Mater Christi Parish Seaton News

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time—Year A

27th September 2026

Parish News

KEEPING AN OPEN MIND

A theme common to all three readings is that of changing one’s mind. Our capacity to change our minds leaves us open to hazard and to hope; hazard when we choose to renounce our integrity and to commit sin, hope when we choose to renounce sin to become law-abiding and honest. The Gospel story shows us the nobility of a humble change of mind. The first son “thought the better of it.” He as open to change, to better thoughts. The second son was set and closed. The ability to change one’s mind is essential to all healthy relationships. The second reading talks of a more specific and positive change of mind: “In your minds, you must be the same as Christ Jesus”. Paul emphasises one aspect in particular of the mind of Christ–his selfemptying in contrast to the conceited clinging of Adam: “He did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself.” We are all born as clingers . The new-born babe has to have a tight grip, and as we get older the grip often gets stronger. Clinging permeates all of life; we cling to people (possessiveness); to things (greed); to power and position (ambition); we cling to opinions (pride.) At the root of our clinging lies fear and insecurity. Jesus did not cling. He knew that reality could be trusted, because at the heart of reality is “Abba–dear Father,” and that underneath everything, even death, are the everlasting arms. So he did not cling even to life, “accepting death, death on a cross.” “Into your hands,. I commend my spirit.” May this mind be in us which was in Christ Jesus.

The Migrant Jubilee Cross Has Arrived in Adelaide!

Let’s Celebrate Migration!! The Migrant Jubilee Cross has arrived in Adelaide as part of a national pilgrimage celebrating the faith, gifts, contributions and resilience of migrant communities across Australia. An initiative of the Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office , the Cross is a sign of our shared journey of faith and a reminder of the many cultures and communities that enrich the life of our Church. The Cross will be at St Francis Xavier Cathedral for a time of prayer and reflection, before continuing its pilgrimage to local schools.

Migrant & Refugee Sunday Multicultural Mass
Come and celebrate with us at Pooraka. We invite everyone to join us for Migrant and Refugee Sunday – 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees – Multicultural Mass: Sunday 27 September 2026 – 1.30pm at Our Lady of the Boat People Church, Pooraka. Join Archbishop Patrick O’Regan and our multicultural communities for a joyful celebration of our shared faith, followed by a procession and fellowship.

A ministry in the Catholic Church offering couple a weekend of discovery.
Enhance communication and rekindle the passion of Marriage.
For details, visit: wwme.org.au

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

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

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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
The SouthernCross News.
Cath News.
Synod Website
Vatican News