Newsletter 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
18th October 2026
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Today is a day when we show that we are all missionary disciples who have a role to play in spreading the Gospel message. The financial donation you offer today will assist missionary priests, sisters and catechists throughout the world to spread the Gospel. Thank you for supporting the missions with your prayers and donations
REMEMBERING
The Annual Mass to remember the deceased members of the parish will take place on Saturday the 7th of November at the 6pm Mass
CHURCH UPDATE
We are awaiting confirmation of the closure date from the builder but be prepared as closure is imminent.
Faith, Love, and Hope
In these short chapters to the Thessalonians it is obvious that Paul holds dear this community of faith and yearns to keep close connection to them. He wants these followers of Jesus to live in such a way that they might become an example to other Gentiles. What is so attractive about this letter is how pastoral it is; no authoritarian tone is present. The loving concern and devotion of Paul’s words to these disciples is remarkably tender. It is a quality that those among us who proclaim the Good News to others might hope to imitate.
Paul’s expression is one of delight and passion as he writes to the community of converts in Thessalonica. His joy overflows as he learns about their labour of love and he wants them to remember the truth that they have been chosen and set apart for God’s service. The Word they received was empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we look at our own evolving relationship with Jesus, we might want to examine our hearts concerning this question: how have we turned from idols to serve the living God?
In praying with these Scripture passages, it is heart-stirring to see the enthusiasm with which Paul attempts to encourage, support, and affirm his disciples. It is no secret that Paul and his colleagues have taken great risks and endured harassment in offering the Word of God to others. In spite of the suffering they have experienced, they were filled with loving boldness. They were impelled to continue proclaiming the Gospel in the face of opposition. They were zealous in preaching because they felt passionate about being entrusted with the sacred message. They came not with mandates but as devoted parents nurturing their children.
Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, Abide
Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, was well known for her creative spiritual writings and retreat ministry. She was a member of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas