RE News with Emma Donaghue

RE News with Emma Donaghue

Confirmation 2024

Congratulations to Kate, Zoe,Maryam, Sophie, Janae and Shelby who were confirmed by The Vicar General, Father Richard Thompson, last week. Please continue to pray for our candidates and their families as they continue to grow in their faith.

Sacraments 2025

The Parish team has been busy planning for next year’s Sacramental program. Invitations will be sent out shortly to potential candidates and their families with important information about what the program will involve. As always, any questions or feedback about the Sacramental program is best directed to the Parish via email: sacramentalola@cg.org.au

Prayer for Fathers and Father Figures

God our Father,

in your wisdom and love you made all things.

Bless these men,

that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers.

Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.

Grant that we, their sons and daughters,

may honour them always

with a spirit of profound respect.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Gospel Reflection: Mark 7:31-37

In this Gospel, we see Jesus healing a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking. By saying Ephphatha, meaning ‘Be opened,’ Jesus restores the man's ability to hear and speak clearly. This powerful miracle shows us how Jesus can open our hearts and minds to better understand and share His love. Just as Jesus healed the man, He invites us to be open to His teachings and to use our gifts to help others.

School Masses

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 this term and next term are as follows:

Term 3 Week 9 - Wednesday 18th September: Parish Mass, 9:30am (Led by Year 3)