CELEBRATING OUR FAITH 

NAIDOC Week 2019

This week, Holy Trinity classes will be incorporating activities which focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people for NAIDOC Week 2019. The theme for NAIDOC Week is VOICE. TREATY. TRUTH. Let's work together for a shared future.

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week officially begins on Sunday 7 July, also known as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, to 14 July 2019.

Prayer for Reconciliation

God of all creation,

as we journey together in this

Great Southern Land, we pray for healing, forgiveness and unity, creating a path of good will,

with justice and compassion.

Jesus, through the power of your love,

you have given us the courage,

wisdom and strength to share

our gifts and talents in humility.

In peace and understanding

we reconcile with each other.

Creator Spirit,

we come together in prayer and

thanksgiving for the many blessings

we have received.

Allow your Spirit to wash over us and

give us strength to walk together as one.

Reconciliation Church prayer was written by a small group of Aboriginal Elder women and Reconciliation Church staff members in 2014.

Grandparent's Day

Grandparent's Day will be held in Week 1 of Term 3 on Friday 26 July 2019.

The day will begin at 10:30am with a prayer liturgy in the Infants Quad followed by our visitors spending time in their grandchildren's classroom. The secondary Food Tech class will be providing morning tea at 11:30am in the Library Quad. 

All are welcome to attend the morning to thank and celebrate our Grandparents.

Please keep an eye out in your child's bag this week for an invitation!

Sacraments of Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

There are around 35 students preparing to receive their First Reconciliation and First Communion within the school and parish community. Please keep these students and their families in your prayers as they prepare for these sacraments.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation:

- Monday 19 August at 6pm

First Holy Communion:

- Sunday 25 August at 9am.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

For the Calendar...

Term 3:

22 to 26 July - Marriage and Family Week

26 July - Grandparent's Day from 10:30am

2 August - 3/4W Mass at SHC  9:15am

Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday,

Mary-Jane Guest

Religious Education Coordinator