Parish Bulletin
FLESH AND BLOOD
Corpus Christi, this feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, which we celebrate this weekend is of huge importance to Christians. We forget sometimes, but Eucharist is the “source and summit’ of our Christian life and it is impossible to overstate its importance. It is not a localised, limited event. Eucharist is a manifestation of the Kingdom of God. Pope Saint John Paul II calls the sacrament “cosmic! Because even when it is celebrated on the humble altar of a country church (like ours in Warragul, Drouin and Neerim South), the Eucharist is always, in some way, celebrated on the altar of the world.”[1] Pope Benedict asserts it “joins heaven and earth; embraces and penetrates all creation … in the bread of the Eucharist, creation is projected towards divinisation … toward unification with the Creator himself.”[2]
Eucharist is entwined with Jesus’ incarnation, his “en-fleshment” as part of creation. In the sacrament of his body he actually gives us his own flesh, which he has united to his divinity. Both the Incarnation and the Eucharist reveal to us that God actually wants to abide in us and us in Him. As the Creator is in Christ and Christ is in us, so we find ourselves in unity with the Creator. What is the Creator’s purpose in uniting us to himself? That, nourished by his body and blood, we act as Jesus did during his earthly life: serving his children, especially the poor, sick, dispossessed and marginalised. Is it only the flawless who are to be so nourished? Emphatically not! Pope Francis tells us: the Eucharist “is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.”[3]
Deacon Mark Kelly
PARISH NEWS
Unfortunately this new development has meant we need to restrict numbers for the actual First Communion Masses. We will need to keep numbers to immediate family: Parents, siblings, Grandparents and Godparents. At present, we are waiting on the Victorian Government’s direction.
Take care and please know your families are in our prayers.
For any inquiries please contact Thérèse on 0499 116 428
OUR TEACHING MASS WILL BE HELD ON:
Teaching Mass 2: Saturday 5th June, 7pm St Joseph’s Church, Warragul
(Liturgy of the Eucharist)
Sunday 6th June, 9am St Joseph’s Church, Warragul
Sunday 6th June 10:30am St Ita’s Church, Drouin
Combined - 2nd Rite Reconciliation:
St Ita’s Church, Drouin: Wednesday 9th June, 7pm
St Joseph’s Warragul: Thursday 10th June 7pm
We are looking forward to seeing you all at our 2nd Workshop.
We ask all our school families to please keep our First Communion Candidates and their families in your prayers as they continue their faith journey.
For any enquiries please contact Thérèse on Mobile: 0499 116 428 or by email at Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
AN INITIATION OF ADULTS
- Who want to find out more about the Catholic faith
- What Catholics believe and why
- Considering possibly becoming a Catholic
- An Adult Catholic who has not received First Communion or Confirmation.
If you know of someone that may be interested please bring them along to this session.
For more information you can contact:
Fr. Peter Slater: 56231642
Joan Robertson at St. Joseph’s Parish Office, Warragul: 56231642
Deacon Mark Kelly at Marist Sion College: 56235944 or 0427748646.
WOMEN AT THE WELL (Women’s Spirituality group)
If anyone is interested in coming along and finding out more you are invited to a Meet and Greet session on Thursday 17th June 10.30 am Marian Room at St. Joseph’s Church Warragul. In a supportive and encouraging setting we pray and reflect on the Sunday Gospel and listen to each other’s unique encounters with Christ. Mums are welcome to bring their children.
Contact: Joan Robertson at the Parish Office: 56231642 or
Michelle Blackwood: 0427 290 683 for more information or just come along.
