The new group for the parish RCIA will have their regular meetings every Wednesday evenings from 7 PM ’till 8 PM. However, the process of RCIA is not only for those inquiring about the faith but also for those who have been baptised and wanting to understand further their faith relationship with God and with the Church. That’s why we’re inviting all those who would like to learn more about the faith to join us every Wednesday evening in our meetings. Hope to see you there!  Thanks!

‘The author of these passages proposed a list of signs for the end of the world and general witness to those who went out to preach. At the root of both lay the Lord’s command to “Go and preach the Good News.” ‘The author began with order for travelling evangelization. “Go everywhere and preach the Good News to everyone,” mirrored Jesus’ own mobile ministry. The disciples were to do as Jesus did, but only on a universal scale. In fact, the ministry of Jesus became THE sign of the end times. Instead of judgment, the power of God’s Word would be revealed. The Good News would be proclaimed. And evil would be rejected. Those who accepted God’s Word would be saved (i.e., they would participate in these signs of the end times). But those who rejected God’s Word (who refused to accept the Good News and its accompanying signs) were lost. ‘Mark 16:17-18 described fives signs of the end times, all done in the name of Jesus. They were: Expelling demons, speaking new things in tongues, picking up snakes (serpents), not being harmed if poison is drunk and healing the weak. Excerpt from www.word-sunday.com

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Guardians of Our Brothers and sisters

‘Today, the Lord’s voice summons all of us to be concerned for one another. Even today God asks us to be “guardians” of our brothers and sisters (Gen 4:9), to establish relationships based on mutual consideration and attentiveness to the well-being, the integral well-being of others. The great commandment of love for one another demands that we acknowledge our responsibility towards those who, like ourselves, are creatures and children of God.  ‘Pope Paul VI stated that the world today is suffering above all from a lack of brotherhood: “Human society is sorely ill. The cause is not so much the depletion of natural resources, nor their monopolistic control by a privileged few; it is rather the weakening of brotherly ties between individuals and nations.”’  Pope Benedict XVI, Message for Lent, 2012

Seasons in the Liturgical Calendar

‘There are four main seasons in the liturgical calendar: Advent which covers the four Sundays before Christmas. In Advent Catholics prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth and anticipate his coming again at the end of time. Christmas, this season celebrates Christ’s birth and remembers the visits by both the shepherds and the wise men to the holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Christmas season runs from the 25th of December to the feast of the Baptism of the Lord on the Sunday after the 6th of January.

‘Lent covers the six weeks of preparation for the celebration of Easter and begins on Ash Wednesday and finishes on the evening of Holy Thursday. The season of Easter is the heart of the liturgical calendar. It begins with the Easter Triduum, which is celebrated as one liturgical event spread over three days from the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday to the eve of Easter Sunday.’

From Hearing God’s Call,  Session 22, Catholic Enquiry Centre

Ascension Quote

‘Moses brought out of Egypt a timid nation, and in the space of forty years trained it to be full of valour for the task of conquering the promised land; Christ in forty days trains his apostles to be bold and patient instead of cowards. They mourned and wept at the beginning of the season, but at the end they are full of courage for the good fight; their spirits mount high with their Lord, and when he is received out of their sight, and their own trial begins, they return to Jerusalem with great joy, and are continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.’

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Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin – Ascension of the Lord

Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin – Ascension of the Lord Insert

NOTICES 

Notices for this week are unavailable due to lack of information provided.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults 2012-2013

The new group for the parish RCIA will have their regular meetings every Wednesday evenings from 7 PM ’till 8 PM. However, the process of RCIA is not only for those inquiring about the faith but also for those who have been baptised and wanting to understand further their faith relationship with God and with the Church. That’s why we’re inviting all those who would like to learn more about the faith to join us every Wednesday evening in our meetings. Hope to see you there!  Thanks!

Parish Prayer Intentions

Parish Prayer Intentions for this week are unavailable due to lack of information provided.

PRAYER FOR THE PARISH COMMUNITY

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Parish Vision Statement:  In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love.

Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Pray for us!

St Louis de Montfort Pray for us!

