LET US PRAY

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who promised to stay with us always, until the end of the age. Reawaken our wonder at His presence in the Most Holy Eucharist. May our hearts burn within us as He opens the Scriptures and breaks the bread. Give us the eyes of faith to recognize His presence in our brothers and sisters, especially in the face of the poor and the suffering. Nourished by the Eucharist, send us forth to walk faithfully as missionary disciples, proclaiming the Gospel to every heart and extending Your kingdom to every land. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

 

FIRST EUCHARIST

During the last number of  weeks we have celebrated with our Year 4 students their First Eucharist. Congratulations to the following students who celebrated their First Eucharist on Sunday 19th May, the 26th of May and the 2nd June. Our parish church of St Augustine’s was filled with family, staff and the parish community who prayed with joy for the children. A special thanks to all who were involved in the preparation of the children, the staff, Fr Peter who led the liturgy and to the parishioners who helped out at the church. As the Community of St Augustine’s may our prayer for the children be that this First Eucharist is the start of a life-long love of coming to the Lord’s table through out their lives.

Chloe, Amilija, Summer, Campbell, Ruby, Mason, Zach, Evie, Mason, Max, Miller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jax, Marley, Mia, Patrick, Estelle, Ethan, Fletcher, Mae, Sabrina, Luka, Max, Mason

 

Tully, Buddy, Ollie, Leo, Zalia, Ella,  Daniel, Alyssa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why is the Eucharist important?

The Eucharist is the center of Catholic faith. It is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving. By receiving the Holy Eucharist, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us, and we grow in love for one another. Jesus commanded us to love, to remember Him, and to wait for His return.

In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present — body, blood, soul, and divinity — under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the “Real Presence” of Christ in the Eucharist.

With this gift of Christ’s presence in our midst, the Church is truly blessed. In its most basic terms, Catholics receive the really-present Christ in Communion so that they may be Christ in the world.

St Vincent De Paul See A Need – Make a Difference

This winter season there are many people who are homeless, cold, poor and in  need of our help. Thank you to the  families that have already sent donations for the winter appeal. Please continue to support our winter appeal through your generous donations.

WHAT TO DONATE

• During winter donations of warm clothing and blankets are needed. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, blankets and accessories are most welcome. This clothing will be given new life when donated to those most in need. Please ensure blankets and warm clothes are in excellent and clean condition.

WHEN CONSIDERING WHETHER SOMETHING CAN BE DONATED TO ST VINCENT WINTER APPEAL, THE RULE OF THUMB IS IF YOU’D GIVE IT TO A FRIEND, THEN IT’S OK TO GIVE IT TO VINNIES.

Mrs Barone