Vol.324/03/2021

20th & 21st March 2021

5th Sunday of Lent (Year B)

Served by the Discalced Carmelite Friars

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5th

Week of Lent

Create in me a pure heart

As we move into the final weeks of Lent, this Sunday’s responsorial psalm is

taken from King David’s penitential prayer. David's heart had been full of lust

for Bathsheba, murderous plans for Uriah, and rebellion against God. Later he

repented and desired a new heart, one that was full of love for God and

abhorrence of evil. Sin in his heart had brought him nothing but guilt, grief, and

remorse. He wanted to have a spiritual heart surgery that only God could

perform. And thus, he cried out, “Create a pure heart in me, O God and renew a

steadfast spirit within me." (Ps 51:10)., May our hearts be of a penitential one

and renew God’s spirit within us during these last days of Lenten journey.

Holy Week planning

As we approach the holiest of times in the Christian calendar, we are reminded of

connecting our own personal suffering with the suffering of Jesus. Jesus did not

come to take away suffering, but to bring meaning to it through his life, death

and resurrection. The Holy Week includes five days of special significance. The

first is Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus' humble entry on a donkey into

Jerusalem to observe Passover.

Maundy Thursday marks Jesus’ institution at the Last Supper of the Eucharist,

thereafter a central element of Christian worship. In Roman Catholicism,

Maundy Thursday is accompanied by the washing of the feet of 12 persons, in

imitation of Jesus’ washing of the feet of his 12 disciples at the Last Supper.

Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross; it is

traditionally a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. Holy Saturday, also called

Easter Vigil, is the traditional end of Lent.

Easter Sunday is the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection, according to the Gospels,

on the third day after his crucifixion. The modern observance of Easter, like that

of Christmas, has become associated with various folk traditions that have little

connection with the religious celebration; they include the Easter lamb, the

Easter rabbit, and the painting of Easter eggs. Let us therefore, plan our activities

in the coming two weeks, according to the spirit of Holy week and participate

whole heartedly in the sacred liturgy of the Holy days.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! You are invited to complete the green new parishioner form at the entrance to the Church.

It can then be placed in the collection basket or left at the Parish Office. PLEASE NOTE: All information given is kept strictly confidential.

VISITATION. If you know someone seriously sick or in the hospital, please inform the office. Our Priest or a member of the Legion of Mary will be able to visit him/her and offer prayer support. Please contact 9581-2061 or email catholicparish@westnet.com.au

Guardians’ easter break

There will be no Guardians on Thursday (25 Mar) until Monday (6 April). Thank you for your precious time with our Lord each day.

Bulletin. Deadline for submission for notices and items for the Easter Week is on Tuesday, 30 March, before 12 noon. Parish Office Closed over Easter. The Parish Office will be closed from 2nd April (Good Friday), and will be re-opening on Tuesday, 6th April.

Easter Offering Envelopes & Easter First Collection. The Easter Offering envelopes and first collection for the Easter

Masses are offerings that go to our Priests. This is our way of showing our appreciation and gratitude for their loving Ministry. These envelopes will be available on the pews and at the back of the Church starting Palm Sunday.

Lenten Reconciliation

Our parish Lenten Reconciliation with the liturgy will be held on March 30th

Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.00 pm. Four priests will be available for the same.

"There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over

ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance" (Lk 15:7), also holds

true for us.

Bishop’s Letter

Our Bishop has sent a statement regarding the Covid vaccination. We have

included this letter in our bulletin. Kindly go through it.

Have a beautiful week end.

Fr. Johny Arattukulam, OC.D.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

R. Create a clean heart in me, O God. Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offence. O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. R. A pure heart create for me, O God, put a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, nor deprive me of your holy spirit. R. Give me again the joy of your help; with a spirit of fervour sustain me, that I may teach transgressors your ways and sinners may return to you. R.