‘What is the cost of love? When we frame love in this question, the subject transcends the feeling. No longer does love remain in the realm of the heart. It becomes a decision of the will. The question implies that we do not truly love unless we are willing to act upon our feelings and live with the consequences. Love may not be love without an inner emotion, but it cannot survive without action. And it cannot grow without testing.  ‘To claim love is easy, to live love is difficult. Yet, in Jesus, we find the example of love perfectly lived out. We also find the power to live love to the fullest.  These passages continue Jesus’ speech to his followers at the Last Supper. Just as Jesus stressed intimacy in the vine and branches analogy last week, here Jesus focused upon the means of intimacy: love. To live out God’s love meant care for others. When one truly loved God, he or she was raised to the status of God’s friend. Even in their barest form, we modern Christian readers immediately latch onto these passages. As long as we strive to love God, he will return love and fill us with joy. God will empower us to love others, as well. Awash in the glow of love’s overwhelming power, it seems we can possess a happy disposition for the rest of life. Love will sustain us. ‘Of course, Jesus did not mean these passages for his follower’s comfort. Jesus used the passages to challenge his disciples. In the culture of Jesus’ time, status and reputation stood above accomplishment. It did not matter what someone did. What others said about him did matter. If someone did engage in activity, his efforts were only meant for self-glorification. Through the eyes of many Jews, God blessed his faithful with economic abundance, natural ability, and impeccable reputation. The poor, the lame, and the sinner were to be shamed and avoided.

-      Excerpt from www.word-sunday.com, A Lectionary Resource for Catholics

Communion Antiphon:

“If you love me, keep my commandments, says the Lord.  The Father will send you the Holy Spirit, to be with you for ever, alleluia”.

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  Our Lady of Lourdes’ Student Prayer (By Georgina Ogilvie)

Loving Father,

We give thanks for the fresh

food and water we eat.

I feel loved and safe all the time.

Please help the farmers have

a good fruit and veg crops every year.

Thank you for the world

and my loving family.

Amen.

The Liturgical Calendar

‘The idea of dividing the year up in different ways is something that most of us can relate to. In the tropical regions people talk of a dry season and a wet season. In more temperate climates the labels summer, autumn, winter and spring are used to divide the year. For others the beginning of football season or the first cricket test match mark the beginning of a timeframe that is important to them. During the course of each and every year Catholics use a liturgical or worship calendar to bring to mind past events and people. The liturgical calendar assists Catholics in keeping the mystery of faith alive as they look forward to Christ’s return in glory at the end of time illness.’

-Hearing God’s Call Session 22, Catholic Enquiry Centre Inquiry.com

Quote

‘Do not accept anything as truth if it lacks love; and do not accept as love anything which lacks truth.’

Edith Stein

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Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish bulletin 6th Sunday of Easter Year B

Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish bulletinn6th Sunday of Easter B – Insert

NOTICES

1. From the Diocesan Youth Ministry: On the 16th of June, Saturday, the DYM will hold a Diocesan Youth Day at the Cathedral Parish Hall. “Your Say!” will discuss the findings of the 2011 Youth Ministry Consultation Report and its Recommendations.  Flyer is available at the back of the church.

2. Boyanup Centenary Committee will meet on the 14th of May, 2 PM at the Boyanup Church to begin the planning stage of our 100th year celebration. Please ready your suggestions and we’ll talk about them in the meeting. Thanks!

3. Dardanup Parish Banking last weekend, 5th/ 6th of May is $1,216.40.  Thank you very much for your continued support.

4. The Cathedral Gift Shop in Bunbury has a large range of gifts suitable for the sacraments of Baptism, reconciliation, first holy communion and confirmation. The shop is open daily from 9.30am-4.00pm, Saturday 9.00am-1.00pm, Sunday 9.00am-12.00 noon.

5. We would like to acknowledged and thanked the youth group for organising and helping out in the collection of goods for the “Give a Damn, Give a Can program.” The collected goods were delivered to Bunbury last weekend.  Thank you also for all those who donated goods and food for the program.

From the DEPIAZZI Family:

Bernice and family would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make Owen’s funeral Mass so special.  From the singing to helping put out chairs, arranging flowers and by just being there —- you all contributed by making it a fitting farewell.

