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Faith Reflection
Jesus feeds the five thousand -
Luke 9:11-17
The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ celebrates the central celebration of Christianity – the Eucharist. All three readings relate to this Eucharistic theme. In the second reading, we have the first written account of the Last Supper and what came to be seen as Jesus instigating the Eucharist. Paul’s account, written well before the gospels, was entrenched in the tradition by the time the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke echoed these words of Jesus at the Last Supper.
Of course, it is these same words that are spoken by the priest at the consecration in the Eucharistic Prayer each Mass. The words used today are the very same words that have been used in the Church for two millennia.
Rather than a gospel account of the Last Supper to celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, we are presented with what is widely regarded as another ‘eucharistic’ story from the gospel of Luke. The feeding of the five thousand with five loaves and two fish is regarded as a eucharistic story because it was a clear example of God’s presence in a miraculous meal. All of the meal stories in the gospel of Luke are instructive for the audience. Whenever the gospel writer refers to a meal, the meal is used to teach about the reign of God.
The gospel writer uses meals to demonstrate who is welcome in the reign of God. Like in today’s gospel, the author of Luke’s gospel was keen to show that the reign of God is available to anyone who wishes to be a part of it. The reign of God is inclusive and welcoming; no one will be turned away.
By Greg Sunter
Class Masses
Week | Date | Class | Chosen theme |
Term 2 2025 | |||
9 | 20.6.2025 | 3/4MK | The Good Shepherd |
10 | 27.6.2025 | 5/6 O | Pilgrims of Hope - HOPE |
11 | 4.7.2025 | NO MASS | |
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