DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - Lize Privitera
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sacramental Program
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Congratulations to the following students who recently received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. We pray that they all walk in the footsteps of Jesus, as they show forgiveness and compassion.
Addison (4CM), Angelina (4HF), Aria (4HF), James (4CM), Kierran (6MV), Leo (3AS), Lilly (4HF), Lily (4CM), Madeleine (4CM), Ruby (4CM), Sienna (5AB)
Sacrament of First Eucharist - Congratulations to the children who received the Sacrament of First Eucharist last weekend. We pray that they may come to know and love Jesus, that their minds and hearts be opened to the great love of God and their faith strengthened in Jesus - the bread of life.
Aaliyah (3AM), Adrian (3AS), Alannah (3AM), Andrew (3AM), Angelina (3AM), Ciara (4HF), David (4HF), Jacinta (4CM), Joshua (4CM), Katelyn (4HF), Kiera (4CM), Leonardo (4HF), Mason (3AS), Shenaiah (5SD), Tiffany (3AS), Valentino (4CM),
Sacrament of Confirmation
CONFIRMATION ENROLMENT AND PARENT ONLY WORKSHOP will be held on Wednesday 14th July and 21st July at 7.00pm in the Church. Parents are required to attend only one enrolment workshop. Attendance is mandatory if you wish to prepare your child for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we request only one parent attend the workshop. This is a parent only workshop and children are not required to attend. If for any reason you miss the enrolment night, or cannot make it to any other meeting/workshop, we request you to wait until the following year, as the parish is unable to offer any catch-up workshops for those who are unable to attend. An enrolment levy of $50 is payable via CDFPay https://olhc.cdfpay.org.au which will be available from 5th July 2021. For more information please refer to the Sacrament Program Booklet 2021 on the parish website www.olhc.org.au
Stations of the Cross Sacred Space
Many thanks to the families and staff who have contributed to the Stations of the Cross garden. A number of potted Banksia, Olive, Hebe plants have been kindly donated and added to the garden area. THANKYOU to those families who have made donation/s. This opportunity will remain open to families and friends. Items can be left at the School Office. Students may like to take their families to visit the Sacred Space located behind the Middle Level building. Once again thank you for your generosity.
Term 3 Class/Level/School Mass and Reconciliation Celebrations
Attendance at the following liturgical celebrations will be dependent on Government restrictions and DOSCEL recommendations at the time. Thank you for your understanding and patience under these circumstances.
Fan the Flame
Towards Plenary Assembly One October 2021
‘‘Do not be afraid; only have faith.’
Mark 5:21-24,35-43
While being conscious of the work to be done, we also have much to be thankful for. There are many signs of hope in that members of the faithful persevere with the practice of the faith… and are living their commitment to love of neighbour in myriad ways.
(Instrumentum Laboris #65)
www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/fantheflame/
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Mark 5:21-43
Next Sunday’s Gospel tells the story of a father who felt helpless because his daughter was sick. But he sought help for his daughter from Jesus. Jairus did something that each one of us can do; he asked Jesus to be present with a person who was sick.
We can also pray for those who care for the sick, such as parents, nurses, doctors, and all people who work in the medical profession. Let us pray together in thanks and praise to God, who hears our needs and answers them.
WELLBEING
Parenting Insights
This term nine parenting articles was shared with our school community via this School Newsletter. To make sure you didn’t miss out on seeing any of these, a roundup of Term 2 resources is included below.
On time, every day - Parents can maximise their child’s chance of future success just by making sure they come to school on time, every day and save absences for genuine illness and poor health.
Why family rituals really matter - Often with the busyness of life, it’s easy to forget the importance of family rituals for creating a sense of safety and connection within families.
Parenting for emotionally healthy kids - Raising children and young people to reach emotional maturity is an important part of parenting. It’s a constant process that takes time, attention and work.
Common sense strategies for raising girls - Father of six girls Dr. Justin Coulson shares his best tips for raising girls to be happy, responsible and strong young women.
Use your words Dad - Fathers can best support their children through difficult times by listening to what they have to say.
OLHC Parish
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Information
Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr Isuru Weliwatte is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School.
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