Religious Education 

& Wellbeing News 

FUNDRAISING at SACRED HEART

  Thank you to everyone who has donated to both our fundraising efforts this term.  

Today we raised much needed funds for the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Good Friday Appeal with our PJ day.  

There is still time to donate to this cause - there is a link to Sacred Heart's 'Smashing it for Sam' fundraising page and also the QR code to scan to make a donation on the flyer. 

We have also supported Project Compassion to raise funds for Caritas Australia, as we do each Lent- there is still time to donate to this appeal through the boxes in the classroom or an online donation. 

Fourth Week of Lent

(Week beginning Monday 31 March)

Irene lives in a remote village in the Kongolo Region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). 

Life hasn’t been easy for Irene. After losing her father in a war, Irene and her family were forced to flee their home. Life became even more challenging when her husband left, leaving Irene to raise her 2 children alone. Without finishing her education and with few job opportunities in her village, she struggled to provide even the basics for her family.

Things began to change when Irene joined the Youth Capacity Strengthening Program (YCSP), run by Caritas Kongolo with the support of Caritas Australia. Through the program, Irene learned sewing skills and was provided with a sewing machine and fabric. Irene also gained farming skills. Now, she grows enough food to feed her family and even shares her sewing knowledge by mentoring other women in her community. 

“Before, women depended on men's income, but now, with our sewing skills, we can take care of ourselves,” Irene said.

Your support of Project Compassion helps women like Irene to create brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Will you stand in solidarity with people like Irene this Lent?

 You can support Project Compassion 2025 through the donation boxes, envelopes or by scanning the QR code above. Or online at: caritas.org.au/project-compassion

HOLY WEEK AT SACRED HEART PARISH

Sun 13 April Palm Sunday – normal weekend Masses   Tues 15 April NO 9:10am Mass 

Thurs 17 April Mass of the Last Supper at 7:30pm 

Fri 18 April Good Friday 10:00am  

Stations of the Cross 3:00pm 

 Commemoration of the Passion & Death of Our Lord Sat 19 April Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00pm 

Sun 20 April Easter Sunday - normal Sunday Masses 

Please Note: There will be NO morning Masses on Holy Thursday 17/4, Good Friday 18/4 and Holy Saturday 19/4

I wish all our families and students a safe and restful holiday, a chance to recharge after a busy term of growth and learning. 

Take Care,

Kate 

Wellbeing & RE Leader

kharris@shpreston.catholic.edu.au