Prayer

Almighty and all-loving God,

with gratitude for the endeavours of Catholic education in the past,

with confidence in our Catholic pre-schools, schools and universities today,

and with faith in their continuing contribution in the future,

we celebrate 200 years of Catholic education in this Great South Land.

As our Heavenly Father,

we thank you for your providential care for your children in this land

in inspiring priests, religious and lay people

to found and staff our schools in ages past.

Through them the Good News of your Son was brought to the young

even in colonial times – and ever since.

As Christ the Teacher,

you grace the staff and leaders of Catholic education today.

As they build on the achievements of their predecessors

direct them in their present efforts

to ensure that every young Australian has the opportunity

for an excellent education and formation in faith.

As our Inspiring Spirit,

you lead us into the future.

In the century ahead grant those teaching and

learning in our schools,

those planning and leading,

and the families and community that entrust

their young people to us,

a love of learning and a willingness to be the

face of Christ in the world of tomorrow.

Pour out your abundant blessings upon all involved in the

ministry of Catholic education.

Amen.

Our Lady of the Southern Cross – pray for us.

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Patron of Catholic Education in Australia – pray for us.

Catholic Schools Week

Last week, the Armidale Diocese celebrated 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia along with Catholic Schools Week. All schools in the Dioceses were invited to send representatives to the Mass which started the week long celebration. Our school captains, Archie Lyle and Willow Garnham travelled to the Cathedral in Armidale along with Mrs Herden and Mrs Muller.

Upcoming Sacramental Program Dates:

First Eucharist - 8:30am, this coming Sunday, the 6th of June, 2021

Confirmation - 9am, Sunday 20th June, 2021

First Reconciliation - 6pm, Thursday 9th September, 2021

Key Dates for the Sacrament of First Eucharist:

First Eucharist Retreat Day, including Reconciliation:
- School Day - Friday 4th June. Reconciliation is now going to be at 9:30am at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Chapel, Gunnedah
Sacrament of First Eucharist:
- 8:30am Sunday 6th June at St Joseph’s Church.

Due to the number of families attending Sunday’s First Eucharist Mass, please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of Mass in order to sign-in and find your allocated seat.

2021 Sacrament of Confirmation

Payment of $10 for Confirmation Program (via Qkr)
- This payment was due at the end of last week. If you haven’t paid this, please pay the $10 as soon as possible.
Reconciliation for Confirmation:
- 5:30pm, Thursday 17th June at St Joseph’s Church
Confirmation Retreat Day:
- School Day - Friday 18th June. Students will be visiting Bishop Michael Kennedy at the Church throughout the day.
Sacrament of Confirmation:
- 9:00am Sunday 20th June at St Joseph’s Church

Parish News

Here’s a link to the latest Parish Bulletin for

Sunday 30th May

Community News

Click on the link for information and entry forms for Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

These are some great initiatives being run by the Local Library.