Holy Week

This week we begin the most important week of the Church’s calendar. On Sunday we celebrated Palm Sunday commemorating when Jesus rode a donkey into the city of Jerusalem. The crowd rejoiced and hailed Jesus as the King, the Saviour. They waved palms shouting, “Hosanna, hosanna to our King.”

On Holy Thursday, Jesus and His Disciples prepared for the Passover Feast. Jesus washed the Disciples feet in preparation for the Feast. At the table Jesus blessed, broke and shared the bread and then took the cup, gave thanks and drank from it. These actions initiated the first Mass. The same words and actions are celebrated each time we go to Mass.

On Good Friday Jesus was trialled, sentenced to death and crucified on the Cross. Jesus gave His life for us. Jesus was then laid in the tomb.

On Easter Sunday we remember Jesus glorious resurrection, His triumph over evil and celebrating new life.

Journey with Jesus through Holy Week reflecting on the Stations of the Cross

On Holy Thursday we will celebrate our School’s portrayal of Jesus’ journey through Holy Week and the Stations of the Cross. We invite all families to join us in this moving performance by our children. We will begin at 11:30 am. The children have been practicing their part of the Easter Story, reflecting on the true meaning of Easter and the supreme sacrifice Jesus made for us.

Easter Celebrations at St Patrick’s Church

• Holy Thursday – 6 pm Washing of the Feet
• Good Friday – Stations of the Cross 10 am

                             - Passion of Our Lord 3 pm

• Saturday Easter Vigil Mass – 6 pm
• Easter Sunday – 8 am
• Altar servers will be needed at each service so if you are able to assist please let Mrs Howe know as soon as possible.

Sacramental Program

We are happy to be able to announce the dates for the Sacramental Program for 2021. Three Sacraments will be celebrated in our Parish this year. If your child will be a participant in any Sacrament, please place these dates in your diaries so that we can be fully prepared in our preparation.

Please contact Madeline Ryan – Parish Secretary at gundagai@cg.org.au for an application form.

Reconciliation - Term Two

Lesson 1 - Tuesday 11^th May - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 2 - Saturday 15^th May - 3:45 pm 4:50 pm

               - and Commitment Mass NB Mass at 5 pm

Lesson 3 -Tuesday 18^th May - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 4 - Saturday 22nd May - 3:45 pm 4:50 pm Mass at 5pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Wednesday 26^th May 9:30 am

Confirmation - Term Three

• Saturday, 17^th July introduction meeting 4:15 pm before 5 pm Mass – Commitment Mass for candidates.

Lesson 1 - Tuesday 20^th July - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 2 - Saturday 24^th July - 3:45 pm to 4:50 pm and Mass to follow

Lesson 3 - Tuesday 27^th July - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 4 - Saturday 31^st July - 3:45 pm to 4:50 pm and Mass to follow

Lesson 5 - Tuesday 3^rd August - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Preparation Day – Wednesday 11^th August 9:30 am – 3:15 pm

Sacrament of Confirmation – 14^th August – 5pm Mass

• Children will be Confirmed by Archbishop Christopher Prowse

 Eucharist - Term Four

 Lesson 1 - Tuesday 19^th October - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 2 - Saturday 23^rd October - 3:45 pm - 5 pm for Commitment Mass

Lesson 3 - Tuesday 26^th October - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 4 - Saturday 30^th October - 3:45 pm - 5 pm for Mass

Lesson 5 - (possible Tuesday 2^nd November if another lesson is needed)

Lesson 6 - Wednesday 3^rd November Preparation Day – 9:15 am – 3:15 pm

Sacrament of First Holy Communion - Saturday 6^th November 6pm Mass

Wishing you and your family a happy and holy Easter season.

Kate Howe

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