Sunday Gospel: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mt 10:37-42

The Gospel for today can be a difficult one to hear. It calls us to place our discipleship before our loyalty to family and even before our own life. It is important to place this passage in the broader context of not only the chapter in which it sits, but also within the gospel as a whole.

Today’s passage appears at the conclusion of Chapter 10 in the Gospel of Matthew. The entire chapter deals with the commissioning and sending out of the disciples to ‘proclaim the gospel, heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy and drive out demons.’ (Mt 10:8) The previous chapter concludes with the words, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’ (Mt 9:37-38) Chapter 10 is a response to this call. Jesus sends the disciples to ‘work the harvest’ through proclamation, healing and exorcism.

At the end of the chapter, having spelt out all the difficulties a disciple must face, Jesus assures them that even the smallest act of welcoming the disciple will be rewarded. (Gospel Reflection by Greg Sunter)

Sts Peter and Paul Feast Day 2020

We will be celebrating Saints Peter and Paul’s Feast Day on Monday, 29th June, 2020. Sadly, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be able to gather as one group, or celebrate with Mass as a community as we usually would. As an alternative, the children will attend a liturgy in the School Hall with their Grade/Stage. This will be run by myself, the Youth Minister, Maddie Greenwood, and our Youth Ministry Team. Following the liturgy, the students will receive a small treat (lolly bag with pre-packaged treats) to celebrate the feast day. Dietary requirements will be catered for.

After recess, all children will move to various classrooms around the school to spend the last hour of the day participate in an activity of their choice, run by the teachers.

Children are invited to wear free dress on the day.

We look forward to celebrating this Feast Day together, and of course, celebrating our school, and all of the wonderful things about being a part of the Sts Peter and Paul Community.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Many children from our school community celebrated their First Reconciliation this weekend. The remaining children will receive the sacrament over the coming weeks. Please continue to keep these children in your prayers.

Mass Has Returned!

Due to the resent easing of restrictions, Fr John has now begun celebrating Sunday Masses once again. All Mass times will remain the same, but due to social distancing measures, all Masses will be celebrated at Holy Trinity, Curtin for the time being. There is a limit of 100 people that can attend each Mass, and the Parish will accept booking online, or via a phone call to the office.

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

St Vincent de Paul are once again holding their Winter Appeal.

Families from our school community are invited to donate and assist Sts Vincent de Paul with their mission if they can if they are able.

I have been in contact with the Youth Liaison Officer of St Vincent de Paul regarding how Sts Peter and Paul Primary School can assist with this year’s drive.

He informed me that this year, they are requesting specific items from us. These are: 

• Blankets/sleeping bags
• Adult Jackets/Coats   
  
• Socks (New)
• Warm winter wear (NO beanies please)*

*note: St Vincent de Paul currently have an abundance of beanies

If your family is able to assist with any of the above, please bring them to the school foyer in week 10. We will have a member of the local St Vincent de Paul chapter collect the items over the holidays

To mark the occasion, children will be invited to wear a bright, fluffy, fun, or woolly jacket, scarf, beanie, and/or socks with their usual school uniform on Friday 3^rd July.

God bless,

Stephanie Burns

Religious Education Coordinator