From the Religious
Co-Ordinator
At Galilee we will celebrate Mother's Day on Friday morning 7th May.
The photo booth and special treats will be offered at 8: 20 am on the playground. At 9 am, our students will lead us in a beautiful prayer service. It would be wonderful to see everyone a part of our community celebrate all women. Including, those who are special in our lives; mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunties and friends.
Year | Donations |
| Kindergarten | Muesli bars (nut-free) Please note: muesli bars must be chewy e.g. Uncle Toby's Choc Chip Bars. |
| Year 1 | Small packets of sultanas |
| Year 2 | Juice poppers |
| Year 3 | Le Snack/Cheese Dips |
| Year 4 | Small packets of crackers/chips |
| Stage 3 | Zip lock bags |
Vinnies Van Services needs our help.
Please see the table which outlines a list of items each class can donate and contribute to the food packs. It would be wonderful if the donations are brought to school before Monday 10th May so we can begin packing.
The Month of May is dedicated to Mary.
(May 1-31) May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary refer to special Marian devotions held during the month of May.
During this time we honour Mary, mother of Jesus as "the Queen of May".
Archbishop Anthony Fisher encourages us to pray the Rosary. You'll find prayer intentions for each day of the month here https://bit.ly/3vwHzpT, with 30 Marian shrines each with a dedicated intention.
It would be wonderful to teach your children the Hail Mary and the Rosary. Please click the links below for virtual resources.
Virtual Rosary - The Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays)
Virtual Rosary - The Glorious Mysteries (Sundays & Wednesdays)
Virtual Rosary - The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays)
First Holy Communion
This year the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, 22nd August at 12pm at St Anne’s Church Bondi Beach.
To prepare for the Sacrament we will have a program of instruction which will run for five weeks consecutively. It will be necessary for the parent/guardian to attend together with their child for the full five weeks.
The five preparation sessions will be held on:
- Wednesday 14th July,
- Wednesday 21st July,
- Wednesday 28th July,
- Wednesday 4th August, and
- Wednesday 11th August
All sessions will start at 6:30pm in St Anne’s Parish Hall (Oakley Road entrance).
Please note that to receive First Holy Communion a child must be baptised, have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church and be in Year 3 or above.
The cost of the program is $35. This is to cover the cost of the workbooks, certificates, and medals for the children.
Please note that the dress code for the ceremony is as follows: Girls: White dress, a veil (gloves optional) and dress shoes, Boys: Jacket, tie, long trousers and dress shoes.
If you would like to register your child for First Holy Communion, please email the Parish Office at: admin@bondicatholic.org.au to obtain an enrolment pack. Please note: The enrolment deadline has been extended until the 10th of June.
