Religious Dimension

Sunday's Gospel      (Mark 10:46–52)

I have friends who are presently out of work or dislike the jobs they have. I know people who are frustrated, anxious, sick, or lonely; lots and lots of people who wish their lives were different than what they are. Sometimes I want to call out, like the man at the side of

the road: “Jesus, have pity! Have pity!” And Jesus is calling back, “What can I do for you?” I don’t always know. What’s best for all my suffering friends? The right job or the right relationship may not be enough. 

Happiness doesn’t arrive in the neat packages we expect. Bartimaeus was sure of what he wanted, and he had the courage and strength to spring up and run to Jesus. Maybe his response is the best one, and the only one we need: “I want to see”. If each of us could clearly see we might not be so regularly paralysed by the events in our lives. We might spend less time frozen to the diving board, and more time in the water. 

Which aspects of your life are unclear to you? 

Where is Jesus calling you to be right now?

Sacraments

Reconciliation 11 November

With the easing of restrictions, we finally have some dates! The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place on Thursday 11 November, during the school day. The Parent Information Night for the sacrament of Reconciliation will be online this year with the link to be sent to parents this week. We encourage students and families to view the presentation together as is designed to be interactive.

Confirmation 20 November

The date of Saturday 20 November has been set for students  at St John's to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at 12:00pm. At the moment, candidates are able to invite their sponsor and up to four other guests. Full vaccination with proof of status are required by all guests, unless they have a medical exemption. We will keep you updated if anything changes.

Parish Masses

Daily Mass:

Tuesday 26 October to Friday 5 November: (bookings only)

10:00am Full Vaccination with proof of status

20 Attendees / Online booking (see Parish website!)

6:00pm Unknown vaccination status or single dose vaccination or unvaccinated

10 Attendees / Online booking (see Parish web site!)

Weekend Masses: 6 & 7 November: (bookings only)

Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:15am

Full Vaccination with proof of status

150 Attendees / Online booking (see Parish website!)

Sunday 5.00pm

Unknown vaccination status or single dose vaccination or unvaccinated

20 Attendees / Online booking (see Parish website!)

How to book: Visit the parish website www.stjohnsmitcham.com.au or phone 9401 6366 or 0402 330 128.

Fr Dispin will still be recording mass for families to view at home. This is made available every Saturday on the website.

Mission Month - Socktober

Here at St John's, students are participating in the Socktober Program for schools. https://www.socktober.org.au/

Please register online and join in the great activities.

Monica O'Shannassy

moshannassy@sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au