Families whose children are making the Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist are required to attend the presentation formalities at Mass THIS WEEKEND of the 18th and 19th of May. Children must bring their Eucharist Presentation Card with them to pass onto the priest to confirm attendance. The Card is completed at school and sent home with your child.

Children who present this card will receive a special gift from the Parish for their presentation.

Mass times in our Parish are:

Our Lady's Craigieburn

Saturday 6.30pm

Sunday 8am, 11am* & 6pm

*Please note: The 11am Sunday service this weekend is an extended Mass with the celebration of the 2024 Catechumens. Mass is not expected to finish before 12.15am

Good Samaritan, Roxburgh Park

Sunday 9.30am

Families who cannot attend Mass are required to be present at the following weekend's Masses and present their card to Fr George or Fr Alex at Mass.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY EUCHARIST

Our celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist will be Sunday June 2nd 2024. Here are a few reminders as you begin to prepare your family for this day:

Our celebration takes place at Our Lady's Church in Craigieburn, next to our School.
Mass begins at 2pm with students processing in with the celebrating priest
Students receiving their First Holy Eucharist are asked to dress formally as this is a very special occasion.
Families will be allocated half a row for immediate family (approximately 5-6 people including the child). Any invited guests should not take up another family's allocated seating and are limited to seating available without a reserved sign.
All guests attending the celebration are reminded that this is celebration takes place in a Sacred Space and a prayerful reverence and silence is expected during those times in the Mass.
Food, drink, photos and video are not permitted. We have our own photographer to capture these special moments.

2024 SACRAMENTAL DATES

Important Dates for each Sacrament will be added closer to the times.

Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist - Year 4

Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 18th or 19th of May 2024 - Attend any of the Parish Masses
Family Faith Night: Tuesday 21st May 7pm
First Communion Celebration: Sunday 2nd of June 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sacrament of Confirmation - Year 6

Student Retreat Day: Wednesday 7th August 8.50am - 3pm
Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 10th or 11th of August 2024 - Attend any of the Parish Masses
Family Faith Night: Thursday 15th August 7pm
Confirmation Celebration: Sunday 18th of August 2024 at 1:30 pm

After Jesus' ascension into heaven, he gave us on Earth one last gift to share with the world: The Holy Spirit. Filled with the gifts of Wisdom, Knowledge, Right Judgement, Courage, Understanding, Charity and Wonder and Awe, the disciples set out to spread the Good News, evangelise a new generation and continue the message of Jesus. How will you use these gifts to continue this mission of Love, Hope and Peace in our world this week?

May God bless you and keep you,

Mr Angelo Iacopino

aiacopino@olps.vic.edu.au

Birthdays

Congratulations and best wishes to those celebrating their birthday this week

Sadie 3A

Kaku 5D

Sam 4D

Yashika 4A

Arianna 1D

Alessia 6D

Mr Dylan Marguccio