FAITH AND MISSION

GOSPEL

Sunday’s Gospel allows us to reflect on the transforming power of prayer in finding one’s way and facing struggles. Jesus’ prayer on the Mount of Transfiguration is a turning point in his ministry. This Gospel calls us to set our sights toward Easter, to enter more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection, which transforms us still. Luke calls us to prayer; to take time – as Jesus does in his 40 days in the wilderness – to integrate the Spirit’s urgings into our lives. Jesus prays outdoors on mountains, in deserted spots, in the darkness of night. He seizes moments of reflection in the created world. Like the lawgiver, Moses, who led an exodus from slavery to freedom, Jesus leads an exodus from death to new life and teaches his new law of love. This provides us with hope and those with hope live the resurrection story trusting the transforming power of God, so they persevere through difficulties, act with integrity and serve with joy. Hope allows us to respond to challenges with optimism, searching for the will power and strength from God to live out the Gospel values in our daily lives. Live with hope, as God’s love surrounds us much more than we know.

As long as we have God, we have hope.

Yours in Faith & Mission,

Ms Andrews

DEAN OF MISSION 

MERCY GIRLS IN ACTION

The Launch of Caritas 2022 brings much hope throughout our community. On Tuesday, 1 March, Elizabeth Shaju, Georgia Dagge and Ruby Mitchell attended the Caritas Launch with a variety of Catholic Schools from the Diocese. Gaining information about this year focus, For All Future Generations, the girls discerned more ways to raise funds and awareness of the venerable in our world.

The Mercy Girls in Action celebrated Shrove Tuesday cooking at 7am to support those in need. They sold pancakes for a gold coin donation to the students and staff of the College. For IWD22, they sold “Dare to imagine” iced cookies. The funds raised goes towards supporting those in need, such as the Ukraine Crisis and the current Tsunami in Tonga. The escalating violence in Ukraine is rapidly becoming a dire humanitarian crisis. In a matter of days, over 368,000 people have already been forced from their homes, as well as at least 368 civilian casualties. You can help the Caritas Ukraine staff on the ground to provide families with emergency food, water, shelter and hygiene support. For more information go to Ukraine | Caritas Australia. You can provide vital relief to communities impacted by natural disasters, such as the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga, along with the current COVID-19 crisis in Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Additional information can be located on the following website: https://www.caritas.org.au/donate/emergency-appeals/pacific/

Mercy Girls in Action invite all to get involved this Lenten season. You can create lasting change For All Future Generations. Your generous support can help to change the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Join us this Project Compassion to raise much-needed funds for people living in poverty.

MCAULEY MINISTRY

McAuley Ministry lead the Ash Wednesday liturgy on Wednesday, 2 March to begin our Lenten Season. Elizabeth Shaju and members of the team delivered the gospel through action to share the gospel message. We thank the Liturgy team and all involved whom participated through our zoom celebration. Due to COVID-19, our Ashes were not distributed this year. However, we still hold in our hearts the meaning and purpose of Lent, to fast, pray and participate in almsgiving to those in need. We invite all new members to the liturgical team whom meet on Thursday during second break in A13.

Ms Veukiso

COLLEGE CHAPLAIN

The Mercy Girls in Action team (and volunteering teachers), making pancakes for Shrove Tuesday and the IWD cookies. Monies raised all go to Caritas Australia.