Parish Bulletin
PARISH NEWS
HELPERS IN THE KITCHEN
Of course Martha could have dealt with it a little better, rather than venting at Jesus about why he won’t make Mary help her. Nevertheless, somebody needs to get dinner ready and Martha is it, but Jesus’ responds that Mary has, “chosen the better part.”
This poses a conundrum for us. Surely someone needs to spend the day working at a desk or on the farm or workbench (or preparing meals)? That’s what makes the world go round, what enables us to eat. And, as Paul tells us, (2 Thessalonians 3:10) we all need to do our bit to ensure the community thrives.
Jesus is teaching us here though about balance and perspective. We should work to live, not live to work.
Many of us race around busily doing “important” things so we almost get into the mindset of “I am busy therefore I am,” forgetting that whatever we do here is transitory and our relationship with him is the main game.
Sure we all have work to do, but we mustn’t prioritise our work, or other activities in our lives, over sitting at Jesus feet, listening to his word and building relationship with him.
Family and other relationships too are enriched by being able to say, “Don’t worry about xyz. This is important. Be in the moment (and we’ll all help in the kitchen later).”
Deacon Mark Kelly
CONFIRMATION REMINDER
A letter of invitation for this year’s Confirmation families was sent home at the end of last term with our Grade 6 children. If you are wishing for your child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year and didn’t receive this letter please call Thérèse on 0439 306 642.
We will be holding a parent/child information session on Wednesday, 20th July in St Ita’s Church, Drouin at 7pm and on Thursday, 21st July in St Joseph’s Church Warragul at 7pm. This meeting is for parents and candidates. We are looking forward to seeing you on one of these nights.
COMMITMENT MASS
Our Confirmation Commitment Masses will be held on Saturday 23rd July at 7pm and Sunday 24th July at 9am at St Joseph’s Church Warragul.
And on Sunday July 24th at 10:30am and on Sunday July 31st at 10:30am at St Ita’s Church Drouin.
We ask families to please attend one of these weekend Masses to make your Commitment.
WORKSHOP
Our first workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd in St Ita’s Church commencing at 7pm. Also on Thursday, August 4th in St Joseph’s Church at 4pm or 7pm.
Please bring along your completed choice of Confirmation name and sponsor’s name form.
PARISH SACRAMENT ENQUIRIES
Sacrament Enquiries: Mrs Therese Meggetto
Mobile: 0439 306 642 Email: Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
