Hello Everyone

It is such a busy time of the year and sometimes we just need to stop and appreciate the people and what we have. I say this because this morning I looked out of my window and saw the most beautiful sunrise, it made me stop and take a moment to look at how gorgeous it was and I said ‘Now that’s Wonder and Awe!’

Speaking of the Sacrament of Confirmation, we have now completed the workshops and the students are learning about the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. They will also investigate the lives of different saints and choose a saint’s name that resonates with them. Please keep all of our Year 6 students in your prayers as they journey towards Confirmation.

Just a reminder that enrolments for the Year 4 students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion will begin next week from Monday 23rd May through to 26th May. Enrolment Masses will be the following weekend on 28th and 29th of May at the regular Parish Masses. If you are interested in enrolling your children in the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion please contact the St Michael’s Parish Centre on 97071355 and ask for Tara Bau. 

This week the Year 1 students and next week the Preps will be celebrating Mass in the Chapel.  It is an opportunity for the children to participate in a liturgical celebration where they have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves. 

Also next week we will be celebrating Mass as a staff at St Michael’s on Tuesday 24 May with St Brigid’s and St Michael’s staff as part of Catholic Education Week. It is important that we come together and celebrate as one parish community. 

Yours in Faith

Nerida Byrden

Catholic Identity and Religious Education Leader