Last Saturday we celebrated the feast of Mary’s Assumption into heaven. She was a model disciple open to God’s grace. The feast celebrates the special place that Mary has in the life of the Church. This place is first of all defined by her being chosen to be the mother of Jesus. By her assumption we can understand that Mary, because of the dignity of her motherhood and her own personal submission to God’s will at every stage of her life, takes precedence over everyone in the sharing of God’s glory.

The Gospel tells the story of Mary’s visitation to her cousin, Elizabeth, when both were expecting their first child. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, calls Mary the Mother of my Lord and Mary responds with the beautiful hymn, the Magnificat, the hymn of praise. Because of her assumption Mary can be called queen of heaven and earth. Mary’s greatness was not just in being chosen to be Jesus’ mother but in her total acceptance of that responsibility in faith and trust, accepting blindly all that it might entail. And, indeed, she had no idea the price she would have to pay to be the mother of Jesus. But she had emptied herself in total service to him. She was assumed into heaven because of the privilege she enjoyed as the Mother of God and the fact that she was totally sinless and she was rewarded by God for this act.

COVID Updates

Earlier this week you would have received information regarding some updates due to directives that have been put in place to further protect school communities. I would like to congratulate all of the families that collect children at the earlier 2:50 side gate dismissal for the way you promptly collect your children and move off. Just a reminder to social distance outside whilst you are waiting.

To further help us out we ask that any treats sent in for birthdays are sealed, store purchased products. Individually wrapped items like Freddo Frogs are ideal. Students also need to have their own belongings such as pencils, as these can no longer be shared. For our younger students, could you also please ensure that anything you send in for lunches can be opened by your child to prevent staff from touching your children’s food items.

Thank you for your understanding in these matters, we just want everyone in our community to remain safe.

Parish News

Just a reminder that there is a slight change to our timetable, Mass will be Wednesday and Thursday morning at 7.30 am (to allow Father Sean time to get to Ingleburn for 9.30 am Mass).

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered from 4.15 - 4.45 pm on Saturday.

Reminder - Confirmation

If you have any students who are in Year 6 and are wishing to be confirmed this year, you will need to attend Mass on the weekend of 29 August to register. If you have already registered for Confirmation, remember to get your name marked off after Mass. You will still need to follow the links on the parish website www.ccsh.org.au to register for any of the weekend Masses.

Parish raffle

The drawing of the raffle for the car has, for obvious reasons, been deferred to early 2021, but tickets remain on sale.  Please visit our website www.ccsh.org.au to buy tickets.  An ideal Christmas gift perhaps!  

Have a lovely week, stay safe and warm. Hopefully we will get some of that snow on the weekend! 

Kind Regards

Kayleen Petzer