Religious Education
Next Monday sees the beginning of our Christmas Hamper Appeal 2018.
Everyone is warmly encouraged to participate in this much needed drive.
Each class will have a family they are collecting for. Please see the list below for items that are needed. The Class Reps together with the Social Justice Leaders from Prep to Year 6, will encourage us to be involved. Please check use by dates and second hand items are not allowed. If you have a second hand bike or such item, please donate it to the Hampton Street St Vinnies.
Each class will have a tub in their room for the items to be stored.
This is way to enact our Catholic Social Teaching and support the dignity of each person and together work towards the common good for our St Finbar’s community.
Any queries, please feel free to email me, or speak to me before or after school. I thank you in anticipation for this special appeal. cferrari@sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au
St Vincent de Paul Society
The St Vincent de Paul Society was founded by a 20 year old student named Frederic Ozanam over 170 years ago. It was established by like minded individuals who wished to put their faith into action.
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has more than 60,000 members and volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Internationally, the Society operates in 140 countries and has over 800,000 members.
Please see the link below for more information or if you would like to become involved. https://www.vinnies.org.au/
In two weeks we begin Advent. Next week there will be information about Advent and the upcoming events. This time of year, is a time where we can be Jesus’ light to others. As the verse before the Gospel says:
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the light of the world, says the Lord:
whoever follows me will have the light of life.
Alleluia!
How can we provide light to others and recognise light being shared with us?
St Vincent de Paul 2018
Christmas Hamper Appeal
Hamper suggestions:
Ham (canned)
Fish (Salmon/Tuna) canned as an alternative
Vegetables canned
Soup
Christmas Pudding
Christmas Cake
Canned fruit
Mince tarts
Drink - low sugar/sugar free juice, mineral water, cordial (NO ALCOHOL)
Christmas treats - chocolate, biscuits, lollies etc
Non perishable food items and household items to supplement the basics- muesli, cereal, honey, sparkling mineral water, good tea bags, good instant coffee, washing machine detergent, mosquito repellant or fly spray, sun block
Gift suggestions
Small 2019 diary
Cinema tickets
Itunes voucher
Towels
Handkerchiefs
Toiletries - small perfume, aftershave, shampoo, good deodorant,
T-shirt
Toys/Games for children
Vouchers - itunes, books, Big W, KMart, Target, Myer DJs…
Please check the use by date and that all items are fully sealed
Keep items fairly basic to cater for all tastes
CONDOLENCES
Our deepest condolences are offered to Miss Trees Menz (Year 1M teacher) and family on the recent death of her Grandfather,
May he rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences are offered to Miss Alysha Durie (Year 4D teacher) and family on the recent death of her Grandfather, Ron Martin.
May he rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences are offered to Dino (Groundsman) and Anna Tornese (Healthy Hut) and extended family on the recent death of Anna's Aunty, Giusieppina Peluso.
May she rest in peace.
Bethlehem in Brighton
Outside the Church this weekend and next weekend will be some empty plates with instructions. If families would like to bake a cake or slice for this non for profit organisation, it would be most appreciated.