No images? Click here In this week's edition, we hear about the need for meals almost doubling at our CatholicCare Community Kitchens across the Diocese and ask you to consider a donation before the end of the financial year if you can. In Tuesdays with Teresa, Teresa explores the role grandparents play in a child's life while also reflecting on the importance of family. In Liturgy Matters, Tracey Edstein discusses religious rituals and the elements that engage participants. She also asks the question: Are we doing rituals well? In our weekly highlights, read all about Mark Hughes' inspiring message for the students at St Joseph's College, Lochinvar and look over the Synod on Synodality report that explores our Diocese's synodal journey. Can you help our Community Kitchens before the end of financial year?As tax time rolls around, please spare a thought for those who need CatholicCare's Community Kitchens to access their daily meal. In the last couple of weeks, there has been a significant increase in demand and the unfunded service relies on donations and volunteers to continue helping the community. TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Being family to each other"Children are exposed to so much, and our gift as grandparents must be to give them time. I am sure we all recall how busy the days of parenting are. I find taking them to Mass is just another way of giving them time, as they recognise the importance it plays in Allen’s and my lives," writes Teresa Brierley. LITURGY MATTERS: Doing ritual well – or flatlining?"Once upon a time, most funerals and weddings were church events, at least in Western societies. A faith commitment may or may not have been strongly evident, but there was a general acceptance that life’s major events were celebrated with religious ritual," writes Tracey Edstein. Every time I see someone wearing a beanie, I see hopeOn the winter solstice rugby league legend, Mark Hughes, presented an impassioned speech to the St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar community. Mark’s invitation to present at the College was part of a student-led initiative spearheaded by three students who have each lost loved ones to brain cancer. Synod on Synodality ReportOur Diocesan Synod Working Party members reviewed the material from our own synod processes to compile this report. Our Diocesan report reflects our ongoing synodal journey and lists twelve key points around the theme of Communion, Participation and Mission. |