This morning I had to drop my car off at the mechanic. I live in Gungahlin and had to drive through the roadworks surrounding the tram lines.  Gungahlin changes very quickly and since the last time I drove to Mitchell there were new buildings and roads so I was redirected twice!

I did get quite stressed and I didn’t want to model a meltdown to my kids so as I waited for a green light, so I could do yet another uturn, I practised my deep breathing. Things calmed for a moment and I noticed a gentle hum. Coming towards us was a beautiful shiny red tram.  It went right past and my youngest was thrilled. It was the first time he had seen one moving and we had been waiting for months!

Sometimes we doubt the path God has laid out for us, although I am pretty sure he didn’t intend for me to get that lost this morning. In the grand scheme of things, we have to trust in Him because we don’t know what is around the corner.

 Joshua 1:9 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

⁹ I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

 Go gently, and trust in God He has a plan.

God bless,

Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator

Parish News

A Liturgy of Forgiveness

Thursday, 13 December – 7:30pm
St John the Apostle Parish Church

This Liturgy is a communal celebration of God’s love and forgiveness.

It will be an opportunity to express our sorrow and be open to God’s healing as we make our Advent journey towards Christmas. 

CHRISTMAS MUSICIANS AND SINGERS

St John the Apostle Parish Music Ministry

 The parish music ministry is in need of musicians and singers alike. 

 Music is an integral part of our participation in liturgy – an integral part of our participation in the work of God. For “when song and music are signs of the Holy Spirit’s presence and action, they encourage, in a certain way, communion with the Trinity” (John Paul II, Address to the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, 3; Chirograph on Sacred Music, 3). 

6:00pm Vigil – Singers and Musicians
10:00am Sunday Children’s Mass
6:00pm Sunday (1^st & 3^rd) to assist AGAPE Youth Group
Contact: Parish Office kippax@cg.org.au or Joan Breen robjoanbreen@optusnet.com.au

Agape - Youth Group

High school students in years 7 to 12

First and Third Sundays after the 6:00pm Mass
Next gathering  2 December 

This group is a way for young people to learn about the church and deepen their faith together. Contact Jake 0431797644 or Jake.Wenger@sfx.act.edu.au