Catholic Identity 

Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ

This Sunday, the Feast of Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ), is a Eucharistic solemnity, or better, the solemn commemoration of the institution of that sacrament. This feast day is the way in which the Church officially gives homage and gratitude to Christ for the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the Church's greatest treasure. 

While on Holy Thursday we commemorate the anniversary of the institution of the Eucharist, the joy of this event is diminished by the commemoration of the Lord's passion which immediately follows. 

Therefore, the Feast of Corpus Christi is the Church's opportunity to truly celebrate with great joy the wondrous gift of the Holy Eucharist, proclaiming to all the world the belief that Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine - truly his Body and Blood given for us!

A wonderful  tradition that developed around the Feast of Corpus Christi  is the Eucharistic procession. "Very early (in the fourteenth century) the custom developed of carrying the Blessed Sacrament in a splendid procession through the town after the Mass on Corpus Christi Day. This was encouraged by the popes. The Council of Trent (1545-1563) solemnly approved and recommended the procession on Corpus Christi as a public profession of the Catholic faith in the real presence of Christ in the Holy Sacrament." Catholic Culture.

This Sunday, June 11, the seminarians of Melbourne's Corpus Christi seminary in Carlton, will be celebrating a solemn Mass at 3pm followed by a Eucharistic procession around the streets of Carlton. The Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, corner of Rathdowne and Pelham Streets. All are welcome!

Vinnies Winter Appeal

Last year, we were overwhelmed by the support the OLSC community gave to our Vinnies Winter Appeal efforts. The donations to this appeal help many families and individuals throughout our local community. 

This year we will be participating in this appeal again. During Weeks 7-9, we ask you to bring donations of canned & non-perishable food, toiletries and (new) warm winter gloves, beanies and scarves. The last collection will be on Tuesday of Week 9. Thank you for your cooperation and generosity.

Sacramental Program 2023

As we continue to journey towards the celebration of the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation, I would like to share with you a wonderful resource that you can use to prepare together with your child/ren: 

Dates of our 2023 Sacramental Program are as follows:

First Eucharist Sacramental Students - 2023

Confirmation Sacramental Students - 2023

School Masses

Last Friday, we will be celebrated a school Mass. The theme of this Mass was 'God is Love'. It was wonderful to gather with the students from Prep to Year 4. Our celebration was made even more special by the singing of the choir throughout Mass and a liturgical movement by students from Year 3/4 at the end of Mass. Thank you Tina D. and Marilyn for their continued guidance of the choir and to Rita, Imogen and Leeza for working with the Year 3/4 students. 

Thank you to all parents, guardians and families who joined us for this celebration. 

Here are the dates and times of remaining Masses for 2023:

All Masses will be celebrated in the Sports Centre. Parents and families are invited to these celebrations and we hope to see as many of you as possible attend!

Term 3, Week 6: Mass, Friday 18th August at 2pm

Term 3, Week 8: Feast Day Whole School Mass, Friday 1st September at 10am

Term 4, Week 4: Mass, Friday 27th October at 2pm

Term 4, Week 7: Whole School Mass, Friday 17th November at 2pm

John Dini

Catholic Identity Leader