2. Special Character Week 3 Term 3 2022

Sacrament of Confirmation

Last Sunday we had 11 children receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Bishop Michael Dooley and Fr Wayne for the beautiful Mass that we had, celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Special thanks goes to:

• parents and families for your great support and prayers
• the Sponsors and prayer partners
• Elaine Hurley for organising the Confirmation Certificates
• Adrienne Wylie for organising prayer partners
• Mrs Frances- Rees and Mrs Brookes for leading the singing at Mass 
• Mrs Dooley for your support                                                                                
•            Malo 'Aupito, God Bless.

School and Family Mass 

Thank you to Ruma Hoiho- Year 5/6 for presenting Mass last week.

This week Mass was presented by Ruma Kakapo -Year 4/5.

Next Week Mass will be presented by Ruma Kiwi- Year 2/3.

Thank you parents for your ongoing support. We are looking forward to welcoming you all to our family school weekly masses next term. Thank you.

Faith Facts

Week 3 - August 8 - 12 (Green)

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
7-19th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME	8-St MARY OF THE CROSS known as  St Mary MacKillop	9	10-St Lawrence, deacon, martyr	11-St Clare	12	13

St Mary of the Cross - Australia’s first saint.

St Mary of the Cross also known as Saint Mary MacKillop made several visits, by ship, to New Zealand from 1894- 1902.  In 1897 she stayed for some time with the sisters in Arrowtown while travelling in Otago and Southland. 

A woman of faith, courage and vision. Mary McKillop had an impact in New Zealand with her Sister’s founding and working throughout New Zealand and in Otago. We are waiting for our own Suzanne Aubert to be made New Zealand’s first saint.

Saint Clare of Assisi was a good friend of Saint Francis of Assisi, who our Pope Francis is named after. After hearing Saint Francis speaking about Jesus, Saint Clare wanted to devote her entire life to God. At first, her family did not respect her decision, however she stood by her decision because she truly loved God. In time, some members of her family joined her in her religious lifestyle.

St Clare of Assisi - Patron of eye disease, goldsmiths, laundry, television

God Bless

Tua Misiloi (Co DRS)