Tuesday 4th May            Fundraiser for Flood Victims
Friday 21st May             Year 4 Maubara Orphanage Fundraiser
Monday 24th May          Mary Help of Christians Feast Day
Saturday 29th May        Confirmation
Thursday 3rd June         Feast Day of Corpus Christi
Thursday 10th June      Year 3 Maubara Orphanage Fund Raiser

ANZAC DAY 
Anzac Day is a National Day of Remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Many services were held on Sunday the 25th of April.

On Monday 26th April students and staff at St Michael’s gathered for a liturgy to commemorate this very special day. Thank you to those who have served and continue to serve and protect us.

Let us pause and say a prayer for the all those who served to keep us safe.

Gracious and loving God,
the cross of Christ is the sign of your desire for justice and peace for all.
Open our minds to your vision
as we remember all who suffered through Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Grant all servicepersons who sacrificed health and life for the good of all,
the gift of your deep peace.
May we who inherit the freedom for which they fought
become instruments of your peace in our homes, workplaces and world.
We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord.         

Amen

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is called “Good Shepherd Sunday” because the Gospel at Mass always draws on the on image of the Good Shepherd. It also is the World Day of Prayers for Vocations. We keep all those have taken vocations and those who are discerning their vocation to make God’s dream for them come true.

CONFIRMATION
There are many children who are in Year 6 or older who have begun preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep all of these candidates in your prayers over the coming weeks.

The Sacrament of confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Brian at

St Thomas Aquinas Church Bowral on May 29.

PARISH NEWS
From next weekend (1st /2nd May) it will be no longer necessary to register online or through the office for Mass. However, it is most important that you remember when you arrive at Church, you will still be required to either scan the QR code with your phone or write your name and contact details on the sheet at the entrance to the Church. Monitors will assist. This is a regulation of the government and the parish is responsible for making sure information is available on request.

There are five weekends in May, and for the first four, we are participating in a National Mass Attendance count. This is nothing new, but this year, more information is being asked for: the gender or attendees and their age group.

This year, the parish will be celebrating of the feast of Corpus Christi, our parish feast day, on 6th June. The main Mass that day will be celebrated at 11am, concluding with Benediction, followed by lunch. Cost for the lunch is only $10. For catering purposes, bookings are essential. Contact the parish office. More details to come.

This is the first opportunity we will have to celebrate the new Parish of Corpus Christi, Mittagong/Bowral. All are welcome to attend.

Please remember that all Masses will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, because of the social distancing requirements.

Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil - 5:00pm
Sunday - 8:00am 
Sunday - 9:30am
Sunday - 5:00pm

Weekday Masses
Tuesday - 8:00am
Wednesday - 7:30am
Thursday - 7:30am 
Friday - 8:00am

Trivia Night
A Trivia Night will be held this Friday 30 April, 2021 in the Fr Glynn Centre from 6.00 p.m.  Tickets $10.00 per head.  Tables of 10 or come as an individual.  Bookings available via the Parish office.

THE CAR RAFFLE WILL BE DRAWN ON FRIDAY 30 APRIL, 2021 AND THE FIRST PRIZE IS A HYUNDAI VENUE! GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS!

THE HERMITAGE
The Hermitage has a wonderful range of events that are open to the public. Ii you wish to attend any of the following please telephone beforehand as bookings are essential.

MID WEEK ROAST DINNER
Wednesday 5th May

This is a wonderful 2 course meal (Main & Dessert) $35 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm

SUNDAY MORNING TEA/BRUNCH/LUNCH
The Hermitage is welcoming back their Sunday Morning Tea ($15), and Brunch ($25) and their new 2 course Roast Lunch ($35) from Sunday May 2nd.

Morning Tea & Brunch are available from 10:30. – Midday.

The two course Lunch (main/dessert) is available from 2pm.

 All meals include Tea and Coffee

‘LISTEN TO THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD’
Twilight Retreat 4pm – 6pm Thursday 29th April 2021

Cost $10 per person

To book please call 02 4872 1911 between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday to Friday or email at reception@thehermitage.org.au to book.