OUR FAITH
PRAYER
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.
Amen
We pray ...
for ..... our priests and for all those who are unwell.
LITURGY NEWS
Reconciliation
Yesterday, some of our Year 3 students had the opportunity to attend Reconciliation. On Wednesday 10th September more of our Year 3 students will have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation.
REAL TALK
This free site offers a variety of resources, including quick reference guides, conversation starters, short videos, in-depth seminars, printable materials, and curated links, all focused on parenting around challenging topics related to relationships and eSafety.
FAMILY MASS
Our next Family Mass for this term will be held this Sunday 31st August (Year 1 and Year 5) at St Nicholas Church commencing at 9.30am.
We strongly encourage the families of all Year 1 and Year 5 students to attend. It would be lovely to see as many families as possible. After Mass our St Nicholas Parish have organised a 'Parish Picnic' at the Miniature Trains which everyone is welcome to attend (11am-2.30pm).
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Retreat Day
Last Friday, August 22, Year 6 and the Confirmation candidates from St Nicholas School participated in a special retreat day held at the school. The day provided a valuable opportunity for the candidates to prepare for their upcoming Confirmation, focusing on prayer, personal reflection, and community building.
Throughout the day, those in attendance had the privilege of meeting with Bishop Peter Murphy, who spoke to the candidates about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the virtues. The retreat activities were designed to encourage everyone to reflect on their personal faith journeys and to share their stories and experiences with peers and mentors. A big thank you to the Year 11 students from McCarthy Catholic College who helped facilitate the retreat, their assistance was invaluable.
Confirmation
Over Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24, a total of 77 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Peter Murphy in two separate masses at St Nicholas Church.
The retreat and masses were a testament to the dedication of everyone involved, from the candidates and their families to the teachers and volunteers who helped make the retreat and the Confirmation masses such a success. A huge thank you to all who contributed to these meaningful spiritual events.
FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Father’s Day Liturgy and Donuts with Dad
There will be a Father’s Day Liturgy at St Nicholas School on Friday 5th September commencing at 9.15am. We warmly welcome our Dads, Granddads, Pops, families and friends to join us for this celebration. More details to come regarding 'Donuts with Dad' from 7.30am.
INFANTS LITURGY (KINDER-YEAR 2) - SAVE THE DATE
On Wednesday 24th September there will be an Infants Liturgy held at St Nicholas Church beginning at 9.30am. We invite all of our parents, carers, families and friends to attend.