First Reading

A reading from the prophet Jeremiah 31:31–34 See, the days are coming - it is the Lord who speaks - when I will make a new covenant with the House of Israel and the House of Judah, but not a covenant like the one I made with their ancestors on the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. They broke that covenant of mine, so I had to show them who was master. It is the Lord who speaks. No, this is the covenant I will make with the House of Israel when those days arrive - it is the Lord who speaks. Deep within them I will plant my Law, writing it on their hearts. Then I will be their God and they shall be my people. There will be no further need for neighbour to try to teach neighbour, or brother to say to brother, 'Learn to know the Lord!' No, they will all know me, the least no less than the greatest - it is the Lord who speaks - since I will forgive their iniquity and never call their sin to mind.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SECOND Reading

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews 5:7–9 During his life on earth, Christ offered up prayer and entreaty, aloud and in silent tears, to the one who had the power to save him out of death, and he submitted so humbly that his prayer was heard. Although he was Son, he learnt to obey through suffering; but having been made perfect, he became for all who obey him the source of eternal salvation. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel acclamation

Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ! If you serve me, follow me, says the Lord; And where I am, my servant will also be.

Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!

GOSPEL

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 12:20−33 Among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. These approached Philip, who came from Bethsaida in Galilee, and put this request to him, 'Sir, we should like to see Jesus.' Philip went to tell Andrew, and Andrew and Philip together went to tell Jesus. Jesus replied to them: 'Now the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you, most solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it for the eternal life. If a man serves me, he must follow me, wherever I am, my servant will be there too. If anyone serves me, my Father will honour him. Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say: Father, save me from this hour? But it was for this very reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name!' A voice came from heaven, 'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.' People standing by, who heard this, said it was a clap of thunder; others said, 'It was an angel speaking to him.' Jesus answered, 'It was not for my sake that this voice came, but for yours. 'Now sentence is being passed on this world; now the prince of this world is to be overthrown. And when I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all men to myself.' By these words he indicated the kind of death he would die. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Parish Sacramental Commitment Masses

Candidates will be having their commitment ceremony in all Masses this weekend:

Saturday 20th March—6pm

Sunday 21st March—8am, 9:30am, 6pm

Please keep the students in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacraments.

To support the celebration of the Year of St Joseph, we will have

the Votive Mass of St Joseph on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am and 5pm. Everyone is welcome.

Please join the Palm Sunday celebration on 27th March (Saturday Vigil Mass)

and 28th March Sunday.

Solemn procession around the Church on 28thth March Sunday before the 9.30am Mass.

Assembly: 9:10 am, Parish Centre

Parishioners are requested to bring palms or olive branches. These leaves will be waved during the procession. Some palms will be available in the Parish Centre for the solemn procession.

Various groups will join the entrance processions:

6:00pm Saturday, 27 March– Mandurah Catholic College

8:00am Sunday, 28 March-Catenian Brothers

9:30am Sunday, 29 March-Assumption Catholic Primary School

6:00pm Sunday, March-Peel Catholic Youth

This Sunday, celebrate the Rite of Election of Amber Gilkes.

The rite of election or enrolment of names is the recognition of God’s choice to call the catechumens for immediate initiation into the church. This rite usually coincides with Lent which

begins the immediate preparation for the celebration of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist on 11th April.

Welcoming Church

“Our times require a deeply merciful Catholicism, that is unafraid of change.” ( Pope Frances)

The call from the Pope states that we need to become Disciples and work for change. What does a Welcoming Church mean? A Welcoming Church makes everyone, who attends mass at the weekend, feel welcome and leave enriched for the experience.

As a congregation there are many things we can do to make this happen, these include:

Hymns. The choirs always need more members, so if you possess a singing voice please join the choir and help us all to praise God better. Even you are not in the choir please join in and stay until the final hymn is completed. I am sure that all the choirs would love help and support.

Hospitality. We have a wonderful team of volunteers who are checking people in, because of COVID-19, and making everyone welcome. We need to add more people to the hospitality Ministry as it spreads the load, and we need more people to make people welcome. This will extend after Covid is finished, so please come along and help.

Church Cleaning. There used to be a large group of people cleaning the church but with time passing this has been reduced to just a few people, who need help. The church is cleaned every Friday Morning and with enough volunteers you would only need to do it once a month. Please come and Volunteer for these ministries and increase the enjoyment on Sundays. Brendan Chestnutt PPC Chair

(list at the back of the Church)

All musicians and singers from all groups are encouraged to come and practice the hymns in preparation for Lent and Holy Week.

