Confirmation

We pray for the Confirmation Candidates and their families as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in June.

Important Confirmation Dates:

3 June - Confirmation Presentation Mass 6pm - Holy Trinity Church

4 June - Confirmation Presentation Mass 9am - Holy Trinity Church

4 June - Confirmation Presentation Mass 5:30pm - Holy Trinity Church

8 June - Confirmation Stole Night, 5:30pm

16 June - Year 6 Confirmation Retreat - Holy Trinity Primary School

19 June - Sacrament of Confirmation 6pm - Holy Trinity Church

20 June - Sacrament of Confirmation - Holy Trinity Church

Please ensure that you have selected a Home Group to complete the sessions. If not, your child will not be able to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Social Justice - Vinnies Winter Appeal - Beanie and Donation Day on Friday 2 June

Thank you to the many families who supported the ‘Share you Kindness’ Vinnies Winter Appeal. Your generosity is much appreciated.

During Weeks 5 and 6 we invite families to ‘Share your Warmth’ by donating gloves, blankets, jackets, socks and scarves (pre-loved and/or new). ‘Share your Warmth’ weeks will culminate in Wear a Beanie and Donate Day on Friday 2 June. Donations can be dropped off at the school foyer in the labelled tubs or dropped off in the classroom. Thank you.

Sunday Gospel: John 20:19 - 23, Pentecost Sunday - Year A

As the Father sent me, so I send you; Receive the Holy Spirit

Jesus’ mission began with the coming of the Spirit to dwell with him at his Baptism (Jn 1:32), while the mission of the disciples began as Jesus breathed on them the gift of the Spirit.

Jesus’ mission had been to reveal God’s love for the world and to overcome the power of evil that held people back from believing and accepting this great gift of love. The disciples are similarly empowered. They are given authority from Jesus to announce the forgiveness of sin. No longer are people to be held back from God by fear and guilt. The Spirit of holiness is a power we now have access to.

In this Gospel the evangelist shows this power already operating in the extraordinary change that happens to the disciples. They are locked in on themselves, afraid, possibly reliving their failures over recent days. Then suddenly the Risen One is present. He speaks no words admonishing them for their failures, instead all fear and failure is immediately banished and replaced by joy and peace. May the power of God’s Spirit inflame our hearts with the Easter gifts of peace and joy! (Adapted from Mary Coloe).

Blessings for the week ahead,

Veronica Hall

Religious Education Coordinator