ST ANTHONY'S PARISH
NOBLE PARK
MASS TIMES
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday Vigil at 6.30pm
Sunday at 8.30am & 10.30am
South Sudanese Sunday Mass at 2.30pm
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Tuesday - Mass at 9.30am
Wednesday - Communion Service at 9.30am
Thursday - Mass at 9.30am
Friday - Communion Service at 9.30am
RECONCILIATION
1st & 3rd Saturday’s of the month: 10am
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Readings:
1st Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 - 2nd Reading: 1 John 4:7-10 - Gospel: John 15:9-17
Work towards peace:
Archbishop Comensoli shares Anzac Day message
Anzac Day is one of the most important dates in the calendar. It’s a time to remember the lives lost and sacrifices made by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the First World War. Since then, it’s become an opportunity to honour all those who have served in subsequent conflicts both here and abroad.
It’s also a time to reflect on our role as peacemakers, says Archbishop Peter A Comensoli in a video message for this year’s Anzac Day. While acknowledging that conflict can and does occur, he reminds us of the need for ongoing dialogue and an intentional ‘yes’ towards peace and to work for what is good.
Transcript:
Friends, we come once again to Anzac Day, this very major and important commemoration for our nation, as we recall those who have given their lives and service for the defence of our country. This Anzac Day—every Anzac Day—is a commemoration not of the glory of war or of conflict, but of honour and towards sacrifice ... that sacrifice that has taken place particularly commemorating the moments that happened at Anzac Cove but [also] in terms of all those in our Australian context who have been involved in war and conflict. So those people who are military, but also civilian; of warriors and workers ... all to be commemorated this day by way of honour, not of glory.
On this Anzac Day particularly, I think there’s a purpose in saying ‘no’ to war, ‘no’ to a way of life that involves conflict, but also ‘no’ to injustice and hatred. And there we need to consider both the reality that sometimes conflict does happen, but that our intention, our work, our service, is towards peace.
So, on this commemoration of Anzac Day, let us say ‘yes’ to peace; for work towards what is good … to dialogue amongst peoples.
Lest we forget.
RESURRECTION & ST ANTHONY’S OFFICE HOURS
Monday Closed / Tuesday – Friday 9am-1pm (all other times leave a message on the phone)
Members of Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne and the Dandenong Deanery
We have a new phone number for St Anthony's Parish: 03 7064 3999
Please use this number from March 2024. Thank you.
ONLINE DONATIONS AVAILABLE
St Anthony’s Parish now have an online Donation portal available.
Scan the QR code and make a one off donation, contribute your thanksgiving pledge,
set up a recurring donation or even pay for your Parish Dinner Dance in June.
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Catechist and Sacramental Program 2024
Please click on the link below to enrol your child for a Sacrament in 2024 as well as our Catechist program.
https://bit.ly/starenrolments2024
Catechist Program
Our Catechist program is designed to prepare children who do not attend a Catholic school to receive the Holy Sacraments. Please enrol your child to our Catechist program if you wish to receive a sacrament at our parishes.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is for children in grade 3 who have already been baptised.
First Eucharist
The Sacrament of the First Eucharist is for children who have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This Sacrament is usually received in grade 4.
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is usually received by children in grades 6 to 8.
If you have more than one child receiving a Sacrament this year, please fill out separate forms. All meeting dates will be available on our Parish websites in January 2024.
KEY NOTICES FOR THE WEEK
St Anthony's Dinner Dance is scheduled for Friday 14 June, just after St Anthony's Feast Day. Bookings and tickets for the Parish Dance on 14th June will be available after all masses this weekend. Tickets will also be available at the Parish Office. Please advise if you have any food allergies. For more information phone numbers are on the flyers and in the bulletin.
PADUA MAGAZINE - It’s time for you to start thinking about an article for our June edition. The theme for this time reflects Pope Francis’ call for a year of prayer. When has prayer helped you? How do you pray? Who taught you to pray? What is your favourite prayer?
Next weekend is Sign-up Sunday for the menALIVE weekend that is to occur at St. Anthony's on 25-26 May 2024. After all Masses there will be menALIVE team members in the Church foyer who will help you to answer your questions and to sign up. The charge is $35 and you can pay in cash or you can directly pay the parish using bank transfer. You can sign up for this event in advance using the QR code in the menALIVE section of the Church Bulletin.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION - Fr Tony Feeney will be celebrating his 50th Anniversary of his Ordination at St Anthony’s on Sunday 26 May at the 10.30 Mass. This will be followed by a luncheon in the hall afterwards. Please bring a plate to share. For more info, please contact Moira 0417 519 159.
BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING DATES
2024
22 February at 7PM at St Resurrection
4 April at 7pm at St Anthony's
2 May at 7pm at Resurrection
6 June at 7pm at St Anthony's
4 July at 7pm at Resurrection
1 August at 7pm at St Anthony's
5 September at 7pm at Resurrection
3 October at 7pm at St Anthony's
7 November at 7pm at Resurrection
5 December at 7pm at St Anthony's
St Anthony's Church - 90 Buckley Street - Noble Park - 3174
Resurrection Church - 402 Corrigan Road - Keysborough - 3173