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2nd Rite of Scrutiny

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On this 4th Sunday of Lent, the second of three Rites of Scrutiny is celebrated during 9.30am Mass as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Year A readings are proclaimed, featuring the healing of the man born blind (Jn 9:1-41). The Scrutiny Rite comprises prayers of intercession for the Elect (preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during Easter Vigil Mass) and a Prayer of Exorcism, in which God is asked to inspire them to turn away from sin, so to embrace the Gospel more freely and wholeheartedly. The Priest uses the sacred gesture of Laying Hands (Lk 4:40; Ac 13:13; 19:6; 28:8). The Elect then depart from the assembly with their companions to reflect on the gospel and their experience. While they are the primary subjects of the Rite, all worshippers are encouraged to participate in solidarity with them by reflecting upon and renewing our own faith commitment. In this way, the public action of the Elect is a witness for the whole faith community.
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24 hours for the Lord

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24 hours for the Lord is an extended time of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, introduced by the late Pope Francis in 2014 to enhance Lenten renewal. It will be held from 6pm this Friday, 20 March to 4.30pm this Saturday, 21 March. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered at 3 times: Friday, 6.30pm-7.30pm, Saturday, 9.45am-10.45am and 3.45pm-4.45pm. It is important that at least two worshippers are in the church at any time. Please register your name on one of the roster sheets on the church side doors tables in the period slot that you commit to being present. Sainthood Young Adults will lead a Praise and Worship Hour from 8-9pm. They extend a special welcome to young adults to join them in song, reflection and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
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Purpose of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

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Adoring the Blessed Sacrament, displayed in a monstrance on the church altar, is a traditional devotion by which the faithful confirm their faith in the presence of Jesus in the sacred host consecrated during the Eucharist, and open themselves to encounter him deeply by gazing at his presence in prolonged silent prayer.
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Zacchaeus Treehouse—22 Mar

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Zacchaeus’ Treehouse is a family ministry for children 5-12. Siblings of any age are welcome. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays: 9.30 am Mass, 10.30am morning tea followed by a fun session of craft. We meet next Sunday, 22 March . Enq. Christine: 0430 513 201; familyministry@cpasl.org.au.
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Taizé Prayer Evening—25 Mar

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A Lenten Taizé Prayer Evening will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 25 March in Loreto Place. A light supper will follow. Taizé is a quiet, meditative form of prayer in a peaceful candlelit set-ting, It incorporates Lenten scriptures and reflections and the beautiful Taizé chants. It is another form of prayerful spiritual preparation leading up to Easter. We hope you can join us. Enq.: info@cpasl.org.au.  
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Reception into the Church

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We welcome Azariah Satiu, Paula Hala’api’api, Falepouono Hala’api’api and Lydia Hala’api’api into our Catholic family during 11am Mass this Sunday. Baptised in another Christian tradition, they will make a profession of faith and formally join the Catholic Church. Please pray for them as they take this significant step in their faith journey.
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Palms for Palm Sunday

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We need palms for Palm Sunday (28 & 29 March). Parishioners have been generous in past years. Palms will need to be delivered to the church on but not before Friday, 27 March by 11am on Saturday, 28 March.
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