CELEBRATING OUR FAITH
Mrs Mary-Jane Guest
mguest@arm.catholic.edu.au
Celebrating Grandparents Day
Honouring the Living Treasures of Our Families
This week, our school community comes together to celebrate Grandparents and Grandfriends Day. Grandparents and elders hold a truly unique and cherished place in our lives. They serve as a living bridge between the past, present, and future, anchoring our families with a rich sense of history, belonging, and identity.
In our Catholic tradition, grandparents play a pivotal role in passing down faith, wisdom, and core values. Through their quiet devotion, patience, and unconditional love, they teach us how to navigate life with grace and trust in God. Whether celebrating milestones, sharing stories, or offering gentle encouragement, our elders remind us daily of God’s enduring love.
Feast of Saints Joachim & Anne
On 26 July, the Church celebrated the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the earthly grandparents of Jesus.
Just as Saints Joachim and Anne nurtured Mary in faith and provided a loving foundation for the Holy Family, our own grandparents nurture us today. Their feast day is a beautiful reminder to celebrate, pray for, and give thanks to all our elders for their guidance and sacrifice.
Grandparents Day Liturgy
We warmly invite all our grandparents, grandfriends, and family members to join us for our special liturgy:
When: Thursday 30 July at 9:30 am
Where: Holy Trinity School Hall
Following: After the liturgy, Morning Tea will be provided and then families are welcome to visit classrooms
Bonus: The Scholastic Book Fair will be set up in the library for families wishing to make purchases (Eftpos available)
We look forward to celebrating this special occasion together as a community!
A Prayer for Our Grandparents
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for the gift of our grandparents and grandfriends, whose love, wisdom, and faith enrich our lives.
Through the intercession of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, we ask you to bless all our elders. Keep them safe in Your care, fill them with joy, and grant eternal rest to those who are with You in heaven.
Help us to treasure their wisdom and walk in their faithful footsteps.
Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us.
Amen.
Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
Catholic students in Year 3 have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance for the first time and to make their First Holy Communion this term.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be on Friday 28 August 2026 (TBC) and First Holy Communion will be held on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 9:00am.
There will be two information sessions and families are required to attend one please. Thursday 30 July at 1:15pm or 5:30pm. They will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Children are not required to attend.
Further information about the Sacraments will be given out at the information sessions.
A few dates and information:
Information Sessions – 30 July at 1:15pm or 5:30pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. It is very important that a family member attends this meeting.
Enrolment – Friday 31 July at 9:30am Enrolment for the programs will take place for HTS students at the 6L Mass, .
Sacrament of Penance - Friday 28 August (TBC)
First Communion Retreat Day - Friday 29 August at SHC
Sacrament of First Holy Communion - Sunday 30 August at 9:00am
Year 8 and 6L Mass
Our term has begun with a Year 8 Mass last week and this Friday at 9:30am, 31 July, 6L will be leading the Primary Mass for the feast of St Ignatius. All families and parishioners are welcome to attend the Mass at 9:30am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Sacred Heart Mass Times
5:30pm Saturday evenings
9:00am Sunday mornings
For the Calendar
Term 3 2026
Thursday 30 July
- Grandparents Day Liturgy 9:30am HTS Hall
- First Holy Communion Meeting 1:15pm or 5:30pm at SHC
Friday 31 July
- 6L Mass 9:30am at SHC
Friday 7 August
- KM Infants Prayer Celebration 9:30am at SHC
Friday 14 August
- 5F Primary Mass 9:30am at SHC
Friday 21 August
- Year 9 Secondary Mass 9:30am at SHC
Friday 28 August
- 3S Primary Mass 9:30am at SHC
Friday 4 September
- Father's Day Breakfast from 8:30am
- KTM Infants Prayer Celebration 9:30am SHC
Friday 11 September
- 3M Primary Mass 9:30am at SHC
Friday 18 September
- No School Mass
Friday 25 September
- Staff Development Day
Kind regards,
Mary-Jane Guest
Religious Education Coordinator