We hold up and remember all those who have died recently: Bill Milne, Stan Kruger (Val Schick’s uncle), Kev Wooldridge

For the Anniversaries of our loved ones: and the Anniversaries of the deceased Priests of the Diocese:

Rev William Murphy, Rev Fr Brian Moran, Rev Fr Vincent Hamer, Rev Msgr Patrick McMorrow, Rev Fr Thomas Isaac, Rev Fr Garrett Murphy, Ref Fr Michael Herbert, Rev Msgr Thomas Nolan, Rev Msgr Edward Concannon, Rev Fr Francis Hall

We hold up in prayer all those who are sick including the following Parishioners: Daniel Bell, Brian Conrick, Thora England, Norm Fechner, Eileen Garvey, Carmel Graham, Neville Harris, Rita Irwin, Pat Kamler, Elsie Kirby, Malcolm Kirby, Sr Patricia MacGinley, Aaron Marsh, Margaret Morris, Damian Potter, Joan Potter, Maureen Scheikowski, Gayle Sherman, Vonnie Sherman, Rod Sleba

As well as the following friends & family members: Regina Albion, Alan Benson, Rita Berry, Brian & Hazel Bowtell, Olivia Brennan (Trish Buckle’s great-

granddaughter), Barry Cuthbert (WA), Roslyn Day, Maureen Feehelly (Pat Cullen’s sister), Patrick Fitzgerald (Tim’s son), Sr Zoe (Christina) Fitzpatrick (PBVM), Yvonne & Bruce Gardiner (Brisbane), Gabby Hanlon (Marie Heslop’s neice), Frank Hickey, Ralph Hickey, Jim Horder, Stephen Mackenzie (Pam Hahn’s son), Jim & Margaret Macarthur-Onslow, Cheryl McCurran, Mary McCurran, Paul Park, Brian Potter, Kevin Schick (Val’s brother), Harley Stewart, Noela Sheriff, Neil Syme, Denis & Ruth Volter, Frank White (Cairns), Martin Yong, Jill, Debbie & Paul.

ST ANTHONY'S PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday 3rd May Postal Address: PO Box 217, Drayton North, Qld. 4350

Ph 4636 1737

“A Place at the Table for All”

We acknowledge the living culture of the Giabal and Jarowair peoples, the traditional custodians of this land

Please phone or email the office before coming to arrange an appointment. Please follow us on Facebook or check our Website for any changes. Our Weekly Newsletter will continue to be sent out each Friday, with hard copies available in front of parish office. If you cannot access our newsletter please let us know so we can assist you or anyone else you know. Please also contact the Parish Office if you are having difficulty accessing essential items or need any type of support.

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Priest Director: Fr Peter Dorfield

Parish Leader: Sr Maria Joyner pbvm

Chair Parish Council: Mr Jim Tiernan

Parish Secretary: Mrs Noela Nolan

Safeguard Rep: Mrs Nicole Rangiira

School Principal: Mrs Louise Pfingst

Parish Calendar of Events

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Fourth Sunday of Easter –

First Reading – Acts 2:14, 36-41 (God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ.) Responsorial Psalm – Ps 22 (The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.)

Second Reading – 1 Peter 2:20-25 (You dad gone astray but now you have come back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.)

Gospel Acclamation - Alleluia, alleluia! I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. Alleluia!

Gospel – John 10:1-10 (I am the gate of the sheepfold.)

*** Parish News ***

Birthdays and anniversaries for May – Mark Copland, Jill Sullivan, John Roche, Lloyd Bailey, Peter Wilkes, Catherine McAleer, Mary O”Brien, Bec More, Fran Shepherd, Kathryn Haynes, Bernice Stevens, & Louise Pfingst all celebrate their birthdays. Rod & Maria Sleba celebrate their wedding anniversary. Don’t forget to let us know when your birthday or wedding anniversary is.

