RE News

A very big thank you to Margy Brown for all the work she did as Religious Education Coordinator in Term 3. I have heard wonderful accounts of the Confirmation preparation, Reflection Day and the Mass and the many other RE events that took place. Margy’s expertise, hard work and commitment was appreciated by all.

The first day of term was a fruitful day for all staff. Thank you very much to Margy for organising and running this very special day. The Spirituality Day began with prayer during which we considered our role as Missionary Disciples. We creatively expressed and shared our commitment to being the hands and feet of Jesus in our school community. 

Eight car loads of teachers then delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly in our community. This was a most rewarding experience for us all. Many heart-warming conversations that took place with our very grateful recipients were shared over lunch. We provided physical nourishment; our elderly provided spiritual nourishment for us.

The afternoon was spent at Mercy Place with our staff forming a choir to sing a repertoire of “Golden Oldies” for the residents. There was a lot of foot-tapping, singing along and happy smiles. It also was a heart-warming experience for us all. Thank you to Sarah Hibberson and Margy Brown for playing and leading the singing. This was indeed, a spirit-filled day.

FIRST RECONCILIATION

Our Year 2 students will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Wednesday, 20th November. The First Reconciliation meeting for parents and children will be held in the church on Wednesday, 30th October at 6.00pm (next Wednesday). Our picnic with Fr Joel is always a highlight of preparation for Reconciliation. All Year 2 families are invited to this happy, lay-back gathering on Thursday, 14th November. A separate note with more details will be coming home soon.

MISSION MONTH

October is Mission Month. The theme of World Mission Month 2019 is “Do not fear, for I am with you.” Our focus country is Ghana, where the Church seeks to provide shelter, food, education, and life fulfilling opportunities for children in need, especially those with disabilities

St Patrick’s School will pray together at our Mission Day Liturgy at 11.20am on Thursday, 31st October. Following this our school community will be raising money for Catholic Mission whilst having lots of fun!

The children will engage in a range of fun activities, for a small cost, to raise these funds. 

We encourage children to start doing extra jobs at home and for Nan and Pop to earn some extra money to spend/donate on this day.

ALL SAINTS DAY 

All children will attend Mass on Friday, 1st November on this important Feast day.