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ST VINNIES CHRISTMAS HAPER DRIVE - DONATIONS DUE BY WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER

Christmas can be a very difficult time of year for many, and the basic human rights of food and shelter can often be taken for granted. St Vincent De Paul is a charitable organization that provides support to needy families and senior citizens in many ways. During the last couple of weeks we will be collecting non perishable food donations in support of St Vinnies Christmas Appeal. A collection basket has been placed in your child’s classroom in support of this worthy cause. Together, we can make a difference.  

Yesterday the Grade 6 Catholic Identity Team visited each classroom to distribute baskets for the collection of the following items. Please read the descriptions carefully, each grade has been assigned a specific category so we can capture a more diverse selection of items: 

Foundation: Toiletries - soap, toilet rolls, toothpaste/brush, powder, hand sanitiser  

Grade 1: Grains and Pasta - rice, pasta, soups, noodles 

Grade 2: Tinned Foods - beetroot, soup, tuna, baked beans, corn, peas, pasta sauces 

Grade 3: Holiday Treats - chocolate, lollies, sweet biscuits, Christmas cake 

Grade 4: Savoury Items - dry biscuits, shapes, rice cakes, nuts, chips, popcorn 

Grade 5: Condiments - jams, sauces, Vegemite, peanut butter, maple syrup, 

Grade 6: Breakfast Cereals - Oats, Corn Flakes, Long-life milk & custard, pancake mixes 

ADVENT                                                                 

Advent is a special season in the Christian calendar. It's a time for getting ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas. This year, Advent starts on Sunday 30 November. 

The word ‘Advent’ means ‘coming’. When we light the candles on the wreath, it symbolises the coming of light (Jesus) into the world.  

Candle 1 (violet): represents hope 

Candle 2 (violet): represents peace 

Candle 3 (rose): represents joy 

Candle 4 (violet): represents love  

The central white candle is lit on Christmas Day and represents Christ. 

UPCOMING PARISH AND FRIDAY MASSES

We will be holding Advent Liturgies in the Church on Wednesday afternoons @ 2.30pm during week 8, 9 and 10. Students will be given opportunities to actively participate in the liturgies as they share what the classes have been learning about as part of the RE curriculum.