Education in Faith

MINI VINNIES

The Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal has now ended. This year all the items and presents we have collected will be going to the St Vincent de Paul Society Soup Vans which operate all over Metro and Regional Victoria.

All hamper items and Christmas presents that have been bought should have been returned to school today. Mini Vinnies will do one last collection on Monday December 14th for late items but this will be the last collection as the Soup Van will be collecting all items on Tuesday December 15th.

A reminder that students will be given House points for each item/gift they bring in. These points will go towards the House Community Spirit Award which will be presented on Wednesday December 16th. The points so far for the Christmas Appeal are:

PATRICK                   217

MACKILLOP            202

TERESA                    140

BOSCO                      124

I wonder who the winning House will be after our last collection on Monday and then after adding the points to previous the points already earned by each House through the Caritas Appeal and the Groceries Appeal.

Thank you for your support!!

Giuliana & 5/6 Mini Vinnies

Third Sunday in Advent

Gospel Summary

In this week’s Gospel taken from the first chapter of John. It begins by telling us that John the Baptist “was not the light, but came to testify to the light.” John the Baptist himself makes it clear that he is not the Christ. He again explains that he is “the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the LORD.” John gives testimony that he is preaching and baptizing in order to prepare for the coming of another.

The Gospel into our Family

Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, often called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a word that means, “rejoice.” Light two purple and one rose (pink) candles on your Advent wreath and invite family members to recall things that brought them joy in the past week. This week as a family, decide on one thing you will do to share joy with a family member, friend, or neighbour in the coming week. Then turn out all the lights and sit together in the light of the Advent wreath candles for a few moments of quiet prayer.

Discussion Starters

If someone were to ask me who I am, I would say . . .

If someone were to ask me who I am not, I would say . . .

If I could be the light of Christ to one person today, it would be . . .because . . .

Sacramental News

2020 - Confirmation 

• The Sacrament of Confirmation for our 2020 children will take place on Thursday, 28th January 2021 at 5 pm at St. Kevin’s Catholic Church, Hampton Park.
• remember to pay your Sacramental levy ($15).
• return completed banner to your child’s teacher.

Thank you Fr. Dong

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Fr. Dong for his continuous support and guidance with preparing our Grade 6 students for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Fr. Dong has been a source of inspiration to our community and parish. The children have been well supported on their journey to be confirmed and we appreciate all he has done for our students.

Rozeta Ambrose REL- Sacraments

rambrose@sfslynbrook.catholic.edu.au