From the Religious Education Coordinator's Desk
LENT
Attached to this bulletin is an appendix from Bishop Brian Mascord, regarding the Lenten Observances and Penance.
Please take some time to read through the information. “Parents are to ensure that even those who, by reason of their age, are not bound by the law of fasting and abstinence from meat, are taught the true meaning of penance”.
During the season of Lent, we are asked to pray, fast, and give alms. What does this mean for us?
Prayer — for example, Mass attendance; family prayer; a visit to a church or chapel; reading the Bible; making the Stations of the Cross; praying the Rosary.
Self-denial — for example, not eating meat; not eating sweets or dessert; giving up entertainment to spend time with the family; limiting food and drink so as to give to the poor of one’s own country (eg, Project Compassion).
Helping others — for example, special attention to someone who is poor, physically or mentally ill, elderly, lonely, bereaved, depressed, addicted or overburdened.
SACRAMENTS 2020
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
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - ALTAR SERVERS
If your child is in Year 4, 5 or 6 and is interested in training to become an altar server, please contact Mrs Arthur-Worsop or Ms Uroda by Friday 13 March 2020.
PROJECT COMPASSION FUND RAISER - 20 MARCH 2020
More information to come ... stay tuned!
SAVE THE DATE
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Sunday 8 March  |
Second week of Lent |
The Transfiguration When something is transfigured, it simply means it has changed. Through living perfectly the will of his Father, Jesus' body took on the full glory of God. We too are called to follow Jesus and live God's will for us. |
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Thursday 12 March |
Parish Mass 9:30 am |
Year 6W attending |
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Sunday 15 March  |
Third week of Lent |
The Living Water Jesus used the symbol of water to explain how important he was: when we drink ordinary water, we are soon thirsty again. But Jesus gives us eternal life. |
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Tuesday 17 March  |
St Patrick's Feast Day |
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Thursday 19 March  |
St Joseph's Feast Day Parish Mass 9:30 am |
Year 1 attending |