Catholic Identity and Mission
Celebrating our Saints
The saints are women and men who dedicated their lives to living the truth of the Gospel in their own time by meeting the needs of their day. They exemplify what it means to be a disciple of God and serve as an inspiration to us all. This week, we honour two exceptional men who were extraordinary examples of discipleship in their time.
St. Patrick’s Day – Tuesday 17th March
St. Patrick was an influential figure who introduced the message of God's love to the people of Ireland. Through his teachings, he explained the concept of the Holy Trinity, which is the relationship between God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, using the shamrock. His teachings inspire us to share the message of God with others and spread the Good News.
St. Joseph’s Day – Thursday 19th March
St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, was a compassionate and caring husband and father. He always tried to protect Mary and Jesus from harm and took great care of them. St. Joseph's admirable qualities teach us to listen to God and to be kind and understanding towards others.
Harmony Week
Next week is Harmony Week, with Harmony Day celebrated each year on the 21st of March. Harmony Week promotes inclusion, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone living in Australia. It's important to have events that highlight such important issues, and our senior students have taken the opportunity to raise awareness in our school and celebrate cultural diversity by hosting a Mass themed on Harmony on Thursday, March 21st, at 9:00 am in the church. We warmly invite all parents to join us in the celebration.
With our diverse backgrounds and cultures, we all have something positive to contribute to society and our community, from our music to food and the variety of festivals and celebrations we enjoy. Students are encouraged to wear clothing that represents their cultural heritage or the colour orange. Since its beginning in 1999, Harmony Day has encouraged people to wear orange during Harmony Week. Orange is a bright and cheerful colour that signifies communication and relates to freedom of ideas. It promotes self-respect and respect for others.
School/ Parish Weekend Masses
Our first School/Parish Weekend Mass will be hosted by the Year 5/6 and Year 1/2 classes. We invite all students to attend this Mass. If your child is in one of these classes, please add the date to your calendar and look out for further communications requesting student participation for specific roles.
A friendly reminder of the dates for our School/Parish weekend Masses for the year.
Term1 – Sunday 7th April 9:00am Yr 5/6 and Yr 1/2
Term 2 – Sunday 19th May 9:00 am Yr 4/5, Yr 2/3 and F/1
Term 3 – Sunday 15th September Yr 4/5 and Yr 5/6
Term 4 - Sunday 8th December F/1, Year 1/2
Sacramental Program
Our First Reconciliation will be held in the church on Monday, March 25th, at 5:00 pm. We warmly invite the entire OLOR community to attend.
Sacrament Celebration dates
First Reconciliation – 25th March 2024 5:00 pm
First Holy Communion – 2nd June 2024, 9:00 am
Confirmation – 1st September 2024, 9:00 am
Easter Plays
We are excited to invite the OLOR community to our annual Easter play. The play will reenact the events that led to Jesus' crucifixion. The first part will take place on Thursday, March 28th, at 12:00 PM in the Gymnasium. The second part will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 9:00 AM and will tell the story of Jesus' resurrection. We would be honoured if you could join us as our audience.
Mrs Rosemary Perre
APRIM