We have had several queries from people wanting to continue supporting the parish financially whilst the church is closed. If anyone wishes to do so you have a few options –

1. Continue placing money in your Planned Giving Envelope and bring with you when church re-opens, 2. You can make a Direct Deposit into the Parish Account using the following details –

BSB – 084-961 Account No – 50898 7184 Account Name – St Anthony’s Parish Reference – either your Envelope number (if in planned giving) or “loose” if not OR

3. If you wish to make a regular Direct Deposit, please contact Noela for assistance.

PARISH PASTORAL

COUNCIL MEMBERS

PARISH FINANCE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PARISH

CO-ORDINATING TEAM

Jim Tiernan - Chairperson

Fr Peter

Mick Gorring

Louise Pfingst

Ed Briffa

Sr Maria Joyner

David Tutty

Chris Gwydir

Tony Meldon - Chair

Tom Warren

Greg Bowdler

Peter Hanna

Keith Shepherd

Trish Zeller

Fr Peter

Noela Nolan

Celia Warr

Sr Maria Joyner

Tim Fitzgerald

Lloyd Bailey

Fr Peter

The Swag: Available - $1 - New edition available from office, some very interesting and thought-provoking articles.

Prayer of the Week:

Planned Giving Program: If you would like to support our Parish financially, this may be done by Direct Debit, or via our weekly envelope system.

For further information, please contact the Parish Office. All contributions are gratefully accepted.

*** Social Justice News ***

Social Justice Thought for the Week:

To Christians, the future does have a name, and its name is Hope. Feeling hopeful does not mean to be optimistically naïve and ignore the tragedy humanity is facing…. Hope is the door that opens onto the future…A single individual is enough for hope to exist, and that individual can be you. And then there will be another "you", and another "you", and it turns into an "us". And so, does hope begin when we have an "us"? No. Hope began with one "you". When there is an "us" there begins a revolution….

In order to do good, we need memory, we need courage and we need creativity…Yes, love does require a creative, concrete and ingenious attitude. Good intentions and conventional formulas, so often used to

appease our conscience, are not enough. Let us help each other, all together, to remember that the other is not a statistic or a number. The other has a face. The ‘you’ is always a real presence, a person to take care of.

The future of humankind isn't exclusively in the hands of politicians, of great leaders, of big companies. Yes, they do hold an enormous responsibility. But the future is, most of all, in the hands of those people who recognize the other as a ‘you’ and themselves as part of an ‘us’. We all need each other. (Pope Francis - Why the only future worth building includes everyone)

Resource Corner - Living Justly Blog: David Tutty (Executive Officer), from the Social Justice Commission has some interesting articles on their website - Living Justly Blog. https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com/blog -

The Catholic Leader’s digital edition will be free while Sunday Mass is suspended in Brisbane archdiocese.

https://catholicleader.com.au/

The following web sites provide ready access to view the celebration of Mass.

Toowoomba - Sunday Masses led by Bishop McGuckin or Fr Michael O’Brien are now live-streaming at 9am – https://www.twb.catholic.org.au/coronavirus-response-resources/ link below

Brisbane - Tune in and enjoy a live web cast of the 10am Sunday Mass, as well as other special events in the life of the church from the Cathedral of St Stephen Brisbane. Parishioners may access live broadcasts at specific times or replays of a Mass on-demand. https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/web-cast/

Melbourne - Daily Mass is streamed live at 1pm (Mon - Fri) from St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne and is then

available as a recording on demand until one hour prior to the next 1.00pm Mass.

https://melbournecatholic.org.au/Mass

Sydney - Daily Mass from Our Lady of the Way Parish North Sydney is recorded and available to view anytime on

YouTube. https://www.northsydneycatholics.com/

Pray at Home – Aust Catholic Bishops - https://catholic.org.au/prayathome

The following TV shows are also available – Songs of Praise – ABC Sunday 11.30am. Mass for You at Home – Channel 10 Sunday 6am or Aurora on Foxtel

Mass is live streamed from

St Patrick's Cathedral Toowoomba each Sunday at 9:00am.

