Our Lady of the Rosary School News – KB
This term, Kindergarten has had a busy start to their Catholic School life! They have settled into simple prayer routines, focusing on the Sign of the Cross. Key symbols and religious objects such as a prayer space cross and candle have been explored within the school and parish environment. Kindergarten has been introduced to Jesus as the one who loves us, seeks out the lost, who humbly serves and who provides nourishment.
Built on Rock
Sister Maria, from Verbum Dei Missionaries, will be selling her latest album, BUILT ON ROCK, after Mass. The proceeds of the sale is in support of their mission. Thank you for your support.
We are Hiring!
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) is in need of a Secretary/Personal Assistant. To provide high level assistance and administrative support to the Provincial Superior and Leadership Team.
To be considered for this role, ideally you will have:
• At least three-year experience in a similar role
• Solid secretarial and administrative skills
• Display maturity and initiative
• Self-motivated with meticulous organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in using the MS Office applications
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace: Coogee, NSW
Applications: To apply or obtain a full Position Description, send email to: The Business Manager: manager@misacor.org.au.
One day Lenten Retreat – Kensington
Led by Fr. Rony George and Fr. Joby George from Divine Retreat Centre. All are welcome. No registration required (No Fees). Tea/Coffee provided.
Invitation to Clergy, Religious and Parishioners
Clergy, religious and parishioners are invited to join Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP and his auxiliary bishops in their Prayers of Forgiveness and Reparation for all people who have been affected, directly or indirectly, by abuse within the Church. Survivors of abuse who feel able to attend this liturgy are warmly welcome. The prayers, centered around the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, will be in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney at 6.30 pm on Friday March 2nd, which is an Ember Day of prayer and fasting throughout Australia.
Cemetery Mass for the Deceased
The Cemetery Mass for the deceased will be celebrated in the South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, Botany, on Saturday, 10 March 2018 at 11 am.
Jesus’ Baptismal Experience & Wilderness
The gospel of this weekend is about Jesus’ experience in the wilderness. It cannot be separated from his earlier experience of baptism in Jordan River (Mk 1:9-11). This was a convincing moment for Jesus to call God as his own Father (Abba). It was publicly announced that Jesus is the Son of God. It is not about a status proclamation but simply a proclamation of “relationship” between the Father and the Son based on love. “You are my Son, the beloved; with you I am well pleased” (v11). This scene happened before Jesus began his ministry. This experience gives Jesus great confidence and assurance of his Father’s love. This is enough for Jesus to do his ministry. However, before he began his ministry he was brought by the Spirit into the wilderness. The great experience of being loved by the Father was first to be tested in the wilderness. And Jesus was really firm with his “great conviction” earlier that he is loved. This is enough for Jesus and he does not have to please anyone for acceptance or to prove himself as he was tempted by the devil to do so. Henri Nouwen a catholic priest and theologian in his article “In the Name of Jesus” said:
“Jesus refused to be a stunt man. He did not come to prove himself. He did not come to walk on hot coals, swallow fire, or put his hand in a lion’s mouth to demonstrate that he had something worthwhile to say” (London, 1989).
Sometimes we want to prove who we are by doing unnecessary things. Jesus’ experience tells us that “God’s love” is enough for us. During this time of Lent we are asked to do things ‘out of love’ for God and for others and not for gaining acceptance or to prove who we are. Saint Paul said in different way after reflection on his relationship with God as he heard God spoke to him:
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” (2 Cor 12:9)