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Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A
St Brendanrsquos and St Michaelrsquos
Parishes Reflection
Before the very eyes of his closest followers 40 days after his resurrection from the dead Jesus Christ ascended body and soul into heaven Christs ascension reveals his divinity just as his resurrection did Many people throughout salvation history have been raised or have raised others from the dead with the help of Gods power But only Christ rose from the dead on his own And as true man Jesus used that omnipotence to conquer death for our sake to win our salvation to redeem us By bringing redeemed human nature up into heaven he showed that along with being all-powerful he is also all-good all-loving Today the Church is inviting us to reflect on this great mystery of our faith Christs ascension into heaven As we do so we should feel our confidence in God renewed and strengthened None of the difficulties injustices and problems that we face as individuals families and societies is outside of his knowledge or power He is at work in all things even if it is sometimes hard for us to see exactly how Christ the mediator between God and man judge of the world and Lord of all has passed beyond our sight not to abandon us but to be our hope (Preface for Ascension I) How can we express this hope this confidence in God St Ignatius of Loyola had a phrase that can guide us He used to say that we should pray as if everything depended upon God and work as if everything depended on us Each of us has projects dreams goals problems and challenges in our lives This week encouraged and strengthened by Christs ascension into heaven lets pray each morning for God to send his grace and blessing upon them And then trusting that God will always do his part lets roll up our sleeves and do our part We should pray for a sick relative to be comforted and get well but we should also go and visit them bringing them flowers reading to them encouraging them When Jesus ascended into heaven he didnt take the members of his Church with him Instead he entrusted his mission to their care That mission to follow Christ and help others do the same is still in full swing today Its in our hands and if to fulfil our part we do our best surely God will do the rest
Fr John
24 May 2020
The Ascension of the Lord Year A
First Reading Acts 11-11 Jesus is taken up into heaven
Responsorial Psalm Ps 462-3 6-9 R v6
Second Reading Eph 117-23 Christ is head of the church
Gospel Mt 2816-20 Jesus sends forth the apostles with the promise to be with them always
PARISHES FINANCIAL SUPPORT We thank those who have continued to give to the Planned Giving through either Direct Deposit or Credit Card or by bringing the envelopes to the parish office We will continue your current Credit Card contribution arrangements unless you request the Parish Office to make a change If yoursquore not already part of Credit Card Planned Giving and wish to contribute please fill in the form on page 5 This could be a one-off contribution or be a temporary arrangement during the crisis Anything you give will be greatly appreciated Alternatively you can use the Support Us button on the website If you use this and give currently to the weekly envelopes please include your envelope number so we can record your giving
As of Friday 15 May the Churches have reopened for Mass with specific conditions
- maximum of 10 people (as well as celebrant acolyte and reader) - all attendees must be recorded (your personal information will be collected
in accordance with the Archdiocesersquos privacy collection notice which can be found at httpswwwsydneycatholicorgterms-and-conditionscollection
- physical distancing (keeping at least 15 metres apart) and hygiene MUST BE observed
- areas used must be sanitised after use - All faithful attending the Church are encouraged to have downloaded the CovidSafe App and abide by the latest public health advisories
This reopening is until further notice and may change on a daily basis 1 Archbishop Fisher has advised that the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass
will continue Further the very elderly those with any symptoms or those with a compromised immune or respiratory system are asked to stay at home
2 The faithful can keep Sunday holy by setting aside some time for prayer at home reading the Scripture readings of the Day by watching Mass online or on television and asking God for the graces the Sacrament of Eucharist signifies (Spiritual Communion)
St Brendanrsquos Church will be open for weekday Masses on Wednesday Thursday and Friday at 910am
Collect
Grant we pray almighty God that we who believe that your Only Begotten Son our Redeemer ascended this day to the heavens may in spirit dwell already in heavenly realms Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
First Reading Acts 11-11 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Why are you standing here looking into the sky Jesus has been taken into heaven In my earlier work Theophilus I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit and was taken up to heaven He had shown himself alive to them after his Passion by many demonstrations for forty days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the kingdom of God When he had been at table with them he had told them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait there for what the Father had promised lsquoIt isrsquo he had said lsquowhat you have heard me speak about John baptised with water but you not many days from now will be baptised with the Holy Spiritrsquo Now having met together they asked him lsquoLord has the time come Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israelrsquo He replied lsquoIt is not for you to know times or dates that the Father has decided by his own authority but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judaea and Samaria and indeed to the ends of the earthrsquo As he said this he was lifted up while they looked on and a cloud took him from their sight They were still staring into the sky when suddenly two men in white were standing near them and they said lsquoWhy are you men from Galilee standing here looking into the sky Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven this same Jesus will come back in the same way as you have seen him go therersquo The Word of the Lord
John baptized with water but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit
Lord you tell them to go together straight to the upper room praying and waiting for your Spirit
Tell us too Open our minds our eyes and our hearts so that we can pray and wait as they did
copy 2020 Anne M Osdieck Responsorial Psalm Ps 462-3 6-9 R v6
(R) God mounts his throne to shouts of joy a blare of trumpets for the Lord
All peoples clap your hands cry to God with shouts of joy For the Lord the Most High we must fear great king over all the earth (R)
God goes up with shouts of joy the Lord goes up with trumpet blast Sing praise for God sing praise sing praise to our king sing praise (R)
God is king of all the earth Sing praise with all your skill God is king over the nations God reigns on his holy throne (R)
Second Reading Eph 117-23 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians He made Jesus to sit at his right hand in heaven May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of glory give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed to bring you to full knowledge of him May he enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope his call holds for you what rich glories he has promised the saints will inherit and how infinitely great is the power that he has exercised for us believers This you can tell from the strength of his power at work in Christ when he used it to raise him from the dead and to make him sit at his right hand in heaven far above every Sovereignty Authority Power or Domination or any other name that can be named not only in this age but also in the age to come He has put all things under his feet and made him as the ruler of everything the head of the Church which is his body the fullness of him who fills the whole creation The Word of the Lord
[May] the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him
O suffering we ward you off Yet you steal into our lives Ok come in Live with us
But only if it means that Christ is within us and that we can know him better
Lord let the eyes of our hearts be enlightened and filled with your kind-hearted love and cure for all that ails
copy 2020 Anne M Osdieck Gospel Acclamation Alleluia alleluia Go and teach all people my gospel I am with you always until the end of the world Alleluia
