Faith News
Emma Chapple
Important Dates
Term Three
Whole School Mass for Fathers & Special Men to the students. Thursday, September 4th, 11:30 am at St Brendan’s Church, Somerville
Leaders: The Year Three & Four staff and students.
Term Four
Whole School Mass: Season of Creation & Mission focus
Thursday, October 16th, 11:30 am at St Brendan’s Church, Somerville Leaders: The Year Three & Four staff and students.
Whole School Mass: The End of the 2025 School Year & Foundation Nativity drama- Advent Week One- Hope. Thursday, December 4th, 11:30 am St Brendan’s Church, Somerville.
Leaders: Foundation Staff and Students.
Year Six Graduation Mass: Advent Week Two- Peace: Wednesday, December 10th, 5:00 pm St Brendan’s Church, Somerville. Leaders: Year Five & Six Staff & Students.
Confirmation News
Thank you to Fr. Shymon and all of the staff, families and parishioners for their support with the Confirmation Mass on Saturday evening. Congratulations to the following students who received the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. May you be guided by the gifts of the Holy Spirit all throughout your lives as fully initiated members of the universal Catholic Church.
A big thank you to the students and their parents or carers who honoured their commitment to sing in the choir for the Confirmation Mass on Saturday night. You all looked and sounded beautiful, and I felt very proud to lead the Mass music with you all, along with Bill and Jon in the band. Well done!
Please also pray for Indiana S, who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at a later date.
Thank You
Thank you to the Year One and Two staff and students for so beautifully leading the whole school Mass of Saint Mary MacKillop on Thursday, August 7th, the day before her official feast day. Saint Mary Mackillop was the first, and currently still the only Australian Saint. Her motto, ‘Never see a need without doing something about it,’ has such profound relevance in the teachings of the Catholic church today. May Saint Mary MacKillop, also known as Mary of the Southern Cross, be an example to all as we work to help others in need. For more information about the life and legacy of Saint Mary MacKillop, please visit https://www.sosj.org.au/
Student Leadership News- Social Justice Action Team
As the Year One and Two students explained so beautifully during the Reflection after Communion at Mass last Thursday, the SJAT/Mini Vinnies Team are coordinating a food donation drive to help those in need in our local community. Please see the attached flyer for information about the Term Three St Vincent De Paul Appeal. Thank you to the families who have already contributed so generously. Please keep those contributions rolling until Wednesday, August 20th, when the appeal concludes.
Access to the Australian Catholics Online Magazine
Hard copies of the Australian Catholic Magazine will be distributed throughout the year to all families whose eldest children are in Years 3-6 this year. ALL families have FREE access to the Australian Catholics online resource here, and by using the following login details to gain access:
Email: parents@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au Password: acparents
Western Port Parish News
The Westport Parish has a NEW and updated website. To check it out and catch up on all of the parish happenings in this vibrant faith community, please visit:
https://www.melbcatholic.org/s/westernport
Christian Initiation for Adults: RCIA
RCIA stands for the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults”. Our RCIA team is ready to welcome any participants who would like to enquire about becoming a Catholic. Adults who wish to begin or continue their faith journey through the reception of the Catholic sacraments are invited to contact the Western Port Parish Centre on (03) 5979 4374.
Yours in faith & harmony.
Emma Chapple
-Religious Education Leader
-Performing Arts Classroom Specialist Teacher
-Director: Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’