Education in Faith

Mary MacKillop

Celebrating the Feast of Saint Mary MacKillop – August 8

This week, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint and a woman of deep faith, courage, and compassion. Mary MacKillop dedicated her life to the service of others, especially the poor and those living in remote communities. She believed in the power of education and co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph to bring learning and faith to all, regardless of their background.

Mary’s motto, “Never see a need without doing something about it,” continues to inspire us to live with kindness, generosity, and action.

As a school community, we take this opportunity to reflect on her life and ask for her guidance in our own journeys. Students have been learning about St Mary during morning prayer time.

Prayer to Saint Mary MacKillop

Loving God,

We thank you for the example of Saint Mary MacKillop, who lived with courage, faith, and kindness.

Help us to follow her example by reaching out to those in need,standing up for what is right,and trusting in Your loving care each day.

Saint Mary MacKillop, pray for us.

Amen.

Feast of the Assumtion Mass.

Next friday 15th August there will be a whole school mass to celebrate the feast fo the Assumption. Mass will be at 9:15 in the Church. All welcome.

Class and Level Masses for Term Two 

This term we will celebrate with individual class masses in the chapel. All of these masses will be held at 9:15 in the Chapel and you are most welcome to join us. All dates are on the school calendar.

Wednesday 6/8 - 5JT

Wednesday 20/8 - 4KR

Wednesday 3/9 - 4CW

Wednesday 10/7 - 4DF

Wednesday 17/9 - 1KL

Parents are most welcome to stay after mass and have a cuppa in the Parish House.

Winter Appeal

Our Social Justice team, Eadie Foster, Alicia Hasell and Anna Aneesh, have been busy organising a food collection for the people in our community that need a helping hand at the moment. Each class will be given a box where you can make donations of  various food items and toiletries. 

These goods can be sent to your child's classroom starting next week and will be collected on Friday the 22nd of August.

Thank you for your generosity.

Jubilee Mural

A letter has gone home this week with information regarding the Jubilee Mural. Work will start in the next couple of weeks,

 we look forward to watching this artwork eveolve. 

The Sacrament of Eucharist

This week many of our students will be reciving Eucharist for the first time. Please keep these special young people in your prayers as they take this important step in their faith journey.

Eucharist Masses:

Saturday 9th August at 6:00pm

Sunday 10th August at 9:00am

Sunday 10th August at 5:00pm

Saturday 16th August at 6:00pm

Year 3/4 Level Mass

Saturday 30th August at 6:00pm 

All families from Holy Spirit are invited to celebrate mass and stay for supper.

Corinne Davis

Education in Faith Leader

Marianne Condon 

Sacramental Coordinator

Parish News

Jamming season is upon us.  If you would like to help make jam for this year’s fete, there will be a jamming session in the Church kitchen from 9.30am till 1pm on Saturday 23rd August.  Just turn up and Yvette Collins will be there to assist.  You can stay as long or as short as you wish.

The next Baptism Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th August at 7.30 pm in the Parish House.  Bookings are essential.  If you wish to book a baptism, please contact the Parish House on 7036 9395.

Experience mass in the peace and beauty of Warrandyte.  Every Tuesday morning at 9.00 am, mass is held at St Gerard’s Church.  Set in beautiful surroundings this is an inspiring way to start your day.  Why not come along and enjoy the experience.  Address:  St Gerard’s Church, McCulloch Street, Warrandyte.

Blessings from the Parish House Team.

Ruth Frangeskakis

Parish Secretary

Holy Spirit Parish