St Brigid's Church Opening Times

Father Vince wishes to advise families and friends of St Joseph's School community that he will being opening the church, daily, for you to visit and spend some quiet time in the beautiful surroundings.

The church will be open from 7:30am - 5pm and visitors are asked to please follow COVID-19 regulations by signing in at the front table upon arrival.

Lent 2021 - 'Be more...'

It is timely that Sunday's readings reflect on aiming to be more as we journey through this Lenten Season. We all have a responsibility that enables us to focus on the task at hand - such as always trying to care and show respect for one another through our thoughts and actions. We are reminded of the Jesus' time in the desert where he is tested and we, too, are often challenged in our daily lives.

Father Vince, in his homily, spoke of the times we admit our mistakes and how this can be a good thing as we remind ourselves that we are not alone.

Margret's Story

As we listen, this Lent we are called to “aspire not to have more, but to be more”. To hear in a new way, to let go of those things that hold us back and to take up other things that allow us to live more simply, to show a deep and lasting respect for our global family and for the earth. The Project Compassion story of Margret, is also a story of transformation. Margret is a teacher at a vocational school for deaf students in the Solomon Islands. She was born deaf, so she knows the challenges it poses to education and employment.

The school faced water shortages, with not enough to supply staff and students with safe water for drinking, cooking, washing and growing vegetables. Then Tropical Cyclone Harold damaged the school and its vegetable garden, amidst the threat of COVID-19. With Caritas Australia’s support, the school installed water tanks, provided cyclone-proof building materials and helped to implement COVID-19 prevention measures.

The community has been transformed with enough water for its students and the capacity to cater for more and with plans to boost food security through increased agricultural production. As we continue on our Lenten journey may we welcome the opportunity to ‘be more’ open to God’s invitation to “listen to him”.

Sacrament of First Holy Communion

Please keep those preparing for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in your prayers.

Lesson 4 Wednesday 24th February in St Brigid's Church

Reflection Day will be held this Friday 26th February under the supervision of Mrs Rheinberger, Mrs Wilson and our Parish Catechists Mrs Helen Swain, Mrs Dara Kerklaan and Mr Luke Gunning in the Fr Stan Campbell Hall. Candidates are to bring their morning tea, lunch and plenty of water and may wear smart casual clothing, suitable to attend Mass at 9:30am.

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated this Sunday 28th February at 9:30am in St Brigid's Church. Candidates are asked to be at the Church by 9:15am. We pray for the children, who will be receiving this Sacrament, and their families.

Prayer to St Joseph

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

To you God entrusted His only Son;

in you Mary placed her trust;

with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,

show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.

Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,

and defend us from every evil.

Amen.

God bless,

Mrs Wendy Rheinberger

Religious Education Coordinator

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