ST SIMON THE APOSTLE, ROWVILLE

Ring the Parish Office 9764 4058
                         or

Reg Emons 9790 5616

Lyn Emons  0401 498 806

or email Lyn rlemons1@bigpond.com

Following a long journey with the RCIA Team.

Kelli Johnston, Judy Schmidt, Nikki Hamilton and Ayesha Kaur

were Baptised, Confirmed and received their First Holy Communion at the 6.00am Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday.

Please pray for each of them and welcome
them into St Simon’s community.

• Have you been feeling a nudge in your heart to deepen your relationship with God?

• Are you searching for meaning in your life?

• Do you feel restless, without direction?

• Are you looking to join a Faith Community?

• Do you want to know more about the Catholic Faith?

• Are you a Catholic who has not been confirmed or received first communion?

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions,
RCIA may be the answer you are seeking.

Call the Parish Office on 9764 4058

RCIA is the normal way in which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.

The goal of the process is "full communion" which means "full active participation" in the Eucharist and in the whole life of the Catholic faith community.

RCIA helps adults to grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings, get acquainted with people in the community and involved in service within the community.

ALREADY BAPTISED?
Many persons who want to join the Catholic Church have already been baptised in another Christian Church.They attend the sessions but do not need to be baptised again?

FIRST STEP - A PERIOD OF ENQUIRY
The RCIA process is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment and formation. Those who join the process are encouraged to proceed at their own pace, but, on average, the journey takes about 8-12 months of weekly or fortnightly sessions.

The initial meeting is an introduction to the RCIA process.
It is very informal and enjoyable. There is no commitment or expectation. 

St Simon’s preparation sessions are now in process.
Next Meeting 24 Feb at 7.30pm 

Ring the Parish office on 9764 4058
or Reg on 9790 5616
or just come along on the night.
“Come and see.” 

RCIA “SENDING” RITE
This Sunday, 21st February at the 11.00am.
Our three 2021 RCIA candidates, Kelli Johnston, Judy Schmidt and Nikki Hamilton,
will be formally “sent” from our Parish Community of St. Simon’s for the Rite of Election
at St. Patrick’s Cathedral later in the day. Our prayers go with Kelly, Judy and Nikki as they move towards their Baptism or Reception into the Church at Easter, and our sincere thanks to Reg Emons and our St. Simon’s RCIA team for their wonderful work with them.

RCIA IS FOR: Adults who are not baptised, Adults baptised in another Christian church and non-practising Catholics wishing to renew faith. 

SESSION TIMES
7:45pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays via Zoom

The RCIA Program follows the  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults approved by the Catholic Congregation for Divine Worship in 1987.

If you would like to be a sponsor of a RCIA candidate or join the RCIA Team,
please contact the parish office.

We ask parishioners to please pray for the RCIA Enquirers,
Sponsors and Team.