Religious Dimension
Our second reading this week, from 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 is a wonderful reminder of what wisdom can be from a Christian perspective. With age and experience we gain insight and pray that we make decisions and choices which are good for ourselves, family and friends. This passage reminds us not to rely on human wisdom alone. When we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and a relationship with Jesus Christ we can hand over our devotions and cares to help guide us. Our faith challenges us to remember who our founder is and that he knows the plans he has for us. I wonder who you give your devotions and prayers to? From whom to we seek spiritual nourishment and gratitude. Jesus Christ is the architect of our faith and gives us so much wisdom.
Sacramental Program - Year 4 Eucharist
This term we will begin our preparations for First Eucharist with our Year 4 students. In class, we will be teaching the students about the significance of this sacrament as part of their faith journey; however, we know that our parents play a very important role in preparing the children with us.
Our parish community, along with St. James in Vermont, are offering a Parent/Adult Faith formation evening for our Year 4 Parents with students who are completing their Eucharist on Wednesday, 1 March.
It will be in St. James' Community Space, 51 Centre Road, Vermont. There will be plenty of parking.
The evening will commence at 6.00pm - 7.00pm, so please be prompt.
This year we have a guest speaker, Carlie Anderson, who was a parent from our parish, leading us in this Eucharistic workshop through imaginative prayer. We look forward to sharing this evening of deepening our faith with our Year 4 parents and students.
Community and Adult Faith Formation
The Who, What, Why, When and How
of many Ministries of the Parish
You are invited to a night of renewal and formation
MONDAY 27th February at 7pm followed by light supper
St John’s Parish Hall Coghlan Centre 494 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham
(Parking in the parish ground via school gate entry Elizabeth Street)
Presenter: REV DR ELIO CAPRA SDB is a member of the Department of Systematic Theology and Department of Pastoral and General Studies at Catholic Theological College. He lectures in Liturgy and Sacramental Theology. He is a priest of the Salesians of Don Bosco (sdb).
1. Jesus Christ: The central ‘Minister’ of the Liturgy
2. Our Full, Conscious and Active Participation at the Liturgy
3. Being a Minister at the Liturgy as a Vocation, Response, Privilege and Blessing
4. Many Ministries – One Purpose
5. The Link between our Ministries and Our Life
Here is a perfect opportunity to 'live the Gospel' by participating in the liturgies and outreach ministry of St. John’s in a fuller way. Come and listen, be inspired and take action. Everyone is welcome.
RSVP https://www.trybooking.com/CFUIV
Info: Parish Office 9401 6366 or mitcham@cam.org.au
Important Dates
Please join us this Sunday, 19 February, at 11:15am for our Founders Day Mass in St. John's Church. We are looking forward to hearing the good news and learning more about the history of our parish with Angelo and Perri Natoli as well as Peter Gloag as our Parish guests. Our School captains Sam Hall and Milla Pettit will be interviewing and presenting our founders stories this year and we look forward to celebrating with our community together.
Melinda Buscema