Catholic Identity 

Month of November - Book of Remembrance

The month of November is dedicated to praying for our family, friends and all those who have passed away. We remember them in our prayers here at school, and at home. Throughout the month of November, there will be a Remembrance Book in the front office. The book will be available by the end of Week 5. Families are invited to add the names of their loved ones who have passed from this life to life with God, so that they may be in our prayers throughout the month, and the following year. 

May their souls, 

and the souls of all the faithful departed, 

through the mercy of God, 

rest in peace. Amen. 

Vinnies Appeal

This term, we will again participate in the St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Appeal. This year, Vinnies has requested donations of non-perishable, long life/canned food items, as well as items that can contribute to Christmas hampers. This might include Christmas puddings, candy canes etc. Students are asked to bring in donations during Weeks 7-9. 

Please note, Vinnies will NOT be accepting gifts this year - therefore we are not requesting donations of gifts as in previous years. 

Thank you for your continued generous support of these important Social Justice initiatives. 

Upcoming Liturgies and Prayer Celebrations

Family and friends of our school community are invited to the following liturgies and prayer services over the remainder of the term. All are welcome to these celebrations to mark these important moments in the liturgical and school calendar!

Community Mass in 2024 

Community Masses take place every third Sunday of the month in the OLSC Sports Centre at 10am. After each Mass there is the opportunity to join in Fellowship, so we invite you to bring a plate of food to share. Spread the word!

The last Community Mass of 2024 will be on November 17th, 10am. We hope as many of our school and local community can join us for this celebration!

SAVE THE DATE - 2025 Community Mass Dates

Follow and like the Wyndham Vale Catholic Community Facebook page to get updates and further information about Community Masses and other events. 

Sacramental Program 2025

Families of Year 2 students are invited to register their intention for their children to celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in 2025.  The Google Form to indicate your intention can be accessed via the following link: 

https://bit.ly/3Tnvf9D 

Gospel Challenge

Each Friday morning, in place of our usual meditation and prayer, we have a 'Gospel Challenge'. During these challenges, we listen to the coming Sunday's Gospel reading and reflect on its meaning. You are invited to join your child's learning group at 8.50am for this time in prayer. The Gospel Challenge goes for roughly 5 minutes.

We would love to see as many parents and family members join us as possible!

Prayer Warriors

The Parish of St Andrews and the Wyndham Vale Catholic Community is calling all Prayer Warriors to join in praying for the construction of a new church on the block next to OLSC, set aside by the parish for that purpose. So, we invite all our school community to join us in praying for the church building. As a family, you may choose to use this, or another prayer, in your daily prayers:

Our Lady of the Southern Cross, pray for us.

St Joseph, pray for us,

St Andrew, pray for us. 

John Dini

Catholic Identity Leader