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Sacramental Levy
Please remember to pay your sacramental levy of $15.
If your child has received or will be receiving a Sacrament this year.
Confirmation
Due to our current restrictions, our Confirmation Reflection Day (5/10/21) and Sacrament of Confirmation (15/10/21) have been postponed. Dates will be released in due course.
Please email me should you have any questions or concerns.
- Complete the important notification for Confirmation on Google Classroom ASAP.
- Banners - they are required to be dropped off at the front office by Monday, 18th October.
Confirmation Preparation
Please continue to join in everyday at 5:55 pm to prayer the Rosary and recite prayers as part of preparation for Confirmation.
Use the link below:
Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84932957224
Meeting ID: 849 3295 7224
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we continue to read Mark’s Gospel that talks of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. Jesus explains the particular challenges those with many possessions face in order to enter the Kingdom of God.
He predicts his passion to the Twelve, who are amazed and afraid. In this part of the Gospel, Jesus’ words to his closest disciples seem to be intended to prepare them for the events that will occur in Jerusalem.
James and John ask to be given seats of honor when Jesus enters into his glory. Once again, the disciples seem to be selective in what they hear Jesus say. They want to share Jesus’ glory, but do not appear to understand that his glory will be preceded by his suffering. Jesus notes their lack of understanding and predicts the suffering they will endure for the sake of the Gospel. Jesus says that the honor they seek is not his to give. When the other ten hear what James and John have asked, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach them.
Jesus explains the importance of service and sacrifice in the life of a disciple. In particular, he seems to be preparing the Twelve for their leadership roles in the emerging Christian community. Jesus acknowledges that his teaching is countercultural. In today’s Gospel, Jesus contrasts the dynamics within the community of disciples with those shown by the rulers of the Gentiles.
Following Jesus’ example of sacrificial love continues to be countercultural in our day as well. We might take this opportunity to consider our models of authority and examine our own exercise of authority. On whose example do we model our leadership?
Discussion Starters
Someone who served me this past week is . . . who . . .
Someone I served this past week is . . . by . . .
Someone whom I think is a great person is . . . because . . .
God Bless
Rozeta Ambrose