Weekly Bulletin

Hearing God’s Voice:
At Jesus’ baptism, the Father affirms His identity: “You are my Son, the Beloved.” We too are God’s beloved sons and daughters, yet how often do we pause to hear this voice? In our daily lives, amidst the noise and busyness, God continues to speak words of love and affirmation to us.

Take a moment each day to quiet your heart and hear God say: “You are my beloved.” How does this change the way you see yourself and others?

Living in Relationship:
The baptism event reveals God as a relationship of love—Father, Son, and Spirit. It invites us to reflect on our relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and our community.

Are there relationships in your life that need healing, reconciliation, or deeper connection? How might you imitate the gentleness of the Spirit, the humility of the Son, and the love of the Father in your interactions?

Walking Humbly Like Jesus:
Despite being the Son of God, Jesus enters the waters of baptism in humility, standing in solidarity with humanity. His example challenges us to walk humbly in our own lives.

In what ways can you embody humility and solidarity with others—perhaps by reaching out to those on the margins, offering encouragement, or being present to someone in need?

Reflecting the Trinity in Community:

God’s Trinitarian nature teaches us that unity does not erase individuality. Just as the Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct yet united, we are called to build communities where diversity is celebrated and each person’s gifts are valued.

How might you contribute to fostering unity in your family, workplace, or parish community?

A Closing Thought

While we may struggle to fully comprehend the Trinity, we are called to encounter it with hearts open to wonder. The baptism of Jesus is an invitation to dwell in God’s love—a love that flows endlessly between Father, Son, and Spirit, and reaches out to embrace all of creation. May we carry this love into our daily lives, living as beloved children of God and sharing that love with others.

 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved……….forever!  
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The life of Jesus is marked by three solemn periods: his entry into the world, his public mission and his death on the cross. His mother is associated with these great events that bring about a whole new life. She is there as the sacrament of divine love, as the mysterious helpmate of the new Adam, in a new creation.

She gives birth on Calvary to all peoples in God, made fruitful by the blood and grace flowing from his Sacred Heart.

At Cana she obtains from her son the first of his miracles; she establishes the Apostles in faith and receives the assurance of the institution of the eucharist and other sacraments.

Jules Chevalier msc

OLSH, p. 85f  Issoudun, 1892

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As we celebrate this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we can study His actions at the Jordan River as a powerful example of servant leadership. We see in Jesus a type of leadership that is characterized by humility and leading by example.
Certainly, the sinless Saviour did not need a baptism of repentance! But Jesus humbly made Himself one with his people to draw us to Him and create a relationship with us so that we would be open to His teachings and influence.
Immediately after His baptism, we learn of the powerful affirmation of the Father who opens the heavens, sends the Holy Spirit upon Jesus in bodily form, and says audibly, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased.” Let us be filled with gratitude for our amazing God and be reminded that when we are grateful followers of Jesus and servant-leaders in imitation of Him, the Father will be well-pleased with us, too.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Friday 17 January

Movie Night 7:00pm - Parish Library

Friday 17 January 
Men’s Group 6:30pm - Parish Centre

Saturday 18 January 
Community Connections 4:00pm – Parish Centre

Monday 20 January 
Pins and Needles 7:00pm – Parish Library

Sunday 26 January 
Australia Day

Monday 27 January 
Australia Day Public Holiday - Parish Office Closed

Tuesday 28 January 
Women’s Breakfast 7:30am – Bean Origin Café Belconnen

Friday 31 January  
Anointing of the Sick after Mass

Sunday 8:30am, 10:00am and 6:00pm

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