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Term One Week Eight
Some of our amazing Mini Vinnies' leaders at their Commissioning Mass on Saturday night. We have 50 members this year!
Prayer for a Pandemic by Cameron Wiggins Bellm - Thanks to Judith for passing this on
May we who are merely inconvenienced,
remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors
remember those most vulnerable.
May those who have the luxury of working from home
remember those who must choose
between preserving their health or making their rent.
May those who have the flexibility
to care for our children when schools close
remember those who have no options.
May we who have to cancel a trip
remember those who have no safe place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money
in the tumult of the economic market
remember those who have no margin at all.
May those who settle for quarantine at home
remember those who have no home.
As fear grips our country,
let us choose love during this time
when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other,
let us find ways to be the loving embrace to God and our neighbour.
Amen.
St Columba's Parish Link - Bulletins/Mass times etc.
Reconciliation (Senior)
For children in Grade 6 or over
Senior Reconciliation is being offered for children in Grade 6 or over. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Judith in the Parish office 5331 1012.
Date of Sacrament will be Thursday 19th March 7pm
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Term One Week Six
Reconciliation (Senior)
For children in Grade 6 or over
Senior Reconciliation is being offered for children in Grade 6 or over. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Judith in the Parish office 5331 1012.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm on the following weekends:-
7th March
14th March
Date of Sacrament will be Thursday 19th March 7pm
St Columba's Parish Link - Bulletins/Mass times etc.
For children in Grade 6 or over
Senior Reconciliation is being offered for children in Grade 6 or over. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Judith in the Parish office 5331 1012.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm on the following weekends:-
7th March
14th March
Date of Sacrament will be Thursday 19th March 7pm
St Columba's Parish Link - Bulletins/Mass times etc.
Ash Wednesday Mass Photos
Mini Vinnies Casual Clothes day last week
Thank you for your generosity!
We raised a total of $550.20 for the Vinnies Bushfire Relief Fund and Wildlife Rescue.
Mini Vinnies Commissioning Mass
The Commissioning Mass for the Grade 3-6 Mini Vinnies will be held Saturday 14th March at 6pm. It would be wonderful to see as many members of the Mini Vinnies as possible attend. The children will be presented to the parish at this mass.
The Commissioning Mass for the Grade 3-6 Mini Vinnies will be held Saturday 14th March at 6pm. It would be wonderful to see as many members of the Mini Vinnies as possible attend. The children will be presented to the parish at this mass.
Term One Week Four
Opening School Mass - A beautiful celebration!
Reconciliation (Senior)
For children in Grade 6 or over
Information night tonight Wednesday 19th February 7pm in the School Hall.
Senior Reconciliation is being offered for children in Grade 6 or over. Letters will be going home with students this week regarding enrolment in this process. If you have not receive one or if you have any question please do not hesitate to contact Judith in the Parish office 5331 1012.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
22nd/23rd February
29th Feb/1st March
7th/8th March
14th/15th March
Date of Sacrament will be Thursday 19th March 7pm
St Columba's Parish Link - Bulletins/Mass times etc.
Ash Wednesday Mass (26th Feb) - 12pm in the church
For children in Grade 6 or over
Information night tonight Wednesday 19th February 7pm in the School Hall.
Senior Reconciliation is being offered for children in Grade 6 or over. Letters will be going home with students this week regarding enrolment in this process. If you have not receive one or if you have any question please do not hesitate to contact Judith in the Parish office 5331 1012.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
22nd/23rd February
29th Feb/1st March
7th/8th March
14th/15th March
Date of Sacrament will be Thursday 19th March 7pm
St Columba's Parish Link - Bulletins/Mass times etc.
Ash Wednesday Mass (26th Feb) - 12pm in the church
Term One Week Two
Opening School Mass
The 2020 opening school mass will be held Thursday 13th February at 12noon. All are most welcome to attend.
Baptism for children over 7 years of age (RCIC)
There will be an information evening on Tuesday 11th February at 7pm in St Patrick's Cathedral Hall for anyone interested. This is for children who have at least one parent who is a Baptized Catholic. For an expression of interest form or if you would like to know more please contact Judith at the Parish Office 5331 1012
Reconciliation (Senior)
For children in Grade 6 or over
Information night Wednesday 19th February 7pm in the School Hall.
Senior Reconciliation is being offered for children in Grade 6 or over. Letters will be going home with students this week regarding enrolment in this process. If you have not receive one or if you have any question please do not hesitate to contact Judith in the Parish office 5331 1012.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
22nd/23rd February
29th Feb/1st March
7th/8th March
14th/15th March
Date of Sacrament will be Thursday 19th March 7pm
Confirmation
For children in Grade 3 or over who have been Baptized Catholic.
Information Night Wednesday 29th April 7pm in the School Hall for parents only.
If you cannot attend this information session, please arrange a time to meet with Judith. No enrolments will be accepted after Friday 1st May.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
2nd/3rd May
9th/10th May
16th/17th May
23rd/24th May
On Friday 29th May there will be a rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children. (Godparents are most welcome to attend if able)
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Saturday 30th May at 6pm or Sunday 31st May at 10am in the Church
Please mark your diaries now.
