Religious Education 

Feast of St Martha

On Friday we will be celebrating the Feast of St Martha. St. Martha is said to have had contact with Jesus himself during her lifetime. The exact quote is “Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus.” Evidence of this relationship is found in the gospel of John, which documents Martha’s inviting Jesus into her home. When Jesus was inside Martha’s home, she served Him entirely. She’s said to have cooked for him, which is one of the reasons that she is the patron saint of cooks. Her hospitality to Jesus during his visits to her home makes her one of the few saints that had personal contact with Christ Himself.

St. Martha is also the patron saint of innkeepers and maids. She believed in serving the Lord, and did so in person, giving us a reason to call upon her in those moments when our function is to serve. She did so with great joy in her heart. We can follow this example.

Novena to St. Martha

St. Martha, I resort to your aid and protection.

As proof of my affection and faith,

I offer you this light,

which I shall burn every Tuesday.

Comfort me in all my difficulties

and through the great favours you did enjoy

when the Saviour was lodged in your house,

intercede for my family,

that we be provided for in our necessities.

I ask of thee, St. Martha,

to overcome all difficulties

as you did overcome the dragon

which you had at your feet.

Say the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.

Amen.

First Holy Communion 

Those students in Year Three, Year Four and Year Five who have not made their First Holy Communion but wish to make the Sacrament this year please ensure that you enrol your child via the Parish office. 

Family Masses 

This year we have been inviting grades to be a part of Family Parish Masses on the weekend. These Masses enable our families to make connections with the parishioners at Our Lady of Fatima. Our Family Masses will be held over a number of weekends this term.

 Here are the following Mass dates for next term: 

Year 2 Parish Mass - Saturday 22 October 5:30pm

Year 5 Family Mass Introducing Kindergarten 2023 - Saturday 26th November 5:30pm

We hope to see you there!

Miss Liz O'Brien | Religious Coordinator