Gospel Mt 2816-20 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me The eleven disciples set out for Galilee to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them When they saw him they fell down before him though some hesitated Jesus came up and spoke to them He said lsquoAll authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me Go therefore make disciples of all the nations baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teach them to observe all the commandments I gave to you And know that I am with you always yes to the end of timersquo The Gospel of the Lord
And behold I am with you all days till the end of the age Jesus you show yourself to us through your Spirit
Please breathe that Spirit again This whole planet needs it now
Instruct our scientists how to find cures for the virus and other climate problems
And inspire us to learn new ways of feeding our globersquos family
Help us learn how to love you by taking care of all creatures and all creation
We want to love you Lord That is everything Show us how
copy 2020 Anne M Osdieck
The Ascension of the Lord Year A
Prayers of Intercessions
With Christ ascended into heaven let us bring our prayers to the Lord
For the church in Australia May Mary Help of Christians be our companion and guide through the troubled times in which we live Let us pray to the Lord
For all who are fearful or anxious that they may recognize Godrsquos message ldquoFear notrdquo is for them and allow God to calm their spirits and give them hope Let us pray to the Lord
We pray for the human family May the trauma of the coronavirus pandemic fuel our determination to work to-gether for a new world of justice and peace Let us pray to the Lord
For students facing uncertainty in their lives may they be guided and encouraged by their families and teacher Let us pray to the Lord
For those suffering financial hardship because of the pandemic may they be supported and encouraged by their governments and communities Let us pray to the Lord
For all who are ill particularly those with Covid-19 that Godrsquos healing spirit will fill them ease their pain and restore them to wholeness Let us pray to the Lord
For the recently deceased especially those who died while isolated from loved ones and all the faithful departed May they ascend to glory with Christ our Saviour Let us pray to the Lord
God of all creation Christ moved beyond our sight leaving us the power of his Spirit Through the prayers we offer guide our deeds and words so that all may be drawn into the embrace of your mercy We ask this through Christ our Lord PRAYER Gracious God We give thanks anew for your providence and presence We prayerfully seek your grace amidst COVID-19 here and overseas We pray for those in need of healing We pray for your peace with those who are anxious or grieving We pray you will continue to strengthen and sustain all those who are serving in response We pray for your Holy Spiritrsquos discernment amidst the many choices and decisions facing our national community and medical leaders We pray we each might see quickly what more we can do to help those who are vulnerable This prayer for our nation in the family of nations with all that is on our hearts we gather now and pray through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen (Ecumenical prayer from the National Council of Churches We have been invited to pray this prayer at 7pm each day)
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Our dead - ldquoLord grant them eternal peace and joy and to their families and friends strength and comfortrdquo Recently deceased Aloi Antony Pillai Terry Wixon Manuel Alves (father of Paul) Elizabeth Hollingdale Fr Peter Morrissey Fr Patrick McAuliffe Betty Burge-Lopez
Our sick- ldquoLord grant them and their carer strength and couragerdquo John Cavanagh
MASS ONLINE At St Maryrsquos Cathedral httpswwwstmaryscathedralorgau At St Francis Xavier Lavender bay Sydney at 8am everyday (except Sat) httpbitly MassOnDemand At St Patrickrsquos Church Hill httpsstpatschurchhillorg From Melbourne httpsmelbournecatholicorgauMass Vatican mass httpsshalomworldorgspecialevent
During this month of May we give special honour to Our Blessed Lady the Mother of God and our mother too by praying the Rosary ldquoI want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of Mayrdquo ldquoContemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trialrdquo Pope Francis
Prayer O Mary you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope We entrust ourselves to you Health of the Sick At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesusrsquo pain with steadfast faith You Salvation of all People know what we need We are certain that you will provide so that as you did at Cana of Galilee joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial Help us Mother of Divine Love to conform ourselves to the Fatherrsquos will and to do what Jesus tells us He who took our sufferings upon Himself and bore our sorrows to bring us through the Cross to the joy of the Resurrection Amen We seek refuge under your protection O Holy Mother of God Do not despise our pleas ndash we who are put to the test ndash and deliver us from every danger O glorious and blessed Virgin
Pope Francis
The Ascension of the Lord Year A
PRAYER RESOURCES The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney wwwsydneycatholicorg On the Home page banner for the latest Coronavirus Information click on More Details It takes you to a page that has various links including one for Prayer Resources
Jamberoo Abbey Benedictine Nuns in NSW - httpswwwjamberooabbeyorgauprayer Pray as you Go - httpspray-as-you-goorg (also an App) offers a daily Scripture reading and prayer The God Minute - httpswwwthegodminuteorg (also an App) invites us to pause for a minute during the day Sacred Space - httpswwwsacredspaceie (also an App) comes from Ireland and offers a daily reflection and prayer in a range of languages FREE Resource Database CathFamily has a vast library of free resources for families The free weekly eNews lists seasonal resources including downloadable prayers feast day celebrations recipes craft articles and links to other helpful resources Visitors can search and browse our thousands of posts or take advantage of the eNews to triage the most relevant content for the week[Go to CathFamily]
Liturgy Brisbane offers a range of resources that are updated each week They can be found on the Liturgy Brisbane website at httpswwwliturgybrisbanenetaupreparesunday-readings-and-family-prayer
The first document contains the Sunday readings with associated commentaries and prayers It is suggested that families gather to read the Scriptures aloud together
The second resource is designed for families with young children An extract from the Sunday gospel is provided along with some reflection questions a family activity and a worksheet for children
CHILDRENrsquoS RESOURCES Catholic Mom ndash Catholic Gospel Activities httpcatholicmomcomkidscatholicgospel-coloring-worksheets-sunday-mass httpssermons4kidscom
Childrens Sunday Liturgy Home CathKids is a weekly interactive experience designed for primary aged children that includes a short animated video on the Sunday reading I wonder questions a craft activity and prayers CathKids has a modest subscription fee but due to the situation with COVID19 we are offering this resource FREE for the next 3 months [Sign up FREE here]
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK- CYBER SAFETY
The Archdiocese of Sydney recognises that staying safe online is something many adults children and young people are concerned about In light of the current situation more research has been conducted about the risks and challenges that children and young people face online The Archdiocese has developed a 5 minute CyberSafety Survey for adults and children to complete that will enable to gain a better understanding about the knowledge adults children and young people have about eSafety as well as develop resources that are targeted the needs of our Archdiocese community We are kindly asking for your help to complete the CyberSafety Survey by clicking on the following link httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrTC7CYQ3 The survey is anonymous and will only take 5 minutes to complete very quick and easy We encourage as many people as possible to get involved you dont have to have children in order to participate in the survey The questions have been designed to be fun and gauge an individuals basic understanding of eSafety
URGENT APPEAL Donations of personal hygiene products are urgently sought for Care Packages being put together for the thousands of seafarers trapped on ships coming into Sydney waters Chaplain to the Seafarers Sr Mary Leahy said donations of shampoo body wash toothpaste deodorant razors knitted beanies and chocolates are desperately needed for the thousands of seamen currently stranded on ships on our waterfront due to the Coronavirus Parishes including St Andrew Malabar St Charles Borromeo Ryde Gladesville and Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda have agreed to be drop-off points for the donations however if you would like to support the appeal and collect donations please contact journalist Debbie Cramsie at the Sydney Archdiocese on debbiecramsiesydneycatholicorg