First Reconciliation & Eucharist
Year 4 or over who have been Confirmed
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a part of the First Eucharist program.
Parent information session will be held on Wednesday 22nd July 7pm in the School Hall (parents only). Enrolments will not be accepted after Friday 24th July.
Following the parent information session children will need to attend a mass over the enrolment weekend which will be held on Saturday 25th July or Sunday 26th July during the weekend Masses.
Children will need to attend with their parents two reconciliation workshops for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and four dismissal sessions for First Eucharist during the preparation time prior to receiving of First Eucharist.
It is an expectation that all sessions are attended to ensure that the children are fully prepared.
Reconciliation Workshops
Wednesday 29th July and Wednesday 5th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 12th or Thursday 13th August at 7pm in the Church.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
1st/ 2nd August
8th/9th August
15th/16th August
22nd/23rd August
On Friday 28th August - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 29th August at 6pm or Sunday 30th August at 10am
Please mark these dates in your diary now.
Extra information for Confirmation & Eucharist:
Enrolment packs will be made available prior to each Sacrament. These can be collected from the St Columba’s School or Parish Office. You will be advised when they are available for collection. You will need to complete the enrolment form and return with your child’s trifold or Baptism Certificate plus payment on the Information night.
Your child will need to wear their Baptismal stole for each of the Sacraments. You will receive a transfer to iron on for Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation (Snr).
We spend a lot of time planning dates, getting the packs & programs together and ensuring you have all the information in plenty of time, it would help us if all information is returned on time and communication for absences is advised as soon as possible.
The 2020 opening school mass will be held Thursday 13th February at 12noon. All are most welcome to attend.
Baptism for children over 7 years of age (RCIC)
There will be an information evening on Tuesday 11th February at 7pm in St Patrick's Cathedral Hall for anyone interested. This is for children who have at least one parent who is a Baptized Catholic. For an expression of interest form or if you would like to know more please contact Judith at the Parish Office 5331 1012
Reconciliation (Senior)
For children in Grade 6 or over
Information night Wednesday 19th February 7pm in the School Hall.
Senior Reconciliation is being offered for children in Grade 6 or over. Letters will be going home with students this week regarding enrolment in this process. If you have not receive one or if you have any question please do not hesitate to contact Judith in the Parish office 5331 1012.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
22nd/23rd February
29th Feb/1st March
7th/8th March
14th/15th March
Date of Sacrament will be Thursday 19th March 7pm
Confirmation
For children in Grade 3 or over who have been Baptized Catholic.
Information Night Wednesday 29th April 7pm in the School Hall for parents only.
If you cannot attend this information session, please arrange a time to meet with Judith. No enrolments will be accepted after Friday 1st May.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
2nd/3rd May
9th/10th May
16th/17th May
23rd/24th May
On Friday 29th May there will be a rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children. (Godparents are most welcome to attend if able)
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Saturday 30th May at 6pm or Sunday 31st May at 10am in the Church
Please mark your diaries now.
First Reconciliation & Eucharist
Year 4 or over who have been Confirmed
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a part of the First Eucharist program.
Parent information session will be held on Wednesday 22nd July 7pm in the School Hall (parents only). Enrolments will not be accepted after Friday 24th July.
Following the parent information session children will need to attend a mass over the enrolment weekend which will be held on Saturday 25th July or Sunday 26th July during the weekend Masses.
Children will need to attend with their parents two reconciliation workshops for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and four dismissal sessions for First Eucharist during the preparation time prior to receiving of First Eucharist.
It is an expectation that all sessions are attended to ensure that the children are fully prepared.
Reconciliation Workshops
Wednesday 29th July and Wednesday 5th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 12th or Thursday 13th August at 7pm in the Church.
Dismissals will be held during mass Saturday night 6pm or Sunday morning 10am on the following weekends:-
1st/ 2nd August
8th/9th August
15th/16th August
22nd/23rd August
On Friday 28th August - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 29th August at 6pm or Sunday 30th August at 10am
Please mark these dates in your diary now.
Extra information for Confirmation & Eucharist:
Enrolment packs will be made available prior to each Sacrament. These can be collected from the St Columba’s School or Parish Office. You will be advised when they are available for collection. You will need to complete the enrolment form and return with your child’s trifold or Baptism Certificate plus payment on the Information night.
Your child will need to wear their Baptismal stole for each of the Sacraments. You will receive a transfer to iron on for Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation (Snr).
We spend a lot of time planning dates, getting the packs & programs together and ensuring you have all the information in plenty of time, it would help us if all information is returned on time and communication for absences is advised as soon as possible.
Term Four Week Ten
Reminders
- End of Year Mass, this Friday, 13th December at 11.45am in the Church
- Year 6 Graduation at 6pm next Tuesday, 17th December at 6pm in the Church
Emmaus PS Social Justice Visit
Yesterday, two girls Ailish age 11 and Matilda age 9 from Emmaus Primary school, came and talked about their campaigns that they have started.
