN

The Confessional is not a Laundromat Sacrament of Penance is Place to Receive God’s Loving Embrace “The Sacrament of Penance is not like going to the Laundromat to wash away the dirt, it is to receive God’s loving embrace,” according to Pope Francis. He made his remarks during his March 22, 2018, homily during mass at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, as reported by Vatican News. The Holy Father went on to remind the congregation that “the Lord is ever faithful and that he never forgets us, and this gives us reason to rejoice and to hope”. Citing the day’s reading from Genesis, the Pope recalled God’s covenant with Abraham, which He will remember “forever”. Francis said God’s love for us is “visceral” – like that of a mother and father for their children. “God cannot disown himself, he cannot disown us, he cannot disown his love, and he cannot dis-own his people,” the Pope said: “because He loves us and this is the faithfulness of God”. The Holy Father explained that even when we are unfaithful, God’s love continues. He will not forget us and that gives cause for joy and to rejoice. Thus, confession is more than removing “dirt”: “No. We go to Confession to receive the love of this faithful God who always awaits us. Always”.

Volunteer with Palms Australia- Get out there and be the Church, “bruised, hurting and dirty” Do you have teaching, medical, business, admin or trade skills? Ever thought of sharing them with our global family to reduce poverty and make a fairer world?

Palms volunteers help build capacity of overseas communities over the long term. They don’t do quick fixes on short stays, but immerse themselves in another culture and exchange skills within trusting, mutually beneficial relationships.

Right now, schools, clinics and community organisations in the Pacific, Asia and Africa, Asia seek volunteers to mentor their local personnel and develop communities sustainably.

Are you ready to “Get out there?” Contact Christine at Palms on 02 9560 5333 or go to www.palms.org.au/volunteer/

HEALING MASS - Friday 6th April, 2018

St Joseph’s Church 126 Liverpool Road, Enfield

Rosary: 7pm, Reconciliation 7-8pm, Prayer and Praise 7.30pm, Mass 8pm.

The celebrant is Bishop Terry Brady DD Enq: Rose 9642 2359/ 0412 115 961

or email: rosetwyman@optusnet.com.au

Grief to Grace – Healing the Wounds of Abuse

– is a spiritual retreat for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through physical, emotional, sexual

or spiritual abuse. The retreat will be held April 8th–13th. To request an application contact Anne by emailing info@grieftograceaus.org.au or phone 0407704539. For more infor-

mation visit www.grieftograce.org

Five Dock Realty 92a Great North Road Five Dock, NSW 2046

Ph: 9713 2555 Fax: 9713 7215 E: info@fivedockrealty.com.au

Servicing our area since 1968

For all your real estate needs – Sale – Property and Strata Management services, call John who has been servicing our area for over 23 years

Established since 1968, the longest running Real Estate Office in the area

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month and to Honour all those in our community with Autism,

The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney invites you to the annual …..

Mass and Blessing for People with Autism

Sunday 8th April at 2.00pm St Benedict’s Broadway

To be celebrated by the

Most Rev Anthony Randazzo Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney

RSVP requested by Tuesday 3rd April

Call 9307 8404

Holy Cross College, Ryde Year 7 Testimonials: What do our stu-dents think? When I walked down the Boarder steps I felt a great sense of support, energy and

excitement, and a feeling that I had just matured from a boy into a young man. I made a lot of new friends during Camp which was held in Week 2. I have developed a special bond with not only my fel-low students, but also my teachers too. As the weeks go on I’ve become settled at school and am enjoying the high quality learning provided by the teachers. Holy Cross is not your everyday school – it’s a com-munity of brothers who together are on a journey of faith and learning, one that I am extremely proud to be a part of. I would recommend this great school to anyone and everyone! Jacob Rodda - St Charles Primary, Ryde

Private Movie Screenings: Paul, Apostle Of Christ

Paul, Apostle of Christ is the new and highly anticipated film which explores Saint Paul’s final

days. Starring Jim Caviezel, Olivier Martinez and James Faulkner in the title role.

You are invited to 3 special screenings on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 at Dendy, Opera

Quays. 9/2 East Circular Quay, Sydney. Choose between the 12pm, 3pm or 6pm

sessions with tickets selling for only $12 each. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the

Priests’ Retirement Foundation. To reserve your seat phone the Development and Fundraising Office on 1800 753 959.

No tickets sold on the day.

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45 Liverpool Road Summer Hill NSW 2130

SCHOENSTATT SHRINE—MULGOA is celebrating 50 years. Join us for the annual May Pilgrimage at Mt Schoenstatt and Golden

Jubilee celebration of the Shrine.

