Women go to the tomb as dawn is breaking. The Power of Darkness
which had Jesus unjustly sentenced, cruelly tortured and buried in the
pitch blackness of the tomb, is
conquered by the Son-Rise of all
sun rises flooding our world and
the whole of human history with
Divine Light and Energy.
This is the heart of our faith as
Catholic Christians, which we
celebrate with bon-fire (good fire)
in darkness at the Easter Vigil.
From that earthly element we light
the Easter candle and the Exsultet
is sung: ‘Be glad, let earth be glad
as glory floods her, ablaze with
light from her eternal King.’
The resurrection itself is nowhere described in the gospels, but we do
have appearances of the Risen Lord Jesus. The first appearance was to a
woman, Mary of Magdala. A title given to her by the early church was
‘Apostle to the Apostles’ because she was the bearer of the message
which the male disciples initially did not believe. But eventually they too
believed that Death had been done to death because the Son had risen.
Christ’s body was transfigured by the energy of Divine Love and we can,
by grace, participate in that resurrection life of Our Lord. A glorious
destiny awaits us, as indeed it awaits the whole cosmos as it is to be
transformed by that resurrection life recreating the whole of creation.
We could take a moment to pray that we, along with all that matters, are
graced with the life-giving energy of the Risen Son and that we may join
Mary of Magdala in spreading the Good News of Christ’s victory over
death. Alleluia!
© Fr Michael Tate
Mother of Good Counsel Parish (embracing the areas of Innisfail, Mourilyan, South Johnstone & Babinda)
Parish Priest ~ Fr Kerry Crowley
Assistant Priest ~ Fr Nathan McKay
PO Box 64, Innisfail QLD 4860 Tel: 4061 6633 Fax: 4061 7634 PO Box 17, Babinda QLD 4861 Tel: 4061 6633 email: [email protected] Parish website www.gcparish.org.au
Parish Bulletin Sunday 16 April 2017 PARISH CHURCHES
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Mother of Good Counsel 90 Rankin St, Innisfail
# Sat, Vigil Mass 6.30pm # Sun, 9am # 3rd Sun, Monthly 11am, Italian Mass
St Rita of Cascia 5 Green St, South Johnstone
# Sun, 7am (every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Christ the King 10 Harbour Rd, Mourilyan
# Sun, 7am (every 2nd & 4th Sunday)
St Rita of Cascia 15 Church St, Babinda
# Sat, Vigil Mass 6.00pm # Sun, 8am
PARISH SCHOOLS
Good Counsel College 66 Owen St, Innisfail
Ph: (07) 40635300
Web: www.gcc.qld.edu.au
James Roberts (Principal)
Good Counsel Primary 96 Rankin St, Innisfail
Ph: (07) 40612994
Web: www.gcps.qld.edu.au
Liam Kenny (Principal)
St Rita’s Primary 8 Green St, South Johnstone
Ph: (07) 40642153
Web: www.stritascps.qld.edu.au
Brad Williams (Principal)
St Rita’s Primary 7-13 Church St, Babinda
Ph: (07) 40671467
Web: www.stritasbabinda.qld.edu.au
Judy Billiau (Principal)
Easter Sunday
The Pastor’s Pen
Easter is about having a goal and working towards a destination. Holy Week each year helps searchers,
seekers, disciples to discover and fine tune their journey.
Rosie Nielson was interviewed on ABC Radio recently. Rosie from the country never had the
opportunity of going to a local school; hers was Distance Education which led to University and into
the Faculty of Medicine.
She remembers vividly an interview by Faculty Staff that helped gain her acceptance to study Medicine.
The question was about her suitability, adaptability and resilience for the Medical Profession. Rosie
recalled an incident when working as a Jillaroo on a Station when she accidentally rode her horse into
quicksand, the horse struggled and got stuck, and Rosie creatively extricated herself from the horse
and sand to discover that her Mobile Phone was out of range, so she climbed a tree got reception
making contact with her Boss. In no uncertain terms, he reminded her that ‘she was an idiot’ having
been warned to avoid the sand, remarking, when the horse is lifted will have broken bones and will
need to be destroyed.
