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True Stewards
Every person in every age needs to deal with the circumstances she finds herself in. Some just go with the flow. Some angrily resist the flow. Some try to tweak the flow a little and probably all of us do each of these at different times.
Born into unimaginable wealth as most of us are in Australia, we mostly go with the flow. Some things particularly annoy us. And some things we do what we can to change.
Jesus is addressing us directly in this gospel (Luke 12:32-48). Most ordinary Australians live in housing, the size and convenience of which was inconceivable in Jesus’ time; and indeed remains so for most of our sisters and brothers today. Our surety (even in Covid times) of food, clean water, health care, education, safety and recreation is unparalleled. If anyone has had a great deal given them it is us. Much is demanded of us. And we should feel some discomfort.
It has pleased our Father to give us the Kingdom (Luke 12:32) so we are in charge of ensuring all are fed and clothed and cared for in the Creator’s Kingdom. How are we doing with that?
How is our abundance distributed? Are we supporting the desperately poor people in our communities, in our nation and elsewhere? And others who don’t share our good fortune? Do we sometimes marginalise, disrespect or despise others who are different? Oh dear!
Realising how we fall short, how do we fix that? Our Creator wants us to enjoy our lives but last week’s gospel (Luke 12:13-21) reminded us of the foolishness of hording and accumulating possessions and forgetting about more important matters. We are genuine stewards of the Kingdom when we love others as the Creator loves them and generously give of our time and talents to enable others to enjoy life in the Kingdom.
Deacon Mark Kelly
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION UPDATE
A reminder our Confirmation Parent/Child workshop will be held tonight Wednesday, August 3rd in St Ita’s Church, Drouin commencing at 7pm and Thursday, August 4th in St Joseph’s Church, Warragul at 4pm or 7pm. We will be starting promptly at 7pm.
Please bring along your completed Choice of Confirmation Name and Sponsor’s Name form, a small picture of candidate for our Confirmation display, your enrolment form if you did not hand it in at one of our Commitment Masses. You will also need a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate if they were not baptised in the Parishes of Warragul and Drouin.
Please remember to return your contribution envelope with a tick in the sash required box if you would like us to supply one.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
2nd Rite of Reconciliation for preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Wednesday, 31st August at 7pm in St Ita’s Church, Drouin and on Thursday 1st September at 7pm in St Joseph’s Church, Warragul. All candidates are required to go to Reconciliation before they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Friday, 9th September at 7pm in Marist-Sion College Hall. 165 Burke St, Warragul. Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time so everyone is seated for a 7pm start.
We are very much looking forwarded to sharing this next special step in your child’s faith journey.
We ask our school communities to please keep these children and families in your prayers as they continue their faith journey together.
PARISH SACRAMENT ENQUIRIES
Sacrament Enquiries: Mrs Therese Meggetto
Mobile: 0439 306 642 Email: Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
