Religion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday (5th July)
Catholics from all corners of Australia had an opportunity to gather on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander on Sunday 5th July to honour the faith, culture, and contributions of First Nations peoples This year’s theme, “Walking Together in Christ: 40 years on!
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The readings for this Sunday are focused on the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God will expand and grow, starting small but eventually encompassing many people, cultures, and nations, reflecting God’s plan for the expansion of His kingdom.
Gospel Reading: Mt 13:24-30 (Shorter Version)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
Jesus put a parable before the crowds, ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everybody was asleep his enemy came, sowed darnel all among the wheat, and made off. When the new wheat sprouted and ripened, the darnel appeared as well. The owner’s servants went to him and said, “Sir, was it not good seed that you sowed in your field? If so, where does the darnel come from?” “Some enemy has done this” he answered. And the servants said, “Do you want us to go and weed it out?” But he said, “No, because when you weed out the darnel you might pull up the wheat with it. Let them both grow till the harvest; and at harvest time I shall say to the reapers: First collect the darnel and tie it in bundles to be burnt, then gather the wheat into my barn.”’
The Gospel of the Lord
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Help us to establish your kingdom here on earth
so that others may know you too.
May your kingdom spread throughout our land
and bring more of you to this world.
We ask the Holy Spirit to guide us as we follow in your way.
Amen
Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated by Monsignor Stuart Hall, on Friday 21st August at 6.00 pm in St Mark’s Church. The children and their families will attend a Family Preparation Night on Tuesday 28th July at 7.00pm. Please keep the children in your prayers as they begin preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Saints Club News! Putting our Mercy Values of ‘Service and Compassion’ into action!
Our focus this term is to support the needy people in our local community. We look forward to putting our Mercy Values of ‘Service and Compassion’ into action. The Junior and Senior members of our Saints Club will be working in
groups each week to cook food for the HOPE Café.
Prayer for the Beginning of Term
Dear God,
Thank you for the holidays that we have had
and help us to keep these happy times in our hearts.
We ask the Holy Spirit to guide us as we settle back into a new term.
Support us as we continue to work in partnership with each other,
to learn, to grow in confidence and to enjoy the opportunities ahead.
Amen.
Dot Mash - RE Leader
Tues-Thurs