Religious Dimensions
St Roch's Parish Primary School 
A 'Pilgrims of Hope' Prayer
Loving God,
You created all people to be equal.
Yet, throughout the world many are struggling
to find even the most basic things they need:
food, water, safety and education.
In this Year of Jubilee,
when we are called to be pilgrims of hope,
we pray for greater justice.
May we work to ensure that earth is truly a common home for everyone,
shared by all and enjoyed in security.
May we be instruments of your peace
Amen
St Roch's Social Justice: Mini Vinnies 'Winter Appeal'
Thank you to our generous and compassionate family community for your donations of winter clothing and blankets!
They have been gratefully received by a local 'St Vincent De Paul' charity shop: "Thank you to St Roch's! Wow! There is so much in these bags! What a great school!"
This week the Year 5/6 'Mini Vinnies' met Breck Hilton who is the President of the 'Glen Iris, St Vincent De Paul' conference. Breck spoke to us about what his role entails and what needs there are in our community. Breck has been a part of the SVDP conference for 8 years and shared how he volunteers his time as part of being 'called to live a christian life'.
The SDVP conference helps people in need in many ways, not only with food, hygiene products and basics to set up a room with, but also with a warm friendly conversation and regular communication/care. Breck works with a group of 12 other volunteers and they would love to see any new mums or dads that would like to help! We are very proud to be a part of this conference and look forward to supporting them with our next initiatives in Term 3 and 4!
Thank you to Maddie Setiawan and Kimmy Cheng (Year 6) for leading this initiative!
Term 3 Events to Note:
- Staff Formation Day : Friday 1st August
- Year 6 Confirmation Family Information Night: Tuesday 5th August @ 6.30pm
- Feast of Mary MacKillop Liturgy: Friday 8th August @ 3.00pm
- Year 6 Commitment Mass: Sunday 10th August @ 5.00pm
- Feast of the Assumption: Friday 15th August: Mass as 10.15am
- Feast of St Roch: Friday 15th August - Blessing of the Dogs at 8.45am and Whole School Liturgy in the hall at 3.00pm.
- Year Prep Family Mass: Sunday 31st August @ 5.00pm - bring a plate to share!
- Year 5 Retreat in the City: Tuesday 2nd September
- Year 5/6 Mini Vinnies supports the ‘Malvern Emergency Food Program’.
Term 4: Year 6 Confirmation dates
- Year 6 Retreat Day: to be confirmed
- Year 6 Confirmation at St Patrick's Cathedral: Thursday 30 October @ 6.00pm
Louise Bolton
Religious Dimension Leader