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FIRST EUCHARIST
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who helped make our First Eucharist celebration such a beautiful and holy occasion.
We are especially grateful to our wonderful parishioners for their prayers, support, and warm welcome, and to our choir for their beautiful music, which helped create such a prayerful and joyful atmosphere.
Our sincere thanks also go to everyone who assisted behind the scenes and contributed their time and gifts to make the celebration so special. Your generosity and care helped make this an unforgettable day for our children and their families.
May God bless you all for helping us celebrate this important step in the faith journey of our children.
August 19, The Assumption of Mary into Heaven - Whole school Mass
The Church celebrates Mary as a model for all believers and an example to us all. Mary, the first disciple, leads us to Jesus. Through the examples we find in the Gospels, we know that Mary was: a woman of great faith; a wife and mother; a woman who suffered; a courageous woman; a woman of service; a woman of prayer.
The Assumption celebrates God’s faithfulness to Mary in life and death. On this day, we remember especially that after her death Mary was given the fullness of life and happiness which she shares body and soul with her Son, Jesus. Mary’s new life is a promise and a reminder of the new life we hope to enjoy after our own death.
Sundays Gospel
Matthew 15:21–28 — Jesus Helps a Woman Who Believed
One day, Jesus went to a place called Tyre and Sidon. A woman who lived there came to Him. She was very worried because her daughter was very sick.
The woman called out, “Lord, please help me! My daughter is suffering.”
At first, Jesus did not answer her. But the woman did not give up. She kept asking Jesus for help.
Jesus told her that His first mission was to help the people of Israel. But the woman trusted Him and said, “Lord, please help me.”
Jesus answered, “It isn’t right to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.”
The woman replied wisely, “Yes, Lord, but even the little dogs get the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”
Jesus was amazed by her faith. He said, “You have great faith! What you asked for will happen.” And at that very moment, her daughter became well.
What can we learn?
- Jesus cares when we are hurting.
- We can talk to Jesus about our worries.
- We should keep trusting God, even when we have to wait.
- Faith means trusting Jesus, even when we cannot see what will happen.
- Jesus welcomed this woman and helped her because she trusted Him.
Keep trusting Jesus. He hears us, cares for us, and loves us.
TERM 3 DATES
- Wednesday 19th August @12.30pm
Please note our Year 5/6 class mass for both classes will be the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feast of the Assumption Mass (Year 5/6 classes lead) - ALL WELCOME
- Wednesday 26th August @12.30pm
Year 2 Class Mass - Families welcome
- Wednesday 2nd September @12.45pm
Year 1 Class Mass - Families welcome
- Friday 4th September @7.00am - 8.30am
Father’s Day Breakfast/Prayer/Blessing- ALL WELCOME
- Wednesday 16th September @12.45pm
Year PREP Class Mass - Families welcome