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Latest News from Caritas –

Lounge Room Sessions Aria award winning Gary Pinto is bringing an all-star music line-up to your lounge room on Saturday 9th May at 4pm for free. Details of artists are emerging - so far they include Gary Pinto, Diesel and Carmen Smith. More artists to come! For more details go to: https://covid19-crisis-appeal.raisely.com/loungeroomsessions To register go to: https://www.livemusic2u.com/loungeroomsessions/

In conjunction with the Lounge Room Session there is a film competition running. Create a video of yourself, your family/friends singing, playing or dancing to the Gary Pinto song for Project Compassion "Walk with Me". The winning video will be played at the Lounge Room Session. For all the details go to: https://covid19-crisis-appeal.raisely.com/loungeroomsessionscomp

Project Compassion Thank you for your continued support and the remittance of funds. A reminder that if you have funds you would like to remit you can do that in the following ways.

Phone 1800 024 413 Visit https://www.caritas.org.au and clicking the donate now option Send a cheque to GPO Box 9830 Sydney NSW 2000 Or mail or fax this Donation Form You may also choose to wait until Masses resume and remit all funds together.

COVID-19 Resources Page We continue to upload more resources on this page. They include resources for Dioceses, Parishes, families, schools and communities. The resources are designed to help navigate and engage in this time of COVID.

COVID-19 Crisis Appeal The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is amplified for those who are in communities who are already vulnerable to poverty, disease and malnutrition. To read how Caritas is currently working in these communities go to: https://www.caritas.org.au/donate/covid-19-crisis-appeal Donations can be made through: https://www.caritas.org.au/donate/online-donation

For further details or if you have any questions regarding any of the information above, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Catherine McAleer Diocesan Director – Toowoomba Mondays Ph: 4638 7977 caritas@twb.catholic.org.au

Fourth Sunday of Easter

First reading -Acts 2:14, 36-41 God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ.

On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed the crowd in a loud voice: ‘The whole House of Israel can be certain that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both he Risen One and the Christ.”

Hearing this they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the apostles, ‘What must we do?’ ‘You must repent,‘ Peter answered, ‘and every one of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise that was made is for you and your children, and for all those who are far away, for all those whom our God will call.’ Peter spoke to them for a long time using many arguments, and urged them, ‘Save yourselves from this perverse generation.’ They were convinced by Peter’s arguments, and they accepted what had been said and were baptized. That very day about three thousand were added to their number. The word of God.

Responsorial Psalm - Ps22 R: The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. You, O God, are my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are your pastures where you give me repose. Near restful waters you lead me, to revive my drooping spirit. R You guide me along the right path; you are true to your name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort. R You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing. R. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In your own house shall I dwell for ever and ever. R.

Second reading – 1 Peter 2:20-25 You have gone astray but now you have come back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

There is merit, in the sight of God, in bearing punishment patiently when you are punished after doing your duty.

This, in fact, is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and left an example for you to follow the way he took. Christ had not done anything wrong, and had committed no perjury. Christ was insulted and did not retaliate with insults; when tortured, Christ made no threats but trusted in the righteous judge. Christ was bearing our faults in his own body on the cross, so that we might die to our faults and live for holiness; through Christ’s wounds we have been healed. You had gone astray like sheep but now you have come back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. The word of God.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! I am the good shepherd says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. Alleluia!

Gospel – John 10:1-10 I am the gate of the sheepfold.

Jesus said; ‘I tell you most solemnly, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold through the gate, but gets in some other way is a thief and brigand. The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the flock. To the shepherd the keeper opens the gate; as each sheep is called by its name, it recognizes the shepherd’s voice and follows the shepherd who leads them out. When all have been brought out, the shepherd goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow because they know the shepherd’s voice. They never follow a stranger but run away: they do not recognize the voice of strangers.’

