The Little Chapel

April 2020

Monthly newsletter of the Catholic community in Orange District

the Little Chapel

socially distant? time to be spiritually close! surrender discipleship mission

The Parish of St Mary & St Joseph is a healthy, growing Catholic community that worships God, welcomes the searcher, and invites people to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Members of our community surrender their life to Jesus through an experience of the Holy Spirit, commit to life-long discipleship, and joyfully accept the mission to go out and make disciples.

THE DOMESTIC CHURCH AWAKENS

G’DAY ORANGE & CARELINE

MAKING HOLY WEEK TRULY HOLY

PRAYING AT HOME AS A FAMILY

Message from Fr Greg to all our families during the time of crisis. God calls us to make our family homes little chapels of genuine prayer and service.

Be part of our parish programme which connects people during the lockdown. The Diocese also launches helpline for people feeling isolated.

All our Holy Week liturgies will be live-streamed on facebook. Tune in and make this Holy Week truly holy, even though we can’t gather in the church building.

We have included a liturgy and other devotional prayers that your family can pray together in your own home so your house may truly be a ‘little chapel’ .

A Wo r d f r o m t h e P a s t o r

Time for the Domestic Church to Awaken Fr Greg Bellamy Parish Priest

Dear friends, these are difficult times we are living through, but I believe that all times and events are opportunities to grow closer to God. Christ is with his Church and is guiding it as much today as he was two weeks ago. The doors to the physical church building may be closed, but the doors to Christ can always stand open for each person and each family. Christ is still calling us to worship God and to be missionary, though we may have to respond to that call in different ways. It’s a time for trust and creativity.

The Time of the Domestic Church has Come In the ancient Church Christian families had to live their faith in secret. That meant they had to ‘be the Church’ mainly in their family homes and small secret gatherings.

There were no big gatherings in public buildings. The Church has always taught that the basic level - the basic cell - of the Church is the family home. That is still the case.

Over time the Church has enjoyed greater freedom and success. We have built schools, charitable organisations, and parish infrastructure. One unintentional side-effect of this success is that some Catholics have felt that the task of discipleship - of growing in faith, learning the faith, and taking personal responsibility for the faith - could be outsourced to others: teachers, religious, clergy, paid staff, etc. It’s true that these workers in the Lord’s Vineyard should help families in their faith development, but they should never replace families. Husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers: these are the primary workers in the Lord’s vineyard who ensure the local Christian community is made up of genuine disciples. There is no replacing them.

At this time, we are unable to use our parish and school facilities and so the primary responsibility for faith education is clearly placed back on the shoulders of parents, care-givers, and family members. We are still here to help you, - and below you will see the many ways we are trying to support you - however, I believe this is a providential moment during which God is calling Christian families to renew their commitment to being the domestic Church.

The lock-down is a time of retreat and formation. You are are being asked by God to firmly take personal responsibility for growing in discipleship. The time for the domestic Church has come. It’s your responsibility to grow in discipleship. Grab that God-given responsibility, take it seriously, and grow as a family of disciples. We are going to do our best to help you in this task.

Being an Online Parish Because we can’t meet in person, we need to find other ways to connect. Fortunately, with modern technology this is easier than any other time in history. The parish is using

its facebook page as a major hub for communication. I urge you to follow us so you will have the most up-to-date i n f o r m a t i o n p o s s i b l e : w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / CatholicOrangeNSW Over the last two weeks we have been working very hard to reach parishioners through live streaming. St Joseph’s looks a bit like a TV studio at the moment. In such a short time we have been able to stream daily Rosary with the Missionaries of Charity at 9am and daily Mass at 7pm.

Each day the quality of these broadcasts improves. We now have faster wifi in the Church as well as better microphones and lighting.

You can access these live-streams through our facebook page. After the stream is finished the videos remain available for you to watch later. We are going to be offering more videos over the coming weeks in order to spiritually support you in these difficult times.

Celebrating Holy Week Holy Week will be very different this year, but it is still Holy Week. You can celebrate in your home through some of the prayer resources offered in this magazine.

We will also be live-streaming all the liturgies throughout the week and I strongly encourage you to participate: • Passion Sunday - 7pm Vigil (Sat) & 7pm Sunday • Daily Mass - 7pm Mon-Wed • Encounter Evening - 8pm Tuesday • Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7pm Holy Thursday • Way of the Cross - 10.30am Good Friday • The Passion of the Lord - 3pm Good Friday • Tenebrae - 7pm Good Friday • Solemn Easter Vigil - 7pm Holy Saturday • Mass of the Resurrection - 9am & 7pm Easter Sunday If you know someone without an internet connection, please let them know that the Good Friday service (3:00pm) and Easter Sunday Mass (10:30am) at St Mary’s Cathedral will be broadcast on Prime.

Pastoral Phone Calls The Parish Mission team has been working hard to work out how we can offer pastoral care when physical contact is not possible. We are keenly aware that many parishioners are not online and many parishioners’ details are not recorded in our database.

