Children’s Liturgy St Matthew’s Parish
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an age-appropriate Liturgy of the Word offered for ages 4 to 10. Just before the Liturgy of the Word begins for the assembly, children are invited to go with the weekly leaders to the Parish Centre. During this special time, the volunteer teacher leads the children through prayers and readings that are simplified for children.
Children’s Liturgy will be scheduled for the second and last Sunday of every month of the School Term. This term’s dates are: 28 July, 11 August, 25 August and 8 September.
Volunteers are needed to teach these lessons. This is a great opportunity to help these eager youngsters learn the Word of the Lord. All teaching outlines and materials are supplied. Volunteers are required to have their Working with Children Check and attend a short orientation meeting. Please register your interest by emailing susan.milton@cewa.
Australian Youth Festival
An exciting and enriching opportunity for our youth awaits!
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival is being held on our doorstep in Perth over 5 days from 6 to 11 December 2019 and is open to our youth between the ages of 14 – 30 years. It is anticipated that 6000 youth delegates from around Australia will be in attendance experiencing what it means to be a Catholic in ways that have never been experienced before.
If a member of your family is in this age category and would like to represent our Parish at this wonderful event, we need confirmation from you ASAP as the cut-off date for registration is fast approaching! Please see or contact Margaret Hetherington (98814859 hetherington@wn.com.au) or Julie Hayes (98811157 juliehayes@westnet.com.au).
Fundraising Dinner – Australia Catholic Youth Festival
The Parish is organizing a 3 course dinner as a fundraiser for our youth delegates and leaders attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival which is to be held in Perth from 6-11 December 2019. The dinner will be on Saturday 24 August at 6:00pm in the Parish Centre and the cost will be $25.00 per adult, $15 per young adult (12-18 years) and $10.00 (5-11 years). We hope you will all get behind this opportunity to support our youth. There is aboard at the back of the church to register your attendance and please see either Maxine Whitely or Julie Hayes for payment, any queries, donations or your assistance in any way on 98811157, 0430150244 or by emailing juliehayes@westnet.com.au. Many thanks in anticipation.
Feast Day – Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday 15th August
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary feast, celebrates Mary’s Assumption into heaven and highlights that Mary, who was without sin, was taken, body and soul, into the glory of heaven. The Gospel of the day highlights Mary’s faith. Mary’s faith enabled her to recognize the work of God in her people’s history and in her own life. Her openness to God allowed God to work through her so that salvation might come to all. Mary is a model and symbol of the Church. May we be like Mary, open and cooperative in God’s plan of salvation.
