Heartfelt
Term 1, Week 2
The concept of bread runs very deeply through our faith. We hear about bread as the ‘manna,’ which God provided for the Israelites during their travels in the desert. Jesus Christ was described as the “Bread of Life,” giving us spiritual nurturing during our journey on Earth. We are given our weekly “spiritual bread” through the gift of the Eucharist at Mass.
It comes as no surprise that the Gift of Bread Charity has had significant success in Marrickville, Lewisham, Erskenville and Balmain. The sharing of bread to the needy has always been a part of our Catholic faith. Through the Gift of Bread initiative, we not only share physical bread with our brothers and sisters; we share friendship and support. The Gift of Bread Mosman outreach service begins this week. Many helping hands have offered to pick up, pack and deliver bread to various youth and community centres in the area. There will also be a box of bread in the foyer of Sacred Heart Mosman. Please feel free to take a loaf. The bread is about friendship and caring. Give it to a neighbor. Start a conversation. Be that smile that someone needs today.
Please sign up to become part of this journey through the Gift of Bread on:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548ACAC2DA4FC1-shmgift
Children are most welcome but need to be supervised by their parents. Please Email mary.lozina@syd.catholic.edu.au to discuss.
SHM PRAYER LIST…..
There is strength in communal prayers…
We pray for Mrs Caldwell’s father who has passed to eternal life.
We also pray for the O’Neil family who need some communal prayers.
“Lord, may our loved ones be safely in your arms as they shine their love and light on us from above. Amen”
Our First SPaR for the year will be Thursday 14th February.
I look forward to seeing you all and sharing a coffee and a chit chat!
SPaR……….Stop,Pray,Reflect…
Come and have a coffee…..
Children welcome…..
All welcome…….
Would anyone like to volunteer at Vinnies?
We have two programs available.
Vinnies Local area:
This service involves working in pairs, visiting the needy for a short period to aid them for the week. The clients let you know how they are going and what they need for the week.
Vinnies Soup Making at Head Office, Lewisham
Make soup for the homeless with a friend. Vinnies has a kitchen facility that makes soup and sandwiches ,which get delivered every night at Central and Martin Place. Hours are between 10 and 1pm which makes it a perfect outreach project for parents who have school children. It’s very rewarding!
ANGELS FOOD SERVICE
Sacred Heart has an Angels food Service which is distributed to families in need and in crisis. If you know of anyone that might need a little help then please let us know. It isn’t how much money someone has, or lack thereof, it’s that someone in our community needs the wings of an angel, a little TLC. It is amazing how a meal made with love can help. If you would like to contribute a meal or if you know of a family who could use some support, please email info@shmosman.catholic.edu.au
PARISH NEWS……
Volunteering at Family Mass
If any families would like to volunteer at 9am Family Mass and be placed on a roster (duties come up 1-2 times every 8-10 weeks), please email mary.lozina@syd.catholic.edu.au.
Youth Mass – First Sunday of the Month at 6pm
Thank you to Miss Kristen Jackson who prepared our youth Mass on Sunday. The music and singing was truly beautiful and the students involved enjoyed the team spirit. Special thank you to Charlotte Grebe, India O’Connor and Sabine Lozina who sang at the Mass. Our next youth Mass will be on Sunday 3rd March at 6pm.
Parish bulletin link:
http://www.shnparish.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=55
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
St Paul’s Letter to the Colossians 3:14
Mary Lozina
Family Educator