FROM THE REC

Even though our school term comes to a close this Friday, many important events are still to occur in our Church, beginning this Sunday 10th. Known as Palm Sunday, it is the final Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.

The next major event in Holy Week is Holy Thursday (Thursday 14th). On this day, Jesus celebrated the Passover feast with the disciples. We know this feast as the Last Supper. This is the night He was betrayed by Judas and arrested.

The Last Supper is celebrated at every Mass, and especially on Holy Thursday.

The next day is Good Friday, and on this day, we commemorate the trial, punishment, and crucifixion of Our Lord. On this day we do not eat meat in reflection of the sacrifice Jesus made and many families enjoy fish and chips (My family gets together to enjoy my Nana's famous tuna mornay, yummy!)

Easter Sunday is the celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead and marks the end of Holy Week. Easter is a joyous occasion that represents the fulfilment of God's promises to mankind, it is the most important holiday on the Christian calendar. It is a day for reflection and gratitude, with so many of us choosing to spend the day with family and feasting together. (My family always head to the dam wall in Tumut to enjoy a picnic lunch at Brandy Mary’s park, a day I always look forward to every year).

I wish you many wonderful Easter blessings over the coming week. I hope your Easter long weekend gives you all a much deserved break and that your days are filled with an abundance of love, laughter, delicious food (chocolate for breakfast?) and family. Amy Buckmaster - Religious Education Coordinator