Religious Dimensions
St Roch's Parish Primary School 
A Jubilee 'Prayer of Hope'
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
Year 5: Retreat in the City!
As part of our 'Catholic Identity' goals, our Year 5 students enjoyed a 'Retreat Day' in the city.
We navigated the trains as a team to disembark at Parliament Station, leading us to the amazing sight of St Patrick's Cathedral. We met up with Father Gallacher to learn about this significant place in our faith by looking at prominent statues outside and then beginning a personal tour inside. After enjoying lunch together at the birthplace of Mary MacKillop, we enjoyed learning about Australia's next potential saint, Mary Glowrey. As a model for us all, her life work and legacy was inspiring to listen to.
A big thank you for Father Gallacher for joining us during the day and to Carmel Rozario for supporting our travels!
Social Justice: Year 5/6 Mini Vinnies - due Thursday 18th
Thank you to all families who have donated so far!
Please send in your packaged/canned food to your child's classroom.
We are very grateful for your support to help those in our community who are in need!
Congratulations!
On behalf of our school, congratulations to Abby, Elisha, Marianna and Joseph for making their First Holy Communion on Sunday 7 September
Term 4 dates:
- Whole School Rosary: Week 1, Friday @ 8.50 am in hall
- Whole School Rosary: Weeks 2-4, Wednesday @ 8.50 am in hall
- Year 6 Retreat Day: to be confirmed
- Year 6 Confirmation at St Patrick's Cathedral: Thursday 30 October @ 6.00pm
- Year 5 Family Mass: Sunday 9th November @ 5.00pm
- Remembrance Day liturgy: Tuesday 11 November @ 10.30 am in hall
End of Year Mass: Monday 11 December @ 9.15am
Louise Bolton
Religious Dimension Leader