Family and Faith

Family Prayer Bag

Next week the St Margaret Mary’s Family Prayer Bag will be launched. There is one per year level and each week a different family will take home the Family Prayer Bag. The idea is that you set a prayer space and say a prayer together as a family. There is a journal entry page to write a reflection, a prayer or even include a photo of your family praying together.

For Kindy, Year 1 and Year 2, your Family Prayer Bag includes a Prayer Bear. Make sure you include the Prayer Bear in your photo. For Years 5 and 6, you have a set of 'Unplugged’ cards in your Family Prayer Bag. I encourage you to use these conversation starters, together as a family over a weekday or weekend meal. It’s a lot of fun and you will be surprised what you learn about each other!

Each Family Prayer Bag has an introductory letter explaining the concept of the Family Prayer Bag in more detail. I hope you find this family initiative an uplifting experience.

Sydney Vinnies Breaky Van

On Sunday 11th February 2024, we serviced our first Sydney Vinnies Brekky Van for 2024. It was a trifecta of a morning. We were short a few volunteers (we could manage that), then the truck wouldn’t (and didn’t start), then when we finally arrived at Prince Alfred Park in the Vinnies Van, I realised I had forgotten the milk! Alas, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we made it through a successful morning serving 70 men and 15 women a cooked breakfast. Thank you to all the volunteers. It truly is a rewarding experience. Ask Kerryn, Matilda’s Mum (Year 1), as she has done a few now. I am sure she will attest to the practical and purposeful work that we do and the humbling experience it is. If you want to become involved, please email me direct at lucille.gravina@syd.catholic.edu.au

Coffee & Connect + SPaR

You are welcome to attend the first SPaR “(Stop, Pray and Reflect) for 2024 on Monday 26th February, 2024 in the Parish Centre straight after drop off. The theme is ‘Savour the Coffee’. SPaR will go for approximately 15 minutes and we will walk down to Curio Cafe following SPaR for a coffee.

International Women's Day - Friday 8th March, 2024

A FREE International Women’s Day Breakfast will be hosted by The Women’s Well at St Brigid’s Coogee Parish Hall on Friday 8th March, 2024. This will be followed by a panel of Women Speakers.. If you are interested in attending please use the link below to register at:

https://events.humanitix.com/international-women-s-day-breakfast-four-generations-of-inspiration

and also email me at lucille.gravina@syd.catholic.edu.au so that we can meet at the venue.

Lenten Group

Throughout the season of Lent, I am hosting a Lenten Group at the Cloister Room located at the OLSH Parish Office every Thursday morning to watch an episode from Season 1 of The Chosen’’. It will be followed by a debrief and coffee. All welcome to attend. For more information check out the St Margaret Mary’s Padlet link below.

St Patrick’s Day Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral

A warm invitation to all parents and carers who would like to join in the St Patrick’s Day Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. It will be held on Monday 18th March, 2024 at 10am. Please email the school direct for more information. Coffee and Connect will be cancelled on 18th March, 2024, as I will be in attendance at mass in the Cathedral. 

StMM Padlet

Check out the link below which will be updated regularly on What’s Happening? And how you can get involved with Family & Faith at StMM.

StMM Family & Faith (padlet.com)

Go gently, every blessing

Ms Lucille Gravina

Family Educator - St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Primary School