Catholic Identity
Last Sunday, June 8th was Pentecost Sunday.
It marks the birthday of the Church, commemorating the Holy Spirit's descent upon the Apostles. It signifies the beginning of the Church's mission to share the Gospel with the world, empowering believers to live out their faith with joy and courage.
The Acts of the Apostles recounts the story of the original Pentecost (Acts 2). Jews from all over were gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish feast. On that Sunday, ten days after the Ascension of Our Lord, the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary, were gathered in the Upper Room, where they had seen Christ after His Resurrection:
“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with diverse tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.” [Acts 2:2-4]
Mercy Awards
Our current Mery Value is ‘Acceptance’.
The Mercy Sisters showed acceptance to others by showing dignity of the human person. They did this by taking care of the sick, offering refuge for women and children, and the poor and homeless. Through their service to the community, the Sisters of Mercy worked in solidarity to live out the values Catherine McAuley exemplified. They worked with and supported those that others did not see, and accepted all.
Some ways we can show acceptance here at St Joseph's are:
- acknowledging others’ feelings
- engaging in acts of kindness
- celebrating difference
- resolving conflicts peacefully
- accepting others’ boundaries
- treat others respectfully
This Mercy Award will be presented on Friday June 20th during assembly.
Friday Mass Roster:
20th June – no Mass
27th June – no Mass
Sacramental News
Congratulations to all the students who were Confirmed and received the Eucharist for the first time on May 31st and June 1st. A beautiful celebration ceremony was enjoyed by all for this special occasion.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Friday August 29th. Any baptised students in Grade 3 are able to enrol in this program. It is a home-based program undertaken over 4 weeks leading up to the ceremony. An information session will be held explaining the relevant details early in Term 3. Enrolment details and more information will be communicated in the coming weeks.