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY
Abuse is a crime The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police If you ndash or anyone you know ndash have been abused please contact the police
Alternatively you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at 93905810 or
safegardingenquiriessydneycatholicorg
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
STANDING AUTHORITY
I hereby authorise (please elect parish) St Brendanrsquos Parish
St Michael Parish
to debit my credit card account with the amount and at the intervals specified below I understand that I may change or cancel this authority anytime Please debit my MasterCard or Visa Card Account Each Month or Quarter With the sum of $helliphelliphelliphelliphellip NAME ON CARD helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Expiry CREDIT CARD NUMBER helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip SIGNATURE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip DATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip All Credit Cards will be debited close to the first Tuesday of the month Quarterly debits will occur in August November February and May Please fill in the authority and email to adminstbrendanorgau
Application Form April 2020
SUPPORTING OUR PARISHES
We understand that many are under financial stress but if you would still like to continue to make a weekly contribution to financially support our churches and ensure the continuing practical and pastoral works of the parish you may donate in one of the following ways
Credit Card via the Parish Website and use the SUPPORT US tab - Annandale and Stanmore
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Brendanrsquos
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Michaelrsquos
CREDIT CARD CONTRIBUTIONS ndash St Brendanrsquos and St Michael
BSB 062-784 Account Number 470 5001
Account Name St Brendanrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
BSB 062-784
Account Number 815 001
Account Name St Michaelrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
110520
Youth from Five Island Nations to Pray and Dialogue to
Celebrate for Laudato Silsquo Week
Catholic Earthcare Australia an ecological agency established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in partnership with the Diocese of Paramatta Jesuits Australia and Campion Centre- Ignatian Spirituality are coordinating a list of activities to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo week in May 16-24 the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo These activities can be found here Director of Catholic Earthcare Bernard Holland said that Pope Francis has invited us through a video message to hear his urgent call to respond to our ecological crisis and to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo fifth anniversary with another call to action Paramount to the call is the engaging of youth our future leaders said Mr Holland ldquoIt is important that we coordinate our activities to ensure Australian Catholics have access to all the best opportunities and resources from our different faith communities Mr Holland said Of particular note will be an international dialogue between Catholic youth from the five island nations of Malta Tonga the Solomon Islands New Zealand and Australia ldquoThe intensification of storms in the pacific and annual 6mm of sea water rises will devastate Pacific nations yet they have little contribution to the root cause of warming our planetrdquo said Mr Holland Professor Paul Pace from the University of Malta said that youth in Malta like those in most developed countries do not fully understand the impact our lifestyles are having on poorer countries and their people ldquoThis opportunity for our Catholic youth to dialogue with our Pacific brothers and sisters will be both enlightening and educationalrdquo said Professor Pace Catholic Earthcare is leading this dialogue with a view to connecting youth so they may decide how they can answer Pope Francisrsquo call to action on the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo To play its part in helping protect the health of Earth and its inhabitants Catholic Earthcare Australia is mandated through the activities of education research and advocacy to give leadership in responding to Pope John Paul IIs call to stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion
Caritas Media contact Bernard Holland on 0400 156 24 catholicearthcarecaritasorgau
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROJECT COMPASSION 2020 COVID-19 is affecting all of us In these challenging times your kindness and solidarity can make a world of difference to the live of the most vulnerable Your
support is life saving DO YOU HAVE PC BOXES AND CASH TO HAND IN We know that may of you may not be able to hand in your PC Boxes or cash to parishes or schools at this time Did you know that you can go online at lent Caritasorgau and securely donate with your credit card or you can send a cheque to Caritas Australia GPO Box 9830 Sydney NSW 2001 Alternatively if you require assistance with your PC Box or cash please call our friendly Team on 1800 024 413
Collect
Grant we pray almighty God that we who believe that your Only Begotten Son our Redeemer ascended this day to the heavens may in spirit dwell already in heavenly realms Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
First Reading Acts 11-11 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Why are you standing here looking into the sky Jesus has been taken into heaven In my earlier work Theophilus I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit and was taken up to heaven He had shown himself alive to them after his Passion by many demonstrations for forty days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the kingdom of God When he had been at table with them he had told them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait there for what the Father had promised lsquoIt isrsquo he had said lsquowhat you have heard me speak about John baptised with water but you not many days from now will be baptised with the Holy Spiritrsquo Now having met together they asked him lsquoLord has the time come Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israelrsquo He replied lsquoIt is not for you to know times or dates that the Father has decided by his own authority but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judaea and Samaria and indeed to the ends of the earthrsquo As he said this he was lifted up while they looked on and a cloud took him from their sight They were still staring into the sky when suddenly two men in white were standing near them and they said lsquoWhy are you men from Galilee standing here looking into the sky Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven this same Jesus will come back in the same way as you have seen him go therersquo The Word of the Lord
John baptized with water but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit
Lord you tell them to go together straight to the upper room praying and waiting for your Spirit
Tell us too Open our minds our eyes and our hearts so that we can pray and wait as they did
copy 2020 Anne M Osdieck Responsorial Psalm Ps 462-3 6-9 R v6
(R) God mounts his throne to shouts of joy a blare of trumpets for the Lord
All peoples clap your hands cry to God with shouts of joy For the Lord the Most High we must fear great king over all the earth (R)
God goes up with shouts of joy the Lord goes up with trumpet blast Sing praise for God sing praise sing praise to our king sing praise (R)
God is king of all the earth Sing praise with all your skill God is king over the nations God reigns on his holy throne (R)
Second Reading Eph 117-23 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians He made Jesus to sit at his right hand in heaven May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of glory give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed to bring you to full knowledge of him May he enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope his call holds for you what rich glories he has promised the saints will inherit and how infinitely great is the power that he has exercised for us believers This you can tell from the strength of his power at work in Christ when he used it to raise him from the dead and to make him sit at his right hand in heaven far above every Sovereignty Authority Power or Domination or any other name that can be named not only in this age but also in the age to come He has put all things under his feet and made him as the ruler of everything the head of the Church which is his body the fullness of him who fills the whole creation The Word of the Lord
[May] the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him