Starting at 9.30am Please call 4773 8338 for more information

st MArK’s DruMMoyNE plAygroup

FrIDAys 9AM—10.30AM

CoNtACt MArtI 0403 560 432

Drummoyne Community Centre is offering two more enriching workshops for parents and caregivers. Dads and Babies Workshop: For dads with their babies from 0-12 months (or expectant dads) who have questions about how they can be more in-volved. Learn how to settle your baby, and some practical techniques like baby massage and baby yoga on Saturday 5 May 2018 from 2-3.30pm. Bookings essential. See attached outline of the course and enrolment form. Priority given those living in the Canada Bay area and open to neighbouring areas too. If interested please call Ros Lance 9719 8102

Sisters of Charity Outreach, based at St Vincent’s Hospital, is seeking casual drivers for its Country Care Link program. Drivers must have their own

fully comprehensively insured vehicle and volunteers can receive a kilometre allowance for

trips undertaken. For enquiries phone 8382 6430 or Jo Moore at jmoore@outreach.net.au

Globally renowned theologians in Australia, July-August

Two of the world's leading theologians, Professor Massimo Faggioli and Professor

Richard Lennan will be delivering a two-day, face-to-face seminar Leading Ecclesial

Communities: Foundations, Challenges & Possibilities in Sydney (2-3 August)

https://www.goo.gl/LoRRAi

HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, M. Carrick. J. Pappalardo NURSING HOMES: Parkview: 29 March - no visit Russell Lea: 30 March - no visit Bayswater Garden: March - Nives & Lucia COUNTERS: Group 5 TRANSPORT: Maria, Miranda, Tony ALTAR SOCIETY: Lorraine F, Vicki, Enza, Danielle, Paola PIETY STALL: Eleanor, Franca CHILDRENS LITURGY: Frances C

NEXT WEEK- Sunday 1st April 2018 - SUNDAY of the RESURRECTION

READINGS: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9

SATURDAY 5.30pm

SUNDAY 8.30am

SUNDAY 10am

SUNDAY 6.00pm Youth Mass

READERS D. Tomasello L. Gatto F. Hume R. Liberatore

L. La Cava J. Maynard

Intro/1st: M. Hutton 2nd/PF: D. Squadrito

No mass

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION G. Bonaddio J. Bonaddio B. Pratelli A. Pollifrone M. Tomasello D. Tomasello K. McInerney

M. Hinds L. La Cava M. Chesworth E. Chesworth J. Walsh B. Walsh M. Mureddu

P. Pavan D. Squadrito M. Hadjidakis N. Ancona C. Petrucco N. Valeo B. Pinto

No mass

ALTAR SERVERS Group 4 Group 3 Group 1 No mass

HOME VISITS: M. Hinds, M. Chesworth, P. Pavan NURSING HOMES: Parkview: 5 April - Josie & Rosie Russell Lea: 6 April - Robyn & Mary M Bayswater Garden: April - Nives, Christina & Lucia COUNTERS: Group 6 TRANSPORT: Robyn, Rosy, Frank ALTAR SOCIETY: Bernadette, Linda, Sharon, Tina, Connie PIETY STALL: Mary C, Marti CHILDRENS LITURGY: No liturgy

Sunday 25th March 2018 - PALM SUNDAY

READINGS: Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:12-15:47

SATURDAY 5.30pm

SUNDAY 8.30am

SUNDAY 10am

SUNDAY 6.00pm

Youth Mass

READERS B. Pratelli T. McCabe V. Tomasello R. Liberatore

J. Heffernan R. O’Dwyer G. Favotto A. Fabro

Intro/1st: M/C Petrucco 2nd/PF: B. Pinto

Intro/PF: Angelique L 1st & Psalm: Nina R 2nd: Lorenzo P

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION A. Fabro V. Moschella T. Coghlan C. Tramonte L. Speranza S. Mangano R. Glover

J. Livolsi J. Pappalardo I. Bova R. Compantangelo G. Favotto C. Mylott M. Coleman

D. Scelzi L. Scelzi M. Caldareri A. Caldareri A. Roberts A. Incampo V. Jacobs

Annalisa D Natalie L Catherine M

ALTAR SERVERS Group 3 Group 2 Group 1 Group 2

ALL HALLOWS’ PARISH, FIVE DOCK

EASTER TIMETABLE

HOLY THURSDAY: 29th March

Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7.30pm

Prayer with the Reserved Blessed

Sacrament till 11pm after the

conclusion of Mass

GOOD FRIDAY: 30th March Stations of the Cross - 9.30am

Liturgical Action of the

Lord’s Passion - 3pm

HOLY SATURDAY: 31st March Easter Vigil Mass of the Lord’s

Resurrection - 7.00pm

EASTER SUNDAY: 1st April Masses are: 8.30am & 10.30am

Note: No 6pm Mass

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION: 27th March at 7.30pm at All Hallows’

Parish with several priests

EASTER SATURDAY: 31st March 9.30am – 10am & 4.00pm – 5.00pm