Sunday Gospel: Luke 16:19-31, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

In the Old Testament, it is very clear that how well the people are living in relationship with God is measured by how well the very least in the society are being treated. Time and again, God makes it clear to the people, through the prophets, that what they are expected to do is live in right relationship with one another and with God.

In this week’s Gospel, the rich man lives in extravagant luxury but ignores the plight of Lazarus who is starving at his door. (This is not the same Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead.) Both men die and, as Jesus taught over and over again, the poor man Lazarus is welcomed into the kingdom of God but the rich man, who ignored his neighbour, is not.

Confirmation 2019

On Thursday 19th September, a number of our Year 6 students from our Parish celebrated their Confirmation. Congratulations to these students, it was a prayerful and moving celebration as these young people were confirmed in our faith. The Archbishop commented on how reverent the children and their families were, and how much he enjoyed celebrating with our community.

A special thank you to all the parents, staff, families and parishioners who supported the children through this Sacrament, and to Monsignor John Woods and Archbishop Christopher Prowse, who celebrated both Masses with our students.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 2019

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in the Parish of the Transfiguration, North Woden on Thursday, 28^th November 2019 at 7pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Curtin

There will be a Parent Information Night on 15^th October at 6:00pm at the Parish Centre at Curtin.

Who is Eligible?

Children who have been baptised, and are in Year 3 or above may be enrolled.

How to Enrol

To enrol your child, please access or download the Qkr! App.

• Search ‘North Woden Transfiguration’.
• You will then create a profile. One your profile is completed you can click into Parish (2nd collection, Sacraments) and follow through to Reconciliation.

Please note that all enrolments must be finalised by Friday 27th September, 2019

Grandparent’s Day

On Monday 21^st October (Week 2, Term 4) we will be celebrating Grandparent’s Day at Saint Peter and Paul. Mass will be celebrated at 12:00pm, and following Mass, Grandparent’s and Special Friends will be welcomed into classrooms to visit with the children, sharing a book and some quiet activities. At 1:10pm, all Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to have afternoon tea in the hall, sharing a cuppa and a scone while admiring the beautiful portraits the children have created. It promises to be a lovely celebration of the beautiful bond between children and their grandparents. More information regarding the event will be disseminated in Week 1 of Term 4.

Dates for your Diary:

Monday 21^st October (week 2, Term 4) – Grandparent’s Day Mass at 12pm, Garran.

Blessings for the week ahead,

Stephanie Burns

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)