Dear Parents and Caregivers
National Reconciliation Week - 27 May to 3 June
National Reconciliation Week was initiated in 1996 by Reconciliation Australia to celebrate indigenous history and culture in Australia and foster reconciliation discussion and activities. National Reconciliation Week is observed every year between 27 May and 3 June. These dates commemorate two major turning points in the relationship between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community.
May 27 is the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, which saw an overwhelming majority of Australians, agree to remove clauses from the Constitution, which discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The changes allowed the Commonwealth to make laws for First Australians. June 3 is the anniversary of the High Court’s 1992 decision in Mabo, which overturned the prevailing concept of “terra nullius” (empty land) and recognised native title in the common law of Australia.
February 13th 2008, was also a momentous day in the history of our country. Then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians for the past mistreatment of these people. It was a very emotional experience, as the feeling of moving forward towards true Reconciliation was recognised by many.
This year’s theme is: ‘Be Brave Make Change.’
Reconciliation is an integral part of everyday living. Our lives are built on relationships with others to whom we have responsibilities. We make choices in the way we treat others and these choices have consequences. Almost every day, we make an effort to reconcile with others we have hurt through our words or actions. How many times each day do we use the word ‘sorry”, or feel guilty about what we have said or done to a member of our family, a work colleague or friend, and try to make amends. We ask for forgiveness and try to make amends for what we have done and so repair our relationship.
In the Catholic Church we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This Sacrament gives us opportunities to think and act on what happens in our lives. The starting point is reflection, not on our life but on the life of Christ. It is Jesus’ life and words, the kind of person He was, the things He did, and the way He treated people, which give meaning to our own lives. In light of Christ’s life we can then turn to our own life and examine how we have treated others. Next we go to the priest to confess our sins and then the priest speaks Christ’s words of forgiveness.
Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to affirm and respond to the spiritual dimension of reconciliation, according to the many traditions alive in Australia today. It is a time for all to learn about the richness of the culture and spirituality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also a time to repair relationships between Australians and its first people.
St Vincent de Paul 2022 Winter Appeal
This year St Joseph’s Memorial is supporting St Vincent de Paul for their annual Winter Appeal. We are seeking for donations of any non-perishable foods (e.g. canned or packet soup, pasta, rice, tinned fruit, cereals, baked beans to name a few) and blankets or unused socks, beanies etc. As we draw closer to winter there are many in our local community who will struggle to keep themselves and their families clothed, fed and warm over the coming months. Any donations to the Winter Appeal are directly supporting those most in need in our local community. Together we can provide basic essentials to resolve dignity in times of need. Your donation can help remove a major stress for families. Your support also helps dedicated volunteers to work with people living in poverty, and provide assistance when life is tough.
We will continue collecting donations up to and including Friday 1 July 2022. Students can take any food donations to their classroom and clothing items to the clothing bins around the school during this period.
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
Well done to the candidates that came to the presentations over the weekend. Preparations continue for both Confirmation and Communion. Here are the next important dates for our candidates and families to place into your diaries:
Practice for Confirmation/Communion 31/05/2022 (7pm at the Church)
Confirmation Ceremony – 2/06/2022 (6pm or 7:30pm)
Holy Communion Mass 5/06/2022 (1:30 or 3:30pm Mass)
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 1:1-11
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:46-53
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
Photo: Year 4 Reconciliation Mass
Dear Parents and Caregivers
National Reconciliation Week - 27 May to 3 June
National Reconciliation Week was initiated in 1996 by Reconciliation Australia to celebrate indigenous history and culture in Australia and foster reconciliation discussion and activities. National Reconciliation Week is observed every year between 27 May and 3 June. These dates commemorate two major turning points in the relationship between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community.
May 27 is the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, which saw an overwhelming majority of Australians, agree to remove clauses from the Constitution, which discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The changes allowed the Commonwealth to make laws for First Australians. June 3 is the anniversary of the High Court’s 1992 decision in Mabo, which overturned the prevailing concept of “terra nullius” (empty land) and recognised native title in the common law of Australia.
February 13th 2008, was also a momentous day in the history of our country. Then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians for the past mistreatment of these people. It was a very emotional experience, as the feeling of moving forward towards true Reconciliation was recognised by many.
This year’s theme is: ‘Be Brave Make Change.’
Reconciliation is an integral part of everyday living. Our lives are built on relationships with others to whom we have responsibilities. We make choices in the way we treat others and these choices have consequences. Almost every day, we make an effort to reconcile with others we have hurt through our words or actions. How many times each day do we use the word ‘sorry”, or feel guilty about what we have said or done to a member of our family, a work colleague or friend, and try to make amends. We ask for forgiveness and try to make amends for what we have done and so repair our relationship.
In the Catholic Church we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This Sacrament gives us opportunities to think and act on what happens in our lives. The starting point is reflection, not on our life but on the life of Christ. It is Jesus’ life and words, the kind of person He was, the things He did, and the way He treated people, which give meaning to our own lives. In light of Christ’s life we can then turn to our own life and examine how we have treated others. Next we go to the priest to confess our sins and then the priest speaks Christ’s words of forgiveness.
Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to affirm and respond to the spiritual dimension of reconciliation, according to the many traditions alive in Australia today. It is a time for all to learn about the richness of the culture and spirituality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also a time to repair relationships between Australians and its first people.
St Vincent de Paul 2022 Winter Appeal
This year St Joseph’s Memorial is supporting St Vincent de Paul for their annual Winter Appeal. We are seeking for donations of any non-perishable foods (e.g. canned or packet soup, pasta, rice, tinned fruit, cereals, baked beans to name a few) and blankets or unused socks, beanies etc. As we draw closer to winter there are many in our local community who will struggle to keep themselves and their families clothed, fed and warm over the coming months. Any donations to the Winter Appeal are directly supporting those most in need in our local community. Together we can provide basic essentials to resolve dignity in times of need. Your donation can help remove a major stress for families. Your support also helps dedicated volunteers to work with people living in poverty, and provide assistance when life is tough.
We will continue collecting donations up to and including Friday 1 July 2022. Students can take any food donations to their classroom and clothing items to the clothing bins around the school during this period.
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
Well done to the candidates that came to the presentations over the weekend. Preparations continue for both Confirmation and Communion. Here are the next important dates for our candidates and families to place into your diaries:
Practice for Confirmation/Communion 31/05/2022 (7pm at the Church)
Confirmation Ceremony – 2/06/2022 (6pm or 7:30pm)
Holy Communion Mass 5/06/2022 (1:30 or 3:30pm Mass)
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 1:1-11
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:46-53
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
Photo: Year 4 Reconciliation Mass
Social