This Sunday, 28 September 2025, we celebrate the twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, the Gospel reading comes from the Gospel of Luke. 

The Gospel value that comes from this reading is that of kindness. Kindness means treating other people nicely and with respect. This week, I am inviting you to Be Like Jesus by practising expressing genuine concern for those around you. Aim to speak, think and act kindly even when someone is not being kind to you. The Saints, when on earth, were able to be kind to every person they knew, even if they found it hard to do, because of how much they loved Jesus. 

Please feel free to use this prayer as a family when reflecting upon this Sunday's Gospel reading: 

Season of Creation - September 1 to October 4

The Season of Creation is a special time in the Church calendar when Christians around the world come together to renew our relationship with God’s creation. Beginning on 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) and ending on 4 October (the Feast of St Francis of Assisi), this season calls us to reflect, pray and act for our common home.

This year’s theme invites us to care for the Earth by making small but meaningful changes in our daily lives. As a family, you might:

• Take time to pray together outdoors, giving thanks for creation.

• Reduce waste by recycling or choosing reusable containers.

• Spend time in nature as a family—go for a walk, visit a park, or plant something at home.

• Talk with your children about how simple choices can protect the environment.

Together, these actions help us live our faith and pass on a spirit of care and respect for creation.

Catholic Mission Month 

October is World Mission Month, a special time in the Church when we come together to celebrate and support the important work of Catholic Mission across the world. Each year, schools and parishes in Australia join with communities everywhere to learn about, pray for, and raise awareness of people in need.

This year’s theme is “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples.” Our focus is on the people of Zambia, particularly in the Diocese of Mpika, where Catholic Mission is helping communities respond to challenges like hunger and food security through education and sustainable farming programs. By standing in solidarity with them, we help bring hope and practical support to families.

Throughout October, our school will be learning more about this mission focus and finding ways to pray and act together. We thank you for supporting your children in developing a spirit of generosity, compassion and global awareness.

Our school will celebrate with a Catholic Mission Month liturgy on Monday 20 October at 9am. On this day, our students will also participate in Crazy Sock Day, raising funds for the people of Zambia.

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Thank you to all of the families who returned their enrolment forms for First Holy Communion so promptly. For those families enrolled, please check your email as you will receive a booking code and form in the coming days. 

A big thank you to our Parish Office for their time and organisation in preparing and planning all of this for our students and their families. 

We look forward to celebrating this wonderful occasion together. 

Please note that our First Holy Communion Retreat for those students receiving the Sacrament, will take place on Thursday 16 October. 

Libbie Tyrrell

Acting Religious Education Coordinator