Religious Dimension
World Day for Grandparents
Sunday, 25 July 2021, has been designated by Pope Francis, as the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. It coincides with the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus, on 26 July. The theme of the day, ‘I am with you always’, draws attention to the vital role grandparents and the elderly play in our communities and in the mission of the Church.
"Children and the elderly build the future of peoples: children because they lead history forward, the elderly because they transmit the experience and wisdom of their lives." Pope Francis, 26 July 2013.
Vinnies Sleep Out at St John's
The Social Justice Team were hoping to organise a Winter Sleep Out for students in Year 4 - 6, in the next few weeks. We will keep an eye on COVID restrictions and will notify the community when we are able to host the evening.
A sleepout is meant to be uncomfortable – and not only because of the sleeping arrangements. Participants will be introduced to the hard truths of poverty, homelessness and disadvantage faced by many Victorians.
But it’s also a night of opportunity. To learn, to advocate for and to take action to support Victorians who are doing it tough.
The Vinnies Sleepout is an independently-hosted fundraising event that encourages community groups, schools and workplaces to come together for one night to sleep out at a venue of their choosing to raise money and awareness for Victorians experiencing homelessness and poverty. The sleepout events hosted in Victoria raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria’s (Vinnies Victoria) services.
Confirmation
Important Dates to Remember:
July
Confirmation Parent Information Evening (7:00pm) TBA
August 4 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
6 Confirmation Reflection Day for Year Six students (8:45am)
7 Confirmation Ceremony Saturday 4:30pm
8 Feast of Mary MacKillop
17 Feast of the Assumption
22 Year Two Level Mass (9:45am)
Monica O'Shannassy
moshannassy@sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au