This week we celebrated two special events in our Church Calendar. Social
Justice Day and World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

Social Justice Sunday
We celebrated Social Justice Sunday on the 29th of August. In their Social
Justice Statement for 2021–22, Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, the Australian
Catholic Bishops say, “the signs of the times are clear - we know that we
human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”. The Statement
provides theological foundations to ground and inspire our efforts to care for
creation while responding to the needs of the disadvantaged and excluded.

World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
The Season of Creation begins on 1st of September (World Day of Prayer for the
Care of Creation) until 4th of October (the Feast of St Francis of Assisi).
Christians worldwide celebrate the wonderful gift of God's creation in
September each year during the Season of Creation. It is a time to give thanks
for the gift of God's creation and an opportunity to feel connected and
empowered as communities of faith as we respond to the many cries of our
Earthly home.

I would ask that we all prayer as a family for the gift of our beautiful world, to
say thanks for all we have and for guidance to make a difference in our own
way. I ask that you also say lots of prayers that the governments of each
country realise that we must look after our world and care for it for all the
generations to come.

Kind Regards Sue Benc