This coming week some staff will begin ringing as many parishioners as we can to check-in with you and see what support we can offer in these challenging times. Perhaps that may just mean a friendly voice on the end of the phone. We don’t know everyone. If you know someone who is isolated from the rest of the parish community at the moment, perhaps you could encourage them to make contact by ringing us: 6362 2378 Discipleship Groups Very soon the parish will announce discipleship groups which parishioners can participate in through our ZOOM account. All you need is a computer or other smart device and the internet. These groups will be ways to connect with others and to pray and learn about your faith. It is also an opportunity to continue with fellowship during a time of social distancing.

call us and one of our staff will be in contact to help you: office.orange@cdob.org.au or 6362 2378.

Keep Praying Friends, the priests are here offering Mass each day and praying for you. Please make your home into a ‘little chapel’ of prayer: pray for the other families in the parish, for our local community, and for the whole world. May God bring us through this current crisis safely and in good health. May he strengthen our faith, hope and love. And may his hand lay gently on the sick, the frail, and the isolated. May God bless us all.

Anointing and Reconciliation During the ‘lock-down’, priests are still able to move around for pastoral care. If you are unwell and would like to receive anointing of the sick, or if you would like to go to reconciliation, please let us know and one of the priests can visit you. Contact us via email or phone: office.orange@cdob.org.au or 6362 2378 G’Day Orange A major pastoral initiative being launched by the parish is G’Day Orange. G’Day Orange is about connecting people who want to reach out to others during the lock-down with people who are isolated at home by themselves. Our biggest challenge is finding people who are isolated. We already have quite a few volunteers. Please, if you know someone at home by themself, contact them and see if they would like you to pass their contact details on to G’Day Orange (only do so with their permission). See the information on this page.

Careline Another service offered by the Diocese of Bathurst is Careline. If you want to reach out for any kind of help you can ring the following number any weekday between 9am & 5pm: 1800 231 118 Giving during the Lockdown This is a difficult time financially for many of our families.

Some people have been stood down from their jobs or are working far less hours. Let's pray for those families who are having a difficult time. Given this situation, some of our families have had to reduce their giving to the parish. That is perfectly understandable. If you are in financial hardship, please don't hesitate to let the parish know that you need to reduce or pause your usual giving.

Like many families, parishes throughout the country are also in financial hardship. Many communities are unable to continue paying their staff since a significant proportion of income is usually cash on the plate each week at Mass.

While our parish income is significantly reduced, we are trying hard to continue to offer pastoral care to our families and to look after our parish staff and keep them in some work during this difficult time.

Are you are in a position to continue supporting the parish financially? If you usually give through envelopes or cash, I would like to ask you to consider making the transition to giving through direct debit. Our parish staff can help you through that process. If you can do this, please email us or

How can we "be the Church" when we can't "go to church"? Through reaching out to members of our community.

The Parish is starting a brand new program called "G'Day Orange". This is a buddy system where you can become a support for those who are self-isolating because of the coronavirus. All you need to do is phone your buddy every second day and report back to us that you have made contact. You will be a “runner”, providing friendship and support for that person.

If you are alone at home and would like someone to check-in with you by phone for a chat, or to check you are ok, or to organise some shopping or to pick-up medication, please fill in the form also. If you know someone who would appreciate being part of this, why not phone them and ask if they would like to sign up?

To express your interest in receiving a phone call or being a volunteer please complete the attached form by clicking on the link: www.gdayorange.org.au, or send an email to gday.orange@gmail.com or phone the parish 6362 2378.

Pra yi ng at H ome

A Spiritual Communion Service Celebrated in the Home

Catholics are encouraged to make a ‘spiritual communion’. St John Paul II writes that “It is good to cultivate in our hearts a constant desire for the sacrament of the Eucharist. This was the origin of the practice of ‘spiritual communion’, which has happily been established in the Church for centuries and recommended by saints who were masters of the spiritual life”.

Father. Bearing in mind that the Word of the Lord is a lamp for our steps and a light for our path, let us unite in listening to the message of eternal life. Then with hearts gladdened and filled with hope by his holy word, we pray that the Lord in his merciful love will spiritually nourish us.

Saint Teresa of Jesus wrote, “When you do not receive communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you.” (Ecclesia Eucharistia, no. 34) Fr Joshy Kaithakulangara cmi, assistant priest in Bathurst, has prepared the following Spiritual Communion Service which has been approved for use across the diocese during this time when we cannot attend mass. Choose a leader and pray together in your family. The readings for each Sunday are found elsewhere in The Little Chapel.

Guidelines / Reminders while participating in Spiritual Communion • Prepare a table with appropriate cover, candles and crucifix or images of saints.

• Dress appropriately as if you are physically participating in the Holy Eucharist.

• Turn off your mobile phone and other devices and refrain from household chores.

• Put yourself in the presence of God and focus on the celebration.

