SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST 2024 

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” - John 6:51

Over the coming weeks, 24 of our students in Years 3 and Year 5 will continue their preparation for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. At St Brigid’s, we are blessed that a large proportion of our families seek to take this important step towards these milestones in their child’s life. 

As Catholics, we understand that when we bring our child for the sacrament of Baptism, we take responsibility to bring our children up in the life of faith. Now is the time to prepare our children for the eternal nourishment for their faith journey. Of all the gifts that we share with our children, faith is the most precious. 

We look forward with joy to our 24 communicants continuing their faith journey through the introduction of the sacrament of Reconciliation and their preparation for their First Holy Communion. 

Please pray for our students, their families and teachers during this time of preparation.

CLASS MASS TIMETABLE FOR TERM 3

Each term, our students have the opportunity to attend Mass with our St. Brigid's parishioners. This cherished tradition is a central aspect of our students’ faith formation, serving as the greatest act of worship and a sacred celebration of community.

We warmly invite parents, carers, grandparents, and relatives to join us for Mass, especially when their child(ren) are involved. After each Mass, we serve tea, coffee and biscuits, offering a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and members of our parish community. Additionally, you are welcome to visit the classroom for a 10-15 minute learning walk following Mass. Please see the schedule for Term 3:

UPCOMING FEAST DAYS

Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop - Thursday 8 August 2024

The Feast Day of Mary MacKillop is celebrated every August 8th in honor of the revered Saint Mary of the Cross, MacKillop, who is the Patron Saint of Australia and a role model to us all. This day commemorates her passing on August 8, 1909.

Mary urged all who worked with her to "never see a need without doing something about it," and there is no doubt that this mission has been fulfilled. Her work and life continue to inspire who we are and what we do at St. Brigid’s.

We will celebrate this day by recognizing Saint Mary of the Cross, MacKillop’s immense contribution to helping those in need with a liturgy and afternoon activities.

Feast of the Assumption of Mary  WHOLE SCHOOL MASS-  Thursday 15  August

The commemoration of the death of the Blessed Virgin Mary is known as the Assumption because of the tradition that Mary’s body did not decay but that she was raised up, body and soul, into heaven.

With the Feast of the Assumption shortly approaching, it would be an opportune time to speak with your child/children about Mary, her special qualities, and how we can look to her for guidance on our faith journey.

Please join us for Mass at 9:30am in the St Brigid's Parish Church.