Religious Education & Pastoral Care 

Lord, bless our school this Missionary Month.

Fill our hearts with the spirit of the missionary saints, 

that we may share Christ’s love in every classroom and playground.

May the Rosary we pray this October bring peace to our families and the world.

Mary, Queen of the Missions, intercede for us, 

that we become “salt of the earth” wherever we go.

Grant our teachers, parents, and especially our children the courage to be witnesses of the Gospel.

Through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

World Mission Sunday - Pope Francis' Message

Pope Francis' message calls us to be missionaries of hope, strengthening global solidarity in response to growing humanitarian challenges. As missionary people, we walk alongside communities, sharing in their joys, struggles, and aspirations. Pope Francis emphasises the vital role of missionaries in fostering trust and unity, reminding us that our mission is about inspiring meaningful change and empowering people. More information about Catholic Mission can be found at https://www.catholicmission.org.au/for-students-educators-1

Socktober ~ Friday, 31st October

Locally and globally, we answer the callto love God and love our neighbour, and work to establish the reign of God through serving those in need, and acting for justice and creaton. During October, it is World Mission month. Catholic Mission is the Pope's international Mission agency in Australia. It is an international organisation that partners with communities, helping them to flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including health care, education and spiritual care.

OCTOBER - Month of the Rosary

October – Decade a Day 

Beginning the first day of Term 4 each grade will take turns in praying a decade of the Rosary. You to may like to do this in your homes. The Rosary helps us to see our human lives in the light of Christ. It is a prayer that can be prayed at any time; however its simplicity and repetition make the Rosary particularly helpful in life’s pauses, journeys and moments of waiting. 

HOPe Outreach

HOPe Outreach are looking for additional volunteers to join their team to assist in HOPe’s ministry to the Rural Fire Service. HOPe, will use their food truck to provide meals to fire fighters, support staff, incident controllers & evacuees in fire emergencies around the Diocese. Training in food handling and the operation of the truck is provided free of charge to volunteers.

Can you assist as a volunteer? If you are interested in joining this amazing team, or to make an enquiry about the work of HOPe, please contact Deacon Paul Manvell.

Please follow the link for more information or contact Deacon Paul Manvell - 0418 667 329

Parish Mass Times

Please join our Parish to celebrate the Eucharist. Our Parish offers three Mass times every weekend. 

Saturday - 5:30pm

Sunday - 9:00am and 5:00pm  

Living Well, Learning Well

We refer to this mantra when communicating with students and staff in our school community from our Living Well, Learning Well Student Framework. 

Each one of us has the ability to positively impact those around us, it is at the heart of our school's day to day interactions. Whether it's a student helping a classmate with a tricky maths problem, a teacher offering a word of encouragement, or a parent sharing a smile with a staff member at drop-off, every small action contributes to the warm, supportive atmosphere that makes our St Joey's School so special.

We see this in our students when they show kindness to their friends and respect for their teachers. We see it in our staff who work so hard to create a nurturing learning environment. And we see it in our families, who are an essential part of our school team. Thank you for being a part of the team!

Yours in Faith,

Trish Mitchell

AP/REC