Lakes Catholic Parish eNews

  As school holidays draw to a close and life starts to get a little more hectic, let us pray for the safe return of families to our parish. We have had a number of visitors in our churches over the Easter break and they have commented to me that we have a welcoming community. That is a tribute to you for the way worship and companionship are shown particularly at the Sunday Eucharist. Not much more to report this week. I will give a short video message, particularly on the Sacraments in our parish. May the Risen Lord continue to bless you. Masses for April The link for St Rose is : https://www.trybooking.com/BPXNT St Joseph Church https://www.trybooking.com/BPXMJ     Bookings will close 30mins prior. Sunday Mass will be shown on the Parish  YouTube  Channel Please go to the homepage of the parish website  www.lakesparish.org.au   and click on the YouTube button. Please subscribe so you know when a new video has been uploaded. (Rev) Robert Borg Parish Priest 16 April 2021  

  We believe Jesus’s Resurrection is the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament and of those given to us during Jesus’s earthly life. By his death, Jesus liberated us from sin, and by his Resurrection, Jesus opened to us a new way of life because he had restored God’s grace in us. Jesus restored the intended relationship between God and humankind from the time of Creation. Now we, as a faith community, can look forward with confidence that we too will experience a like resurrection. See also Paul’s explanation of resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15:20–24.  

                                                               Confirmation                                This year the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our  parish on Saturday 21 August.   Registrations have closed and those  families who have registered will be receiving information regarding  formation and preparation in the coming weeks.  If you have any questions, please   contact:     sacramentslakes@bbcatholic.org.au  

        

  We hope all our school children have had a restful break and are ready for a new term. May it be a new start to possibilities, challenges, and growth. May their minds be open to a new term of learning and to the wonder of discovery and insight. Bless all of thos e who are beginning and returning to new roles as teachers and catechists as well as those who lead and support them in their efforts. Amen  

  In Pope Francis’ message for the commencement of the “Amoris Laetitia Family” Year, the Pope indicated the main intention of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia is “to communicate, in a profoundly changed time and culture, that today there is the need for a new outlook on the family on the part of the Church”. The Pope suggested, “it is not enough to reiterate the value and importance of doctrine, if we do not become protectors of the beauty of the family and if we do not take compassionate care of its frailties and its wounds.” https://youtu.be/ug7VC5iCydQ http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/news/amorislaetitia/camminare-insieme--il-primo-video.html http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Pdf/papa-francesco_20210319_messaggio-corso-istituto-gp2%20EN.pdf  

  New eNewsletter launched CatholicCare are the social care and support agency of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Broken Bay. CatholicCare assist children, young people, and adults to live more enriched lives and have been doing so since 1987. They recently launched Hopeful – their quarterly eNewsletter where you’ll find all the latest news about their programs, helpful hints and tips, events, and lots of interesting articles. You can subscribe here http://eepurl.com/hrgqGj . For more information about CatholicCare please visit http://www.catholiccaredbb.org.au  

  Father William Stevens, Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish The Entrance will be celebrating Mass for Serra at Sacred Heart Church, 2 Richard Porter Way Pymble on Thursday 22 nd April 2021. The evening commences with Mass at 6.00 PM followed by a light meal and a short meeting. Following the meeting Father William will be our guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. Please "come and see". Please remember to pray every day for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, the consecrated life, ecclesial women, all seminarians and novices and for the perseverance of existing vocations. Please telephone: Terry Scanlan on 0438 887 295 or email    terry_scanlan@bigpond.com if you would like to attend.  

  A blessed and happy Easter to you all! The Lord is risen! This past week time has stood still in the Church. Each day is Easter Sunday and we will conclude the Octave of Easter this Sunday. St Pope John Paul II gave this Sunday an alternative name – Sunday of Divine Mercy. It is the day that Jesus, on the night of his Resurrection breathed the Holy Spirit into the Apostles, giving them the power to forgive sins in His Name! Baptism takes away all sins but as we grow we need to seek forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance. The students at our two parish schools celebrated this Sacrament in Holy Week, many of you came during Lent. Please do not neglect this Sacrament during the rest of the year. Take the opportunity to seek the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness and heal relationships with God and our neighbour. A reminder that the enrolments for the Sacrament of Confirmation close this Sunday 11th April 11.59 pm! We have 126 candidates ready to begin this important step in their life. Remem

  Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter, the Octave of Easter, which this year is April 11, 2021. It is a very special Sunday when the Divine Floodgates from Heaven are   wide-opened and Jesus offers us the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment to any soul, who goes to Confession and receives Him in Holy Communion, on that day. “Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy”.  

