Our Catholic Life & Identity :
Happy New (Church) Year!
The Church calendar begins with the Advent Season, the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It is a time of preparation, not just for Christmas celebrations and holidays, but for the great feast of the Incarnation (God being made human). The word “Advent” means coming.
HOME PRAYER SPACE:
Create a Jesse Tree:
www.cathfamily.org/the-jesse-tree/
PRAY:
Advent wreath, 1st candle
Father in Heaven,
Our hearts desire the warmth of your love.
Increase our longing for your son Jesus.
Amen.
Changes to Lumen Christi Sacramental Program:
Below are 2 letters from Fr Bernard regarding the 2021 Sacramental Program for First Holy Communion (Sacrament of the Eucharist) & the 2022 Sacramental Program
2021 Sacrament of the Eucharist:
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you for your patience as we navigate through the current COVID restrictions. It has become necessary to restructure the Lumen Christi Preparation Programme for the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Bishop Brian has announced that with the easing of restrictions the Churches in the Wollongong Diocese will open when the population reaches the 80% vaccination target.
At Lumen Christi Catholic Parishes we value the health and safety of our parishioners. We understand the apprehension many may feel during these uncertain times.
Having considered all of the options available it has been decided to roll the First Communion Programme for 2021 into March of 2022.
The dates for the Eucharist Programme are as follows:
Eucharist Group from 2021
Term 1 (March) 2022
Session Parent Meeting 23/24 Feb 2022 SJV 6:30 pm
Session 1 9/10 March SJV 6:30 pm
Session 2 16/17 March SJV 6:30 pm
Session 3 23/24 March SJV 6:30 pm
Session 4 30/31 March SJV 6:30 pm
The First Communion Masses will be held on Saturday April 2nd and Saturday April 9th. Further confirmation of times will be available in March 2022.
You will receive reminder notification via email in February 2022 about the Eucharist Programme.
Yours in Christ
Fr Bernard Gordon
2022 Sacramental Program:
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you for your patience as we navigate through the current COVID restrictions. It has become necessary to restructure the Lumen Christi Preparation Programme for the Sacraments for the remainder of 2021.
Bishop Brian has announced that with the easing of restrictions the Churches in the Wollongong Diocese will open for Mass when the population will reach the 80% vaccination target.
At Lumen Christi atholic Parishes we value the health and safety of our parishioners. We understand the apprehension many may feel during these uncertain times.
We greatly appreciate your patience however having considered all of the options available it has been decided to ask you to enrol your child in the Sacramental Programme for 2022.
Please mark this date in your diary for the 2022 Sacramental Programme Parent Meeting and enrolment evening on 29/30 June 2022 SJV 6:30 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement of this meeting.
You will receive further communication regarding the Sacramental Programme for 2022 in the New Year either through your child’s Catechist or through your school.
Yours in Christ
Fr Bernard Gordon
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal 2021
Thank you for all of the food donations that have been coming into school on a daily basis. It is much appreciated. It is not too late to send your food items in.
We are preparing to once again partner with the St Vincent de Paul Society to help change lives. Each grade will be asked to bring specific food items to school as we bundle up our food packages topped with love and prayer.
On Friday 3 December we will have a St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal Mufti day. Food items can be brought before this day however 3 December will be the last day for items to be brought to school.
Kindergarten: Tea/coffee
Year 1: Christmas Pudding/ Pasta Sauce
Year 2: Custard/ Fruit Mince Pies
Year 3: Milo/ Dried Pasta
Year 4: Long life milk/ Cereal
Year 5: Tim Tams/ Vegemite
Year 6: Christmas Lollies/ Fruit cake
Many thanks for your continued support.