YEAR B - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - 6TH MAY, 2012

ROSTERSWEEK ENDING 13 th May, 2012 CLEANING TEAM: Thursday 10th May, 2012 – Group B – Zita and Joe Conti, Patricia Kenny, Maria Perugini

READERS:13 th May – 6 th Sunday of Easter – Year B Sat 5.30pm Brendan Donohue Mary BourkeSun. 8.00am Leellen Lewis Zita ContiSun 10.00am Altar ServersEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: 13 th May Sat 5.30pm Aileen Boon Josie MangionSun 8.00am Bernice Fahey.Sun 10.00am Alma Kelly

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Tony Melza, Ann Kerr, Jack & Jean O’Brien, Joanne Rhind, Paul Bridges.

LORD WELCOME OUR DEAD HOME, ESPECIALLY- Recently deceased: Julia Alonso, Sean Page.

Anniversaries: June Mary Martin, May Frances Fahey, Teresa De Fina, Alfredo De Fina, Jose Carlos Martinez, Giuseppe & Clementina Giugno, Frank Saviour Borg, Nubar Husseinjian, Stella Mossop, Jack & Patricia Maddox, Hannah May & Cedric Russell, the Pulham, Donohoue, Evans, McAleer, Ryan, McGrath, Madden, Togher, Fahey, Bounds, Davis, Fitzsimons & McGillacuddy Families.In keeping with the Privacy Act names cannot be published in our Parish Bulletin without the permission of the persons themselves or their next of kin. Please specify on your Mass Envelope your intention to include the person’s name in this Bulletin or contact the Parish Office on 9587 5444.

LEGION OF MARY

“Mary Help of Christian Praesidium”St. Patrick’s, Kogarah

Meeting is on every Thursday after the 9.15am Mass.

LOST PROPERTY All lost property is kept in the Sacristy.

Would parishioners please check to see if anything belongs to them.

PATIENTS AT ST. GEORGE PUBLIC& PRIVATE HOSPITALS

If you or your loved ones will be Patients in the St. George Hospitals at any time, would you please make sure your Catholic Religion is noted by the Admitting Staff, so that your name is included on the list of Catholic Patients. If you would like to have the Sacrament of the Sick or Reconciliation, ask a nurse to page the Catholic Priest on Pager 710. Alternatively, if you are aware that you are to be hospitalised, you may like to ask your Parish Priest to give you the Sacrament of the Sick before you go to Hospital. However, it is important that you have your Catholic Religion noted, so that we may visit you and offer you Holy Communion while in Hospital.

Toilets are now located at the end of the Parish Hall,facing Princes Highway.

THE PARISH MORNING TEA that is held on the first Sunday of each month

(this weekend), after the 10.00am Mass, will serve coffee/tea for free, and everyone is welcome.

OTHER SUNDAYSEveryone is welcome after both the 8am and 10am Masses in the Parish Hall, to purchase coffee, tea, hot dogs, pies, etc. The money raised will go towards World Youth Day, to be held in Brazil in 2013. Some of our youth in the Parish have been properly trained to make coffee and will be only too pleased to try out their new skills. All youth are encouraged to participate, and make new friendships.

BAPTISMS – MAY We welcome into the Catholic Church

community this month:13th – Mikayla Angel Costa, Lee Brian Hawke

MARRIAGES – MAY 5th – Biju Joseph & Jannet Balite

“The two shall become one”

MOTHERS’ DAY - May 13, 2012

As has been a custom on Mothers’ Day, Cards - Spiritual Bouquet for Mothers’ Day - are available this weekend at Our Lady’s Altar. Please feel free to place your mother’sname on a card and place it in the boxprovided. All cards will be placed on the Altar on Mother’s Day.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR MOTHERS’ DAY

5.30pm Vigil: For deceased Mothers 8.00am: For Grandmothers10.00am: For Mothers of the Parish 6.00pm: For all Single Mothers

YOUTH MASS AND ACTIVITIESWe welcome all young people to attend Mass every Sunday at 6.00 pm. We also welcome our youth to be involved in the special youth group activities, and in the Liturgy of Sunday Mass, i.e. Readings, Singing, Ushering. We look forward to seeing you there.

