Prayer – Month of the Holy Rosary
O Jesus living in Mary, come and live in Your servants, in the spirit of Your holiness, in the fullness of Your might, in the perfection of Your ways, in the truth of Your virtues, in the communion of Your mysteries. Subdue every hostile power, the devil, the world and the flesh, in the strength of Your Spirit, for the glory of Your Father, Amen.
- Prayer of St. Louis de Montfort
October - The Month of the Holy Rosary
October is traditionally the month of the Holy Rosary. The tradition was instituted by Pope Pius V in honour of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion. The victory was attributed to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe. Crew members on more than 200 ships prayed the Rosary in preparation for the battle against the daunting Turkish forces. Many of the saints have commented on the power of the rosary, “when you pray the Holy Rosary, you have Our Lady’s hand in your hand. When you pray the Holy Rosary, you have the power of God in your hands” (St. Pope Pius V).”
In this Sunday’s Gospel we will hear Jesus telling the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). Jesus reminds us of “…their (the) need to pray always and not to lose heart.” In a world of instant gratification Jesus is asking us to be patient and that our prayers will be answered maybe not in the way we expected it but “thy will be done.” Mary is a powerful intercessor and the rosary is a powerful prayer that even Mary herself affirmed “You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary.”
Term 4 - Weekly Friday 8am Mass
A reminder that weekly Friday 8am Mass (8:00-8:25am) will occur every Friday of Term 4 (unless otherwise advised) at St Catherine of Siena Parish Church located on the school grounds.
All students and their families are welcome to attend. It is a wonderful opportunity to begin the day in contemplation and prayer, listening to the word of God and receiving Jesus in the Eucharist. I encourage all those who are able to attend.
World Youth Day 2023 – Portugal, Lisbon
Dear Parents/Carers of 2023 Year 9 and/or 10 students
For more than 30 years, World Youth Day has been an opportunity for the youth of the world to go on pilgrimage. Students who will be in Year 9 or 10 in 2023 are invited to express interest to attend this trip of a lifetime and join young people in the largest youth gathering in the world! I encourage you to have a conversation with your child regarding this event.
Travel Dates: 29 July - 15 August 2023 (Approx 14 Days)
Please register your interest via the link on student SEQTA notices by no later than Friday 21 October. Please note an expression of interest does not confirm child’s attendance.
Ablaze Youth Group
Sunday Gospel Reflection
Twenty-Ninth Sunday Ordinary Time Year C
Luke 18:1-8
Weekend Parish Mass Times
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Caroline Springs
Saturday (Vigil): 6:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am & 12:00pm
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Caroline Springs Website
Sacred Heart/Emmaus St Albans & Sydenham
Sacred Heart
Saturday (Vigil): 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:30pm, 9:00am (Polish), 10:30am
Emmaus Church
Saturday: 6:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am
Sacred Heart/Emmaus St Albans & Sydenham Website
Resurrection Catholic Parish, Kings Park
Saturday (Vigil) 6:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:30pm (Syriac – Iraqi), 3:00pm (every fourth & fifth Sunday of the month – South Sudanese)