St John the Baptist Catholic Church Plympton Parish Pentecost …€¦ · Katherine Clune and all...
Transcript of St John the Baptist Catholic Church Plympton Parish Pentecost …€¦ · Katherine Clune and all...
OUR LITURGY
FIRST READING Acts 2: 1-11
A description of the first Pentecost, when the Holy
Spirit descended in the form of tongues of fire. The
influence on the apostles carried over to the people
who listened to them, when the fruits of the Spirit
were immediately apparent.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 103:1-2, 24, 27-30, 35
R Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of
the earth.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13
St Paul used the example of the unity between the
parts of the human body to show that the Church, as
the body of Christ, relies on the Holy Spirit to be the
bond of unity.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia, alleluia!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and
kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL John 20: 19-23
In John’s Gospel, on the very night of the resurrection,
Jesus confers the Holy Spirit on the apostles as a way
of expressing that they must share his mission from the
Father in the Holy Spirit.
REFLECTION
The Season of Easter concludes with today’s celebration,
the Feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the
descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles gathered in
the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the
beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found
in the Acts of the Apostles, today’s first reading. The
account in today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23, also recounts
how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples.
Yet the event in John’s Gospel takes place on Easter
Sunday. There is no need to try to reconcile these two
accounts. It is enough that we know that after his death,
Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a
helper, an advocate, who would enable them to be his
witnesses throughout the world.
In the context of the Feast of Pentecost, John 20:19-23
reminds us about the integral connection between the
gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy
Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace.
Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the
work that he has begun, “As the Father has sent me, so I
send you.” He breathes the Holy Spirit upon the
disciples and sends them to continue his work of
reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ act
of breathing the Holy Spirit mirrors God’s act of
breathing life into Adam at the time of Creation. In fact,
both the Greek and Hebrew words for “spirit” can also
be translated as “breath.”
This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a
reconciling presence in the world. The reconciling
presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church’s
sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are
cleansed of sin and become a new creation in Christ. In
the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the
mercy of God through the forgiving of sins. This
reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for
Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents
of peace and harmony among people.
Pope Francis Quotes:
“Father of Light, from whom
every good gift comes, send
your Spirit into our lives with
the power of a mighty wind,
and by the flame of your
wisdom open the horizons of
our minds”.
St John the Baptist Catholic Church
Plympton Parish
Pentecost Sunday
31st May 2020
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Recently Deceased:
Dushan Luvin, Roger French, Maria Caruana.
May they rest in peace!
Anniversaries:
Katherine Clune and all forgotten souls.
The Sick:
Antonietta Caruana, Fr Chris Warnlock, Angelica Mendoza,
Tamia Zegarra, Jeremy Sia, Anne Chiu, Betsabeth & Sebastian
Trujillo, Ignacio Pomar, Linda Smith, Chrisanthi Panayotakis,
Paz Jayme, Mercedes Li, Maria Alban, Johanna Coad, Miriam
Aranda, Reynaldo Melchor Cruz, Emily Elgueta, Rob, Natalia
Memije Sabio, Andrew Koh, Judy Cahill, Kieffer, Paul
Mbvoma, Kevin Clarke, Fr John Chambers and all sick
children.
We also pray for the sick in our parish,
in nursing homes, hospitals and the housebound.
LIVE GUIDED EXAMEN PRAYER
Every Thursday evening at 7.30pm (till the COVID-
19 restrictions are lifted). St Ignatius, Norwood will live stream
a 15 minute Guided Examen Prayer. Please follow this link for
more details https://rebrand.ly/Examen
EASING OF RESTRICTIONS UPDATE
Update effective 25/5/2020:
The Premier has announced the relaxing of restrictions
with Stage 2 now being implemented from June 1 2020
(one week earlier than scheduled). The key points to note
are:
Places of Worship permitted for up to 20 attendees
(It is essential to book for mass to the Parish Office on
8293 6600 to avoid going beyond the required number of
attendees)
Funerals will be permitted for up to 50 attendees
Baptisms will be permitted for up to 20 attendees
20TH ANNUAL PARISH LUNCHEON
CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus and government restrictions, this
year’s 20th Annual Parish Luncheon is cancelled but we
look forward everyone joining us in 2021!
The Parish Office is CLOSED for face to face communication.
