It was an absolute pleasure last Wednesday to meet so many of our grandparents. I had lovely conversations and many laughs with some of them as they entered the front gate and at the morning tea. I felt blessed to be a part of the day.
Pope Francis has said:
Let us honour them, neither depriving ourselves of their company nor depriving them of ours.
May we never allow the elderly to be cast aside!

Sunday 6th August, we celebrate – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
The lesson we learn from this Holy event is …to remind us that no matter how powerful a spiritual experience is, the time comes when we need to come down
off the mountain and re-join our everyday life. When we do so, we need to do it with a humble heart.

Monday 8th August, we celebrate – Feast of the Saint Mary of the cross
Mary MacKillop was an educator, a pioneer and a leader; someone who had compassion for others regardless of their situation or race.
Her motto of “Never see a need without doing something about it” continues to call us forward to action especially at a time when real heroes are in short
supply. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop is a true inspiration.

Last week I had my first Eat, Pray and Laugh get together.
Morning Mass is 20mins and the walk to the café is 10mins. It was such a beautiful way to begin the day. I hope you can come along sometime.

CATHOLIC AFFIRMATION:
Our muscles and our faith can get weary from carrying heavy loads.
However, before any heavy lifting or exercise.. we should always stretch to keep our muscles flexible, strong and healthy.
Stretching our faith does the same thing and it is important for our wellbeing.

Anna Macri

Family Educator