OUR FAITH

PRAYER

All powerful and ever living God, source of all holiness, we rejoice in the holy men and women of every time and place. May the prayers of your saints bring us your forgiveness and love. May our hearts be on fire with your love.

Amen

We pray ...

for ..... all those loved ones who have gone to be with our heavenly Father .... for the safe return of our Year 6 students, teacher and parents from their excursion to Canberra.

LITURGY NEWS

Reconciliation

Next week some of our Year 5 students will have the opportunity for Reconciliation. We thank Fr Chris and Fr Clarence for their spiritual guidance.

ST NICHOLAS FEAST DAY - END OF YEAR - WHOLE SCHOOL MASS

Friday 5th December. All parents, family members, and friends are invited to attend. At this Mass, we will formally acknowledge and farewell our Year 6 students.

Time: 9:30am

Where: St Nicholas School Undercroft

Uniform: Full School Summer Uniform for all students

MINI VINNIES

Calling All Creative Young Artists! 🎄✨

Get ready to spread Christmas cheer with your artistic talents! The Vinnies Youth NSW Christmas Card Competition is here, and we’re looking for five stunning designs to become the official 2025 Vinnies NSW Member Christmas Cards.

🌟 What’s in it for you?

Your design professionally printed and shared across NSW.
A Vinnies Prize Pack to celebrate your win.

🎨 Who can join?Young artists across NSW—any medium is welcome! Draw, paint, craft, or go digital. Just make sure it’s your original creation.

📅 Hurry, submissions close on Monday, 3rd December 2025! Submission to be handed to Mrs Dunst.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL

This term, our Year 5 students and Mini-Vinnies are going to take on a project of giving. We are collecting non-perishable food items to create special care packages for Vinnies (Society of Saint Vincent de Paul). If you are able to contribute we would be very grateful. Vinnies gives these packages to people and families who are less fortunate than most. Let's work together to make a big difference!

Kinder - Pasta or Rice

Year 1 - Personal hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)

Year 2 - Spreads (jam, vegemite, etc.)

Year 3 - Tea or coffee

Year 4- Canned fruit/vegetables(peaches, pineapple, mixed vegetables, baked beans, etc.)

Year 5 - Tinned meat (chicken, tuna, corned beef, etc.)

Year 6 - UHT milk/custard

Please ensure all relevant products have a valid expiry date before sending them in.

THANK YOU TO THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE ALREADY SENT IN ITEMS. GREATLY APPRECIATED.

FAMILY MASSES

Our next Family Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 7th December (Year 2 & Year 4 Families) at St Nicholas Church commencing at 9.30am. Please mark these dates in your diaries and join us as it is a chance to gather together as a community to celebrate.

The St Nicholas Parish Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 7th December at McCarthy Catholic College beginning at 11am therefore there will be no morning tea after family mass. Everyone is welcome to attend the Parish Christmas Party.