Women go to the tomb as dawn is breaking. The Power of Darkness

which had Jesus unjustly sentenced, cruelly tortured and buried in the

pitch blackness of the tomb, is

conquered by the Son-Rise of all

sun rises flooding our world and

the whole of human history with

Divine Light and Energy.

This is the heart of our faith as

Catholic Christians, which we

celebrate with bon-fire (good fire)

in darkness at the Easter Vigil.

From that earthly element we light

the Easter candle and the Exsultet

is sung: ‘Be glad, let earth be glad

as glory floods her, ablaze with

light from her eternal King.’

The resurrection itself is nowhere described in the gospels, but we do

have appearances of the Risen Lord Jesus. The first appearance was to a

woman, Mary of Magdala. A title given to her by the early church was

‘Apostle to the Apostles’ because she was the bearer of the message

which the male disciples initially did not believe. But eventually they too

believed that Death had been done to death because the Son had risen.

Christ’s body was transfigured by the energy of Divine Love and we can,

by grace, participate in that resurrection life of Our Lord. A glorious

destiny awaits us, as indeed it awaits the whole cosmos as it is to be

transformed by that resurrection life recreating the whole of creation.

We could take a moment to pray that we, along with all that matters, are

graced with the life-giving energy of the Risen Son and that we may join

Mary of Magdala in spreading the Good News of Christ’s victory over

death. Alleluia!

© Fr Michael Tate

Mother of Good Counsel Parish (embracing the areas of Innisfail, Mourilyan, South Johnstone & Babinda)

Parish Priest ~ Fr Kerry Crowley

Assistant Priest ~ Fr Nathan McKay

PO Box 64, Innisfail QLD 4860 Tel: 4061 6633 Fax: 4061 7634 PO Box 17, Babinda QLD 4861 Tel: 4061 6633 email: innisfail.parish@cairns.catholic.org.au Parish website www.gcparish.org.au

Parish Bulletin Sunday 16 April 2017 PARISH CHURCHES

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Mother of Good Counsel 90 Rankin St, Innisfail

# Sat, Vigil Mass 6.30pm # Sun, 9am # 3rd Sun, Monthly 11am, Italian Mass

St Rita of Cascia 5 Green St, South Johnstone

# Sun, 7am (every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)

Christ the King 10 Harbour Rd, Mourilyan

# Sun, 7am (every 2nd & 4th Sunday)

St Rita of Cascia 15 Church St, Babinda

# Sat, Vigil Mass 6.00pm # Sun, 8am

PARISH SCHOOLS

Good Counsel College 66 Owen St, Innisfail

Ph: (07) 40635300

Web: www.gcc.qld.edu.au

James Roberts (Principal)

Good Counsel Primary 96 Rankin St, Innisfail

Ph: (07) 40612994

Web: www.gcps.qld.edu.au

Liam Kenny (Principal)

St Rita’s Primary 8 Green St, South Johnstone

Ph: (07) 40642153

Web: www.stritascps.qld.edu.au

Brad Williams (Principal)

St Rita’s Primary 7-13 Church St, Babinda

Ph: (07) 40671467

Web: www.stritasbabinda.qld.edu.au

Judy Billiau (Principal)

Easter Sunday

The Pastor’s Pen

Easter is about having a goal and working towards a destination. Holy Week each year helps searchers,

seekers, disciples to discover and fine tune their journey.

Rosie Nielson was interviewed on ABC Radio recently. Rosie from the country never had the

opportunity of going to a local school; hers was Distance Education which led to University and into

the Faculty of Medicine.

She remembers vividly an interview by Faculty Staff that helped gain her acceptance to study Medicine.

The question was about her suitability, adaptability and resilience for the Medical Profession. Rosie

recalled an incident when working as a Jillaroo on a Station when she accidentally rode her horse into

quicksand, the horse struggled and got stuck, and Rosie creatively extricated herself from the horse

and sand to discover that her Mobile Phone was out of range, so she climbed a tree got reception

making contact with her Boss. In no uncertain terms, he reminded her that ‘she was an idiot’ having

been warned to avoid the sand, remarking, when the horse is lifted will have broken bones and will

need to be destroyed.

The Panel accepted Rosie on the strength of her initiative and lesson; she has since graduated and

works as a country Doctor in rural NSW.

