Religion and Parish News
Prayer
Prayer for Peace in our Family
Lord Jesus, be with my family
Grant us Your peace and harmony,
An end to conflict and division.
Gift us with the compassion to better understand each other,
The wisdom and love to assist each other,
And the trust and patience to live peacefully together.
Grant that, through the intercession of Your mother, Mary,
And St Joseph, our family too will become a holy family,
Accepting each other, working together in unity,
And selflessly dedicated to one another, and to You.
Amen
2021 Sacramental Dates:
First Eucharist - 8:30am, Sunday 6th June, 2021
Confirmation - 9:00am, Sunday 20th June, 2021
First Reconciliation - 6:00pm, Thursday 9th September, 2021
Prayers for Fr Abmar
We offer our prayers and support for Fr. Abmar following the death of his sister and brother-in-law, Gertrudes and Edward Yap, in the Philippines. Sadly, the couple died just 10 days apart after contracting COVID-19. Please hold Fr. Abmar, Gertrudes and Edward Yap, and their extended family in your prayers.
2021 First Eucharist
Last Thursday evening, parents of First Eucharist candidates gathered at St Joseph’s Church for the First Eucharist Parent Information Night. We thank these families for their attendance, as it demonstrates the commitment they have towards modelling faith for their child.
Please remember that booking-in for each weekend Mass needs to be done by ringing the Presbytery Office on (02) 6742 0200 between the hours of 8:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Key Dates for First Eucharist:
- Payment of $10 for First Eucharist Program:
- Friday 14th May (via Qkr app)
- First Eucharist Retreat Day, including Reconciliation:
- School Day - Friday 4th June. Reconciliation 10am at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Chapel, Gunnedah
- Sacrament of First Eucharist:
- 8:30am Sunday 6th June at St Joseph’s Church
***Please note that COVID-19 restrictions can change at any time and may result in some alterations to how we organise these celebrations. We will keep you informed of any changes to any of these dates with as much notice as possible. Thank you for your understanding with this matter.
2021 Sacrament of Confirmation
This term, Catholic students from Year 6 will be making the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Michael Kennedy. There are a number of very important dates below to record on your calendar. Please note that attendance at each of these dates is compulsory and you will need to contact Fr. Abmar (6742 0200) if you and/or your child cannot attend one of these dates. You will also need to ring the above number between the hours of 8:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday, to register your attendance at each Mass you wish to attend, as part of the current COVID-19 protocols. Registration for the Parent Information night will simply occur at the door that evening - you are not required to ring up and book in for this Information session.
- Confirmation Parent Information evening:
- 6pm, Thursday 13th May at St Joseph’s Church
- Confirmation Enrolment Mass:
- 6pm, Saturday 15th May OR 8:30am Sunday 16th May at St Joseph’s Church
- Reconciliation for Confirmation:
- 5:30pm, Thursday 17th June at St Joseph’s Church
- Confirmation Retreat Day:
- School Day - Friday 18th June. Bishop Michael Kennedy will be visiting the children in class throughout the day.
- Sacrament of Confirmation:
- 9:00am Sunday 20th June at St Joseph’s Church
Caritas’ Project Compassion Mission Boxes
We’ve already had lots of Project Compassion Mission Boxes brought back into school, which is fantastic. If your family’s Mission Box is still at home, could you please send it to the office by the end of next week (Week 2) so donations can be counted and sent off to Caritas. Thanks in advance!
St Joseph’s Parish Altar Servers
Altar serving is now allowed to resume as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease. A list of Altar Servers will be formed shortly, once notes have been sent out to families of those children interested in this role.
Parish News
Here’s a link to the latest Parish Bulletin for the Sunday 2nd May.