Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Matthew 9:36-10:8
Jesus sends the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom of heaven.

In next Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus sends the disciples out on a mission. Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God, he told parables, he healed the sick, he forgave sins, he shared God’s love. Jesus gave the disciples the responsibility to go out and proclaim God’s Kingdom. The disciples aren’t just to share in Jesus’ mission with their words. They are to share in it with their actions as well. Jesus sent the disciples out to proclaim the kingdom of God. He gave them the power to heal people who are sick and suffering so that they could experience God’s healing love and mercy. Jesus trusted the disciples to continue his mission. We are also Jesus’ disciples. We don’t have to wait to be grown-ups to continue Jesus’ mission. We can bring Jesus’s love to the people in our lives right now, in our words and our actions.

SAVE THE DATE!  The Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop: On Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 6.30 p.m., a School Family Mass will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. This Parish Mass invites students and families to take on important roles.  During this mass, students are invited to read and participate in particular roles. Choir members are asked to perform a reflective hymn. Please consider encouraging your child/children to participate actively in this Mass celebration. More information will be posted here in the coming weeks.

Class/Whole School Masses and Class Reconciliation celebrations are now scheduled for Term 3. Please refer to the attached timetable. Parents, family and friends are welcome to attend.