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SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia.FIRST READING: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 30.RESPONSE:I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up.1. I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up, and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. O Lord, you have lifted up my soul from the

grave, restored me to life from those who sink into

the pit. ℟2. Sing psalms to the Lord, you faithful ones; give thanks to his holy name. His anger lasts a moment; his favour all

through life. At night there are tears, but at dawn

comes joy. ℟3. Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me; be my helper, O Lord. You have changed my mourning into dancing. O Lord my God, I will thank you forever. ℟SECOND READING: Revelation 5:11-14GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Alleluia, alleluia. Christ has risen, who created all things and has had mercy on the human race. Alleluia.GOSPEL: John 21:1-19COMMUNION ANTIPHON:The disciples recognised the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread, alleluia.

Peter

A statue of St Peter at St John Lateran Basilica, Rome

DURING EASTER Season this year Catholic Link will introduce us to various Easter disciples whose narratives intersect with

the greatest narrative of all – the Resurrection of Jesus. We begin with Peter whom we meet in today’s gospel.

Peter ’s story runs like a thread through all the gospels. In John, his narrative begins at Chapter 1 (v. 41) and ends at the f inal chapter (21:23). But it’s not so much the length of his story that is signif icant, as his personality, his incredulity and the f its and starts of his relationship with Jesus, that warm us to Peter.

It all began when Jesus gave Peter his name, indicating the key role he would play (no pun intended, considering he was to receive the “keys” of the kingdom!). So, Peter’s journey starts with his naming. An act of naming someone is transformative; it is never neutral. The fisherman “Simon” would have to learn to grow into his new name, “Peter”, changing his base from a boat on water, to rock on which the church will be built. The catalyst for Peter’s growth and transformation, paradoxically, will be his failure. His experience of forgiveness, reconciliation and love from the very one he had denied, will be what ultimately seals his f inal commitment. Yes indeed, God turns everything to the good – even weakness and failure – for those who love him.

Peter also seemed to have a learning problem. He often doesn’t “get it”. The incident at the washing of the feet is a classic example. He

refuses to have his feet washed (v. 8a). But, as we all tend to do, Peter is thinking literally while Jesus is thinking metaphorically. The foot-washing is a metaphor of baptism which brings one into

direct sharing in the life and saving work of Jesus. Jesus warns Peter that by refusing to have his feet washed he can “have no part” with him (v. 8b). Again, Peter overreacts and asks Jesus to wash him from head to toe.

We may a sk whether Peter ’s dif f icult y was not perhaps the very common human one about accepting or receiving love; of believing that we are loveable. In due course Peter does respond to the unconditional love of Jesus, but f irst he must hit rock bottom. He must come to terms with the radical weakness and cowardness of his human nature which led him to deny Jesus three times. But unlike Judas, whose ultimate sin is despair, Peter holds on to his discipleship by a thread. The “thread” is the

fact that he returns to the group. He leans on the support of the community of his fellow disciples. And among them, it is Mary Magdalene, not the male disciples, who is the first to lead him towards an encounter with the Risen Lord.

Peter’s slow journey of faith and commitment reaches its happy fulf ilment in our gospel text today, as, counter-balancing his three-fold denial of Jesus, he declares three times his unbounded love for Jesus, a love which qualif ies him to pastor the Lord’s sheep. Peter’s failure is redeemed by his newfound Easter discipleship.

Live the Word T H E W E E K A H E A D

(KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial)

Mon 6 May Liturgy of the DayActs 6:8-15; Psalm 119; John 6:22-29Jesus reminds us today that even the necessities of life will surely perish. The true non-perishables come not through human effort, but through God’s love working in us.

Sun 12 May 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTERActs 13:14.43-52; Psalm 100; John 10:27-30A life spent in service to the poor and vulnerable, a life of prayer, a life connected to God will result in spiritual wealth beyond anything money can buy. This is the abundant life that Jesus is talking about.

Sat 11 May Liturgy of the DayActs 9:31-42; Psalm 116; John 6:60-69Do miracles happen today? Whenever a person learns to control an addiction, comes out of a depression, or turns his or her life around, the miracle of coming back from death to life occurs. Give thanks to God.

Fri 10 May Liturgy of the DayActs 9:1-20; Psalm 117; John 6:52-59It was only in darkness that Paul began to see, under-going a death-resurrection experience. Be aware of God’s continual call to a deeper and more profound spiritual conversion and growth.

Thu 9 May Liturgy of the DayActs 8:26-40; Psalm 66; John 6:44-51What prevents you from really opening yourself to the grace of your baptism, and growing in your faith? Ask God to break down the obstacles of pride, fear, control, busy-ness. Allow the Spirit to move you.

Wed 8 May Liturgy of the DayActs 8:1-8; Psalm 66; John 6:35-40Jesus was fully present to all, and fully alive in the human experience. He embraces each individual he encounters as unique. The Word of God is alive in our world today. Let us be witnesses to his presence.

Tue 7 May Liturgy of the DayActs 7:51–8:1; Psalm 31; John 6:30-35Into your hands I commend my spirit. In the hands of God our spirits find refreshment and renewal for what lies ahead. God knows best what we need and how best to ready us for what is coming.

