RE News with Laura Matchett 

Pentecost Reflection

In the context of the Feast of Pentecost, John 20:19-23 reminds us about the integral connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the work that he has begun, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” He breathes the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and sends them to continue his work of reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins. Jesus’ act of breathing the Holy Spirit mirrors God’s act of breathing life into Adam at the time of Creation. In fact, both the Greek and Hebrew words for “spirit” can also be translated as “breath.”

This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. The reconciling presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church’s sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are cleansed of sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God through the forgiving of sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people.

Source: Sunday Connection: https:/www.loyolapressscom/catholic-resources/liturgical-yearsunday-connection/ 

School Masses Term 2

As a school, we regularly attend the Wednesday morning 9:30am Mass at St John Vianney’s Church. The choir sings at this Mass and sometimes our students have a role in other parts of the celebration. Parents and friends of our school are welcome to join us alongside parishioners at this Mass. 

The dates the school will be attending these Masses for Term 2 are:

Week 8: Wednesday 14th June

Week 10: Wednesday 28th June

Please note the change to Week 6. The school will not be attending this Mass as indicated in previous newsletters.

Prayer Celebration

Year 3/4CA will be leading a whole school prayer celebration on Friday 2nd June at 9:30am after our Friday Morning Assembly. The focus of this prayer celebration will be Reconciliation Week. All parents and friends of our school are warmly welcome to join us.

Sacraments 2023

We continue to hold our First Eucharist candidates in our prayers as they prepare to receive this Sacrament in the coming weeks. Key dates for the Sacraments this year are listed below. All enquiries about Sacraments are best directed to the Parish via email: westoncreek@cg.org.au