Leader: All: Leader:

Introduction In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

We are gathered here to love, honour and worship our heavenly

But first, let us spend a few moments in silence to repent of our sins, and also think of those with whom we should make our peace, those, whom we should forgive.

After a few moments of silence, all say the I confess All:

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (strike breast) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore, I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Liturgy of the Word The readings of the given Sunday, are now proclaimed.

The family can engage in the sharing of the Word and reflect on the readings.

We then make a profession of faith by reciting the Apostles’ Creed.

All:

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

After a brief pause, together pray the Anima Christi: All:

Concluding Prayer All:

As we contemplate your presence in our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, we pray, O God, that you will protect us in these uncertain times, and keep us close to You, and strengthened in the faith we share.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Leader:

May Almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen (all make the sign of the cross while saying together)

Following this, we pray the Prayers of Intercession, where we pray for: • the needs of the Church • needs of the world • those burdened in one way or another • our local community • the dead.

We conclude by saying the Our Father.

We then make an act of spiritual communion: All:

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 unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O Good Jesus, hear me.

Within your wounds hide me.

Permit me not to be separated from you.

From the wicked foe, defend me.

At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to you that with your saints I may praise you for ever and ever. Amen.

Why not join us daily at 7PM for Mass, live streamed from St Joseph’s Church? During the service you will be invited to pray the prayer of Spiritual Communion.

For easy access to the readings of the day, the Liturgy of Hours and a daily reflection, download the ‘Universalis’ app in your phone’s app store.

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Careline The Catholic Diocese of the Bathurst acknowledges that, as a community, we are facing an unprecedented challenge in the wake of COVID-19. Bishop of Bathurst, Michael McKenna asks us to care for our neighbours in this challenging time, as we have that responsibility now more than ever.

“Our unselfish care for one another in these days, especially for those who are suffering most, will be a sign of a truly Eucharistic life,” said Bishop McKenna.

The Diocese of Bathurst understands that vulnerable people, especially the elderly members of our community, need our attention and care at this time. In response to this need, a new program called Careline will commence operation in the Diocese of Bathurst over the next few days.

“If you know someone who is elderly or in a vulnerable position, who may live alone, those who are self-isolated without any support, or anyone who may just need a chat, or if you are in this position yourself, I urge you to contact Careline and reach out for help,” said the Bishop.

To contact Careline, phone 1800 231 118. It will be operating from 9AM to 5PM weekdays.

The call will be answered by a Caroline adviser who will have a quick chat and take the caller’s details. The Careline team will then arrange for the right support person to contact the caller to make the necessary arrangements to meet the person’s needs.

For further information, please contact CARELINE on 1800 231 118, email care@centacarebathurst.com.au or visit bathurst.catholic.org.au.

Prayin g at H ome

Sunday Readings For the month of April

Sunday 5th April - Palm Sunday First Gospel (usually at the blessing of Palms): Matthew 21:1-11 When they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village facing you, and immediately you will find an ass tied, and a colt with her: untie them and bring them to me.

If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, “The Lord has need of them,” and he will send them immediately.’ This took place to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet, saying, ‘Tell the daughter of Sion, Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on an ass, and on a colt, the foal of an ass.’

The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the ass and the colt, and put their garments on them, and he sat thereon.

Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

And the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!’

And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, ‘Who is this?’

And the crowds said, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee.’

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple.

The Lord has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not cover my face against insult and spittle.

The Lord comes to my help, so that I am untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face like flint; I know I shall not be shamed.

Responsorial Psalm: 21(22):8-9,17-20,23-24 R: My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

All who see me deride me.

They curl their lips, they toss their heads.

‘He trusted in the Lord, let him save him; let him release him if this is his friend.’ R. Many dogs have surrounded me, a band of the wicked beset me.

They tear holes in my hands and my feet I can count every one of my bones. R. They divide my clothing among them.

They cast lots for my robe.

O Lord, do not leave me alone, my strength, make haste to help me! R. They divide my clothing among them.

They cast lots for my robe.

O Lord, do not leave me alone, my strength, make haste to help me! R. Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 His state was divine, yet Christ Jesus did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave and became as men are; and being as all men are,

he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross.

But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Someone who has dipped his hand into the dish with me will betray me. The Son of Man is going to his fate, as the scriptures say he will, but alas for that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!

Better for that man if he had never been born!

Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66

N. Now as they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to the disciples and said:

The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Key: N. Narrator. Jesus. O. Other single speaker.

C. Crowd, or more than one speaker.

N. One of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, O. What are you prepared to give me if I hand him over to you?

N. They paid him thirty silver pieces, and from that moment he looked for an opportunity to betray him.

Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus to say, C. Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the passover?

N. He replied: Go to so-and-so in the city and say to him, ‘The Master says: My time is near. It is at your house that I am keeping Passover with my disciples.’ N. The disciples did what Jesus told them and prepared the Passover.

