Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

On behalf of the staff I would like to thank you for your ongoing support this term as we work together in partnership to do the best we can with your children. We hope you get to spend some time together as a family over the two week break to refresh and rejuvenate and look forward to welcoming you back on the 19th of April.

To celebrate Holy Week at St Michael’s, our very talented Religious Education Leader, Sue Rickwood has put together the following presentation as a reflection for Stations of the Cross that is traditionally celebrated on Good Friday. The images come from “The Stations of the Cross” by the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry for Victoria. The children will get the chance to watch it as a slide show presentation this week.

Jesus, you have been told you  must die to take away all our wrongs. Such is your Father’s will. Give us courage in our struggles.

Jesus, you take your heavy cross. It gives you pain. Help all who suffer.

The cross is too heavy and you fall. We fall often, Jesus. Help us to think of your pain.

Jesus, you and Mary suffered so much when you met each other on the road! We think of the sadness and pain that you suffered for us.

Jesus, Simon takes your cross, helps you and so becomes one with you.

Veronica has the courage to be kind to you, Jesus.

Your sufferings get worse and you fall again, Jesus.

Jesus you hid your own suffering to comfort the women.

Weakness makes you fall to the ground, Jesus. 
The pain is great.

Every part of your body suffers, Jesus, as they pull off your clothing.

How great is your love for every human being, Jesus! Who could ever describe or explain the agony of crucifixion? Only love could do so.

Love demands everything, Jesus. It touches the very centre of our being.
Thinking of us you gave up what we cherish most. 
You breathed out your life in love, that we might live.

Mary’s body and your body are one, Jesus. Your life lives on in her body.

You overcame the powers of evil, Jesus. Your death brought us life. You want to live on in us.

Have a happy and healthy holiday break

Kind regards,

Jodie