Gospel Reflection          

Mk 6:30-34

Fifty years ago the word ‘stress’ was only ever applied to materials like steel and the wings of planes. But since then, along with ‘pressure’, it has first crept into our language and more lately become an everyday term. Everyone experiences stress now. Perhaps it’s the ever-growing pace of life or an innate competitiveness but pressure and stress have become part of daily life for most people in the so-called civilised world. Although he may never have used the words ‘stress’ or ‘pressure’, Jesus knew all about the demands of ministry with other people. When the disciples returned from their first efforts away from Jesus He knew that they needed some time out to debrief, to pray and to re-energise themselves. He ordered them all into a boat and they headed for a lonely place where they could be by themselves and rejuvenate. Jesus recognised the importance of taking time out. If you are engaged in a vocation or ministry that sees you meeting the needs of others, you need some time out to reflect on your experiences; time to hold those people up to God in prayer; time to make sense of your work and the interactions you’ve shared; time to simply recharge your batteries so that you can once again give fully of yourself.

Adapted from Greg Sunter

NAIDOC WeeK

In recognition of NAIDOC week this week at school we include the Aboriginal Lord’s Prayer.

You are our Father, You live in heaven,

We talk to You. Father You are good.

You are our Father, You live in heaven,

We talk to You. Father You are good.

We believe your Word, Father,

We are Your children, give us bread today.

We believe Your Word, Father,

We are Your children, give us bread today.

We have done wrong, we are sorry,

Teach us, Father, all about Your Word.

We have done wrong, we are sorry,

Teach us, Father, all about Your Word.

Others have done wrong to us,

And we are sorry for them, Father, today.

Others have done wrong to us,

And we are sorry for them, Father, today.

Stop us from doing wrong, Father,

Save us all from the evil one.

Stop us from doing wrong, Father,

Save us all from the Evil One.

Sacrament of First Eucharist

Families of Year 4 students who have made their First Reconciliation are invited to enrol their child for the Sacrament, First Eucharist. There is a parent information night commencing at 5:30pm via Zoom on Tuesday July 27^th. Please enrol your child via QKr by Friday July 23rd.

 Below are the key details relating to the Sacrament and instructions for enrolling via Qkr.  If you have any questions, please feel very welcome to contact me via email: fran.garrett@cg.catholic.edu.au

How to enrol for Confirmation via Qkr

• Download or open the Qkr app on your phone or device
• Sign up or Login
• Tap the search icon and type in ‘Transfiguration’
• SelectNorth Woden Transfiguration Parish 
• You may need to follow the prompts to add a profile
• Selectparish payments and sacraments
• Select sacraments
• SelectFirst Eucharist
• Complete the enrolment

  18/07/2021 16^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://www.prayingwithchildren.org/ju2k1h1ag4.html

Blessings,

Fron Garrett

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)