Catholic Identity

PRAYER 

Why is prayer important to Catholics? 

Prayer is an important part of Catholic life as it provides the opportunity for us to communicate with God. The Catholic Catechism talks of Prayer as being the raising of one's heart and mind to God.  Through prayer we can give thanks to God for all that is good in our lives, we can seek guidance from Him about the things we are worried about or we can simply spend time with God, allowing Him to enter our hearts.  When we pray we are invited to both speak and listen so we join our will with God's will.  Families might like to pray the Our Father together over the coming school holidays, as this was the prayer Jesus taught his disciples to pray.

Our Father, 

Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; 

Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done 

on earth as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread; 

and forgive us our trespasses 

as we forgive those who trespass against us; 

and lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil.

Amen

TERM 4  MASSES

Throughout the year we have numerous School and Community Masses scheduled for St John’s.  Parents are warmly invited to join us for these celebrations.  Below are the details for the four Masses we will be holding at St John’s during Term 4:

• Wednesday 23rd October - School Mass @ 9:30 School Hall
• Saturday 26th October - Community Mass @ 5:00 School Hall
• Saturday 23rd November - Community Mass @ 5:00 School Hall
• Wednesday 27th November - School Mass @ 9:30 School Hall 

COMMUNITY MASS 

Please click on the link below for the dates of all the St John the Apostle Community Masses for this year:

SACRAMENTAL JOURNAL REMINDER

As we know, attending Mass regularly is the best way to prepare your child to receive a sacrament.  It is also a crucial part of helping your child to develop a personal relationship with God, that they can carry with them throughout their life.

Families with a child celebrating a sacrament this year, are reminded to ensure that their child is getting their Sacramental Journal signed each time they attend Mass on a Sunday.  Should your child lose their journal, please contact the school office for a replacement. 

PARISH ALPHA PROGRAM

Alpha is a safe space where one can openly ask life's BIG questions and not feel judged.  Alpha can help individuals explore topics such as life, death, faith and so much more.  A new Alpha Program will be starting shortly in the parish.  Please see the brochure below for more information.  

Parish Take Home Sheet

Parish Pastoral Worker Update