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Faith Reflection
Jesus sends forth the seventy-two
Luke 10:1-9
The first thing that is striking about this gospel passage is the fact that there are 72 disciples whom Jesus sends out on mission. We can have an image of Jesus strolling around Galilee with just a small group of followers but this passage makes it clear that a significant number of people were engaged in his ministry. And the gospel writer has not just made an error in naming 72 rather than the Twelve because just one chapter earlier the Twelve were sent out. This sending out to mission is a significant element of the gospel of Luke. The first sending of the Twelve represents the mission to the Jews – the twelve tribes of Israel are frequently used symbolically to represent all of the Jewish people. The sending of the 72 then represents the mission beyond the Jewish people to all nations and all people.
Another theme that is significant in the gospel of Luke is the message of hospitality. Jesus teaches on it frequently and tries to convey a message that the hospitality of God is available to all. In the sending of both the Twelve and the 72, Jesus tells them to take nothing with them for the journey. He is telling them to rely on the hospitality of strangers. If they are welcomed and shown hospitality then they are to bless the household and carry out their ministry. The ability to show hospitality to the messengers of God is a sign that the household will welcome the message of God.
However, wherever they do not receive hospitality they are to leave the town, shaking the dust from their feet, as their ministry will not be welcomed by people who are not ready to hear it. It is an excellent message about not wasting your efforts in unproductive ways – not hitting your head against a brick wall!
By Greg Sunter
Class Masses
Week | Date | Class | Chosen theme |
Term 3 2025 | |||
1 | 25.7.2025 | 5/6 N | Grandparents Day |
2 | 1.8.2025 | 1/2 S | St John Vianney Day |
3 | 8.8.2025 | 1/2 D | St Mary of the Cross |
4 | 9.8.2025 | NO MASS | |
5 | 22.8.2025 | 1/2 C | Jesus’ Love |
6 | 29.8.2025 | 0 L | Creation |
7 | 5.9.2025 | 0 C | Father’s Day |
8 | 12.9.2025 | NO MASS | |
9 | 19.9.2025 | 5/6 J | Friendship |
Term 4 2025 | |||
1 | 10.10.2025 | 1/2 B | Teachers' Day |
2 | 17.10.2025 | NO MASS | |
3 | 24.10.2025 | 0 W | Children of God - God Loves Me |
The Vibrant Parish Formation
St John Vianney Parish is excited to invite you to our upcoming Vibrant Parish Formation Series – a dynamic journey designed to deepen our parish life.
Come for one Tuesday each month for engaging sessions featuring local and international guest speakers who will guide us in exploring the five essential characteristics of a vibrant parish:Worship • Evangelisation • Formation • Fellowship • Service
Session Dates (6:30 PM – 9:00 PM):
- Tuesday, 13th May
- Tuesday, 10th June
- Tuesday, 1st July
- Tuesday, 12th August
- Tuesday, 9th September
If you would like to attend, please contact the parish office at st.john.vianney.mulgrave@gmail.com
Sacraments 2025 – Confirmation & First Holy Communion
St John Vianney Parish is preparing for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in 2025.
Confirmation
📅 Sacrament of Confirmation: Sunday 17th August at 1:00 PM
First Holy Communion
📅 Information Sessions: Tuesday 5th August at 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM
📅 Sacrament of Holy Communion : 15-16 & 22- 23 November at 6pm and 10am