St Mary's Faith & Family 

Sacred Heart School Mass

The whole school joined with the parish community this Wed to celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus which was celebrated in the wider Church last Friday. Fr Wahid drew out attention to the  statue of Jesus in the Church. Jesus is pointing to his sacred heart, which is shown on the outside of his body, a symbol of how much he wants to share his love with everyone. He also pointed out the lovely stained glass windows which depicts the moment when Jesus appeared to St Margaret Mary in France in in 1673. Jesus showed her his sacred heart, a symbol of his burning love for humanity. 

Mrs Cheesman along with several of the children led us beautifully in the singing. 

Thanks to all who came along.

Our next whole school Mass will be the beginning of Term 3, Wed 23rd July at 9:15am. 

All are most welcome to join us.

Sacraments: First Holy Communion

Commitment Mass- Sunday July 27th 10:30 am 

All children preparing for First Holy Communion and their parents are expected to attend.

Retreat Day Mon July 28th- There will be a special retreat day for the children held at the school during school hours.

Stoles- Children who have received the sacraments in the past will have had a stole made for them. Could you kindly have your children bring their stole to school asap so that new additions can be made to the stoles. If you don't have one, or need a new one please let us know. Email julie.zaar@smcastlemaine.catholic.edu.au

Clothing for First Holy Communion- Formal clothing or white or light colours to be worn eg, white shirt for boys and neat pants, white/ light dress/ skirt etc for girls.

No shorts and hoodies.

Sacraments: Confirmation

Commitment Mass- 14th Sept 10:30 am Mass

Confirmation- Sun Oct 26th 10:30 am Mass

Stoles: Children who have received the sacraments in the past will have had a stole made for them. Could you kindly have your children bring their stole to school so that new additions can be made to the stoles. If you don't have one, or need a new one please let me know. Email julie.zaar@smcastlemaine.catholic.edu.au

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

Thanks to all who made a contribution to the Winter Appeal. We received blankets, coats, warm socks and thermals. These were brought up during the offertory at Mass and willbe given to the St Vincent de Paul Society to distribute.

Andrew Chinn Concert- Wed 13th Aug

Andrew Chinn has been composing songs for the Catholic primary school classroom since 1996. His music is used in schools across the English speaking world. He will be at St Mary's on Wed August 13th and will be teaching the children some songs throughout the day. They will then showcase their new skills with a concert at the end of the day. Andrew is a dynamic and exuberant teacher. We are looking forward to an exciting day of music!