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MATER CHRISTI PARISH SEATON NEWSEaster Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection Year C
20th April 2025 Parish News EASTER CALENDAR ARCHBISHOP PATRICK EASTER MESSAGE CHRIST, OUR HOPE, IS RISEN! ALLELUIA! In some parts of the world, everything smacks of “new life” budding forth at this time of year. The cold and dark winter slowly gives way to the vibrancy of spring, promising new life. Peter’s proclamation, along with Paul’s use of images to pictures the idea of new life are matched by a hopeful, though tearful Mary of Magdala rising early “on the first day of the week,” to witness the majestic opening of the womb of the tomb that has just given birth to the ultimate newness – the Resurrection of the Lord. However, there are sufficient excuses for many of us to do as the apostles did, that is, hide in the upper room, “for fear of the Jews.” Not only is there darkness around us. There, too, is a lot of fear and moral doubt and ambivalence. Today, a fearful world is given a shot in the arm. The resurrection of the Lord is what gave courage to the erstwhile fearful disciples. The risen Christ was behind all that newfound strength, courage, boldness and conviction. The resurrection, therefore, among so many other things, is a shot in the arm of everyone of us, now limping and lame with discouragement, despair and all forms of partial deaths. It should help that, by God’s design, the world at this time of year shows so much signs of newness, freshness and life. No more “grief’s gasping, joyless days, dejection,” but onwards now to newness and fullness of life. Happy Easter!!! The Jubilee Prayer Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen ANNUAL FEAST CALENDAR SAVE THE DATE! What: Parish Fiesta 2025 When: May 4, 2025 Activities 10:15am— Assembly inside the church 10:30am— Procession—Car Park 11:00am– Multicultural Mass 12:30pm— Fellowship @ the (Parish hall) All are invited to wear your national, cultural or traditional costumes for the occasion. May - San Padre Pio 1st June - Lords Ascension June - San Giovanni Battista Scalabrini 18th June - Pentecost Sunday August - San Pio X 7th September - St Madre Teresa di Calcutta 14th September - Maria SS di Tutte le Grazie 26hth October - Sant’ Ilarione 9th November - San Teodoro 30th November - 1st Sunday of Advent 25th December - Christmas Day Upcoming Events Living Rosary Group recite the Rosary on 1st Monday of the month @ 2pm Baptism Information Evenings 1st Tuesday of the month at 8pm in the Church. The BINGO Group invite parishioners to their Bingo Games on April 30, 2025 (Wed) from 10:30AM to 2:30PM at the Parish Hall. All are invited to watch the film entitled, “Glorious Lives of St. Mary McKillop”, screening is on 3rd of May 2025 at 7:15pm. The Venue will be at the parish hall. Feel Free to invite your family and friends. Volunteers Our parish is need of volunteers to serve as: Extra-Ordinary Communion Minsters, Altar Servers, Choir Members & Readers. Interested may approach directly our priests. Catechetical Classes We are now accepting applicants for Catechetical Instruction Class to Children Candidates to First Communion, Sacraments of Reconciliation and Confirmation. Classes will start on May 2025 every Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30pm. For more info, please see Fr. Thom Maryo Tae Jubilee 2025 Logo: Explained The logo shows four figures styled to indicate humanity coming from the four corners of the earth. They are embracing each other to indicate the solidarity and brotherhood which joins the peoples.  The figure at the head is holding onto the cross. It is not only the sign of the faith which embraces, but also of the hope which can Never be abandoned because we are always in need of hope, especially in moments of great need. It is helpful to observe the rough waves underneath; this indicates that life’s pilgrimage does not always move in calm waters. Life’s circumstances and the events of the world often demand a greater call to hope and because of this we see that the lower part of the cross has been turned into an anchor which stands out in the wave. As is well known, the anchor has often been used as a metaphor of hope and as a matter of fact, the anchor of hope is the name used in maritime jargon as the name given to the reserve anchor used by vessels involved in emergency maneuvers to stabilize the boat during storms. Do not ignore the fact that the image demonstrates that the pilgrim’s journey is not individual, but communal and marked by a growing vitality leading one always closer to the cross, which is itself by no means static, but also dynamic. It turns towards humanity, not leaving it alone but going out and meeting it to offer it the certainty of its presence and the sureness of hope. Finally, the motto of the 2025 Jubilee Year: Pelegrinantes in Spem (Pilgrims in hope), is very visible in green. Our parish is need of committed volunteers who are willing to serve in the different ministries: Extra-Ordinary Communion Minsters, Altar Servers, Choir Members & Readers. Interested individual/group may contact or approach directly the Parish Priest. Let us share with joy and be God’s instrument for our parish liturgical celebrations. RCIA ...BECOMING CATHOLIC... a journey in faith. If you know someone who would like to become Catholic or would like to deepen their Catholic knowledge, please contact the RCIA Team of Mater Christi Parish. Tom Jimenea on 0419895165 or email him at: rciamaterchristiseaton@yahoo.com THE SOUTHERN CROSS NEWSPAPER features all the latest news and information on our Catholic community and is available for sale at parishes for $2, with $1 retained as a fundraiser for parishes. PLANNED GIVING ONLINE... 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