RE News
Religious Life of St Joseph’s
This coming Sunday we farewell Sister Julie with Mass at 9.00 am and afterwards for morning tea in the Parish Hall. This is the end of a long relationship with our community and a final chapter of our close relationship with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. All are welcome to attend.
Ethos and Charism
Our strategic priority to deepen our St Joseph’s identity means to deepen our understanding of our Josephite Charism. We can learn much about our Josephite Charism through quotes from Saint Mary Mackillop.
Prayer and Worship
Student Led Christian Prayer
Each Friday after the first break Year 6 lead classes in prayer.
Liturgical Season: Fifth Week of Ordinary Time, Year A
Liturgical Season Colour: Green
This week the focus is on the Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48
One day Jesus said: “If someone hits you, do not hit them back;
instead, you must forgive them and try to be their friend. Learn to
love your enemies and to pray for anyone who wishes you harm.
It is easy to love someone who loves you back, but it is hard to
love someone who hurts you. Try to be like God our Father, who
always forgives. If you do this, others will see God’s goodness in
you, and my father in heaven will be very pleased.”
At home, we invite you to sing our focus song for 2020, “Be God’s” by Danielle Rose and discuss how we can Be God’s Love. You can view a version with the lyrics at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvddWibgS2E
Celebrating Liturgy and Sacraments
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Term 1 Prayer Celebrations and Class Masses |
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Week 3 Friday 9.15am Class Mass: Year 3, 2 Magenta and 6 Silver Week 4 Wednesday 12.00pm- Ash Wednesday Liturgy Friday 9.15am Class Mass: Year 3, 1 Teal and 5 Orange Week 5 Friday 9.15am Class Mass: Year 3, 1 Purple and 5 Blue Week 6 Friday 9.15am Class Mass: Year 3, Foundation Red and 4 Green Week 7 Thursday 9.15am St Joseph’s Feast Day Whole School Friday 9.15am Class Mass: Year 3, Foundation White and 4 Gold Week 8 Friday 9.15am Class Mass: Year 3 and ELC Frogs Week 9 Friday 9.15am Class Mass: Year 3 and ELC Geckos Week 10 Monday 9.15am Palm Sunday led by 1 Purple Wednesday 9.15am Holy Thursday led by 3 Black Thursday 9.15am Good Friday led by 5 Orange |
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Sacrament Dates 2020 |
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As we are a growing community we are asking families to help us be as prepared as possible by enrolling now. Please use the following link to enrol in Sacraments for 2020. Reconciliation Wednesday 11 March 5.30-6.30pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation Formation Session 1 Wednesday 18 March 5.30-6.30pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation Formation Session 2 Wednesday 1 April: Reconciliation Retreat Day Wednesday 1 April 6.00pm-7.00pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation
First Holy Communion Wednesday 13 May5.30-6.30pm: Sacrament of First Holy Communion Formation Session 1 Wednesday 27 May5.30-6.30pm: Sacrament of First Holy Communion Formation Session 2 Friday 12 June: First Holy Communion Retreat Day Sunday 14 June 9.00am: Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Confirmation Wednesday 14 October 5.30-6.30pm: Sacrament of Confirmation Formation Session 1 Wednesday 21 October 5.30-6.30pm: Sacrament of Confirmation Formation Session 2 Friday 30 October: Confirmation Retreat Day Sunday 1 November 9.00am: Sacrament of Confirmation
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Yours in Christ,
Melanie Stratford
Religious Education Coordinator
melanie.stratford@cg.catholic.edu.au