O suffering we ward you off Yet you steal into our lives Ok come in Live with us
But only if it means that Christ is within us and that we can know him better
Lord let the eyes of our hearts be enlightened and filled with your kind-hearted love and cure for all that ails
copy 2020 Anne M Osdieck Gospel Acclamation Alleluia alleluia Go and teach all people my gospel I am with you always until the end of the world Alleluia
Gospel Mt 2816-20 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me The eleven disciples set out for Galilee to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them When they saw him they fell down before him though some hesitated Jesus came up and spoke to them He said lsquoAll authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me Go therefore make disciples of all the nations baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teach them to observe all the commandments I gave to you And know that I am with you always yes to the end of timersquo The Gospel of the Lord
And behold I am with you all days till the end of the age Jesus you show yourself to us through your Spirit
Please breathe that Spirit again This whole planet needs it now
Instruct our scientists how to find cures for the virus and other climate problems
And inspire us to learn new ways of feeding our globersquos family
Help us learn how to love you by taking care of all creatures and all creation
We want to love you Lord That is everything Show us how
copy 2020 Anne M Osdieck
The Ascension of the Lord Year A
Prayers of Intercessions
With Christ ascended into heaven let us bring our prayers to the Lord
For the church in Australia May Mary Help of Christians be our companion and guide through the troubled times in which we live Let us pray to the Lord
For all who are fearful or anxious that they may recognize Godrsquos message ldquoFear notrdquo is for them and allow God to calm their spirits and give them hope Let us pray to the Lord
We pray for the human family May the trauma of the coronavirus pandemic fuel our determination to work to-gether for a new world of justice and peace Let us pray to the Lord
For students facing uncertainty in their lives may they be guided and encouraged by their families and teacher Let us pray to the Lord
For those suffering financial hardship because of the pandemic may they be supported and encouraged by their governments and communities Let us pray to the Lord
For all who are ill particularly those with Covid-19 that Godrsquos healing spirit will fill them ease their pain and restore them to wholeness Let us pray to the Lord
For the recently deceased especially those who died while isolated from loved ones and all the faithful departed May they ascend to glory with Christ our Saviour Let us pray to the Lord
God of all creation Christ moved beyond our sight leaving us the power of his Spirit Through the prayers we offer guide our deeds and words so that all may be drawn into the embrace of your mercy We ask this through Christ our Lord PRAYER Gracious God We give thanks anew for your providence and presence We prayerfully seek your grace amidst COVID-19 here and overseas We pray for those in need of healing We pray for your peace with those who are anxious or grieving We pray you will continue to strengthen and sustain all those who are serving in response We pray for your Holy Spiritrsquos discernment amidst the many choices and decisions facing our national community and medical leaders We pray we each might see quickly what more we can do to help those who are vulnerable This prayer for our nation in the family of nations with all that is on our hearts we gather now and pray through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen (Ecumenical prayer from the National Council of Churches We have been invited to pray this prayer at 7pm each day)
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Our dead - ldquoLord grant them eternal peace and joy and to their families and friends strength and comfortrdquo Recently deceased Aloi Antony Pillai Terry Wixon Manuel Alves (father of Paul) Elizabeth Hollingdale Fr Peter Morrissey Fr Patrick McAuliffe Betty Burge-Lopez
Our sick- ldquoLord grant them and their carer strength and couragerdquo John Cavanagh
MASS ONLINE At St Maryrsquos Cathedral httpswwwstmaryscathedralorgau At St Francis Xavier Lavender bay Sydney at 8am everyday (except Sat) httpbitly MassOnDemand At St Patrickrsquos Church Hill httpsstpatschurchhillorg From Melbourne httpsmelbournecatholicorgauMass Vatican mass httpsshalomworldorgspecialevent
During this month of May we give special honour to Our Blessed Lady the Mother of God and our mother too by praying the Rosary ldquoI want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of Mayrdquo ldquoContemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trialrdquo Pope Francis
Prayer O Mary you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope We entrust ourselves to you Health of the Sick At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesusrsquo pain with steadfast faith You Salvation of all People know what we need We are certain that you will provide so that as you did at Cana of Galilee joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial Help us Mother of Divine Love to conform ourselves to the Fatherrsquos will and to do what Jesus tells us He who took our sufferings upon Himself and bore our sorrows to bring us through the Cross to the joy of the Resurrection Amen We seek refuge under your protection O Holy Mother of God Do not despise our pleas ndash we who are put to the test ndash and deliver us from every danger O glorious and blessed Virgin
Pope Francis
The Ascension of the Lord Year A
PRAYER RESOURCES The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney wwwsydneycatholicorg On the Home page banner for the latest Coronavirus Information click on More Details It takes you to a page that has various links including one for Prayer Resources
Jamberoo Abbey Benedictine Nuns in NSW - httpswwwjamberooabbeyorgauprayer Pray as you Go - httpspray-as-you-goorg (also an App) offers a daily Scripture reading and prayer The God Minute - httpswwwthegodminuteorg (also an App) invites us to pause for a minute during the day Sacred Space - httpswwwsacredspaceie (also an App) comes from Ireland and offers a daily reflection and prayer in a range of languages FREE Resource Database CathFamily has a vast library of free resources for families The free weekly eNews lists seasonal resources including downloadable prayers feast day celebrations recipes craft articles and links to other helpful resources Visitors can search and browse our thousands of posts or take advantage of the eNews to triage the most relevant content for the week[Go to CathFamily]
Liturgy Brisbane offers a range of resources that are updated each week They can be found on the Liturgy Brisbane website at httpswwwliturgybrisbanenetaupreparesunday-readings-and-family-prayer
The first document contains the Sunday readings with associated commentaries and prayers It is suggested that families gather to read the Scriptures aloud together
The second resource is designed for families with young children An extract from the Sunday gospel is provided along with some reflection questions a family activity and a worksheet for children
CHILDRENrsquoS RESOURCES Catholic Mom ndash Catholic Gospel Activities httpcatholicmomcomkidscatholicgospel-coloring-worksheets-sunday-mass httpssermons4kidscom
Childrens Sunday Liturgy Home CathKids is a weekly interactive experience designed for primary aged children that includes a short animated video on the Sunday reading I wonder questions a craft activity and prayers CathKids has a modest subscription fee but due to the situation with COVID19 we are offering this resource FREE for the next 3 months [Sign up FREE here]
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK- CYBER SAFETY
The Archdiocese of Sydney recognises that staying safe online is something many adults children and young people are concerned about In light of the current situation more research has been conducted about the risks and challenges that children and young people face online The Archdiocese has developed a 5 minute CyberSafety Survey for adults and children to complete that will enable to gain a better understanding about the knowledge adults children and young people have about eSafety as well as develop resources that are targeted the needs of our Archdiocese community We are kindly asking for your help to complete the CyberSafety Survey by clicking on the following link httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrTC7CYQ3 The survey is anonymous and will only take 5 minutes to complete very quick and easy We encourage as many people as possible to get involved you dont have to have children in order to participate in the survey The questions have been designed to be fun and gauge an individuals basic understanding of eSafety