The Panel accepted Rosie on the strength of her initiative and lesson; she has since graduated and
works as a country Doctor in rural NSW.
Fr Kerry
Parish Office
OFFICE HOURS for next week
Monday 17 April (Easter Monday) - Closed,
Tuesday 18 April: 9am - 12 noon
Wednesday 19 April, Thursday 20 April,
Friday 21 April: 10am - 3pm,
Fr Kerry
Fr Kerry will celebrate Mass at Innisfail this
weekend.
Fr Nathan
Fr Nathan will celebrate Mass at Silkwood, South Johnstone and El Arish this weekend.
Happy Easter
Easter is the time to rejoice and be thankful for the
gift of life, love and joy. May the word of God lead
you, guide you, and forever keep you safe in His
care. Wishing all a Blessed and Happy Easter!
Fr Kerry, Fr Nathan & Fr Grundy
Thank You! A very special Thank you to EVERYONE who
has been involved with the Lenten and Easter
Ceremonies!
Easter Blessing of Homes
Holy Water for the blessing of homes will be available after each of the Masses this weekend.
St Rita’s Parish, Babinda
Weekend Masses
Fr Grundy will celebrate the Masses in Babinda
this weekend.
Cyclone Debbie/Floods
Bishop James is co-ordinating a Diocesan Appeal and has asked us to assist in supporting all affected by this natural disaster, Cyclone Debbie and the resultant Floods. A second collection will be taken up at all Masses over Easter, should you be away or wish to give beforehand, kindly place your contribution on the collection plate in an Envelope marked Cyclone Debbie Appeal.
R.C.I.A.
The Next Meeting will be held in the Boardroom, Parish Centre on Easter Monday evening 17 April at 7.00pm.
Please encourage others to enter into a Journey of Faith.
Apostolic Nuncio in Australia
His Excellency Most Reverend Adolfo Tito Yllana, Apostolic Nuncio in Australia, will celebrate a special mass for the Filipino community on Sunday April 30, 2017 at 3pm, St Monica’s Cathedral.
Everyone is invited to join the Filipino community in this celebration!
Easter Sunday
Happy Easter from all at Caritas Australia! Thank you for supporting us this year as we demonstrate how love for our neighbours can transform lives. You are helping to empower our most vulnerable neighbours worldwide to build a better future for their families
and communities.
Thank you for supporting Caritas Australia’s
Project Compassion 2017 Lenten appeal.
Last weekend the contribution to Caritas was $1852.70 (Innisfail)
Contributions to Caritas from Babinda $215.00 (2.4.17)
and $233.10 (9.4.17)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday 18 April ~ 4pm - 5pm
in the Prayer Room, Parish Centre
Plan Giving Due to the introduction of a new software system
all Plan Giving Statements will be sent out by the
end of April.
Catholic Leader
Special Easter Edition
Whitsunday parish priest talks of Easter
hope in wake of Cyclone Debbie which
caused widespread devastation in his region.
Next Week in the Parish (Innisfail)
Tuesday 18th April @ 10am Rosary Group - Parish Centre
Thursday 20th April @ 10am - Rosary and Prayer for Priests - Prayer Room, Parish Centre
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Church & Toilet
Closing Roster Week commencing
16 April
Graham Celledoni
Church Cleaning
Roster - Mourilyan
Mary Rose Lissa
Altar Linen Roster
17 April
Lynne Catalano
He is risen! Alleluia!
All who have faith in Jesus will have their sins forgiven Acts 10:34a. 37-43
Ps 118:1-2. 15c-16ab & 17. 22-23
Jn 20:1-9
F A O K N I F A I T H E B O P
G E L I C R M L S D R L D J M
F E M Q M E B B G C O D P V U
R R D G E D R C H O S E N S G
E H Z Y V E V E R Y O N E S P
F T H D V B J K P P D E H S Y
E G Q R M O C C K F F P N O A
E X S R A I S E D N X J E R N
N O U R G N I Y L E G R N C E
O Q K F P Q J R Z H D V I U K
T C Z M J K N X T N K I L E A
S H M A R Y U U X K Z L P I T
B N E U B R B Y E V F C O A J
Z V G O R S O Q X T O M B Z F
Try to find these words:
chosen Mary
cross raised
everyone stone
faith taken
linen three
lying tomb
C H I L D R E N’ S
C O R N E R
Responsorial Psalm: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Christ has become our paschal sacrifice; let us feast with joy in the Lord. Alleluia!