Parish Prayer Intentions

Thank you for Praying for us…

General Intentions:   Sharon Hill, Aileen Gardiner, Sue Dillon, Robyn Swindells, Jane, Kate, Rod, Eddy, John G., Matt and Sara.

Repose of the Souls of:  Sue Vlashart, Owen Depiazzi, Frank Dwyer, Carmel,  Olga, Les, David, Gerald, Betty Piacentini and all the poor souls in Purgatory.

Prayer for the Parish Community

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Pray for us!

St Louis de Montfort Pray for us!

Parish Vision Statement:  In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love.

Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

In John’s passage on the vine and the branches, Jesus presented the themes of testing and judgment, intimacy, and assurance of God’s benevolent providence. Jesus seemed to say, ‘No matter what happens, stay close to me, produce the fruit of a good Christian life, and my Father will take care of you.’ The theme of mutual fidelity threaded its way throughout this passage.  Chapter 15 in John’s gospel stood as the last monologue of Jesus before his death (his testing). Jesus gave this extended speech to his followers at the Last Supper. In context, Jesus looked back at the times with his followers. And he tried to reassure them in the face of the coming test at the Garden of Gethsemane. Many followers had left him because of his teachings. And many would leave him. Those who remained true to him would be stronger in their faith.

— Excerpt from www.word-sunday.com, A Lectionary Resource for Catholics

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!

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THE YEAR OF GRACE

Jesus,
as I contemplate your face,
let me experience your great love for me.

Reveal your saving grace
and give me a grateful heart.

Heal me of my weaknesses and sin and fill me with compassion
for others.

Gift me with the wisdom of the Spirit and encourage me to be
a faithful witness to the Gospel.

With the intercession of St Mary MacKillop, who showed us new ways of living the Gospel,  we make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us.

(Prayer composed by the National Planning Team and endorsed by the Bishop’s Working Party, the following is the official prayer for A Year of Grace.)

Church Calendar

‘Just as we mark our lives by anniversaries, birthdays and national holidays the Church celebrates the mysteries of Christ’s life in a pattern every year. Each and every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and as such Sunday is considered to be a major feast day. Among the other feast days that the Church remembers and celebrates are Christ’s conception on the feast of the Annunciation, Christ’s birth at Christmas, Christ’s death on Good Friday, Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday and sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.’ — From Hearing God’s Call,  Catholic Enquiry Centre

Quote

‘Whatever Christ attained at Easter, he shares at Pentecost with his friends.  The Church is the Easter/Pentecost process – the most exciting thing happening on earth!’

— Fr John Walsh MM

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Dardanup Boyanup Cath Parish Bulletin: 5th Sunday of Easter Year B

Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin: 5th Sunday of Easter B – Insert

NOTICES

1. The New Sunday Missals are now available at the Cathedral Gift Shop in Bunbury at a cost of $39.95.  You can phone the shop at 97 918813. For all those who pre-ordered the new book, you can get them in the parish office together with your full payment.

2. The Rotary Club of Bunbury will conduct its annual “Give a Damn, Give a Can” appeal over the next couple of weeks. This project involves the collection of cans of food suitable for use by organizations distributing food to people in need.  Our parish youth group, with the assistance of Our Lady of Lourdes, will assist the project in the Dardanup area by collecting cans of food from Dardanup residents and from school families. The official collection day is Sunday May 6^th. There will be a collection box in the school office and in the foyer of the church, and members of the parish youth group will ensure that any cans left in the classrooms are delivered to the collection box. Thank you for your generosity in advance.

3. Dardanup Parish Banking last weekend, 28th/29th April is $1,134.20.  Thank you very much for your continued support.

4.  Boyanup Centenary Committee will meet sometime on 2nd week of May to begin the planning stage of our 100th year celebration. Thanks!

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults 2012-2013

We are now on the process of organising the new RCIA group for the year 2012-2013.  We are inviting all those who are interested to know about the Catholic Faith through RCIA to attend the initial meeting on the 9th of May, 9.30 AM.  It will be after the morning mass.  Morning tea will be offered during the meeting in the Retreat house.   Another meeting will be held in the evening, 6.45 pm—8.00 pm, for those who cannot make the morning session.  Hope to see you there!  Thanks!

Do you want your baby baptised?

