Parish Bulletin
PARISH NEWS
WHERE TO?
John’s gospel (John 6:60-69) speaks to us at the times we are frustrated over the clay feet of the Church or might even question the tenets of religion. With Peter we reflect, “Where would I go?” and, like Peter, we return to our core with Peter’s declaration, “You have the words of eternal life.” Disappointments, hesitations, concerns or doubts might swirl around us at times but Jesus’ words of eternal life, the Good News, is our constant. St Paul reminds us to, “Never let yourself drift away from the hope promised by the Good News …. “ (Col 1:23).
“Religion,” says Jesuit, Guy Consolmagno, the Vatican astronomer, “is supposed to serve as a guide, a pointer, a help to God. When it becomes the source or goal of our entire universe, it usurps the role of God.”(Consolmagno, God’s Mechanics p77). Seeking guidance in our religion and our Church, Catholics centre our hope on the simple Good News of God’s Kingdom, the Kingdom which was pretty much all Jesus ever taught about. Not a harsh and exclusive Kingdom but an infinitely accepting, forgiving and welcoming one.
Providentially, “what God cares about is not religion, but a more human and friendly world. What he seeks is a more abundant, healthy and happy life for all, beginning with the last. Jesus said that in many different ways: if our religion goes against life, either it is a false religion or we have misunderstood it. What makes God happy is to see us happy, now and forever. That is the Good News revealed to us in Jesus Christ: God gives himself to us just as he is, as Love.” (Pagola, Jesus: An Historical Approximation p447). Proclaiming that Good News, our Christian religion and Catholic Church are channels to the Kingdom.
Deacon Mark Kelly
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2021
We are in the final stages of preparation for our Confirmation Candidates receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. We ask that you keep these families in your prayers.
This year the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sale, Bishop Greg Bennet, will visit our parish to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is an exciting occasion for our parish and parish families. We ask that you keep these families in your prayers.
RECONCILIATION IN PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION
On Wednesday, 25th of August at 7pm in St Ita’s Church Drouin and Thursday, 26th of August at 7pm in St Joseph’s Church, Warragul, we will have the Sacrament of Reconciliation for our Confirmation families. Please note there is an expectation for our Confirmation Candidates that they receive this Sacrament before the day of their Confirmation. Family members are warmly invited to take this opportunity to go to Reconciliation on either night if they wish.
Please remember to bring completed Saints posters on this night so they can be displayed in Marist Sion College Hall on your Confirmation day. Also please remember to bring any late forms on the Reconciliation night too.
CONFIRMATION DAY REMINDER
This year Confirmation will be celebrated in Marist Sion College Hall on Saturday, 28th of August at 7pm and on Sunday, 29th of August at 9am and 3pm. Please arrive 20 minutes early for sign in, and to allow time for organising the children.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all our Confirmation families for their patience and cooperation over the preparation time. COVID restrictions has certainly been challenging. Please know we will always keep your families in our prayers.
For further enquiries please contact Thérèse on 0499 116 428
