Sunday Gospel: Luke 20:27-38, Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus is teaching in the Temple when the Sadducees describe to him a scenario, asking him what to do, so that they may poke holes in his teaching. They draw on the Jewish law that if a man dies without offspring, his widow must marry the man’s brother in order to preserve the lifeblood of his family. With no belief in resurrection, a person could only hope to live on through their children, hence the importance of continuing the family line. Jesus’ answer points out that those participating in the resurrection of the dead will not die so there is no need to maintain their lifeblood through begetting children. He then challenges them to really listen to their Law and be open to the truth it teaches about God.

Illuminate – Youth Ministry Day

On Friday 8^th November, Saints Peter and Paul’s Year 5 students will be participating in the ‘Illuminate’ Youth Ministry Day at St Vincent’s, Aranda. The Illuminate gathering is a great opportunity for students in their final years of primary school to celebrate their faith together, as many schools from across the Diocese will be in attendance.

Through a variety of talks, drama, testimony and other faith based activity stations and experiences, students are presented with the gift of faith and have the opportunity to ask questions and engage more with what it means to be involved in Youth Ministry.

Dates for your Diary:

Friday 8th November – Illuminate Gathering Day for Year 5 at St Vincent’s, Aranda

Sunday 17^th November  - Term 4 Parish School Mass/Presentation Mass for candidates receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Tuesday 26^th November – Retreat Day for Reconciliation candidates.

Thursday 28^th November – Sacrament of Reconciliation, 7:00pm at Holy Trinity Church.

Blessings for the week ahead,

Stephanie Burns

Religious Education Coordinator