Year of the Holy Spirit 

This is the Year of the Holy Spirit in the diocese of Canberra Goulburn. Last Sunday Catholic leaders from across the globe gathered here in Canberra for the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost is also known as the Church’s birthday because it is the day the disciples were given the superpowers they needed to go out into the world and share Jesus’ message of love and salvation. In our modern church we can often be shy about professing our love for Jesus and openly sharing about our relationship with Jesus. Jesus only comes into our lives through invitation. He never imposes himself. Although he is not here now in body, he has sent his spirit, The Holy Spirit, to be with us. The Holy Spirit wants to work with us to flourish and lives the lives God created us to have. We just need to invite him in. I wonder what The Holy Spirit will do in your life this week? 

Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day 

You are invited to join us this Friday for our Whole School Prayer being led by Miss Melville and students from classes across the school at 9.15am in the church. Our Whole School Prayer focus is on Our Lady Help of Christians, which is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church. In the early days of the Catholic Church in Australia there were no priests and Catholics developed a special love for Mary as they prayed the Rosary to keep their faith alive.

First Holy Communion 

Please continue to pray for our children preparing for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Last Thursday evening we gathered for our parent formation session in St Monica’s church. Parents, please ensure that you have the important events in your diary. These are communicated each week in the Sacramental Information part of our newsletter.