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The Brisbane Oratory in Formation
PARISH OF ANNERLEY EKIBIN Sixth Sunday of Easter [OF] Fifth Sunday After Easter [EF]
16th/17th May, 2020
Parish Office
14 Ferndale Street, Annerley 4103
PO Box 3131, Tarragindi 4121.
Office Hours:- 9:00am - 1:00pm
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Phone: 3848 1107
Fax: 3848 1855
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.annerleyekibinparish.com www.facebook.com/ annerleyekibinparish
www.twitter.com/AnnerleyEkibin
Parish Priest :
Fr Scot Anthony Armstrong
Parish Team:
Ms Shirley Sadler
(Parish Secretary) Mrs Kathy Ducker (Finance Officer)
Ms Teresa Martin
(Sacramental Co-ordinator)
† Mary Immaculate Church
616 Ipswich Road, Annerley
† St John Fisher Church
17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi
† St Elizabeth’s Chapel
61 Effingham Street, Ekibin
St Elizabeth’s Primary School
Phone 3848 0828
Mary Immaculate Primary School
Phone 3848 8965
Our Lady’s Secondary College
Phone: 3426 8000
St John Fisher Hall
17 Messines Ridge Road, Tarragindi
Phone 3848 1107 (Office hours)
The Brisbane Oratory in Formation
Oratory House - 3392 9247
16 Ferndale Street, Annerley
http://brisbane-oratory.org/
Fr Adrian Sharp (Moderator)
Fr Andrew Wise
Fr Scot Armstrong
Br Tyson King
Br Conor Power
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable
Adults Parish Representative
Contact for Safeguarding concerns
Marie Melski (3848 0338)
Catholic Enquiry Group
Teresa Martin (0413 763 256)
Frassati (Young Men)
Jerome Shogren (0449 090 071)
Flores Teresianes (Young Women)
Bernadette Tomlin (0401 446 613)
Frassati Youth (High School age)
Br Tyson King (3392 9247) [email protected]
St Vincent de Paul Helpline
Phone: 1800 846 643
Homeless Hotline: 1800 846 437
COLLECTIONS: ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS
(average for week): $1,683.80 Thank you from a grateful parish.
Dear Parishioners, Let me say, again, how grateful we are to all who have contributed so generously to our parish income, especially given this time of financial uncertainty. As always, and as I am
instructed by our parish finance officer and parish finance committee, I encourage you to consider, if you have not already done so, the electronic giving option. There is now also a new app, made available by the archdiocese, to make electronic or online giving easier. Please see below for details on both these giving options.
As we start to emerge from "lockdown" conditions, it is appropriate to take stock of the quasi retreat like rhythm of life that we have experienced. There will be positive changes
that ought to be kept, if possible, and negative aspects that will need to be addressed. Every occasion of life, of every description, is an occasion to practise virtue, and grow closer to the Lord. Most of all, increased and improved prayer should be maintained or even strengthened. "Seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all else with be given to you in addition." (Mt 6:33) Increased time for family follows as a close second.
In Christ,
Fr Scot Anthony Armstrong
ELECTRONIC GIVING: BSB: 064 786 Account Number: 516991102
Account Name: Annerley Ekibin Parish Thank you for supporting our parish.
Readings for next Sunday
23rd/24th May, 2020
1st: Acts 1: 1-11
2nd: Ephesians 1: 17-23
Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20
The Brisbane Oratory is now livestreaming Masses at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/brisbaneoratory/
You do not need an existing Facebook account, nor are you required to sign up to Facebook to view
livestreamed Masses.
Our faith sustains us through challenging
times. Now, more than ever, your support is
needed to help our Parish to continue
valuable pastoral activities and to provide
ongoing sustainability.
To assist you to support the Parish during this
time of isolation, you can now give via
http://parishgiving.brisbanecatholic.org.au
Benefits include:
Cashless giving (esp. during Covid19).
Quick & Easy - can set up weekly giving.
Remote operation, if away from home.
Giving History at your fingertips.
Complete control of giving.
Can mark ‘Favourite’ parish for easy
location.
We thank you for your kind support.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE: SUNDAY RESOURCES
Tune into the Archdiocese’s live webcasts of Mass, as well as other special events in the life of the
Church: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/web-cast/
In these unique times where our Sunday Masses have been suspended, you may wish to read the
Sunday readings and associated commentaries at home. This link also provides family prayers, week
-by-week: https://www.liturgybrisbane.net.au/prepare/sunday-readings-and-family-prayer/
Refection: St Philip Neri
About St Philip Neri:
St. Philip Neri was a Christian missionary and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, a community of Catholic priests and lay brothers. He was born in Florence on July 21, 1515 as one of four children to Francesco Neri. From a very young age, Philip was known for being cheerful and obedient. He was affectionately referred to as "good little Phil." He received his early teachings from friars at the Dominican monastery in Florence, San Marco. At 18-years-old, Philip went off to live with a wealthy family member in San Germano. He was sent there to assist in -
and possibly inherit - the family business. However, soon after his arrival, Philip experienced a mystical vision, which he eventually spoke of as his Christian conversion. This event was an encounter with the Lord and it dramatically changed his life.
