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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle C
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Luke 9:11b-17
They all ate and were satisfied.
Today, the second Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate a second solemnity, which marks our return to Ordinary Time. Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. At one time, this day was called Corpus Christi, Latin for “the Body of Christ.” In the most recent revision of the liturgy, the name for this day is expanded to be a more complete reflection of our Eucharistic theology. Next Sunday’s Gospel tells us about a meal that Jesus gave to a large crowd. Jesus blessed the food, and there was enough to feed all the hungry people. There was even some left over. Jesus teaches us about God’s love. God’s love for us never ends. We can always be filled with his love. We are so blessed to be loved that much. On this feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus, we give thanks for the meal of the Eucharist.
Sacrament of Confirmation - Save the Date
The final enrolment and Parent only workshop for Confirmation 2022 will be held on Thursday 23rd June, please arrive by 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Parents have to attend only one of these information nights. Attendance is compulsory if your child is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. Children should be baptised in the Catholic Church and should have received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist prior to 2022.
A prepayment of $50.00 must be made via olhc.cdfpay.org.au and this will open on Wednesday, 8th June at 10am.
Term 3 Class Mass and Class Reconciliation Celebrations
Parents and friends are most welcome to join classes in celebrating the Eucharist and/or Reconciliation. The schedule for Term 3 is published below.
As the school or classes celebrate Mass could we please ask visitors in the sacred spaces to switch off mobile phones and refrain from taking photographs or videos during the celebrations. Your assistance in these matters is appreciated.
Save the Date – school family mass celebration at OLHC on Saturday 6th August, 6.00pm Parish Mass.
All families are invited to attend Mass and join together celebrating the Feast of Mary MacKillop. Further details to follow.
Parent Education
Building and maintaining school belonging
Though there have been a few positive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the loss of traditional school routines has not been one of them. Studies have shown a positive sense of school belonging among adolescents can increase life satisfaction, self-confidence. See the article below for more information:
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 Ajin Albarnas 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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