Education in Faith
St Justin's Parish Church
The Season Of Advent
On Sunday we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent.
It is the Sunday of JOY as we get closer to the celebration of Christmas!
Sometimes we forget that Christmas is actually about giving, not receiving.
What kinds of things can we give to others as we get ready for Christmas?
The third candle on our Advent wreath is pink to celebrate the joy of waiting!
The Advent wreath is a symbol of growth and of life.
The candles remind us of Jesus - the light of the world and a guide for us to follow.
Wake up! The time is now!
The third week of Advent invites us to celebrate the JOY of being a follower of Jesus.
Advent Prayer
God in Heaven,
Thank you for giving us your Son, Jesus.
Thank you for Your Spirit who brings hope, peace, joy and love.
As we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas,
Help us to focus on giving to others,not keeping everything for ourselves.
May we always keep our focus on Jesus.
Thank you, God!
Amen!
Christmas Mass Times 2024/25
Christmas Vigil Mass
New Mass Times
| WEEKEND MASSES | |
| Saturday : | 9.30am Good Shepherd |
| 5.00pm Good Shepherd | |
| 6.30pm St Justin’s | |
| Sunday: | 8.30am Good Shepherd |
| 10.00am St Justin’s | |
| 11.30am Good Shepherd | |
| 5.00pm St Justin’ | |
| WEEKDAY MASSES | |
| Tuesday | 9.15am St Justin’s |
| Wednesday | 9.15am Good Shepherd |
| Thursday | 9.15am Good Shepherd |
| Friday | 9.15am St Justin’s |
And there is an explanation:
The archdiocese recently established a process of renewal known as ‘Take the way of the Gospel’. This process invites us to a journey of listening, learning and walking together to reimagine our present way of doing things in the face of changing circumstances. Fr Andrew’s joint appointment as Parish Priest of St Justin’s and Good Shepherd has provided a catalyst for us to move to the next step in our journey towards a mission model. The archbishop describes a mission as a distinctive faith locality with commonalities in history and geography; that lends itself to being lived out in family-like arrangements in the service of proclaiming the Gospel. This embraces a pooling and sharing of resources and working in solidarity for viability, vibrancy and vitality.
This model will enable our priest to service both parishes, both sacramentally and administratively.
These changes will come into effect from Saturday 19th October at 5pm.
Thank you.
Fr Andrew
ALTAR SERVERS 2024
| December | 14/15 | Sat/Sun | Volunteer | Volunteer | Volunteer | Volunteer |
| 21/22 | Sat/Sun | Keith M | Jalon P | Xavier R | Oliver C | |
| CHRISTMAS |