If you:
Have a urgent pastoral need, please ring the doorbell
9am – 2pm weekdays. If the office is unattended, please ring 8293 6600 and leave a message or ring 0427 241 574 for emergencies only.
If you would like to make an appointment with the Priest please ring 8293 6600 or leave a message if phone is unattended.
ANY correspondence can be deposited through the letter slot at the Parish door.
Please check our website www.parish.stjohnplympton.com for updates and our facebook page ‘Plympton Catholic Parish’
Thank you for your understanding.
KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS NEWSPAPER
COLLECTION
On the First Sunday of each month the Knights will still be
collecting your newspapers from St John the Baptist
Church.
Please leave your papers on the Eastern side of the Church
near the seat. Social distancing will be observed at all
times.
The Sunday dates for collection are SUNDAY JUNE
7TH
, SUNDAY JULY 5TH
, SUNDAY AUGUST
2ND
, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH
. We will advise further
dates, as we will be guided by Government Guidelines.
Thanking everyone for their continued support.
Darryl Smitheram and Simon O’Neill.
Plympton/Edwardstown Knights of the Southern Cross.
ST VINCENT de PAUL WINTER APPEAL
The St Vincent de Paul Society has launched its Covid-19
Winter Appeal to help people experiencing disadvantage.
As the impacts of job losses due to Covid-19 are realised
and more people reach out for assistance, the organisation
needs your help to ensure our local Conference members
and volunteers can continue their work supporting the
disadvantaged in our community.
Donations can be made online at www.vinnies.org.au/
donate, by calling 13 18 12 or by sending a cheque or
money order to St Vincent de Paul Society, GPO Box 1804
Adelaide, SA, 5001.
If you are unable to donate in this manner, the parish
office has a number of donation envelopes for the Vinnies
Covid-19 Winter Appeal.
To book an appointment for FREE COVID-19 telephone
counselling, please phone Centacare on 8215 6700.
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
A BOOK THAT IS A TIMELY REMINDER OF HOW WE
SHOULD BE AS A CHURCH
Fr. Michael Trainor has prepared a series of podcasts on the
Acts of the Apostles, together with accompanying notes and
discussion questions. This is now available at the Lockleys
Catholic Website (https://www.lockleysparish.com/the-acts-of-
the-apostles).
For those many parishioners without access to the web, a CD
can be prepared of the podcasts. If you are interested in one
of these, please call or leave a message at the parish office on
8293 6600. Please leave your name and the best address to
which we can send the CD and accompanying documents.
You may like to use this resource for personal reflection or for
small group gatherings (under 10 people) with appropriate
social distancing. Alternatively, you may want to listen to the
podcasts and then discuss them, using the questions Fr.
Michael has prepared, using one of the virtual platforms.
Deacon Paul Crowe.
PARISH THANKSGIVING PROGRAM
As all Masses have been temporarily suspended and collections
cannot take place, if you are still able to make a contribution
to the 1st or 2nd collection, this can be done in a number of
ways.
1) Via an electronic contribution. The link on the
Archdiocesan website is www.adelaide.catholic.org.au/
donation. You will need to select the Plympton Parish and
chose whether you are contributing to the First Collection
(Support of Priests) or Second Collection (Parish Property &
maintenance etc).
2) If you are currently contributing via envelope, you can
choose to make your contribution via credit card or direct
debit. Forms can be emailed or posted to you at your
request.
3) You can make a direct deposit into our account. Please be
sure to put your Planned Giving (PG) number and surname as
a reference. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange this.
4) Please contact the Parish Office to discuss how you can
deliver your envelopes (2nd Collection) or donations to the
First Collection (clearly marked).
5) You can set up an ongoing deduction to the First Collection
by following this link
http://www.adelaide.catholic.org.au/__files/f/24812/First%
20Collection%202017.pd
Thank you for your continued support of the Priests of the
Archdiocese and the Parish.
SUPPORTING THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
NEEDS OF CHILDREN DURING COVID-19
Please find attached Child Protection Unit Newsletter
containing information, helpful links and resources which
support Children’s mental health.
CONFESSION – THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
The Sacrament of Confession has been suspended during
this time of pandemic. Physical and moral impossibility
excuses a person from confession, in which case
reconciliation may be attained by other means, for
example an act of perfect contrition. (Canon 960) An act
of perfect contrition can be made by saying these or similar
words: “My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
I should love you above all things. I firmly intend, with
your help, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads
me to sin”.