Fr Kerry

Parish Office

OFFICE HOURS for next week

Monday 17 April (Easter Monday) - Closed,

Tuesday 18 April: 9am - 12 noon

Wednesday 19 April, Thursday 20 April,

Friday 21 April: 10am - 3pm,

Fr Kerry

Fr Kerry will celebrate Mass at Innisfail this

weekend.

Fr Nathan

Fr Nathan will celebrate Mass at Silkwood, South Johnstone and El Arish this weekend.

Happy Easter

Easter is the time to rejoice and be thankful for the

gift of life, love and joy. May the word of God lead

you, guide you, and forever keep you safe in His

care. Wishing all a Blessed and Happy Easter!

Fr Kerry, Fr Nathan & Fr Grundy

Thank You! A very special Thank you to EVERYONE who

has been involved with the Lenten and Easter

Ceremonies!

Easter Blessing of Homes

Holy Water for the blessing of homes will be available after each of the Masses this weekend.

St Rita’s Parish, Babinda

Weekend Masses

Fr Grundy will celebrate the Masses in Babinda

this weekend.

Cyclone Debbie/Floods

Bishop James is co-ordinating a Diocesan Appeal and has asked us to assist in supporting all affected by this natural disaster, Cyclone Debbie and the resultant Floods. A second collection will be taken up at all Masses over Easter, should you be away or wish to give beforehand, kindly place your contribution on the collection plate in an Envelope marked Cyclone Debbie Appeal.

R.C.I.A.

The Next Meeting will be held in the Boardroom, Parish Centre on Easter Monday evening 17 April at 7.00pm.

Please encourage others to enter into a Journey of Faith.

Apostolic Nuncio in Australia

His Excellency Most Reverend Adolfo Tito Yllana, Apostolic Nuncio in Australia, will celebrate a special mass for the Filipino community on Sunday April 30, 2017 at 3pm, St Monica’s Cathedral.

Everyone is invited to join the Filipino community in this celebration!

Easter Sunday

Happy Easter from all at Caritas Australia! Thank you for supporting us this year as we demonstrate how love for our neighbours can transform lives. You are helping to empower our most vulnerable neighbours worldwide to build a better future for their families

and communities.

Thank you for supporting Caritas Australia’s

Project Compassion 2017 Lenten appeal.

Last weekend the contribution to Caritas was $1852.70 (Innisfail)

Contributions to Caritas from Babinda $215.00 (2.4.17)

and $233.10 (9.4.17)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday 18 April ~ 4pm - 5pm

in the Prayer Room, Parish Centre

Plan Giving Due to the introduction of a new software system

all Plan Giving Statements will be sent out by the

end of April.

Catholic Leader

Special Easter Edition

Whitsunday parish priest talks of Easter

hope in wake of Cyclone Debbie which

caused widespread devastation in his region.

Next Week in the Parish (Innisfail)

Tuesday 18th April @ 10am Rosary Group - Parish Centre

Thursday 20th April @ 10am - Rosary and Prayer for Priests - Prayer Room, Parish Centre

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P L A N G I V I N G – I n n i s f a i l , M o u r i l y a n , S t h . J o h n s t o n e : E n v e l o p e s $ 2 6 0 9 . 3 7 L o o s e $ 5 3 0 . 8 0

P L A N G I V I N G – B a b i n d a ( 2 . 4 . 1 7 ) E n v e l o p e s $ 4 7 1 . 0 0 L o o s e $ 8 5 . 3 0 P L A N G I V I N G – B a b i n d a ( 9 . 4 . 1 7 ) E n v e l o p e s $ 4 3 7 . 0 0 L o o s e $ 1 2 9 . 9 0

Church & Toilet

Closing Roster Week commencing

16 April

Graham Celledoni

Church Cleaning

Roster - Mourilyan

Mary Rose Lissa

Altar Linen Roster

17 April

Lynne Catalano

He is risen! Alleluia!