He soon lost interest in owning property or participating in business. He felt a call from the Holy Spirit to radically live for and serve the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. So, Philip set out for Rome.
Once in Rome, Philip was the live-in tutor for a fellow Florentine's sons. Under Philip's guidance, the two boys improved in all aspects of life and faith, proving Philip's special talent with human relationships and in bringing out the best in people. During his first two years in Rome, Philip spent his time in a solitary life. He also dedicated a lot of time to prayer. He ate very small meals of bread, water and a few vegetables, practicing an ascetical life.
In 1535, Philip began studying theology and philosophy at the Sapienza and at St. Augustine's monastery. Although he was considered a "promising scholar," after three years of studies, Philip gave up any thought of ordination. He set out to help the poor people of Rome and to re-evangelize the city. Sadly, Rome had lost its first love and its inhabitants were no longer really living as Christians. He began talking to people on street corners and in public squares; he made acquaintances in places where people commonly gathered.
Philip, compared to Socrates, had a knack for starting up conversations and leading his listeners to consider a new and better way of life, the Christian Way. He easily caught others' attention with his warm personality and incredible sense of humour. He encouraged groups of people to gather for discussions, studies, prayer and the enjoyment of music. His customary question was always, "Well, brothers, when shall we begin to do good?"
Losing no time in converting good conversation to good actions, Philip would lead his followers to hospitals to wait on the sick or to the Church, to pray to and encounter Jesus Christ. In short, Philip was an evangelist. He loved to share the Gospel and help people to find or rediscover their faith in Jesus Christ. His days were dedicated to helping others, but his nights were set aside for solitude spent praying in the church or in the catacombs beside the Appian Way.
In 1544, on the eve of Pentecost, Philip saw what appeared to be a globe of fire. It is said the fire entered his mouth, causing Philip to feel his heart dilate. Philip was filled with such paroxysms of divine love that caused him to scream out, "Enough, enough, Lord, I can bear no more." Philip then discovered a swelling over his heart, though it caused him no pain.
In 1548, with the help of his confessor, Father Persiano Rossa, Philip founded a confraternity for poor laymen to meet for spiritual exercises and service of the poor, the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity.
Philip's appealing nature won him over friends from all societal levels, including that of Ignatius of Loyola, Pius V and Charles Borromeo.
At 34-years-old, Philip had already accomplished so much, but his confessor was determined that his work would be more effective as a priest. Finally convinced, Philip was ordained to the diaconate and then to the priesthood on May 23, 1551. More on St Philip Neri to come next week.
Facts: Feastday: May 26 Patron: of Rome, US Special Forces, humour, joy Birth: July 21, 1515 Death: May 26, 1595 Beatified: May 11, 1615 by Pope Paul V Canonized: March 12, 1622 by Pope Gregory XV
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, 16th May, Private: For all souls in purgatory, especially deceased members of FOSS
Private, 7:00am: For the repose of the soul of
Peter Nicholas Hansen, anniversary (died 15/5/1990)
Sunday, 17th May, Private:
For the Holy Souls in purgatory
Private, 8:30am: For the Pope and the Bishops
Monday, 18th May, Private:
For Frassati groups and their members
Private, 7:00am:
For the repose of the soul of Tereza Ferenc
Tuesday, 19th May, Private: For Alan Jones
Private, 7:00am: For the Benefactors of the Brisbane Oratory in Formation, living and deceased
Wednesday, 20th May, Private:
For the glory of St Thomas Aquinas
Private, 7:00am: For the intention of the donor
Thursday, 21st May, Private:
For the Holy Souls in purgatory
Private, 7:00am: For Notre Dame Priory (Tasmania), the Carmel of Jesus, Mary & Joseph (Wilcannia-Forbes) and for a re-flourishing of religious life in Australia
Friday, 22nd May, Private: For Cardinal Pell
Private, 7:00am: For the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Saturday, 23rd May, Private: For Nick Howlett & Family
Private: For the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Sunday, 24th May, Private: For Bob Cooper & Family
Private: For the intention of the donor
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION A spiritual communion is a devotional practice whereby we exercise the mind and heart in desiring to receive Christ in the Holy Eucharist, either as a preparation for participation in the Mass, or when it is not possible to receive Holy Communion. Since Christ himself is the ultimate goal of every human desire, the value of a well made spiritual communion is very great. "When you do not receive Communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed upon you." (St Teresa of Avila, the Way of Perfection, Ch35). St John Vianney taught that making a spiritual communion has an effect like that of blowing on embers to make them flame up again, so the love of God flames up in the heart by means of the spiritual communion. The most generally known form is that of St Alphonsus de Liguori:
"My Jesus, I believe that You are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, please enter spiritually into my soul. I welcome you, I love and adore You, never permit me to be separated from You. Amen."
