Parish News

Holy Family Parish

Confirmation 2024

 

The Sacrament of Confirmation is being celebrated on Thursday evening, 6th June 2024. 

The Sacrament of Confirmation continues, strengthens, confirms and celebrates the gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Baptism. 

Please join the Parish Community in praying for these children – May they continue to grow in their faith for years to come. 

 

Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Awe of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2)

 

Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)

 

 

Adoration for Vocation is on every Thursday

There will also be the Sacrament of Reconciliation - A Priest will be available to hear confessions.

Time: 3.00pm to 4.00pm

Location: Alternating between Christ the King and Our Lady's churches.

To see where we are each week, refer  the last page of the latest Parish bulletin https://hfp.org.au/bulletins

 

 

 

 

Be part of a joyous occasion - Join the Welcoming Team!

 

Infant Baptism is usually held at Our Lady's Church in Maidstone every 3rd Sunday of the month at 11:30am

We are seeking volunteers to be rostered to assist the Priest during the monthly Baptism celebrations. 

The role includes:

1.  Greeting/Welcoming families.

2.  Ushering families to the Baptism font.

3.  Reading the Prayers of the Faithful. 

4.  Congratulating families and potentially assist them take their family/group photos (using their phones)

Training is provided. 

Please email maidstone@cam.org.au to find out more about being a part of this exciting sacrament.

 

EDGE Youth Ministry Program

 

EDGE aims to provide youths with a safe and enjoyable place to explore their Catholic faith, get their questions answered, and to encounter the love of Jesus in a deep and profound way.

 

Held Friday fortnightly during school term.

7-9pm Our Lady’s Large Hall Lyon Street Maidstone. For enquiries please email: olckedge@gmail.com