Parish Bulletin
PARISH NEWS
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
- Have you thought about becoming Catholic,
- Completing your sacraments of Holy Communion and/or Confirmation
- Or maybe you are interested in learning more about your faith?
If you would like more information, please contact:
Fr. Brendan or Joan Robertson at the Parish Office: 56231642 or Deacon Mark Kelly: 0427 748 646. An Information session will be held on Wednesday 30th July 7.30 pm @ the Marian Room at St. Joseph’s Church Warragul.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Children’s Liturgy will be celebrated at 10.30am Mass at St. Ita’s Church Drouin Sunday 15th June. All primary school students are welcome.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION PROCESS 2025
Dear Parents,
Confirmation is the sacrament by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives us the increased ability to practice our Catholic faith in every aspect of our lives and to witness to Christ in every situation.
An invitation is extended to Grade 6 families who wish to have their child continue their journey of initiation into the life of the Catholic Church, through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
This sacrament is offered to Grade 6 children who are baptised Catholic and have celebrated the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. This is such a special time for our Confirmation Candidates as they become full members of the Catholic Church.
Please know we will keep you all in our prayers as you take this next very important step in your child’s life.
If you wish to accept this invitation, please put these important dates in your diary.
PARENT INFORMATION EVENING: (for Parents only)
When: Thursday 19th June 7.00pm
Where: Marian Room, St. Joseph’s Church, Warragul
Guest Seaker: Rev Dr Elio Capra SDB.
**It is important that you attend this meeting as we will outline the process for Confirmation.
COMMITMENT MASS
Families need to attend one of the following Masses to be enrolled in the program:
St Joseph’s Church, Warragul
Saturday 21st June, 7:00pm
Sunday 22nd June, 9:00am
St Ita’s Church, Drouin
Sunday 22nd June, 10:30am
Sunday 29th June, 10:30am
PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP
Families are invited to attend this workshop.
Thursday, 31st July 7pm – 8pm @ Marian Room, St. Joseph’s Church, Warragul
RETREAT DAY
AT Marish Sion College, Warragul on Friday, 8th August, 10.00am – 2.30pm
The candidates will participate in a rehearsal of the ceremony
2ND RITE OF RECONCILIATION
Thursday, 7th August, 7:00pm St Ita’s Church Drouin
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Friday, 15th August, 7:00pm Marist-Sion College Hall.
Celebrant: Bishop Greg Bennet
If you have any queries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Liz Schellekens: Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au or St. Joseph’s Parish Office: 56231642
The Sacrament Team is looking forward to working with you and your child in this next very important step in their faith journey.
Kindest regards, Liz Schellekens
SACRAMENT KEY DATES
Communion Masses will be held on the weekends of 31st May/1st June and 7th/8th June
Sacrament of Confirmation: Parent Information Meeting Thursday 19th June, 7 pm Marian Room St. Joseph’s Church Warragul
Confirmation Mass with the Bishop Friday 15th August, St. Ita’s Church, Drouin, 7 pm
Other dates will be provided closer to the time.
For more information, contact Liz at the Parish Office 5623 1642 or email warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