WE PRAY FOR:-Those who are recently deceased:
William (Bill) KEEN, Doris HUEZO, Joy CULLEN,
Solange de ROBILLARD and Maria DALL’ALBA.
Sr M Raymond RSM, Gaynor KANE and John MOSS. Those who are sick: Ksenia BORODIN, Rex BOWEN, Verna BOWEN, Clare CLARK, Duncan CARSTENS, Ruth Mary DALY, Sylvia DE LUCA, Shannon EMSLIE, Mark FARRAH, Jane FARRELL, Maria FARRELL, Bryan FITZPATRICK, Joan FLEW, Anne FRANETTOVICH, Gwen GAIR, Gloria GARR, Bronte GREER, Brent HILL, Marlene JOHNSTON, Tony LEVICK, Ben McFADDEN ((Ireland) Marie MITCHELL, Barbara MASON, Fr Ron MOLLISON, Mila PICKARD, Ron ROFE, Joan ROONEY, Joan RYAN, Rosa Maria SANTOS, Joan TATHEM, Norma TORPEY, Josephine & Bill WRIGHT and Matthew ZEMEK.
All the faithful departed.
Please call the Parish Office to have names placed on any of the
lists above or to remove someone who is now well.
ACT OF PERFECT CONTRITION
Through an act of Perfect Contrition you can receive the forgiveness of your sins outside of confession, even mortal sins, provided that you determine yourself
to correct your life and make a firm resolution to go to sacramental confession as soon as you can, when it becomes possible. Remember, these are extraordinary measures only, for times when a priest is truly not available to you.
Perfect Contrition is sorrow and detestation of sin arising out of the love of God. One way of exciting this contrition in our hearts is by considering the passion of Jesus Christ and making acts of love for Him. We can also think of the infinite love which God has for
us, and express sorrow in our heart in the presence of this great love which we have offended.
O my God, I am heartily sorry for all the sins of my life simply because by them I have offended You and Your infinite love. I desire never to offend You again. Grant that my soul my enter into Your grace, and remain united to You forever. Amen.
Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A, 16th/17th May, 2020
MASS READINGS First Reading: Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17
Philip went out to a Samaritan town and proclaimed the Christ to them. The people united in welcoming the message Philip preached, either because they had heard of the miracles he worked or because they saw for themselves. There were, for example, unclean spirits that came shrieking out of may who were possessed, and several paralytics and cripples were cured. As a result there was great rejoicing in that town. When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, and they went down there , and prayed for the Samaritans to receive the Holy Spirit, for as yet he had not come down on any of them: they had only been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
The Word of the Lord
Response: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm 65
(Said by all)
Cry out with joy to God all the earth, O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise. Say to God: ‘How tremendous your deeds!’ ‘Before you all the earth shall bow; Shall sing to you, sing to your name!’ Come and see the works of God, Tremendous his deeds among men. He turned the sea into dry land, They passed through the river dry-shod. Let our joy then be in him; He rules forever by his might. Come and hear, all who fear God. I will tell what he did for my soul: Blessed be God who did not reject my prayer Nor withhold his love for me.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3: 15-18
Reverence the Lord Christ in your hearts, and always have your answer ready for people who ask you the reason for the hope that you all have. But give it with courtesy and respect and with a clear conscience, so that those who slander you when you are living a good life in Christ may be proved wrong in the accusations they bring. And if it is the will of God that you should suffer, it is better to suffer for doing right than doing wrong. Why Christ himself, innocent though he was, had died once for sins, died for the guilty, to lead us to God. In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life. The Word of the Lord
Response: Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them and we will come to them. Alleluia! Gospel: John 14: 15-21
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If you love me you will keep my commandments.
I shall ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you for ever, that Spirit of truth whom the world can never receive since it neither sees nor knows him; but you know him, because he is with you, he is in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come back to you. In a short time the world will no longer see me; but you will see me, because I live and you will live. On that day you will understand that I am in my Father and you in me and I in you. Anybody who receives my commandments and keeps them will be one who loves me and anybody who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I shall love him and show myself to him. The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ Memorial Acclamation: Number Three Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
Catholic Enquiry Group The Catholic Enquiry Group is currently in recess. Please watch this Newsletter for the date on which meetings resume. For further information about the Catholic faith, or if you interested in becoming Catholic, please phone:- Teresa Martin 0413 763 256 or email [email protected]
ARE YOU A NEW PARISHIONER? OR ARE YOU FROM ELSEWHERE IN BRISBANE BUT REGULARLY ATTEND MASS HERE AND WOULD LIKE TO BE REGISTERED AS A FRIEND OF THE BRISBANE
ORATORY? If so, please fill in the form below and place it on the collection plate or mail to our Parish Office: P.O. Box 3131, Tarragindi. 4121.
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