RELIGIOUS MATTERS- Mrs Megan Boyd
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Gospel Reading
Mark 14:12-16,22-26
Jesus shares his Last Supper with his disciples
Jesus took bread, blessed the bread, broke the bread, and shared it with his disciples. Similar words and actions follow as Jesus shares the chalice with his disciples. The Gospel for today reminds us that the Eucharist is a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. We believe that Jesus is truly present to us in the elements of bread and wine and that the Eucharist nourishes us so that we can be people of love and forgiveness.
CELEBRATING 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia
This term all our students have been participating in activities that celebrate and reflect upon the contribution Catholic Education has made to our nation. Stage two students wrote letters to the Sisters of St Joseph at North Sydney and Penola (where St Mary of the Cross MacKillop started her first school) to thank them for their contribution and dedication to educating young Australians.
MAKING JESUS REAL - (MJR)
At St Joseph’s Woodburn we encourage our students to “Make Jesus Real’” by the way they act in our school community and while at home and out in the community
MJR at St Joseph’s Woodburn encourages our students to be WEST people - that is WELCOMING, ENCOURAGING, SAY SORRY when needed and be THANKFUL.
IMPORTANT DATES:
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the Parish Mass on Saturday 12th June at 5:30 pm. Please keep our students and their families in your prayers. They will be attending family preparation sessions prior to the celebration of the sacrament. All are welcome to this special celebration.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION (Year 3 and other students) - All Saints Church Woodburn WEDNESDAY 20th October 2021 at 6 pm. Parents wanting their children to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to contact Megan Boyd or the school office. Children will need to have received the Sacrament of Baptism prior to the Confirmation date.
LISMORE MUSICAL FESTIVAL 2021 31st AUGUST - 3rd September
If any parent would like more information about the Lismore Musical Festival please see Gayl at the Parish Office,