Liturgy

Community Mass

What is Community Mass?

Community Mass is the gathering of students, staff, families, alumni and friends to celebrate the Eucharist in the College Chapel.

How long is the Mass and what time does it commence?

Mass begins at 8:00am and finishes around 8:30am – in time for students and staff to get to Homeroom.

Are there reserved seats?

People are free to sit anywhere. Only the choir has a special seating area.

Oh, there is singing?

Yes, we have a wonderful Chapel Choir, directed by Mrs Haydon and accompanied by Mr Johnston, and supported by Treble and Chamber Choir members. The choir leads the singing and everyone is encouraged to sing as much (or as little) as they feel comfortable. All the lyrics are projected from a PowerPoint

Is Community Mass only for Catholics?

Not at all; everyone is welcome.

What if I am unfamiliar with the prayers?

All the responses are on a PowerPoint.

Next Friday’s Community Mass, 19 May, will truly be a community Mass, as it will be prepared by family members, students and staff. After Mass, there is ‘coffee to go’ before going to work or other commitments.

Community Mass details:

• College Chapel
• Fridays in term time
• Starts: 8:00am and concludes 8:30am

Do you have a child in Years 3, 4 or 6?

It is a special year for these students as they look forward to celebrating the sacraments, with their families, in their parish.  

Many students are excited that they will be celebrating the sacraments in the coming weeks and we look forward to congratulating students and families.

Information from parishes is available on the College website. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to ask! 

If you would like further information about the Sacrament Program, please contact:

• Mary-Anne Lumley mary-anne.lumley@cewa.edu.au   08 9383 0513
• Your parish priest or Sacrament Coordinator
• The Archdiocesan website

A Blessing for Mothers

Mothering God,

God of Mary, 

of Elizabeth

and of all mothers yesterday, today and tomorrow.

We pray in gratitude for our mothers

and for all women who have joined with you

in the wonder of bringing forth new life.

You who became human through a woman,

bless our mothers with the gifts they need:

Give them the strength to love and to be loved in return,

not perfectly, but humanly.

Give them the faithful support of family and friends

as they care for the physical and spiritual growth of their children.

Give them joy and delight in their children,

to sustain them through the challenges of motherhood.

Fill them with your Spirit,

so they are renewed when they need it most.

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing adapted.