For St Thomas Aquinas Primary School have begun.

Please ring the School on 5275 3560 for more information.

If you have friends with school-age children, please let them know.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

PREPARATION & APPRECIATION CLASSES

Parents of children attending Government Primary and Secondary Schools, who would like their children to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year, please note:  classes are held every Tuesday night at St Thomas' Church from 7 to 8 p.m.

Enrolment forms at the back of the church.
Enquires may be directed to Fr. Philip , Phone 5275 2078.

TRANSPORT is required for elderly people to attend Mass in the parish. If you can
help please ring the Presbytery on 5275 2078 or see Fr. Philip after Mass.

STATUE OF OUR BLESSED LADY If you would like to have the statue of Our Lady in your
home for a week, enter your name and phone number and the week you wish to have the
statue, at the back of the church. Her bag will hold everything you will need to
pray the rosary, candles, tablecloth, Holy Water, etc.

ST. PEREGRINE MASS on the 3rd Friday of each month at 7.30 p.m. at St. Mary's
Basilica. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of cancer sufferers. Anointing of the
sick is administered during Mass. Next Mass on Friday 15th July.

RADIO MASS A Mass is broadcast from St. Mary's Basilica each Sunday especially for
those who are sick or housebound. 7 a.m. on "Light FM" - 89.9 FM and at 10 a.m. on
"The Pulse" - 94.7 FM.

Donations of Longlife Milk and Cereal are still needed. Clothes, furniture and household goods are also in short supply.

For pick-ups or further information ring S.V.D.P. at Labuan Square on 5278 6974 or South Geelong on 5221 9170.

In the last financial quarter Norlane St. Vincent de Paul Conference made 180 Home Visits between April and June 2005, assisting 309 adults and 277 children. Further enquiries to assist in our work, please ring the Presbytery on 5275 2078.

Many thanks to all for your help with food donations.

VOLUNTEERS FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Join a team of dedicated volunteers with Norlane Conference. Help needy families in the parish who would benefit from your generous  giving of time and talent.  If interested, please ring John on 5275 8763 or Joan on 5278 5531.

OUR PARISH PRAYER

O God, you made St. Thomas known for his zeal for holiness, and his dedication to
sacred doctrine. Help us to grow in wisdom by his teaching, and in holiness by
imitating his faith. Grant us a spirit of sacrifice, so that with your grace we will
glorify you, grow in love, and provide for the needs of our parish. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER TO ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

O Glorious Saint John, you were so loved by Jesus that you merited to rest your head
upon his breast, and to be left in his place as a son to Mary. Obtain for us an
ardent love for Jesus and Mary. Let me be united with them now on earth and forever
after in heaven. Amen.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Oh God, who needs labourers in His vineyard, please inspire many young people to
commit themselves to your love and work. Mary, Mother of God, protect these
labourers and help them persevere in their vocation. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen.