25th August, 2015 Reflection Our Daily Bread We eat bread. We need to eat; we cannot keep alive unless we eat. Our very need to eat reveals a profound dependence at the very heart of our existence. We are not the source of our own lives and the very necessity of eating is a sign of this. We must take something from outside us and take it into ourselves in order to stay alive. Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’ (Jn 6: 35) Jesus describes himself as the ‘bread of life’. He is inviting us to discover the radical nature of bread in our lives and to find in him a spiritual meaning that is greater than ourselves and that continues to sustain us as a community. The human reality of bread and eating is a window to the mystery which the eye cannot see, the ear cannot hear and the hand cannot touch. God of life, through your sustaining gift of bread may we find common ground with all human beings. Lead us beyond what we can see and hear and touch into the discovery and celebration of the mystery of the ‘bread of life’, Christ among us. (Adapted from This Time of the Church, Fr Frank O’Loughlin)
VTAC Parent Information Evening
Winter Sleep Out
I was disappointed that of the 111 people who indicated that they would attend the VTAC Parent Information session last Tuesday evening only 55 people were present. It was a terrific presentation by our Careers Counsellor, Pauline Jakobovic, and people who attended found it to be of great benefit. If any parent would like a copy of the slideshow please contact pjakobovic@crcmelton.com.au
On the 7th of August, CRC Melton held its second Winter Sleep Out. Having also participated in the first year, I learnt a lot, the experience is always an eye opener. To sit outside in the cold, alone, for an hour really gets to you. For that moment, you experience merely a snippet of abandonment and dejection. I couldn't imagine feeling that way for months and even years, with no control over your situation. What's worse, is feeling that way and thinking that no one cares about you. We hear, but we don't really listen. We need to remember those in need as they deserve much better. Sleeping on a hard floor with a blanket and a sleeping bag was uncomfortable and not pleasant, but unfortunately these are the realities for many people. Homelessness is a problem that can affect anyone. It makes you realise with gratitude how fortunate you really are. I'm glad that everyone's contributions to that night will make a positive impact to lives of the homeless. Ken Dumandan
World Youth Day Congratulations to Gabrielle Hosking and Anakin Anderson, who were selected to attend World Youth Day 2016 in Poland with students from the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Mark Sheehan Principal
Parents & Friends The next meeting of the Parents & Friends will be held on Wednesday 26th August at 7.30pm.