SYNOD 2021: An Update

From Lent until Pentecost the people of the diocese will be invited, through a process of contemplative dialogue, to discern more fully the framework for considering 'Building the Kingdom of God Together, Our Journey' in our diocese. 

The purpose of the diocesan reflections during Lent (17 February – 31 March) is to enable all members of the diocesan community to respond to the papers developed by the Synod Working Party.

The Church of Maitland-Newcastle is centred on Christ, the Cornerstone, and seeks always to live as a community of people who believe and are missionary disciples.

We are inviting people to explore our life and mission as the church of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle through our five foundations with the following component parts:

Virtual launch of Project Compassion (Tuesday 16 February)
Week One - Identity and Community
Week Two - Worship and Prayer
Week Three - Formation and Education
Week Four - Mission and Outreach
Week Five - Leadership and Structure
Week Six – Holy Week, Virtual The Way of the Cross

Synod delegates will be facilitating the Contemplative Dialogue Reflection Program throughout Lent in Parishes, schools and online.

For those wanting to connect with this program online, you are invited to register each week to one of the sessions. It is optional to register at the same time or a different time each week.

Mondays - 22 February - 22 March, 9.30am to 11am
Tuesdays - 23 February - 23 March, 1pm to 2.30pm
Wednesdays - 24 February - 24 March, 6pm to 7.30pm
Thursdays - 25 February - 25 March, 10.30am - 12pm or 6pm to 7.30pm
Fridays - 26 February - 26 March, 9.30am - 11am
Saturdays - 27 February - 27 March, 2pm - 3.30pm

Reflection Day’s with Bishop Bill commence on Tuesday April 13. Anyone from anywhere across the diocese can attend any of these sessions:

Day 

Date 

Session 

Time 

Pastoral Region 

Venue 

 

Tuesday 

 

 

April 13 

Reflection 

2.30pm – 4pm 

 

Upper Hunter 

St Joseph’s High School 

Segenhoe St 

Aberdeen 

Mass 

5pm – 5.30pm 

Reflection 

6pm – 8pm 

 

Wednesday 

 

April 14 

Reflection 

2.30pm – 4pm 

 

Chisholm/Vineyards 

All Saints College - St Mary’s Campus 

16 Grant St

Maitland 

Mass 

5pm – 5.30pm 

Reflection 

6pm – 8pm 

 

Thursday 

 

April 15 

Reflection 

2.30pm – 4pm 

 

Blackbutt/Port Stephens/Eastlakes/City 

St Mary’s Immaculate Parish 

11 Milson St 

Charlestown 

Mass 

5pm – 5.30pm 

Reflection 

6pm – 8pm 

 

Tuesday 

 

April 20 

Reflection 

2.30pm – 4pm 

 

Northern 

Holy Name Parish 

33 Lake St 

Forster 

Mass 

5pm – 5.30pm 

Reflection 

6pm – 8pm 

 

Thursday 

 

April 22 

Reflection 

2.30pm – 4pm 

 

Macquarie/Western 

St Joseph’s Parish 

140 Wangi Rd 

Toronto 

Mass 

5pm – 5.30pm 

Reflection 

6pm – 8pm 

 

Tuesday 

 

May 4 

Reflection 

2.30pm – 4pm 

 

Blackbutt/Port Stephens/Eastlakes/City 

Cathedral House 

Sacred Heart Cathedral 

841 Hunter St 

Newcastle West 

 

We have a variety of online resources available on ‘Building the Kingdom of God Together, Our Journey’ on the Synod website here: https://www.domnsynod.com.au/building-the-kingdom/.

 

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