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Important Dates

Term Three

• This Thursday, September 1 at 11:30 am at St Brendan’s Church- A Mass for Fathers. This Mass will be prepared and led by the Year Three and Four staff and students in celebration of Fathers and the significant men in the lives of our students. All are welcome.

Term Four

• Thursday, October 13 at 11:30 am at St Brendan’s Church-  A Season of Creation Mass. This Mass will be prepared and led by the Foundation, Year One and Year Two students in celebration of The Season of Creation. All are welcome.
• End of Year Mass- Thursday, December 15 at 11:30 am at St Brendan’s Church. This Advent Mass will be led by our student and staff leaders, representing all members of our learning and teaching community.
• Year Six Graduation Mass- Tuesday, December 13th at 5 pm at St Brendan’s Church.

*Masks are currently recommended for indoor settings. 

S-JAT- Social Justice Action Team

Throughout Term Three, the SJAT will support the work of the Catholic Mission, culminating in celebrating Socktober on Thursday, October 6th in Term Four. In the interests of sustainability, students and staff are encouraged to source their ‘crazy’ socks from their existing collection, rather than purchasing new socks. Teachers will also access resources through this initiative to enliven faith through the Catholic Social Teaching Principles in their classrooms. Learn more about the work of Catholic Mission here. 

(Poster designed by Molly T, 5/6B)

Mini Vinnies Representatives

On Friday, August 19, I had the pleasure of accompanying Molly T and Amelia J (pictured) to St Macartan’s School to work with social justice leaders from several Catholic schools 

in the Southern Region of Melbourne Archdiocese. Amelia and Molly were elected by their SJAT peers to represent St Brendan’s for this event. 

We were treated to a tour of the beautiful St Macartan's school and enjoyed a school-cooked pizza lunch. This was followed by the opportunity for Molly, Amelia and the other school leaders to give a brief speech and presentation about the social justice projects at their schools. The girls did a magnificent job of speaking to their peers and sharing their news. Special thanks to the St Macartan's staff and students for their warm welcome and hospitality and thank you to Michelle Judd for transporting the girls to and from this special event. It is hoped that this networking event will be the first of many opportunities for Catholic school students to work together, enacting their faith through mission and social justice action. 

Catholic Care

Many families continue to face challenges throughout these times. Should families wish to donate to Catholic Care or require support beyond that which can be offered within our St Brendan’s community, please visit: https://www.ccam.org.au/

Catholic Baptism

For families with children who have not received the Sacrament of Catholic Baptism and are considering this sacrament for their child/ren, please contact the Western Port Parish Centre on (03) 5979 4374. Should you make Baptism arrangements with the Parish, please inform me so that this special milestone for your child can be acknowledged within the school community. Please also forward a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate to the school so that this can be reflected in the school records.

Christian Initiation for Adults: RCIA

Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic or continuing the Catholic sacramental journey which you commenced as a child or younger adult? 

Adults who wish to begin or continue their faith journey through the reception of the Catholic sacraments are also invited to contact the Western Port Parish Centre on (03) 5979 4374.

Western Port Parish News

Please follow this link to the Western Port Parish web page, and to find out more about parish happenings.

Access to Australian Catholics Online Magazine

Families, please remember that you have FREE access to the Australian Catholics online resource. To access this fabulous resource, please click here  and use the following login details to gain access:

Email: parents@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au 

Password: parents1

Yours in faith & harmony.

Emma Chapple

-Religious Education Leader

-Performing Arts Classroom Specialist Teacher

echapple@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au

BECOMING A CATHOLIC

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or know of someone who may be interested?The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is an informative program especially run for people who would like to understand what it is to be a Catholic. Special Rites are then initiated with the person, culminating into full initiation into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. Expressions of interest are now being taken through the Parish Office.

Phone - 5979 4374 

Office Hours: 9.30am-3.00pm (Tuesday-Friday)

e-mail: westernport@cam.org.au