Recently Deceased
Clotilda LAZZARICH, Rina FRANCIOSI (Italy - cousin of Frank Agli & Marie Dillon), Serry LEOTTA, Rose NUCIFORA (Brisbane - mother of Terry Nucifora), David BARRA (Tully), John CLARKE, Mary BAILEY (Bowen)
Anniversaries
Catterina DALLA VECCHIA, Edward MOLLOY, Dan McAVOY, Florence STEINE, Ester CANTONI, Antonia PARISI, Mary DOOLAN, Giuseppe LEOTTA, Catherine BREEN, Antonino FERRAU, Giovanni & Sarah BARBAGALLO, Celina BORTOLAZZO, Bishop Thomas CAHILL, Cecilia O’LOGHLEN, Lawrence O’HANLON, Francesco CERAOLO, Barbara CULANTI, Sandy EATON, Fr Joseph O’FARRELL OSA, Fr David BRIMSON OSA, Ida PUCCINI. Caterina SORBELLO, Lena McGEOWN, Clara DE FAVERI, Francesco CAMILLERI, Albert BALLINI, Angela BORZI, William GROSSMAN, Teresa RYAN, Edna RADLEY, Lou DURCOT, Paul ANGELINI, Rosa GAROZZO, John McAVOY, Vittorio TORRE, Reg MORRIS, Charles McCARTHY, Fr Ambrose BROWNE OSA, Leone CARONZOLO, Leila CLARKE, Peter BRESCANSIN
WEEKDAY MASSES
MONDAY 17th within the octave of Easter
NO MORNING MASS
TUESDAY 18th within the octave of Easter
8.00am Innisfail
WEDNESDAY 19th within the octave of Easter
8.00am Innisfail
5.00pm St Rita’s, Babinda
THURSDAY 20th within the octave of Easter
8.00am Innisfail
FRIDAY 21st within the octave of Easter
8.15am St Rita’s, Babinda 9.00am Villanova
SATURDAY 22nd within the octave of Easter
10.45am Warrina
RECONCILIATION: (Innisfail) Saturday 11.30am; RECONCILIATION: (Babinda) Before Mass
SUNDAY MASS TIMES & ROSTER FOR WEEKEND 22/23 APRIL 2017
22/23 APRIL 2017 6.30pm Sat Innisfail
7.00am Sun Mourilyan
7.00am Sun Sth Johnstone
9.00am Sun Innisfail
COMMENTATOR P. Arnold N. Smith ///////////// R. Lankinen
READERS M. Colgrave A. Todd
J. Shang ////////////// M. Higgins Michelle Hogan
CIBORIUM L. Catalano ////////////// ////////////////// M. Gangi
CHALICES V. Calleja L. Calleja B. Davies Vinnies Rep
L. Croatto ////////////// M. Sorbello A. Sheerans D. Wheeler Madeline Hogan
HOSPITALITY B. Barnett P. Cassar
M. Croatto ///////////// M. Nolan, J Krestyn, E Lankinen
MUSIC St Vincent De Paul ////////////////// ////////////////// Diana & John
BABINDA MASS TIMES & ROSTER
22/23 APRIL 2017 Vigil 6.00pm Saturday 8.00am Sunday
READER L. Musumeci R. Price
CHALICES S. Baldi D. Baldi
M. Preuss A. Densmore
This Sunday's Texts: Acts 10:34, 37-43
Col 3:1-4
Jn 20:1-9
Next Sunday's Texts: Acts 2:42-47
1 Pet 1:3-9
Jn 20 19-31
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