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It is counter cultural to see Christ as the King of of life but left on our own what or who rules our life?
Sunday 18 December 2011
Thursday 15 December 2011
From your most thankful pastor
The fundamental gift of Christmas is the gift of Christ's presence himself. It encourages us to enter into God's life giving grace by sharing the gift of ourselves in our time, treasures and our talents. I am overwhelmed by the countless hours, resources and talents giving freely by our parishioners to make things come alive over this last year.
There are so many groups that do good work but two have stood out this last year. Firstly, Anna Maria's many helpers have really helped to make Sacred Heart parish shine. The past building committee and volunteers have shared their time and talents to fix up the back yard, the upstairs rooms and the meeting rooms. On her behalf and on behalf of the parish I would like to thank all of you.
The second great gift of self that has stood out is the Arise: Together in Christ groups. I would like to thank the steering committee and all the group leaders who made these group possible. It is wonderful to share the gift of self.
Fr. Peter Keller
There are so many groups that do good work but two have stood out this last year. Firstly, Anna Maria's many helpers have really helped to make Sacred Heart parish shine. The past building committee and volunteers have shared their time and talents to fix up the back yard, the upstairs rooms and the meeting rooms. On her behalf and on behalf of the parish I would like to thank all of you.
The second great gift of self that has stood out is the Arise: Together in Christ groups. I would like to thank the steering committee and all the group leaders who made these group possible. It is wonderful to share the gift of self.
Fr. Peter Keller
St. Michael's & Sacred Heart Faith Community
Sunday 4 December 2011
Thursday 1 December 2011
MAKE ROOM FOR CHRIST: CONFESSION
It's not easy
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a difficult one for most of us. We need think no further than the story of Adam and Eve in the garden. Rather than admit wrongdoing, it was so much easier for them to put the blame somewhere else. We can feel too, that God loves us more when we're doing good. We can even try to make ourselves believe God doesn't know about our wrongdoing.
God loves you
God love us! God knows what the challenges of human life are all about. We can think about the story of the Prodigal Son, the great insult and hurt the son inflicted on the father, and how the father welcomed him back, without even waiting for an apology. I've had occasion to meet many people who were hurt very badly by family members and friends. When I ask the question, "Would you ever be able to forgive them?" the answer is usually, "Yes." If we as humans can be so forgiving, how much more is God willing to forgive us!
God waits
He waits for our return. "But I haven't been to Confession for fifty years!" The response is simply ... "Welcome back! How good it is that you are here!"
All Day Confessions - December 21st
Sacred Heart 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (11:30 am to 12:30 pm lunch)
St. Michael 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm (6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Mass)
Weekly Saturday Confessions
Sacred Heart 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
St. Michael 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
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