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to
receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my
heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and
u n i t e m y s e l f w h o l l y t o Y o u .
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
THRESHOLD: INSPIRE – 2020 PENTECOST VIGIL FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE ON FACEBOOK LIVE
This year’s Pentecost vigil for young people will take place
online at www.facebook.com/cathyouthadelaide/live on
Saturday May 30 from 7:30pm. Young people are not
only encouraged to join the vigil, but they can also submit
visual and performance art pieces to be included in a
virtual gallery. For more information about artists
submissions, follow this link: https://tiny.cc/q2sznz .
Contact the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults
for more information on www.cathyouthadelaide.org.au
THRESHOLD@HOME – MUSIC PERFORMANCE SERIES
ON FACEBOOK LIVE TUESDAYS AT 8PM
Check out performances from young Catholic musicians
from across the Archdiocese of Adelaide every Tuesday
n ight f rom 8pm at www.facebook .com/
cathyouthadelaide/live. Interested in being a performer on
Threshold @Home? Contact Peter in the Catholic Office
f o r Y o u t h a n d Y o u n g A d u l t s a t E :
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY - FOR DEACONS
The leadership team of the International Diaconate Centre
has been asked to draw to your attention Pope Francis’
request that there be prayers for deacons this
month. Details are at https://www.vaticannews.va/en/
pope/news/2020-05/pope-francis-prayer-intention-may-
The COVID safe app
Speeds up the process for notifying
people who may
have been exposed to coronavirus.
For more information visit https://www.health.gov.au/resources/
collections/covidsafe-app-campaign-resources
ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust offers scholarships to
enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in
leadership/ministry or a specialised activity, such as
promoting faith enhancement, social justice and pastoral
care. More information and applications forms are available
on our website https://www.pallottine.org.au/scholarships/st
-vincent-pallotti-scholarship-for-lay-ministry.html
Closing date July 31 2020.
FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR MAY AND JUNE ISSUES OF
THE SOUTHERN CROSS With churches closed and Masses suspended due to the
coronavirus pandemic, The Southern Cross has found a
creative solution to continue to spread the good news to the
Catholic community – and it’s free!
To subscribe for the free issues go to https://
thesoutherncross.org.au/delivered-to-your-door/
YOUTH MINISTRY RESOURCE ONLINE
The Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults is compiling
resources for youth and young adult ministry in these
extraordinary times. To view these resources visit http://
www.cathyouthadelaide.org.au/resources1
SUNDAY LITURGY FOR FAMILIES
As a response to the COVID-19 situation while Masses have
been suspended, the Family and Parish-Based Catechesis
Office has prepared liturgies with a focus on children. Families
can use these at home to reflect on the Gospel each Sunday.
This can be found at this link on the Archdiocesan website:
http://www.adelaide.catholic.org.au/our-works-and-
community/family-and-parish-based-catechesis/prayer-services.
Please help us to make your families aware of this resource for
this time. For any further enquiries, please contact Sr Jenny
Seal [email protected] or Elena Moffa
PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR - Fr Denis Ssemuju
8293 6600
DEACON Paul Crowe
8293 6600 (Tues, Thurs & Friday)
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE - Mary-Anne Quinn
8293 6600
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE - Heran Jayasuriya
8293 6600
PARISH OFFICE
Open Monday - Friday - 9.00am - 2.00pm
Parish Secretary - Helen Konieczny
342 Anzac Highway, Plympton SA 5038
Phone 8293 6600 Fax 8293 8992
Email: [email protected]
Website: parish.stjohnplympton.com
Postal Address: PO Box 90 Plympton SA 5038
Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson - TBA
Child Safety Officer - Helen Konieczny - 8293 6600
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL - 8293 6280
Principal -Todd Murfitt
Co-Principal - Bernadette Lacey
Deputy Principal - Joanne Livingstone
APRIM - Angela DeNadai
Hearing assistance available. Please ask for a receiver.
COMMUNION FOR COELIACS
Please see Priest before Mass to arrange a
gluten free Host.
