St John the Evangelist

Hello, Dear Friends
It seems a long time since we were together as a large group. A better Covid outlook might see more of us returning soon, but attendances have remained low at more recent gatherings.
Moreover, our emergence from restrictive controls is coinciding with change in the wider Parish, so now is time for some review and a fresh outlook.
A special invitation is warmly extended to all who have attended the Compassion and Friendship Group and would like to take part in an open, general discussion about future directions.
 Compassion and Friendship Group
A Special Meeting 
Monday July 4th*
10:30am -12pm
Parish Office Boardroom 
*In a nod to America’s Independence Day, there’ll be Red White and Blue Quiz about favourite Old Hollywood Movie Songs.
Please come, share a cuppa and some conversation. You have the experience, knowledge, insight and ideas that we need, to:
Cater more creatively for differing needs
Create more opportunity for connection, and
Operate more meaningfully within the parish community
You can help us plan for the future and keep this valuable ministry ongoing and effective.
Please join us, Jenny
 
Jenny Kearney   St John’s Mitcham   0413826468

St James:
Celebrating our Story
Sunday 24 July 2022
2pm Mass followed by afternoon tea
St James Community Centre
51 Centre Rd. Vermont.

All are invited to join in this day of celebrating
the impact this wonderful community has had on our lives.
Sadly, Sunday Mass will no longer be regularly
celebrated at St James

Trybookig: https://www.trybooking.com/CAFHT

Calling for volunteers as Stall Coordinators 
Preparations are back in full swing for the return of this years St John’s Parish Community Fete.
After two years being unable to run we are now in search for some new Stall Coordinators.

A lot has changed in two years so peoples circumstances have changed and past stall coordinators are unable to continue. From the fete community we thank those stall coordinators that have stepped down for their time and enthusiasm put into previous fetes. 
Some Stall Coordinators that we are looking for are:

• BBQ stall
• Pre-loved clothes
• SnowCones
• Popcorn and Fairy Floss
• Craft and Gifts
• Donuts
• Ride Ticket Sales

Please consider volunteering for one of the stalls, either with a friend or as a team, the Fete cannot operate without your support and community spirit.

For more information on what’s involved please contact Jen Harvey (St James Fete Committee Member) on admin@stjohnsfete.org.au

RINGWOOD NEWS

Weekend Masses:
Saturday at 5pm
Sunday at 9.30am
 
Weekday service
9.15am Wed: Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion
9.15am Thurs: Mass
9.15am Fri : Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion
 
Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina is meeting every couple of weeks, on Monday night and Tuesday Morning. This is a beautiful way to share a prayerful approach to scripture, and you can find details and links through the events tab on our Facebook page

Time Out We are very happy to let people know that Table tennis has resumed in Our Lady’s Hall from 10-12. During the month of February there will be no tennis table on Mondays.

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http://pol.org.au/ringwood/Home.aspx

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MY JESUS, I believe that you are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things & I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you Sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

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If you have any questions ring the parish office 9401 6366.