URGENT APPEAL Donations of personal hygiene products are urgently sought for Care Packages being put together for the thousands of seafarers trapped on ships coming into Sydney waters Chaplain to the Seafarers Sr Mary Leahy said donations of shampoo body wash toothpaste deodorant razors knitted beanies and chocolates are desperately needed for the thousands of seamen currently stranded on ships on our waterfront due to the Coronavirus Parishes including St Andrew Malabar St Charles Borromeo Ryde Gladesville and Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda have agreed to be drop-off points for the donations however if you would like to support the appeal and collect donations please contact journalist Debbie Cramsie at the Sydney Archdiocese on debbiecramsiesydneycatholicorg
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY
Abuse is a crime The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police If you ndash or anyone you know ndash have been abused please contact the police
Alternatively you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at 93905810 or
safegardingenquiriessydneycatholicorg
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
STANDING AUTHORITY
I hereby authorise (please elect parish) St Brendanrsquos Parish
St Michael Parish
to debit my credit card account with the amount and at the intervals specified below I understand that I may change or cancel this authority anytime Please debit my MasterCard or Visa Card Account Each Month or Quarter With the sum of $helliphelliphelliphelliphellip NAME ON CARD helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Expiry CREDIT CARD NUMBER helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip SIGNATURE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip DATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip All Credit Cards will be debited close to the first Tuesday of the month Quarterly debits will occur in August November February and May Please fill in the authority and email to adminstbrendanorgau
Application Form April 2020
SUPPORTING OUR PARISHES
We understand that many are under financial stress but if you would still like to continue to make a weekly contribution to financially support our churches and ensure the continuing practical and pastoral works of the parish you may donate in one of the following ways
Credit Card via the Parish Website and use the SUPPORT US tab - Annandale and Stanmore
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Brendanrsquos
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Michaelrsquos
CREDIT CARD CONTRIBUTIONS ndash St Brendanrsquos and St Michael
BSB 062-784 Account Number 470 5001
Account Name St Brendanrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
BSB 062-784
Account Number 815 001
Account Name St Michaelrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
110520
Youth from Five Island Nations to Pray and Dialogue to
Celebrate for Laudato Silsquo Week
Catholic Earthcare Australia an ecological agency established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in partnership with the Diocese of Paramatta Jesuits Australia and Campion Centre- Ignatian Spirituality are coordinating a list of activities to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo week in May 16-24 the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo These activities can be found here Director of Catholic Earthcare Bernard Holland said that Pope Francis has invited us through a video message to hear his urgent call to respond to our ecological crisis and to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo fifth anniversary with another call to action Paramount to the call is the engaging of youth our future leaders said Mr Holland ldquoIt is important that we coordinate our activities to ensure Australian Catholics have access to all the best opportunities and resources from our different faith communities Mr Holland said Of particular note will be an international dialogue between Catholic youth from the five island nations of Malta Tonga the Solomon Islands New Zealand and Australia ldquoThe intensification of storms in the pacific and annual 6mm of sea water rises will devastate Pacific nations yet they have little contribution to the root cause of warming our planetrdquo said Mr Holland Professor Paul Pace from the University of Malta said that youth in Malta like those in most developed countries do not fully understand the impact our lifestyles are having on poorer countries and their people ldquoThis opportunity for our Catholic youth to dialogue with our Pacific brothers and sisters will be both enlightening and educationalrdquo said Professor Pace Catholic Earthcare is leading this dialogue with a view to connecting youth so they may decide how they can answer Pope Francisrsquo call to action on the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo To play its part in helping protect the health of Earth and its inhabitants Catholic Earthcare Australia is mandated through the activities of education research and advocacy to give leadership in responding to Pope John Paul IIs call to stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion
Caritas Media contact Bernard Holland on 0400 156 24 catholicearthcarecaritasorgau
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROJECT COMPASSION 2020 COVID-19 is affecting all of us In these challenging times your kindness and solidarity can make a world of difference to the live of the most vulnerable Your
support is life saving DO YOU HAVE PC BOXES AND CASH TO HAND IN We know that may of you may not be able to hand in your PC Boxes or cash to parishes or schools at this time Did you know that you can go online at lent Caritasorgau and securely donate with your credit card or you can send a cheque to Caritas Australia GPO Box 9830 Sydney NSW 2001 Alternatively if you require assistance with your PC Box or cash please call our friendly Team on 1800 024 413
Prayers of Intercessions
With Christ ascended into heaven let us bring our prayers to the Lord
For the church in Australia May Mary Help of Christians be our companion and guide through the troubled times in which we live Let us pray to the Lord
For all who are fearful or anxious that they may recognize Godrsquos message ldquoFear notrdquo is for them and allow God to calm their spirits and give them hope Let us pray to the Lord
We pray for the human family May the trauma of the coronavirus pandemic fuel our determination to work to-gether for a new world of justice and peace Let us pray to the Lord
For students facing uncertainty in their lives may they be guided and encouraged by their families and teacher Let us pray to the Lord
For those suffering financial hardship because of the pandemic may they be supported and encouraged by their governments and communities Let us pray to the Lord
For all who are ill particularly those with Covid-19 that Godrsquos healing spirit will fill them ease their pain and restore them to wholeness Let us pray to the Lord
For the recently deceased especially those who died while isolated from loved ones and all the faithful departed May they ascend to glory with Christ our Saviour Let us pray to the Lord
God of all creation Christ moved beyond our sight leaving us the power of his Spirit Through the prayers we offer guide our deeds and words so that all may be drawn into the embrace of your mercy We ask this through Christ our Lord PRAYER Gracious God We give thanks anew for your providence and presence We prayerfully seek your grace amidst COVID-19 here and overseas We pray for those in need of healing We pray for your peace with those who are anxious or grieving We pray you will continue to strengthen and sustain all those who are serving in response We pray for your Holy Spiritrsquos discernment amidst the many choices and decisions facing our national community and medical leaders We pray we each might see quickly what more we can do to help those who are vulnerable This prayer for our nation in the family of nations with all that is on our hearts we gather now and pray through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen (Ecumenical prayer from the National Council of Churches We have been invited to pray this prayer at 7pm each day)
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Our dead - ldquoLord grant them eternal peace and joy and to their families and friends strength and comfortrdquo Recently deceased Aloi Antony Pillai Terry Wixon Manuel Alves (father of Paul) Elizabeth Hollingdale Fr Peter Morrissey Fr Patrick McAuliffe Betty Burge-Lopez
Our sick- ldquoLord grant them and their carer strength and couragerdquo John Cavanagh
MASS ONLINE At St Maryrsquos Cathedral httpswwwstmaryscathedralorgau At St Francis Xavier Lavender bay Sydney at 8am everyday (except Sat) httpbitly MassOnDemand At St Patrickrsquos Church Hill httpsstpatschurchhillorg From Melbourne httpsmelbournecatholicorgauMass Vatican mass httpsshalomworldorgspecialevent