‘WE PRAY AS ONE’Daily Prayer Readings for 2012 - $20 each

(includes a brief history for each Saint throughout the year)*******

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BIBLESCatholic Pastoral EditionThese Bibles are available for purchase

from the Parish Office at a cost of $40 - large print (hard cover)*******

YEAR B - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - 6TH MAY, 2012COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE

CATHOLIC CHURCH (Catholic Beliefs) –$15 each (paperback)

********USBORNE CHILDREN’S BIBLE

$15 each Beautiful little (b5 size) 143 page44 stories from both New and Old Testament to read to children.

Planned Giving ProgrammeIf you are a new parishioner to St. Patrick’s, you may not be aware that we have a Planned Giving Programme. You receive a box of envelopes to be used each week at Mass, for your contribution to this Parish. Not only is your giving made more discreet, but there is an annual tax receipt issued, of which 20% is tax deductible. Please contact the Parish Office on 9587 5444 if you are interested in joining this Program. Credit card facilities are available for your convenience.

GOD’S WORD 2012 - Daily Reflections Reduced price $15 each HURRY!

Limited stocks in the Sacristy – only 10 left!

ECUMENICAL SERVICE CALVARY HOSPITAL CHAPEL

111 Rocky Point Road, Kogarah.Tuesday May 8 - Commencing at 7:30pm

Supper will follow at 8:00pmAn invitation is extended to all who have suffered grief or bereavement and especially those whose loved ones have died at Calvary. Attendees are encouraged to bring along a photo of their loved ones.

VOLUNTEERING WITH PALMS AUSTRALIAAs the major overseas service agency of the Catholic Church in Australia, Palms Australia assists many overseas communities requesting the valued service of volunteers prepared through our program. Palms is seeking suitably qualified applicants to participate in the next information session in Newton, Sydney on Sunday, 6 May from 3.30 – 5.30pm. The session will be held at The Healing Ministry, Golden Grove, 5 Forbes St, Newton. For more details please see the attached flyer or contact Sarah Torcasio at sarah@palms.org.au , Telephone: 02 9518 9551.DIACONATE INFORMATION AFTERNOON

Those who are interested in finding out more about the role and vocation of the Permanent Deacon within the Archdiocese of Sydney are invited to an information afternoon, on Saturday 12 May 2012, at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd (50 Abbotsford Road, Homebush). The afternoon will include lunch, talks, prayer, testimonies from permanent deacons and Q&A. The afternoon is free of charge and all are welcome but registrations are required for catering purposes. The event is from 12:00pm to 4pm. To enquire or register contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at diaconate@sydneycatholic.org or on 9390 5941.

ADMINISTRATION & PROMOTION COORDINATOR, CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY

The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking applications for the role of Administration & Promotion Coordinator, Catholic Chaplaincy, University of Sydney. This role is a full time position

and is based at Broadway. Further detail about this position is available at www.catholicjobsonline.com.au. Applications to Anthony Spata by email at anthony.spata@sydneycatholic.org by 13 May 2012. Enquiries: 02 9390 5317.

SOUTHERN AREA MASS FORCATECHISTS - ST. BERNADETTE’S

10 Argyle Street, CarltonFriday, 11th May, 2012 at 11.45am

Please bring a plate of food to share for lunch.Fr. Anthony Mifsud will be the Principal Celebrant.Please contact Denise Humphreys on 9524 6400

If you are to attend.

