Catholic Identity

CHRISTMAS PRAYER 

Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ.  Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The name Christmas comes from the Mass of Christ. Accordingly, Christmas is a holy day of obligation, on which the Church calls us to celebrate Mass. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph provide us with a model to live by.  Families may like to pray the prayer below, together on Christmas Day:

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus 

We pray for the strength and courage 

To share the love that we feel today, tomorrow and each day 

With those who need it most

Helping to build Your kingdom here on earth. 

Amen

ST ANDREW’S PARISH 

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

CHRISTMAS NATIVITY PERFORMANCE

On Thursday 7th December, our St John’s School Choir in conjunction with the Year 2s presented the Nativity Story.  It was wonderful to see this special event brought to life in such a joyful and meaningful way.  For families who were unable to attend, the link below will take you to our Vimeo channel where you can watch the performance.  Thanks to all the staff who worked so hard to prepare the costumes and the backdrops, thanks also to the Year 2 teachers for preparing their students and to Ms Carla Romeo for preparing the choir. Below are some pictures of the choir and the Year 2 performers in their outfits.  

Below is a link to our Nativity Performance on the school’s Vimeo Channel:

CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Members of our Year 6 Student Voice Committee, organised to sell Icy Poles during the few Friday’s of December, for a Gold Coin Donation .  All money raised will go to the St Vinnies Christmas Appeal.   As a result of the students’ organisation, effort and generosity, we are looking to raise over $500 this year.  Our last Icy Pole day will be this Thursday 14th, should anyone wish to make a last minute donation.