HOLY REDEEMER PARISH

Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Padua CSsR e-mail: parishpriest@holyredeemer.co.za

Tel: 021 71 222 10 or 712 1181 parish@holyredeemer.co.za

www.holyredeemer.co.za - Naquita.hendricks@gmail.com

Weekly diary 4th / 5th May 2019 Pg 833 Mass Intentions

4th Saturday 6pm

Stanley Easton RIP

5th Sunday 7am 9am 11am 6pm

3rd Sunday of Easter

Ishmael de la Cruz Birthday Inacia Holland’s Intention Parishioners Intentions Mortuary List

6th Monday 6.15am

8.30am Alviria Collins RIP

Catherine Mary Walsh RIP

7th Tuesday 6.15am 8.30am

Holy Souls Botha Family’s Intentions

8th Wednesday 6.15 8.30am

Elections Day No 6.15am Mass Antonio Gorgulho RIP

9th Thursday 6.15am 8.30am

The enhancement of Family Life Neville Azel RIP

10th Friday 6.15 8.30am

In thanks giving for

Sr. Julia RIP Melanie & Jason Booysen

11th Saturday 8.30 6pm

6oth Wedding Anniv - Herman & Annie Veldkamp

12th Sunday 7am 9am 11am 6pm

Carl William Malherbe RIP All Mothers in heaven Joan Williamson RIP For all mothers

Please pray our sick: Helga Boyles, Pam Cable, Gloriana Cloete, Dulcie Da Silva,

Mavis Da Silva, Wilf de Hahn, Matthew Ford, Caryn Gortan, Peter Hansen, Dale

Heynes, Dawn Heynes, Russell Heynes, Kerry Heideman, George Hitchman,

Marcel Le Breton, Gerald Louw, Fr. Lunny, Dennis Michaels, Di Owens, Ray

Pankhurst, Monty Pasqualie, Ernest Peskin, Wynand Rinkwest, Sybil Robbins,

Elaine Roodt, Jean Rother, Marion Samuels, Anthony Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Jane

September, Lionel September and Margie Wilhelm, Bertha Hendricks, Linda

Moses, Keith Gomez, Meg Vincentini, Trevor de Beer, Carol-Ann Scholtz, Silvia

Peters.

What is happening in our parish?

Monday 6th: Ministries & everyone interested who will be hosting a

table for the Food Fair; please attend this important meeting @ 7pm in

boardroom.

Tuesday 7th : Care and Craft after 8.30 Mass

SVP @ 6.30pm in room 2

RCIA @ 7.30 in Edna Cottle room

Charismatic Praise and Worship at @ 7.30pm in room 1.

Wednesday 8th - Public holiday – no 6.15 Mass

Saturday 11 May:

There will be a public ROSARY RALLY to pray for South Africa and our

families at 11.45am. Please see the notice and join us in honouring

Mary our Mother.

Baptism Instructions 1pm – 4.30pm in hall. Please contact the office for

an APPLICATION FORM or download it from our web site. Return it to

the office as soon as possible. Thanks.

Happy to just Donate? Remember Holy Redeemer is on SnapScan

(Download and try the app today. Use SnapScan to make a donation.)

Time, Talent and Treasure Corner

Highlighting opportunities for Parishioners to contribute to their Church and

Parish with time, talent or treasure.

Will you rise to the Parish Fund Raising challenge?

Shrinking numbers and rising costs bring a great challenge to the Parish as

collections alone no longer cover our running costs. Fund raising is critical to

maintaining your parish buildings. Can you assist? Our “Club 100”group for R50

/month and s chance of winning cash prizes while helping to raise funds for

maintenance. See porch/office for details.

Planned Giving Renewals and Census – coming your way.

Its time to refresh our Parish community database. Parish Council would like to

combine our Planned Giving renewals in May/June with a census update of

families, full names, email addresses and contact details. Watch bulletin!

Laudato Si – Care for our common home - Mother Earth.

Pope Francis calls us to care for our planet, and so we are looking for volunteers

to lead and guide the PPC in what can be done by the parish to ensure we respect

and nurture our environment. Please contact Paddy (083 6290529) or the office if

you would like to be part of this ministry.

Reminder: request for help for the Taize conference 25 – 29

September 2019

Parish families are asked to host 50 – 150 young adult Pilgrims attending

the conference. Holy Redeemer requires a coordinator for supporting

this event for those in our parish. Please contact the office/ Brandon to

offer assistance.

KNIT-A-THON

Please join the Co-Workers of Mother Teresa for a fun afternoon at the Annual

Knit-a-thon on 18th May 2019 at 2.00 p.m in the Parish Centre. It's a good

opportunity to meet other ladies from the parish. Tea will be served and beautiful

prizes to be won. All funds raised will go to the Sisters of Charity in Khayalitcha to

assist in their work. Please contact Angela Preyser on 071 400 9988 or Hilda

Hudson on 084 669 4871 if you have any queries.

ADORATION CHAPEL

If you are interested in joining the Adoration Community or offering your help on

a regular basis or as a relief helper from time to time please contact Carol Cornell

on 073 194 7295 or Theresa in the Parish Office.

Everyone is always welcome at any time to come to Adoration for whatever

length of time suits you - it offers a special opportunity for contemplation, prayer

and reflection.

PLEASE NOTE: The Chapel will be closed on Wednesday 8th May

The Chapel is open from: 9h00 – 21h00 Monday to Wednesday

9h00 – 19h30 Thursday & Friday

The Lord is Risen!

He is risen indeed!