OUR FAITH

PRAYER 

Gracious and loving God,

We remember all who lost their lives through Australia's involvement in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We especially remember the courageous actions undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the First World War. We pray for the airmen, sailors and soldiers who died in battle, sacrificing their lives while on duty. We commemorate their bravery and pray for the families who lost loved ones. As we strive for peace in our country and world, help us to become instruments of your peace. 

We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

We pray ...

for..... all those who have died while serving our nation in war; all those who have lost ones in war and conflict; for all those who continue to serve in the defence forces, especially those in areas of turmoil and for all candidates who are preparing to make their First Reconciliation and First Eucharist this term. 

LITURGY NEWS

Yesterday some of our Year 5 students attended Reconciliation. Next Wednesday some of our Year 6 students will have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation and Year 1 will have a class visit with our parish priest.

Family Mass 

Our Family Masses for this term will be held on Sunday 7th May and Sunday 4th June at St Nicholas Church at 9.30a.m. The first Family Mass for the term (7th May) will be hosted by Year 3 and the First Reconciliation and First Eucharist candidates. 

It would be lovely to see as many families as possible attending. These Masses are an opportunity for our School community to come together with our Parish Community to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word and to share a ‘cuppa ‘and morning tea afterwards.

Blessed Edmund Rice Feast Day 

Next Friday 5th May students in Edmund Rice will be able to wear mufti clothing to celebrate the feast of Blessed Edmund Rice. Enclosed shoes and hats are essential.

SACRAMENTS

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist 

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation has begun for our students and parents in Year 3. Notes and a Compass push has been sent to all eligible candidates.

MOTHER'S DAY MASS & MUFFINS WITH MUM

A Whole School Mother’s Day Mass will be held on Friday 12th May (Week 3) at 9.30a.m at St Nicholas School Undercroft. We would like to invite all mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends to our Mass and hope you will be able to join us for this special occasion. Prior to the mass from 7.30am - 8.45am our mums or that special loved one are invited to join us for a muffin/light refreshments.

YEAR 6 RE TEST

This term our Year 6 students will be participating in the annual Religion Education Test on Wednesday 14th June.