OUR FAITH

PRAYER

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

We pray ...

for ..... all Year 12 students in particular the McCarthy Catholic College students as they undertake HSC exams.

LITURGY NEWS

Reconciliation

Yesterday, some of our Year 6 students had the opportunity to attend Reconciliation. Next week more of our Year 6 students will have the opportunity for Reconciliation. We thank Fr Chris and Fr Clarence for their spiritual guidance.

Mini Vinnies

Calling All Creative Young Artists! 🎄✨

Get ready to spread Christmas cheer with your artistic talents! The Vinnies Youth NSW Christmas Card Competition is here, and we’re looking for five stunning designs to become the official 2025 Vinnies NSW Member Christmas Cards.

🌟 What’s in it for you?

Your design professionally printed and shared across NSW.
A Vinnies Prize Pack to celebrate your win.

🎨 Who can join?Young artists across NSW—any medium is welcome! Draw, paint, craft, or go digital. Just make sure it’s your original creation.

📅 Hurry, submissions close on Monday, 2nd December 2024! Submission to be handed to Mrs Dunst.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL

This term, our Year 5 students and Mini-Vinnies are going to take on a project of giving. We are collecting non-perishable food items to create special care packages for Vinnies (Society of Saint Vincent de Paul). If you are able to contribute we would be very grateful. Vinnies gives these packages to people and families who are less fortunate than most. Let's work together to make a big difference!

Kinder - Pasta or Rice

Year 1 - Personal hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)

Year 2 - Spreads (jam, vegemite, etc.)

Year 3 - Tea or coffee

Year 4- Canned fruit/vegetables(peaches, pineapple, mixed vegetables, baked beans, etc.)

Year 5 - Tinned meat (chicken, tuna, corned beef, etc.)

Year 6 - UHT milk/custard

Please ensure all relevant products have a valid expiry date before sending them in.

FAMILY MASSES

This term Family Masses will be celebrated on Sunday 2nd November (Year 3 families) and Sunday 7th December (Year 2 & Year 4 Families) at St Nicholas Church commencing at 9.30am. Please mark these dates in your diaries and join us as it is a chance to gather together as a community to celebrate.

CATHOLIC MISSION

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

$536.00 was raised for Catholic Mission on Friday during our Crazy Sock Day experience. Thank you for your support and generosity.

CATHOLIC MISSION AMBASSADORS

Last term Georgia K, Myah P, Sophie V and Lexi J voulnteered to become Mission Ambassadors for Catholic Mission. Mission Ambassadors Program for Students invites student leaders in local Catholic schools to join with their parish community and Catholic Mission in raising awareness and support for the World Mission Month Appeal in October.

Over the past few weeks, in pairs, the girls have worked tirlessly in their own time to write a speech to present at parish masses.

Last Sunday the girls presented their speeches at two of our parish masses making parishioners aware of how their monetary contributions and prayers could help people in Zambia. We are very proud of our Mission Ambassadors. Congratulations girls!

YEAR 6 RE TEST

Last term our Year 6 students completed the annual Religious Education Test. We are very proud of all our students acheivements. Congratulation to the students who achieved a High Distinction (see below).

OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE ROSARY

October – Decade a Day

This term grades are taking turns in praying a decade of the Rosary. You to may like to do this in your homes. The Rosary helps us to see our human lives in the light of Christ. It is a prayer that can be prayed at any time; however its simplicity and repetition make the Rosary particularly helpful in life’s pauses, journeys and moments of waiting.

REAL TALK

Parents, this is an opportunity not to be missed.