ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. Year A - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2020.

Readings for ANZAC DAY

FIRST READING: Wisdom 3:1-9 (JB)

Psalm: Ps 114 and Ps 115 (JB). "I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living."

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (JB)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Revelation 14:13 (JB) Alleluia, alleluia! Happy are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labours for their good deeds go with them. Alleluia! or John 14:27. Alleluia, alleluia! Peace I leave with you,says the Lord, my own peace I give you. Alleluia!

GOSPEL: John 14:23-29 (JB)

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- Reflection by Fr Paul Kelly

- ** Robert Laurence Binyon, (10 August 1869 – 10 March 1943). "For The Fallen", The Times, (London), 21 September 1914.

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_history_of_Australia

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Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:

"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

"The Psalms” ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers.

Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).

{Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The ….Gloria, copyright 2011 ccwatershed.org. }

“Today I Arise” - For Patricia Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick’s Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019.

[ Production - KER - 2020]

May God bless and keep you.

Second Sunday of Easter. Year A. Divine Mercy Sunday - Sunday, April 19, 2020

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Readings for 2nd Sunday of Easter A

FIRST READING: Acts 2:42-47

Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24. “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”

SECOND READING: 1 Pet 1:3-9

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 20:29). Alleluia, alleluia! You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; happy those who have not seen me, but still believe.

GOSPEL: John 20:19-31

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The Homily this weekend will be given by Fr Peter Dillon.

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References:

Fr Peter Dillon.

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au

To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected]

To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here.

NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul’s homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: [email protected]

Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:

"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

"The Psalms” ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers.

Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).

{Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, copyright 2011 ccwatershed.org. }

“Today I Arise” - For Patricia Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick’s Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019.

[ Production - KER - 2020]

May God bless and keep you.

Please laugh along with me as we give a little Easter smile at these times of stress. Here are some "outtakes" or mistakes by Fr Paul whilst trying to read the scriptures or the homily. After all, we are all human. :)

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Easter Sunday Morning of the Resurrection,

April 12th 2020.

(For you at Home).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Holy week liturgies which we feature here, are specially approved shortened and adapted liturgies for this time of difficulty. You will notice that some options are not featured this year. But we are still united in Spirit, in our Lord.

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Acts 10:34. 37-43

Psalm: Ps 117:1-2. 16-17. 22-23. "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad."

Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4

Paschal Sequence

Gospel Acclamation: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Gospel: John 20:1-9

Homily

Renewal of Baptismal Promises

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The homily will be given by Surfers Paradise Parish Priest, Fr Peter Dillon.

Easter Sunday Morning

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References:

Fr Peter Dillon PP.

Poetic Reflection (not quoted in Homily): Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–89). Poems. 1918.

“That Nature is a Heraclitean Fire and of the comfort of the Resurrection.” Poem can be seen in full at https://www.bartleby.com/122/48.html

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au

To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected]

To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here.

NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: [email protected]

Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:

"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

"The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers.

Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).

Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The ….Gloria, copyright 2011 ccwatershed.org. }

"Today I Arise" - For Patricia Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019.

[ Production - KER - 2020]

May God bless and keep you.

Easter Vigil - Holy Saturday Night –

April 11th, 2020

(For you at Home).

(apologies for technical glitch in the earlier version. It has now been fixed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Holy week liturgies which we feature here, are specially approved shortened and adapted liturgies for this time of difficulty. You will notice that some options are not featured this year. \

But we are still united in Spirit, in our Lord.

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Easter Proclamation: (The Exsultet)

Old Testament Readings and Psalms

• Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 and Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18

• Isaiah 55:1-11 and Isaiah 12:2-6

New Testament Reading and Psalm

• Romans 6:3-11 and Psalm 114

- Gospel- Matthew 28:1-10

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References:

Fr Peter Dillon PP.

We acknowledge the beautiful chanting of the Exsultet (the Easter proclamation ), the Gloria and the Easter Alleluia; chants from the Roman Missal edition 3, recorded by www.CCwatershed.org media COPYRIGHT @ 2018 CORPUS CHRISTI WATERSHED especially at http://www.ccwatershed.org/blog/2012/feb/23/video-recording-paschal-proclamation-exsultet-plus/ and also specifically at http://www.ccwatershed.org/media/audio/14/12/08/19-00-19_0.mp3

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au

To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected]

To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here.

NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by sending an email to this address:[email protected]

Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:

"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

"The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers.

Prayers of the Faithful - "Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).

"Today I Arise" - For Patricia Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019.

{ "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" -published 2011, Composed and Sung by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski

Featuring the….Gloria, plus also the Alleluia & Exsultet: http://www.ccwatershed.org/chabanel/ ]]] ] COPYRIGHT (c)2018 CORPUS CHRISTI WATERSHED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. www.ccwatershed.org/vatican/Ralph_Sherwin_Videos/

[ Production - KER - 2020]

May God bless and keep you.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 2020

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING (FOR YOU AT HOME)

(Traditional with Scriptural connections).

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References:

Paul W. Kelly

[Adapted by Paul Kelly, with variations from Bill Huebsch "The new Scripture way of the Cross," © 1993. Also introductory prayer from "The Biblical Way of the Cross" by Michael A. Dubruiel and Amy Welborn, © 1994.

Main texts and reading suggestions taken from: Rev Shane Hoctor, Parish Pries. "MELBOURNE DIOCESE PUBLICATION, SEASONS OF HOPE," © 1997 Jubilee Committee of Melbourne]

Some readings are from Jerusalem version, others from New Revised Standard Version. © 1969, 1989.

This shorter version also includes various sources from Stations of the Cross, including the Stations of the Cross written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (A.D. 1696-1787).

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[1]The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) .