Dardanup/Boyanup Catholic Church has formed a new ministry in the parish that will cater for the Baptismal Preparations necessary for your Infant Baptism. Please phone the parish office on 9728 1145 so that we can have your contact details and to organise someone from the group to visit you and to assist you with your preparations.  This will be the new process of Infant Baptism in our parish community from now on.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Parish Presbytery Appeal

Thank you to everyone that has responded to the appeal to raise funds for the presbytery.  To date we have raised $20, 000. 00 which is well on the way to our target of $22,000.  Donations can be made out to the “Dardanup Presbytery Appeal” and placed in the weekend collection baskets or can be passed on to Fr Nick, Danny Harris or Ward Italiano.

Parish Prayer Intentions

Thank you for Praying for us…

General Intentions:  Aileen Gardiner, Sue Dillon, Robyn Swindells, Jane, Kate, Rod, Helen, Michelle, John G., Matt and Sara.

Repose of the Souls of:  Sue Vlashart, Owen Depiazzi, Frank Dwyer, Jhune,  Olga, Les, David, Jenny, Betty Piacentini and all the poor souls in Purgatory.

Prayer for the Parish Community

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Pray for us!

St Louis de Montfort Pray for us!

Parish Vision Statement:  In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love.

Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

Thoughts on the Gospel

In this Sunday’s passages, John presented Jesus as the dedicated shepherd. Like the shepherd, Jesus would lead even if it meant his death. He would not be a charlatan who gave a performance of holiness for his audience, only to flee at any sign of danger. His leadership bound the follower to himself in intimacy. And his Father loved him for the sacrifice he would make for his sheep and for power he would use to rise up from the dead.  What defined true Christian leadership? In this passage, Jesus pointed to himself as the model. He was willing to put himself in harm’s way for his followers. Jesus exemplified a highly esteemed cultural value for his time: loyalty. His loyalty would extend to his own death. Any follower who desired leadership in the Christian community should be willing to face the same fate. They must be loyal to the Lord and his followers, no matter the cost.  Unlike the loyal leader, the hireling played to the audience, but fled at the sight of any danger.  Jesus inferred leadership would be tested. Indeed, any who aspired to leadership must be willing to be tested. With testing came disappointment and the possibility of disillusionment. After all, to walk in the footsteps of the Master meant a journey to the cross. The entire journey would bring joy and pain – sometimes on a day by day basis.

Communion Antiphon:

“The Good Shepherd is risen! He who laid down his life for his sheep, who died for his flock, he is risen, alleluia.”

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ST LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH CENTENARY CELEBRATION

Boyanup, WA

We are happy to announce that we now have a committee for the Centenary celebration of Boyanup Church this coming 9th of February 2013.  Planning of activities and the Pontifical mass will be discussed as the group meets sometime this month.  We would like to ask those who have old photos of their family in Boyanup church to lend us their photos for the exhibit as part of the program.  Remember, we are all in this together and as a parish, we will celebrate this wonderful gift of faith from God to our community.  Thank you and God bless!

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer serves as the pattern for all Christian prayer. It holds a creative tension:

• God, who is in heaven, with the image of God as father,

• the need for our daily bread now while working and praying for the kingdom to come,

• the practical response to the experience of divine forgiveness in forgiving those who trespass against us, and finally

• the hope that in the face of despair and meaninglessness we will remain steadfast in our faith until the end of our life.

- From Hearing God’s Call, Session 21, Catholic Enquiry Centre

Gracious God,  You have blessed this ancient land with many gifts, especially its people.

We thank you for the Year of Grace, a time to start afresh from Christ. You invite us to contemplate the face of Jesus your Son, that we may experience a new wave of grace,
and that the light of Christ may burn more brightly in our lives.

Attune our hearts and minds
to the presence of your Holy Spirit,
that our Church may be transformed, our relationships be healed, and our nation grow in compassion and justice.

With the intercession of St Mary MacKillop, who showed us new ways of living the Gospel,  we make our prayer
through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us.

(Prayer composed by the National Planning Team and endorsed by the Bishop’s Working Party, the following is the official prayer for A Year of Grace.)

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Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin: 4th Sunday Easter

Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin: 4th Sunday of Easter B – Insert

DO YOU WANT YOUR BABY BAPTISED?

