Cared for by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

at a glance

In a nutshell During the Last Supper, Jesus instructs his disciples in preparation for his departure. He invites them to love him and believe in the Father’s word in their hearts. He promises the gift of the Holy Spirit who will remind them of his teaching. Jesus gives them his own peace, so that their hearts will not be troubled and they will continue to find him at home with them.

Acts 13:14.43-52 Rejection is opportunity

Apocalypse 7:9.14-17 The Lamb their shepherd John 10:27-30 Mine forever

Raise your voices Entrance antiphon: Speak out with a voice of joy; let it be heard to the ends of the earth: The Lord has set his people free, alleluia.

Response to the psalm: O God, let all the nations praise you! Or: Alleluia!

Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them and we will come to them. Alleluia!

Fifth Sunday of

Easter

18th/19th

May, 2019

Acts 15:1-2.22-29 They assembled the church and gave an account of all that God had done with them

Apocalypse 21:10-14.22-23 He will wipe away all the tears from their eyes.

John 14:23-29 I give you a new commandment: love one another

Today’s Readings

Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Caroline Doherty Pastoral Associate: Anne-Marie Snelling Safe Guarding Officer: Sharon Waller

Phone: 9315 7562 Website: www.stbrigidscoogee.org.au Emails: stbparish_coogee@yahoo.com.au philhicks@misacor.org.au

St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Mr Leigh Mirto 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326

“ When Judas had gone.”

Today’s Gospel begins with a summary statement: “When Judas had gone…” Four words which are so poignant. We know exactly what Judas is going to do, even through it is not spelled out for us: he goes to complete the process whereby he will betray Jesus to the authorities. The next time Jesus and Judas will meet is when Judas leads the guards sent by the chief priests and the Pharisees to the place where he knows Jesus would be. In four words, our Gospel passage for today reminds us of the role Judas will play in this narrative. Those same four words also prompt us to recall what has already happened in the room that Judas has just left. There, after the meal was concluded, Jesus scandalized Peter by wanting to wash the feet of all present. In the ancient world washing the feet of another was a task for the lowliest of slaves. That’s why Peter is so scandalized at Jesus’ behavior: his Lord wants to degrade himself totally by washing the feet of sinners. Judas was one of those whose feet were washed by Jesus. As if that were not enough, Jesus then announces that one of them will betray him: the one to whom he will give the piece of bread that he shall dip in the cup. This has clear Eucharistic implica-tions. When he gives Judas the piece of bread, he says, “ What you are going to do, do quickly”: Judas goes out - into the dark. Judas leaves the light of Christ to go into the dark of Jesus’ enemies. But Jesus has just demonstrated his total love for every human being who ever did exist or every will exist. His double outreach to Judas makes it plain that no one is excluded from Jesus’ love. Jesus’ actions are powerful, but they need some explanation. It come in two forms. First, he says, “Now has the Son of Man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified. “ This statement means that in Jesus’ action we see the work of God. The Son of Man, in demonstrating such all embracing and all-powerful love, is the manifestation and the reality of the very love of God.

The Living Word 2019

Mass Offerings: Your prayers are requested for the following: Recently Deceased: Roslyn Farrugia, Gordon Kitic (Canberra), Aileen Mutton, Margaret Herron (Scotland), Joyce Wheatley. Other Deceased: Muriel Knight, Francis Champion, Elsie Scott, Julie Knight and Norma Vonwiller. Bill Jack, Jack Olde, Alma and Jack Saidey Anniversaries: John Dawson, Austin Byrnes Ruth Vera Ferguson. Sick: Richard Healy, Trish Shadwick, Joan Edwards, Jim Kavanagh, Queenie Hannah, Esteban Ovelar, Marian Moreno (Spain), Isaiah Wildig (baby), Judy Chock, Brenda Dore, Faye Mather, Robyn Hutton, Bill Clements, Paul Evans, Elizabeth Khoury, Alex Campbell, June Ferguson, Todd Hudson, Steve Elias, Maximilian Naum, Geoffrey Karpin, Chris Schneider.