During this month of May we give special honour to Our Blessed Lady the Mother of God and our mother too by praying the Rosary ldquoI want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of Mayrdquo ldquoContemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trialrdquo Pope Francis
Prayer O Mary you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope We entrust ourselves to you Health of the Sick At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesusrsquo pain with steadfast faith You Salvation of all People know what we need We are certain that you will provide so that as you did at Cana of Galilee joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial Help us Mother of Divine Love to conform ourselves to the Fatherrsquos will and to do what Jesus tells us He who took our sufferings upon Himself and bore our sorrows to bring us through the Cross to the joy of the Resurrection Amen We seek refuge under your protection O Holy Mother of God Do not despise our pleas ndash we who are put to the test ndash and deliver us from every danger O glorious and blessed Virgin
Pope Francis
The Ascension of the Lord Year A
PRAYER RESOURCES The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney wwwsydneycatholicorg On the Home page banner for the latest Coronavirus Information click on More Details It takes you to a page that has various links including one for Prayer Resources
Jamberoo Abbey Benedictine Nuns in NSW - httpswwwjamberooabbeyorgauprayer Pray as you Go - httpspray-as-you-goorg (also an App) offers a daily Scripture reading and prayer The God Minute - httpswwwthegodminuteorg (also an App) invites us to pause for a minute during the day Sacred Space - httpswwwsacredspaceie (also an App) comes from Ireland and offers a daily reflection and prayer in a range of languages FREE Resource Database CathFamily has a vast library of free resources for families The free weekly eNews lists seasonal resources including downloadable prayers feast day celebrations recipes craft articles and links to other helpful resources Visitors can search and browse our thousands of posts or take advantage of the eNews to triage the most relevant content for the week[Go to CathFamily]
Liturgy Brisbane offers a range of resources that are updated each week They can be found on the Liturgy Brisbane website at httpswwwliturgybrisbanenetaupreparesunday-readings-and-family-prayer
The first document contains the Sunday readings with associated commentaries and prayers It is suggested that families gather to read the Scriptures aloud together
The second resource is designed for families with young children An extract from the Sunday gospel is provided along with some reflection questions a family activity and a worksheet for children
CHILDRENrsquoS RESOURCES Catholic Mom ndash Catholic Gospel Activities httpcatholicmomcomkidscatholicgospel-coloring-worksheets-sunday-mass httpssermons4kidscom
Childrens Sunday Liturgy Home CathKids is a weekly interactive experience designed for primary aged children that includes a short animated video on the Sunday reading I wonder questions a craft activity and prayers CathKids has a modest subscription fee but due to the situation with COVID19 we are offering this resource FREE for the next 3 months [Sign up FREE here]
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK- CYBER SAFETY
The Archdiocese of Sydney recognises that staying safe online is something many adults children and young people are concerned about In light of the current situation more research has been conducted about the risks and challenges that children and young people face online The Archdiocese has developed a 5 minute CyberSafety Survey for adults and children to complete that will enable to gain a better understanding about the knowledge adults children and young people have about eSafety as well as develop resources that are targeted the needs of our Archdiocese community We are kindly asking for your help to complete the CyberSafety Survey by clicking on the following link httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrTC7CYQ3 The survey is anonymous and will only take 5 minutes to complete very quick and easy We encourage as many people as possible to get involved you dont have to have children in order to participate in the survey The questions have been designed to be fun and gauge an individuals basic understanding of eSafety
URGENT APPEAL Donations of personal hygiene products are urgently sought for Care Packages being put together for the thousands of seafarers trapped on ships coming into Sydney waters Chaplain to the Seafarers Sr Mary Leahy said donations of shampoo body wash toothpaste deodorant razors knitted beanies and chocolates are desperately needed for the thousands of seamen currently stranded on ships on our waterfront due to the Coronavirus Parishes including St Andrew Malabar St Charles Borromeo Ryde Gladesville and Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda have agreed to be drop-off points for the donations however if you would like to support the appeal and collect donations please contact journalist Debbie Cramsie at the Sydney Archdiocese on debbiecramsiesydneycatholicorg
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY
Abuse is a crime The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police If you ndash or anyone you know ndash have been abused please contact the police
Alternatively you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at 93905810 or
safegardingenquiriessydneycatholicorg
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
STANDING AUTHORITY
I hereby authorise (please elect parish) St Brendanrsquos Parish
St Michael Parish
to debit my credit card account with the amount and at the intervals specified below I understand that I may change or cancel this authority anytime Please debit my MasterCard or Visa Card Account Each Month or Quarter With the sum of $helliphelliphelliphelliphellip NAME ON CARD helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Expiry CREDIT CARD NUMBER helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip SIGNATURE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip DATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip All Credit Cards will be debited close to the first Tuesday of the month Quarterly debits will occur in August November February and May Please fill in the authority and email to adminstbrendanorgau
Application Form April 2020
SUPPORTING OUR PARISHES
We understand that many are under financial stress but if you would still like to continue to make a weekly contribution to financially support our churches and ensure the continuing practical and pastoral works of the parish you may donate in one of the following ways
Credit Card via the Parish Website and use the SUPPORT US tab - Annandale and Stanmore
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Brendanrsquos
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Michaelrsquos
CREDIT CARD CONTRIBUTIONS ndash St Brendanrsquos and St Michael
BSB 062-784 Account Number 470 5001
Account Name St Brendanrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
BSB 062-784
Account Number 815 001
Account Name St Michaelrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
110520
Youth from Five Island Nations to Pray and Dialogue to
Celebrate for Laudato Silsquo Week
Catholic Earthcare Australia an ecological agency established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in partnership with the Diocese of Paramatta Jesuits Australia and Campion Centre- Ignatian Spirituality are coordinating a list of activities to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo week in May 16-24 the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo These activities can be found here Director of Catholic Earthcare Bernard Holland said that Pope Francis has invited us through a video message to hear his urgent call to respond to our ecological crisis and to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo fifth anniversary with another call to action Paramount to the call is the engaging of youth our future leaders said Mr Holland ldquoIt is important that we coordinate our activities to ensure Australian Catholics have access to all the best opportunities and resources from our different faith communities Mr Holland said Of particular note will be an international dialogue between Catholic youth from the five island nations of Malta Tonga the Solomon Islands New Zealand and Australia ldquoThe intensification of storms in the pacific and annual 6mm of sea water rises will devastate Pacific nations yet they have little contribution to the root cause of warming our planetrdquo said Mr Holland Professor Paul Pace from the University of Malta said that youth in Malta like those in most developed countries do not fully understand the impact our lifestyles are having on poorer countries and their people ldquoThis opportunity for our Catholic youth to dialogue with our Pacific brothers and sisters will be both enlightening and educationalrdquo said Professor Pace Catholic Earthcare is leading this dialogue with a view to connecting youth so they may decide how they can answer Pope Francisrsquo call to action on the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo To play its part in helping protect the health of Earth and its inhabitants Catholic Earthcare Australia is mandated through the activities of education research and advocacy to give leadership in responding to Pope John Paul IIs call to stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion
