St Bede's College News

Faith and Mission 

Lent

Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our forty-day season of Lent that leads to Easter.  On Ash Wednesday, we came together to remind ourselves that we don’t always follow God’s ways and that we need to ask God for mercy and forgiveness. Like God’s people in the time of ancient Israel, we want to express our sorrow for our sins and faults so we usually wear ashes to show that we want to turn away from whatever keeps us from God, and to have a change of heart, so that we can live in right relationship with God and each other.

 

However, this year, to be COVID safe, we did not give ashes, we used an item that is part of our daily life – hand sanitiser. When we use hand sanitiser we acknowledge that we are not clean or pure; so we need to change ourselves from unclean to clean. By doing this, we are also looking out for others.  So, hand sanitiser is a very good symbol to use this Lent.

 

 

 

Take some time to read this gospel story that may guides your thoughts and actions this Lent:

A Reading from the Gospel according to Matthew.

Jesus said to his disciples: “When you do good deeds, don’t try to show off. If you do, you won’t get a reward from your Father in heaven.

When you give to the poor, don’t blow a loud horn. That’s what show-offs do in the meeting places and on the street corners, because they are always looking for praise. I can assure you that they already have their reward. 

When you give to the poor, don’t let anyone know about it. Then your gift will be given in secret.

Your Father knows what is done in secret, and he will reward you.”

 

You are invited to prepare yourself for the season of Lent by reflecting on these questions: 

  • How will I make this season of Lent a time to grow closer to God and others?
    • Will I take more time for prayer?
    • Will I give more to those in need?
    • Will I fast by focusing on your needs, rather than your wants? 

Let us pray …

 

Merciful God, tenderly guide us through this Lenten season. 

Help us to admit and recognise our wrongdoings and to seek forgiveness.

Give us the strength to change our behaviour so that we will follow you more faithfully.  Amen

 

St John Baptist de la Salle.  Pray for us.                   

Live Jesus in our hearts.  Forever.

 

Family Mass

You are warmly invited to our 2022 St Bede’s College Family Mass to celebrate the opening of the school year and the induction of our new Principal, Deborah Frizza. 

 

The Mass will be followed by a light supper. 

 

  • Tuesday 22 March 2022, 6pm
  • St Bede’s College Sports Centre, Mentone Campus

 

We are honoured to have Bishop Tony Ireland as the Principal Celebrant for this occasion who will be accompanied by many of our Chaplains. 

 

RSVP is essential for numbers so please respond via the link below:

 

https://www.trybooking.com/BXURS

 

 

Mission Action Day

On Friday 25 March, St Bede’s College will be holding our annual Mission Action Day, to raise awareness of and funds for the Lasallian Missions in Australian Indigenous Communities, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Thailand, and India.

 

Students have been informed of the importance of our financial and prayerful support for our Lasallian brothers and sisters amidst the additional challenges of the global pandemic. The provision of education is vital in ensuring that these students will have a future filled with opportunities and possibilities.

 

Students are asked to seek sponsorship through family and friends for the 10 kilometre walk they will do on Friday 25 March. 

 

Donations are to be made by Electronic Fund Transfer, directly to the College by Friday 1 April 2022 – payment details are on the student e-form received via email.

 

Recognition of highest fundraisers will be made in Term 2.