“When he came to his senses, he said,
‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare,
and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him:
Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
I am no longer worthy to be called your son;
make me like one of your hired servants.’
So he got up and went to his father.
But while he was still a long way off,
his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him;
he ran to his son,
threw his arms around him and kissed him.
Luke 15: 17-20
The Lourdes Group held a Race Night at the Lithuanian Social Club on Friday 17th March. They would like to thank all of those family and friends of pupils who came along and supported the evening. £1200 was raised through races, auctions and raffles and all of this money will be used directly to support activities for the pupils while in Lourdes and Paris.
They would also like to thank the following local businesses and members of the community who sponsored or supported the evening:
Alba Tours
Richard Lyle MSP
Ecosse Signs
Diamond Boutique
Peggy’s Pantry
B Fierce Hair & Makeup Studio
Navi’s Hair & Beauty Salon
William Grant Foundation
Morrisons Supermarket
Staff of Cardinal Newman High School
Lithuanian Social Club
Our Caritas pupils have certainly had a busy week so far.
Firstly Caitlin, Rachel, Niamh and Marjie attended the “Flame 2017” event in Wembley Arena in London, then the whole group spent an overnight at the Conforti Institute in Coatbridge.
Well done for showing commitment and dedication to your faith.
Heavenly Father, you are with us in our faith journey
Trusting in you, we join one another as a community
A community of faith on a journey
A journey to grow ever deeper in our faith…
In our Love…
In our Desire to long for you…
Along the way, remind us of your Love
Of your sacrifice for us
Of your ever mindful presence
Let us never lose hope along the way
Help us to be strong…
Strong in Faith…
Strong in Love…
Strong in our Desire to be ever mindful of your presence
For it is in your strength and Love and the Graces you bestow upon us, that we can go out and share in your Love and Faith with all those in our community.
Morgan completed a two day “Let’s Get Cooking” training course in Glasgow. She will now work alongside Lisa Robertson with primary pupils of various age groups as part of our Enhanced Transition Programme.
Yesterday a group of pupils from St Gerard’s brought their parents’ up to the Home Economics department for a Healthy Eating activity. Lisa Robertson in her role as Enhanced Transition Coordinator has been visiting our primaries and inviting the P7’s to CNHS workshops to encourage Parental Engagement and Family Learning.
Next week we will be welcoming pupils and parents from John Paul II.
I know that trust is a big part of experiencing peace and that fear has no place in my life. Most of the things I worry about or dread don’t even happen. So I’m declaring my trust in you. I’m releasing the reins of my life again and asking you to take control. I may need to pray this same prayer daily, but I’m tired of the frenzy of life that leaves my schedule and my thoughts without any margin. I need more of you, Lord, and less of me.
Whenever I’m stressed, anxious, or afraid, help me remember to run to you. You’re the only one that can calm my fears and end my fretful behaviour. Whether in trivial or heavy matters, I know you will not only give me peace; Lord, you will be my peace. And when I draw close to you—in prayer, in reading your Word, in helping another, in taking my mind off myself—you will be there.
Maker of all, transform my heart through my Lenten journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Help me to see the dignity in all around me, made in your image and likeness. Inspire me to share the fruits of your creation so that all your people can become artisans of their own destiny. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Some S6 girls in London this weekend, attending the largest Catholic youth event in Britain with the local Salesian Sisters. They are travelling with pupils from St Maurice’s, John Paul Academy, St Ninian’s (East Renfrewshire) and St Andrew’s & St Bride’s High Schools.
Do you realise that the pain and suffering Jesus went through was on account of your own sin? It’s important to acknowledge that humbling fact. It’s important to see a direct connection between His suffering and your sin. But this should not be a cause of guilt or shame, it should be a cause of gratitude. Deep humility and gratitude.
Lord, I thank You for all that You endured in Your holy Passion. I thank You for Your suffering and Cross. I thank You for redeeming suffering and transforming it into a source of salvation. Help me to allow the sufferings I endure to change my life and purge me of my sin. I unite my sufferings to Yours, dear Lord, and pray that You will use it for Your glory. Jesus, I trust in You.
Parental Reminder that S3 pupils have now received their EV5 forms (a paper form to grant permission alongside key medical information) and must be back by this Friday 10/03/2017
The Event: Hidden Figures
Date: Tuesday 14 March 2017
Time: Depart 12:30pm
Return: 3:45pm (depending on traffic)
Cost: £5 per pupil
Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire Council
