St Bernadette's Parish - Sunshine North

Message from Fr Silvio

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

The second session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality opened on Monday with a two-day retreat.  In his address, Fr Timothy Radcliffe pointed out that some of the members of the synod may need to let go of old ways of doing things, and others may need to let go of a desire to make everything new.  All of them must allow the Holy Spirit to speak!  He told them that the “indestructible peace” given by the risen Christ “does not mean that we live in perfect harmony.”  Differences exist, but they need not bring division.

Mary Magdalen, Peter and John found Jesus’ empty tomb on Easter Sunday.   All three of them were searching for the Lord in their own way.  They all loved Jesus, and each experienced the emptiness in their own way.   The grief-stricken Mary reported that ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb” (Jn 20:2).  Peter entered the tomb, saw the linen and absorbed the scene.  John believed in Jesus’ resurrection when he saw the linen wrapped up.

They all had a role to play on that day.  There was no rivalry between them.  “Their mutual dependence embodies the heart of synodality”, said Radcliffe.

Many, including the synod members themselves, have many questions about the synod and the outcome.  What changes will be brought about? What will be allowed or refused?  Will the church be the same one we know, or a different one?  These are very valid questions, but perhaps the most important one is: What will help us to live and share what Jesus taught?

The church must continue to share the treasure of faith with the faithful and the whole world.  The young may be hungry for Jesus’ challenging words.   Others may want to feel His presence and want to live in harmony.  Some may want wide-ranging reforms, while others are afraid of even the smallest of changes.   The Word of God is alive and active, and the only thing to fear is fear itself.   Whatever it is that worries us, let us remember that the church is in the hands of the Lord.

God bless you.

Fr Silvio

The Mass - A Formation Programme

 

                         

The Mass – a Formation Programme

Would you like to know more about ‘The Mass?’

For Catholics, the Mass is probably the most familiar part of the faith.  But sometimes, familiarity means us taking things for granted or prevents us from going deeper.

Join us as together we walk through the Mass with Bishop Barron in a new 6 week program.

This programme will take place face to face on Monday evenings, meeting at 6.45pm to start at 7.00pm to 8.30pm in the Parish.  This is an opportunity to grow in faith with other members of our community.

The dates for the programme are as follows:

October the 21st

November the 11th, 18th and 25th

December the 2nd and 9th

With Bishop Barron as our guide, we will come to realize that the Mass is the most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord, Jesus Christ here on earth. Come and see that there is more to the Mass than you ever realised.

For more information or to register for this programme, contact Amanda on 0438 514 304.

Carols by Candlelight

"Be part of HIS mission" - Prelature of Santiago Apostol of Huancane'

Click on the links below to know more about the Prelature of "Santiago Apostol of Huancane'" in the South of PERU.  Thanks for being a part of their mission with prayers and support.

Be part of God's mission.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1385380002084851

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Be+part+of+His+mission

Paulist Seminarians

In the coming days, Paulist Missionary Seminarians Tran Dai Linh and Ngo Quang Luan will be coming to Australia for a year of practical placement at St. Bernadette and St James (Hoppers Crossing).  While welcoming Brs Linh and Luan, we promise them our prayers.  May this year be a fruitful one for them, as they continue to walk on the missionary pathway.            

Welcome Brothers Linh and Luan!

Pentecost Retreat 18th May

Piety Stall

                                                        

Our Parish Piety Stall is now open with the help of these lovely people and a few more.  We have been blessed with wonderful Volunteers who will do their best to open the piety stall before and after every mass on Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 8.30am, 11.00am and 7.00pm.

If you haven’t stopped to look for a while, please check out the new items, as we do try to add different things from time to time. 

Thank you for your on-going support. 

 

 

Scripture Reflection

Our Scripture reflection sessions continue every Thurday at 7pm and it is a great way to connect with Parishioners during our lockdowns.  It has been great to see some new faces over the past few weeks.   These sessions are held using the ZOOM video platform so you do not need to leave the comfort of your own home to attend.

If you would like to attend these sessions, send Amanda an email to brownieab75@gmail.com  and she will send you the ZOOM link weekly.

We would love to see many more faces at our meetings!!

 

MASS TIMES

Normal Mass times:

Saturday 6.30pm and 8.00pm Neo-Catechumenal (Pioneers Hall)

Sunday 8.30am; 9.45am (Polish); 11.00am; 12.30pm (Vietnamese) and 7.00pm                                                                                                                                 2nd Sunday of the month 2.00pm (Samoan) except in November and at Easter TIme

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.15am

Wednesday Evening 7.00pm

 

Giờ Thánh Lễ bình thường:

Thứ Bảy 6:30pm

Chủ nhật 8:30am; 9:45am (tiếng Ba Lan); 11:00am; 7:00pm

KHÔNG CÓ THÁNH LỄ Ở TRUNG TÂM CỘNG ĐỒNG TẠI COOKE AVE

Thánh lễ tiếng Việt: Mỗi Chúa Nhật thứ nhất và thứ ba hàng tháng lúc 12:30pm

Thứ Ba và Thứ Năm 9:15am

 

 

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