Welcome back to Term 4. It is hard to believe that we are now in the last term for 2021! We are so pleased to be back at school with the children. We hope you enjoyed the holidays and enjoyed a well-earned break after our Remote Learning.

Confirmation (Take 2)

On Saturday afternoon we celebrated our second Confirmation Mass with 13 Confirmation Candidates, their Parents and Sponsors. These children have been patiently waiting for this day after the disappointment of having their Mass cancelled due to Lockdown. Father George spoke beautifully to the congregation about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit in their lives and how we are asked to put these into action in our everyday life. The candidates spoke about their chosen Saint and the qualities that they admired in their Saint.

We want to congratulate all our children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. You are a credit to yourselves and your families. May the Holy Spirit guide you and bless you.

Thank you, Father George for your continued spiritual leadership, Peter Gain for his Acolyte duties, Altar Servers Alec Magnone and Tessa Crowe, the Sacramental Team and Mrs Baron. We also thank Mrs Marie Nelson for her beautiful floral arrangements.

October Mission Month

Socktober for Mission Month encourages us to engage with mission for children by using our heads to enquire about the reality of the world around us, using our hearts to feel empathy for those in situations of great need, and using our hands to take action for them in whatever way we are able.

World Mission Sunday falls on 24^th October and Wednesday 27^th October is Children’s Mission Day.

As a school we will support Socktober by collecting coins in our classroom sock and on Wednesday 27^th each class will form a coin line with their contributions. Please help support those in need by donating your loose change.

This year’s focus is Thailand.

October Month of the Rosary

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. The Rosary has been a prayer recited by Catholics for centuries. The rosary is an invitation to experience the grace of Mary’s spiritual motherhood as she leads us to her Son, Jesus. We know it to be one of the most recited and celebrated Catholic prayers — used to implore our Mother Mary for her intercession and blessings.

Covid Restrictions

We have been instructed that for the time being we are not permitted to hold class Masses until further notice. Liturgies will be held within each class group during the term.

First Holy Communion Sacramental Program

Next week the children from Year Three will commence their preparation to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Our prayers are with Denver Blundell, Christyne Calub, Andrew Cole, Emma Ferguson, Joseph Gailey, Taite Johnson, Archie McDonnell, Joseph Murphy, Harry Peterson, Corby Rose, Alexander Ryan, Riley Smith, Skye Somerville, Jackson Armour and Nicholas Quine as they prepare for this wonderful Sacrament.

Lesson 1 - Tuesday 19^th October 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 2 - Saturday 23^rd October 4:45 pm – 5:50 pm, 6 pm Commitment Mass

Lesson 3 - Tuesday 26^th October 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lesson 4 - Saturday 30^th October 4:45 pm - 5:50 pm, 6 pm Mass

Lesson 5 - Tuesday 2^nd November 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

• First Holy Communion Preparation Day 3rd November
• First Holy Communion 6^th November 6 pm Mass

 Kate Howe

REC