RE News
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (EUCHARIST)
Students will continue Preparation classes on Monday 3rd June at St Brigid’s. Candidates are expected to also attend either the Saturday 5pm or Sunday 10am Mass at Ss’ Peter & Paul Cathedral. Students will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist on Saturday 22nd June at 5pm or Sunday 23rd June at 10am. Please keep these students in your prayers.
STAGE 2 MASS
Students in Stage 2 will participate in a Mass in the school Chapel on Tuesday 4th June at 10.00am. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.
THE FEAST OF PENTECOST
The Easter mystery is the passion, death, Resurrection of Jesus and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. As such, the Feast of Pentecost (Pentecost Sunday) concludes the Easter Season. Pentecost is the promise of Jesus fulfilled. Through the Pentecost experience we see that the coming of the Holy Spirit inspires and strengthens the disciples to embody the mission of Jesus. The strength of the Holy Spirit creates the enthusiasm and wisdom to live as Jesus did. Just like the disciples, we too need the strength of the Holy Spirit. When reflecting on our life, we can see that in the face of new and uncertain challenges, we too can be ‘paralysed’ if we allow ourselves to be consumed by fear and apprehension. The presence of the Spirit helps us to be people of love and service, bringing the hope-filled message of Jesus into our world.
In the actions of people who are close to us, and the work of the Catholic Church through organisations like the Society of St Vincent de Paul and Caritas, we can see the work of the Holy Spirit. This encourages us to identify our gifts and see how we can contribute to our community – as a community that tries to follow the actions of Jesus.
The school community will be celebrating the Feast of Pentecost with a whole school Liturgy on Tuesday 11th June in the school hall at 10am. Parents and carers are invited to attend.
Marriage & Family Sunday Mass will be celebrated at the regular 11am Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Manuka next Sunday 2nd June and will include a Renewal of Marriage Vows for all who wish to participate. No need to register. Just turn up an join in.
Marriage as Mission Lunch, Expo and Forum, next Sunday 2nd June 12pm-3pm Manuka. Registrations essential at http://bit.ly/marriage_mission2019 $10 donation at the door. Billeting available for couples from regional areas. Calling all married couples to gather for 12-1pm Lunch and Marriage Expo, followed by a Marriage as Mission Forum. Guest speakers Joe & Louise Zavone plus representations from various groups, ministries and agencies involved in marriage formation and support. Registrations essential at http://bit.ly/marriage_mission2019 Enquiries ring Lara Kirk 0429 192 869 or email lara.kirk@cg.org.au
MARY QUEEN OF APOSTLES PARISH NEWS
Clergy: Fr D McDermott Parish Priest,
Fr Lolesio Gisa Assistant Priest
Secretary: Sharon Cashman
Parish Office: 36 Verner St, PO Box 11,
Goulburn NSW 2580
Office hours: 8:30am to 12:30pm Mon-Fri
Phone: 02 6239 9863 Fax: 4822 5398
e-mail: goulburn@cg.org.au or
mqa.sacramental@gmail.com
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The Goulburn Mission Mass Times:
Sts Peter & Paul’s: Saturday 6.00pm
5:00pm (Winter May-Aug) Sunday 10.00am
Our Lady of Fatima: Sunday 7.00am
Taralga: Saturday 6.00pm (Sept-May)
5.00pm (Winter June-Aug.)
St Patrick’s, Marulan: 8.00am (2nd/4th Sunday month)
St Joseph’s, Tarago: 8.00am (3rd Sunday Month)
Crookwell: Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 9.00am
Binda: Sunday 10.30am
Website: cg.org.au/goulburn/home.aspx