Over the last couple of weeks, we have celebrated significant events on the Church’s calendar. Year 6 led a prayer service in the classrooms to recognise Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians. On the 26th of May, the school celebrated Reconciliation Week, with our Year 2s working together with the Inspired by Christ team to inform classes of the theme ‘Bridging Now to Next.’ This week, students explored the Ascension of the Lord in their Religion lessons, and our WEN ambassadors led the school in a prayer they wrote for World Environment Day.

Money Raised for Caritas

Last term, we had two fundraising opportunities, including celebrating Harmony Day by wearing orange and fundraising for Project Compassion over the Lenten season. Collectively as a school, we raised $265.55 on Harmony Day and $310.50 for Project Compassion. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Family Mass
On Saturday, the 7th of June, we have our Family Parish Mass. This is a great opporutnity to build on our connection as a School with our local Parish.  If you could make it, please remember to register for catering purposes. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/B8fnfZtjJPvEG25F6.

Upcoming Liturgies and Class Masses

• Pentecost Liturgy ~ Friday the 6th of June, at 2:30 pm.

• Family Parish Mass ~ Saturday the 7th of June, at 5:30 pm.

• Year 1 and Year 6 Class Mass ~ Friday the 13th of June, at 9:30 am.

• Kindergarten and Year 5 Class Mass ~ Friday the 27th of June, at 9:30 am.

• Confirmation ~ Thursday the 4th of July, at 7:00 pm.

2025 Vinnies NSW Reconciliation Movement Poster Competition

St Vincent de Paul is inviting students to participate in the 2025 Vinnies NSW Reconciliation Movement Poster Competition. It is part of their ongoing commitment to reconciliation and as a way to celebrate National Reconciliation Week and to promote cultural understanding in your school community, St Vincent de Paul is asking for anyone aged 3 to 17 to show their creativity and culture through an original artwork of their choice. See the following poster for further details. There are 24 deadly prizes up for grabs!

Sacraments

Baptism

Baptism, the first sacrament of initiation, prepares us to celebrate the Eucharist.  Families wishing to prepare their children for initiation are asked to contact the Parish Office. Baptisms are usually held on the third Sunday of each month [except January and Lent], usually during either of the Sunday [5:30 pm Saturday or  8:00 am Sunday] Masses.

Baptism forms are obtainable from the Parish Office.   At least one parent is required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class before the child's baptism.  Classes are usually held at 7:15 pm on the last Thursday of each month [except December] in preparation for baptisms the following month.  To check the dates for this year [2025], see below.

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).

Enrolments for 2025 close on Tuesday, 9 September. Enrolment Forms are available by clicking HERE

Enrolment Forms are returned (by email or by hand) to the Parish Office. Do not return forms to the School Office

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

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

      -  a parent information evening

      -  two classes (after school hours) in preparation for First Penance

      - Celebration of First Penance

      -  two classes (after school hours) in preparation for First Communion

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Brian on Thursday, 3 July 2025 to Year 6 (or older) students.

Enrollments are now closed and we have approximately 14 students who will be preparing to make their confirmation in the coming weeks

Parents/Guardians need to attend:

What’s on in our parish

Here are some upcoming events at our Parish:

• Friday, 6 June 09:30 ~ Anointing of the Sick during Mass
• Weekend, 7/8 June Pentecost Sunday – Presentation of Confirmation Candidates
• Blessing of June Wedding Anniversaries and Birthdays
• Saturday, 7 June 17:30 Family Mass with Families from our Parish School
• Friday, 13 June ~ Celebrating St Anthony of Padua with Year 1 and 6.
• Friday, 27 June ~ Celebrating The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with Kindergarten and Year 5.

If you would like to receive our Parish Bulletin emailed to you each week, as well as the Saturday evening Mass each week, please email our Parish Office,thirroul@dow.org.au and make your request in the email.

Mr David Ryan - Acting Religious Education Coordinator