Weekly Reflection

Today’s reading from the Gospel of John is part of Jesus’ discourse at the Last Supper. Recall
that John tells the story of Jesus’ Last Supper differently from the other Evangelists. In John’s
Gospel, the Last Supper begins with Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. In these chapters of John’s
Gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples about the importance of following his example of love and
service, about the gift they will receive when Jesus sends them the Holy Spirit, and about their
relationship with Jesus and with the world. The Last Supper discourse concludes with Jesus’
prayer for his disciples.
Today’s Gospel reading is taken from middle of the Last Supper discourse. Jesus speaks about
his relationship to his disciples. In his metaphor of the vine and the branches, Jesus is referencing
the Hebrew Scriptures. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Israel is the vineyard, and Yahweh himself tends
the vineyard. In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples that his relationship with them will not
end after his death; he will remain with them always. This unity between Jesus and his disciples
is the basis for their ability to continue to do the work that he began. Similarly, Jesus’ presence
with us through the Gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to continue the work of love and reconciliation
that he began.
Jesus also teaches his disciples about the importance of the words he has taught to them. Just
as Jesus will remain in the disciples, so too will his words. We come to know Jesus through the
Scriptures, the living Word of God. Our commitment to be Christ’s disciples is sustained through
God’s Word. This commitment is also strengthened by our life of prayer and nourished by the
Eucharist. Through the Eucharist, Jesus dwells in us, remains with us, and transforms us so that
we might bear fruit in his name.
We observe many people who act in ways that show their commitment to serve their neighbour.
Christians and non-Christians feed the hungry, care for the sick, shelter the homeless, and give
alms to the poor. These actions become acts of Christian discipleship when they are motivated
by our relationship with Jesus. Whatever the immediate results, Jesus promises us that these
actions will bear fruit when we undertake them in his name.

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Children’s Liturgy

Children’s Liturgy As a group we gather in the MacKillop Room, listen to the gospel, sing the Alleluia and discuss what it all means for us as followers of Jesus in 2015. We usually respond to the word in a number of ways- using drama, mediation, song, drawing and creating in a meaningful way. We conclude with Prayers of the Faithful, often sharing our own prayers from the heart with each other. We often receive more spiritual wisdom from the children than that from a lot of adults!!

 

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Sacramental Program 

St Patrick’s Parish Beenleigh Sacrament Program Dates 2017

First Holy Communion

Parent Formation/Information 6.30pm Monday, 24th April

Rite of Enrolment Weekend of 6th and 7th May

Presentation of Lord’s Prayer Weekend of 20th and 21st May

Family Barbecue 6pm Thursday, 8th June

Family Session with Elizabeth, Carole 6.30-8pm Thursday, 8th June

Celebrating God’s Mercy 2nd Rite of Penance Tuesday 13th June

First Holy Communion Weekend of 17th and 18th June

Parish celebration cake? Weekend of 24th and 25th June?

School holidays

School Holidays Activity Day Alive in the Spirit Friday, 30th June

 

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Your Prayers Are Requested For

The Sick:  Gary Battle, Graeme Becker, Carolyn Becker, Sofia Birch, Rosario Burgos, Billiie Fiscalini, Peter Fiscalini, Debbie Chambers, Priscilla Gabriel, Jeffrey Graver, Val Hintz, Mary Hall, Ben Hall, Mary Harrigan, Roy Hull, Brenda Humberstone, Arthur French, Dominga Kennedy, Peter Katsadores, Neil Kajewski, Mary Kolosowski, Steve Leibinger, Vicki Leibinger, Ruth Marshall, Jill Palmer, Carol Robertson, Paul Russell, Gavin Stewart, Rubeth Samuelsen, Jodie Taylor, Helen Topp, Kev Topp, Joe Topp, Peter Topp, Kallum Topp, Neil Wright, Googal Zillionoro Prayers are also requested for the following nursing home residents at Beenleigh, Pimpama, Bethania Gardens, Jimbelunga—Eagleby, Connolly Court, Palm Lake, Jeta Gardens and Woodbeck Village.

Announcements & Reminders

Catholics “Come Alive” Seminar 22,23 & 24th September 2017. St Patrick’s Church. To book contact Mary McGrath 0402 859 396

Catholic lay apostolate, Aneel  Aranha will be speaking at the Church 7pm Thursday 14th September 2017.

SVDP DINER 

28th July, in the School Hall. Tickets are now on sale at all Masses.

Safeguarding Policy

Our parish has implemented the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy. We are committed to high standards of recruitment, screening and selection of all of our employees and volunteers and undertake intentional strategies to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment for all.  If you are a volunteer reader, Eucharistic Minister etc. and have not received a Volunteer Data Form and the Code of Ethical Behaviour, please contact the parish office.

Young Adults Meetings

Young Adults meetings every Wednesday night (except the 2nd Wednesday of the month) in the Church from 7.30 – 8.45 (after 7pm Mass). Depending on the night, it may include prayer and praise, discussion, Scripture and Church teaching. If you’re in your late teens, twenties or thirties you will be very welcome!

 

Band Practice 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights from 7-8.30pm in the office. No practice on Anzac Day this week. Call Cathy 0400 494 943 or email youth.beenleigh@bne.catholic.net.au

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Sacramental Program 

St Patrick’s Parish Beenleigh Sacrament Program Dates 2017

Confirmation 

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