Dear Parents and Caregivers
THOMAS IS LOOKING FOR YOU
Someone once asked Gandhi, the great Hindu peacemaker, why he had rejected Christianity. Gandhi said he never rejected Jesus. He just couldn’t find many Christians that actually lived like Jesus taught.
I wonder what Gandhi would say if he visited our school, church, families and community?
An important reality about Jesus’ Resurrection is that people often need some proof to really believe in it. We can be like Thomas who found the disciples’ story hard to believe until Jesus appeared and showed him his wounds.
If we look we can become convinced about Jesus’ victory over death because of Catholic heroes: people like Oscar Romero, a Central American bishop who was martyred because he protested oppression or Mother Teresa of Calcutta who lived and worked with the poorest and marginalised in Calcutta encouraging others to follow in her examples. We can see Jesus’ wounds in every person who sacrifices time, sweat, or blood to ease suffering or stand for good.
This Easter season, the fifty days after Easter Sunday ask yourself whether a doubting Thomas could see the resurrected Jesus in your daily life. Could someone come to believe in Christ by watching how you treat family, friends and work mates? Would someone praise God because of how you sacrifice for the poor? Would someone believe the Gospel’s message because of how you take risks to do the right thing?
If Gandhi followed you this week, what would he say?
This week discover ways in which you can bring about the presence of the Risen Christ. Through the smiles you give to a lonely person and the laughter you bring to a frown. Heal the sick by encouraging someone who has been put down by their peers or giving a loving touch to a family member who is discouraged. Let the shadow of your love be felt this week.
Catholic Education Week 2022
Catholic Education Week is about celebrating the excellent teaching and learning across Catholic Education SA. It is a great opportunity for families to explore the benefits of a Catholic Education. During Catholic Education Week 2022, we say ‘THANK YOU’ to the dedicated, caring, hard-working staff and students who make Catholic schools in SA so special!
Catholic education week was held last week and the school celebrated by having a few hours of learning with their buddy classes in the nearby park last Friday.
Photo gallery below with snapshots from the day.
How well do we know our school??
Another beautiful area of our school. Have you seen it before, do you know where it is??
Sacramental Program 2022
Preparation for both Confirmation and Communion are continuing. Here are some important dates for our candidates and families to place into your diaries:
Presentation of Candidates 21/05/2022 (6:00pm Mass) Mass or 22/05/2022 (Any Sunday Mass)
Practice for Confirmation/Communion 31/05/2022 (7pm at the Church)
Confirmation Ceremony 2/06/2022 (6:30pm or 7:30pm)
Holy Communion Mass 5/06/2022 (1:30pm or 3:30pm Mass)
If families have not nominated a time for receiving the sacraments yet or wanting to confirm dates and times, please contact Emma at the Parish Office on Ph.8332 0600 as soon as possible.
Attending Mass regularly is part of the sacramental preparation and we encourage all families to join this partnership with our Parish. If you have any questions about the program or eligibility or; if you are considering starting your children’s Religious Journey with the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact Franco Canil at the School Office or email fcanil@sjms.catholic.edu.au.
This Week’s Sunday Readings are:
First Reading: Acts 15:1-2,22-29
Second Reading: Apocalypse 21:10-14,22-23
Gospel Reading: John 14:23-29
Also, as a quick reminder that Mass times at St Ignatius Church, Norwood are:
Saturday: (Vigil) 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am, 10:00am, 5:00pm
“We are all a reflection of God’s love”
Franco Canil
Acting APRIM
