FAITH MATTERS

It was lovely to have some students back onsite before the end of this term. Our Year 12 students enjoyed a short amount of time together, most importantly in a classroom with their teacher! 

Another very different term, however, has come to an end. The return to remote learning was certainly not ideal, but our community of staff, students and parents have once again continued to work through all challenges this has given us. I know I am tired and will be taking time away from my screens to reflect, recharge and embrace the quiet. 

As a faith community, the changes in restrictions still do not allow us to gather in larger numbers for services. With this in mind, there will be changes around the way we celebrate the End of Year Mass. More details will be provided early next term.

Donations to St Vinnies

We were finally able to deliver the huge number of food donations to our local St Vinnies conference. We would normally hand over our donations at our Hearts and Hands Mass, but couldn’t do it again this year. I am really hopeful to have these celebrations next year!

Prayer for the End of Term 3

We thank you, Lord, for this term. 

For the challenges, our successes, and the mistakes from which we have learned. 

Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends.

Give us strength and courage to do what is right: to be witnesses of our faith. 

Help us to appreciate what others do for us, to give time and effort to help others. 

To be peacemakers in our family.

Keep us safe in our activities; give us good rest and good fun. 

Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term. 

We thank you for our classmates, teachers, parents, and a community that cares for us.

May we always be conscious of you in our lives. Amen.    

Jesus, light of the world, guide us.

St. Joseph, journey with us.

St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us.