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Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish

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Welcome to Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish and to our parish website. This site will hopefully provide you with the information you require as well as a broad overview of the many different activities that occur in our parish. This parish consists of the communities of Holy Trinity at Para Hills and St John XXIII at Hope Valley and Modbury that together form Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish. In both of these communities you will find a warm welcome and a practical living of the Gospel in a variety of ministries and outreach to the wider community.

Parish Prayer
Loving Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
We pray you look upon our community of faith
and remind us of your constant presence.
Help us witness to your love and let it guide us
in all our experiences as a parish.
May we keep our hearts open to your inspiration
as we serve as your disciples,
loving one another without exception.
We make this prayer through
the intercession of St John XXIII
Amen
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Welcome to Our Website

animated-welcome-image-0112to Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish and to our parish website. This site will hopefully provide you with the information you require as well as a broad overview of the many different activities that occur in our parish. This parish consists of the communities of Holy Trinity at Para Hills and St John XXIII at Hope Valley and Modbury that together form Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish. In both of these communities you will find a warm welcome and a practical living of the Gospel in a variety of ministries and outreach to the wider community.
The celebration of the Eucharist is the life that enables all ministry to occur, gives each community identity and brings all into communion. As you share in the celebration of the Eucharist in the parish may you be drawn deeper into the mystery of Christ among us and be more keenly aware of God’s great love for you.
If you are a new resident to the area or enjoying a holiday in this beautiful part of Australia please feel most welcome among us. If you wish to join in anyone of the activities that happen in our parish or if you wish to be a volunteer to help us please feel free to contact us at the parish office.We will be very happy to welcome you here.
God bless,
Fr. Manu Kumbidiyamackal msfs
Parish Priest

John-XXIIInew

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The Parish Needs Your Help

The Parish Requires you! As we all know without your help and assistance the Parish could not operate or be viable. YOU are the Parish...>>Read More

I Make my Church

 My Church is composed of people like me.  I help make it what it is.  It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work.  It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.  It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them.  It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, and a church with noble spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things.  Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicatecontact-us myself to the task of being all the things that I want my church to be. Amen

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Beware of Phishing scams

We would like to bring to your attention that there are some internet scammers making attempts  to collect money or gift cards pretending to be the parish priest.  They create email address in the name of the parish priest.  If you have a close look at the email address you will find that the email address is not genuine even though they use the name.  Please be aware that no priests or parishes will ask you to make donations or request you for help to purchase any gift cards through emails.  Every collection made in the parish is announced in our Parish Bulletin.  So if you receive any such emails requesting money or gift cards please ignore them and not reply to them. 

Saints/Feast Days Of the Week

>>27th June: St Cyril of Alexandria
>>28th June: St Iranaeus
>>29th June: Sts Peter & Paul, Apostles
>>30th June: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church

We are all going through some difficult times. The parish requires your continuous support so that we are able to go on as the bills keep coming in. If you can help in any way it is very much appreciated. Kindly use this link to make your contributions to the parish and to the presbytery fund.  Once you click the link you have the option to choose the parish.  Scroll down and choose Para Hills /Modbury and click submit. Once you have done that make sure that you have filled in all the required fields. You can choose general at the payment type if you are making a donation for the second collection. Please fill in your planned giving number so that we will know from whom the debit comes. Choose first collection from the payment type for presbytery collection. >>Click Here

PROPOSED SALE OF LAND

As described in recent articles in the Parish Bulletin, the PFC has proposed the sale of a parcel of land at 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley.   Follow the link below to see the plan.  The section identified as 2 (2376 m2)  is the land that the PFC proposes  the parish sells. See the Bulletin for further details about the proposal.

Should you have any questions about the proposal you are asked to speak to either Fr Manu or John Jarrad.

