RE NEWS

‘Forming lives of faith, hope and love in the light of Jesus Christ’.

Families whose children are making the Sacrament of First Reconciliation are required to attend the presentation formalities at Mass on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of March. Children must bring their Reconciliation Presentation Card with them to pass onto the priest to confirm attendance. The Card is completed at school and sent home with your child.

Mass times in our Parish are:

Our Lady's Craigieburn

Saturday 6.30pm

Sunday 8am, 11am & 6pm

Good Samaritan, Roxburgh Park

Sunday 9.30am

PURPLE FRIDAYS

As part of our Catholic Mission during the season of Lent we raise money for Project Compassion, this money will help many communities in Australia and around the world in need. An initiative that we would like to continue is for students to wear something purple on Fridays to acknowledge our Season of Lent and to donate a gold coin for Project Compassion

This item of clothing should not take away totally from the OLPS school uniform and as such the following items are recommended:

Purple hair tie
Purple Socks
Purple Hat
Purple T-shirt

This special initiative will run each Friday for the whole of Term 1 only.

Through our combined efforts, we hope to raise much needed funds to support those in need with Project Compassion. We look forward to seeing our community come together in almsgiving during this season!

A great example of Purple Fridays during Lent!

2024 SACRAMENTAL DATES

Important Dates for each Sacrament will be added closer to the times.

Sacrament of First Reconciliation - Year 3

Student Retreat Day: Thursday 7th March 8.50am - 3pm
Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 9th or 10th of March 2024 - Attend any of the Parish Masses.
Reconciliation Night: Tuesday 12th of March 7pm

Sacrament of First Communion - Year 4

Student Retreat Day: Tuesday 14th May 8.50am - 3pm
Sign up & Presentation Weekend: 18th or 19th of May 2024 - Attend any of the Parish Masses
Family Faith Night: Tuesday 21st May 7pm
First Communion Celebration: Sunday 2nd of June 2024 at 2:00 pm

Sacrament of Confirmation - Year 6

Sign up and Presentation Weekend 10th or 11th of August 2024- Attend any of the Parish Masses
Confirmation Celebration: Sunday 18th of August 2024 at 1:00 pm

This week's Gospel shows us a different side of Jesus. He is a man who knows the expectations and routines of the People of God and wishes that others can do the same. Because of this, he is angered at the sight of people treating the temple like a place where some can lie, cheat and steal from others without consequences. He is firm in his values and throws them out of the temple knowing that he could potentially be hurt by the many many people there who make money off others. This week, we are challenged to do the same, stand firm in our beliefs and strong in our values in the face of temptation.

Have a great week ahead and God Bless,

Mr Angelo Iacopino