The Accession of the Lord —Year A
 17th May 2026

Parish News 

Ascending with Jesus
Human experience carries a tension between what we
have been conditioned to perceive as dualities.
We experience day and night and we might struggle
dealing with good and evil, with life and death.
Instead of experiencing the tension as dualities or
two opposing realities, it is possible to view them
as polarities, where these two seemingly
opposites become complementary and interconnected.
The Resurrection of Jesus transforms the disciples
from followers into leaders, so there is a radical
change. And it comes with stability, as Jesus assures
his unchanging presence, ‘I am with you always; yes,
to the end of times.’ In Ephesians, the appeal is that
the Spirit will give -those who follow Jesus- ‘a spirit of
wisdom and perception of what is revealed, to bring
[us] to full knowledge of him.’ This is a petition of self-interest/care
for inner transformation. Yet, the Gospel directs to self-giving.
‘Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations.’
It is easy to cling and justify one direction,
one pole, one opposite and reject the other.
It is easy to accept what we like of people who surround
us and the situations we face, while actively
rejecting what we dislike. Henri Nouwen (1932-1996)
was a Dutch Catholic priest and spiritual teacher,
who deeply reflected and wrote on spiritual polarities.
Nouwen affirms that the soul is shaped by tensions
that are not problems to be solved but realities leading
us to discernment, if we live them through with grace.
Thus, spiritual life is not a way to eliminating tension
but learning to live faithfully and peacefully within polarities.
From this perspective, we human beings mature by recognising
the tension that can move us towards God, others and our true self.

SCALABRINI’S LIVE EASY SOCIAL PILGRIMAGE EUROPE 2026
Join the Scalabrini Live Easy Social Pilgrimage
(10–25 October 2026) with Fr Delmar Silva, CS
and the Live Easy Social by Scalabrini Team.
Step into a journey of faith, friendship, and community
with spiritual direction and pastoral care provided by
Father Delmar CS as we visit Santarem, Fatima,
Santiago de Compostela, Garabandal, Avila, Lourdes,
Barcelona and so much more.
To get more information and to register
your interest, send an e-mail
to pilgrimage@scalabrini.com.au

Upcoming Events
Living Rosary Group recite the Rosary
on 1st Monday of the month @ 2pm

Baptism Information Evenings 
1st Tuesday of the month at 8pm
in the Church.

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP SCHEDULE
The Padre Pio Prayer Group is will be meeting at
5:00 PM every 1st Thursday of the month at Mater Christi Church.
For more details, call Giovanna De Canni (04114988848)

Saturday Morning 9am
Gentle Exercise program
in Parish Hall
 


Marian Procession
The 77th Marian Procession will be held on Sunday 17 May 2026
beginning at Victoria Park and processing up Wakefield Street
into Victoria Square. The Procession will commence at 2pm
and all are invited to attend.
For more information, please contact Archdiocesan Events
on 8210 8220 or events@adelaide.catholic.org.au



Volunteers
Our parish is need of volunteers to
serve as: Extra-Ordinary Communion Minsters,
Altar Servers, Choir Members & Readers.
Interested may approach directly our priests.

RCIA ...BECOMING CATHOLIC... a journey in faith.
If you know someone who would like to become Catholic
or would like to deepen their Catholic knowledge,
please contact the RCIA Team of Mater Christi Parish.
Tom Jimenea on 0419895165
or email him at: rciamaterchristiseaton@yahoo.com

THE SOUTHERN CROSS NEWSPAPER features all the latest news
and information on our Catholic community
and is available for sale at parishes for $2, with $1 retained
as a fundraiser for parishes.

PLANNED GIVING ONLINE...
If you wish to support your Priests (1st Collection) or
Mater Christi Parish (2nd Collection) 
visit:  Donate
we are known as Seaton Parish

Click on “donate to a parish”
Click on drop-down box
Choose “Seaton” Click “submit”
Fill in your details on the form
Choose 1st Collection / 2nd Collection
Follow the prompts to the end
you will need an email address
to donate via this method

OR YOU CAN NOW SWIPE & DONATE
IN CHURCH
THRU OUR NEW SMART EFTOS TERMINAL
AVAILABLE AT THE FOYER
THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

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There are a number of resources available to assist with daily prayer and reflection.
Please go to the Adelaide Archdiocese or the Office for Worship.
www.adelaide.catholic.org.au
www.ofw-adelaide.org.au
 

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