All who have faith in Jesus will have their sins forgiven Acts 10:34a. 37-43

Ps 118:1-2. 15c-16ab & 17. 22-23

Jn 20:1-9

F A O K N I F A I T H E B O P

G E L I C R M L S D R L D J M

F E M Q M E B B G C O D P V U

R R D G E D R C H O S E N S G

E H Z Y V E V E R Y O N E S P

F T H D V B J K P P D E H S Y

E G Q R M O C C K F F P N O A

E X S R A I S E D N X J E R N

N O U R G N I Y L E G R N C E

O Q K F P Q J R Z H D V I U K

T C Z M J K N X T N K I L E A

S H M A R Y U U X K Z L P I T

B N E U B R B Y E V F C O A J

Z V G O R S O Q X T O M B Z F

Try to find these words:

chosen Mary

cross raised

everyone stone

faith taken

linen three

lying tomb

C H I L D R E N’ S

C O R N E R

Responsorial Psalm: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Christ has become our paschal sacrifice; let us feast with joy in the Lord. Alleluia!

Recently Deceased

Clotilda LAZZARICH, Rina FRANCIOSI (Italy - cousin of Frank Agli & Marie Dillon), Serry LEOTTA, Rose NUCIFORA (Brisbane - mother of Terry Nucifora), David BARRA (Tully), John CLARKE, Mary BAILEY (Bowen)

Anniversaries

Catterina DALLA VECCHIA, Edward MOLLOY, Dan McAVOY, Florence STEINE, Ester CANTONI, Antonia PARISI, Mary DOOLAN, Giuseppe LEOTTA, Catherine BREEN, Antonino FERRAU, Giovanni & Sarah BARBAGALLO, Celina BORTOLAZZO, Bishop Thomas CAHILL, Cecilia O’LOGHLEN, Lawrence O’HANLON, Francesco CERAOLO, Barbara CULANTI, Sandy EATON, Fr Joseph O’FARRELL OSA, Fr David BRIMSON OSA, Ida PUCCINI. Caterina SORBELLO, Lena McGEOWN, Clara DE FAVERI, Francesco CAMILLERI, Albert BALLINI, Angela BORZI, William GROSSMAN, Teresa RYAN, Edna RADLEY, Lou DURCOT, Paul ANGELINI, Rosa GAROZZO, John McAVOY, Vittorio TORRE, Reg MORRIS, Charles McCARTHY, Fr Ambrose BROWNE OSA, Leone CARONZOLO, Leila CLARKE, Peter BRESCANSIN

WEEKDAY MASSES

MONDAY 17th within the octave of Easter

NO MORNING MASS

TUESDAY 18th within the octave of Easter

8.00am Innisfail

WEDNESDAY 19th within the octave of Easter

8.00am Innisfail

5.00pm St Rita’s, Babinda

THURSDAY 20th within the octave of Easter

8.00am Innisfail

FRIDAY 21st within the octave of Easter

8.15am St Rita’s, Babinda 9.00am Villanova

SATURDAY 22nd within the octave of Easter

10.45am Warrina

RECONCILIATION: (Innisfail) Saturday 11.30am; RECONCILIATION: (Babinda) Before Mass

SUNDAY MASS TIMES & ROSTER FOR WEEKEND 22/23 APRIL 2017

22/23 APRIL 2017 6.30pm Sat Innisfail

7.00am Sun Mourilyan

7.00am Sun Sth Johnstone

9.00am Sun Innisfail

COMMENTATOR P. Arnold N. Smith ///////////// R. Lankinen

READERS M. Colgrave A. Todd

J. Shang ////////////// M. Higgins Michelle Hogan

CIBORIUM L. Catalano ////////////// ////////////////// M. Gangi

CHALICES V. Calleja L. Calleja B. Davies Vinnies Rep

L. Croatto ////////////// M. Sorbello A. Sheerans D. Wheeler Madeline Hogan

HOSPITALITY B. Barnett P. Cassar

M. Croatto ///////////// M. Nolan, J Krestyn, E Lankinen

MUSIC St Vincent De Paul ////////////////// ////////////////// Diana & John

BABINDA MASS TIMES & ROSTER

22/23 APRIL 2017 Vigil 6.00pm Saturday 8.00am Sunday

READER L. Musumeci R. Price

CHALICES S. Baldi D. Baldi

M. Preuss A. Densmore

This Sunday's Texts: Acts 10:34, 37-43

Col 3:1-4

Jn 20:1-9

Next Sunday's Texts: Acts 2:42-47

1 Pet 1:3-9

Jn 20 19-31