  The Feast of DIVINE MERCY Prayer and Worship Service Sunday 11th April    2.00pm-4.00pm Our Lady of Dolours      Archer/Kirk St Chatswood  

  PAX CHRISTI AUSTRALIA A Moment to Dream: Pope Francis’ Pathway to a Better Future An  Invitation to parishes,  local  congregations  and  others interested to an Ecumenical Webinar to explore Fratelli Tutti’s vision of a world at peace. Details of the Webinar WHEN: 2.00 – 3.30 PM (AEDT), Sunday 18 April 2021 PRESENTATIONS: The vision of Fratelli Tutti - Fr Kevin Lenehan, Master, Catholic Theological College, University of Divinity. Collaboration, not Confrontation among faiths - Sr Jan Barnett, RSJ, Josephite Justice Network Reflecting on Australia’s Relations in Southeast Asia - Rev. Andy Tiver, Uniting Church in Australia,   Co-Chair Philippine-Australia Solidarity Association (PASA) TO REGISTER FOR WEBINAR, PLEASE CONTACT: Rev Harry Kerr: ahmkerr@hotmail.com                                                                                                                    Rita Camilleri: camrita44@gmail.com  

  ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES The ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES  begins Friday, 7 May, and continues through Sunday, 9 May 2021. This annual pro-life prayer event began over ten years ago and has received support from many people over the years. Within these 10+ years, participants have prayed hundreds of thousands of Rosaries for the unborn babies after Masses, in classrooms, at homes, etc.  Please participate in the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES by praying at least one Rosary for an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons .  To register, please click on the link below: http://www.saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org/registration.cfm  

  menAlive WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU FELT FULLY ALIVE? Sacred Heart Pymble Parish is running a menAlive weekend on  1 and 2 May 2021 which all men over the age of 18 are warmly invited to attend.   Details : Location :              Sacred Heart Pymble Parish School Hall                                 2 Richard Porter Way, Pymble     Date :                     Saturday 1 May 2021 8.00am to 9.00pm                                 Sunday 2 May 2021 8.30am to 1.30pm  Cost:                      $50 per person (concessions available)                                 Includes workshops, morning and afternoon      tea, lunch, and dinner on Saturday  RSVP date:           25 April 2021 Buy tickets/register online: www.eventbrite.com.au and search for 'MenAlive Pymble'  OR https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/menalive-pymble-tickets-91898289257   Or email: menalive.pymble@gmail.com   menALIVE is a National Catholic Ministry to Men which was founded out of a response t

  GOT YOUR WEDDING PLANS UNDER CONTROL? How prepared are you for marriage?   Engaged Encounter provides you with deeper insights into each other and into married life. We give you a chance to spend time together to strengthen and enrich your relationship.                                              For further information visit the           website: www.engagedencounter.org.au   Choose any of the coming Weekends: 1-2 May,  7-8 Aug,  13-14 Nov 2021;  19-20 Feb 2022  

  A new eNewsletter for the Diocese of Broken Bay. BBNews is a fortnightly newsletter with news stories from across the Diocese. Complementing the quarterly Broken Bay News magazine, BBNews will highlight the activity and stories of the Church in Broken Bay and beyond. Subscribe on the website  https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/news-events/bbnews/bbnews-subscription  

  The message for this weekend is a simple one as we celebrate Easter Day. The greeting we should give each other is: He is Risen! The reply: He is truly Risen! I pray that the liturgies we celebrate will be spiritually uplifting for all in our parish. Please book in for all the liturgies through the parish website:  HOLY WEEK and EASTER SUNDAY  There are still seats available at the liturgies at St Joseph Church. However, on Easter Sunday there are only a few seats left so please book now.   I am looking forward to seeing you over the coming days. May God bless you through the coming Sacred Week. Regular Masses for April The link for St Rose is : https://www.trybooking.com/BPXNT St Joseph Church https://www.trybooking.com/BPXMJ     Bookings will close 30mins prior. Sunday Mass will be shown on the Parish  YouTube  Channel Please go to the homepage of the parish website  www.lakesparish.org.au   and click on the YouTube button. Please subscribe so you know when a new video has been upl

  Welcome to those who are visiting our parish at this sacred time. Fr Robert, Fr Eliseus and Deacon David wish you a Blessed Easter! Bookings for Holy Week and Easter Sunday https://www.trybooking.com/BPWMU            

  HOLY WEEK   ALL AT THE CHURCH OF ST JOSEPH    ALL LIVE STREAMED UNLESS INDICATED Holy Thursday 1 st April       Mass of the Lord’s Supper    7.30pm Good Friday 2 nd April          Stations of the Cross            10am                         The Lord’s Passion                  3pm Holy Saturday 3 rd April        Morning Prayer                    10am      (not streamed)                                                    The Easter Vigil                        7.30pm Easter Sunday 4 th April        Mass    Church of St Rose    8.00am (not streamed)                        Mass    Church of St Joseph  9.30am                                        No 6pm Mass at Church of St Rose https://www.trybooking.com/BPWMU          Bookings close 1 hour before Mass starts. Once bookings have reach ed capacity for Masses on Easter Sunday additional Masses may be added.