RE News with Laura Matchett 

Gospel Reflection Matthew 13:24-43

Then the virtuous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. 

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus imparts invaluable lessons through parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. He shares the story of wheat and weeds, reminding us that good and evil coexist in the world, yet God's love and justice will prevail. As parents and educators, we play a vital role in nurturing the seed of faith in our children's hearts. Let us strive to be patient sowers, cultivating virtues, and guiding them to follow Jesus’ teachings. Together, we can help our children become God's shining light, spreading love, compassion, and understanding in the world.

School Masses Term 3

As a school, we regularly attend the Wednesday morning 9:30 am 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 Mass in Term 3 are:

Week 2: Wednesday 26th July (led by 3/4CA)

Week 3: Friday 4th August - St John Vianney’s Feast day 12:15pm (in the school hall)

Week 4: Wednesday 9th August

Week 5: Tuesday 15th August - Assumption Feast Day (Holy Day of Obligation) Time:TBC

Week 6: Wednesday 23rd August

Week 10: Wednesday 20th September

Vinniess Winter Appeal

Our local St Vincent de Paul group has expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the generous donation of winter woolies made by our school last term. We are assured they have been distributed to those in need. Thank you to everyone who was able to make a contribution to this year’s appeal. We are proud to belong to such a kind, compassionate and giving community.

Sacraments 2023

Parents interested in having their child receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year 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 

Key dates for Confirmation are listed below: