Faith

Staff Commissioning Mass

On Saturday 9th February, the staff attended Mass at St Brendan’s church where they were commissioned by Father Michael in the presence of other members of the parish community. The staff pledged their loyalty, professionalism and dedication to the children of St Brendan’s. The members of the parish community prayed for God’s blessing on our work. It was a lovely experience of welcome, recognition and support. As Principal of St Brendan’s, I felt extremely proud to stand alongside this dedicated group of teachers, Learning Support Officers and administration staff. I would like to thank Father Michael for his ongoing support of us all.

Plenary Council 2020

In 2020, we will have a Plenary Council (a meeting of bishops) about the future of the Catholic Church in Australia. It has been 80 years since this last took place. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage people in conversations about God and the Church.

The big question they are asking is: Melbourne, what do you think God is asking of us at this time in Australia? If you would like to respond to this question, you can have your say online before Ash Wednesday 6th March. Go to the website www.cam.org/plenary/ and follow the link to respond on line.

Liam Buckley and I had the pleasure of taking our Year 5/6 students to the church and asking them this very question. Please see their responses below.

56V	56T	56B
God is asking us to look after the environment	Everyone to be respectful and not to fight	God wants us to happy
Take care of each other	That everyone is happy	Be reverent
To not pollute	For people to be grateful	God wants us to be ourselves
To look after the world	To stop pollution	Be respectful of parents
God is asking us to be better people	To try and have faith in Him	Respect the earth … stop polluting
To be grateful	Take care of each other	Thoughtful and generous
To take notice of what we have and not what we want	To have a good year	Being thankful
To be helpful	For everyone to have a home	Show kindness
To love and respect the world	To feel loved	Care for the planet
To be the best role models we can be	? what is the hierarchy of the church	Respect the animals
To have hope and faith	? Can a female be a pope	To not hurt anyone
Why did God make mankind?		To show gratitude
When did Catholicism begin?		To believe in what you think and form your own opinions
		? Why are we here
		? why do we not learn about other religions and faiths in Catholic school

The oldest child from each family will bring home a Plenary Council Prayer Card this week.

Distribution of Ashes on Ash Wednesday 6th March.

We will gather as a faith community in the church on Wednesday 6th March at 2:30 pm for the distribution of ashes which mark the beginning of the Lenten season You are warmly invited to join us.

Baptism Program

St Mary's Church - Victoria Street Hastings

Anyone who would like their child/children and/or themselves Baptised

Program commences

Friday 1st March - 4pm

Phone or text Maree Strong 0424 249 601

Other sacramental dates to follow in two weeks