Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Friday 27 June- Mass at 9:15am

Friday the 27th of June is The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the day where we

celebrate Christ’s love for all humankind. The Feast of the Sacred Heart is one of the most popular in the Catholic Church and is celebrated 19 days after Pentecost each year. The Sacred Heart of Jesus represents not simply Christ’s physical heart but also His love for all mankind. In the Roman Catholic Calendar, this day is a Solemnity; a feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, his mother Mary, or another important saint. We will celebrate a Whole School Mass at 9:15am and you are warmly invited to share in this celebration with us.

First Holy Communion

Next week, 26 June, the students who are receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will have their final communion workshop with Father Paul at 6pm in the parish hall. We will also be having a First Holy Communion retreat day in the Parish hall on 27 June. 

Please keep these students in your prayers as they prepare for this special Sacrament. I echo Fr. Paul’s words when I strongly encourage all students who are receiving this important sacrament to attend our Parish Mass on Sunday at 8:30am, especially in these remaining weeks of preparation for First Holy Communion. It is an essential and integral part of your child’s preparation. 

First Holy Communion Mass will be on Sunday 29 June, 10.00am

Pyjama Day (Week 10)

On 3 July (last day of term), all students are invited to participate in the Pyjama Day by wearing their warm winter pyjamas to school and making a gold coin donation. The funds raised will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal to assist needy families in our local community this winter. More information regarding this fundraiser organised by the Mini Vinnies team will be sent via Compass. 

Winter Appeal

In addition to Pyjama Day, families are encouraged to send in donations for hampers to be donated to families in need. Please see the items below for each grade. Every donation matters and will go to a needy family in our local community, thank you in advance for your generosity.

Kinder - Tinned soup

Year 1 - Spreads such as vegemite, jam , honey etc

Year 2 - Breakfast items such as porridge, cereal etc

Year 3 - Tea, coffee milk etc

Year 4 - Tinned spaghetti, baked beans or an “on-toast”  food

Year 5 - Dessert mixes such as pancake mix, golden syrup etc

Year 6 - Packet of casserole foods such as pasta, rice or a jar of sauce 

A big thank you to Josie and Leni from our Mini Vinnies who launched the Winter Appeal at Mass with Paul Morahan from St Vincent de Paul on Sunday at our Parish Mass.

Altar Servers

Congratulations to Josephine Eyles and Leni Muscat who began their altar serving duties on Sunday at Holy Cross at our 8:30 am Mass 

Lord Jesus, we ask you to bless these new altar servers as they begin their service to you and your Church. Grant them the grace to perform their duties with reverence, attentiveness, and love. May their service at the altar draw them closer to you and inspire others to seek you as well. Amen

Dates of upcoming events

Grade Masses 

Our grade masses are a chance for our students to participate with the parish in weekday masses. You are warmly invited to attend.

Thursday 19 June 9am Years 5 and Kindergarten (Week 8)

Thursday 26 June 9am Years 1 and 6 Mass (Week 9)

Whole School Mass: Feast of the Sacred Heart Friday 27 June 9:15am

In Peace,

Mrs Debbie Turton
Religious Education Coordinator