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Advent and Christmas

Advent

The third week of Advent: In the third week of Advent, we light the rose coloured / pink candle on our Advent wreath. The third week of Advent recalls the reason for our rejoicing – God became man. Let us share the Good News of God’s saving presence with all we meet and rejoice in the goodness of our parish and school family. The third candle is called the Shepherd’s candle. It reminds us of how the shepherds listened and obeyed the angels even though they were afraid.

Finally, the fourth week of Advent is filled with hope. We look forward to the coming of Christ. It is a time for our parish, school and family to come closer together in faith, hope and love. The fourth candle is called the Angel’s candle. It tells us about the angel who visited Zechariah to inform him he and Elizabeth would have a son. The angel also appeared to Mary to tell her that God had chosen her to be the mother of Jesus. The candle reminds us of God’s action to save His people. 

The Nativity Scene

A nativity scene is another way to highlight Advent and prepare for Christmas. Instead of putting the whole set out at once, try building the scene slowly. Begin with the manger in the first week. Add a few animals in the second week. Then Mary and Joseph on the third week. On Christmas Eve add the baby Jesus and any additional figures. The wise men and camels don’t arrive until Epiphany (January 6th). This increases the feeling of anticipation that is Advent.

End of School Year Liturgy

Our End of Year Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday 15th December at 10:45 a.m. 

Vinnies Hampers

On behalf of the St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) local conference, we would like to extend a well-deserved thankyou to all our school families, staff and Social Justice student leaders for their fantastic contributions to the annual “adopt-a-family” appeal. 

With your generous support to this appeal we are able to bring some hope and happiness to families and others in our community who may be experiencing hard times this Christmas.

May you be blessed with the spirit of Christmas, which is Peace;

The gladness of the season, which is Hope;

And the heart of the season, which is Love.

Amen

Margaret Cronin

Religious Education Leader