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MATER CHRISTI PARISH SEATON NEWS14th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year C
6th July 2025 Parish News IN THE CROSS IS SALVATION, HOPE AND VICTORY We have today a very sobering reality check for all followers of Christ! Reality . . that which so many people in our times try their best either to ignore. When reality gets too painful, when it strikes too close to home base, the common tendency for people is to pretend “everything will be alright.” But no amount of denial can reverse the hard facts of life. People suffer. People die. There are gross imbalances in the world. Terrorists are a tough reality to deal with. So is the fact that “bad things happen to good people.” And let us not mention anything about wars … in Ukraine, in Gaza, in Iran and many other places all over the world. I am sure you all can add a lot more to my short list Today’s liturgy shows us in concrete where to go from here. It shows us that in the face of such challenges, we need to have a spirituality that knows how to embrace the cross, a spirituality that ought to lead us to reorder our priorities, and separate what is important from what is merely convenient, a spirituality that is willing to confront the prevailing standards of the world, one that does not boast of “money bags, sacks, or sandals,” but one that values mercy, peace, and the possibility of one’s name not being honoured here on earth, but on being “written in heaven.” There is this undeniable reality of a sinful world to confront. But there is this equally undeniable reality of the power from above to “tread upon serpents and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy.” This is the power of the cross. And this is a time when boasting in its name, is more than just appropriate. In the cross is salvation. In the cross is hope. In the cross is victory 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 MANDATORY TRAINING SESSIONS FOR MASS READERS Sunday: July 6 & 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM Mater Christi Parish Church ATTENDANCE is a Must to ALL Parish Readers & those interested to join the Roster OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO THE PARISH FUND RAISING EVENT LAST SUNDAY, 29th JUNE 2025. THE AMOUNT COLLECTED WAS $ 6,130.00. THIS AMOUNT WILL GO TO THE SCALABRINI BURSARY FUND, WHICH HELP OUR CANDIDATES TO THE PRIESTLY & RELIGIOUS VOCATION IN THE SCALABRINIAN WAY—SERVING THE MIGRANTS. ANNUAL FEAST CALENDAR 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 JUNE IS SCALABRINI MONTH Mater Christi Parish is administered by the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Charles (Scalabrinians) - an international community of men who have their identity and mission as missionary religious, who follow in the footsteps of St. John Baptist Scalabrini. C CCMMCX They are religious consecrated to the Lord by their profession of vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They are tasked to proclaim the Good News to the people on the move; the migrants, refugees, seafarers and fishermen - to defend their rights, promote a more humane society where people can feel that they are sons and daughters of the same Father and members of the same human family. The Mater Christi Scalabrinian Community is under the supervision of the Scalabrinian Province of St. Frances Cabrini (Australia, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia & Vietnam. The formation houses are located in the Philippines, Indonesia & Vietnam. Be a SCALABRINIAN PARTNER in the MISSION by supporting our “ADOPT A SEMINARIAN FUND- RAISING”. Your generous contribution will help our young candidates in their formation years. You can transfer your contribution to: Trustees of the Pious Society of St. Charles Mater Christi Adelaide. BSB: 033-364 Account Number: 100249 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 July 9 and 30th, 2025 (Wed) from 10:30AM to 2:30PM at 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. 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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