Dear Friends,

As many of you are aware, the Catholic Church will be holding a Plenary Council in 2020. A Plenary Council is a formal meeting of the bishops and other representatives of all the dioceses and parishes of the Catholic Church in Australia. Its purpose is to discern what God is asking of us in Australia at this present time. While the church should be asking that question continually, a Plenary Council is a particularly graced instrument for seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance. And it has the authority to make church laws on the results of its discernment.

Although in the end it will be the bishops who will vote on any future directions for the church in Australia, they will be making those decisions in the light of a long listening to the Holy Spirit speaking through the voices of any of the faithful who wish to speak around Australia. This makes the Plenary Council 2020 different from the last one in 1937. Everyone has a chance to participate and to express whatever the Spirit is saying to them in their heart.

In Canberra, there will be four listening sessions to allow the lay people of the Church and more importunately, those who are distance or disaffected by the Church to have  input into what we think God is calling the church in Australia.  Details of these sessions are as follows:

If you are  unable to attend one of these sessions, however would like the opportunity for input you can visit the website and write you own submission at: 

http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au

On a personal note I would like to thank  the Holy Trinity community for all the  prayers, thoughts, food, comfort and condolences after the passing of my father on the weekend. Your support has been overwhelming, and I speak for my mother and family that we are so humbled and grateful. I would particularly like to thank the staff of Holy Trinity who have worked above and beyond to cover for me this week so I could be with my family. 

Please keep the Feerick Family (Michael staff member, Owen 2R and Juliette ELC) in your prayers as Micheal's grandmother passed away in the Philippines last weekend. 

Enjoy a wonderful long weekend and may the blessing of Christ be with you and your families,

Philippa

Parish School Mass 

Thank you to all the families that braved Saturday Night's weather and attended the Term 2 Parish School Mass. It was also the presentation Mass for our Confirmation Candidates, which is an important part of their preparation for the Sacrament. A big thank you to the 5/6 parents that supplied supper and helped with the set up and packing away. 

The Most Holy Trinity

students have been reflecting on and deepening their understanding of The Most Holy Trinity through the icon, Rublov's Holy Trinity which also sits in our Church. Their thoughts have presented in the foyer of the school. When considering the image, how do you understand the Holy Trinity?

Prayer Assembly- Thank you

To 3/4 White and 3/4 Red for leading us in our prayer assembly on Monday. This week we prayer that we will all act with Justice through our actions and words, remembering that With Acts of Kindness we can Colour the World.

Up and coming RE Celebrations 

Tonight: Our Confirmation Candidates and their parents will attend their second preparation session. This will be held in the hall, starting at 6.00pm. Please remember to bring your booklets. 

Friday 8th- Tomorrow: Bring in all the loose change you have! We continue our fundrasing for GSP through a coin line organised by ELC and Kinder. It will be held throughout the day on the basketball courts.

Thursday 14th June: Confirmation Retreat Day for all year 6 students

Friday 15th June: GSP Trivia Night. Held in the Parish centre from 6.30pm. Please email Kristy Everding if you want to be part of the fun. Please see the comuunity notices article for further details. 

Tuesday 19th June: GSP Cake Stall. Sweet treats supplied by bYear 1 and Year 2 families. 

South Western Cross Country

 On Monday the 4^th June we had 42 students represent our school at the South Western Cross Country Carnival. Congratulations to all the students who ran at the carnival. Six students from Holy Trinity have qualified for the ACT carnival on Wednesday 13^th June. Madison T, Angus B, Charlotte S, Ben S, Annie H and Eleanor C are heading back to Stromlo for the ACT Cross Country. Charlotte S came second in her race and Ben S came first in his event. Well done! We wish our Holy Trinity team the best of luck for next week.