St John the Apostle Primary School

Catholic Life & Reflection

When you become a parent no one tells you how much you will hold your breath. When they are learning to walk. When you watch them attempt stairs for the first time. When they are performing in a musical. When things are just really tough and you are desperate for something positive to happen for your child. Sometimes you don’t even know you are holding your breath until you let it out.

I truly believe that it takes a village to raise a child. Dance teachers, football coaches, aunties, best friend’s fathers, teachers and all of the other positive influences children are exposed to. But I also believe that as parents we need the same thing. Your partner, your best friend, your mum, your kids best friend’s mum, your colleagues …our village is essential.

We cannot do this incredibly important job alone. So when we are holding our breath for our kids, we need someone there with us to understand our need to let it out.

I am truly blessed to part of a community that walks with me and celebrates when I have released a breath I have been holding for a long time.

Romans 12:5 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

^'so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.'

God bless you all,

Stephanie Stewart, Religious Education Coordinator

Parish News

Belconnen Youth Ministry

Junior - Inviting all students in year 3-7 to join us for an afternoon of faith, friendship and fun at South Belconnen Parish's Youth Group and Youth Mass. Join us in Marian Hall just outside of St Matthew's Church, Page on Saturday 15th June at 4:45pm for Youth Group (yr 3-7) then come to celebrate the Youth Mass (all ages) at 6pm. Contact Youth Minister Sarah for more information at Sarah.Larkin@cg.org.au

Senior - Agape is a youth group for students in year 7-12 who are interested in learning more about their faith with friends. Join us at St John's Parish, Kippax on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month following the 6pm Mass from 7-9pm. Contact Youth Minister Eoin for more information at Eoin.Garton@cg.org.au

Young Adults - Young adults aged between 18-30 are invited to casually meet up for dinner onSaturday the 15th June. Join us for the 6pm Youth Mass at St Matthew's Church, Page then move with us to get dinner as a group in the Belconnen city. Contact Youth Minister Sarah Larkin for more information at Sarah.Larkin@cg.org.au

Freezing night in Canberra

Thursday 20 June 2019

“One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference”

our parishioner Ted Kell is participating in the SLEEPOUT this year.

To donate go to www.ceosleepout.org.au

and donate using his particular reference.

Marriage & Family Sunday Mass

Date:         2^nd June
Time:         11:00am
Venue:      St Christopher’s Cathedral

The Mass will include a Renewal of Marriage Vows for all who wish to participate. No need to register. Just turn up and join in

Followed by

Marriage as Mission Lunch, Expo and Forum

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Cost: $10 donation at the door

Guest speakers Joe & Louise Zavone plus representations from various groups, ministries and agencies involved in marriage formation and support.

Registrations essential http://bit.ly/marriage_mission2019