Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church Archdiocese of Perth

Western Australia

18th March, 2018 5th Sunday of Lent, Year B

Next Week’s Readings

Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

St Munchin’s Primary School

Principal: Mr Robert Romeo Address: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells

Postal Address: PO Box 172, Gosnells WA 6990

Telephone: 9234 7555 Facsimile: 9398 1581

admin@stmunchins.wa.edu.au

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday to Friday 9.00 am - 1.30pm

Entry by: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells

Parish Secretary: Naomi Newman: 9398 2331

Email: secretary@gosnellsparish.org.au

Catechist Coordinator Barbara Ingram : 9398 2864

Safeguarding Officers safeguarding@gosnellsparish.org.au

SVDP Local Contact

Genevieve De Souza : 9398 5375

Parish Priest: Fr Philip PerreauParish Priest: Fr Philip Perreau philip.perreau@perthcatholic.org.au

Address: 175 Corfield St, Gosnells WA 6110

Alternate Entry by:1 Isdell Place, Gosnells Postal Address: PO Box 297, Gosnells WA 6990

Telephone: 9398 2331

Facsimile: 9398 8491

Email: gosnells@perthcatholic.org.au

Website: www.gosnellsparish.org.au

The three readings are about Love with a capital L.

Everything in heaven and in our universe began in and with Love. The creation of the heavens, the universe, the development of the earth and the creation of the first man and woman were all acts of God’s love.

God gave to human beings the special gift of freedom. God knew he was taking a risk, that some people would misuse their freedom, turn away from loving him and go their own way. However, the thought that people would freely choose to serve him when they could have refused, filled him with delight.

Unfortunately, sin came into the world through the disobedience of the first man and woman. As a result, they were put out of the Garden of Eden into a harsh world. But God’s love did not abandon them. God promised that in time, he would send a Messiah who would save his people from their sins.

The time came when God fulfilled his promise to Adam and Eve. God the Son came down on earth as man, chose a human mother, Mary of Nazareth, and was born in a stable at Bethlehem. For many years, Jesus lived in Nazareth, a backwater village, working as a carpenter. When he was about 30, he began his public ministry and that was to spread the Good News of God’s love for the world.

The religious leaders refused to accept his message as it would have meant too great a change in their way of life. They looked on Jesus as a troublemaker and because of his miracles, they were afraid that he would attract many followers. So he had to die.

Jesus knew what they intended but remained faithful to his Father’s will and continued to spread the message of his love for the world. This finally brought him to death on Calvary. God’s love for his creatures remained unchanged. It was the misuse of human freedom that brought Jesus to his death.

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul emphasises the message of Jesus. Salvation is a gift from a loving God. We have been saved by grace, not by anything that we have done. We do not earn our way to heaven, we do not merit it. It is God’s gift. Paul tells us that we are “God’s work of art”.

God has created us and continually offers us his graces to make us the persons he intended us to be: grace to love him more; grace to overcome and avoid sin; grace to let our love for God overflow in love for those in need; grace to be like Jesus, so that no matter what may happen to us, we will put all our trust in God, firmly believing that beyond Calvary, there is Resurrection and the hope of everlasting life. Reg Ahearn CSsR © Redemptorists 2018

11th March, 201811th March, 2018 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B

Today’s Readings

Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Ephesians 2:4-10

John 3:14-21

Universal loveUniversal love GosnellsGosnellsGosnells Catholic Catholic Catholic ParishParishParish

SVDP Emergency Relief Phone 1300 794 054

Marycare Contact Maureen 9398 7375 Anne 9490 3377

Praying For You

Death AnniversaryDeath Anniversary Philip Pereira

DeceasedDeceased Joe McSweeney, Sr Selvi Mary OSM,

Sr John Mary OSM, Sr Lusnacia Mary OSM

Our SickOur Sick Rose Foti, Rene Priest, Kevin Paine-Coombes,

Sandi Read, Erika Magness, Ian Ballantyne, Mary Savage Morton,

Paula, Mavis Hall

Parish Liturgies

Weekend Mass Saturday 6.00pm Vigil Mass, Sunday 7.30am, Sunday 9.30am

Weekday Mass

Monday 8.00am Communion Service (Mass on Solemnity only) Tuesday 6.00pm Mass - 1st Tuesday Mass of Anointing Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 8.00am Mass Friday 9.00am Mass

Reconciliation Saturday 5.00-5.45pm or anytime by appointment

Buckley Caring Centre 10.00am Mass—Second Thursday of the Month

Rosary After weekday Masses

Exposition Tuesday 5.00-6.00pm with Benediction, Sunday 6.00-7.00pm

Charismatic Prayer Thursday 7.30pm—9.30pm.

