Dear Parents and Caregivers
This week we came together for Ash Wednesday as we begin the season of Lent.
Lent invites us to connect more deeply with our faith. We are asked to focus on Jesus and his life especially the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert being tempted. It is a beautiful way to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us and prepare us for the Easter season.
During Lent we are encouraged to open our eyes and ears with a deeper focus on praying, fasting and almsgiving.
Parish Lenten Groups and Talks
St Ignatius Parish is hosting Lenten Reflection groups and Lenten Talks for anyone who would like to prepare more deeply for Easter.
If you are interested in participating in the Parish Lenten Reflection groups which are weekly sessions, please refer to the information below.
Wednesdays, beginning 1 March from 11-11.45am
Location: Hall
Facilitator: Sophie Marta
Wednesdays, beginning 1 March from 2-2.45pm
Location: Spirituality Centre
Facilitator: Louise Howell
Tuesdays, beginning 7 March from 7- 7:45pm
Location: Spirituality Centre
Facilitator: Fr Stan Lim SJ
The Parish Lenten Talks will be held on 3 Thursday evenings in March. Each talk will have a special focus. Please see details below.
Thursday 2 March at 7pm in the Parish Hall
Sr. Sue Pollard RSJ: ‘Healing, Hope and Spirituality from a Therapeutic Perspective.’
Thursday 9 March at 7pm in the Parish Hall
Fr Frank Brennan SJ: ‘Finding Hope in The Voice Debate’
Thursday 16 March at 7pm in the Parish Hall
Ms. Leanne Haddad: ‘Centacare: Vehicle of Hope’
A prayer for Lent
God of goodness and mercy,
Hear my prayer as I begin this Lenten journey with you.
Let me be honest with myself as I look into my heart and soul,
noticing the times, I turn away from you.
Guide me as I humbly seek to repent and return to your love.
May humility guide my efforts to be reconciled with you
and live forever in your abundant grace.
Transform me this Lent, heavenly Father.
Give me the strength to commit myself to grow closer to you each day.
Amen.
Yours sincerely
Grace Vassallo-Wakefield