Education in Faith

Term 2

This term we have many things happening in our school and Church. Many of our grade 4 students will receive  their First Eucharist. more information concernong this will be sent out shortly. In week 5, we will have out Spirit Day. This is our feast day when we celebrate our wonderful school. As this is our 50th year we are planning a big celebration including a whole school mass where our choir and  rock band will play, activites led by our wonderful grade six students, Subway lunch organised by the P & F and lots of other party games.

Class Masses Term 2

Next term we will continue with Wednesday class masses. These are held in the Chapel at 9:15 am. Families are warmly invited to join classes for these Masses. Tea and and coffee is available after Mass in the Parish house. We do ask that you don't bring coffee into the Church or Chapel.

Parish Levy

Thank you to those families who have already supported the parish with payment of the Levy. If your child is making a sacrament this year you will not be required to make further payment as the Parish Levy covers the cost of the sacrament.

If you have paid the levy you will be able to select your Eucharist Date immediately. 

The amount of the levy is $200 per family per year and is not charged if you are already participating in the Parish Stewardship Programme. If you wish to join that programme, please contact the Parish office.  This levy is consistent with other parishes and schools and is designed to make contributions to the Parish more streamlined. Here is the link: 

https://www.trybooking.com/DJEDV

Thank you.

Dates for 2026:

Thank you to all who have booked there First Eucharist Mass. More information will be sent home next term.

The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated  on the 13th and 14th of June. 

The Sacrament of First Reconciliaton will be held on the 29th of July 3. 

Year 5 & 6 Level Mass: 

Saturday 2nd of May at 6pm

Year 3 & 4 Level Mass: 

Saturday 8th August June at 6pm

Year 1 & 2 Level Mass

Saturday 24th October  at 6pm

Corinne Davis

Education in Faith Leader

Marianne Condon 

Sacramental Coordinator

Parish News

This coming Saturday night 2nd May, the 6pm mass will be attended by students from Years 5/6 along with their families.  It will be a special celebration and the Grade 6 children who recently made their Confirmation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, will be presented with their Confirmation Certificates.  Congratulations to you all.

The next Baptism Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th May at 7.30 pm in the Parish House.  It is essential that bookings are made by calling the Parish office on 7036 9395 or via email to ringwoodnorth@cam.org.au  Baptism bookings are filling fast for the year with our first available Sunday not till July 2026.  Baptisms are held every second Sunday in the Church at 12.30 pm with a maximum of 3 families per ceremony.

We are still seeking volunteers for our Winter Shelter Homeless Program.  The program only succeeds if we have sufficient volunteers.  Further in the school newsletter is an Note from Silvio, the Coordinator of the program.  Please consider helping out those in need in our local community.

On Sunday 10th May we celebrate Mother’s Day.  We wish all our mothers a very happy day celebrating with their beautiful families.  You certainly deserve to be spoilt and we appreciate all that you do for your children.  HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

For the latest Parish news, the Parish Newsletter “The Word” is available on the Parish website and is sent out every Friday morning.

Blessings from the Parish House.

Ruth Frangeskakis

Parish Secretary

Holy Spirit Parish