Education in Faith

December Prayer

Loving Father,

Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may

share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the

shepherds, and worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the door of love all

over the world. Let kindness come with every gift

and good desires with every greeting.

May the blessing of joy abide within us;

May the blessing of peace rest upon us;

May the blessing of love flow out through us and

May all the blessings of the Lord be ours at

Christmas and in the new year.

We ask this through Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Amen

St Vincent de Paul Giving Tree

Thank you to our whole school community for your generous donations to our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers. They will be delivered by parishioners to families and individuals across our community who need that extra support especially during the holiday season.  

Let us continue these good works this Christmas and put into practice our school theme 'Joy', and the spirit of treating one another with love and mercy:

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near." - Philippians 4:4-5

Advent

This Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent where we light the pink candle (shepherds candle) - standing out from the other purple as it represents joy. It is also known as Gaudete Sunday which means rejoice! We think of the Shepherds, how they would have rejoiced after hearing the news and ran excitedly to see the Saviour their people had been waiting for (hundreds of years). 

Let us remember during our time of prayer and preparation, that we must carry joy in our hearts as the Shepherds did, living our lives so that others may see and hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Christ Our Light Parish Christmas Mass Times 

Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) 

6pm Mass    St Agnes’ Church, Highett

8pm Mass     OLA Church Cheltenham (Carols from 7.30pm)

Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day) 

9am Mass     OLA Church Cheltenham

11am Mass   OLA Church Cheltenham

Michela Vella