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RELIGIOUS MATTERS- Megan Boyd

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:35-45

Jesus teaches that those who wish to be great must be the servant of all.

In this week's Gospel Jesus said that some leaders act in ways to show that they are better or more important than other people.

Jesus came to teach us about God’s love and forgiveness. He gave up his life so that we could live life to the fullest.

Successful leaders work hand in hand with others the are respectful, of service to others and loving to all.

THE CELEBRATION of the SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Sadly, current Covid restrictions have demanded that we postpone the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. After the target of 80 per cent double dose vaccination rates are achieved in NSW further consideration will be given to whether the Sacrament will be celebrated this year or in 2022. We will keep you informed when further developments eventuate.

CATHOLIC MISSION 2021

OCTOBER IS CATHOLIC MISSION MONTH

Our Catholic Mission Fundraiser: Socktober: Thursday 28th October.

This year the Mini Vinnies are coordinating the:

The Great Soccer Challenge

Teachers versus Students.

The day will be a Casual Day, and we ask for a Gold Coin Donation. This year, students across Australia because of the efforts of the Catholic Mission will learn about the missionary work of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Thailand who, through their Kindergarten Centre, are bringing about generational change to some of the poorest communities in Bangkok. On Thursday 28th October students will be able to wear the colours of their favourite sports team or team uniform.

THE SPIRIT OF JESUS - MAKING JESUS REAL (MJR)

"Live Jesus in our Hearts"

At St Joseph’s Woodburn we encourage our students to “Make Jesus Real’” by the way they act in our school community, while at home and out in the wider community.

The Spirit of Jesus is something that we can feel in our hearts and see through other people. It is in the many beautiful things that God made for us and in what people do for each other. Jesus taught us to care for others who have less than we do. We can do this through prayer and by also helping charities such as Catholic Mission.

MJR at St Joseph’s Woodburn encourages our students to be WEST people - that is WELCOMING, ENCOURAGING, SAY SORRY when needed and be THANKFUL.

If we have the spirit of Jesus in our hearts, then we are kind, compassionate, welcoming cheerful, giving, forgiving, encouraging thankful, cheerful, friendly and thankful.

Bishop Greg's Sunday Mass

IMPORTANT DATES:

Praying the Rosary: Monday 18th October - One Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace

Catholic Mission Fundraiser: Socktober: Thursday 28th October -The Great Soccer Challenge Staff versus Students - Casual Day Gold Coin Donation

All Saints' Day - Monday 1st November

All Souls Day - Tuesday 2nd November