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Amy Willis and Sally Clarke RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATORS
St Edward’s Parish Sacramental Program Update
Sacrament of Confirmation
Saturday 31st October 2020
2.00pm OR 3.30pm
Mary Help of Christians Church
OR
St Edward’s Primary School, School Hall
Hillvue Road, South Tamworth
A note has been sent home with information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation. Could you please fill out your preferred time, if you have not already done so, and return to school as soon as possible.
NB: Please note that all dates are subject to change in accordance with the advice and recommendations from the State and Federal Governments, related agencies and the Catholic Schools Office in Armidale.
Real Talk
As part of a focus by the Catholic Schools Office in Armidale, Real Talk has been invited to speak to every Year 4, 6, 7 and 9 student across the 24 Armidale Diocesen schools. Real Talk visited the Year 4 and 6 students at our school last year, and we are excited to have them speak to our students again this year. Due to Covid-19, we will be participating in Real Talk via Zoom. Real Talk will be facilitating a session with the Year 4 & Year 6 students discussing topics of self worth, personal identity, good decision-making and cyber-safety. There is a Parent information Zoom Meeting on Monday 19th October starting at 6.00pm. Parents from all grades are welcome. We encourage your participation in this worthwhile program.
The details to join the meeting are:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82144618549
Alternatively, teachers and parents can also connect to the Zoom presentations by opening Zoom, clicking "Join" meeting and entering the following Meeting ID:
821 4461 8549
One Million Children Praying the Rosary
On Monday 19th October (Week 2) all students at St Edward's school will join children from around the world to pray the Rosary. The idea for the campaign came about in 2005 in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. While a number of children were praying the rosary at a wayside shrine, several of the women in attendance strongly felt the presence of the Virgin Mary. They immediately thought of Saint Padre Pio’s promise: “When one million children pray the rosary, the world will change.” And that is exactly what this is all about: having faith in the power of children’s prayers.
Please watch the following clip:
Children’s Mission Day - Catholic Mission
Locally and globally, we answer the call to love God and love our neighbor, and work to establish the reign of God through serving those in need, and acting for justice and creation. During October it is World Mission month. At St Edward’s School we invite all students to be involved in Crazy Sock Day on Wednesday 21st October. This is Children’s Mission Day and we will be raising money for Catholic Mission.
We ask that students wear their normal Wednesday uniform and a pair of crazy socks. Students are encouraged to bring a gold coin donation for this worthy cause.
Booking Mass Times
If you are wishing to attend Mass at Mary Help of Christians Church, South Tamworth Parish, please note that it is necessary to book in your preference.
Mass times are: Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 8.00am, 9.00am and 5.30pm.
When booking a Mass time, please send the following information to southtamworthparish@armidale.catholic.org.au :
Mass time (also indicate if this will be a regular booking or if it will change weekly)
Names of attendees
Mobile number
Email address
Every Thursday is the last day to book a Mass appointment for the weekend. If you have any questions, please email Fr Paul at the above address. Thank you.