Land Sale plan St John XXIII

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Synod of Bishops 2021-2023

This Synod is intended as a Synodal Process. The aim of this synodal process is not to provide a temporary or one-time experience of synodality, but rather to provide an opportunity for the entire People of God to discern together how to move forward on the path towards being a more synodal Church in the long-term. A basic question prompts and guides us: How does this journeying together allow the Church to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the mission entrusted to Her; and what steps does the Spirit invite us to take in order to grow as a synodal Church? 
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New Direct Giving App

The Find a Mass App of the Adelaide Archdiocese has  been upgraded to allow us to contribute to both the first and second collections of our parish via a credit or debit card. Users of the App can make a one-off donation or set up recurring donations to our parish and for the support of the clergy.  You are also able to use it to make contributions to the special collections which are held throughout the year.  Be aware that your details will be securely saved for recurring donations.  Search ’Archdiocese of Adelaide’ in your app store and download the app to make easy and seamless donations to our parish. Follow the link to view a PowerPoint presentation about the app or to view a YouTube video  demonstrating use of the app.

Join Us in praying the Rosary

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June 2022

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  • Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    June 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills 5096 - Hall

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  • St Joseph Devotion

    St Joseph Devotion

    June 1, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Holy Trinity Catholic Church 3 James Street, Para Hills, 5096

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    June 1, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills SA 5096, Australia

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 2, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 pm
    John XXIII Church, 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley SA 5090, Australia

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  • Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    June 3, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

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  • Craft Group

    Craft Group

    June 3, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII Catholic Church 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

  • Two Hearts Prayer Group

    Two Hearts Prayer Group

    June 3, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - June 4, 2022 @ 6:00 am
    Holy Trinity Catholic Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills, 5090

    See more details

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  • Two Hearts Prayer Group

    Two Hearts Prayer Group

    June 3, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - June 4, 2022 @ 6:00 am
    Holy Trinity Catholic Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills, 5090

    See more details

  • First Saturday Mass

    First Saturday Mass

    June 4, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3 James St, Para Hills SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity

    Mass at Holy Trinity

    June 4, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 4, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    St John XXIII, 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley 5090

    See more details

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  • Mass St John XXIII

    Mass St John XXIII

    June 5, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    June 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

    See more details

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 6, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    June 6, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 7, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Prayer Circle Group

    Prayer Circle Group

    June 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    June 7, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills - Cry Room

    See more details

  • Liturgy Meeting

    Liturgy Meeting

    June 7, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

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  • Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    June 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills 5096 - Hall

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    June 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 9, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 pm
    John XXIII Church, 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley SA 5090, Australia

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  • St Vincent De Paul

    St Vincent De Paul

    June 9, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley, 5090

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  • Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    June 10, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

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  • Craft Group

    Craft Group

    June 10, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII Catholic Church 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley, 5090

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  • Garden Group

    Garden Group

    June 11, 2022
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Treasure Market

    Treasure Market

    June 11, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

  • Garden Group

    Garden Group

    June 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity

    Mass at Holy Trinity

    June 11, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 11, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    St John XXIII, 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley 5090

    See more details

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  • Mass St John XXIII

    Mass St John XXIII

    June 12, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    June 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

    See more details

  • Legion of Mary Curia Meeting

    Legion of Mary Curia Meeting

    June 12, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Holy Trinity Catholic Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills - Cry Room

    See more details

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 13, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

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  • Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    June 13, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 14, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

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  • Prayer Circle

    Prayer Circle

    June 14, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
    St John XXIII Chapel, 50 Smart Road, Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    June 14, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills - Cry Room

    See more details

  • PPC

    PPC

    June 14, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley 5090 - Meeting Room

    See more details

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  • Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    June 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills 5096 - Hall

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  • Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    June 15, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills SA 5096, Australia

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 16, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 pm
    John XXIII Church, 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley SA 5090, Australia

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  • Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    June 17, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

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  • Craft Group

    Craft Group

    June 17, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII Catholic Church 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

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  • Mass at Holy Trinity

    Mass at Holy Trinity

    June 18, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 18, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    St John XXIII, 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley 5090

