Usually during the week something happens that makes me pause and I know that is what I will write about.  This week I have been unsettled, my heart is uneasy and I am not sure what to write. I have started several times and, even now, it is not coming out smoothly.

If I have learnt anything in my time as REC, which has been a roller coaster of personal faith development, I have learnt this, to pause and to pray.

So I will pray and ask for some perspective.  Some peace, maybe some understanding of those things that I can’t quite grasp and put into words. I will pray to find joy in the small things and savour those things in my life that bring me peace.

As I searched for a passage to connect to my writing today, the ever articulate John the Apostle came to my rescue.

John 14:27 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

²⁷ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

Maybe all of my uncertainty was meant to bring me to this passage to be reminded to trust in the Lord. Sounds like the way God works in my life!

God bless,

Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator

Parish News

The Sacrament of Penance
The children in our community have been preparing for the sacrament since November 2018. They will make the sacrament on Thursday 21 March 2019. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
“To be on earth the Heart of God”

Formation evening for Parents

Date:     Monday  1 April
Time:     7:00pm – 8:30pm

If you have a child in Year 6 not attending St John’s primary school and you would like them to receive the Sacrament please contact the parish office.

The Sacrament of Confirmation 
will be celebrated at 5:00pm on Thursday 16 May 2019 
with Archbishop Christopher Prowse