Confirmation

We continue to pray for the Confirmation Candidates and their families as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in June. It was lovely to see the Candidates and their parents at the Stole Night last Thursday in the Holy Trinity School Hall. The Candidates will wear their stole during the Sacrament.

This Friday (16th June), there will be a Retreat Day, held at Holy Trinity School for all Year 6 students. A permission note was sent via Compass last Thursday with more information regarding the day. Thank you for ensuring you have accepted the permission via Compass. 

Important Confirmation Dates:

Friday 16 June - Year 6 Confirmation Retreat - Holy Trinity Primary School

Monday 19 June - Sacrament of Confirmation 6pm - Holy Trinity Church

Tuesday 20 June - Sacrament of Confirmation 6pm - Holy Trinity Church

Social Justice - Vinnies Winter Appeal -  Be a ‘Souper Hero’ Day

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Vinnies Winter Appeal this term. The Vinnies Winter Appeal is all about providing emergency relief to those at risk of/or experiencing homelessness. All donations are distributed through St Vinnies to many homelessness and community services to directly support those in our local community who are most impacted.

Today has been a fun day and we have loved being a ‘Souper Hero’ by donating cans of soup. Our donation baskets are overflowing!  Thank you for your support in this worthy cause.

Sunday Gospel:Matthew  9:36 – 10:8 SUNDAY YEAR A

He summoned his twelve disciples, and sent them out.

Living the Gospel – Apostles, not disciples

There is a lovely distinction in this gospel passage between disciples and apostles. Jesus calls his twelve disciples, commissions them and sends them out to continue his work. From then on, they are referred to as ‘apostles’. Disciples are followers, but apostles have been sent out. In our own lives we are called to accept the challenge of being apostles, not disciples. For we are not just followers, we have been sent out by Jesus to continue his work. To be a disciple is just the first step. Disciples follow a path; apostles take the initiative and forge their own path.

Adapted from reflection by Greg Sunter

Blessings for the week ahead,

Amanda Basedow

Acting Religious Education Coordinator