The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Catholic tradition teaches us that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into heaven as a reward for her faithfulness. Since the 5th Century there has been an active tradition and belief around the assumption of Mary. The tradition states that Mary was physically ‘taken up’ into heaven at the end of her life. It is believed that her soul and her body remained united. This ancient belief was defined as an infallible teaching of the Church by Pope Pius XII in 1950. It is one of only two infallible statements that have been defined as such and both related to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The feast is celebrated on August 15 and is a Holy Day of Obligation. On the surface, this week’s Gospel passage has little to do with the Feast of the Assumption. However, the account of Mary rushing to her cousin and exuberantly proclaiming the Magnificat is an example of Mary’s joyful ‘Yes’ to life. The Assumption of Mary is a call to say ‘Yes’ to life itself and all it offers. To say ‘Yes’ to life is to say ‘Yes’ to life-giving relationships and decisions and ‘No’ to life denying relationships and decisions. To say ‘Yes’ to life is to say ‘No’ to those things that harm self and harm others. A ‘Yes’ to life is a ‘Yes’ to hope; to possibility; to love; to God; and to yourself.

Adapted from Greg Sunter

Sacrament of First Eucharist

This weekend First Eucharist Candidates will attend a Mass at Holy Trinity Church to be presented at the Parish Community.

Feast of the Transfiguration

Last Friday we celebrated our Parish Feast Day of the Transfiguration with Holy Trinity Primary school. It was a very special day  filled with many blessings. The students and staff at both schools enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate Mass, and participate in buddy activities together.  

15/08/2021  

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Blessings,

Fron Garrett

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)