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Prayers

• For the repose of the soul of Chris Ostler (father and father-in-law of Emily and Enrico Le Mura)
• For the repose of the soul of Maria Lucas 
• For all those in our community who have COVID-19 or are recovering from COVID-19.
• For those in our community who are unwell or suffering at this time.

May our loving God, with Mary and Champagnat, walk with all members of the Marist family. Amen

Chaplain’s Corner

Reflection: Tuesday 26 April, 2nd week of Easter. Acts 5: 17-26 and John 3: 16-21.

The everyday proverb, ‘It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness’, summarises Jesus’ message to us today. The world was, and continues to be, filled with evil, hate, injustice and wrong. Yet Jesus does not come to condemn us for the ways we have used our freedom. He comes instead to light a candle - of truth, love, hope and courage. His death and resurrection bring salvation and new life from a seemingly hopeless situation. We are now free to believe in this light and to shine as ‘light of the world’ as well. It might not be easy; it takes courage to respond to evil and suffering without cursing or revenge. But it is the way that Jesus showed us. Today, what specific situation of darkness can we illuminate with God’s light?

Mary, our Good Mother, pray for us.

St. Marcellin Champagnat, pray for us.

St. Mary of the Cross, pray for us.

And may we always remember to pray for one another.

menCONNECT is a local Catholic ministry of men whose goals are to connect with each other and to connect with God. It is aimed to bring men together, to renew their faith in God and to encourage them in their roles as husbands, fathers, brothers etc.

Through our regular gatherings men are invited to explore what God would want for their lives and how they may come to experience the fullness of life that God wants for us all. We are in our eleventh year of operation and generally meet 4 to 5 times a year.

Although based in the Catholic parish of St John’s Wood/The Gap, menCONNECT seeks to reach beyond our parish boundary to other Catholic parishes and also to other Christian religions.

The next gathering will be held on 14 May at St Peter Chanel School (library room) 41 Chaprowe Road, The Gap, with the Br Damien Price as guest speaker. The day starts with a cooked breakfast and concludes by 1:00pm. The cost is $20.00. For further information or to RSVP please contact Mike on 0459 992 228 or the Parish Office 07 3300 6099

Mother Son Evening Eucharist

7:00pm Wednesday 4 May, 2022 - Chapel of Our Lady and St Marcellin 

Mothers, carers and grandmothers are invited to our special Mother Son Mass where as a Eucharistic community we will gather in prayer and praise for the gift of each other. 

Please note that limited tickets are available due to the capacity of the Chapel. Bookings are required via the Humanitix link: https://events.humanitix.com/mother-and-son-eucharist-2022

Anzac Liturgy 

The College community gathered for an Anzac liturgy last Friday, 22 April. As a community, we commemorated, honoured and remembered the sacrifices made by so many for freedom. We also prayed for peace in our world. Mr McMahon led the liturgy, this is part of the introduction: 

“While the Anzac tradition was born on the beaches and slopes of Gallipoli in the Dardanelles it helps us recall that deep sense we have as Australians that we can make something positive and life-enhancing out of adversity and failure. 

Making something out of what appears to be futile and dreadful lies at the heart of our belief in Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, we are reminded of this in this Easter season. 

In gathering in this first week of Easter we remember those who have fallen in war so that we might live in freedom. 

We gather to remember that our God continually calls us to work for justice, love and peace. 

We gather to celebrate the power of forgiveness. 

We gather to be inspired by the courage of those – many of whom remain nameless – who have given their lives that we might live in freedom and prosperity. 

We gather in prayer for the many people in our world who live in fear of war and in doing so we pray for peace.” 

We thank all those involved in the Liturgy on Friday and the March on Monday.

Year 12 Retreat Date Claimer 

Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 July, 2022 (Week 1 of Term 3)

Information about the Retreat will be sent to Year 12 parents and students via email during Term 2.

College Community Mass Schedule for Term 2

The Primary Mass which was advertised for Wednesday 27 April, has been postponed and will be held on Wednesday 15 June (Week 9 of Term 2).