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Religion News: Thursday the 25th of May 2023
Peace Mass tomorrow. The Theme for the Mass is Mary, the Queen of Peace. This is a beautiful Mass where primary and secondary Catholic Schools come together to pray for Peace. The children are really looking forward to this experience.
Prayer of Peace remembering the ongoing war in Ukraine.
O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Grant peace and protection to the people of Ukraine. Give them strength and courage to defend what is good, right, and holy. Keep them safe from harm and provide for all their needs, both temporal and spiritual.
Amen.
Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
Congratulations to Mia and Macy who celebrated their First Holy Communion last Sunday. Thank you to Jikaya and Ivy who formed our small choir along with Mia and Macy. It is always a celebration to come together as a community with staff, parents, students and parish. Thank you everyone.
National Sorry Day: Friday 26 May 2023
National Reconciliation Week: Saturday 27 May 2023 to Saturday 3 June 2023
National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. National Reconciliation Week is a time for Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. Further information about National Reconciliation Week this year is available on the Reconciliation Australia website.
Andrew Chinn has a beautiful song called: Ancient Legacy. Andrew’s wife Bernadette has illustrated a beautiful book to accompany the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUdfoCF-K7I
Lord,
Fill us with your mercy so that we, in turn, may be merciful to others. Strip away pride, suspicion, and racism so that we may seek peace and justice in our communities. Strengthen our hearts so that they beat only to the rhythm of your holy will.
Amen.
Kind regards,
Sue Benc