From the Principal
- PRAYER: Give to One Another
- St Pius X College Sports Colour Awards
- Happy Father's Day
- Events this Week: HSC Showcase on Thursday & Twilight at the Oscars on Friday
- Seeking Board Members for St Pius X College Chatswood: Gender Equity and the St Pius X College Board
- Benefit Dinner for ex-Students Liam Knight & Greg Wade: Friday 1 November 2019, 7.00 pm at North Sydney Leagues Club
- Date Claimers & Upcoming Events
Prayer: Give to One Another
In last Sunday’s Gospel from Luke (14:1,7-14) we are given the advice that when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the weak, the lame, and the blind. Meals played an important role in the society in which Jesus lived.
Jesus warns guests to wait before taking their places at the table lest they be asked to move if someone more important arrives. This is more than just a lesson about dinner etiquette. It is advice on how to find your true place in the Kingdom of God. Jesus advises hosts not to invite people who would be expected to repay them to dinner but to invite those who could not repay: the poor, the weak, the lame, and the blind. This is where real blessings can be found.
It was perhaps this advice that Blessed Edmund Rice took to his own heart when he coined his well known phrase to “Give to the poor in handfuls”. For this reason we pray:
O God, we thank you for the life of Edmund Rice.
He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.
May we follow his example of faith and generosity.
Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund
As we seek to live lives of love and service.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Pius X College Sports Colour Awards
Next Monday 9 September the College will hold its Annual Colour Awards in the Concourse at 11 am. The College has an extensive program of cocurricula activities and this includes a significant range of Sporting, Performing Arts and various cultural activities. I congratulate all the Award winners and a full list of Awardees for this major school occasion will be in next week's Woodchatta.
Happy Father's Day
Last Thursday the Junior School Father/Son Sports Afternoon went ahead in difficult conditions but we had record numbers in attendance. On Friday morning the Annual Father's Day Breakfast was a huge event and a great morning was had by all. We thank all the fathers and grandfathers for coming along to these events.
Below is the link to the photos for the Breakfast and photos of the Junior School Sporting Afternoon can be found on the Junior School page of this newsletter.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oDhSzakN71HriQbbx5xNKz0sX0AkCwuZ?usp=sharing
This Week: HSC Showcase and Twilight Concert
- A display of HSC Art, Drama and Music Major Works will be showcased this Thursday 5 September from 6.00 to 8.00pm in the Art Department and in the upstairs Music Band Room. Supper will be provided.
- Twilight at the Oscars is on this Friday 6 September at 5pm in the College Gymnasium. A delicious menu will be available courtesy of the Performing Arts Parents Association.
Seeking Board Members for St Pius X College Chatswood
Gender Equity and the St Pius X College Board
Our College Board has an excellent mix of female and male Board members and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to an equally gender balanced staff.
With our recent recruitment for future Board members I encourage women and men to consider an Expression of Interest. Involvement in the Board is a rewarding experience with like-minded adults who seek to continue the enhancement of our wonderful school community.
An information evening will be held on Tuesday 17 September 2019 at 7.00pm in the College Boardroom. Anyone interested in attending to learn more is invited to register by phoning Christine Jennings on 9411 4733 or emailing on admin@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au Att: Christine Jennings. On receiving your response, further material will be provided to you to prepare for the meeting.
Stop Press!
Mercy College yesterday won the Annual Year 12 Netball match. It was a great game but our boys were outplayed and outscored by the talented Mercy Team.
Benefit Dinner for Liam Knight & Greg Wade
St Pius X College, Old Boys Rugby and SPX Old Boys are holding a Benefit Evening for two of our Ex-Students, Liam Knight and Greg Wade, on Friday 1 November 2019, 7pm at North Sydney Leagues Club. Both men need ongoing care, which will be a further financial burden for them and their families.
We invite you to attend this evening and if you or your business can support this event with donations of goods or services, please contact Mr Rick Russo on rrusso@stpiusxnsw.edu.au or 0418 438 325 or Ms Bianca Eassey on bianca.e@aabuilding.com.au or 0414 900 606. Full details can be found below.
Please consider buying a ticket to the evening or donating where possible.
- You can purchase your tickets for this event via this updated link to the Try Booking Site
- If you are unable to attend the dinner but would like to make a donation to support these two young men, you can do so via https://www.trybooking.com/538481
- To stay up to date with the event, please follow our Facebook page
For further information please contact Bianca Eassey on bianca.e@aabuilding.com.au or 0414 900 606,
OR Rick Russo on rrusso@stpiusxnsw.edu.au or 0418 438 325
You're Invited - Our Lady of Dolours Feast Day 15 September
The Parish of Chatswood invites you to the special Feast Day celebrations of Our Lady of Dolours on Sunday 15 September. We invite you and your family to join the Parish for Mass at 10.30am followed by lunch in the St Pius X College gymnasium. All are welcome. More details to come in following weeks.
Upcoming Events
Please refer to the 'Upcoming Events' page of this Newsletter for the 2019 College Calendar and Term Dates. Information on how to download the College App is also included so you can stay up-to-date.
Draft Term Dates for 2020 are also available on this page.
Mr John Couani - Principal