Jesus told them this parable but they failed to understand its meaning. So Jesus spoke to them again:

‘I tell you most solemnly, I am the gate of the sheepfold. All others who have come are thieves and brigands; but the sheep took no notice of them. I am the gate. Anyone who enters through me will be safe: they will go freely in and out and be sure of finding pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.’

The gospel of the Lord. SCRIPTURE READINGS for Daily Mass (Australian Liturgical Calendar) head to:

http://www.universalis.com/Australia/1000/mass.htm Navigate the daily Scripture readings for the week ahead

using the right-hand column.

A REFLECTION BY POPE FRANCIS In the Gospel for this Sunday, known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”, Jesus presents to us two images which complete each other. The image of the shepherd and the image of the door of the sheepfold. The flock, which is all of us, has a sheepfold as its home, which serves as a refuge, where the sheep live and rest after the toils of the journey. And the sheepfold has an enclosure with a door, where there is a gatekeeper. Different people approach the flock: there is one who enters the enclosure by the door and one who “climbs in by another way”. The first is the shepherd, the second a stranger who does not love the sheep and wants to enter for other reasons. Jesus identifies with the first and shows a familiar relationship with the sheep, expressed by his voice, by which he calls them and which they recognize and follow. He calls them, to lead them out to grassy pastures where they find good food. The second image by which Jesus presents himself is that of the “door of the sheep”. In fact, he says: “I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved”; that is, they “will have life and will have it abundantly”. Christ, the Good Shepherd, became the door of mankind’s salvation, because he offered his life for his sheep. Jesus, Good Shepherd and door of the sheep, is a leader whose authority is expressed in service, a leader who, in order to command, gives his life and does not ask others to sacrifice theirs. One can trust in a leader like this, as the sheep who heed their shepherd’s voice because they know that with him one goes to good and abundant pastures. A signal, a call suffices, and they follow; they obey; they begin to walk, guided by the voice of the One whom they feel as a friendly presence, strong and mild at once, who calls, protects, consoles and soothes. This is how Christ is for us. There is a dimension of the Christian experience, that perhaps we leave somewhat in the shadows: the spiritual and affective dimension. Feeling connected to the Lord by a special bond, as sheep to their shepherd. At times we rationalize faith too much and we run the risk of losing the perception of the timbre of that voice, of the voice of Jesus the Good Shepherd, which motivates and fascinates. This is what happened to the two disciples of Emmaus, whose hearts burned as the Risen One spoke along the way. It is the wondrous experience of feeling loved by Jesus. Ask yourselves the question: “Do I feel loved by Jesus? Do I feel loved by Jesus?”. To him we are never strangers, but friends and brothers. Yet it is not always easy to discern the Good Shepherd’s voice. Be careful. There is always the risk of being distracted by the din of so many other voices. Today we are invited not to let ourselves be distracted by the false wisdom of this world, but to follow Jesus, the Risen One, as the one sure guide who gives meaning to our life.

The Universal Prayer- Fourth Sunday of Easter – 3 May 2020

Celebrant: Dear friends, Peter preached the risen Jesus. May we be “cut to the heart” when we realise God’s gift to us through the Spirit of Jesus.

For Pope Francis, chief shepherd of the church, and all who are pastors in Jesus’ name, that they will care for those

entrusted to them and serve them with love. Lord hear our prayer.

For world leaders, that their cooperative response to COVID-19 will bear fruit in effective common action to protect

the planet from climate change. Lord hear our prayer.

For all workers that they may be blessed on this Labour Day weekend, their rights may be preserved, their conditions

kept safe, and their environment made friendly. Lord hear our prayer.

For those who are burdened with unemployment or under-employment in these days of the corona virus that they are

given security for themselves and their families. Lord hear us.

For people everywhere, that they will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with a new awareness of and

commitment to our shared humanity. Lord hear our prayer.

For Buddhists around the world celebrating the birth of Buddha, that the Festival of Light will renew their devotion to

lives of wisdom and compassion. Lord hear our prayer.

