Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Fairy Meadow eNewsletter

Our Catholic Life and Identity

Why do we have so many ceremonies at Easter?

The Easter Triduum refers to three days in the church’s calendar which express the central mystery of our Christian faith. It begins on Holy Thursday as we focus on Jesus’ farewell words and deeds at the Last Supper. Good Friday is when we ponder the events of his suffering and death. It finishes with the Easter Vigil when we celebrate the liberation of humankind through Christ’s resurrection. This three-stage sequence of worship allows us to take in an enormous mystery in small parts and to relate it to our own lives- the sorrows, joys, successes and failures. Of all the Church’s celebrations throughout the year, the Easter Triduum is considered the high point.

Holy Week in Two Minutes

https://bustedhalo.com/video/holy-week-in-two-minutes

Project Compassion

Special thanks to staff, parents, students and our extended community for your kindness and generosity in assisting us with our Project Compassion fundraising. From a variety of lolly guessing, mufti gold coin donation, classroom boxes and the hot cross bun drive, we have raised $ 885.00. A special thanks to Bakers Delight, our Project Compassion Ambassadors in years 5 and 6 and our parent and community helpers; Kim Smith, Annaleise Best, Carla Olima, Nikki Courtney, Sandra Smith, Maureen Armer and Maya and Ruby Smith.

The Year of Family Blessing You are welcome to join Bishop Brian Mascord for the blessing of a new image of the Holy Family on Sunday 1st May during the 10.30am Mass to honour this Year of the Family established by Pope Francis to help families live in God's joy. Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) explores the beauty of family life and reflects upon the challenges of families in our world today.

CONFIRMATION ENROLMENTS 2022 The Sacramental Programme for Confirmation will begin with the Parent Meeting this Wednesday 6th April and Thursday 7th April, 2022, at St John Vianney Co-Cathedral, Fairy Meadow at 6.30pm.

FR BERNARD GORDON Saturday (9 April) Fr Bernard Gordon will celebrate his 28th year in priesthood. We give thanks to Fr Bernard for all his hard work in our Parish as Administrator and Diocese as Vicar General. We thank God for Fr Bernard’s presence in our parish community as he administers the sacraments in his priestly ministry for the people of God. St John Vianney, Pray for Us!

ANZAC DAY Liturgy- Whole School.

We will commemorate ANZAC DAY on Tuesday 26th April at 11.45am at SJV Co Cathedral. Parents are welcome to join us.

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LUMEN CHRISTI PARISH CONFIRMATION ENROLMENTS 2022

The Sacramental Programme for Confirmation will begin with the Parent Meeting on Wednesday 6th April and Thursday 7th April 2022, at St John Vianney Co-Cathedral, Fairy Meadow.

Parents/caregivers must attend either one of these meetings to enrol their children for the Confirmation Programme. Please bring your child’s filled in enrolment form and a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Information about the programme can be found on our parish website to: http://www.lumenchristi.org.au/sacramental2022

The cost for administration and materials for the Confirmation Programme is $40. The sessions for each sacrament will be held in St John Vianney Co-Cathedral commencing at 6.30 pm.