Dardanup/Boyanup Catholic Church has formed a new ministry in the parish that will cater for the Baptismal Preparations necessary for your Infant Baptism. Please phone the parish office on 9728 1145 so that we can have your contact details and to organise someone from the group to visit you and to assist you in your preparations.  This will be the new process of Infant Baptism in our parish community from now on.  Thank you for your cooperation.

NOTICES

1. The New Sunday Missals are now available at the Cathedral Gift Shop in Bunbury at a cost of $39.95.  You can phone the shop at 97 918813. For all those who pre-ordered the new book, you can get them in the parish office together with your full payment.

2. The Rotary Club of Bunbury will conduct its annual “Give a Damn, Give a Can” appeal over the next couple of weeks. This project involves the collection of cans of food suitable for use by organizations distributing food to people in need.  Our parish youth group, with the assistance of Our Lady of Lourdes, will assist the project in the Dardanup area by collecting cans of food from Dardanup residents and from school families. The official collection day is Sunday May 6^th. There will be a collection box in the school office and in the foyer of the church, and members of the parish youth group will ensure that any cans left in the classrooms are delivered to the collection box. Thank you for your generosity in advance.

3. Dardanup Parish Banking last weekend, 21st/22nd April is $670.75.  Thank you very much for your continued support.

4.  Boyanup Centenary Committee meeting on the 13th of May immediately after mass—10.30AM.  We will begin the planning stage of our preparations.

Parish Prayer Intentions

Thank you for Praying for us…

General Intentions:  Aileen Gardiner, Sue Dillon, Robyn Swindells, Jane, Kate, Rod, Helen, Matt and Sara.

Repose of the Souls of:  Owen Depiazzi, Frank Dwyer, Jhune,  Olga, Les, David, Betty Piacentini and all the poor souls in Purgatory.

Church Alive Parish Representatives:

We are happy to have three Church Alive Representatives this year.  They are Tammy Clift and Jan Prowse for the Baptismal Preparation Ministry, Peter Prinsloo for the Parish Liturgy Team and Groups.  Church Alive Program prepares our representatives for the specific ministry in our parish so that they will have the skills and support for the service they will render the community.  We pray that they will be guided by the Holy Spirit in this endeavour.

Prayer for the Parish Community

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Pray for us!

St Louis de Montfort Pray for us!

Parish Vision Statement:  In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love.

Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

We are now on the process of organising the new RCIA group for the year 2012-2013.  We are inviting all those who are interested to know about the Catholic Faith through RCIA to attend the initial meeting on the 9th of May, 9.30 AM.  It will be after the morning mass.  Morning tea will be offered during the meeting in the Retreat house.   Hope to see you there!

‘All of a sudden there is Jesus among them. The disciples’ first reaction, however, is one of fear and alarm. Jesus is dead and so this must be his ghost. But Jesus reassures them: he points to the solidity of his body. Now their feelings turn to inexpressible joy. As they look on him with a mixture of happiness and wonder, he pushes them a bit further and asks for food to eat. Ghosts don’t eat. Jesus is truly risen.  ‘He now explained how what had happened to him was all foretold clearly in the Scriptures. It was all part of God’s plan. This is put in other words in the First Letter of John today: “Jesus is the sacrifice that takes our sins away, and not only ours, but the whole world’s.”  ‘And then comes their mission and mandate: “You are witnesses to this.” All round us there are people who have never heard the message at all. They all need to hear that greeting: “Peace with you” and to experience the peace that only Jesus can give. Will I be the one to carry that message today to even one other person? If we all did just that, we would reach a very large number of people.’

—- Excerpt from a commentary by Fr Frank Doyle SJ

Communion Antiphon:

“Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day.  In his name penance for the remission of sins is to be preached to all nations, alleluia.”

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An Easter Prayer

Dear God, Thank you for blessing us with this wonderful term. We have learnt plenty and had lots of fun in the process. Thank you for all the new friendships we have made and thank you for helping us be kind and loving to one another. May you keep us safe throughout the Easter holiday and help us remember that Jesus gave his life so we could live. Thank you God for everything you have done for us.  Amen.

By Jessica—Y6

(This prayer has been composed by one of our students in OLOL school.)