• 20th March, 9:30—10:30am • 27th March, 9:45—10:45am

Huge thanks to all parishioners and Social Committee for organizing Fr Johny’s birthday celebration on 7 March.

with Brendan Chestnutt, PPC Chair The Legion of Mary celebrating the March birthdays

after their prayer meeting on 16 March.

The March birthday celebrators- Fr Johny, Glenice and Elsie.

Fr Johny wishes to thank you all for your warm wishes on his birthday.

Our Parish Priest Fr Johny with Lyn

With the office staff

Birthday celebration with friends

27 March Saturday Vigil Mass

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:30 am Mass 6:00 pm Palm Sunday Vigil Mass

28 March Passion/Palm Sunday

8:00 am Mass 9:15 am Solemn Procession and Mass 6:00 pm Mass

29 March Holy Monday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:30 am Mass

30 March Holy Tuesday

7:10 am Morning Prayer, 7:30 am Mass 9:00 am Holy Communion Service 6:30-8:00 pm Lenten Reconciliation with Liturgy

31 March Holy Wednesday

7:10 am Morning Prayer, 7:30 am Mass 5:00 pm Mass

1 April Maundy Thursday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30-9:30 pm Adoration of the Holy Eucharist

2 April Good Friday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 9:00 am Stations of the Cross (Church) 3:00 pm Passion of the Lord (Church)

3 April Holy Saturday

7:10 am Morning Prayer 7:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass (includes blessing of Fire, Candle and Wa-ter)

4 April EASTER Sunday

6:30 am, 8:00 am & 10:00 am (NO evening Mass)

Our Church Easter Celebration and Mass timetable will also be published in our local newspapers

(Mandurah Mail and Coastal Times) next week. Please check the newspapers Easter feature page.

When a seed is planted in the ground, something amazing happens. As it receives water, it begins to die. It sheds its outer shell and then it swells up and bursts open. From the death of the seed, new life begins! A root grows from the seed and eventually a new plant pokes up through the ground towards the sun. Something living comes from something that died! A plant can grow from that one tiny seed and produce lots of food!

The gospel story In week’s gospel, Jesus uses the image of a grain of wheat to talk about what will happen to him. He will live on the earth and then he will die, but many people after Jesus will continue his work and spread the Good News throughout the earth. Jesus tells his friends that they must serve God before else, rather than focusing on their own personal interests. Those who follow Jesus will have a great reward, because God will honour them.

Commentaries The hour is near. The climax of Jesus’ work is fast approaching. The cost of his mission is growing greater by the day. The price to be paid is such that Jesus will pray “aloud and in silent tears to the one who had the power to save him out of death”. In the end it becomes all too clear – the grain of wheat must be buried in the ground and die before it can yield a harvest of life. The way ahead is the way of the cross. It is the way Jesus has trod before us, so we know it to be the path of life. The time has come for us to make our choice. Are we so in love with the life we know that we run the risk of losing it, or dare we let go of who we are and what we have in order to find life to the full? Like the foreigners in today’s gospel, we would “like to see Jesus”. Our wish will be granted. We shall see the Son of Man raised on the tree of the cross. The longer and more lovingly we gaze on him there, the more we shall be drawn to him and see his glory, “the glory that is his as the only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth” (Jn 1:14).

Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self-denial and helping others. In this way, the whole

Church prepares for Easter with those who are to be baptised Other celebration in Lent (e.g. Marriage) must take account of the spirit of penance: musical instruments are only used to sustain

singing and floral decorations are very simple. (excerpt from Ordo)

Weekly Story & Reflection. This week’s Gospel begins with people wishing to “see Jesus”. Perhaps not to simply observe Jesus, but to ‘see’ Jesus so that they can understand. As we continue our Lenten journey, let us think of where we see Jesus today. Do we see Jesus in the millions of people displaced around our world? Do we see Jesus in the people who don’t have the basic necessities to live life to the full? Do we see Jesus in those willing to help others?

