First Eucharist Update:

We have had two weekends of First Eucharist Masses and have one weekend left of celebrating the students in our parish who are participating in this sacrament. Congratulations to those who have received Communion for the first time, and to those who will experience it this weekend, we are praying it will be a special, blessed time for you. If you would like to support these students, please come along to Holy Family Church to celebrate with our community.

Reconciliation Update:

Information has been sent home to families of students in Years 4-6 about participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If you would like more information, or would like assistance with the enrolment process, please email Natalie.Radanovich@cg.catholic.edu.au

Year 4 Reflection:

On Wednesday last week, Father Namora visited 4 Kanbi. A few students have written a reflection about their visit to share with our community:

‘Last Thursday, Father Namora came to talk to 4 Kanbi. We have a poster in our lounge area where you can write questions for the priest. We asked what happened to Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. We’ve only heard a little from the stories he was in, such as the stories of Jesus’ birth, and when the angels visited Joseph to help him. We were curious about this unspoken mystery.’ - Vivienne

‘Joseph was the father of our Lord, Jesus and was married to His mother, Mary. Surprisingly, he didn’t live to see Jesus on trial or on the cross. We learned that Joseph was a kind and just must man.’ - Milly B

‘Joseph protected and served Mary and Jesus. God trusted him, and Joseph believed in God.’ - Jack

‘Last Thursday, Father Namora gracefully taught 4Kanbi about Joseph. Joseph, a just and brave man, raised Jesus alongside his faithful wife, Mary. Joseph was always obedient to God and trustworthy, because he knows that whatever God told him to do, was for the best.’ - Jude

‘Last week, Father Namora came to 4Kanbi to discuss with us about Saint Joseph. He was the husband of Mary, the loving other of Jesus. Furthermore, he was fiercely loyal and trusted God. Keep in mind, Joseph was the human, earthly father of Jesus. Importantly, Joseph is referred to as a ‘just’ man, and he was also obedient. In summary, he is an honoured man who protected his wife and Jesus.’ - April

Market Day:

Market Day is coming in Week 10, and Year 6 are looking forward to running this fun day to raise money for Catholic Mission.

Catholic Mission is the Pope’s worldwide organisation. They respond to the call to love God and to love our neighbour (each other) by acting as the head, heart, and hands of Jesus. We all continue Jesus’ work through action and prayer and help others, by sharing resources such as clothes, money, food, and knowledge. 

The aim of the Catholic Mission is to proclaim the Gospel, serve people in need, and act for peace, justice, and creation. They help many people all over the world, in places such as Africa, Asia and South America, as well as right here in Australia. 

By holding Market Day at St Francis, we are raising money and awareness to support the Catholic Mission in their work. It is very important work, and while we enjoy the fun activities on this day, we pray for the people in need.

‘Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.’

John 13:34

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased via QKR until Tuesday afternoon next week. All money raised is donated to Catholic Mission. Tickets are $2 for 5 and children will be able to use these tickets at the stalls and participate in all the fun things year 6 have planned.

Retreat at Galong:

On Wednesday and Thursday this week, I was fortunate enough to attend the Religious Education Coordinator Retreat at St Clement’s in Galong. It was a wonderful, prayerful time for me to reflect on my own faith and experience a reflective and still environment (even if I did get swooped by a magpie at the end!) We looked at scripture, in particular Matthew 25: 42-46.

For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.

They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’

He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

In this passage, we broke open the meaning and discussed the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. How these affect our daily lives, the lives of people in our community, what we as leaders can show through action. We also looked at how, as leaders in the school and classroom, we can give and show mercy to all, and how our choices can change a life.

This was an incredible experience, and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to attend. The people were welcoming, the food was delicious, and I had time to just be still and reflect.

Have a blessed week ahead.

Kind regards,

Natalie Radanovich

Acting Religious Education Corrdinator