Religious Dimension
Sunday's Gospel - 17th Sunday in Ordinary time
John 6:1-15 -Feed the 5000
Our students and their families, in Year 1 and 2, joined our Parishioners at mass on Sunday, along with their class teachers. After practising their readings and prayers in preparation for the Mass, they courageously and confidently presented them in front of a packed congregation. It is always wonderful to have our students being part of the liturgies. Father Dispin shared the Gospel about Jesus Feeding the 5000, which is a very familiar story to our students. This story inspires us to gain an understanding of what we can achieve together when we work in harmony to solve a problem. In this Gospel story, there was not enough food to feed the crowds who came to listen to and follow Jesus. The disciples Andrew and Phillip were both concerned and perhaps without solutions even though Jesus knew what he was going to do. With a small offering of loaves fish and barley from a young boy who offered what he had, Jesus performed a miracle with an abundance of food for all.
At Sunday's mass, Father Dispin reminded us to start with even smallest offering when needed and let God work through his people to provide the rest. This is when the miracles can happen. I wonder if there is a time that you have seen people come together to help others. Try not to ever give up on praying and supporting each other.
Important Dates
Everyone is welcome to join us at the community mass each Tuesday at 10am, when our classes will also be celebrating and participating.
TERM 3 CLASS MASSES - Tuesday at 10am at St John's Church
| Class | Date |
| Week 3 Year 5/6C- Mrs. Farrar | July 30 - cancelled due to incursion |
| Week 4 Year 6 Students (Reconciliation) | August 6 |
| Week 5 Year 5/6A - Mrs. Qiu/Mrs North-Coombes | August 13 |
| Week 6 Year 3/4A - Miss Stuart | August 20 |
| Week 7 Year Prep - Miss Wooley | August 27 |
| Week 8 Year 3/4B - Marisa | September 3 |
| Week 9 Year 1/2A - Miss Maio | September 10 |
| Week 10 Year 1/2B - Mrs. Hendy and Mrs. Webb | September 17 |
| What | When | Where |
|---|
| Year 6 - Confirmation Retreat Day | Friday, 19 July
| St. John's PS at the Coghlan Centre |
| Year level 1 and 2 Mass | Sunday, July 28 at 11:15am | St. John's Church |
| Year 6 - Confirmation Date | Saturday, 10 August at 3:15pm
| St John's Church |
| Feast of the Assumption Mass | Thursday, August 15 at 10am | St John's Church |
Melinda Buscema
(Deputy/REL)