When evening came he was at table with the twelve disciples. And while they were eating he said:

N. Judas, who was to betray him, asked in his turn, O. Not I, Rabbi, surely?

N. Jesus answered: They are your own words.

Take it and eat; this is my body.

N. Then he took a cup, and when he had returned thanks he gave it to them, saying: Drink, all of you, from this, for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is to be poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. From now on, I tell you, I shall not drink wine until the day I drink the new wine with you in the kingdom of my Father.

N. After psalms had been sung they left for the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus said to them, You will all lose faith in me this night, for the scripture says: I shall strike the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be scattered, but after my resurrection I shall go before you to Galilee.

N. At this, Peter said, O. Though all lose faith in you, I will never lose faith.

N. Jesus answered him, I tell you solemnly, this very night, before the cock crows, you will have disowned me three times.

N. Peter said to him,

I tell you solemnly, one of you is about to betray me.

O. Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.

N. They were greatly distressed and started asking him in turn,

N. And all the disciples said the same.

C. Not I, Lord, surely?

N. He answered,

Then Jesus came with them to a small estate called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, Stay here while I go over there to pray.

N. He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him. And sadness came over him, and great distress. Then he said to them, My soul is sorrowful to the point of death. Wait here and keep awake with me.

N. And going on a little further he fell on his face and prayed: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by. Nevertheless, let it be as you, not I, would have it.

N. He came back to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter: So you had not the strength to keep awake with me one hour? You should be awake, and praying not to be put to the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

N. Again, a second time, he went away and prayed: My Father, if this cup cannot pass by without my drinking it, your will be done!

N. And he came back again and found them sleeping, their eyes were so heavy. Leaving them there, he went away again and prayed for the third time, repeating the same words. Then he came back to the disciples and said to them, You can sleep on now and take your rest. Now the hour has come when the Son of Man is to be betrayed into the hands of sinners. Get up! Let us go! My betrayer is already close at hand.

N. He was still speaking when Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared, and with him a large number of men armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and elders of the people. Now the traitor had arranged a sign with them. He had said, O. ‘The one I kiss, he is the man. Take him in charge.’

high priest’s servant, and cut off his ear. Jesus then said, Put your sword back, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Or do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father who would promptly send more than twelve legions of angels to my defence?

But then, how would the scriptures be fulfilled that say this is the way it must be?

N. It was at this time that Jesus said to the crowds, Am I a brigand, that you had to set out to capture me with swords and clubs? I sat teaching in the Temple day after day and you never laid hands on me.

N. Now all this happened to fulfil the prophecies in scripture. Then all the disciples deserted him and ran away.

The men who had arrested Jesus led him off to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. Peter followed him at a distance, and when he reached the high priest’s palace, he went in and sat down with the attendants to see what the end would be.

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus, however false, on which they might pass the death sentence. But they could not find any, though several lying witnesses came forward. Eventually two stepped forward and made a statement, O. This man said: ‘I have power to destroy the Temple of God and in three days build it up.’

N. The high priest then stood up and said to him, O. Have you no answer to that? What is this evidence these men are bringing against you?

N. But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him,

N. So he went straight up to Jesus and said,

O. I put you on oath by the living God to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.

O. Greetings, Rabbi.

N. Jesus answered:

N. and kissed him. Jesus said to him,

The words are your own. Moreover, I tell you that from this time onward you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.

My friend, do what you are here for.

N. Then they came forward, seized Jesus and took him in charge. At that, one of the followers of Jesus grasped his sword and drew it; he struck out at the

N. At this, the high priest tore his clothes and said,

O. He has blasphemed. What need of witnesses have we now? There! You have just heard the blasphemy. What is your opinion?

N. They replied:

N. They answered, C. He deserves to die.

N. And flinging down the silver pieces in the sanctuary he made off and hanged himself. The chief priests picked up the silver pieces and said,

N. Then they spat in his face and hit him with their fists; others said as they struck him,

C. It is against the Law to put this into the treasury: it is blood-money.

C. Play the prophet, Christ! Who hit you then?

N. So they discussed the matter and bought the potter’s field with it as a graveyard for foreigners, and this is why the field is called the Field of Blood today. The words of the prophet Jeremiah were then fulfilled: And they took the thirty silver pieces, the sum at which the precious One was priced by children of Israel, and they gave them for the potter’s field, just as the Lord directed me.

N. Meanwhile Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came up to him and said, O. You too were with Jesus the Galilean.

N. But he denied it in front of them all, saying: O. I do not know what you are talking about.

N. When he went out to the gateway another servant-girl saw him and said to the people there, O. This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.

N. And again, with an oath, he denied it: O. I do not know the man.

N. A little later the bystanders came up and said to Peter, C. You are one of them for sure! Why, your accent gives you away.

Then he started calling down curses on himself and swearing: O. I do not know the man.

N. At that moment the cock crew, and Peter remembered what Jesus had said, ‘Before the cock crows you will have disowned me three times.’ And he went outside and wept bitterly.

