Holy Thursday celebrates both the institution by Christ of the Eucharist and of the Holy Orders (the sacerdotal priesthood as distinct from the "priesthood of all believers").

The Sacrament of the Holy Orders includes bishops, priests and deacons. In the phrase "Holy Orders", the word "holy" means "set apart for some purpose." In this case the purpose is the ministry in the Body of Christ - the One, Holy and Apostolic Catholic Church.  

Please pray for your priests and for new vocations to the priesthood.

BALCATTA
Tue, March 26, 2013 @ 9.00am Mass

(Holy Week)
Tue, Dec 17, 2013 @ 9.00am Mass
or by appointment.

GWELUP
Wed, March 27, 2013 @ 10.30am Mass
(Holy Week)
Wed, Dec 18, 2013 @ 10.30am Mass
or by appointment.

Saturday

Our parish priests will be very happy to officiate your Wedding!
First, please call our office (08 9344 7066) and book the date and time of your Ceremony. Attend the Marriage Preparation Course organised by the Archdiocese of Perth (Newman Siena Centre, 33 Williamstown Road, Doubleview, book on-line: www.cmfs.org.au), then contact our office to arrange a few meetings with one of our priests. Your first meeting with one of them should occur at least 6 months prior to your wedding. He will guide you through paperwork, theology of the sacrament of marriage and the ceremony. If you wish to have a priest other than one of our priests, he would be most welcome. You will need to make the necessary arrangements with him.

Ps. Before you see a priest, please get your birth certificate* and a copy of the baptismal certificate (from the parish you were baptised at). Also, if your previous marriage has been annulled, the celebrant must sight the annulment papers.

*Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages

Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Phone: 1300 305 021 (calls from within Australia only)
Overseas calls only: International Access Code + 61 8 9264 1555

PO Box 7720
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850

Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
To avoid the usual busy times please consider visiting the Perth Registry between 8.30am - 10am or 2pm - 4pm.

Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) offers a comprehensive Religious Education Program for children currently in Years 2 to 7 who do not attend a Catholic school. Incorporated into the program are the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Classes are held on Tuesdays (during school term) from 4pm–5.15pm at St Lawrence Parish by fully trained catechists. For further information, please contact the Parish Office on 9344 7066.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2018
Enrolment Mass: Saturday 10 March @ 6pm or Sunday 11 March @ 8.30am or 5.30pm (St Lawrence Church)
Parent Meeting: Wednesday 29 August @ 7.15pm (School Hall)
Family Workshop: Wednesday 5 September @ 5.30pm AND 7.00pm (School Hall)
Retreat: Wednesday 12 September 8.30am-3.00pm (School Hall)
Confirmation Day: Saturday 15 September @ 6.00pm or Sunday 16 September @ 8.30am (St Lawrence Church)

Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) offers a comprehensive Religious Education Program for children currently in Years 2 to 7 who do not attend a Catholic school. Incorporated into the program are the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Classes are held on Tuesdays (during school term) from 4pm–5.15pm at St Lawrence Parish by fully trained catechists. For further information, please contact the Parish Office on 9344 7066.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018
Enrolment Mass: Saturday 10 March @ 6pm or Sun 11 March @ 8.30am or 5.30pm (St Lawrence Church)
Parent Meeting: Wednesday 30 May @ 7.15pm (School Hall)
Family Workshop: Wednesday 6 June @ 5.30pm AND 7.00pm (School Hall) 
Retreat: Monday 11 June 8.30am-3.00pm (School Hall)
First Holy Communion Day: Saturday 16 June @ 6.00pm AND Sunday 17 June @ 8.30am (St Lawrence Church)

BALCATTA
Tue to Fri - 8.40am - 8.55am (prior to 9am Mass)

Sat 5.15pm - 5.50pm (prior to 6pm Mass)

1st Fri 8.30am - 8.55am (prior to 9am Mass) & 7.10pm - 7.25pm (prior to 7.30pm Mass)

or by appointment.

(During Advent and Lent 15 minutes before 9.00am Mass)

The second Rite of Reconciliation is available during Lent and Advent.

FIVE STEPS FOR A GOOD RECONCILIATION

• Examine your conscience.
• Be sincerely sorry for your sins.
• Confess your sins.
• Resolve to amend your life.
• After your confession do the penance the priest assigned.

Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) offers a comprehensive Religious Education Program for children currently in Years 2 to 7 who do not attend a Catholic school. Incorporated into the program are the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Classes are held on Tuesdays (during school term) from 4pm–5.15pm at St Lawrence Parish by fully trained catechists. For further information, please contact the Parish Office on 9344 7066.

FIRST RECONCILATION SACRAMENT DATES 2018
Enrolment Mass: Saturday 10 March @ 6pm or Sun 11 March @ 8.30am or 5.30pm (St Lawrence Church)
Parent Meeting: Wednesday 19 September @ 7.15pm (School Hall)
Family Workshop: Wednesday 10 October @ 5.30pm AND 7.00pm (School Hall) 
Retreat: Wednesday 17 October 8.30am-3.00pm (School Hall)
Reconcilation Night: Wednesday 24 October @ 6.30pm (St Lawrence Church)