FAITH AND MISSION
GOSPEL REFLECTION
“To Know God’s will for us”
In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus returns to his hometown to begin his public ministry. He declares that he has been anointed to proclaim God’s favour and do God’s work. As a prophet, he announces the beginning of God’s kingdom. Jesus began to read the scripture and he chose a message from the prophet Isaiah where he described the Messiah.
In each of the Gospel readings from the last few weeks’, Jesus is slowly revealing who he is. This is another step in that revelation. The Gospel says that he had the “…power of the Spirit in Him”. The Holy Spirit was in Jesus. The Holy Spirit gives everyone the gift of courage and right judgement. These are the gifts that help us when we face difficult challenges. By Jesus’ example, we can also find the strength and courage to do God’s will.
Ms Elissa Andrews
DEAN OF MISSION
MCAULEY MINISTRY
Lead by Elizabeth Shaju, the McAuley Ministry members have been involved in meeting weekly to discuss scripture. During the past couple of weeks, the girls have been becoming familiar with scripture readings, and they have been asked to lead during our school Parish Mass on Saturday, 18 June at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, North Ward. Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed the Mass with our College community.
We will also be holding our Eucharistic Minister Training Program in Week 3 of Term 3. If you are 16 years or older and you have made all of your sacraments then you are eligible to participate in this program.
Ms Harriett Veukiso
COLLEGE CHAPLAIN
MERCY GIRLS IN ACTION
“WARM UP” FOR UKRAINE
Lead by Georgia Dagge and Ruby Mitchell, the Mercy Girls in Action raised a total of more than $600 for the Ukraine Emergency Appeal through selling hot chocolates. We are proud of our community who supported us and bought a yummy drink to raise money for those in need. You can find more information about this drive in the following link https://aidtochurch.org/ukraine
With a 24-hour news cycle, the ongoing struggles in war-torn countries can be forgotten, but after months of bloody combat, the devastation continues. Let us keep the people of Ukraine in our thoughts and prayers.
The Mercy Girls in Action will host another Warm up for Ukraine in Term 3.
FRIDAY FASHION
Mercy Girls in Action launched the 2022 Vinnies Fashion Friday Drive to raise money for the Winter Appeal and allow students to buy some camp clothes. The focus was to live out the message from Pope Francis to “Care for our Common home” and look after our Mother Earth. Sustainability has been a core focus, and this opportunity ensures students and members of the community can donate good quality used clothing to raise money for those in need.
Our local Vinnies Reps delivered boxes of clothing which were sorted and sold by our Mercy Girls in Action members. We want to thank all those whom supported this drive and continue to encourage those interested in sustainability to join Mercy Girls in Action meeting every Wednesday at A14.
MERCY ROSE SPIRIT AWARD
A big shout out to Zoe Hammond, Tahlia Richardson, Bonnie Hughes and Lilly McCarthy for consistent commitment to the MGIA team throughout this year. They have received the Golden Roses throughout the last couple of weeks for living out the Mercy Values and serving others. Well done!
