Faith & Religious Education News
Welcome back to Term 2.
Holy Week 2025
We ended our term with our Holy Week prayer. Each class prepared a part of the story beautifully. We thank Mrs Rosier, Mrs Garcha and the class teachers for their input and support in the preparation and performance of the prayer.
Anzac Day
Last Thursday, we commemorated Anzac Day, remembering the Anzac legacy of mateship, ingenuity and persistence which has inspired our Australian Spirit for future generations. We thank the Year 5s, Miss Packer, Mrs McKay, Mrs Elmes and Mr Shoebridge for the preparation of their prayerful and thoughtful assembly. We were so lucky to have again as our Anzac Day guest speaker Warrant Officer Class Two Mark Cameron from the Oakey Air Base – father of Rose in Year 3C – his presence was deeply appreciated.
Last Friday our school was represented by our school captains Millicent and Matthew at the 9 am Wreath Laying ANZAC ceremony at the Mothers Memorial. A special thank you goes to Mrs Jo Broderick making our beautiful floral wreaths for both occasions – using flowers and greenery from our school gardens.
Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
On Monday our school leaders, Ms Trenerry and Mrs Moore attended a special Requiem Mass for the Passing of Pope Francis. Bishop Ken spoke of meeting with Pope Francis when the Bishops of Australia met with Pope Francis in 2015. Bishop Ken said Pope Francis made a special point of meeting with each Bishop personally. It happened that the day Bishop Ken met with Pope Francis was the day of Bishop Ken’s anniversary of being ordained a priest. Bishop Ken mentioned this to Pope Francis. Pope Francis asked, “How many years?” Bishop Ken replied – “37 Years” and Pope Francis replied, “I have 49 Years”. Bishop Ken also spoke of the humble way Pope Francis approached his life – reminding everyone to follow the Gospel of Jesus through the actions of helping others.
Confirmation and First Eucharist Preparation
This afternoon (30th April 2025), candidates for Confirmation and First Eucharist will meet in the church at 3:30pm, for their fourth preparation session.
Please take note of the practise dates and dates of the Celebrations in the Diary Dates below.
If you have any questions, or queries please direct them to the Parish Office – Office hours are: 9:00 am – 1:00pm weekdays
email: ourladyoflourdesparish@twb.catholic.org.au telephone contact: 46 34 1453
Courage Day Assembly 8:45am Thursday 1st May 2025
Year 3F will be presenting a Courage Day Assembly this Thursday at the special time of 8:45am in the school hall. It will be a short assembly to launch our value of “We are Courageous”. There will be no awards at this assembly.
'Have the courage to be happy.'
Pope Francis
Mothers' Day Mass
Calling for photos of Mothers and their Children for our Mother’s Day Mass in week 3 on Thursday 8th May at 10:00am – Send in One photo per family. Email to Janice.Moore@twb.catholic.edu.au - Please ensure photos are emailed to school no later than this Friday, 2nd May.
Please label Photo emails with “Mothers Day Photo 2025” so emails are not missed.
So, we can cater for our visitors – please fill in this simple form by Monday 5th May 2025.
https://forms.office.com/r/fKGevTT8DE
Children will have their own packed morning tea and Mothers are invited to share this time on the school oval with their children.
Please note that Mass followed by morning tea will conclude at approx.11:20am.
Helpers needed: Is there anyone willing to help set up and supervise the mothers morning tea area? Please let Mrs Moore know. Help will be needed to set up before Mass and clean up after the Mass on Thursday 8/5/2025
Assemblies
Please note we have assemblies at 2:15 pm on a Thursday in Week 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and at 12:00 noon on Friday of Week 10.
No Assembly in Week 7 due to Athletics Carnival commitments
Diary Dates
Wednesday 30th April –Confirmation/First Eucharist Preparation – 4th Workshop at 3:30pm in OLOL Church
Thursday 1st May – Courage Day – Assembly at 8:45am – Led by 3F
Thursday 8th May – OLOL Mother’s Day Mass 10 am and Morning tea – Mother's Day Photos sent to Mrs Moore by 2nd May 2025. So we can cater for our visitors – please fill in this simple form by Monday 5th May 2025.
https://forms.office.com/r/fKGevTT8DE
Monday 12th May – Practise for Confirmation Sacrament 3:30 pm in OLOL Church
Tuesday 13th May- Sacrament of Confirmation 7:00pm OLOL Church
Thursday 15th May – Practise for First Eucharist Sacrament 3:30pm in the OLOL Church
Sunday 18th May –Sacrament for First Eucharist – 11:30am OLOL Church
Wednesday 28th May – Favourite sports team Coloured Clothes Day – Gold Coin donation for St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal
Friday 23rd June – NAIDOC Assembly led by Year 4 - 12:00 noon
It’s another busy term!
Have a blessed week!
Janice
Janice Moore
Assistant Principal Mission and Identity
(APMI)