Caritas Media contact Bernard Holland on 0400 156 24 catholicearthcarecaritasorgau
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROJECT COMPASSION 2020 COVID-19 is affecting all of us In these challenging times your kindness and solidarity can make a world of difference to the live of the most vulnerable Your
support is life saving DO YOU HAVE PC BOXES AND CASH TO HAND IN We know that may of you may not be able to hand in your PC Boxes or cash to parishes or schools at this time Did you know that you can go online at lent Caritasorgau and securely donate with your credit card or you can send a cheque to Caritas Australia GPO Box 9830 Sydney NSW 2001 Alternatively if you require assistance with your PC Box or cash please call our friendly Team on 1800 024 413
PRAYER RESOURCES The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney wwwsydneycatholicorg On the Home page banner for the latest Coronavirus Information click on More Details It takes you to a page that has various links including one for Prayer Resources
Jamberoo Abbey Benedictine Nuns in NSW - httpswwwjamberooabbeyorgauprayer Pray as you Go - httpspray-as-you-goorg (also an App) offers a daily Scripture reading and prayer The God Minute - httpswwwthegodminuteorg (also an App) invites us to pause for a minute during the day Sacred Space - httpswwwsacredspaceie (also an App) comes from Ireland and offers a daily reflection and prayer in a range of languages FREE Resource Database CathFamily has a vast library of free resources for families The free weekly eNews lists seasonal resources including downloadable prayers feast day celebrations recipes craft articles and links to other helpful resources Visitors can search and browse our thousands of posts or take advantage of the eNews to triage the most relevant content for the week[Go to CathFamily]
Liturgy Brisbane offers a range of resources that are updated each week They can be found on the Liturgy Brisbane website at httpswwwliturgybrisbanenetaupreparesunday-readings-and-family-prayer
The first document contains the Sunday readings with associated commentaries and prayers It is suggested that families gather to read the Scriptures aloud together
The second resource is designed for families with young children An extract from the Sunday gospel is provided along with some reflection questions a family activity and a worksheet for children
CHILDRENrsquoS RESOURCES Catholic Mom ndash Catholic Gospel Activities httpcatholicmomcomkidscatholicgospel-coloring-worksheets-sunday-mass httpssermons4kidscom
Childrens Sunday Liturgy Home CathKids is a weekly interactive experience designed for primary aged children that includes a short animated video on the Sunday reading I wonder questions a craft activity and prayers CathKids has a modest subscription fee but due to the situation with COVID19 we are offering this resource FREE for the next 3 months [Sign up FREE here]
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK- CYBER SAFETY
The Archdiocese of Sydney recognises that staying safe online is something many adults children and young people are concerned about In light of the current situation more research has been conducted about the risks and challenges that children and young people face online The Archdiocese has developed a 5 minute CyberSafety Survey for adults and children to complete that will enable to gain a better understanding about the knowledge adults children and young people have about eSafety as well as develop resources that are targeted the needs of our Archdiocese community We are kindly asking for your help to complete the CyberSafety Survey by clicking on the following link httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrTC7CYQ3 The survey is anonymous and will only take 5 minutes to complete very quick and easy We encourage as many people as possible to get involved you dont have to have children in order to participate in the survey The questions have been designed to be fun and gauge an individuals basic understanding of eSafety
URGENT APPEAL Donations of personal hygiene products are urgently sought for Care Packages being put together for the thousands of seafarers trapped on ships coming into Sydney waters Chaplain to the Seafarers Sr Mary Leahy said donations of shampoo body wash toothpaste deodorant razors knitted beanies and chocolates are desperately needed for the thousands of seamen currently stranded on ships on our waterfront due to the Coronavirus Parishes including St Andrew Malabar St Charles Borromeo Ryde Gladesville and Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda have agreed to be drop-off points for the donations however if you would like to support the appeal and collect donations please contact journalist Debbie Cramsie at the Sydney Archdiocese on debbiecramsiesydneycatholicorg
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY
Abuse is a crime The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police If you ndash or anyone you know ndash have been abused please contact the police
Alternatively you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at 93905810 or
safegardingenquiriessydneycatholicorg
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
STANDING AUTHORITY
I hereby authorise (please elect parish) St Brendanrsquos Parish
St Michael Parish
to debit my credit card account with the amount and at the intervals specified below I understand that I may change or cancel this authority anytime Please debit my MasterCard or Visa Card Account Each Month or Quarter With the sum of $helliphelliphelliphelliphellip NAME ON CARD helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Expiry CREDIT CARD NUMBER helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip SIGNATURE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip DATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip All Credit Cards will be debited close to the first Tuesday of the month Quarterly debits will occur in August November February and May Please fill in the authority and email to adminstbrendanorgau
Application Form April 2020
SUPPORTING OUR PARISHES
We understand that many are under financial stress but if you would still like to continue to make a weekly contribution to financially support our churches and ensure the continuing practical and pastoral works of the parish you may donate in one of the following ways
Credit Card via the Parish Website and use the SUPPORT US tab - Annandale and Stanmore
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Brendanrsquos
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Michaelrsquos
CREDIT CARD CONTRIBUTIONS ndash St Brendanrsquos and St Michael
BSB 062-784 Account Number 470 5001
Account Name St Brendanrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
BSB 062-784
Account Number 815 001
Account Name St Michaelrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
110520
Youth from Five Island Nations to Pray and Dialogue to
Celebrate for Laudato Silsquo Week
Catholic Earthcare Australia an ecological agency established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in partnership with the Diocese of Paramatta Jesuits Australia and Campion Centre- Ignatian Spirituality are coordinating a list of activities to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo week in May 16-24 the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo These activities can be found here Director of Catholic Earthcare Bernard Holland said that Pope Francis has invited us through a video message to hear his urgent call to respond to our ecological crisis and to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo fifth anniversary with another call to action Paramount to the call is the engaging of youth our future leaders said Mr Holland ldquoIt is important that we coordinate our activities to ensure Australian Catholics have access to all the best opportunities and resources from our different faith communities Mr Holland said Of particular note will be an international dialogue between Catholic youth from the five island nations of Malta Tonga the Solomon Islands New Zealand and Australia ldquoThe intensification of storms in the pacific and annual 6mm of sea water rises will devastate Pacific nations yet they have little contribution to the root cause of warming our planetrdquo said Mr Holland Professor Paul Pace from the University of Malta said that youth in Malta like those in most developed countries do not fully understand the impact our lifestyles are having on poorer countries and their people ldquoThis opportunity for our Catholic youth to dialogue with our Pacific brothers and sisters will be both enlightening and educationalrdquo said Professor Pace Catholic Earthcare is leading this dialogue with a view to connecting youth so they may decide how they can answer Pope Francisrsquo call to action on the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo To play its part in helping protect the health of Earth and its inhabitants Catholic Earthcare Australia is mandated through the activities of education research and advocacy to give leadership in responding to Pope John Paul IIs call to stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion
