FAMILY EDUCATOR
We know the power of prayer ... waiting on Jesus when going through tough times is never easy, but when a few or a group get together and pray, offer it up and surrender for a cause, the force of this is hard to refute.
Please remember, I am here to pray for you and your family members. I can take your intentions with me to Wednesday morning Mass or if you have a need, just reach out to me at the front gate in the morning or on email. anna.macri@syd.catholic.edu.au
These prayers always remain confidential.
If you have not yet added the name/names of your beloved to the online Book of Remembrance, there is still time. The month of November is a time to remember all those who have died, especially our loved ones.
We pray for them and the repose of their souls, and celebrate their lives. We also remember all those who left this life alone, with no one to pray for them.
I encourage you to continue to use and share this Online Book of Remembrance with your family, colleagues and our community. So that as a community we can pray and remember.
INITIATIVE FOR RESIDENTS AT MACKILLOP GRANGE
Thank you in advance and I know we will put smiles on our resident’s faces again this Christmas.
In the continued Christmas Spirit of love,compassion & faith.
We hope to empower & give hope.
Community Playgroup in Sacred Heart Parish Hall
Reminder we only have 2 more Community playgroups for the year.
Monday 2nd & 16th December in the Parish hall. Bring a friend and come along. Morning tea is provided and the playgroup is free of charge.
SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER WE BEGIN ADVENT.
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Week 1 Advent Family Prayer : A Prayer for Hope God of Hope, Bless us as a family as we gather around our Christmas Tree. We are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas time. Jesus is your greatest gift to us. As we prepare for Christmas, may we take the time to open our hearts to others. May we listen and wait patiently, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen. |
Week 2 Advent Family Prayer : A Prayer for Peace God of Peace, Bless us as a family as we gather around our Christmas Tree. Help us to be peaceful people at school, home and at work by using kind words and treating others with care and respect. We pray for all people around the world, that they can live in peace. We give thanks for the peacemakers in our lives. May this Advent remind us that God is there for us, No matter what life may throw our way, And may this give us a deep sense of God’s peace. Amen.
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Week 3 Advent Family Prayer : A Prayer for Joy God of Joy, Bless us as a family as we gather around our Christmas Tree. Remind us that you are the source of our joy. May these special decorations remind us of the joy that Jesus brings into the world. May we see your joy in our friends and family. May we also show this joy to others this Christmas through our words and actions. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Week 4 Advent Family Prayer : A Prayer for Love God of Love, Bless us as a family as we gather around our Christmas Tree. As we stand here we think of your love for us and how we can share your love with others this Christmas. Baby Jesus was and still is a visible sign of your love. Help us to celebrate His birth with love and thanksgiving. We prepare to celebrate not only the birth of Jesus but also His presence in our family. May we love one another as you have loved us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
Anna Macri
Family & Faith Educator
