Catholic Identity
Term 3 Mass Dates
F/1/2/ Mass- 13th August 9.30 St Josephs church.
A warm invitation to families and carers to celebrate Mass with us.
Sacrament News
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Over the coming weeks some of our Grade 3 students will be preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We wish these students all the very best as they learn more about the Sacrament and what it means to forgive and to be forgiven. When we experience forgiveness, we are empowered to forgive others as well as enabled to pursue ways that are right and just.
We pray for these students and continue to think of them as they prepare.
Max S
Lenny S
Arlie S
Hudson V
Jack V
Pippa T
Easton M
Albie B
Hudson G
Tyler P
Laylah K
Noah R
Jaxon F
William C
Abbie B
Sidney H
GOSPEL
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
They all ate and were satisfied.
When Jesus received the news of John the Baptist’s death he withdrew by boat to a lonely place where they could be by themselves. But the people heard of this and, leaving the towns, went after him on foot. So as he stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed their sick.
When evening came, the disciples went to him and said, ‘This is a lonely place, and the time has slipped by; so send the people away, and they can go to the villages to buy themselves some food.’ Jesus replied, ‘There is no need for them to go: give them something to eat yourselves.’ But they answered, ‘All we have with us is five loaves and two fish.’ ‘Bring them here to me,’ he said. He gave orders that the people were to sit down on the grass; then he took the five loaves and the two fish, raised his eyes to heaven and said the blessing. And breaking the loaves he handed them to his disciples who gave them to the crowds. They all ate as much as they wanted, and they collected the scraps remaining, twelve baskets full. Those who ate numbered about five thousand men, to say nothing of women and children.
Children discussion starters
In today’s gospel what did the disciples want the crowd to do after Jesus had healed those who were sick?
What was Jesus’ reply?
What food did they have to share?
What did Jesus do to the food?
How much was left over?
Why didn’t Jesus turn the crowd away?
Jesus doesn’t turn us away and he gives us all we need.
What can we thank God for?
This week we pray that we can share with others the good gifts that God has given us.
Staff Spirituality Day
Wednesday 5th August. Pupil free day for students.
On this day all schools will be gathering in hubs across our diocese as part of our Catholic Mission and faith development. We will be listening to guest speakers as well as participating in a variety of workshops. We look forward to this opportunity to gather together and strengthen and learn more about our role as Catholic teachers within the diocese of Sandhurst.
Drew Lane, workshop and concert.
This term we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Drew Lane from Butterfly music. Many of the songs and music we use during class prayer, whole school masses and liturgies come from Butterfly Music.
On Friday 14th August all the students will have the opportunity to work with Drew during a workshop. The students will also have the opportunity to present a concert in the afternoon from 2.15pm-3.15pm. We warmly invite parents, carers and friends to join us during the afternoon session to enjoy a short concert.
Elise Nally, Catholic Identity Leader
enally@sjquarryhill.catholic.edu.au