Term 2 Week 16
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20-25 MAY
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Sunday
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Pentecost Sunday
John 20:19-23 The Spirit dwells in each believer as our ‘paraclete’ – the companion who stands by us Teacher Background On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Praying with the Gospel In this gospel reading Jesus is preparing the disciples for his leaving them. He promises to send the Holy Spirit to them to be their Advocate and to stay by their side forever known to them as the Spirit of truth. Let us pray together asking the Holy Spirit to be our helper and guide. Spirit of God, You teach us about peace. Guide us and help us in our decision making. All: Come to us O Holy Spirit! Spirit of Truth, You remind us to show goodness and love. Calm our fears and give us strength. All: Come to us O Holy Spirit! Spirit of Life, You live in us. Help us to respect creation and see God in all things. All: Come to us O Holy Spirit |
Monday
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The Feast of St. Christopher Magallanes (Older students)
Today we honour St. Christopher Magallanes, priest and martyr, and his companions, known as the Mexican martyrs. Follow the link above to find out more Quiet meditation to reflect on the psalm of the day: (All students) Use the Psalm 19: My Redeemer by Jason Silver |
Tuesday
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Mark 9:33-37
Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.” Prayers of Intension Response: Throw your cares on the Lord, and he will support you. Teacher Background on St Rita |
Wednesday
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Praying the Our Father
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Thursday
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Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians
This is a significant feast in Australia, because in 1844 the bishops nominated Mary as a special patron of Australia. Look carefully at the oil painting of Our Lady of the Southern Cross by Paul Newton. This painting was commissioned for World Youth Day in 2008 and now hangs in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney.
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Friday
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National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day is an important time to remember the injustices done to the Stolen Generations and the sadness and damage the events from the past have had on Australia’s First Peoples. Stolen Generations refers to Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. Acknowledgement of Country Let us take a moment of silence to remember the traditional owners of this land. May we respect their story, their tradition and their culture. Let us stand to remember them with one minute of silence. Pray Prayers of Intercession For all Indigenous people who have experienced pain and loss. All: God of Mercy, hear our prayers. For Australians to accept others, regardless of colour, race or creed. All: God of Mercy, hear our prayers For guidance as our country and people continue to walk pathways to a spirit of Reconciliation All: God of Mercy, hear our prayers. We make these prayers through Christ our Lord All: Amen |