RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Stations of the Cross Sacred Space

Many thanks to the families and staff who have contributed to the Stations of the Cross garden. Items such as plants, either home grown or purchased, pottery and a park bench have been added to the area. This opportunity will remain open to families and friends for the remainder of the term.  Items can be left at the School Office. Students may like to take their families to visit the Sacred Space located behind the Middle Level building either before or after school. Once again thank you for your generosity.

Fan the Flame - Towards Plenary Assembly One October 2021 

‘What can we say the kingdom of God is like?’

Mark 4:26-34 

This love cannot be mere words because it is an imitation of Christ’s own love for every person, a love that forgives, transforms, and brings those who hear him into the fullness of life.

(Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal – Discernment Paper p. 6) 

www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/fantheflame/

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Mark 4:26–34

The reign of God is like a mustard seed.

After Lent, the Easter season, and three Sundays of feast days—Pentecost, Most Holy Trinity, and Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—the Church returns to Ordinary Time. This Sunday’s Gospel from Mark carries a significant message regarding faith and the Kingdom of God.

In this Sunday’s Liturgy in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus uses parables when talking to the people. Parables are stories about things on earth that tell us something about the things of Heaven. Parables help us understand what Jesus wants us to know. The parables we will hear now are about something very tiny—seeds. Most seeds are small, but the mustard seed is super small; it’s about the size of a teeny dot on a sheet of paper. What Jesus is saying is that although seeds are small, they can grow into something big and important. In the first parable, the seeds planted grew into a healthy crop of grain, but it took many days and nights. In the second parable, the mustard seed grew into a tree. But this, too, took time. When things take a long time to happen, we have to be patient. We have to have faith. God wants us to know that if we live as Jesus asks us to, we can look forward to happiness with God in the Kingdom of Heaven.

WELLBEING

Parenting Insights 

'Use your words Dad'

Fathers can best support their children through difficult times by listening to what they have to say. View the article below:

UPCOMING WEBINAR FOR PARENTS

Attend a webinar for parents at no charge

Our school has a membership with Parenting Ideas, one of Australia’s most trusted sources of parenting education and support. As part of this membership, all the parents in this school community can attend some fantastic webinars in 2021 at no cost. We’re pleased to let you know about an upcoming webinar.

Dr Justin Coulson presents: Connecting with teenage daughters

Wednesday 23 June 2021

8:00pm - 9:00pm AEST

Bestselling author and professional speaker

Please read the attached flyer for parents:

OLHC PARISH

Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Information

Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr Isuru Weliwatte is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School. 

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