HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Mother God,

You are the great Creator.

You gave birth to the world and through love brought all things into being.

You are our mother who feeds us;

our mother who comforts and consoles us;

our mother who defends us;

our mother who calms and cares for us.

Before you formed us in our mother’s womb, you chose us.

Before we were born you set us apart.

You have carved us in the palm of your hand.

Bless all women who bring life into the world.

Bless all women who cannot give birth.

Bless all women expecting the birth of their child.

Bless all women who mourn the loss of a child.

Bless all women who love and care for their children.

Bless all women who share their love and care with others.

Bless all women who tend the needs of their families.

Bless all women who tend the needs of the world.

Bless all women supported by a partner.

Bless all women who parent alone.

Bless all women of integrity.

Bless all women who struggle with who they are.

Bless our mothers and our grandmothers.

Bless our teachers and our carers.

Bless the dads who also mother.

Bless the mums we never knew.

God, our Mother and our Father,

look with favour on all those we call ‘mother’.

Bless them and keep them as they bless and keep us.

We make this prayer through Mary, who intercedes for us.

Amen.

CONFIRMATION - CHANGE OF TIME

Dear families of Year 6 students, we have had a change of time for our celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.

Originally the celebration was taking place at 1 pm on the 18th of August, however, Confirmation will now begin at 1.30 pm on the 18th of August.

2024 SACRAMENTAL DATES

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

Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist - Year 4

Student Retreat Day: Tuesday 14th May 8.50am - 3pm
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

In this weekend's Jesus rightly takes his place at the right hand of God in heaven. After sharing what his Father had taught him with us, he leaves us ready to continue his mission in this world. How do you spread the Good News of Jesus to those around you?

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

Zoe 1B

Raul 3A

Aaron 3B

Mason Prep C

Yzl Prep B

Fadi 5B

Antanios 3D

Anastasia 3D

Gadiel 5C

Valentino 2D

Leonil 5C

Etana 2B

Chloe 3C