Religious Education Week 4 Term 3
The Whole school focus theme for this year is: Be Just Like Jesus
To be like Jesus is to be a person willing to put others before yourself, to seek wisdom, and to care about how you interact with all people you come across in life.
Confirmation
Congratulations to our Year 6 students who were confirmed this week by Fr Mark and Fr Jiss. Their sense of reverence and awareness of the importance of the sacrament in their lives was very insightful. Our sincere thanks to Fr Mark and Fr Jiss for their gentle and inspiring presence; Louise Johnson for her unfailing support, and to our Year 6 teachers for their dedication in preparing the children so well. Lastly, to the Year 6 children who did not make their Confirmation but walked the journey with their peers.
May the enthusiasm of the Holy Spirit leap incessantly within you and
help you to live a vibrant life.
May the warmth of the Holy Spirit’s fire be extended through your concern and
care for all those who need your love.
May the blaze of the Holy Spirit’s courage enable you to speak the truth and
stand up for respect, dignity and justice.
May the steady flame of the Holy Spirit’s goodness within you convince you every day of the power of your presence with others.
May the joyful fire of the Holy Spirit dance within you and set happiness ablaze in your life.
Joyce Rupp
First Eucharist & Reconciliation:
Booking to attend Mass
Please continue with our Mass booking system for up to 100 people at each Mass. To attend Mass in person, please follow this link to make a booking.
For those who are not able to attend in person at this time, please continue to join us for Mass on Sundays at 9.30am via Zoom using https://zoom.us/j/824036573.
Mass times for August are as follows:
· Saturdays: 5:00pm and 6:00pm
· Sundays 8:00am, 9:30am (with zoom) and 12:00pm
Parents please ensure that your child has their mass booklet with them to follow along with the mass.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, 15th August.
This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Good and loving God,
You are faithful to those you love.
As we celebrate the mystery of
Mary’s Assumption,
May her faith in you and your promise to her
Help us to trust in you more deeply.
This we pray in the name of Jesus your Son.
Amen
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year A
16 August 2020
“Woman, your faith is great.”
Something to Think About
In today’s story, Jesus talks to a woman from a different country and, despite their differences, he eventually helps her because of her faith. Who, in your life, would you consider to be a foreigner or a stranger? Maybe a person you haven’t met yet or a person you have judged to be 'different'.
The Story
The woman in this week’s story from Matthew’s gospel is a stranger and a foreigner and the last person one would expect to seek out Jesus. She displays great faith, more faith, in fact, than the disciples ever show! It is her faith that saves her and heals her daughter.
Peace and best wishes
Anne Leet
Religious Education Co-ordinator