Religious Education and Social Justice

Prayer for Those Effected by Natural Disasters

Over the past few months Australia has been devastated by bush fires and drought has effected many areas for years. Although  much needed rain has arrived to extinguish many of the fires and is easing the drought in some parts of Australia, a new problem has arrived in the form of floods. 

Let us all take time to pray for the families who are facing hardship due to the loss of loved ones, their  homes or businesses. 

God of hope and mercy,

we lift up to you all victims of natural disasters

and those responding with assistance and aid.

Protect all who are in any form of danger;

provide practical help to those in need;

strengthen the weary, console the grieving, heal the suffering;

and bless those engaged in disaster relief efforts with safety and courage. Help all people of good will respond with compassion

and generous hearts. 

God of compassion,

you are our refuge and our strength,

our sure rock in the midst of any storm,

the light which pierces every darkness,

and an anchor of hope for those who contend with despair.

Reach out your hand to all those

who fear that they are sinking beneath the waves,

or feel as if they’re too weary to carry on through the heat of the day.

May they receive that courage, resilience, and healing grace

that can only come from you.

We ask this in your holy name.

Amen.

Sacrament Dates 2020

Please find below details of this year's Sacramental celebrations:

• Confirmation (Yr 6): Sunday 26th April at 11:00 am
• First Eucharist (Yr 3): Sunday 14th  June at 11:00 am 
• First Reconciliation (Yr 2): Wednesday 27th October at 7:00 pm 

The dates for the Sacrament family evenings are:

• Confirmation: Thursday 27th February at  7:00 pm
• First Eucharist: Tuesday 26th May at 7:00 pm
• First Reconciliation: Date to be confirmed

Parish Renewal Program

Jane Wilkinson

Religious Education Leader