Heaven, Earth, and God’s Creation

Heaven and earth are united deep within God’s creation. Earth is not heaven and heaven is not earth but, in Christ, heaven and earth are intimately united to each other. Earth is the world of men and women and every living creature. Heaven is the dwelling place of God, angels and saints, including Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus.

—From Hearing God’s Call, Session 20.http://www.catholicenquiry.com

Quote

‘There is nothing in the world that resembles God as much as silence.’

-Meister Eckhart

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Dardanup-Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin – 3rd Sunday of Easter Year B

Dardanup-Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin – 3rd Sunday of Easter B – Insert

NOTICES

1. This is inform everyone that Owen Depiazzi’s Requiem Mass will be on Monday, 23rd of April at 10.30 Am here in Dardanup Parish.

2. The New Sunday Missals are now available at the Cathedral Gift Shop in Bunbury at a cost of $39.95.  You can phone the shop at 97 918813. For all those who pre-ordered the new book, you will be advised later on as when they will be distributed in the parishes.

3. The latest edition of “Youth Matters!” is now available for your enjoyment. The copies are available at the back of the Church.  If you have any questions, comments or feedback about the newsletter, please don’t hesitate to direct these to Fr Wayne. Similarly, if you would like to contribute something to a future edition, please let him know. His phone number is (08) 9721 0508.

4. Acolytes meeting will be on Friday, 27th April at 7pm in the parish office.  We will continue with our on-going formation and will discuss the roster for the group.

5. The Finance Committee meeting is set on Monday night, 23^rd April at 7pm in the parish Office.  Please be advised that there will be a couple of things that we need to discuss.

6. Dardanup Parish Banking last weekend, 14^th/15^th April is $1,144.25.  Thank you very much for your continued support.

Prayer for the Parish Community

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Pray for us!

St Louis de Montfort Pray for us!

Parish Vision Statement:  In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love.

Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

‘What difference does the resurrection make for us? It is not just the resurrection of a single individual. St John emphasises that the only way we can understand the Resurrection is to place it in the context of God’s creation. Just as God breathed his spirit over the waters at the beginning of creation so now the risen Christ breathes upon this fearful group of failures. God is acting again; it is a new creation.  ‘The disciples receive the very same spirit which Jesus possessed. The immediate effect of this gift is to recreate them as a new community, the Church. This new beginning is the work of the Holy Spirit. The disciples are forgiven, Jesus accepts them, without recrimination: all their failures are wiped out. And they are given the power to forgive others, ‘whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven’. ‘The joy of the Resurrection opens their hearts, takes away their fear and prepares them to take the Gospel to the world as Jesus commands “As the Father sent me so I am sending you.”‘We are sent to continue Jesus’ saving work of healing the world and to live in hope of its final consummation in glory. In so far as we live out this faith in Jesus’s Resurrection  then will the words of St John come true: “This is the victory over the world – our faith.” (1 John 5:1-6)’  Excerpts from a homily by Fr David Sanders OP

Communion Antiphon:

“Jesus spke to Thomas:  Put your hand here and see the place of the nails.  Doubt no longer, but believe, alleluia.”

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Dear Lord,

Thank you for your love for us, your help and guidance too,

Your compassion and generosity that Helps us be more like you.

Thank you for believing in me when no one else is there.

As a friend, a father, and a leader, and a person who always cares.

Please help me be like you every single day,

And help me make others feel warm in the same loving way.

Amen.

(This prayer has been composed by Allegra, one of our Year 6 students in OLOL.)

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Dardanup-Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin: 2nd Sunday of Easter B

Dardanup-Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin: 2nd Sunday of Easter B – Insert

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults 2012-2013

We are now on the process of organising the new RCIA group for the year 2012-2013.  We are inviting all those who are interested to know about the Catholic Faith through RCIA to attend the initial meeting on the 9th of May, 9.30 AM.  It will be after the morning mass.  Morning tea will be offered during the meeting in the Retreat house.   Hope to see you there!