St Brigid’s Parish Information

Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5.00 pm, Sunday 7.00 am, 9.30 am and 6.00 pm

Morning Tea Most Sundays after the 9.30 am Family Mass Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9.30 am Reconciliation 20 Minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass Sacrament of Anointing During 9.30 Mass, 2nd Thursday of each Month Baptisms By appointment, usually on the first and third Sundays of the month, during 9.30am Family Mass Marriages By appointment, arranged at least six months in advance

Parish Office (phone 9315 7562): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9am to 3pm. (Fr Phil—pastoral emergencies only: 0420 329 731)

Readers

Saturday Vigil Janet Neenan (Coordinator) May 18th: Carol Miller Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator)

May 19th: Nick & George Attard Sunday 9.30 am Adele Cornale (Coordinator) May 19: Adele Cornale Gian Cornale Sunday 6pm Andrew Poidevin Coordinator)

Church Cleaners May : Paula O’Connor and other volunteers.

Money Counters—Parish Office May 19th: Group 2 May 26th : Group 3 May 30th: Group 4 June 2nd: Group 1

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Sr. Gabriel (Coordinator) May 11th Sr. Gabriel and others Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator) May 12th Peter Frost, Gary Keating, Charlie Robinson.

Sunday 9.30 am Paula Hudson (Coordinator) May 12th Paula Hudson, Phil Docherty. Sunday 6pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) Paula O’Connor, Denise Heylen

Sacristy & Altar Carol Miller and Pilar Ovelar

Altar Flowers Nobuko Konda & Margaret Betros

Offertory Gifts— Sat 7.00 pm Easter Vigil May 18th: Volunteers please

Offertory Gifts— Sun 7.00 am Mass May 19th: Laura & Gerry Walker

Baptisms

We congratulate these children received into our Parish Community this weekend

Thomas and Sofia Howley, son and daughter of Richard and Sona

A message from the Archdiocese of Sydney

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 or 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,

St Brigid’s Parish Coogee Safeguarding Guarding Officer is Sharon Waller.

St Brigid’s this week and beyond Friday 17th May - We congratulate Elizabeth Couch and Oliver Bicone, who celebrated their wedding, at St Brigid’s on Friday, we wish them both a lifetime of happiness. Sunday 26th May - To encourage more health professional to consider a global mission as urged by People Francis and our Australian church leaders. Palms is holdings a special event in Sydney as follows; Discover Palms Australia, 10.30am Aquinas Academy 141 Harrington St The Rocks Sydney. Sunday 26th May - Foster Care presentation in the Blue Room (details below) Saturday 1st June/Sunday 2nd June - St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal; supporting those in our community who are facing poverty and inequality. Blessing Meals Project - We have been asked to pass on the thanks and gratitude of the many families in our community who have received a blessing meal. If you would like to collect a container to provide a meal please contact the parish office.

Fr Phil

Could You Help a Child in Care?

We urgently need compassionate people to provide short-term foster care. To learn more, come to our information session

Sunday 26th May 2019, 10.45 am (after 9.30am Family Mass) in The Blue Room above the Parish Office.

RSVP to Ashleigh.Green@catholiccare.org to secure your place CatholicCareline 13 18 19 Family Spirit.org or connect@familyspirit.org

Sacrament of Confirmation Enrolment

Parent Meeting/Practice Tuesday 28th May @ 7pm (in the Church) Commitment Mass Saturday 1st June @ 5pm Vigil Mass Sacrament of Confirmation (Mass) Wednesday 24th July @ 7pm.

Contact - Anne-Marie 9315 7562

St Brigid’s Primary School Friday Playgroup You are very welcome to join us from Friday 17th May in the School Hall 9.00am-10.30am. Come along and meet some other parents with preschool children and babies, and enjoy a tea / coffee while the children play. Look forward to meeting you there. Joanne Smyth, Family Educator

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grounds.

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