HeartFelt
Heartfelt
Term 1, Week 11
Week eleven. What can I say? As a parent, I can last the ten-week term but that eleventh week is a test of patience beyond measure. To add to this, our Lenten Journey is coming to an end, which can sometimes be a mixed bag of emotions. If we have honoured our Lenten promises, we might feel victorious, refreshed and ready to conquer the world with our new perspective on life. If we have wavered, we might feel that we have let ourselves down and we might even feel a little deflated. This is where “John 3:16” comes into play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
No matter what we do, how successful we are or even if we feel we need “a little more work,” God doesn’t discriminate. He showed us true love and salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through our honouring of the Easter Triduum and our faith in God’s great plan, we are called to eternal life. If this Lent has been a tough one, brush off the disappointment and rejoice in the knowledge that you can start afresh, and embrace the love of God each and everyday. Have a safe and happy holiday break. Happy Easter to you all!
SHM Lenten Journey
Week 5 challenges were:
Faith: Thank God for all the beautiful things you have.
Generosity: Donate your pocket money.
Courage: Have the courage to walk in Christ’s footsteps, even when it’s difficult.
Next week we commence week 6; The journey towards Easter.
Download this Lenten app. Spend time in reflection.
ALTAR SERVING TRAINING NEWS:
There is one more session on Tuesday 7th May (after the school holidays).
If you would like your child to be placed on a weekend Mass roster, please email mary.lozina@syd.catholic.edu.au. They have the options of:
Saturday night 6.15 pm
Sunday morning 11am
Sunday night 6pm
Altar serving is usually a monthly commitment and of course, they must have attended the sessions.
For those of you who missed out on the information:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds4-GowLEEY&t=174s
Gift of bread thoughts……
“We’ve been doing Gift of Bread because it’s a really simple idea that gives a lot back. It takes bread – a staple food for most people, that was going to be unused and gives it to those who need it.
It’s a win for the environment, as food is not going into landfill and it makes the more vulnerable people in our community (homeless, elderly etc) feel like someone is looking out for them.
It shows my children how easy it is to be part of a community and models how easy it is to help others. It’s also quick – it only takes 40 minutes out of your day. My car also smells lovely after dropping the bread off too!”
Heather, Adora (yr 2) and Ewan(yr 5) Malone
EXCITING G-O-B NEWS!
We have just been given another charity to deliver to!
This means we need more drivers for Friday mornings. If you are available on Friday mornings before 9.30, please email Mary Lozina for details.
SPaR……….Stop,Pray,Reflect…
WALK AND TALK IS BACK!
Join us for a walk and a chat in Term 2, week 2.
FAMILY MOVIE night to celebrate National Family Week
NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK
Please join us for...
Family Movie Night
Evening session
VINNIES NIGHT PATROL SNACKS AND SWEETS
Baked goods will be picked up from the school office on the first Monday of the month. The next pick up will be Monday 6th May (week 2).
HELP OUT IN VINNIES SOUP KITCHEN
If anyone is interested in helping to make soup at Vinnies (or other little jobs) please email Mary Lozina. It’s a short trip to Lewisham and the hours are 10am to 1pm. You may like to do a monthly or fortnightly visit with a friend. It is in giving that we receive.
PARISH NEWS……
YOUTH MASS:
Thank you to Miss Jackson and all our lovely singers and musicians who helped make the youth Mass such a success last Sunday. The pizza supper was much appreciated by our parishioners and it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday night. Next Youth Mass: Sunday 5th May
Benedict Book Club:
Join them on 1st May at 7.30pm at the Warringah Bowling Club. Please email dorney.mark@gmail.com timothycjames@gmail.com or leonard.lozina@gmail.com for details.
Parish bulletin link:
http://www.shnparish.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=55
Easter blessings to you all.
Mary Lozina
Family Educator