RE NEWS
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
A big thank you to our very generous families who have already donated so many
Your family can be of assistance by donating the following items (in new or very good condition) between now and Wednesday 20th July (Week 1 Term 3)
- Gloves
- Socks
- Jackets
- Beanies
- Blankets
- Sleeping Bags
In addition, the Vinnies Calwell Conference is looking to restock its pantry for the coming winter with such things as tinned items such as: spaghetti, baked beans, soup (both small and large) fruit, tuna, tomatoes, and bottles of pasta sauce.
Thank you to all the families who have donated already, your generosity is appreciated.
Sacrament of Confirmation
On Thursday 9th June, 36 of our Year 6 Students received the Sacrament of Confirmaiton in a beautiful ceremony in front of thier familes, friends and staff. Fr Josh spoke about actually using the gifts of the Holy Spirit in thier lives. We congratulate the following children.
| William Ball | Samuel Diggle | Makayla Johnson | Damian Kraljevic | Benjamin Pearson | Lachlan Stewart |
| Willow Boswell | Huntar Felton | Edith Johnson | Addison Lumley | Lily Pendlebury | Kaleb Taprell |
| Lachlan Brassington | Tyler Fisher | Michael Jones | Liam McGovern | Eve Poynter | Isaac Urquhart |
| Xavier Bryant | Jack Flanagan | Gracie Jones | Mackenzie Medway | Carly Rundle | Hannah Vaughan |
| Peyton Childs | Elissa Gregory | James Kessey | Olivia Oyston | Joshua Schmid | Zarliyah Weaire |
| Alexander Coghlan | Aimee Holmes | Jacob Knoester | Justin Padona | Mia Skelly | Hayley West |
Sunday Gospel Reflection
This Sunday's Gospel marks a turning point in the Gospel of Luke. It is the commencement of Jesus’ journey towards Jerusalem, and we are told that he resolutely takes that road (or in some translations, he resolutely ‘sets his face’ towards Jerusalem). Earlier in this chapter, we have heard Peter’s confession of faith, seen the Transfiguration and heard Jesus predict his death. Today’s passage begins the second half of the Gospel of Luke and it is clear from this point forward that there is no turning back for Jesus.
This passage is a difficult one on first reading; the second half of it seems to paint a picture of an unsympathetic and uncompromising Jesus. However, in the light of its positioning as the beginning of the second half of the gospel – the beginning of the end – it takes on more significance. Firstly, the incident of rejection in Samaria allows Jesus to make very clear that he will never resort to violence as a solution to any problem. The reaction of the disciples seems a bit extreme as a response to an inhospitable action! Jesus’ rebuke to them reminds us that what he has offered all along is an invitation that was open to all – if some don’t accept the invitation you can’t call fire down on them from above!
The three vignettes make plain the urgency and demanding nature of Jesus’ mission. He and his followers are constantly on the move and have no room for comforts and cosy beds. The second and third pieces contrast directly with the story from today’s first reading. The message of Jesus is that the work of the Kingdom is even more important than duty to family and duty to the dead. Once he has set his face towards Jerusalem and his own death, there is no turning back – he is absolutely committed to his mission.
(Reflection by Greg Sunter)
Have a great week!