Dear Lord Jesus,

We come to you with heavy but hopeful hearts seeking your intervention in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. We pray for hope and healing and for an end to this conflict that has caused so much pain and suffering for generations. Please grant wisdom and compassion to leaders, guiding them toward reconciliation, justice and mercy.

Fill the hearts of all people in the region with your love and compassion so they may find a path to peace and coexistence. Heal the wounds of the past and inspire hope for a harmonious future.

Thank you for the many charities responding on the front line. Please give them the resources, knowledge and expertise to bring practical help and Gospel hope to those who need it.

May your divine light break through bringing unity, tranquillity and a lasting peace in Jesus’ name.

Amen

Gingerbread House Making Night and Home Kits

The Gingerbread House Making Night organised for parents and carers (adults only) is on Tuesday 28th November from 6pm to 8pm in Keller Hall. Each kit costs $40 and includes the house kit, board, Royal icing bag, ribbon, cellophane and a prayer card. Click on the link to access the order form. Prefer to make one at home with the kids? No worries! Home kits are available too!

The last day to place orders is 10th November!

Click on the link below:

Soon Year 2 students will be making their first Reconciliation and the Parish program begins next week.

Here is some great info from CathFamily for everyone about this important Sacrament.

Preparing for Reconciliation is a must. A simple five minutes to slow down and reflect is all you need to make this sacrament meaningful and significant. One of the most useful tools to help you prepare is an Examination of Conscience. Catholics are encouraged to examine their conscience every day and offer a prayer of sorrow. Having an examination on hand is useful not only for your personal prayer, but the Sacrament of Reconciliation, whether you go twice a year or twice a week! We have a variety of options suitable for all ages to choose from and all come with check boxes you can mark to help you remember if it has been a while!

This article from CathFamily is particularly relevant for Year 2 students and their parents. Click on the link to learn more.

You are invited (particularly Year 5 families) to read some inspiring stories about the saints from CathFamily. Your child might be inspired by one of the stories to take a saint’s name for their Confirmation in Year 6. Click on the link to be inspired.

Bunnings Family Christmas Event - Save the Date!

Thursday 7th December from 6pm - 8pm

At the last Bunnings event, one of our families won the major raffle! And several families won smaller gifts! Come along for a night of well-being connecting with your kids and other families.

All welcome! Details to come soon!

Family Mass to Welcome 2024 Kindergarten and their Families

You are kindly invited to attend the next Family Mass to be held on this Saturday, 4th November at 5.30pm at Our Lady of Fatima Church.

This is a celebration to welcome Kindergarten 2024 families to the Parish school community and an opportunity to show your support and share your faith at Mass.

Thank you to the students and families of Year 5 (future Yr 6 buddies) Year 4 and Year 1 for volunteering to be active members in the Mass and a BIG thank you to Mrs Mai and her family for assisting with the music.

OLF Parish Christmas Markets - You’re Invited!

The annual Parish Christmas markets have been organised for 9th/10th December in the Church Courtyard and you are invited!

All money raised will go towards improvements for our Church. If you would like to donate goods you are welcome to drop them off at the Church.

Examples of donations include hand creams, body wash, tea bags, boxes of chocolates, honeys, jams etc.

Fatima Friends

Last week we prayed for peace, teachers and baby chicks!

Check out the photos of a fun and engaging time had by all. All Pre-schoolers, toddlers and babies with their parents or carers are all welcome to Friday Fatima Friends at 9.10am after our school Prayer Assembly in the playground.

Friday Fatima Friends is on at 9.15 am after Assembly starting in the Mercy Library

Week 4 - 3rd November

Week 5 - 10th November

Week 7 - 24th November

Week 8 - 1st December

Week 9 - 8th December

N.B: There are no playdates in Week 6 and 10

Movember Event for the Men: Footy, Faith and Friends! Save the date....

Thursday 30th November at Gymea Pub 7:00pm.

Family Educators in the Shire are organising this event. More details to follow for booking tickets.....

Family Mass reminder:

Hoping to see you at the Family Mass this Saturday (4/11/23) at 5.30pm in the Church to welcome our new Kindy 2024 families!

Tracey Bowler | Family Educator

tracey.bowler@syd.catholic.edu.au

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