In the Project Compassion story for this week we learn of, or ‘see;’ Halima, a Rohingya woman living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Through our support of Caritas Australia, Halima and her two children now have access to clean water and sanitation facilities within the camp, along with access to food and clothes. Halima, with the basic necessities to support her family can now look forward to the future. Through Halima’s story we are able to see and hopefully understand a little more of the human experience. Later, in the Gospel, Jesus speaks of service: “Whoever serves me must follow me”. When we see Jesus in the struggle of human experience, do we serve and follow him? We should never underestimate our acts of service and our call to “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” As one tiny seed can yield a rich harvest, our almsgiving and support of Caritas Australia is one way we can ‘be more’ by standing in solidarity with millions of people around the world. Like Jesus, we, too, are made for eternal life, and are united with him as we serve. How can we stay committed to respond to what we see and continue to serve the children, women and men most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice?

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st March 2021

Halima is raising two children in a Bangladeshi refugee camp while caring for her mother, who has a disability. A Caritas Australia-supported program helped her with a shelter, cooking equipment and hygiene training. Halima now earns a small income as a trainer, helping to maintain the health and cleanliness of her community.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2021 to so this transformational program can continue to empower vulnerable women, men and children, and strengthen the communities around them.

You can donate through parish boxes or envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

Prayer of Intercession We pray for the women, children and men displaced by conflict. That we continue to work for

peace and be the welcoming face of our God to all who seek refuge.

Parish Office– 8 Stevenson St, Mandurah WA 6210 Ph-9581 2061/9581 3261

Presbytery– 6 Stevenson St, Mandurah Church– Creery St., Mandurah WA 6210

Emails-Admin & Bulletin: catholicparish@westnet.com.au

Accounts: viv.catholicparish@westnet.com.au Website: www.olaparishmh.org.au

Fr Johny Arattukulam - Parish Priest

Fr Albin Odippattil—Assistant Parish Priest

Fr Anson Antony—Assistant Parish Priest

Michael Phillips - Deacon

Ernie Carey– Retired Deacon

Vivien de Winter/Alison Caingcoy—Office Staff

Frank O’Driscoll, Alysha Carboni, John Gilbertson, Joan Orchard,

Joan McKay, George Tacey, Jenny Stokic, Sue Short, Sheila Pearce,

Joanne Ford, Leah Hardie, Lesley Mertens, Sean Mahoney, Jodie

Donnelly, Mikayla Wilton, Peter Young, Roy & Jan Payne, Grace

Moore, Aldine Wheldon, Daryl Winters, Merle Johnson, Trish

Mulcahy, Oliver, Norma Hales, David Naughton, Dulcie Kent, Anita

Doran, Herbert Lenard, Taylor Green, Margaret McGuiness, Les Pearson, Beryl Fitzgerald,

Louisa & Luigi Bove, Anne-Marie Fliegener, Bill Kociaruba, Johnson Joseph, Fiona Davies-

McConchie, Les Burns, Sophie, Margaret Worthington, Tessie Plamonte, Cristina King, Irene

Pini, Kate Whooley, Fr Chris Warnock, Joshua Chernoff, Ron Nichols, Barbara Padua, Marie

Aide, Raeleen Sutton, Jessica Amphlett, Raegis Farrell, Barbara, Philip Giuffre, Liz Evans, Bill

Copple, Dorothy Oliver, Chris Morris, Alan Edwards, Joseph Godridge, Christian Vimpany,

Kylie Godridge, Mark Bussanich, Amber, Elsie Medina, Markus Ruescher, Angie Mae, Greg

Lewis, Joan Marshall, Kevin Scanlon, Eunice Hope, Mia Hoppee, Greg Carter, Sue Murphy,

Michelle Stafford, Debra Keena, Joy Brokenshire, Brendan Davidson, Neil Stewart, Moyra

Naughton, John Wilcox, Lea Fajardo, Tania Ward, Jemma Hill, Emilia Padua and all those

who are recovering or sick and all those affected by Covid-19. Please advise the

office if any of the above names need to be removed.

Lost & Found: There are several items in the Lost & Found box in the church (near Our

Lady’s statue). There are also water bottles left in the Parish Centre kitchen. Uncollected items will be disposed of at the end of this month.

