OUR FAITH
PRAYER
Prayer of St. Dominic
May God the Father who made us bless us. May God the Son send his healing among us.
May God the Holy Spirit move within us and give us eyes to see with, ears to hear with, and hands that your work might be done.
May we walk and preach the word of God to all.
May the angel of peace watch over us and lead us at last by God’s grace to the Kingdom. Amen
We pray ...
for.....our priests, all candidates preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmationand and for all HSC students undertaking upcoming trials.
LITURGY NEWS
Reconciliation
Yesterday, some of our Year 6 students had the opportunity to attend Reconciliaiton. Next Wednesday more of our Year 6 students will have the opportunity to attend Reconciliaiton. Kindergarten had a visit with Fr Chris.
Fr Saji
Bishop Peter Murphy has appointed Fr Saji to be the Administrator of St Joseph's West Tamworth taking effect 1st September. Fr Clarence Canafe has been appointed as Assistant Priest for St Nicholas Parish. He will begin his role in September.
MINI VINNIES
Today, at first break, many primary students gathered in the seminar room for our first Mini Vinnies meeting for 2025. It was great to see so many students wanting to know more.
What is Mini Vinnies?
Mini Vinnies empowers primary school students to become advocates within their school and local community by putting Vinnies Values into action. We will be meeting regularly to learn about social justice issues, develop leadership skills and engage with the local community.
GRANDPARENTS DAY
What a wonderful day last Friday. We were truly blessed to have so many members of our school community gathered together to help celebrate such significant people who play a major role in all our lives; our grandparents and grandfriens. Beginning with a Liturgy to give thanks for all our wonderful grandparents and then celebrating with picnic morning tea in the sunshie and learning space visits. A certain buzz and sense of belonging was definitely felt by many. A big thank you to Fr Chris for celebrating the Liturgy and to Mrs McGuirk and the choir for their littel performance. Grandparents Day is by far one of the biggest days on our school calendar but one we all very much treasure. Don’t forget to tell Nan, Pop and grandfriens ‘thank you’ and ‘I love you!’
FAMILY MASS
Our Family Masses for this term will be held this Sunday 3rd August and Sunday 31st August (Year 1 & Year 5) at St Nicholas Church at 9.30a.m.
We are strongly encouraging the families of all Kindergarten and Year 6 students to attend this Sunday's Family Mass (3rd Aug). It would be lovely to see as many families as possible attending.
These Masses are an opportunity for our School community to come together with our Parish Community to celebrate and to share a ‘cuppa' and morning tea afterwards.
St Dominic- Feast Day - Saturday 3rd August
St Nicholas School has a rich history and association with the Dominican order and it is important that we acknowledge the work that has been carried out over the years by the order. Fittingly one of our school house teams is named after St Dominic. The Mottos of the Dominican Order are; VERITAS- TRUTH, TO PRAISE, TO BLESS, TO PREACH.
Dominic was born in 1170 in Caleruega, a village in the north of Spain. He began his University Studies at the age of 14, followed by studies for the Priesthood, being ordained a Priest at the age of 25. Dominic was a person of prayer, and lived a simple life without luxuries, and in the year 1216 he founded the Order of Preachers, - THE DOMINICANS. (Sisters, Brothers, Fathers). He insisted the Fathers study, before going out among the people to preach, and gradually they moved to other countries around the world.
DOMINIC HOUSE - MUFTI DAY
STUDENTS IN DOMINIC HOUSE MAY WEAR YELLOW MUFTI CLOTHES THIS FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST. ENCLOSED SHOES AND A HAT ARE ESSENTIAL.
ST MARY OF THE CROSS FEAST DAY - MACKILLOP MUFTI DAY
The following Friday (8th August) is the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross, so students in MacKillop house may wear red mufti on Friday 8th August.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place the weekend of 23rd/24th August. Candidates will be Confirmed by Bishop Peter Murphy. Parents of eligible candidates should have already received a Compass notification with all the relevant information. Please ensure all paperwork is submitted by Monday 4th August.
Please keep our Confirmation Candidates in your prayers.
FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Father’s Day Liturgy and Donuts with Dad – Advanced Notice
There will be a Father’s Day Liturgy at St Nicholas School on Friday 5th September commencing at 9.15am. We warmly welcome our Dads, Granddads, Pops, families and friends to join us for this celebration. More details to come regarding 'Dounuts with Dad' from 7.30am.
ST NICHOLAS PARISH PICNIC - SAVE THE DATE
St Nicholas Parish will be celebrating their annual picnic gathering on Sunday 31st August 11am-2.30pm at Tamworth Miniature Railway. All are invited to attend.
INFANTS LITURGY (KINDER-YEAR 2) - SAVE THE DATE
On Wednesday 24th September there will be an Infants Liturgy held at St Nicholas Church beginning at 9.30am. We invite all of our parents, families and friends to attend.