{"id":23043,"date":"2026-07-03T21:03:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/domremy\/?post_type=article&#038;p=23043"},"modified":"2026-07-03T21:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:03:25","slug":"parish-news-st-joan-of-arc-prish-haberfield","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/domremy\/article\/parish-news-st-joan-of-arc-prish-haberfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Parish News: St Joan of Arc Prish, Haberfield"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Sacrament of Confirmation: Preparation Classes Beginning Soon<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: black\">Confirmation is the final of the three Sacraments of Initiation. If you are a teenager or an adult parishioner who has not yet received this sacrament, we invite you to take this beautiful step in your faith journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black\">The parish is offering a preparation program tailored for both teens and adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: black\">How to Register:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: black\">To join the program, please email the parish office or MMC (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:pastoral@stjoanofarc.org.au\">pastoral@stjoanofarc.org.au<\/a><span style=\"color: black\">) with your full name, address, and contact details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pastoral Care: Supporting Those Experiencing Loneliness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: black\">God created us to be social beings, meant to thrive in the fellowship of our brothers and sisters. Yet, finding that connection doesn\u2019t always come easily, and financial well-being is no guarantee of companionship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black\">We want our parish to be a place where everyone feels seen and valued. What can we offer to better support those experiencing loneliness?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: black\">Share Your Ideas:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: black\">Please share your thoughts and suggestions with Father Thomas\u2014either in person or via email at<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><b>thomas.kurunthanam@sydneycatholic.org<\/b>. Your input can help us build a more connected community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Magnifica Humanitas: A New Encyclical by Pope Leo XIV<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: black\">The latest papal encyclical,<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><i>Magnifica Humanitas<\/i>, begins with a thoughtful overview of historical Catholic social teaching. Pope Leo XIV then shifts focus to the twenty first century, highlighting the vital importance of human freedom, the dignity of human expression through labour, and the preservation of human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the Pope reflects on the necessity of a Christ-centred approach to computing advancements and their benefits to society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: black\">Join a Reflection Group<\/span><\/b><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: black\">If you would like to read and reflect on this encyclical in a shared group setting, the parish is happy to organize a study group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: black\">Interested?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: black\">Please email the parish office to express your interest. <a href=\"mailto:admin@stjoanofarc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admin@stjoanofarc.org.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em>Fr Thomas Kurunthanam, Parish Priest, St Joan of Arc Parish, Haberfield<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sacrament of Confirmation: Preparation Classes Beginning Soon Confirmation is the final of the three Sacraments of Initiation. If you are a teenager or an adult parishioner who has not yet received this sacrament, we invite you to take this beautiful step in your faith journey. 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