Catholic Identity
PRAYER
The church begins November by remembering all the Saints who have gone before us. This day is followed by All Souls Day, where we remember and pray for the souls of all those who have died. Throughout the month of November, we traditionally remember all of our family and friends who have died. In 2014 Pope Francis reminded us that the Church has always urged people to pray for the dead, in particular by praying for them in the celebration of the Eucharist. He reminded us that this is the best spiritual help that we can give to their souls, particularly to the most abandoned. As Catholics we pray a special prayer for the repose of someone’s soul.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
And let perpetual light shine upon them
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God
Rest in peace
Amen
PARISH NEWS
Advent Group
Everyone is invited to a weekly Advent Reflection for three weeks every Wednesday night around 7:00pm at Penola Hub. These sessions will be held on the 4th Dec, 11th Dec and 18th Dec. If you are interested, please list your name on the clipboard which is located near the altar in the St Andrew’s Church.
TERM 4 MASSES
Throughout the year we have numerous School and Community Masses scheduled for St John’s. Parents are warmly invited to join us for these celebrations. Below are the details for the final Masses for Term 4 here at St John’s:
- Saturday 23rd November - Community Mass @ 5:00 School Hall
- Wednesday 27th November - School Mass @ 9:30 School Hall
COMMUNITY MASS
Our next Community Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 23rd November at 5:00pm in the School Hall. At this Mass our Year 1 students will finish the Celebration by singing a song they have learnt about the Apostles, which is very fitting for the month of November. Everyone is warmly invited to attend our final Mass of the year. A big thanks to the parents from our Liturgy Committee who have met regularly throughout the year to plan and prepare for our Community Mass.
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