Catholic Identity

Catholic Identity Leader: Mrs Elizabeth Holligan

Friday June 20, 2025

Reflection 

Sunday 22 June - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

This Sunday’s readings and Gospel reflect on what we have received from God through his sacrifice, grace and gifts. 

Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever.’ John 6:51-52 

Jesus feeding the five thousand, is a beautiful example of Jesus’ care for the physical needsof others. Jesus final meal with his disciples and his instructions to ‘Do this as a memorial of me’, remind us to care for our spiritual needs not just our physical ones. Jesus’ gift has implications for our life today. Where do we sacrifice for others, where do we care for the physical needs of those around us, where do we care for the spiritual needs of those around us? Our world today is one where we are called to animate God’s love through action, both nourishing our spiritual needs through regular prayer and the physical needs of those around us through sharing our meal, our gifts, our time with those in need.

St Mel’s Parish celebrated St Anthony’s feast day on Sunday. St Anthony’s bread is a reminder to share what we have with those in need. At St Anne’s College we are asking our community to help the Shepparton South St Vincent de Paul Conference with their urgent request for basic hygiene supplies. 

Vinnie's Health Drive

Vinnies are seeking hygiene products:

- Toothpaste

- Toothbrushes

- Soap

- Shampoo and Conditioner

- Shaving gear

- Deodorant

- Face Washers

- Feminine hygiene products

Please send donated items to St Anne's College. Boxes for donated items will be in each area for the next few weeks. Please support this urgent appeal. May we ourselves be bread for others in the way we live today. 

God bless, Elizabeth Holligan: Catholic Identity Leader

Catholic Identity General Notices

Sacramental Program

We extend a big congratulations and heartfelt blessings to students Mia De Stefanis,

Catherine Watts and Aria Spadaro (pictured with Mr Butts) who celebrated the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation on Sunday. It was a truly meaningful occasion for the children and their families.

Information regarding the Term 3 and 4 Sacramental Program for Reconciliation will be included in future College newsletters and St Mel’s Parish Church notices.

Fundraising and Awareness Term 2

Vinnies PJ Day Friday 4 July  

Our House and School Captains are running a fundraising day on Friday 4 July for St Vincent de Paul Winter appeal. Please support their efforts by sending in a gold coin donation and wear your PJs on the day. Every little bit helps.

God Bless. Mrs Elizabeth Holligan, Catholic Identity Leader