(Week beginning Monday 6th March)

This week through Project Compassion we learn about Tereesa, a Gamilaroi woman from Western Sydney who struggled with homelessness while raising her four children. At just 16 years old, she had to leave school after falling pregnant with her first child. A single mother struggling with homelessness, Tereesa’s only concern was finding stability for her children.  

Seeking a better future for her family, Tereesa joined Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation’s Young Mums and Bubs Group, supported by Caritas Australia. Baabayn helped Tereesa access housing and psychological support. Through Baabayn, Tereesa was also able to hear stories from Indigenous Elders and reconnect with her culture. 

Today, Tereesa is studying a certificate in Community Services so that she can strengthen her skills and give back to her community. Tereesa now works at Baabayn, providing support to young mothers and mentoring the next generation of young people. 

Watch a short film about Tereesa’s story here.

Please support Project Compassion: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion

Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, based on the successful integration of migrants into our community. Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. Held every year on 21 March. The Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Since 1999, more than 70,000 Harmony Day events have been held in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies across Australia.

Please join our liturgy in the school hall at 9.15am if your busy schedule permits.

All children are invited to wear Orange to school.

Harmony Day Poster Competition

A competition has been offered to all students. Should you wish for your child to show their creative side, visit:

https://movingforwardtogether.org.au/poster-competition/

Entries close on 16 April 2023.

Please pray for our year 6 students who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

May the Father always watch over you,

May the Son ever bless you,

May the Spirit ever guide you.

St Patricks day is Friday 17 March. Children are to wear something green.

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS:

General enquires

Lumen Christi Catholic Parish, Wollongong

Diocese of Wollonong - PO Box 874 Wollongong - 36 Harbour St Wollongong NSW 2500

Phone - 02 42211 0500

Email - wollongong@dow.org.au 

Web: www.lumenchristi.org.au

Office Hours : Monday to Friday (9:00am - 1:00 pm)