Catholic Life & Reflection
I have been inspired this week by our Year One Teachers. They have been busy preparing their assembly for next week. Wanting to ensure that everything was ‘just right’ they came and shared what they had prepared with me. As we were discussing the assembly they commented that the planning process had helped them feel more connected to the scripture they would use.
I am so eager to see the assembly on Monday. Firstly because Year One are always so excited and do everything with great gusto. Secondly, because I know that the teachers having a connection to the scripture will be reflected in the children’s faces and singing.
Connecting students, staff and families more closely to scripture is one of my goals because this is where we hear the word of God in our lives and receive the joy in the message.
As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;
Matthew 13:20 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
Stephanie Stewart (Religious Education Coordinator)
Notices from the Parish
The Bishops of Australia would like to invite you to attend a national day of gathering for all Catholic men.
Australian Catholic Men's Gathering 2020
Brothers, what must we do?
When: Saturday 25 July 2020
Time: 9am - 7pm
Where: ACU Strathfield, NSW
Cost: $80 (excl GST)
The Australian Catholic Men’s Gathering is an initiative of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and its aim is to inspire and encourage men with a vision for personal discipleship, service and mission in the family, parish and the world. The 2020 gathering will be held at the Australian Catholic University, Mount Saint Mary, Strathfield Campus on Saturday 25th July.
The gathering will begin at 9.00am with prayer, followed by workshop sessions and time for fellowship. Archbishop Porteous will lead adoration at 8.00am for those able to attend. Many of our bishops will be present and a number of faithful Catholic men will be leading the workshop sessions, including Daniel Ang, Peter Pellicaan, Peter Shakhovskoy, Jude Hennessy, Steve Lawrence and Robert Falzon. The conclusion of the day will be celebrated with a Vigil Mass in the ACU Chapel at 6.00pm.
On behalf of the Working Committee I would like to invite you to attend this gathering and I ask that you promote it with your friends and colleagues and encourage them to also come along. The bishops hope that after attending this gathering you will leave inspired to respond to the challenges facing our families, parishes and communities today.
We hope to see you in July!
