Holy Week Easter Vigil

Mark 16:1-7
The women find that the stone from Jesus’ tomb has been rolled back, and an angel reports that Jesus has been raised from the dead. In the Easter story, we learn that God responded to the Crucifixion of Jesus by raising him from the dead. This act of God was more than anyone could have imagined. Mark’s Gospel reports that the women who found Jesus’ tomb empty were utterly amazed. Young children delight in surprises. In the Easter story, we discover one of God’s most wondrous and amazing surprises: God raised Jesus from the dead! The women found much more than what they were looking for. At Easter we celebrate this discovery by the women. God raised Jesus from the dead. With God, we often find so much more than what we are looking for, much more than we can ever imagine or hope for.

This weekend, as you gather as a family, name some of the signs you have observed of God’s power in the world and in your lives. Talk about how you feel when you experience the awesome mystery of God. Remind yourselves that at Easter we celebrate God’s power over death as he raised Jesus from the dead. Read together today’s Gospel, Mark 16:1-7. Pray together praising God for his wondrous deeds. Invite each family member to name some of the wonderful things God has done for us. After each is named, pray this response: Alleluia! Alleluia! God has done wondrous deeds!

Sacrament News
Please pray for our First Reconciliation candidates as they prepare to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation this evening.

May you know the greatness of God’s love and forgiveness on your special day.

Reminder: All Sacrament of Confirmation Enrolment Forms are due to St Benedict’s Parish Office by tomorrow 1^st April 2021. Thank you

Holy Week Liturgy
Tomorrow, (1^st April 10.15am) 5/6 Gold, 3/4 Blue and 1/2 Gold will be leading our school in our Holy Week liturgy. Together we will journey through the sacred events of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Resurrection. All are welcome to attend.

Vinnies Superhero Day: Let your superpower shine!
Our school had a supertastic day reflecting on the all superpowers that our Vinnies Volunteer Superheroes use to protect the vulnerable in our community! Thank you to everyone for your thoughtful costumes and generous donations!