Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Jesus tells a parable about a dishonest steward who is commended for his prudence; one cannot serve both God and money.

In this week’s Gospel the message sounds puzzling to readers, but it can be made less so by considering the economic system which stands behind the parable. A steward is dismissed because he is squandering his master's property. He is called dishonest because he is not serving the interests of the rich man, his employer. In response the steward, in an attempt to ensure favour for himself among the rich man's debtors, brokers repayment of the rich man's loans by foregoing the interest and fees that had been levied to line the steward's pockets. It is this action, in which the steward puts aside his greed and takes the longer perspective in order to enhance his security, which is commended by the rich man.

The passage concludes with three morals for the listeners. The first exhorts the listener to be prudent about the use of wealth. Like the steward in the parable, those who would follow Jesus must put transitory affairs in proper perspective. Christians should handle the affairs of temporal life with an eye toward eternal life.

The second concerns trustworthiness. Those who can be trusted in small things can also be trusted in great things. If Christians handle money and other passing things responsibly, then they can also be trusted with the affairs of the Kingdom of God.

Finally, Jesus tells his listeners that no one can serve two masters simultaneously. God must be put ahead of money.

Discussion Starters

Who are the people you trust?

What does it mean when you trust someone?

Jesus trusts us and wants us to be honest and choose the right path. How do we show we are honest?

When can things stop us from choosing the way of Jesus?

What can we do?

SACRAMENTS 2023

To assist us with the administration and preparation of the Sacraments for 2023 we ask you to please accept/decline on Operoo, to indicate the Sacrament your child will be celebrating in 2023.

Dates for Sacraments, Parent and Child Workshops will be published in our school app, calendar and newsletter closer to the date of the Sacrament.

Reconciliation Baptised Catholics in Year 3 or above.

Sacrament of First Eucharist Baptised Catholics in or above who have received their Reconciliation.

Sacrament of Confirmation Year 6 ONLY Catholics, who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

God Bless

Rozeta Ambrose

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au

PRAYING THE ROSARY

GRADE 5/6 SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM

MINI VINNIES

COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD

Teachers have been busily giving House points to students who demonstrate community spirit which includes demonstrating our school values. The points given last week were:

BOSCO – 172

PATRICK – 148

TERESA – 134

MACKILLOP – 121

Congratulations to Bosco this week! What a great effort!!

Grade 6 students who assisted with the Junior Footy Rotations today were also allocated points for their House for demonstrating Community Spirit and thinking of others within our SFS Community.

So the total points for the Community Spirit Award so far this year:

1st TERESA 3256

2nd MACKILLOP 2954

3rd PATRICK 2772

4th BOSCO 2752

Well done Teresa for still being in the lead!!! But let’s see who will be leading next week!!!

Term 4 will be a busy term for Mini Vinnies as we organise our Market Stall – Nail Polish, Hair Spray and temporary tattoos and then begin to organise our Christmas Appeal that the SFS Community always gives to so generously.

We hope that everyone has a safe and restful holiday.

Giuliana and SFS Mini Vinnies

Kharisma Kids - OSHC