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MATER CHRISTI PARISH SEATON NEWSSixth Sunday of Easter Year C
25th May 2025 Parish News THE STORY OF GOD NEEDS OUR COOPERATION The Gospel this sunday revolves around the unity of three persons, and around what each of them does for a people whose life stories are destined for radical newness. Jesus tells us this funda mental story that He was sent “by the Father.” He further tells us that the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, is He “whom the Father will send in my name.” The Holy Spirit has a task to fulfill, a duty that spells new ness for us all: “He will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” The Emmanuel, the awaited and storied One, who later became known as Yeshua (Jesus) the Savior, is now the Christos, the anointed One, who fulfills all the stories that the prophets of old recounted about Him!The story of God goes on . . . Yes, you guessed it right . . . Terrorism, wars and sad stories we hear by the day from all over the world, do not have the final word. The final chapter of God’s story is not for us to write. There is work, though, for us to do. The story of God cannot unfold without our cooperation. “God who created us without us, will not save us without us!” (St. Augustine). We are called to love as Jesus did, to do as He did, to live as He lived. Today, the Risen Lord gives us a shot in the arm: “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid! I am going away and I will come back to you! 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 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 May 28, 2025 (Wed) from 10:30AM to 2:30PM at the 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... If you wish to support your Priests (1st Collection) or Mater Christi Parish (2nd Collection) visit: Donate QR code also available in Parish Foyer 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 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 |