Baptism Sunday at 11.00am, or by arrangement

Marriage By appointment - Minimum SIX MONTHS notice for preparation etc

Rosters for 10/11 March, 2018

Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday 6.00pm

Mercy Burton Rosa Ford

Brian Augustin Suzanne Bazzica

Colin Loh Cigi Dcruz, Ludette Van der Spil, Suzanne Bazzica, Bridget Soh,

Martin Loh, Volunteer

Patrick Costantino, Angel Donina, Andrea Martin, Jemima Pinto,

Matthew Ravanez; Josue Ravanez

Sunday 7.30am

Eric Almen Wendie Almen

Franklin D’Cruz Cath

Callaghan Geoff Mills

Peter Mack, Chloe Pereira-Smith, Russell Lally, Volunteer

Gabby Keane, Ludia Majiwa, Joel Thomas, Josey Thomas

Sunday 9.30am

Hanna Allen Jude Ayeni

Hanna Allen Florence

Ayeni Phillip

Magness

Servite Sister, Lenny Dcruz, Francisco Aung, Elsie T-Boundy,

Carolina Hayward, Volunteer

Khryzia Casas, Emily Crestani, Toby Crestani, Luke Crestani, Larissa

Farr, Angel Garavillas

Tellers next week: Sidney & Esmie D’Souza, Richard Serrano Tellers this week: Geoff & Jenny Mills, Cheryl Martin

Rosters for 17/18 March, 2018

Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday 6.00pm

L Higginson Louise Ireland

Mary Ann Bombita

Kaye Cox Stewart Bazzica

Richard Serrano, Remi Biju, Christy Ravanez, Pam Davies,

Lloyd Davies, Volunteer

Elsa Rehart, Ashton Rica-Franca, Joshua Rozario, Aya Van Ingen, Lucas

Morphett, Emmanuel Armoogum

Sunday 7.30am

Jackie Hall E Joynsson

Alaster Croning Cheryl

Andrade Gerard Peters

Diana Chong, Clint Barnes, Ann Ralston, Volunteer

Michael Almen, Lance Dcruz, Gabby Keane, Ludia Majiwa

Sunday 9.30am

Veronica Ayeni Anne Brink

Kaye Ballantyne

Maureen Byrne

Paul Smith Servite Sister, Brenda Ring, Kerry Keys, Silvana Sciorilli,

Anne Brink, Volunteer

Paige Jacob, Sophia Kay, Justin Kyaw-Tun, Damien Kyaw-Tun,

Alexander Lim, Enrico Labrador

The Pope’s Prayer Intention - March

Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all those of Irish descent.

Feast Day, Saturday 17th March

Please contact the Parish Office, 9398 2331, if you or someone you know desires anointing of the sick, a communion visit or a visit in hospital.

Faith Enrichment Opportunities The Centre for Faith Enrichment (formerly Maranatha) is the adult faith education agency of the Archdiocese of Perth. The CFE offers short daytime, evening and weekend courses at various locations throughout Perth and even

online. Best of all, there are no exams or assignments! For more information, visit www.cfe.org.au or call 9241 5221 for a brochure.

Parish Safeguarding Officers The Perth Catholic Archdiocese is committed to the safety and security of all children and young people. If you have any safety concerns about a person in the parish or about a child protection or child safety issue, you can

discuss it with the Parish Safeguarding Officers. Phone 0432 398 973 or email safeguarding@gosnellsparish.org.au

Stations of the Cross

- 7.30pm

Every Friday

during Lent

Parish Hall for your celebration? Please visit or contact the Parish Office for booking and hire conditions.

