The Dedication of the Lateran Basillica, Year C
9th November 2025

Parish News 

WE ARE GOD’S LIVING TEMPLE
The Basilica of Saint John of Lateran,
is the Cathedral of Rome. It was chosen as the
Cathedral Rome long before Saint Peter’s was built.
It is where the papacy was housed for centuries
before moving to where Vatican City now stands.
The gospel about the purification of the temple of
Jerusalem is apt for today’s feast. It conveys both
the idea of the temple’s sacredness, and also the
need for constant purification of the structures of our Church.
“In the temple he found those who were selling oxen
and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers at their business.”
Today it is not in our churches that trade, business, and
commerce of all kind are conducted; but they take
place outside, including on Sundays. Our concentration
on material things often makes us forget to go to church.
On Sundays, instead of the believers gathering in the church,
we see them elsewhere, going about their business.
May this church where we are gathered be the place of prayer,
and not one of trade! May the universal Church which unites
all believers be a community of humble worship and
deeply imbued with the spirit of Christ. Today is also
the feast of our parish community, God’s family
and living temple in this area. At no other time
is this reality more obvious than when we gather
to celebrate the Eucharist.
Let us be aware of this wonderful reality of which
we are a part. With all our hearts, let us worship
the Lord in unison with all those who share
our faith and hope, especially
those are suffering in whatever way.

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

Canonical Visit to Adelaide
Fr Leonir Chiarello CS, Superior General
of the Scalabrinian Fathers
visited the Scalabrini Priests this week
for his Canonical Visit to Adelaide.

MASS INTENTION—NOVEMBER
The envelope for Mass Intention for November
for our Deceased Members of the family is now
available at the foyer. Please write clearly the
names and put the amount of Donation.
Please close and sealed it and put
them in the collection baskets. Thanks

MATER CHRISTI IS A SAFEGUARDING CHURCH



ANNUAL FEAST CALENDAR
9th November - San Teodoro
ST. THEODORE—FEAST DAY The feast day of St. Theodore
will be celebrated on Nov. 9, 2025 (Sunday).
The feast will start with a procession within the parish
compound at 10:00am followed by the celebration
of the Eucharist. Fr Angelo Cagna,
the Italian Community Chaplain will preside the celebration.

23rd November - 6pm Thanksgiving mass
for all volunteers 

30th November - 1st Sunday of Advent

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES SCHEDULE
4:30 PM—Spanish Speaking
6:00 PM—English Mass
8:00 PM—Filipino Mass
11:30PM— Christmas Carols
12:00 Midnight—Italian Mass
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.

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 their Bingo Games on Wed from
10:30AM to 2:30PM at the Parish Hall.
Com and join the fun. Meet new friends.

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.

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.

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!

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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
 

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