On 24^th May we celebrate the feast day of our Patron Saint of Australia, Our Lady Help of Christians.

The Feast Day of Our Lady Mary Help of Christians has been celebrated in Australia since 1844.

The infant church in Australia had a special reason for turning to Mary. No priests were sent to the colony in its early days and Mass was not allowed except for one brief year until 1820. It was largely the Rosary in those early days that kept the faith alive.

The Australian Catholic community remained faithful to Mary and Australia was the first nation to choose her under the title, 'Mary Help of Christians' as principle Patroness.

Loving God, you place deep in our hearts the love of Mary, Help of Christians. Through her prayers grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens. Under her protection may Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace. We ask this in Jesus' name.

Mary Help of Christians, pray for us.

On Friday Year Three will lead us in a special Mass to celebrate this Feast Day. We thank Mrs Carberry and the children for their preparation.  We warmly welcome you to attend this Mass.

Altar Servers Picnic Lunch and Training 

Our new and experienced Altar Servers gathered to enjoy lunch together and participated in a training session with Father Joe, Father Rofin, Mr Gain and Mr Reardon. We enjoyed a great afternoon.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Please continue to pray for our twelve children who are currently preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This will occur on the 31^st May in St Patrick’s Church.

Year Three have been preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We have been learning about choices we make and how we can be sorry for our bad decisions. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we have the opportunity to confess our sins. 

We know it is always best to make up for the bad choices we make and be sorry for our sins.

Kate Howe

REC