St Mary's Parish News
Tell the Good News! Mark 16:15
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
Telling the Good News is the Sandhurst Diocese gospel theme for 2022.
The word ‘gospel’ means Good News. God sent his Son, Jesus, to teach the Good News, to share God's kingdom on earth. After his death and resurrection, He sent the Holy Spirit to his followers, and they were able to continue his work- to preach the gospel, baptize those who believed, and teach the communities to understand and follow His way. As the communities, in turn, passed the message on to others, the church continued to grow, assured always that Jesus was working with his people. When Jesus said “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” this was a command he gave his disciples. This was the disciple’s call to mission- and today we too are called to mission through our words and actions. A perfect example of this has been our Project Compassion focus during Lent- fasting, prayer and almsgiving- service to others.
Project Compassion for Caritas update.
So far we have raised over $685 for Caritas- Project Compassion - Well done everyone! We have a few more events lined up between now and the end of term to try to hit $1000.
‘Move it in March’ update.
We have had two Fridays where many students, parents and staff have taken advantage of beautiful morning weather to walk, socialise and raise money. Year 6 ‘Serve’ leaders have been collecting coins from students who have been walking. Keep it up this Friday!
Easter egg raffle
Tickets will come home on Monday 21st March for families to sell. Tickets need to be returned to the office by Monday 4th April. Tickets will be drawn on Friday 8th April at our Terrific Kid assembly.
Coin design- students are asked to bring coins of any value on Thursday 7th April. We are trying to fill a picture with coins- I wonder what the picture will be?
Sacramental Program.
The timeline for the 2022 Parish sacramental preparation program - ‘Steps in Faith’ has been confirmed. An expression of interest form will come home on Monday for you to indicate if your child would like to be involved.
An information session will be held on Wednesday 23rd March at 7pm at St Mary’s Church for all who are wishing to be involved. Details around the program and enrolments will be presented on the night.
Weekday Mass Times:
Tuesday and Wednesday - 12 Noon - Church
Thursday and Friday - 9.00am Parish Centre - 224 Anstruther Street, Echuca
Weekend Mass Times:
St Mary’s Church 258 Hare Street, Echuca
Lenten Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation Saturday - 10.00am
Saturday 6.00pm & Sunday 9.30am
Covid rules as per Government Regulations apply
Reconciliation Saturday - 10.00am
St Mary’s Parish Centre
220-224 Anstruther Street, Echuca
Ph: (03) 5482 1127
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm
All other enquires:
Colette Porter 0457 583 536 admin@stmarysechuca.org.au
Christine Sebire: 0411 627 645 christine@stmarysechuca.org.au
Fr Pompeyo: ptan@stmarysechuca.org.au
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