Catholic Identity

Dear Families,

Let us Pray….               

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 

Year C Sunday 18 September

"You cannot be slaves both of God and of Money."

Preparing to hear God's word

What are some ways that people can serve God?

As you go about your day, how do you show your love for God?

The Gospel Story

In today’s gospel story, Jesus calls the disciples to think about their priorities, about the things that are most important to them. He warns the people that if they focus too much on money and wealth, then they won’t be able to serve God well. Jesus tells the disciples, as he tells us, that we need to make a choice about what is most important in our lives… and we need to put God first.

The Gospel

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 16:10-13

You cannot be slaves both of God and of money.

Jesus said to his disciples:

"Anyone who can be trusted in little matters can also be trusted in important matters.  But anyone who is dishonest in little matters will be dishonest in important matters. If you cannot be trusted with this wicked wealth, who will trust you with true wealth?  And if you cannot be trusted with what belongs to someone else, who will give you something that will be your own?  "You cannot be the slave of two masters.  You will like one more than the other or be more loyal to one than to the other.  You cannot serve God and money."

​​​​​       The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reflecting on the Gospel

Who is God for you? 

Invite the children to share their ideas and images of God.

DATES FOR TERM  4

Sacramental Program 2022

BAPTISMAL, RECONCILIATION AND CONFIRMATION & FIRST EUCHARIST CANDIDATES & FAMILIES - THANKSGIVING MASS 

Throughout 2022 it was a pleasure to co-ordinate and facilitate the school-side of the Sacramental program - in particular the Reconciliation and Confirmation & First Eucharist, Steps in Faith Program.   We had 37 children take part in the program this year:

BAPTISM:   Paige; Kallen; Kane; Mietta; Harlow; Nate; Eva; and Ollie.

RECONCILIATION:     Annie; Albert; Blake; Mietta; Anabella; Sophia; Lucia; Eva; Tyrelle; Evie; Kate; Luca; Leo; Kane; Kallen; Paige; Sebastian; Belle; Harrison; Hamish; and Lucas.

CONFIRMATION & FIRST EUCHARIST: Alexia; Nicholas; Isabella; Amy; Summer; Grace; Eva; Summer; Hugh; Elisa; Kallen; Kane; Ingrid; and Sienna.

We have been blessed to have been a part of these children’s sacramental journey this year.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bishop Shane; Father John; the Sacramental Parish Team; Pauline Hindson; Dom Poppa; Sacred Heart Parishioners; school staff and especially the children’s families for their support and prayers throughout the year.

It is a special time for our children and it is important that they understand the gravity of what they are undertaking and it is a credit to you all that the children are able to articulate their particular sacraments this year.  Well done and thankyou!

We had a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday with our Parish and school family to celebrate the successful conclusion of the program this year.  The church was a sea of red hearts that the grade 3/4 children had decorated to show the love they receive from God through the Sacraments.  Several of our Sacramental Candidates attended Mass and fully participated in the Mass helping out with different roles.

A very special thank you to all those who attended the Mass or helped out in some way - it made it very special for our Sacramental Children. 

Please continue to keep these children in your prayers.

Prayer for this week

Keep warm, stay well and enjoy the term break holidays!

GOD BLESS.

Debbie Turvey

RE Leader