RE News with Leah Malpas (Acting REC for Week 9 and 10) 

Gospel Reflection Matthew 10:26-33

‘Jesus assures the Twelve that God cares about them.’

In the Gospel of Matthew, we listen to the difficulties Jesus’ Disciples were to face and the possible persecutions the community of believers would endure. 

Standing up for what we believe in can sometimes be difficult. This may be standing up and announcing our faith when it is not always safe to do so or very simply not being a bystander and standing up for those who cannot do it for themselves. Sometimes our fear of judgement can get in the way of doing what we know is right and what should be done. 

The phrase ‘do not be afraid’ is repeated multiple times throughout the Gospel. If we believe in the Lord, we have nothing to fear as God will protect and guide our words and

actions. 

Next time when you are faced with a difficult situation, remember the words in the Gospel, 

If we have faith in our Lord, speak boldly.

If we have faith in our Lord, speak openly.. 

If we stand up and spread the Good News, the Lord will always love, encourage and protect us. 

Vinnies Winter Appeal

The Vinnies Night Patrol van visited our school this week and showed the students through the different items they would share and give to people in need. They also showed the students through the 'kitchen' at the back of the van and discussed the different types of things they may serve to people who access the 'Vinnies Night Patrol' van. Year 5 and 6 were given the opportunity to role play a scenario and how to help people in our community. 

Our Youth Ministry team has been busy promoting our Winter Woolies Day which is on tomorrow, where students can wear their favourite winter woolies (favourite jumper, hoodie, oodie) in exchange for a donation of much needed supplies for the Vinnies Night Patrol van. We welcome donations of:

• Non-perishable food
• Blankets
• Gloves
• Socks
• Jackets
• Beanies
• Sleeping bags

Donations may be given to your child’s classroom teacher or the front office. Your generous support of this worthy cause is very much appreciated. Donations will be accepted until 30th of June, 2023. 

Students have been told to wear free winter woolies clothes.  If they don't have warm clothing, they can wear their school sports uniform and appropriate foot wear for sport.

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. 

We will be attending Mass next Wednesday, 28th June.

Sacraments 2023

Congratulations to our First Eucharist candidates,Hanston, Joseph and Marqas who received the Sacrament last weekend. We will continue to hold you and your families in our prayers. We keep Olive in our prayers who will be making her sacrament this coming weekend. 

Parents interested in having their child receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next term are reminded that there will be an information night held on Tuesday, 25th July 2023 at 6pm at St John Vianney’s Church. Registrations for Confirmation are now open on the Parish Qkr! account. The Parish has asked candidates to begin considering the saint’s name they will choose and who their sponsor will be (bearing in mind that parents cannot sponsor their own child). All enquiries about Sacraments are best directed to the Parish via email: sacramentalOLA@cg.org.au