Parish Bulletin
WE ARE “WITNESSES TO THE LIGHT”
To the people of Israel, God sent prophets to proclaim his presence to them, to help them to realise what God was saying to them in the events of their history. The last of the prophets was John the Baptist. Like Isaiah, he was “sent”. His particular mission was to point out to the people of his time and country that God was operating in the world. As “witness to the Light” he showed them that the “light” was about to come into the world. He announced the presence of Christ and pointed to where he was by identifying him to the people.
In being commissioned as a witness, each Christian acts as a prophet. And like the prophets who operated before the time of Christ, each Christian is given the Spirit of the Lord and is sent to a particular people, namely the people who are part of his life.
Our lives should proclaim the presence of Christ in the world. We should be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, hear his inspirations and be responsive to his power. It is the Holy Spirit who makes Jesus present to us and helps us understand who he is. The Spirit opens our eyes so that we don’t miss seeing Jesus present in our lives. And, by reading the signs of the times we should know what God is saying to us and to others, and what he is asking of us, in the daily events of our lives. We will truly be Advent people!
Deacon Mark Kelly
2020 CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Christmas Eve Vigil Masses (Thursday 24th December)
5.30pm St Ignatius, Neerim South
6.00pm St Ita’s, Drouin
7.00pm Marist-Sion, Warragul
8.00pm St Ita’s, Drouin
9.00pm Marist-Sion Warragul
Christmas Day Masses (Friday 25th December)
8.30am St Ita’s, Drouin
9.00am St Joseph’s, Warragul
9.00am St Ignatius, Neerim South
10.30am St Ita’s, Drouin
11.00am St Joseph’s, Warragul
You must book to come to Christmas Masses subject to Covid-19 arrangements.
Go to https://www.trybooking.com/BNJUU
This will bring up the list of Masses.
Click on book now button and follow the prompts
Click on the Mass you wish to attend (please only choose one Mass)
Then click on the number of tickets required.
(Please note Children over 12 months need to have a ticket booked)
Then fill in your details.
Click on purchase ticket. TICKETS ARE FREE.
Make sure that you have completed the purchase of your ticket by checking your email confirmation. If you do not get an email confirming your ticket please contact the parish office.
(You don’t need to print or bring your ticket.)
Trybookings for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses will open from Monday 21st December.
If you have any issues please call Prue at the Parish office p: 5623 1642.
BOOKING FOR SUNDAY MASSES
While there is now no need to book in for weekday masses, it is still required to book in for Sunday masses.
To make this easier we are now offering on-line bookings.
For those who cannot do this it will still be possible to phone the parish and book in.
ON-LINE BOOKINGS:
Go to https://www.trybooking.com/BNJWC
This will bring up the list of Masses.
Click on book now button and follow the prompts.
Click on the Mass you wish to attend (please only choose one Mass).
Then click on the number of tickets required. (Please note Children over 12 months need to have a ticket booked).
Then fill in your details.
Click on purchase ticket. TICKETS ARE FREE.
Make sure that you have completed the purchase of your ticket by checking your email confirmation. If you do not get an email confirming your ticket please contact the office. (You don’t need to print or bring your ticket.)
Warragul and Drouin Masses are strictly limited to 80 people and Neerim South 50 people.
You must book to come to Sunday Masses. Please do not just turn up, you must book.
If you need help, or have any questions please call Prue at the Parish Office on phone: 5623 1642 between 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
