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As we enter the most sacred days of our Christian story, our school community is invited to pause, reflect, and walk closely with Jesus through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. 

Holy Week is not simply a sequence of events it is the heart of our faith. In these days, we remember the depth of God’s love made visible in Christ, who freely gave Himself so that we might share in the hope of new life.

Each moment of Holy Week draws us deeper into the mystery of salvation:

• Palm Sunday reminds us of Jesus’ humble kingship and the call to follow Him not only in moments of celebration but also in times of challenge.
• Holy Thursday reveals the gift of the Eucharist and the command to love and serve one another.
• Good Friday confronts us with the reality of the Cross an act of love that transforms suffering into redemption.
• Easter bursts forth with the joy of the Resurrection, assuring us that light triumphs over darkness and life conquers death.

These are days that shape us as disciples and as a community of faith.

Thank You to Our Students and Teachers

Our Holy Week prayer services this year were deeply moving, thanks to the reverence, preparation, and leadership of our students and staff. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:

• Year 3 and their teachers Mr Foster and Miss Spiropoulos
• Year 4G and Miss Ishak
• Year 5G and Mrs Girgenti

Their thoughtful dramatizations, prayers, and reflections helped our whole school enter more fully into the meaning of Holy Week. We are incredibly proud of their maturity, faith, and commitment.

Parish News: Holy Week Masses at St Francis Xavier

As we journey toward Easter, we invite all families to join the wider parish community for the liturgies of this sacred time. These celebrations are powerful opportunities to pray together and experience the richness of our Catholic faith. Please see the times below for Masses and other key events in our Parish:

Holy Thursday 2nd of April

Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7.00pm  

• The church will remain open after Mass until 9.15pm for private prayer.

Good Friday:  3rd of April

• Stations of the Cross – 10.00am
• Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion – 3.00pm

Holy Saturday: 4th of April

• Easter Vigil – 7.00pm

Easter Sunday: 5th of April

• Masses at 8.00am & 10.00am

   

We encourage families to attend these liturgies as a way of deepening your connection to the Paschal Mystery and celebrating the hope that Easter brings.

Project Compassion: Thank You for Your Generosity

As we come to the end of Lent, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our families and students for your generous support of Project Compassion this term. Your contributions have been a powerful witness to the true meaning of almsgiving, one of the central pillars of our Lenten journey. During this Lenten period we raised $2137.55, we are so proud of the children and parents generosity.

Through Project Compassion, our school community has helped bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to those most in need. This is the heart of Lent: choosing to act with compassion, standing in solidarity with others, and recognising Christ in every person.

May this Holy Week be a time of grace, stillness, and renewal for you and your families. 

May the Risen Christ fill your homes with peace and joy.