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MATER CHRISTI PARISH SEATON NEWSPROVING THE DEPTHS
OF THE COMMANDMENTS Our society is full of laws or is
governed by many laws. They are important to the life and ordering of a society. Without laws, our society becomes chaotic and disor- dered. Elsewhere in the gospels, Jesus acknowledges that too many laws can be burdensome. As a result, he once told his disciples,
“Come to all you who are weary and heavy burdened. I will give you rest; for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” In the gospel today, which is part of the
Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us his thoughts on the importance of the Jewish laws and the necessity to obey them. First, Jesus says that his aim is not to abolish the law or the
prophets, but to fulfill them. As teacher, Jesus was different from the prevailing teachers and scribes at the time. The latter’s teachings were simply confined to quoting the Scrip- tures. But Jesus is different from them because he comments and perfects these laws. Often in his teachings, he would say: “You have heard the commandment… But now I say to you.” Jesus told his disciples, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ‘ But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already commit- ted adultery with her in his heart.” Jesus did not make an ordinary interpretation to this law. He tried instead to explore the depth of the law. He tries to look for the meaning behind this law. Here, Jesus teaches us that in interpreting the law, we must look for its meaning; not simply make a debate on a mere formulation of the la SCALABRINI’S LIVE EASY SOCIAL PILGRIMAGE EUROPE 2026 Join the Scalabrini Live Easy Social Pilgrimage (10–25 October 2026) with Fr Delmar Silva, CS and the Live Easy Social by Scalabrini Team. Step into a journey of faith, friendship, and community with spiritual direction and pastoral care provided by Father Delmar CS as we visit Santarem, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Garabandal, Avila, Lourdes, Barcelona and so much more. To get more information and to register your interest, send an e-mail to pilgrimage@scalabrini.com.au The Archdiocesan Synod in 2026 is the next step in the ongoing process of Church renewal. The Synod provides assistance to the Archbishop in his ministry and leadership for the good of the whole Archdiocesan community. This is achieved by the participation of representatives of the faithful, lay and ordained, of the Archdiocese of Adelaide in ecclesial discernment of communion, participation and mission, to progress the pastoral priorities identified in recent Diocesan Assemblies. The requirement for a Diocesan Synod was a decree of the Plenary Council that all diocese hold a synod within 5 years of the close of the Plenary Council. For mor information visit Adelaide Synod GIORNO DEL RICORDO - Join the Famiglia Istriana of South Australia for the Day of remembrance “GIORNATA DEL RICORDO” during the Italian Mass at Mater Christi on Sunday 15 February 10:30am and pray for the victims of the “foibe” and refugees from Istria, Fiume and Dalmatia of the World War II. 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. Liturgical Calendar Ash Wed—February 18 Masses 8:15am, 6pm and 7:30pm Easter Sunday—April 5 Pentecost—May 24 Advent—November 29 PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP SCHEDULE The Padre Pio Prayer Group is will be meeting at 5:00 PM every 1st Thursday of the month at Mater Christi Church. For more details, call Giovanna De Canni (04114988848) The BINGO Group invite parishioners to BINGO Games on Wednesdays FEBRUARY 25 MARCH 11 & 25 from 10:30AM to 2:30PM in the Parish Hall Saturday Morning 9am Gentle Exercise program in Parish Hall 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. 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... If you wish to support your Priests (1st Collection) or Mater Christi Parish (2nd Collection) visit: Donate we are known as Seaton Parish Click on “donate to a parish” Click on drop-down box Choose “Seaton” Click “submit” Fill in your details on the form Choose 1st Collection / 2nd Collection Follow the prompts to the end you will need an email address to donate via this method OR YOU CAN NOW SWIPE & DONATE IN CHURCH THRU OUR NEW SMART EFTOS TERMINAL AVAILABLE AT THE FOYER THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! You can visit us on Facebook Mater Christi Parish Seaton There are a number of resources available to assist with daily prayer and reflection. Please go to the Adelaide Archdiocese or the Office for Worship. www.adelaide.catholic.org.au www.ofw-adelaide.org.au |
