Lent

During LENT we are called to take a good hard look at ourselves… How are we living our lives? Are we really trying to be like Jesus? Do we practise… compassion, mercy, Justice, humility, forgiveness, prayerfulness?  

We are asked to practise three things during Lent to get us back on track

1. PRAYING – spend some quality time with God. Pray the ‘Our Father’ or ‘Hail Mary’ really thinking about the words in the prayer; have a conversation with God; reflect on the Scriptures; or simply sit in a quiet place and BE with God. Take time to just BE in God’s presence, experience His love and receive His blessing by attending Mass. There are many websites dedicated to daily prayer and meditation. Sign up for free and receive daily emails. A couple of great ones are:

• 3 minute retreat; and Lenten Moments of Mercy loyolapress.com
• Daily prayers and Scripture; pray.com.au

        Beginning next week, each Monday morning at 9am during Lent, there will be a whole school Lenten Prayer. All are welcome to join us for this.

2. FASTING – fast from those things that keep us from being close to God and from being the best person we can be (TV, computer, overindulgence, gossiping, selfishness. I can think of a multitude of things I could fast from).
3. ALMSGIVING – Reach out to help the poor - support Project Compassion; look for works of love and mercy you can do every day; go out of your comfort zone, go over and beyond to spread Jesus’ message of hope, love and joy.

Mini Vinnies 

All of our Year 6 students have signed up for the St Mary’s Mini Vinnies team. They will be working hard for the remainder of the term to increase our school community’s commitment to COMPASSION. Part of this will involve raising money for ‘the least of our brothers and sisters’.

 Please support PROJECT COMPASSION by sending along ANY change you can spare for the Project Compassion box.