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MATER CHRISTI PARISH SEATON NEWSSecond Sunday of Easter —Year A
12th April 2026 Parish News DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Our modern life is shaped by a subtle tyranny. It is visible in the glossy symmetry of fruits, but also in the fragility of human relationships seized by an obsession with perfection. We get uneasy with flaws, and if we cannot correct them, we tend to discard all what in our eyes appears as imperfect. Yet, the manifestation of Jesus to his disciples speaks of a different approach to life. The first words of the risen Jesus to his disciples are: ‘Peace be with you.’ Jesus wipes away their tears, their fear, guilt and shame with these simple but beautiful words. He pronounces them showing his wounds, not as a trophy but as a sign of vulnerability, healing and love. Unlike our common habits in trying to make people change through blame, criticism and force, Jesus does not accuse; he reconnects and restores. We break connections the moment we perceive human edges, as if love itself could meet the impossible standard of a supermarket apple. Jesus shows that deep transformation is possible through encounter and connection. The meaning of suffering arises when it is not denied but integrated. Today anxiety and burnout are common, polarization and judgement are a standard response to conflicts, perfectionism and fear to failure are ubiquitous. We forget that the real depth often lives in irregularity and struggle. In pursuing ideal forms, we lose sight of tenderness and patience. Jesus tells us that we are not lost to fears or failures, neither to shame and rejection, if we dare to embrace our wounds and flaws. ARCHBISHOP PATRICK O'REGAN'S EASTER MESSAGE 2026 To watch use the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ljVYVWJbyI ON LEAVE Fr Franco will be attending the Scalabrinians Annual Assembly in Taiwan from April 8-17. After the meeting he will fly to the Philippines for his Holidays until May 21. Fr Valentin will also be in Taiwan from April 13-17. Any needs, inquiries & concerns please refer to Fr Angelo or Fr Valentin. 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 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 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 every 2nd Wednesday April 8 and 29 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 |