TOILETS ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOYER
Baby change table available for use in toilet area.
www.facebook.com/PlymptonCatholic Parish
Live streaming of Masses from St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral
The Archdiocese is continuing to live stream daily Mass at
midday and on Sundays at 10am from St Francis Xavier’s
Cathedral. These Masses can be viewed live and on demand
on the home page of www.adelaide.catholic.org.au. It will
also be available via Facebook or YouTube.
For those without internet access the Sunday Mass is now
being replayed on Channel 44 at 4pm every week. An inter-
state service is screened live every week on Channel 10 at
6am.
Sunday Mass Now On Channel 44
Sunday Mass from St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral will be
replayed on Channel 44 at 4pm. The usual live stream will
go ahead at 10am (www.adelaide.catholic.org.au), however
this will allow those without access to online Masses the
opportunity to celebrate.
Next Week’s Readings
The Most Holy Trinity
First Reading: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel: John 3:16-18
MASS INTENTIONS
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to
offer a Mass for your loved ones.
Feast Days During the Week
Monday 1st June - Mary, Mother of the Church
Tuesday 2nd June - Sts Marcellinus & Peter
Wednesday 3rd June - St Charles Lwanga & Companions
Friday 5th June - St Boniface
Saturday 6th June - St Marcellin Champagnat,
St Norbet
“Lord! Send out your spirit and renew the face of the earth”
At Easter, we witnessed the seemingly impossible take place in the resurrection of Jesus. we waited for
our turn to receive the same power that gave life to His dead body and made Him rise gloriously. The
time is finally here today! Pentecost.
In Jewish tradition, three great festivals were celebrated each year. One such feast, Pentecost, known
also as the ‘feast of harvest’ or the ‘feast of weeks’, was celebrated to mark the gathering of wheat 50
days after the Passover. The Jews were to offer the first fruits of the new grain to the Lord on that day.
According to the Jewish law, all adult Jewish men were expected to come to Jerusalem from wherever
they were to celebrate this great feast. The streets of Jerusalem would have been clogged with crowds
streaming from all across the countryside and beyond. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit therefore, on
this day, was not a coincidence but part of the great plan of the Creator. It was God’s plan, to equip the
believers with the power of the Holy Spirit, so that His glory would be known throughout the whole
world. The Book of Acts records that St. Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, converted 3000 souls
with the Good News he preached.
The scripture today paints a vivid picture of the incident and the selection of words portray the power
and the working of the Holy Spirit. ‘And suddenly, out of the sky, came a sound, like a strong rushing
wind; and it filled the house where they were sitting. There appeared tongues of fire, which parted and
came to rest upon each one of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other
languages and the Spirit enabled them to speak.’ This is the nature of God’s Spirit. It is full of power and
energy just as a strong rushing wind. And just as Jesus says to Nicodemus in John 3:8, ‘the wind blows
wherever it wishes; you hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from and where
it is going. It is like that with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’
Many of us are like the disciples in the upper room. We believe in the Lord Jesus and God and we are
happy He is there for us. But our desires and aspirations are formed by the world, our solutions to
problems are formed by our brokenness and we adopt strategies that are sinful and selfish. But the Lord
offers us another way through the readings. When we receive the Holy Spirit, our lives will change.
Most people think that the power the Lord Jesus gives us through the Holy Spirit is to do ministry and
evangelization. But this power is first given to us to grow into the holiness of God. When we grow into
the holiness of God we will enjoy being a son or daughter of God. We will hear His voice and know
His love deep inside. We will have union with Him as He lives inside us and our fears are taken away
and peace is restored. We will have internal joy and freedom and our desires are changed and God’s
purpose becomes our purpose. This was the experience of those living in the early church. The disciple’s
inner lives were transformed. They no longer thought like the world and this was how they changed
the world. Therefore, today the Lord is not looking for people to go out, necessarily, and do big things.
The Lord is looking for people who will receive the gifts the Holy Spirit and use them to grow into the
life of God.
Be filled with the Holy Spirit. May God bless you.
Heran Jayasuriya.
Prayers written by Pope Francis to be offered at the conclusion of the Rosary
by households and individuals each day during May
O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey
as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering,
and persevered in your faith. “Protectress of the Roman people”,
you know our needs, and we know that you will provide,
so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return
after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us.
For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows
to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God;
Do not despise our petitions in our necessities,
but deliver us always from every danger,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mosaic, Mother of the Church, overlooking St Peter’s Square, Vatican City