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Term 2 Week 16
24 May
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (A)
25 May
OUR LADY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS     (NZ: memorial)
26 May
Saint Philip Neri
27 May 
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
28 May
29 May
30 May

24-30 MAY
EASTER TIME

National Reconciliation Week 27 - 3 June

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Sunday
24 MAY

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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Matthew 28: 16-20
What does the Church celebrate on Ascension Day? We are being invited to have faith in an important aspect of the Risen Lord’s Paschal Mystery. The Saviour was present to his chosen disciples after the Resurrection, laying the foundations of the Church’s faith. That extraordinary presence was of limited duration, and soon gave way to another manner of presence - as the Saviour guides the Church through the blessings of his own Spirit. Today’s liturgy gathers three passages of the New Testament that give expression to the faith of the first Christians in this phase of the Paschal Mystery.
​Know that I am with you always
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Monday
25 MAY

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Our Lady Help of Christians 
​The Feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, which is celebrated on May 24, dates back to the sixteenth century, which was not a peaceful time in Europe. In 1571, Catholics throughout the continent joined in praying the rosary in hopes of prevailing over military forces that had long sought to expand into Europe.
This is a significant feast in Australia, because in 1844 the bishops nominated Mary as a special patron of Australia. 

How to pray the Rosary

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Tuesday
26 MAY

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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  

Apology to the Stolen Generation on behalf of the Australian Government and the Australian people. 
Kevin Rudd
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Wednesday
27 MAY

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St Augustine of Canterbury
Augustine of Canterbury (died ca. 606) is known as the Apostle of England. He brought Christianity to England in the 6th century and became the first archbishop of Canterbury.
Prayer by St Augustine for the Sick
Watch O Lord, with those who cannot sleep or weep tonight.
Tend your sick ones.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones. Amen.
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https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=25 

Thursday
28 MAY

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Praying when things change
There have been a great deal of changes in 2020.  Pray that we will embrace the change.
Oh Lord, thank You for going before me and for being with me through the changes in my life. I know that You will never leave me nor forsake me therefore I will be fearless when life begins to take unexpected turns or uncertain paths. Thank You for being the rock that I can lean on; the rock that never crumbles so that I may walk firmly in change, Amen.

Deuteronomy 31:8
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Friday
29 MAY

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​Praying the Our Father
  • Reflect with the Video: Three Minute Retreat: Pray as Jesus Taught
  • Pray together the Our Father. This is the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples when they asked him how to pray.
  • Take the phrase ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ and recontextualise this as to what we mean by daily bread. Bread was a powerful symbol for the people in the time of Jesus as it reminded them of God’s provision for His people in the Old Testament.
  • We need God in all areas of our life (physical, spiritual and mental), and this is a daily need. Spend time talking to God about what ‘our daily bread’ might be e.g. patience, peace, concentration as well as food and water, a place to live and a right to feel safe. Pray for all who are in need of food, clothing and shelter and for those who need to be at peace, feel safe and know they are valued and respected. 
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