A Just Future Starts with Culture – Evangeline, Australia Evangeline is strengthening Aboriginal culture, while making a living for herself and creating opportunities for her community. Featured in Project Compassion 2016, Evangeline was employed

by the Caritas Australia supported Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation and quickly rose to the role of Senior Artsworker. Evangeline’s career has flour-ished and she has become an inspirational youth leader. You can donate through Parish Boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or call 1800 024 413.

Church Workers Safeguarding Training - Register in the foyer The Catholic Archdiocese Safeguarding Office special training program for all those involved in church work on Thursday, 15 March 2018, 6:30-8:00pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Thornlie in the Foley Centre. As a volunteer/church worker within the Archdiocese, it is paramount that you are familiar with the Safeguarding Program and how it impacts on your role in the Parish. To register, please contact Amanda 0423 396 822, Terry 0427 429 278 or register your name on the list in the foyer.

Second Rite of Reconciliation Wednesday, 21st March at 7.00pm.

A special opportunity to help prepare for our celebrations of Holy Week and Easter

Easter Choir Practice All those wishing to join the combined choir for Easter are invited to join us in the church every Monday night at 7.00pm.

For more info call Suzanne 0423 771 796.

Year of Youth Events Join American speaker and author Ja-son Evert for two amazing ‘Year of Youth’ talks around the Archdiocese. Limited spaces – register early.

Young adults event – “How to save your marriage…Before you’re mar-ried.” Learn the six proven strategies to divorce-proof your future marriage. Whether single or in a relationship, this evening talk will give you some amazing strategies for a long, happy marriage. Thurs 22nd March 7pm at Willetton Parish, Suggested donation: $15, Registrations at cym.com.au,

Teens and Family event – “Purified” - An event for the entire family, includes a presentation for parents (Parenting for Purity), followed by his chastity talk for teens (Love or Lust?). This event is suitable for parents and teenage (13+) aged children. Fri 23rd March 7pm, $15 p.p or $50 per family of 4+. Regis-trations at cym.com.au

Rosters for Holy Week/Easter Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers, Readers, Commentators and Acolytes are sought for the Easter services. Please place your name on the list in the foyer if you are able to assist in any of the won-derful liturgies of Holy Week.

Golden Age Club The next Club Day is in the Parish Centre this Tuesday, 13th March with indoor ac-tivities from 9.00am and monthly meeting at 11.00am. BYO Lunch. Bingo at 12.15pm! All parishioners 50 years and over are welcome.

Parish Breakfast next Sunday in the Parish Centre after morning

Masses. Come along and enjoy a great menu among fellow parishioners. Toasties, noodles, curry puffs, lots more.

No charge for tea, coffee, fruit juice.

Flowers for Easter We are seeking your generous support to enhance our church for our celebrations at Easter. There is a box

in the foyer to receive your donation. Pregnancy Assistance Inc. Annual Mass and Morning Tea - Day of the Unborn Child . We have a spe-cial procession with flowers during Mass to remember and honour all the innocent babies who have died before birth. Saturday 24th March 2018, 9.30am St Mary's Cathedral, Perth. All welcome.

Our Elect This weekend, at 9.30am Mass, we will be praying for the Elect and presenting them with The Lord's Prayer as they journey towards their Baptism. They are now in their final period of preparation which will conclude with the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

St Munchin’s Primary School Enrol now for 4-year-old Kindergarten 2019 for children born from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015. We invite parents and caregivers to submit an application for enrolment ASAP. Please email now to admin@stmunchins.wa.edu.au or call 9234 7555 and an enrolment pack-age will be sent to you. Alternatively, you can print an enrolment form from www.stmunchins.wa.edu.au. Further details are on the noticeboard. If you are aware of relatives and friends to which this might apply, kindly encourage them to contact the school. Is Personal Advocacy for you?

- nurturing friendships between people with intellectual disabilities and volun-teers from the local parish or surrounds. If you are able to make a significant contribution to the life of a person with an intellectual disability, you may be interested in joining our small group which meets at Sacred Heart Church, Thornlie, each Monday 7 – 9pm! We are in desperate need of volunteers. Call Karen 9493 4449 or visit www.paswa.org.au for more details.

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