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ST SIMON THE APOSTLE, ROWVILLE

CATHOLIC CHURCH 

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  • Contacts

    Ring the Parish Office 9764 4058
                             or

    Reg Emons 9790 5616

    Lyn Emons  0401 498 806

    or email Lyn rlemons1@bigpond.com

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  • New Catholics at St. Simon's Parish

    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.

  • BECOMING A CATHOLIC - RCIA
    RCIA means the "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

    • 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

  • THE RCIA PROCESS

    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.


    If the candidate wishes,this leads to the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism (if required), Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter with an ongoing attendance at Sunday Mass and observance of Catholic teachings and practices.

    WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED?
    Besides the RCIA Team, the entire community who participate in the Sunday Eucharist has a role to play through prayer and welcome. Overseeing it all is our Parish Priest, Fr Kevin Dillon.

    WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
    The Sponsors are Catholics, known to you or appointed by St Simon's, and they walk with you on your faith journey. They are there to help, support and encourage you and to provide a tangible link between you and the community. They are companions on your journey.
  • INQUIRY MEETINGS

    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

    RCIA TEAM
    Fr Kevin Dillon - Parish Priest
    Reg Emons
    Janine Fryer
    Philip Mawdsley
    Jacqui O'Connor

    Team members are volunteers who are practising Catholics. They bring their gifts, talents and life experiences to the sessions after having done a training course.

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

  • BECOME A SPONSOR OR JOIN THE RCIA TEAM

    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.

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St Simon the Apostle Catholic Church

2 Taylor's Lane, Rowville VIC 3178

03) 9764 4058 |  office@stsimonsparish.com.au

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Office Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm

NOTE: During COVID-19 Restrictions, if can, please contact us by email or phone
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