Parish Bulletin
PARISH NEWS
Good News of the Kingdom
Jesus tells the Apostles (and us) this week that our duty is “to go and spread the good news of the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:51-62). The “Great Commission” in Matthew’s gospel similarly commands us to “Make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Mt 28:19)
So how do we go about “spreading the Good News”? Once when I was in the United States I saw a large procession of people parading up and down with signs full of threats and lightning bolts; hurling lines of scripture at unsuspecting citizens walking past. Telling them they are doomed unless they get with the demonstrators program. I’m pretty sure that’s not what Jesus is calling us to do. In fact I wonder if those placard holders have actually read scripture prayerfully at all or if they simply cherry-pick “gotcha” moments to damn everyone who isn’t them. Unfortunately one can find plenty of examples of Catholic “Christians” doing much the same.
Of course Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. But his delightfully simple message is about understanding our human condition, flawed as it is, and about the absolute and infinite love he holds for each of us, about leading us, like lambs, towards our ultimate salvation and about forgiveness no matter what. This is the mercy that Pope Francis talks about, which extends way beyond hurling accusations and harsh justice to loving forgiveness, even when we have been at our worst. Our mission is to understand Jesus’ message ourselves and then to let others see how we joyfully live our lives.
Through quiet repentance and living lives of love rather than screaming threats, we truly will spread the Good News to the corners of the world.
Deacon Mark Kelly
RECONCILIATION
The Parish and school community of St Itas would like to congratulate all our students who completed their Sacrament of Reconciliation this week. We hope the following students hear and receive our prayers, thoughts and best wishes as you continue on your Sacramental journey.
| Elysian Admiral | Patrick Reidy |
| Tahlia Atkins | Eli Rushbury |
| Connor Gregory | Riley Seabrook |
| Natalie Hateley | Claire Upston |
| Eleanor Noonan | Declan Walsh |
| Oisin O’Muireagáin | Theia Wells |
| Lola Proctor |
Georgia Wassenberg |
SACRAMENT PROGRAM UPDATE |
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 2022 Our Reconciliation candidates will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation tonight, Wednesday, 22nd June at 7pm in St Ita’s Church, Drouin and on Thursday, 23rd June at 7pm in St Joseph’s Church, Warragul. We ask all families to please arrive 10 minutes early for a 7pm start. We warmly ask our school communities to please keep these families and their children in your prayers. |
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CONFIRMATION 2022 An Invitation is extended to families who wish to have their children continue their journey of initiation into the life of the Catholic Church Community of Warragul & Drouin, through the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. This Sacrament is for children who have celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. An invitation will be sent out to families this week via your school. There will be a Parent /Child information evening at St Ita’s Church, Drouin on Wednesday, 20th July, at 7pm and at St Joseph’s Church, Warragul on Thursday, 21st July, at 7pm. Parents are asked to choose one of these nights to attend with your Confirmation Candidate. Information packs and enrolment forms will be handed out on the night. We are looking forward to seeing you all at one of our information nights. |
PARISH SACRAMENT ENQUIRIES
Sacrament Enquiries: Mrs Therese Meggetto
Mobile: 0439 306 642 Email: Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
