Hello Everyone

I can’t believe that we are in our third week of Lent! This week’s gospel focuses on the Parable of the Fig Tree. Where a man plants a seed of a fig tree but it doesn’t bear any fruit; so he orders the gardener to cut it down but the gardener asks the man to give him three years and in that time he will care for it. After that time, if the fig tree still does not bear any fruit he will cut it down. The importance of this parable during this time in Lent is very significant as it gives us a ‘reality check’ if you like by asking these two questions. Am I bearing ‘good’ fruit? And Do I need to repent or change? If we reflect on these two questions in order to enrich our own Lenten journey. 

Just a reminder that enrolments for the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2022 are now open. Parents of children in Year 6 or above, who are hoping to make their Confirmation this year, are required to attend and enroll their children. Registrations opened Mon March 21 and close Thurs March 24. Parish Support Centre hours are 9am-4.30pm Mon-Wed with extended hours on Thurs 9am-7.00pm. Relevant information will be handed out on this day. For more information contact the Parish Support Centre on 9707 1355 or email sacraments@stmichaelsparish.org.au

This Friday 25th March will see Year 4’s celebrating their Level Mass in the Chapel with Fr. Jeff. It is great to be able to come together and express our Catholic Identity through the liturgy of the Mass. 

Here is a prayer that you might like to pray.                   

Yours in Faith

Nerida Byrden                                                                   

Catholic Identity and Religious Education Leader