Our Faith - Religious Education

We are in the season of LENT

 A time of preparation for the feast of Easter. During Lent, we give special attention to prayer (attending to quality more so than quantity), fasting (emptying ourselves that we may be filled with the life and love of Christ) and good deeds (not to win admiration for ourselves but to help others). Though it has a penitential character, Lent is a joyful season as we anticipate the resurrection of the Lord. 

Easter Prayer Assembly - Wednesday 5th April

We invitie parents and friends to join our classes to celebrate an Easter Prayer Assembly on Wednesday 5/4/23. Infants (Kindergarten to Year 2) will present from 10:15am - 10:45am at school and  Primary (Years 3-6) will present after morning tea at 11:30am-12:15pm in the Cathedral. 

Vale -  Mr Gary McSweeney

This week the Armidale Diocese lost one of its leaders, Mr Gary McSweeney. Gary was the Principal of St Edwards School for 26 years. He then worked in the Catholic Schools Office. Gary was also instrumental in Diocesan, Polding and PSSA sports pioneering many opportunities for students in rural communities. Gary's funeral will be Friday afternoon in Tamworth. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.

Project Compassion Boxes

We encourage families to donate during the season of lent to support the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people living in poverty. Together, we can make a difference now, and For All Future Generations. These boxes will be need to be sent back to  school in Week 11. 

St Patrick's Day 

It was wonderful to  see so much green around our school today! Thank  you for your gold coin dontations that will go towards Project Compassion. 

Project Compassion Coin Line 

St Mary's Mini Vinnies group are holding a fundraiser on 31/3/23. Students are encouraged to bring coins to school on Friday 31/3/23 and these will be placed in a class collection. Which class will have the longest coin line? All coins will be donated to Project Compassion. 

Parish Events 

Catholic Women Connecting ( CWC - a branch of CWL) 

Our Lenten Journey Catholic Women Connecting is gathering together at the Cathedral on the 'Last Friday of Lent' (31st March) to journey with Our Lord through the “Stations of the Cross” at 4.45pm, to be followed by a celebration of Mass at 5.30pm. Afterwards, at 6pm, we will journey down to “Tatts” beer garden to share an evening meal together. All women are invited to join us at any of our events.

RSVP to Tina in the Parish Office 67722218 or email amidalecwc@gmail.com

Sacramental Programs for 2023

If your child is unable to attend one of these sessions, please contact Tina (6772 2218) at the Parish Office closer to the date. 

Sacramental Dates 2023

Wed 26th April 2023- Confirmation Enrolment/ Information Evening (5:30pm) 

Sun 30th April 2023- Confirmation Lesson 1 (9am) 

Sun 7th May 2023 - Confirmation Lesson 2 (9am)

Sun 14th May 2023 - Confirmation Lesson 3 (9am)

Sun 21st May 2023- Confirmation Lesson 4 (9am)

Fri 26th May 2023 - Confirmation Rehearsal with Reconciliation available (3:30-5:00 pm) 

Sun 28th May 2023 - Pentecost- Celebration of Confirmation (10am)

Wed 26th July 2023 - Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Enrolment / Information Evening (5:30pm)  

Sun 30th July 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 1 (9am) 

Sun 6th August 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 2 (9am) 

Sun 13th August 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 3 (9am) 

Wed 16th August 2023 - First Reconciliation rehearsal (4pm) and celebration (5pm) 

Sun 20th August 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 1 (9am) 

Sun 27th August 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 2 (9am) 

Sun 3rd September 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 3 (9am) 

Sun 8th September 2023 - First Holy Communion Rehearsal with Reconciliation available (3:30-5:00 pm) 

Sun 10th September 2023 - First Holy Communion celebrated (10am) 

Proposed Family/ Youth Masses for 2023 

Term 1- Sunday 26th March - 5:30pm 

Term 2- Sunday 28th May - 10am Celebration of Confirmation

Term 3- Sunday 10th September - 10am Celebration of FHC

Term 4- Sunday 26th November - 5:30pm

Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral Parish

Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral Parish Weekend Mass Times:

Saturday 9 am & 6 pm

Sunday - 8 am, 10 am and 5.30 pm

PRAYER  - Diocesan Prayer Card

A Diocesan Prayer has been written and published.