Prayer – Scripture Reading

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 20:19-23

The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders, and on the evening of that same Sunday they locked themselves in a room. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the middle of the group. He greeted them and showed them his hands and his side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they became very happy. After Jesus had greeted them again, he said,

"I am sending you, just as the Father has sent me."

Then he breathed on them and said,

"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, they will be forgiven. But if you don't forgive their sins, they will not be forgiven."

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Pentecost

On Monday, each class celebrated the Feast of Pentecost with their own classroom liturgy. The theme for the liturgy focused on the "gifts” we receive from the Holy Spirit - wisdom, understanding, knowledge, right judgement, reverence, courage and spirit of wonder.

Quiet reflection opportunity for families: Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli (lyrical video) https://safeYouTube.net/w/ZsaI

What is Pentecost?

Pentecost takes place 50 days after Easter Sunday (the resurrection of Jesus). The events of Pentecost are recorded in the book of Acts (of the Apostles) and referred to in John’s gospel. The feast of Pentecost celebrates the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples and energising them to set about their mission of continuing the ministry of Jesus. Pentecost teaches people about living in the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps people to pray, serve God and guides people into helping others and living like Jesus did. It marks the beginning of the Christian church, when the apostles began to spread Jesus’ message. It is also known as the birthday of the Church.

Symbols of Pentecost:

World Environment Day – Friday 5^th June

Today is World Environment Day and we are asked to focus on the theme “Time for Nature”. We are reminded to think about what we love about nature, God’s creation, and think about active ways we can care for our local environment and how we can make this world a better place to live for all.

The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from nature.

Yet, these are exceptional times in which nature is sending us a message:
To care for ourselves we must care for nature.

It’s time to wake up. To take notice. To raise our voices.
It’s time to build back better for People and Planet.

This World Environment Day, it’s Time for Nature.

(Retrieved from https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/)

Mini Vinnies: St Vincent de Paul COVID-19 Winter Appeal

Now, more than ever, is the time for us to come together to support those experiencing hardship. This year St Vincent de Paul (SVdP) launched the special COVID-19 Winter Appeal. Mini Vinnies will help our school organise events this term to support SVdP to continue making a difference for people whose lives have been turned upside down by the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. SVdP have seen a tremendous increase for assistance in our community, many of whom have never had to approach the Society before. This winter SVdP will endeavour to provide support for all in need in our community. Over the next few weeks, you will be notified about the Mini Vinnies initiatives planned for our school to support the SVdP COVID-19 Winter Appeal. Stay tuned!