First Eucharist Retreat

All Year 4 students and any student enrolled in the First Eucharist Parish Sacramental Program will be attending a First Eucharist Retreat Day at Holy Trinity Primary School on Friday, 8 September from 9:00am to 2:15pm. A permission and information note has been sent out via Compass. 

Students will need to be dropped off at Holy Trinity Primary School, 18 Theodore St, Curtin between 8:30am and 9am and walk to the school hall. At the conclusion of the day, students and staff will walk back to school, ready for afternoon pickup.

Please complete the online consent form by Friday 1 September. Thank you for your assistance. 

Sacrament of First Eucharist - 16 & 17 September, Holy Trinity Church, Curtin

First Eucharist Presentation Mass

It was lovely seeing many of our families at the First Eucharist Presentation Mass over the weekend. The parish community continues to ‘Walk Together’ with you and your family on your faith journey.

Sunday Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself

Gospel Reflection by Diane Burgant

The gospel does not say that Jesus will gallantly step forward, take suffering upon himself, and thus demonstrate his power. Instead, his fate will be a demonstration of his vulnerability. He will be taken forcibly and will suffer at the hands of others. He will do this willingly, but not as a volunteer. Jesus will be a victim. This picture of Jesus carries implications for discipleship. Whoever follows him must follow him to the cross. If we participate in his success, we must also share in his shame. Disciples have a choice to follow or not to follow, but if they choose in his favour they must be ready for suffering and humiliation.

Paul exhorts us to reject the standards of the world. This is a very difficult path to follow, especially when it seems that those who conform to this age prosper. Following Christ can place barriers between ourselves and others. If we no longer share their values and their interests, we may feel alienated. Suffering is bound to invade our ministerial lives as well. We must remember that Jesus’ message antagonised many people in his day. Those who proclaim the same message in their own contexts must be prepared for a similar reaction.

After witnessing the marvellous feats that Jesus accomplished, we discover that he is going to suffer and be put to death. How can this be? With Peter we protest. With Jeremiah we wonder: Have we been duped? The realisation that we too will have to suffer becomes a crucial test of our faith.

Blessings for the week ahead,

Veronica Hall

Religious Education Coordinator