REC News
Masses, Liturgies and Sacraments - Term 2
Term 2 Events | Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Feast Day Mass & Celebrations | Wk 7 | Friday 13th June 9am |
| Family Mass | Wk 7 | Saturday 14th June 5pm |
| Sacrament of Confirmation Years 5 & 6 | Wk 9 | Saturday 28th June 5pm |
St Anthony of Padua Feast Day
Friday 13th June
Our school community is excited to celebrate St Anthony of Padua’s Feast Day with a special day of faith and festivities!
Mass begins at 9:00 am – Friday, June 13th at St Anthony’s Church Clovelly.
All are welcome to join us for this special Mass!
Students will participate in a fun-filled day of celebrations at Burrows Park!
5 Fun Facts About St Anthony – Did You Know?
- Patron Saint of Lost Things
- A Great Preacher
- Originally Named Fernando
- Loved Helping Others
- St Anthony is often depicted holding a lily symbolising purity and devotion.
School Prayer
Loving Father,
We thank you for our lives, families, friends and the wonderful world we live in.
We ask St Anthony to help us when we are lost, so that we may find the path back to Jesus.
Help us to always remember Mary Mackillop’s message of never seeing a need without doing something about it.
May we be blessed with Nano Nagle’s courage, to help those less fortunate than us.
We ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in ‘Love and Service’ as we walk with Jesus side by side.
St Mary of the Cross Mackillop - Pray for us.
Nano Nagle - Pray for us.
St Anthony of Padua - Pray for us.
Amen.
Term 2 Family Mass
Our Term 2 Family Mass is fast approaching! Join us at St Anthony’s Church Clovelly on Saturday, June 14th at 5:00pm, followed by a light supper. We look forward to coming together as a school community to continue the celebrations of St Anthony's Feast Day.
St Anthony’s Parish Choir - Sacrament of Confirmation
We are excited to invite students to participate in the St Anthony’s Parish Choir for the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, 28th June, at 5:00 PM, celebrated by Bishop Umbers. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to contribute to this special occasion.
Rehearsals will be held during school hours:
Location: St Anthony’s Church
Friday, 20th June – 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Friday, 27th June – 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM
The choir will be led by parishioners Vicki Shirlaw (Choir Master) & Carlie Rohanna (Musician), and supervised by Miss Stinson.
If your child would like to take part, please see the office for a permission slip.
Thank you for your support.
We look forward to a beautiful and uplifting night of music and celebration!
Please note: Children who are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will be focused on their special role in the ceremony and will not be able to participate in the choir this time.
Sacrament of Confirmation - Year 5 & 6
- Retreat Day:
- Parents/carers are warmly invited to join your child on Friday 20th June for a special morning starting with Mass, sacramental craft, and preparation for this meaningful occasion. Children may dress in Mufti.
- A friendly reminder to attend Mass (Saturday 5pm or Sunday 9am) each weekend as part of your preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- Sacrament of Confirmation:
- Date - Saturday 28th June
- Time - 5:00pm (students to arrive by 4:45pm)
- Dress code: Students are to wear their best clothes for this very special Sacrament.
- Boys: Dress shirt, slacks or chinos, optional blazer or tie.
- Girls:Modest dress, skirt or pants with blouse.
- No shorts, thongs, or casual t-shirts please.
Giselle Stinson
Religious Education Coordinator