Our Faith - Religious Education

 LENT

 A time of preparation for the feast of Easter. During Lent, we give special attention to prayer (attending to quality more so than quantity), fasting (emptying ourselves that we may be filled with the life and love of Christ) and good deeds (not to win admiration for ourselves but to help others). Though it has a penitential character, Lent is a joyful season as we anticipate the resurrection of the Lord. 

SHROVE TUESDAY 

Thank you for your support  on Shrove Tuesday the sale of the Pancakes.  Caritas/Project Compassion will receive the proceeds of this day.

ASH WEDNESDAY 

Thank you to all the families & friends who were able to join us at Mass on Wednesday. 

Project Compassion Boxes

We encourage families to donate during the season of lent to support the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people living in poverty. Together, we can make a difference now, and For All Future Generations. These boxes will be collected at the end of Term 1.

Prayer - LENTEN PRAYER

Loving God,

Help us to work together

to share what we have

so that everyone has what they need. 

Help us to build a better world

where each of us can become the best person we can be.

Amen.

Parish Events 

FRIDAY 3rd MARCH

• 10am World Day of Prayer, St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Faulkner Street 
• 4.00 - 6.30pm Youth Group, Parish Centre First & Third Friday of the month. Come for fun, games, prayer & faith! 
• 4.45pm Stations of the Cross, Cathedral 
• 6.00 - 7.00 pm First Friday Holy Hour, Cathedral 

SATURDAY 4th MARCH

• 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast at the Servies First Saturday of every month. All men are welcome. 
• 9.30 am First Saturday Devotions, Cathedral.  These will take place before Our Lady’s statue. All welcome to join. 

SUNDAY 5th MARCH

• 10.00 am Farewell Mass for Bishop Kennedy Cathedral 

Sacramental Programs for 2023

If your child is unable to attend one of these sessions, please contact Tina (6772 2218) at the Parish Office closer to the date. 

Sacramental Dates 2023

Wed 26th April 2023- Confirmation Enrolment/ Information Evening (5:30pm) 

Sun 30th April 2023- Confirmation Lesson 1 (9am) 

Sun 7th May 2023 - Confirmation Lesson 2 (9am)

Sun 14th May 2023 - Confirmation Lesson 3 (9am)

Sun 21st May 2023- Confirmation Lesson 4 (9am)

Fri 26th May 2023 - Confirmation Rehearsal with Reconciliation available (3:30-5:00 pm) 

Sun 28th May 2023 - Pentecost- Celebration of Confirmation (10am)

Wed 26th July 2023 - Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Enrolment / Information Evening (5:30pm)  

Sun 30th July 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 1 (9am) 

Sun 6th August 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 2 (9am) 

Sun 13th August 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 3 (9am) 

Wed 16th August 2023 - First Reconciliation rehearsal (4pm) and celebration (5pm) 

Sun 20th August 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 1 (9am) 

Sun 27th August 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 2 (9am) 

Sun 3rd September 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 3 (9am) 

Sun 8th September 2023 - First Holy Communion Rehearsal with Reconciliation available (3:30-5:00 pm) 

Sun 10th September 2023 - First Holy Communion celebrated (10am) 

Proposed Family/ Youth Masses for 2023 

Term 1- Sunday 26th March - 5:30pm 

Term 2- Sunday 28th May - 10am Celebration of Confirmation

Term 3- Sunday 10th September - 10am Celebration of FHC

Term 4- Sunday 26th November - 5:30pm

Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral Parish

Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral Parish Weekend Mass Times:

Saturday 9 am & 6 pm

Sunday - 8 am, 10 am and 5.30 pm