RE News with Laura Matchett

Gospel Reflection Matthew 22:1-14

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a royal wedding feast. It reminds us of the importance of accepting God's invitation into His kingdom. Just like the guests who declined the invitation, we sometimes let worldly distractions keep us from God's love. Teaching our children the lesson from this parable is crucial. We aim to nurture in our students a deep understanding of faith, gratitude, and the significance of accepting God's love. Encouraging them to wear the "wedding garment" of love and kindness, they can be a shining example of God's grace in the world. We pray that our children embrace this message and strive to be loving, faithful, and humble in their lives.

Sacraments 2024

Students who are eligible to make one of the Sacraments (Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation) next year have received a formal invitation from the Parish to be part of the Sacramental program for 2024. These invitations were sent home with students last term. We encourage you to read the information (on the back of the invitation) and visit the Parish's website for more information. The Parish website is: https:stjvwestoncreekblogspot.com/ 

If your child has not received an invitation and you would like them to receive one of the Sacraments, or if your child has received an invitation for the wrong Sacrament, please let me know via email: laura.matchett@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Eligibility for each Sacrament is as follows:

Reconciliation - open to students who have been baptised Catholic and who are in Year 3 or above.

First Eucharist - open to baptised Catholic students who have made their Reconciliation and are in Year 4 or above.

Confirmation - open to baptised Catholic students who have received their First Eucharist and who are in Year 6 or above.

It is possible to receive more than one Sacrament in the same year, however, the Sacraments usually need to made in order (i.e. Reconciliation, followed by First Eucharist, then Confirmation). These questions and other general enquiries about the Sacramental program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cg.org.au 

Updates and information about the Sacramental program will be published in the school newsletter and Parish bulletin throughout the year.

School Masses Term 3 & 4

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. Dates the school will be attending Mass this term are as follows:

18th October: Parish Mass, 9:30am

Friday 27th October: Grandparents Day Mass, Time: 9:30am (led by Kinder)

1st November: Parish Mass (All Saints Day), 9:30am (led by Year 3/4P)

15th November: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by 5/6P)

29th November: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by Year 1)

Friday 8th December: Year 6 Graduation Mass, 12:15pm