SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to all the students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday and Thursday nights. They were lovely nights with the candidates being well supported by many family and friends as they take the next step in their faith journey. 

The children have now completed their initiation into the Catholic faith and we pray that the gifts and the fruits of Holy Spirit shine through in their daily lives while building their own relationship with Jesus. 

A huge thank you to Fr Ken for a beautiful ceremony. Thank you to the parents for being the first and foremost educators of their children in the faith and to the teachers and catechists for assisting the children with their faith formation.

The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion 

The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion are celebrated when a child is in Year 2 or seven years old (or older).

Prior to receiving First Communion, children are to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance [Reconciliation].

Enrolments close on Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Enrolment Forms for 2019 may be downloaded at the parish website: http://www.thirroulcatholic.org.au/ and they must be handed in directly to the Parish office. 

In order to prepare for these Sacraments, there is a preparation program consisting of the following:

Parent Meeting: Tuesday, 15 October at 7:30pm

Penance Classes 1 and 2: Tuesdays, 22 and 29 October, 3:45 pm to 5pm

Sacrament of Penance: Wednesday, 30 October at 7:00pm

Eucharist Classes 3 and 4: Tuesdays, 12 and 19 November, 3:45 pm to 5pm

First Communion: at either of the weekend Masses or 30 November or 1 December or 7/8 December or any weekend from then on.

MINI VINNIES TERM 3 FUNDRAISER

Thank you for your generosity with our toiletry bags and winter items for the St Vincent De Paul Society. We created toiletry bags for the Vinnies Van as well as many warm blankets and jumpers that will be given to those sleeping rough in our society. Through the Vinnies Van and St Vincent De Paul Centre, our donated items will be provided to people who need them. Thank you everyone. 

UPCOMING EVENTS TERM 3

Grandparents Day and Book Week

Friday 23rd August (see details outlined above) . 

Year 6 Mass with the Bishop 

Next term on Tuesday 6th August, Year 6 will join with other diocesan schools at Fairy Meadow to celebrate Mass with Bishop Brian Mascord. 

Mary MacKillop Whole School Mass

On Friday 9 August - Father Ken will celebrate Australia’s First Saint with us on this morning. 

Religious Literacy Assessment 

The Year Four Religious Literacy Assessment will be held on Tuesday 20 August

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Liturgy  - Hosted by Year 4B 

Thursday 15th August @ 2:30pm 

St Francis of Assisi Liturgy- Hosted by Kindergarten 

Wednesday 25th September @ 2:30pm 

Miss Emma Groves - Religious Education Co-ordinator