Religious Education News - Lisa Mammoliti
Religious Education
Reflection for the fifth week of Lent.
In our lives, we experience moments when fear and doubt fill our hearts. The story of Lazarus conveys a significant message to all of us. It invites us to trust in Jesus even at those terrible moments when we experience extreme sadness or fear.
God of Hope, come!
Enter into the lives of those I hold dear, the ones whose
lives are marked with pain, struggle, and deep anxiety,
those whose lives bear ongoing heartaches, those whose difficulties threaten to overwhelm them with helplessness and despair.
Come and gift them with a deep belief about you and
your never-ending faithfulness and companionship.
God of Hope, come!
Enter into every human heart that cries out for a glimpse of your love, for a sigh of your welcoming presence, for a taste of your happiness.
Be the one who calms the restless and gentles the aches of the human journey.
Amen
By Joyce Rupp
https://rscj-jpic.org/resources/lent-2023-5th-sunday-prayer-guide
Thank you
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the St Michael’s School Community.
I am very grateful and blessed to have been able to spend the last few weeks here at St Michael’s.
I have enjoyed getting to know the kind, caring and thoughtful students and parents.
It has been a pleasure working with the hardworking and dedicated staff who go above and beyond in everything that they do.
St Michael’s is a very special school community and I will miss working here.
Holy Week Prayer Reflections
All parents and carers are invited to join with us as we reflect on the events of Holy Week.
All reflections will be held at 9am in the courtyard.
Tuesday 4th April
Kindergarten and Year 1/2 will reflect on the events of Palm Sunday.
Holy Thursday
Wednesday 5th April
Year 3/4 will reflect on the events of Holy Thursday.
Garden of Gethsemane and Good Friday
Thursday 6th April
Year 5/6 will reflect on the events which happened in the Garden of Gethsemane and on Good Friday.
 Fifth Week of Lent Project Compassion brings together Australian schools, parishes and supporters to raise funds for people in vulnerable communities across the world. This year, we introduced you to the story of four inspiring people whose lives have been transformed with your generous support: Laxmi, Tereesa, Priscilla and Thu. Today, they are creating a better world for their families, their communities and for all future generations. Project Compassion is a demonstration of the faith, empathy and generosity of our supporters. It is the lifeblood of Caritas Australia – without it, we could not do the vital work we do. Thank you for helping transform lives today and for all future generations. Please support Project Compassion: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion
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  Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
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Please return your Project Compassion boxes to the school in Week 1 after the holidays.