Religion
Season of Advent
This Sunday we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent, which marks the beginning of our new Church Year and Gospel readings from Matthew.
In the Gospel Reading, Jesus speaks to us about being watchful and “staying awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen.”
We are to live in a way that makes us ready, at all times, to meet God. We do not know when that very special moment will occur, but we do know that by loving God and caring about others, our lives will be in good condition – ready to be used to honour God.
Gospel Reading: Mt 24:37-44
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As it was in Noah’s day, so will it be when the Son of Man comes. For in those days before the Flood people were eating, drinking, taking wives, taking husbands, right up to the day Noah went into the ark, and they suspected nothing till the Flood came and swept all away. It will be like this when the Son of Man comes. Then of two men in the fields one is taken, one left; of two women at the millstone grinding, one is taken, one left.
‘So stay awake, because you do not know the day when your master is coming. You may be quite sure of this that if the householder had known at what time of the night the burglar would come, he would have stayed awake and would not have allowed anyone to break through the wall of his house. Therefore, you too must stand ready because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.’
The Gospel of the Lord
Advent Prayer
O God,
You have provided accounts of people of faith
who met your Son on earth and learned from him your holy way.
During this time of year when our lives are busy and our hearts grow with joy,
give us the wisdom to recognise your Son.
Grant us the insight to hear his saving message,
and fill our hearts with love for him and all we encounter.
Amen
Advent Liturgies
Each year level will be preparing prayerful celebrations based on the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. We warmly invite you to come along and join in the celebrations.
Advent Liturgies Timetable
Year Levels | Date |
LA7 & LA8 | Friday 28th November 9.00 am |
LA3, LA 4 & LA5 | Friday 5th December 9.00 am |
LA1&LA2 | Friday 12th December 9.00 am |
LA9 and LA10 | Wednesday 17th December 9.00 am |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
On the 8th December our Church celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. On this day, we celebrate our belief that Mary was full of God’s grace from the first moment of her life. God gave Mary this honour because she would be invited to be the mother of the Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Handover of Leadership Ceremony
Next Wednesday 3rd December at 2.45pm, we will be having a Candle Ceremony, which symbolises the handover of leadership from our current Year 6 students to our Year 5 students. We warmly invite you to come along to this significant transition celebration!
Saints Club News- Term 4 Outreach Program for Social Justice
Crazy Socks Day
Last Friday our community celebrated CRAZY SOCKS DAY. It was fantastic seeing the great variety of crazy socks being worn by our wonderful students. There was so much excitement in the playground and in the classrooms.
A HUGE thank you to all of you for supporting this fundraiser, which puts into action our Mercy Value of 'Compassion- making a difference to the children in Zambia by providing them with education and food!
We raised a total of $150.30! Thank you for your generosity! The money will be sent to Catholic Mission.
Christmas Carols at Anzac Lodge Nursing Home
The Year 5 & 6 members of our Saints Club have been invited to sing Christmas Carols to the residents and staff of Anzac Lodge aged care facility on Friday 5th December. We look forward to this opportunity to continue building positive relationships with people within our local community and bringing the Christmas Spirit to them all!
St Vincent de Paul - Annual Food Appeal
The Saints Club is coordinating this year’s St Vincent de Paul Annual Food Appeal. This is a great opportunity for us to enact the Mercy Values of Service and Compassion, which will help to support those in need in our local community.
Dot Mash - RE Leader
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