First Week of Lent  

We begin our annual Lenten Project Compassion journey by learning about Laxmi, a 16-year-old girl living in Jajarkot, a remote district in Nepal where almost half of the population live below the poverty line.  Tragedy struck when Laxmi was 10 years old and her father passed away. Her father worked hard to pay for his children's education and, after losing him, Laxmi was at risk of falling further into extreme poverty.

With the support of our partner Caritas Nepal, Laxmi joined a child's club at her school where she was encouraged to resume her education. Through the child’s club, Laxmi developed the skills and confidence to become a leader, advocating for clean water taps at her school. 

Laxmi is now excelling in her studies and working towards her dream of becoming a civil engineer. She continues to be involved in the child's club, serving as an advisor and mentoring the next generation of young leaders at her old school.  Watch a short film about Laxmi’s story here.

Project Compassion boxes are located in each classroom for student donations or you can donate online via the Caritas Australia website at: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion

Your support is greatly appreciated.

First Reconciliation Program

Reconciliation Parent and Child Workshops

For those families currently enrolled in the Parish First Reconciliation program. Please note, Parent/s and their child must attend one workshop. Attendance at one of these workshops is a mandatory requirement as part of the preparation to receive the Sacrament.

Final two sessions are being held tonight at OLHC Parish centre - Thursday 2nd March 2023 5:00 PM OR 7:00 PM

Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

Sunday, March 5, 2023

Matthew 17:1-9

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John.

For the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ retreat to the desert to his Transfiguration. Each year on the first Sunday of Lent, our Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. On the second Sunday of Lent each year, we hear the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration.

Next Sunday’s Gospel tells the story of a great moment in Jesus’ life and the lives of his closest disciples: Peter, James, and John. This Gospel reminds us that Jesus is no ordinary person and that his message is not ordinary either. We are reminded to pay close attention to the teachings of Jesus because he represents God’s complete Word.

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 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. 

Parish Sacramental Program 2023 - Click on the link to access a copy of the 2023 Sacrament Program Booklet:  https://www.olhc.org.au/parish-sacrament-program/

Parish Bulletin - Click on the link below to download the weekly newsletter:  https://www.olhc.org.au/parish-bulletin/