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MATER CHRISTI PARISH SEATON NEWS28th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year C 12th October 2025 Parish News GRATITUDE THAT GOES BEYOND “THANK YOU” LEPROSY IS BETTER known today as Hansen’s disease. During the time of Jesus, this disease had been considered as dreadful. The story of ten lepers can be interesting. Let us look into the moments of the gospel passage. Firstly, the ten lepers include nine Jews and a Samaritan. We know well that Jews and Samaritans did not get along with each other. Jews had prejudices against the Samaritans for the latter were thought of as pagan, and therefore, unclean. But why, in this situation, they lived together? Secondly, Jesus cleanses the lepers, but he has also high respect to the law. When the lepers approached him, his instant reply was, “Go, show yourselves to the priest!” Thirdly, of the ten lepers only one realized that he had been healed by Jesus. It is ironic that the one who made such a realization was the lone Samaritan in the group. He went back to Jesus, fell at the latter’s knees and thanked him. Jesus praises this pagan, this Samaritan, who showed gratitude to him. Every culture has its own “language of gratitude.” In learning a foreign language, one of the important words being taught to the learner is how to say “thank you” in a local language. We would say that gratitude is universal. The gospel passage is reminder for all of us that we should always acknowledge the goodness that God has done in our life. God is supremely good. God is the giver of good gifts. In response to his goodness, we should render praise and thanksgiving to him The Jubilee Prayer Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen MATER CHRISTI IS A SAFEGUARDING CHURCH  ANNUAL FEAST CALENDAR 26hth October - Sant’ Ilarione 9th November - San Teodoro 30th November - 1st Sunday of Advent 25th December - Christmas Day 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) The BINGO Group invite parishioners to their Bingo Games on Wed from 10:30AM to 2:30PM at the Parish Hall. Com and join the fun. Meet new friends. Saturday Morning 9am Gentle Exercise program in Parish Hall 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. Jubilee 2025 Logo: Explained The logo shows four figures styled to indicate humanity coming from the four corners of the earth. They are embracing each other to indicate the solidarity and brotherhood which joins the peoples.  The figure at the head is holding onto the cross. It is not only the sign of the faith which embraces, but also of the hope which can Never be abandoned because we are always in need of hope, especially in moments of great need. It is helpful to observe the rough waves underneath; this indicates that life’s pilgrimage does not always move in calm waters. Life’s circumstances and the events of the world often demand a greater call to hope and because of this we see that the lower part of the cross has been turned into an anchor which stands out in the wave. As is well known, the anchor has often been used as a metaphor of hope and as a matter of fact, the anchor of hope is the name used in maritime jargon as the name given to the reserve anchor used by vessels involved in emergency maneuvers to stabilize the boat during storms. Do not ignore the fact that the image demonstrates that the pilgrim’s journey is not individual, but communal and marked by a growing vitality leading one always closer to the cross, which is itself by no means static, but also dynamic. It turns towards humanity, not leaving it alone but going out and meeting it to offer it the certainty of its presence and the sureness of hope. Finally, the motto of the 2025 Jubilee Year: Pelegrinantes in Spem (Pilgrims in hope), is very visible in green. Our parish is need of committed volunteers who are willing to serve in the different ministries: Extra-Ordinary Communion Minsters, Altar Servers, Choir Members & Readers. Interested individual/group may contact or approach directly the Parish Priest. et us share with joy and be God’s instrument for our parish liturgical celebrations. 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! You can visit us on Facebook Mater Christi Parish Seaton Fr Franco 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 |
