RE & Parish News
Mary MacKillop Feast Day today
Fr Jithin gave us a wonderful little story about Mary MacKillop today at Mass. We learned through this story that during her stint as a teacher at one of her many schools that she worked, she used to travel by foot. One day, one of her shoes broke. She didn’t have the money to buy a new pair, so she simply tied the shoe together and kept going. Despite the discomfort and difficulty, Mary continued her journey without complaint. She explained to one of her students that she tied it up so that it didn't get away from her! Her determination and humility showed her strong spirit and commitment to helping others, no matter the personal cost. This small but powerful moment reflected Mary’s dedication to living simply and serving those in need, which she carried throughout her life as Australia’s first saint and the founder of the Sisters of St Joseph.
Assumption Mass Next week (15th Aug)
The Bethany (Year 5) and Bethlehem (Year 6) Communities will be celebrating Mass next week on Friday. All are welcome of course, for this very special occasion in the Church calendar.
First Holy Communion
Next steps for our First Communion candidates...
Wednesday 20th Aug OR Thursday 21st Aug (6:45pm for both) - Parent/Child Workshop (bring your child) Please Note the recent change of date for the second session.
- 14th Sep/21st Sep - First Holy Communion Masses (2:00pm) You should recieve an email this week to confirm which day is allocated for your child.
Confirmation 2025 Program
| Dates for your diary | |
|---|---|
| Ceremonies | 16th August - 11am or 2pm |
| You will be advised by the parish office which ceremony your child is allocated. | |
St Thomas Parish Weekend Masses
† Saturday Vigil Mass: 6.00pm
† Sunday Masses: 9:00am, 10:45am & 5.00pm