Mothers’ Day Mass
Thank you to all the mothers, grandmothers, and friends who joined us for Mass last Friday. Due to late restrictions, we could not sing; however, the students were extremely prayerful and participated so well. Thank you to the teachers, readers, and the students who blessed their mothers with beautiful actions during the blessing hymn. It was wonderful to celebrate together in the Church. Thank you, Fr Damien, for making this Mass very special for everyone.

Mary Help of Christians
On Monday 24 May, Years 3 to Year 6 will celebrate the feast of Mary Help of Christians, the Patroness of Australia. On this day, we will also celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education and the 60th Anniversary of our school. Please join us for this special Mass at 9.00 am. We will have some special activities at the school to celebrate this great feast.
Mrs Davidson and our School Captains will also attend a Diocesan Mass at St John Vianney’s Co-cathedral at 10.30 am are on this day to celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia with representatives from all the schools in the Diocese.

Please see the flyer next week on Compass regarding celebrations for 200 years of Catholic Education and the 60th Anniversary of our school.

Sacred Heart of Jesus
On Friday 11 June, Years 3 to Year 6 will celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is especially important as our school was founded by the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus. All are welcomed to attend.

Parish Mass, Class Visits, and Reconciliation
Fr Damien will continue to visit our classes. Students in Years 4, 5, and 6 will attend Reconciliation, and classes will join the Parish at Friday Masses. This week Year 6 will attend the Parish Mass, and Year 5 will attend on Friday 21 May. Year 4 will have a class visit on 20 May, and Year 6 will attend Reconciliation on 21 May.  Parents are warmly invited to attend the Friday morning Parish Masses at 9.00 am. Please see the parent calendar on Compass for these dates.

Parish Confirmation
The Parish sacramental program for Confirmation will be held this term. A note with all details regarding meetings and expectations has been sent home. A reminder that Bishop Brian will celebrate confirmation on Tuesday 20 July (Term 3 - Week 2) at St Francis of Assisi Church Warrawong. 

Mrs Madaschi
Religious Education Coordinator