Catholic Identity
Catholic Identity Leader: Elizabeth Holligan
Reflection
Friday 12 December
This Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. The word, Gaudete, (pronounced gow-day-tay) is from Latin and means Rejoice! It is fitting that as the Church prepares to Rejoice and celebrate the birth of Christ, our school year comes to a close and our students rejoice. At our end of year whole school Mass on Thursday morning, with our Christmas Concert on Tuesday night, our Grade 6 graduation Liturgy on Thursday evening, the primary school colour run, the primary and secondary Advent liturgies each Friday during Advent and with the VCE results, we have been celebrating life, the love of Christ, community, achievements, friendship, courage, strength, compassion and endeavour.
During the year our school community actively supported Caritas, St Vincent de Paul Society, Opening the Doors Foundation and a number of other Charities. The Christmas Vinnies appeal funds will be used to purchase vouchers for St Vincent de Paul Society to give to those in need over Christmas and the coming year. We are grateful for the support our community has given each time we have asked for your assistance. God has no hands but ours.
May we remember to be the hands and feet of God as we support all in need this Christmas season.
Christmas Mass Times
St Mel’s Parish 18-22 Hamilton Street, Shepparton
Wednesday 24 December
6pm - Family Mass
9pm - Christmas Eve Vigil
Thursday 25 December
9.30am - The Nativity of The Lord
God bless your families and may you have a safe and blessed Christmas and New Year.
Elizabeth Holligan – Catholic Identity Leader.
General Notices REL
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Voucher Fundraising
This term our fundraising was directed towards the Christmas Vinnie's Appeal.
The Shepparton South St Vincent de Paul Conference assists many members of the local community facing challenging times financially. Our local St Vincent de Paul conference is requesting our help as they aid over 450 clients this Christmas.
Please support our local charities this summer as they help those in our community less fortunate.
We are grateful to our St Anne’s College community for your assistance and continued support for our social justice initiatives during the past 12 months. Your generosity, kindness and assistance are greatly appreciated in our fundraising at St Anne’s College.