Education in Faith
Josy Reeder
Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School
St Vincent De Paul Advent Giving Tree
As we approach this year’s Advent season, OLA is delighted to host our annual Advent Giving Tree in partnership with our OLA branch of St Vincent de Paul. Each year, this initiative provides an opportunity for our community to spread joy in the spirit of giving.
The Advent Giving Tree supports children aged 0-17, ensuring they experience a special and memorable Christmas. Many of these children are teenagers, so gift cards (e.g. for music, sport or shopping) are especially appreciated. We are also collecting festive treats such as puddings, chocolates, and biscuits, to contribute to the hampers St Vincent de Paul assembles for families in need.
If you’d like to participate, please consider donating a gift card or festive treat. A box has been placed in the front office for any donations.
We kindly ask that all contributions are brought to the school by Wednesday 25 November. This allows time for the Vinnies group to wrap hampers and deliver to those in need by 5 December so families know what they have and don't have.
Thank you for your generosity and support in making this Advent season a joyful time for all.
Remembrance Day
Sunday's Gospel
Gospel: Matthew 25:14–30 – The Parable of the Talents
Jesus tells the story of a master who entrusts three servants with different amounts of money (talents) before going away.
- The first servant receives five talents and earns five more.
- The second receives two talents and earns two more.
- The third receives one talent but buries it in the ground out of fear.
When the master returns, he praises the first two servants for being faithful and using what they were given. The third servant is reprimanded for not using his talent.
God has given every one of us special gifts. Some of us are good at helping others, some are good at sport, music, learning or making people feel welcome.
Jesus reminds us that it is not about having the most talents or being better than someone else. It is about making the most of what we have been given and using our gifts to make a difference in the lives of others.
Josy Reeder
Religious Education Leader