RELIGIOUS MATTERS- Megan Boyd

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The Feast of the Assumption
Gospel Reading:  Luke 1:39-56 Mary greets Elizabeth and sings God's praise 

This week, we are celebrating a holy day, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day we remember that God took Mary to heaven, body and soul. we also listen to Mary's song of praise to God, the Magnificat. In her song, Mary praises God for all the wonderful things he has done for her and for her people. 

The Assumption is a powerful celebration of Christian hope. We are reminded of our humanity, and how Mary as the first disciple of Jesus, walks with and before us, in our own journey towards true Christian discipleship. 

Mary had enduring faith, trust and hope in God. She showed humility, unquestionable selflessness and compassion when she visited her pregnant cousin Elizabeth. Let her actions be an example to us all.

Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal

CONGRATULATIONS  - A huge thank you to our school community and our Mini Vinnies for assisting in the preparation of 45 Comfort packs for the needy in our community.

Mr Paul Muldoon from the Evans Head St Vincent de Paul Society was most appreciative of our generosity and support. He assured us that all the packs will be given to people who are struggling and in need of a dose of kindness from others. Congratulations to Charlotte Kinsella and Lean Sulit our Mini Vinnies Presidents for their selfless efforts in ensuring the success of our initiative.

Mini Vinnies students at their meeting on Monday, proud of their success in

seeing a need and doing something about it.

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 CONFIRMATION (Year 3 students) - All Saints Church Woodburn WEDNESDAY 20th October 2021 at 6 pm. 

Parish Sacramental Program Family Meeting preparation dates are:  

1st Meeting: Saturday 11th September at 4:15 pm

2nd Meeting: Saturday 18th September at 4:15 pm

3rd  Meeting: Saturday 9th October at 4:15 pm

4th  Meeting: Saturday 16th October at 4:15 pm

The Feast of the ASSUMPTION - Sunday 15th August

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,