Education in Faith

FIRST EUCHARIST

We pray for the following children who were able to receive their First Eucharist:

Elysa Assimo, Mason Brasher, Kyla Cronin, Sophie Quinlivan, Abbey Shine, Felicity Coker, Maeve O'Brien, Deng Giel, Elise Mortensen, Zachary Buyek, Joshua Johnson, Harvey Rosel, Izabella Takacand Joshua Takac-pan, Reed Castersen, Jack Dykes, Oscar Thompson, Oliver Weller, Mia O’Keefe, Sadie Doherty, Sienna Kovacevic, Charlie Phelan, Scarlett Henriquez, Lucasz Ochnia, William Carmody, Wolf O’Brien, Jesse Wootten, Fraser Bartlett and Sean Donohoe

Unfortunately the First Eucharist Masses that were to take place this term have all been postponed, under further notice. Once the restrictions are lifted we will be able to move forward so that the children can receive their First Eucharist. Hopefully we will be able to celebrate this important sacrament soon. 

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

A prayer of hope that I found during the week which struck a chord during this latest lockdown by Jean E Taddonio 

In the broken place

where we live,

hope can be found

in the cracks

If a dandelion

can push herself

up from the earth

though a sliver of light

in cement

and be called a weed

—or a flower

by those who see more

surely, we too can bloom

in our brokenness

where we live

and see more

PARISH NEWS

Once again we find ourselves in lockdown with the parish team are all working from home until further notice due to Covid regulations.  If anyone needs or would like to contact the office please call the parish mobile: 0434 224 483 or email: ringwoodnorth@cam.org.au and will contact you as soon as possible.

WINTER SHELTER 2021 UPDATE

Unfortunately it’s been a trying time for Winter Shelter 2021 and especially frustrating for our  wonderful volunteers and cooks with Lockdown interruptions and fewer than desired numbers of  guests. However another way of looking at this is that the pandemic has created a focus on  homelessness and many possible guests have at least short term accommodation. Programs like  Homeless to Home however are only funded until mid-year so things may change shortly. Many  thanks for your patience and perseverance. 

If you are interested in understanding more about the long term problem of homelessness, the  Winter Shelter Advocacy for Homeless group would like to invite you to a forum. 

The Homelessness Forum will be held at the North Ringwood Uniting Church (NRUC) 14 Dickson  Cres, Nth Ringwood on Monday, September 6th, 2021 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The confirmed  speakers are Dustin Halse, MP, State Member for Ringwood, Michael Sukkar, MP, Federal Member  for Deakin, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, Social and  Community Housing & Bronwyn Pike, the CEO of Uniting Victoria and Tasmania who has extensive  experience across the public, private and community services, are our confirmed guest speakers.  Please support this event by attending. You are welcome to invite others. If you have any questions  or would like to RSVP, please email Robyn on: kilpatricks@aapt.net.au RSVP by 4 September please. 

Silvio – svolomb1@gmail.com

ALPHA ONLINE 

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the BIG questions of life in a friendly, open and informal environment.

It is also a great way to connect with others during times of restriction and isolation.

Is Alpha for you?

Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. You don’t have to be Catholic or Christian to attend.

Intrigued? … You're invited to our next Come & See!  Alpha Online via Zoom Sunday August 1st  7:30pm - 8:45pm

"Is there more to life than this?"  Alpha video and a small group conversation where you can share your thoughts. 

If you've not used Zoom before we can help.  There's no cost. What have you got to lose?

Register via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/holy-spirit-parish-alpha-2021b-registration-149371126059

OR email alpharsvp@holyspiritparish.org.au and we will send you the Zoom link.