When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people met in council to bring about the death of Jesus. They had him bound, and led him away to hand him over to Pilate, the governor.

When he found that Jesus had been condemned, Judas his betrayer was filled with remorse and took the thirty silver pieces back to the chief priests and elders, saying: O. I have sinned. I have betrayed innocent blood.

C. What is that to us? That is your concern.

Jesus, then, was brought before the governor, and the governor put to him this question: O. Are you the king of the Jews?

N. Jesus replied, It is you who say it.

N. But when he was accused by the chief priests and the elders he refused to answer at all. Pilate then said to him, O. Do you not hear how many charges they have brought against you?

N. But to the governor’s complete amazement, he offered no reply to any of the charges.

At festival time it was the governor’s practice to release a prisoner for the people, anyone they chose. Now there was at that time a notorious prisoner whose name was Barabbas. So when the crowd gathered, Pilate said to them, O. Which do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

N. For Pilate knew it was out of jealousy that they had handed him over. Now as he was seated in the chair of judgement, his wife sent him a message, O. Have nothing to do with that man; I have been upset all day by a dream I had about him.

N. The chief priests and the elders, however, had persuaded the crowd to demand the release of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus. So when the governor spoke and asked them,

O. Which of the two do you want me to release for you?

N. they said, C. Barabbas.

N. Pilate said to them: O. But in that case, what am I to do with Jesus who is called Christ?

N. They all said: C. Let him be crucified!

N. Pilate asked: O. Why? What harm has he done?

N. But they shouted all the louder, C. Let him be crucified!

him wine to drink mixed with gall, which he tasted but refused to drink. When they had finished crucifying him they shared out his clothing by casting lots, and then sat down and stayed there keeping guard over him.

Above his head was placed the charge against him; it read: ‘This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.’ At the same time two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left.

The passers-by jeered at him; they shook their heads and said, C. So you would destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days! Then save yourself! If you are God’s son, come down from the cross!

N. The chief priests with the scribes and elders mocked him in the same way, saying:

N. Then Pilate saw that he was making no impression, that in fact a riot was imminent. So he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd and said,

C. He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the king of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. He puts his trust in God; now let God rescue him if he wants him. For he did say, ‘I am the son of God.’

O. I am innocent of this man’s blood. It is your concern.

N. Even the robbers who were crucified with him taunted him in the same way.

N. And the people, to a man, shouted back,

From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice,

C. His blood be on us and on our children!

N. Then he released Barabbas for them. He ordered Jesus to be first scourged and then handed over to be crucified.

The governor’s soldiers took Jesus with them into the Praetorium and collected the whole cohort round him. Then they stripped him and made him wear a scarlet cloak, and having twisted some thorns into a crown they put this on his head and placed a reed in his right hand. To make fun of him they knelt to him saying, C. Hail, king of the Jews!

N. And they spat on him and took the reed and struck him on the head with it. And when they had finished making fun of him, they took off the cloak and dressed him in his own clothes and led him away to crucify him.

On their way out, they came across a man from Cyrene, Simon by name, and enlisted him to carry his cross. When they had reached a place called Golgotha, that is, the place of the skull, they gave

Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?

N. That is, ‘My God, my God, why have you deserted me?’ When some of those who stood there heard this, they said, C. The man is calling on Elijah.

N. and one of them quickly ran to get a sponge which he dipped in vinegar and, putting it on a reed, gave it him to drink. The rest of them said: C. Wait! See if Elijah will come to save him.

N. But Jesus, again crying out in a loud voice, yielded up his spirit.

Here all kneel and pause for a short time.

At that, the veil of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth quaked; the rocks were split; the tombs opened and the bodies of many holy men rose from the dead, and these, after his resurrection, came out of the tombs, entered the

Holy City and appeared to a number of people.

Meanwhile the centurion, together with the others guarding Jesus, had seen the earthquake and all that was taking place, and they were terrified and said, C. In truth this was a son of God. N. And many women were there, watching from a distance, the same women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and looked after him. Among them were Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

When it was evening, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, called Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Pilate thereupon ordered it to be handed over. So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean shroud and put it in his own new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock.

He then rolled a large stone across the entrance of the tomb and went away. Now Mary of Magdala and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulchre.

Next day, that is, when Preparation Day was over, the chief priests and the Pharisees went in a body to Pilate and said to him, C. Your Excellency, we recall that this impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I shall rise again.’ Therefore give the order to have the sepulchre kept secure until the third day, for fear his disciples come and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead.’ This last piece of fraud would be worse than what went before.

