Our Faith - Religious Education
Mrs Jessica Scully
St Angela Merici - A Thank You From Austria
In Austria, in Salzburg, the mosaic is completed!
Please pass it on to your schools… so they can find “their stones”.
Dear Sisters, Principals and Teachers of Ursuline Schools worldwide!
I am happy to inform you that our great school project: a life-size mosaic of St. Angela, could be completed in April 2023.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the many submissions of mosaic stones, tile pieces, pebbles, roofing slates, and clay pieces, all of which have now found their place in the floor area and under the feet of St. Angela.
Enclosed I send you two pictures of the finished mosaic.
in gratitude and with kind regards,
Veronika Marktl-Stockhammer
I sent some slate from the Cathedral to the sisters in Austria for the mosaic.
RE dates for the Calendar - Term 2 2023
Term 2 Dates / Class Masses & Reconciliation
- Week 9 Tuesday 20/6 at 11:30am - Reconciliation for Year 4
- Week 9 Friday 23/6 at 9am - Parish Mass - Year 1 and Year 5 to attend
Sacramental Dates 2023
Wed 26th July 2023 - Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Enrolment / Information Evening (5:30pm)
Sun 30th July 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 1 (9am)
Sun 6th August 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 2 (9am)
Sun 13th August 2023 - Reconciliation Lesson 3 (9am)
Wed 16th August 2023 - First Reconciliation rehearsal (4pm) and celebration (5pm)
Sun 20th August 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 1 (9am)
Sun 27th August 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 2 (9am)
Sun 3rd September 2023 - First Holy Communion Lesson 3 (9am)
Sun 8th September 2023 - First Holy Communion Rehearsal with Reconciliation available (3:30-5:00 pm)
Sun 10th September 2023 - First Holy Communion celebrated (10am)
If your child is unable to attend one of these sessions, please contact Tina (6772 2218) at the Parish Office closer to the date.
Proposed Family/ Youth Masses for 2023
Term 3- Sunday 10th September - 10am Celebration of FHC
Term 4- Sunday 26th November - 5:30pm
YEAR 3 FIRST RECONCILIATION & EUCHARIST
The Sacred Heart of Jesus - 16.6.2023
Friday the 16th is Feast Of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. The heart of Christ is a symbol of Jesus' love for us. His generous love for us was often shown in paintings and statues by a heart crowned with thorns bringing to mind his suffering. It reminds us that love and suffering can go together.
Today Kindergarten to Yr 5 attended the 9 am Parish Mass for this feast day. Fr Roel spoke to the children about the HEART of Jesus and our HEART. He taught the children that in the middle of Jesus' HEART is EAR and he listens to our prayers and loves us always.
Mini Vinnies
Mini Vinnies held their first Winter Appeal event in week 6. Students & Staff came to school in their PJ's to raise money to purchase Backpack Beds for the homeless. The children raised $660 ! Enough to purchase SIX Backpack Beds for the homeless.
Our second Winter Appeal will be Thursday 29th June, week 10. Children can wear an item of Winter Woollies to school with their uniform eg scarf, gloves, beanie, socks.
When the children participate on Thursday they are asked to bring a donation for the St Vincent de Paul - Women's Winter Care Package Appeal.
Today at Mini Vinnies the children brain stormed some ideas for items that could be donated : Soap, Hairbrush, Hand Cream, Lip Balm, Deodorants, Shampoo, Conditioner, Moisturiser, Socks, Dressing Gown, Cup & Coffee Mix, Toothbrush, Tooth paste, Gloves, Beanie, Scarf, Blanket, Thermos...
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Armidale Cathedral Parish is offering parents & teachers the opportunity to attend Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation program to be held in Armidale in June & October 2023.
Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral Parish
Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral Parish Weekend Mass Times:
Saturday 9 am & 6 pm
Sunday - 8 am, 10 am and 5.30 pm
PRAYER - Diocesan Prayer Card
A Diocesan Prayer has been written and published.
