Faith News
Emma Chapple
Important Dates
Term Two
- Parish Commitment Mass 1 for students listed below who have enroled to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation: THIS Saturday, June 28th, 6:00 pm at St Brendan’s Church, Somerville *Parents, carers, and students who have enrolled to receive The Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to attend.
Term Three
Parish Commitment Mass 2 for students who enrol to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation Saturday, July 26th, 6:00 pm at St Brendan’s Church, Somerville
*Parents, carers, and students who have enrolled to receive The Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to attend.
Mass to Celebrate St Mary MacKillop & Commitment of the Year Six Confirmation Candidates. Thursday, August 7th at 11:30 am, St Brendan’s Church, Somerville. All are welcome. Leaders: The Year One and Two staff and students.
Confirmation Sacramental Mass- Saturday, August 9th, St Brendan’s Church at 6:00 pm.
- Whole School Mass for Fathers & Special Men to the students. Thursday, September 4th, 11:30 am at St Brendan’s Church, Somerville Leaders: The Year Three & Four staff and students.
Confirmation News
Please pray for these children as they prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 pm at St Brendan’s Church:
| Taylah B | Elle B | Ella Br |
| Ella Bu | Nicola D | Finn D |
| Jolie H | Emilia H | Zac J |
| Alex M | Chase O | Toby P |
| Indiana S | Casey S | Archer Y |
First Eucharist News
Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of First Eucharist (Communion) on Saturday, June 21st at 6 pm at St Brendan’s Church. Please pray for Joshua N and Jax C who will receive First Eucharist in the weeks ahead. Please keep all of the First Communicants in your prayers:
| Massimo A | Matteo B | Nate B |
| Ella B | Destiny D | Eternity D |
| Jackson D | Josie GH | Maxwell J |
| Hudson Mc | Ava Mc | Harry M |
| Gigi P | Lachlan R | Lucas S |
| Jack T | Steele Y |
First Eucharist Choir
Thank you to our beautiful First Eucharist choir who worked with the band and I to lead the First Eucharist Mass hymns. You looked and sounded fabulous! Thank you also to their parents and carers who brought them along to the Mass, honouring their commitment to their special roles.
Confirmation Workshop night
Thank you to the Confirmation candidates, their families and school staff who attended the Confirmation Workshop on Wednesday, June 11th. The workshop formed an important part of the preparation of candidates as they approach the sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation Commitment Mass This Weekend
A reminder that the first of the Confirmation Commitment Masses will take place this Saturday evening at 6:00 pm at St Brendan’s church for those Year 6 children who are enrolled to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. We look forward to seeing these students and their families at this special Mass.
Access to the Australian Catholics Online Magazine
Hard copies of the Australian Catholic Magazine will be distributed throughout the year to all families whose eldest children are in Years 3-6 this year. ALL families have FREE access to the Australian Catholics online resource here, and by using the following login details to gain access:
Email: parents@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au Password: acparents
Western Port Parish News
Christian Initiation for Adults: RCIA
RCIA stands for the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults”. Our RCIA team is ready to welcome any participants who would like to enquire about becoming a Catholic. Adults who wish to begin or continue their faith journey through the reception of the Catholic sacraments are invited to contact the Western Port Parish Centre on (03) 5979 4374.
Yours in faith & harmony.
Emma Chapple
-Religious Education Leader
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