A special mention goes to Archie McDonnell for his wonderful retell of the story of the Prodigal Son at Mass on Saturday night. Father George asked Archie (Altar Server) a question and he confidently retold the whole story to the very attentive congregation. Archie received a very loud round of applause. Well done Archie, we all were very proud of you.

Easter in a Box

This year the children will participate in an Easter activity titled “Easter in a Box.’ This activity begins on Palm Sunday when Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem on a donkey, where people greeted him as a king and waved palm branches shouting, “Hosanna, Hosanna.”

The Easter story continues, remembering the significant events that Jesus faced during this week while he was on earth. In the classrooms the children will retell Jesus’ story through different mediums - Bible readings, media, meditations and reflections and will create and make significant symbols that illustrate the events of Holy Week. These symbols will be placed in their special box. Throughout the week, there will be many symbols added to the ‘Easter Box.’

The children will take their box home for the holidays and share their work with their families. Please ask your child to retell the happenings of Holy Week using the items from the box to assist them recount Jesus’ story.

After the holidays the children will return their boxes so they can continue Jesus‘ story from when he rose on Easter Sunday to when he went back to heaven to be with his Father at the Ascension.

Please ensure that each child has their own box ready to begin their activities on Monday in Week 11.

 Sacramental Program

Year 3 children from St Patrick’s and the local primary schools will begin preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation early in Term Two. The registration forms are available from the Parish Office gundagai@cg.org.au . These registration forms will now include both the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist, as the same group of children will be involved in both Sacraments.

 If you know of any Catholic children in the local area, who are at the age to be involved in these programs, please pass on the message about registering for the Sacramental Program.

Project Compassion.

Thank you to the many families, who have been collecting money for Project Compassion. After the holidays, these boxes will be collected, and counted, and the money forwarded to Caritas Australia. This financial support will be greatly appreciated and will help the lives of many to have a better and brighter future.

Every contribution no matter how small will make a difference to someone’s life.

St. Patrick’s Day

Thank you to Father George for celebrating Mass in the school Amphitheatre to celebrate the feast of our Patron Saint, St Patrick. It was wonderful to have our kindergarten parents present to witness their children being welcomed to our school.

We are so grateful to Father George and Father Namora for their spiritual guidance and presence within our school.

Church Easter Celebrations

Easter Mass times:

Holy Thursday - 6pm

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross 10am

Good Friday - 3pm

Easter Vigil – Saturday 6pm

• We will need volunteers for Altar Serving at each of these celebrations. If your child can assist, please see Mrs Howe ASAP.

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter and a safe and relaxing holiday.

Kate Howe

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