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MATER CHRISTI PARISH SEATON NEWS30th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year C 26th October 2025 Parish News BOASTING IN THE LORD VERSUS SIMPLY BOASTING The Gospel shocks us once again. In another story of “reversals,” we are presented with the image of a “good tax collector.” Since when did tax collectors be associated with “good”? But the Lord did not favour the publican as against the other because that other happened to be a Pharisee. The Lord did not condemn a Pharisee for being a Pharisee; nor did the Lord favour the publican for being one. Seen in the backdrop of today’s readings, the gospel presents us with something which, someone like Paul, like Sirach, could boast about. Two men entered the temple. One boasted of his “righteousness.” The other confessed his sinfulness. The former did nothing but enumerate his good acts. He worked his way through his list of good deeds, and felt smug about them. But it is the publican, came with sorrow in his heart, not praise for his good deeds. He came with humble acceptance of his sins. The Pharisee, who came, not to pray, but to boast, got home feeling good about himself, but not justified before God, who “reads the heart” of people. The Publican, who came with the humble request for mercy, got what he asked for – and more. Today is a day for all of us to make a solid choice: simply boast and go home empty-handed, or boast humbly in the Lord, and go home filled. 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 ALL SOULS DAY CEMETERY MASS There will be MASS at Cheltenham Cemetery on the 2nd of November at 2:00 PM. Venue: near Tranquility Corner. Mass Celebrant will be Fr Angelo Cagna, cs. 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 26hth October - Sant’ Ilarione 9th November - San Teodoro 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! You can visit us on Facebook Mater Christi Parish Seaton Fr Franco 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 |
