St Finbar's Newsletter

Religious Education

Year 4 Sacrament of First Eucharist

What a wonderful celebration it was on Tuesday evening when our Year 4 and 5 students completed their Sacrament of First Eucharist. All the candidates were exceptionally reverent throughout the evening and all students with special roles were outstanding. Father Ian was blown away by candidates and their preparedness for the night. 

 

My sincere thank you to all the families who attended, its was great to see a full Church. Thanks also the staff members who were able to to attend the cermemony to support the students. 

 

The individual photos with the students and Father Ian will be shared with families very soon! 

 

 

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

The St Vincent de Paul winter appeal has begun this week and it has been awesome to see classroom prayer spaces being filled with goods to donate to the pantry over the Church. Here is a general reminder of items we are after:

  • Soups (tinned and packet)
  • Noodles & flavourings, etc.
  • Baked beans, tinned spaghetti, etc.
  • Healthy breakfast cereals (Weet-Bix, muesli, etc. … some gluten free?)
  • Tinned and dry food
    • e.g. tuna, salmon, … << tinned fish are a good healthy food
    • vegetables, tomatoes, etc.
    • fruits, … << tinned fruit also a good thing – a treat!
  • Rice. Long life simmer sauces, etc.
  • Pasta and pasta sauces
  • Spreads (e.g. jams, honey, Vegemite, peanut butter, etc.)
  • Biscuits, rice crackers, etc.
  • Tea, coffee, Milo (in general coffee is used more than tea)
  • Soap, body wash, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
  • Toothpaste and tooth brushes
  • Toilet paper
  • Laundry powder

Gospel Reflection - Sunday 28th May

Gospel Reading

John 20:19-23

Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit.

 

Family Connection

Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Church. The Gospel for Pentecost reminds us that the Church begins with the command to forgive. Within the family, the domestic Church, we learn how to forgive and how to accept forgiveness. The gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to do both. Today is a fitting time to share a family celebration of reconciliation.

 

As you gather together as a family, sit quietly for a few minutes, inviting everyone to reflect upon their need to forgive and to receive forgiveness. If there is a situation or an issue within the family that needs attention, spend some time reflecting on how your family might address it. Read together today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23. Talk together about how Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us in the work of forgiveness and to bring us peace. 

 

Pray together today’s Psalm or the Prayer to the Holy Spirit, asking that the Holy Spirit help your family. Share with one another a Sign of Peace.

 

 

Thanks

Steele Anderson

Deputy Principal / RE Leader