Dear Families,

In the last newsletter, I mentioned that now is the time we begin to prepare and reflect on Holy Week as we journey into Lent.We are encouraged to PRAY, FAST, GIVE.

A reminder if you would like to attend an all women retreat day at St Marys
cathedral on Saturday 16 th March at 10-4pm. Don’t forget to register. https://bit.ly/3RRAKfa​ or Fr Mathews Lenten evening on Wednesday at 7pm in the parish hall. An evening of reflection & conversation on Holy Week & Stations of the Cross. I will be attending this Wednesday evening.

If you are unable to attend & would still like to reflect on Holy week with your
children as a family, I have attached a link on Holy Week reflection for you to share.

Please feel free to scroll down to access these engaging slides about Holy Week in the link below, prepared by Sydney Catholic Schools. You will also find when you scroll down there is a link to The Angelus prayer, the children pray it daily at noon during their regular school day.

This is a wonderful routine to continue with them at home-

https://sites.google.com/syd.catholic.edu.au/k- 6rehomelearning/prayer

A letter from Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP on Lenten Penance, Tap on link to read- Lenten Penance notice from the Archbishop of Sydney

If you are unwell or know someone who is, remember to pray for them or yourself. The power of prayer can pleasantly surprise you, so with that in mind-

Just a reminder, Anointing Mass for the sick 
Friday 2 March, midday anointing Mass in Sacred Heart Church.

Sacred Heart Playgroup
Every Monday fortnight with the next playgroup on Monday 26 th February 9-
10.30am Parish Hall on Cardinal Street.
Please bring morning tea for your child.Tea, Coffee, and biscuits are provided for parents/carers.

Family Educator Parent/Carer Eat, Pray & Laugh

Mass and Morning tea. Start your Tuesday morning in peaceful reflection &
meditation. It can be a nice thing to do for yourself during lent.
Meet Tuesdays at 9.10am outside the side door of Sacred Heart Church or email me if you’re coming so we can sit together.

Become a Catechist – do something of eternal significance!
If you are interested in exploring the possibility of becoming a volunteer
catechist there are so many spiritual & personal rewards.
You will need to be available for a minimum 30 minutes each week during school terms.You can begin by shadowing a Catechist for a few weeks to understand the process. Ihave been a Catechist for 12 years and enjoyed every class. While being a Catechist,you never stop learning about our faith and the children pleasantly surprise us with their knowledge and interpretation of faith & religion. If you’re interested or would like toknow more please email me or chat with me at the front gate on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings.

Australia’s National Be Kind Day - 2nd March.

National Be Kind Day. Think kind, act kind, be kind.
Australia's national Be Kind Day is on Saturday 2nd March 2024.
Everyday children, young adults, adults are bullied online, at work
& at school.
Being KIND is about generational change.

With many blessings
Anna Macri
Family & Faith Educator
anna.macri@syd.catholic.edu.au