Education in Faith

Class Masses

This year we will continue with Wednesday class masses. These are held in the Chapel at 9:15 am. Families are warmly invited to join classes for these Masses. Tea and and coffee is available after Mass in the Parish house. We do ask that you don't bring coffee into the Church or Chapel.

Ash Wednesday - Lent

On Wednesday 18th February Father Arsenio celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass with the whole school and parish community to mark the beginning of Lent. Lent is a special time when we prepare our hearts for Easter. It lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and is a time for prayer, fasting, and giving to others. Many people give up something or take on positive habits to grow spiritually.

This year we have 2 main fundraising events. Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday) which was this week and the Big Walk to Water which will bring awareness to people around the world who have to travel long distances to access clean water.

Prayer for Lent

As we begin this Lenten journey, 

we come before You with humble hearts.

Mark us with Your mercy and teach us to walk in Your ways.

Help us to turn from what distracts us,and draw us closer to the love of Christ.

Renew our spirits, strengthen our faith,and lead us toward Easter with hope and gratitude.

Amen.

Lent is not about achieving perfection; it’s about returning. Returning to prayer, returning to gratitude, returning to love, returning to God.

As we begin these 40 days, we can ask:

What might I lay down so I can make room for God?What might I take up that helps me love more deeply?Where is God inviting me to begin again?

May this season be a gentle turning of the heart. A time to slow down, listen, and let God shape us with kindness.

Dates for 2026:

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Thursday the 26th of March at 7pm at St.Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne.

The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated  on the 13th and 14th of June. 

The Sacrament of First Reconciliaton will be held on the 29th of July 3. 

Prep Level Mass: 

Sunday 22nd February at 9am

Year 5 & 6 Level Mass: 

Saturday 2nd of May at 6pm

Year 3 & 4 Level Mass: 

Saturday 20th June at 6pm

Year 1 & 2 Level Mass

Saturday 24th October  at 6pm

Corinne Davis

Education in Faith Leader

Marianne Condon 

Sacramental Coordinator

Parish News

This coming Sunday 22nd February we have the Prep Welcome Mass at 9.00 am.  We hope to see as many prep children and their families as possible.  After mass, there will be morning tea served so please stay on for a cuppa and a chat.

On Friday 27th February the Parish Ladies Morning Tea Group will meet in the Parish House at 10.00 am for a cuppa.  The groups meets every last Friday of the month so if you would like to join the ladies for a social gathering, please come along.

Church Flowers

Help in required on a roster basis in relation to the Church Flower Arrangements.

No experience necessary – just an appreciation of arranging flowers.

Training and help is available.

If you can spare 30 minutes either Saturday (or Friday) and would be happy to be on the Roster, please let the Parish House know

Then on the weekend of Saturday 28th February/1st March, we have the Rite of Commitment for our Confirmation candidates at all masses.  Please keep these beautiful children in your prayers as they prepare to be confirmed on Thursday 26th March at St Patrick’s Cathedral.

Enjoy the week ahead.

Blessings from the Parish House.

Ruth Frangeskakis

Parish Secretary

Holy Spirit Parish