Catholic Identity

If there is one word that we should never tire of repeating, it is this: dialogue. We are called to promote a culture of dialogue by every possible means and thus to rebuild the fabric of society.’

               Pope Francis- Address upon receiving the Charlemagne Prize, May 6, 2016

Anzac Day 

Our St. Mel's ANZAC Day Ceremony was such a moving experience.

Holy Week/Easter Liturgies 

Our Lower Years students were our final suite to lead us in our Easter Liturgy, the children told the story of the Resurrection. Our liturgies were full of ritual, tradition and story which we all shared together and made meaning for our own lives. 

Easter ~ 

Alleluia, Praise the Lord! Christ has Risen! Easter is a time to reflect on the gift of life, and to understand God gave  the world to us and that he is with us always.  Our hope is that Easter was a time of joy for our families and extended St Mel's community.

Jen's Farewell Mass ~ 

What a beautiful celebration for a beautiful member of St. Mel's School Community, Jen is a person of faith, joy, love & genuine care for all around her and has a great sense of fun. Jen will be missed, our school is a better place having had Jen a part of the team. Thank you Jen!

Let us pray. God of life’s journeys, We give thanks for Jen’s many years in Education & Administration; With a sense of gratitude in our hearts we thank the Lord for Jen’s many gifts of collegiality, friendship and guidance, during her time here at St. Mel’s & in Catholic Education Sandhurst. As Jen embarks on her new journey, we ask God’s future blessing on Jen, that the path be paved with family and friends who walk beside her, holding her hand and heart, and adding to the memories already gathered. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen 

Catholic Education Week ~

This week coming is Catholic Education Week in Sandhurst. Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools across our diocese to celebrate our Catholic Identity, something we are so proud of. 

We will celebrate as a school community by:

Monday Assembly ~ 1/2's to lead Prayer Journalling with the whole school. 

Tuesday ~ Thursday ~ Prayers focussed on our diocesan theme in our learning spaces. Resources are available below. I will continue to send more through. 

Wednesday~ Staff will be led by Kevin Lawlor from CES Limited in learning & reflection about  ~ ‘Catholic Education Week ~ Our Catholic Story’

Thursday after recess: Chalk messages around our school for Catholic Education Week around our diocesan theme.

Friday ~ World Labyrinth Day in Schools. Thank you to Luisa who has organised this special day. Details & a timetable will be sent out via PAM. We would love families to join us. 

Sacramental Candidates Journey

A reminder that we have our Journeying Masses this Sunday at either 9:30am or 5pm.

Could our Sacramental Candidates please remember to bring along your completed Confirmation profile and nomination form. There will be a basket in the Narthex (foyer) for you to put these in, and they will be taken up at the offertory.

Our next Sacramental cluster group is this Thursday 4th May at St. Mel's Hall at 6.30pm.

We continue to pray for our Sacramental Candidates as they continue preparations towards receiving the sacraments of First Eucharist & Confirmation.  

Project Compassion ~ 

The last call for any Project Compassion boxes to be returned to the office please. We would like to thank everyone who was able to donate this Lenten Season. We will let you know how much money we were able to raise in next weeks newsletter.

Thank you, thank you!

Danae Napier

Deputy Principal / Religious Education Leader.

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