For the leaders, staff and volunteers of the International Red Cross, that their humanitarian service will continue to

promote unity and peace in the human family. Lord hear our prayer.

May Christ bring to everlasting life those who have died, especially from the Corona virus and bring consolation to their families. We remember all those we know who have died recently: Bill Milne, Stan Kruger, Kev Wooldridge; Our loved ones who anniversaries are at this time: The deceased priests of the Diocese …….and all those who are sick. Lord hear our prayer.

Celebrant: All-loving God, you sent your Son to lead us to pastures of peace. Keep us close to him until we rejoice forever at the banquet of eternal life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Alphonsus Liguori

To our St Anthony’s Parish family, During the week I have heard many ways that you are reaching out to each other in these days of confinement. Some are trying new recipes and sharing the fruits of their cooking; plants and seedlings are being shared as gardens are tended and developed; cards sent to let others know we care, and there are many long phone calls and zoom calls and face time for those more technically skilled. This weekend with restrictions being eased some will be going for a drive - and at last being able to take advantage of the low fuel prices! This 4th Sunday of Easter is always Good Shepherd Sunday and we reflect on those beautiful readings about the tender care that the Shepherd has for the sheep. As we emerge ourselves in the parable perhaps we can feel a deeper sense of freedom from anxiety and fear with gratitude for the everyday gifts that are ours. It may take us to a place where we can be kind to ourselves and just take some time to ‘be’ - time to be thankful for those who tend us in simple and natural ways, to see the beauty of our own lives and give thanks that we can be there for others. Looking at the cold weather predicted for the next few days we may retrieve our winter woollies from storage, feel their warmth and comfort and also give thanks for the sheep who share their fleece with us. Pope Francis reminds us this week that May is traditionally the month of Mary. “For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to your own situations, making the most of both opportunities. The key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of prayers to follow…. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.” Pope Francis has also included a prayer to pray in these days of pandemic. (Attached to newsletter) Bishop Robert sent through a letter this week advising us that churches continue to be closed until the government restrictions are lifted. ‘May we continue to support one another in these difficult times. In this Easter Season may we remember that ‘Christ is Risen’. He is truly Risen. May the light of Christ shine brightly in your life.’ Fr Peter, Noela and I hold you in our prayer. (Sr) Maria

Newsletter: If you wish to receive the Newsletter via email or post please let us know. The newsletter is currently being printed on Wednesday afternoon, so if you have an anniversary, etc, please ensure it is received at the office by midday Wednesday. If anyone has anything they would like to share with others; maybe a story, a prayer, a video clip, inspiration etc, please email to Noela for inclusion in newsletter. Thanks.

Excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal ©, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) All rights reserved.

PARISH WEEKLY PROGRAM

Date

Readings

Sunday Mary 3rd

Fourth Sunday of Easter First Reading Acts 2:14, 36-41

Second Reading 1 Peter 2:20-25

Gospel Luke 24:13-35

Monday May 4th

Monday of the 4th Week of Easter First Reading Act 11:1-18

Gospel John 10:11-18

Tuesday May 5th

Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 11:19-26 Gospel John 10:22-30

Wednesday May 6th

Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 12:24; 13:5 Gospel John 12:44-50

Thursday May 7th

Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 13:13-25

Gospel John 13:16-20

Friday May 8th

Friday of the 4th Week of Easter First Reading Acts 13:26-33

Gospel/Passion John 14:1-6

Saturday May 9th

Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 13:44-52

Gospel John 14:7-14

Sunday May 10th

Fifth Sunday of Easter First Reading Acts 6:1-7

Second Reading 1 Peter 2:4-9

Gospel John 14:1-12

Labour Day – Monday, 4th May

We are praying together, entrusting ourselves to the intercession of St. Joseph,

Guardian of the Holy Family, Guardian of all our families. Even the carpenter of

Nazareth knew the precariousness and bitterness. Though he worried about the future,

he knew how to walk the darkness of certain moments, always letting himself be guided

by God’s will without reservation.

-Pope Francis, March 18, 2020