From the Religious Education Coordinator
St Joseph’s Feast Day Celebration
On Monday we celebrated the Feast Day of our school patron saint, St. Joseph, with a beautiful liturgy at St. Joseph’s Church. All students contributed something to the liturgy symbolising St. Joseph. Kindergarten and Year One made carpenter’s squares, Year Two/ Three/ Four made posters portraying the St Joseph Prayer and Year Five and Six made lilies. Year Five and Six led the readings well and all students participated reverently. The liturgy was followed by a variety of activities and a shared lunch. One of the activities was a creating a poster with each child’s hand outline and words depicting St Joseph’s qualities. The students showed a great understanding of who St. Joseph was and his key qualities.
As a school community we strive to emulate St. Joseph’s wonderful virtues in our own lives.
Thank you to the parents and families that were able to join us for this special celebration.
Prayer to Joseph
Faithful Joseph:
Teach us to listen and not be afraid to trust
as you did in God's promise.
Loving Joseph:
Teach us to love courageously with a heart
that is free and just.
Protector Joseph:
Teach us to protect one another and all
that belongs to God.
Dreamer Joseph:
Teach us to dream a world where all are neighbours;
a vision illuminated by God's light.
Teacher Joseph:
Teach us to keep the Word of God close to our hearts, and to proclaim it in word and action.
Gentle Joseph:
Teach us to be gentle with our power and
strong in our tenderness.
Parent Joseph:
Teach us to be for all persons a living lesson
of goodness and truth - a blessing for all
generations to come.
Amen.
Sacramental Program
We are awaiting confirmation of dates from Father Jiss for the 2023 sacramental program. We will keep you informed as more information comes to hand.
Harmony Day Prayer
Tuesday the 21st of March saw us recognise Harmony Day. The following is a prayer in recognition of Harmony Day:
God of all people, God of love,
Just as the colours of a rainbow
Blend and merge to form one rainbow,
So too may the colours of our different cultures and beliefs,
blend and merge in our families, our communities and throughout our world,
through mutual respect and acceptance,
so that we may come together in true harmony.
Amen
Lenten Reflection
Lent is the period of spiritual preparation that leads to Easter. During Lent we traditionally follow the three pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Many people do other penances—giving things up. Lent also involves a reorientation of your life in relation giving – whether that means being more loving, more generous, more faithful, more trusting, or more open. So, this Lent, maybe you could pray not simply for the willingness to give up chocolate, but to become a more loving person, day by day, in your own way. Try to see it as not simply a “giving up” but an invitation from God to become the person God wants you to be.
Parish News
Sunday 8 am Mass
St Joseph’s Church, Grenfell
Please note that a Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. There is a Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion, not a Mass, on the first and third Sundays of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend!
The Parish would love to welcome more children to be involved in Mass on weekends. There are many opportunities for involvement, including doing the readings. If your child can participate in any way, please let me know.
If you wish to visit St Joseph’s Church, it is open daily from 10.00am – 4.00pm and following Mass on Sundays.
Holy Week and Easter Celebrations
A schedule of these celebrations for St Joseph’s Church Grenfell and the wider Young Mission can be found below.
CHRISM MASS:
Tue. 4th April - 5.45pm - Young
Wed. 5th April - 8.00am – Young
MAUNDY THURSDAY:
Thur. 6h April - 6.00pm – Young
GOOD FRIDAY:
Fri. 7th April - 10.00am - Young - “Walking” Stations of the Cross at Young Arboretum Park commencing at the Yass Street bridge (for Young and Grenfell)
VENERATION OF THE CROSS:
Fri. 7th April - 3:00pm - Young
3.00pm - Grenfell (remember to bring a flower or native leaves to put near the cross when your times comes to venerate at the Altar)
EASTER VIGIL:
Sat. 8th April - 6.00pm - Mass at Young
EASTER SUNDAY:
Sun. 9th April - 8.00am - Mass at Grenfell
10.00am - Mass at Young
Yours in Faith,
Danielle McFarlane
Religious Education Coordinator
