Family & Faith News

SPaR   

Our next SPaR (Stop, Pray, Reflect) will be Friday 4th November 2022 at 9am – the theme is ‘Eyes on the Prize’. Please join us if you have 20 minutes to spare. 

Plan ahead and be sure to schedule the Term 4 SPaR dates in your diary.

SPaR – Term 4 2022

…Pray about everything.

Tell God what you need and Thank Him for all he has done.

If you do this, the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, 

Will guard your hearts and your minds….

Phil 4:6-7

World Teachers Day - Friday 22nd October, 2022

As you know last Friday, we celebrated World Teacher’s Day. Teacher’s commenced the day with prayer after which they were presented with a small gift from their classes and were able to have a lovely lunch together. We thank our gracious God for the guidance, leadership and wisdom our teachers bestow upon our children and may he always grace them with strength and courage in their most valuable work.

All Souls Day - Wednesday 2nd November, 2022

On Wednesday 2nd November, 2022, we celebrated All Souls Day. Thank you to all families who contributed to our butterfly display but more importantly for keeping in your prayers and in your hearts this month, all those you hold dear and who now rest peacefully with our Lord in heaven. May their memory be eternal.

Novels for the Homeless

We are looking for used books that are no longer needed to provide the homeless with reading material. Should you have any novels (crime and violent free) that you no longer need, please drop them off to the Parish Centre so that we can transfer them to Sr Fidelis at the Rocks, who is co-ordinating the program.

Term 4 Family Mass - Sunday 27th November, 2022

Look forward to all families joining us for our last Family Mass for 2022 on Sunday 27th November, 2022. This happens to be the first Sunday of Advent and will also be the last opportunity for our Year 6 students to attend their last Family Mass at St Margaret Mary’s. 

St Mary’s Cathedral Tour - Thursday 1st December, 2022

A joint Family Educator initiative between St Margaret Mary’s and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart  is planned for Thursday 1st December, 2022 to visit St Mary’s Cathedral. Details below. If you would like to join, please email me at lucille.gravina@syd.catholic.edu.au. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather as a combined Parish just before Christmas. Fingers crossed the Cathedral’s Nativity will also be ready and on display by the 1st.

St Margaret Mary’s Playgroup 

The St Margaret Mary’s Playgroup will run every Wednesday morning from 9am – 10:30am during school term. If you have children starting at St Margaret Mary’s in 2023 or beyond, please join us. 

Monday Pilates with Nicolette

Nicolette has been teaching Pilates at St Margaret Mary’s for 6 years. Pilates classes are held weekly.

Day: every Monday

Time : 9am - 10am

Location: St Margaret Mary’s Parish Centre

Cost: $20

For more information contact Nicolette on 0411 553 429 or nmoutopoulos@gmail.com

Friday Yoga with Trish at Centennial Park

Trish started off practicing pilates on and off for more than 10 years and in 2015 she found yoga. By the end of 2016 she became a certified yoga instructor. Trish noticed that there was an element of “je ne sais quoi” after practicing for several months that had to be experienced and felt, rather than explained. Trish really believes that elements of yoga practiced on the mat can also be used off the mat in our daily lives, and this is what she would like to share with everyone. So do come along and dedicate one hour to yourself. Deepening your awareness and appreciation of your body by connecting your mind to your breath and body.

When: Fridays after school drop-off 

Time: 9:45am to 10:45am

Where: Centennial Park, The Labyrinth

Cost: $18/person

What to bring: An open mind, a Mat,

Optional: block(s), a strap

Contact: Trish

Mob: 0478 651 800

Email: pkbernardo@gmail.com

Enjoy a restful Term 3 break with your families and look forward to seeing you in Term 4.

Go gently, every blessing,

Ms. Lucille Gravina

Family Educator