Weekly resource series for parishioners

To say it’s been a difficult 18 months would be an understatement. For us as a Church, surely one of the hardest parts of the lockdowns has been the separation—from our communities and from the sacraments. Finding ways to be nourished spiritually through these challenging times remains vitally important.Recognising that many of our parishioners can’t stomach another sourdough starter or simply don't have the appetite for another project, but may be interested in some accessible and spiritually nourishing resources, we offer parishes Lockdown Light—a weekly series seeking to bring ‘light’ to this time of lockdown.Each week, we'll send a few suggestions of resources parishioners can dip into to inspire them during lockdown in the form of parish bulletin notices. Each notice will be provided both in a text-only format and as an image that can be copied and pasted into bulletins.We hope this small offering will be something to help unite and nourish parishioners, reminding them that while we remain physically separated, we are united through a God who is always present and close to us—especially during difficult times.

Lockdown Light—week one

A weekly series bringing ‘light’ to this time of lockdown …Well and truly done with sourdough starters? Not interested in another DIY project? To help fill the void during lockdown, each week we’ll suggest some inspiring content to bring ‘light’ to this difficult time. Pop on the kettle and check out the recommendations below. Podcasts for Christian livingQuality podcasts navigating marriage and family lifeParenting as a teamThis podcast from the Messy Family Project gives some great practical advice on how couples can be truly in sync with one another and parent together with unity, respect and God’s grace. Listen at www.bit.ly/ChristianLiving1 Getting to know your BibleResources to help you explore the Bible How to read the BibleGetting started: In this short video, Fr Mike Schmitz shares several reasons we should pick up our Bible again, see it with fresh eyes and allow it to transform our lives. Watch at www.bit.ly/BibleGettingStarted1Going deeper: In this video, Bishop Robert Barron looks at different approaches to understanding Scripture and how we can use them to hear God speaking to us today. View here www.bit.ly/BibleGoingDeeper1

Lockdown Light—a weekly series

A weekly series bringing ‘light’ to this time of lockdown …Well and truly done with sourdough starters? Not interested in another DIY project? To help fill the void during lockdown, each week we’ll suggest some inspiring content to bring ‘light’ to this difficult time. Pop on the kettle and check out the recommendations at www.bit.ly/LockdownLight

PARISH NEWS

Dear Holy Spirit Parish Community,I hope this email finds you all safe and well. We had some good Covid news on Thursday we regional Victoria allowed to open up with some restrictions still in place, we wish them well.We have attached for you this wee'ks Word if you have raffle ticket money to return please see payment details in the Word, we have attached the Children's Liturgy pages.Fr Arsenio's Reflection.Reflection.The age old problem of why people suffer has puzzled us down the centuries and has never been satisfactorily resolved. Nobody wants to suffer. We prefer to avoid the hard things in life. All of us are very much people of this world in the way we crave for pleasure and comfort. Like Peter, he spoke for everyone when he objected to what Christ said about suffering, rejection and death for it ran in contrary to his expectations as it does to ours.In a world gone wrong sooner or later, we are all involved in suffering. It may take in different forms. Jesus never explained why we have to suffer nor did he rid the world of suffering. What he did was to give suffering meaning and value by filling it with his presence. In his life he showed us the proper approach to suffering and how to put the crosses that come our way to good use. Our Lord suffered so much himself that he has sympathy for us in the trials that come into our pilgrimage. He encourages us to shoulder our crosses and follow in his footsteps. The only sure promise we have is that every cross, no matter how burdensome and difficult, if united with Christ’s cross becomes meaningful and a source of salvation for ourselves and each other. Crosses become our ladders that lead to heaven. Jesus makes it clear that there is a high cost involved in being one of his people. Suffering is the blood and tears of life. The cross is not an invitation to lead a miserable life but is a call to hope in the face of those sufferings which are the normal part of human life. We must accept that God’s ways of doing things can run contrary to our expectations. His teaching is for real life and real life can be difficult. Please do stay well and safe. God bless you all. -Fr. ArsenioPlease see below Week Two of " Lockdown Light "Lockdown Light—week twoA weekly series bringing ‘light’ to this "me of lockdown …Well and truly done with sourdough starters? Not interested in another DIY project? To help fill the void duringlockdown, each week we’ll suggest some inspiring content to bring ‘light’ to this difficult Time. Pop on the kettleand check out the recommend actions below.Podcasts for Christian living: Unity in marriage (part 1)In this podcast, Catholic counsellors, Dr Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym discuss how marriage is a union of two brokenpeople, and yet when the love of God is invited in, unity is made possible. Listen atwww.bit.ly/ChrisGanLiving2Getting to know your Bible: Exploring the GospelsAs Christians, we have four accounts of the life of Jesus, called Gospels. How should we read them?Getting started: This video by a Franciscan priest looks at how it’s possible to understand different Gospel accountsand stories about Jesus. Watch at www.bit.ly/BibleGeUngStarted2Going deeper: This year, we are reading Mark’s Gospel at Mass. This video provides an introducAon into thecraYing and structure of the Gospel and the portrait of Jesus presented. View herewww.bit.ly/BibleGoingDeeper2ReflecGon: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time:“Whoever wishes to come aYer me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (Mark 8:34)Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for my own life, but for the lives of othersas well. We realize that our gifts are not intended for ourselves, rather they are meant to be sharedwith others. “Taking up my cross” means doing things when someone else needs me and not when it’sconvenient for me.Stay Safe and well everyone.BlessingsJacinta BibbyHoly Spirit is a child safe parish. At Holy Spirit we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamentalresponsibility of our parish.

PRAYING WITH CHILDREN

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THE WORD

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SPIRIT MAGAZINE

spirit_magazine_2021_09.pdf (holyspiritparish.org.au)

Holy Spirit Community School Newsletter

Faith, Family, Friendship

Term 3, Issue 5 · 16 Sep 2021

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