N. Pilate said to them: O. You may have your guard. Go and make all as secure as you know how.

N. So they went and made the sepulchre secure, putting seals on the stone and mounting a guard.

Sunday April 12 - Easter Sunday First Reading: Acts 10:34,37-43 Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: ‘You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John had been preaching baptism. God had anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and because God was with him, Jesus went about doing good and curing all who had fallen into the power of the devil. Now I, and those with me, can witness to everything he did throughout the countryside of Judaea and in Jerusalem itself: and also to the fact that they killed him by hanging him on a tree, yet three days afterwards God raised him to life and allowed him to be seen, not by the whole people but only by certain witnesses God had chosen beforehand.

Now we are those witnesses – we have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection from the dead – and he has ordered us to proclaim this to his people and to tell them that God has appointed him to judge everyone, alive or dead. It is to him that all the prophets bear this witness: that all who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name.’

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117(118):1-2,16-17,22-23 R: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.

Let the sons of Israel say: ‘His love has no end.’ R. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; his right hand raised me up.

I shall not die, I shall live and recount his deeds. R. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.

This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. R. Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Since you have been brought back to true life with Christ, you must look for the things that are in

heaven, where Christ is, sitting at God’s right hand.

Let your thoughts be on heavenly things, not on the things that are on the earth, because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God. But when Christ is revealed – and he is your life – you too will be revealed in all your glory with him.

R: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love is everlasting.

Gospel: John 20:1-9

Let the sons of Israel say: ‘His love has no end.’

Let the sons of Aaron say: ‘His love has no end.’

Let those who fear the Lord say: ‘His love has no end.’ R.

It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved. ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb’ she said ‘and we don’t know where they have put him.’

I was thrust down, thrust down and falling, but the Lord was my helper.

The Lord is my strength and my song; he was my saviour.

There are shouts of joy and victory in the tents of the just. R.

So Peter set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together, but the other disciple, running faster than Peter, reached the tomb first; he bent down and saw the linen cloths lying on the ground, but did not go in. Simon Peter who was following now came up, went right into the tomb, saw the linen cloths on the ground, and also the cloth that had been over his head; this was not with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself.

Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he believed. Till this moment they had failed to understand the teaching of scripture, that he must rise from the dead.

Sunday 19th April - Divine Mercy Sunday First Reading: Acts 2:42-47 The whole community remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers.

The many miracles and signs worked through the apostles made a deep impression on everyone.

The faithful all lived together and owned everything in common; they sold their goods and possessions and shared out the proceeds among themselves according to what each one needed.

They went as a body to the Temple every day but met in their houses for the breaking of bread; they shared their food gladly and generously; they praised God and were looked up to by everyone.

Day by day the Lord added to their community those destined to be saved.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117(118):2-4,13-15,22-24

The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.

This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes.

This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. R. Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy has given us a new birth as his sons, by raising Jesus Christ from the dead, so that we have a sure hope and the promise of an inheritance that can never be spoilt or soiled and never fade away, because it is being kept for you in the heavens. Through your faith, God’s power will guard you until the salvation which has been prepared is revealed at the end of time. This is a cause of great joy for you, even though you may for a short time have to bear being plagued by all sorts of trials; so that, when Jesus Christ is revealed, your faith will have been tested and proved like gold – only it is more precious than gold, which is corruptible even though it bears testing by fire – and then you will have praise and glory and honour. You did not see him, yet you love him; and still without seeing him, you are already filled with a joy so glorious that it cannot be described, because you believe; and you are sure of the end to which your faith looks forward, that is, the salvation of your souls.

Gospel: John 20:29 In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be

with you’, and showed them his hands and his side.

The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace be with you.

‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.’

After saying this he breathed on them and said: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.

For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.’

Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

When the disciples said, ‘We have seen the Lord’, he answered, ‘Unless I see the holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they made, and unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe.’ Eight days later the disciples were in the house again and Thomas was with them. The doors were closed, but Jesus came in and stood among them. ‘Peace be with you’ he said. Then he spoke to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; look, here are my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side. Doubt no longer but believe.’

Thomas replied, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him: ‘You believe because you can see me.

Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’

There were many other signs that Jesus worked and the disciples saw, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing this you may have life through his name.

Sunday 26th April - 3rd Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 2:14,22-33 On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed the crowd in a loud voice: ‘Men of Israel, listen to what I am going to say: Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you

by God by the miracles and portents and signs that God worked through him when he was among you, as you all know. This man, who was put into your power by the deliberate intention and foreknowledge of God, you took and had crucified by men outside the Law. You killed him, but God raised him to life, freeing him from the pangs of Hades; for it was impossible for him to be held in its power since, as David says of him: I saw the Lord before me always, for with him at my right hand nothing can shake me.

So my heart was glad and my tongue cried out with joy; my body, too, will rest in the hope that you will not abandon my soul to Hades nor allow your holy one to experience corruption.

You have made known the way of life to me, you will fill me with gladness through your presence.

‘Brothers, no one can deny that the patriarch David himself is dead and buried: his tomb is still with us.

