Sunday 3 Nov 2024.
Not from the Pulpit: Fr Andy Nguyen SJ, Administrator
Synodality is a constitutive dimension of the Church
The Synod on Synodality closed last Sunday. The Final Document (in Italian) has been published. Below is an unofficial English translation of an extract from paragraph 28 (reformatted and bold text for clarity). i
During the synod process, a convergence has developed on the meaning of synodality, which is the basis of this Document: synodality is
Christians walking together with Christ and towards the Kingdom of God, in union with all humanity, oriented to the mission. It involves coming together in assembly at the different levels of ecclesial life, mutual listening, dialogue, communal discernment,
the formation of consensus as [an] expression of the making present of Christ alive in the Spirit and [in] the taking of a decision in differentiated co-responsibility.
Along these lines, we understand better what this means, that
synodality is a constitutive dimension of the Church (see CTI, n. 1). ii
In simple terms and in synthesis, it can be said that
synodality is a path of spiritual renewal and structural reform to make the Church more
participatory and missionary, that is, to make it more capable of walking with every man and woman radiating the light of Christ.
i. Page 11 in the Italian version:
ii. CTI - International Theological Commission, Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church
(2 March 2018).
We look to the official English translation coming soon.
Meanwhile, check out the latest Inside the Vatican podcast from America Media for an in-depth interview with Catherine Clifford on the process and result of the Synod.
She is an outstanding scholar of theology and Vatican II history, who served as an elected member of the 2024 Synod on Synodality’s drafting commission for the Final Document.
All Souls' Day Masses Saturday 2nd November
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7.30am SFX
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12noon STM
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All Souls' Day Masses Saturday 2nd November . 7.30am SFX . 12noon STM .
Save the Date: Join us at Our Lady of the Way Parish for a fun-filled TRIVIA Night!
Fri 8 Nov @ 7.00-10.00pm, Ron Dyer Centre. For young adults (18-25). Bring your own drinks. Pizza provided. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CWHLX
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College students at St Mary’s 6pm Youth Mass.
Sun 10 Nov
Since 2014, students and staff from Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College have been visiting Colegio Maliana in East Timor. Monte’s support of Colegio through their Project Timor has three parts, the first being the Food for Thought Program that offers nutrition and educational resources for the girls’ dormitory at Colegio.
The second part is the Mercy Women’s University Scholarships Program which provides scholarships for students to attend university in Dili. And the third aspect is the construction of a Teacher Professional Learning Centre in Maliana, which is in progress. After the 6pm Youth Mass on Sunday 10th November, Monte students will be selling baked goods and Timor Leste Christmas cards to raise funds for the Mercy Women’s University Scholarships. We thank you in advance for your generosity
We need your help! Working Bee at Holy Family Parish
Sat 16 Nov @ 8.00am -12pm, Emerton—Bus departs STM car park at 7.00am sharp.
Please register so we can organise transport. www.trybooking.com/CWHUI. For more information: Craig Donnell, craig@oystergroup.com.au