Caritas Media contact Bernard Holland on 0400 156 24 catholicearthcarecaritasorgau
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROJECT COMPASSION 2020 COVID-19 is affecting all of us In these challenging times your kindness and solidarity can make a world of difference to the live of the most vulnerable Your
support is life saving DO YOU HAVE PC BOXES AND CASH TO HAND IN We know that may of you may not be able to hand in your PC Boxes or cash to parishes or schools at this time Did you know that you can go online at lent Caritasorgau and securely donate with your credit card or you can send a cheque to Caritas Australia GPO Box 9830 Sydney NSW 2001 Alternatively if you require assistance with your PC Box or cash please call our friendly Team on 1800 024 413
STANDING AUTHORITY
I hereby authorise (please elect parish) St Brendanrsquos Parish
St Michael Parish
to debit my credit card account with the amount and at the intervals specified below I understand that I may change or cancel this authority anytime Please debit my MasterCard or Visa Card Account Each Month or Quarter With the sum of $helliphelliphelliphelliphellip NAME ON CARD helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Expiry CREDIT CARD NUMBER helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip SIGNATURE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip DATE helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip All Credit Cards will be debited close to the first Tuesday of the month Quarterly debits will occur in August November February and May Please fill in the authority and email to adminstbrendanorgau
Application Form April 2020
SUPPORTING OUR PARISHES
We understand that many are under financial stress but if you would still like to continue to make a weekly contribution to financially support our churches and ensure the continuing practical and pastoral works of the parish you may donate in one of the following ways
Credit Card via the Parish Website and use the SUPPORT US tab - Annandale and Stanmore
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Brendanrsquos
Direct Deposit to the following account for St Michaelrsquos
CREDIT CARD CONTRIBUTIONS ndash St Brendanrsquos and St Michael
BSB 062-784 Account Number 470 5001
Account Name St Brendanrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
BSB 062-784
Account Number 815 001
Account Name St Michaelrsquos Church Account
Please include your name and contact number or planned giving number
110520
Youth from Five Island Nations to Pray and Dialogue to
Celebrate for Laudato Silsquo Week
Catholic Earthcare Australia an ecological agency established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in partnership with the Diocese of Paramatta Jesuits Australia and Campion Centre- Ignatian Spirituality are coordinating a list of activities to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo week in May 16-24 the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo These activities can be found here Director of Catholic Earthcare Bernard Holland said that Pope Francis has invited us through a video message to hear his urgent call to respond to our ecological crisis and to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo fifth anniversary with another call to action Paramount to the call is the engaging of youth our future leaders said Mr Holland ldquoIt is important that we coordinate our activities to ensure Australian Catholics have access to all the best opportunities and resources from our different faith communities Mr Holland said Of particular note will be an international dialogue between Catholic youth from the five island nations of Malta Tonga the Solomon Islands New Zealand and Australia ldquoThe intensification of storms in the pacific and annual 6mm of sea water rises will devastate Pacific nations yet they have little contribution to the root cause of warming our planetrdquo said Mr Holland Professor Paul Pace from the University of Malta said that youth in Malta like those in most developed countries do not fully understand the impact our lifestyles are having on poorer countries and their people ldquoThis opportunity for our Catholic youth to dialogue with our Pacific brothers and sisters will be both enlightening and educationalrdquo said Professor Pace Catholic Earthcare is leading this dialogue with a view to connecting youth so they may decide how they can answer Pope Francisrsquo call to action on the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo To play its part in helping protect the health of Earth and its inhabitants Catholic Earthcare Australia is mandated through the activities of education research and advocacy to give leadership in responding to Pope John Paul IIs call to stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion
Caritas Media contact Bernard Holland on 0400 156 24 catholicearthcarecaritasorgau
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROJECT COMPASSION 2020 COVID-19 is affecting all of us In these challenging times your kindness and solidarity can make a world of difference to the live of the most vulnerable Your
support is life saving DO YOU HAVE PC BOXES AND CASH TO HAND IN We know that may of you may not be able to hand in your PC Boxes or cash to parishes or schools at this time Did you know that you can go online at lent Caritasorgau and securely donate with your credit card or you can send a cheque to Caritas Australia GPO Box 9830 Sydney NSW 2001 Alternatively if you require assistance with your PC Box or cash please call our friendly Team on 1800 024 413
110520
Youth from Five Island Nations to Pray and Dialogue to
Celebrate for Laudato Silsquo Week
Catholic Earthcare Australia an ecological agency established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in partnership with the Diocese of Paramatta Jesuits Australia and Campion Centre- Ignatian Spirituality are coordinating a list of activities to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo week in May 16-24 the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo These activities can be found here Director of Catholic Earthcare Bernard Holland said that Pope Francis has invited us through a video message to hear his urgent call to respond to our ecological crisis and to celebrate Laudato Sirsquo fifth anniversary with another call to action Paramount to the call is the engaging of youth our future leaders said Mr Holland ldquoIt is important that we coordinate our activities to ensure Australian Catholics have access to all the best opportunities and resources from our different faith communities Mr Holland said Of particular note will be an international dialogue between Catholic youth from the five island nations of Malta Tonga the Solomon Islands New Zealand and Australia ldquoThe intensification of storms in the pacific and annual 6mm of sea water rises will devastate Pacific nations yet they have little contribution to the root cause of warming our planetrdquo said Mr Holland Professor Paul Pace from the University of Malta said that youth in Malta like those in most developed countries do not fully understand the impact our lifestyles are having on poorer countries and their people ldquoThis opportunity for our Catholic youth to dialogue with our Pacific brothers and sisters will be both enlightening and educationalrdquo said Professor Pace Catholic Earthcare is leading this dialogue with a view to connecting youth so they may decide how they can answer Pope Francisrsquo call to action on the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sirsquo To play its part in helping protect the health of Earth and its inhabitants Catholic Earthcare Australia is mandated through the activities of education research and advocacy to give leadership in responding to Pope John Paul IIs call to stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion
Caritas Media contact Bernard Holland on 0400 156 24 catholicearthcarecaritasorgau
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