NOTICES

1. ”Serving in the Year of grace” – A day of spiritual enrichment for Extraordinary Minister and Acolytes is to be held on Saturday, 21st April at Bunbury Cathedral Parish Hall.  Times are 9.30am – 3.30pm.
2. Holy Week Celebration:  The Parish wishes to thank everyone who help out in the preparations of the Parish Holy Week Celebrations.   To all those who took part in the liturgy:  The acolytes, the readers, special ministers of the Eucharist, altar servers, the choir, those who helped in cleaning the Church, those who organised the food for the Paschal Meal and Easter gathering, those who organised the flowers from Holy Thursday till Easter Sunday, the parishioners and Fr. Wayne.  On behalf of the Parish Pastora Council, thank you very much for a solemn and beautiful Parish Holy Week Celebration.
3. Collection Figures:   Planned giving envelopes – $350.00, 1st Collection – $591.25, Good Friday Collection – $648.45.  Thank you very much for your continued support both inour parish and to our priests (Fr. Nick and Fr. Wayne)

Parish Prayer Intentions

Thank you for Praying for us…

General Intentions: Aileen Gardiner, Sue Dillon, Owen Depiazzi, Robyn Swindells, Jane, Kate, Rod, Bob and Connie.  For Aaron in his discernment and for all the priests in Bunbury diocese, for Bishop Gerard Holohan.

Repose of the Souls of: Frank Dwyer, Jhune,  Olga, Les, David, Betty Piacentini and all the poor souls in Purgatory.

Prayer for the Parish Community

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception     Pray for us

St Louis de Montfort     Pray for us

Parish Vision Statement:

In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love. Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

Parish Mission Statement:

Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

Thoughts on the Gospel

‘The Resurrection of Jesus is the sudden declaration by God that we are someone and never just something. Perhaps this is why Peter is mentioned explicitly by name — that he who is branded with failure may know the taste of a new beginning.  ‘From this moment onwards, to be a disciple of Jesus is to be seized by the belief that there is something utterly irreducible about human life and experience. This is why the first Christians so joyfully go to the sword and the stone. Whatever force or violence may tear them apart, they are someone, they are not simply instruments of the State, or the petty gods of nature, subject to the cruelty or the purposes of those around them.  ‘When Pompey marched into the Holy of Holies at the centre of the Temple he expected to find an extravagant image of a god which he could cart away with him. Instead he found nothing but an empty space, an absence of images.  ‘But the empty tomb, like the empty Temple, provides a new space for human beings to leave behind the false image of what they have become, and grow into the true nature which God has created for them.’

Communion Antiphon:

“Christ has become our paschal sacrifice; let us feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, allelluia.”

Dardanup-Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin: Easter Sunday Year B

Dardanup-Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin: Easter Sunday Year B – Insert

Prayer for the Parish Community

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Pray for us!

St Louis de Montfort Pray for us!

Parish Vision Statement:

In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love. Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

Parish Mission Statement:

Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.

‘Our Great Week, Holy Week, affords us opportunities to follow Jesus more closely, to stand by him in his suffering and death, and to consider how he suffers all of this for my sins and for my salvation.

‘In your daily 15 minutes this week be with Jesus. Ask Peter to stand with you. As you are with him notice your reactions. Do you pull back? Or do you draw nearer to Jesus, whom everyone fled save his mother and beloved disciple? Do not be embarrassed. Above all don’t change any meaning – of Jesus, his passion or yours, or your imperfect discipleship.

‘Let Jesus be your Truth and resolve to love him more deeply and follow him more closely. Close by saying slowly the Lord’s Prayer, which reminds us to begin and to continue loving Jesus in each other and in those who offend us.’

— Excerpt from a commentary by Fr Paul Panaretos SJ

Communion Antiphon:

“Father, if this cup may not pass, but I must drink it, then your will be done.”

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A Prayer of Thanks

Dear God, thank you for my mum and dad and the trees that give us oxygen so we can breathe. And thank you for my friends that care for me. And thank you for my nice brother that helps me. Thank you for my cousins and aunties and uncles. And my nanna and granddad. Thank you for my mum that helps me cook dinner.

Amen.

(by Ashleigh)

Prayer Before the Cross

My dear Lord Jesus, Son of God,

you were born in a stable and died on the cross for our salvation.
Say to your heavenly Father at the hour of my death: ‘Father, forgive

this child.’
Say to your loving mother, Mary: ‘Behold your daughter/your son.’
Say to my soul: ‘This day you shall be with me in Paradise.’
‘My God, my God, do not abandon me’ in that hour.
‘I thirst,’ my God!  Yes, my soul thirsts for you, the fountain of living waters.
So, my Saviour, from this moment and for all eternity

‘Into your hands, I commend my spirit.’