But since he was a prophet, and knew that God had sworn him an oath to make one of his descendants succeed him on the throne, what he foresaw and spoke about was the resurrection of the Christ: he is the one who was not abandoned to Hades, and whose body did not experience corruption. God raised this man Jesus to life, and all of us are witnesses to that. Now raised to the heights by God’s right hand, he has received from the Father the Holy Spirit, who was promised, and what you see and hear is the outpouring of that Spirit.’

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 15(16):1-2,5,7-11 R: Lord, you will show us the path of life.

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.

I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God. O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize.’ R. I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart.

I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. R. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety.

For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. R. You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand happiness for ever. R. Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21 If you are acknowledging as your Father one who has no favourites and judges everyone according to what he has done, you must be scrupulously careful as long as you are living away from your home.

Remember, the ransom that was paid to free you from the useless way of life your ancestors handed down was not paid in anything corruptible, neither in silver nor gold, but in the precious blood of a lamb without spot or stain, namely Christ; who, though known since before the world was made, has been revealed only in our time, the end of the ages, for your sake. Through him you now have faith in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory for that very reason – so that you would have faith and hope in God. Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him. He said to them, ‘What matters are you discussing as you walk along?’ They stopped short, their faces downcast.

Then one of them, called Cleopas, answered him, ‘You must be the only person staying in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have been happening there these last few days.’ ‘What things?’ he asked. ‘All about Jesus of Nazareth’ they answered ‘who proved he was a great prophet by the things he said and did in the sight of God and of the whole people; and how our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and had him crucified. Our own hope had been that he would be the one to set Israel free. And this is not all: two whole days have gone by since it all happened; and some women from our group have

astounded us: they went to the tomb in the early morning, and when they did not find the body, they came back to tell us they had seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive. Some of our friends went to the tomb and found everything exactly as the women had reported, but of him they saw nothing.’

Then he said to them, ‘You foolish men! So slow to believe the full message of the prophets! Was it not ordained that the Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory?’ Then, starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he explained to them the passages throughout the scriptures that were about himself.

When they drew near to the village to which they were going, he made as if to go on; but they pressed him to stay with them. ‘It is nearly evening’ they said ‘and the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them. Now while he was with them at table, he took the bread and said the blessing; then he broke it and handed it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognised him; but he had vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?’

They set out that instant and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven assembled together with their companions, who said to them, ‘Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then they told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised him at the breaking of bread.

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Prayers in Time of a Pandemic From the Catholic Weekly

The early Christians prayed in the church of the home. Once more, in troubled times when public worship has to be restricted, we are called to pray in “the domestic church”, always aware of the promise of Jesus, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them.” (Matthew 18:20).

In this challenging time Lord Jesus Christ, our true physician and healer, be merciful to us and bring us your aid in these troubled times. Heal all our sickness and every affliction of your people.

Drive out our infirmities of soul and body; free us from all disease and especially from this pestilence.

We place in your gentle Heart the elderly, the frail, people with disability, children, young people and families, our indigenous peoples, those who are poor, lonely and isolated. As you walk with us, free them from fear, and give them patience and hope together with our loving care.

In your mercy deal also with the causes of our pitiful condition, that in curing our lack of faith and spiritual weakness, you may also remedy our bodily ills.

We place our trust in you, the risen Lord, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

For those who care for the sick Father of mercies, we thank you for all who care for the sick.

When they diagnose, give them patience.

When they protect the vulnerable, give them your protection.

When they work to heal, give them strength.

When they comfort, give them consolation.

When they are tired, give them rest.

When they are discouraged, bring them your hope.

May we welcome and respect them as we support one another in this time of trial.

For those seeking a cure for the virus Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten the minds of women and men of medical science who are working to find a solution to this viral infection. Guide their research and help them discover what you provide in creation, sure ways of control, protection, inoculation and healing. Strengthen them in their tiring work and enrich in them the virtue of hope. Amen.

For those who govern and represent us Eternal Wisdom, guide our leaders called to serve us in our Nation. May they respond to the challenges of this affliction with prudence and sound judgement. With foresight, may their planning alleviate the economic burdens, compensate for losses, protect employment and ensure ample food for the poor and isolated.

Amen.

For humility Merciful Lord, we stand before you in our human weakness.

We confess that we have been caught up in the pride and presumption that drives our worldly society. Free us from the arrogance that afflicts our age, for now we stand confounded by conditions beyond our control or understanding.

Give us humble and honest hearts to discern the greater mystery of your providence in creation.

May we accept your justice and trust your redeeming mercy. Amen Some Scripture readings • The Lord is my shepherd, Psalm 23.

• A plea for divine protection, Psalm 90.

• The call of his Heart, Matthew 11: 25-30 • A healing day with Jesus at Capernaum, Luke 4:38-44

• Children of God, Romans 8: 14-17

Saint Michael the Archangel, pray for us.

• Salvation and suffering, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Saint Raphael the Archangel, pray for us.

• The promise – a new heaven and a new earth, Revelation 21: 1-7

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

Sub Tuum

pray for us.

