RE News
Key Dates:
- Confirmation Mass - Thursday, November 3rd, 7:30 pm (Please note the change of time)
- Remembrance Day - Friday, November 11th Liturgy 10:30 am
- Market for Missions - Friday, November 25th
- St Francis Xavier Feast Day - Sunday 4th December.Mass at St Francis Xavier Church 10:30 am
Confirmation
We pray for our Grade 6 confirmation candidates as they prepare for this special milestone in their faith journey.
On Friday, October 21st the candidates had a reflection day at the Parish where they prepared for their upcoming Sacrament by attending Mass, speaking with Bishop Tony Ireland and other faith activities.
Confirmation Mass is next Thursday, 3rd November at 7:30 pm.
Parish Feast Day Mass - December 4th
On December 4th, the Parish of St Francis Xavier is hosting a special Mass to celebrate their feast day. The celebratory Mass will begin at 10:30 am and conclude at 12:00pm.
At Mass, St A's has been invited to sing and dance during the entrance hymn and all students present will have the opportunity to join in. Students are currently learning and practising the song 'Together as One' in class.
After mass, everyone is invited to a sausage sizzle and to continue the celebration. Parishioners will be putting on a short play presentation focusing on the life of St Francis Xavier as well as other presentations of performances.
There will be a competition for children celebrating the life of St Francis Xavier through both art and writing with prizes available. Details of these competitions and criteria to come.
If you are able to volunteer your time to help in any way with the celebration (being part of the play, manning the sausage sizzle, setting up and decorating, serving drinks or clean-up) there are volunteer sign-up sheets in the foyer of the church.
Any other enquiries please contact one of the following;
- Maureen Jones - 0401427103
- Maina M Walkley - 0401101428
- Julie Angilivelil - 0402181474
Mini Vinnies
This Term Mini Vinnies have a number of projects running including Soctober (see below), supporting the Vinnies Gift Drive and continued support of the JPC Soup Van.
JPC Soup Van
Last week a group of staff went out in the JPC soup van to provide food and other necessities to members of our local community who needed them.
We are next rostered in December. Keep an eye out as we will be looking for donations to create small Christmas hampers to give on this date.
Socktober
This year our school is participating in Socktober for Mission Month. We are partnering with Catholic Mission to invite our students to connect with young people experiencing challenges in the developing world through education and the world game of soccer.
Thank you to those who have already registered! The mini-vinnies students have been practising making 'Sock balls' and will be holding a session showing how it is done soon.
Whatever your child/ren raises towards this target can support the basic needs of vulnerable children in Ethiopia and around the world, such as food, clean water, healthcare, and education.
We will hold our Socktober Event during the Market for Missions on November 25th, where the children will be able to kick goals for good at our Socktober Shootout. Students can even use a 'Sock Ball' they have made themselves for an extra challenge! We will keep you updated in school newsletters and emails throughout Term 4 as we continue to build momentum towards our Socktober Event Day.
Thank you for your support and for helping your child/ren kick goals for good.