Lord Jesus, receive my soul. Amen.

(Author unknown)

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Dardanup Boyanlup Catholic Parish Bulletin – Palm Sunday B

Dardanup Boyanup Catholic Parish Bulletin – Palm Sunday B – Insert

NOTICES

1.  This is to remind everyone that we will have a Good Friday Retiring Collection for the support of all the Catholic Churches in Holy Land.  The poster and the report of last year’s Good Friday Collection are posted in the bulletin board.  The Easter Collection on the other, will be given to our priests as a gift from the parish community.  However, the envelops for our weekly Plan-Giving will still go to the parish fund.

2.  A REMINDER:  The Holy Thursday Mass will be at 7 PM instead of 6 Pm. This is to cater to our young families in the parish having children in school. The Chrism Mass, this coming Holy Tuesday, 3rd of April in Bunbury Cathedral Parish will be in the morning at 11 AM. Everyone is invited to join all the priests in renewing their ordination promises and the blessing of the oils. Good Friday Tenebrae is at 9 AM and will be followed by the Parish Stations of the Cross at 10 AM. The Veneration of the Cross will be in the afternoon at 3 PM.  Easter Vigil Mass on 7th of April will be at 7 PM.  The RCIA catechumens will receive the sacrament of Initiation during the mass.  A light supper will be served after the Vigil Mass, please bring a plate to share, thanks! The Easter Sunday Mass will be in Boyanup, at 9 AM.  Children from two parish families will be baptised during mass and we welcome them in our parish community.

3.   Collection figure for last weekend, 24th/ 25th March is $740.85.  Thank you very much for your continued support.

Parish Prayer Intentions

Thank you for Praying for us…

Max Walden, Aileen Gardiner, Sue, Owen, Jane, Kate, Rod, Connie, Matthew (Robyn’s son) and Celeste.

Repose of the Souls of Les, Megan Jane Rees, Angela Martela, Betty Piacentini and all the poor souls in Purgatory.

Please also include in your prayers our RCIA catechumens who will be receiving the sacraments of Initiation this Easter Vigil: Gail Edmund-Boyes, Amber King, Amanda Louise de Kluyver, and Julianne Barbara Pelusey.  Special Thank you to the RCIA team members: Tammy Clift, Tara Giovanetti, Anne Maher, Gemma Mangano,  and Wendy Prinsloo.

Church Alive Parish Representatives:

We are happy to have three Church Alive Representatives this year.  They are Tammy Clift and Jan Prowse for the Baptismal Preparation Ministry, Peter Prinsloo for the Parish Liturgy Team and Groups.  Church Alive Program prepares our representatives for the specific ministry in our parish so that they will have the skills and support for the service they will render the community.  We pray that they will be guided by the Holy Spirit in this endeavour.

Prayer for the Parish Community

Our Father in Heaven, You call us to form a Family of families, A community of Families, Led by your hand and guided by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grant our parish and home:  Unity and Creativity in serving one another; Imagination and Right Motivation in spreading the Good News of your Kingdom; Joy and Enthusiasm as we grow in Holiness through the celebration of the Sacraments, the study of the Sacred Scriptures, and the Deepening of experiences through our Catholic Christian formation.  Make our parish and home a worthy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, who will throw Fire into our hearts and minds; to enable us attain Unity that will move us towards Mission.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Pray for us!

St Louis de Montfort Pray for us!

Parish Vision Statement:  In union with the entire Church, we aim to be a Christ-centred Family of families, spiritually alive and growing in our faith, reaching out, welcoming and engaging all in a spirit of generosity, compassion and love. Parish Mission Statement:  Through the example of our lives, we proclaim the Gospel by: Actively seeking opportunities to engage everybody in the sacramental life of the parish; Answering the call to serve with generosity; Providing opportunities and on-going support for the deepening of our faith; Recognizing the value of the parish school community to the life of the parish and supporting them in their faith journey; and Looking for ways to engage and include the broader community.