Religious Education & Pastoral Care 

Dear God, 

We come before You with grateful hearts, 

thanking You for the gift of the new school year. 

Thank You for the joy of learning, 

the friendships we share, 

and the opportunities to grow in wisdom and faith.

 

Lord, we are blessed by the teachers and staff who guide and nurture us, 

the students who bring energy and curiosity, 

and the families who support and encourage one another. 

 

Your love surrounds us, and Your presence strengthens us each day.

As we continue this journey, may we seek Your wisdom in all we do and 

show kindness to those around us. 

 

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen. 

Family Mass

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday, 2nd March 9am at St Patrick's Church for our first Family Mass of 2025.

Save the Date!

Please pop these dates in your calendars...

Reconciliation

* Parent Information Evening: Tuesday, 13th May 5:30pm

* Reconciliation: Tuesday, 3rd June 5:30pm

First Eucharist

* Parent Information Evening: Tuesday, 20th May 5:30pm

* First Eucharist: Sunday, 15th June 9am

Confirmation

* Parent Information Evening: Tuesday, 27th May 5:30pm

* Confirmation: Sunday, 29th June 9am

Leadership Mass

HOPe Outreach

HOPe Outreach are looking for additional volunteers to join their team to assist in HOPe’s ministry to the Rural Fire Service. HOPe, will use their food truck to provide meals to fire fighters, support staff, incident controllers & evacuees in fire emergencies around the Diocese. Training in food handling and the operation of the truck is provided free of charge to volunteers.

Can you assist as a volunteer? If you are interested in joining this amazing team, or to make an enquiry about the work of HOPe, please contact Deacon Paul Manvell.

Please follow the link for more information or contact Deacon Paul Manvell - 0418 667 329

Parish Mass Times

Please join our Parish to celebrate the Eucharist. Our Parish offers three Mass times every weekend. 

Saturday - 5:30pm

Sunday - 9:00am and 5:00pm  

Living Well, Learning Well

Start the School Year Safely: Tips for 2025

As children return to school, it's important to prioritise their safety on the journey to and from school. Take time to discuss these key safety tips with your child:

Getting In and Out of the Car:

* Always use the door closest to the curb to prevent stepping into traffic.

* Make sure your child waits until the car has completely stopped before exiting.

Walking Safely:

* Encourage distraction-free walking by asking your child to remove headphones and put away devices while crossing streets.

* Teach your child to stay alert, follow traffic signals, and use designated pedestrian crossings.

Using the Bus Safely:

* Wait at the bus stop together, standing at least one step back from the edge of the road.

* Always meet your child at the bus stop on the same side of the road—never call them across from the opposite side.

* Wait for the bus to leave before crossing the street, ensuring it is safe to cross.

Using Wheeled Transport:

* Remind your child that helmets are mandatory when riding a bike in public—it’s the law.

* Encourage helmet use and protective gear for other wheeled activities, such as scooters, skateboards, and rollerblades.

* Never sacrifice safety for convenience, source:https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/.

Yours in Faith,

Trish Mitchell

AP/REC