Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Friday 19th June 2020 

Prayer to the Sacred Heart 

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, 
I adore you, I love you and will a lively sorrow for my sins. 
I offer you this poor heart of mine. 
Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will. 
Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you. 
Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions; 
give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, 
your blessings on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. 
Within your heart I place my every care. 
In every need let me come to you with humble trust saying, 
Heart of Jesus, help me. 
Amen. 

Mass 

Find out all about attending Mass at the St Benedict’s Parish website and how to register for Mass https://www.newcastlecatholic.org.au/  

St Vincent de Paul COVID 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. Information will be sent out on Monday regarding the material and food goods we will be collecting to support the Winter Appeal, as well as a fun CRAZY CLOTHES day.

Trinity

Year 4 are studying Christians beliefs about the Trinity. We examined artwork portraying the Trinity. We discussed what we see in the artwork using an Art Analysis Guide Strategy and what we think each person and symbol means. We examined several artworks and iconography representing the Trinity. We described and explained the features presented and compared these images. We then sketched and designed our own artwork representing our understanding and views on the Trinity. Here are our great impressions with detailed analysis.

The bird tweeted as it flew through the gap in the cloud enclosed cave. As God prayed, a flame flickered above his head along with his golden halo. In my picture, I focused on showing the Holy Spirit and God. I also focused on showing rays of light from the dove, connecting with God, that symbolises that the Holy Spirit is connected with God. - By Daisy

My painting depicts the Trinity: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I focused on trying to have a feeling of gentleness. Using a soft pink background, I have hopefully made the figures of great importance, stand out. The Son stands with the cross behind Him and beside the Father is the globe, the flame and the triangle that represents the Trinity as one. Above the Father and the Son, is the dove, symbolising the Holy Spirit. The dove shines on the two holy people as it hovers gracefully, encircled by light. - By Eleonor McConkey