Catholic Community Life
First Sunday of Lent
We ask God to strengthen our resolve to resist temptations.
As a family, pray the Act of Contrition.
My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong
and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance,
to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Saviour Jesus Christ
suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.
This week each family will receive a Lenten Calendar. We encourage all families to engage in these throughout the Lenten season in preparation for Christ’s Resurrection.
Sacraments
Enrolment forms for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion were sent home last week (Years 3-6). If you would like your child to participate in our St Benedict’s Sacramental Program, enrolment forms must be returned to the Parish Office by Friday 26th February. Information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation will be distributed next week (Years 5 and 6).
School Mass
Thank you to all our families that attended our Opening School Mass. It was lovely to be gathered as a school community once again.
Next Friday, 5th March 10am, Year 5/6 Blue will be leading our school community in Mass. All families are warmly invited to join us in this liturgical celebration. Please ensure that you sign in on arrival and adhere to appropriate hygiene and social distancing protocols.
Congratulations Mini Vinnies!
Congratulations to our 43 St Benedict’s Mini Vinnies! We are thrilled to have such an enthusiastic group of students join the program this year and can’t wait to see their impact on our school and wider community.
Mini Vinnies Social Justice Workshop
Thursday 11th March 2.10-3.00pm.
Students will participate in a Social Justice Workshop at school run by our St Vincent de Paul Youth School Liaison Officer. This workshop will be an introduction to current social justice issues that face our local community through the lens of the Catholic Social Teaching. No permission required.
Mini Vinnies Hygiene Donation Station
Thank you to everyone who has made donations to our Mini Vinnies Hygiene Station. Our Mini Vinnies will be packing these into kits for the Night Patrol this week.