Eucharist Retreat Day

Last Thursday was a special day for all students in year 4 as they participated in the Eucharist Retreat Day. The day was planned to deeply explore what it means to receive the sacrament of Eucharist. We began the day by celebrating mass. During mass the students gathered around the altar as Fr Mick explained the ritual of blessing the Eucharist. In class we reflected on our focus scripture from Luke’s Gospel, ‘The Last Supper’ which is key in understanding the Eucharist. We used images of The Last Supper to pray and create artworks. Fr Mick spent time with the students throughout the day sharing his wisdom. Most importantly we spent time reflecting on what the Eucharist means to us and how we can be Eucharistic people.

 Please keep the Eucharist candidates in your prayers as they will be receiving Eucharist at this weekend’s masses.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Feast Day

 Mother Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, after which our parish is named, is known for miracles and answers to prayers. On Tuesday the 27th of June, we will join with St Monica’s School to celebrate the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Feast Day as a Parish community. K-2 students will stay at St Michael’s and all 3-6 students will gather at St Monica’s. Students at both schools will celebrate mass and participate in activities to deepen their knowledge of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Watch this space for more information.

Vinnies Winter Appeal

 The 2023 National Vinnies Winter Appeal has officially been launched. This year the focus is on older women experiencing homelessness. Vinnies data tells us that “The number of older women experiencing homelessness across the country has grown rapidly in recent years, and continues to increase, accounting for almost double the growth rate for all people experiencing homelessness in Australia.” These women are someone’s grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunties, dear friends, and like all of us, they deserve to be safe, happy, clothed and sheltered. In August next term, we will have a Winter Woolies day to raise funds and donations to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal.

 For all Religious Education enquiries please email Erika Tokich at:

erika.tokich@cg.catholic.edu.au