This short prayer to Our Lady has been prayed by Christians in troubled times since the third century.

Saint Blaise, Bishop, pray for us.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our hour of need, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin Mary. Amen

Saint Peregrine Laziosi, pray for us.

Our Lady of Good Health

Saint Lidwina, pray for us.

Prayer from the shrine of Our Lady of Good Health, Church of la Maddalena and tomb of Saint Camillus, Rome.

Mother of Mercy, Our Lady of Good Health, in visiting St Elizabeth and in watching at the foot of the Cross of your suffering Son, you showed your solidarity with suffering humanity. Hear the prayer of all your infirm children who come to you with the certainty of finding a Mother who welcomes, heals and comforts them.

Mother of our Saviour and our Mother, hear the intentions that we entrust to your intercession: heal our illnesses, transform our tears into prayer and our sufferings into moments of growth, change our loneliness into contemplation and our waiting into hope, assist us in our final hours and transform our death into resurrection. Amen.

Our Lady of Valainkanni At the great Marian shrine of Valainkanni in India, every day thousands of pilgrims of all faiths seek the healing intercession of their beloved Mother.

We make their prayers our own.

Radiant Queen, our gentle Mother of mercy and compassion, look kindly on your children who seek your help and consolation in these times. Pray for our protection and healing, for patience, perseverance in suffering, and conformity to God’s Will. Amen.

A Litany of Saints of Mercy In the communion of saints, at this time we are surrounded by many unseen friends. Let us confidently invoke the Saints and Angels for the healing and health of those who are infected and for protection from the virus.

Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for us.

Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted, pray for us.

Mary Immaculate of Lourdes, pray for us.

Saint Dymphna, Virgin and Martyr,

Saint Edmund, King and Martyr, pray for us.

Saint Juliana Falconieri, pray for us.

Saint Margaret of Castello, pray for us.

Saint Roch the hermit, pray for us.

Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, pray for us.

Saint John of God, pray for us.

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us.

Saint Charles Borromeo, Cardinal, pray for us.

Saint Martin de Porres, pray for us.

Saint Camillus de Lellis, pray for us.

Saint Louise de Marillac, pray for us.

Saint Jeanne Jugan, pray for us.

Saint Damien of Molokai, pray for us.

Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us.

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, pray for us.

Saint Teresa of Kolkata, pray for us.

For the faithful departed Be merciful, Lord Jesus, to all who have entered eternity because of this virus. Comfort and strengthen their families and friends with the hope of your glorious Resurrection.

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen For peace of soul Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you.

All things are passing: God alone is changeless.

Patience gains all things, Who has God wants nothing.

God alone suffices.

St Teresa of Avila

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Praying the Rosary A How-To Guide

The Rosary is a great way for people to pray, either alone, as a family or in small groups.

According to Saint John Paul II, “the Rosary of the Virgin Mary is a prayer loved by countless Saints and encouraged by the Magisterium.”

Although the Rosary is Marian in character, it draws us to focus on Jesus. It contains within it the whole Gospel message, and when praying it, we join the school of Mary, who teaches us to contemplate “the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love”.

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Many Catholics pray the Rosary often, even daily, but for some this form of prayer might be entirely new. For those who are unsure how to pray the rosary, or would like a refresher course, we have prepared the following guide for you.

To Begin As with all prayer, the Rosary begins with the Sign of the Cross. Hold the Rosary and pray: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Apostles’ Creed Next, while holding the Crucifix or Cross of the Rosary, pray the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,

The Beads Take the first bead of the Rosary and begin by praying an Our Father. On the following three beads, pray the Hail Mary on each bead.

Traditionally, they are offered to increase the Faith, Hope, and Love of those who pray the Rosary, and for the intentions of the Holy Father, the Pope. This group of prayers is finished with a Glory Be. Our Father Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen Glory Be Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

The Joyful Mysteries (Mon & Sat) • The Annunciation • The Visitation • The Nativity • The Presentation • The Finding of Jesus in the Temple The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tue & Fri) • The Agony in the Garden • The Scourging at the Pillar • The Crowning with Thorns • The Carrying of the Cross • The Crucifixion The Glorious Mysteries (Wed & Sun) • The Resurrection • The Ascension • The Descent of the Holy Spirit • The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary • The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Luminous Mysteries (Thu) • The Baptism in the Jordan • The Wedding at Cana • Proclamation of the Kingdom • The Transfiguration • Institution of the Eucharist Finishing the Rosary To Finish the Rosary, after having prayed the five mysteries of each day, hold the medal of the Rosary and pray the Hail Holy Queen, as a sign of praise and recognition of Our Mother:

The Decades of the Rosary For each decade of the Rosary, start by announcing the mystery (see below), pray the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, and then the Glory Be. Finish the decade by praying the Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of thy mercy.

The Mysteries While praying each decade, a different mystery is contemplated with a different set of mysteries assigned to each day of the week. The mysteries are as follows:

Hail, holy queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

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