Faith News
Emma Chapple
Faith News
Important Dates
Term Two
- First Communion: Parish Presentation Masses for First Communicants: First Communicants and their families to attend the first of three Masses at 6pm on Saturday, June 17th.
- First Eucharist Workshop Evening with the Gen Bryant Ministry Team- For families of children preparing to receive First Eucharist on July, 29th.
Thursday, June 22- St Brendan's Church at 6:00pm-7:00pm.
First Communicants and their parents or carers are expected to attend.
Term Three
- First Communion: Parish Presentation Masses for First Communicants: First Communicants and their families to attend the Masses at 6pm on Saturday, July 15th and Saturday, July 22nd at St Brendan’s Church.
- Year Four First Eucharist Sacramental Mass- Saturday, July 29th- St Brendan’s Church at 6:00 pm.
- Whole School Mass for Saint Mary MacKillop and Mary the Mother of Jesus (Assumption) Thursday, August 10th- St Brendan’s Church at 11:30 am. Mass leaders: Foundation staff and students. All are welcome.
- Thursday, August 31st St Brendan’s Church at 11:30 am. Whole School Mass for Fathers and Special Men in the Lives of our Children. Mass leaders: Year Three & Four staff and students. All are welcome.
Confirmation News
Congratulations to the following students who received the Gifts of The Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation last Saturday, June 3rd at St Brendan’s Church:
| Paula A | Harrison B | Jackson C | Ailbe D |
| Aman W | Charlie B | Alan Patrick F | Eva H |
| Toby B | Kate C | Grace N | Tyler R |
| Scarlette S | Taylor V-B | Lyla W | Ruby M |
| Scarlette W |
Thank you to the Year 5/6 teaching team at St Brendan's School as well as Fr Shymon and Dierdre Fennessey from the Westernport Parish for their leadership and preparation of the candidates. We were fortunate to have Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Ireland’s gentle yet poignant guidance, and homily as the Principal Celebrant for the Mass.
Thank you also to the beautiful choir children and their parents for bringing them along to sing in the Mass choir. The choir were: Chase, Ellie, Eirene, Claire, Poppy B, Harper, Annabella, Emi & Poppy L. These children looked and sounded fabulous and their support was so much appreciated during a busy weekend for all families.
Big thanks to Bill Baxter (Grandad to Harrison B who was confirmed) and John Sonneveld (Grandad to Ruby M who was confirmed) for their special role in playing music for the Mass. Your support and dedication is much appreciated, especially by me.
The Confirmation Mass Choir
First Eucharist Enrolments
Thank you to the families of students in Year Four (as well as some older students) who have enrolled their eligible children to receive the sacrament of First Eucharist. If you intend for your child to be enrolled and their name is not listed below, please contact me via email as soon as possible. Please pray for the following children as they prepare to receive the sacrament of First Eucharist on Saturday, July 29th, 6 pm at St Brendan’s Church:
| Taylah B | Ellie B | Ella B | Willow D |
| Amelia DB | Nicola DA | Finn D | Ella B |
| Cian F | Jolie H | Emilia H | Zac J |
| Parker L | Alex M | Chase O'D | Toby P |
| Indiana S | Casey S | Parker S | Ethan VB |
| Archer Y |
First Communion: Parish Presentation Masses for First Communicants
Families are always welcome at any Catholic Parish Mass at any time. However Fr Shymon has especially invited the First Communicants and their families to attend the Masses at 6pm on Saturday, June 17th, Saturday, July 15th and Saturday, July 22nd at St Brendan’s Church, as they prepare to receive the sacrament of First Communion. Please mark these dates in your family schedule.
Social Justice Action Team News
The SJAT are working in partnership with the Mini Vinnies teams from St Brendan’s, St Joseph’s and St Mary’s to support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Please see the relevant details below.
Catholic Care
For further information about the services offered by Catholic Care, please visit: https://www.ccam.org.au/
Catholic Baptism
For families considering The Sacrament of Catholic Baptism for their child/ren, please contact the Western Port Parish Centre on (03) 5979 4374. Should you make Baptism arrangements with the Parish, please inform me so that this special milestone for your child can be acknowledged within the school community. Please also forward a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate to the school so that this can be reflected in the school records.
Families who wish for their children to receive any sacrament or The Rite of Reception through the parish, have been requested by Fr Shymon to make timely arrangements, as adequate preparation is required. This is especially important when families wish to enroll in school sacramental preparation programs, such as First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Christian Initiation for Adults: RCIA
Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic or continuing the Catholic sacramental journey which you commenced as a child or younger adult?
Adults who wish to begin or continue their faith journey through the reception of the Catholic sacraments are invited to contact the Western Port Parish Centre on (03) 5979 4374.
Western Port Parish News
Please follow this link to the Western Port Parish web page, and to find out more about parish happenings.
Access to Australian Catholics Online Magazine
Families, please remember that you have FREE access to the Australian Catholics online resource. To access this fabulous resource, please click here and use the following login details to gain access:
Email: parents@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au
Password: parents1
Yours in faith & harmony.
Emma Chapple
-Religious Education Leader
-Performing Arts Classroom Specialist Teacher