Parish Bulletin
Image of God
John’s second reading (1 John 3:1-2) has tantalised us for many centuries, reminding us that, “what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is that, when it is revealed, we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is.”
Our Catholic Catechism affirms that “man was destined to be fully human and fully divinised by God in glory’ (Cat 398), “The word became flesh to make us partakers of the divine nature …. for the Son of God became human that we might become God” (Cat 4601).
Astonishingly, as Pope Francis teaches us, “God carefully fashioned us, loves us unconditionally, delights in us at every moment and is now flesh of our flesh and bone of our bone.” “When you learn to really look at what’s before you, the delight and pain that’s around you; when you feel something of the hidden joy and despair of others, their desire for life and their cold despair”…. “Once we commit to identifying God’s intimate presence in our evolving sensual perception of the world’s most beautiful artistry, creativity and imagination, in our every breath and heartbeat, in our daily darkness and invincible light, then we are (already) living the incarnation of God in Jesus.” (O’Leary, An Astonishing Secret p13). That’s at least a part of “how he really is.”
And is this future, bonded with our Creator, just for an exclusive club? Well, no! Jesus tells us, “there are other sheep I have that are not of this fold, and these I have to lead as well. They too will listen to my voice, and there will be only one flock, and one shepherd.” (John 10:11-18). Maybe God’s unconditional love is waiting to embrace the whole world. Now that’s something to look forward to!
Deacon Mark Kelly
BOOKINGS FOR MASSES
Weekend of April 25th:
Go to https://www.trybooking.com/BQPIN
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.)
You must book in to come to a Sunday Mass.
Warragul & Drouin Masses are strictly limited to 80 people. Neerim South 50 people.
If you have any issues please call Prue at the Parish office p: 5623 1642.
ST VINNIES DROUIN - PANTRY ITEMS REQUIRED
Thank you for your generous support in the past. We need your help again with items for our pantry as stocks are depleted.
We would like donations of tea, coffee, long life milk, jam, vegemite and sweet or dry biscuits.
Your donations can be left in the SVDP box in St. Ita’s Church Foyer.
Your generosity is very much appreciated by our Members and those we help.
Sincere thanks,
Frances Godfrey
St Ita’s Conference
