Education in Faith

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

In this week’s reading the friends of Jeremiah are telling him: “Everyone is afraid – tell on him.” They are waiting for him to make a mistake. Jeremiah was not afraid because he knew that God was with him so he was glad and praised God. Sometimes our friends say things to us that make us afraid or hurt us. 

If we remember that God is with us we will not pay attention to what they say. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples, and us, “Don’t be afraid of anyone,” They cannot harm your soul. We are afraid to hurt our parents or friends because we love them. We are afraid to offend God because He is so good to us. Jesus tells us He cares for the little birds. We are worth more than birds. Jesus loves us and cares for us. He even shed all his Blood and died on the Cross for us. We can never be afraid of Him! He loves us so much He stays with us in the Holy Eucharist and in our hearts. 

Discussion Starters: 

1. Who are you afraid of? Why? Ask Jesus to make you strong and help those people.

2. Are there some things that frighten you> These are like clouds that hide Jesus for you. 

3. When you remember how much God loves you, can you still be afraid? Why? 

4. What can you do when you feel afraid? (Sing, pray, remember Jesus is with me. Talk to someone you love.)

Prayer

Dear Jesus, Thank you for your message of trust. You tell me you are with me. I never have to be afraid of anyone or anything. You have the words of truth so I believe in You. Whenever I feel afraid, help me remember you are with me. You are always ready to help me if I ask you. Protect me and keep me safe and I will praise you with songs in my heart. Please keep all children in your safe and loving care. Amen.

Sacramental News and Dates

Sacrament Levy

There is a $25 Sacrament Levy to cover the cost for:

•  a guest speaker to conduct a Parent and Child Workshop for each Sacrament.
• professionally made stoles for ALL 3 Sacraments. 
• a candle for children receiving reconciliation.
• children receiving First Eucharist and Confirmation to travel to St. Kevin’s Church for Reconciliation, Eucharist practice by bus.

This levy needs to be paid in full to the school in an envelope clearly indicating your child’s name, Home Group and name of Sacrament being received at the start of the year, before or on the day of your Family Workshop Session.

God Bless

Rozeta Ambrose

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM – MINI VINNIES

WINTER APPEAL

We are asking for your help! Could each student bring in a food or toiletry item? The food item must be:

• Non-perishable
• Before the used by date or best before date. Please don’t bring items that are expired as these cannot be handed out to people.
• Unopened packets or bottles.

During Thursday lunchtime Mini Vinnies collected the items brought in by students. So far each House has brought in:

Well done Patrick!!! From coming third to coming first.

Thank you to everyone who has donated grocery or toiletry items so far. We have a total of 524 items! The Hampton Park St Vincent de Paul Conference will be at school to collect all the donations on Wednesday of Week 1 next term. 

So we still have a few more days next term to donate items. Mini Vinnies will do one last collection on the Wednesday of the first week back.

WONDER RECYCLING PROGRAM IS BACK! 

We have a new competition to add to our Community Spirit Awards points. You ca bring in your empty bread bags and place in your House box in the hallway. Mini Vinnies have counted the bags:

A fantastic effort Teresa!!! The points for the bread bags will then be added to the Community Spirit Award points.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD POINTS

A reminder to students that they can earn house points by demonstrating community spirit which includes our PBL values, especially this week’s focus: Kindness – encourage and support others and play fairly, be a good sport.

The results so far are:

Well done Teresa!!   But it’s only early days, so come on MacKillop, Bosco and Teresa! Let’s see if you can catch up next term!

VINNIES SOUP AND CHAT EVENING

On Thursday August 10th Mini Vinnies will have the opportunity to attend our first Soup and Chat evening. 

The focus of the evening will be raising awareness about homelessness which is an issue not only within our local community but the wider community also. We have invited the Vinnies Youth Engagement Team to come and present a variety of engaging activities to raise awareness. There will also be a fundraising element to this evening and students will then decide which Vinnies Program they would like to support.

Parents can I ask you to please complete the Operoo interest form so that we are then able to plan the evening based on number of Mini Vinnies attending.

Giuliana & SFS Mini Vinnies