CHARITABLE WORKS FUND 2012 PASTORAL APPEAL

This Weekend – 5th/6th MayThe appeal via the special envelopes available in the church supports the charitable and pastoral work of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, including CatholicCare, the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, the Ephpheta Centre, the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, the Seminary of the Good Shepherd and chaplaincies. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

ALIVE AGAIN CATECHESIS WITH BISHOP JULIAN PORTEOUS

Join hundreds of young people on Friday May 25 for a FREE BBQ and an amazing faith experience when we meet at Trinity College Auburn for this year’s Pentecost Catechesis with Bishop Julian! Starting at 6.30pm the night will feature music with GARY PINTO and the Revelations (the CYS Band), local youth entertainment acts, Adoration, Catechesis with Bishop Julian and will culminate in an awesome prayer experience. This will be a FREE EVENT (wristband required). For more information go to www.cys.org.au or to register and collect wristbands contact annelise@cys.org.au or call 9764 4357.

A NEW BEGINNINGBeginning Experience is a personal encounter weekend for those who are grieving the loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce. Closing the door gently on the past is an important part of making a new beginning. This is done by getting in touch with the feelings resulting from the end of the relationship and dealing with them.The next Beginning Experience weekend is on 1st, 2nd and 3rd

June, 2012, at Mt. St. Benedict’s Centre, Pennant Hills. For information and an application form please contact: Lee 9449 5317, Lynne 4627 2084 or Kevin 4981 0626.

DIRECTOR, CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICESThe Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is seeking applications for the role of Director, Catholic Youth Services. This role is a full time position and is based at Homebush West. Further detail about this position is available at www.catholicjobsonline.com.au. Applications to Anthony Spata by email at anthony.spata@sydneycatholic.org by 6 May 2012. Enquiries: 02 9390 5317.

HOLY HUMOURA father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!"His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?The son replied, "I do know!""Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?"

YEAR B - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - 6TH MAY, 2012"That's easy, Daddy..." the young boy replied excitedly," It stands for 'Basic Information Before

Leaving Earth.'

RESPONSES TO THE MASS Entrance Antiphon: Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous deeds; he has revealed to the nations his saving power, alleluia.Responsorial Psalm: I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit.Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: I am the vine and you are the branches, says the Lord; he who lives in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit, alleluia!

SCRIPTURE READINGS – First Reading: Acts 9: 26-31 –

He explained how the Lord appeared to Saul and spoke to him on his journey.When Saul got to Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him: they could not

believe he was really a disciple. Barnabas, however, took charge of him, introduced him to the apostles, and explained how the Lord had appeared to Saul and spoken to him on his journey, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. Saul now started to go round with them in Jerusalem, preaching fearlessly in the name of the Lord. But after he had spoken to the Hellenists, and argued with them, they became determined to kill him. When the brothers knew, they took him to Caesarea, and sent him off from there to Tarsus.

The churches throughout Judaea, Galilee and Samaria were now left in peace, building themselves up, living in the fear of the Lord, and filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit.

Second Reading: John 3: 18-24His commandments are these: that we believe and that we love one another.

My children, our love is not to be just words or mere talk, but something real and active; only by this can we be certain that we are the children of the truth and be able to quieten our conscience in his presence, whatever accusations it may raise against us, because God is greater than our conscience and he knows everything. My dear people, if we cannot be condemned by our own conscience, we need not be afraid in God’s presence, and whatever we ask him, we shall receive, because we keep his commandments and live the kind of life that he wants.

His commandments are these: that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and that we love one another as he told us to. Whoever keeps his commandments lives in God and God lives in him. We know that he lives in us by the Spirit that he has given us.

GOSPEL: John 15: 1-8 – All who live in me, and I in them, bear much fruit.

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more. You are pruned already, by means of the word that I have spoken to you. Make your home in me, as I make mine in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, but must remain part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is like a branch that has been thrown away – he withers; these branches are collected and thrown on the fire, and they are burnt. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it. It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit, and then you will be my disciples.’

Readings for 13.5.2012: 6 th Sunday of Easter - Year B First Reading: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48

Second Reading: John 4: 7-10 Gospel: John 15: 9-17