We are all grateful to be out of Lockdown. A heartfelt thanks to our wonderful Parents and Carers for their amazing effort during our home learning. We have heard about your wonderful work and how much you are appreciated.

It was great to witness the joy on the playground and in the classroom as the children met up with their friends and teachers as they returned to school.

Mass Time

Please note that our Church is open and Mass has resumed. The new Mass time is 6pm.

Altar Serving Roster

Confirmation Date

We are exploring a new date for our second group of Confirmation Candidates. We are endeavouring to make this date as soon as possible. We will let you know as soon as the new date is set.

First Holy Communion

This term the children in Year Three will begin their preparation for the Sacrament of Eucharist. Please see the dates below and place them in your calendar. If you haven’t registered your child, please do so by contacting the Parish - Gundagai@cg.org.au

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

Lesson 2 - Saturday 23^rd October 4:45 pm - 6 pm for Commitment Mass

Lesson 3 - Tuesday 26^th October

Lesson 4 - Saturday 30^th October 4:45 pm - 6 pm for Mass

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

Lesson 6 - Wednesday 3^rd November Preparation Day

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

Spirituality for Married Couples

I have been asked to share this Spirituality Day with our families. Free Online Catholic Gathering on Supporting Couples

All are welcome to a free, online, one day gathering of Teams (a worldwide Catholic movement promoting married spirituality) Saturday 18 September 2021. Hear stimulating talks from a range of local speakers on Supporting Couples. Enjoy the opportunity to meet other participants and provide feedback.

For more details see www.teamsoceania.com.au or contact Tim Power on 0437 013 328. Register at https://bit.ly/TeamsRego

END OF TERM PRAYER

We thank you Lord, for this term.

For the challenges, the successes,

and the mistakes from which we have learnt.

Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends.

Give us strength and courage to do what is right;

to be witnesses of our faith.

Help us to be a practical Christian these holidays,

to appreciate what others, do for us,

to give time and effort to help others,

to be peacemakers in our family.

Keep us safe in our activities;

give us good rest and good fun.

Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term.

We thank you for our classmates, teachers, parents

and a community that cares for us.

May we always be conscious of you in our lives. Amen

We wish our St Patrick’s families and friends a safe, restful and fun holiday.

Kate Howe

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