Welcome and Investiture Mass

On Friday our whole school gathered to welcome our new Principal, Mr Doyle, new staff, students and families to Holy Name School. We also welcomed back all other students and families to 2025, the Year of Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope. Fr John blessed Mr Doyle as he begins his ministry at Holy Name, commissioned our staff and student leaders, and blessed their badges. The students read their commitmment pledges. 

Our mass began with Kinder being led into the Church with their Yr.6 buddies to the school song "One In Your Holy Name". During the mass the students participated in mass, repsonding well to the parishoner responses. Our Student Leaders Scarlett Garrard, Eli Lea, Nanma Joy and Mia Collins read the Prayers of the Faithful and also played a major role during the Investiture Ceremony.

Fr John reminded us in his homily that we can learn a lot from jesus' example. Just like Jesus was called to serve, we are also called to help and care for those around us. Serving others doesn't always mean doing big things; it can be a siple as being kind, sharing, and helping out when someone needs it. Being many parts of the one body, who are focused on our mission, means that we work together as a team, supporting each other and sharing the sam goal of spreading love and kindness. When we serve together, we become pilgrims of hope, bringing light and joy to those around us.

Pancake Tuesday

Familes are invited to Pancake Tuesday, held on the Holy Name grounds and hosted by the Catholic Parish of Tuncurry and Forster.  It commences at 3:30pm on Tuesday 4th March the primary oval. Bring a picnic blanket, what you would like to drink. The pancakes will be served from 3:30pm, a jelly eating contest will begin at 4pm until the jelly runs out. Teachers will support their classes to line up for pancakes. We hope you can join us to enjoy this community event.

Ash Wednesday

Children from Yr 3 to Yr 6 will be joining the parish for the Ash Wednesday Mass on 5th March at 9:30am, parents and carers are welcome to join us. This signifies the begining of the Lent. Children will be signed with ashes, marking a commitiment to turn away from sin and follow the gospels. The message in this season of Lent is to take on acts of kindness, pray more regularly and give to the poor, another name used in this season is almsgiving. A Project Compassion Box will be placed inside each classroom where children donate to the charity CARITAS.  

Infants children Yr 1 and Yr 2 will come together in our hall for a simple liturgical ceremony led by Fr John, where they too will be signed with ashes on their forehead by teachers and our Yr 6 Student Leaders. Fr John will then visit Kindergarten to share a gospel story and a message about how to follow Jesus during Lent.

God Bless,

Mrs Genevieve Williamson

Religious Education Coordinator