From the Religious Education Coordinator's Desk
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday begins our forty day season of Lent that leads to Easter. On Ash Wednesday, we come together like the people of the Old Testament to remind ourselves that we don’t always follow God’s ways and need to ask God for His Mercy and forgiveness.
The tradition of marking the forehead with ash can be traced back to the ancient Jewish action of dusting oneself with ash as a sign of repentance and mourning for wrongful actions. It was a public declaration of the acknowledgement of the wrong and the commitment to turn one’s life around and try not to make the same mistake again. It still remains a public declaration that during the period of Lent those who wear the cross of ash are going to attempt to turn around their lives and re-focus themselves more fully on God.
Sacraments 2020
Enrolments for the Sacramental program for Reconciliation and Eucharist 2020 should have been finalised in December 2019. If you have not enrolled your child for Reconciliation and Holy Communion there is one final chance on Thursday 20 February, 6:00 pm at the Xavier Centre Wollongong. Please see Cathy Zamroz at the Lumen Christi Pastoral Region Office, 36 Harbour Street, Wollongong for information and enrolment forms or email cathy.zamroz@lumenchristi.org.au
Sacrament of Reconciliation Program (Year 3)
Week of 2/3/2020 – First Session
Week of 9/3/2020 – Second Session
Week of 16/3/2020 – Third Session
Week of 23/3/2020 – Second Rite of Reconciliation
Letter from Bishop Mascord
Please see the attached letter from our Bishop, Brian Mascord regarding Palms Australia Volunteer Recruitment.
Reach Beyond: Become Simply Rich.…
All trades and professions are being requested by communities abroad seeking to build the capacity of their organisations and the skills of their people. They’re not asking for money or gifts that contribute to degrading dependence. Your assistance will help to develop self-reliance and sustainable solutions to poverty. Palms Australia will provide you with thorough preparation and support. You will be rewarded with riches greater than you might imagine.
Look at www.palms.org.au and talk to Roger on O422472567, or email palms@palms.org.au
SAVE THE DATE
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Sunday 23 February |
Seventh Week of Ordinary Time |
Love Your Enemies |
| Wednesday 26 February |
Ash Wednesday Mass 10:00 am |
Whole School - Led by 6W |
| Sunday 1 March | First week of Lent |
Temptation |
| Monday 2 March | Catholic Schools Week Celebration |
Whole School Liturgy at 2.30pm |
| Thursday 5 March | Parish Mass 9:30 am |
Year 2 |