Winter Woollies

We will be holding a Winter Woollies Day on Thursday 4th July (Week 10), where students can wear their favourite winter woollies (favourite jumper, hoodiee) in exchange for a donation of much needed supplies for the Vinnies Night Patrol van. We welcome donations of:

• hygiene essentials
• blankets
• gloves
• scarves
• socks (new)
• jackets
• jumpers
• beanies
• sleeping bags
• sleeping mats

Donations may be brought in ahead of the day and given to your child’s classroom teacher or the front office. Please ensure your child knows which donation/s are theirs, so they are able to collect these on the day to place in the Night Patrol Van. Your generous support of this worthy cause is very much appreciated.

Congratulations

A warm congratulations to those students who received the sacrament of Eucharist on 15th and 16th of July. This is a very special milestone in your faith journey, as you have chosen to receive Jesus into your hearts and lives. May this sacred celebration fill you with joy, peace, and the love of Christ. Well done on making this important choice.

Gospel Reflection: Mark 5:21-24

In today's Gospel from Mark, we are reminded that Jesus has the power to bring life and hope, even in the darkest times. It encourages us to trust in Jesus, believe in His love and power, and have faith that He is always with us, bringing comfort and healing. 

Sacraments 2024

Registrations for Confirmation for 2024 are open and we encourage families who would like their child to receive this Sacrament this year to register as soon as possible via the Parish Qkr! account. All questions and other general enquiries about the Sacramental program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cg.org.au 

Eligibility for each Sacrament is as follows:

Reconciliation - open to students who have been baptised Catholic and who are in Year 3 or above.

First Eucharist - open to baptised Catholic students who have made their Reconciliation and are in Year 4 or above.

Confirmation - open to baptised Catholic students who have received their First Eucharist and who are in Year 6 or above.

Confirmation

Tuesday 2nd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Tuesday 23rd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Wednesday 24th July: Confirmation registrations close

Tuesday 30th July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Tuesday 6th August: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Saturday 24th August/Sunday 25th August: Gathering Masses

Tuesday 27th August: Reflection Hour/Preparation Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Wednesday 28th August: Sacrament of Confirmation, 6pm, St John Vianney’s Church, (celebrated by Father Richard Thompson)