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Adelaide Hills Parish

Locality: Bridgewater, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8339 1608

Address: 1 Wembley Avenue 5155 Bridgewater, SA, Australia

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23.01.2022 The Feast of All Saints celebrates the true life in Christ that we are all called to live. The Gospel is the Beatitudes: a teaching that finds holiness both in the depths of human experience of loss, poverty and persecution, and in the expressions of compassion in response towards these sufferings. The lives of the Saints and of countless others have been transformed by their deep truth. These teachings speak to the difficult realities of our times too. Many live in poverty, or are innocent victims of war; many mourn lives cut short by the Covid-19 virus; others are persecuted for their beliefs. Let us hold all of these members of our human family in our prayer this coming week and pray for each other, that we may awaken to our true selves as lavishly loved children of God.

20.01.2022 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time A Love of neighbour has been an essential part of our Covid-19 response. As we wear our masks, obey government rules and defer individual wants to the needs of the all, we show our care and commitment to our neighbour. In his encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis says that God willing, after the pandemic 'we will think no longer in terms of "them" and "those", but only "us" Jesus says, the greatest commandment is: 'you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind . . . the second resembles it: you must love your neighbour as yourself.' Lord we pray for your help in keeping these, the greatest commandments.

20.01.2022 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A This Sunday marks both the last week of Ordinary Time and the penultimate Sunday of the liturgical year, as we prepare for the Feast of Christ, King of the Universe, next Sunday. The readings, like those of last week, continue to remind us that we need to be prepared for the end of time, an event which the authors of the New Testament thought was imminent. The parable of the talents reminds us to use the gifts and talents we have for the benefit of others. Everyone has been given at least one talent, and it is our duty to use it in the service of society. This week, I might spend some time reflecting on how best I can use the talents I have been entrusted with, so that when the time comes, I can also be called a ‘good and faithful servant’.

19.01.2022 The Solemnity of Christ the King ends the Church’s liturgical year on a high point. Perhaps, after the year we have had, we need, more than ever, to savour the full title of this feast: ‘Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe’. The call of this Shepherd King is heard in the Gospel, inviting us to a share, both in his service of others, especially to the very least, and in his very life. This week, let’s try to be open to that call and respond with joyful and generous hearts.

17.01.2022 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time A As we draw near to the end of the liturgical year, the readings are concerned with the end of time when Christ Jesus will return again, and God’s kingdom will reign. We are reminded to stay awake, to be ready to notice when and where God is present among us now. The Lord Jesus will come again but we must be patient, keeping the flame of our love and faith alive in our hearts. We may tire of waiting for him, but must be ready to wake up quickly to answer his call. We do not know the day or hour of his coming. This week I pray to stay awake, ready to notice the presence of the Lord. In keeping close to him, I may lead others to a sense of the hope and faith we have, both in joy and when our lives are difficult.

13.01.2022 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time A The Gospel message is that we belong completely to God and are therefore called to offer God our entire selves. Jesus is aware that the Pharisees and Herodians are trying to trip him up when they ask if Jewish people should pay taxes to the Romans. Although he confirms that this is reasonable, at the same time he also affirms that our first duty is to serve God, and to give God what is due. This week, maybe we can pray for the rulers and leaders of our world, particularly during these difficult times, asking that God will work through them towards justice and peace. We ask too that the Holy Spirit will guide each of us in how we can serve God best.

13.01.2022 The floor in our new hall is now ready. Looking good - the hall inside is almost ready. Thank God.

03.01.2022 The design in copper and glass of Our Lady of the Adelaide Hills by our parishioner Leon Holmes has been put in the main facade of our new hall at Bridgewater.

02.01.2022 Pope Francis' new encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti, in which the Pope suggests ways in which we can build a world in which we recognise each other as brothers and sisters of one human family. Pope Francis signed the Encyclical on Saturday after celebrating Mass at the tomb of St Francis in Assisi, Italy. Addressed to 'brothers and sisters all', Pope Francis said it was 'an invitation to dialogue among all people'. The Pope does not claim 'to offer a complete teaching on fraternal love, but rather to consider its universal scope, its openness to every man and woman'.

01.01.2022 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time A St Matthew offers us yet another parable of the Kingdom. The messianic banquet is offered to all, Jews and Gentiles though some refuse and are rejected. All of us, good and bad alike, have only to respond to the invitation. The wedding feast is not just a heavenly banquet: the Kingdom is in the here and now. What invitations, in the banquet of life, will come my way this week?