A SNIPPET FROM THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER - Ascension of the Lord
Today's readings bring us to the end of Jesus'
time with his disciples. We see the disciples
going out and proclaiming the Good News to the
whole world, even though they are waiting for
Jesus to return in glory. What is this Good News
that they proclaim? Any why do the disciples go out and proclaim it?
What sends them out?
To answer 'why,' let us look at today's first reading. Here, we learn
that the disciples can proclaim the Good News because they have
received instructions through the Holy Spirit. From gathering
together as a community, from Scripture, and from encountering the
risen Lord Jesus, each of the disciples has come to know in a very
personal way the 'good news' about the life, death, and resurrection
of Jesus. The Spirit, stirring in their hearts, sends them out to
proclaim the Good News.
What, then, is this Good News that the disciples discover and
proclaim to everyone? It is that God is with us at every moment of
our lives—from birth to death, and even after we die. God is always
with us.
Let us, then, seek to discover the Good News. At the eucharist, we
too gather, learn from Scripture, and encounter the risen Lord Jesus.
Le us be disciples and go out to proclaim the Good News! Armand Mercier
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PARISH SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME 2011–12
Programme Reminder - Activity Session: Confirmation & Practice (Parent & Child)
on Sunday 20 May (at 11am or 1pm).
Enquiries: Cathy Bennett 3870 7818 (Wed) or email pw.toowong@bne.catholic.net.au
ST IGNATIUS PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE GROUP meeting Monday 21 May, 7.30pm
in the Horstmann Room. Also, since our last working bee for garden at Holy Spirit
Church was a wash out there will be another on Saturday 26 May from 8.30am
onwards. We'd appreciate any help or donations (herbs, ornamental plants etc).
YOUNG AT HEART Join us on Friday 25 May to attend a movie of choice at the
morning session at Eldorado Cinema, Indooroopilly. Followed by lunch at a nearby
venue. Contact Ursula 3878 9002 or Beryl 3371 5210.
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Contact Michael Doherty 3716 0158 or
bwdeanery@bne.catholic.net
The Gospel of Mark: A Bible Study. Come along to
learn about this Gospel & to prayerfully reflect on it with
other adults. Tues 22 May, 7.30pm, Holy Family Parish,
Indooroopilly. Facilitator: Deacon Anthony.
Ongoing Learning & Renewal 'It all begins in Baptism" How are we called to respond to God's precious gift.
Presented by Sr Mary Franzmann pbvm. Mon 28 May,
7.30pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Kenmore. "Young Adult Retreat Afternoon" at Shalom Place, Canossa. Sun 24 June,
11.30am - 4pm. |
