Religious Education Coordinator
Vinnies Winter Appeal
Thank you to all those families who helped support this annual appeal. Our winter items will be forwarded to our local Corrimal St Vincent de Paul chapter to help those in our area. I know these representatives are very appreciative of our school's efforts. Also thank you our Mini Vinnies group for holding a lollie guessing competition to contribute a monetary gift towards buying further items. Every little bit counts.
Parish Mass
Please consider attending our monthly Parish Masses this weekend. It is a lovely opportunity to join with our local parishioners to celebrate the Eucharist. Bring a plate of food to share.
Year 6 Gathering Mass
Next term our Year 6 students will attend the Year 6 Gathering Mass with Bishop Brian. Schools from our cluster will celebrate this event at St John Vianney’s Church at Fairy Meadow. More details to follow.
Important Dates For Reconciliation/First Holy Communion
The enrolment form for these Sacraments will be available for collection after Masses on the weekends of the 4 and 11 August.
Wednesday, 14 August: Liturgy in the Church @ 6.30pm for parents and carers only. (return of forms)
Preparation For Sacrament Of Reconciliation
Wednesday, 18 September: Session 1 @ 6.30pm at St Columbkille’s School. (Parent/carer/child to attend)
Wednesday, 25 September: Sacrament of Reconciliation in St Columbkille’s Church from 9.30-11.30am
Preparation For First Holy Communion
Wednesday, 23 October: Session 2 @ 6.30pm at St Columbkille’s School. (Parent/carer/child to attend)
Wednesday, 13 November: Session 3 @ 6.30pm at St Columbkille’s School. (Parent/carer/child to attend)
Wednesday, 20 November: Communion Retreat: Child only, Parish Centre, 9.30am start – 3 pm finish.
First Holy Communion Masses
Saturday, 23 November at 6pm and Sunday 24 November 9:30am
NB: If you know of any State school children who would like to prepare for the Sacraments please pass this on.
Plenary Council 2020: National Theme for Discernment #4 – How is God calling us to be a Christ-centred Church that is Humble, Healing and Merciful? This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who expressed a deep and faith-filled trust in God and a need for lament and healing within the Church, acknowledging the sexual abuse crisis as a turning point for the Church in Australia. Find out more at www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
Take the time to view
"It's Who We Are"
narrated by Bishop Brian Mascord.
