Religious Education and Social Justice

ANZAC Day

Last week we commemorated Anzac Day. On 25th April 1915, just as the sun was rising, soldiers from Australia and New Zealand landed at Gallipoli in  Turkey. During the battle that occurred there, thousands of soldiers were killed or injured.

Since that time Australia and New Zealand have remembered that very sad day on what we now call ANZAC Day. We remember with thanksgiving, those who made the supreme sacrifice for us in that time of war. We pray that the offering of their lives may not have been in vain. Today we dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom and peace; and for the wisdom and strength to build a better world.

Prayer for ANZAC Day

We pray for all men and women

who fought for peace and freedom.

May our country, Australia, 

always remain strong and free.

We pray for peace and freedom 

all over the world.

We pray for all the innocent victims

whose lives have been shattered by war.

We pray for all the organisations

who work to help those who have returned 

from war.

Amen

The Ode of Remembrance

They shall grow not old,

as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun 

and in the morning

We will remember them.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Below is a message from our parish priest, Fr Werner Utri:

At St Augustine’s, Corpus Christi and Annunciation Parish we welcome people who are searching for spiritual meaning in their lives or for a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.   

The RCIA is a process of reflection and learning for those who are not baptised and wanting to find out more about Catholic faith and for those already baptised in another Christian tradition who now desire to further their faith journey with the Catholic Church. 

A new group is beginning their journey in May 2024 and you are welcome to join us. Please contact Fr Werner if you are interested for further details: Werner.utri@cam.org.au OR 93147710.

All Parishioners can help! Perhaps you know someone who is asking questions about faith or about becoming Catholic. You might like to invite them to contact Fr Werner and accompany them in finding out a bit more about what Catholics believe, how we celebrate our faith and live our lives.