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Sandy Bay-Taroona Parish Sacramental program

The Sandy Bay-Taroona Parish Sacramental program is now underway. 

Confirmation lessons will be held after the 10.00am Mass on Sunday 30 May and Sunday 5, 12 and 19 June. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on Sunday 25 July at the 10.00am Mass. 

Holy Communion lessons will be held after the 10.00am Mass on Sunday 1, 8, 15, and 22 August. First Holy Communion will be held on Sunday 29 August at the 10.00am Mass. 

This year, there is no cost for materials, however a baptismal certificate must be produced. 

For any enquiries, please contact Penny Edman, Parish Secretary, Sandy Bay/Taroona Catholic Parish: 03 6224 1423. Office hours: Monday 9.00am-3.00pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12.00pm-4.00pm, Friday 9.00am-3.00pm. 

Vinnies book drive 

Vinnies is on the hunt and they need your help. Support their book drive by donating your fiction and non-fiction books to your local Vinnies shop or calling 03 6234 4244 for large collections. Thank you for your support. 

Online parent/carer workshop

Positive Partnerships will be running a free online workshop on Thursday 27 May to support Tasmanian school-aged children with autism and those who care for them. 

Designed for parents, full time carers and grandparents,  the workshop will provide current, evidence-based information about the autism spectrum and how autism impacts on learning. Participants will also learn tools and strategies for strengthening the partnerships between home, school and community. 

Please note, places are limited. Click here to register. 

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