PULPIT POINTS 31 March 2024
• Archbishop Fisher’s Easter Message: Share God’s love with those needing forgiveness p3
• Easter 2024: Meet Sydney’s newest Catholics p2, 10-11
• Peace comes from carrying the Cross p12-13
• Conversion therapy bill passes NSW parliament p4
• Schools at risk from Australian Law Reform Commission report p5
• Catholic school principals better supported, but under stress p9
The Feast of the Annunciation is internationally recognised as the Day of the Unborn Child. It marks the day Our Lord Jesus Christ became a tiny unborn child in His mother's womb and it is a day of celebration and remembrance of the dignity of the unborn.
An initiative of Family Life International, on Sunday April 14, 2024 there will be a street procession to follow 10:30am Mass at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. The procession will be led by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP followed by an address at Parliament House by guest speaker Archbishop Julian Porteous.
All welcome and invite family and friends as we process for life!
Oremus: Living the Year of Prayer 2024
Our Holy Father has asked the entire Church to dedicate 2024 as a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, ‘in order to foster a renewed ardour for evangelisation’. Join us online for a 3-week short course in which we will consider practical approaches to prayer as the font of renewal and mission in our parishes.
DATES: Thursdays 4 April, 18 April, 2 May, 2024
TIME: 7:30 – 8:45 pm
For more information and to register, go to gomakedisciples.org.au/cas-events
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From the Heart of Jesus – Pentecost Retreat with the Emmanuel Community
Come away for an experience of intimacy with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who sends us His Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This retreat, run by the Emmanuel Community, will feature talks, Mass, silent Eucharistic adoration, praise and opportunities for sharing, fraternal prayer, and fellowship.
Date and time: Saturday 18 May, 10:00 am - Sunday 19 May 2024, 4:00 pm
Venue: Benedict XIV Retreat Centre
Address: 347 Grose Wold Rd, Grose Wold
Cost: $145 / Students: $110
Register online: trybooking.com/CQAIY
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