Well we are right into the depths of Term 3 now. It is hard for us not to get totally swept up in the business of life. In the last newsletter, I shared a document that has a list of daily quotes from Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Today’s quote is Be of good heart. (29.8.1876). I wonder if we are good of heart all the time? Do we see the face of Christ in all or do we only see Christ in those that are doing good. Are those that are not doing so well, the ones that most need our support and help?

Questions About last Sunday’s Scripture Readings

Gospel John 6:60-69

Jesus asks, “Do you also want to leave?” If you were there at the time would you be one of the many disciples who returned to his/her former way of life or one that stayed with Jesus? Is there any middle ground here?

“As a result of this many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him.”

What does Pope Francis say was the obstacle or the reason some people left Jesus?

Jesus’ words enkindled great scandal: he was saying that God decided to manifest himself and accomplish salvation in the weakness of human flesh. It is the mystery of the incarnation. The incarnation of God is what provoked scandal and presented an obstacle for those people—but often for us too. Indeed, Jesus affirms that the true bread of salvation, which transmits eternal life, is his very flesh; that to enter into communion with God, before observing the laws or satisfying religious precepts, it is necessary to live out a real and concrete relationship with him. Because salvation came from him, in his incarnation.

This means that one must not pursue God in dreams and in images of grandeur and power, but must recognize him in the humanity of Jesus and, as a consequence, in that of the brothers and sisters we meet on the path of life. God made himself flesh.

… God made himself flesh and blood; he lowered himself to the point of becoming a man like us. He humbled himself to the extent of burdening himself with our sufferings and sin, and therefore he asks us to seek him not outside of life and history, but in relationship with Christ and with our brothers and sisters.

Seeking him in life, in history, in our daily life. And this, brothers and sisters, is the road to the encounter with God: the relationship with Christ and our brothers and sisters.

What’s happening in our Parishrroul

The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion

The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion are celebrated when a child is in Year 2 or seven years old (or older).

Enrolments for 2024 CLOSE on 10 September 2024. Enrolment Forms may be downloaded by clicking  HERE

Enrolment Forms are returned (by email or by hand) to the Parish Office. (Do not return forms to the School Office)

Prior to receiving First Communion, children are to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance [Reconciliation].

In order to prepare for these Sacraments, there is a preparation program consisting of the following:

• a parent information evening: 
• Tuesday, 15 October at 19:30
• two classes (after school hours) in preparation for First Penance: 
• Tuesdays, 22 October and 29 October, 15:45 to 17:00
• celebration of First Penance:
• Wednesday,  30 October at 19:00
• two classes (after school hours) in preparation for First Communion: 
• Tuesdays, 12 and 19 November, 15:45 to 17:00      

First Communion at either of the weekend Masses on ...

30 November or 1 December ... or 7 or 8 December ... or  on any later weekend

Reconciliation  and Eucharist Book Instructions will be emailed to those who enrol.

For information about the celebration of First Penance, click HERE

Welcome to the children who will participate fully in the Eucharist for the first time, by receiving Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of Christ.

Tues, Wed 09:00–15:00

Mrs Ronelle Peardon:  Acting Religious Education Coordinator