Safeguarding May all of us work to make our churches, schools and families havens of safety and enable our children to thrive. Should any parishioners have any concerns please contact a Safeguarding Officer: Elma 0417951296 Patricia 0418797041

Church Offering Thank you to everyone who contributes to our weekend collections during Mass.

For those people who would like to make electronic contributions to the parish these are the account details to use:

Mandurah Parish Cheque Account

BSB 086 006

Account Number 848522519

Please be aware that electronic contributions will be recorded as “Bank Deposits” and

will not be recorded under planned giving envelope numbers or names.

Saturday 20 March 2021 6:00pm—Sue Arthur Sunday 21 March 2021 8:00am— Jenny Porter 9:30am—Marion Ryan 6.00pm-—Volunteers Saturday 27 March 2021 6:00pm—Elma Coverley Sunday 28 March 2021 8:00am— Mary Ann Reynolds 9:30am—Virginia Schou 6.00pm-—Volunteers

Next Week’s Readings

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

(28 Mar) Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16

Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47

Pilgrim Statue This week the Pilgrim statue will be at the home of: 21 & 28 Mar Judith Court 4 & 11 Apr Sr Rita

If anyone would like the Pilgrim Statue for Anniversaries, birthdays, etc. please ring Rosemary Rana on 0438 916 165.

Regular MASS, ADORATION &

RECONCILIATION TIMES

Monday 7.30am

Tuesday 7.30am, 9am

Wed 7.30am & 5.00pm

Thursday 7.30am, 9am

Friday 7.30am & 5.00pm

Saturday 7.30am, Vigil 6.00pm

Sunday 8.00am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

Continuous Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: 8am-3pm — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Reconciliation: after Weekly Masses & before weekend Masses. Please see noticeboard and back page of the bulletin for current parish events and Mass times.

VISION STATEMENT As Disciples of Christ, we are a faith-filled, inclusive,

connected Catholic family committed to grow, worship and serve.

MISSION To be a welcoming Church using its talents in Ministries to develop our Parish focusing on our spiritual growth.

Saturday 20 March 2021 6:00pm—Alex Popov, Kathleen Coles Sunday 21 March 2021 8:00am—Martin Major, Joy McCleay 9:30am—Hugh Tinney, Eric Paraguya 6.00pm—MCC, MCC Saturday 27 March 2021 6:00pm—Kathleen Coles, Helen Crosbie Sunday 28 March 2021 8:00am—Julia Shewring, Jenni Srdarev 9:30am—Rosemary Van Schoor, Loretta Turner 6.00pm—MCC, MCC

Church Cleaning

Volunteers needed. Please call the Parish office if able to help.

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Day Church Parish Centre

SUNDAY 21/3 5th Sunday of Lent

7.30am—Rosary 8.00am—Mass 9.30am—Mass 6.00pm—Mass (Sacrament Commitment ceremony in all Masses)

(OFFICE CLOSED)

MONDAY 22/3

6:45am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7:30am—Mass 8:00am-3.00pm –Adoration

TUESDAY 23/3

6:45am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7:30am—Mass 9:00am—Mass 8:00am-3.00pm –Adoration

10am— Legion of Mary 7pm—Liturgy Meeting (special)

WEDNESDAY 24/3

6:45am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7:30am—Mass Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 5:00pm– Mass 8:00am-3.00pm –Adoration

4pm—Parish Religious Education Program

7pm-Divine Will Prayer

Group via Zoom

THURSDAY 25/3 The Annunciation of the Lord

6:45am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7:30am—Mass 9.00am—Mass

No Adoration (start of Guardian’s Easter break)

6.30pm—Alpha

FRIDAY 26/3

6:45am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7:30am—Mass 5.00pm—Mass 5:30pm—Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY 27/3

6.45am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 9.00am—Baptism 9.45am—Combined Choir Practice 6.00pm—Palm Sunday Vigil Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) 10am-Grief Support Ministry 9am—PCY (boardroom)

SUNDAY 27/3 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

7.30am—Rosary 8.00am—Mass 9.30am—Mass 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) 10:10am—Assembly for the Palm Sunday Solemn Procession