[2] Mark (14:56,61-64)

[3] Luke 9:23-24

[4] (Lamentations 3: 16-17)

[5] ( John 16:33)

[6] Luke 2:33-35

[7] Mark 15:21

[8] (John 14, 9)

[9] (Matt 25:35-36)

[10] (Isaiah 52:14-15) :

[11] (Isaiah 53:5-6).

[12] (Psalm 118, 13)

[13] (Hebrews 4, 15)

[14]The New Revised Standard Version, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) .

[15] Luke 23:27-31

[16] (Matt 11:28-30).

[17] (Psalm 22.15-16)

[18] (Philippians 2.5-7)

[19] (Luke 14.11)

[20] (John 19:23-24)

[21] (Colossians 3:9-11)

[22] (Luke 23:33-34)

[23] (Psalm 22, 17-18)

[24] (John 6, 38)

[25] (John 3:13-15).

[26] John 19:25-27

[27] Luke 23:44-46

[28] (John 19:38).

[29] (John 19:40-42)

[30] (John 12:24-25)

[31] From Saint Paul to the Philippians (2:5-11)

Good Friday Friday of the Passion of the Lord

April 10th 2020.

(For you at Home).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Holy week liturgies which we feature here, are specially approved shortened and adapted liturgies for this time of difficulty. You will notice that some options are not featured this year. But we are still united in Spirit, in our Lord.

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LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12

Psalm: Ps 30:2. 6. 12-13. 15-17. 25. "Father, I put my life in your hands"

Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

Gospel Acclamation: Philippians 2:8-9

Passion: John 18:1 - 19:42

Homily

Solemn Intercessions

Spiritual Veneration of the Cross

Communion

Departure in Silence

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The Homily will be given by Surfers Paradise Parish Priest, Fr Peter Dillon.

References:

Fr Peter Dillon pp.

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au

To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected]

To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here.

NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: [email protected]

Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:

"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

"The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers.

May God bless and keep you.

Holy Thursday - THE MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

9th April 2020.

(For you at Home).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Holy week liturgies which we feature here, are specially approved shortened and adapted liturgies for this time of difficulty. You will notice that some options are not featured this year. But we are still united in Spirit, in our Lord.

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8. 11-14

Psalm: Ps 115: 12-13. 15-18. R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the blood of Christ.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26

Gospel Acclamation: John 13: 34

Gospel: John 13: 1-15

Homily

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Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:

"Faith, Hope, and Love, A time of Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul W. Kelly

Texts used in this programme are for the purposes of worship and prayer for listeners wherever you are.

Prayers and chants are taken from the English Translation of the Roman Missal, edition three, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy.

Scriptures are from the New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, by the national council of Churches of Christ, USA. , //adaptations to conform with Catholic liturgical norms, © 2009, by the same.

[{selected psalms } - ***Psalm verses are (also) taken from "The Psalms: A New Translation" ©1963, The Grail (England), published by Collins.. **]

Prayers of the Faithful are adapted from Robert Borg's 1993 book " Together we pray". Published in Sydney Australia By E.J. Dwyer. (out of print).

"Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" -published 2011, Composed and Sung by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski

Featuring the….Gloria,: http://www.ccwatershed.org/chabanel/ ]]] ] COPYRIGHT @ 2018 CORPUS CHRISTI WATERSHED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. www.ccwatershed.org/vatican/Ralph_Sherwin_Videos/

Have Mercy – Song based on Psalm 50. Music by Paul Kelly. Added lyrics and arrangement and sung by Stefan Kelk. 2020.

For more details please visit http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au/

Contact us at [email protected]

Production by KER.

May God bless and keep you.

A LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE - In preparation for Holy Week and Easter.

(For you at home)

Readings:

FIRST READING: James 2:14-26/

PSALM: 106:6-10, 13-14, 19-22. “Lord, remember us, for the love you bear your people.”

GOSPEL: LUKE 15:4-7.

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References:

Fr Paul W. Kelly

Liturgy Adapted from texts in the Rite of Penance Book Appendix II Sample Penitential Services. PENITENTIAL CELEBRATIONS DURING LENT. First Example. –adapted- “Penance leads to a strengthening of baptismal grace.”). App. Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship. Trans. ICEL. Australian Episcopal Conference. 1975.

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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au

To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected]

To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here.

NB - It is often a week or so Ahead: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks

You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: [email protected]

Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:

"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

Liturgy Adapted from texts in the Rite of Penance Book Appendix II Sample Penitential Services. PENITENTIAL CELEBRATIONS DURING LENT. First Example. –adapted- “Penance leads to a strengthening of baptismal grace.”). App. Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship. Trans. ICEL. Australian Episcopal Conference. 1975

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

"The Psalms" ©1963 The Grail - Collins publishers.

Have Mercy – Song based on Psalm 50. Music by Paul Kelly. Added lyrics and arrangement and sung by Stefan Kelk. 2020.

May God bless and keep you.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Year A - Sunday, April 5, 2020

Readings for

FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-7

“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me.”

SECOND READING: Philippians 2:6-11

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless Glory. Christ became obedient for us, even to death. Dying on the cross. Therefore God raised him on high, and gave him a name above all other names.

GOSPEL: Matthew 26:14-27:66

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References:

Pope Francis. Homily. Palm Sunday, 2017. https://zenit.org/articles/palm-sunday-we-have-no-other-lord-but-him-full-text/ © Libreria editrice vaticana 2017.

Fr Paul W. Kelly

"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly

Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)

Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)

"The Psalms” ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers.

Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia).

Have Mercy – Song based on Psalm 50. Music by Paul Kelly. Added lyrics and arrangement and sung by Stefan Kelk. 2020.

May God bless and keep you.