    See more details

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  • Mass St John XXIII

    Mass St John XXIII

    June 19, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley

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  • Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    June 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

    See more details

  • DVD Library

    DVD Library

    June 19, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Holy Trinity Catholic Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills, 5096

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• • •
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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 20, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

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  • Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    June 20, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

• •
21
  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 21, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Prayer Reflection Group

    Prayer Reflection Group

    June 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    June 21, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills - Cry Room

    See more details

• • •
22
  • Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    June 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills 5096 - Hall

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    June 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 23, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 pm
    John XXIII Church, 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley SA 5090, Australia

    See more details

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24
  • Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    Mass Holy Trinity Church Adoration 8.30am - 9.15am Mass

    June 24, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

    See more details

  • Craft Group

    Craft Group

    June 24, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII Catholic Church 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

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  • Garden Group

    Garden Group

    June 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity

    Mass at Holy Trinity

    June 25, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 25, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    St John XXIII, 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley 5090

    See more details

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  • Mass St John XXIII

    Mass St John XXIII

    June 26, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    Mass at Holy Trinity Church

    June 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills

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  • Divine Mercy

    Divine Mercy

    June 26, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    171 Kesters Rd, Para Hills SA 5096, Australia

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 27, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    Indoor Bowls: St John XXIII

    June 27, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley, 5090

    See more details

  • Parish Finance Council

    Parish Finance Council

    June 27, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    St John XXIII Catholic Church, 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley

    See more details

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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 28, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
    St John XXIII 50 Reservoir Rd Hope Valley

    See more details

  • Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    Legion of Mary: Holy Trinity

    June 28, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road Para Hills - Cry Room

    See more details

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  • Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    Seniors' Social Club: Holy Trinity Hall

    June 29, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Holy Trinity Church 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills 5096 - Hall

    See more details

  • Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    Mass at Holy Trinity Para Hills

    June 29, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Holy Trinity, 171 Kesters Road, Para Hills SA 5096, Australia

    See more details

• •
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  • Mass at St John XXIII

    Mass at St John XXIII

    June 30, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 pm
    John XXIII Church, 50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley SA 5090, Australia

    See more details

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PROJECT COMPASSION

Each year Project Compassion brings thousands of Australians in solidarity with the world’s poor to help end poverty, promote justice, and uphold dignity. The annual Lenten-time event raises both funds and community awareness about important global issues, and Caritas Australia’s role in empowering the world’s most vulnerable people. The Caritas Australia Project Compassion boxes and envelopes for Lent are now available for collection at the back of the Church.

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Thought for the Week

updated4The Cost of Discipleship is Total Commitment: We celebrate the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today’s readings are about God’s call and our commitment in answer to that call. They ask for total commitment in total freedom with the spirit of patient love, saying an unconditional “Yes” to Jesus and to the Christian life as a true disciple of Christ. The first reading describes how Elisha committed himself whole-heartedly to answer God’s call to be a prophet, despite his initial hesitation when God called him through the prophet Elijah. The Responsorial Psalm offers us the refrain, “You are my inheritance, O Lord." The Psalm has traditionally been used to exemplify commitment to the ordained ministry or to religious profession. But it more accurately reflects the commitment made by all Christians in their Baptism. The second reading, from Paul's Letter to the Galatians, reinforces the commitment message of the first reading and the Responsorial Psalm. In today’s Gospel, Luke introduces some potential disciples who offered a variety of reasons as to why Jesus’ call to ministry was “impossible” for them to accept. By analysing their excuses and Jesus’ responses to them, each of us is challenged to examine to what extent the excuses we offer to escape responsible ministry in the Church have any merit. We, too, are asked to follow Jesus totally and immediately, without any reservation, by giving up everything we have and surrendering our lives to God in the service of others. Today’s gospel is a sequence of four lives to God in the service of others. >>btn_read_more

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