Ailish’s campaign was Sunshine Letters where she got people from her school and other schools around Ballarat to write letters to the homeless and less fortunate in the Ballarat community. People receiving those letters they then have a little bit of joy in their day. She would then hand them out to the people at the soup bus and the shower bus.
Matilda created a magazine called the Little Issue where she gets family, friends and people from her school to create articles about social justice, craft activities and things like that to put in her magazines. She then publishes them and prints them out like a real magazine and sells them. She has has raised heaps of money and she donated all the money to the soup bus, shower bus and other businesses that support the less fortunate and homeless. Matilda has made 3 series of her magazine and a fourth one to come. These two girls have really inspired the school community and we hope that their campaigns continue to make a difference!
Talia L
Mini Vinnies
Ailish’s campaign was Sunshine Letters where she got people from her school and other schools around Ballarat to write letters to the homeless and less fortunate in the Ballarat community. People receiving those letters they then have a little bit of joy in their day. She would then hand them out to the people at the soup bus and the shower bus.
Matilda created a magazine called the Little Issue where she gets family, friends and people from her school to create articles about social justice, craft activities and things like that to put in her magazines. She then publishes them and prints them out like a real magazine and sells them. She has has raised heaps of money and she donated all the money to the soup bus, shower bus and other businesses that support the less fortunate and homeless. Matilda has made 3 series of her magazine and a fourth one to come. These two girls have really inspired the school community and we hope that their campaigns continue to make a difference!
Talia L
Mini Vinnies
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Term Four Week Eight
Advent Family Group Activity - This Friday! See information below...
Final Hailey House Visit 2019 - A beautiful celebration!
Term Four Week Six
Term Four Week Four
Please find below a list of RE Celebrations for Term 4
Term Three Week Ten
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Celebration of First Eucharist
Congratulations to the children who received their First Eucharist last weekend. Beautiful celebrations were held both Saturday night and Sunday morning. It was wonderful to see so many members of our school community supporting the children in this celebration. Ryder-Cheshire Fundraiser Please refer to the below flyer in regards to our sports colours day dress up tomorrow. |
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Term Three Week Eight
Father's Day Liturgy 2019 - A beautiful celebration!
Sacramental Dates 2019
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Final Dismissals during Masses
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Final Dismissals during Masses
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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Term Three Week Four
Sacramental Dates 2019
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Reconciliation Workshops – TONIGHT Wednesday 7th August and Wednesday 14th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area (entrance off Gregory St).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd August at 7pm in the Church.
Weekend Dismissals during Masses
August 17th /18th
August 24th/25th
August 31st/1st September
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Reconciliation Workshops – TONIGHT Wednesday 7th August and Wednesday 14th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area (entrance off Gregory St).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd August at 7pm in the Church.
Weekend Dismissals during Masses
August 17th /18th
August 24th/25th
August 31st/1st September
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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Term Three Week Two
RCIA program
Are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Have you or someone you know been wondering how do I become a Catholic? Or wondering what is involved? If so, we can help. St Columba’s Parish is about to start the RCIA process for those interested in knowing more about how to join the Catholic Church. For further information please contact Judith on ph: 5331 1012
Sacramental Dates 2019
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Information evening on Wednesday 31st July 7pm in the School Hall (parents only).
Reconciliation Workshops –Wednesday 7th August and Wednesday 14th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area (entrance off Gregory St).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd August at 7pm in the Church.
Weekend Dismissals during Masses
August 17th /18th
August 24th/25th
August 31st/1st September
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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Are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Have you or someone you know been wondering how do I become a Catholic? Or wondering what is involved? If so, we can help. St Columba’s Parish is about to start the RCIA process for those interested in knowing more about how to join the Catholic Church. For further information please contact Judith on ph: 5331 1012
Sacramental Dates 2019
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Information evening on Wednesday 31st July 7pm in the School Hall (parents only).
Reconciliation Workshops –Wednesday 7th August and Wednesday 14th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area (entrance off Gregory St).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd August at 7pm in the Church.
Weekend Dismissals during Masses
August 17th /18th
August 24th/25th
August 31st/1st September
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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Term Two Week Ten
Winter Appeal 2019
Sacramental Dates 2019
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Information evening on Wednesday 31st July 7pm in the School Hall (parents only).
Reconciliation Workshops –Wednesday 7th August and Wednesday 14th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area (entrance off Gregory St).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd August at 7pm in the Church.
Weekend Dismissals during Masses
August 17th /18th
August 24th/25th
August 31st/1st September
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Yr 4)
Information evening on Wednesday 31st July 7pm in the School Hall (parents only).
Reconciliation Workshops –Wednesday 7th August and Wednesday 14th August 7pm – 8pm in the School 3/4 learning area (entrance off Gregory St).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd August at 7pm in the Church.
Weekend Dismissals during Masses
August 17th /18th
August 24th/25th
August 31st/1st September
September 7th /8th
On Friday 13th September - rehearsal in the Church at 4pm for all children.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be on Saturday 14th September at 6pm or Sunday 15th September at 10am
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