Faith & Wellbeing
WELLBEING
Australian Department Government-Department of Health guidelines
In April this year the Department of Health released the new update of guidelines for all Australians. These guidelines are a supportive tool for parents and individuals when it comes to physical activity and health. One of the main changes is the inclusion of sleep recommendations for children (birth to 5 years) and children and young people (5 to 17 years). Please click on the link above or the read the information below for further information.
I hope you find this information helpful.
Student Counsellor and Family Counsellor
Please email myself should you wish to get in touch with
Kate Richardson - St James Student Counsellor or
Maureen Flanagan - Family Counsellor
gmcnamara@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Regards,
Mrs Georgia McNamara
Student Welbeing Leader
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
WINTER APPEAL
Each year St James supports the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. This year we are again asking the St James community to bring in items to be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Gardenvale conference. Below is a list of items and donations that can be placed in the baskets located in each classroom. We will then present our donations at the Feast for the Sacred Heart Mass at the end of the term. Thank you all your your support and generous donations.
Please Help - non-perishable food donations
Canned: soup, stews, baked beans, spaghetti, ham, spam, tuna, salmon, vegetables, fruit
Dry food: pasta, rice, weet-bix, rolled oats, muesli
Tea/coffee/milo,chocolate: small to medium packets/jars preferred
NB - please check use-by dates on all packets and containers
Help people keep warm:
New or clean used blankets - single, double, queen
Warm socks, beanies, scarves, gloves.
PENTECOST
Over the next two weeks the Easter Season will come to an end with the celebration of Pentecost. Students will explore the Holy Spirit within the classroom and what we can do to bring the Holy Spirit to others.
Below is the Pentecost Gospel Reading and discussion ideas that you can have with your family at home to bring the Holy Spirit to your everyday life.
Gospel Reading - June 9th
John 20:19-23
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. [Jesus] said to them again, ‘“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”
Family Connection
Pentecost is sometimes called the birthday of the Church. The Gospel for Pentecost reminds us that the Church begins with the command to forgive. Within the family, the domestic Church, we learn how to forgive and we learn to accept forgiveness. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that enables us to do both. Today is a fitting time to share a family celebration of reconciliation.
As you gather together as a family, sit quietly for a few minutes, inviting all to reflect upon their need to forgive and to receive forgiveness. If there is a situation or issue within the family that needs attention, spend some time reflecting upon the concern and how your family might address it. Read together today's Gospel, John 20:19-23. Talk together about how Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help us in the work of forgiveness and to bring us peace. Pray together today's psalm, or the Prayer to the Holy Spirit, asking that the Holy Spirit help your family. Share with one another the sign of peace.
FAMILY WEEK 2019
Thank you to all the families that supported Family Week 2019 by wearing a touch of Green and bringing in a gold coin donation. St James raised $186 to support the wonderful work that Catholic Care do to support families in need.
Term 2 Dates
Tonight -Thursday May 30th - 1/2 Story Night, 7pm at St James
Friday May 31st - Assembly for Fr Martin (50 year Jubilee) 2:45-3:30pm
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
Please see below the dates for this years Sacramental Programs
First Communion (Year 3)
The following dates are the commitment Mass dates that ALL families are to attend each week
2nd June - Eucharist Preparation Mass 3 of 6 at SJ, 9am
9th June - Eucharist Preparation Mass 4 of 6 at SJ, 9am
16th June - Eucharist Preparation Mass 5 of 6 at SJ, 9am
23rd June - Eucharist Preparation Mass 6 of 6 at SJ, 9am
19th July - Eucharist Reflection Day
The following dates are the Eucharist Masses
20th July - Eucharist Mass 1 of 6 at SJ, 6pm
21st July - Eucharist Mass 2 of 6 at SJ, 9am
27th July - Eucharist Mass 3 of 6 at SJ, 6pm
28th July - Eucharist Mass 4 of 6 at SJ, 9am
3rd August - Eucharist Mass 5 of 6 at SJ, 6pm
4th August - Eucharist Mass 6 of 6 at SJ, 9am
Confirmation (Year 6)
4th September - Confirmation Parent Information Night
at St Joan of Arc, 7pm
1st November - Confirmation Reflection Day
14th November - Confirmation Mass at St Joan of Arc, 7pm
If you have any questions regarding Term 1 dates or the Sacramental Program please do not hesitate to contact myself or your classroom teacher.
eherbert@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
Yours in faith
Emma Herbert
Religious Education Leader
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