Welcome to the start of an amazing term ahead. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and are looking forward to the busy weeks ahead in Term 2.
I would like to thank you all for your continuing support whilst in the Acting REC role. I am loving the opportunity and learning so much.
My door is always open. Please do not hesitate to drop in for a chat....
Project compassion.
Thank you to everyone who has returned their Project Compassion boxes. The money will be counted and sent to Caritas. Your support is greatly appreciated and all donations no matter how small, assist those in need. If you have not returned your box could you please do so as a matter of urgency!
Gospel Reading
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Cycle C
John 10:27-30
Jesus describes his care for his sheep.
The fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. In each of the three lectionary cycles, the Gospel is taken from the tenth chapter of the Gospel of John. This chapter of John's Gospel follows Jesus' healing of the man born blind and the rejection of this miracle by Jewish leaders who question Jesus' authority to heal. Jesus responds to this challenge to his authority by calling himself the Good Shepherd.
Set in a moment of tension and conflict in John's Gospel, this Gospel reading is Jesus' answer to the question, “Are you the Messiah?” Jesus responds by saying, in essence, “If you have to ask, then you are not one of my sheep.” Then Jesus asserts his unity with the Father. At the conclusion of these words, John reports that the Jews intend to stone Jesus for blasphemy, but he escapes arrest.
The Gospel speaks powerfully about the familiarity and intimacy between Jesus and his disciples, expressed as recognizing and knowing another's voice. The Gospel also speaks to the relationship between Jesus and the Father. In the Gospel of John, Jesus identifies so closely with the Father that he tells us that they are one—not just close, but actually one. To know Jesus is to know the Father. Jesus doesn't just bring us closer to the Father, Jesus puts us directly into contact with God the Father, removing all distance between us. Our relationship with Jesus is an invitation to share in the life of God.
Family Connection
Not only can we recognize family members' voices, we can also read the tone of their voices and know something about how they are feeling. In our relationship with Jesus, we know Jesus' voice and are called to follow. Jesus doesn't just bring us closer to the Father, Jesus puts us directly into contact with God the Father, removing all distance between us. In the Gospel of John, Jesus identifies so closely with the Father that he tells us that they are one—not just close, but actually one. Knowing Jesus means knowing the Father.
Sunday 19th May 2019 @ 9am
St Luke’s Church - hosted by Rec Whiffen/Martinello,1EM Egidio/Maillard and the Yr 3/4 Unit Clark and Wheatland.
All families from St John the Apostle are invited to attend the mass to celebrate
Class Masses – Thursday 9:15am in the Chapel
Parents are welcome to attend all Masses not just the masses their children are involved in.
Mass Roster Term 2
Week 1: EASTER mass- Whole school
Week 2: 1/2MO &1/2KL - Mrs Martin/ Mrs Osborn and Ms Lowey
Week 3: RSM & RLM - Miss Whiffen and Mrs Mashford
Week 4: 3/4TC & 3/4WM - Ms Clark and Mrs Wheatland
Week 5: 5/6RP & 5/6SW - Miss Pittard and Mrs Sampson/ Miss Button
Week 6: 1EM - Mr Egidio/ Mrs Maillard
Week 7: 1/2KL & 1/2MO - Miss Lowey and Mrs Martin/ Mrs Osborn
Week 8: 3/4TC & 3/4WM - Mrs Wheatland and Mrs Clark
Week 9: RSM & RLM - Mrs Mashford/ Miss Button and Miss Whiffen
Week 10: Leaders - SRC & House Leaders (Justin)
Sacramental Group
1st Communion workshops and celebration dates (TBC):
Tuesday 2nd July 5:30pm @ St Luke’s
Tuesday 23rd July 5:30pm @ St Luke’s
Tuesday 6th August 5:30pm @ St Luke’s
Sunday 11th August 9:00am @ St Luke’s (Communion and Family Mass)
Parish Community News
Noarlunga/Seaford Catholic Parish centre
Cnr Goldsmith Drive and Honeypot Road
Noarlunga SA 5168
Phone: 8382 1717
Email: nswcp@tpg.com.au
Website: www.noarlunga-seafordparish.org.au
Priest:
Fr Josy
Fr Selva
Fr Jack
Mass times:
Saturday 6pm
Sunday 9am
Sunday 5:30pm (Youth Mass)
Justin Marsh - Acting Religious Education Coordinator (REC)