Education in Faith
Pentecost
After Jesus had ascended to heaven from Mt. Olivet, the apostles and disciples returned to the Holy City. They remained together in the Upper Room or Cenacle, the place where Jesus had appeared to them and which may well be called the first Christian church. Ten days had passed, it was Sunday, the seventh Sunday after the resurrection. As they were together praying fervently, the Holy Spirit descended upon them. The descent upon the apostles was internal and invisible in nature although accompanied by certain visible phenomena. There came a mighty roar, like the onrush of a violent wind. It came suddenly, from heaven; but unlike storms that strike a structure from without, this one penetrated and filled the room where the disciples were gathered. Therefore it was not a natural wind, it was a miracle peculiar to the occasion. A second visible sign consisted in tongues of fire that descended upon each one present. These fiery tongues gave visible evidence that the Holy Spirit had descended upon them.
Today at Mass, particularly at holy Communion, the power of the Holy Spirit will come down upon us; fiery tongues will not be seen, but invisible tongues of fire will not be absent. There was still another external manifestation of the Holy Spirit; the apostles and disciples were enabled to speak various languages.
Love unites, love is a common language, by means of love we can speak to all nations.
Excerpted from The Church's Year of Grace, Pius Parish
Project Compassion Update
During this Lenten season Galilee partook in fundraising for Caritas Project Compassion - for just future. With the community's support we have raised over $575. Funds collected will help empower young people to build a just future for themselves, their families and their communities. Thank you!
Winter Clothing Appeal
On behalf of the Social Justice team we would like to say a big thank you to all those who have already donated clothing and blankets. Until the end of term we will be continuing to collect warm clothes and blankets that will be donated to support those doing it tough in our local community! Clothing and blankets can be donated at the front office each morning. Items donated will be collected by the Social Justice Team
Upcoming Events
May 24-27 The Carmelite Centre hosts a three day symposium on spiritual writing
May 24 - The Carmelite Centre hosts meditation in the Malone Room 7-7.45 pm
May 24 Sts. Peter and Paul’s First Eucharist 3rd preparation session
May 26 OLMC 3rd preparation and ritual
May 28th Year 3/4s to attend St. Joseph's for 9 am Mass - Parents to drop students at the Church after 8.45 am
June 1st First Communion Reflection Day at Galilee
Mass Times
St. Peter and Paul’s
Saturday - 10.00am & (Sunday Vigil Mass) 6.00pm
Sunday - 10.00am
Weekdays - 8 am
Confession
Saturday - 10.30am
Saturday - 5.15pm to 5.45pm
Saint Joseph's Church
Weekdays (and Saturdays) at 9.00am
Sundays at 9.00am
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Weekdays (and Saturdays) at 9.00am
Saturday (Vigil) at 6.00pm
Sundays at 10.30am