Next Wednesday the 26^th February is Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.  The ashes are the burnt palms from last year’s Palm Sunday. Lent and the wearing of Ashes is about repentance and renewal. Hence why when the ashes are distributed we say:

            “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel’

Throughout Lent we are called upon to do 3 simple things:  FAST, PRAY & GIVE ALMS.

Fasting : reminds us that we are dependent upon God’s bounty.

Almsgiving: we give alms to share with others and remember that in this way we are in service of God.

Pray : in praying we remember that we are not totally independent / alone, that we call upon God for his divine assistance and grace.

So this Lent let us remember these simple things and focus in on repentance, renewal and lets strengthen our community.  We are called to help on another and to be helped by others in a myriad of ways, taking a small chunk out of our day to be there for someone else. In this season of preparation let’s focus on the small things and help us help your children to remember what Lent is truly about.

• Praying daily
• Generosity – giving to someone in the community by action or through alms
• Challenging ourself to do without just one thing throughout the season.

1. Please note there is an amended time for our Ash Wednesday service, we will now be celebrating mass with Fr Kevin Corrigan at 12noon (primary students only). All parents welcome to attend.

God Bless

Kim Hogan