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CATHOLIC MISSION

Pronounced by Pope Francis in Portugal during World Youth Day 2023, the phrase “Todos, todos, todos…” (everyone, everyone, everyone…) has resonated in the hearts of many.

Building on this inclusive message, Pope Francis has recently published his World Mission Sunday message with a key theme from Matthew 22:09 of “Go and invite everyone to the banquet". This message of inclusion raises the question of what unites us all and presents a valuable opportunity for growth and unity, as it requires everyone to open their hearts and minds to each other.Guided by the Gospel, we can find answers to creating ways of inclusion and dialogue.

The Gospel is made to gather and not divide, to invite and not to exclude. This is the message Pope Francis shares, reminding everyone of the importance of sharing the Gospel and, above all, reaching out to all by inviting them to be part of the celebration we call “life,” as we all have a seat at the table.

Catholic Mission is responding to Pope Francis' call to create a more just world, with the principle of inclusion and unity at its core. Inspired by the theme, “Go and invite everyone to the banquet” (Mt 22:9), we invite you to join us on this journey and to become actors of change.

“Let us not forget that every Christian is called to take part in this universal mission by offering his or her own witness to the Gospel in every context,” highlighted Pope Francis in the 2024 World Mission Sunday message.

At the beginning of this season of Lent, where communion is at the centre of our attention, together, let's extend the invitation to the banquet far and wide, building bridges of solidarity and unity.

This year, students will learn about the work of Mission in Mongolia and the reality of the people living there. They will focus on understanding the challenges of living in a country where the weather makes normal things a lot harder. As they learn about the Don Bosco Caring Center, a centre dedicated to being a welcoming home to children left to fend for themselves in the streets, students will focus their awareness and fundraising efforts towards building a brighter and more certain future for the children at the Caring Center.

As a fun way to raise funds for the Catholic Mission and the people of Mongolia, we will hold our annual Crazy Sock/Hair Day on Wednesday 23rd October (Week 2). Students are invited to wear crazy socks and/or crazy hair on the day for a $2 coin donation.  One of the activities is a Lolly Jar Guessing Competition - 50c per guess.There will also be 4 other activities for the students to participate in throughout the day for a 50c donation per activity. We look forward to seeing all of the CRAZY socks and hair next week and raising much needed funds for Catholic Mission Australia.

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

HOLY ROSARY

October is dedicated each year to the Holy Rosary as the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on 7th October. During this month the students in Yr 3-6 will be learning how to pray the Rosary with the beads that they made in class last term.